There’s a spiritual battle being waged against God’s people.
In a powerful message, evangelist John Ramirez unveiled the devil’s deceptive strategies against the people of God, and how we can combat these strategies through prayer.
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Ramirez compares the kingdom of Jesus to the kingdom of darkness, highlighting how Jesus operates with divine strategies so intricate that the devil cannot keep up. He illustrates this by sharing a powerful example of how God can heal in multiple ways—through the supernatural or through doctors—showing the multifaceted nature of God’s strategies.
Ramirez emphasizes that prayer is the key to unlocking victory in spiritual warfare.
Without prayer, believers are left vulnerable to the devil’s methods, such as discouragement, accusations and even demonic influence. He highlights how prayer provides a fresh perspective, turning wounds into scars—testimonies of God’s victory.
Drawing from his own experience, Ramirez reveals that many Christians live wounded and spiritually incarcerated, carrying old hurts without healing. He encourages believers to confront their wounds through prayer and faith. Christians don’t have to live spiritually wounded; instead, we can battle by knowing that our victory is in Christ alone, keeping our eyes stayed on Him.
“What are you doing in the process?” asks Ramirez. “Are you complaining, Are you wounded? Are you pointing fingers to other people? Are you not taking responsibility? You’re not owning it, and you’re not walking in it, and you’re not gaining victory on it.”
Instead of reaching for quick fixes and mystical solutions, we are to spend time in prayer, devoted to God. When we stand firm in our faith, rooted in prayer and fully relying on God’s power, we can rest assured that the enemy’s schemes will never prevail.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
