Three Spiritual Weapons to Fight the Enemy

I recently read a devotional by Joyce Meyer that I beleive is worth sharing. In essence Joyce was reminding us of how Satan wages war against us to keep us in a mindset of defeat. She discussed the importance of not allowing ourselves to become discouraged or feel defeated. By doing this would be playing right into Satan’s hands.  Joyce identified three spiritual weapons that we can use to fight off the enemy, ones that you may already know, but it wont hurt to hear it again for emphasis. For each of these weapons she mentioned I have given additional information for purposes of clarity. Let me see that Satan is real and we cannot take him for granted.

1.    God’s word: If you remember when Jesus Christ was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, He used the word to defeat Satan. If Jesus the son of God did this,why shouldn't we?  However in order for us to use the word of God against the enemy we must know the word. We must spend time to study the word of God (II Tim 2:15). After we study the word of God we need to hide it in our hearts -Psalm 119:11- because at times when we need to use it there may not be a bible around to grab, (some attacks are "Fast and Furious") but when it is in your heart you can easily retrieve it- you never leave your heart it is always with you!.  At times we can also receive teachings of God word through bible study or through the preached word.  Joyce mentioned the fact that we must endeavor to continue in the word until it becomes revelation as given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

2.    Praise: As Joyce mentioned Praise defeats the devil faster and more efficiently than  any other battle plan, but it must be a genuine heart-praise, not just lip-service or a religious ritual. Can you imagine going through a dark period in your life and Praising your way through-that is sure confusing to the enemy- Psalm 34. Most battles fought in the old testament were won by praise- check it out- the praise were sent on ahead to clear the way. You better open up your mouth right now and give Him some praise- Check outJehosaphat account in II Chronicles 20:21 or perhaps you want to ask Paul and Silas what happened to the prison doors when they broke out in Praise?

3.    Prayer: JWe must take every thing to God in prayer. We cannot afford to make rash decisons we must consult God first regardless of how imminent the danger seems. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Joyce mentioned that prayer is relationship with the Godhead.  It is communication with God, asking Him for help or talking with Him about whatever is on your heart.  To have an effective prayer life, we must develop an intimate, personal relationship with the Father.  Know that He loves you and that He wants to help you. Do not be afraid to talk with Him and pour your heart out to Him. It is not that He does not know, but He wants to hear you say it.

II Cor. 10: 3  tells us - For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

II Cor 10:4-For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for the pulling down of strongholds.

We must remember what Ephesians 6:12 tell us: For we wrestle not against Flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Prayer Starter : Lord, thank you so much for giving me the spiritual weapons I need to fight my enemy.  With your help, I know that I can win the battle today!

In His Service,

Vilma