Dutch Sheets continues, “But just what does this word ‘stronghold’ that we throw around so pervasively in the Body of Christ actually mean?"
"The word is ochuroma, coming from the root word echo, which means ‘to have or hold.’ This word for “stronghold” (KJV) or “fortress” (NASB) is literally a place from which to hold something strongly. It is also the word for a fort, a castle or a prison.
In essence, Satan has a place of strength within unbelievers from which he can hold on to them strongly. They are prisoners, captives, slaves. Christ was sent “to proclaim release to the captives” (Luke 4:18). I can guarantee you, however, that as His proclamation goes forth now, it will be through the mouth of the Church!
Now we come to verse five of 2 Cor. 10, an extremely important verse. Let’s read it again: We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” It is important to know that “destruction” in verse four and “destroying” in this verse are the same words.
Verse four says our divinely empowered weapons can demolish strongholds, and verse five is going to elaborate more fully just what the strongholds are that we’re going to demolish. In other words, He describes for us exactly what comprises the stronghold or prison! This is critical information as w begin to war for the lost.”
Prayer Note #77 - The Stronghold, Satan's Prison Within, taken from Dutch Sheets’ book, Intercessory Prayer (pgs. 172, 173)
The next Prayer Note on Oct. 4th: Mind Sets: Prayer Note #78
Tomorrow’s
post: Don't Quit! Mary Southerland
Today’s
treasure truth #33: If you are “born again”, you are casting down vain imaginations. (2 Cor. 10:4, 5)
Our
thought for today: You can think yourself into victory or failure. Be careful what thoughts you entertain. Keep God's Word in mind.
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