Faith Audio Arsenal | Battle List | It Is Written

I was in the mood to create some songs with Suno today. But, like always, I percolated on what to base any of the songs on. Then the words “Matthew 4” came to my mind. This is the result. This one gave me Jesus bumps! I hope it does for you too!LISTEN TO THE FULL FT BATTLE LISTNeed some lyrical ammunition? The FT Battle List is an expanding collection of Scripture-grounded songs built for spiritual readiness, discernment, resistance, endurance, and standing firm.Secure all loose theology. Armor required beyond this point.Listen to the FT Battle List HereIT IS WRITTEN[Intro — Spoken]Forty days.Empty stomach.Wilderness.And then came the voice:“If You are…”Funny how the enemy startsby questioning what God already said.But Jesus didn’t argue.He answered.“It is written.”[Verse 1]Led by the Spirit to the wilderness groundForty days fasting, no crowd aroundThen the tempter came when the hunger was real“If You are the Son, make the stones a meal”But the Son stood firm on the Father’s WordNo need to prove what He already heard“Man shall not live by bread aloneBut by every word that comes from God”[Pre-Chorus]When the enemy whispers,When the lie sounds right,When he twists what is holyTo disguise what is false—You don’t need a better argument.You need the truth.[Chorus]IT IS WRITTEN!That’s where I standNot on my feelingsNot shifting sandIT IS WRITTEN!Let the enemy hearThe Word of the LordCuts clean through fearNo bargainNo compromiseNo trading truthFor a well-dressed lieWhen darkness says,“Did God really say?”IT IS WRITTEN.Get out of the way.[Verse 2]Then to the temple, the highest placeThe devil brought Scripture right to His face“Throw Yourself down, let the angels come”A holy text twisted on a serpent’s tongueBut Jesus knew what the liar had doneYou don’t test the Father to prove the Son“Do not put the Lord your God to the test”Truth knows Scripture—And knows context best[Break — Spoken]Yes.The devil quoted Scripture.Read that again.Not every Bible verseis being used biblically.Know.The.Word.[Verse 3]Then came the kingdoms, the glittering prize“All of this power can be Yours tonightJust bow down once, no cross, no painTake the crown now—skip suffering and shame”But Jesus answered, “Go away, Satan!”No negotiation, no hesitation“Worship the Lord your God aloneServe only Him”—and the devil was gone[Chorus]IT IS WRITTEN!That’s where I standNot on my feelingsNot shifting sandIT IS WRITTEN!Let the enemy hearThe Word of the LordCuts clean through fearNo bargainNo compromiseNo trading truthFor a well-dressed lieWhen darkness says,“Did God really say?”IT IS WRITTEN.Get out of the way.[Bridge — Build]Bread won’t own me.Pride won’t move me.Power won’t buy me.The Word will guide me.I won’t test Him.I won’t trade Him.I worship God alone.I serve Him only.IT IS WRITTEN!IT IS WRITTEN!IT IS WRITTEN!And that settles it.[Verse 4]Then Jesus heard John had been taken awayAnd Galilee heard what the King came to say“Repent—the kingdom of heaven is near”Light had dawned where the dark held fearAlong the shoreline came the command“Follow Me”—and they dropped what was in their handsNo five-year plan, no guaranteeJust the voice of the King:“Come.Follow Me.”[Final Chorus]IT IS WRITTEN!That’s where we standTruth in our heartsAnd the Word in our handsIT IS WRITTEN!Let the darkness hearThe Kingdom has comeAnd the King is nearNo bargainNo compromiseWe know the ShepherdWe know the liesWhen darkness asks,“Did God really say?”IT IS WRITTEN.Now follow the Way.[Outro — Spoken]The wilderness didn’t change who Jesus was.It revealedwho He trusted.The enemy offered bread.Jesus chose the Word.The enemy offered spectacle.Jesus chose obedience.The enemy offered kingdoms.Jesus chose the Father.Then He walked out of the wildernessand began proclaiming:“Repent,because the kingdom of heavenhas come near.”Know the Word.Recognize the lie.Follow the King.It is written. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scbailey.substack.com/subscribe