Christ is applying His victory worldwide through praying Christians.
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,” Ephesians 6:11-18
- God is allowing Satan to use demons in his evil work. (Revelations 12:7)
- Strategic prayer identifies where Satan is working and applies Christ’s authority to break his power. (Ephesians 6:18)
- God revealed a battle plan to the Apostle Paul. (Ephesians 6:10-18)
- Drink in the life of Christ by worshipping Him like the elders who are mentioned in Revelations 5:8-10.
- Partake of the power of His might through prayer. (Isaiah 40:31)
- Pray Scripture back to God. (Psalm 119:170)
- Identify the current tool the enemy is using against you (deception, depression, shame, fear, doubt, etc.) and ask Jesus to come against it with His authority. (2 Corinthians 10:4)
- Ask God to rebuke your demonic opponent. (Ephesians 6:12, Jude 1:9)
- Apply the supreme victory of Christ Jesus to each problem by prayer. (Matthew 12:28-29)
Spiritual breathing is a scriptural way to keep one’s heart fresh, clean, and victorious.
Like natural breathing:
- Breathe out impure air by confessing sin (1 John 1:9)
- Breathe in God’s pure air by asking and receiving a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18)
See the booklet, Have You Made the Wonderful Discovery of the Spirit-Filled Life? by Dr. Bill Bright.
(Ephesians 6:18) – Identify the enemy’s strategy and bring it before the Lord in prayer.
- Pray persistently until you see breakthrough (Luke 18:1).
- Ask God for patience (Galatians 5:22).
- Cast all your anxieties on Him.
- Worship and Praise (Psalm 149:5-9)
- The Name of Jesus (Philippians 2:9-10)
- The Blood of Jesus (Revelation 12:11)
- The Word of God (Isaiah 55:10-11)
- Prayers of Agreement (Matthew 18:19-20)
- Fasting and Prayer (Mark 9:29)
- Thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6-7)
- Satan is defeated but not dead.
- Strategic intercession fuels the Great Commission.
- “The history of missions is the history of answered prayer.” – Samuel Zwemer
- Identify a major problem (stronghold) you are facing.
- Choose a piece of armor or ammunition that may help.
- Plan how to use it in prayer this month (journal if possible).
Pray through your action points and ask for victory through Jesus.