Victory over every Strong Enemy

Text: Psa. 23:1 – 6
MORE LESSON: Deut. 33:26 – 29

Enemies are accusers, destroyers, oppositions or adversaries. They are mentioned about 500 times in the Bible. Since the time of creation, the presence of enemies has been real. The devil opposed God and was cast down from heaven. (Isa. 14:12). Since that time, enemies filled the earth, especially against God and His people. The Christian life is a life of warfare. Enemies are of different categories and spiritual enemies can be very strong.
However strong they may be, at the name of Jesus, they must bow and confess (Phil. 2:9–11). 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: Eph. 6:12. The secrets of overcoming them are contained in the Bible (Eph. 6:10-18). These, among others, include building yourself up to be strong in the Lord, putting on the armour of truth, righteousness, faith, evangelism, salvation helmet, the word of God and praying always, For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds: 2 Cor. 10:4.

All Old Testament Patriarchs and great saints had one or more enemies to contend with. Abraham fought wars in order to stand in God's will (Gen 14:14 -16), so also did Isaac and Jacob. No man fought enemies like David, yet he triumphed. Moses and Joshua were war commander s. The peak of enemy conspiracies were exemplified in Daniel (Dan. 6), Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (Dan 3). All these trusted in their God and defeated their enemies, and they also got promotions. No matter your battles, trust God and He will fight for you and make you triumphant like Jehosaphat; trust Him (2 Chron. 20).

How should you handle your enemies? Enemies of your life and destiny should be handed over to God for judgment. You can also pronounce judgment of condemnation and destruction over them (Psa. 9:3). Y our avowed enemies that you don't deal with today will deal with you tomorrow.

Enemies of your faith and progress should be judged; let them harvest their evil deeds and live to bow before you and accept your God (Psa. 18:37–40). You must prevail over every strong enemy of your life, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer/Action
* Declare that you will live to celebrate victories over your enemies.
* Ask the Lord to rise up as a mighty host and prevail against your enemies.
* Pull down every stronghold of the enemies in your home, in Jesus’ mighty name.

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