Glory Warfare by Rebecca Greenwood

Author:Rebecca Greenwood [Greenwood, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Destiny Image, Inc.

WEAPONS TO INVADE REALMS

For though we walk in the flesh [as mortal men], we are not carrying on our [spiritual] warfare according to the flesh and using the weapons of man. The weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ, being ready to punish every act of disobedience, when your own obedience [as a church] is complete.

—2 CORINTHIANS 10:3-6 AMP

Worldly weapons are not adequate to pulling down satan’s strongholds. Things such as human ingenuity, talents, wealth, organizational skills, eloquence, propaganda, charisma, and personality will not aid us to victory in destroying schemes of the enemy. We cannot meet the world’s challenges through humanistic thinking, psychology, exciting attractions, and performance. This also applies within the walls of the church as well. Worldly weapons cannot bring about a Holy Spirit awakening. Only the Spirit of God is able to bring a true move of God. If we look to the world’s methods and are more concerned about cultural relevance, tragically the Church itself will be overwhelmed by the powers of darkness and its families thrown down and taken captive by the world’s forces and satan and his army of darkness.

In order to see the schemes of darkness defeated and transformation realized, first and foremost we must know our battle is not against flesh and blood but principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and spiritual hosts in the heavenly places. Oftentimes in the Church we aim our weapons at one another instead of the real enemy waging the battle against the Kingdom of God. Let’s look at some of the more conventional and also not-so-explored or spoken-of weapons the Lord has given us to ensure breakthrough and victory.

THE ARMOR OF GOD

The most common teaching we hear when messages are delivered about weapons of warfare is Ephesians 6:14-17. During this time Paul was in a coupling chain bound to a Roman soldier 24 hours a day. Paul had ample time to study this Roman soldier and the armor that represented his warrior status. It is not farfetched to see how Paul might ponder the armor of this soldier while the Lord spoke to him about a better armor that we as believers are clothed in. We are to be girded with the belt of truth around our waist. It is Jesus and His truth that leads to life. We put on the breast-plate of righteousness. So our hearts are protected by the holiness of the cleansing of our hands and purifying of our hearts. The shield of faith protects from satan’s fiery darts. The helmet of salvation reminds us that we belong to Jesus and that we are assured of the final victory in battle. And no matter what circumstances surround us, we stand on a firm foundation of His peace.

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