There comes a moment when a conversation shifts from dialogue to warfare. God's Word rightly states Ephesians 6:12:
"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." If God's Word has given us this insight about our reality, it indicates that God's people are in a battlefield. Whether we accept this reality or not, as long as we walk and breathe on this earth, there is a war being fought against us.
Using the wrong strategy is the enemy’s camouflage to prevent us from gaining the victory we so desire. The enemy doesn’t want us to recognize this, keeping us trapped in the mindset of, "I just had to speak my mind; I am always considered overambitious among my peers, and it brings issues. I have anger issues; in my family, we struggle with addictions and several other challenges the enemy has strategized against us." We own these struggles and claim them as ours.
In seeking solutions to our challenges, crises, or conflicts, we often overlook the very first step. We forget that we were spiritual beings before we became physical ones. When familiar spirits assigned against us see that we are trying to break free from our bloodline crises, they ignite sparks that create fires, hindering God's plan for our lives.
A few weeks ago, I had an encounter with a strange person while I was asleep. I had conflicts with several people in a particular community; initially, I didn't understand the situation. However, it began to manifest in the physical reality. The Holy Spirit revealed that these issues and conflicts were strategized by the enemy; the spirit of discord had be stirred up in my relationship and it was to divert my attention from God's plan, leaving me dejected and rejected.
As the Holy Spirit breathed on this series this period, I began to understand that I have always struggled with conflicts whenever I get into new groups. He was saying that instead of simply trying to deal with it physically, we should examine the patterns and uncover what the enemy has purposed to steal from us through this strategy. The enemy isn’t just after our peace of mind and personal growth, but also our ability to maintain peaceful and mutually beneficial relationships, including destiny connections.
Instead of only trying to address the crisis of childhood trauma, health disorders, marital failures, and a myriad of other dilemmas you’ve struggled with for so long, recognize that Christ has paid for us to be free from demonic strategies and patterns. It's high time we see the conflicts beyond the physical but as a battlefield and our enemy is the devil.
May this Easter season be different from the others, as we identify patterns that do not align with Christ's lineage and bring them into obedience to Christ’s sacrifice.
Saying "yes" is a daily affair; today, come to the One who can heal you.
Stay Revived!
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