Know Your Weapon.

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In the military, we are introduced to our rifles. We train with them and become proficient with them. We get an intimate knowledge of this weapon, because in combat, it will save our lives. Without it, we are useless in combat. We get to know the weapon inside and out, and we a trained to be proficient using it. Their are even some people I know that can take their rifle apart and put it back together blindfolded.

For us Christians God has given us a mighty weapon. It is the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God(Eph. 6: 17). In Hebrews 4:12 it is described being "sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Just like a soldier and his weapon, we should also have an intimate knowledge of our weapon, because we are in a spiritual battle with the spiritual forces of wickedness (Eph. 6:12).

Hopefully you have all picked up on the fact that this weapon, the "Word of God", is indeed our Bibles. It is very important that we learn how to use it right. Just like a military weapon, if someone uses it not knowing what they are doing, they could harm or even kill a person, spiritually. If we learn to use it rightly, it has the power to fight off wickedness, and lead people to Christ.

So I urge you, pick up your weapons, and learn to use it well. It should be as another part of you, and come naturally to you. Commit verses to memory so that you will always have your weapon with you, and never be caught unarmed. Above all, learn to use it right.

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