Pulled toward Spiritual Warfare

[Guest aka_mary]

It took me many years and several serious defeates to learn this the hard way.

this is not a ministry you just decide to do on your own.

Amen Sam and Ilive4Him!!

Jacqueline,

I would venture to say, and this is just my opinion from observation etc...that there are not many called for "THIS" ministry.

Sure we all have the authority in Christ to rebuke the enemy, and should do so.

Even the most trained, equipped, mentored individual experiences back-lash. It is a ministry hazard if you will. You would need to be a part of some seriously dedicated intercessors, who would be covering you day and night.

Having said that if you feel a burden in this area, then bring it before the Lord for confirmation, and submit it to your leadership. They too will pray and seek confirmation.

Never forget that this is all done in GOd's perfect timing not ours. Even if you are called to this ministry. The biggest mistake we make is to step out on our own, and not with the Lord. This I believe is a direct result of an over zealous heart to please the Lord, but is also often a measure of our maturity in Christ, and definately a weakness that the enemy is hoping for.

Be blessed in your journey.

Karen

[stilllearnin']

Jacqueline, I am constantly amazed at the depth of wisdom here at Worthy.

What a heart for God and others you have, as do the others who have given you such wonderful advice.

I will pray for you as you work through this process,

stilllearnin' :hug:

[Willow]

But even though I want to do this I've decided that the most important thing for me to do right now is to continue to learn about our father, Jesus. What good will it do me if I learn what Satan is allowed to do if I still don't understand so much about our Lord?

Bravo Jacqueline!!!! There is a time and place for all things. There is a season for all things. You never stop fighting in this spiritual war - even when you are learning. But learning who you are in Christ is very important!!! You need to understand the authority thru Christ that a believer has.

Acts 19

14 Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15 One day the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?" 16 Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding.

Interesting that he said Jesus and Paul I know. Jesus never struggled with who he was, he knew his father and his father's heart and will. Paul, he had a radical conversion and sought to do anything to please God and do his will. So the believers in the bible who did great things, knew who their God was and where the authority and power was coming from. They did not wield it lightly. They asked for God to use them and trusted that his word was solid, trustworthy and absolute authority. So, I would say it is good for you to take some time to study the word. Hide it in your heart. Memorize it. For even Jesus when tempted responded with quoted the word. And once you have taken some time, God will begin to reveal more and more to you things that he wants you to help deal with and how he wants you to fight. Like spiritual warfare and your part to play in it. We are all called to be people of prayer. Nothing happens but by prayer, because thru prayer faith is exercised.

To many Christians believe their untouchable by Satan because they are Christians and I've found that that is not true

You know there are 2 sides to everything. People give him too much credit and elevate the snivelling creature to higher than he should be. BUT, there are so many times where people do not either want to see, or just can't see that he is a very real threat. We are however armed to fight him and we are told that the ultimate battle has been won. Jesus did that for us. So, in this knowledge we march out planning to defeat satan and all his tactics. But we should not be oblivious to him and that he does not like us. AT ALL.

Remember to not lean on your own strength. I hear your heart and I understand the desire within you. I have thought things like that myself. But even now, I am still learning that I must go into every battle prepared and in prayer. And you know when that is?? Every morning. I expect good things every day and I expect a rebuttle every day. So I pray. I seek God and ask for his strength and guidance every morning to get thru the day, and if there be someone I can help, then God give me strength, wisdom, and protection.

Every one has a calling, gifts and marvelous plan for their lives that God has designed. If you seek him daily, moment by moment to be in his will, you will find those answers, you will find protection and you will gain more understanding and knowledge then you could ever imagine. God will use those who are willing. He will be your teacher and he will guide you in all these areas you have questions.

Keep persuing Him and reading the Word. That is the best path to take always.