Please, read 2Corinthians 5:16-17 for yourself. Go to the Word of God and read the scriptures from this blog for yourself. Once you've read them, allow the Holy Spirit to give you revelation on them. Men have read and interpreted these scriptures in the light of reason and intellect, but not always by revelation by the Holy Spirit. These scriptures are to a "NOW" people, not just for those who have gone on to be with the Father.
There are many false teachings in today's world, so we must listen to the Holy Spirit for truth. If you allow the Holy Spirit to lead you, then you will know the truth and "the truth will set you free." The authority and power of the Name of Jesus is for the Church, here on this earth, now. The entire world system is being manipulated by satan, whether or not people know it.
Many of us have buried our heads in the sand and refused to accept the responsibility that was given to the Church. We've all heard the old saying, "God is in control," for many years. This is true to a certain point. Things are going to be just as His Word has said it would be. However, when it comes to a person's life, on an individual basis, there are things that we (the Church) are supposed to be doing. Many incorrect sermons have been preached or simply ignored, about the authority of the believer. As the Church, we have been given a responsibility to pray, loose the bound,and come "Boldly before God's Throne of Grace, by the very Power of Attorney in Jesus' Name. We won't just receive mercy and grace for ourselves, but as intercessors for others too.
We've been granted authority, through the power of our Risen Lord, over certain things in this world. Sometimes, we forget what Ephesians 6:12 (Amplified) says, "For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood (contending only with physical opponents) but against the despotisms, against the powers, against (the master spirits who are) the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (super-natural) sphere."
In order to function like the Father intended His family to function, we must use spiritual weapons and authority in this present age. We know that simply, natural authority doesn't move the spirit forces that are now governing this present age. It doesn't require a genius to see how everything is totally askew and out of order, in this world. There are wars, the martyrdom of our fellow Christians in the Middle East, the wiping away our heritage in God that guides our nation, and many of the demonic laws that have been passed in both local and federal factions, so it's easy to see that the satanic forces of evil are still very present.
We have many baby Christians being born into God's Kingdom every day, but babies don't always have the ability to wage warfare. I wrote a blog called, "Boot Camp for God's Army" about this very thing. Many in the military come with no understanding of weapons or warfare. Every soldier must be trained and taught how to use his weapons. Many in today's Church, have no knowledge of what our weapons are or how we are to use them.
We are both God's family and His Army. He has given us the authority in the Name of Jesus, to "go forth into all the world." We're not only called to bring new people into God's Kingdom, but to cast out demons, pray for the sick and walk in power in this world. Jesus said, "We are in this world, but we are not of this world." Our weapons and abilities are from the Kingdom of our Father and His Kingdom rules over everything. It doesn't require all of God's children to complete the job, but it does require the Joshuas and Calebs to truth Him.
Not everyone who enters into the military goes to war, but everyone entering the military must be trained for warfare...that's what Basic Training is about. It doesn't matter how large the army might be, they still have to be trained and equipped. The term "Lord of Hosts" is used very often in the Old Testament and translated means, "The God of Armies."
Our Commander in Chief is Jesus and He knows how to wage warfare on the enemy. Throughout the years, we've become a passive army, instead of an aggressive one. We are called to be an "Invading Army" and not just one that is holding the fort. When Jesus taught us to pray, "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven," He meant that we are to bring the forces of His Kingdom into play against the enemy forces. Jesus meant it when He said, "The gates of hell cannot stand against" His army.
As we go together through this series of teachings, know that they are not for the weak of heart. They are like Jesus said, "For those who dare believe our God lives and is strong above all things." We never have to be without Him and the power of His might.
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