But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1Co 15:57
Everyone of us are going through one conflict or the other, there are oppositions we are confronting, those opposition that have been design to stop us from arriving at the finishing line of success (victory). The question on your mind will be, how do I deal with these opposing forces?
In the bible, from genesis to revelation you’ll see men who confronted their opposition, some of them lost and some won. We learn from these examples on how to confront anything that stands against the success of the development of our faith, character, business, finances, marriages etc.
As you embark on any endeavor there’s a view of victory that you uphold, the bible says, your expectations shall not be cut off (Proverbs 23:18). All things are possible to them that believe and until the task is accomplished, until you finish the race, you are not going to stop.
Whatever you’re believing God for in your marriage or finances I prophesy to you it shall be accomplish, for all things are possible to them that believe including ending well, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning, darkness cannot reign forever, the morning will surely come I prophesy that season is now in your life when the sun will arise in Jesus Name.
Confession – I am victorious in any fight I find myself.
There are different kinds of fight, the fight of a believer is different from that of an unbeliever, since the day you got born again you became God’s own, God lives in you so God is concern about the affairs of your life including your fight – Exodus 14:14. Deut. 1:30.
The battle is not yours but it belongs to Him, vengeance is mine saith the lord, Jesus said to Paul why are you persecuting me? Paul thought he was just persecuting only Christian but the God of the Christian said to him why are you persecuting me? It is written, touch not my anointed ones and do my prophet no harm because they are mine, whosoever tries to touch you is trying to touch God and God will surely face the person because you are the apple of His eyes. The three Hebrew were thrown into the fire but God was with them in the fire, God step inside the fire. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil for thou art with me. He is with you because your life is His life. When you are going through challenges He is with you. Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the lord God deliver them from them all. Call upon me in the days of trouble and i will answer you, because your deliverance is His deliverance, your joy is His too, so this fight is not your fight it is mine!
God is working on you daily; molding on you to become who He wants you to be in this life – Halleluiah! You are not alone! You are not wrestling alone God is on your side! Victory is guaranteed because God is by your side.
2cor 2:14 – Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
He cause us to triumph always, any time the devil shows up God is always there to cause you to triumph. They might think they have buried you but I see you rising up in victory in the name of Jesus! The most important thing you need to know is that God is with you and he has declared you a victor.
The fight that we are involved in is call the fight of faith.
What is the meaning of the fight of faith – an opposition that comes against you, design to neutralize the effectiveness of your faith. It is the same faith that God has given to you which you employs to defeat the enemy. Your faith is the target of the devil, to derail you from the truth. Your faith gave you the Zoë life, you were born into the kingdom by faith or by the word of God you responded to (Believed in your heart and confessed with your mouth).
John1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word
was with God, and the Word was God.
Rev. 19:13
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood:
and his name is called The Word of God.
You were born of the word of God, it is that faith that the devil wants to frustrate. How does he attack your faith – by his lies. FAITH commeth by hearing the word of God in the same vein FEAR and LIES comes by hearing the words of the devil.
THE FIGHT OF WHAT FAITH HAS GIVEN TO YOU (RICHES THAT FAITH HAS DELIVERED TO YOU)
This refers to the blessing that faith has given to you including good health. Wisdom, knowledge etc these are things the devil fight against, he attacks you trying to stop you from living your life to the fullest. The good things that have been given to you by faith is what the devil wants to destroy, you have to stand your ground as a Christian; resist the devil so that he will flee from you in other for you to live life to the fullest. Poverty is not your portion, sickness, frustration are not your portion because Christ has made you rich, the life you now live is not yours but of Christ, He became poor so that you may be rich so rise up and take your position and authority in Christ and cast out the lies of the devil from your mind and replace it with the word of God – I prophecy to you every battle the devil has raise against you to intimidate you, I declare you prevail over them in the name of Jesus, all that God has given to you no man or devil will be able to take them away from you!
STEPS ON HOW TO WIN BATTLES
KNOW YOUR FIGHT – It is important that you know the fight that belongs to you so that you won’t be fighting another man’s fight. Stay on your lane, carry your cross – others can only encourage you or advice you but they can’t fight your fight. Don’t leave your fight and be busybody in another person
fight – run your own race. Some Christians are too distracted in life, not focusing on their fight they are getting involve in other people’s matters.
KNOW YOUR ENEMY – Know you opposition so that you don’t miss the target, study and understand the strategy of your enemy. If you are misinform about the enemy you might lose in the battle. God will never allow a challenge that is greater than your faith to come to you, each challenge is your stepping stone to your next level. Whatever you are going through now, you have the equal capacity to deal with it victoriously. Don’t run away from the battle, handle it!
Don’t underestimate your enemy, don’t take him for granted. Anything design to weaken your faith and destroy your life – don’t joke with them, it might be the hours you spent on your mobile phone or addictions to bad habits that are fighting your faith and weakening your prayer life, deal with it now.
KNOW YOUR WEAPON AND HOW TO USE THEM – This is very important in other to gain victory over your enemy. What are your weapons? Do you know how to use them? What are the weapons of your enemy (opposition)? These are question you need to answer before confronting your enemy.
KNOW YOUR PRICE
Don’t fight aimlessly, fight with a prize in view.
KNOW YOUR ALLIES
Know those that are on your side, you can’t fight alone. If you don’t have allies, build some because you need allies. 2kings 6:16 – And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
Your allies could be your husband, your pastor, an elder in the church or a sincere business partner. Two are better than one, you can’t fight alone.
KNOW WHEN TO BE SILENT AND WHEN TO SPEAK
Eccl. 3:7 – A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Sometimes silence can be the key to your victory. Knowing when to be silence and when to speak out is essential in winning. Be mindful when to speak and when you do speak be mindful of the words you speak. Be silent when you know God is using the battle to develop your character. Some of the challenges you face are for the development of your SELF. Instead of complaining around, be silence, sit down and learn.
Silence has the capacity to disarm your enemies, it’s in the place of silence and peace that God does mighty things, ‘be still and know that I am God’. Silence is a strong manifestation that you have faith and trust in God. Silence also develops divine strength to deal with your enemy.
Beloved, in these last days we need to strategically position, be rightly informed and battle ready at all times because the accuser – the devil is roaming seeking for whom to devour. I pray the Lord for His grace upon you to grow your inner-man in strength to be able to stand against the fiery arrows of darkness in Jesus’ name – Amen.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MINISTRY
Evangelistic Vine Ministries International (EVM CHURCH) is a mega Church and a Christian denomination founded by E. U. Moses saddle with the responsibility of taking the divine presence of God to the world and demonstrating the presence of the Holy Spirit through the message of Power, Salvation, Prosperity, Prayer, Miracle and raising men and women to become spiritual giants in God’s kingdom for the purpose of advancing the gospel.
The EVM Church has since become a global network of churches with congregations in many countries. Our headquarter is located in the heart of Accra-Ghana.
We invite you to worship with us at any of the location nearest to you:
EVANGELISTIC VINE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Nungua Barrier – Adjacent Jehovah’s witness Headquaters, along Tema Beach rd., Accra – Ghana. Phone: +233 302938211, +233 248729973, +233 266851077
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Liberty Temple Opeikuma, Kasoa Phone: +233 264228009, +233 548640658
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Zion Assembly – Ikpaja Lagos # 9 Akinlawason, by Gbenga car wash, Oluwaga Bus-stop Phone: +234 7035828507, +234 8090813816
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Ho – Volta Region Beside Hope Medical Centre, Near Mirage, Along The University Road. Phone: +233 246572465
OUR FELLOWSHIP CENTRES:
GOLD FELLOWSHIP
TESHIE GONOR SCHOOL Fellowship Pastor: Pastor Kelvin Olumo 0548639530
DIAMOND FELLOWSHIP Kotobabi Primary School Fellowship Pastor: David Raymond 0555663127
SILVER FELLOWSHIP
Klagon Government School Park, Klagon-Accra. Fellowship Pastor: Pastor Newness Daniel 0549454756
CRYSTAL FELLOWSHIP
SAKUMONU TMA SCHOOL PARK Fellowship Pastor: Pastor Patrick Bassey 0547733042, 0208949405
PLATINUM FELLOWSHIP
SPINTEX COMM. 18 (Block Factory, Methodist/Presby Park) Fellowship Pastor: Pastor Simon Petro Agyemang 0548582118, 0552641531
EMERALD FELLOWSHIP
COMMUNITY 18 LAST STOP Opposite the Baptist International Church Cambodia Fellowship Pastor: Pastor Chris Israel Ugbogonogo 0571511688, 0543759474