Strongholds

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by Melissa Yong

Posted on 8/07/09.
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A look at what a stronghold is and what is means in your spiritual life.

Read Matthew 12:22-30.

A stronghold is the domain of the strongman, like Mordor was the stronghold of Sauron in the Lord of the Rings. It was well fortified, and strongly defended. A stronghold can have control over an individual or over a group of people. Until we overcome the strongman, the domain belongs to him and takes on his characteristics eg. Fear, Unforgiveness, Rebellion, Deception. Identifying the strongholds of the enemy is an important step towards destroying them.

Read Luke 8:26-39.

Think about why the people's reaction to Jesus was so strong. Bear in mind that the demons cast out were not the ruling demons of the area.
What was at stake in this battle?
Notice that Jesus couldn't get into the city, but when He returned at a later date, He could. Why?

Application: what enemy strongholds are in your life/your family/school/workplace? Pray for God to reveal them to you, and write them down, then pray and ask God for understanding to know how to pray against them. Be prepared to wait for the answers.

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