Pastor Marshall Ochs | October 2, 2022
In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Revelation 12. This chapter reveals a vision that gives context for the entire world rebelling against the lamb. Why do the nations rage? Why is mankind so set on denying the lordship of Jesus? The answer comes from a war that is raging behind the scenes. A dragon, and his demonic army, is furious about losing positions of power. They have started a war against God and His followers, and much of the destruction we see everyday is credited to him. This vision gives us context and language that describes things we see everyday, but through a brand new lens.
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There is a spiritual war that has been waged against God’s people by the dragon since Christ ascended to the throne. We do not fight this war with physical weapons, but rather with spiritual ones. (i.e., scripture, prayer, worship, holiness, evangelism) What weapons are you using to fight against the enemy?
One of the best ways to combat the enemy is to know your testimony. If you were asked to share your testimony, what would you say?
The wilderness is a contrast to the city. The wilderness is the place where we see God’s provision and our faith is increased. The city is the world and the enemy’s attempts to lure us away from God. Are you experiencing a wilderness moment in your life? To whom or what are you looking to for provision and answers?
The enemy is attacking individual followers of Jesus in order to wreak havoc on the earth. Our flesh likes sin! (1 Peter 2:11) The enemy (dragon) tempts us where we are prone to be the weakest. What areas of sin are you struggling with? (i.e., gossip, anger, addiction, pride, sexual sin, etc.) Pray and ask the Lord to reveal any area in your life that is not in line with His will.
We must put on the full armor of God daily! (Ephesians 6:10-18) We must put our flesh (sinful nature) to death! Pray and ask the Lord to help you turn from whatever is holding you back from having a life that is spiritually abundant.