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A Strategy for Sure
Victory
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“Submit
yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.“ (James 4:7) English Standard Version (ESV)
Obedience to God and being submissive to
whatever He wants for our lives are the keys to overcome whatever the world and
the devil throw against us.
“Victory over the devil” - we
often hear this phrase in Christian circles.
James 4:7 provides a strategy for complete victory in this
spiritual war.
The strategy is simple.
First, we are to submit to God. Submission is
obedience. Submission is avoiding sin and embracing God’s righteousness or His
right way of doing things as written in His Word – the Bible.
Submission is accepting God’s plan for our lives and following His
direction for our future.
Submission to God’s
sovereignty includes receiving and employing the empowerment or anointing of
the Holy Spirit.
We can resist Satan only if we
have authority to use this power and know how to use it in the Name of Jesus.
The koine Greek word “resist” in James 4:7 means to “withstand, strive against or oppose in some
manner.” It comes from the Greek word "anthístēmi" which
means to “take a complete stand against” or a “contrary position” and
“refusing to be moved.”
Christians are to take a determined
defensive stand against the wiles of Satan as if preparing to engage in a
battle. No one goes to war without proper armor.
Ephesians 6:10-18 explains what the armor is.
The Whole Armor of God
“10 Finally, be
strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
11 Put
on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the
schemes of the devil.
12 For we do not wrestle
against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the cosmic powers over this present darkness,
against the spiritual forces of evilin 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 firm.
14 Stand
therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on
the breastplate of righteousness,
15 and, as shoes for
your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
16 In
all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can
extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
17 and
take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God,
18 praying at
all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that
end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all
the saints,” Ephesians 6:10-18 English
Standard Version (ESV)
The offensive weapon used
in spiritual warfare is a Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God – the
Bible.
Using Scriptures is the
means of gaining victory over the attacks of Satan. Even the Lord Jesus quoted
Scriptures to thwart the Devils temptations.
When we take a strong
spiritual stand with God on our side, Satan has no other option but to flee.
The Greek word for ‘flee’ is the word "pheugō" which
is the root word for "fugitive."
Whenever this word is used
in scripture it is often used to describe someone fleeing for his
life. The word connotes terror that the pursued will perish if he does not
escape. It is to seek safety by flight and to escape out of danger.
As born-again Christians,
knowing our power and authority by submission before the Lord help us
understand how dangerous we have become when we stand against the attacks of
the devil.
When we raise our voice,
quote Scriptures and brandish the Word of God like a sword, as it really is, we
take authority over all situations in
life “in the Name of Jesus.”
When we as Christians,
children of the Most High God, pick up the Bible, the Word of God, and prepare
for spiritual battle, Satan knows he cannot have the victory, and so he runs
for his life, rather than experience humiliating defeat.
In this spiritual war, there are no fence-sitters
– you are either on the Lords’ victorious army or on the wicked “Powers” of
Satan.
Ensure you are listed with the victorious army of
the Lord. Settle that sin issue right now by saying this prayer:
“Father God, I confess I am a sinner and my sins
have separated me from You.
I am truly sorry. I now want to turn away
from my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.
Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning
again.
I believe that Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my
sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer.
I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to
rule and reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey
You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. Thank you, Lord, that
according to Your Word, I am born again. I promise to obey You and study your
Word – the Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
If you
have just put your trust in Jesus Christ, you have been born into God’s family.
As a spiritual baby, you need to grow by feeding on God’s Word – the
Bible (1
Peter 2:2).
You must have a good modern translation Bible and begin prayerfully
reading it. Start in the New Testament, such as the Gospel of John or Paul’s
letters to the Ephesians.
As you read, ask two questions: “Who are
You, Lord?” “What do You want me to do?”
Also, you need to join a Christian fellowship where the Bible is taught
and where God is truly worshiped.
God bless you as you begin your new life with Him!
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The Battle Is the Lord's...
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Fight the Right Enemy..
God Wants You To Be an Overcomer, not a Casualty
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