Spiritual Warfare: 'Kingdom Ambassadors with Power Over Demons'

God's Power for Our Battles — Thursday, August 28, 2025

Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: ‘Don’t go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans, but only to the people of Israel — God’s lost sheep. Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!
— Matthew 10:5-8 NLT

Today's Prayer

Lord, Your Name is above all others, and Your authority is above all human authority. You gave the early disciples the authority to advance Your Kingdom by removing evil beings and setting the captives free, and I see this same problem all around me today. Immorality and deception are rampant—even among believers in Your Name. Help me to set these captives free with the same power You gave Your apostles. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, August 28, 2025

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"Some of the Jews who listened [to Paul's proclamation of Jesus as the Messiah] were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with many God-fearing...."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Though we have brought forth some fruit unto Christ, and have a joyful hope that we are "plants of his own right hand planting," yet there are times....."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, Savior, Undergird me with your grace during the days of stress that are present in these last times. Keep me from going in the direction..."
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
"But all the wickedness in the world that man may do or think is no more to the mercy of God than a live coal dropped in the sea."

Illustration

Illustration of Matthew 10:5-8 NLT — Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: ‘Don’t go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans, but only to the people of Israel — God’s lost sheep. Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!

About This Devotional

Spiritual Warfare is a daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

The Prayer for Spiritual Warfare is written by Steve Hemphill.