Pastor Curt

Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV) 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

This is one of the most important things we can learn from all of this talk about battles.

We face an adversary who is not made of flesh and blood. He is a spirit; a demonic, evil spirit. And he uses an army of other evil spirits to further his cause. Their single goal is to destroy us.

1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

With that said, it doesn’t mean that some of our battles aren’t the result of natural situations or natural choices or even by decisions we have made.

But it’s important that we know and understand that much of what we fight is invisible to the natural eye and can only be discerned by the Spirit of God dwelling in us.

Either way, though, whether we’re facing a spiritual battle, or we are fighting circumstances that are purely natural, we absolutely need God’s wisdom and guidance to fight in a winning manner.

Some of these battles may be short. Others may be long. Some are very long, lasting months, or possibly even years.

No matter the length or duration, God can use them to shape us and mold us, as we learn and grow through them.

Finally, the most important thing we remember when coming out the other side of a battle is that we give 100% of the honor and glory for each victory, whether small or large, to God Himself.

Even if we don’t necessarily win a battle, there will always be good that comes from them where God deserves glory. So be sure to give that glory to Him, no matter the circumstances.

We hope this mini-series on battles has helped bring some understanding on this topic.

Follow God closely. Let His Spirit lead you. Watch and listen closely for His voice. And know your enemy.

1 Samuel 17:47 (NKJV) 47 Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV) 6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

Here’s something very important for each and every one of us to understand; We can never have victory, in anything, if we don’t first face a battle.

Without a battle there is no need for victory.

So, for all of the talk we hear in the body of Christ about victory, we had better recognize that if we want victory in anything, we have to fight for it. It’s not a very soothing thought, but it is reality.

Until we understand this, we will flounder and wallow in our battles, struggling to move forward against the attacks we face.

Now, here’s where the best part of all this comes in.

We don’t have to fight any of our battles alone. We have an ally; God Himself!

In the scripture above we are told plainly that God will go with us into our battles. And we are assured that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that He is going to swoop down from the skies and bail us out every time we face a battle. But He will walk us through it.

He will guide us by the Holy Spirit, who dwells within us. He will give us wisdom and understanding of things we need to understand.

He will tell us when to move and when to stick. He will show us whether to move to the left or to the right. He will even show us the smallest details to help us. We need to be sure to watch and listen, so we don’t miss these things.

So, instead of praying and desperately asking God to take this battle away, we need to be praying, instead, and asking Him to show us how to win it by His spirit!

As we do this, we will slowly gain understanding, moving us further and further forward, toward victory in this battle.

Stick with it. Draw strength from God.

It’s not easy, but He will walk us through it.

More on this topic tomorrow.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

If you know someone who will enjoy this or be encouraged by it, please feel free to share it with them!

Psalm 18:39 (NKJV) 39 For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.

Battles.

Almost nobody likes them. They take immense effort and precise strategy if we hope to win. They take hard work. And sometimes they also take losing some things.

Battles hurt. They wound us. They leave scars.

But battles also teach us. A lot.

They teach us about who we are. They teach us where our treasure is. They teach us what we hold dear to our hearts. They force us to see ourselves.

And they test our faith.

Battles change us. They shape us. They alter the path our lives take because we never come out of a battle the same as we went into them.

Battles will often redefine us and the way we think.

Sometimes we win our battles. And yes, sometimes we lose them.

But here’s the important thing to remember about battles. We all face them from time to time.

There’s no escaping it. Battles are a fact of life. Most of you reading this are either facing a battle, in the midst of a battle, or have just come through a battle of some kind in your life.

And if there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s this; all of our battles have given us something that we can now offer to others who are going through their own battles.

It doesn’t matter if we won or lost our battle. We came away from it with insight and knowledge that we didn’t have before.

Battles are a part of life that none of us can avoid, especially if we ever want to move forward in our lives.

Let’s talk more tomorrow about battles. As we begin to get understanding about them, it will help us in many ways.

More to come tomorrow.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

If you know someone who will enjoy this or be encouraged by it, please feel free to share it with them!