Fortify Yourselves!

                     

We are in a season whereby diabolical attacks orchestrated by witchcraft spirits, sorcery and demon activity are at an all-time high.  Therefore, we must fortify ourselves so that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil!  A depleted, weak soldier is ill-equipped to defeat a strong foe.  Therefore, we must renew our body, our mind and our spirit to prepare for spiritual warfare.  The enemy oftentimes rears its head when we are in a depleted, weakened state.  When we are weak, we become vulnerable to the enemy’s attacks.  That is why the WORD of GOD admonishes us to “build yourselves up in your most holy faith;” (Jude, verse 20).  

Fortify yourselves!  An army has no use for a soldier who can’t fight.  When David returned to his camp at Ziklag, he found a sick warrior who had been abandoned by his army.  They left the man to die because he was ill-equipped to be of service.  David’s men fed the sick soldier and revived him.  Where the man was no longer useful to the Amalekites, he became very useful to David.

Fortify yourselves!  The enemy is on the prowl - seeking whom he may destroy.  

1. Fortify your mind by casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of the Most High God and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; (2 Corinthians 10:5).  

2. Fortify your spirit by praying in the Holy Spirit, (Jude, vs. 20).  When you pray, allow your spirit man to commune with HIM.  Your words must be in alignment with HIS WORD!  

3. Fortify your body with the proper nutrition and adequate rest.  Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit! (1 Corinthians 6:19)

We must prepare ourselves for battle so that in the evil day we are well-equipped.  The enemy has very well prepared his army.  His cohorts are standing in wait - looking for every opportunity to invade our body, our mind and our spirit.  

And I, behold, I make you this day a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls, against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.

Jeremiah 1:18

 

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