2 Chronicles 21-24
What God said to me – When it was time for Joash to become king of Judah, Jehoida, the priest, told the Levites to arm themselves and surround the king. What a picture this is of what the church should be – surrounding Me and armed with My word, the sword of the Spirit. Are you armed with the sword of the Spirit? How accurately can you handle My word? Have you hidden enough of it in your heart for Me to bring it to mind when you’re in the midst of a battle? In order to be an effective warrior, you must spend much time in My word, allowing Me to teach you so you are able to be an effective witness and stand firm. You are to be a warrior priest, able to stand and fight using My word and My Spirit to direct you.