Enemy is someone who opposes someone else and tries to do harm to them. (Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners International Student Edition).
“An open foe may prove a curse, but a pretended friend is worse” John Gay
In a general sense, enemy could refer to persons, objects, ideas, images, sounds, words, forces or anything that hinders and destroy the growth, peace and freedom of something. The presence of enemies is to still, destroy and kill the stability your have enraptured in your families, schools, offices, churches, relationships, marriages and institutions or industries.
SIGNS OF AN ENEMY.
v An enemy tempts us to sin. Temptation means encouraging one to sin. “Satan rose up against Israel and caused David to take a census of the people of Israel.”1 Chronicles 21:1; Genesis 3:1-4, Job 1:6-12, Matthew 4:1-11, Acts 5:1-3.
v An enemy is always envy at God’s Children. Jesus Christ was arrested out of envy. “He knew very that the religious leaders had arrested Jesus out of envy”. Matthew 27:18.
v An enemy is jealous. “So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David”. 1Samuel 18:9.
v An enemy is tricky. “Don’t make your living by extortion or put your hope in stealing. And if your wealth increases, don’t make it the center of your life”. Psalm 62:10
v An enemy does not appreciate anything. “But Saul sent the troops back to get bed so I can kill.” 1 Samuel 19:15.
v An aims at killing. “Then Saul sent troops to watch David’s when he came out the next morning. But Michal, David’s wife, warned him,” If you don’t escape tonight, you will be dead the next morning”. 1Samuel 19:11.
HOW DOES THE ENEMY TEMPT US?
It is situations that give the enemy the dog chance to tempt us to sin. And this could be seen in areas like;
v Always taking to easy ways in life. “But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it”. Matthew 7:14
v Passionate about materialistic things in the world. “What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits a person who does the tempting”. Matthew 18:7
v Through evil deeds. “Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.” James 1:14-15.
Exhibiting pride over all things. “Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer* is overcome by some sin, you who are godly* should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation”. Galatians STEPS TO CONQUER ENEMIES
The NLTB in Colossians 2:13-14 reads; “You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all your sins. He cancelled the record of the charges against us and took it way by nailing it to the cross”. The first step to conquer the enemy, is to desire for a spiritual rebirth by the power of Christ Jesus. Desiring for the spiritual rebirth requires doing away with the old life and clinging to the new life by the power of Christ Jesus.
In certifying yourself as a “Born again” in order to conquer the enemy, you must believe in the Lord Christ Jesus. First (1) John 5:1 says; “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ* has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too”. In that same vein Christians must learn to fully surrender their lives to God. James chapter 4:7 says” Submit yourselves to God, resists the devil and he will flee from you”.
Do you want surrender?
Then say this” God Almighty, by the authority given to Christ Jesus, I now place my body, soul and spirit and my entire life into your hands. My Lord and personal saviour come into my life.
Teach and put me in your perfect will for my life. From today, I choose to surrender all the days of my life. Direct my life in the way that you want my life to be. I thank for accepting me in the Mighty name of Christ Jesus. Beloved there you go, with faith and believe a new chapter of life have been opened to you.
“To see what is right and do not do it is want of courage” Confucius
STEP 2: You must always draw the presence of the Holy Spirit in whatever you attempt doing. “Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“A character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty” Woodrow Wilson
STEP 3: You must study the word of God daily to increase your spiritual growth. Joshua 1:8 which says” Study this book of instruction continually, meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do”.
“Sow an act, and you reap a habit. Sow a habit, and you reap a character. Sow a character, and you reap a destiny”. Charles Reade
STEP 4: Again you must be prayerful and even pray for your enemies also. Philippians 4:16 says, “Don’t worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has one”.
“Silence is the virtue of fools”. Francis Bacon
STEP 5: You must believe in the efficacy of the anointing oil. Believing in the anointing means allowing the pouring of oil on God’s servant to perform the following:
For beautifying oneself …. Ruth 3:3 and Psalm 104:15
For healing …….. Luke 10:43, James 5:14
For dedicating officials to God ……. Exodus 29:7, 1 Samuel 10:1, 1Kings 19:16
For dedicating things to God …….. Genesis 28:18, Exodus 40:9-11
“God is a circle whose center is everywhere and circumference is nowhere” Empedocles
STEP 6: You must allow or invoke the Angels of God to fight on your behalf. Angels are ministering spirits sent by God to protect and deliver messages to his children. Psalm 91: 11 says” For he will order his angels to protect you whenever you go”.
“Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most, always like the least”. Lord Chesterfield.
STEP 7: Always think positively and prepare for the worse. By so doing, do good all the time in order to conquer the enemy or evil. Romans 12:21 reads; “Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good”.
“What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing”. Aristotle
STEP 8: Your enemies may employ all the skills to downplay you, but in all things do not be intimidated by their acts or actions. Philippians 1:28 reads; “Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself.”
“The storms of life are intended to make us better, not bitter”. John Hagee.
STEP 9: Always let hymns and praise be on your lips all the time. “…………………I will sing in spirit, and I will also sing in words that I understand.” I Corinthians 14:5
“Music, the greatest good that mortals know. And all of heaven we have below”. Joseph Addison
STEP 10: Never forsake the gathering of the saints or congregation. “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his returning is drawing near”. Hebrews 10:25
STEP 3: You must study the word of God daily to increase your spiritual growth. Joshua 1:8 which says” Study this book of instruction continually, meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do”.
“Sow an act, and you reap a habit. Sow a habit, and you reap a character. Sow a character, and you reap a destiny”. Charles Reade
STEP 4: Again you must be prayerful and even pray for your enemies also. Philippians 4:16 says, “Don’t worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has one”.
“Silence is the virtue of fools”. Francis Bacon
STEP 5: You must believe in the efficacy of the anointing oil. Believing in the anointing means allowing the pouring of oil on God’s servant to perform the following:
For beautifying oneself …. Ruth 3:3 and Psalm 104:15
For healing …….. Luke 10:43, James 5:14
For dedicating officials to God ……. Exodus 29:7, 1 Samuel 10:1, 1Kings 19:16
For dedicating things to God …….. Genesis 28:18, Exodus 40:9-11
“God is a circle whose center is everywhere and circumference is nowhere” Empedocles
STEP 6: You must allow or invoke the Angels of God to fight on your behalf. Angels are ministering spirits sent by God to protect and deliver messages to his children. Psalm 91: 11 says” For he will order his angels to protect you whenever you go”.
“Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most, always like the least”. Lord Chesterfield.
STEP 7: Always think positively and prepare for the worse. By so doing, do good all the time in order to conquer the enemy or evil. Romans 12:21 reads; “Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good”.
“What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing”. Aristotle
STEP 8: Your enemies may employ all the skills to downplay you, but in all things do not be intimidated by their acts or actions. Philippians 1:28 reads; “Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself.”
“The storms of life are intended to make us better, not bitter”. John Hagee.
STEP 9: Always let hymns and praise be on your lips all the time. “…………………I will sing in spirit, and I will also sing in words that I understand.” I Corinthians 14:5
“Music, the greatest good that mortals know. And all of heaven we have below”. Joseph Addison
STEP 10: Never forsake the gathering of the saints or congregation. “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his returning is drawing near”. Hebrews 10:25
“Change is not possible until you accept responsibility for yourself”. John Hagee
STEP 11: You must exercise your power in you by Christ Jesus.
The power to select ……………. The word power means authority to have dominion, control over all things. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked.
“My rabbi, *”the blind man said, “I want to see!”. Mark 10:51. Beloved what do you want God to do for you? This means that Jesus gave him the power to select. So therefore with faith and believe you can exercise the power of selection through Christ Jesus.
The power to be yourself …………. Jesus gave you the power to be yourself. “So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen”. 2 Timothy 2:10
The power to heir all things ………. The word says he has made as Kings and Priests. “I tell you the truth, you can say this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea, ‘ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart”. Mark 11:23
“Power wears down the man who doesn’t have it”. Giulio Andreotti
STEP 11: You must exercise your power in you by Christ Jesus.
The power to select ……………. The word power means authority to have dominion, control over all things. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked.
“My rabbi, *”the blind man said, “I want to see!”. Mark 10:51. Beloved what do you want God to do for you? This means that Jesus gave him the power to select. So therefore with faith and believe you can exercise the power of selection through Christ Jesus.
The power to be yourself …………. Jesus gave you the power to be yourself. “So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen”. 2 Timothy 2:10
The power to heir all things ………. The word says he has made as Kings and Priests. “I tell you the truth, you can say this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea, ‘ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart”. Mark 11:23
“Power wears down the man who doesn’t have it”. Giulio Andreotti
STEP 12: You must honor tithes to safeguard your life. Malachi 3:10 reads, “Bring all the tithes into the store house so there will be enough food in my temple.
If you do it says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I will open the windows of heaven or you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!
If you do it says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I will open the windows of heaven or you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!
“He who gives makes himself richer, for his own gift opens to him the gift of God”. William Barclay
STEP 13: Beloved you must know God’s purpose for you life and wait patiently for it to manifest. “For I know the plans I have for you, “says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and hope”. Jeremiah 29:11
“Winning starts with beginning”. Robett Schucler
STEP 14: You must practice and encourage the golden rule of life. “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12
“To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it.” Churtson Collins
STEP 15: Learn to recite the word of God all the time. Micah 7:8
“Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”
“The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.” Sun Tzu.
STEP 15: Learn to recite the word of God all the time. Micah 7:8
“Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”
“The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.” Sun Tzu.
STEP 16: Reach out others with the word of God.”If the righteous are rewarded here on earth, what will happen to wicked enemies?” Proverbs 11:32
“Success begins when you look out for human needs and reach out for them. For you are nothing and incapable of conquering the enemy if you do not help someone to be great". Ebenezer Zor
STEP 17: Do not love the things of the world but that of the Father in heaven only. “Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers a craving for physical pleasures, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world”. 1 John 2:15-16.
“Truth is the cry of all, but the game of few”. Bishop George Berkeley
STEP 18: Follow or listen to instructions. “And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules”. 2 Timothy 2:5.
“Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you have not planted”. David Bly
STEP 19: You must dislike the seven things of the Lord. “There are six things the Lord hates- no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family”. Proverbs 6:16-19
“If your lips would keep from slips; Five things observe with care; to whom you speak, of whom you speak, and how and when and where”. Anon
STEP 20: You must always trust in the Lord. Trusting in the Lord means living in the world by believing in His ways not by seeing. “But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him (the enemy). Daniel 11:32 b
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed”. Proverbs 16:3 (NIV).
Whatever situation you are going through today, by power of Christ Jesus I release you from any form of captivity in Mighty name of Christ Jesus. Amen
You are blessed.
Name: Ebenezer Zor
Email: zorebenezer9@gmail.com
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