Egypt to Canaan (Pt. 6): How To Fight And Win
We started this message with a reminder that when Israel left Egypt, God immediately changed their identity. Though they had been slaves, He called them “the armies of the Lord” and led them out “in orderly ranks” (Ex. 12:41; 13:18). They had not enlisted for war, yet by redemption, they became soldiers. Likewise, the moment we give our hearts to Christ, we are enlisted in His army. War is not optional—it is part of the believer’s walk toward destiny.
God told Israel, “I have given you Sihon the Amorite… begin to possess it and engage him in battle” (Deut. 2:24). What is given must still be fought for. The cross declares, “It is finished,” yet we must contend for the manifestation of what Christ has provided. We fight battles from our past, the pressures of the present, demonic opposition, and the giants that guard our promised land. Retreat is not an option; we fight for our faith, our homes, our minds, and every promise of God in us. But how do we do this?
1. Protect Your Inner Strength
Paul prayed that we be “strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man” (Eph. 3:16). This strength is not physical but spiritual. Scripture warns that “if you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.” The enemy’s first weapon is often weariness—spiritual fatigue that drains resolve and clouds faith.
Elijah, after calling down fire, ran in fear and prayed, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life” (1 Kgs. 19:4). He was weary, not weak. David and his men wept “until they had no power to weep,” but David “strengthened himself in the Lord” (1 Sam. 30:6). When weary, pause and recover strength before fighting further.
How? Wait on the Lord (Isa. 40:31). In His presence, strength is renewed. Stir up joy—“for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Pray in the Spirit, which edifies and builds you up (1 Cor. 14:4). Guard your inner life; no one can win outward battles with a broken spirit.
2. Fight for Your Faith
Paul calls it “the good fight of faith” (1 Tim. 6:12). It is not a fight of circumstances but a fight to keep faith alive when reality seems to contradict God’s Word. The enemy’s first target is always faith because without faith, victory is impossible.
Guard your faith fiercely. Reject words, voices, and influences that drain belief. Do not entertain conversations contrary to God’s promises. Jesus instantly rebuked Peter when he spoke out of alignment: “Get thee behind me, Satan.” Likewise, we silence contrary thoughts and guard our hearts with peace (Phil. 4:7). What enters the heart grows there; protect it diligently.
3. Engage the Word of God
The Word is our primary weapon—“the sword of the Spirit” (Eph. 6:17). To fight without it is to go unarmed. Solomon demonstrated this wisdom when he prayed, “Lord, keep what You promised… let Your word come true” (1 Kgs. 8:25–26). Prayer that prevails is Scripture-based prayer.
Whatever your battle—fear, sickness, confusion, delay—find the Word that addresses it and declare, “Let Your Word come true in my life.” The Word of God is both shield and sword; with it, we press the promises of God into manifestation.
4. Pray Without Ceasing
Prayer is not optional—it is the engine of warfare. It is the hand that wields the sword of the Spirit. In seasons of battle, casual prayer will not suffice. We pray until spirit, soul, and body align in travail. We pray until peace or direction comes.
Jesus prayed with drops “like blood” in Gethsemane; David sought God until he heard, “Pursue, for you shall surely recover all.” In warfare, prayer is both communion and combat. Through it, heaven’s strength invades our weakness, and we fight from victory, not for it.
5. Don’t Fight Alone
Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 reminds us that “two are better than one.” In battle, isolation is dangerous. Even Moses needed Aaron and Hur to lift his hands; as long as they held him up, Israel prevailed (Ex. 17:12–13).
When weary, call trusted believers to stand with you. Pray together. Encourage one another. “One will chase a thousand, and two will put ten thousand to flight.” Victories multiply in the place of unity.
6. Build Spiritual Intelligence
Many believers lose not from lack of zeal but from lack of discernment. Spiritual intelligence is divine wisdom that shows what to do and what not to do. Moses discerned to lift his hands during battle; David discerned not to strike Saul, preserving destiny by restraint.
The enemy uses technicalities—offense, pride, immorality—to abort victory. Learn to discern the seasons and strategies of the enemy. Guard your heart against offense, for one moment of anger or strife can cost years of progress. True victory is not only in conquering the enemy but in keeping your spirit pure before God.
7. Be Born Again
Finally, no one can truly fight and win without the life of Christ within. To be born again is to receive divine armor—righteousness, salvation, faith, truth, and peace. Victory begins at the cross. From there, we fight not as victims but as victors. Through Christ, we are equipped to stand, overcome, and fulfill destiny.