18/09/2017
*DOMINION MANDATE DEVOTIONAL*
Monday, September 18, 2017.
DAVID VS GOLIATH.
1 Samuel 17:43-46.
Bible in this one year: Numbers 17-20.
In the old testament, wars were not just fought with spears and swords. Before they go to war, they first go and consult superior powers and the warriors are prepared. That was why when David faced Goliath, before swords and other weapons began to move, there was this period where there was battle of words.
It was during this period that whosoever will win the battle wins. Goliath was the first to start. He started reciting incantation. Scripture revealed that Goliath cursed David by the names of his gods because when you see an ancient warrior like Goliath, he was not just fortified by his sword or armour but also with dark powers. David did not keep mute after he heard everything Goliath said. He fired back with words too because at this stage it was battle of words. He did not start panicking or became afraid rather he opened his mouth and fired those word missiles. That is what you should do when the wicked wants to curse you or a threat is thrown at you. Do not panic or be dismayed.
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.
Isaiah 54:17.
Each time Moses said "let my people go" Pharaoh will say something opposite but instead of Moses agreeing with what Pharaoh said knowing that Pharaoh's words were anointed and backed by the power of darkness, he would lift up his rod and decree what God had told him. If Moses had agreed with the enemy he would have empowered Pharaoh. That is how you should lift up the rod of your authority as a believer and counter every opposing utterance.
You remember Balaam? He was anointed to bless or curse. Anyone he blessed was blessed and any he cursed was cursed. The king sends an entourage with money to come and curse the children of Isreal. Why would the king want to curse them first before engaging them in battle? It is because life is primarily the battle of words.
*PRAYER: In the name of Jesus Christ every negative word that has been spoken over my life and it is exercising some form of influence over me, my family, marriage, career or business, this moment with my mouth I neutralize them and abort them from operating in my life. I declare I am blessed and not cursed. Amen*