Take … the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. – Ephesians 6:17
Just as we had to keep moving our shield, we need to keep moving our (S)word. We have gaps in our armour. If it were not so, we would not be able to move.
Sometimes the enemy might be able to penetrate those gaps. We need to know beforehand where they are, and move our Sword to protect them.
If I know that I might doubt my Salvation, I need to be prepared with verses that assure me of it.
If I know that I might doubt the power of Righteousness, I need to be prepared with verses about it.
If I know that I am easily led into doubt, I need to be prepared with verses to give me hope.
We need to keep moving our sword around, and using it where it is most needed. We cannot assume one position, and hope the enemy will throw himself on our sword. Just as we can’t assume that one verse about Salvation will solve all our problems.
Every verse is used in a different way, or position. And we need to be prepared to keep using them, until the enemy is defeated.
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