For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
Avery Willis, Jr., in Master Life; The Disciples Victory, describes three reminders in utilizing the Sword of the Spirit as part of the full Armour of God.
- Grasp the word. When you are fighting with a sword you must have a firm grasp in the instrument. More on this later
- The sword is the property of the Holy Spirit, let him direct you to the word necessary for a particular battle
- Pray on the basis of the word. As God's word is revealed, use the word to help you to know what to pray for.
This is the confidence we have in approaching God; that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know if he hears us--whatever we ask--we know we have what we asked of him I John 5:14-15
Grasp in the word:
In order to have a firm hand on the Sword of the Spirit you must grasp the word. In order to grasp the word you must have the word in your heart. Mr. Willis uses an illustration of a hand in describing how to get the word in your heart. Turn your hand over and imagine a H on your pinkie finger and then a T on your thumb. Then on the thee middle fingers envision an E, A, R.
H--hear the word
E--examine the word
A--analyze the word
R--remember the word
T--think on the word
We can place the word in our hearts by hearing, thinking, examining, analyzing and remembering the word. By this we can have a firm grasp on the Sword of the Spirit and are able to use it in battle against the enemy.
All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good word. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
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