I was listening to a speaker recently (Carole Ward who’s been effecting huge change in Northern Uganda and South Sudan) and she said this:
When God conquers US then we can conquer the ENEMY.
This was in the context of strategic prayer and coming from a foundation of a surrendered life. Cities and nations are available for the taking – Jesus instructed us to disciple nations and gave us the authority and power to do so.
What I got out of her teaching was that “I’m the problem”. I can’t blame the church, the government, the globalists, the gangs or any other reason. As I walk with God and discern:
- the territory available to me
- the voice of the Holy Spirit guiding me
- the strategy from heaven for every situation
Then I can push back darkness more than I’m doing now.
When I say “I’m the problem” I’m not saying I’m feeling condemned but rather spurred on to action. I believe we are in a season of fresh grace for overcoming and taking ground.
I’m with Joshua and Caleb who said “we will surely overcome” and “our enemies will be our food”.
I’m with David who said “who is this uncircumcised Philistine who’s defying God”.
I’m with John who said “greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world”.
I’m with Jesus who said “I’ve given you all authority, now go and disciple nations, and I’m with you always”.
Now is the time to reach out and connect in a Spirit-led way to your street, your workmates, and anyone in the various areas of influence in which God has placed you.
I’ve had a few failures, but – to take Peter’s example as he stepped out of the boat – I’d rather be SINKING in failed obedience than SHRINKING back in fear and self-interest like the remaining 11 in the boat.