UNASSAILABLE
READING: EPHESIANS 6:10-17
According to Ephesians 6, the whole armor of God makes us able to withstand in the evil day. We are to stand taking the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. The armor used by ancient soldiers was for the most part defensive as it was designed to minimize injury in battle. The sword was the primary individual offensive weapon during those times. The sword of the Spirit is also the offensive component of the whole armor of God. The devil attacks truth with deception, righteousness with unrighteousness, peace with turmoil, faith with doubt, and he attacks salvation by attempting to distract people from redemption. When it comes to the word of God, however, there can be no real attack. Satan must always relent to the word of the Lord. There is no weak spot. It is invulnerable in every way! This was powerfully illustrated as Jesus used the word against him in the wilderness. It is the unassailable means by which the warfare is victoriously taken to the enemy. By the word of the Spirit, destruction is taken to the kingdom of darkness. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
1. What do you think about the sword of the Spirit?
2. Can the sword be used well enough to eliminate the need for the other elements of the armor?
