Know The Truth || Spiritual Warfare Series

We are to know the truth, believe the truth, and speak the truth. God’s Word is the truth. We are to rest in the fact that we are declared righteous because of Christ’s sacrifice for us. We are to proclaim the gospel no matter how much resistance we face. We are not to waver in our faith, trusting God’s promises no matter how strongly we are attacked. Our ultimate defense is the assurance we have of our salvation, an assurance that no spiritual force can take away. Our offensive weapon is the Word of God, not our own opinions and feelings. And we are to pray in the power and will of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus is our ultimate example of resisting temptation in spiritual warfare. Observe how Jesus handled direct attacks from Satan when He was tempted in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1–11). Each temptation was combatted with the words “it is written.” The Word of the living God is the most powerful weapon against the temptations of the devil. “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11).

Why it is Important To Know The Truth

The Word of God draws us to Him
1 Peter 1:23 “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

1Thessalonians 2:13 “And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe. “

The Word of God is a sword wielded by the Holy Spirit, penetrating the hearts of men

Ephesians 6:17 “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. “

Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

The Word of God is like a hammer

Jeremiah 23:29 “Is not my word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?

The Word of God is our spiritual food

Matthew 4:4 “Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."”

The Word of God equips us for every good work

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. “

God’s Word is not chained. It is always working

2 Timothy 2:8-9 “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,  for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained”

In summary, what are the keys to success in spiritual warfare? We rely on God’s power, not our own. We put on the whole armor of God. We draw on the power of Scripture—the Word of God is the Spirit’s sword. We pray in perseverance and holiness, making our appeal to God. We stand firm (Ephesians 6:13–14); we submit to God; we resist the devil’s work (James 4:7), knowing that the Lord of hosts is our protector. “Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken” (Psalm 62:2).

Jesus is the Word of God.

Know The Truth || Spiritual Warfare Series

An Omniscient God

God is all knowing. Before you were born, He knew you. He already planned your future for you. You are never a surprise to Him.

It is so sad how countenance change the moment we hear such words like “you’re good for nothing. You will never amount to anything. It was a mistake that you came into this world, etc”. These words are so powerful that they are able to dictate to you about how you should live your life. It is like a limitation has been placed upon you not to go the extra mile.

The words of man, as powerful as they are can never overcome the words of the master, God Almighty.

He alone has the final say. He says to you today, “trust in My word and you will be an overcomer”. God says in;

Jeremiah 1: 5

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Life is filled with many uncertainties. Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring, and we do not know what our future holds. It can be very frightening.

Often we wonder what God is doing in our lives.

Is God aware of the suffering we are experiencing, or the fear we have in our hearts and minds?

Those questions can be daunting, but God gives us His Word to hold on to. Not only is He with us, but He had a plan for us before we were ever born. He has the original blueprints our lives.

Hold on to the word of God. Be steadfast and not be shaken. Don’t let the storms of life and the words of man limit you from becoming all what God has destined you to be.

His plan isn’t that we suffer. But whatever we are suffering, He will use it to refine us, and mold into His perfect will.

You are a prince and a princess before His holy presence. Stay connected to Him and He will indeed make you great in your ways.

 

An Omniscient God