Weapons of Our Warfare I

Monday 21 September
READ: II Cor. 10:1-6
MORE LESSON: Eph.6:12

Our text today is about the weapons of our warfare. It says that they are not carnal, meaning they are not physical things that the physical eyes can see. However, they are mighty through God to pull down any stronghold - a fortified place or a fortress, safe for the owner and difficult to attack. It is a place where a man feels secure in the time of the enemy's attack. During warfare, once soldiers are able to get to their stronghold, either on the mountain or thick bush, it becomes very difficult to dislodge them.

Our text says the enemy has a stronghold where he hides and from there launches attacks at his victims; and not until an enemy's stronghold is destroyed he cannot be defeated. However, it is exciting to know that our weapons can destroy any enemy's stronghold. This is the location of the strength of Christians. This is why we can boldly speak of victory over any trouble of life. Yet this victory is for only the children of God who know the key and use it.

The most important thing to note about these weapons is that they are spiritual; they are not physical or material, they are not loud or noisy, but the impacts are great, greater than any ballistic missile or atomic bomb. They are fast and irresistible. Nothing can counter them and they are forever impossible for the enemy.

Another important thing about these weapons is the fact that they work only through God. Jehovah God is the only gun through which these bullets can be fired. They will not work for a carnal man or sinner, only spiritual people can enjoy them. So, if you are in the flesh, fornicating, lying, stealing, fighting, gossiping, you can't benefit from these weapons. Receive Christ as your Saviour and these weapons will be yours to use . 
Finally, these weapons need to be activated to work. Just as a machine gun cannot work except by human involvement, spiritual weapons also will need the acts of righteousness, prayer, fasting and faith in God to work effectively.

Prayer/Action
* Declare that there shall be no hiding place for the enemies of your life.
* Decree that every stronghold giving cover and strength to your enemy be destroyed by fire today.
* Ask that as you use the weapons of God you will not miss the enemy’s stronghold, in the mighty name of Jesus.

PROPHETIC PRAYER
Every satanic landmine set to truncate my destiny before my time, be it sin or satanic wickedness, I declare you cleared by fire, in the name of Jesus.