And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, through all prayer and petition, praying at all times in the Spirit. Ephesians 6:17.
Today your LORD (יהוה) God (אלהים) says:
Today we are continuing resistance training with the last item listed in describing My full armor, and that is the Sword of the Spirit, which is My Word.
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in all taking up the shield of faith with which you will have the power to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God through all prayer and petition, praying at all times in the Spirit. Ephesians 6:13-17.
Notice that with the devil it is continuous resistance on your part. I have already judged, convicted, and sentenced the devil. John 16:11, Colossians 2:15. The only reason he is not consigned to the abyss at this time is because I had given the leasehold of the earth to man and Adam, by his submission to the devil as his master and lord, handed over his lease to the devil.
And they cried out, saying, “What business do we have with each other, Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the appointed time?” Matthew 8:29. They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss. Luke 8:31.
But when the lease term expires, he will be consigned to the pit forever. And those will go with him who have rejected the gift of My Son as propitiation for their sins, payment of their judgment, and as having fulfilled their sentence of eternal death.
“Then He will also say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels.” Matthew 25:41.
Anything the devil does or says is a lie for he is a murderer and a liar from the beginning and he is the father of all lies. He actually owns nothing and has no right to take what is yours, but he, like a scammer or con artist, that is, a deceiver, is trying to steal what is yours already that I have freely given you in Christ by putting you in fear that you do not have it or that you must give it to him to get what you already have. The correct response is stand on My Word and resist him and keep what is yours. Too many down the ages have believed his lies that I am withholding what you need and you must beg Me for things such as healing, peace, or joy, things I have already freely given you in Christ. You must stand your ground, then he has no choice but to flee from you lest you send him into the abyss.
If you but knew the POWER in My Words, you would make sure there was nothing else in your mouth.
And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the Word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 1:3.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1.
By faith we understand that the ages were framed by the Word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. Hebrews 11:3.
My Word heals you and delivers you, Psalm 107:20. My Words are life to those who find them and health to all their flesh. Proverbs 4:20. I am My Word and I made everything by, through and for My Word. John 1:1-4; Colossians 1:16. My Word became flesh and dwelt among you, My Word is a Person and He is My Son. John 1:14. My Word is alive and always working. Hebrews 4:12. For I am at work and My Son, who is My Word, as well. John 5:17. We are One. John 10:30. My Word runs swiftly, Psalm 147:15, shakes the wilderness, Psalm 29:8, and causes the deer to calve. Psalm 29:9.
My Word has a Name to which everything bows and that Name is Jesus, which in Hebrew is “Yeshuah,” which means “Salvation.” And it is My Word that made you, saves you, and raises you. My Word provides SALVATION in EVERY situation.
And Jesus told you anything you ask in His Name, I will do and He will perform it.
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. John 14:12-14.
But asking in His Name is asking by My Word, for He is My Word, and My Word is My Will as it is for any ruler or king, they rule by their words. So why did Jesus say anything you ask in His Name I will do and He will perform?
This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him. 1 John 5:14-15.
Jesus, upon coming into the world as one like you, said, “I come to do Your Will, O LORD, and Your Law is withing My heart.” Psalm 40:7-8; Hebrews 10:4-10.
Then I said, “Behold, I come; in the scroll of the book it is written of me. I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your Law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:7-8.
When you see Jesus, you see Me, but you see more yet, you see My Word, which is My Will, in action among you. Just look at what He did and you will see My Will for your life. He refused healing to no one for the power poured forth from Him to heal (remember He is My Word and My Word is health and healing to all your flesh) for all who would receive it by faith. And provision was never lacking when My Word was present among them. Bread multiplied and water changed to wine as was the need.
And storms stopped at His Word and waves became calm. All by My Word.
As you behold and gaze upon Jesus, you see My Word, living and working sharper than any two-edged (two mouthed) sword. When you keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith, you are keeping your eyes on My Word, just as I told Joshua to do so long ago. And faith comes by hearing and hearing My Word.
In Jesus you see My Word in one like you, busy about the purpose for which I sent it. And My Word did not return to Me void but achieved all I purposed for it to do. Isaiah 55:10. My good Will prospered in His hands. Isaiah 53:10.
And on the Island of Patmos in his divine revelations, how did John describe My Son? What was coming out of His mouth?
In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shines in its strength. Revelation 1:16.
Yes, He is the Word and the Sword of the Spirit is My Word. Jesus. Yeshuah. Salvation. And you can become that sword out of your mouth as well. You can totally be transformed by My Word.
And grace and truth come to you in Jesus. My Word gives grace to those who hear it.
My Word is more valuable to you than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Gold cannot buy you health, healing, a sound mind, prosperity, perfect protection, and peace. But My Word gives you all of those and much more freely.
My Word gives wisdom and understanding. My Word gives new life, eternal life. My Word edifies, exhorts, and encourages. My Word washes and cleanses you. When you continue in My Word you are truly My disciples and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free of all that encumbers you.
A king rules by his words, by royal decree, his words are laws. Laws are words that can be enforced legally. My Words are law that cannot be violated, they order the universe and keep it from chaos. If you will keep My Words your life will be in order and successful and prosperous. You will prosper and be in good health for walking in the truth your soul (mind, will, and emotions) will prosper and the devil cannot get your attention.
I love you. This is enough for today but we shall take up the Sword of the Spirit in our next Life Lesson and it will be the most fruitful lesson for the Sword is for answering and taking hold of the victory you have in Christ Jesus as you trample the enemy underfoot.