Fighting Evil -- We Have the Victory!

We live in a broken world where evil has much power and influence. But never forget that the One we serve is greater! "You are from God, children ogf God, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you, than he who is in the world." 1 John 4:4

Don't worry about a demon behind every bush. That is not true. There is a demon behind every other bush! But that does not matter because we have Jesus and He is stronger -- just apply His authority and they must go! Watch your thought life. take captive those bad thoughts and throw them away. Think on the good things (Phillipians 4:8), and do not let a bad thought take up a nest in your brain.

Do not be afraid. Be strong and beleive in the Lord and the spiritual authority that He gives to us as believers. "Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." Joshua 1:9

Don't live in fear, but instead live in victory through the Lord Jesus Christ. Remember that we are fighting unseen powers that influence humans, but they will flee when we resist them -- the demons and devils of hell have no power that matches the Lord's power! “For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms,” Ephesians 6: 12.

When someone is under opression from demons, we just need to stand up for the Lord and tell them to be gone in the name of Jesus Christ. Just as Moses stood up to Pharoah, we need to stand up to any spiritual evil that comes against us. “Moses and Aaron went to see Pharaoh. They told him, ‘This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Let my people go,’” Exodus 5: 1.

In the same way, we are called to stand up to the powers of darkness and declare boldly, “Let my people go.” Evil forces have no right to hold God’s people. The blood of Jesus Christ purchased our freedom. As James 4:7 proclaims: "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

Our power comes from the Lord through the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Remember, Jesus is the deliverer. It is His authority. It is His power. He just asks us to believe in Him and to use His authority.

When we experience or witness deliverance in His name, we are witnessing evidence of His power and resurrection. Jesus Christ resurrection witnesses the greatest power in the universe -- the awesome power of the Living God.

Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak new languages. They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick and heal them,” Mark 16: 15–18.

“They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord’s Supper and in prayer,” Acts 2:42

To fight against evil, believe firmly in the Lord and exercise the authority He has given to you. Build yourself up in the Lord by studying His Word and going to church.

1.Expose yourself to as much Bible based teaching as you can get.

2.Associate with other believers and cultivate close intimate relationships with them. Church is always a good place to be -- bind together in the Lord!

3.Participate in the Lord's Supper and be nurtured by it. Have people lay hands on you in prayer. If you are married, make your prayer time your first priority.

4.Pray, pray, pray. Do it from your heart. Just speak as honestly, fervently, and as transparently to God as you can. And make sure you also take time to listen.

David was an excellent prayer warrior and his psalms are a fine example for us to follow. Read them. Remember always, God has placed you in a community of believers. Depend on them, rely on them, cherish them. Be a strong link in God's chain of love.