Armor Elements: The Sword of the Spirit
May 26, 2025
Ephesians 6: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
The Power of God's Word
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul and Spirit, joints and marrow, as it judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.
The Holy Scriptures are the word of God, and with it, we can fight and defeat all enemies.
When God impresses it upon us through His Spirit, it convinces, converts, and comforts powerfully. It transforms a soul that has been proud to be humble and a rebellious spirit to be meek and obedient. Sinful habits that have become second nature and deeply embedded in the soul are separated and cut off by this sword. It will reveal thoughts and purposes, the corruption of many, the poor principles that drive them, and the sinful goals they pursue. The word will expose the sinner all that is in his heart.
Honor God's word by studying it. Daily walk by its light and feed on its nourishment. Our awareness of sin and its consequences should lead us to the question: What must we do to be saved?
Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I consumed them. Your words were joy, and my heart delighted because I bear your name, Lord God of the Heavenly Armies.