Critical Adversaries - 18 Critical Adversaries Lesson #18: Victory over Satan and his cohorts As we go down the wire on this detailed study, it is important that we re-emphasise the truth that to under-estimate Satan, denying the reality of his active presence with fallen angels on earth is to live in denial. On the other hand, to over-estimate him and virtually ascribe to him attributes that belong to Elohim his Creator is to walk into his liar. The key, in discussing Satan and his cohorts, is to stay within the realms of revealed truth documented in the Holy Scriptures and additional insights offered by Holy Spirit, exercising faith in them. No matter what he does on earth as god of this corrupt world system, it is gratifying to know that we as saints have the victory over him that is guaranteed by the Blood that Yeshua, Jesus shed on our behalf. Today, we shall discuss how saints can walk in this victory on a consistent basis. A. Walk in understanding of some settled truths. The truths stated here are settled. Those who embrace them are secure: 1. Yeshua was incarnated to pay the price for our deliverance from bondage to Satan Hebrews 2:10, 14-15 (KJV)10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Luke 1:74-75 (KJV)74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, 75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. When Yeshua encountered Satan in the wilderness and overcame the three fold temptation: Lust of the Flesh, Lust of the eyes and pride of life, that victory was for us as well! 2. Yeshua came to destroy the works of the Devil and declared on the Cross ‘It is finished’ which is our Bill of Liberty. 1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 3. Because we are in Yeshua and He in us, our lives are hidden and secure if we totally submit our will to His sovereignty. This is the essence of true holiness which sets us apart for His exclusive holy use. Colossians 3:1-3 (KJV) 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4. We win when we release our minds to ministry of the word to dislodge all strongholds and are engrafted with the mind of Yeshua, Jesus our King. This secures our mind and thought life from the ability of his fiery darts to penetrate and degrade. We are thus able to release the word that is already made flesh in us. (The Word is potent when we are united with it). Philippians 4:8 (KJV) 8 Finally, brethren, 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. Joshua 1:8 King James Version (KJV) 8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:23 5. We win when we live in the Presence of the Most High through praying without ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)17 Pray without ceasing. Psalm 91:1-4 (KJV)1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 6. We win when the essence of our entire lives is seeking first His Kingdom and righteousness. When this so, we are effectively Ambassadors of heaven on earth. Matthew 6:31-34 (KJV) 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. 7. We win when we exercise our right to wage effective Spiritual warfare using all the tools that are given to us. 7.1. Wear the whole armour of Yahweh always. Recognizing the pervasive presence of Satan and his agents at various spheres of influence in this fallen world, we are proactive in not exposing our beings carelessly for them to decimate- Ephesians 6:10-18 (KJV) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand . 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; It is our responsibility to constantly check up to ensure that every piece of our spiritual armour is in place and intact! 7.2. We win as we submit ourselves in humility to Yahweh and resist Satan steadfastly using the Authority of the Name of Yeshua Ha Mashiach, Jesus the Messiah Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. James 4:6-8 (KJV) 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 1 Peter 5:8-9 (KJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 7.3. We win as we release our faith in the Blood of Yeshua, Jesus to overcome Satan Revelation 12:11 (KJV)11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. 7.4. As we rejoice continually in the awesome completeness of our deliverance, in spite of anything we encounter and live in love of Yahweh and fellow humans, we are fortified from defeat in any way. An attitude of thanksgiving for the victory at Calvary is a key in effective spiritual warfare! Philippians 4:4-6 (KJV)4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand .6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 8. The statute of Limitation. We also win when we walk in the reality that our lives are not happen stances and Yahweh did not beget us to abandon us to our own strength on earth. For this reason, the redeemed of the Blood has a guarantee that if they love Yahweh and are truly His, all things about their lives will work together for good. In this regard, even the works of Satan and his attacks will, at the end of the day, be found incapable of negating the divine purpose! Look at the attitude of Paul: Romans 8:28-39 (KJV) 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present , nor things to come,39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. The legal asis of this lifestyle is this: Yeshua is head of all Principality and Power, including Satan and we are complete in Him! Colossians 1:12-18 (KJV) 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church : who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. This is why Yahweh wants to rejoice in our Savior Yeshua always, knowing that we have been made partakers of divine life in and through Him. With that reality, we have escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. This is why a vital place of safety we have is to desist from pre-mature satisfaction or looking back at the world from where we were delivered. Rather, a place of safety is to continually press forward into the fullness of He who called us. 2 Peter 1:3-11 (KJV) 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: 11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Saints, above all else, let us walk by Faith, not by sight! Carnality (walking by the five carnal senses) is a great snare that Satan exploits greatly to afflict and oppress saints. Let us stand on the finished work of the Cross continually and walk in the consciousness that we are His!
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:54:33 +0000
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