READ:
DANIEL 10:10-13
The kingdom
of darkness is a well-organised one. The devil has appointed territorial
spirits over communities, nations and continents. There is a demon overseeing
every country. All the governments put in place are controlled by this demon.
This is clearly highlighted in our text. We are facing a two pronged attack:
political and ecclesiastical. The enemies of the gospel have tremendous
resources at their disposal. They have economic power. The government controls
the economy, the police and the army. The enemy would do everything possible to
hinder the advancement of the kingdom of God on earth. We cannot afford to
trifle with the fortunes of the kingdom. We cannot afford to be weak
spiritually. How are we going to defeat the forces that have both economic and
political power? How are we going to defeat our Goliath with an ordinary sling
and a stone? We all pray that our nation must be saved. Are we going to do it
with five minute prayers? We have to take the whole world for Jesus, including
predominantly Islamic nations. Obviously, we cannot do this by joking. We are
the people that god will use. It is unreasonable for us to go about chasing
rats where there lions and elephants to be conquered. 2 Timothy 2:4 says: “No
one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he
may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.” There is no room for
fooling around when talking about winning the nations of the world for Christ.
I know God will use me. In fact, there is no going back. It is too late for any
of us to go back. If you are afraid, you can step aside. You must remember Gideon’s
army in the Book of Judges. God told Gideon to tell those who were afraid to go
back. 22,000 men beat a retreat. God said even the remainder were too many.
Only 300 men won the battle. We must stand and face the enemy. We are sure of
victory. Tell God that you are ready so that He will empower you to go along
with Him. Ask Him to give you the anointing to deal with territorial spirits.
MEMORIZE:
1 TIMOTHY 2:3 –For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior.
