If you’ve ever been hangry, you know what it’s like to make bad decisions on an empty stomach. The same is true spiritually; many of us are starving and don’t even realize it. In this week’s powerful message at Seaside Chapel, Pastor Jerry delivered a timely reminder from Matthew 4:4:
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”
Jesus had just fasted 40 days in the wilderness and was being tempted by Satan. His response wasn’t emotional or opinionated. He didn’t post on social media or vent to a friend. He simply said, “It is written.”
This verse introduces us to two powerful concepts: the Logos and the Rhema. Logos refers to the complete written Word of God. It’s the full counsel of Scripture. Rhema, however, is that right now, in-the-moment, fresh-from-God’s-mouth kind of word. It’s what gives you a supernatural perspective in the middle of earthly chaos.
And here’s the truth: just like our physical bodies need daily meals, our spirits desperately need daily Rhema.
Too often, we’re walking through life spiritually malnourished. We show up on Sunday, take in a sermon, and expect that one meal to last us all week. Then we wonder why we’re anxious, confused, or angry midweek. It’s because we’re running on empty.
Pastor illustrated this beautifully: life is made up of moments that create momentum, which then build experiences, and those experiences shape our lives. If we don’t speak God’s word into our moments, our flesh will start speaking from pain, fear, or the past, and those words have the power to pull us backward.
But there’s good news: one word from God can change your momentum. Romans 10:17 tells us that “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”, and that word is Rhema.
You might be reading this after receiving bad news, dealing with doubt, or feeling spiritually dry. Maybe your momentum has been heading in the wrong direction for too long. But it’s never too late to pivot. God’s not finished with your story. In fact, He’s already written it in full – Heaven is complete. Earth is just catching up. Your job is to start aligning your words, faith, and thoughts with what’s already been finished.
So what do you do?
- Get in the Word daily. Don’t wait for a storm to start eating.
- Ask God, “What are you saying to me right now?”
- Pay attention to what stirs your spirit, not just your emotions.
- Write it down. Speak it out. Build momentum.
Your spiritual strength tomorrow depends on the word you receive today. Feed your spirit. Starve your fear. And watch what happens when your momentum shifts from the pit to the promise.