ACCESSING GOD’S PROMISES THROUGH SPIRITUAL VIOLENCE (FAITH & AUTHORITY IN CHRIST)
ACCESSING GOD'S PROMISES THROUGH SPIRITUAL VIOLENCE
(Faith and Authority in Christ)
TEXTS
- Matthew 11:12 – "And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force."
- 2 Corinthians 10:4 – "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds."
- Hebrews 10:23 – "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)."
- Isaiah 54:17 – "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper..."
- Mark 11:24 – "Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them."
INTRODUCTION
God is a covenant-keeping Father whose promises never fail. Throughout the Scriptures, we see God making promises to His people and faithfully bringing them to pass. Every promise of God is established upon His unchanging character and His infallible Word.
However, while God's promises are certain, their manifestation often requires believers to walk in faith, obedience, perseverance, and spiritual warfare. The Christian life is not passive. We have an adversary who seeks to oppose God's purposes and discourage believers from receiving what God has promised.
When Jesus spoke about the kingdom of heaven suffering violence (Matthew 11:12), He was not encouraging physical aggression. Rather, He was describing the determination, persistence, and spiritual intensity required to pursue God's Kingdom and refuse to surrender to opposition. Spiritual violence is expressed through unwavering faith, fervent prayer, steadfast obedience, and exercising the authority Christ has given to every believer.
Many Christians know God's promises but never experience their fulfillment because they become discouraged by delays, opposition, or unbelief. God calls us to stand firm, trust His Word, and continue pressing forward until His promises become a reality in our lives.
Today, we will discover how to access God's promises through faith, spiritual authority, and persistent prayer.
1. UNDERSTANDING GOD'S PROMISES
God's promises are founded upon His unchanging nature.
God's promises are:
A. Anchored in His Word
Numbers 23:19
God cannot lie. Whatever He has spoken will surely come to pass.
B. Activated by Faith
Hebrews 11:6
Faith connects believers to the promises of God.
C. Strengthened Through Prayer
James 5:16
Prayer positions us to receive God's intervention and power.
D. Guaranteed Through Jesus Christ
2 Corinthians 1:20
Every promise of God finds its fulfillment in Christ.
Many of God's promises are challenged by spiritual opposition, human unbelief, difficult circumstances, or seasons of waiting. Therefore, believers must remain steadfast in faith, obedience, and prayer until God's appointed time of manifestation.
2. ENEMIES OF MANIFESTATION
Several things can hinder believers from experiencing God's promises.
A. Spiritual Opposition
Daniel 10:12–13
Daniel's answer was delayed because of spiritual resistance.
B. Doubt and Unbelief
James 1:6–7
Faith mixed with doubt weakens confidence in God's promises.
C. Sin and Disobedience
Isaiah 59:1–2
Sin hinders fellowship with God and affects spiritual effectiveness.
D. Ignorance of Spiritual Authority
Hosea 4:6
Many believers fail to exercise the authority Christ has already given them.
E. Lack of Persistent Prayer
Luke 18:1
Jesus taught believers to pray continually and never give up.
3. KEYS TO ACCESSING GOD'S PROMISES
A. Engage God's Word
Joshua 1:8
Faith grows by knowing God's Word.
You cannot confidently claim promises you do not know.
B. Exercise Bold Faith
Matthew 11:12
Faith refuses to surrender to fear, delay, or discouragement.
Faith declares God's Word regardless of present circumstances.
C. Exercise Your Authority in Christ
Luke 10:19
Jesus has given believers authority over the power of the enemy.
We do not fight for victory; we fight from the victory Christ has already won.
D. Be Persistent in Prayer
Luke 18:1–8
Many breakthroughs come through persistent faith-filled prayer.
Do not stop praying because the answer seems delayed.
E. Live in Holiness
Psalm 24:3–4
A life that honors God allows us to enjoy close fellowship with Him.
Holiness positions us to hear God's voice clearly.
F. Walk in Obedience
Deuteronomy 28:1–2
Many of God's promises are connected to obedience.
Faith and obedience always work together.
4. THE POWER OF SPIRITUAL DECLARATIONS
God has given believers the privilege of declaring His Word with confidence.
Job 22:28
"Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee."
Our declarations do not create God's promises.
Rather, they express our faith in what God has already spoken.
As we continually confess God's Word, our faith grows stronger, and we align ourselves with His will.
CONCLUSION
God's promises are sure because they rest upon His unchanging character. Every promise He has spoken is trustworthy, and He is faithful to fulfill His Word in His perfect timing.
As believers, we must refuse discouragement, remain steadfast in faith, walk in obedience, pray persistently, and exercise the authority Jesus Christ has given us.
No opposition is greater than the power of God.
No delay can cancel God's purpose.
No weapon formed against God's children shall prosper.
Stand upon His Word.
Pray without ceasing.
Believe without wavering.
Walk in obedience.
And trust that the God who promised is faithful to perform His Word.
PRAYER POINTS
SECTION 1
THANKSGIVING AND DIVINE COVERING
- Father, I thank You because every promise You have spoken concerning my life shall surely come to pass, in the name of Jesus.
- Father, let the precious blood of Jesus cover my life, my family, and everything that concerns me, in the name of Jesus.
- Father, let every legal ground the enemy has used against my life be destroyed by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.
SECTION 2
BREAKING LIMITATIONS
- Father, let every power delaying the manifestation of Your promises in my life be scattered by Your mighty power, in the name of Jesus.
- Lord, destroy every spiritual opposition standing against my breakthrough, in the name of Jesus.
- Father, break every chain of limitation operating against my destiny, in the name of Jesus.
- Lord, arise and overturn every evil verdict spoken against my life, in the name of Jesus.
SECTION 3
POSSESSING GOD'S PROMISES
- Father, let every promise You have spoken concerning my life come to fulfillment, in the name of Jesus.
- Lord, let every delayed blessing assigned to my life manifest according to Your perfect will, in the name of Jesus.
- Father, let every testimony that has been delayed break forth for Your glory, in the name of Jesus.
- Lord, help me to possess every blessing You have prepared for me, in the name of Jesus.
SECTION 4
SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY
- Father, fill me afresh with the power of the Holy Spirit to stand firm against every attack of the enemy, in the name of Jesus.
- Lord, help me to walk confidently in the authority You have given me through Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus.
- Father, let every power resisting my prayers be silenced by Your mighty hand, in the name of Jesus.
- Lord, strengthen my faith so that I may never surrender to fear or discouragement, in the name of Jesus.
SECTION 5
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS
- I declare that every promise God has spoken concerning my life shall surely come to pass, in the name of Jesus.
- I declare that my season of divine manifestation has come, in the name of Jesus.
- I declare that every delay is giving way to God's perfect timing, in the name of Jesus.
- I declare that I will walk in victory, favor, and divine purpose all the days of my life, in the name of Jesus.
- I declare that I shall see the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord manifested in every area of my life, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.
Pastor Teddy Omozegbai
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