Sep. 29, 2024

Our stance in these days of evil must go beyond protecting ourselves - we can and must advance against Satan. Why? Because Christ has already won the victory! The Sword of the Spirit  is our source and means of strength as we go on offense in spiritual battle. Today, we'll look at three keys to using the Sword of the Spirit in spiritual warfare: Why do we have the Sword of the Spirit? What are guidelines for using it? Why is knowing the Person and work of the Holy Spirit essential to wielding it effectively?

Prayer for Taking up the Sword

 In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I lay hold of the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God. I embrace its inerrant message of truth and power. I humbly ask the Holy Spirit to guide me into true understanding of the message of the Word. Grant to me the discipline and dedication to memorize the Word and to saturate my mind with its truth and power. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the ministry of the Holy Spirit, grant to me the wisdom to always apply the Word against the enemy. May I use the Word to defeat Satan and to advance the cause of Christ into that very realm Satan claims. All of this I lay before You in the Name of my Savior the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen 

Taken from Overcoming the Adversary, by Mark Bubeck, Copyright 1984. Moody Press. Used by permission.