THE TEN PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE.
Today, more than ever, we need the powerful word of God restored to the church.
We need to learn correctly how to use the word of our testimony and the blood of Jesus to overcome. We need teaching on how to resist Satan’s temptations and allurements, oppression, and afflictions whether at home, church, business, work, or wherever you are battling in body, mind, or spirit. In Ephesians 6 we are told to put on the whole armor of God. We can effectively overcome Satan by using spiritual armor and weapons that Jesus has placed at our disposal and said to use them by faith. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
Luke 11:13, states, if you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. Jesus said to ask for the Holy Spirit and you will receive it. See also Acts 2:38-39 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call. Zechariah 4:66 So he answered and said to me: This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. In Luke 4 Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit and power. We see the devil tempting Jesus and we see what Jesus did to defeat the devil. He quoted the word of God to him. It is written. This is how we win the battle against our adversary. You have the same power and authority as the Lord Jesus Christ. He gave it to you. Here are 10 spiritual principles to help you overcome.
1.) When you’re in conflict, trial, under attack, sickness in your family, your business, or church, directly speak to the enemy.
FIRST OF ALL COMMAND SATAN TO DEPART IN JESUS NAME.
We have Jesus' authority. In Matthew 4:10, Jesus said get thee hence Satan. In Matthew 16:23 Jesus said to the devil speaking through Peter, “get behind me Satan” as he was trying to stop Him going to the cross. Command the devil to depart in Jesus name.
2.) Declare your victory through Jesus Blood.
Rev. 12:10-11, Heb. 2, Heb. 10, Jesus has delivered us both from the fear and the power of death. Heb. 10. He did it by His blood. The demons fear the blood of Jesus just like they fear the name of Jesus, because it has power over them. In the Old Testament as the Israelites went out of Egypt they put blood on the doorposts. They had to get in under the blood. This means you must live in obedience to New Testament principles and commandments to be under the protection of the blood of Jesus just as the Israelites obeyed. The lesson God was teaching them was there is protection under the blood of the Lamb. We have authority and victory over the powers of darkness and overcome by the blood of Jesus!
3.) Use your Authority over Satan.
As a result of your relationship to Christ confess and believe it.
You are a joint heir with Christ. (Ephesians 2:4-6) But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. You are already seated at the right hand of God meaning your spiritual position. You can war against the enemy from this position. Command and defeat Satan from this position. Luke 9:19 Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. I give you ALL power and ALL authority over the enemy. You have the power over the enemy, stop begging and pleading and asking God to do for you what He has already given you the power and authority to do. Say devil by virtue of my position of a joint heir with Jesus Christ on the basis of my authority which I have in Him I command you to take your hands off of me.
4.) Resist the Devil and He will flee from you.
James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Ephesians 4:27 Give no place to the devil. 1 Peter 5:8 -9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. Resist steadfastly and by faith. If Satan tries to put evil things on you, resist and overcome him. There are many aspects to faith, but resistance is one of the most important. Many times a lack of persistence and resistance is what causes us to lose the battle.
5.) Use the Sword of the Spirit and the Shield of Faith.
In Matthew 4:4-10 Jesus overcame Satan by saying it is written, it is written, it is written. Use the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11) Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13) Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14) Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15) and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16) above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18) praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— In every temptation Jesus said it is written to the devil and did not argue with him.
Jesus quoted the word of God. He used the sword of the Spirit. “Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that precedes out of the mouth of God”. Jesus always answered the devil with scripture. Then the devil left him. Why? Because Jesus used the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, and spoke it to Satan’s face. And of course the shield of faith goes right along with that. Quote Psalm 91 if its deliverance and protection you need. Remind him, if it's financial, Philippians 4:19 said my God WILL supply all my needs according to His riches and glory. If it's healing, say, Jesus has forgiven ALL my iniquities(sins), healed ALL my diseases Psalm 103:3 and the blood of Jesus overcomes him.
6.) Refuse any negative thought to enter your mind when you’re in a battle with Satan.
Because the mind is where he usually gains access and defeats you. Reject critical thoughts, negative thoughts, thoughts of doubt, self-pity, fear, anger, jealousy, and hate. If you give him access for 5 minutes it will take you all day to gain the ground back that you lost. This is where he defeats most, in the thought realm. There is no way God can deliver you out of the hands of the devil as long as you're listening to destructive thoughts and repeating them. Mark 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. Jesus said He already gave you what you asked for when you prayed so hold fast to it until victory promised is seen!
7.) Refuse to speak doubt, defeat, or unbelief.
Start repeating the promises of God. The word of God says you can be “snared by the words of your mouth” and “death and life are in the power of the tongue”. Proverbs 6:22 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Say and believe you have victory according to the promise whether you see or feel it immediately. Never speak doubt, defeat, unbelief, fear or anything contrary to the Word of God when you’re in warfare with Satan because he is listening to you. He knows if you are believing or talking just words. Accept your healing or whatever promise you need from God that he already gave them to you when you prayed. Know you were set free and deliverance is a promise, take it by faith and live and walk it out by faith.
8.) Stay faithful to your promise in God’s word. Then hold fast to it.
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our faith without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. For God is faithful who made you the promise. Holding fast to your confession is a very important aspect of spiritual warfare. Here is where many lose the battle. They cannot hold fast. Hold fast your faith in the promise of God no matter what you feel, see, what circumstances say, what people say, or thoughts the devil tries to put in your mind. Say, it is written, then quote the promises of God like Jesus did until victory comes. Stay with the word of God, refuse to back down or ever give up!
9.) Put on the whole armor of God.
Ephesians 6:10-18. 10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11) Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13)Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14) Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15) and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16) above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18) praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. Notice the armor, speaking and living in these faithfully, truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation in all its aspects, watching in prayer, knowing the word enough to quote it, ready for attack!
10.) Do not be speaking of Satan’s power.
Don’t say the devil is telling me this or that, that you cannot get the victory or I can’t stand by myself, it's just too much. Do not always feel that you have to rebuke the devil every time you have a bad thought or negative feeling. Simply dismiss it and boldly state a promise to it instead. Then thank and praise God He heard you when you prayed and remind God you're holding fast. The devil will flee if you resist him but he will also flee if you praise God. Resist the devil and command him only when you feel that it’s absolutely necessary. Keep the promises and God's faithfulness in your mind and heart, realizing this is spiritual warfare that will be won by God's grace and help as we endure in faith!
Father in Jesus name we ask You to take us into a deeper realm of experience with you that you work a hunger and thirst in us through the word of God and by Your Spirit. We want our love and obedience to come forth into maturity, well pleasing in Your sight. Thank you for Your authority and promises You gave us, that we have the victory in Jesus name as we hold fast, using our spiritual weapons just as You said so we can stand against all the wiles of the devil. This way we can be an example of what it means to be a fully delivered and redeemed Christian by the Blood of Jesus, a testimony of what it means to stand as sons of God, joint heirs with Christ. Grant this prayer to each of us as You said that we are in the palm of Your hand and that no man can pluck us out. Praise God. Amen and Amen! Edited. Shared.
Lord willing, more will be posted soon. All glory to Jesus alone.
Today, more than ever, we need the powerful word of God restored to the church.
We need to learn correctly how to use the word of our testimony and the blood of Jesus to overcome. We need teaching on how to resist Satan’s temptations and allurements, oppression, and afflictions whether at home, church, business, work, or wherever you are battling in body, mind, or spirit. In Ephesians 6 we are told to put on the whole armor of God. We can effectively overcome Satan by using spiritual armor and weapons that Jesus has placed at our disposal and said to use them by faith. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
Luke 11:13, states, if you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. Jesus said to ask for the Holy Spirit and you will receive it. See also Acts 2:38-39 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call. Zechariah 4:66 So he answered and said to me: This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. In Luke 4 Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit and power. We see the devil tempting Jesus and we see what Jesus did to defeat the devil. He quoted the word of God to him. It is written. This is how we win the battle against our adversary. You have the same power and authority as the Lord Jesus Christ. He gave it to you. Here are 10 spiritual principles to help you overcome.
1.) When you’re in conflict, trial, under attack, sickness in your family, your business, or church, directly speak to the enemy.
FIRST OF ALL COMMAND SATAN TO DEPART IN JESUS NAME.
We have Jesus' authority. In Matthew 4:10, Jesus said get thee hence Satan. In Matthew 16:23 Jesus said to the devil speaking through Peter, “get behind me Satan” as he was trying to stop Him going to the cross. Command the devil to depart in Jesus name.
2.) Declare your victory through Jesus Blood.
Rev. 12:10-11, Heb. 2, Heb. 10, Jesus has delivered us both from the fear and the power of death. Heb. 10. He did it by His blood. The demons fear the blood of Jesus just like they fear the name of Jesus, because it has power over them. In the Old Testament as the Israelites went out of Egypt they put blood on the doorposts. They had to get in under the blood. This means you must live in obedience to New Testament principles and commandments to be under the protection of the blood of Jesus just as the Israelites obeyed. The lesson God was teaching them was there is protection under the blood of the Lamb. We have authority and victory over the powers of darkness and overcome by the blood of Jesus!
3.) Use your Authority over Satan.
As a result of your relationship to Christ confess and believe it.
You are a joint heir with Christ. (Ephesians 2:4-6) But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. You are already seated at the right hand of God meaning your spiritual position. You can war against the enemy from this position. Command and defeat Satan from this position. Luke 9:19 Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. I give you ALL power and ALL authority over the enemy. You have the power over the enemy, stop begging and pleading and asking God to do for you what He has already given you the power and authority to do. Say devil by virtue of my position of a joint heir with Jesus Christ on the basis of my authority which I have in Him I command you to take your hands off of me.
4.) Resist the Devil and He will flee from you.
James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Ephesians 4:27 Give no place to the devil. 1 Peter 5:8 -9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. Resist steadfastly and by faith. If Satan tries to put evil things on you, resist and overcome him. There are many aspects to faith, but resistance is one of the most important. Many times a lack of persistence and resistance is what causes us to lose the battle.
5.) Use the Sword of the Spirit and the Shield of Faith.
In Matthew 4:4-10 Jesus overcame Satan by saying it is written, it is written, it is written. Use the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11) Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13) Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14) Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15) and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16) above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18) praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— In every temptation Jesus said it is written to the devil and did not argue with him.
Jesus quoted the word of God. He used the sword of the Spirit. “Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that precedes out of the mouth of God”. Jesus always answered the devil with scripture. Then the devil left him. Why? Because Jesus used the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, and spoke it to Satan’s face. And of course the shield of faith goes right along with that. Quote Psalm 91 if its deliverance and protection you need. Remind him, if it's financial, Philippians 4:19 said my God WILL supply all my needs according to His riches and glory. If it's healing, say, Jesus has forgiven ALL my iniquities(sins), healed ALL my diseases Psalm 103:3 and the blood of Jesus overcomes him.
6.) Refuse any negative thought to enter your mind when you’re in a battle with Satan.
Because the mind is where he usually gains access and defeats you. Reject critical thoughts, negative thoughts, thoughts of doubt, self-pity, fear, anger, jealousy, and hate. If you give him access for 5 minutes it will take you all day to gain the ground back that you lost. This is where he defeats most, in the thought realm. There is no way God can deliver you out of the hands of the devil as long as you're listening to destructive thoughts and repeating them. Mark 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. Jesus said He already gave you what you asked for when you prayed so hold fast to it until victory promised is seen!
7.) Refuse to speak doubt, defeat, or unbelief.
Start repeating the promises of God. The word of God says you can be “snared by the words of your mouth” and “death and life are in the power of the tongue”. Proverbs 6:22 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Say and believe you have victory according to the promise whether you see or feel it immediately. Never speak doubt, defeat, unbelief, fear or anything contrary to the Word of God when you’re in warfare with Satan because he is listening to you. He knows if you are believing or talking just words. Accept your healing or whatever promise you need from God that he already gave them to you when you prayed. Know you were set free and deliverance is a promise, take it by faith and live and walk it out by faith.
8.) Stay faithful to your promise in God’s word. Then hold fast to it.
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our faith without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. For God is faithful who made you the promise. Holding fast to your confession is a very important aspect of spiritual warfare. Here is where many lose the battle. They cannot hold fast. Hold fast your faith in the promise of God no matter what you feel, see, what circumstances say, what people say, or thoughts the devil tries to put in your mind. Say, it is written, then quote the promises of God like Jesus did until victory comes. Stay with the word of God, refuse to back down or ever give up!
9.) Put on the whole armor of God.
Ephesians 6:10-18. 10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11) Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13)Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14) Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15) and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16) above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18) praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. Notice the armor, speaking and living in these faithfully, truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation in all its aspects, watching in prayer, knowing the word enough to quote it, ready for attack!
10.) Do not be speaking of Satan’s power.
Don’t say the devil is telling me this or that, that you cannot get the victory or I can’t stand by myself, it's just too much. Do not always feel that you have to rebuke the devil every time you have a bad thought or negative feeling. Simply dismiss it and boldly state a promise to it instead. Then thank and praise God He heard you when you prayed and remind God you're holding fast. The devil will flee if you resist him but he will also flee if you praise God. Resist the devil and command him only when you feel that it’s absolutely necessary. Keep the promises and God's faithfulness in your mind and heart, realizing this is spiritual warfare that will be won by God's grace and help as we endure in faith!
Father in Jesus name we ask You to take us into a deeper realm of experience with you that you work a hunger and thirst in us through the word of God and by Your Spirit. We want our love and obedience to come forth into maturity, well pleasing in Your sight. Thank you for Your authority and promises You gave us, that we have the victory in Jesus name as we hold fast, using our spiritual weapons just as You said so we can stand against all the wiles of the devil. This way we can be an example of what it means to be a fully delivered and redeemed Christian by the Blood of Jesus, a testimony of what it means to stand as sons of God, joint heirs with Christ. Grant this prayer to each of us as You said that we are in the palm of Your hand and that no man can pluck us out. Praise God. Amen and Amen! Edited. Shared.
Lord willing, more will be posted soon. All glory to Jesus alone.
❤️THE TEN PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE.
Today, more than ever, we need the powerful word of God restored to the church.
We need to learn correctly how to use the word of our testimony and the blood of Jesus to overcome. We need teaching on how to resist Satan’s temptations and allurements, oppression, and afflictions whether at home, church, business, work, or wherever you are battling in body, mind, or spirit. In Ephesians 6 we are told to put on the whole armor of God. We can effectively overcome Satan by using spiritual armor and weapons that Jesus has placed at our disposal and said to use them by faith. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
Luke 11:13, states, if you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. Jesus said to ask for the Holy Spirit and you will receive it. See also Acts 2:38-39 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call. Zechariah 4:66 So he answered and said to me: This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. In Luke 4 Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit and power. We see the devil tempting Jesus and we see what Jesus did to defeat the devil. He quoted the word of God to him. It is written. This is how we win the battle against our adversary. You have the same power and authority as the Lord Jesus Christ. He gave it to you. Here are 10 spiritual principles to help you overcome.
1.) When you’re in conflict, trial, under attack, sickness in your family, your business, or church, directly speak to the enemy.
FIRST OF ALL COMMAND SATAN TO DEPART IN JESUS NAME.
We have Jesus' authority. In Matthew 4:10, Jesus said get thee hence Satan. In Matthew 16:23 Jesus said to the devil speaking through Peter, “get behind me Satan” as he was trying to stop Him going to the cross. Command the devil to depart in Jesus name.
2.) Declare your victory through Jesus Blood.
Rev. 12:10-11, Heb. 2, Heb. 10, Jesus has delivered us both from the fear and the power of death. Heb. 10. He did it by His blood. The demons fear the blood of Jesus just like they fear the name of Jesus, because it has power over them. In the Old Testament as the Israelites went out of Egypt they put blood on the doorposts. They had to get in under the blood. This means you must live in obedience to New Testament principles and commandments to be under the protection of the blood of Jesus just as the Israelites obeyed. The lesson God was teaching them was there is protection under the blood of the Lamb. We have authority and victory over the powers of darkness and overcome by the blood of Jesus!
3.) Use your Authority over Satan.
As a result of your relationship to Christ confess and believe it.
You are a joint heir with Christ. (Ephesians 2:4-6) But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. You are already seated at the right hand of God meaning your spiritual position. You can war against the enemy from this position. Command and defeat Satan from this position. Luke 9:19 Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. I give you ALL power and ALL authority over the enemy. You have the power over the enemy, stop begging and pleading and asking God to do for you what He has already given you the power and authority to do. Say devil by virtue of my position of a joint heir with Jesus Christ on the basis of my authority which I have in Him I command you to take your hands off of me.
4.) Resist the Devil and He will flee from you.
James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Ephesians 4:27 Give no place to the devil. 1 Peter 5:8 -9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. Resist steadfastly and by faith. If Satan tries to put evil things on you, resist and overcome him. There are many aspects to faith, but resistance is one of the most important. Many times a lack of persistence and resistance is what causes us to lose the battle.
5.) Use the Sword of the Spirit and the Shield of Faith.
In Matthew 4:4-10 Jesus overcame Satan by saying it is written, it is written, it is written. Use the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11) Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13) Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14) Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15) and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16) above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18) praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— In every temptation Jesus said it is written to the devil and did not argue with him.
Jesus quoted the word of God. He used the sword of the Spirit. “Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that precedes out of the mouth of God”. Jesus always answered the devil with scripture. Then the devil left him. Why? Because Jesus used the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, and spoke it to Satan’s face. And of course the shield of faith goes right along with that. Quote Psalm 91 if its deliverance and protection you need. Remind him, if it's financial, Philippians 4:19 said my God WILL supply all my needs according to His riches and glory. If it's healing, say, Jesus has forgiven ALL my iniquities(sins), healed ALL my diseases Psalm 103:3 and the blood of Jesus overcomes him.
6.) Refuse any negative thought to enter your mind when you’re in a battle with Satan.
Because the mind is where he usually gains access and defeats you. Reject critical thoughts, negative thoughts, thoughts of doubt, self-pity, fear, anger, jealousy, and hate. If you give him access for 5 minutes it will take you all day to gain the ground back that you lost. This is where he defeats most, in the thought realm. There is no way God can deliver you out of the hands of the devil as long as you're listening to destructive thoughts and repeating them. Mark 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. Jesus said He already gave you what you asked for when you prayed so hold fast to it until victory promised is seen!
7.) Refuse to speak doubt, defeat, or unbelief.
Start repeating the promises of God. The word of God says you can be “snared by the words of your mouth” and “death and life are in the power of the tongue”. Proverbs 6:22 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Say and believe you have victory according to the promise whether you see or feel it immediately. Never speak doubt, defeat, unbelief, fear or anything contrary to the Word of God when you’re in warfare with Satan because he is listening to you. He knows if you are believing or talking just words. Accept your healing or whatever promise you need from God that he already gave them to you when you prayed. Know you were set free and deliverance is a promise, take it by faith and live and walk it out by faith.
8.) Stay faithful to your promise in God’s word. Then hold fast to it.
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our faith without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. For God is faithful who made you the promise. Holding fast to your confession is a very important aspect of spiritual warfare. Here is where many lose the battle. They cannot hold fast. Hold fast your faith in the promise of God no matter what you feel, see, what circumstances say, what people say, or thoughts the devil tries to put in your mind. Say, it is written, then quote the promises of God like Jesus did until victory comes. Stay with the word of God, refuse to back down or ever give up!
9.) Put on the whole armor of God.
Ephesians 6:10-18. 10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11) Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13)Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14) Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15) and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16) above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18) praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. Notice the armor, speaking and living in these faithfully, truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation in all its aspects, watching in prayer, knowing the word enough to quote it, ready for attack!
10.) Do not be speaking of Satan’s power.
Don’t say the devil is telling me this or that, that you cannot get the victory or I can’t stand by myself, it's just too much. Do not always feel that you have to rebuke the devil every time you have a bad thought or negative feeling. Simply dismiss it and boldly state a promise to it instead. Then thank and praise God He heard you when you prayed and remind God you're holding fast. The devil will flee if you resist him but he will also flee if you praise God. Resist the devil and command him only when you feel that it’s absolutely necessary. Keep the promises and God's faithfulness in your mind and heart, realizing this is spiritual warfare that will be won by God's grace and help as we endure in faith!
Father in Jesus name we ask You to take us into a deeper realm of experience with you that you work a hunger and thirst in us through the word of God and by Your Spirit. We want our love and obedience to come forth into maturity, well pleasing in Your sight. Thank you for Your authority and promises You gave us, that we have the victory in Jesus name as we hold fast, using our spiritual weapons just as You said so we can stand against all the wiles of the devil. This way we can be an example of what it means to be a fully delivered and redeemed Christian by the Blood of Jesus, a testimony of what it means to stand as sons of God, joint heirs with Christ. Grant this prayer to each of us as You said that we are in the palm of Your hand and that no man can pluck us out. Praise God. Amen and Amen! Edited. Shared.
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