I declare that God is for me. No one can be against me and win.
Romans 8:31 NKJV—What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Friend, you may be facing hurdles that seem too high for you to overcome. There may be obstacles that make the pathway you’re on look completely blocked. So what do we do when everything is battling us and the warfare gets so heavy that we do not know what to do? You remember your foundation. You recall to mind who the Lord is within you.
There is One who remains on your side and will never leave you—no, not for a moment. We will never be forsaken or left alone. God is there in the middle of your battle. In fact, He is the One who called you to be the warrior you are. If the Lord is on your side, what enemy can ever face off against you and win?
I declare to you today that no enemy has the power to overcome you. It isn’t that the enemy will never try to overcome us; he will always try. But we must boldly plant our feet on the ground and be willing to speak the truth even when it is hard to say. The truth is that no one can stand against you and win.
People are never the enemy. Nevertheless, there are moments when they hurl their word stones at us or seek to undermine what the Lord is doing in us. Whether they do this on purpose or inadvertently, we have the opportunity to respond in a manner that is pleasing to Christ. People are not the enemy. The devil and his demons are the enemy. So, put on your armor and be ready to declare the truth.
God is for you. This means He stands over you and on your behalf for your protection. His protective covering always surrounds your life. When the floods of trouble come your way, the Lord lifts you above them. If accusing words are pounding your mind, the Lord speaks truth. As the enemy seeks to wage war against your family, your job, your emotions, and your walk with Jesus, the Lord Himself stands guard over you, refusing to allow the enemy entry. What it means for God to be for you can be understood this way: whenever the enemy sees you, he also sees the God who is with you.
Remember what Satan said to the Lord about Job? He told God, in essence, “I can’t get ahold of him because You are always there surrounding him.” Friend, the Lord has not changed! He still surrounds us like a shield. He watches over us with joy in His heart, waiting to defend us.
How to fight the enemy using this declaration:
I must understand who I truly am in Christ. When a person knows that the God of heaven really does live in them, a holy confidence rises. The early disciples and Apostles prayed for boldness to be the witnesses in their culture that made a difference. You and I are no less in need of this boldness. Yes, pray for boldness, but also remember that the Lord is for you.
This declaration reminds us that God stands watch. There is a passage in scripture that displays God’s heart about watching over us. We find it in the book of Psalms, chapter 121.
Psalm 121:1-8 NKJV—I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? [2] My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. [3] He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. [4] Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. [5] The LORD is your keeper; The LORD is your shade at your right hand. [6] The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night. [7] The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. [8] The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.
Friend, be bold and declare to the enemy that you are covered by God’s watchful eye. The Lord stands with you at all times, ready to come to your defense.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help me to trust in Your ability to defend me from all forms of attack. I refuse to be swayed into doubt by what I see or feel. By faith, I stand in Your love and truth, and You will completely overwhelm the forces of the enemy that try to harm me. I declare God is for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
