THE PRESENCE, POWER AND INFILLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
(Part 3)
In Each Of The Following Areas Your Heavenly Father Wants You To
Surrender To, And Be Controlled/Empowered By, His Spirit:
© Displaying Christ-like
Qualities (Fruit Of His Spirit and Gifts of His Spirit) ©
Praise © Prayer ©
Outreach © Giving ©
Love/Commitment For Church Family © Power
And Authority Over The Forces Of Darkness ©
Serving © Hope ©
Generate A Sense of Awe © Wisdom (having the
mind of Christ)
TODAY: BECOMING FILLED AND EMPOWERED SO YOU CAN
OVERCOME THE SCHEMES AND HATRED OF THE POWERS OF DARKNESS
Each And Every Believer Is Engaged In An Intense
Spiritual Battle; Whether They Are Aware Of It Or Not!
…the schemes of the devil…wrestle against…the
rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this
present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil…all the flaming
darts of the evil one...in order that Satan might not outwit us. For
we are not unaware of his schemes…Your adversary the devil…And
the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the
devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world…the accuser
of our brothers has been thrown down, who
accuses them day and night… Ephesians. 6:10-16; 2 Corinthians.
2:11; 1 Peter 5:8-9; Revelation 12:9-10
Each Believer Must Learn How To Discern And Understand
The Tactics And Schemes Of Their Enemy. Here Are Some Of Them:
They Will Do Whatever It Takes To Try And
Discourage/Hinder You
…we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire
to see you face to face, because we wanted to come to you—I,
Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 1 Thessalonians
2:17-18
…there was given Me…a messenger of Satan, to
torment me. 2 Corinthians 12:7
They Will Constantly Breath Out Lies And Do Whatever It
Takes To Get You To Believe Those Lies 2 Corinthians 11:2-3
....the devil…was a murderer from the beginning,
and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth
in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is
a liar and the father of lies.
John 8:44
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging
war according to the flesh…our weapons…have divine power to destroy strongholds…arguments
and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God… 2
Corinthians 10:3-5
Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times
some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful
(seducing, misleading) spirits and teachings of demons… 1
Timothy 4:1
At Times The Forces Of Evil Will "Look"
Very Appealing
…for even Satan disguises himself as an
angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:14
But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve
by his cunning (skillful charm), your thoughts will be led astray
from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:3
They Are Relentless
And when the devil had ended every (the complete
cycle of) temptation, he (temporarily) left Him (that is, stood off from
Him) until another more opportune and favorable time.
Luke 4:13 (Amplified Version)
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the
devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to
devour. 1 Peter 5:8-9
BE ENCOURAGED!!! The Holy
Spirit Gives You The Power And Authority To Overcome The Sly And Powerful
Forces Of Darkness. You Are In A War With Them And Are Challenged To Stand
Up Against Them. God Wants You, And Will Empower You, To Destroy Their
Plans. This Means ACTION!
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the
strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the
rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this
present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly
places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having
done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on
the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the
gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with
which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take
the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word
of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and
supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making
supplication for all the saints… Ephesians 6:10-18
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging
war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of
the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We
destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against
the knowledge of God… 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
This is the spirit of the antichrist…now is already
in the world. You, dear children, are from God and have overcome
them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who
is in the world.
1 John 4:3-4
TODAY’S "HOW TO" HELP: BY FAITH,
CONTINUALLY PLACE YOUR TRUST IN GOD’S WORD. SPEAK IT. PRAY IT. RENEW
YOUR MIND WITH IT!
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth…In
all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which
you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the
helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God… Ephesians 6:14-17 ESV
By faith, grab hold of the Truth, not the lies!
Don’t stop battling. Keep waging war! The powers of
darkness are relentless in their attack. As God’s Spirit-sealed chosen
one, you must be relentless in your attack too!
A great way to start out each day:
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