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Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Sunday, July 12, 2020

THE BATTLEFIELD OF PRAYER

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:10-11(NKJV)
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Every believer is involved in a spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:10-18 clearly state …Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one ...” (ESV) The problems we are faced with are brought about by satanic forces – principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world, and wicked spirits in heavenly places. However, we have a responsibility to use our weapons of warfare to fight the good fight of faith. What weapon are we referring to? The name of Jesus, the Word of God, The Holy Spirit, and the gifts of the Spirit.

Prayer is a battlefield. The time spent in the Word is the base of supply. The armor described in Ephesians 6 is the prayer armor and it serves on vital purpose; to combat Satan and win. People are not your enemy. Satan is the source of all your troubles. He’s the troublemaker! Not God, not your neighbor, not your co-workers, not your relatives but Satan. Some people believe God send tribulations and trials or even mishaps but that’s erroneous. He has provided the weapons and armor to get us out of trouble.  Job 34:10.

 Thank God we have authority over Satan and his cohorts. We’re to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might! Spend time reinforcing your troops in prayer.

Confession:  I decree and declare God’s incredible blessings over my life. I will see God’s goodness, a sudden widespread of increase in my finances and all that pertains to me.

Prayer: I will not lose my weapon of warfare to carnality.

Further Reading:  Isaiah 40:31 & Romans 12:12

Read through the Bible: Joshua 16-17 & Psalm 148