A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the armor of God that you will be able to stand firm against the strategies of the devil. For our fight is not a against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world.
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. – Ephesians 6:10-12
The fish which covets bait is caught; troops who covet bait are defeated. Under fragrant bait there is certain to be a hooked fish.
– Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Reading this book, it is amazing the intricate details of how to defeat your enemy and win victory.
You have such an enemy too who knows specifically what your weak spots are and wants to exploit them and discourage and defeat you. He knows what distracts you and entices you; what can get you off your focus.
Stay alert! Watch out for your enemy goes about like a roaring lion seeking whom he can devour. – 1 Peter 5:8
The good news, though, is that He that is in you is greater than he of this world. – 1 John 4:4
The challenge we have is to operate; what we do, what we say – with that thinking pervasive in our mind.
We have to be prepared every day. EVERY DAY.
Ask, every morning for spiritual discernment. Ask for wisdom and clarity and be observant all the day long.
Acknowledge that your flesh has weaknesses and surrender yourself to God.
We need to take heed what the Word tells us. We cannot defeat the enemy. Jesus, though, already has. And He gives us the blueprint. We are to follow His teachings. We have to READ every day His Word, His Truth, His Wisdom. – in order to be transformed by the renewing of our mind which in turn will give us more awareness, sharpness and spiritual consciousness.
We make the mistake that we “know” what we are doing; that we are clever, quick or smart enough. That we are “ok”
We make the mistake of underestimating the consequences of not learning and following the instructions of the victor.
The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy, BUT I have come that they may have LIFE, abundant LIFE. – John 10:10
You will not be able to walk victorious just hoping it will happen through your own determination; your own flesh power. NO, that is where the enemy is strongest and you are weakest – in the natural.
As the scripture tells us our battle isn’t with a physical enemy. So we have to be mentally changed to not take the bait. To not get our focus on that what we see and react to it.
NO, just as Jesus would not be tempted and get off His purpose so too can we.
We must learn….Him. And in so doing surrender to Him.
In so doing you will have your thermostat set on Him and the enemy will not be able to sift you.
You are the child of the Most High God! LEARN to walk in His victory
It cultivates a lifestyle of Humble Confidence
You are truly My disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will come to know the TRUTH. And the TRUTH will set you free. – John 8:31-32
Put on the equipping that He provides, Be in His Word. For He is the Word. ( John 1:1-5,14)
Intentionally, today…and everyday…… LIVE victorious
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