Bible Study September 25, 2024
Ephesians 6:17 – 18 (LSB)
“Receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times]with all prayer and petition in the Spirit, and to this end, being on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,”
Paul takes about putting on the protective gear to avoid the attacks of Satan. We are designed to meet Satan head on not run away. When you look at the armor of God there is nothing to cover your back we are meant to “stand, then stand firm.” No retreating.
The battle is won we need to live in the victory of Jesus over sin and death which is what Satan offers. The armor is for protection but there is an offensive weapon that we may overlook. The offensive weapon is God’s Word the “Sord of the Spirit.”
We can rebut anything Satan throws at us with the Word of God. There is everything contained in it to overcome the temptations of the devil. Memorize some verses that are victory verses for you and they will be available the very moment we need them.
We have weapons but they are useless if we do not use them for their intended purpose. The Sword of the Spirt is intended to fight off Satan – let’s use it effectively.
“The Bible is an armory of heavenly weapons.” Thomas Gutherie.
God Bless.
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