4 DAYS FASTING AND PRAYER FOR OCTOBER 28TH, 29TH, 30TH & 31ST 2022
Updated: Oct 28, 2022
4 DAYS FASTING AND PRAYER FOR OCTOBER 28TH, 29TH, 30TH & 31ST 2022
THEME: "EXPOSING AND OVERCOMING WITCHCRAFT ATTACKS"
SCRIPTURE: Micah 5:11-12 “I will cut off the cities of your land and throw down all your strongholds. 12 I will cut off sorceries (witchcraft) from your hand, and you shall have no soothsayers.”
Precious Saints this month’s 4 day fast will be solely dedicated to exposing witchcraft and defending ourselves from the enemy’s attacks in spiritual warfare. We only must see the amount of compromise that has crept into the church with many participating in Halloween-themed events throughout the month of October. Now I have seen churches all around the world that were either infiltrated by witches, attacked by witchcraft, or were even run by witches disguised as Pastors or false prophets.
Now when I was first saved, I was at work one evening, and I remember meeting a young satanist that was eager to brag about where he was going when asked. He said proudly to me and another co-worker that he was a member of a secret satanic circle and was on his way to a satanic meeting. Now I think because he was still very young and we were also his age group, that he could not help himself but brag and open his mouth about this secret wickedness. He went onto telling us that if I only knew who the members of this satanic cult were, that I would be shocked. He said they are professional, lawyers, doctors, police, judges, celebrities, and every high position in society that I could think of helping bring about their agenda. I then ask him, so if you are that connected, who is a threat to your agenda and he then proceeded to tell me that the only threat was spirit filled, bible believers and they were their main target. Now this was back in the year 1997 mind you and a lot more has been revealed to me about their wicked agenda, since then that we can clearly see that has even taken place right before our eyes.
Everyone should be praying against witchcraft that is coming either against their family’s or the body of Christ in general. See just because you may not believe in it, does not mean it is not operating around us. For we are truly living in evil wicked times with wicked satanic elites trying to make their satanic new world order in preparation for the coming revealed antichrist. Yes, they see us as a threat, for we are the only ones that can break their spiritual power through Christ Jesus. The only antidote for evil is good and the only one that is good is God. The only antidote for God’s judgment coming to the nations within this hour, is the atoning power of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. (Read Numbers 16:46-48)
There are different levels to witchcraft and none of it is any good, but we are called to expose the works of darkness. This is something the church must be made aware of and learn to seriously pray against this wickedness during these times precious saints.
Ephesians 6:12-13 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [c]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
Yes, every believer needs to study, learn, practice, continually spiritual warfare! The Word commands us to and we need to. Doing all, STAND. Doing all refers to Doing all we have been instructed to in His Word to do! STAND refers to STAND UP TO YOUR ENEMY!!! Never ever back down precious saints! Do not give up or give the enemy an inch! Read the Word for yourself precious saints. It says we have an enemy, who is planning continually to steal, to kill and destroy YOU!
See there is nothing good in Satan at all, and he only comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10) and if we give him any legal right, he will try to destroy everything within our lives. So, if he is given the opportunity then he will try his best effort to destroy God’s perfect plan for our futures, our relationships, families, and marriages etc.
It is common for me to receive messages from Christians who are experiencing heavy mental warfare or spiritual oppression attacks during this month of October. Therefore, it is vital for us as believers in Christ Jesus to break all word curses that the occult is speaking along with their wicked incantations during this month of October. See it is no-longer a secret anymore, but the satanists and witches both openly confess that they have united to hinder Christian believers, ministers of the gospel and anyone that maybe in high positions who would be a threat to them or their agenda.
One story I heard of a church that was targeted by a satanic Coven, was very alarming and I do not believe they were equipped to combat the attack to start with. That is why it is vital we teach the body of Christ about such subjects, not to act out of fear, but faith in the finished work of the cross.
Now this coven had threatened a local pastor that they were going to bring down his Church and were going to specifically target destroying every marriage in the leadership. The Pastor made it a point to tell the Church to take this threat seriously and to pray against it, to do spiritual warfare and anoint their homes and use wisdom and practice caution in their marriages. Unfortunately, many of the members thought it was just nonsense, but spiritual warfare was not taught enough and every one of their marriages came apart, the men falling into sinful affairs. The only one that it did not effect was the Pastor who believed the warning and practiced spiritual warfare, what was sadder is that the Church disintegrated, and the building was sold also. This may seem like a fairy tale to someone reading, but this is very real, and I have seen and heard of many stories that reveals that this stuff is very real precious saints!
The feedback I am receiving from many is that because the churches are refusing to speak the truth, many have been led online to seek truth because people are thirsty for the truth. The remnant bride can see the spiritual shift taking place within this hour that is happening internationally, nationally, and locally. And you only must see the tougher totalitarian/ draconian measures being put in place by our governments, workplaces and even some churches that are under the control of this mass witchcraft mind control hat we are seeing across the globe.
But as we await the Lord’s snatching away, there is a ferocious battle for Righteousness within each nation across the face of the earth right now and it requires your participation through spiritual warfare prayers. Now the truth is, the only one that can save us is Jesus Christ and we as believers are ambassadors, need to walk in divine authority for the remainder of this year more than ever.
In this 4-day fasting program you will clearly see that Satan is the master mind behind all our headaches, but we need to arise above in prayer. Now we will tackle all these subjects of the enemy that is trying to hinder us and reveal to you how we are in the situation we are at present. Now because we are tackling spiritual matters against the enemy, that means spiritual forces, which means we are going to enter spiritual warfare, so we can combat all demonic powers over our lives. Some Christians today may still not be ready for such teachings that expose the enemy, because they do not want to know the truth, but let me tell you the world that we know, is not what it all cuts out to be. Therefore, before you proceed, I encourage you to put on the full armour of God on, as we go into spiritual war, for we will tackle spiritual forces that are combating our life’s and those around us this weekend.
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This month of October l we want to encourage all Christians on social media that want breakthrough and restoration to Fast & Pray along with us this month’s 4 day fast.
This is an event anybody can partake of anywhere around the world, in your home, church, friend’s house, in the village or in the city etc. The main purpose is to get people to repent and turn back to God. By using the same calendar day through fasting and prayer taken from 2 Chronicles 7:14, that it will build awareness of the need to pray for your local church. Though we are on different timeline I encourage you to just follow the dates for your respective countries.
Date: OCTOBER 28th, 29th, 30TH & 31st 2022
Fasting Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Fasting Type: It is your choice what level you wish to fast, maybe you wish to do 3 days dry fast without water or food, maybe you wish to do 3 days with water fast? Or you could fast from food but drinking water or fluids partially. You are welcome to break the fast each evening and start again either after meal (6am-6pm) or you can go straight through as I said. The key is I want you to abstain from something to seek a closer walk with the Lord and see your spiritual breakthroughs. The key is to also follow the program that is designed to assist and be a guide to press into the Lord. You will find some helpful tips below also.
Fasting Teaching - https://youtu.be/DFWacd-8ShY
MESSAGE THEMES FOR THE 4 DAYS:
DAY 1 THEME: “SPIRITUAL WARFARE”
DAY 2 THEME: “EXPOSING WITCHCRAFT”
DAY 3 THEME: “OVERCOMING WITCHCRAFT ATTACKS”
DAY 4 THEME: "EXPOSING HALLOWEEN”
What am I required to fast from?
We want to leave this decision up to you. We do not have any mandatory church-wide requirements for how you fast, but here are a few ideas:
Food Fast
When we choose not to eat or not to eat certain foods, we allow our physical bodies to hunger and to bring our desires into alignment with our spiritual need for God. There is a clarity in hearing from the Lord which comes when we fast and pray; making a small sacrifice to give up a “pleasure” or comfort to increase your spiritual sight and vision.
We are providing the following options for you to consider:
1. Food Fast
You fast from all foods from either 10pm-6pm (20 hours) or 6am-6pm (12 hours) each day with fluids allowed.
2. Partial Fast
You choose to eliminate certain things i.e., fizzy drinks; sweets/chocolates, bread, no red meat etc, but the rest of your diet remains mainly the same
3. Fruit and Veg
Eat fruit during the day, with liquids (tea/limited coffee, herbal drinks, and water) with a veg meal in the evenings
4. Liquids only during day and veg meal for dinner
Drink water and herbal drinks during the day with a veg meal in the evenings. Please consult your doctor if there are any medical concerns before you commence the fast.
Media Fast
During this time, we encourage you to turn off the TV, computer, video games, Facebook, twitter, Instagram, the Internet, and any other form of social media for a brief period of time. You may decide to fast from Facebook or some other form of media altogether or to limit your time to only 1-2 hours per week. When we do this, we create more time when we can read our Bible, pray, worship, and hear from God.
Search your heart in deciding what type of food fast you want to do. If you have never fasted, maybe start off with a partial fast and progress to a fruit and veg option for the last couple of days. Remember, the most important consideration in fasting is your motive. Why are you fasting?
What will we be praying about?
Check each day for the next 4 days there will be theme topics, scriptures, and prayers so you may follow corporately all together. We are trusting the Lord that this time of fasting, and prayer will release a passion for His name within us – to cut off what belongs to a past seasons, to receive renewed hope and vision for our lives/ministries, to be conduits for signs, wonders, and miracles and to fulfill the mandate of sharing the gospel to the ends of the earth! During this time of fasting, be intentional about your priorities. Set aside ample time to be alone with the Lord. The more time you spend with God, the more meaningful your fast will be. If you need an overview or suggestions on what you can do to make the most of the fast in terms of having a daily routine, use the below points:
Morning:
Begin your day in praise and worship
Read the days program and meditate on God’s Word
Invite Holy Spirit to work in you
Noon:
Take a short prayer walk
Spend time in intercessory prayer for the theme of the day
Evening:
Make time for an unhurried time of “seeking God’s face”
If others are fasting with you, meet for prayer
Avoid television or any other distraction that may affect your spiritual focus and watch the daily uploads to YouTube. You are welcome to watch Christian movies etc.
When possible, begin and end each day with your spouse, family, or friend for a brief time of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord. Please let us know you’ll be fasting & praying with us!
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR FASTING:
1. Avoid medical and even natural herbal drugs. However, if you are under medication, these should only be withdrawn upon the advice of your doctor.
2. Limit your physical activity and exercise. If you have a workout routine, adjust it accordingly.
3. Rest as much as you can if needed be.
4. Maintain an attitude of prayer throughout the day. Intercede for your family, pastors, church, nation, missionaries & world missions, etc.
5. Drink plenty of clean water if you are joining the water fast.
6. As your body adjusts, be prepared for temporary bouts of physical weakness as well as a greater likelihood of impatience, irritability, and anxiety.
FASTING BRINGS REVIVAL:
“. . . in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the LORD given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. So, I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes.” Daniel 9:2,3
Fasting helps us prevail in prayer and intercession. Daniel understood that Israel was headed for destruction. He also knew that in times like these, there is only one recourse—intercession through praying and fasting. Throughout human history, God has brought revival and delivered nations from destruction in response to prayer and fasting.
FASTING IS AN ACT OF HUMILITY AND CONSECRATION:
“. . . I put on sackcloth and humbled myself with fasting . . .” Psalm 35:13
Humility results in the grace of God (James 4:6). When we humble ourselves in prayer, we have instant access to the heart of God. As we deny ourselves as an act of consecration, we are better able to exercise self-control over our emotions and desires.
SPIRITUAL CLEANSING & SPIRITUAL EYES OPENED:
Fasting can be done for one meal, one day, one month or for however long God leads. It depends on how the Holy Spirit speaks to us. Shorter fasts are easier to endure until we have built up our “spiritual muscles”. A three day fast is most beneficial as a spiritual cleansing. An example of this is Paul being thrust into his fast upon conversion. After the three days of cleansing, he received the Holy Spirit and his eyesight when Ananias laid hands on him (Acts 9:17-18). We also can be spiritually cleansed by fasting so that we receive more of the Lord’s Spirit and have our spiritual eyes opened to new dimensions. A three day fast is also especially helpful in breaking any addictive habits.
These then are two reasons for fasting: We receive spiritual cleansing, and our spiritual eyes are opened, and we also obtain victory over the devil. When Jesus encountered Satan, He was able to overcome Him because His fasting had given Him spiritual strength. Isaiah 58:6 also gives us light on this purpose of fasting: “Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loosen the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?” Many people believe that fasting is to move the hand of God, when in it is to make Satan turn loose of the things he is holding.
BREAKING STRONGHOLDS & BUILDING FAITH:
Fasting loose the bands of wickedness. When Jesus discussed the keys to the kingdom, He told us to bind and loose. When we fast, we loosen the bands of wickedness, undo the heavy burdens, set the oppressed free, and break every yoke of the enemy. Fasting is an important key to getting the victory over hard situations that do not seem to respond to normal prayer.
Fasting builds our faith. In fact, this is what Jesus meant when he spoke to the disciples in Matthew 17:21 in answer to why they were not able to cast a demon out of a child. He said, “However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” He was telling them if they wanted their faith to be at such a level as to be able to cast out demons, then they must fast and pray for their faith to increase.
Fasting also makes it easier for us to hear the voice of the Lord. We find an account of this in Acts 13:2 “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
While fasting, the Holy Spirit spoke to them and gave them direction. We too can be directed by the Lord if we seek Him through prayer and fasting.
When we deny our natural cravings, our spiritual antennas become more attuned. We become more sensitive to His voice as we divest ourselves of worldly distractions. We are better able to focus on God and submit to His will. This opens the door for more of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Fasting and mourning are closely associated in the Bible. Two examples of this are found in Ezra and Nehemiah.
Ezra 10:6: “Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God and went into the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor drink water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been carried away.”
Nehemiah 1:4: “And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven.”
From these Scriptures, we see that fasting and travail (a prayer burden from the Lord that brings crying and tears) were combined. Both men were fasting for the repentance of God’s people. How we need this same kind of intercession today. Here were men so burdened for the sins of their people that they fasted, travailed, and prayed.
Day 1 – "SPIRITUAL WARFARE"
Date: Friday 28th of October
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 6:11-18 “Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the [a]wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [b]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which, you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints”
Precious saints there is a spiritual battle for dominion and authority upon the earth at present and it is only heating up more each day. It is a battle between good and evil, right, and wrong, and we are seeing a shift taking place within this hour from an international, national, and local level. Never have we seen, how the enemy is blatantly coming out more aggressively and openly and we must realise for us to defeat the evil within this world, we must first win the battle in the spiritual war. Now the apostle Paul tells us in the above scripture that we are in a spiritual battle against the unseen spiritual forces, and we need to be prepared with spiritual armour and weapons.
The church of Jesus Christ is a beacon of light within this lost world, but I am sad to say in most cases today it has become silent on teaching about spiritual warfare and exposing the very darkness around us. Many even today are coming up with watered down teachings to put out the fire in the saints. Oh yes, the devil will influence anyone he can get a hold of precious saints! Why? so that the saints do not arise up in prayer and fasting to wage spiritual warfare against the enemy in the second heavens.
Yes, one of the biggest ways the freemasons have influenced the church over the centuries is through the spirit of mammon, for when money controls a Pastor they will be easily influenced by persuasion in watering down God’s message. See one of the biggest cancers within the priesthood of God’s servants is selfish ambition. What I mean is many are just focused on building bigger churches, getting a bigger name for themselves, more church attendance or even trying to have more followers on social media, oppose to really preaching the truth and having a genuine deep cry for lost souls.
Different people at times send me messages from other servants that say different contradicting things. Like for instance one does not you do not need to fast anymore, even though Jesus clearly says in the ninth chapter of the book of Matthew “…But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.” (Matt 9:15) What else? that one does not need to warfare anymore, or bind and loosen, even though Jesus has given us the authority to do so (Matthew 16:19). Many question the rapture, but one day it will happen precious saints, and imagine the shock on the faces of people that did not keep their oil full like the foolish virgins whom the door was shut in (Matthew 25:1-13).
See ignorance is one thing but deception is another that we see from teaching that the devil is using to take the fire of God from you. Let me tell you that when you have been on the mission field fighting the spiritual battles against local witchcraft, you soon realise that everything you learnt in bible college is being put to the test, as in many cases they no longer teaching you to really defend yourself against witchcraft attacks or the spiritual world or even deliverance in that case. They will teach you how to fund raise, but not to walk by complete faith and spirit.
One thing I have learnt as a missionary is that when you are in very heavy witchcraft areas doing the work of the Lord, fiery spiritual warfare prayers are very effective. Now you got to understand that we have different seasons of praying warfare prayers and other seasons of resting in the Lord’s presence and devotion. But when the Holy Spirit calls you to pray in spiritual warfare, do not allow anyone or anything to deter you from doing so. See I receive so many testimonies from others that faithfully pray powerful warfare prayers in different seasons of their lives, that bring change to the very environment around them. One testimony was of a young sister who was led to pray our midnight warfare prayer program for a season each night. One night when she was praying, she heard a voice try to interrupt her prayers saying, “PLEASE STOP PRAYING, YOU ARE INTERFERRING WITH OUR WORKS”. It was the voice of the warlock/ witch doctor in the area that was frustrated because the prayers she was praying were interrupting the diabolical works of the warlock in the spiritual realm. This is just one of many stories that I hear and receive each day sent to my inbox. Now when we are praying and fasting corporately, we really start to tear down spiritual wickedness in high places, but as a body of believers around the world we are sending a barrage of assault weapons against the enemy, that would not be possible praying just alone. For remember when we come together in agreement with two, the scriptures says that we shall put ten thousand to flight.
Deuteronomy 32:30 “How could one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, Unless their Rock had sold them, And the LORD had surrendered them? For their rock is not like our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.”
Joshua 23:10 “One man of you shall chase a thousand, for the LORD your God is He who fights for you, as He promised you.”
Imagine the Church is an embassy representing heaven within each nation, but in many cases, they have lost their authority of speaking truth and praying warfare prayers in an hour of deception. Now I am not just talking about the established church in big buildings, but rather a church that has been called out from amongst this world’s system. For each born again Christian is an ambassador for Christ Jesus upon the earth precious saints and we are to walk with heaven’s standards.
For Paul confirms this in 2 Corinthians 5:20 “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be you reconciled to God.”
We are in a spiritual battle today that requires more grace precious saints, for we are moving into a new season, and this brings a new level of opposition. The hordes of hell are being released upon the unrighteous with many being used to bring about the enemy’s agenda upon the face of the earth. Therefore, we need to continue to stand in prayer for the remaining of 2022 and prepare for 2023.
Matthew 11:12 “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” What is happening around us requires us to stand more firmly in the Lord with the pressures around us and this world’s system.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not [a]carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ…,”
See our faith in God's spoken word releases the power from heaven that binds (or ties up) the evil we are facing. Similarly, when we loosen something on earth, we "permit and declare [it] proper and lawful on earth"
Matthew 16:19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” So, everything that we loosen, or bind must be in accordance with God's word.
There are so many things that we pray for, and we wait for God to respond when in fact God has already told us what to do. He has already given us the strategies against the enemy’s throne, altars, and gates that we need to succeed in this spiritual warfare. God is not going to come to earth and do the things that He has already given the church the authority or ability to do precious saints. That is what binding and loosing is all about. Using the spiritual authority, we already have and to carry out the work of the Kingdom.
SATANS ARMY HIERARCHY
We are up against a very well organised demonic army that has its own hierarchy and levels of satanic authority. These authorities can be set over empires, cultures, nations, and regions of the earth. They can be behind natural and supernatural government.
1. Satan (commander-in-chief) 2. Thrones 3. Dominions (lordships) 4. Principalities (rulership’s, princes) 5. Powers (authorities) 6. Rulers Of Darkness of This World 7. Spiritual Wickedness (wicked spirits) In High Places (heavenly places)
Let us look a little further into this demonic hierarchy to understand a little more:
Territorial Spirits: Demonic powers have controlling influence over specific sites, peoples, and areas. The belief in such hierarchal arrangements is culturally widespread and often involves protective deities linked to homes, temples, clans, cities, valleys, and nations.
Principalities And Powers: Demonic agents and structures that exert deceptive control over co-conspiratorial human political kingdoms and systems. A principality is defined as: A state ruled by a prince, usually a small state or a state that falls within a larger state such as an empire. The position or authority of a prince or chief ruler; sovereignty; supreme power. So, a principality is not a fallen angel itself. A principality is the seat of authority or the region that the fallen angel has authority over. A prince rules over a principality. Daniel chapter ten makes it noticeably clear that fallen angels, and angels from God are both called princes:
“But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.” (Daniel 10:13)
Powers: These are the sergeants that conduct the orders from the princes and pass down to lower ranking demons.
Rulers of Darkness of This World: Demonic forces involved in deceptive and destructive manipulation of natural elements and systems. Where are the rulers? In the heavenly places.
So yes, there are hinderances, but when we walk in the finished work of the cross, we can overcome all adversaries. Whenever you reach a mountain top or about to breakthrough, Satan tries to stop you. But when the cross was lifted, the enemy was defeated precious saints. When He rose on the third day, that was a greater rising. Therefore, the Lord call you out from the valley of despondence and desires to place you on the heights. Just like the eagle that is unbeatable from higher altitude, the Lord is calling us to discern the times we are living and equip ourselves for the battle ahead.
So, you may be asking me then what about repentance revival that you always talk about. Well, the truth is revival needs to start with you and me first but let us look how the demonic hinder revival in larger numbers.
See principalities over cities, regions, and nations are hindering revival. These fallen angels promote dullness, darkness, and spiritual lethargy. The reason the church is not experiencing "open Heavens" is because of these angels. Principalities will not face their final judgment until after Jesus returns to the earth. A fallen angel over a region or country may be bound for a time, if the courts of Heaven have so determined precious saints. I would love nothing more than to see a revival over our cities, but the truth is the Lord can also rapture His remnant bride any time He wishes.
REVIVAL BRINGS OPEN HEAVEN
So let us just look back at history and see how the great revival started in Argentina in the mid 1900’s. See because the principality over that oppressive nation was bound up for a period through the prayers of the remnant church. Imagine once it was bound the atmosphere changed and people that were closed off to the gospel, were now suddenly open to the gospel. Even the pastors and evangelists were moving in remarkable miracles that they previously had never done before. People were rushing to any prayer meetings, crusades, and churches to be healed, delivered and or saved. The nation went from being hardened to God, to being open to the gospel. It was like a light being switched on. Once the fallen angel was bound, the Heavens opened over Argentina and light shined all over the nation. Binding principalities is a major key to revival precious saints and God can also do remarkable things through the remnant church that will cry out to Him in unity for revival. I am never going to deny God cannot bring a revival even today, but where is the remnant bride that are crying out for God’s mercy day and night? When I was in South Africa recently the holy Spirit revealed to me in one meeting that the momentum for THIS revival will increase more and more upon the earth and one of the key hallmarks for this revival will be the deep repentance of people crying out to God that will bring personal encounters with God.
SPIRITUAL WARFARE REQUIRED IN ENDTIMES
What I am seeing and hearing from people today around the world is that we are facing greater spiritual battles today than ever before. There has been a release of demonic activity on earth over the past 3 years that is unseen in world history. And we are going to see an even greater release of demonic activity during coming months. These are more than physical battles; this is spiritual warfare. What is happening in Europe and the Middle East and throughout the world is spiritual precious saints. Closer to home, we are fighting a spiritual battle for the souls of family members and loved ones. The racism, politics, tribalism that is dividing nations and Believers must be addressed. More specifically, a prepared soldier should never, ever go into battle without the right Armor. That would be disastrous! Victory in battle hinges upon suitable Armor and appropriate weaponry. And a spiritual battle requires proven spiritual weapons. It’s impossible to avert the attacks of the devil and prevail against his strategies in your own strength. An army is only as strong as its armour. No matter how strong the soldier is, if he doesn’t have proper Armor, then he is vulnerable. If a warrior is powerful, but has no defence, he will be destroyed before he fulfils his purpose. As soldiers in God’s army, it is our duty to put on our armour.
The Word of God instructs, “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” - Ephesians 6:11.
We're in a battle in this world. We may not see it; we might forget it's there. But the enemy would love nothing more than to start each day off with discouragement and defeat, bringing fear and stress. Don't let him win. If you're a believer who is living like salt and light in a dark world, you won't go for long without encountering spiritual warfare - obstacles and attacks he'll hurl your direction. God reminds us in His word to stay aware of Satan’s schemes, to live alert in this world, and to stay close to Him. He arms us with the sword, the Word of God, to stand against the enemy’s lies. He equips us with strength, wisdom, and discernment through His own Spirit to stay strong in the spiritual warfare battle. He invites us to spend time in His Presence, through prayer and worship, pressing in to know Him more. As we grow to know God’s Truth and what is real, we also know more what is false, and we are stronger to stand against it in the powerful name of Jesus. He never leaves us to fend for ourselves in a dark world, but reminds us He is constantly with us, fighting for us, even when we cannot see.
Praying God’s words back to Him, is a powerful weapon against the forces of evil. It is Truth going out. It reminds us that God knows our way and understands what we face today. It builds our faith and our trust in God. It guards our hearts and focuses our minds back on Him. It wins the battle. We also have either the midnight warfare program or the marriage warfare program you can use at any time that you feel led to take these prayer programs on in your own time that you can find on our web page. So let us now go through these spiritual weapons below individually precious saints, so we are aware of what is at our disposal.
THE WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE
Preparation for spiritual battle requires the application of principles revealed in the Word of God. When the whole armour of God is applied and used properly, you have full protection and are enabled to hold your ground against the enemy. Ephesians 6 lists these seven pieces of armour — seven weapons of spiritual warfare — that can be the difference between life and death for you and your loved ones. The key to understanding this passage even better is not to just focus on the pieces of armour, but what they’re attached to. Instead of just focusing on a shield, a helmet, and a sword, focus on faith, salvation, and the Word of God. From this passage, here are six practical ways to protect yourself from spiritual attacks:
1. Saturate yourself with truth (belt of truth). What are you putting in your head every day? What kind of media are you consuming? What are you listening to? If you allow the world to fill your head with lies, don’t be surprised if you find yourself susceptible to spiritual attacks. Your loins girt about with truth (verse 14). Loins refers to our minds. Peter said, “Gird up the loins of your mind” (1 Peter 1:13). Fill your mind with the Word of God.
2. Live righteously (breastplate of righteousness). When we make poor decisions, fail to take care of our physical and mental health, when we put ourselves in situations where evil lurks and temptations abound, we open ourselves up to spiritual attack. If you want to protect yourself from spiritual attack, make better decisions. Your breastplate of righteousness (verse 14). The breastplate covers the vital organs and speaks of the heart. The breastplate of righteousness fortifies your heart against the enemy’s attacks. Allow the righteousness revealed in God’s Word to influence your mind and touch your heart.
3. Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit (feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace). The emphasis in Paul’s phrasing here is the word “readiness.” Just as your feet have to be aware and take you in the right direction in battle, so our spirits should be sensitive to the leading and guiding of the Holy Spirit. He’ll protect us from attacks if we’ll listen. Your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace (verse 15). The Word of God must affect your walk, your life. This happens as the Word fills your mind, touches your heart, and is manifested, or seen, in your walk. It all begins with your mind. You begin to read and hear the Word, and it begins to influence and fill your heart with truth. This affects your actions and daily life.
4. Choose to believe (shield of faith). Faith doesn’t become faith until you must use it. Wielding the shield of faith is choosing to actively in God’s goodness and his faithfulness when all evidence points to the contrary. When you’re bombarded with the lies of the enemy, picking up the shield of faith is choosing to believe in the promises of Scripture. This type of protection depends on your will being stronger than the emotions of the moment. Your shield of faith (verse 16). Faith brings powerful results, for when faith is joined with the results of the Word in your mind, heart, and life, you can withstand the onslaught of the enemy and render the enemy’s fiery darts ineffective.
Ephesians 6:16 “Above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.”
• Without faith it is impossible to please God!
• Without faith you won’t believe truth and place on the belt
• Without faith you cannot put the breastplate of righteousness on.
• Without faith you won’t want to share the gospel of peace with others
• Without faith you won’t have a shield to deflect the enemies advancing.
• Without faith you will doubt your very salvation and give into the enemies injected thoughts
• Without faith the sword will be piecing you and not the enemy.
5. Surrender daily (helmet of salvation). Salvation is all about surrender, asking God to save you because you realize you can’t save yourself. That surrender, that humility, that cross that Jesus asks us to pick up daily, is a vital piece of our spiritual defence. Everyday willingly surrender to God. Give your day to him and you’ll come under his protection. Your helmet of salvation (verse 17). Once the truth enters your mind, touches your heart, and is manifested in your actions, it becomes your nature. The helmet of salvation is the doctrine of the Word that brings balance to your life and keeps you walking steady in the Spirit.
6. Wield the Word as a weapon (sword of the Spirit). The primary offensive weapon given to us is Scripture. So, get in daily and read it, listen to it, think about it, meditate on it,