He Teaches My Hands to do War

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Throughout the bible we are taught strategies for war and engagement against the enemy. We seldom go out with physical armour looking or a physical battle. We are aware that 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. (Ephesians 6:12)

As such we wear the full armour of God, to be able to stand against the attacks of the enemy. (Ephesians 6:11) We understand the power in the word of God which is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)

For it was the word of God which Jesus used to win, against the temptations of the Devil, when he tempted him in the wilderness. We also know the power that is in the name of Jesus, as God has given him a name which is above every other name. And at the name of Jesus, demons tremble. (James 2:19)

Fasting and prayer is also another powerful strategy against spiritual strongholds. When Esther learnt of the threat against her people, she called a fast and prayed for three days and gained victory over the enemy. (Ester 4:16)

This was a corporate fast which prevailed, due to the strength in numbers and the people of God coming together in unity. Jehoshaphat also called a fast when the great armies came up against his people and they prevailed over them. (2 Chronicles 20)

So as believers when we feel threatened and harassed by the enemy, do not sit down and cry and wait for the attacks to come. Arise with strength and put on the full armour of God. Use the word, the name of Jesus and the blood of Jesus and seek God in fasting and prayer. These are the strategies that God has given us to wage war, and the final caution is do not fear. God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power love and a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)

So rebuke the spirit of fear and use the strategies that God has given us and stand in authority against the enemy. Be strong and very courageous because we are victorious.

A.P.-Y.

Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.

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