Thursday, 9 June 2022
PRAYER AND THE SPOKEN WORD
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (Ephesians 6:17).
In Ephesians 6:10-18, everything the Apostle Paul listed was a protective part of our armour. The only offensive tool is “the sword of the Spirit,” which is the “Rhema” of God — the Word of God that’s spoken from your mouth — the out-breathing of the inspired Word of God for the hour and the season.
This is akin to the Apostle John’s description of the Lord in Revelation 1:16: “…out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword.” We find a similar expression in Revelation 2:16: “…I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.” This doesn’t mean a sword protrudes out of His mouth; rather, it refers to the Word of God!
Now, observe the connection between the 17th and the 18th verses of Ephesians 6 in the underlined portion: “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.”
It says while you’re declaring the Word, getting on the offensive against the adversary, pray for all saints! He’s emphasizing prayer and the spoken word. So, declare God’s Word always, and pray that God’s people are strengthened and emboldened to continually take their place as agents of change in the nations of the world. Praise God.
PRAYER: Dear Father, I’m fully equipped and fortified with the whole armour of God, strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Your Word from my lips prevails against adverse circumstances, producing righteousness and salvation, subduing darkness and evil and all manipulations of Satan, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 6:10-18; John 6:63
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 1:1-26 & 2 Chronicles 1-4
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 & Ecclesiastes 9-10