THE BARNABAS STRATEGY: Encouraging men of faith

It seems that chaos and insanity are everywhere we look. A bureaucracy in San Francisco recognizes 130+ genders. This meaningless social labeling would be laughable if it weren’t a contributing cog in the machine-like degrading of society. Additionally, it is rare that a week goes by without a food resource, energy facility or railroad being mysteriously destroyed. We are told, “Move along! Nothing to see here.” But, our rationale and our instincts tell us otherwise. Then, there are wars and rumors of wars (see Matthew 24:6-13). In spite of all this and more, I echo the biblical claim: Fear not brothers; The Lord is with us!

Christian men need to be built up and encouraged to walk as powerful men of faith in this apocalyptic storm. “…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7, ESV). Now is the time for us to grow into our divine calling; let’s go on the offensive as the army of heaven following Christus Victor (the risen Lord of lords; see Revelation 19). “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds” (2 Cor 10:4, ESV). Let’s prepare for these challenges together.

Next week we will begin our preparation by examining prayer and related spiritual weapons with the capable guidance of Bill Johnson (When Heaven Invades Earth), Messianic Rabbi K. A. Schneider (Do Not Be Afraid), and Derek Prince (Secrets of a Prayer Warrior). Until then,

The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. (Num 6:24-26, ESV)

The Barnabas Strategy is an initiative of the Holy Spirit free of institutional constraints. … Ron Bellomy