2 Corinthians 10:3-6
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, 6 and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.
All around the world the holidays is the most depressing season of some people's lives. They reflect on family relationships. Most suicides happen during this time. The devil wants to weigh you down. David said that he was glad when he was told to go to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122:1). The devil will do whatever he can to make you lose focus on God.
2 Corinthians 10:4
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.
2 Corinthians 10:4
New King James Version (NKJV)
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,
What is warfare? It is a military operation.John 10:10
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10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
The devil will have you to think what is wrong.
Here are four points to look at:
1. Our weapons are not carnal. We can't fight this in the natural. Get on your knees and access the power of God. Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Prov 18:21).The devil will use anyone to get to you. You have to have a discerning spirit and know who you are fighting against. Learn how to fight in the spirit otherwise you will fight in the flesh and you will get tired.
2. Learn how to pull down strongholds. Strongholds are demonic atmospheres around you. The more you are anointed the more devils you have to fight. You have more power than the devil. God will let you discern when the devil is plotting against you. He wants you to feel that no one loves you. Learn to take a licking and keep on ticking. When you deal with the atmosphere that means you are growing. When you deal with a stronghold angelic activity increases in your life. The devil can't touch your life. He wants to. What the devil shows you is an illusion. The movie you star in doesn't have his ending. There's a happy ending.
3. Cast down imaginations (2 Cor 10:5). When you do it is all in the mind. Philosophical strongholds that go against what you believe tell you that it doesn't take all that praying, reading the Word, etc. You have to know that you know that what you believe is real. Don't give the devil credit. Santa is not real and neither is the Easter bunny. Jesus is the real reason for the season. Philosophical strongholds come against your faith. When your vision comes before sometimes the thought that it is not God or it can't be done because it's too big or where are you going to get the money from may come.The devil will show you the worst. When He does cast it down. When you speak the word and get God's picture the devil's image can't bother you.
17 “No weapon that is formed against you will prosper;
And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD,
And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.
16 For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again,
But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.
Stop thinking because you messed up God is not going to bless you.
4. Understand the Word of God.
6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
Because you have rejected knowledge,
I also will reject you from being My priest.
Since you have forgotten the law of your God,
I also will forget your children.
Let this be the season you are full of the Word.
7 “The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom;
And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
The devil will have you to think what is wrong.
Here are four points to look at:
1. Our weapons are not carnal. We can't fight this in the natural. Get on your knees and access the power of God. Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Prov 18:21).The devil will use anyone to get to you. You have to have a discerning spirit and know who you are fighting against. Learn how to fight in the spirit otherwise you will fight in the flesh and you will get tired.
2. Learn how to pull down strongholds. Strongholds are demonic atmospheres around you. The more you are anointed the more devils you have to fight. You have more power than the devil. God will let you discern when the devil is plotting against you. He wants you to feel that no one loves you. Learn to take a licking and keep on ticking. When you deal with the atmosphere that means you are growing. When you deal with a stronghold angelic activity increases in your life. The devil can't touch your life. He wants to. What the devil shows you is an illusion. The movie you star in doesn't have his ending. There's a happy ending.
3. Cast down imaginations (2 Cor 10:5). When you do it is all in the mind. Philosophical strongholds that go against what you believe tell you that it doesn't take all that praying, reading the Word, etc. You have to know that you know that what you believe is real. Don't give the devil credit. Santa is not real and neither is the Easter bunny. Jesus is the real reason for the season. Philosophical strongholds come against your faith. When your vision comes before sometimes the thought that it is not God or it can't be done because it's too big or where are you going to get the money from may come.The devil will show you the worst. When He does cast it down. When you speak the word and get God's picture the devil's image can't bother you.
Isaiah 54:17
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
17 “No weapon that is formed against you will prosper;
And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD,
And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.
Proverbs 24:16
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
16 For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again,
But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.
Stop thinking because you messed up God is not going to bless you.
4. Understand the Word of God.
Hosea 4:6
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
Because you have rejected knowledge,
I also will reject you from being My priest.
Since you have forgotten the law of your God,
I also will forget your children.
Let this be the season you are full of the Word.
Proverbs 4:7
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
7 “The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom;
And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
Hebrews 4:12
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Learn when, where and how to apply the Word of God.
18 This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight,
What has been spoken over you? You know it is God because you have heard the same thing from several people over several years.
Jesus is your joy. Remember that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5)
Learn when, where and how to apply the Word of God.
1 Timothy 1:18
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
18 This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight,
What has been spoken over you? You know it is God because you have heard the same thing from several people over several years.
Jesus is your joy. Remember that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5)
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