“Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”

“We’ll help you not be a victim.”

“Not a Victim” $500.00 to install alarm $15.00- $45.00 per month Locks on all the door and window Motion sensor lighting Security door $800 Glock $500 for training and ammo

The truth of the matter is no one can stop you from being a victim John 15:19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you

John 17:15 – 16 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 2Timothy 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

We need to make a distinction Victim - a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action… a person who is tricked or duped. Having a victim, or wounded spirit, burden with a load of care, discouraged

Victim protection Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesian 6:11 First on the list is to recognize the enemy, who is in this battle. It is not what you see, it is not just the daily news, it is not the election

Don’t underestimate the enemy For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12

Not against Flesh and blood it is against… The rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world…(that you are in) and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Do we understand all the powers at work?

Danger is found in denial Demons – 39 references in NIV – 42 NASV Devil – 61 times Evil spirits – 4 times

2 Corinthians 4:3,4 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe does seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great, and armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal.

Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing, were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God's own choosing. You ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabaoth his name, from age to age the same; and he must win the battle.

3 And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God has willed his truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him.

4 That Word above all earthly powers no thanks to them abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill: God's truth abideth still; his kingdom is forever!

Satan You are no match for Satan – It’s like shooting a BB-gun at a tank Everyone gets used by Satan – He is the deceiver of this world Satan does not fight in the open, he is not fair, he hurts, abuses and kills the innocent

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then,

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Warriors get hurt David could build the temple because of effect of war – There is such a thing as Post Traumatic Syndrome When you have gone through a battle, you may have to heal

God can and will heal you