Spiritual Warfare and The Body of Christ Part 1
September 24, 2025
by Jennifer Greene-Sullivan
This morning, the Lord had me pray with a dear friend before she stepped into a business situation fraught with demonic influence and witchcraft. Together, we prayed and activated the Armor of God—not just as a symbol, but as a living reality of God’s authority over the enemy.
The Spirit reminded me that we are not called to sit idly in defense, constantly dodging the enemy’s darts. Instead, we are called to take ground, to advance the Kingdom, and then to defend that ground through deliverance and discipleship.
The Armor of God: Not Just Defense, But Offense
Yes, the Armor protects us. The shield quenches fiery darts. The helmet guards our mind. The breastplate covers our heart. However, Scripture also shows us that the Armor equips us to move forward. Our feet are fitted with the gospel of peace—made for walking, running, pressing into new territory.
The sword of the Spirit isn’t meant to stay sheathed; it is wielded. The church is not a bunker—we are a Kingdom on the move.
Offense and Defense: God’s Football Team
The Lord gave me an analogy through my son Liam’s football playing:
- On God’s team, the offense is made up of those pressing forward—preachers, evangelists, teachers, prophets, apostles—pushing through enemy lines with the gospel of peace. They are like quarterbacks, receivers, and running backs, carrying the Word toward the end zone.
- The defenders are the intercessors, worshippers, deliverers, disciplers. They block the enemy’s attacks, pray down strongholds, and fight unseen battles so that the gospel keeps moving forward.
Both roles matter. Both are Spirit-ordained. Both are necessary for Kingdom advancement.
The Danger of Sitting Out
I’ve seen leaders and ministers excuse themselves from gathering with the saints, justifying weakness or disengagement with poor theology. But this is not the Kingdom mindset.
Jesus said: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15, ESV)
The Word from Genesis to Revelation is true, sovereign, and complete. To set it aside or to mislead God’s people is dangerous ground. Scripture warns: “It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin.” (Luke 17:2, ESV)
The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few (Matthew 9:37–38). If you refuse your calling, God—as the good Coach—will put another in your place.
Call to Action
Church, now is the time. Lay down pride. Stop hesitating. Step into the role He has equipped for you. We are ONE body, functioning under the direction of our Father, equipped by the Spirit, and anointed by our Savior, Jesus Christ.
This isn’t an army of one. This is the Kingdom of God.
Prayer
Father,
Thank You for equipping us with the Armor of God, for teaching us through the Spirit, and for anointing us through Christ. Help us to recognize our role in Your Kingdom—whether on the offense, pushing new territory forward, or on the defense, interceding and protecting. Strip away pride, fear, and hesitation. Make us bold in our obedience, unified in Your body, and steadfast in the harvest You’ve set before us. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Challenge for the Week
Ask the Lord this week: “Am I on the offense or the defense?” Then, suit up and step fully into your role. Pray for discernment, seek the Spirit’s counsel, and take one bold step into Kingdom territory.
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Post Script: FACT CHECK ME!!
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With the Armor of God
“This morning, the Lord had me pray with my dear friend so that she could suit up with the Armor of God…”
- Ephesians 6:11–12 — “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood…”
- Ephesians 6:18 — “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication…”
Offensive Authority & Taking Territory
“…the body of Christ is meant to be on the offensive and take new territory… because of the keys that Jesus returned to us at the resurrection.”
- Matthew 16:19 — “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven…”
- Luke 10:19 — “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy…”
Not Kowtowing to Reprobate Minds
“…we are then meant to use our feet with the gospel of peace to push forward…”
- Romans 1:28 — “And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind…”
- Ephesians 6:15 — “and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.”
Renewal & Regeneration by the Spirit
“…serious lack of understanding of the KINGDOM mindset and the regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.”
- Titus 3:5 — “He saved us… by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit…”
- Romans 12:2 — “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”
Loving Jesus & Obeying His Word
“Jesus said, ‘if you love me, keep my commands.’”
- John 14:15 — “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
- 2 Timothy 3:16 — “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching…”
God’s Football Team Analogy
“…offense with the main goal of gaining yards, or new territory… offensive line… BLOCK the darts of the enemy…”
- 1 Corinthians 12:12 — “For just as the body is one and has many members… so it is with Christ.”
- Ephesians 6:16 — “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.”
Defenders Standing Guard
“…defenders of the body of Christ will act on the call of the Lord, our COACH, to intercede…”
- Ezekiel 22:30 — “And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me…”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 — “pray without ceasing.”
Equipped by Father, Son, and Spirit
“…God, the Father, equips us, the Holy Spirit teaches us, and Jesus anoints us…”
- Hebrews 13:21 — “equip you with everything good that you may do his will…”
- John 14:26 — “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit… will teach you all things…”
- Acts 10:38 — “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power…”
Urgency in the Kingdom
“…the HARVEST is many, but the workers are few.”
- Matthew 9:37–38 — “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest…”
Warning Against False Teachers
“…You would rather your neck be tied to a millstone than face judgment…”
- Matthew 18:6 — “whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better… if a great millstone were fastened around his neck…”
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