The Rules of Engagement

Introduction

make no covenant, show no mercy, and take the victory in Jesus’s name (Deut. 7:1–2; Luke 10:19; Eph. 6:11–18). 7. Effectively use your weapons. The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God, the blood of Jesus Christ, the anointing and fire of the Holy Spirit. Marching, walking, stomping, dancing, clapping, silence, praying in the Spirit, tithes, offerings, and shouting are all powerful weapons you can access from your spiritual arsenal. We will talk more about these weapons in chapter 8, “Gearing Up for Battle—What Are Your Weapons?” T he T ime I s N ow The Bible clearly states that the purpose for which Christ was born was to destroy the works of Satan. We know that Christ completed His mission on the cross. Scripture clearly states that Christ’s job description was the exact antithesis of the enemy’s. According to John 10:10, Christ came to bring life, but Satan came “to steal, and to kill, and to destroy” (John 10:10). Satan is relentless in his attempts to undermine the plans and purposes of God. He is skillful at even disguising himself in order to remain undetected. As believers, we need not be afraid, but be aware and empowered with the knowledge that we have the ability to identify the works of the enemy. God has given us His power to tread on serpents, scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy so that according to Luke 10:19, “Nothing shall by any means hurt [us].” The time has come when God has stirred up the hearts of all believers to rise up and take their rightful places as His official representatives in the earthly realm. Our role is to activate and enforce the authority God has given us. As an empowered believer, you should no longer be satisfied with standing on the sidelines or accepting anything from the enemy. There is a real battle going on. There are no demilitarized zones in this battle. Thank God we have been given the assurance that, in this warfare, we are fighting the good fight of faith. The outcome has been decided, and our victory has been downloaded into the equation. It is time to beat the devil at his own game. I have never seen an age like this, where there is such a desire to see souls saved and the church filled with the glory of God. God is birthing His plans in every nation and among all peoples. The kingdom of heaven is prevailing as the end of the age quickly approaches. We are getting ready for the final