The Battle

1 Samuel 30-31; 1 Chronicles 10; Matthew 12 

“But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house.”

Matthew 12:28, 29

The principles of spiritual battle include recognizing that a stronghold exists in our lives (a repetitive sin pattern), repentance (turning away from that sin), resistance (binding the strong man – lust, anger, addictions, fear), and renewal (agreeing with the truth of God’s Word to replace the lies of the enemy). Once the house is cleaned out, we can be filled with the Spirit of God. The degree to which we yield to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit affects our capacity to drive unclean spirits out of those who are in bondage. The Holy Spirit will resist and oppose strongholds of sin in our lives, our communities, and our nations. The kingdom of God advances as we yield to the Holy Spirit and resist spiritual strongholds.

Are we gaining ground and reaching lives, or are we losing them in battle?

“Lord Jesus, I repent for pride, fear, lust, and independence and invite your Spirit to fill me. I resist the enemy and yield to your presence, for your glory.”