The Sword of the Spirit

Epheshians 6;17-20

    and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. 
There are so many powerful things about tonight's passage.  First and foremost,  I don't wan to gloss over the "helmet of salvation".  Without protecting the thinking parts, the brain, and all that it contains, their is little value in protecting the rest of the body. That being said, it is 100% imperative that one be assured of their salvation in Christ Jesus.  Remember that we saw in Romans 3:23 that "all have fallen short of the glory of God", that means ALL, me, you, your mother in law, EVERYONE.  Romans 5:8 provides us with hope "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us", and finally, Romans 6;23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  We must embrace His free gift of Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, and from repenting from our old ways.  I'm not saying your life will be sin free, but God will forever work on your heart to make you more like Him.  
Let's move on to the "Sword of the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication".  Simply put, this is our daily prayer burden, our time spent in the word and seeking to be obedient to God's calling.  When you hear God calling you to go and do something, YOU GO!  Don't take the path of Jonah and run away because you don't agree or don't think you can deal with it.  God has put you in all situations so that you may shine the light upon Him and point others to the way of the lord.  Amen!!!  It's been a tough week for me personally, but God  is in control, He knows what He is doing and I trust Him to hold my past, future, and destiny.  Who better to control those things then the living God, the Holy &  almighty one!!
May your day be blessed, your spirit be lifted, and into His presence may you daily find yourself!Glenn