Yom Re-vi-i, Sivan 18, 6002 – June 14, 2017
When In Doubt, Speak Out
When the topic of spiritual warfare comes up, there almost always seems to be interest from believers. While I am uncertain why this is, it is good that we want to be involved, for the most part. I say this because scriptures tend to indicate that there is some type of “spiritual fighting” that we will face.
Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
The word here for wrestle in the Greek means to first throw the opponent, then hold the opponent down with your hand upon their neck. What a great visual! We can become enamored with the power to overcome the enemy of our souls. However, our Messiah warns against this.
Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
There is much to be said here, including that Satan fell from heaven, a high place. He was not already here. It is important to note, there was the caution at the end that we should not rejoice that the spirits were subject to us as believers, but that we should rejoice that our name is written in heaven. It is also important to note what was their assignment.
Luke 10:9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,
11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
This is also affirmed by the Ephesians scripture that we referenced. The only weapon mentioned is a sword.
Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Often we have heard that the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, is the bible. But according to this scripture, that is inaccurate. The Greek word translated here in English as “word” is rhema. It’s meaning is utterance. This utterance for warfare is further defined in the very next scripture.
Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Therefore if we come up against doubt, we can speak scripture, and we can also pray in the Spirit. Both will bring us to the enlightenment of our Father and His ways.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name Yahuah! Let Your will be here as it is with You in the heavens. Send us today Your overwhelming provision that we might extend it to those around us, thus demonstrating to them that You love them. Forgive us for our transgressions and trespasses, and help us all to forgive those that trespass against us. Wipe away bad memories such that we can never recall them again, cleansing and healing our hearts and minds. Restore seven fold all that has been taken or held back in any way by the wicked one. Let there be abundant provision in the house of Your servants that they lend and do not borrow. Let that begin today. Rise up, O King, and deliver Your people yet today. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.