BE STRONG!...In the Lord and power of His might! (verse.10)
1. Position in Christ -
Eph. 1:18-22 He is seated in heavenly places
Eph. 2:6 We are seated with him in heavenlies
Eph. 3:10-12 To the intent to show princes & powers
in heavenly places what is His purpose for the church
...bold approach with confidence
2. Name of Jesus - Luke 10:17 / Acts 16:18
3. Blood of Christ - Rev. 12:11
4. Rod of Christ - Matthew 28:18 / Luke 9:1-2/ Luke 10:19-20
BE CLOTHED...Put on...whole armor of God! ( verse. 11 )
1. Full armor of God. - Zech. 4:6/ 2Chron 20:15
2. Stand in the armor. - Is. 54:17
3. Helmet of salvation - Eph 2:8-9 / Ps 34:2
4. Vest of righteousness - Zech. 3:1-5
5. Belt of Truth - 1 Peter 1:13
6. Boots of Gospel - Romans 16:20 / Is 52:7/ Is 40:31
7. Sword of Spirit/Word of God - Hebrews 4:12
8. Shield of faith (Shield and Buckler) Psalm 91:4
BE AGRESSIVE...Wrestle in prayer...(verse 12)
Is.59:16-17 Wondered there was no intercessor
Is 64:7 None that stirreth self to take hold of thee
Ezekiel 22:30 He looked for an intercessor in the gap
2 Chron. 20:21-22 Appointed singers to praise (until victory)
Exodus 17:11-12 He lifted up rod and prevailed (JehovaNissi)
Is 59:19 Spirit of Lord will lift up standard (banner)
BE FIRM...Stand up to the devil! (verse 13)
-See the strong man Eph 6:13 / 2 Kings 6:16-17
-Resist the strong man James 4:7
-Rebuke the strong man Jude 1:9/ Matt 17:18
-Bind the strong man Matthew 18:18-20/ 12:29
-Command the strong man Matthew 10:1/ 16:23
BE PERCECPTIVE...Pray down his strongholds (verse 14)
-Thoughts & imaginations 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
-Angels of light 2 Corinthians 11:14:-15
-People ensnared & captive 2 Timothy 2:25-26
-Things/nature Mark 11:23-24 / Matt 8:26
-Deseases Luke 4:39 / 2 Corinthians 12:7
The Weapons Of Our Warfare
II Corinthians 10:4-5
Paul writes to the church and says that the weapons of OUR WARFARE are
not carnal (fleshly) but different in that they are mighty through God
to the destruction of Satan's strongholds.
Note what these weapons do:
PULL DOWN =====> STRONG HOLDS
CAST DOWN =====> IMAGINATIONS
CAST DOWN =====> EVERY HIGH THING THAT EXALTS ITSELF AGAINST GOD.
CAPTURES =====> EVERY THOUGHT TO CHRIST
Isn't it interesting that most Christians live as though they had no
offensive weapons at all. Never do they attack the enemy. They
spend their lives fending off the attacks of the enemy cringing in
their corners like powerless weaklings.
It is time to WAKE UP! It is time PULL DOWN, CAST DOWN, CAST OUT,
BIND, REBUKE, RESIST, ROUT, AND SPOIL the enemy's encampments before
he entrenches himself in our back yards!
This war takes place in the realm of prayer. Here is what we are
commanded to do to Satan through prayer:
1. BE STRONG IN THE LORD! BE BULLISH! - Ephesians 6:10
"In nothing terrified by your adversary..." Phil. 1:28
2. PUT ON THE ARMOR OF GOD - Isaiah 59:16-19 & Ephesians 6:11-18
3. BIND THE ENEMY is Jesus Name - Matthew 18:18-20 / Matthew 12:29
4. RESIST HIS EFFORTS - James 4:7 & I Peter 5:9
5. CLAIM THE BLOOD of Jesus as your power and safety - Rev. 12:11
I John 4:4
6. DECLARE THE LOOSING OF CAPTIVES - Luke 4:18 / Luke 13:16
7. PULL DOWN his STRONGHOLDS - II Cor. 10:3--5
8. ASK AND TRUST IN GOD'S HEDGE AROUND YOU - Ezekiel 22:30/
Ps 34:7 Psalm 91:1-2
9. COMMAND HIM TO LEAVE - CAST HIM OUT! - Matt. 10:1/ Matt 16:23
10. REBUKE HIM IN JESUS NAME - Matt. 8:26 / Matt. 17:18/ Jude 9
It is only when we stand in our own righteousness that we should be
afraid to stand before the enemy, for our righteousnesses are as
"FILTHY RAGS" but the righteousness of Christ is called the
"BREASTPLATE (metal jacket) OF RIGHTEOUSNESS."
Praying With Authority
When we refer to authority in prayer we do not mean authority to
command God! God is sovereign and we are his servants. We can
however command things, and the enemy!
THINGS
"If you have faith ...you shall say to this mountain, 'Be thou removed
and be cast into the sea.' it shall be done." Mark 11:23
"And he rebuked the wind and the sea; and there came a great calm."
Matthew 8:26
DISEASE
"And Jesus rebuked the fever, and it left her." Luke 4:39
THE ENEMY
"Resist the enemy and he will flee from you." James 4:7
"Get thee behind me Satan..." Mark 8:33
"Jesus rebuked the devil, and he departed..." Matthew 17:18
"He rebuked the foul spirit saying, '...I charge thee, come out
of him and enter no more into him." Mark 9:25
The word REBUKE is often used of Jesus relation to the oppositions of
Satan whether through people, nature, disease, or evil spirits. The
word REBUKE (epitimao) means to "put a weight upon", to "contradict."
So then Jesus was putting pressure on the enemy with His authority.
Jesus also made it clear that his disciples were given authority in
his name over all the power of the enemy! The stopping of Satan's
pillage of the earth is the task and privilege of believers..."For the
earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and they that
dwell therein." In fact Jesus said that we cannot make headway into
territory of the enemy until we first "BIND THE STRONG MAN."
"Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house
and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong
man? Then he will spoil his house." Matthew 12:29
While our hand is upon the throne of God we have authority to rebuke
the enemy's work and power in the name of Jesus. "ALL AUTHORITY is
given unto him in heaven and in earth." We do not pray to the devil,
but we convey as ambassadors of the throne the command of the Father.
That is why Jude records Michael the archangel's rebuke of Satan as,
"THE LORD REBUKE YOU!"
Exercise your spiritual gift of discernment in perceiving what are the
STRONGHOLDS OF SATAN around your friends and loved ones.
OBSTACLES /PEOPLE /IDOLS /ATTITUDES /HABITS /ADDICTIONS /THINGS/
DISEASE / EVENTS/ OPPRESSIONS/ ACCIDENTS/ GOVERNMENTS/ ANIMALS/
MONEY/ DEBT/ NATURAL DISASTER
Deal With The Enemy
This war takes place in the realm of prayer. Here is what we are
commanded to do to Satan through prayer:
SPIRITUAL WARFARE CHECKLIST
(Check when you have done it)
1. THE ARMOR OF GOD ____ Eph. 6:11-18
2. BE STRONG IN THE LORD! ____ Eph. 6:10
3. BIND THE ENEMY ____ Matt. 18:18-20
4. RESIST THE DEVIL ____ James 4:7
5. CLAIM THE BLOOD ____ Rev. 12:11
6. LOOSE THE CAPTIVES ____ Luke 4:18
7. PULL DOWN STRONGHOLDS ____ II Cor. 10:3-5
8. HEDGE OF PROTECTION ____ Ezekiel 22:30
9. COMMAND HIM TO LEAVE ____ Matt. 10:1
10. REBUKE HIM IN JESUS ____ Matt. 17:18
It is only when we stand in our own righteousness that we should be
afraid to stand before the enemy, for our righteousnesses are as
"FILTHY RAGS" but the righteousness of Christ is called the
"BREASTPLATE (metal jacket) OF RIGHTEOUSNESS."
IDENTIFY THE ENEMY'S STRONGHOLDS
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