THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT - Scripture has its origins in the Spirit of God, even though it was proclaimed by human messengers. I must allow the Spirit to use God's word to convict me and work on the attitudes of my heart as I am trained to distinguish good from evil. I must "take" God's word - I must intentionally choose to pick it up, use it, and depend upon it, inviting the Spirit to lead me in the way of God - “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”- The Scriptures are inspired by the Holy Spirit. And the Spirit helps us understand the will of God. God's message of truth is much more than just the words of mere mortals; it is God's will given by his Spirit. Scripture has its origins in the Spirit of God, even though it was proclaimed by human messengers. In other words, I must not neglect the Scriptures as the word of God. They must be allowed to teach, rebuke, correct, train, and equip me to live the life of God. I must allow the Spirit to use God's word to convict me and work on the attitudes of my heart as I am trained to distinguish good from evil. Another important thing that catches my attention today is that I must "take" God's word. I must intentionally choose to pick it up, use it, and depend upon it, inviting the Spirit to lead me in the way of God! Holy God, thank you for giving me your word in Scripture. Thank you for pouring out your truth through human messengers inspired by the Holy Spirit.

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'The Sword of the Spirit'

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Scripture has its origins in the Spirit of God, even though it was proclaimed by human messengers. I must allow the Spirit to use God's word to convict me and work on the attitudes of my heart as I am trained to distinguish good from evil. I must "take" God's word - I must intentionally choose to pick it up, use it, and depend upon it, inviting the Spirit to lead me in the way of God

Phil Ware.

God's Holy Fire

Heartlight

“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”— Ephesians 6:17 NIV

The Scriptures are inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

And the Spirit helps us understand the will of God (1 Corinthians 2:6-16).

God's message of truth is much more than just the words of mere mortals; it is God's will given by his Spirit (1 Thessalonians 4:8).

Scripture has its origins in the Spirit of God, even though it was proclaimed by human messengers (2 Peter 1:19-21).

In other words, I must not neglect the Scriptures as the word of God.

They must be allowed to teach, rebuke, correct, train, and equip me to live the life of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

I must allow the Spirit to use God's word to convict me and work on the attitudes of my heart as I am trained to distinguish good from evil (Hebrews 4:12-13; Hebrews 5:11-14).

Another important thing that catches my attention today is that I must "take" God's word.

I must intentionally choose to pick it up, use it, and depend upon it, inviting the Spirit to lead me in the way of God!

Today's Prayer

Holy God, thank you for giving me your word in Scripture.

Thank you for pouring out your truth through human messengers inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Thank you for the work of the Spirit to convict and enlighten me through your word.

As I seek your will in your word, I ask today that the Spirit be active and lead me in the way you want me to go.

In Jesus' name, I pray.

Amen.

God's Holy Fire is a daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

The Thoughts and Prayer for God's Holy Fire are written by Phil Ware.

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