Ruler in High Places

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” 

Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)

“I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” 

Luke 10:18 (NIV)

How To Win Your Spiritual War

1. Recognize the Enemy.

“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” 2 Cor. 10:3-5 (NIV)

“For when Satan, strong and fully armed, guards his palace, it is safe—until someone stronger attacks and overcomes him.” 

Luke 11:21-22 (TLB)

“In order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 (NIV)

“Think seriously about how you live. Watch carefully for danger. Remember that the Devil is your enemy. He wants to hurt you. He walks about like a hungry lion.” 1 Peter 5:8 (EEB)

“In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.” 

John 16:33 (MSG)

2. Spiritual Bondage:

Harassment: Temptations affecting our thoughts & behaviors.

Oppression: Destructive thoughts dominating our minds & consuming our emotions.

Possession: Losing control & requiring spiritual intervention.

3. Release Yourself from Demonic .

“So then, surrender to God. Stand up to the devil and resist him and he will flee in agony. Move your heart closer and closer to God, and he will come even closer to you. But make sure you cleanse your life and keep your heart pure and stop doubting.” 

James 4:7-8 (TPT)

“Yet even in the midst of all these things, we triumph over them all, for God has made us to be more than conquerors, and his demonstrated love is our glorious victory over everything!”  

Romans 8:37 (TPT)

HOW TO GET STARTED

1. Believe and .

“Long ago, even before He made the world, He chose us to be His own, through what Christ would do for us.  His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into His own family by sending Jesus Christ to die for us and He did this because He wanted to.” 

Ephesians 1:4-5 (NIV)

2. Pursue Not Perfection.

“God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in his grace until his task within you is finally finished…” Philippians 1:6 (LB)