Joyce Meyer Devotional 22nd March 2025 (Saturday) Message
TOPIC: Talk Back
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” – Matthew 4:4 (NIV)
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At some point in your life, someone may have said to you, “Don’t you talk back to me!” Or perhaps you have said these words to your children. Talking back is generally considered disrespectful, but there is an instance in which I believe it is both appropriate and necessary. It’s always okay to talk back to our enemy, the devil.
When the devil led Jesus into the wilderness to tempt Him, Jesus answered every temptation by saying, “It is written,” and then He went on to counter the enemy’s claims with Scripture. He fought—and defeated—the enemy with the Word of God (Matthew 4:1–11).
I encourage you to follow Jesus’ example. The enemy will come against you with lies, and you can talk back to him using God’s Word. For example, he may tell you that God doesn’t really love you, and you can say, “God loves me with an everlasting love.
He loves me enough to send His Son to die so that I can be in right relationship with Him” (Jeremiah 31:3; John 3:16). He may say your life will never amount to anything, and you can respond with, “God has great plans for my life, plans to give me a future filled with hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).
One of the best pieces of advice that I could ever give you is to prioritize studying and learning God’s Word. This will help you in many ways, especially as you talk back to the enemy and defeat his lies.
Prayer of the Day: Father, help me to prioritize studying and learning Your Word. Your Word gives me victory in every situation. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. She is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences, and helps others understand how to apply biblical principles to their own lives. Christ, amen
