HE WAS DEFEATED AND REMAINS DEFEATED – THE TRUTH ABOUT THE devil

Before I start this, let me bring two things to your attention. I am sure you might have noticed already but let me explain them, it will help you understand better and take this post with the seriousness it deserves.

1. Notice the title of the message, I wrote devil in small caps, I just could not bring myself to terms with writing devil in capital letters, he really is not worth anything, even being mentioned in capital letters.
2. Take a second and third look at the picture under the title. Did you notice the size of the devil? Yes, that is how small he is, no wonder the Holy Spirit led me to write the word devil in small, just to emphasize on his size.

Having said that I believe I can now get on with the issue at hand. I had no intentions of writing about the devil today, I was completing a write up on ‘New Wine‘ but as God would have it, here we are, settling once and for all this little matter called the devil. I strongly believe that God wants us to put, with finality, the devil in his place of defeat and keep him there. The season has changed and it is game over for the devil. It was game over at the cross but the time has now come for the games to be over as far as your life is concerned. It is time to manifest, enough is enough, the truth has to be unveiled. You have to take it and run with it.

Father says this very loudly……. ‘NO MORE MEDIOCRITY’.

Hosea 4:6 NIV – my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge………….

Well today the knowledge is brought to you, candidly so, I stand in agreement with Father, NO MORE. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. Now let us get talking

You know I really used to give the devil too much attention until I discovered he is a none factor. Yes, that little evil one is a none issue, totally powerless and useless. Truth be told, many Christians have fallen into the same trap, giving him too much attention and credit.

1 Timothy 4:1 NASB – But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,

Two things are highlighted here, deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons. For today let us handle the latter. By the grace of God we will touch on deceitful spirits at great length later. I find it unfortunate how the doctrines of demons is taught in some churches more than the teachings on / of Christ, I say this with all due respect. Some have even gone further to name ministries and churches after the devil rather than after Christ. The church really needs to be more victory and righteous conscious. Receive the grace to honor God with the name of your church, music, life, names of children etc. Why have some given the devil so much attention? Do you not realize that he is only trying to distract you from the truth? He is only trying to buy time because he knows how the story ends. Do you not see it? He wants to keep you running round in meaningless circles feeling like you are doing something. Let me show you a simple example, I am sure you have been taught about generational curses and how to break them. Right? The bible says that when you are in Christ you are a new creation, 2 Corinthians 5:17, now if you truly are a new creation, where do generational curses come from? You are new, in Christ, you are born of Christ, the incorruptible seed of the word, 1 Peter 1:23, not the seed of you earthly father and grand father. Honestly, how would generational curses come in? See the devil has many focused on generational curses so that they miss out on generational blessings. Enough of the ignorance and teachings based on mans limited knowledge of who he is in God and who God truly is. It is time for the truth in all its purity to be unveiled. Instead of filling yourself up with knowledge of the devil and how he works, how about you get to know  all there is to know about Jesus and believe in the finished works of the cross and see how your life will turn out. The devil was and remains defeated, period. Why are you fighting a defeated enemy? STOP it if you are, the mind games have to stop, the deception has to come to an end. I bind that spirit of deception and the deceitful spirits in the name of Jesus. Kings do not waste time fighting a defeated enemy, they go in and take the spoils.

Proverbs 13:22 NASB – ……….……And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

For how long will you let the enemy keep and enjoy what is yours, go in and take the spoils. Have faith like the lepers and go out and get the stuff, it belongs to you anyway.

2 Kings 7:7-8 NIV – So they got up and fled in the dusk and abandoned their tents and their horses and donkeys. They left the camp as it was and ran for their lives. The men who had leprosy reached the edge of the camp, entered one of the tents and ate and drank. Then they took silver, gold and clothes, and went off and hid them. They returned and entered another tent and took some things from it and hid them also…….

Did the lepers fight anyone? No. The Lord did the fighting for them, they just went in and took the spoils. Your stuff is on the other side of fear, step out in faith. FEAR NOT, so said God 365 times in the Bible.

Mark 3:27 NIV –  In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house.

Is it not interesting how the devil attempts this against us (the church). You see his strategy is to paralyze people, to tie them up with great fear, division / strife and doubt so as to plunder them. The good news is that Jesus already defeated him and that is why Jesus said we go out, preach the gospel and cast out demons and free the people. Notice, He did not say we fight demons. Bind that devil out of your life and get your stuff back, your role is to cast the devil out and the devils responsibility is to flee. Now get talking, get him out of your health, your business, your finances, your life and kick him out of everything that concerns you. Glory to God

Learn to ignore the devil, train yourself to ignore his noises. He is NOT worth your time. Not a second of your precious time on earth, you have nations waiting for you, Psalms 2:8. As a matter fact all the devil can do is make noise and distract you. Now every time he, the devil or some demons dare throw darts at you, swing thoughts of defeat at you or disturb you in one way or another, remind him/them that you now know the TRUTH and that you take God at His word. Resist the devil and he will flee. Game over. Be free for life.

James 4:7 NKJV – Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Did you notice that it is the devils work to flee? It is not your work to chase him or like has been in many unfortunate cases run away from him, God have mercy at the ignorance of many. Can you imagine how silly it looks if you meet an adult running away from a cockroach? Just step on the damn insect and move on, you would say to him. Or better keep your house in order and that filthy insect will not even show face. Do you see it? It works the same way with the devil, get you spirit being in order and the devil will have no room.

For clarity purposes and just to make sure that the games end fully for all, let us quickly go through one basic principle of the oracles of God. How do you resist the devil? How do you ‘fight’ him?

Ephesians 6:16 NASB – …..in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

 We are told with the shield of faith you will extinguish the flaming arrows of the devil. In James 4:7 you are told submit to God, then resist the devil and he will flee. The devil will only flee if you are submitted to God. Submission to God means you stand in agreement with His word, you believe Him and take what He said and says as the truth and the only truth. That is how the shield of faith works. Not only believing  in God but more so, believing God. When the devil tells you that you are sick, remind him that by the stripes of Jesus you WERE healed, 1^st Peter 2:24, when the devil curses you remind him that what God has blessed cannot be cursed, Number 23:8, Numbers 23:8, Numbers 23:23, when the devil condemns you for something you might have done wrong remind him that there is no condemnation  for those in Christ, get back on your feet and continue loving on Christ, Romans 8:1. We could go on and on, there is absolutely nothing that the devil can throw against you that will work against you. Get to know who you are through the word and use the word against him. Faith comes by hearing and hearing of the word, it is faith that keeps him in place and puts his flaming darts off.

Let us go to the word and see what God really says about the devil, what the truth is about the devil

1. Isaiah 14:16-17 KJV – They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms; That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?

The devil is very small. Notice that you have to look at him narrowly, he is that small. One has to squeeze their eyes to look at him because of his minute size. When you see him you will be surprised, many will actually regret as to why they let such a small insignificant man disturb them. Glory to God. Thank you Jesus for giving us the truth.

2. Malachi 4:3 – And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the Lord of hosts.

You crush demons into ashes under your feet. The good news is that the day already happened. We are in the fullness of time, Galatians 4:4. So next time a demon disturbs you, just keep walking and crush it into ashes under your sole.

3. Colossians 2:15 When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him.

This is such good victorious news. I know that you know no weapon formed against you can prosper, you even confess it, but guess what, there is better news

Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon that is formed against you will prosper;………………..

The good news is this, the ministry of Jesus has better promises. There are no weapons to be formed, leave alone them not prospering. The devil has nothing to form or use against you. He is the father of lies, John 8:44, do not believe him. I tell you the truth the Christian life is a triumphant life, Glory to God.

Colossians 2:15 HCSB –  He disarmed the rulers and authorities and disgraced them publicly; He triumphed over them by Him.

Let us look at the same verse in a simpler translation to put it in clearer perspective.

Colossians 2:15 ERV – He defeated the rulers and powers of the spiritual world. With the cross he won the victory over them and led them away, as defeated and powerless prisoners for the whole world to see.

Now that is an example of the better promises that the ministry of Jesus is founded on. Glory to God, how blessed we are to live in the dispensation of grace.

Hebrews 8:6 NASB – But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.

Hallelujah. Thank you Lord Jesus for the truth. Thank you for the victory. Glory to God

4. Romans 16:20 – The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

Did I mention how small the devil is? Well here is another opportunity to remind you of the same. What is you shoe size? That is how small he is, glory to God. God crushes him under your feet, he can fit under your feet. Honestly, is this someone to fear? The devil has been taking advantage of the ignorance of many Christians, not anymore.

According to Colossians 2:15 Jesus already defeated him and crushed the devil, but do you know why Romans 16:20 says God will soon crush him? Do you know when the crushing will become a reality, manifest and take effect in your life? Today. Why today? Because today is the day you know the truth. Your Christian life cannot manifest beyond the revelation you have. This is why Jesus said you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free, John 8:32. Then again Jesus said that it is for freedom that He set you free, Galatians 5:1. The freedom was given at the cross, however you walk into and in this freedom when you know the truth. Do not wait to get to heaven to enjoy your freedom, let His will be done on earth and in your life as it is in heaven. Today satan will be crushed under your feet, glory to God.

5. Luke 10:19 NKJV – Behold,I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Jesus gave you the authority. Use it. Step on the devil and his demons, bind them, get them out of the way, NOTHING by any means can harm you. The devil cannot touch you leave alone harm you. Yes I said He cannot touch you, look at point 6 below and find out why you are untouchable.

6. Ephesians 1:20-22 NASB – which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church

Did you see where Christ is seated? At the right hand in heavenly places FAR above all principalities and powers. Now let me show you where you are seated spiritually, watch this now

Ephesians 2:5-6 NASB – …………even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,

How amazing. Spiritually we are seated in / with Christ. Hence why God tells you that as Christ is so are we IN this earth? 1st John 4:17. What devil would dare touch Christ especially after the cross? What devil would dare touch you? You see Paul knew this and that is why he walked in such power and victory

Acts 19:15 NKJV – And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?”

When you get you identity in Christ, ooh glory to God, you will be mentioned in the same class and sentence with Jesus. Untouchable.

I declare in the mighty name of Jesus the devil is a none factor to you, he will never disturb you again because you now know the truth, you will never be bothered with him or what he is planning or saying because you are too consumed with what your Father in heaven is doing and saying as you obey and manifest His glory on earth. Enough of the lies and traps of the devil, like an eagle you fly above the storms now. In Jesus mighty name. AMEN.

Today the devil has been caught and exposed. Put a demand for a 7 fold return to what he took / stole / damaged. Angels get to work, in Jesus name. AMEN

Proverbs 6:31 NIV – Yet if he is caught, he must pay sevenfold, though it costs him all the wealth of his house. 

Today the little foxes that have been ruining the vineyards while the vineyards are in blossom have been caught, thank you Jesus.

Songs of Solomon 2:15 NIV – Catch the foxes for us,The little foxes that are ruining the vineyards, While our vineyards are in blossom.”

I remain King David Mure and I love you.

As always, Baraka 🙂 (swahili for blessings)

I leave you with this song by Jonathan David & Melissa Helser. Refuse to be shaken, you can no longer be a slave, Jesus Christ set you free. Be free. #Resist