Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withers and the flowers fall,
but THE WORD OF OUR GOD ENDURES FOREVER.”
The BIBLE is:
LIGHT -- Psalm 119:105,
FIRE -- Jeremiah 23:29,
SEED -- Luke 8:11,
BREAD -- Dueteronomy 8:3,
MILK -- 1 Peter 2:2,
HONEY -- Psalms 19:7,
MEAT -- Hebrews 5:14,
GOLD -- Psalm 19:10,
SWORD -- Hebrews 4:12,
HAMMER -- Jeremiah 23:29,
Showing posts with label SPIRITUAL WARFARE. Show all posts
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Don't just treat the "symptoms" of evil---get at the spiritual root!
The Robesons reveal 16 demons mentioned by name in Scripture; how to bind them by identifying their "fruit"; and how to cast them out according to Matthew 18:18.
Be freed from Satan's shackles and reach the world for Christ! 179 pages,
Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................9
1. Spirit of Divination ...................................................................................... 18
14. Spirit of Antichrist .....................................................................................146
15. Spirit of Error ............................................................................................152
16. Spirit of Death ...........................................................................................159
17. Additional Advice for Spiritual Warfare ...................................................167
End Notes ........................................................................................................177
About the Robesons .........................................................................................179
Publisher's Description
How to Wage Spiritual Warfare in the Last Days An important spiritual law was revealed by Jesus in Luke 11:21–22 and Matthew 12:29, "How can one enter into a strongman’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strongman? And then he will spoil his house." Now, instead of "binding" symptoms, we can attack the sixteen strongmen or demonic spirits mentioned by name in the Bible! If God names them, they are real, and He has given us dominion over them through the Name of Jesus! In easy to understand language this book…
Teaches how to zero in on and quickly identify the strongman in every situation
Illustrates each strongman by a tree showing the fruits or symptoms for quick identification
Instructs how to bind the enemy and loose the power of God according to Matthew 18:18
Provides instant recognition when and where Satan is attacking our lives and the lives of those around us
Shows that God wants us to be free from Satan’s hassles so that we can reach this world for Christ.
Strongman's His Name...What's His Game offers a scriptural, balanced, and uplifting approach to present-day spiritual warfare.
Author Bio
Dr. Jerry Robeson (1938–1999) and his wife, Dr. Carol Robeson (1939–2016), were missionaries to Latin America for twenty years. They ministered in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Jamaica, Mexico, and Chile. They specialized in open-air crusades that were held every night in an area of the city where a new church was needed. One crusade church in Costa Rica, for example, had more than ten thousand people in attendance.
The Robesons maintained an active television and radio ministry. They produced and directed more than twelve hundred Christian television programs in Latin America and the United States, and many hundreds of radio broadcasts. They also appeared as guests on television programs all over the United States. They coauthored Strongman’s His Name, What’s His Game? and Strongman’s His Name…II.
Jerry and Carol graduated from Northwest College in Kirkland, Washington, and Vision International University in San Diego, California, where they each earned a Ph.D. in Theology in 1996. They had two daughters.
Until 1999, the Robesons were both very active in teaching seminars in the United States and Latin America. After Jerry went to the Lord, Carol continued on with their ministry of seminars and retreats.
Spirit of Divination - Acts 16:16-18 Manifestations - Fortuneteller-Soothsayer, Warlock-Satanist-Witch- Wiccan-Druid-Pagan, Stargazer-Zodiac, Horoscopes, Rebellion, Hypnotist-Enchanter, Drugs (Greek. - Pharmakos), Waterwitching/Divination, Magic Scriptures: (Acts 16:16-18; Micah 5:12; Isaiah 2:6; Exodus 22:18; Isaiah 47:13; Leviticus 19:26; Jeremiah 10:2; 1 Samuel 15:23; Deuteronomy 18:11; Isaiah 19:3; Galatians 5:20; Revelaion 9:21; 18:23; 21:8; 22:15; Hosea 4:12; Exodus 7:11; 8:7; 9:11) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21 "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20 According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: the Spirit of Divination Loose: The Holy Spirit and Gifts, 1 Corinthians 12:7-12 Familiar Spirit Manifestations - Necromancer, Medium, Peeping and Muttering, Yoga, Clairvoyant, Spiritist, Drugs (Greek. - Pharmakos), Passive Mind- Dreamers, False Prophecy Scriptures: (Deuteronomy 18:11; 1 Chronicles 10:13; 1 Samuel 28; Isaiah 8:19; 29:4; 59:3; Jeremiah 29:8; 1 Samuel 28:7,8; Galatians 5:20; Revelations 9:21; 18:23; 21:8; 22:15) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Familiar Spirits Loose: Holy Spirit and Gifts, 1 Corinthians 12:9-12 Spirit of Jealousy Manifestations - Murder, Revenge-Spite, Anger-Rage, Jealousy, Hatred, Cruelty, Strife, Contention, Competition, Envy, Cause Divisions Scriptures: (Genesis 4:4-6; 37:3,4,8; Proverbs 6:34; 10:12; 13:10; 14:16-17,29-30; 22:24-25; 27:4; 29:22-23; Numbers 5:14,30; 1 Thessalonians 4:8; Song of Solomon 8:6; Galatians 5:19) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Spirit of jealousy Loose: Love of God, 1 Corinthians 13; Ephesians 5:2 Lying Spirit Manifestations - Strong Deceptions, Flattery, Superstitions, Religious Bondages, False Prophecy, Accusations, Slander, Gossip, Lies, False Teachers Scriptures: (2 Chronicles 18:22; Psalms 31:18; 78:36; Proverbs 6:16- 19; 10:18; 20:19; 26:28; 29:5; Jeremiah 23:16-17; 27:9,10; Matthew 7:15; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-13; 1 Timothy 4:7; 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:16; 2 Peter; 1 John 3-5; Revelation 12:10) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Lying Spirit Loose: Spirit of Truth, (Father God, Jesus, Holy Spirit and The Word of God) John 4:23-24; 14:17; 15:26; 16:13; 17:17; 1 John 3:24-4:6 Perverse Spirit Manifestations - Broken Spirit, Evil Actions, Atheist, Abortion, Child Abuse, Filthy Mind, Doctrinal Error, Sex Perversions, Twisting The Word, Foolish, Chronic Worrier, Contentions, Incest, Pornography Scriptures: (Exodus 20:13; 21:22-25; Proverbs 1:22; 2:12; 14:2; 15:4; 17:20,23; 19:1,3; 23:33; Isaiah 19:14; Acts 13:10; Romans 1:17-32; Philippians 2:14-16; 1 Timothy 6:4,5; 2 Timothy 3:2,7-8; Titus 3:11,11; 2 Peter 2:14) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Perverse Spirit Loose: God's Spirit; Pureness, Holiness, Zechariah 12:10; Hebrews 10:29; 12:14 Spirit of Haughtiness Manifestations - Arrogant-Smug, Pride, Idleness, Scornful, Strife, Obstinate, Self-Deception, Contentious, Self-Righteous, Rebellion, Rejection of God Scriptures: (1 Samuel 15:23; 2 Samuel 22:8; Proverbs 1:22; 3:34; 6:16,17; 10:4; 13:10; 16:18,19; 21:24; 24:9; 28:25; 29:1,8; Jeremiah 43:2; 48:29; 49:16; Isaiah 2:11,17; 5:15; 16:6; Ezekiel 16:49-50; Daniel 5:20; Obadiah 1:3; Luke 18:11,12) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Spirit of Haughtiness Loose: Humble and Contrite Spirit, Proverbs 16:19; Romans 1:4 Spirit of Heaviness Manifestations - Excessive Mourning, Sorrow-Grief, Insomnia, Self- Pity, Rejection, Broken-Heart, Despair-Dejection-Hopelessness, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, Inner Hurts-Torn Spirit, Heaviness Scriptures: (Isaiah 61:3; Luke 4:18; Nehemiah 2:2; Proverbs 15:13; Psalms 69:20; Proverbs 12:18; 15:3,13; 18:14; Luke 4:18; 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; Isaiah 61:3; Mark 9; Luke 4:18; Proverbs 18:14; 26:22) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Spirit of Heaviness Loose: Comforter, Garment of Praise, Oil of Joy, John 15:26; Isaiah 61:3 Spirit of Whoredoms Manifestations - Unfaithfulness/Adultery, Spirit-Soul-or-Body Prostitution, Chronic Dissatisfaction, Love of Money, Fornication, Idolatry, Excessive Appetite, Worldliness Scriptures: (Ezekiel 16:15,28; Proverbs 5:1-14; Galatians 5:19; Deuteronomy 23:17-18; Ezekiel 16:28; Proverbs 15:27; 1 Timothy 6:7- 14; Hosea 4:13-19; Judges 2:17; Ezekiel 16; Leviticus 17:7; 1 Corinthians 6:13-16; Philipians 3:19; James 4:4) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Spirit of Whoredoms Loose: Spirit of God: Pure Spirit, Holiness, Commitment, Insatiable Ever Increasing Hunger for more of God Spirit and Presence, Ephesians 3:16; John 3:34; 14:12 Spirit of Infirmity Manifestations - Bent Body-Spine, Impotent-Frail-Lame, Asthma-Hay Fever-Allergies, Arthritis, Weakness, Lingering Disorders, Oppression, Cancer Scriptures: (Luke 13:11; John 5:5; Acts 3:2; 4:9; Acts 10:38) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Spirit of Infirmity Loose: Spirit of life and gifts of healing, Romans 8:2; 1 Corinthians 12:9 Deaf and Dumb Spirit Manifestations - Dumb-Mute, Crying, Drown, Tearing, Blindness, Mental Illness, Ear Problems, Suicidal, Foaming At The Mouth, Seizures/Epilepsy, Burn, Gnashing Of Teeth, Pining Away Prostration Scriptures: (Matthew 9:32,33; 12:22; 15:30-31; 17:15; Mark 5:5; 9:18,22,25-26,39; Luke 9:39) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Deaf and Dumb Spirit Loose: Resurrection Life and Gifts OF Healing, Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 12:9 Spirit of Bondage Manifestations - Fears, Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Food, Etcetera…), Fear of Death, Captivity to Satan, Servant of Corruption, Compulsive Sin, Bondage to Sin Scriptures: (Romans 6:16; 7:23; 8:15; 2 Peter 2:19; Hebrews 2:14-15; Luke 8:23; John 8:34; Acts 8:23; Proverbs 5:2; 2 Timothy 2:26) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Spirit of Bondage Loose: Liberty, Spirit of Adoption, Romans 8:15 Spirit of Fear Manifestations - Fears-Phobias, Heart Attacks, Torment-Horror, Fear of Man, Nightmares-Terrors, Anxiety-Stress, Fear of Death, Untrusting- Doubt Scriptures: (Isaiah 13:7-8; 2 Timothy 1:7; Psalms 55:4-5; 1 John 4:18; Luke 21:26; John 14:1,27; Proverbs 29:25; Jeremiah 1:8; 17-19; Ezekiel 2:6-7; 3:9; Psalms 91:5-6; Isaiah 54:14; Hebrews 2:14-15; 1 Peter 5:7; Matthew 8:26; Revelation 21:8) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Spirit of Fear Loose: Love, Power, and A Sound Mind; Perfect Love casts our all fear, 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:18 Seducing Spirits Manifestations - Hypocritical Lies, Seared Conscience, Attractions- Fascinations by false prophets, signs and wonders, Deception, Wandering from the Truth, Fascination with evil ways objects or persons, Seducers-Enticers Scriptures: (1 Timothy 4:1; Proverbs 12:22; James 1:14; Mark 13:22; Romans 7:11; 2 Thessalonians 2:10; 2 Timothy 3:13; 1 John 2:18-26; Deuteronomy 13:6-8; 2 Timothy 3:13; Proverbs 1:10; 12:26; 2 Timothy 3:13) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Seducing Spirits Loose: Holy Spirit - Truth, John 16:13 Spirit of Anti-Christ Manifestations - Denies Deity of Christ, Denies Atonement, Against Christ and His Teaching, Humanism, Worldly Speech and Actions, Teachers of Heresies, Anti-Christian, Deceiver, Lawlessness Scriptures: (1 John 2:18,19; 4:3,5; 2 John 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 2:4,3- 12; Revelation 13:7) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Spirit of Anti-Christ Loose: Spirit of Truth, 1 John 4:6 Spirit of Error Manifestations - Error, Unsubmissive, False Doctrines, Unteachable, Servant of Corruption, Contentions, Defensive/Argumentative (defend "Gods revelations" to them personally), New-Age Movement Scriptures: (Proverbs 14:22; 1 John 4:6; 2 Peter 3:16-17; Proverbs 29:1; 1 Timothy 6:20-21; 2 Timothy 4:3,1-4; Titus 3:10; 1 John 4:1-6; Proverbs 10:17; 12:1; 13:18; 15:10,12,32; 2 Peter 2:19; James 3:16; 2 Thessalonians; 2 Peter 2:10) Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Spirit of Error Loose: Spirit of Truth, 1 John 4:6; Psalm 51:10
According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18
Bind: Spirit of Error
Loose: Spirit of Truth, 1 John 4:6; Psalm 51:10 Spirit of Death Manifestations - Suicide Attempts Roots… "The Works of the Flesh," Galatians 5:19-21. "By their fruits you will know all men," Matthew 7:20. According to Matthew 6:10; 11:12; 12:29; 16:18; 18:18; 28:18 Bind: Spirit of Death Loose: Spirit of life, love, joy and peace in the Holy Ghost
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The Bible teaches about poverty and its effects on people. To write or speak
about a spirit of poverty does not fall into the arena of prosperity teaching. A
spirit of poverty has nothing to do with how much anyone owns, what they eat or
wear. A spirit of poverty can oppress, and not infrequently does, wealthy people.
Many people below the "poverty level" are not oppressed by this spirit. It has
nothing to do with wealth or lack of it. It is related to greed and fear of loss.
Spirit of povertycan be defined as a demonic spirit empowered by iniquity and sin in the areas of giving and receiving. It operates generationally through iniquity, therefore it is a familiar (or family-line) spirit. This spirit is related to Belial, the destroyer, described in Psalm 18:4 and 2 Corinthians 6:15. A spirit of poverty is a condition in a person, a people, and / or a land. Manifestations: LAZINESS -- Proverbs 6:11; 10:4; 13:18; 14:23; 19:15; 24:30- 34. GREED -- Ecclesiastes 5:10, 13; Matthew 6:24; 13:22; Mark 10:22; Luke 15:13; 16:13; Colossians 3:5; 1 Timothy 3:3; 6:10, 17; James 5:2-3; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Peter 5:2 LOOTING, STEALING -- Exodus 20:15; Leviticus 19:11; Deuteronomy 5:19; Proverbs 13:11; Luke 3:14; Ephesians 4:28 CONCEALING SIN -- Proverbs 28:13 LACK OF GENEROSITY -- Proverbs 11:26; 28:22; Ecclesiastes 5:13 WHAT DEFEATS / DESTROYS A SPIRIT OF POVERTY LOOK TO TRUE SOURCE -- Deuteronomy 8:17-18; Proverbs 22:4; Psalm 23:1; 34:9 GIVING TO THE LORD -- Proverbs 3:9; Malachi 3:8-10; Matthew 6:31-33; 1 Corinthians 16:2 God does not need our monies -- Romans 11:35; Giving releases resources) GIVING TO THE POOR -- Proverbs 19:17; 28:27 HARD WORK -- Proverbs 21:5; 27:23-27; 28:19 GENEROSITY -- Psalm 112:5; Proverbs 11:24-25; 22:9; Mark 12:44; Luke 6:38; 21:4; 2 Corinthians 8:2, 9; 1 Timothy 6:18 OBEDIENCE TO THE WORD OF GOD -- Deuteronomy 5:33; 28:1-6; 29:9; 30:9- 10; Joshua 1:8; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalm 1:3; 128:2; Proverbs 3:2; 13:21; 16:20; 17:20; 19:8; 21:21; 28:13, 25
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7 And there was war in heaven, Michael and his angels waging war with the dragon. The dragon and his angels waged war, 8 and they were not strong enough, and there was no longer a place found for them in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole [d]world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.
10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying,
“Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, he who accuses them before our God day and night. 11 And THEY OVERCAME HIM BECAUSE OF THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB AND BECAUSE OF THE WORD OF THEIR TESTIMONY, and they did not love their life even [e]when faced with death. 12 For this reason, rejoice, O heavens and you who [f]dwell in them. Woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, knowing that he has only a short time.”
2 Corinthians 10
3 For though we walk in the flesh,
we do not war according to the flesh,
4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh,
but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.
5 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,
IS "NO" WORKING FOR YOU?
James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Do Not Love the World
1 John 2: 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.
Mathew 4: 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Job 1: 8 Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?”
Luke 22: 31 And the Lord said,“ Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren."
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
Satan Thrown Out of Heaven
Revelation 12: 7 And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, 8 but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them[a] in heaven any longer. 9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.
12 Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”
Philippians 4: 8 Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, THINK ON THESE THINGS.
2 Corinthians 10: 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but [b]divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 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, 6 and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.
Philippians 2: 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
5 LET THIS MIND BE IN YOU, WHICH WAS ALSO IN CHRIST JESUS:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
1 Corinthians 2: 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? BUT WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST.
THERE IS A WAY FOR A WARRIOR TO PRAY by David Shelton 1987
A warrior sat in pain, doubting That he could ever fight again. He held his wound as he heard a shout And looked up to see a man.
Away in the distance, coming fast And holding a glittering sword, Strode a might man with the bearing of A noble, a prince, a lord.
The soldier winched while drawing breath, He struggled to make a stand, His wound began to bleed again-- His sword was in his hand.
He had fought so many battles He has slain so many foes, But now his heart was weary And his eyes threatened to close.
His arm could barely lift the sword, Both legs began to shake, As he shouted, "God, please give me strength!" His voice began to break....
"To you, O God, I've lived my lifeAnd now, O Lord, I pray:That You would bless what's left of me And help me fight today."
The warrior looked up and tried to see How near the man had come, But he could not because the man Was brighter than the sun.
He cried, "O God, I cannot win Against a man like this. But I will fight and die for You-- If that is what you wish.” “It is not Me you have to fight,” Said the Man with the glittering sword. “But I have come to fight for you, BY THE POWER OF MY WORD. I AM the strength you prayed for, It is to Me you prayed. I AM the Way, the Truth, the Life My Father, I obeyed."
The warrior collapsed into His arms And Jesus cried, "My child, I'll carry your burdens; I'll fight your foe,I'll walk with you this mile."
Then Jesus carried the warrior, Walking back the way He came. With love in His heart and tears in His eyes-- For this one who had fought in His Name.
The Warrior By Larry S. Clark
This morning my thoughts traveled along To a place in my life where days have since gone Beholding an image of what I used to be As visions were stirred and God spoke to me.
He showed me a Warrior, a soldier in place Positioned by Heaven, yet I saw no face I watched as the Warrior fought enemies That came from the darkness with destruction for me.
I saw as the Warrior would dry away tears As all of Heaven’s angels hovered so near I saw many wounds on the Warrior’s face Yet weapons of warfare were firmly in place.
I felt my heart weeping, my eyes held so much As God let me feel the Warrior’s prayer touch I thought, "how familiar", the words that were prayed The prayers were like lightning that never would fade.
I said to God, "Please, tell me the Warrior’s name." He gave no reply, He chose to refrain I asked, "Lord, who is broken that they need such prayer?" He showed me an image of myself standing there.
Bound by confusion, lost and alone I felt the prayers of the Warrior carry me home I asked, “Please show me, Lord, this Warrior so true.” I watched and I wept, FOR MOTHER.....THE WARRIOR WAS YOU!
Soldier... standing on the battle line
finding comfort, in the water and the wine,
and your armor, still so shiny and so new
but you're dirty worn and tired
from the battles you've been through
Soldier, keep your eyes straight ahead
Help the wounded, though it hurts you leave the dead
Keep your weapons and your Spirit at the ready all the
time
Be of courage and conviction, hit the mark, and toe the
line
Chorus:
Tonight when all the lights go out
and you lie down to rest
Know that I'm proud of you,
I know you've done you best
Let Me give you peace,
Let Me hold you for awhile
Yes you are a mighty warrior, but don't forget,
no don't forget, you are still My child
Soldier, standing on the battle line, Finding comfort in the water and the wine
Though I am with you, when this old world keeps
charging in,
I'll stay with you, I'll see you through to the very
end.
Soldier, keep My flag flying high,
Don't let it fall in battle, or be stolen in the night.
And above all else, this, soldier: Don't you lose you
battle cry,
'Cause My army's fighting with you, and I'm standing by
your side.
(Chorus)
You're a mighty warrior, but you're still My child
You're a mighty warrior, but you're still My child
You're a mighty warrior, but you're still My child
Yes you are a mighty warrior, but don't forget, ooo
don't forget, you are still My child.
Ephesians 6 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.14 Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and havingput on the breastplate of righteousness,15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,19 and prayon my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Philippians 4
8 Finally, brethren,
whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute,
if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.
9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 2
5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,6 who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped,7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, andbeing made in the likeness of men.8 Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
