Battles and Wars
Wars can span for years, months, or days. During the war, there are several battles that take place in a war. Now, even if you lose some battles, it does not necessarily mean that you will lose the war. You can still win the war even if you lose a few battles. A nation that lose many battles might ultimately win the war.
Even in your life, there could be battles that you sometimes lose. But as stewards in the body of Christ, we are already declared winners. Jesus has won the war, and Jesus has won the victory. We are not fighting for victory but we are fighting in victory. We are striving to win, but we are striving and moving forward because we are already victorious in the name of Jesus.
Luke 10:21 says, ‘At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.’
Jesus, in the spirit, leaped up and down and said the verse above in a dancing mode. Jesus did not reveal things about him to the encyclopaedias of the world or the brightest minds with the highest educational qualifications. The worldly wise and intelligent are so puffed thinking that they know it all. He revealed about himself and that of the heavens to the meek, the humble, innocent, and child-like who are receptive to his words.
What was Jesus talking about?
Luke 10:18-19 says, ‘He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.’
The enemy here is Satan (Lucifer/the Devil), and the snakes and scorpions refer to the evil spirits and strongholds from the satanic realms. Things about heaven, the insights on Satan and his different forms, and the knowledge placed within the scriptures will never be revealed if you are not meek, humble, innocent, and have a childlike character.
Matthew 5:3-12 says, ‘Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.’
The specialty of the heavens is that it is children-only. You may feel like you may not be educated enough to preach the gospel or understand the scriptures. However, it is to those who are receptive to the Word of God, like children, to whom God will reveal his promises and plans.
The evil spirits around us will not be able to do anything against us because God has not given them any power over our lives. In the same, you should not place any power on Satan as he only has the power that we give him.
Luke 10:20 says, “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
It is important to rejoice in the Lord as your name has been written in heaven in the Book of Life rather than rejoicing because God has given you the power to trample over spirits. Those whose names have been written in the Book of Life will not be pushed into eternal flames, rather, they will enjoy eternity (everlasting life) with the Lord.
What we must realize is that Satan is a fallen angel who fell like a lightning strike. When he fell, he also brought down humanity with his wicked ways. However, on the cross of Calvary, Jesus died for our sins, and through this great sacrifice, he saved us all and lifted us from our sins.
In your life, you might have fallen into sins, and you might have lost a few battles, but that does not matter as the war has already been won.
Even in your life, there could be battles that you sometimes lose. But as stewards in the body of Christ, we are already declared winners. Jesus has won the war, and Jesus has won the victory. We are not fighting for victory but we are fighting in victory. We are striving to win, but we are striving and moving forward because we are already victorious in the name of Jesus.
Luke 10:21 says, ‘At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.’
Jesus, in the spirit, leaped up and down and said the verse above in a dancing mode. Jesus did not reveal things about him to the encyclopaedias of the world or the brightest minds with the highest educational qualifications. The worldly wise and intelligent are so puffed thinking that they know it all. He revealed about himself and that of the heavens to the meek, the humble, innocent, and child-like who are receptive to his words.
What was Jesus talking about?
Luke 10:18-19 says, ‘He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.’
The enemy here is Satan (Lucifer/the Devil), and the snakes and scorpions refer to the evil spirits and strongholds from the satanic realms. Things about heaven, the insights on Satan and his different forms, and the knowledge placed within the scriptures will never be revealed if you are not meek, humble, innocent, and have a childlike character.
Matthew 5:3-12 says, ‘Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.’
The specialty of the heavens is that it is children-only. You may feel like you may not be educated enough to preach the gospel or understand the scriptures. However, it is to those who are receptive to the Word of God, like children, to whom God will reveal his promises and plans.
The evil spirits around us will not be able to do anything against us because God has not given them any power over our lives. In the same, you should not place any power on Satan as he only has the power that we give him.
Luke 10:20 says, “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
It is important to rejoice in the Lord as your name has been written in heaven in the Book of Life rather than rejoicing because God has given you the power to trample over spirits. Those whose names have been written in the Book of Life will not be pushed into eternal flames, rather, they will enjoy eternity (everlasting life) with the Lord.
What we must realize is that Satan is a fallen angel who fell like a lightning strike. When he fell, he also brought down humanity with his wicked ways. However, on the cross of Calvary, Jesus died for our sins, and through this great sacrifice, he saved us all and lifted us from our sins.
In your life, you might have fallen into sins, and you might have lost a few battles, but that does not matter as the war has already been won.
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Dr. Damien Antony
Born and brought up in a Christian family, Dr. Damien Antony possessed an unquenching quest for truth right from his boyhood days and eventually his relentless search led him to the Bible. He is a Revival Preacher, Bible Teacher, Leadership Trainer, Author and a Life Coach. He moves under the anointing for Prophetic, Healing, Deliverance, Inner Healing and Financial Breakthrough. God has also blessed him with an Apostolic Mandate to take the Universal Body of Christ to the next level of revelation and anointing.
Born and brought up in a Christian family, Dr. Damien Antony possessed an unquenching quest for truth right from his boyhood days and eventually his relentless search led him to the Bible. He is a Revival Preacher, Bible Teacher, Leadership Trainer, Author and a Life Coach. He moves under the anointing for Prophetic, Healing, Deliverance, Inner Healing and Financial Breakthrough. God has also blessed him with an Apostolic Mandate to take the Universal Body of Christ to the next level of revelation and anointing.
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