A GUIDE FOR WHEN YOU’RE IN THE EYE OF A STORM

3 Keys Scriptures

“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.”

–Ephesians 6:12

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“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.”

–2 Corinthians 10:3-5

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“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world” 

-1 Peter 5:8-9

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 Spiritual Warfare is experienced as:

• … the tensions, the conflicts, the ethical options, and the worldview choices which Believers must face
• … the spiritual conflict between those who are saved and preserved by God, the heavenly (and demonic) kingdoms are where our battle is fought
• … the fight for truth.

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WAGE WAR & Remain Standing…

The enemy will attack back!!!

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Top 2 Instigators for stirring the fuses of Darkness:

Keep God’s commandments  

Hold Tight The Testimony of Jesus

(‘fight for truth’).

TO STAND IN THIS FIGHT – YOU MUST:

Use the ARMOUR from God &

learn how to use the Weapons He assigned.

Spiritual Warfare can be Frightening, confusing and overwhelming.

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WHAT TO DO?

#1 Don’t ignore what’s happening .

Don’t second guess God. This is real, and it’s happening.

As C. S. Lewis stated:

“There is no neutral ground in the universe; every square inch, every split second is claimed by God and counterclaimed by Satan.”

#2 Don’t Give in to Fear

& Don’t Avoid Fear

Nothing the Bible tells you about the Spirit is intended to make you scared, especially afraid of  the dark realm. FEAR ONLY GOD.

Be sober-minded with vigilance, awareness, and tact. Wisdom dispels fear. Trust God, Really Trust God.

#3 Pray, a lot!

Pray …without ceasing…” -1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray… on all occasions…”  -Ephesians 6:18

#4 Don’t dwell on evil

“Whatever things are good…pure…of good report…think on these things.”  Philippians 4:8

#5 Obsessively Study the Bible. 

Jesus quoted Scripture in context when tempted by Satan.  Scripture was used out of context by Satan but Jesus knows the Father so, the Word is Known intimately.  Resource: Matthew 4.

# 6 Seek God, Not Demons

Don’t Ask or Lust after The unseen realm anymore Than God Has allowed for you to see.

People  think it would be neat to see a deliverance because they want to see the demonic manifest.  That’s a terrible reason, and reveals the condition of the heart… Wretched.

Being fascinated by evil is to Love evil. What your heart longs toward is the focal point of your worship.

#7 Keep the commandments of God 

Trust His testimony. Here are the COMMANDMENTS :

1. Love God With All of your being

2. Love your fellow man, as Christ loved you… Including those who hate you.

 “Take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the deceit of the devil… take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.

Ephesians 6:11-19

#8 Fasten The belt of Truth   

biblical accuracy; certainty, sincerity

#9 Check the fit in the breastplate of righteousness   

Moral uprightness, justice

#10 Keep Sandals buckled  

the gospel of peace, bringing harmony; wholeness and understanding into all places

# 11 Practice Defensive Shielding 

With the shield of faith – Faith of Jesus

With Faith as your Shield you are able to quench all the fiery darts of the enemy    

trust; loyalty; reliance

#12 Check the position of your helmet 

… The helmet of salvation gaurds your Mind…  deliverance; preservation

#13 Learn to spar with the sword 

… Of the Spirit. This is the word of God. 

# 14 Pray in the Spirit 

Always….

Godly prayer isn’t a moment you take for God… God lives in you, scheduling Him into your schedule is not something you would find acceptable with His Spirit in you …  

Tip:

Direct your thoughts and mind on God more than you think thoughts to yourself in your mind….

… “with all kinds of prayers…” 

MAN MADE RITUALIS & DOGMATIC COMPLIANCE BREEDS PRIDE. OUTWARD DISPLAYS OF PIETY BREED LUKE WARMNESS AND HARD HEARTS…

IF YOU ARE ACTING IN ORDER TO BE SEEN AS “HOLY”, YOUR ACTIONS ARE NOT WORTH ANYTHING IN GOD’S DOMAIN…

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For strength and hope:

“For we do continually beseech God by Jesus Christ to preserve us from the demons which are hostile to the worship of God, and whom we of old time served… For we call Him Helper and Redeemer, the power of whose name even the demons do fear…” – Justin Martyr (ca. 160 A.D.):