05-02-2020, 09:40 AM
RESTORATION TODAY
SATURDAY, MAY 2 , 2020.
TOPIC: *IS SATAN AT WORK IN YOUR LIFE*
"And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries." Acts 8:11.
*MESSAGE*
Just as the apostles worked amazing miracles through the power of God, Simon the sorcerer was able to do astonishing things through the power of the devil. So how did the apostles handle the situation? Did they avoid it or say, it's not a big deal'? No, Peter confronted Simon, saying, 'Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.' (v.22).
Today the forces of evil are still real, and it's still good to know how to deal with them. Jesus said, 'I have given you authority...to overcome all the powers of the enemy' (Luke 10:19). We can't blame Satan for everything that happens in our lives, but if we fail to recognise when it's him at work then he's always got the advantage. We need to be wise and know when we're dealing with natural, human, psychological problems. But we also need to be able to work out when we're fighting against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places' (Ephesians 6:12). The Bible tells us to 'Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith...' (1 Peter 5:8-9). So how can we resist and overcome the power of the enemy? Well, Ephesians 6 talks about the armour of God. With His armour, we can stand our ground (Ephesians 6:13). When we strengthen ourselves in God, spiritual attack can be defeated. Don't attack the enemy, run to God. On our own it seems impossible, but with God's help we can recognise, resist and overcome the power of the devil.
*ACTION POINT*
? Pray to be clothed with the whole armour of God.
*SCRIPTURES*
Luke 10:19; 1 Peter 5:8-9; Ephesians 6:12-13.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Thank you Lord for assurance of victory;
2. Lord Jesus, empower me anew today in the name of Jesus;
3. I declare that my enemies will be put to shame in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE OF THE YEAR*
Num 12-13 , Prov. 10 , Pet. 4.
SATURDAY, MAY 2 , 2020.
TOPIC: *IS SATAN AT WORK IN YOUR LIFE*
"And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries." Acts 8:11.
*MESSAGE*
Just as the apostles worked amazing miracles through the power of God, Simon the sorcerer was able to do astonishing things through the power of the devil. So how did the apostles handle the situation? Did they avoid it or say, it's not a big deal'? No, Peter confronted Simon, saying, 'Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.' (v.22).
Today the forces of evil are still real, and it's still good to know how to deal with them. Jesus said, 'I have given you authority...to overcome all the powers of the enemy' (Luke 10:19). We can't blame Satan for everything that happens in our lives, but if we fail to recognise when it's him at work then he's always got the advantage. We need to be wise and know when we're dealing with natural, human, psychological problems. But we also need to be able to work out when we're fighting against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places' (Ephesians 6:12). The Bible tells us to 'Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith...' (1 Peter 5:8-9). So how can we resist and overcome the power of the enemy? Well, Ephesians 6 talks about the armour of God. With His armour, we can stand our ground (Ephesians 6:13). When we strengthen ourselves in God, spiritual attack can be defeated. Don't attack the enemy, run to God. On our own it seems impossible, but with God's help we can recognise, resist and overcome the power of the devil.
*ACTION POINT*
? Pray to be clothed with the whole armour of God.
*SCRIPTURES*
Luke 10:19; 1 Peter 5:8-9; Ephesians 6:12-13.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Thank you Lord for assurance of victory;
2. Lord Jesus, empower me anew today in the name of Jesus;
3. I declare that my enemies will be put to shame in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE OF THE YEAR*
Num 12-13 , Prov. 10 , Pet. 4.