Another easily forgotten facet in this spiritual battle is this- people are not our ultimate enemies. “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12. Oh, how easy it is to walk by sight, losing our eternal focus! Although men are the enemies of God, may we never forget they are also blinded by sin, self, and Satan. In the end God will be their judge, not us.
In an earthly battle, a sword is nothing less than an efficient and effective instrument of combat, one that has accompanied many a hand over the centuries. Before His arrest, Jesus even instructed the disciples to buy swords to carry with them in their travels. (Luke 22:36) Although many around the world no longer own swords, spiritually speaking the battle still rages and only a sword will do. God’s Word is our sword and the Word serves as the only effective offensive weapon in our spiritual arsenal.
The Word of God is both living and active, which reveals that the power of the Word does not merely come from the ink on the pages of the Book. Rather it is the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Word of God. Working through the power of the Holy Spirit, His truth and love flow from Heaven’s throne, bringing to life His Word, bringing the light of the glorious Gospel to life in hearts and minds of all willing readers.
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