The Thoughts of Wesley son of Cornelius

“Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, ‘Are you for us or for our enemies?’ ‘Neither,’ he replied, ‘but as commander of the army of the LORD I have now come.’” (Joshua 5:13-14 NIV)

Throughout history, the sword has played a significant role. The knight of the Middle Ages commonly named his sword. The samurai’s katana and wakizashi never left his side. Bushido actually taught that the samurai’s soul was his katana. The sword often is connected to the symbolism of violence, justice, or revenge. This symbolism can be found in the Bible as well. However, it appears that God has a physical sword.

“After he [God] drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.” (Genesis 3:24)

“David looked up and saw the angel of the LORD standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn sword in his hand extended over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell facedown. … Then the LORD spoke to the angel, and he put his sword back into its sheath.” (1 Chronicles 21:16, 27)

“In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword. … The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations.” (Revelation 1:16, 19:13, 14)

Sword Quiz
Several swords were made famous in Legends and Mythology. Can you name the owner of the following swords?

A. Excalibur
B. Crocea Mors
C. Hrunting
D. Joyeuse
E. Arondight
F. Zulfiqar
G. Narsil
H. Master Sword

I wonder if God has named his sword!
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A. King Arthur, B. Julius Caesar, C. Beowulf, D. Charlemagne, E. Lancelot, F. Muhammad, G. Aragorn, H. Link