#235-USING YOUR AUTHORITY (Part 1)

Be Still Be Free

We've established what spiritual warfare is, and we've exposed all the blatant and sneaky ways we experience it. Now, it's time to fight it! This week, Tracy equips us with all the knowledge we need to know how to fight from victory when facing spiritual warfare. This is part 1, so make sure to take great notes and tune in for part 2 next week!
THIS WEEK'S VERSES:
“All authority (dunimus power) in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (Matthew 28:16-18)
“Go therefore (exousia power) and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

“Jesus now called the twelve (disciples) and gave them authority (exousia) power to deal with all the demons and cure diseases. He commissioned them to preach the news of God’s kingdom and heal the sick. The apostles departed and went into the villages with the wonderful news of God’s kingdom, and they healed diseases wherever they went.” (Luke 9:1-6)

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12)

“When He (JESUS) had disarmed the rulers and authorities [those supernatural forces of evil operating against us], He made a public example of them [exhibiting them as captives in His triumphal procession], having triumphed over them through [i]the cross.” (Colossians 2:15)

“Because she loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue her: I will protect her for she acknowledges my name. She will call upon me, and I will answer her: I will be with her and trouble, I will deliver her and honor her. With LONG LIFE I will SATISFY her and SHOW her MY SALVATION.” (Psalm 91: 14-16)

“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” (Hebrews 4:12)
PRACTICAL APPLICATION:
Steps to overcoming warfare:

1. See the warfare.
2. Put on the armor and resist it!
3. Declare God’s Word.
4. Wait expectantly for victory.
5. Repeat.

How do we protecting our minds in everyday warfare?

1. Read God’s Word
2. Take account: What am I reading? Watching? Listening to? Who am I hanging out with? In Who or what am I putting your hope in?
3. When a lies come (and they will): Utilize the 5 steps of Spiritual Warfare.
4. Do not let go of HOPE.

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