Take … the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. – Ephesians 6:17
Do you know how to use a sword?
Yeah, me neither. I mean I know the basics – Handle goes in my hand, pointy end goes in the enemy. But I think there might be more to being a great sword-fighter than that.
Roman soldiers received training in using their sword, and they practised all the time.
We are lucky, because the Sword we wield is the Sword of the Spirit. It is a weapon used by the Holy Spirit Himself.
So sometimes we might not know how to use it. We might need some instructions. But that is cool, because if we ask him to, he will show us how to use it.
So I always pray before opening my Bible that the Spirit will open my heart and mind, and show me how to use the word that I am reading.
In the same way, sometimes the Spirit might lead us to a verse to be used in a situation. Because He not only trains us in times of peace, but also helps us in times of war.
So practise with your sword, and listen to what the Sword-master tells you. One day it might save your life.
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