iv. power & authority over satan

Ephesians 6:10-12
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

1Corinthians 4:20
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

Matthew10:7-8
7 As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'
8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

Matthew 28:18-20
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,... 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

We Are Called to be a Light of Hope in This World

Throughout the Bible, God has encouraged His people

To whole heartedly place their hope and trust in Him.
To be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
To Put on the full armor of God.
To confidently take up our stand, against the powers of darkness, instead of just

allowing the powers of darkness to mold; rule; and reign over our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

As children of God, Almighty, who is the sovereign King of kings and Lord of lords, we need to see that we have been called to be active members of God’s family. We’ve been fully equipped for every good work and have been given all the rights and privileges as sons and daughters to represent God’s Kingdom. We’ve been called to closely examine the life and Ministry of Jesus, and to imitate the love and compassion that He showed His people in preaching this Good News in all it’s fullness and power. Because of God’s grace and because of His great love towards those who believe, we have been called to be ambassadors for Christ, representatives of God's kingdom, power, and love in the earth.

With the help of the Holy Spirit, who lives within those who believe, we have the ability to overcome every obstacle of the enemy. So it’s important to make every effort to live a life that makes the Kingdom of God attractive, in order to encourage and make the Gospel desirable to those who are not already a part of God’s great family.

We’ve also been entrusted with the awesome responsibility of being a light (a lighthouse) of hope in this dark world, to draw in the lost, those who have been blinded by Satan’s lies and who have been held captive by his deceitful schemes in order to fulfill his will. We have been called to preach this Gospel and to redirect those who are of a willing heart into God's presence where they can experience the love of God's forgiveness and the freedom of worshipping and serving the true and living God.

EPHESIANS 3:20-21
20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Supporting Scriptures:

The scriptures clearly indicate that the believer is shielded and protected through faith in God's power and through the wonderful name of Jesus. (1 Peter 1:5)