THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, IS THE WORD OF GOD:

A sword as we literally know is a weapon that is used in a battle (a war), and it is very durable, firm at the handle and very sharp at the edges. It also has got a very special feature in that it can easily be carried in its sheath (casing), while walking or even while running and yes of course even while sitted or even while sleeping. It is designed and specially made for flexibility, portability and movement.

1-This essentially means that the sword of The Spirit is a very powerful tool and element that has been presented as a weapon to be used in spiritual battles and spiritual wars. This sword of The Spirit is a tool that The Holy Spirit has availed to every human being all over the earth to use in navigating their way through the spiritual battle and spiritual wars that they encounter and go through every day of their life while here on the earth. This is actually the ultimate gift that The LORD God Almighty handed over to every human being that dwells on the earth, in their journey in preparing the way for entry into the Kingdom of The LORD God Almighty in Heaven.

Since this is a sword that is availed by The Holy Spirit to be used for spiritual wars and battles (and yes, as the ultimate tool that shows every human being the direction and the path to follow), it thus becomes very important to note that only The Holy Spirit can interpret and help in understanding, grasping the deeper meaning, revelation, secrets, mysteries that this Sword entails, presents and implies. Therefore, everybody should ask The LORD to anoint them and fill them with The Holy Spirit; the anointing and the power of The Spirit of The LORD, so that The Holy Spirit to guide them, direct them, control them, comfort them, counsel them and help them in understanding This Sword of The Spirit, so that they be able to use it effectively and victoriously in the spiritual battle and the spiritual wars.

2-The Sword of The Spirit of The LORD is the word of God as is written, stipulated, captured, mentioned and stated in The Holy Book of God: The Bible. This is the Spirit-given nourishment from the throne room of Heaven to energize, give hope, inspire, show direction, show guidance, show the way, reveal the future & show the mysteries (of the past, the present and the future), highlight the requirements & the ways of The LORD and provide help to each and every human being on the earth.

So, as we have seen therein above, there are spiritual battles and spiritual wars that every human being that is ever created and born on the earth faces. This battle is known as, the battle for souls for eternity.

The LORD God Almighty; Him who created all human beings has been very gracious to the creature that He created in His own image in that He has given and provided the Ultimate weapon that Human being can use to fight and win this battle, and this weapon is known as: The Sword of The Spirit.

This sword of The Spirit (as we have seen above), is The Word of God as written in His Holy Book, The Bible. The word of God thus becomes a very central and ultimate armour of God that every human being needs to put on as stated in the book of Ephesians 6:17 which states as follows: “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

3-It is also very important to note that whenever and wherever The Sword of The Spirit i.e. The Word of God is proclaimed, there is power.

A very sharp and piercing power that reverberates across the spiritual realm. This is because the mysteries of God are made known and the evil/dark (satanic) forces becomes exposed and thus they become rattled by the very powerful and piercing Sword of The Holy Spirit that ultimately causes them to be powerless and disarmed; because they will have been pierced very sharply (right through the middle) by the very powerful, very sharp and double-edged Sword of The Spirit: The Word of God. This very powerfully captured in the book of Ephesians 6:19-20 which states as follows: “Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.”

4-It is also very important to note that whenever and wherever we humble ourselves before The LORD and submit our soul, spirit, mind, heart and body to The LORD by embracing Repentance for the forgiveness of our sins and thereby walking in Righteousness, Holiness, Truth, Wisdom and Complete Surrender to The LORD Jesus Christ, then The LORD will release His presence upon us and we will be able to find rest.

In so doing, we will emerge victorious in the spiritual battle because we shall have partaken to The Sword of The Spirit, which is The Word of God and so we will be able to resist the devil through The Word of God when the devil comes with his evil schemes. The devil will actually flee; because of his fear of The Sword of The Spirit which if he jokes around, will pierce through him right in the middle. This is very powerfully stated in the book of James 4:7-10 which states as follows: ‘“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.  Humble yourselves before The LORD, and he will lift you up.”’

The same is also very well summarized and powerfully captured in the book of Ephesians 6:10-13 which states as follows: ‘“Finally, be strong in The LORD and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”’

5-This Sword of The Spirit, which is The Word of God, is actually a very bright and luminous lamp that shines and lights the way for those who have submitted themselves to The LORD.

The Sword of The Spirit is thus also a very bright and shinning tool that clears the path by getting rid of dark, evil and hiding forces, so that we be able to walk through without any harm. The light of the Sword of The Spirit (The Word of God) is so bright that it blinds the evil forces, as the Sword clears the way for those who submit themselves to The LORD. This light meanwhile, is actually The Light that comes from the throne room of Heaven, sent by The LORD God Almighty so that those who submit themselves to The LORD may have eternal life, because this light actually clears the path that leads to eternal life in Heaven. This Sword of The Spirit, which is The Word of God is actually The LORD Jesus Christ; The Messiah, The Saviour of mankind.

This means that the Word of God is The LORD Himself. That means that The Sword of The Spirit is The LORD Himself. This is very well captured in the book of Psalm 119:105-112 which states as follows: ‘“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. I have suffered much; preserve my life, LORD, according to your word. Accept, LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law. The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.”’

The same is also very powerfully captured in the book of John1:1-13 which states as follows: ‘“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.  The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.  He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.  Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.”’

6-It is also very important to note that the sword of The Spirit is very active and is very sharp; sharper than any weapon. The Sword of The Spirit thus penetrates every inch of anything and everything; and because the Sword of The Spirit has got a very brilliant light, it sees through the darkest corners of everything.

So, all sin and the darkness of the evil forces and sinful people is all clear to Him (The Word of God: The LORD), because this very bright Sword sees through all and nothing is hidden from the Sword. That means that The Word of God reveals all mysteries.

The word of God essentially judges all, because we will all give account to The LORD God Almighty based on what His Word says i.e. The Sword of The Spirit, which is the word of God is the basis to which every human being will be judged (will be held to account). But them who have submitted themselves to The LORD and are walking in the ways and the requirements of The LORD will rest in His presence, because The Sword of The Spirit, which is The Word of God, shall have showed them the way to eternal life in the Kingdom of The LORD God Almighty in Heaven. They will thus have taken to The LORD, and will have been Victorious through His Word (The Sword of The Spirit: The Word of God).

This is very powerfully stated in the book of Hebrews 4:12-16 which states as follows: ‘“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. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.  Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”’

7-It is also very important to note that The Sword of The Spirit, which is The Word of God is actually also very sharp enough to pierce through our soul, spirit, mind, heart and body to cleanse us, purify us, refine us, clean us, revive us and sanctify us because it purges (removes) the chains of sins (including addictions) that we could be/are in bondage in. This includes the chains of generational curses and evil spiritual ties that we may be in, some dating back many years and centuries ago.

The Sword of The Spirit thus breaks loose these evil chains and so we are set free so that we be able to now worship The LORD in spirit and in truth. Him/her who is set free will be free indeed, including those who did not even know that they were in spiritual bondage.

The LORD then creates in us a pure heart, for He breaks, pierces and crushes through The Sword of The Spirit the evil heart (the heart of stone) that we initially had; for then we will now know the truth of The LORD, which is The Word of God, and we will now have a contrite and a broken heart that thrives in The Spirit of humility and void of the spirit of pride and sin: This then becomes the delight of The LORD concerning our life. This is very powerfully written in the book of Psalm 51:10-17 which states as follows: ‘“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Open my lips, LORD, and my mouth will declare your praise. You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.”’

This is also very meticulously captured in the book of John 8:31-47 which states as follows: ‘“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. I know that you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me, because you have no room for my word. I am telling you what I have seen in the Father’s presence, and you are doing what you have heard from your father.”  “Abraham is our father,” they answered.“ If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you would do what Abraham did. As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not do such things. You are doing the works of your own father.” “We are not illegitimate children,” they protested. “The only Father we have is God himself.”  Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.  You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me!  Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?  Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”’

8-It is also very important to note that the Sword of The Spirit, which is the Word of God is actually what will stand against all the evil doers who have (shall have) refused to submit themselves to The LORD for purification, cleansing, refining and sanctification. As they shall have failed/refused to submit themselves to/before The LORD in Repentance for the forgiveness of their sins and thereby walking in Righteousness, Holiness, Truth, Wisdom and Complete Surrender to The LORD Jesus Christ.

This Sword of The Spirit, which is The Word of God is what will destroy them, slaughter them and strike them down. This is because the Sword of The Spirit which is sharper than any weapon, and is indeed a double edged sword, will pierce through them and destroy them, for then The Word of God will testify against them, because they had not walked according to the Word of God which was actually meant to show them the direction and the path that leads to eternal life in Heaven.

Remember, the Sword of The Spirit (The word of God) illuminates and lights up the path to the eternal life, and whoever does not walk on the path illuminated by the sword of The Spirit (The Word of God) is actually walking in darkness and so is heading to eternal darkness in hell for eternal damnation; for then they shall have condemned themselves to destruction as a result of not seeking and walking on the path to eternal life in Heaven, which is the Word of God: The LORD Jesus Christ, The sword of The Spirit.

The LORD actually judges, reigns and rules by The Word of God.

All these are very powerfully captured in the book of Revelation 19:11-16 which states as follows: ‘“I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.  He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.  The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.  Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.  On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING of Kings and LORD of Lords.”’

This is actually also very well elucidated in the book of John 3:16-21 which states as follows: ‘“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.  Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.  This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed.  But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.”’

Finally, it is very important to note that The Sword of The Spirit, which is The Word of God is everlasting and is anchored into eternity i.e. forever and ever, and this sword of The Spirit (The Word of God) remains the same yesterday, today and forever. This is thus very well summarized in the book of Mathew 24:35 which states as follows: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”  This is furthermore broken down further for better spiritual digestion in the book of Hebrew 13:8 which states as follows: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

Let us therefore Run to and partake of The Sword of The Spirit: The Word of God. The Messiah Jesus Christ; The Saviour of mankind.

SHALOM!!!

REPENTANCE PRAYER:

Precious Jesus,

I acknowledge today that you are LORD and Savior of all mankind,

and today I have recognized my shortfall,

I Repent and turn away from all Sin

Please cover me with your Precious Blood,

and establish your Word in my life,

that I may be found in Righteousness and Holiness

and write my name in your Book of Life

and Baptize me with the Power of The Holy Spirit

in The Mighty Name of Jesus Christ

AMEN.

Your Brother in Christ Jesus, and a Shepherd of The LORD,

 

 

Kevin Mirasi