By Joy on Oct 30, 2014; From the series Prayer Letter
Scripture: “...Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God” Ephesians 6:17
In spiritual battle, you must use God’s Truth to fight the lies
of the enemy (Satan). Jesus used scripture to fight Satan’s temptations in Matthew 4. Here are five ways that memorizing scripture
will help prepare you for Spiritual Battle.
1. Your Desires Change
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God
transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn
to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2)
Focusing your mind on God’s Word will cause your desires to line
up with God’s desires. You will start becoming more like Christ, which will
produce Godly characteristics in your life such as love, peace, and purity. (Philippians 4:8)
2. You Gain Strength to Fight Temptation
“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin
against you.” (Psalm 119:11).
When you memorize
scriptures about the sins you struggle with, they help warn you and guide you
in the right direction when you face those temptations.
3. You’ll Have Clear Direction
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105).
Thinking about
scripture throughout your day will help you understand God’s ways and enable
you to apply His principles in your life decisions.
4. You’ll Be Ready to Share the Gospel
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they
believer in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without
someone preaching to them?” (Romans 10:13-14)
Jesus gave us eternal life, and He wants us to
tell others so they can be free. How can they believe if no one tells them? (Romans 10:13-15) When you memorize verses, you are ready to
share the Good News with others.
5. Your Prayers Become More Powerful
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God; That if we
ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if he hears us, we know
that we have what we asked of him.” (1 John 5:14-15).
Jesus taught us to
pray, “God’s Will be done.” How can you pray for God’s Will if you don’t know
it? Using God’s own words from scripture gives power and confidence to your
prayers.
There is no better ally in battle than God Himself, so call on
Him and repeat His promises to strengthen your faith. (Ephesians 6:18)
