The Church in Action - Spiritual Warfare - Pastor Stuart Price

• 15/11/2018
• SLC Stuart Price

 

 

 

 

    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

    Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the

    wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:10-11

 

    In this part of the book of Ephesians, Paul is bringing to our attention

    the spiritual battle that we are all in. As a Pastor and Leader, I want to

    walk and live in my God given authority. As a church my heart is to see

    people grow into all that God has for them, a rich fulfilled life. I need

    to teach the whole council of God, and point out the pitfalls on the road

    to eternity.

 

    We see in Matthew 7:13-14 Enter by the narrow gate for wide is the gate and

    broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by

    it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to

    life, and there are few who find it.

 

    Jesus said ‘I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the

    Father except through Me John 14:6

 

    Satan is a creature of darkness. He prefers to keep the true nature of his

    activities concealed. If he can keep humanity unaware of his tactics or

    even of his very existence - he can use the twin tools of ignorance and

    fear to open the way for his destructive purposes. So Paul’s teachings in

    Ephesians 6:10-11 He tells us to stand against the wiles of the devil. The

    word ‘wiles’ means ‘scheming, deceiving cunning.’ When we let our guard

    down or as Paul says in 1 Corinthians 10:12 Let him who things he stands

    take heed lest he fall.

 

    For the devil goes around like a roaring lion, seeking who he may devour 1

    Peter 5:8

 

    So back to Ephesians 6:10-20 please read verse 12-18

 

    Our fight is not against flesh and blood, but demons and the powers of

    darkness. If you are confronted in some way or another by a person, what we

    do is attack that person and do much damage to the relationship. What we

    need to do, is to look beyond that attack to the spirit behind that person.

    God uses people to do His work, so does the devil. Paul says take up the

    whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and

    having done all, to stand.

 

    Verse 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able

    to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. Take the helmet of

    salvation, the sword of the Spirit, God’s Word. Praying always with all

    prayer and supplication in the Spirit being watchful for each other. What a

    great weapon, praying in tongues is. The spirit will push back spiritual

    attacks.

 

    God has provided everything we will ever need to live out our Christian

    lives on earth. If we will use all He has provided. The Power of the

    Blood’s protection. He has delivered us from the power of darkness.

    Colossians 1:13

 

    1 John 3:8b For this purpose the Son of God was manifested that He might

    destroy the works of the devil.

 

    Over the next few weeks, I want to examine the pattern and mission of Jesus

    in dealing with demons.

 

    Have a great week and keep on keeping on.

 

    Our verse for the year ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens

    me.’

 

    Philippians 4:13

 

    Much Love

 

    Pastor Stuart and Colleen.