Winning The Spiritual War

The spiritual war is Christ’s battle to save souls from the devil’s plot to destroy them.

The devil misled our first parents to sin against God, and thereby lose their close relationship with Him. [1]

The devil’s primary goal is separate people from God. Jesus told Simon Peter, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” [2]

Jesus prays for us that our faith in God fails not. This is how we can pray for one another.

“Do not give place to the devil.” [3] The devil tactics include deception, fear, anxiety, temptation, diversion, and discouragement.

Helps to overcoming the devil include knowing your Bible, praying and submission to God.

When tempted by the devil, Jesus used God’s Word to defeat him. [4]

Pray! “The end of all things is at hand be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer.” [5]

Obey God resist the devil! “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” [6]

Wear divine armor. “...Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” [6] Read Ephesians 6:14-17 for the full description of your armor.

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour who resist steadfast in the faith...” [7]

Rebuke the devil in the Name of Jesus! “Jesus rebuked the devil...” “...Cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.” He “gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.” “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” [8]

The devil’s claims on us were cancelled at the cross for us. Profess your faith in this truth. “They overcame him [the devil] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.” [9]

[1] Genesis 3:1-7
[2] Luke 22:31-32
[2] Ephesians 4:27
[3] Matthew 4:1-11
[4] 1 Peter 4:7
[5] James 4:7
[6] Ephesians 6:10-11
[7] 1 Peter 5:8-9
[8] Matthew 17:14; 10:8; Luke 9:2; 10:19
[9] Revelation 12:11