BE ARMED FOR THE BATTLE

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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.  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.  Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,  and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;  above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;  praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—  and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,  for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Ephesians 6:11, 18 “Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching there unto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints”.

Apostle Paul was admonishing the church at Ephesus of moral living and values and at his conclusion he said to them in verses 10 of Ephesians 6 says “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power, which is talking about our faith in God and putting your total trust in His mighty power” (or of His mighty deeds).

For the scripture tell us that we are in a Spiritual battle and therefore we need to be fully armed with which God has made ready for us to use, that means to be heavily covered by the armour of God.

In the verses of emphasis states that we should put on the whole armour of God, which we may be able to stand against the wiles (devil’ schemes, interior motives or strategies).

Brethren I want you know that from the moment you choose to make a right choice in life; making a quality decision to become a believer in Christ Jesus and align yourself to the will of God and His purposes, the devil will wage war against your soul to harass, humiliate, slander, mock and trying all possible best to manipulate and control your life.  Because to him, am I going to lose this one to God? So he therefore brings all kinds of frustration on way to battle you to stupor.  But I want you to know that when one comes to this end or I will call it a dead end, the word of God still will remain.   Moses’ experience and the children of Israel was that they came face to face to the red sea behind them were Pharaoh and his chariot men, but the Lord parted the red sea for them and they walk through the dry ground. God still remain their ultimate saviour. For Jesus said in Mathew 24:35 “Heaven and earth shall pass way but my words shall not pass away”

Though all the schemes, interior motives, evil strategies of the enemies may come at you but remember  that His words concerning you; your purpose and destiny still will remain. That’s why, James 4:7 says “so be subject to God i.e. submit to God, resist the devil (stand firm against him), do not be afraid or dismayed and he will flee from you” amen! He will run away from you when stand firm in Faith which you profess and you stand firm in the Truth which you believe, the devil and his co-horst will definitely run away in terror.

So in contrast one might be wondering maybe I should continue in my own understanding for the devil will not worry me.  But I tell you the truth he already have you and that way is the way to hell fire with devil and that’s the reason why he fights to take control over people’s emotions, corrupts their minds and win them against God’s promises for them through his evil schemes so that he can have a company in the same rebellion against God.

Also know this that evil may be perpetrated against you by human beings, but at the same time you must know and never forget that it is our ultimate enemy, the devil, that is behind it,  he is the one  behind their misbehaving and all manners wickedness toward us.

Honestly some people’s manners can be so disgusting, so disrespectful, humiliating, slanderous, frustrating and nauseating but remember we don’t have to be like them. amen

For it is written “for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the ruler, the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Eph 6:12) NIV

1)   Eph 6:13 however, tells us on how to protect ourselves.  We are admonished to be strong in the Lord and in His power and these words to us is  that we cannot fight this battle by ourselves, by our own understanding physically for our human strength is totally inadequate that is,  is not enough to do battle with our number one enemy, but God power is  invisible that works behind the scene and His protection is seen and beautifully completed amen!

2)   The way we access the power and protection in this war the enemy is waging against us is to put on the whole amour of God.  Apostle Paul tells us the specific pieces of armour that each believer in Christ needs to consciously put on every day;

(1)  The belt of truth – to fight against satan’s lies.

 (2)  The breast plate of righteousness – to protect our own hearts

(3)Shoes – for firm footing in our walk with Christ

(4)The shield of faith – to repel satan’s accusations

(5)The helmet of salvation – to protection our minds

(6)And the Sword of the Spirit – the word of God – to give us knowledge, instruction and ever – increasing faith in God’s words we profess

(7)Most of all, we must pray! Know also very importantly that prayer strengthen us to stand against the enemy; our adversary, which also involves praying all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance for all saints .

In conclusion, the enemy of our soul will always try to keep us from moving into all God has for us.  Seriously, we can change or thwart his plans against us with prayers, our worship, and praise and by the Sword of the Spirit – which is the word of God.

These stands as our greatest weapon of warfare against the wiles of the devil;

-          Prayer; including  all prayers and supplication in the Spirit

-          Our worthy worships and praise to God

-          The Sword of the Spirit – which is the word of God, will demolish the kingdom of darkness.

Shalom.

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GOD NEVER CHANGES

Numbers 23vs18-26

Then he took up his oracle and said: "Rise up, Balak, and hear! Listen to me, son of Zippor! "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? 

Behold, I have received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it. 

"He has not observed iniquity in Jacob, Nor has He seen wickedness in Israel. The Lord his God is with him, And the shout of a King is among them God brings them out of Egypt; He has strength like a wild ox. "For there is no sorcery against Jacob, Nor any divination against Israel. It now must be said of Jacob And of Israel, 'Oh, what God has done!' Look, a people rises like a lioness, And lifts itself up like a lion; It shall not lie down until it devours the prey, And drinks the blood of the slain." Then Balak said to Balaam, "Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all!" So Balaam answered and said to Balak, "Did I not tell you, saying, 'All that the Lord speaks, that I must do'?" 

From the scripture above Balak hired Balaam to curse the children of Israel (the children of Israel is the people of God whom the Lord God has sets the boundaries among the Adam’s children) in Deu: 32:8-9 (When the Most High divided their inheritance to the nations, When He separated the sons of Adam, He set the boundaries of the peoples According to the number of the children of Israel. For the Lord's portion is His people; Jacob is the place of His inheritance.)

For the people of God, no body’s curses can prosper in their lives though they will try by every ways and means but they will surely fail Amen! How can you curse a person who God has blessed? God Almighty is not unrighteous, He is faithful to His people and He doesn’t change. Amen!

Therefore, I want you to know that God loves His chosen people.  No one can curse His peculiar people who live to please Him.

Remember that God sets apart the children of Adam in Deu 32:8-9 and also 1 Peter2:4-10 (Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone," and "A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense." They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.) Amen.

I want you to know that as His children, curse cannot hurt you Amen! Proverbs 26:2  “As the bird by wandering, are the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come” in essence curses cannot hunt you unless you deserve them.  They are like birds that fly by and never settle.

Balaam informed Balak that God told him to bless Israel so he could not change the blessing for God finds no wrong or fault in His people, He was with them and they gave Him praise verses 20 of scripture in the book of Numbers 23.

I admonish you to acknowledge God in all your ways my brethren and endeavor to please Him always.  When you please God, no one can hurt you. For Proverbs 16:7 says “when a man’s ways pleases the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him” hallelujah.

The wisest way we can live to be free from the attack of the enemies is to please God.  And your enemies become God’s enemies and God almighty will fight for you as you hold your peace forever. Amen.

THINGS TO BE PUT INTO ACTION

1.    We have to be bold in our God by declaring who He is at any given time.  We should not sell out the position of God in our life for nothing that means if you did, you become the enemy of God.  God forbid Amen!

2.    Proverbs 28:1(b)  “….but the righteous are bold as a lion! Amen! Because God wills never fail you.  He will stand and uphold you till the end.   For God is not a human being and He will not lie, He is not human, and He does not change His mind.  Whatever He says He will do, He does, what He promises, He makes it come to pass.

Also in the promises of God to us as children of God, He said in the book of Isaiah 43:19 I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.  And verses 20 of the same scripture of Isaiah 43 says “the beast of the field shall honor me, the dragons and owls because I give water in the oceans and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. Is that not awesome! These are promises of God to His children.

No matter how hard the trouble mighty seems to be, remember this that God does not change, He is worth relying upon; He is faithful to the core and ever. 

For in the book of Mal 3v6 He said “I am the Lord, I do not change, therefore you are not consumed; the sons of Jacob (Jacob is God’s chosen inheritance) we are the heritage of the Lord when the enemy comes against us, we see ourselves as the Jacob’s, God’s inheritance, His portion and as such the enemies will flee from us as in terror James 5v7. Amen!

I say to us, we will never be destroyed because God does not change.  His word to us will not return to Him void it will produce fruit and prosper in our lives in Jesus Name (Amen) Isaiah 55v11.

I say again that God Almighty is watching to make sure His words concerning everyone of us will come through in Jesus Name. Jeremiah 1:12 Amen

I want you to reassure yourself that God cannot lie (Hebrew 6:18). Say it and make it loud that I reassure myself that Lord cannot lie to me Amen! For with God all things are possible for He speaks and at the same time He acts. For God is working all things together for good according to His purpose for me Amen!

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FAITH CONFESSION

I confess in Jesus that I have an Author and a Finisher of my faith His name is Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God.

He is Faith, faith so pure, so righteous, so true and just.

I declare He is my faith and I reiterate Jesus Christ is my faith

I have faith because Faith stands still to see the salvation of God.

Faith is pure, love and lovable because there is no sin in Him. Faith is righteous because He is obedient and faithful.

Faith is true because He will never take burnt offerings for robbery so  Faith is Just

Therefore I declare that I love and choose the life of Faith because He flows like a quiet river. He is peaceful and He is Jesus Christ my Saviour.

I declare I love Faith, with my whole heart I love Jesus Christ.  Amen

FEARLESS CONFESSION

I confess in Jesus name that I am fearless! For it is written the perfect love of God cast out fears therefore I have the perfect love of God, fear has no root in me and every bond of fear is broken and destroyed in Jesus name.

I confess and declare my spirit is renewed and revived by the power of Holy Spirit.

I am covered by the precious blood of Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God; my spirit, soul and body is covered by the Blood and saturated by the Fire of the Holy Ghost.

I confess and declare therefore, that my whole world is renewed, rejuvenated, restored and lighted up.

I am full of Light, illuminated and transformed by God

I am transformed and reformed by God’s word and I am empowered to become a reformer here on earth.

I confess and declare that I have the fear of God and not the fear of this world; for God has not given to me the spirit of fear (timidity, low esteem, trembling etc) but He has given to me the Spirit of power, of love and of a sound mind.

I am an overcomer; I overcome by the blood of the lamb and by the words of my testimony.

I am rooted in Christ Jesus because I have the mind of Christ for Christ in me the hope of glory.

I confess and declare that I am undeniable to the promises of God; for the promises of God are yes and amen so be it to the glory of God.

I confess and declare that I have joy, joy unspeakable, and joy undeniable in Christ Jesus. I am fearless in Jesus name, Amen.  

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DESTINY CONFESSION

I confess in Jesus name that I am a child of the Most High God; a child of destiny who came down from Heaven to earth; sent by God according to His will and purpose.

I am on a purposeful journey here on Planet Earth: wherever my foot touches I posses; life I take all and death I overcome all by the Spirit of God.

I am who God says I am; a distinguished personality, a royal priesthood, holy and special.

I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.

I am the redeemed of the Lord; a winner and not a loser, the head and not the tail and I am above only and not beneath.

I am more than a conqueror; for greater is He that is in me than the one that is in this world.

I am empowered by the Holy Ghost Fire, covered by the precious blood of Jesus Christ and I will never be moved by any satanic devices and their entities parasites in Jesus name.

I am fearless for Christ in me the hope of glory.

I am called to be fulfilled and I declare I shall be fulfilled; for I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Therefore, I confess I am highly favoured, loved and loveable, and blessed amongst all in Jesus name Amen.  

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'My Father Raped Me at Least 200 Times': Joyce Meyer Says She's Living Proof Recovery from Sexual Abuse is Possible

CBNNews.com

10-02-2018

Emily Jones

Evangelist Joyce Meyer's powerful testimony of forgiveness is reaching thousands of people around the world.
Forgiveness has been a hard lesson for Meyer to learn. It is one based on years of sexual abuse at the hands of her alcoholic father.
"My father did rape me, numerous times, at least 200 times," she said during an interview. "There was no place I ever felt safe growing up."

"Literally, what he did was rape me, every week, at least once a week, until the time I was 18. My father, who I was supposed to be able to trust, who was supposed to keep me safe, raped me a minimum of 200 times," she said.
While her childhood left her traumatized, Meyer has found restoration through her relationship with Jesus. She has a global ministry and most of all, a loving husband and children. She also says she has forgiven her father for what he did to her.
But as she explains in a video posted to her Facebook page Monday, there were times when she wondered where God was in the midst of her abuse.
"Where was God in all this? Let's talk about that for a minute," Meyers tells the audience.
"I can't explain it to you in my mind...I know that God didn't get me out of it, but he did give me the strength to go through it. God had a plan," she said.
"About three years ago, I said that, 'But of course I wish I had not been abused' and God stopped me. He said, 'Stop saying that.' And then I thought about it and I thought, and I know this sounds crazy, but I'm glad it happened. You know why? Because I'm a better person now than I ever would have been," Meyers tearfully explained. "I don't know how to make any sense out of that, but I know that I know that I know that God has redeemed me and he has taken what Satan meant for harm and worked it out for good."
Many audience members were visibly moved and crying along with Meyer.
"I'm stronger. I know God better. I understand people's pain. And I believe it's made me able to reach out to you in your pain and your need and to tell you will all passion, God is alive," she said while pointing to her audience.
Meyer also tells the crowd that she is living proof that recovery is possible.
"Can you recover? You're looking at somebody who did. Amen? You're looking at the evidence that you can recover," she said. "There's no pit so deep that He can't reach down and lift you out of. He will set your feet on a rock. He will give you a wonderful life. He will give you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. He will make you a tree of righteousness, the planting of the Lord that He may be glorified."