Empowered To Win Spiritual Battles

EMPOWERED TO WIN SPIRITUAL BATTLES

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Ephesians 6:10-12

Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, James 4:7, Romans 8:37, 1 Peter 5:8–9, Isaiah 54:17

INTRODUCTION:

Spiritual battles are real. Behind many physical struggles lie invisible forces working to oppose the plans of God for our lives. As believers, we must recognise that the Christian life is not a playground, but a battleground. Ephesians 6:10–12 reminds us that our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual wickedness in high places.

However, God has not left us defenceless. He has given us the power, the authority, and the armour to stand and win every spiritual battle. We are not called to be victims, but victors. The strength we need is not from human effort, but from the Lord and His mighty power.

Victory in spiritual warfare comes from understanding your position in Christ, using the weapons of warfare effectively, and standing firm in faith. The enemy may be strategic and persistent, but the believer who is empowered by God cannot be defeated.

1. UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF OUR SPIRITUAL BATTLES

a) Our battles are not against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12)

The enemy uses people and circumstances, but our real fight is spiritual.

b) We wrestle against organised spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12)

There are ranks of evil powers working against God's will in our lives.

c) Spiritual warfare requires spiritual weapons (2 Corinthians 10:4)

We cannot fight invisible forces with natural tools.

d) Victory begins with spiritual awareness (1 Peter 5:8)

We must stay vigilant and discerning to overcome the enemy’s tactics.

e) Biblical Example: Elisha’s servant’s eyes were opened to see the spiritual battle around them (2 Kings 6:15–17).

2. STRENGTHENED WITH GOD’S POWER TO STAND FIRM

a) Be strong in the Lord, not in self (Ephesians 6:10)

Our strength comes from His might, not our ability.

b) God’s strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)

When we rely on Him, we access supernatural strength.

c) Stand firm and unshaken (Ephesians 6:13)

Spiritual strength is for standing when others fall.

d) Grace empowers us to resist and overcome (James 4:7)

Submission to God leads to victory over the enemy.

e) Biblical Example: David overcame Goliath by God’s strength, not physical ability (1 Samuel 17:45–47).

3. PUTTING ON THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD

a) The armour is essential, not optional (Ephesians 6:11)

Without the armour, we are exposed and vulnerable.

b) Truth is our foundation (Ephesians 6:14)

The belt of truth keeps everything in place.

c) Righteousness protects the heart (Ephesians 6:14)

The breastplate guards our spiritual core from attack.

d) Faith quenches all the enemy's darts (Ephesians 6:16)

The shield of faith is our defence against doubt and fear.

e) Biblical Example: Jesus overcame Satan’s temptations using the Word of God—the sword of the Spirit (Matthew 4:1–11).

4. EXERCISING OUR AUTHORITY IN CHRIST

a) We are seated in heavenly places with Christ (Ephesians 2:6)

This position gives us authority over principalities and powers.

b) Authority is enforced through declaration (Luke 10:19)

We must speak and act with boldness in Christ’s name.

c) Victory is our inheritance through Christ (Romans 8:37)

We are more than conquerors—not by chance, but by identity.

d) The enemy flees when we stand in our authority (James 4:7)

Satan has no power over the believer who knows their authority.

e) Biblical Example: Paul cast out spirits boldly in Christ’s name, demonstrating spiritual authority (Acts 16:18).

CONCLUSION:

You are not fighting for victory—you are fighting from victory. God has equipped you with everything necessary to overcome the enemy and win every spiritual battle. The real challenge is not the strength of your opponent, but the strength of your awareness and commitment to walk in God’s power and truth.

Put on the whole armour. Stand in your authority. Refuse to bow to fear, and never forget that greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. You are empowered by God to conquer and to reign.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, open my eyes to the reality of the spiritual battles around me.

2. Father, strengthen me by Your mighty power to stand firm.

3. I put on the whole armour of God and walk in divine protection.

4. Every plan of the enemy against my life is frustrated in Jesus' name.

5. Father, give me victory over every battle confronting me today.

6. Lord, empower me to walk in my spiritual authority.

7. Every weakness in my faith is replaced with divine strength.

8. I receive boldness to confront and conquer spiritual opposition.

9. My home, family, and ministry are covered by the blood of Jesus.

10. I pray for supernatural victory in every area of my life.