Ephesians 6:12
‘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.
’DAILY READING – – Mark 2; 2 Samuel 4-5; Daniel 2:24-49
In the 19th century, there was a woman that was mightily used of God. Her name was Maria Woodworth Etter. In her ministry there were great manifestations of God’s power. Wherever she preached people from all walks of life were saved. Entire towns became positively affected by her ministry. The manifestations of the Holy Ghost that followed her drew thousands to Christ.
Of course the enemy was not happy and began to oppose her ministry, even using fellow Christians. Some self- righteous and religious church leaders began questioning the manifestations of The Spirit in her meetings. On one night in particular, three well respected, dignified ministers walked into her meeting intent on investigating these manifestations. Being well known in the area, they were given seats on the stage. But when Marie started the service and the power of God came down, these 3 dignified ministers suddenly found themselves under the power. They fell off their seats unto the dusty ground and lay there motionless. By the time they finally got up, they quickly headed for the exit, dazed by their encounter with God’s power.
Having failed with religious leaders, the enemy tried to use hoodlums. During a Crusade one man came to a meeting intent on disrupting it. He headed for the altar shouting vulgarity and cursing. But ten feet from the altar, the power of God suddenly gripped his vocal chords, and his voice ceased. Two newspaper reporters who were there to write about the meeting asked the shaken man why his voice died away and the man still shaking from the experience said to them “Go up there yourself and find out, and feel that power.”
And so it was that those who came to investigate, condemn, or harass Marie Woodworth Etter, often ended up being stopped by God’s Power. With such manifestations, God effectively silenced the oppositions against her ministry.
Every great destiny naturally attracts great oppositions. 1Corithians 16:9 says ‘For a great door and effectual is opened unto me and there are many adversaries’. Every child of God has a great position in Christ. And so naturally we also attract great oppositions.
But you do not bow to the opposition. We are redeemed to reign on earth. When you are challenged, you are to engage the Power of God to silence the enemy. The opposition is angry with your position, and you cannot afford to let them have their way. It is when you resist the devil that he flees. You must therefore fight the good fight of faith. The encroachment of darkness in this end times has made it necessary for Christians to be ready to do battle. Indeed every great destiny will be confronted with great battles.
Eph 6:12 says ‘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.’
Our enemies are invisible forces. Though they often use people as their agents, our real enemies are the invisible forces of wickedness. And because they are invisible, they can only be confronted with superior invisible force. This is why we need the power of God. The Holy Ghost is the carrier, and transmitter of the invisible power of God. Isaiah.59:19 says ‘So shall they fear The Name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, The Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.’
The force of the enemy must bow to the superior power of The Holy Ghost. Wherever The Holy Ghost is in operation, no enemy can stand. Therefore we must engage The Power of The Holy Ghost so as to keep triumphing over every opposition.
And to engage the Power of The Holy Ghost, you must submit to a lifestyle of prayers and consistent Study of The Word. There is no shortcut to power. To win in the battles of life, you must accept spiritual responsibility. Every man is limited to the extent of his spiritual commitment. Therefore make up your mind to increase your power level through renewed fellowship with The Holy Ghost. It is only by the greatness of God’s Power, that enemy will submit.
By the display of God’s Power, every opposition contesting your position will surely bow in Jesus name.
PRAYER: Lord, by the power of Your Spirit, let everything contesting my glorious destiny be silenced forever in Jesus Name. please grant me the grace to rise up and take spiritual responsibility, so that I can be victorious in every battle in Jesus Name.
QUOTE
For you to enjoy victory in the Kingdom of God, you need to develop a Kingdom mindset, that thinks in line with the Word of God. – WORDBITE 222.
[ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK TRIUMPH OF LIGHT OVER DARKNESS]