Warfare Intercessors

Intercessors of Warfare
'Partners with Truth'*

'”All spiritual warfare is a fight over one thing: TRUTH. Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” Jn.14:6 – meaning that Satan's aggressions against us will always be waged over our ability to grasp and appropriate the truth found in Him. He also said, “ Apart from Me you can do nothing.” Jn.15:5 – meaning that we know truth and flourish in it only to the degree that we stay dependent on Jesus the Word, or Truth, made flesh. The belief that living independently of God is good, is the ultimate lie from the enemy. The bible warns that the devil will come to steal truth from us ( see Matt.13:19). But if he cannot steal it, he will try to plant lies within the truth we already know ( Matt.13:25). It's time to blow the whistle on this vile deceiver and unmask some of his devious tactics.” ( taken from the book Intercessors by T.Femrite, E.Alves, K. Kaufman)

Warfare intercessors are the ones who fight to usher in truth by establishing God's authority in places where Satan has a stronghold on people, problems and places. They are the military might of prayer! Some warfare intercessors have been anointed with spiritual perception to discern the evil spirits that reign over specific territories; others have been gifted with strategies for establishing God's authority in places where the enemy has taken both spiritual and physical ground. Warfare intercessors need to push through their fear to approach authorities with timely pieces of the puzzle that they've received in prayer!

Warfare intercessors are those who fight to reestablish God's authority in places where people have lost their freedom to choose. A victim is merely a person without a choice. A victor is a person who has exercised his or her choice and WON! The joy of warfare intercessions lies in open the door of choice to victims. You and I have been granted authority by God to protect and provide for people, not to control or confuse them with manipulation.

The warfare intercessors mandate/mission comes from Isa. 58: 6,7 - to bring deliverance to people in bondage so they be set free from every kind of oppression
-to provide for the needy
-to cover those who are naked ( or being exploited through lack)
to make ourselves accessible to relatives who need our help.
As Dutch Sheets says: “Without question, humans were forever to be God's link to authority and activity on the earth..” We get to be the link between either the kingdom of light, or the kingdom of darkness. Every decision we make, every word we speak, every action we take, either links us to God's authority or Satan's.

Warfare Intercessors are called to fight to draw back the curtains camouflaged darkness. Remembering we do not fight against flesh and blood. Our fight is spiritual; therefore most of the world doesn't even recognize it. We are the ones who prayerfully battle to unveil lies, and false images that have been projected upon the screens of deceived minds.

Those who have eyes to discern the enemy and tenacioulsy fight on the front lines can only do so when they are physically, spiritually and emotionally fit! Weak and weary soldiers drain and dilute the troops. So not only must a warfare intercessor be physically fit but his or her soul must be healthy.

Unforgiveness will have a decaying effect, must like rust on our prayer shields, and rot our spiritual fruitfulness. Unforgiveness opens the floodgates to the enemy's control. We cannot fight effectively against the author of hatred while allowing bitterness to remain in our hearts – it will effect our minds, will aand emotions. So, intercessors: DEAL WITH YOUR STUFF! Take a personal and internal inventory – examine your hearts before the Lord. ( Ps.51) And make every effort to take responsibility if you have offended others, to provide restitution.

At the same time, if God has anointed you for Warfare Intercession, you need to know all you can about the person, people group, policy or place that is the target of your intercession. This is where linking up with research intercessors will help you learn about the spiritual ground being covered. Research intercessors thrive on prayerfully collecting vital facts about strongholds, principalities, areas of blessing, remnants, ancient wells etc., and they will help you to formulate a plan of prayerful attack.

Remember tho: being a warfare intercessor means learning wisdom in your prayer tactics. It is about calling God down into the battle, not doing battle in your own strength or enthusiasm. We are given the privilege of fighting along side Him. Keep your focus on the Lord and don't try to win in your strength.

Are You a Warfare Intercessor?
-Are you angered by injustices?
-When you see others in pain, do you instantly want to wrestle with the enemy for their freedom?
-Do you thrive on compiling research about spiritual roots and governing principalities?
-Are you apt to move out in forcefulness in your prayer time?
-Do you look for the battle when you are praying?
-Do you struggle with sitting still in prayer meetings when you can 'see' areas that we need to call God down into the battle?

Pitfalls of a Warfare Intercessor.

-Forgetting to deal with issues of unresolved personal conflict
-Viewing every prayer need as a battle, and thereby neglecting intimacy with the Lord
-Entering into a battle with a personal agenda rather than a team's agenda
-Refusing to submit to authorities
-Going to war without counting the cost
-Having no battle plan
-Rushing ahead of the Lord's timing
-Marching out without intercessory covering
-Running from battle to battle without taking time to rest and refuel
-Becoming overly aggressive and not making room for other's giftings
-Becoming prideful
-Enjoying the feeling from a battle, more than the presence of the Lord

Believing that we can win the battle alone is one of the many pitfalls that can ensnare the warfare intercessor. Remember: loners are usually losers – so stay connected with like minded warriors and submitted to those in authority over you.