Truth Of The Spirit

Presented by Sheila Canup, The Sword of the Spirit is part 6 of 7 of the series on the Truth of the Spirit Armor of God.  Ephesians 6:17 says, “And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”  During our darkest hours Satan will come to tempt us or torment us and attack us.  He doesn’t stop.  He tempts us to question the Father‘s will for us and his love for us.  He looks for every opportunity to lead us to discouragement and depression and despair.  The lies are overcome by the light of truth in God’s Word and the Sword of the Spirit.  The Word of God is an offensive weapon that is for close combat. The enemy is not going to stand far off once he gets a toehold on you.  He will be “up close” making you miserable.  Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Hebrews 4:12  “Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and