I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.
Luke 10:19
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Ephesians 6:10-18
Some believers are saved but still living defeated
Not because they lack power but because they don't know their authority
A police officer stands in front of traffic.
He's not stronger than the cars but the authority behind him makes everything stop.
That's YOU in the Spirit
"I have given you authority..."
Not will give
Not might give
HAVE GIVEN
You are not fighting for victory
You are fighting from victory
The devil is not scared of your emotions - he's scared of your authority!
"We wrestle not against flesh and blood..."
Not every problem is people
Not every attack is natural
Some battles are spiritual
Wind - you can't see it but you see the effects
Stop fighting people when the real enemy is in the spirit!
DAILY, not occasionally
Belt of Truth
Breastplace of righteousness
Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
Shield of Faith
Sword of the Spirit
Helmet of Salvation
A soldier without armor is already defeated
You don't wait for battle to prepare - you prepare before the battle!
Prayer
Word
Faith
The name of Jesus
Jesus in the wilderness: "It is written..."
If you don't know the Word - you can't win the war!
You are not weak
You are not powerless
YOU ARE AUTHORIZED
Step into your authority