Power to Overcome!

Bound? Need a break through? Not sure how to get it? I've been there, in fact, I am there. I don't believe that God wants me to go through life feeling down, bound, and defeated. But sometimes I do just that. I forget WHO I am. Or, really, WHOSE I am. I am a child of the King of Kings, and His royal blood flows through my veins! As you know, a King has power. There is no one with more authority. He rules and reigns over everything and everyone. And since I made the decision to serve the King, He now lives inside of me. According to His word (Galatians 2:20), "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." Now that He, the King, lives inside of me I have power too. Luke 10:19 says that He's given me power over the enemy. Without knowing Him, you're powerless and bound to the enemy. So, if you are His and He is yours know that you are bound, or binded together, with the King of Authority. And now, inside of you is the same authority over the enemy. But just because I'm a Child of God doesn't mean that the enemy won't come my way. I Peter 5:8 says that the devils walks around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. The enemy will tempt us. He even tempted Jesus. Read Matthew 4. You'll see that each time Jesus was tempted of the devil, He responded with Scripture. I believe that is our example to follow. We all have weaknesses and areas of our lives where we are vulnerable. And those are the areas where the devil tries to sneak in and according to John 10:10 he will attempt to, "steal and kill and destroy" us. The enemy is deceitful, crafty, and cunning. He knows that tempting me with alcohol would be pointless. It's not a weakness for me. But my thoughts, are a weakness. And the enemy knows that putting thoughts of negativity or corrupting my mind with fear will possibly cause me to stumble. I've been battling this for awhile. So, to help me overcome, I've been studying Scripture. Just like Jesus responded to the enemy with Scripture, we must too. And there are times when I feel like I'm not strong enough to overcome because I'm not armed properly or prepared for battle. The Bible says in Ephesians 6 to "put on the full armor of God, so that we can stand against the devils schemes." If you read that chapter it tells us that the Word of God, or Scripture, is our sword. When in battle, you know that a sword is significant. It is protection and defense against the opposing force. Without a sword in hand, you'd easily be wounded or even killed. In spiritual warfare, we need our sword to fight and overcome the enemy. Without it, we could be wounded or even defeated. So, it's very important to know Scripture. And use it to defeat the enemy. When the enemy puts thoughts of fear in my mind I quote 1 Timothy 1:7, "For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." And sometimes, I have to say it out loud. For me, speaking the Scripture puts the enemy in his place and let's him know that I MEAN BUSINESS and that "no weapon formed against me will prosper (Isaiah 54:17)" James 4:7 says to, "Resist the devil and he will flee."

So, are you bound? In battle? Don't be defeated. If you are a Child of the King, put on your armour. Get that sword (Bible) in your hand, and fight! You are an overcomer! Romans 12:21 says, "Do not be overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." Quote scripture to the enemy and let him know that you will not be defeated. You are a child of the King of Kings and you have been given power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. And NOTHING shall by any means hurt you (Luke 10:19).

PS. I didn't write this because I have it all figured out. It's through my own spiritual battles that I'm learning to fight. I feel like a wounded soldier whose sword was barely in reach and picking up my sword wasn't easy or favorable to the world. But now, it's in my hand and I'm not letting go. I'm learning how to hold it and how to use it to fight and defend myself in battle against the enemy.

Listen to this song. Let it bless and encourage you.

I like this poem by Eric Piott too.

I’m Too Blessed To Be Stressed,

Too Anointed To Be Disappointed

I refuse to be discouraged,

to be sad or to cry.

I refuse to be downhearted

and here’s the reason why:

I have a God who is almighty;

who is sovereign and supreme;

I have a God who loves me,

and I am on His team.

He is all wise and powerful;

Jesus is His Name;

though everything else is changeable,

My God remains the same.

I refuse to be defeated!

My eyes are on my God!

He has promised to be with me,

as through this life I trod.

I am looking past my circumstances

to Heaven’s Throne above.

My prayers have reached the heart of God.

I am resting in His Love.

I give thanks to Him in everything.

My eyes are on His face.

The battle is His; the victory is mine;

He will help me win the race.