Happy Sunday and welcome back.
During the week we looked into the scriptures and said that the weapons with which we fight with are not of earthly origin; but rather they find their power and effectiveness through God.
Today we shall look at what this weapons are and how to effectively use them.
Before I begin, I must mention at this time that the concept of faith cannot be over-emphasized. Hebrews 11.6(KJV) says that without faith it is impossible to please God. Also, without faith in God it is impossible to fight, win and maintain victory over the forces of darkness as Christian.
What are our Weapons:
Faith comes up first in every search criteria. Without faith you cannot be a Christian in the first place. You must first believe in God that He His and the rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11.1(KJV.)
Faith is to believe God in the eye of a storm or opposing physical or invisible threat that what He says(Rhema) or said about you in the Bible will hold.
Faith is described as a shield in Ephesians 6,(Please study this chapter as it holds other information about the weapons of our warfare)it is the sole weapon to defend and offend the enemy and as well protect all other weapons and all other weapons fittingly come together though faith.
What you hear: (Romans 10:8) What you listen to and how it is related to you will to a large extent determine how strong or weak your stand will be in God.
What you say: (Romans 10:9-11) What you listen to inevitably become your conversation(your way of life)and your way of life strongly affects your decision making process(s) and will to stand in God. Proverbs 18: 20-21 says death and life is in the power of the tongue and our bellies(desires) shall be satisfied with the fruits of our lips. Likewise absorbing(study and belief), confessing and acting on Gods word will determine how far you go in life as Christian.
Knowing what God said about the situation in His word(Bible)This may be coming last but in fact is the most important point to note and work on. Paul urged Timothy(2 Timothy 2:15) to study and show himself approved a workman that needs not to be ashamed rightly discerning Gods word of truth.
When we know what God has said about a situation or an even either past or present we can rightly and effectively take charge.
All we have been discussing converges as our Faith; yes, faith in God.
The practice of using Gods method(s) of warfare demands that we know Him and His intentions towards us. This is what makes our weapons effective and effectual. Prayer is the line of communication with God; it opens us up to the ministry of the Holy Spirit and angels. How so much a believer has missed Gods will by not heeding to His voice.
As I close, I can speak volumes of battle styles and weapons at our disposal but this will not do us much good. My aim and Gods aim is to bring to mind that the Christian way of waging wars or defense are not carnal ways.
You need to study and follow the leading the of the Holy Spirit thereby you shall grow and be very effective in Him.
God bless you.
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