Leveling Up in Faith & Expecting Opposition
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
Release Date: 10/15/2024
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Leveling Up in Faith & Expecting Opposition
Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
In this episode, we dive into the reality of spiritual warfare and how, as we grow in faith and purpose, we will inevitably face new opposition. Have you ever felt like just as you start moving forward, things get harder, heavier, or even fall apart? That’s often a sign of spiritual warfare. Today, I want to encourage you to stay strong in the fight by putting on the full armor of God, staying vigilant in prayer, and recognizing that while the enemy may come against you, God has already claimed victory. Key Points in this Episode: New Level, New Devil: Each new level of growth and...
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Optimized Living: Faith, Business, & Growth
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info_outline- New Level, New Devil: Each new level of growth and faith brings new opposition, often in the form of spiritual battles.
- The Spiritual Battle: Our fight isn't against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12). Everything we face in the physical world is connected to this spiritual battle.
- The Full Armor of God: God equips us for these battles through the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:11). While we are not immune to attacks, we have the tools to stand firm in the face of them.
- How to Stay Vigilant:
- Prayer: Strengthens us and connects us directly to God.
- Awareness: Recognize where the enemy is likely to attack.
- Community: Surround yourself with believers who can support you.
- Put on the Whole Armor of God: Each piece of the armor is essential, and prayer seals it all.
- God Has Already Won: Through our faith, we have direct access to the One who has already claimed victory. Revelation 22:13 reminds us that God is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.
- Ephesians 6:11-12 (NIV) – “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
- Revelation 22:13 (NIV) – “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
- Spend time in prayer asking God for strength and guidance as you face spiritual challenges.
- Reflect on the areas of your life where you might be under attack and ask for God’s protection.
- Put on the armor of God daily to stand firm in your faith.
- Surround yourself with a community of believers who can encourage and uplift you in the journey.
- *Armor of God Study - Find it on Amazon
- Mark Levander Productions – Special thanks to Mark Levander, who handles the editing and production of this podcast. If you're thinking of starting a podcast and want professional help, be sure to visit Mark's website https://marklevanderproductions.com/.