Just as bread sustains the body, God’s Word sustains the soul. Without it, spiritual life withers. When Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness, He relied not on human strength but on Scripture. His example shows us that the Word is our true nourishment and weapon against evil. Every verse we read and believe becomes spiritual strength stored within us, ready for the moments when temptation, fear, or doubt come to test our faith.

Believers in persecution testify to this truth. During the Soviet era, Christians who lacked access to Bibles memorized entire books to keep their faith alive. One prisoner recounted how a single verse whispered through a prison wall gave him courage to endure torture. Bread may feed the body, but only the Word of God can feed the soul under pressure. When physical resources ran out, Scripture became their invisible supply—sustaining them with divine strength the way manna sustained Israel in the desert.

Even in times of comfort, we are just as dependent on the Word as those in hardship. In seasons of success, peace, or abundance, it is easy to neglect the spiritual food that once nourished our faith. Yet the believer who daily feeds on Scripture grows strong for the unseen battles ahead. The Word prepares us not only for crisis but for character—it teaches patience, steadies our emotions, and renews our vision when worldly distractions blur our spiritual focus. Living by the Word means letting every decision, reaction, and ambition be shaped by what God has spoken.

Prayer: Lord, teach us to hunger for Your Word more than for daily bread. Fill our hearts with Your truth, that we may stand firm in temptation and remain faithful in hardship. Let Your Word be our comfort, our guide, and our strength each day. Amen.