CONFRONTING TERRITORIAL SPIRITS OF UNBELIEF
We must overcome familiar spirits, offense, and unbelief!
The lesson in all of this is to rightly discern the spirit behind negative reactions to truth so we can rightly direct our prayers and our actions. First, we must consider mindsets and beliefs that have become so familiar that they are limiting our vision for the future. We must assess our own expectations to be sure we are not bound to our past, but open to new ideas and possibilities without fear. Second, we must guard our hearts against offense when hearing messages that challenge the status quo or threaten our personal comfort zones. We must determine to listen before passing judgment on those we disagree with. At a time when everyone’s beliefs and assumptions are being challenged, we must be intentional in keeping an open mind and open heart to what the Spirit is saying and revealing.
Even in the face of disbelief and denial about the true state of our world and the forces aligned against us, we must contend for the truth. We must be steadfast in our hope for the truth to set us free, both personally and collectively. But in our prayers for both revelations and exposures to come forth, we must go beyond merely hoping for “proof” to convince the naysayers. It is apparent that even tangible, fact-checked, uncensored evidence may not be enough to counter a demonic stronghold of unbelief. In the end, regardless of the truths revealed and the evidence shown, there are those who will still not believe.
What is needed is a faithful people of God who will not stop declaring the truth and demonstrating the Kingdom of God with power and authority. Every time Jesus was accused and threatened, He kept on preaching. He was not swayed by unbelief, nor was He silenced by hissing snakes in robes. He knew His mission and did not relent. Even in His own hometown, He did not stand down, but contended for breakthrough for those who might listen. He had a window of time in which to make His voice heard. In like manner, there is a window of time where the Church must speak up or forever be silenced.
Let’s claim territories and regions for the Kingdom!
In this awakening process to global deliverance, we can each take part within our own cities and territories. We can overturn the spirit of unbelief through our unshakeable faith in God’s plans for our good, and our collective declarations of His rule and His reign. As more and more territories yield to the Lordship of Christ, the national stranglehold will lose its grip. The principalities that have held us hostage will be taken down, city by city, as “Legion” is driven out by the Champion Himself. Authority over nations will be given to those who answer this call and remain steadfast in hope and unwavering in faith (Revelation 2:26).
