Title : Weapons of our warfare- Part 2: Strength of conviction.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬ 

After understanding that

 1. you are at war, 

2. that the war is not physical but spiritual, and 

3. that you need the armour of God which is a correct understanding of His word. 

You need to understand that one of the critical ingredients you need in spiritual warfare is strength of conviction.

Point of Reflection:

The next critical ingredient you need is strength of conviction on the word of God.

 You need to have a strong degree of being persuaded in the power of His word and the power of His being.

 For this to happen you need the Holy Spirit to kindle the word inside you, as you meditate upon it.

That is why His word says in Joshua 1:7-8 KJV says: “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”

‭‭His word also says in Romans 4:20-21 KJV: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.”‭‭

Abraham being not weak in faith, staggered not, wavered not, was fully persuaded- all these denote strength of conviction.

1John 2:13-14: "I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.”‭‭

You notice here: you have known the Father, the word of God abides in you, you are strong (of conviction) and you have overcome the wicked one. Knowledge of the Father goes hand in hand with strength of conviction and overcoming the wicked one

That is why 1John 5:4 KJV says: “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”‭‭

Our faith here refers to our strength of conviction about what the word of God says about what Almighty God can do. Glory be to God forevermore.

The disciples of Jesus Christ had been with Jesus Christ for 3 years, heard of God directly from Jesus Christ, saw the miracles everyday, but they still remained fearful, powerless, carnal, full of strife and impotent- until the day of Pentecost- after being filled with the Holy Spirit, they became bold, their strength of conviction soared, they started praying for the sick to be healed, raising the dead, preaching boldly and publicly without fear.

 What had happened- the Holy Spirit worked in their lives, activated the word to give strength of conviction about what God can do - results- miracles started happening and thousands turned to God. 

You need to yearn for the power of the Holy Spirit, desire Him and seek Him as your partner in all you do for God, your partner for victory. When the Holy Spirit works the word in you the result is unstoppable strength of conviction. Glory be to God forevermore.

Do you desire to overcome the wicked one through strength of conviction in the word of God and the operation of God? 

You need to meditate upon His word and let the Holy Spirit fill you, empower you and take over your life.

 When you are ready-

 Prayer of faith: 

Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, I thank you for sending Jesus Christ to suffer and die for my sin.

 I acknowledge the risen Jesus Christ as Lord of my life today.

 I set myself apart and consecrate myself to you Lord Jesus Christ.

 I reject and denounce every working of the enemy satan and his demons.

 I ask you Father in the name of Jesus Christ to fill me with your Holy Spirit right now.

 I receive the abundant outpouring of your Holy Spirit upon my life.

 I commit myself to meditating upon your word and ask you Holy Spirit to work a perfect work in my life. 

I desire your empowerment and your power which gives me, the knowledge of the Father and victory over the enemy and his demons. 

Thank you Father for victory over the enemy in my life, in my family and in all I do for you.

Thank you Father for victory over the enemy for Planet Ministries as it accomplishes the mission you have called them to do.

 Thank you Father for victory over the enemy  for all your people across planet earth

Father I present to you your people across planet earth and ask you Lord to empower them by your Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus Christ. 

 Thank you Father for hearing my prayer. In Jesus Christ's name I pray. Amen.

Apostle Dr Max and Joyce Matonhodze.

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