Andrew Wommack Devotional 18 November 2023 – Fight The Battle In The Spirit

 

Andrew Wommack Devotional 18 November 2023 – Fight The Battle In The Spirit

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Topic: Fight The Battle In The Spirit

John 18:10 ' Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and smote the highpriest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.'’

John 18:10-11

The apostle John reveals Peter as the one who cut off the servant's ear and identifies the servant. It is very doubtful that Peter was aiming forMalchus'’ ear. It is more probable that he was making a horizontal swing at the servant's head, and as the man ducked, Peter cut off his ear.

Peter was very vocal about never denying the Lord, and his actions proved that he meant what he said. There were only two swords among the disciples, yet Peter was willing to take on these six hundred soldiers. This spelled certain death or imprisonment.

Peter wanted to stand with the Lord but needed to be prepared. He was still strong in his own ability. If the battle had been in the physical realm, Peter would have fought to the death, as he proved here. But when Jesus told Peter to put up his sword and not resist with his physical power, Peter was confused.

Peter only knew how to rely on the flesh. Jesus was defenseless when he refused to allow Peter to fight with his sword. If he had been praying with Jesus, as instructed, Peter would have been built up spiritually and able to stand with Jesus spiritually without denying Him. As the prophet Zechariah said,'‘ Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts'’ (Zech. 4:6).

Likewise, we may sincerely desire to never deny our Lord, but it takes more than desire; it takes preparation. We all have been taught how to rely on ourselves, but we have to learn anew how to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might (Eph. 6:10). Just as in the physical realm, where muscles have to be exercised to become firm, so we have to exercise ourselves unto godliness (1 Tim. 4:7). This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).

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