The Sword of the Spirit

Ephesians 6:17

“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:”

We who are saved have been called into the army of the Lord. In Ephesians we are encouraged to put on the whole armor of God. As part of the armor we are to take the sword of the Spirit. This sword is the Word of God. What is the sword for? It is to defend us and to attack the enemy. This warfare is a spiritual warfare. As we use this sword we are to be skillful in its use.

Let look at the Master as He uses it in Mathew chapter 4 verses 4, 7 and 10. As He fights against Satan He reminds him of scripture. The blade is put forth every time He says, “it is written.”

As we are attacked daily do you know the scripture to defend yourself and attack the evil one?

If someone said:
You don’t need to be saved
There is no hell
There is no God
I believe in evolution
Live and let live
It does not matter how you live your life
God would not cast me into hell

How would you respond? Would you try and use your own human reason or would you be able to use the sword of the Spirit? We need to be careful and take captive every thought to ensure it is in line with God.

2 Corinthians 10:4 - For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;

To use the sword skillfully we must take instruction. Instruction will be given at Church, Bible Class, Youth Fellowship or the Mid-week Meeting. We must attend. You must be dedicated to your division. There should be no going AWOL. Not only are we to take instruction but we are to practice. We must read, study and memorize His word. After taking instruction and practicing we must put all that we have learned into practice.

Young person as the world advocates its wisdom let us test it in the light of scripture. As we meet others let us use the word skillfully to witness of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”