This is a video that we hope everyone will watch because it teaches on some things that we all need to learn and understand in order to have victory in our battles.
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Exodus 14:14 (NKJV) 14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
Who feels like you’re in a constant battle lately?
I’m guessing almost everyone reading this is nodding their head right now saying, “that would be me!”.
We are in a season of spiritual warfare like none of us has ever seen. The atmosphere is heavy with it.
It can be intimidating, exhilarating, scary, exciting and a whole host of other emotions that we could list here.
And it can be downright tiring to our spirits and our minds as we walk through each day of these battles.
Why?
Because battles take their toll on us, no matter how well prepared we are for them. Battles can push us to the edge of what we think we can endure. And then they push a little further.
This can cause us to feel frazzled and ready to drop from exhaustion.
What we need to remember, though, is that even though we are warriors in battle, God wants to fight this battle for us.
Yes, He will have things for us to do. But He doesn’t leave us alone to fight these battles by ourselves.
So, it’s important that we learn to lean on Him and let Him fight beside us, showing us when to advance, when to hold, when to speak and when to hold our peace (be silent).
There is a time for each of those, and His Spirit will show us as we let Him lead.
2 Chronicles 20:15 (NKJV) 15 And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the Lord to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808
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Matthew 11:12 (NKJV) 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
We live in a natural world. We can see it, touch it, hear it and smell it. It is tangible.
The world we do battle in, however, is not natural at all. It is spiritual. 100% spiritual.
We fight battles for a spiritual kingdom. It is God’s kingdom, unseen by natural eyes.
As time has gone by, we often spoke of the coming kingdom as though it was a long way off, far into the future.
Recently, though, we have started realizing that it may be closer than we had thought. Recent events have shown us that darkness has been greatly on the increase.
Don’t get me wrong. It has been there all along, working behind the scenes. But now it is more visible than ever, not even trying to hide any longer.
It is now bold, in our faces and no longer trying to disguise itself.
So, what does this mean for us, as believers?
It means that we do battle. We fight. We meet attacks with attacks.
These attacks, though, are not physical. They are not natural. They are spiritual. Nothing more, nothing less.
Yes, we still live in a natural world. We see things with our natural eyes that can sometimes clue us in as to the intent of the enemy. Our biggest weapons, however, are what we see and discern in the spiritual realm.
The verse above says that the kingdom of heaven suffers violence. It is hit with violent attacks. It is under a constant onslaught of the enemy and his evil forces. Some of those forces are unseen. Others are people that we see operating day to day, right before our eyes.
What do we do with that?
We do battle! We fight back. We meet violence with violence.
But this is a different kind of violence. This is not violence against people. It is violence against our invisible enemy and his armies.
Our reaction has to be radical, forceful and relentless.
There will also be things that we do in the natural that help expose the enemy and break down the defenses they have setup here in our natural world.
Being a Christian doesn’t mean that we should just lay down and submit when we see evil being played out.
On the contrary, it is because we are a Christian that we need to stand up and fight when we see this evil.
We fight it with truth. We fight it on a spiritual level, using discernment that doesn’t come by way of intellect or natural thinking.
Discernment is of the utmost importance, lest we end up like Peter, cutting off the ear of one of the soldiers who came to arrest Jesus.
We need to know when to speak, and when to be silent, when to attack and when to pull back.
We need to know when to “wield a sword” in the natural and when to wield a sword in the spiritual realm.
The battles are intensifying, so it’s important that our understanding and ability to see and hear what the Spirit is saying also intensifies.
Press in to Him.
As one disciple did, we need to lay our head on the chest of Jesus, so we can hear His very heart beat.
Revelation 3:22 (NKJV) 22 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV) 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
This is one of the most important things we can learn from all of this talk about battles.
We face an adversary who is not made of flesh and blood. He is a spirit; a demonic, evil spirit. And he uses an army of other evil spirits to further his cause. Their single goal is to destroy us.
1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
With that said, it doesn’t mean that some of our battles aren’t the result of natural situations or natural choices or even by decisions we have made.
But it’s important that we know and understand that much of what we fight is invisible to the natural eye and can only be discerned by the Spirit of God dwelling in us.
Either way, though, whether we’re facing a spiritual battle, or we are fighting circumstances that are purely natural, we absolutely need God’s wisdom and guidance to fight in a winning manner.
Some of these battles may be short. Others may be long. Some are very long, lasting months, or possibly even years.
No matter the length or duration, God can use them to shape us and mold us, as we learn and grow through them.
Finally, the most important thing we remember when coming out the other side of a battle is that we give 100% of the honor and glory for each victory, whether small or large, to God Himself.
Even if we don’t necessarily win a battle, there will always be good that comes from them where God deserves glory. So be sure to give that glory to Him, no matter the circumstances.
We hope this mini-series on battles has helped bring some understanding on this topic.
Follow God closely. Let His Spirit lead you. Watch and listen closely for His voice. And know your enemy.
1 Samuel 17:47 (NKJV) 47 Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.”
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV) 6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Here’s something very important for each and every one of us to understand; We can never have victory, in anything, if we don’t first face a battle.
Without a battle there is no need for victory.
So, for all of the talk we hear in the body of Christ about victory, we had better recognize that if we want victory in anything, we have to fight for it. It’s not a very soothing thought, but it is reality.
Until we understand this, we will flounder and wallow in our battles, struggling to move forward against the attacks we face.
Now, here’s where the best part of all this comes in.
We don’t have to fight any of our battles alone. We have an ally; God Himself!
In the scripture above we are told plainly that God will go with us into our battles. And we are assured that He will never leave us nor forsake us.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that He is going to swoop down from the skies and bail us out every time we face a battle. But He will walk us through it.
He will guide us by the Holy Spirit, who dwells within us. He will give us wisdom and understanding of things we need to understand.
He will tell us when to move and when to stick. He will show us whether to move to the left or to the right. He will even show us the smallest details to help us. We need to be sure to watch and listen, so we don’t miss these things.
So, instead of praying and desperately asking God to take this battle away, we need to be praying, instead, and asking Him to show us how to win it by His spirit!
As we do this, we will slowly gain understanding, moving us further and further forward, toward victory in this battle.
Stick with it. Draw strength from God.
It’s not easy, but He will walk us through it.
More on this topic tomorrow.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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Psalm 18:39 (NKJV) 39 For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.
Battles.
Almost nobody likes them. They take immense effort and precise strategy if we hope to win. They take hard work. And sometimes they also take losing some things.
Battles hurt. They wound us. They leave scars.
But battles also teach us. A lot.
They teach us about who we are. They teach us where our treasure is. They teach us what we hold dear to our hearts. They force us to see ourselves.
And they test our faith.
Battles change us. They shape us. They alter the path our lives take because we never come out of a battle the same as we went into them.
Battles will often redefine us and the way we think.
Sometimes we win our battles. And yes, sometimes we lose them.
But here’s the important thing to remember about battles. We all face them from time to time.
There’s no escaping it. Battles are a fact of life. Most of you reading this are either facing a battle, in the midst of a battle, or have just come through a battle of some kind in your life.
And if there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s this; all of our battles have given us something that we can now offer to others who are going through their own battles.
It doesn’t matter if we won or lost our battle. We came away from it with insight and knowledge that we didn’t have before.
Battles are a part of life that none of us can avoid, especially if we ever want to move forward in our lives.
Let’s talk more tomorrow about battles. As we begin to get understanding about them, it will help us in many ways.
More to come tomorrow.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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Nehemiah 4:17 (NKJV) 17 Those who built on the wall, and those who carried burdens, loaded themselves so that with one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon.
The wall surrounding Jerusalem had been destroyed. King Nebuchadnezzar was responsible for this, as Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and everything in it.
Nehemiah made it his mission to rebuild the wall, so he did whatever was necessary to secure the materials and manpower to get it done.
But there was a problem. They were opposed by many who wanted to see them fail. And the people who opposed them didn’t just speak out against them, they pledged to stop them by any means necessary, including attacking them.
Nehemiah and his people didn’t let it deter them. Instead, they worked together, not only to rebuild the wall, but to defend each other while doing so.
As mentioned above, they taught themselves to work with one hand, while holding a weapon in the other hand.
We can learn so much from this!
Many of us are guilty of letting enemies deter us, even with just their words. We hear them mocking us and we give up. We find out that they are gathering against us and we tremble with fear. We see them moving against us and we turn and run away.
But God wants us to learn how to work with one hand, while holding a weapon in the other.
Does this mean that we walk around with physical weapons in our hand? Not at all, at least not for this kind of battle. We need to learn how to fight spiritually and decimate our enemy with weapons of spiritual warfare!
God wants us to learn to watch and listen while we work! We have to learn to be discerning and potent as warriors who can work and defend ourselves at the same time.
It’s not easy to do at first. But as we press in to Him and let Him lead us by His spirit, we will get the understanding we need. And He will teach us the ways of warfare that only He knows.
2 Corinthians 10:4 (NKJV) 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds…
And as we develop the skills to work and defend at the same time, we will accomplish what He sends us to accomplish.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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Isaiah 54:17 (NKJV) 17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper. This is a powerful word from God.
We hear it quoted often. Most times it is used to teach people that God will always come through for us when we are facing a trial or a tough time, and that we can never be defeated.
It is true. God is for us. He is our keeper and protector. And if He is for us, how can anyone or anything else prevail against us?
Romans 8:31 (NKJV) 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
But we need to be careful and understand that there is a big picture involved here, not just the here and now that’s directly in front of us.
Not understanding this can cause us to sometimes become disappointed or disillusioned if something doesn’t go quite the way we want it to or think it should go.
Life here on earth is a funny thing. It has peaks and valleys, ups and downs. Sometimes we might even liken it to a rollercoaster.
But we can also liken it to a war that we are in. It’s a spiritual war, with many different battles. War is never, ever easy.
And, we have to remember that not all battles are won in a war. Some battles are won, but some are lost.
What’s most important is that we remember that the victory is ours, no matter how things look on the surface. When we suffer a defeat in a battle, it doesn’t mean that we are finished, washed up and ready to be tossed aside.
Not at all. Instead, it means that this particular battle is behind us. And now we need to learn from that battle, prepare for the next battle, and get God on it, so we have His strategy for victory.
Jesus has already bought the ultimate victory for us. We need not lose our faith or our hope if we suffer defeat in a battle or two.
The enemy has already been defeated in the heavens. That defeat is indisputable and can’t be undone.
So take up the weapons of our warfare, which is spiritual, and prepare for the battle before us. The victory is ours, in the name of Jesus.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NKJV) 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ…
God has supplied us with weapons for warfare. These weapons are not carnal or natural. They are made for fighting spiritual battles, for the sole purpose of defeating those things that would exalt themselves against God.
And we need to remember that our battles are not fought against carnal or fleshly enemies. Our battles are fought against spiritual adversaries that cannot be seen with the natural eye.
Oh, there will be many people who will be used by the enemy, to come against us. But they are merely pawns. They are not our true enemy.
And there will be times when we feel outnumbered and we might even feel defeated at times. But we need to understand that we can’t rely solely on our natural strength when fighting these battles. If we do, we will never win. Our strength alone is not enough.
We need to learn to rely on God. His strength never falters or fails. And His weapons are more than enough to defeat the enemy and have victory.
And as we do this, as we fight these battles using the weapons God has provided for us, He will strengthen us and deliver us in His timing.
2 Samuel 22:2 (NKJV) 2 And he said: “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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