“Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?”
In these times of war and uncertainty in the world it is a time for our focus to be more upon the Lord.
At such times He releases favour and provision in response to our righteousness, our obedience to Him and our generosity towards others.
He too comes like a mighty man of war ready to clear the ground of injustice.
As we submit to God we stand stronger against the enemy.
We have cried out to Him in our prayers not to remain silent but to bring justice.
“O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God! For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads. They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones.”
Our wars are against spiritual principalities not flesh and blood. Won by prayer and co labouring.
“Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.“
Wars won not by weapons but by prayer and unity in the spirit enabling Gods to release His legions of angels.
“Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?”
We stand on behalf of the helpless. Praying that God will be all that He is for those suffering.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
We pray for angelic protection and for them to make way for corridors and passages for aid for healing , feeding and rescue.
To contain the enemy within God’s borders and so contain the havoc he is wreaking. To release us from the enemy.
“O my God, make them like whirling dust, like chaff before the wind.”
That He will set standards that will be lifted high and recognised to consume the greed, pride and arrogance set out by the enemy.
“So they shall fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come like a rushing stream, which the wind of the Lord drives.”
That He will expose corruption, manipulation and profiteering. God stands against iniquity, all webs of deceit.
“No one enters suit justly; no one goes to law honestly; they rely on empty pleas, they speak lies, they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. They hatch adders’ eggs; they weave the spider’s web; he who eats their eggs dies, and from one that is crushed a viper is hatched.”
The arm of the Lord is not too short to be able to unplug the demonic power and cause it to diminish and implode.
Our prayer is for there to be an increase in the revelation of Christ.
The illustration shows the long arm of the Lord coming down over the world to lift the lid on injustice. To bring righteousness, obedience and generosity back to fight of all spiritual attack. Light emanating to push back the darkness.
Eight Scriptures that come to mind:
“Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?” Matthew 26:52-53 ESV
“O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God! For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads. They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones.” Psalm 83:1-3 ESV
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 ESV
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 ESV
“O my God, make them like whirling dust, like chaff before the wind.”Psalm 83:13 ESV
“So they shall fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come like a rushing stream, which the wind of the Lord drives.” Isaiah 59:19 ESV
“No one enters suit justly; no one goes to law honestly; they rely on empty pleas, they speak lies, they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. They hatch adders’ eggs; they weave the spider’s web; he who eats their eggs dies, and from one that is crushed a viper is hatched.”Isaiah 59:4-5 ESV
“Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. The Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice. He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no one to intercede; then his own arm brought him salvation, and his righteousness upheld him.” Isaiah 59:15-16 ESV
The song Fear Is A Liar. Zack Williams
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