The Christian life is a battle against the enemy, who desires our defeat and failure. To withstand, fight and win over it,  we need strength. This strength does not come from  food we consume for the well-being of the body, but the Word that proceeds from God. When we know the revealed word and the power of the word that makes the enemy run away, we can win any battle, just as Jesus did even in extreme hunger and physical exhaustion: The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Mt 4:3-4). May we be nourished by this spiritual food that empowers us and brings victory everyday.

Abba, thank You for giving us the spiritual food. Let Your Spirit make us remember the life giving word of You, in Jesus Most Powerful Name, Amen.