The Sword of the Spirit. Use it often.
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” (Ephesians 6:17)
The sword of the Spirit is the anointed word of God. This is the weapon that puts every wicked spirit running. It is written that the word of God is alive, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing… (Hebrews 4:12). In other words, the anointed word of God is unstoppable. Of all the parts making up the armor of God, the anointed word of God is your only offensive weapon. All the others were given for protection.
Every spiritual warrior understands the anointed power of the word of God.
It’s significant that Paul calls the word of God the sword of the Spirit. This is because it is the anointing on the word of God that gives it power. Paul wrote, “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God” (1 Corinthians 2:4-5).
There was a time when Jesus, the Word incarnate, walked the earth with no anointing. There were no miracles, healings, rebuking storms, raising the dead, turning water into wine, or casting out devils. Even though Jesus was always God, it wasn’t until the anointing of the Holy Ghost came on him at the River Jordan that there were any supernatural manifestations of the power of God. “And it came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Mark 1:9-11). Jesus, the Word made flesh, did not anoint himself. Jesus was anointed by the Holy Ghost.
After Jesus had been anointed, the Holy Spirit led him into the wilderness being tempted by the devil for forty days. Christ met every temptation with a statement you will do well to remember, “It is written!” Notice Christ did not ignore Satan. He confronted him with Scripture.
Some consider the anointing of the Holy Spirit solely for blessing, but the anointing is also for spiritual confrontation. When the enemy challenges you, grasp the sword of the Spirit, speak the Word with boldness and command him to get under your feet where he belongs.
Use the Name of Jesus. Scripture says, “God hath highly exalted him (Christ), and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11). When you speak the word of God, every demonic power has no choice but to obey.
When God wants to bless you, he will bring someone into your life. This is what I call divine appointments. Divine appointments are meetings arranged in advance by the Holy Spirit with someone you need to meet. This means you are only one conversation away from a mighty miracle.
Have you ever felt like your life plateaued? Your ministry was growing, increasing, and expanding, but, after a while leveled off. What happened? Sometimes it seems there is an invisible lid over our lives. That lid seems to determine how much money you can make, where you can live, your scope of influence, and many other things. A plateaued life is frustrating because you know the gift of God in you should be producing more than you see right now.
Most of us are walking in the last revelation the Holy Spirit gave them. Revelation is important to the disciple of Christ. We grow and move from level to level spiritually because of our relationship with the Holy Spirit. One of the Holy Spirit’s ministry functions is to show you things to come. Scripture says, “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth is come he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come” (John 16:13).
As the eyes of your understanding are opened you receive bits of revelation and instruction. Most of the time, these Holy Spirit instructions include your kingdom assignment (Matthew 6:33). Then you are quick to obey and enjoy that new level of excitement, encouragement, and expansion. After a while, the fervor seems to level off, and the excitement you once had is not there anymore. “So what now,” you ask?
When you have been faithful to fulfill your kingdom assignment you can expect the Holy Spirit to do something powerful, you can expect a divine appointment. Divine appointments are meetings arranged in advance by the Holy Spirit with someone you need to meet. Whenever God wants to bless you, he will bring someone into your life. Divine appointments can change your life forever. Favor from one person is all you need to experience something different in your life.
Ruth had one conversation with Naomi that opened a door to meet Boaz. The Zarephath widow’s life changed dramatically after her divine appointment with Elijah. She was beat up emotionally with discouragement and debt, but God had other plans for her (1 Kings 17). Joseph met the Chief Butler in prison, interpreted his dream, and was brought before Pharaoh (Genesis 41:9-14). Joseph’s future looked pretty bleak. His encounter with the Butler got him an audience with the Pharaoh. Pharaoh made Joseph his right-hand man (Genesis 41:40-41).
Divine appointments can change your life forever. Favor from one person is all you need to experience something different in your life. Scripture says, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). Divine appointments do not find those in need, but those in expectation. EXPECT A DIVINE MIRACLE TODAY IN JESUS NAME
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