The definition
for the word prevail reads as such: “to prove more powerful than opposing
forces, or to be victorious”. When we stick with God we are more powerful than
the evil opposing forces. Unfortunately when we decide to leave God out of our
life and decisions we are weak and vulnerable.
Acts
19:11-20
19:11-13 handkerchiefs
G 4676; sweat cloth, towel. Apron: These would have been linens from hi
stent making profession. Paul was the vessel by which God worked through. These
wondering “wannabes” are trying to cast out demons.
19:14-15 these
are the son of the high priest, they should be with God. Unfortunately they are
going against Him and will find it difficult to prevail without Him!
19:16 they did
not know Jesus. They did not have the power of God with them and tried to order
the demon out by the one whom Paul preaches. They were not as powerful as the
demon and they paid the price. You either have Jesus or you don’t!
19:17 it all
worked out for the glory of God, and the magnification of Jesus Christ!
19:18-20 curious
arts: the words mean “going beyond that which is legitimate”. God’s word
will always prevail; this is why we must study it and apply it to our lives.
Matthew
16:13-18
16:13-14 “Son
of Man” was a title used by Christ as He walked the earth.
16:15-17 Simon:
this means “hearing”. Barjona: this means “son of the dove”. Peter heard
from the Holy Spirit who Jesus was.
16:18 Peter
G 4074; a piece of a rock. Upon that statement of Jesus being the Son of the Living
God will the church be founded. This is the source of power you want to strive
for.
Ephesians
1:17-23
1:17 we must
seek out that wisdom and knowledge. We gain it by studying the word of God.
1:18-20
Jesus sits at the right hand of God as our Advocate; you want to talk about
power! This is where our power to prevail comes from.
1:21 principalities
include Satan and the evil spirits. In the name of Christ we have the power to
prevail against all these wicked workers! Rebuke those evil things in your life
in the name of Jesus Christ.
1:22-23 He fills
up all members of the body of Christ with grace and gifts form above! This is
the power to prevail.
Revelation
5:5-12
5:5 Jesus
has the power to loosen the seals. The seals come first (compare: Rev 7:1-4).
5:6 horns:
this is symbolic of His power (compare: 2 Sam 22:3).
5:7-8 our
prayers are with God, don’t ever say He isn’t listening to us.
5:9 those
seals will be absorbed by all; this will give us the power to prevail against
our enemies.
5:10-11 this
is the power we share in when the Holy Spirit is leading us. Satan understands
the power over us that is why he runs in the name of Jesus.
5:12 here we
have the 7 spirits of God (power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory and blessing)
that are spoken of in verse 6.
Revelation
12:7-16
12:7-8 Satan
is a loser and defeated! Don’t ever allow him to come into your life with
promises of good and victory.
12:9 Satan
and his angels will be thrown out to the earth to deceive. These are the same
angels spoken of in Genesis 6 that seduced the daughters of Adam. Paul warned
us about them in 1 Cor 11.
12:10 Satan
is the accuser. He is coming here to claim to be Jesus so he can deceive those
who do not have the seal of God in their forehead (compare: Rev 9:4).
12:11 Satan
is death. Many will be called to give a witness before Satan for the sake of
Jesus. The Holy Spirit will speak through you and you will have the power to
prevail.
12:12 we
have no need to fear Satan. He fears us when we have Christ and the Holy Spirit
with us.
12:13-14 the
woman is mother Israel and the man child is symbolic of Christ.
12:15-16 the
flood is the lies Satan will be pouring forth (compare: Matthew 7:24-27). We have
nothing to fear for truth dispels lies. We know the truth because we study the
word of God. We are founded upon the ROCK and our foundation is strong so that
nothing can prevail against us.
