Spiritual warfare is the inward and outward battle we face against the enemies of God. These enemies include Satan, his minions—demons and fallen angels—and sin, which can be lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, or pride of life. An ultimate goal of spiritual warfare is healing for the one infected by evil. Failing that, the goal of spiritual warfare is containment. Creating barriers around the soul of the infected one so that his ability to harm others and himself is significantly diminished. Think of yourself as a healer. In this blog post, we’ll share the “Divinely Armed & Spiritually Dangerous,” book he details how God saved him and entrusted him with a great mission through the church of Prayers. Moreover, we will explore the vital role of Praise and worship in spiritual warfare and how we can overcome the enemy.
Praise and Worship: More Than Just Music
Before diving into how worship and Praise can help us in spiritual warfare, the first thing to remember is to understand what Praise and worship are. Many people have different ways to associate Praise and worship, like singing or attending church services. Praise helps us focus on God, realize our need for Him, and thus turn the battle over to Him. When we do this, God will bring Victory to us no matter what. In Praise, we come into His mighty presence and unite our spirits with His. We remember His mighty power to act on our behalf. We turn our focus upon His Victory instead of our difficulties. Praise is a spiritual weapon against the enemy. If we start praising God in the middle of our problems, our problems will shrink so much that we’ll hardly remember to bring them to God!
We’ll be so busy praising Him and thanking Him for His blessings that our problems will be an afterthought. On the other hand, worship can help you overcome spiritual battles and challenges each day. It attracts the manifest presence of God. The Bible tells us that God sits enthroned on the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). Then, it encourages your heart and gives you boldness. Finally, it disturbs, hinders and confuses the enemy. Worships are a declaration that God is in the midst of all happening in our world today, a powerful weapon against any lie that says God is not in control or that he is not able. Worshiping together teaches us to submit and surrender all our cares to God.
Praise as a Weapon Against the Enemy
Praise is a disrespectful weapon in spiritual warfare. It’s easy to think of Praise as something we do when we’re feeling joyful or successful, but in the spiritual land, Praise can play a strong tool for spiritual advancement —even in the midst of bad luck. The Bible has many options for how Praise can help us overcome the enemy.
- Jehoshaphat’s Triumph: In the second Chronicle 20, King Jehoshaphat of Judah had to contend with a strong group of enemies. Instead of depending on military might, he urged the people of Judah to fast and seek God in prayer and worship. As they began to praise God, the Lord set ambushes against their enemies, and they were defeated without Judah lifting a sword. “As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated” (2 Chronicles 20:22, NIV).
- Acts 16 relates how Paul and Silas were imprisoned for sharing the gospel. They decided to thank God while locked in a dirty, dark cave. They started praising God at midnight when the prison was rocked by a miracle earthquake, which broke their chains and opened the doors. They were saved due to their love (Acts 16:25–26).
Worship as a Spiritual Shield
Worship is more than just an outward act; it’s a lifestyle of surrender and devotion to God. When we engage in worship, we invite the presence of God into our lives and create an atmosphere that is hostile to the enemy. Worship turns our attention from our troubles, anxieties, and enemy strategies to God’s majesty. We build a spiritual barrier around ourselves by focusing on God’s majesty and importance. We read in Psalm 22:3 that “God inhabits the praises of His people.” Accordingly, we invite the presence of God to stay within us while we worship. Also, the enemy cannot exist in the presence of God. Worship aligns our hearts with God’s purposes and removes distractions. It enables us to hear from God more clearly and positions us to receive His guidance. Worshiping increases our ability to resist the lying and desires of the enemy and connects our hearts with God’s will. The ability of worship to destroy the enemy’s mental walls is among its most powerful qualities in spiritual warfare. The enemy often attacks us with negative thoughts, doubts, and lies. Worship is a weapon that aligns our minds with the truth of God’s Word. As we worship, we reject the enemy’s lies and declare that God’s truth will reign over our lives.
Conclusion
These are important spiritual tools that allow us to fight and win in the fight of spiritual war. Praise and worship are not free parts of the Christian life. We accept the power of God and reject the enemy’s efforts to frustrate or harm us by praising him. By inviting God to live in our lives and connecting our hearts with His plan, worship fortifies us against the enemy. Praise and worship, individually and collectively, are effective means by which believers can win over the enemy. We shall witness walls fall, chains being released, and God’s kingdom expanding in our personal and global lives as we improve our understanding of their power and put them into practice daily.
So, in conclusion, if you find yourself facing any spiritual warfare, always have your weapons in your hands. So, Praise and worship are keys to success. Use them cleverly, and watch as God moves on your behalf.
