The Place of Revelation (VSL)

Ephesians 6:10-12 Be strong in the Lord, relying on His mighty strength.  Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the devil's strategies.  for our struggle is not against human opponents, but against rulers, authorities, cosmic powers in the darkness around us, and evil spiritual forces in the heavenly realm.

Know the true character of your warfare!

• hardness of hearts against the truth and the indifference of men and women to the gospel of Christ
• blinded minds of those who believe not
• resistance to the Word of God
• divided homes
• broken hearts
• ruined lives
• shattered testimonies

These are the battle fronts, and the enemy is turning on all his power, gripping hearts, blinding eyes, and bringing on darkness.

How do we deal with such an enemy?  What is the secret for your victory? Ally yourself with the Captain of the host of the Lord. (Joshua 5:13-15)

11 Corinthians 10:3-4 We are living in the world, but we do not wage war in a world-like way. For the weapons of our warfare are n to those of the world. Instead, they have the power of God to demolish fortresses. We tear down arguments and every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive in order to obey the Messiah.

Ephesians 1:22-23 God has put everything under the Messiah's feet and has made Him the head of everything for the good of the church, which is His body, the fullness of the one who fills everything in every way.

Faith is looking back to Calvary's cross and looking up to the Heavenly throne, and so begins to drive heavenly power and count for God. Faith is in a Lord with unlimited power and authority, and that faith linked to this Lord becomes mighty and powerful.

When feeling weakness and power because of the enemy, perceive the greatness of that mighty power which affects the believer's conversion and is engaged to perfect His salvation.