Category Archives: Temptation

Sword of the Spirit – Department of War – Part 1

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1375a “Department of War – Part 1” For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Along the Path #1370

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1370 “Along the Path” Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. Other seed fell on rocky ground, where … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Fall Risk #1364

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1364 “Fall Risk” Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Dangerous Ground #1363

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1363         “Dangerous Ground” Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. – 1 Peter 5:8 A common wartime battlefield tactic is to seek to destroy the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Crucified with Christ #1360

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1360         “Crucified with Christ” I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Relaxed Fit #1359

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1359         “Relaxed Fit” For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever relaxes one of the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Refiner’s Fire #1358

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1358         “Refiner’s Fire” For you, God, have tested us; you refined us like silver. – Psalms 66:10-12 Precious metals are purified through a refining process using fire. Once the metal is in its molten state, the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Every Day #1354

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1354 “Every Day” Therefore …since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus…let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith… Let us hold fast the confession … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Light #1352

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1352 “Light” And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. – Genesis 1:3 Light. We seek it. We desire it. The first thing we do when walking into a dark room is flip … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Stability #1350

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1350 “Stability” The Lord is exalted…and he will be the stability of your times… – Isaiah 33:5-6 We desire stability in life. We do not like it when the earth quakes under our feet or when … Continue reading

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