S02E15 - Satan’s Six Ambushes – A Recap of His Schemes
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S02E15 - Satan’s Six Ambushes – A Recap of His Schemes
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About this listen
In this episode, we revisit the vital truth that prayer is warfare. Prayer is not only communion with God—it is also contested ground, where the enemy actively schemes to hinder and weaken believers. This session recaps the six ambushes Satan uses against prayer and how we can stand firm against them.
Key Points Covered:
- Before We Pray: Discouragement – Satan whispers, “Why bother?” to wear us down. But persistence in prayer is never wasted.
- While We Are Praying: Distraction or Praying Amiss – Noises, wandering thoughts, or self-centered motives derail prayer. Grounding prayers in God’s Word keeps us focused.
- After We Pray: Doubt – Like Peter sinking on the water, doubt pulls us under. Faith is the antidote, for without it we cannot please God.
- After Dispatch: Delivery Interference – The enemy cannot stop God from answering but works to delay or cloud our perception, as seen in Daniel’s 21-day delay.
- During Delivery: Delivery Sabotage – When answers look too small, ordinary, or overwhelming, Satan tempts us to dismiss them. Yet God often works in surprising ways.
- After Delivery: No Retreat, No Surrender – The enemy is relentless, circling back with fresh attacks. This is why vigilance is essential.
Standing Against Ambushes:
We also explored six strategies to guard against these schemes:
- Stay rooted in the Word.
- Remain sober and vigilant.
- Guard your heart.
- Walk in community.
- Stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit.
- Learn to recognize the enemy’s patterns.
As Ephesians 6:11 reminds us, we must “put on the whole armor of God” to stand firm.
Invitation to Salvation:
For listeners who are not yet in Christ, this episode extends a heartfelt invitation to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, with a guided prayer of repentance and acceptance into God’s kingdom.
Closing:
The episode concludes with encouragement: Prayer is not just survival—it is dominion. Every prayer in faith enforces Christ’s victory over the enemy. Listeners are also thanked for their ongoing support, feedback, and partnership in spreading the message.