2 Kings 6:16-17 NKJV
“[16] So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” [17] And Elisha prayed, and said, “LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”
The battle around us is getting fiercer and more intense, as the enemy knuckles down and intensifies his assault against the people of God. Ultimately, his aim is to frustrate and weaken us and hinder the Gospel of the Kingdom from advancing and bringing salvation, deliverance, righteousness, peace and joy to our families, communities, cities and nations.
Daniel 11:32 NLT
“He will flatter and win over those who have violated the covenant. But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him.”
The kind of believers who will stand in these last days and prevail against the works of the kingdom of darkness are those who know their God and have become mature in Him.
This is why we must be conversant with all that God has provided for us to enable us to stand and be victorious. We shall see our children and families saved and delivered, communities transformed and nations reformed, if only we would believe, stand firm and contend in Christ.
We know that we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. We also know that God has given us a comprehensive armour to equip and prepare us for the battle.
However, we also need to know and have this confident assurance that there is more working for us than against us. God is with us, and has provided mighty weapons that are highly effective in demolishing the demonic strongholds built by the lies of the enemy.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Voice
“[3] For though we walk in the world, we do not fight according to this world’s rules of warfare. [4] The weapons of the war we’re fighting are not of this world but are powered by God and effective at tearing down the strongholds erected against His truth. [5] We are demolishing arguments and ideas, every high-and-mighty philosophy that pits itself against the knowledge of the one true God. We are taking prisoners of every thought, every emotion, and subduing them into obedience to the Anointed One.”
God has given us power and authority in Christ; He has given us the name of Jesus. The Blood of Jesus gives us access to God speaks on our behalf; the Cross prevails and disarms the enemy. The word of God is our sword of the Spirit and there are hosts of angels ready to minister to and fight with us at the Father’s bidding.
Over the next few days, we shall take a further look at some of these. In the mean time click on the link and join me in singing Gary Sadler’s song…
Those who are with us,
Are more than those against us
Those who are with us,
Are more than those against us
We rejoice, we rejoice!
Greater is He that’s in us
Than he who is in the world
For Further Reading: Romans 14:17; Daniel 7:23-28; Ephesians 6:10-16; 1 John 4:4
Fulfilling Our Theme For 2024: “Building The Highway And Lifting The Banner”
“And in that day, there shall be a Root of Jesse, who shall stand as a banner to the people; for the Gentiles shall seek Him…. (therefore) Go through, go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway! Take out the stones, lift up a banner for the peoples!” [Isaiah 11:10, Isaiah 62:10]
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