Connect

Let's get right to the point. Do we have the authority, as believers, to cast out demons, to wrestle with principalities & powers?

Do we have a right to command angels?

 Do we have a right to decree God's Word over situations and expect to see a change? 

Do we even want to be involved in that kind of warfare? Please read on, this will give you hope and a sense of security in Jesus.

We are coming to a place on histories time line and to an apex on God's Sovereign time line...when spiritual warfare and prayer power are coming forefront into everyone's view. It's unavoidable.

For example: these current day riots are not at all like those of the 60's or 70's. There is a madness in the behaviour that is vile and beyond simple anger. There is an unveiled "kill, steal and destroy" which is sourced in evil.  

Whether we like it or not; the veil between the supernatural and the natural realm is growing thin. Why is this happening? Because both godly people and ungodly people are pulling on supernatural forces like never  before.

 We don't want to operate in presumption because that will cause more harm than good. Just ask the 7 sons of Sceva!? (Acts 19:14)

WE NEED TO BE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE! 

The authority, peace and clarity we walk in is dependent upon who and what we are connected to:

Who- Jesus,  What- God's Word. 

Who- Holy Spirit, What- His love which He "sheds abroad in our hearts". 

Who- His warrior angels, What- "The Voice of His Word".

"Bless the Lord, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His Word, heeding the voice of His Word." Psalm 103:20 (also see Hebrews 1:14 regarding the ministry of angels)

Psalm 103 is a foundational Psalm which lists all the benefits of salvation. What is "the voice of His Word"? It is The Holy Spirit quickening a Word in your mouth, in a time of need. He has not left us helpless! He has given us an arsenal.

Jesus promised His disciples, "If my word abides in you, you will ask what you want and it will be done for you." John 15:7 Who do you think does 'what we ask'? Holy Spirit and warrior angels! 

This instruction was given at The Last Supper, the disciples were about to go through very difficult yet exciting times and He was preparing them. He does that, He prepares us, ahead of the event. 

Thankfully it is not about our spiritual prowess or cunning or manpower. Yes, some are called to this kind of warfare but everyday believers will see more than their fair share of battles- just because of the day and age we are living in. I want to give you hope, assurance and comfort in this arena.

Honestly, I have often been repelled and fearful about being involved in "spiritual warfare". It's a bit scary and otherworldly to most of us. You are not alone in this. Unfortunately, ignorance is not bliss. Not at all.

Here's the definition of CONNECT. 

I awoke one day, recently,  with this word CONNECT emblazoned on my eyes & mind. 

CONNECT: L. To bind.

 1. To join or fasten together usually by something intervening. 2. To place or establish in relationship

 a. Join,unite b. to have relationship

So to give an answer to the opening questions...Do we have authority, Do we have a right to command?

The whole answer is in this word CONNECT.  Scripture says Jesus is our Mediator. He is our CONNECT to all provisions of supernatural kind.

In the Gospels Jesus laid hands on the disciples and sent them out to do powerful deliverance and healing. He was THE CONNECTION between heaven and earth. 

His virtue flowed into them. They did not go to seminary or read some intellectual treatise to release their "inner power" or go to a tech free weekend to release their "inner voice".

In the scripture in Ephesians 6:12 it tells us;

"We wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in Heavenly places. Therfore take up the whole armor of God."

My first response is, no thanks, I'm not into wrestling! Not my kind of contact sports. I would rather do hugs. No. I will sit this one out. 

Yet, sometimes the battle comes to our door, without our call. We haven't asked for this but the darkness oversteps and violates our civil boundaries. 

Ephesians 6 is a bit intimidating but...we forget that the CONNECT is already mentioned in chapter 5.

"Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is....be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." Eph.5:17

Colossians 3:16 fills in the missing part...it is The Word of God which they are singing about! His promises, His power, His CONNECTION to us. It instills faith and courage into our very core.

We are to be joined by the Connector. The Word of God connects us. Holy Spirit connects us. Praise and thankfulness connects us. Holy angels connect us. Compassion connects us to His source of power.

Jesus went about delivering and healing ALL because He was moved by compassion. He was given all authority but what moved Him was compassion.

Within the connector is perfect love and "perfect love casts out all fear". 

I remember one day as a Kindergarten teacher. It was naptime and my students were resting on mats on the floor. I looked down and saw a huge hairy spider near one of my children sleeping soundly and innocently just inches away.

I absolutely hate and fear spiders. Yet something supernatural took over. Before even thinking I had that thing scooped up and out the door in seconds. My CONNECT- love and compassion- immediately took over.

This is how He feels about us. He will respond faster than a thought. Call upon the name of JESUS.

If we ask the Lord, He will not hold back from us. He is THE CONNECT.  He will fasten His power and love around us like a seat belt. Like armor. Like a mantle. Like an invincible coating of glory skin. 

You were designed to become transformed into a super hero. Like Clark Kent, regular Joe by day but come the night, there is another dimension unveiled. 

This supernatural bond cannot be broken or frayed or snapped. He will scoop us up into His arms if we choose to make The Connection; we have a free will. The good news is, The Lord is more than willing to be your CONNECT, your COVERING.

When reading a scripture that requires an action or response which you feel is asking too much; always ask the Lord to show you the CONNECT. HIS CONNECT. 

He does not require you to do any warfare alone. His angels are waiting to respond to His command within His Word. When His Word is alive within you...they will respond. He said, "My Word is near you, even in your mouth."  

Usually, if you come into a challenging situation, the Lord will, already,  have given you cues; He prepares us ahead of time. We have to walk out our "overcoming" but He sees the path from outside of our time-zone.  

This is why we stay in The Word on a daily basis. Ask for your CONNECTIONS as you walk out your life challenges and as you face those inevitable spiritual battles. 

Always wait on Him first, ask for your CONNECT then respond His way.