BE PREPARED WITH THE WORD OF GOD

Feb 15

Written By Julie Green

Date Teaching Given: February 15, 2024

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It’s imperative to hear the Word of God and the truth of Almighty God so you can stay focused on Him and not on the things around you. (2 Cor. 5:7)
There is nothing that surprises God (Isa. 46:10), and if you will listen, He gives you warnings.
There is a battle raging between good vs. evil.
The battle is not with man or flesh; it is a spiritual battle. (Eph. 6:12)
You are always to be prepared with the Word of God so you can fight the good fight of faith. (Eph. 6:15; 1 Tim. 6:12)
God says in His Word that you need to bind (Matt. 18:18), rebuke, forbid, resist (James 4:7), and push back the enemy using His Authority.
- When you speak the Word of God, you are exercising your authority as a child of the Most High God (Gen. 1:28; Ps. 8:6; Matt. 28:18-20; Rom. 8:17) and getting yourself into agreement with Him.
It’s His power that does the work. It’s His power that is released when you speak His Words. (John 5:19, 14:10, 15:1, 4-5; Phil. 2:13)
God has given you all power, dominion, and authority over the enemy. (Luke 10:19)
He is telling you to use His power and Authority.
God has assignments for you. You have a part to play. (Isa. 43:1; Jer. 29:11; Acts 20:24; Eph. 1:11, 2:10)
Get with God in prayer, find out what He wants you to do, and act as His representative here on Earth. (Prov. 20:24; John 10:3; 2 Cor. 5:20)
The greatest way to victory is by praying and using the Word of God. (Eph. 6:17-18; Phil. 4:6-7)
God is doing a new thing. He is doing things in unconventional, unprecedented, and unusual ways.
God is an unlimited God.

Matthew 18:18-20

The enemy wants to cause separation and division amongst the Body of Christ because Satan wants to stop the power of a united and unified Body of Christ.
- The enemy used the creation of religious denominations to cause separation because a house divided against itself cannot stand. (Mark 3:25)
The enemy wants control. He is always looking for a way to outsmart and defeat God, but his plans will not go how he wants. (Col. 2:15)
God is the Most High God. (Ps. 97:9)
God allows certain things when the Body of Christ is out of alignment with Him and not actively representing Him on Earth or doing what they’ve been called to do.
He allows these things to take place for His people to:
- awaken from their sleep, (Eph. 5:14-17) and
- repent and turn from their wicked ways. (2 Chron. 7:14)
God’s plan and His Will are unstoppable, but you need to be in agreement with Him. (Job 22:21)
Being in agreement with God means you are trusting in, leaning on, and relying on Him—choosing His side, His way, and His report.
There are two reports: God’s and the enemy’s.
- God’s good report brings truth, freedom, and victory. (Rom. 8:31-39)
- The enemy’s evil report brings deception and destruction.
- You need to choose God's report—that you are more than able to tear down every wall and evil scheme. (Eph. 3:20)
Keep proclaiming that the enemy’s plans are coming down like the walls of Jericho. (Josh. 6:1-21; Ps. 33:10)
In the book of Exodus, right before the Israelites left Egypt, things looked worse. But that was not the end for the Israelites; that was just the beginning of the end for their enemies.
God has already warned in His Word that even His elect, if possible, can be deceived. (Matt. 24:24)
Don’t be deceived by the evil report.

Luke 10:18-20

Know the Authority of Almighty God.
You have more power and authority than the enemy.
Jesus has given you safe passage and protection from every assault of the enemy. (Ps. 23:1-6, 91:10-13)
You have the right to stand on the Word of God and pray using His Words. (Isa. 43:26)

Isaiah 55:11

When you speak the Words of God, be confident that He hears you and He will answer you. (Ps. 6:9, 18:6, 34:4, 37:7; Prov. 15:29)
God has given you His presence and Authority. (John 14:26, 15:26; 1 John 4:4)
- He is with you, and because He is with you, you can walk over every assault of the enemy, and it will not harm you.
God is telling you to rejoice in Him.

Psalm 33:10

God warns you, not to bring fear or panic, but so that you:
- start using your God-given authority, and
- are armed and ready for battle.
You are called to battle, but you are guaranteed to win. (Ex. 14:14; Deut. 20:4; Rom. 8:37; 1 Cor. 15:57; 2 Cor. 2:14)
Don’t back off, get intimidated, or be overwhelmed. And never surrender.
Use His Written Word as a weapon. (Eph. 6:17; Heb. 4:12)

Numbers 11:23

The children of Israel didn't have all the insight that God has given you through His Written Word.
After seeing all of God’s mighty works, why do God’s children still question Him and wonder if He will do what He says in His Word? Do you believe God will take care of you?
Trust in Him.
Focus on what God is doing. He is strengthening you and perfecting your faith. (Heb. 12:2)

Genesis 1:26-28