The Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God

Listen to today’s Scripture read aloud.

The sword is the soldier’s offensive weapon in close combat. Soldiers must train with their weapons to be agile, strong, and ready for battle.

Are you engaging Scripture often—at least four times a week—so you are ready for the spiritual battle?

Consider this painting.

“Onslaught of the Unseen” is an oil painting by Winston Young. Winston writes:

“I want to visually illustrate the hope we have through fervent prayer and complete reliance on God’s grace and power to protect and enable us to stand firm in his righteousness amidst the spiritual battles in our lives.”

Do you see yourself as the victorious knight? Or the figure kneeling in prayer?