WARRIORS ARISE: PART 5 – BATTLEPLAN (DISCERN, FOCUS, UNITE)
Nothing can stand against God’s Word (Romans 8:31). Therefore, it is crucial when we are on the battlefield, to know and use the Word of God in faith and with the authority in Christ.
This article is Part 5 of a series and will focus on the importance of Discernment, Keeping the Focus and Uniting as Warriors in Christ. Part 1 focused on the Word from God that Warriors must arise. Part 2, 3 and 4 focused on a battleplan with reference to God’s Army, Salvation, Godly Power, Authority, Identity, Knowing God’s Word, and Using God’s Word. If you missed Parts 1 – 4, please click here to read them.
Discernment. We live in a world where so many things are ambiguous. Satan already knows that should he come directly at us with something, in our face, we will see through him. Hence, he misrepresents it and brings it to us in a very attractive package, giving us a half truth and the rest is a lie. As we face battles of immense proportions in every area of our lives, we now know that we need an understanding and knowledge of God’s Word and that we must use it against the schemes of the enemy.
We also need clear discernment to determine, not only the difference between right and wrong, but also between right and almost right. To do this, we need the help of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 2:14 says: “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.” Whenever something comes up in your life, which is new or unknown, test it against the Word of God. With guidance from the Holy Spirit, you will be able to distinguish the difference between right and wrong as well as right and almost right. The Word of God is very clear on the difference.
Keep the Focus. Ephesians 6:12 says: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” In the battle, we need to keep the focus on the goal and not allow ourselves to be distracted by flank attacks. The enemy’s intention is to attack our blind spots and weak points, with the aim to distract and then overtake us. We need to remember who the enemy is and to keep our focus on God and the goal He has set for us.
For example, when you have a teenager or a co-worker, who seems to be impossible, stop trying to solve the matter in the physical. Yes, there is a time to address something in the physical, but when it seems that you keep hitting a wall, change your approach. Do not see them as the enemy, but as the person who are being used by the enemy, to get to you. Remember, your fight is not against flesh and blood. Move into the Spiritual realm, hence look upward and through the Holy Spirit, take your stand and win your battles there, where the Angels of God stands and fights with you.
Remember, the enemy is not afraid of you, but of the One (Jesus) who is in You. He will retaliate and it will get messy, but do not fear, for Perfect Love (Jesus) drives out fear (1 John 4:18). Never go at the enemy in your own power, but in and with the Power that you have received through the Holy Spirit, in the name and by the blood of Jesus. Now stand firm, for if you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all (Isaiah 7:9).
Unite as Warriors. You might be one warrior in a battle with many Angels by your side, but you are not alone as there are many other warriors out there. You need to unite with them in fasting, prayer, studying the Word of God and taking up battles with them. When you are saved in Christ, you have the authority of Christ in You (Luke 10:19) and you are a fierce warrior in Christ. However, there is power in unity.
Mark 3:24 – 25 tell us that if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. We also read in Ecclesiastes 4:9 – 12 that “two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Together, in Christ, we are stronger.
Warriors do not approach the battleground unsaved! When you step unto the battleground, go as a united force, saved in the blood of Christ, armed with the Word of God and in the power, authority, and discernment of the Holy Spirit.
Love in Christ, Princess K
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