When on the battlefield, a warrior wields his sword against the enemies to neutralize them. A sword is a weapon with a long blade for cutting or thrusting.
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Eph. 6:17 (NKJV)And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
This scripture makes us understand that the word of God is the sword of the Spirit. A sword can serve both defensive and offensive purposes and the word of God operates similarly. You can use the word of God to defend yourself during a challenging situation and you can use it to neutralize anything negative in your life. Given the power in the word of God, which is our sword of the Spirit , we must hold the word of God in our hearts every day like a warrior holds his sword even when not in war and practices regularly.
The word of God in its broadest sense encompasses both the written word (Logos) and the spoken word (Rhema). Logos are the words written in the Bible while Rhema are the words spoken directly to a believer in Christ through the Logos. For example, when Satan tells you you will die and the book of Psalm 118:17 that says “I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord” just pops up in your head, the verse is the Logos, but the application to your situation is the Rhema. As you study the word, the voice of the Holy Spirit will begin to whisper Rhema into your ears. At first, you may think it’s your voice but it’s the Holy Spirit at work. Until the written word (Logos) that you have meditated on in you turn to a spoken word (Rhema) though the Holy Spirit, you won’t be a result oriented believer.
You must keep the word close to your heart and as you begin to speak out the words of life, death and darkness will have no power over you. God wants us as believers in Christ, to read, study and memorize His written word (Logos), and through His Holy Spirit, we receive Rhema which is applicable in our circumstance. Read your Bible daily, study it, memorize it and apply it to your situation as a sword of the Spirit in the battles that will come. The everlasting sword of the Spirit , the word of God, will bring victory into every situation you find yourself in Jesus’ name.
Are You Born Again?
If you have not given your life to Jesus, you can seize this opportunity and give your life to Him. All you need do is be sincere and confess Him as your Lord and Saviour. Then, he will turn your life aorund for good and make you a new person.
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Say This Prayer With Sincerity:
Lord Jesus I come to you today and know that I'm a sinner.
I repent of my sins and I confess my sins to you today (mention them).
Jesus, I accept you as my personal Lord and savior.
I promise to serve you all my days.
Beloved, Welcome to the Body of Christ!
Congrats! Now, you are part of God's family and you have the holy spirit living in you. What you need to do now is to search for a bible-believing church around you and begin to fellowship there. Also, you need to get a Bible, and read it as well as pray everyday. You are mightly loved!
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