Endorsed from Above | Pr. Raph | Aug. 10, 2025

God calls us to fight battles not with human cleverness, but with His divine weapons. We do not wage war “according to the flesh,” but through the power of the Spirit to destroy strongholds, tear down falsehood, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. The war is spiritual — invisible to the eye, but real in its impact on hearts and minds. Human strategies are powerless; only God’s truth, prayer, and Spirit can win the fight.

Comparison, doubt, and pride are often Satan’s subtle weapons, pulling us into measuring ourselves against others instead of standing in Christ’s sufficiency. From the beginning, the enemy has sown doubt with questions, but Jesus always speaks with affirmation: “Truly, truly, I say to you…” We must guard our hearts, speak truth in love, and resist sarcasm, mockery, and accusatory tones — especially toward those closest to us.

Paul reminds us that our confidence comes from God’s endorsement, not human approval. In Christ, we are already loved, called, equipped, and sealed with His commendation. Counterfeit validation from the world is like a fake medal — shiny but empty. The real prize is to hear our Father’s voice say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

This week, identify one thought or habit resisting God’s truth, surrender it to Christ, and stand firm in the identity He has given you. Remember: God’s approval is enough. No enemy attack can undo what Heaven has declared over you.

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Key Scriptures:

• 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 – For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.

• Ephesians 6:11 – Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

a • Romans 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.