JESUS HAS YOU COVERED

EMANCIPATION OF THE SOUL

“JESUS HAS YOU COVERED.”

POINT: There are many problems that we face that are not physical or emotional but spiritual.

• Confronting the rebel satan.  Luke 10:19-20

Don’t be concerned about the enemy and your authority over him: BE CONCERNED ABOUT WHO YOU ARE, and don’t let the devil set the agenda.

-We have no spiritual power and authority apart from our position in Christ.

-We have the right and the ability to rule. Romans 13:1

• The riches of our inheritance in Christ.

-Everything we have is a result of our intimate personal relationship with Christ. Ephesians 1:18-20

• Authority was placed on us when Jesus rose from the dead, and our resurrection from spiritual death happened at the same time. WE WERE RAISED TOGETHER!
• We are Qualified for Kingdom work.

1. GOD’S PROTECTION.

If we understood the battle and knew of the protection that we have in Christ, there wouldn’t be so many casualties.

• Satan’s 1st goal is to blind the mind of those who are unbelieving so that they will never believe. (II Corinthians 4:3,4)
• Some Christians are a little paranoid about evil powers lurking around every corner, looking for someone to devour. THAT IS AN UNFOUNDED FEAR.

Ephesians 6:10-18 is our protection in Christ.

Many attempts were resting in their position without getting actively involved in the fight.  Ephesians 6:11 tells us Spiritual Victory requires active engagement in the battle. I John 4:4

2. DRESSED FOR BATTLE.

The enemy has nothing in Christ (John 14:30), and when we put on Christ, the evil one cannot touch us. (I John 5:18).

A. THE ARMOR WE ALREADY HAVE ON.

-3 of the pieces of protection are put on at salvation.

• Belt of truth. (John 14:6)

This is our primary defense against deception. John 8:44

• Breastplate of righteousness.

When we put Christ on at salvation, we are justified before a holy God. (Romans 5:1)

Putting on the breastplate of righteousness is our defense against the accuser of the

brethren. I John 1:9

• Shoes of peace.

When we receive Christ, we are united with the prince of peace.  The shoes of peace act become a protection and barrier against the divisive schemes of the devil. Peacemakers bring people together. (Ephesians 4:3)

B. The Armor We Put On.

The last three pieces of our armor help us continue to win the battle.

• The Shield of Faith.

The object of our faith is God and His word. The more we know God and His word, the more faith we will have. Romans 10:17

• Sword of the Spirit.

This is the only offensive weapon in the armor of God. Ephesians 6:17; Romans 10:17

Our defense against direct attacks is to speak the word of God aloud.

• The Helmet of salvation.

The helmet secures coverage for the most critical part of our body-our mind.

The shield of faith, the Sword of the Spirit, The Helmet of Salvation

3. THE PROTECTIVE POWER OF PRAYER.

Prayer is simply communication with God. God knows what we need, and we must be totally dependent on Him. Ephesians 6:18.

A. Praying for spiritual sight.

People are blinded to the gospel, and we pray that their eyes will be opened. II Corinthians 4:3,4

B. Binding the strong man. Matthew 12:29

People cannot be rescued from satan’s power unless we break the power over their captors.

OUR GOAL:  “Lay hold on those things that satan has so that he will let go of those things that rightfully belong to God.”