DAILY DEVOTION
TEXT: Ephesians 6:17, Hebrews 4:12
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.
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For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
DEFINITION
A sword is a long steel blade fixed to a hilt, used as a weapon, or a worn by army officer, etc., as part of a uniform or as court dress.
Swords were valuable weapons of welfare in ancient times. It enabled warriors to fight without making body contact with their opponents, and to fight from horsebacks.
CONTEXT
Apostle Paul was writing to the Ephesians about the need to put on the whole armor of God. One of the item listed is the sword of the spirit, which is described as the word of God. Paul admonished that if we put on the whole armor of God, we shall be able to stand against all the wiles of the devil
Hebrews 4:12 was penned against the background of the need for obedience. The writer warned that the disobedient risked destruction, for the word of God is quick and sharper than any two-edged sword. Also, nothing ca n be hidden (or kept away) from the sword.
RELEVANCE
The sword of the spirit as a weapon of warfare is useful in a variety of situations. It can be used to break down strongholds, to cast down imaginations, or to destroy powers of the wicked one. If mastered, it is one very potent tool to deal with the devil.
One good way to use the word as a sword is to search the scriptures and find a verse or verses that address the problem/issue at hand, and use it in prayers thus:
“it is written ……., therefore I cut down you…….(mention the problem/demon/issue) by the sword of the spirit.
PRAYER POINTS
1. By the sword of the Lord, I cut off every satanic tongue speaking evil against my life in Jesus name.
2. Every ancestral idol of my family is cut down by the sword of the Lord in Jesus’ name.
3. Every satanic plantation in my life is cut down by the sword of the Lord in Jesus’ name.
4. I cut off every satanic strange voice by the sword of the Lord in Jesus’ name.
5. I severe by the sword of the Lord all ungodly ties with my dead relatives in Jesus’ name
6. I severe by the sword of the Lord every ungodly association with unfriendly friends in Jesus’ name.
7. I cut off every evil imagination of witches and wizards against my life and family in the name of Jesus.
8. By the sword of the Lord, I cut off and severe every link to altars of satanic stronghold in my community in Jesus’ name.
9. I use the sword of the Lord to severe any satanic link to my place of birth in Jesus’ name.
10. O Lord, I disperse every ungodly friend and agent around my in-laws, children, spouse and relatives in the name of Jesus.
Tag: word
THE WORD OF GOD AS A HAMMER
Daily Devotion
TEXT: Jeremiah 23:29
Is not my word like as a fire? Saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
DEFINITION
A hammer is a tool with a heavy metal head for breaking things, driving in nails, etc. It can also be the wooden mallet used by an auctioneer. In some cultures, a hammer is also used for pounding – solid are hammered until they become pulp or powder.
CONTEXT
God was speaking against false prophets in Jeremiah 23. In verse 29, God describes the nature of His word. Amongst others, His word is like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces.
God said that since the false prophets had chosen to speak their own words and not God’s, He would disgrace them. The passage suggests that the disgrace would come because their word would lack power. It would not be able to “break the rocks”. Thus, they shall be put to great shame.
I another sense the word of God as a hammer could break their stony hearts or arrogant and rebellious lives to pieces, such that those who can see their destruction would certainly laugh at them.
RELEVANCE
The word of God as a hammer is useful against:
1. The spirit of pride
2. Demos who manifest violently, especially the demons of insanity. They can be overpowered with the hammer of God. Thus weakened of pulverized, they are easy to cast out.
3. False prophets. The word of God as a hammer can be used to overrule their prouncements, so that their words would lack effect. Moreover, you could ask the hammer of God to deal with them until they surrender to Jesus.
4. The word of God as a hammer is also useful against the spirit of divination. This spirit manifests often through utterance of false prophecies or demonic tongues during church/fellowship programs. They can be crushed with the hammer of God.
5. The word of God as a hammer can be used to deal with manifestations of the spirit of Jezebel. The spirit of Jezebel is responsible for immorality.
PRAYER POINTS
1. By the word of God as a hammer, I speak against very false prophets in this country in Jesus’ name.
2. I use the word of God as a hammer against occultism in the body of Christ Jesus’ name.
3. The word of God as a hammer, come against religions cults in this country in Jesus’ name.
4. I come directly against the spirit of insanity with the hammer of the word of God in Jesus’ name.
5. Jezebel spirit, the word of God as a hammer is against you in Jesus’ name.
6. Heavenly father, let your word like a hammer break every stony and rebellious heart in Jesus’ name.
7. You false prophets, I break your stronghold with the word of God as a hammer in Jesus’ name.
8. Spirit of divination; be terminated with the word of God as a hammer in Jesus’ name.
9. All demonic tongues during church programmes, be crushed by the word of God as a hammer in Jesus’ name.
All agents of immorality in the church of God, I come directly against you with the word of God as a hammer. Be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
31 PRINCIPLES FOR ETERNAL IMPACTATIONS
Principle 1
Give Your Heart to God
Text: Proverbs 23:26 “Give me your heart, my son, and let your eyes delight in my ways.”
As we consider a life guided by the principles of God, we must begin by making sure that we have truly given our hearts to God. Once God has your heart, he is able to guide and direct you in every area of your life.
There are many examples in the Bible of God working through individuals who had surrendered their hearts to him. David had a heart that was after God, and God used him in a mighty way. Zaccheaus had a burning desire to see Jesus, and he responded immediately when Jesus called him. Caleb showed faith in the power of God in the face of what looked like insurmountable odds. He followed God wholeheartedly and, unlike most of the others who died in the wilderness because of their disobedience, was allowed to enter the Promised Land. Samuel listened to and obeyed the Lord and as a result was used by God as a prophet and judge to the people of Israel. When God approached Gideon, who was the least in his father’s household, God recognized a heart that would respond and be obedient to him. Daniel’s heart was so committed to God that God felt free to reveal secrets to him.
Each one of these individuals had a heart that was fully devoted to God, and all of these people are role models for us today. Their significance in the Bible narrative begins with their relationship with God. Likewise, our significance begins with our relationship with God. When God has your heart, he has everything that relates to you and your life. All of our giving springs out of the genuine relationship that we have with our heavenly Father. As we develop and deepen that relationship, God will work in us and through us.
Heart Deposit:
Have you given your heart fully to God? Ask him to be first in your life.
Impactation begins
with a relationship with God
Related Verses:
“After He had removed him, He raised up David to be their king, concerning whom He also testified and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My heart, who will do all My will.’” —Acts 13:22
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’” —Mark 12:30
THE POWER OF GOD’S WORDS
TEXT: Isaiah 55:11
“In the same way, the promise that I make does not return to me, having accomplished nothing. No, it is realized as I desire and is fulfilled as I intend.”
When we dig into God’s Word, we learn about his indescribable power and greatness. God can create whatever he wants, even out of nothing! God’s counsel and his plans stand forever. We can either place ourselves in a position to receive his blessing or not. God’s Word is powerful. Active. It accomplishes. Wherever it is sent, it prospers. To fulfill God’s purposes, we need to absorb all that is contained in God’s Word. As we do so, we learn more about the mind of God and open ourselves to receive his direction. By his Word we are renewed inwardly. His Word is like discovering the treasure of treasures: “
“For the one who finds me has found life and received favor from the Lord.” —Proverbs 8:35
“So then from now on we acknowledge no one from an outward human point of view. Even though we have known Christ from such a human point of view, now we do not know him in that way any longer” (2 Corinthians 4:16). Only the Word of God can renew us and give us true direction. All other pursuits are in vain if they are substitutes for the Word of God in our lives.
The bottom line? There is no way for one to be an effective Converterlator without knowing the Word of God. Along with the Holy Spirit, the Word is the primary means for bringing transformation to our values, attitudes, and mindset. It is also the means for nourishing and fueling the very roots of our being. It is by God’s Word that we learn about the will of God and how to implement and execute the plans he reveals to us through his Word.
With our access to technology these days, there are many ways to access God’s Word! If you have a Bible, start reading it today and select a verse for memorization and meditation. Go online and access a reading program; two that are popular and easily available are through http://www.biblegateway.com and http://www.navigators.org. Many Christian organizations also offer great Bible reading helps through their websites which you can get by searching Google
Unlike other written documents, God’s Word is living and powerful. One of my favorite Bible verses is Hebrews 4:12, the verse that opened this chapter: “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.” God’s Word works in us and through us! Every day, we need to have his Word actively operating in our lives.
How much of God’s Word do you have memorized? How can you make this a priority in your life?
Converterlators know the Word of God and allow it to actively operate in their lives on a daily basis.
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