Lecture Notes: Spiritual Warfare Against Delays and Setbacks

Introduction

• The focus of the prayer is to combat satanic delays, setbacks, disappointments, and rejections at breakthrough points.
• Scriptural references include:
  • 1 Corinthians 16:9: A great door has opened, but with many adversaries.
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:17-18: Paul faced hindrances from Satan.
  • Proverbs 13:12: Hope deferred makes the heart sick.

The Power of Words

• Proverbs 18:20-21: Words have the power of life and death; important to speak positively.
• Matthew 12:36-37: Accountability for idle words.

Biblical Examples

• Numbers 13-14: The story of Israelites spying the land of Canaan, only Caleb and Joshua had faith.
• Consequences of disbelief: Israelites' lack of faith led to them not entering the promised land except for Joshua and Caleb.

Spiritual Warfare

• Ephesians 6:12: The battle is against spiritual forces, not flesh and blood.
• The significance of dream revelations indicating spiritual setbacks.

Prayer Strategy

• Pray without ceasing: Constant prayer is crucial for overcoming spiritual battles (1 Thessalonians 5:14-24).
• Luke 18:1-8: Parable of persistent widow, exemplifying the need for persistent prayer.

Warfare Prayers

• Isaiah 54:14-17: No weapon formed shall prosper; protection and victory assured.
• Spiritual Strongholds: Identifying and breaking down mental and physical strongholds through prayer.

Deliverance from Delays and Setbacks

• Binding and Loosing: Authority to bind and loose as per Matthew 18:18.
• Joel 2:32: Call on the name of Yahuwah for deliverance.

Confession of Faith

• Philippians 2:9-11: Every knee shall bow at the name of Yahushua.
• Romans 12:1-2: Present bodies as living sacrifices, renewal of mind.

Breaking Curses and Covenants

• Breaking agreements with idols and demonic influences.
• Zechariah 2:3-5: Yahuwah as a wall of fire around his people.

Conclusion

• Reaffirmation of faith and commitment.
• Encouragement to keep praying and maintaining a positive confession during waiting periods.