🛡️DAY 6 — The Sword of the Spirit

Ashley Lunnon

19d • Free Series

Using the Word When the Battle Is Active

Scripture:

“And take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” — Ephesians 6:17

“For the word of God is alive and powerful, sharper than any double-edged sword…” — Hebrews 4:12

“Jesus answered, ‘It is written…’” — Matthew 4:4

Notice something important: this is the only offensive weapon in the armor.

Everything else protects you. The sword allows you to push back.

Many believers are armored up but still losing ground because they don’t know how to use the Word. Owning a Bible is not the same as wielding it. The sword of the Spirit isn’t for decoration it’s for confrontation.

What the Sword Does

The Word of God:

Cuts through lies
Exposes truth
Stops the enemy mid-attack
Brings clarity when emotions are loud
Shifts atmospheres in your home

Jesus Himself modeled this. When the enemy tempted Him, He didn’t argue. He didn’t explain. He didn’t defend Himself emotionally.

He simply said: “It is written.”

How You Know You’re NOT Using the Sword

You feel spiritually attacked but don’t know what to say
You respond with emotions instead of truth
You say “I’m overwhelmed” more than “God said…”
You panic instead of declaring
You know the Word exists, but you don’t know where to go in it

Silence in battle is not humility it’s vulnerability.

How to Use the Sword Practically

Learn Scripture by situation, not perfectionYou don’t need to know the whole Bible. Start with what applies to your current battle.
Speak the Word OUT LOUDThe enemy doesn’t read thoughts. Jesus spoke Scripture.
Use Scripture as a response, not a referenceDon’t just read it. Answer fear with it. Answer anger with it. Answer discouragement with it.

Examples for Everyday Life

When fear rises → “God has not given me a spirit of fear…” (2 Timothy 1:7)
When parenting feels overwhelming → “I can do all things through Christ…” (Philippians 4:13)
When shame shows up → “There is now no condemnation…” (Romans 8:1)
When peace feels far → “The peace of God guards my heart and mind…” (Philippians 4:7)

This is how you fight without yelling, spiraling, or breaking down.

Declare This

I know the Word and I use the Word.
I don’t fight emotionally—I fight spiritually.
The Word of God is alive, active, and working in my home.
When the enemy speaks, I respond with “It is written.”

Prayer

Father, teach me how to use Your Word. Not just read it but wield it. Bring Scripture to my remembrance when I need it most. Give me wisdom to know what to say, when to say it, and how to stand firm in truth. I take up the sword of the Spirit today and I will not be silent in battle. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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