GOD'S GRACE: Strategies of War by Cindy Stewart (page 2)

5. Engaging the Word

The Word of God is a powerful weapon to destroy any demonic plan that is against you.

Job 22:28 (NKJV) says, "You will also declare a thing, and it will be established for you; so light will shine on your ways."

We must declare the Word of the Lord aloud, releasing it into the atmosphere. When we do, the enemy is notified that the army of God is activated on our behalf.

In 2 Kings 6, Elisha and his servant were surrounded by the enemy. His servant was afraid and asked what to do. Elisha repeated what the Lord had spoken throughout His Word: "Do not fear!" (See 2 Kings 6:16, NKJV.)

"And Elisha prayed, and said, 'LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.' Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha." (2 Kings 6:17, NKJV)

6. Strategic Tactic of Worship

The Lord inhabits our praise as we worship, goes before us, and defeats our enemy.

In 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, the enemy had surrounded Israel, and as they worshiped, the Lord set them up for victory:

"And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying: "'Praise the LORD, for His mercy endures forever.' "Now when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated." (NKJV)

Worship is a strategic plan to render the enemy ineffective.

7. The Strategy of Testimony

Our Testimony empowers us to overcome the enemy.

"And they overcame him by the Blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death." (Revelation 12:11, NKJV)

Keep a running list of each area the Lord gives you victory in. Share it with those who are involved in a war with the enemy. It will provide them with encouragement and strategy for their victory.

8. The Strategy of Communion

Jesus came to destroy the works of the enemy. Communion reminds us of the work that was accomplished on the Cross. Turning your attention to Christ ushers in His presence and strengths you. His body and His Blood paid for the victory over every attack of the enemy coming your way.

We take communion at the table of the Lord in oneness with Him as the enemy watches.

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over." (Psalm 23:5, NKJV)

Again, these strategies of the Lord are anointed to use in this season. God is teaching us to live out and navigate the spiritual realm to win the war. By learning and using these eight war strategies, we activate the spiritual realm to release victory.

Cindy Stewart
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Website: Cindy-Stewart.com

Cindy Stewart has an anointing to bring others into a deeper encounter with God by welcoming His presence and following the Holy Spirit's leading. She ministers in the presence and power of the Lord. With her prophetic mantle, she discerns the heart of God for a generation that longs for a fresh and new connection with God. She is the senior leader at the Gathering Apostolic Center. Her weekly show, Cindy Stewart Live, can be found on CTN Houston and YouTube. Her latest book, New Moves of God, can be found on Amazon or her website Cindy-Stewart.com.