The Battle Rages On/The Sword of the Spirit (part 7)

The Roman sword that was used back in Bible days was double-edged. it was both an offensive and a defensive weapon. Specific training was needed to know how to use it properly and of course, it was used to protect oneself as well as overcome or kill an enemy.

In Ephesians, the Apostle Paul is giving us God's Armor, and he described God's word as the final piece of it. which is the Sword of the Spirit. And just as the training that the Roman Soldiers needed in order to handle their weapon, as Christians we need to know how to handle the word of God.

Because we are in a spiritual battle for our minds, souls, and bodies every day, it is necessary to be able to know where our real help comes from. Knowing God's word can keep us from harm if we live it. But that is just it. We have to know it first.

Is it no wonder that even Christian married couples have affairs and some divorce? Sometimes it is because they were never fully committed to the marriage in the first place and did not have a rock solid foundation with God with which to build it on.

Satan wants to destroy us. If ever there was a job in Human Resources that called for that description, he jumped up and said he would do it. And as I have said in other blogs, he has done a very good job of it.

Whenever we are under any kind of attack from Satan, be in physical, spiritual or whatever, we need to get out our sword the bible and start quoting scriptures at him. He has to flee. The bible says so. James 4:7.  Sometimes instead of being persistent to win the battle against Satan, we just give in to him. Maybe because giving in is easier to do.  The battle has already been won through Jesus Christ, we just need to know how to live a life that is pleasing to him, not wavering in our faith but to know that our God, he really does reign!

Source:What is the sword of the Spirit?

Up tomorrow? The conclusion of The War Rages On

(the conclusion)

Have a really blessed day Friends!