We think our problems are caused by other people, when in fact they are usually supernatural problems.

In reality, our supernatural problems are being caused by the devil.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12)

That’s who we’re really supposed to be fighting against, not our family members, co-workers, friends, etc.

Two Supernatural Things:

There are only two things in this world that are supernatural: the souls of human beings and the Word of God.

This is important to be aware of because things such as unwanted thoughts, nightmares, panic attacks, fear, doubt, or anxiety are usually supernatural problems. And, as stated earlier, we can only overcome supernatural problems with the supernatural power of God’s Word.

I’ll dig deeper into this next Scripture passage later on, but I just wanted to reassure you that we have supernatural weapons with which to “take captive” (eliminate; destroy; crush) unwanted thoughts, feelings, emotions, attitudes, etc. I’ll go into what to do and how to do it.

In the following quote, when Paul mentions “weapons of our warfare”, he’s referring to using God’s Word as a weapon against Satan and his demons. The Word of God is the ONE THING the evil ones cannot control.

⁴ For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. ⁵ We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:4~5)

Our goal: nullify Satan’s lies with God’s Truth!

⁸ Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8)

But you can’t do it by simply “trying harder”.

Fortunately for us, God has put His power into His Word:

For Bible-believing Christians, God has given us His power by way of His Word. By the end of this article you will see what to do.

This Whole World Is A War Zone!

Believe it or not; like it or not, every one of us is born into a war zone. We are part of a vast cosmic battle taking place in the heavenly realm, and spilling over into this world. This battle is between God and His angels, and Satan and his demons.

Satan and his demons want to deceive us into believing that God is not good, and that we would be better off if we took his (Satan’s) advice.

That is the very same strategy Satan used to tempt Eve in the Garden of Eden. RIGHT THERE was the beginning of our supernatural problems!

Let me ask you this:

So then, here’s what you need:

You need thoughts in your mind that have the power to push out all unwanted thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

The thoughts I’m referring to were first formed in the infinite Mind of God in eternity past, and are now the very Words that our Lord has given us in the Bible. Those thoughts are literally medicine for the soul. And, like the medicine prescribed by your doctor, the “medicine” of God’s Word needs ti be taken internally.

You wouldn’t go to the doctor with a physical problem, get a diagnosis and a prescription, and then do nothing, would you? Of course not!

Let me ask you another question:

Supporting Scriptures:

Note the underlined text:

² Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)

In the next verse, the writer of the Book of Hebrews refers to some of the more advanced Scriptures as “solid food” instead of the “milk” that newborn baby Christians require:

¹⁴ But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. (Hebrews 5:14)

Here is one of our major supernatural problems.

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)

However, when we are obedient to God — for example: in honoring Him with our finances — He promises to “rebuke the devourer for us!”

¹⁰ Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. ¹¹ I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil, and your vine in the field shall not fail to bear, says the Lord of hosts. (Malachi 3:10~11)

to combat supernatural problems, we have available to us the power of God’s word with which we take every thought captive!

Earlier in this article, I promised to revisit the following Scripture and show you more of the details:

⁴ For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. ⁵ We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:4~5)

• the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh — no man-made guns or tanks or fighter aircraft or battleships.
• [our weapons] have divine power to destroy strongholds — strongholds are the footholds that we have (unknowingly) allowed the enemy to construct in our minds
• [using our weapons] We destroy arguments — these are the lies the enemy wants us to believe. They may seem to be enticing, but they are lies.
• and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God — “lofty opinions” are “partitions” raised up in our minds. Think “double-minded”. Praise the Lord on Sunday; live like the ungodly world on Monday.
• take every thought captive — just as TSA scans your luggage at the airport and confiscates items not allowed.
• [because our desire is] to obey Christ — because we love Him and long to serve Him and do His will

And the more we do that, the easier it becomes!

The Enemy May Lay A “Guilt Trip” On You

The truth is: all of us are guilty!

So, picture the courtroom drama:

Note the underlined text:

And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. (Revelation 12:110)

Jesus: Mediator and defense attorney:

The Bible shows Jesus defending us:

…He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them (Hebrews 7:25)

²⁴ For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. (Hebrews 9:24)

Our lawyer is in the courtroom:

Note the underlined text:

¹ My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (1 John 2:1)

And then, what does the Judge say?

“CASE DISMISSED!!”

I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins. (Isaiah 43:25)

As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:12)

So if the enemy is trying to get you down by reminding you of your past, I suggest you remind him of his future: in the lake of fire!!

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What To Do and How To Do It

I just wanted to say: you cannot expect full-time help from God if you are a part-time Christian. You know: church on Sunday; no one knows you’re saved on Monday. No “Secret Service Christians”.

Be Transformed

² Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect (Romans 12:2)

Here’s Your Assignment:

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• Read How To Banish Unwanted Thoughts
• Read What The Devil Does NOT Want You To Know
• See this list of excerpts to Scripture Memory Excerpts
• In particular, read How To Memorize Bible Verses — Easily

Have You Completed Your Assignment?

If you have: — GOOD! Good for you!

But — REALITY CHECK — Perhaps You Haven’t!

Here’s how I know that:

Because the Word of God is the ONE THING that the devil cannot control! Once you become Bible literate, the devil has lost the battle. His stronghold in your mind is gone! It’s demolished! You’ll be thinking God’s Thoughts, not the schemes of the devil.

Did you know… someone has counted 3,900 Scripture passages in the Bible that command us to know God’s Word. Wouldn’t you agree… this is a top priority with God?

Consider carefully:

Which kingdom — heaven or hell — will rejoice when you begin to internalize God’s Word?

Which kingdom are you serving?

Once you have “swept the house and put it in order”; once you have invited the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to make themselves at home in your “house”; your struggle against supernatural problems will change for the better:

Here’s What You Have:

• Jesus is in the house
• The Spirit of Truth is in the house
• The Father is in the house
• You are equipped and trained to destroy strongholds
• You are taking every suspicious thought captive
• You may see supernatural problems going on AROUND you but no longer IN you
• BEST OF ALL: You will be living in PEACE!

And all it will take on your part is less time each day than you probably spend on your email!

Now, with all of that going on in your life… Ummm…

Could somebody remind me…

What was it again that the devil was going to do??

You’re not the one with supernatural problems now. The devil is the one with the supernatural problems! Agreed?

- Jan