The idea here is not lush greenery but a desert, and not awe and wonder but dread and fear. Instead of a vacation, this is more like terrifying alienation. But not only that, he was to be tempted by Satan himself. He endured the full onslaught of the General in the Army of rebellion.
I didn’t know the end of the story, but I anticipated something surprising and awesome.
I was surprised, but not like I thought I would be. And it was awesome, but not like I imagined. In response to Satan’s temptations, Jesus simply quoted the Bible. And with the precision of anti-aircraft fire, he took down each of the demonic missiles with a perfect shot. This is so unexpected. It is so perfect.It was just the Word, the Word, the Word. He gave Satan the Scriptures. He muzzled the lion with the Bible.
The church needs Bible machines—men and women who deploy the Holy Scriptures with the confidence and precision of their Savior.
The Sword
