How should believers respond to spiritual attacks, based on Numbers 23:23? Setting the Scene: Curses That Can’t Land “ For there is no spell against Jacob, no divination against Israel; it will now be said of Jacob and of Israel, ‘See what God has done!’ ” — Numbers 23:23 Balaam aimed to curse Israel, yet every attempt was turned into a blessing. The Lord placed Israel in a spiritual “no-fly zone” where hostile words, occult schemes, and demonic plots fell harmlessly to the ground. Timeless Truths Drawn from Numbers 23:23 • God’s covenant love erects an impenetrable shield around His people. • The effectiveness of that shield is not dependent on Israel’s worthiness, but on God’s unchanging faithfulness. • Spiritual attacks fail because God actively reverses them: what was meant to harm becomes a testimony—“See what God has done!” Recognizing Spiritual Attacks Today • Condemning thoughts that contradict God’s forgiveness (Romans 8:1). • Unexplained heaviness or fear that lingers despite no obvious cause (Isaiah 61:3). • Persistent temptations tailored to old weaknesses (1 Peter 5:8). • Sudden relational strife that feels larger than the issue at hand (James 3:14-16). Gospel Reality: Our Position in Christ • We are “sealed for the day of redemption” (Ephesians 4:30). • We have been “raised… and seated… in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:6). • “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Because of this position, no curse, hex, or scheme can override God’s verdict over our lives. Responding to Spiritual Attacks: A Step-by-Step Guide 1. Remember the Covenant – Declare Numbers 23:23 and Isaiah 54:17 aloud. – Thank God that His promises in Christ are irrevocable (2 Corinthians 1:20). 2. Put On the Full Armor (Ephesians 6:10-18) – Belt of truth: counter lies with Scripture. – Breastplate of righteousness: rest in Christ’s finished work. – Shield of faith: extinguish fiery darts of doubt and accusation. 3. Resist and Rebuke – “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7. – Speak directly to the attack: “In Jesus’ name, you have no authority here.” 4. Replace with Praise – Turning to worship shifts the atmosphere (Psalm 22:3). – Balaam’s curse became a blessing; let your lips echo that reversal in real time. 5. Stay in Community – Isolation magnifies oppression; fellowship disperses it (Hebrews 10:24-25). 6. Keep an Ongoing Testimony – Share “what God has done,” mirroring Numbers 23:23. – Testimonies build faith, silence the enemy, and encourage others (Revelation 12:11). Scriptures to Stand On When Under Fire • Isaiah 54:17 — “No weapon formed against you shall prosper…” • Psalm 91:1-16 — “He is my refuge and my fortress…” • John 10:28-29 — “No one can snatch them out of My hand.” • 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — “The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” Living the Promise As Balaam discovered, believers walking in covenant with God occupy territory that cannot be cursed. The enemy may launch accusations or manipulations, yet every missile disintegrates on impact with God’s protective grace. Stand in that truth, wear your armor, lift your voice in praise, and keep telling the story of the God who turns curses into blessings. |
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