DAY 13.
ENGAGE IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE
“…AND DO NOT LEAD US INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US FROM THE EVIL ONE…”
We talked last week about how we really do have an enemy: Satan. He hates God, he hates us, and does anything he can to twist or destroy God’s work in our lives. That includes your family too. As much as we are praying for our family and God’s will to be done in their hearts and lives, we have to acknowledge that the deceiver is working hard against it. The fact is that Jesus has already triumphed. He has defeated death and sin, so all we have to do is believe and receive. The enemy’s strategy is to create doubt and deceive. This is why Paul tells us to be strong in Ephesians 6:
‘Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 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 6:10-12 NIV
So how do we take a stand against the enemy and his schemes? Paul says to be armed. If you read on in Ephesians 6, Paul explains that being armed means being armed with the truth. It’s the same tactics Jesus modeled when he fought off satan in the desert: He fought back with the Word of God (MATTHEW 4:3-11).
So today, fight back. Engage with God’s word. Pray his promises over your family. Declare the victory of Jesus over your life and your family’s life and future. Ask God to deliver them from temptation and the schemes of the enemy and lead them to Jesus.
PRAY THIS:
Father, in the name of Jesus, I proclaim your victory over death, sin and the schemes of Satan in my life and my family’s life. I ask that you would help me be disciplined about knowing your Word. Get your word down deep into my life and my family’s life. I ask that you would deliver the people that I love and that you love from the schemes of the enemy. My family belongs to you. Help them to stand strong by your truth. Your Word is Truth. Amen.
WORSHIP: