What is the Sword of the Spirit?
Until now, we have been on the defense, protecting ourselves with a glistening breastplate, a strong shield, reliable footwear, and a heavenly helmet.
Now, however, armed with the word of God, we are ready to take up the offense and fight.
One of the reasons that I love the Disney Parks so much is that there is just something so magical about seeing a previously 2-dimensional story come to life before me in 3- dimensional real-life action!
The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is one of my favorite rides at Magic Kingdom. No matter how old I get, I always find myself laughing wildly all throughout the attraction.
Throughout the line for the ride, before you enter your very own honey pot, you are surrounded by giant pages from a storybook. When you embark on your adventure through the 100-acre woods, the words from the pages come to life as you are plunged into the story!
Several trees, tall grass, with sun shining through that is resembling the 100-acre woods.
Hebrews 4:12 says,
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
The words written about Pooh and his friends may have the ability to excite us and bring smiles to our faces, but the word of God is far more powerful.
It can guide us, comfort us, expose our weaknesses, and help us resist temptation and fight against spiritual warfare.
As I matured in my own faith, I began to see the Bible as less of a study tool to be memorized and more of a companion, a direct phone line to God, and a roadmap for my faith.
I have been able to witness first-hand as the Holy Spirit works through Scripture to work in and through me.
Yes, God’s word is something very important to be studied and learned, but not so much for our own knowledge. Rather, we ensure that we are familiar with God’s word so that it can have its full impact on our lives and our faith.
A Bible open on a wooden table with light beaming onto it with text that says, “God’s word is living and active in that He works through it to humble us and help us to grow. “
God’s word is living and active in that He works through it to humble us and help us to grow.
In this way, we must do our part not only to discern and learn God’s Word but also to put it to use.
Whether it is to encourage our friend through a dark situation, teach someone about the Gospel, discern our next steps in an unfamiliar season of life, or use scripture to resist temptation, God’s word is a powerful tool for any and every situation that we face here on earth.
How will you use it today?
Thank you for joining me as we learned about each piece of God’s armor.
My prayer is that you feel more equipped than ever to battle against the schemes of the devil as we suit up, ensure that each piece is in tip-top shape, and allow God’s word to work through us, in us, and to protect us.
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