THE MINISTRY LETTER 2012 ISSUE 2
To all
those who are truly seeking first the Kingdom - those who love God with all of
their heart:
THE COURAGE AND FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PRECIOUS
CHILDREN SHOWN IN THEIR SUFFERING FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS' SAKE AND THEIR WALK OF
STEADFAST FAITH AND TRUST IN HIM IS BOTH A WONDER AND A DELIGHT TO THE FATHER'S
HEART
...."The
LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail
you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed".... Deuteronomy 31:8 NASB
...."I will
never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you".... Hebrews 13:5b NASB
...."Many
waters cannot quench the flame of love, neither can the floods [storms] drown it".... Song of Solomon 8:7
...."Who
shall ever separate us from Christ's love? Shall suffering and affliction and
tribulation? Or calamity and distress? Or persecution or hunger or destitution
or peril or sword? Even as it is written, For Thy sake we are put to death all
the day long; we are regarded and counted as sheep for the slaughter. [Ps.
44:22.] Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a
surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. For I am persuaded beyond doubt
[am sure] that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor
things impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor
depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the
love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord".... Romans 8:35-39 The Amplified
Translation
...."our
God is a consuming fire".... Hebrews 12:29 NASB
In the waiting
period between receiving a revelation [vision]
and its emergence [full manifestation],
we are by no means left alone. Although the Lord may withdraw His manifest
Presence for a time and season [as a part of our
preparation], He never leaves us or forsakes us - this being one of
the key Biblical promises many of us hold onto to sustain us [get us through]. All those who have truly set
their heart to fulfill the highest purposes of God for their life and ministry
can testify to the fact [spiritual reality] that
He was very much "with" them through even the darkest hours - both
encouraging and continually confirming His Word [His
desired path] to them.
"resolute" - firmly resolved
or determined; set or fixed [focused] in
purpose;
"stoke" - to poke, stir up, and feed [a fire];
"vehement" - zealous; ardent;
impassioned;
"essence" - substance, spirit,
lifeblood, heart, principle, core;
As one gains a
revelation of the Father's "faithfulness" towards them then, even
when they are experiencing a difficult period of confinement and/or persecution
[reproach], they will still have a heart
that is filled with "resolute" purpose [because
they are "wholly given" to the highest purposes of the Father]
as they continue to "hold fast [cling to] the
vision" [Habakkuk 2:3-4]. Because
of these things, even in the midst of intense opposition, that flame [of godly desire and purpose] WILL NOT go out -
and, in the years of waiting, the fire will STILL be found "burning
brightly". At times, it may be only be an ember, beaten down through
adverse conditions to the merest hint of a glow, but the "essence" of
it has not died - and will not, die. All it takes is a lifting up [stoking] and a breath of oxygen [spiritually speaking] and those embers will
"reignite" and burst into a living [vehement]
flame. It is this "fierceness of heart" that the Holy Spirit deposits
within those He has imparted a "revelation" [vision] to [a
"fierceness of heart" that will not let them give up] and,
thus, they are empowered to hold fast to the promise even when it
"appears" beyond hope [hopeless to do so].
...."In [supernatural] hope against [natural]
hope he [Abraham] believed, so that he
might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken,
"SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE." Without becoming weak in faith he
contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred
years old, and the deadness of Sarah's womb; yet, with respect to the promise
of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to
God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to
perform".... Romans 4:18-21 NASB
"fierce" - violent in force, intensity etc; furiously eager;
vehement;
The courage and
faithfulness [steadfastness] of His
precious children in their suffering [for
righteousness' sake] and their walk of steadfast faith and trust in
Him is both a wonder and a delight to the Father's heart. Therefore, let us be
found positioning ourselves in His Presence on a daily basis that we might
become partakers of the "fierceness of heart" that will SURELY see us
through - right to the end of the age.
SPENDING TIME IN THE FATHER'S PRESENCE MAKES ONE VERY SENSITIVE TO THE
CONTINUAL NEED FOR HIS GRACE
...."Therefore
being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and
rejoice in hope of the glory of God".... Romans 5:1-2 KJV
...."And He
raised us up together with Him and made us sit down together [giving us joint
seating with Him] in the heavenly sphere [by virtue of our being] in Christ
Jesus [the Messiah, the Anointed One]".... Ephesians 2:6 The Amplified
Translation
...."Jesus
approached and, breaking the silence, said to them, 'All authority [all power of rule] in heaven and on earth has
been given to Me".... Matthew 28:18 The Amplified Translation
....'"Behold,
I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the
power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you".... Luke 10:19 NASB
...."The
Lord is God, Who has shown and given us light [He has illuminated us with
grace, freedom, and joy]".... Psalms 118:27a The Amplified Translation
Spending time in
the Father's Presence makes one very sensitive to the continual need for His
Grace [divine empowerment] in their life
- thereby motivating them to access it "continually" through an
absolute faith and trust in Him [His Word].
Indeed, fellowship with the Father and His Word in the "inner
chamber" [on a daily basis] [John 14:21,23]
takes one to [and empowers them to
"abide" in] the "spiritual positioning" [the Ascension Life - the place of absolute authority in
Christ] spoken of in Paul's letter to the Ephesians - "far
above" the positioning of the Enemy and his forces in the heavenlies. In
this place, one is not only NOT ignorant of his schemes they also experience a
continual flow of revelation and Wisdom to devastate both he and his forces,
continually.
ONLY THE HOLY SPIRIT HAS THE RIGHT TO INFLUENCE ANOTHER
...."How
blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in
the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the
law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. He will be like a
tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season
and its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers. The wicked
are not so, But they are like chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the
wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the
righteous. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the
wicked will perish".... Psalms 1:1-6 NASB
...."And my
language and my message were not set forth in persuasive [enticing and
plausible] words of wisdom, but they were in demonstration of the [Holy] Spirit and power [a proof by the Spirit
and power of God, operating on me and stirring in the minds of my hearers the
most holy emotions and thus persuading them], so that your faith might not rest
in the wisdom of men [human philosophy and understanding], but in the power of
God".... 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 The Amplified Translation
...."Let no
unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for
edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give [impart] grace to those who hear"....
Ephesians 4:29 NASB
"stifle" - to keep back;
suppress or repress; to suffocate or choke;
"influence" - the action or
process of producing effects on the actions, behavior, etc. of another or
others; to move or impel [a person] to some action;
It is a far
better thing for one not to give "counsel" at all than to give
ungodly counsel in ANY way, shape or form! For all "ungodly counsel"
has but one purpose in the mind of Satan, and that is to "stifle"
revelation knowledge in the heart of those who are truly seeking first the
Kingdom - those who seek with ALL of their heart to be righteously motivated in
ALL things . ONLY the Holy Spirit [abiding within
the heart of the one ministering or praying]
has the right to "influence" another, and this with a view to
their holiness - and the perfect fulfillment of the Fathers Will in that one's
life and ministry. "Soulish influence" [persuasion,
control, intimidation] is always rooted and grounded in pride and
fear - and serves only to draw one away from the narrow path of Gods perfect
Will for their life and ministry.
"ALLOWING" ONESELF TO BE "MOVED" BY WHAT THEY
"SEE" AND/OR "FEEL" AMOUNTS TO LEANING UPON ONE'S
"OWN" UNDERSTANDING
...."Therefore
we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man
is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for
us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at
the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things
which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are
eternal".... 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NASB
...."For we
walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or
belief respecting man's relationship to God and divine things, with trust and
holy fervor; thus we walk] not by sight or appearance".... 2 Corinthians
5:7 The Amplified Translation
...."There
is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death"....
Proverbs 14:12 NASB
...."Trust
in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In
all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight"....
Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
...."But I
say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to and
controlled and guided by the Spirit]; then you will certainly not gratify the
cravings and desires of the flesh [of human nature without God]"....
Galatians 5:16 The Amplified Translation
"allow" - to permit by
neglect, oversight or the like;
"Allowing"
oneself to be "moved" [influenced in
their heart and mind] by what they "see" and/or
"feel" [in a soulish sense - through
"outward" circumstances] amounts to leaning upon one's
"own" understanding - and is the counterfeit to one walking by
"revelation" - and the faith, love, wisdom, and obedience that is its
spontaneous fruit. It must be clearly understood in this hour by all those who
truly love God [and, therefore, desire to fulfill
the "fullness" of their precious destiny, in Christ] that
one's "own" power, strength and understanding take them where
"they" desire to go - based upon their own agenda. The Power,
Strength and Wisdom of the Holy Spirit take one where the Father would have
them go - with a view to the fulfillment of His highest purpose for their life
and ministry.
TRUE "COVENANT-RELATIONSHIPS" ARE BOTH ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED BY
"REVELATION", ALONE
...."You
must love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with
all your strength and with all your mind; and your neighbor as
yourself".... Luke 10:27 The Amplified Translation
...."Again
I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may
ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. For where two or
three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst"....
Matthew 18:19-20 NASB
...."Behold,
how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in
unity!".... Psalms 133:1 NASB
...."Greater
love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends"....
John 15:13 NASB
It takes a heart
that is "wholly" given to God for one to enter into "true"
Covenant-relationship [on any level] in
the Kingdom. For without a heart that is "wholly" given to God [and, therefore, His highest purposes]
"self" will, to some degree, remain on the throne of one's heart
thus, precluding the flow of His Love between the individuals involved [corporately] - and between them and Him.
Satan knows well the severe damage that God's "unlimited" power [which is the spontaneous by-product of true agreement
{unity} and one accord] does to his strongholds of fear and control
and, thus, he will fight VERY intensely [and with
everything he can] in his attempt to prevent God's children
from entering into true Covenant-relationship - on ANY level [first with Him - and then with each other].
There is indeed a price to pay [the giving of one's
heart wholly to God - and the "continual" laying down of one's life
for another] for one to enter into [and abide in] true Kingdom-relationship. Because
of these things, many never rise beyond a "soulish" relationship [a relationship bound by fear, emotional attachment and
self-desire] with each other - far, far below that which the Father
intended for His people.
True
"Covenant-relationships" [as in all other
things in the Kingdom] are both established and maintained by
"revelation", alone. For "revelation" is simply the
disclosure [in any given moment or season] of
the Father's true Nature [Love] and Will
by the Holy Spirit [Who is the Spirit of wisdom and
revelation, the Spirit of Love, the Spirit of Christ etc.] -
according to His highest purpose. True Covenant-relationship, as in all things
pertaining to the Kingdom [and the "true"
{righteous} works of God], must pass through the Refiner's Fire but,
in doing so, it becomes an "entity" in Christ that is both
indestructible and Eternal.
"entity" - something that has
a real existence;
...."But He
knows the way I take; When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold. My foot
has held fast to His path; I have kept His way and not turned aside. I have not
departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth
more than my necessary food".... Job 23:10-12 NASB
...."Let
them construct a sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them. According to
all that I am going to show you, as the pattern of the tabernacle and the
pattern of all its furniture, just so you shall construct it........ You shall
overlay it with pure gold, inside and out you shall overlay it, and you shall
make a gold molding around it.".... Exodus 25:8-9, 11 NASB
IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR ALL THOSE WHO TRULY LOVE [TRUST] GOD TO
NEVER ALLOW THEMSELVES TO BE RULED BY "TIME"
...."The
eyes of all wait for You [looking, watching, and expecting] and You give
them their food in due season. You open Your hand and satisfy every living
thing with favor".... Psalms 145:15-16 The Amplified Translation
...."I will
open rivers on the bare heights and springs in the midst of the valleys; I will
make the wilderness a pool of water and the dry land fountains of
water".... Isaiah 41:18 NASB
...."For
momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far
beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at
the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but
the things which are not seen are eternal".... 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 NASB
...."For we
walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction
or belief respecting man's relationship to God and divine things, with trust
and holy fervor; thus we walk] not by sight or appearance".... 2
Corinthians 5:7 The Amplified Translation
...."For
You have rescued my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from
stumbling. I shall walk before the LORD In the land of the living"....
Psalms 116:8-9 NASB
...."I
would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the
LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart
take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD".... Psalms 27:13-14 NASB
In this season,
the Father is about to "open the heavens" over His remnant Church, as
they continue to draw near to Him, and this will lead not only to great
"clarity of vision" [a deep and divine
assurance that one is on the right path] but, also, to a multitude
of visions and much new revelation in the glorious days ahead [particularly concerning the spiritual reality of the
Kingdom]. Because of these things, it is of the utmost importance
for all those who truly love [trust] God
to NEVER allow themselves to be ruled by "time". For ALL that is
being established in this hour is with a view to the "fullness" of
His divine purpose being fulfilled "perfectly" [fully] - both in this dispensation and on into
Eternity. Therefore, in an "abiding" faith and perfect patience, let
us be a people who are found keeping our eyes "focused" [fixed] on where we are going [into the fullness of Kingdom-position and destiny {the
Promised Land}] and not where we have been [the "wilderness"]. For where we have
been up up to this point has been but a perfect preparation for where the
Father is taking us now - a positioning both spiritually and physically [in and by the Holy Spirit] that will serve us
VERY well right to the end of the age!
ARE YOU READY TO RECEIVE ALL THAT IS ABOUT TO OVERTAKE YOU?
...."The
LORD also said to Moses, "Go to the people and consecrate them today and
tomorrow, and let them wash their garments; and let them be ready for the third
day, for on the third day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight
of all the people".... Exodus 19:10-11 NASB
...."Let
us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb
has come and His bride has made herself ready. It was given to her to clothe
herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous
acts of the saints. Then he said to me, "Write, 'Blessed are those who are
invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.'" And he said to me, 'These
are true words of God'".... Revelation 19:7-9 NASB
...."Be
dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit".... Luke 12:35 NASB
"ready" - completely prepared
or in fit condition for immediate action or use; duly equipped, completed,
adjusted, or arranged, as for an occasion or purpose; willing; prompt or quick
in perceiving, comprehending, speaking, writing etc.;
Are you ready [in your heart] to receive ALL that is about to
overtake you? Enter into this season of perfect preparation with a view to
"getting ready" - and staying ready! Ready yourself - at all
cost to your "self". Set your priorities straight - and keep them
straight. Again, ready yourself [in both word and
deed] for the "fullness" of the outpouring of the Holy
Spirit in this hour. It will be like nothing we have ever seen before - and we
must be "acclimatized" to the Presence of the Father and Jesus - by
continually drawing near to Them in this hour. For it is ONLY in this way that
we will ever come to know [gain a revelation of]
the deepest thoughts and intentions of the Father's heart and our "perfect
part" in His Plan [both individually and
corporately] in this most glorious hour.
A word for the remnant Church:
A RAIN OF FIRE
[exerpt from "Make Haste My
Beloved"]
Frances J. Roberts
* O My
children, it is a rain of Fire that is falling. It is a rain of Judgement upon
My house; For the scripture says, if judgement must begin at the house of God
what shall be the end of the ungodly and the sinner? [1 Peter 4:17]. It is My people whom I am purifying now, and I
must purge out the dross.... the chaff of indifference, the impurities of
self-seeking, and the rottenness of rebellion.
My house must
again become a house of prayer and a place of worship. My temple must be a
place where My children seek My Face and give me their devotion. My altars must
be a place for the confession of sin, and your tears must be tears of [godly] repentance.
Too long have
you curried favour from one another. Too long have you condemned the faults of
your brothers and sisters and ignored your own. Too long have you sought to
cover your sins. But I say unto you: The Fire shall search them out. Yes, it
shall search out and burn the chaff, and it shall burn the wood. It shall
devour the endeavours of the flesh that have passed as devotion. It shall
consume every word that is not true, and it shall reveal that which is genuine.
For when all that is valueless is removed, THEN shall the jewels of reality
shine forth in their beauty and splendour.
For I have
wrought in your lives by My Spirit, says the Lord, and that which I have done
is perfect. It shall not be concealed in the day of purification. It shall be
unveiled and revealed by the Fire - for the Fire shall test all things, whether
or not they are the true work of God.
You cannot do
this work yourself. It is My work. I shall send Fire as you wait upon Me. It
shall bring you refreshing as a rain. It shall be death to the old carnal
nature, but it shall be life to the inner man - the new nature that is yours in
Christ.
Never be afraid
of My judgements. I do not send them in wrath upon My Church, but in Love and
Compassion. I have bound Myself by My Word to meet all of your needs, and you
have need of cleansing and purification. Can I abandon you to your sin? Knowing
the beauty that lies buried within you, as the pearl was hidden in the field,
can I be true to My Love for you and remain indifferent to your imperfection?
No, for My
Wisdom and My Love and My Holiness are all working together with My saving
power to bring you to perfection. My Church is dear to My heart: or have you
forgotten that you are Mine? Have you lost sight of the fact that you were
created by My Spirit? Shall I not perfect all that which I begin? I shall
gather to Myself a people who have been tried in the Fire - yes, a furnace
heated seven times - and they shall be wholly Mine.
...."According
to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a
foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he
builds on it. For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid,
which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold,
silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man's work will become evident;
for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire
itself will test the quality of each man's work. If any man's work which he has
built on it remains, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up,
he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through
fire".... 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 NASB
MEDITATIONS ON
THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE:
Meditations
On The True Christian Life contains anointed writings and quotes of those
saints, both past and present, who were [and are] given wholly to God. Because
of their consecrated lives God was able, through them, to paint a clear picture
of the "true" Christian life we are called to live. The
"true" Christian life is the life that is fully and totally
controlled, empowered and maintained by the Holy Spirit a life that
is always seeking to be in agreement with the Word [Will] of God at all times.
The pre-requisite for "maintaining" this life for every believer -
regardless of their spiritual maturity - is for them to walk in all of the
light [revelation] that has been revealed to them by the Holy Spirit in any
given moment that they might be found walking continually from faith to
faith and glory to glory.
+ "Revelation"
precludes one taking an opinion or speculating on anything - as only a
revelation of absolute Truth and Wisdom [God's
Will] produces a "complete
certainty" [deep assurance] in
one's heart on any given matter. In essence, the only "opinion" that
matters is the Father's - and, thus, He blesses us with a
"revelation" of His Will [and, thus, the
"best" course of action or choice] in EVERY instance as we
diligently seek Him.
"opinion" - a belief or
judgement [discernment] that rests on
grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty; a personal view, attitude,
or appraisal;
...."My
people are destroyed for lack of knowledge [revelation]"....
Hosea 4:6a NASB
...."We are
destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge
of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ [a revelation of God's Will]".... 2 Corinthians
10:5 NASB
+ A lack of
revelation of the Father's Love is most certainly the foremost "stumbling
block" preventing God's children from entering into the intimate fellowship
with Him that the Father so desires. Every last need [on any level one can think of in human existence] is both met
and fulfilled in and through the Father's Love.
...."and
hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within
our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us".... Romans 5:5
NASB
+ Without being in the place where
one's feet cannot "touch bottom" there is still always a possibility
of "walking" on in one's own strength. Therefore, we must rejoice in
the fact that we are sometimes in "over our heads" so to speak. It is
also the only place where we will ever come to the deep realization that it is
ONLY His Grace that can [or ever will]
cause us to overcome.
...."When the man went out
toward the east with a line in his hand, he measured a thousand cubits, and he
led me through the water, water reaching the ankles. Again he measured a
thousand and led me through the water, water reaching the knees. Again he
measured a thousand and led me through the water, water reaching the loins.
Again he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not ford, for the
water had risen, enough water to swim in, a river that could not be
forded".... Ezekiel 47:3-5 NASB
+ The putting forth of
absolute Truth in the "fullness of conviction" [anointing] is a mortal enemy to anyone afflicted
with the desire to live for themselves in ANY way - and, so, it can easily be
put aside by those with their own agenda. The good news is that many hearts
will finally be given "wholly" to the Lord in this hour - and this
will most certainly create a demand for the true Gospel [of the Kingdom] to go forth and, most
importantly, be "received" into the hearts of many.
...."This
gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to
all the nations, and then the end will come".... Matthew 24:14 NASB
+ A
"fasted" [obedient] lifestyle [whatever that
may mean as defined by the Holy Spirit to each individual] is a
great help in overcoming the various spiritual [as
well as soulish and physical] pressures that one is sure to
encounter as they diligently pursue the life of faith [love] and obedience in the Kingdom.
...."And
besides those things that are without, there is the daily [inescapable
pressure] of my care and anxiety for all the churches!".... 2 Corinthians
11:28 The Amplified Translation
+ "Clarity and
precision" are two of the chief characteristics of a Glorious Church - two
others being godly zeal and holy fire.
...."O
Lord, Your hand is lifted up yet they do not see it. They see Your zeal for the
people and are put to shame; Indeed, fire will devour Your enemies"....
Isaiah 26:11 NASB
+ The Father's
"interaction" with His people [which is
His first and foremost desire] is a
very precious and holy thing to Him. When He finds a heart that truly desires
to partake of His Wisdom alone He will make certain that they are never led
astray by anything the Enemy attempts to throw at them.
...."If
any man desires to do His will [God's pleasure], he will know [have the needed
illumination to recognize, and can tell for himself] whether the teaching is
from God".... John 7:17a The Amplified Translation
+ Regardless of what the Enemy has
meant for harm in ANY situation one might face the Father will most certainly
cause a deeper love, strength and endurance to be shed abroad in the heart that
is faithful to His highest purpose.
...."And
we know that God causes ALL things to work together for good to those who love
[obey] God, to those who are called according to His purpose".... Romans
8:28 NASB
+ Many allow
themselves to fall into a place of "passivity" [non-resistance] and this "allows" the
Enemy to both formulate and carry out his schemes against them. Thus, the
importance of one having [and diligently
maintaining {holding to}] a "revelation" of God's Will in
any given situation [2 Corinthians 10:5].
For revelation [divine light] exposes
the entirety of the Devil's schemes and gives one the necessary Wisdom to
"counterattack" in the manner that will do him the most harm - and,
in the process, put him to "flight" [in
stark terror].
"put to flight" - to force
to flee or run away; rout;
...."So
be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee
from you".... James 4:7 The Amplified Translation
...." [I,
Paul] do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my
prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give
to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him"....
Ephesians 1:16-17 NASB