*HOW SATAN STOPS OUR PRAYERS*

Debbie Jones

How satan Stops Our Prayers.

COMBAT IN THE HEAVENLY REALM

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by John Mulinde, Obsteig (Austria) Nov. 2000 Full Version MP4

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I would like to share with you part of a testimony of a saved person who once served the devil. When I heard him give his testimony it so challenged me I did not want to believe it. I had to fast before the Lord for ten days, asking Him, "Lord, is this true?" It was at that time the Lord began to teach me the things that take place in the spiritual realm when we pray.

This man was born after his parents had dedicated themselves to lucifer. When he was still in the womb, they performed many rituals to dedicate him to the service of lucifer. When he was four years old, he began to exercise his spiritual power, and his parents began to fear him. When he was six years old, his father brought him to some witches for them to train him. And by the time he was ten years old, he was doing tremendous exploits for the kingdom of the devil. He was feared by the common witches.

He was still a young boy, but he was so terrible in the things he did. He grew to be a young man in his twenties with a lot of blood on his hands. He killed at will. He had the ability to leave his body through transcendental meditation. And he could levitate; at times his body would rise off the ground and hang in midair. Sometimes he would go into a trance and leave his body; his body would remain behind while he went out into the world, by a practice called “astro-travelling.” He was used by satan to destroy or divide many churches, and to ruin many pastors.

One day, he was assigned to destroy a church that was full of prayer. There had been much division in this church, and much confusion. He began to work against it, but at that time, the pastor called a fast for the whole church. As the church began to fast, there was much repentance and a lot of reconciliation. The people came together and began to pray for the Lord to work in their midst. They continued interceding and crying out to God to have mercy on them and to intervene in their lives. As the days went by, the man came again and again against the church with demon spirits. But a word of prophecy came forth telling the Christians to rise up and wage warfare against the powers of darkness that were attacking the church.

So one day, the man left his body in his room to go astro-travelling. He led a powerful force of demonic spirits against the church. Now this is his testimony: His spirit moved through the air over the church and tried to attack it, but there was a covering of light over the church. Suddenly, an army of angels attacked them and fought against them in the air. All the demons fled, but he was arrested by the angels.

Yes, arrested by the angels! He found himself being held by about six angels. They brought him through the roof right before the church altar. He just appeared there as the people were praying. They were deep in prayer, engaged in spiritual warfare, binding and breaking and casting out. The pastor was on the platform leading the prayers and the warfare. The Spirit of the Lord spoke to the pastor, "The yoke has been broken, and the victim is there before you. Help him through deliverance." As the pastor opened his eyes, he saw the young man lying there. His body was with him; he was in his body. The young man said that he doesn't know how his body joined him; he had left it back in his house. But there he was in his body. He didn't know how he had entered it; all he knew was that the angel had carried him through the roof.

Now these things are difficult to believe. The pastor silenced the church and told them what the Lord had spoken to him, and then asked the young man, "Who are you?" The young man was trembling as the demons began coming out of him. So they prayed for his deliverance, and afterwards he began to share his story. The young man has now come to the Lord, and is an evangelist preaching the gospel. He is being used by the Lord mightily in setting other people free through deliverance.

One night, I (John Mulinde) went to a dinner. The only reason I went was that someone had told me about this young man and I was very curious to see him and to find out if his story was true. So I attended the dinner, and in the evening he was given the chance to give his testimony. He spoke about so many things. At times he cried because of the things he had done. As he finished, he made an appeal.

There were many pastors in the room. He said, "I appeal to you, pastors. Please teach the people how to pray." The people who don't pray can be taken in anything, in anything by the devil, and there are ways that the enemy can exploit their lives and their prayers. The enemy knows even how to exploit the prayers of those who don't know how to pray. "Teach the people how to use the spiritual armor that God provides."

Then he shared how he led expeditions through the air. He would go with other satanic agents and many demon spirits. It was as if they were working a shift, in the same way that you've got to go and work your shift. He had a regular, time that he was required to go and wage war in the heavenlies. He said that in the heavenlies, in the spiritual realm, if the land is covered by a blanket of darkness, the blanket is so dense it is like solid rock. And it covers the whole area. The spirits are able to go on top of and below the blanket, and from there influence the events on earth.

When the evil spirits and human satanic agents finish their shifts, they go down to earth at the points of covenant, on water or on land, to refresh their spirits. How do they refresh their spirits? By the sacrifices that people give at these altars. They could be sacrifices in open witchcraft, sacrifices in bloodshed of all types, including abortion, warfare, and human and animal sacrifices. They could be sacrifices of sexual immorality, in which people practice sexual perversions and all kinds of promiscuity. Such acts strengthen these powers. There are many different types of sacrifices.

He said that when satanic agents are up in the heavenly realm, and Christians begin to pray on earth, the Christians’ prayers appear to them in three forms. All prayers appear like smoke that is rising toward heaven.

Some prayers appear like smoke that drifts along and vanishes in the air. These prayers come from people who have sin in their lives that they are not willing to deal with. Their prayers are very weak; they are blown away and disappear in the air.

Another type of prayer is also like smoke. It rises upward until it reaches the rock; it cannot break through the rock. These prayers usually come from people who try to purify themselves, but who lack faith as they pray. They usually ignore the other important aspects that are needed when someone prays.

The third type of prayer is like smoke that is filled with fire. As it rises upward, it is so hot that when it reaches the rock, the rock begins to melt like wax. It pierces the rock and goes through.

Many times, as people begin to pray, their prayers look like the first type. But as they continue praying, their prayers change and become like the second type of prayer. And as they continue praying, suddenly their prayers ignite into flames. Their prayers become so powerful that they pierce through the rock.

Many times evil agents would notice that prayers were changing and coming very close to becoming fire. These agents would then communicate with other spirits on earth and tell them, "Distract that person from prayer. Stop them from praying. Pull them out."

Many times Christians yield to these distractions. They are pressing through, repenting and allowing the Word to check their spirit. Their faith is growing. Their prayers are becoming more focused. Then the devil notices that their prayers are gaining strength, and the distractions begin. Telephones ring. Sometimes, in the middle of very, very intense prayer, the telephone rings and you think you can go answer it and then come back and continue praying. However, when you return, you go back to the beginning. And that's what the devil wants.

Other kinds of distractions come your way. They may touch your body, bringing pain somewhere. They may make you hungry, causing you to want to go to the kitchen to prepare something to eat. As long as they can get you out of that place, they have defeated you. He said to the pastors, "Teach the people to set aside some time, not just for some casual praying, they can do that the rest of the day. Once a day, they should have a time when they are focusing wholeheartedly on God, without any distractions.

If the people persist in this kind of prayer and allow themselves to be inspired in the spirit and to keep going, something happens in the spirit. The fire touches that rock, and it melts. The man said that when the melting begins, it is so hot that no demon spirit can stand it. No human spirit can stand it. They all flee. They all run away.

There comes an opening in the spiritual realm. As soon as it appears, all this trouble in prayer stops. The person who is praying on the ground feels like their prayer has suddenly become so smooth, so enjoyable, so powerful and intense. I've discovered that at that moment, we normally lose all awareness of time and other things. Not that we become disorderly; God takes care of our time. But it is as if you lay down everything, and hook up with God. The man said that when the prayers break through, from that moment on there is no resistance at all, and the person praying can continue as long as he wants. There is no resistance to stop him.

Then he said that after the person finishes praying, the hole remains open. He said that when people rise from their place of prayer, and move on, the open hole moves along with them. They are no longer operating under the blanket. They are operating under an open heaven. He said that in that state, the devil cannot do what he wants against them. The presence of the Lord is like a pillar from heaven resting on their lives. They are protected, and there is so much power inside the pillar that as they move around, the presence touches other people as well. It discerns what the enemy has done in other people. And as they talk to people who are standing with them, they too come inside the pillar. As long as they stay inside the pillar, all the bondages placed on them by the enemy weaken.

So when people who have experienced this spiritual breakthrough share Jesus Christ with sinners, the sinners’ resistance is low. It is very easy to bring them through to salvation. When they pray for the sick or pray about other things, the presence that is with them makes all the difference. The man said that the devil hates such people. He said that in places where prayer regularly breaks through in this way, the presence comes upon that place and does not leave. When people who don't know God enter such a place, all their bondages even suddenly weaken.

If someone is willing to minister to them with patience and love, they could easily be pulled through to salvation, not by power nor by might but by the Spirit of God, Who is present. But he said that if no one bothers to reach out to them, they merely come into His presence, feel convicted, and begin to debate whether or not to yield. If they are not pulled through to salvation, when they walk away from that place, their bondages become stronger. And the devil tries his best to prevent them from entering such an environment again.

As you can imagine, we all sat staring at the man as he told us the things he used to do and see. Then he told us what they would do to those who broke through in prayer. He said that they marked such people and studied them. They would dig up everything they could find about them, so they knew their weaknesses. When someone overcame them in prayer and broke through, they would communicate with other spirits saying, "Target him with this and this and this. They are his weaknesses." So when the person walks out of his prayer closet, the spirit of prayer is upon him, the presence is with him, his spirits are high, and the joy of the Lord is his strength. However, as he goes the enemy tries to bring things that can distract him from focusing on the Lord.

If his weakness is in the area of his temper, the enemy will cause people to do things to make him angry. If he is not sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and he allows himself to lose his temper, he takes his eyes off the Lord. He gets angry; he feels furious. Then after a few minutes, he wants to put it behind him and move forward in the joy of the Lord; however, he doesn't feel joyful anymore. He tries to feel good again, but can’t. Why? While he was yielding to the temptation, they were working hard to close the opening above him. Once they have restored the rock, the presence is cut off. The person does not cease being a child of God. But the extra anointing on his life, the presence that worked apart from his own effort, is cut off. They seek to know his areas of weakness.

If his weakness is temptation to commit sexual immorality, the enemy will prepare people or events, something to suddenly arouse his passion to move towards the temptation. And if the man yields to the temptation and opens his mind to receive and entertain its thoughts, when he is through and wants to again move in the anointing, he discovers it is no longer there. You might say, "That's not fair!" Just remember what the Bible says, "Put on the helmet of salvation. Put on the breastplate of righteousness." We normally do not understand the part these weapons play in warfare. But remember what Jesus told us to pray towards the end of the Lord's Prayer, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

Every time after you have a breakthrough in prayer, remember you are still a weak human being. Remember you have not yet been made perfect. Say to the Lord, "Lord, I've enjoyed this time of prayer, but as I walk out into the world, lead me not into temptation. Don't allow me to walk into the devil's trap. I know the enemy is setting a trap out there. I don't know what form it is going to take, and I know I am still weak in certain areas. Given the right circumstances, I will yield to temptation. Protect me, Lord. When you see me turning the corner where the trap has been set, cause me to turn the other way. Intervene, O Lord. Don't let me move in only my own strength and ability. Deliver me from the evil one."

God is able to do it. He is able. That is why things happen sometimes. All you need to say is, "Thank you, Jesus." That is why the Apostle Paul wrote in the book of First Thessalonians, "Thank God in everything, for that is the will of God in Christ for you." Some things are not good. They are painful, and we wonder why God allows them. But if we only knew what He is saving us from, we would thank Him. When we have learned to trust the Lord, we thank Him in everything.

Beloved, I do not know if I should go deeper, because I do not want to start something I cannot finish. But let me just try to go one step further. The man said that when prayer breaks through like that, the answer will always come. He said he did not know of a single case in which prayer broke through and the answer did not come. He said that the answer always came, but that in most cases, it never reached the person who asked for it. Why? The battle in the heavenlies. He said that after they succeeded in cutting off the open heaven and restoring the rock, they would watch the person and wait because they knew the answer would definitely come.

Then the man said something that really shook my faith. It was because of what he shared next that I fasted for ten days asking, “Lord, is this true? Can You prove it to me?” The man said that every Christian has an angel who serves them. Now we know the Bible says that angels are ministering spirits who minister to us. He said that when people pray, the answer comes in the hands of their angel. The angel brings the answer, just like we read in the book of Daniel. Then he said something that was difficult to receive: If the one who prays knows of the spiritual armor and is clothed with it, the answer comes by an angel who is also clothed in full armor.

However, if the one who prays doesn't care about being clothed in spiritual armor, their angel comes to them without spiritual armor. When Christians are careless about the kinds of thoughts that enter their minds and do not fight the battle for their minds, their angels come to them without helmets. Whatever spiritual weapon you ignore on earth, your angel does not have it when he serves you. In other words, our spiritual armor is not protecting our physical bodies; it is protecting our spiritual exploits.

The man said that as the angel was coming they would watch him to find the areas that were uncovered, and then attack those areas. If he didn’t have a helmet, they would shoot at his head. If he didn’t have a breastplate, they would shoot at his chest. If he didn’t have shoes, they would make a fire, causing him to have to walk through fire. Now, I am just repeating what the man said. Actually, we asked him, "Can angels feel fire?" You know what his reply was? Remember this is the spiritual realm. They are spirits dealing with spirits. The battle is intense. When they overpower an angel of God, the first thing they go after is the answer he is carrying, and they get it from him. They then give it to people who are involved in cults or witchcraft, so people might say, "I got this because of witchcraft."

Remember what the Bible says in the book of James? All good things come from God. So where does the devil get the things he gives to his people? Some people who cannot have children go to witch doctors and satanists and become pregnant! Who gave them the baby? Is satan a creator? No! He steals from those who don't pray through to the end. Jesus said, "Pray without ceasing." And then He said, "But when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith?" Will He find you still waiting? Or will you have given up, and the enemy stolen what you prayed for?

Then the man said that they were not satisfied with just stealing the answer. They were also interested in detaining the angel. They would start fighting against him. And he said that sometimes they would succeed in holding and binding the angel. He said that when that happens, the Christian on earth becomes a victim as well. They can do anything to that Christian because he is left totally without ministry in the spiritual realm.

I asked him, "Do you mean that an angel can be held captive by demonic forces?" The man did not know the Scriptures at the time he was saying all this. He did not know very many verses. He was just sharing his experience. He said that they could not hold the angel very long because as other Christians prayed elsewhere, reinforcements would come and the angels would go free. However, if the Christian responsible did not pray through, he remained a captive. Then the enemy would send his own angel to them as an angel of light. That is how deception comes—false visions and false prophecies, false leading or guidance in the spirit, and the making of all kinds wrong decisions. And many times this person is open to all kinds of attacks and bondages.

And I asked the Lord. I left that dinner extremely troubled. I said, "Lord, I don't want to even try to believe this." It takes away all of my confidence, my security. During the ten days that I sought the Lord, the Lord did two things: He not only confirmed the things I had heard, He also opened my mind to understand a lot more of what happens in the spiritual realm that the man could not tell us. And two, He led me to see what we are supposed to do as the things are happening so that we are not defeated, but can overcome. We need to know and really come to terms with three things.

First: How to use the weapons of our warfare. The Bible calls them the armor of God. It is not our armor; it is God's armor. When we use it, we allow God to fight on our behalf. Second: Understand the relationship between ministering spirits—angels—and our spiritual lives, and be sensitive to what is happening in our hearts as a leading regarding what needs to be done in the spiritual realm on our behalf. That brings us to the third thing: The Holy Spirit.

We should not regard the Holy Spirit as our servant, who is serving us and bringing us things. He does not run back and forth between us and the Father to tell Him what we need. That is the angels’ job. He stands by our side. Doing what? Guiding us, teaching us, leading us, helping us to pray in the right way. And when these things are happening in the spiritual realm, He lets us know. Sometimes He wakes you up in the middle of the night and says, "Pray." But you say, "No! My time has not yet come." And He says, "Pray now!" Why? He sees what is happening in the spiritual realm. Sometimes He says, "Fast tomorrow!" But you say, "Oh, no; I'll start on Monday!"

But He understands what is happening in the spiritual realm. We should learn to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit. He guides us in paths of righteousness. Beloved we've got to stop here. Maybe tomorrow morning we will talk about how we can pray through—knowing the battles in the spiritual realm and how we can break through. And how we can maintain our breakthrough once we have achieved it. Once we learn this, it becomes enjoyable. Then we will learn one thing: The battle is not ours; the battle is the Lord’s! Hallelujah!

Let's stand up. Look someone in the eye, and think about how many times that person may have missed what God had for him. Join your hands if you can, with two or three people, and tell each other, "There's no need for any more defeat! We can overcome! There is enough power to overcome! Jesus has already finished the work." Pray for each other that the Lord will help us to overcome. We should not lose. There is enough grace, enough power, for victory.

~YHWH~ The Great I AM, SELF-EXISTENT, MIGHTY GOD~

    Father God, I recall that You have said in~Genesis 1:3~"LET THERE BE LIGHT,"and there was light. Verses 6-8 You said,"LET THERE BE AN EXPANSE BETWEEN THE WATERS TO SEPARATE WATER FROM WATER." It became separated and You called the expanse "SKY". And there was evening, there was morning-the second day. {I praise Your Holy Name}

     In verses 9-10 You said, "LET THE WATER UNDER THE SKY BE GATHERED TO ONE PLACE, AND LET DRY GROUND APPEAR." And it was so. You called the ground "LAND," and the gathered waters You called it "SEAS." {{Bless Your Holy Name Father}

    In verse 11 Father, You said, "LET THE LAND PRODUCE VEGETATION: SEED-BEARING PLANTS AND TREES ON THE LAND THAT BEAR FRUIT WITH SEEDS IN IT, ACCORDING TO THEIR VARIOUS KINDS." And it was so. {I thank You Father God for the food that You have provided for us to eat.}

    In verses 14-15 Daddy,You said, "LET THERE BE LIGHTS IN THE EXPANSE OF THE SKY TO SEPARATE THE DAY FROM THE NIGHT, AND LET THEM SERVE AS SIGNS TO MARK SEASONS AND DAYS AND YEARS, AND LET THEM BE LIGHTS IN THE EXPANSE OF THE SKY TO GIVE LIGHT ON THE EARTH." And it was so. {Thank You for the stars, moon and the sun Father}

    In verses 20-21 You said "LET THE WATER TEEM WITH LIVING CREATURES, AND LET BIRDS FLY ABOVE THE EARTH ACROSS THE EXPANSE OF THE SKY." And it was so. {Thank You Father God for all that You have created for us}
   
     In verse 24 Father, You said  "LET THE LAND PRODUCE LIVING CREATURES ACCORDING TO THEIR KINDS: LIVESTOCK, CREATURES THAT MOVE ALONG THE GROUND, AND WILD ANIMALS, EACH ACCORDING TO ITS KIND." And it was so. {Your Word is still producing, it has never stopped and I thank You and praise Your Holy Name every day.} 


   Then in verse 26 Father, You said "LET US MAKE MAN IN OUR IMAGE, IN OUR LIKE-NESS, AND LET THEM RULE OVER THE FISH OF THE SEA AND THE BIRDS OF THE AIR, OVER THE LIVESTOCK, OVER ALL THE EARTH, AND OVER ALL THE CREATURES THAT MOVE ALONG THE GROUND." And it was so.  {Thank You Father God for creating us like You, I praise Your Holy Name!}


     In verse 28 Father, You blessed them and said to them, "BE FRUITFUL AND INCREASE IN NUMBER, FILL THE EARTH AND SUBDUE IT. RULE OVER THE FISH OF THE SEA AND THE BIRDS OF THE AIR AND OVER EVERY LIVING CREATURE THAT MOVES ON THE GROUND."  {Thank You Father God for creating us male and female Amen!}

   In verses 29-30 Father, You said, "I GIVE YOU EVERY SEED-BEARING PLANT ON THE FACE OF THE WHOLE EARTH AND EVERY TREE THAT HAS FRUIT WITH SEED IN IT.THEY WILL BE YOURS FOR FOOD. AND TO ALL THE BEASTS OF THE EARTH AND ALL THE BIRDS OF THE AIR AND ALL THE CREATURES THAT MOVE ON THE GROUND-EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH OF LIFE IN IT-I GIVE EVERY GREEN PLANT FOR FOOD." And it was so. {Thank You for giving us new and fresh food year after year, I will bless Your Holy Name, day in and day out, for the rest of my life here. Thank You Father God for loving us so much that You have sent Your only begotten Son Jesus/Yeshua to die for our sins. Thank You Daddy for making me one of Your very own children. Thank  You for taking care of all my needs, thank You for healing my body we it is sick and dieing. I praise You and I bless Your Holy Name for ever more. Amen and Amen!

   Verse 31 Father You tell us that You saw what You have created and given to man and it was very good.

***The Bible not only tells us that the world was created by God; more important, it tells us who this God is. It reveals God's personality, His character, and His plan for the people He created. God took the ultimate step toward fellowship with us through His historic visit to this planet in the person of His Son, Jesus/Yeshua the Christ. You and I can know this God who created the universe in a very personal way. 
   The heavens and earth are here, we are here, God created all that we see and experience. Genesis is the book telling us about the God that created the heavens and the earth.***

                                                            DAYS OF CREATION

   First Day...Light (so there was light and darkness).
   Second Day...Sky and water (waters separated).
   Third Day...Land and seas (water gathered)' vegetation.
   Fourth Day...Sun,moon, stars (to govern the day and the night and to mark seasons, days, and years).
   Fifth Day...Fish and birds (to fill the waters and the sky).
   Sixth Day...Animals (to fill the earth).
                       Man and woman (to care for the earth, to "rule over" [to have absolute authority and control over] every living creature verse 28] God has ultimate rule over the earth, and He exercises His authority with loving care. When God delegated some of His authority to the human race, He expected us to take responsibility for the environment and the other creatures that share our planet. We must not be careless and wasteful as we fulfill this charge. Our Heavenly Father was very careful in making this earth and we need to take of it for Him. We are all God's creation, and He is pleased with how He made you and I. If at times you fell worthless or of little value, remember that God has made you for a good reason and You are very valuable to Him.Amen! God has also made us to become His children and to commune with God)!
   Seventh Day...God rested and declared all He had made to be very good.

By PastorJack Captain Sparrow@ Mighty Prayer Warriors For Christ, ~A Seeds Of Faith Ministry~
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*TAKE THE HELMET OF SALVATION*

Take the helmet of salvation~Ephesians6:17

The Roman soldier's helmet was fashioned from bronze or iron. The helmet protected his skull and neck from the en enemy's weapons and from falling debris. Two hinged cheek-pieces protected the side of the soldier's face. At the time of Christ, a crest made of horse hair was placed on the top of the helmet. By AD 60,the centurion's plumes were dyed different colors to allow soldier's to distinguish quickly between the rank of different officers. Home

The helmet of salvation points to God's victory over the forces of evil. Jesus'/Yeshua' death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead provides the believers freedom from the bondage of sin, and gives eternal life with God in heaven.

A helmet is protective gear worn of the head. Helmets were among the oldest forms of combat protection, and are known to have been worn by Greets, and Romans, throughout the Middle Ages and up to the end of the 1600s by many combatants. Helmets protected the head from cutting blows with swords, and flying arrows.The head must be protected at all times from the evil attacks that comes at your eyes, ears, and mouth, all which are windows to your soul. God wants us under His protection of knowing that you are saved. What you hear, say, and see enters into your heart and soul and produces significant results in your life.

~Mark 4:26-29 NIV~ He also said,"This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground.Night and day, whether he sleeps or get up, the seed sprouts and grows, thought he does not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain-first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come. The Word of God is the seed of life. Your soul, your heart, is fertile ground and will produce a harvest from whatever seed is planted there whether it is good, bad, known or unknown~Mark 4:27~"And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how".
   THIS SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLE OF PLANTING AND HARVESTING IS THE REASON YOU MUST BE ON CONSTANT GUARD AS TO WHAT YOU SAY, HEAR, AND SEE. IF WE ARE NOT CONSTANTLY ON GUARD, THE ENEMY CAN COME IN AND SOW DEVASTATING  SEEDS INTO OUR LIVES. THE ENEMY WILL SOW SEEDS THAT WILL NOT PRODUCE GOOD FRUIT BUT WEEDS AND HARMFUL THORNS. Jesus/Yeshua gave another great illustration of sowing in ~Matthew 13:24-29 NIV~


 The helmet of salvation. A helmet protected the soldier’s head and brain—the seat of intellect. Our Christian hope is compared to a helmet because it protects our mind. (1 Thessalonians 5:8) Although we have made our mind over by means of accurate knowledge of God’s Word, we are still weak, imperfect humans. Our mind can easily become corrupted. Goals of this system of things can distract us or even replace our God-given hope. (Romans 7:18; 12:2) The Devil tried in vain to sidetrack Jesus/Yeshua by offering him “all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.” (Matthew 4:8) But Jesus flatly rejected the offer, and Paul said of him: “For the joy that was set before him [Jesus/Yeshua] endured a torture stake, despising shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”—Hebrews 12:2.
For us to put on "the helmet of salvation " is to, have the assurance that Jesus/Yeshua has saved you, not because of any good deeds, but because of Jesus,Yeshua mercy.~2 Timothy 1:9~

Knowing that every believer s a "new creation," no longer living for selfish purposes but living for the Lord.~2 Corinthians 5:17~

Accept that you are in a battle and will be persecuted for believing in Christ. Keep the faith and you will be blessed.~Matthew 5:11, 12~

Look forward in being delivered into eternal life.~John 3:16~

Know that God will forgive his followers when they fall and ask for forgiveness.~1 John 1:9~faithful and just. Here the phrase is virtually a single concept [faithful-and-just]. It indicates that the God's response toward those who confess their sins will be in accordance with His gracious commitment to His people [see Psalms 143:1 Zechariah 8:8]. To His promise to forgive [see Jeremiah 31:34; Micah 7:18-20; Hebrew 10:22-23]. will forgive us. Will provide the forgiveness that restores the communion with God that had been interrupted by sin [as requested in the Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6:12].

~Ephesians 1:13-14~And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal,the Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession-to the praise of His glory. And you also. Probably refers to the majority of the Ephesians, who were Gentiles. marked...with a seal. In those days a seal denoted ownership.

~1 Thessalonians5:8~But since we belong to the day, let us be self controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. The day, a reference to the light that characterizes Christians, perhaps it refers also to the coming of Christ. Paul also uses the metaphor of armor in ~Romans 13:12; 2 Corinthians. 6:7; 10:4; Ephesians 6:13-17~He does not consistently attach a particular virtue to each piece of armor; it is the general ides of equipment for battle that is pictured.

Isaiah 59:17 speaks of God putting on the helmet of salvation when he goes out to battle against wickedness. So this helmet of salvation is not our salvation, it is from God. It is his gift to us at the moment we believe in Jesus for eternal life.
The helmet of salvation is God’s helmet which he has given to us, for our use, as His soldiers in this war against spiritual forces.~~






 

~~By PastorJack@ Warriors For Christ~~

*FEET PREPARED WITH THE GOSPEL OF PEACE*

FEET PREPARED WITH THE GOSPEL OF PEACE
And your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace~Ephesians 6:15~

Marching was an essential part of a soldier's life, and no soldier could march far without sturdy shoe. Even before the Romans era, the breaking of a soldier's shoe was a metaphor weakness or defeat.~Isaiah 5:27 The Roman soldier's shoes were fashioned from thick leather and studded through the soles with hobnails.

The studded soles enabled the soldier to stand firm. They kept the soldier's feet from slipping in battle. Without his shoes, a Roman soldier could not maintain his position against his enemy's.

The Greek word rendered "preparation" or "readiness" in~Ephesians 6:15~can also be translated "prepared foundation"-in other words, a firm basis for a soldier's feet.

The Gospel of Peace is the good news that we can have peace with God. Before we turned to Jesus/Yeshua we
wanted to live for ourselves. We did not care about God plans. We were in conflict. But God loves us and made a way of being reconciled with him nd living in peace.

The Lord wants believers to live in peace and unity with one another. ~Thessalonians 5:13; John 13:35~This peace is the confidence that God has everything under control.

In Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belong to all the others.~Romans 12:5~

*"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present you requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus"~Philippians 4:6-7~

**Father, in the Name of Jesus/Yeshua, I confess that Your Word will come forth boldly and accurately during our walk with You. I also pray that the people who hear Your Word will not be able to resist the wisdom, inspiration, and calling of Your Spirit. As Your Word comes forth, it caries the anointing of the Holy Spirit that will cause people to open their spiritual eyes and ears and turn from darkness to the light. Give us words that will break the power of Satan on the unsaved [lost]. I pray as those who speak Your Word will be filled with Your anointing and full of power. Making it active, operative, energizing, and effective, being sharper than any two-edged sword. I believe that every need of every person will be met spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially. Thank You Father, and praise You that these petitions will come to pass , in Jesus/Yeshua Holy Name I pray.**~~

~James 5:16~Matthew 18:19~Ephesians 6:19~Acts 6:10~Ephesians 1:18~Acts 26:18~Acts 20:32~Hebrews 4:12~Philippians 4:19~1 Kings 8:59,60~




 
~~By PastorJack@ Warriors For Christ~~

*THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS*

*THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS*

Putting on the breastplate of righteous~Ephesians 6:14~

The Roman soldier would have fastened the breastplate around his chest. There were two types of breastplates. The first type of breastplate was fashioned by joining several broad, curved metal bands together using leather thongs. the other was a type of chain mail, constructed by linking small metal rings together until they formed a vest.

Both of these breastplates protected the soldier's vital organs. Not wearing one or the other in battle would mean that an arrow could easily reach a soldier's chest, piercing his heart or lungs.

~Isaiah 59~says the Lord puts on "righteousness as a breastplate," and goes to battle against injustice and corruption, restoring peace and order to the land.

God offers His own righteousness to every believer in Jesus/Yeshua the Christ. No one can gain righteousness by doing good deeds. We receive righteousness by having faith in the Lord Jesus/Yeshua.~Titus 3:5; Philippians 3:9~

Knowing that God promises his protection against the forces of evil for those who have faith in Jesus/Yeshua.~2 Thessalonians 3:3~

"The righteous will live by faith."~Romans 1:17~

~Romans 3:22~ righteousness comes from God through faith in Jesus/Yeshua the Christ to those who believe.

~Isaiah 59:17~"He put on righteousness as his breastplate"
   *righteousness as his breastplate. The Lord's armor is compared to the believer's armor in the battle against Satan in ~Ephesians 6:14~

*THE SHIELD OF FAITH*

THE SHIELD OF FAITH

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one~Ephesians 6:16~

The Roman shield was made of sturdy pieces of wood, covered with either goat-skin or calf skin. The shield stood four feet long and three-feet wide. Iron rims were fitted along the top and bottom edges, an iron circle was attached to the center of the shield. The boards curved inward and a leather strap was fastened to the shield's back.

Before a battle the Roman soldiers would drench their leather-covered shield in water, so when the fiery arrows of their enemies struck these soaked shields, the flames immediately were extinguished. Often these shields were interlocked together to make a wall to stop the attacker. With the shields locked it would give the soldiers more protection.

FIRST OF ALL the greatest weapon that we have against Satan, is the truth, the Word of God, TRUTH.  Without His truth we will always be defeated by our enemy. We must know the Word of God before we can stand against the devil and his evil ways. God's Word builds your  faith.  His Word is truth and truth is more important more important than anything, even faith! We receive faith by hearing and reading His Word.  Faith comes from hearing and hearing by the Word of God! How, then, could the“Shield of Faith”be more important then the “Loin belt of Truth,” the Word of God?

The shield of faith is the Christian's protection against temptation. Whenever we trust God will provide everything we need, "the spiritual forces of evil" cannot tempt us with the lie that sin can provide a better life than God will.~Ephesians 6:12~

"All the flaming arrows of the evil one'-every temptation and distraction that Satan may hurl at God's people-can be stopped.~Ephesians 6:16~

When our faith in God  is authentic, the powers of darkness are overcome. This is why the apostle John could saw,"This is the victory that has overcome the world, even out faith,:~1 John 5:4~

As for God, His way is perfect, He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him.~2 Samuel 22:31~

My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.~Psalm 7:10~

He has prepared His deadly weapons; he makes flaming arrows~Psalms7:13~

 You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me.~Psalm18:35

   If your “Shield of Faith” were properly anointed by the Holy Spirit, and saturated in the Word of God, these fiery darts would be extinguished on impact!

   The fact that these arrows have been effective in bringing you to rage, anger, anxiety, unbelief, worry, and so forth, is evidence that YOU have failed somewhere along the way! It is apparent that YOU failed to deal with wrong attitudes and thoughts in your mind; thus, YOU allowed an open door through which these arrows could pass. If you were living in the presence of God on a daily basis, the Holy Spirit’s anointing would have been upon your life! The absence of the Spirits oil on your life has caused your faith to become stiff and brittle. The reason those arrows broke through your “Shield of Faith” is because you didn’t do what was necessary to keep your faith supple and pliable.
   God has provided you a way to avoid being hit by these fiery darts. Paul said, “there hath no temptation taking you, but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way of escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13)
     The Shield of Faith is your way of escape from the fiery darts of the adversary. When your faith is out in front covering all, it quenches every temptation, every fire bearing arrow that the enemy sends your way. When you carry your Shield of Faith those arrows loose their power and fall to the ground. Thus you escape.

~Ephesians 6:10-19~
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.

Stand 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;

withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts 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 supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,

and on my behalf, that utterance may be given unto me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,

~6:10~strong...power. Implies that human effort is inadequate but God's power is invincible.
~6:12~not against flesh and blood. A caution against lashing out against human opponents as though they were the real enemy and also against assuming that the battle can be fought using merely human resources. rulers...forces. Paul's earlier allusions to powerful beings in the unseen world. heavenly realms.
~6:13-14~stand your ground...Stand firm. In this context the imagery is not that of a massive invasion of the domain of evil, but of individual soldiers [Warriors For Christ] withstanding assault.
~6:14~belt of truth. the symbolic clothing of the Messiah in Isa. 11:5. Character, not brute force, wins the battle, just as in the case of the Messiah. breastplate of righteousness. Here again, the warrior's character is his defense. God himself is symbolically described as putting on a breastplate of righteousness when He goes forth to bring about justice (see Isa. 59:17).
 ~feet fitted with the readiness. Whereas the description of the messenger's feet in Isa. 52: 7 reflects the custom of running barefooted, here the message of the gospel is picturesquely connected with the protective and supportive foot gear of the Roman soldier.
~6:16~shield of faith...extinguish...flaming arrows. Describes the large Roman shield covered with leather, which could be soaked in water and used to put out flame-tipped arrows.
~6:17-18~sword of the Spirit...pray in the Spirit. Reminders that the battle is spiritual and must be fought in God's strength, depending on the word and on God through prayer.
~6:17~helmet of salvation. Isa. 59:17 has similar language, along with the breastplate imagery. The helmet both protected the soldier [Warrior For Christ] and provided a striking symbol of military victory.
***Those who are "strong in the Lord" have victory over the evil one in the great spiritual conflict, especially through the power of prayer~6:10-2,0~.

*THE BELT OF TRUTH*

*THE BELT OF TRUTH*

The "belt of truth" was named after the leather belt with an apron that hung in front of the Roman soldier's groin and lower abdomen. Small brass plates were attached to the apron to provide the greatest possible protection.

When preparing for battle, the belt would have been the first piece of protection equipment put on by the soldier. It clung closely to the soldier and shielded some of the most vulnerable areas of his body.

This belt prepares one to be ready for action. Belts were used to tie up the garments so they would not get in the way while fighting. The call to have "your loins girt about with truth" is a call to be prepared. We Christians always need to be ready to defend themselves against the powers of darkness and not be caught unaware.

Knowing the good news about Jesus and explaining why you believe in Him.

Living as a person of integrity-as someone who is honest and trustworthy.

~"Live such good lives...that, though they  accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God"...-1 Peter 2:12~

~Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect"...-1 Peter 3:15, 16~

THE BELT OF TRUTH
 
 THE BELT OF TRUTH















THE BELT OF TRUTH


 

The Bible suggests that you wrap truth around the area that is regarded as your place of strength to reinforce it to the point whereas truth becomes your strength. As long as truth is your strength, you can fight forever because your strength will never be exhausted. God's truth is real and manifested in the physical earth and in the sky above. It is undeniable because God is true.

Jesus/Yeshua promished to send one after Him whom He referred to as the Spirit of Truth. The Spirit of Truth will guide us into all truth. He will not speak of Himself but would glorify Jesus/Yeshua. That He would receive of what Jesus/Yeshua has and make it known to all who accept Him. The Spirit of Truth is the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost.

THE WORD OF GOD [THE BIBLE] CAME FROM MEN WHO WERE MOVED BY THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH ~2 Peter 1:20~. The fact that Jesus/Yeshua promised the Spirit of Truth would guide us to all the truth and the Bible was written by men moved by the Spirit of Truth gives reasonable certainty that the Bible contains all truth inspired and directed by God~2 Timothy 3:16~

First and foremost, we must know and believe the life, death, resurrection and divine mission of Jesus/Yeshua the Christ. We have to fully believe the truth of His victory over the forces of evil. We must also believe and understand the truth concerning the fall of Satan and the disobedience of Adam. Satan deceived Adam through Eve and caused Adam to disobey God. Adam's disobedience caused the need for Jesus/Yeshua to come. When we understand these truths, we will know our enemy, we will know the reason and purpose of the battle and will know that we are on the side that has always been victorious.

***THE FIRM FOUNDATION***

THE FIRM FOUNDATION OF A LASTING MARRIAGE!
May Your faithful love rest on us, Lord, for we put our hope in You.~Psalm 33:22~

When we embrace God's love, you are forever changed. When you embrace God's love, you feel differently about yourself, your loved ones, your marriage, and your world. When you embrace God's love, you share His message-and His mercy-with others.

Have you built every aspect of your life-in

including your marriage-upon the firm foundation of God's unwavering love for you and yours? If you have, you built your life on the Rock that cannot be moved.

Father God, You are love. Today and every day, we will return Your love...and we will share it with each other and with the world. We will strive to be loving, faithful servants to You and to Your Son, this day and throughout eternity. Amen and Amen.

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.~Romans 5:8~

Golden Rule for Marriage

The Golden Rule starts at home, but it should never stop thee. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.~Galatians~

Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them-this is the Law and the Prophets.~Matthew 7:12~

Obeying the Golden Rule is a proven way to improve any relationship, including your marriage.

Too often a marriage become unbalanced when one partner assumes the role of the taker" while the other partner accepts the role of the "giver. To keep and to have a healthy marriage is o have both is for both of them to become givers.

Father God, help us to become givers and not just taker. Thank You for giving us friends and family members
who practice the Golden Rule. We expect to be treated with kindness, let us be kind. We wish to be loved, let us be loving. We need forgiveness, let us be merciful. Let us like by the Golden Rule, let us express our gratitude to those who offer kindness and generosity to us. Amen and Amen

Did you have Vows that were much like this: A ring is a very precious thing-a token of your faith & love. This ring is made from precious metal. It is a never-ending circle that indicates the continuing love of God-a love that never fails, never presents itself haughtily nor is it puffed up. The love of God & the faith of God causes His power to move in your lives.

Wear these rings as a continual reminder of your faith, a continual reminder of your faith, a continual reminder of the confession of faith you have made to each other & to God.

The Word of God says. "Above all, taking the shield of faith, where with you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked [one]".~Ephesians 6:16~ If any one could break up this union, it would be Satan, so give no place. Give no place! This is a covenant that is ordained by our Holy God, ELOHIM and it is forever.

TO GROOM:
Take this ring, place it on her finger, & say to her:

With this ring, I thee wed. It is a token of my love for you & a token of my faith that I release now, in Jesus' Name.

TO GROOM:
A ring can mean two different things. It can be a never-ending sign of love, or it can be a shackle. I charge you to remember this always: This woman stands by your side, not under your feet. You have the responsibility of being the head of this union. You have spiritual responsibility. I want you to wear this ring in remembrance that she is your helpmate. This ring must never be a shackle of dominance, but always a reminder of faith & love.

TO BRIDE:

I want you to place this on his finger with these things in mind. There is no place in the Word of God that gives people the right to dominate one another. Your vows have stated that you submit to one another in the responsibilities of this life, expecting God & His power to always make the difference. So place this ring on his finger & as you do, say to him:

With this ring, I thee wed. I give it to you as a token of my faith. I believe with all my heart that this is forever. It represents my love & my faith, in the Name of Jesus/Yeshua.~PastorJack@ Warriors For Christ~

 

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Putting on the Full Armor Of God

*Know your weapons-power*

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect....He teaches my hands to make war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. ~Psalm 18:30-32. 34~

God has a perfect battle plan. The word perfect means "absolutely complete." We must fight according to His plan.

Secondly, God has given us a sharp,two-edged sword. His Word. We must use this sword effectively if we are to live a victor-ice life. victor's life

Third, God grants us a shield of protection: faith.

God exercises our gifts so our hands will be strengthened to make war. We can use our "bronze bow" to judge the enemy. Spiritual Warriors can shoot down the principalities in the heavens!

 **We are Warriors For Christ and we are in God's Army.**
It's our faith in Christ that allows us to live with a peaceful heart in the space between now and that something to come. This is what prepares you to receive the abundant life our Lord has promised (John 10:10).

Joyful obedience to the Lord's commands:
Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man...who delights greatly in His commandments.~Psalm 112:1

This person does not cringe before the commands of God. He knows when God says, "You shall not," it means, Don't hurt yourself." When God gives a positive word, it means, "Come help yourself to great happiness!"

 **AUTHORITY OF A BELIEVER**
~John 14:13~-whatever you ask in My Name,that I will do.
~John 14:14-~If you ask anything in My Name,I will do it.
~Luke 10:9~-Behold I give you the authority to....& over all the power of the enemy,&....
~Luke 17:6~-If you have faith as a mustard seed,you can say to this mulberry tree,'Be pulled up by the roots & be planted in the sea,'& it would obey you.
~Matthew 4:4~* James 1:22~Matthew 7:11~*Colossians 1:13~Luke 10:19~*John 14:12,13,14~John 10:10*~

**Dressed for Battle**
   Ephesians 6:10-18-The apostle Paul tells us step by step how to prepare for our daily warfare, yet most don't pay much attention to the instruction.

    Do you want to see dramatic change in your life ?
    Do you want to stand strong in the face of adversity?
    Do you want to overcome temptation ?
    Then you need to dress for battle.

   My friend, there is a very real, personal Enemy stalking you right now, waiting for the the opportunity to destroy you completely. If you want to grow & experience maturity in the Christian life, then you must take this battle seriously.
    Are you prepared today ?

   Put on your spiritual armor, & follow the Lord into battle.

Who is the Christian's enemy? Satan and his host of fallen angels. Our opposition and struggle is against these unseen spiritual forces.(Isaiah 14:12-14; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Ephesians 6:12.)

Satan's cleverest trick is to convence the world he does not exist. Few people even Christians have a clear concept of who Satan is and his place in this world. Many time we succomb to our human reasoning in believing that some person is our enemy and act accordingly. Then the real enemy Satan wreaks havoc in marriage relationships, family, churches, communities and nations. Satan is your real enemy. Men and women are just his puppets. When the enemy come riding up in battle, the valiant soldier is not angry with the horse, but with the horseman. He works to kill the rider so that he may possess the horse for his own use. We are not to bend our wrath against them, but against Satan who rides them and spurs them on.

Satan was a perfect creature until he tried to exalt himself above God. His beauty filled him with pride-causing him to no longer be holy-and he wanted to receive worship that belonged only to God. Because Satan did not recognize the authority of God who made him, he was cast out of heaven, as recorded in the following passages:Isaiah 14:12-14; Ezekiel 28:14-16 

After Satan lost his residence in heaven, Satan was next seen in the Garden of Eden, where he deceived man (Genesis 3:1-13), causing him to rebel against his Creator and drawing the line of battle between the two kingdoms-kingdom of Light and the kingdom of darkness.

Satan is a creature; he is no match for the creature; and no match for the Creator. Satan is powerful, but not omnipotent. He can hinder, but he cannot prevent. We can by our doubt and disbelief. The master of deceit can convince the Prayer Warrior that his or her prayer has not reached the Throne . Your strength is to remember that Satan is a defeated antagonist. To accredit it to him otherwise is to allow Satan supremacy over you. We can not avoid warfare, for we are continuously involved in the battle. So we must draw near to God, resist the devil (stand our ground) and he will flee.

Let us take a look at the some of Satan's names recorded in the Scripture, so that we can better understand the  character of our enemy. Many of his names not only reveal his character, but also will suggest his tactics in warfare against the Bod of Christ.
*devil:~Matthew 4:1,5,8,11;1 John 3:8,10; Jude 9; Revelation 12:9,12; 20:2~

*father of lies:~John 8:44~

*god of this world:~2 Corinthians 4:4~


*HIS DEATH, HE WAS PLACED IN A TOMB AND HE WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE DEAD!*

 *WHEN WE READ THE SCRIPTURES WE WILL FIND THAT IT IS ALL ABOUT JESUS IS GOD*
HE CAME TO EARTH AS A MAN, HE LIVED A PERFECT LIFE, HE DIED ON A CROSS FOR US, HE WAS RAISED FROM THE DEAD SO HE COULD LIVE ON THE INSIDE OF EVERY BELIEVER, HE HAS GIVEN US HIS HOLY SPIRIT TO TEACH US HOW TO LIVE SIN FREE. HIS HAS DELIVERED US FROM THE POWER OF THE EVIL ONE!*

                                      *THIS IS HOW MUCH THAT HE LOVED US*

ACTS 4:12,"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is on other name under Heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

   The most powerful-lest Name in Heaven & in earth has been given to us "if we believe. "What are we to believe? In John 20:31 (AMP) we read what we are to believe :.... believe that Jesus is the Christ  (the Anointed One),the Son of God,that through believing & cleaving to, trusting, relying upon Him you may have life through (in) His Name [through who He is].

Expectancy is the Key to Answered Prayer

Expect a miracle every day
Expect a miracle when you pray
If you believe in God, He will have a way
To perform a miracle for you each day!

When you pray and then start worrying again, you defeat the purpose of prayer. Every day expect, when you pray expect.

 ***Salvation Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus.
You said in Your Word,"...if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, Thou Shalt Be Saved" (Romans 10:9).

I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification.

Your Word says,"...with the Heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation" ( Rom. 10:10).

I do believe with my heart, and I now confess with my mouth Jesus as my Lord. Therefore, I am saved!

Thank You, Lord!

If you have prayed this prayer sincerely from your heart, then the Bible says you are now saved! To grow in your new Christian life, it is important to study the Bible and to pray every day to your Heavenly Father. You also need to belong to a good, Bible-based church where you can be taught the Word of God.

Welcome to the family of God!***Pastor Jack*Warriors For Christ*<((><

*YOU MUST BE BORN-AGAIN*

John 3 :1-20
   Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.
If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?
And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

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2 Corinthians 5:17

    Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

 

1 Corinthians 2:14

    But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 

 

Colossians 1:12

    Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

 

**WEAPONS OF WARFARE**

                                                WEAPONS OF WARFARE
    For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.~2 Corinthians 10:3-6~

     As you come to God on behalf of others, there will be times you will need to battle against the powers of darkness. It is God's will for us to tear down strongholds in people's lives and loose them in areas in which they have not been able to freely function. This is a primary purpose of the spiritual weapons God provides for us. As we war on earth, it stirs divine intervention from heaven. God has provided all that is necessary for successful spiritual warfare; your part is to will to use the weapons His Word guarantees will destroy enemy strongholds.
  
   Warfare has four possible attitudes-offense, defense, detente, and desertion...Satan gets along very well with Christians as long as they are on the defensive, seeking detente, or deserting. Therefore, if we are determined to see him defeated in our own hearts and in our own society, we must always be committed to the offensive.-Arthur Mathews, Born for Battle, p.51

   We, like Paul, are merely weak humans, but we don't need to use human plans and methods to win our battles, praise God. God's mighty weapons are available to us as we fight against Satan's "strongholds." We as Christians must choose whose methods to use, God's or the world's. Paul tells us that God's mighty weapons are prayer, faith, hope, love, God's Word, the Holy Spirit and all are powerful and effective for use. (See Ephesians 6:13-18)! These weapons can break down the proud human arguments against God and the walls that Satan builds to keep people from finding God. When dealing with the pride that keeps people from a relationship with Christ,we may be temped to use our own methods. But nothing can break down these barriers like God's weapons.

Pieces of Armor
   Belt...Truth...Satan fights with lies, and sometimes his lies sound like the truth; but only believers have God's truth, which can defeat Satan's lies.

   Breastplate... Righteousness...Satan often attacks our hearts-the seat of our emotions, self-worth, and trust. God's righteousness is the breastplate that protects our hearts and ensures His approval. He approves of us because He loves us and sent His Son to die for us.

   Footwear...Readiness to spread the Good News...Satan wants us to think that telling others the Good News is a worthless and hopeless task-the size of the task is too big and the negative responses are too much to handle. But the footwear that God gives is is the motivation to continue to proclaim the true peace that is available in God-news that everyone needs to hear.

   Shield...Faith...What we see are Satan's attacks in the form of insults, setbacks, and temptations. But the Shield of faith protects us from Satan's flaming arrows. With God's perspective, we can see beyond our circumstances and know that ultimately the victory is ours.

   Helmet...Salvation...Satan wants us to doubt God, Jesus/Yeshua, and our own salvation. The helmet of salvation protects our minds from doubting God's saving work for us.

   Sword...The Spirit, the Word of God...The sword is the only weapon of offense in this list of armor. There are times when we need to take the offensive against Saran. When we are tempted, we need to trust in the truth of God's Word.

   In the Christian life we battle against rulers and authorities (the powerful evil forces of fallen angles headed by Satan, who is a vicious fighter, see (1 Peter 5:8). To withstand their attacks, we must depend on God's strength and use every piece of His armor. Paul is not only giving this counsel to the church, the body of Christ Jesus/Yeshua, but to all individuals within the church. The whole body needs to be armed. As you do battle against "the powers of this dark world," fight in the strength of the church, whose power comes from the Holy Spirit.

   These who are not "flesh and blood" are demons over whom Satan has control. They are not mere fantasies-they are very real. We face a powerful army whose goal it to defeat Christ's Church. When we believe in Christ, these beings become our enemies, and they try every device to turn us away from Him and back to sin. Although we are assured of victory, we must engage in the struggle until Christ returns, because Satan is constantly battling against all who are on the Lord's side. We need supernatural power to defeat Satan, and God has provided this by giving us His Holy Spirit within us and His armor surrounding us.

   If you feel discouraged, remember Jesus'/Yeshua' Words to Peter: "On this Rock I will build My Church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it"~Matthew 16:18.~