Acts 3:16

And on the basis of faith in His name, it is the name of Jesus which has strengthened this man whom you see and know; and the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect health and complete wholeness in your presence.

The name of Jesus is the badge of authority against demons here on earth. Faith in the name of Jesus and acting on His word produce the promises of God here in our lives and communities. We have no power or weapons to fight against the enemy without it. If we don’t or won’t believe in Jesus, we cannot attain the promises of God. 

Colossians 1:13

For He has rescued us and has drawn us to Himself from the authority of darkness and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.

Jesus died on the cross so we can rule and reign over the enemy here. Our authority to rule and reign over all the powers of the enemy is an active force that we are to use. Speak against negative, harassing thoughts when the enemy brings them to mind. “Devil, I submit myself to the will of God, and I resist you in the name of Jesus!” He has to leave!

James 4:8

Come close to God (with a contrite heart) and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your (unfaithful) hearts, you double-minded (people).

The more we turn away from the sinful distractions of the world, the easier it is for our hearts to stay clean and away from sin. The longer we stare at the unclean world, the more our minds will convince us that it is ok to participate in the compromise. The slope gets steep at the first step off the path as the devil can now barrage the brain with guilt, unworthiness, and shame, making us double-minded. Keep a guard on the heart and draw closer to God. 

James 4:7

So submit to (the authority of) God. Resist the devil (stand firm against him) and he will flee from you. 

It doesn’t say fight, yell, or cry. It says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” That means quoting some truth from scripture about the circumstance and reminding the devil of the authority given to us through Jesus. If he keeps talking, we are to keep speaking the word and praising the Lord. We must resist, and he will flee. 

Luke 10:19

Listen carefully: I have given you authority (that you now possess) to tread on serpents and scorpions, and (the ability to exercise authority) over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will (in any way) harm you. 

Christians must recognize the authority Jesus gave here on earth and walk in it. WE are to tread on sickness, lack, depression, and use our authority to remove them from our lives. Whatever the enemy tries to insinuate into our minds, WE are to cast out and cast down by using the word. Nothing will (in any way) harm you when we take a stand against the enemy in the Name of Jesus. 

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you, not as the world gives you do I give you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. (Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge).

When we know God is the answer to the problem, we can walk through the problem. Additionally, when God tells us to cast down fear and imaginations that cause worry, we know we don’t have to live in fear. Peace exists for us when we take it according to the word. Since the battle is won and the fight is over, let the perfect peace of Jesus give us courage and strength.

John 16:33

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have (perfect) peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous (be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy); I have overcome the world. 

If we constantly seek comfort and avoid the distresses of life, we will be easily overcome in times of trouble. We must practice mental biblical toughness to answer the enemy and the trials that come. When we ground ourselves in the Word, we ground ourselves in the peace of God. God has given us instructions on how to deal with trouble. Open the bible and tell the enemy what God has done about the problem. 

Isaiah 26:4 

Trust (confidently) in the Lord forever (He is your fortress, your shield, your banner), for the Lord God is an everlasting Rock (the Rock of Ages).

God is the beginning and the end, possessing incomprehensible power which He uses for His people. When we trust in Him, doubts and worries leave our minds; we let God work instead of trying to fix everything ourselves. Trust confidently in the Lord and His promises.

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast (that is, committed and focused on You-in both inclination and character) because he trusts and takes refuge in You (with hope and confident expectation).

Peace only comes when pursued. Rejecting the world’s noisy strife, whispers, and contentions brings peace. If we let them, our minds may ruminate on offences influenced by the enemy. But rest and peace in God are the greater gain, drawing us closer to Him.

John 16:33

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have (perfect) peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous (be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy); I have overcome the world.

Jesus gave us the power to overcome! It doesn’t mean that distress or suffering won’t come to us, but it does mean it can’t stay. We can take a stand and fight against the enemy using the authority given to us by Jesus. The more we practice our authority here on earth, the faster the enemy will leave.