Wonderful Weapons
We are human, but we don’t wage war with human plans and methods. We use God’s mighty weapons, not mere worldly weapons, to knock down the Devil’s strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
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The title for today’s devotional sounds full of irony, doesn’t it . . . weapons that are wonderful? When we think of war, by no means do we think of any aspect of it as being marvelous, outstanding, or remarkable, especially in regards to the weapons ordinarily used to inflict injury or death. However, “God’s mighty weapons” bestow blessing instead of injury, and life instead of death, for his weapons are the Word of God, the blood of the Lamb, and prayer. When we intercede for others or are under spiritual attack ourselves, the strongholds may seem invincible, or you may feel overpowered and already defeated by the enemy. This is when we must stop and take a deep breath of truth: “We use God’s mighty weapons . . . to knock down the Devil’s strongholds.”
God’s mighty weapons of war will destroy the Devil’s strongholds, whether they be strongholds of intellectualism, pride, unbelief, or addiction. The newest believer or weakest saint who wars with spiritual weapons can pierce the darkness of difficulty. Through the blood of the Lamb and through proclaiming the truth of God’s Word in prayer, we will see God’s victory.
Prayers:
LORD, thank you for your weapons of warfare, which are mighty, invincible, and supernatural. Teach me to wield them as I stand against the enemy. Strengthen me as I intercede for others. I pray that you will demolish the devil’s dark strongholds and establish your kingdom of light and truth.
Quotes:
THE PRAYER OF THE FEEBLEST SAINT ON EARTH WHO LIVES IN THE SPIRIT AND KEEPS RIGHT WITH GOD IS A TERROR TO SATAN. THE VERY POWERS OF DARKNESS ARE PARALYZED BY PRAYER. . . . NO WONDER SATAN TRIES TO KEEP OUR MINDS FUSSY IN ACTIVE WORK TILL WE CANNOT THINK IN PRAYER.
Oswald Chambers (1874–1917)
The One Year Bible Readings for today are: Isaiah 1:1–2:22; 2 Corinthians 10:1-18; Psalm 52:1-9 and Proverbs 22:26-27.
