“In Spiritual warfare the point is not so much how we wrestle, bur that we wrestle.
None of these assertions from Scripture about warfare [in previous post, Note # 58], are defensive in nature. They are all offensive.
We are to aggressively deal with the forces of darkness whenever the challenge or opportunity arises. Five times the word ‘against’ is used in Ephesians 6. The word in Greek is pros, which is a strengthened form of pro.
Pro means ‘in front of.’ Either literally
or figuratively (in the sense of superior to).
We use the concept today in the word ‘professional,’ or in its shortened form ‘pro’. A pro athlete is one who is ‘in front of’ or ‘superior to’ others.
Pros also has the connotation of stepping forward and facing toward something or someone. The symbolism in this Ephesians passage is of a wrestler stepping forward and facing his opponent.
God is saying to us, ‘Step forward and face the powers of darkness.
Be a pro wrestler!’
We use the concept today in the word ‘professional,’ or in its shortened form ‘pro’. A pro athlete is one who is ‘in front of’ or ‘superior to’ others.
Pros also has the connotation of stepping forward and facing toward something or someone. The symbolism in this Ephesians passage is of a wrestler stepping forward and facing his opponent.
God is saying to us, ‘Step forward and face the powers of darkness.
Be a pro wrestler!’
As
we wait upon the Lord, He will show us which strategy of method of warfare to use.
God is a God of relationship. He is a Father who is passionately in love with His
family and He prioritizes love over labor.
t is our relational aspect of our walk with Christ that prepares us for the warring aspect.”
t is our relational aspect of our walk with Christ that prepares us for the warring aspect.”
Prayer Note #59 - Be a Pro Wrestler taken from Dutch Sheets’ book, Intercessory Prayer (142,143 )
The next Prayer Note on July 30th
- Devotion to Christ,
the Springboard for Everything: Prayer Note # 60
“Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of Men!” (Ps.
107:19-21)
Today’s treasure truth #10: If you are “born again”, you are delivered from the powers of darkness. (Cor. 1:13)
Our thought for today: Will you focus your attention on what is wrong in the world, or how you can live at your best where you are?
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Tomorrow’s post: Daily Deeds of Kindness
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