Ephesians 6:17
Overcoming Strongholds (Series)
Ephesians 6:17
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
The helmet of salvation. In battle it’s important to protect the head. The enemy attacks our mind so often. It’s considered a kill shot.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in youunless, of course, you fail the test?
John 14:20
On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.
This is a foundational truth that changes how we think.
The sword of the Spirit
Ephesians 6:17
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
An 10-18 inch dagger that was sheathed on the hip. The power of the truths of God’s word. (The Rama)
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Matthew 4:1-11
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” 10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” 11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.
The living word of God can do things that we can’t even understand.