Today I would like to share the devotional from Jerry Savelle's website - with a little adjustment!
Fight For What Is Yours
And the devil said to Him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’” (Luke 4:3-4 NKJV)
What bread is for your body, God’s Word is for your spirit. It is through His Word that you come to know who you are in Christ Jesus. Once this becomes revelation to you, no one can ever take it away. When you know who you are in Christ, your days of weakness and defeat are over.
The devil will always try to challenge the revelation of who you are, just as he tried with Jesus. But, just as Jesus did, you can boldly declare to the devil, “It is written!” He cannot steal from you any longer. Tell him, “You’ve defeated me or the last time. I’m entitled to be blessed. I’m entitled to health. I’m entitled to prosperity. You’re not stealing from me any longer!”
Although the devil is a worthy opponent, he is a defeated foe. Jesus has already defeated him. He has been stripped of his authority and power. You, however, are a world overcomer. You are no longer a loser; you are more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus. All you have to do is shake your Bible at the devil and declare, “It is written, I am more than a conqueror in Jesus name!”
Confession: I know who I am in Christ. I am a new creation. I am the righteousness of God. I am a joint heir with Jesus. I am more than a conqueror. I am a world overcomer, and from this day forward I am a winner!
AMEN! Now, for the adjustment! When we receive Jesus as Lord and personal Savior, our spirit (the REAL person) is made new. In fact we are made PERFECT - in the image of God, a new creation that never existed before (2 Corinthians 5:17)! Our spirit man is not what needs to be fed, it is our SOUL! Our mind, emotions and will can ONLY be changed by the Word of God! THAT is why we are told THIS in Romans 12:2:2 Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God,even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].
So, LISTEN to your spirit, feed the Word of God to your SOUL, and you will be changed, day by day, from one degree of glory (HIS image) to another (2 Corinthians 3:18)! Be continually in the process of being filled with the Spirit of God and HE will continue that GOOD work in you, making YOU more like HIM! AMEN! Here is Hillsong Young and Free with "Back To Life":
Shalom in Him!