Pressing the Battle: Taking the Initiative

By Pastor Roy Esposito

Matthew 11:12

Passion Translation: “… the realm of heaven’s kingdom is bursting forth and passionate people have taken hold of it’s power.”

Micah 2:12-13  — “breaking forth”

1 Samuel 17 — David and Goliath

1 Samuel 17:24,26,28-29 

Cathartic  — to purge

Psalms 105:19 (Passion)   “God’s promise to Joseph purged his character until it was time for his dream to come true.”

Psalms 107:20 — “He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.”           

His word to us doesn’t just purge us,it also heals and delivers us from destruction. It’s the breaking that brings the breakthrough!  — PR     

Principles For Victory

  1. Don’t “live to man” letting others define who we are.                     

      2. Refuse to stay offended

Sochoh and Azekah  – “a fence”  division / separation          

When we remain offended the devil’s got us because his power comes through division.  — PR

Hebrews 12:14-15 – The “root of bitterness”  — poison to the heart

       3. Face Your Fears  

Ephesians 6: 13-18 – The Armor of God has no provision for our hind quarters because we’re to face our enemies with His armor on. 

“When you’ve got God’s armor on the devil doesn’t know if it’s you or God Himself.” – Kenneth Copeland

       4. Be Aggressive In Your Faith

Play to win!  Don’t play not to lose.

Psalms 84:5-7, 11-12