God is a warrior

“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil.  He prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.  Stand firm against him and be strong in your faith".  

1 Peter 5:8-9

 

We were born into a war.  God has never been passive and neither should we be passive.  We must learn to fight, our lives and hearts are at stake.  Being sober and alert is the only option for the believer who wants to overcome and be victorious.  The enemy has confused and blinded so many believers who therefore have ultimately become passive and lethargic in their fight.  Our God is a warrior God.  Having a right understanding of how God has created us to fight is critical to overcoming the evil one.  Remember we are not fighting flesh against flesh.  Our battle must not be against one another, for the accuser of the brethren is waiting at the door to bring division and disunity.  It is vital to have a right idea about who God is, and what battle He is fighting on our behalf.  The stronghold of doubt and disbelief have also plagued so many in the body of Christ causing their prayers to not be heard and their faith to be weak.  If you believe in any corner of your heart or mind that God is silent, passive, and distant...then the battle has been lost in your life. Believe that He is near to you and fights on your behalf.  We need faith to move the mountains and obstacles in our way.  

 

"The Lord will march forth light a mighty hero; He will come out like a warrior, full of fury.  He will shout His battle cry and crush His enemies."  Isaiah 42:13 NLT

 

"But the Lord stands beside me like a mighty warrior.  Before Him my persecutors will stumble. They cannot defeat me." Jeremiah 20:11 NLT

 

Beloved we are created in the image of this warrior God.  We are created to fight and take ground. Let us fast and pray to take back ground that has been stolen by the enemy in our lives, our families, friends and those we minister to.  If the Spirit of the Lord is in you, then you are called to do battle.  

 

Prayer: Lord Jesus will you show us what is worth fighting for.  Lord today we fight for our marriages, our children, for morality and biblical values to be restored in this nation.  We fight for our friendships and relationships.  We stand for truth, absolute truth.  We fight for justice, the oppressed, those enslaved to sin and the enemy.  We fight for the orphan and the widow.  We fight and stand for freedom from sin, from bondage, and from spiritual slavery.  We are your sons and daughters...HEAR OUR PRAYER O LORD!