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Through the discipline of prayer and the Word Jesus was able to resist every temptation. We know that He was a student of the Scriptures, not by direct reference, but by inference. No one could teach with authority the way He did unless his mind was steeped in the Holy Scriptures. We can only conclude that as the product of a devout Jewish home, Jesus memorized the Scriptures from earliest childhood. Undoubtedly it was a discipline that He continued throughout His life. Like the Psalmist He could say,
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
— Psalm 119:11 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, give us a love and a hunger for the Word. Help us to memorize it and meditate upon it so we can be victorious over temptation. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.