Life With Jesus - Armor of GodSample

God’s armor helps us live our life with Jesus. Think about the different pieces of armor. There’s a belt, breastplate, shield, shoes, helmet, and sword. All of these pieces of armor are for defense, to protect the warrior in battle. All, that is, except the sword.

The sword is the only weapon, the only thing that is used in an attack. The sword is the sword of the Spirit. God’s Spirit fights for us. The Word of God is our attack, it’s our weapon. It’s sharp, precise, and gets right to the heart.

Before Jesus called the first disciples, He faced the devil in the wilderness. There, He was tempted, and each time it was scripture that He used to cut through the enemy’s attack. We have the same weapon in our hands today, the Bible. God’s Word cuts through any temptation or lie of the enemy.

A sword is like a big sharp knife. A soldier might use his sword for more than just attacking his opponent. It could be used for cooking, splitting wood, or cutting ropes that have his hands bound. God’s Word is a useful tool in all parts of our life. We don’t have to wait until a battle to use our sword. God’s Word builds us up, teaches us, transforms us, and sets us free.