DEVOTION

“RESIST AND PRAY”

“But resist him, firm in your faith” (1 Pet. 5:9).

Resist your oppressor. Do not let the enemy overcome you. Rise up and resist the enemy. Fight back! Do not remain idle or allow the evil one to continue his assignment in your life. Enter the enemy’s stronghold and tear it down through prayer.

If your finances are under attack—fight back.
If you are sick—fight back.
If your marriage is in danger—fight back.
If your church is under spiritual pressure—fight back.
Fight for your children, your future, and your ministry.

If you feel lonely, fight back. If you are waiting for a godly partner, fight back. If your children are straying from the right path, take a stand and fight back. If you feel like a failure, fight back.

Arise and fight! Remember, the battle belongs to the Lord. He is the One leading the charge, and because He leads, victory is guaranteed. “The battle is the Lord’s” (1 Sam. 17:47; 2 Chr. 20:15).

HOW DO WE FIGHT THIS BATTLE?

The answer is simple: we fight on our knees.
Every battle should be fought in prayer. The Lord will never fail those who call upon Him. The moment we bend our knees, the war begins—and God brings the victory.
Pray, pray, and pray!

As we pray, we search the Scriptures for verses that speak directly to our situation. Isaiah 43:26 says:
“Put Me in remembrance; let us contend together; state your case, that you may be acquitted.”

God spoke these words to Israel through the prophet Isaiah, and today they apply to us as His children (Rom. 8:16). We have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus.

PUT GOD IN REMEMBRANCE

What does it mean to “put Me in remembrance”?
It does not mean that God has forgotten—He is perfect in all His ways. Instead, He wants us to express our dependence on Him. Our prayers move the hand of the Almighty. God wants us to talk with Him as a child speaks with their father. He delights in our voices and rejoices in our praises. His desire is to bless His people.

HOW TO REMIND GOD IN PRAYER

We remind God by praying prophetically—praying His Word back to Him. If someone is sick, they can find Scriptures about healing and pray for restoration.

1 Peter 2:24 says:
“By His [Jesus’] stripes you were healed.”

A prayer might sound like this:
“Lord, Your Word says in 1 Peter 2:24 that by the stripes of Jesus, I am healed. This is your promise. I believe I am already healed according to Your Word—not because of what I feel, but because of what You have declared. Here is Your promise, Lord.”

By pointing to the Word of God and reminding Him of His promises, we align ourselves with His truth.

This method can be applied to every need. Find the Scriptures that speak to your situation, pray them, believe them, and claim God’s promises. Pray with the faith of a child, trusting that God hears you.

THE POWER OF NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER

In the New Testament, we pray to the Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus.
Always begin by addressing the Father, pray in Jesus’ name, and seal your prayer with “Amen.”

Blessings,
Lead Pastor