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Spiritual Warfare Part 2
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aul instructs us to put on the whole
armor of God, in order to "stand" or continue to hold up against the "wiles" (trickery or cunning schemes), in which the devil lies in wait to deceive us. We have an unseen, spiritual enemy, but once the enemy is detected, he is stripped of his greatest weapon of power, "deception."
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God this can’t be it? Is there more to life?
Where is the adventure?
Where is the fulfillment?
Adult Men 18+
Devine
Assignment You will never be fulfilled as a man until you identify and embark on your assignment.
December 13th @7:00 P.M.
Continued from page 1 In the book of Daniel, we see this play itself out. In Daniel chapter 10, Daniel prayed and fasted. This chapter reveals several key concepts, we must remember as men, to successfully engage in spiritual battle. 1) Spiritual warfare is critical to receiving from God Jesus said, “Once the strong man is bound, then you can spoil his goods…” [Mark 3:27] Everything you’ve believed God for, but haven’t received, is in the enemy’s camp! Nothing leaves Heaven without being challenged by Hell. Daniel had to stand in faith for nearly a month, before he received from God. 2) Satan is organized The enemy has a clean organizational chart with him at the top. The angel made it clear to Daniel that this group hindered his answered prayer from arriving, yet his faith withstood the onslaught. Ephesians 6 tells us there are principalities, which is the
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Call upon Heaven’s weapons to have victory on earth.
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greek word ‘archais’, meaning underworld prince. There are powers, which, in the greek is ‘exousias’, which are curses, forces or spells. There are rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness that aim to influence anyone and everything that has influence. 3) If you don’t think spiritual warfare is taking place, you’re already a casualty When the angel responded to Daniels words of faith, instead of just giving him what he asked for, he thought it necessary to explain the warfare that was taking place in the spirit. Why? Because when you don’t know the process, you tend to quit before its time. In the future, Daniel would be that much stronger when standing on God’s word, because He now knows that warfare takes place in bringing it to pass. It’s the call of duty gentleman! God wants each of us to be spiritual because the weapons of our warfare are not carnal! If you don’t know how to operate His word, you are spiritually unarmed. As we properly engage in combat, we’ll take back our families, and our community while advancing His kingdom.
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Q Should I be praying with my wife?
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Whether or not you and your wife pray together is not nearly as important as you knowing your role as spiritual leader in the home.
hether or not you and your wife pray together,
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isn’t nearly as important as you knowing your role as spiritual
leader in the home. Studies have shown that what the man of the house does, be it good or not, has the most impact on a child’s behavior when they mature. Simply put, when you aren’t taking your place in Christ, as a godly leader within the marriage, it influences everyone for the worse, more so than if your wife wasn’t. From there, you need to structure a plan that assures that first your wife, and then your children are developing spiritually. You want them to seek God both individually and directly under your leadership as a group. Remember, as they see you living by faith on a regular basis, it’s easier for them to do so as
well. As you do, you’ll notice their confidence in you rising, along with their spiritual growth!
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Bulletins Commissioned men are invited to our men’s leaders’ luncheon on January 21 2014. Email us at Gmen@mobcc.org for details. If you would like to donate a necktie to a young man at our church, contact Jamiel Cotman at 804-833-7628. Men interested in helping out with our young men are asked to contact Jamiel Cotman at 804-833-7628.
Events Our next men’s meeting is on December 13th at 7:00 P.M. Our next young men’s meeting is on December 13th at 6:00 P.M. Commissioned men are invited to our men’s leaders’ luncheon on January 21.
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Scripture
2 Timothy 2:3-4
KJV
You therefore must endure[a] hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldi
Thought To think that there is not a war going on means that you are already a casualty.
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