Success in your Christian Life
Ephesians 6:10-17 talks about the armor we to use in the spiritual battle which goes on every day. We are to be strong in the Lord, in His power. We are not fighting with people but rather with Satan, spiritual wickedness, the forces of evil. God has provided us everything we need to stand and fight.
The tools include truth, righteousness, gospel of peace, shield of fiath, helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. Every area is protected for a head on battle, and nothing for retreat. We are to do everything to stand and continue to stand.
All of the items are designed to protect - helmet of salvation, feet shod with peace, etc. - except for the sword. The sword which inflicts damage, is the word of God. God’s word, that we are to meditate on day and night to make our way prosperous, is the tool, the weapon of choice to win victory over our spiritual battle.
What are you going to do to be more skilled with your sword of the Spirit?