Offensive Warfare



Thus far we’ve looked at the ten steps to spiritual warfare and how they can be used defensively to protect those you love. Spiritual warfare can also be leveraged to push back the darkness and make a difference for the Kingdom! Here is how you can intentionally wage war in the spiritual to make a difference in your world:

1.See the Supernatural Behind the Natural - When you see the supernatural, you can do something about it. It’s hard to fight a battle that you cannot see.

2.Fight From a Position of Victory - You’ll be amazed at how many spiritual battles you will win when you realize just how victorious you already are in Jesus.

3.Saturate Yourself with Truth - When you’re saturated with truth it will come out of your pores. Your conversations will be filled with truth and love, and people will see Jesus.

4.Live Right - Seek justice and stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. Live right and help others do the same. It will change their world, and yours.

5.Walk in the Spirit - The Spirit will guide your steps and let you know when to pray, when to speak, and when to act.

6.Actively Choose to Believe God - Be open with your faith in God. Your faith in God will inspire faith in others.

7.Surrender Daily - This keeps you humble and usable by God. God can’t fill you to overflowing if you’re already full of yourself.

8.Wield the Word of God - The Word is living and active. Know it, memorize it, speak it constantly. It will set people free.

9.Pray Continually - Never stop praying to God for other people. Pray throughout the day. Pray for miracles every day.

10.Fight Together - Lean into relationships. Build community. Constantly bring people into the safety of the herd.

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

1. Of the ten steps listed for spiritual warfare, which one is the one you think you are currently doing the best? Which step do you feel is your strongest?

2. Of the ten steps listed for making a difference in your spiritual world, which one would you say is your weakest? Where do you want to see the most improvement?

NEXT STEP

The next step for today is to make an action plan to strengthen your weakest area of spiritual warfare. For the answer you put for question two, write out a few action steps to begin to turn that weakness into a strength today:


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