Battle Ready!
By Erik Farstad
December 11, 1997
"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." 2 Corinthians 10:4
When you think of war you may think of weapons such as guns, planes, tanks and bombs. But what about the spiritual war taking place all around us. Many today, Christians included, do not like to think of another realm where evil and good clash. Well, wake-up and realize that there are two battles taking place. One we CAN SEE and one WE CANNOT SEE.
To battle on this world, we must move swiftly and boldly when the Spirit leads. The time to share, love and give will come through asking and seeking the direction of the Holy Spirit. Yes, sharing the gospel is doing battle! Satan and all his dominion are against you, especially when you are ministering for the Lord. He can never defeat you, because you have Christ, but he can try to bring you down, destroy your will and lead you astray. That is why we must constantly be "battle ready" through prayer, time in the word and daily seeking Him.
As we physically battle here on earth, there is another battle taking place at the same time. A spiritual battle is taking place all around us. How do you play apart? Through prayer. Prayer is the invisible weapon on this visible world in which we live. You must pray for protection and guidance to fight. Prayer breaks down Satan�s strongholds in peoples lives, relationships and situations. Without prayer nothing can be accomplished. Look at Jesus, if He had to pray than WE DEFINITELY DO!
Let this be your prayer today:
Dear Lord, may I be your prayer warrior on a daily basis. I ask that your Spirit leads me to the battle, the battle you want me to fight. I claim the power and strength of Jesus Christ to fight that battle. I choose now to pray that you will break down those strongholds. Burn in my heart and life the burden of prayer, for it is the only way to receive victory over the darkness of this world. I thank you that you answer my prayers and that you continue to wrap your protective wings around me. Use my prayers as your weapons towards victory! In Jesus� name, Amen.
Where does He want you to do battle? Pray, Go, Pray, Fight, Pray....Victory!
In Him, "E"