Battlefield Training (Part 2 & 3)

You are fully equipped like Jesus!

When Paul said, “I came to you with not just Word, but power,” (1 Thess 1:5, 1 Cor 2:4) he came with a proven record; a demonstration of miracles that multiplied churches and glorified God. Like Paul, the original disciples were no longer just servants but friends of the Lord (John 15:15), and came back with demonstrated authority that multiplied the efforts of Jesus (Luke 10:17). Likewise, we should also have (John 17:11) the demonstration of power to let people know that God has NOT changed His name to the great “I was”, His name is still Jehovah Rapha “The Great I Am!”(not I was) God gave us His written word as a confirmation of what He wants and what He has equipped us to do, which is to glorify His name through us!

1 Thess 1:5 For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.

1 Cor 2:4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power

1 Cor 12:31 But earnestly desire the best gifts…

Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

God did not sow a Son to reap a servant or a beggar. Would your own son beg you for food you’ve already put on the table? God gave us the right to becomes friends and indeed sons (John 1:12) therefore, we should desire the best gifts to be equipped for spiritual warfare (1 Cor 12:31).

Jesus wasn’t just a good prophet, as even some Muslims and Jews say. He told you what YOU could do with the dominion and power available that was there even before the Spirit was given. Jesus didn’t come to show He was God but referred to Himself at least 60 times as the son of man (Matt 11:19) and legally performed as a man with the original dominion of Adam (Matt 7:28, 29). Even though the Spirit of God was with them daily, Israel wandered for 40 years after receiving the spies report, dragging Joshua and Caleb with them (Num 14:22-24), falling short of God’s promises (Heb 4:1,2). Have we wandered without power for years and settled for being a “good” person?

In the same way, sometimes we believe a doctor’s or “news” reports over God’s (Is 53:1). How would you feel if your child ran to “the help” instead of you? Doctors may have years of experience, but few are aware of the unseen realities of God. But as we listen to God through the written word or Spirit (Rom 10:17); we have the same spirit of faith (2 Cor 4:13). Since faith is a spirit, and God is a Spirit (John 4:24), our mind can be renewed to think like God (Eph 4:23).

Some people think they want more of God, but the moment we understand that when we accepted Jesus as our Lord, He moved in with all His power within us to defeat every opponent and every oppression like He did (John 14:12, Acts 10:38). God wants more of us and we are only fallible vessels that He works through at best (Phil 3:12). Even as worldly as many of the Corinthians were (1 Cor 3:1), the unchanging law of authority worked with them (1 Cor 1:6, 7). The purpose of helping people who are prisoners of war under the oppression of the devil is not about you, or to popularize your name, but to glorify Gods’ name. You’re just the messenger of the new law.

You are like a commander on a battleship full of fighter planes with the green light to take care of any opposition or any person (Ps 103:20, Matt 26:53). You even have weapons stashed on deck for any interior fighting for your own body (Ps 103:1, 2). So don’t get self-conscious and condemn yourself and forget you’re supernatural (1 John 3:20-21,1 Cor 2:12, 14). If God doesn’t remember your sins, neither should you (Heb 8:12).

John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name

Heb 4:2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.

Eph 4:23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind

John 14:12- Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

1 Cor 2:12 – Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.

Don’t judge others. God wants all to be saved and know the truth (1 Tim 2:4). When Jesus walked this earth, the people He ministered to were all unsaved, but their healing was for the glorification of God. Instead of being self-conscious, be God-conscious (Phil 2:5). The REAL you is what God wants more action from (2 Cor 5:17), legally taking His place as the body of Christ on earth (1 Cor 12:27). Jesus rests at the right hand of the Father, who waits for the kingdom of God to be delivered to Him. We are His body now. We have the legal right as human beings to put all enemies under their feet and have been well equipped to do so (1 Cor 15:24, 25). We rule and reign with Him now (1 Pet 2:9)

Dominion was planned for us long ago.

Your grace and peace depend on the knowledge you have about your heavenly position (2 Pet 1:2). Our placement in righteousness (right standing with God) was not obtained by our effort to be good, but by the blood of Jesus (2 Cor 5:21). We are not trying to become righteous; we are already a new creation. This is what makes us commanders and champions, even if we don’t feel like it sometimes (2 Tim 4:2).

God sees all the potential in you, with a victorious future:

We were made accepted (Eph 1:6).
He made us free (John 8:32).
He made us more than conquerors (Rom 8:37).
He made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ (Eph 2:6).
He made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light (Col 1:12).
He made us kings and priests, thus making us able ministers of the new testament (1 Cor 3:6).

God’s original plan for us was delivered to Adam to have dominion over all things (Gen 1:26). We see biblical commentaries on this throughout the word (Ps 115:16). Of all the works of God’s hands, there was nothing left that was not put under him (Heb 2:6-8, Ps 8:4-6). As we are familiar with the law of gravity, we know there is a more sure law for the original power and position of man (Matt 14:29, 2 Pet 1:19).

Our first act of dominion is to believe and accept Jesus as our Savior and receiving the right to become a son of God (John 1:12).

We have seen Joshua command stars and Elijah speak to the weather and fire as precedents of God given dominion even before Jesus came (Josh 10:12, 1 Kings 17:1, 2 Kings 1:12). Jesus taught with authority and questioned the disciples as to why they couldn’t do the same (Matt 7:29, Mark 4:39, 40), unless it was done without the right character (see also: Luke 9:54,-56). The Word continues to give us instructions about what God wants to do through His creation of human beings (Heb 13:8). And now that we are a new creation of beings; whatever God can do is living inside of you (Eph 1:7, 18-21). This is His will and last testament, leaving a greater inheritance after He died for us (Eph 4:8).

The biggest miracle of all is for Jesus to give us life for eternity (1 Cor 15:53). Having healing and health is a small addition by comparison.

2 Cor 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new

1 Cor 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually

1 Cor 15:24, 25 Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet.

2 Cor 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him

Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

Ps 115:16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s; But the earth He has given to the children of men

Heb 2:7, 8 …You have crowned him with glory and honor, And set him over the works of Your hands. You have put all things in subjection under his feet.”

Mark 4:29, 30 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?

Connected

Because Jesus consists of all things, there is an unseen connection to the spiritual world where time does not rule (Col 1:17, Ps 139:8-12). Previous writers in the word have gone to that place where time and distance are no longer separated (Eze 10:1, Is 6:1, Rev 4:1, 2). Although fallen angels can cover long distances faster than we can in our flesh (2 Chr 18:5, 18-20, Matt 4:8, Job 1;7), they can only know about the future because of the written word (Matt 8:29, Rev 12:12). Some future secrets were known by men God entrusted. Those secrets were revealed to them but were not to be exposed for enemy knowledge (Amos 3:7, Dan 12:4, Rev 10:4, 1 Cor 2:8).

The spiritual world is in communicative contact through a system that takes our voices and commands, to deliver and direct orders to evil spirits regardless of distance (Matt 8:8). When we speak; the whole realm of the unseen world can hear what is directed to them in any language. For that reason, we tell the spirits what to do (Luke 10:19). When we command a cancer to leave, we tell it not to come back (remission) in the future. All the angels listen to the voice of His word (Ps 103:20).

Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets

Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Time is our servant

The Spirit also gives us the ability to travel distances with our dominion over time. John describes an instance of three to four miles, (John 6:19-21) and Luke describes over 30 miles of the Spirit moving Phillip out of town (Acts 8:39-40).

Time was even made before there was a sun and moon (Gen 1:1, 1:14, 15). Like looking at all the numbers on a clock at the same time, God sees all time at once and has given His creation provision ahead of time (Gen 1:12, 21, 25). We’ve even seen Isaiah use the dominion over time to reverse it and confirm God as a healer (2 Kings 20:9-11).The Spirit was also given to us to show us these different rings of time for comfort or spiritual planning (John 16:13). When we go from the ‘outer courts’ of religion to enter His throne room, we connect into all things of God that are present and are to come (Heb 4:16, 8:6, 9:8,12:22, 23, 1 Cor 3:22).

Faith is realizing how much God really loves you

When we are fully persuaded that above all, God’s desire for us is prosperity and health (3 John 1:2); the enemy won’t be able to take advantage of us (2 Cor 2:11). If our body is under physical attack from the enemy, he will try to add suggestions like the fear of death to you, or a part of your body (1 Pet 5:8, Heb 2:14-16). He may try to get you to think that he has a mighty sword, but all Hell has is gates (see also Matt 16:18) and fiery darts that are easily quenched (see also Eph 6:16). We have the Sword of the Spirit within us manifested to destroy these attacks of oppression through us by faith (Acts 3:16, 10:38,1 John 3:8) with the Shield of Faith to give us immunity to the curse and plagues of the world and preserve our soul (Eph 6:16). The word is not only for healing, but to maintain good health (Prov 3:8, 4:22, 12:18, 16:24, Ps 91:7). Faith isn’t about our confessed love for God, but believing His great provisional love for us. Since God is only love, His desire for healing is even greater than our own children (1 John 4:8, Ps 107:20 Matt 7:9-11).

Which of you would see their child fall; and not want to bandage their bloody knee, or at least tell that older child where the Band-Aids are? Or what father would have an evil murderous babysitter to teach you a lesson for years until you got it right? But the Holy Spirit is there to teach us all things (John 14:26).

The thoughts of God toward us are exceedingly beyond what we can imagine (Ps 139: 17, 18). Since He even sent His Son to takes the stripes for us for our suffering (Is 53:6), we can be assured that He has freely given us all things (Rom 8:32). God went out of His way to give us an access for health for this life, and nothing can separate us from His love (Rom 8:39). All the stripes He took for us, to give us dominion and power for conquering the enemy are for NOW! (Heb 11:1). We don’t need that for eternity (see also Rev 22:3). Everything in the Word for you to have and do is true and can be taken at face value. He would not have told us we could make commands, and not back us up. Have faith that God will keep His Word (Mark 11:22). Have faith that what you say will come to pass (Mark 11:23, 24).

John 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth…but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come

Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need

Heb 8:6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.

Heb 12:22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers

2 Cor 2:11 lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour

2 Cor 2:11 lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour
Heb 2:14-16 through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham
Acts 10:38 – how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. F
1 John 3:8 or this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

A commander is a leader, not just a boss

Our commands operate on a level that we KNOW we have (John 8:32). What we are thinking will come out of our mouths (Matt 12:34). We should also eliminate negative confessions about getting old, or prophesying against the future that God wants you to have (Gal 6:7).

Allowing someone in our atmosphere to ‘take the mic’ and leave statements in the air that allow the enemy to devour mankind; could allow the wind of “flu season” or other diseases to prevail (2 Cor 10:6). Allowing other ungodly influences will also hold us back (see also 1 Kings 12:8).The ten spies around Joshua and Caleb, spoke against the plan of God’s sure dominion that. This held back their whole congregation (see also Num 13:31-33).

Continuous success is being sure that God will back up the authority He gave us. So be ready to give commands without hesitation (Rom 4:20, 21, 2 Tim 4:2) to fulfill God’s desire for our lives and the lives of others.

Faith is realizing that God’s word is true (2 Cor 4:13). Our meditation of the Word increases our confidence and solidifies what we have read and heard (Prov 19:14, Rom 10:17). The more you spread the word, the more it helps you also (1 Tim 4:16). Since the devil will try to steal what we don’t fully understand (Luke 8:12), we have to keep our heart because the vital words of life should come out of it (Prov 4:23). Our confession of God’s plans results in life (Prov 4:20-22, 12:18, 16:24, 18:21).

Order in the court

Like a court battle, we respond to unfavorable attacks with; “It is written”. We look in the Word for God’s promise/covenant/vow/surely/shall/yes and amen; to prove the statements of law for our case. We can also look and see if there was precedent from a previous case of deliverance or victory in the Word or even personal experience and testimony of others. We see the payments legally made on our behalf for abundant life and have a receipt in the written word (1 Pet 2:24, John 10:9).

When the “Superior Court” in heaven made the rule to give us a better covenant, we can expect much more than the first one. Our judge has already pronounced us not guilty and gave us better promises (Heb 8:12, 13).

To have a better life experience, it’s obvious that we must do things differently (1 Cor 13:11). It begins with our thinking (Phil 2:5, 6). At first, we think God can heal; then we know God can heal, then: we know God is willing, then: we know it is already provided. Then; we find out that whatever we say can come to pass (Mark 11:22-24). At first, we agree with these words (in red letters!), but even the enemy will see you agree with it, sending out every obstacle and false doctrine to prevent you from receiving that seed (Matt 13:25, see also Eph 4:11-13, 1 Tim 4:1).

The Obstacles may have been old sermons, previous unsuccessful attempts, or self-condemnation to remove our confidence (Prov 14:12).

Now, we go beyond agreement to truly believing and expecting, knowing for a fact that when we speak prophetically over the situation; it SHALL be done. And shall is one of the most powerful words in the bible. Yes, you SHALL be saved (Rom 10:9).

Heb 8:12, 13 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” In that He says, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete…

Phil 2:5, 6Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God

1 Tim 4:1 …in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons

Believe in your heart and confess healing and deliverance with your mouth for all enemy plans including death (see also Jer 29:11).

The way you think will determine your outcome (Prov 16:3).

Failure is not in you!

For a variety of reasons, we may pray for or about something and don’t see the results right away (Matt 22:29). It’s not that we need bigger faith, but to be the measure of faith that we were given to last (Rom 12:3, Heb 10:35). Our carnal, or untrained mind may lose hope (Matt 13:20, 21), and the longer we read the word, we may find a reason in the bible that seems good, but does not line up with a never changing God who doesn’t play favorites (Prov 16:25, Eph 6:9).

For example, if we think that the prayer of Jesus on the way to the cross wasn’t answered; then who am I to ask (Matt 26:39)? But that wasn’t a prayer for healing. God’s plan would not change.

God never says no to what He’s already said yes to. God has already said yes to the death of Jesus (Is 53:10, 11). In the same way God had already told King David that he would lose his son, the word had already been determined and cannot change (2 Kings 12:14). All God’s word and promises are yes (2 Cor 1:20).

Some may think we have a “thorn in the flesh” like Paul did early in his ministry, but Paul was describing a messenger of satan in the previous chapter (see 2 Cor 11: 23-27: Using the bibles own idiom a thorn in the flesh was always a person(s) who were a “pain in the butt” like the children of Canaan (Num 33:55, Josh 23:13, Judges 2:3). Afterwards he was delivered from his “thorn” and was left alone, but well taken care of (Acts 28:30, 31).

Heb 10:35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.

Matt 13:20, 21 But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while.

2 Cor 1:20 For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us

You are fully equipped like Jesus!

1 Thess 1:5 For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.

1 Cor 2:4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power

1 Cor 12:31 But earnestly desire the best gifts…

Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name

Heb 4:2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.

John 14:12- Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

Eph 4:23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind

1 Cor 2:12 – Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.

Ps 103:20 Bless the Lord, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word

Ps 103:1, 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits

1 John 3:20, 21 For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God.

Dominion was planned for us long ago.

God sees all the potential in you, with a victorious future:

We were made accepted (Eph 1:6).
He made us free (John 8:32).
He made us more than conquerors (Rom 8:37).
He made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ (Eph 2:6).
He made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light (Col 1:12).
He made us kings and priests, thus making us able ministers of the new testament (1 Cor 3:6).

Our first act of dominion is to believe and accept Jesus as our Savior and receiving the right to become a son of God (John 1:12).

The biggest miracle of all is for Jesus to give us life for eternity (1 Cor 15:53). Having healing and health is a small addition by comparison.

2 Cor 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new

1 Cor 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually

1 Cor 15:24, 25 Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet.

2 Cor 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him

Ps 115:16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s;
But the earth He has given to the children of men

Heb 2:7, 8 …You have crowned him with glory and honor, And set him over the works of Your hands. You have put all things in subjection under his feet.”

Mark 4:29, 30 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?

Eph 1:7, 18, 19 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will.. ..that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power

Connected

Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets

Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Time is our servant

Faith is realizing how much God really loves you

The thoughts of God toward us are exceedingly beyond what we can imagine (Ps 139: 17, 18). Since He even sent His Son to takes the stripes for us for our suffering (Is 53:5), we can be assured that He has freely given us all things (Rom 8:32). God went out of His way to give us an access for health for this life, and nothing can separate us from His love (Rom 8:39). All the stripes He took for us, to give us dominion and power for conquering the enemy are for NOW! (Heb 11:1). We don’t need that for eternity (see also Rev 22:3). Everything in the Word for you to have and do is true and can be taken at face value. He would not have told us we could make commands, and not back us up. Have faith that God will keep His Word (Mark 11:22). Have faith that what you say will come to pass (Mark 11:23, 24).

John 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth…but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come

Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need

Heb 8:6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.

Heb 12:22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers

2 Cor 2:11 lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour

Heb 2:14-16 through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham

Acts 10:38 – how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.

1 John 3:8 or this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

Ps 139:17, 18 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand;

Is 53:5 …The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.

Rom 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

Heb 11:1 NOW faith…

Mark 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

A commander is a leader, not just a boss

Order in the court

The Obstacles may have been old sermons, previous unsuccessful attempts, or self-condemnation to remove our confidence (Prov 14:12).

Mark 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

John 8:32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free

Gal 6:7 …whatever a man sows, that he will also reap

Rom 4:20, 21 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.

2 Cor 4:13 And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak

1 Tim 4:16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you

Luke 8:12 Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved

Prov 4:20, 22 My words.. are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh

Pro 16:24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones

Prov 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue…

Believe in your heart and confess healing and deliverance with your mouth for all enemy plans including death (see also Jer 29:11).

The way you think will determine your outcome (Prov 16:3).

Failure is not in you!

Some have thought that they were like Job, even though his hedge was dropped due to being driven by the spirit of fear (John 3:25,2 Tim1:7); not by God being an accomplice to the enemy. Even if you were to think you are like Job, his captivity was only 9 months at the most before God delivered him (Ps 84:11, Job 42) and we now have a much better covenant (Heb 8:6).

You don’t want to take one verse by itself out of context, because you would also be voiding out many verses such as John 10:9, 10, Ps 103 etc. (2 Cor 13:1). Only one voice can be the truth (Rom3:4), so we have to choose the word of the Lord (see also 1 Kings 18:21). Then, we must make the practice of casting down every thought that exalts itself against the knowledge of the love of God (2 Cor 10:4, 5).

Once we have defeated every argument, our victories become more frequent and expected (Luke 10:17). We become the prophet of our own lives; speaking what the end will be to our situations (Mark 16:20, Rev 19:10). We say fewer words like Jesus and the disciples did without long prayers (Luke 24:37). At times we will speak prayers for the benefit of those receiving from us for their sakes (John 11: 42), but the most important part is to believe. Since we have the written word, it establishes our “court cases’ to let us know the battle is already won (Col 2:15, Matt 28:18), and we know that when we lay hands on the sick; it is a promise from God to us that they will recover (Mark 16:18, Matt 8:15) to be a sign for others to know about our living savior (Mark 16:17).

Fine tune your thinking

What you believe will happen is going to happen: See what God is going to do before you pray. Once you see in the Word what He is going to do after you bind, loose, speak or lay hands and have the knowing in your spirit, then you can command or lay hands and know the results will come as promised. We believe before we pray, we believe, therefore we speak (2 Cor 4:13). Decide a head of time that what you say will come to pass. Never say I can’t; when the “I can” is living in you. The enemy may bark ferociously like a Chihuahua, but you have the power greater than the hulk by comparison (1 Pet 5:8, 1 John 4:4). God has no favorites, but anyone can have this faith.

We can become like police, fully trained to arrest any bad behavior. We don’t ask God to take care of it, but use the authority we have been given, with the “badge’ of the Spirit in us (Eph 4:30) and the “gun” or sword of the Spirit, the Word of God in us (Eph 6:17). Don’t hide the talents you are given (Matt 25:24-27). If a police officer had to call for help for each situation and let the criminal activity continue without an arrest, he would not be fit for the job (Matt 25:30). It’s okay to call for the “backup” of agreement, but at least one must have the confidence to handle the enemy with the authority and ability given them (Heb 10:24, Matt 18:20). Never back down from the enemy’s criminal activity. Don’t be double minded (James 1:6-8). Choose to have exploits over excuses (Dan 11:32). Move up to detective (1 Cor 12:8, 31).

Ps 84:11 …The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly

2 Cor 10:4, 5 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

Luke 10:17 Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name

Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen

Rev 19:10 …For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy

Col 2:15 Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it

Mark 16:18 …they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

1 John 4:4 ..because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

Heb 10:24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works

James 1:6, 7 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord

What you believe right now, is what you’re experiencing right now. Whatever mountains you think can be moved will be moved. The ones you think you can’t, will not. If you think that you can put up with what the enemy gives you, it is easier to lose patience (Heb 10:35). If you ever fall short of the glory of God, He is rooting for you (Matt 22:32), and wants you to win (2 Cor 2:14) and will guide you in the right path (Phil 3:15). Get used to winning (1 John 5:4), knowing that whatever we ask for God has “doubled down” on His promise to fulfill those words (John 14:13, 14).

The bible is like having a video game “cheat code” without being a cheater (1 John 4:4). God also gives us “Power ups ”with the ability to handle any situation (Phil 3:13).

The bible can also be like an actor who reads it as a script and studies it to become “in character” or, another person. A new person. A born-again Spirit filled; ‘I believe what I say will come to pass’ person. Like Jesus, the faith of people grew when they heard they could just touch His garment for healing (Matt 9:20, 14:36). Your unstoppable consistent belief will have others come in expected agreement with you also of all things good and true!

2 Cor 2:14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place

Phil 3:15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

1 John 5:4 And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

John 14:13, 14 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.

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