The Sword of The Spirit is the only offensive weapon in the arsenal listed in Chapter six of Ephesians because it is the most powerful weapon one can have , also known as the Word of God.
We read in Ephesians 6:12 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: and understand that God Himself is the greatest protector of His people and true believers will stand strong on the terrible Day of the Lord. We read more of the Word of God referred to as a sword in Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged 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.
True believers are equipped with the One Sword that will protect them while facing spiritual battles in this life and the protection is the almighty strength and power of God’s Word. One final passage to make clear who and how this Sword protects us for this day unto everlasting life is found in Revelation 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
May the Lord's greatest blessings be yours,
Julie Pisacane
Poetry
Guided
He is with me while I walk.
I pray to my Lord; yes, we talk.
Throughout the moments of each day,
He writes on my heart and shows me the way.
In His hand, He cares for me.
From my sins, He made me free.
Shaping me new with different sight,
And placed on His path lit with His light.
Jesus Christ is all I need.
Daily, from His Book I read.
Each page holds my Savior’s face,
that speaks of His mercy, love and grace.
Lord of Glory is my guide
In His love, I’ll always abide.
In His spirit, I gather with others
Giving praise with my sisters and brothers.
John 16:13
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come,
he will guide you into all truth:
for he shall not speak of himself;
but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak:
and he will shew you things to come.
Julie Pisacane © 2006
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Treava said...
Thank you so much for sharing!!! What a TIMELY word!
Sis, I have been dealing with what is referred to as "exostosis" or "Tori"... abnormal, bony growths in my jaws/gumlines. My insurance will not pay to have them removed as it is considered a "dental" procedure. Most cases are not painful, but mine have grown rather large and I experience a lot of pain with them. They are supposedly directly related to Gardner's Syndrome, a genetic disease, and I've been told I should also be checked for colon cancer and have some genetics testing done. Some of my family members had similar problems, including supernumery teeth and colon cancer.
I know that within the Word of God is my strength, my healing, my hope... my very life. I will not go down easily when I know that all that things are possible with God. I just know in my heart that He LOVES doing what is impossible for man. And when I read this e-mail today, though I've read Hebrews 4:12 many times, when I read the WORDS "...and of the joints and marrow", they came to life somehow and I just knew.....
I just knew that clinging to the Word of God with all my heart will sustain me. He is capable. He's able. His arm is NOT too short.
Thank you again and again for faithfully sharing.
In His comforting embrace,
~Treava
1:22 PM
Helen Dowd 27 May 2007 said...
Yes, isn't it wonderful that we have the Sword of the Spirit with us at all times. But we often forget and try to fight our own battles. Your poem at the end of the Bible lesson brings home the truth that we can walk and talk with the Savior whenever we choose, and He is with us all the time. Thanks Julie.
1:23 PM
Hillbilly said...
Thanks Julie,
Wonderful lesson and poem. I have taught the armour of the Lord on several occassions and stress two addition things concerning the whole armour.
1. There was no protection for the back. We are to stand and not run.
2. There was one piece of armour missing that was worn by the Roman soldier. The greave protected the leg but kneeling was nigh on to impossible when worn. If you got down you could hardly get up. I believe the greave was purposely omitted by Paul as you could not kneel in prayer if they were worn. Most of the battles of the Christian will be won on the knees.
Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
God bless always,
1:26 PM
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