As for God, His way is perfect! The word of the Lord is tested and tried; He is a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in Him.
Dear Ones: Tested and Tried! Jesus Christ—the Word made Flesh—was tested and tried in all the ways that we are, yet He sinned not. He was tested and tried in the wilderness, then by the Sanhedrin, and finally by Pilate. Pilate’s testimony is found in John 18:38b, NKJV. “I find no fault in Him at all.” No fault equates with perfect. Our sinless Savior, God in the flesh, lived a sinless life which He offered up for us through the work of the Cross.
We are on the “it is finished” side of the Cross. He is now a shield and protector for those who call Him Lord and obey His commands. This is wonderful news. The busyness of our daily lives causes our focus to be directed onto the many challenges we confront. The enemy works hard to keep us distracted with his thought bombs that accuse and belittle us for believing in Christ. At every turn the enemy attempts to discredit God’s goodness and concern for us.
Pass the Test when you are Tried
But the Word of God is your refuge and shield against such attacks. That is why it is so important to plant the seeds of the Words of Life into your mind (soul). So, when a thought bomb comes to steal your joy and peace, you won’t agree with it because the implanted Word is your shield. You will say, “That cannot be true because the Word says.” This is exactly how the Lord Jesus defeated the devil in the wilderness. Matthew 4:4a, NKJV, confirms, “But He answered and said, ‘It is written.’”
Rejoice today that the living Word of God has been tested and tried and proven perfect. The Word is called the Sword of the Spirit, so, use it against the forces of darkness. Plant the good seed of His Word into your soul and reap a magnificent harvest. Have an overcoming day. I bless you in Jesus’ name.