Because we know God and that he is bigger than the devil and his schemes against us, we can come up against and battle spiritual warfare.
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As previously said, the name of Jesus is extremely powerful; we witnessed devils fleeing at the sight of Jesus.
The disciples of Jesus used his name to cast out demons, and Paul did the same in the book of Acts.
“I demand you to get out of her in the name of Jesus Christ,” I turned and said to the ghost. And it was released at that exact hour.
Even today, when facing spiritual warfare, it is effective to use Jesus' name because his name has power.
In the Bible, we see Jesus cast out a demon that his followers were unable to cast out. When the disciples questioned why not, Jesus replied,
Using Jesus as an example, we can see how scripture can be used to combat the evil one in spiritual battle.
After forty days of fasting, Jesus was tempted in the desert, and scripture was his defense against Satan.
We must know scripture in order to use it against the devil and his lies. When the devil lies to us about who we are in Christ, we must remember that we are a new creature, no longer our old selves, as 2 Corinthians 5:17 says.
When we are in the midst of spiritual conflict, worship music can be very effective. It allows us to recognize both who God is and his vast power, as well as who we are in Christ. Worship music helps us focus on God rather than the world's idols.
We are always engaged in spiritual warfare, and hopefully, we will be prepared to fight back against the devil's schemes to lead us away from God. To avoid being led astray, we must be in God's word and recall Jesus' example.
How do you pray against your enemies?
I command the storm of destruction to gather upon every satanic power that is against my health IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS! I decree and declare great casualty upon witches and wizards operating in my neighborhood, the judgment of God shall torment the powers of darkness working against me both at night and in the morning, the night shall carry terror and anger against all satanic powers that are standing against me, the night shall carry terror and anger against all satanic powers that
RIGHT NOW, IN THE NAME OF JESUS, my prayers have become earthquakes and storms in the devil's camp that is against my life; the Lord shall gather his armor against powers that are against my intellectual growth; all sickness in my life, known or unknown, receives heavenly storm; all conspiracy against any part of my body receives destruction now!
I order the deep wells inside me to be freed and broken forth in the name of JESUS!
What the Bible says about fighting battles?
This battle will not require you to fight. O Judah and Jerusalem, stand firm, keep your ground, and see the LORD's salvation on your side. ‘Do not be terrified or discouraged. Go against them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.”
For the LORD your God is the one who fights for you against your foes and brings you victory.'
But those who wait for the LORD will be renewed in strength; they will mount up with eagle's wings; they will run and not tire; they will walk and not faint.
No weapon fashioned against you will prosper, and you will refute every tongue that rises in judgment against you. This is the LORD's servants' inheritance and vindication from me, declares the LORD.”
When the righteous cries out for aid, the LORD hears them and rescues them from their problems.
The LORD your God, who goes ahead of you, will battle for you, just as he did for you before your eyes in Egypt.
So, what shall we say in response to these events? Who can be against us if God is on our side?
As a result, submit yourself to God. The devil will fly from you if you resist him.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not discouraged, for I am your God; I will strengthen, assist, and uphold you with my righteous right hand.
The thief's sole purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy. I came so that they would have life, and abundant life.
I have given you authority to walk on serpents and scorpions, as well as all of the enemy's might, and nothing will harm you.
No one will be able to stand in front of you for the rest of your life. I'll be with you just as I was with Moses. I will not abandon you or abandon you.
Because it is the LORD your God who battles for you, as he promised, one of you puts a thousand to flight.
Because our weapons of war are divinely empowered to shatter strongholds, they are not made of flesh.
Because you gave me the power I needed for the struggle, and you caused those who opposed me collapse beneath me.
They did not win the land with their own sword, nor did they save themselves with their own arm, but with your right hand and arm, and the light of your face, because you rejoiced in them.
David's. Blessed be the LORD, my stronghold, who prepares my hands for fight and my fingers for combat;
For the LORD declares: “Even the mighty's prisoners will be taken, and the tyrant's victims will be saved, because I will fight those who fight you, and I will save your children.
Take up the entire armor of God, so that you will be able to withstand in the evil day, and after you have done all, to stand firm.
Since God deems it just to punish those who torment you with affliction,
Your dwelling place is the eternal God, and under you are the everlasting arms. And he threw the enemy in front of you and said, “Destroy.”
Know today that the LORD your God is the one who goes before you as a consuming fire. He will annihilate and subjugate them in front of you. As a result, as the LORD has promised, you will drive them away and cause them to perish rapidly.
“Be courageous and strong. Do not be terrified or alarmed in the presence of Assyria's king and his troop, for there are more of us than there are of them.
And he added, “‘Do not be scared or dismayed at this large horde, for the war is not yours but God's,' says the LORD to all Judah and the residents of Jerusalem, as well as King Jehoshaphat.
Your right hand, O LORD, majestic in power, smashes the enemy.
Their chariot wheels were clogged, causing them to drive slowly. The Egyptians responded by saying, “Let us get out of the way of Israel, because the LORD is fighting for them against the Egyptians.”
And Moses addressed the people, saying, “Do not be afraid; stand steadfast and behold the LORD's salvation, which he will work for you today. The Egyptians you see now are the last Egyptians you will ever see.
You are from God, and you have triumphed over them, because he who is in you is bigger than he who is in the world.
And I tell you, Peter, that I will establish my church on this rock, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
As a result, people will be afraid of the LORD's name from the west, and his splendor from the rising sun; for he will come like a rushing flood, driven by the LORD's wind.
“He will defend the steps of his devoted, but the wicked will be cut off in darkness, for a man will not triumph through might.
Give your opponent bread to eat if he is hungry, and water to drink if he is thirsty.
David's. Whom shall I fear if not the LORD, who is my light and my salvation? Whom shall I fear because the LORD is the stronghold of my life?
Do not delight when your adversary falls, and do not rejoice when he stumbles.
When all the kings of the lands heard that the LORD had fought against Israel's foes, they were filled with dread of God.
Rally to us at the place where you hear the horn. “Our God will defend us.”
“They have tormented me since I was a child, but they have never been able to defeat me.
‘Your eyes have witnessed all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings,' I told Joshua at the time. To all the kingdoms into which you are crossing, the LORD will do the same.
And whoever searches hearts knows what the Spirit's mind is, because the Spirit intercedes for the believers in accordance with God's desire.
Have I not given you orders? Be fearless and strong. Do not be afraid or discouraged, because the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
I've fought the good battle, finished the course, and maintained my faith. The crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, has now been laid up for me, as well as for all who have cherished his presence.
And you have seen what the LORD your God has done for you against all these countries, since it is the LORD your God who has fought for you.
He is true and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness if we confess our sins.
I have said these things to you in order for you to find peace in me. There will be trouble throughout the world. But don't despair; I have triumphed over the world.”
Therefore, humble yourselves under God's mighty hand so that he may raise you at the perfect time.
You have been saved by grace through faith. And it's not your fault; it's a gift from God.
There had never been a day like it before or after, when the LORD fought for Israel and listened the voice of a man.
And Moses addressed the people, saying, “Do not be afraid; stand steadfast and behold the LORD's salvation, which he will work for you today. The Egyptians you see now are the last Egyptians you will ever see. “All you have to do is be silent, and the LORD will fight for you.”
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to assist us in our time of need.
You haven't been overcome by any temptation that isn't common to man. God is reliable, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength, but he will offer a way out of the temptation so that you can withstand it.
These things happened to them as an example, but they were recorded for our teaching, for whom the end of the ages has arrived.
Because the LORD has compared you to a wife who has been abandoned and grieved in soul, like a young wife who has been cast off, declares your God.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whomever trusts in him may have eternal life. God did not bring his Son into the world to condemn it; rather, he sent him into the world to save it through him.
Beloved, never seek vengeance for yourself, but rather leave it to God's wrath, because it is written, “Vengeance is mine, and I will repay,” the Lord declares.
“You shall not be afraid when you go to war against your adversaries and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, for the LORD your God, who brought you out out of Egypt, is with you.
Blessed is the man who perseveres in the face of adversity, for he will be rewarded with the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
And when he got him, he imprisoned him, handing him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, with the intention of releasing him to the people after the Passover.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whomever trusts in him may have eternal life.
What does it mean to pick your battles?
You may pick and choose whatever conflicts, arguments, and confrontations you engage in if you choose your battles properly. It's sometimes better to conserve your time and effort for the things that count rather than trying to solve every difficulty. – Choose your battles is another variant of this saying.
How do you pray to God for protection from evil?
As I begin this day, I pray for Your protection. You are my safe haven, and I can always find sanctuary under Your wings. Keep me safe from harm wherever I go, and keep evil at bay. I shall look to You as my Protector, the one who battles for me every day, no matter where I am.
Your love and constancy, as well as Your goodness and mercy, surround me on a daily basis, so I will not be afraid of anything. God, I put my trust in You and thank You for Your kindness and protection.
What is Psalm 109 used for?
This psalm is one of the Imprecatory Psalms against deceitful enemy, according to the New Oxford Annotated Bible, and is titled “Prayer for rescue from enemies.” It begins with the psalmist's plea in verses 15, then moves on to a lengthy imprecation (verses 619, concluding or summarizing in verse 20). The resumed pleading in verse 21 includes appeals to Yahweh's steadfast love, specifics of the psalmist's own misery, and a prayer for revenge against the adversaries, but the lament concludes with the promise to praise (verses 3031), which is so typical in this style of psalm. The psalmist's curse ‘extends through three generations' in verses 814: on the person (verse 8), the person's children (verses 913), and the person's parents (verse 14). Psalm 55 reflects the shift from many foes (verses 25) to a single individual (verses 619).
In verse 4, evil is provided ‘in exchange for my affection.' The curses in this chapter are in line with Proverbs 17.13, which states that “if evil is given for good, evil will not depart from their house.” Returning evil for good is also found in other Psalms, such as 41, 69, and here in 109, as portending Judas as a ‘anti-friend' character who returns evil for good or even friendship.
In contrast to the introduction of Psalm 110, when God calls a man to sit at his right hand, made eternally like the priest king Melchizedek, the end of Psalm 109 shows God at the right hand of the impoverished man.
What are the three enemies of God?
- The first two scenes of barren soil reflect the devil and the flesh in Jesus' parable of the Sower (Matthew 13). (not so much the world)
- Birds consuming the seed (Matthew 13:19) “The evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart when anyone hears the news about the kingdom and does not grasp it”;
- “Refers to someone who hears the word, but the cares of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the message, rendering it unfruitful,” says Matthew 13:22.
- 2:23a Ephesians 2:23a
- You once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh; “the term air often referred to the spiritual realm of angels and demons,” in addition to “this world” and “passions of our flesh.”