Stragglers…and Strongholds
A stronghold of the mind is a lie that Satan has established in our thinking that we count as true but is actually a false belief. When we embrace these lies, they affect our attitudes, emotions, and behaviors.
These demonic strongholds are built for and around “Stragglers”
Stragglers—have lost their appreciation for the things of God
A straggler is a person in a group who becomes separated from the others, typically because they move more slowly than everybody else. Their heart has become turned away from the things and people of God. They stop wanting church; they start relying on their own mental intellect, without seeking godly scriptural counsel and insight—they have stepped away from God.
They begin hanging with people who are wolves in sheep’s clothing, transforming into their image; becoming like them—mockers, whiners, complainers, haters!!
They ‘talk church,’ they ‘talk scriptures,’ but live…none of it!! They are no longer interested in Kingdom-related conferences or services—they only hang with those who are embittered and want to tear down the foundations of kingdom truth.
The devil begins to woo them onto his territory. He solicits and entreat them, especially with mental intrusions, being unrelenting, and consistent—into his courtyard.
He encircles them with annoyances and resentments, to keep them from getting to their potential; to keep them from growing in God. To keep them from being in relationships that are “healthy!”
These strongholds are things that the devil builds around someone’s mind, so that truth cannot penetrate their reality! He will let them dance and shout in the church—as long as they stay bound in these mental strongholds, and do not attempt to break free!!
He’ll let them carry their bible and give their money—as long as they don’t get free. He’ll allow them, (ie…won’t mess with them), as they press to get ordained and licensed, and even be on the praise team—as long as they don’t attempt to be free!!
However—when they get in an “environment” where there is a proclamation of truth; that truth will zero in on them and break down, those erected barriers and strongholds. WHY??
Because truth, is stronger than any stronghold
Why do you think the devil attacks “anointed” preachers—the proclaimers of the good news of gospel? They don’t focus their walk and purpose, on coming for you! It is because we bring proclamation!—to set at liberty those who are oppressed, and to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor! Why do you think that the devil keeps you offended at them? Because there is a proclamation in our mouths, that will break you free of that mental stronghold!!! That stronghold will not be able to stand when there is a proclamation of truth! So there is no sense in getting angry with those anointed people who has been ordained to tear down the strongholds!! They will bring you liberty through the manifestation of power of the glory of God!!
Are you that person who are struggling with strongholds? Low self esteemed, jealousy, hatred, disobedience, poverty, sickness, defeat et al? Are you a self-proclaimed straggler?
Then you, will have to come the same way we all had to come for freedom from our strongholds—through the blood of Jesus Christ and the penetrating power of His Truth!!
The Lord is your only stronghold to victory in this life, and the life to come….