The Sword Of The Spirit! by John Hagee

Hebrews 4:12— For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Jesus Was A Master Swordsman…He Used The Sword Of The Spirit!
In the wilderness Satan tempted Jesus, saying, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to turn to bread.”  Jesus said, “It is written, man shall not live by bread alone.”  Three times Jesus said, “It is written.”  He didn’t say, I’m thinking positively about it.”  He said, “It is written…” and He quoted the Word of God.

The word drove away Satan—but only for a season.  I can tell you that if you whip the devil today, you’re going to fight him again at a later time.  Jesus did and you will, too.

Your spiritual, emotional and physical life depends on your swordsmanship.  The sword has two functions.  First of all, it’s a weapon of attack.  It is the only offensive weapon in the armor of God.  Secondly, it’s a weapon of defense for the whole body.  While the helmet only protects the head and the breastplate only protects the chest, the sword can protect you from the ground to over your head.

David said, “Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:  though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident” Psalm 27:3.  Every time Satan attacks you—high, low, wide—you can defend yourself with the power and the authority of the word of God.

Source:  Twelve Sunday Morning Part 3

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