Letter From the Editor: Hope In the Power of Jesus and His Word: Casting Down Strongholds

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Hello ePrayer Circle’s Tribe,

I watched a few Ted lectures on You Tube a while back.  The number one thing most famous, rich, and successful people explain to others from personal philosophical theories is that success is tied to your belief system. Your attitude determines your altitude. Your belief system is developed from your thinking.

The mind is the battlefield. How you think determines how you present yourself to the world, select friends, your conversations, your actions, and decisions. People spend money and time in psychologists’ offices to get over character defaults that hinder them in various parts of their lives. That is how important it is to make sure your thinking is protected and based on truth and not distortions of the truth. The basis of positive thinking is from the Bible.  

One of my favorite verses in the Bible for spiritual warfare is 2 Corinthians 10:5. It is so powerful against negative thoughts and feelings, especially in relationships: family, friends, work, school, church, neighbors, and business. Today, we will explore the profound message of 2 Corinthians 10:5, delving into the transformative power of Jesus and His Word. We will examine how this verse speaks to our ability to cast down strongholds and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:4 says, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.” ^{2 Corinthians 10:5   5}Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

This verse reminds us that our battles are not fought with physical weapons but with the spiritual weapons of God’s Word and prayer. These weapons are powerful enough to demolish the strongholds of negative thinking, fear, and doubt that hold us captive.  In 2 Corinthians 10:5, Paul continues, “We are destroying arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

The verse begins with a resolute declaration: “We are destroying strongholds.” This statement is not a mere assertion of personal strength or willpower; it is a proclamation of the divine power that resides within each believer. The strongholds Paul refers to are the entrenched patterns of thinking, behavior, and belief that hold us captive to sin and hinder our spiritual growth. They are the fortified walls of our own making, erected to defend our self-perception and protect our egos.

The verse continues, “We are taking captive every thought to the obedience of Christ.” This act of capturing every thought is not a passive surrender but an active engagement with the mind, a conscious decision to bring our thoughts under the authority of Christ. It requires a deliberate effort to challenge our own biases, to question our ingrained beliefs, and to align our thoughts with the truth of God’s Word.

The transformation that occurs when we cast down strongholds and capture our thoughts is not merely a change in perspective or a shift in attitude; it is a deep-seated renewal of the mind. It is a process of being remade in the image of Christ, where our thoughts, words, and actions become aligned with His will and purpose. 

In the Book of Acts Chapter 9, Paul himself experienced this transformation on the Damascus Road, where an encounter with the risen Christ led to a radical conversion and a lifelong dedication to spreading the gospel.

2 Corinthians 10:5 is a reminder that the power of Jesus Christ and His Word is not limited to the past or to distant lands. It is a present reality, available to all who believe and seek His guidance. As we surrender our thoughts and lives to His authority, we experience the liberation from strongholds and the renewal of the mind that leads to true spiritual victory.

In a world filled with uncertainty and challenges, 2 Corinthians 10:5 offers a beacon of hope, a promise of transformation, and an invitation to experience the transformative power of Jesus Christ and His Word. It is a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles, that there is a divine force at work within us, ready to empower us to overcome any obstacle and live a life worthy of our calling.

This transformation is made possible by the power of the Holy Spirit, who indwells every believer. The Spirit is the divine agent of change, working within us to conform us to the image of Christ. He enlightens our minds, guides our thoughts, and empowers us to break free from the bondage of sin.

The power of Jesus Christ and His Word is evident throughout the Bible. In the Gospels, we witness Jesus’ miraculous healings, not only of physical ailments but also of spiritual afflictions. He cast out demons and set captives free, demonstrating His dominion over the forces of darkness.

This verse is a call to action. It is not enough to simply know the truth; we must also apply it to our lives. We must actively resist negative thoughts and replace them with God’s truth. We must also be willing to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

This process of transforming our thoughts is not easy. It requires discipline, perseverance, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. But it is worth it. When we cast down strongholds and bring our thoughts into captivity to the obedience of Christ, we experience the freedom and peace that only God can give.  I suggest you memorize this verse and repeat it anytime you are thinking negative or feeling depressed and uncertain. 

Conclusion

2 Corinthians 10:5 is a powerful reminder that we are not at the mercy of our thoughts. We have the power to choose what we think, and we have the resources to overcome negative thinking. With the help of Jesus Christ and His Word, we can cast down strongholds and experience the transformative power of God’s love.

 

May the Peace of God Be With You,

 

 

 

 

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A CALL TO SALVATION:

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 10:9-10  ⁹That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. ¹⁰For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.

  John 3:5-6  ⁵Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. ⁶That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. ⁷