Tearing Down Strongholds

2 Corinthians 10:3–5 NKJV

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

We have to choose the power in our lives.

“I refuse to allow Satan to build places of fortification against the kingdom and the plan of God. In Jesus name I pull down the stronghold of darkness influencing our community and nation.”

Let us cast down arguments.

“I cast down the vain imaginations Satan is using to dominate the philosophies influencing our culture and world view.”

Bringing every thought into captivity.

“Lord, do not allow my mind to be filled with such hopelessness that I would accept an unchangeable situation that I know is against the purpose of God.”

Daniel 7:25–27 NKJV

He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, Shall persecute the saints of the Most High, And shall intend to change times and law. Then the saints shall be given into his hand For a time and times and half a time. ‘But the court shall be seated, And they shall take away his dominion, To consume and destroy it forever. Then the kingdom and dominion, And the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, Shall be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And all dominions shall serve and obey Him.’

A stronghold is a mind filled with hopelessness that

causes the believer to accept as unchangeable something that is contrary to the will of God.”

2 Corinthians 4:3–4 NKJV

But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.

When our minds are blinded, the light of the glorious gospel cannot shine through.

Psalm 44:4–7 NKJV

You are my King, O God; Command victories for Jacob. Through You we will push down our enemies; Through Your name we will trample those who rise up against us. For I will not trust in my bow, Nor shall my sword save me. But You have saved us from our enemies, And have put to shame those who hated us.