The Sword

In his letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul tells believers to stand firm and put on the full armor of God. He paints a picture of a soldier dressed for battle. Most of the armor is for protection, but one piece is different. The sword of the Spirit is the only offensive weapon. A Roman soldier’s sword is short and sharp, made for close combat. Paul says a believer’s sword is the Word of God. It isn’t just ink on a page. The Holy Spirit gives it power. Hebrews 4:12 says God’s Word is living and active. It is sharp and strong. It reaches deep into hearts and always does what God intends...