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Sword Fight
by Kevin Corbin (Kevin's bio)
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The two boys were not very old, perhaps five or six. One was dressed in a plastic knight's helmet and carried a plastic sword and shield. The other carried a cardboard shield and a stick for his sword.
The two were engrossed in an epic battle with some imaginary foes. There was a great deal of hacking and slashing going on during their sword fight. Unable to stand against the force of our two young heroes, the ranks of the enemy broke and our young knights chased them down the street.
Their imaginary battle brought to mind the sword of the Lord.
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 NIV
These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword.
Revelation 2:12 NIV
The sword is often characterized as being two edged. It is an image that the people of the day would be familiar with as Roman soldiers carried a sharp doubled edged sword as part of their very modern (for the times) arsenal. The double-edged sword was revolutionary. It could cut on both the upswing and downswing as well as be used to stab. It was versatile and feared.
I have often wondered if the double edge was more than a metaphor. I am going to stretch a bit into the realm of speculation here. I have never read a discussion along the lines of what I am going to suggest. It is just something I have been thinking about.
I wonder if the two edges of the sword are the choices the Lord provides us with. We can choose to accept or reject Him. Each cuts in its own way. We can choose be obedient or rebellious. One choice brings blessing, the other discipline. Each step along our walk with the Lord involves a choice of some kind. There are always two paths to follow.
Throughout Scripture God's people are given choices to make. Each choice cuts in a different direction. Those that choose the narrow path see one road and one destination. Those that choose the wide road see something completely different.
There is the path of truth and light. There is also a path of deception and darkness. Again two edges or two sides.
We can be redeemed by God's love and mercy, or we can reject it and face His holy wrath. Two edges.
We can receive blessings or curses. We can choose life or death. Two edges.
The Lord protects those that love Him. He condemns and judges those who reject Him. A double-edged sword.
Perhaps the two edges are merely metaphor, and they do a great job of painting a vivid word picture. Then again, perhaps they are more. I do not know. It is just something to consider.
Until next time, may your choice be to follow Him in all He asks.
Hallelu Yah (Praise the Lord)
Be blessed
Kevin
Copyright 2005, K.F. "Kevin" Corbin. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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About Kevin Corbin Kevin is a Canadian author, Bible teacher and pastor. He came to know Jesus as Lord and Savior while in his mid 30's. In addition to writing devotionals (read by more than 30,000 readers daily in over 180 countries, six days a week), Kevin is pastor of "the cowboy church" in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. "the cowboy church" is an evangelical fellowship (affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada) ministering through country music and informal fellowship on Friday nights.
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