GROUP QUESTION: THERE ARE NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS @Everyone
Ephesians 6:12 AMP says:
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places.”
How often and how quickly are you discerning what you’re “wrestling” with? Are you discerning immediately or is there a delay?
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Here’s an example, you’re in the midst of conflict, maybe even attempting to be roped into a disagreement. What are you discerning? Are you solely focused on the topic of discussion, or are you honing in on the “spirit” that you’re wresting with.
In this scenario it could be anger, divisiveness, fear, intimidation, manipulation etc. Maybe you don’t know the name of the strongman, if you’re able to discern its expression you are able to take authority over its manifestation/s.
For me early on this was a bit challenging and truth be told it still is in instances where the enemy’s grip is so embedded. The practice has been being QUICK TO LISTEN, SLOW TO SPEAK, AND SLOW TO ANGER. Also, co-laboring with Holy Spirit to produce a fruit of righteousness within me therefore making it easier to discern ungodly fruit (behaviors, mannerisms, and sounds). The enemy does not hide as well as many think, nevertheless what he CAN’T do is hide from God! So that said some situations develop a bit slower for me but I always find the training and equipping the Lord is doing through it all!