The Might of God: The Empowerment of Christians over Satan

Just a few minutes ago, I finished some work with scriptures and was inspired to work on others: The Might of God: The Empowerment of Christians over Satan.

Then The Spirit of the Living God grabbed a hold of me, led me to my knees, and spoke to my mind and out of my mouth came out God's truth over my life in accordance to the scriptures.  He also led me to intercede for two people (a young man and a young lady) I served at a book ministry this week; He revealed to me their heart as I prayed for them.  It is now a little past 3 a.m. and I have found a majority of the words (scriptures) that were spoken. Additionally, I have researched and found supporting scriptures and elaborations on certain keywords. My body is tired but my soul feels fresh and alive! My mind is renewed and I continue to be ruined from the ordinary things that lie outside of God Almighty!

The main scripture passage from which my research evolved comes from 1 John 2:14: "I have written to you, fathers, because you have known Him [who is] from the beginning.  I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one." The underscored phrases are my emphasis and are the basis for the supporting scriptures I have listed and paraphrased below.

• Strength (Empowerment):  Strength, Courage, and Boldness:  Deuteronomy 31:6 (Fear not; be both strong and courageous and God is with you; He will not leave nor abandon you); Joshua 1:9 (Be both strong and courageous; Don't fear or be discouraged and God is with you everywhere you go.); Isaiah 41:10 (Don't fear or be discouraged and God supplies strength, help, and support with His Right Hand);  God's Right Hand: Matthew 26:64 (After Christ had risen from the dead, He would be sitting at the right hand of the "Power" which is God);  Romans 8:34 (Christ both died and rose from the dead, and now at the right hand of God; He intercedes for believers.);  1 Peter 3:22 (Christ goes into Heaven and now at the right hand of God; angels, authorities, and powers are in submission to Him) Power: Acts 1:8 (Receive power from Holy Spirit and be witnesses of Christ);  Acts 10:38 (Christ was anointed with the Holy Spirit and both did good and healed those oppressed by the Devil);  1 Corinthians 2:4 (Don't speak with persuasive words, but by the Holy Spirit);   2 Timothy 1:7 (Fear Not, Because God gave us a Spirit of Power, Love, and Sound Mind)  Waiting: Psalms 27:14 (Wait on God and He supplies strength);  Psalms 62:5 (Wait on God and Expect Him to supply the need);  Isaiah 40:29-31 (Wait on God and He supplies power and strength);  Lamentations 3:25-26 (Wait - be still and quiet - for God; be hopeful and He is good; He is salvation);  Philippians 4:13 (Do everything through strength of Christ) Humility and Exaltation: 1 Peter 5: 6-7 (Submit under God and He will lift you up; Trust Him)  Trust:  Proverbs 3:5-6 (Set trust on God and He will guide you)

•  The Word of God:

           Ephesians 6:17 (Take the Helmet of Salvation and The Word of God is the "Sword of the Spirit");  Hebrews 4:12 (Word of God is: living, powerful, extremely sharp (dividing soul and spirit as well as joints and marrow), discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart)  

• Overcome:  

           John 16:33 (In the world there are many forms of troubles, but be courageous because in Christ there is peace and He overcomes the world);  Romans 12:1 (Overcome evil with good);  1 John 4:4 (You are God's children and overcome, because Christ who is in you is greater than ... and overcomes the world);  1 John 5:4 (You are born of God and overcome the world; the victory arises from one's faith)

In closing, Satan may come and release all hell over a person, yet through the empowerment of God, People of the Christian Faith will overcome Him.  They have nothing to be intimidated by nor fear, for as long as they remain in submission to God and in the spirit of humility, they will receive the backing and support of God, Christ, and The Holy Spirit.  Under His empowerment, they will confront, take down and overcome Satan or anything else that is set against them.  Amen!