“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Cor 10:3-5
“Special Operations (SO) encompass the use of small units in direct or indirect military actions focused on strategic or operational objectives. They require units with combinations of trained specialized personnel, equipment, and tactics that exceed the routine capabilities of conventional military forces. SO are characterized by certain attributes that cumulatively distinguish them from conventional operations.” Taken from a manual produced by The Federation of American Scientists (a group who monitors the world’s nuclear arms use).
Father has a Special Ops unit that he employs strategically in the spirit realm as well. We know them as intercessors. Intercessors operate in various jurisdictions of authority. Some are evangelistic; some are governmental; some are assigned to specific leaders or ministries. Although they may vary in their particular specialized area of expertise, all intercessors have one thing in common – they are trained to take out the demonic structures that hinder the advancement of the Kingdom.
Successful Special Operations occur when certain requirements are met:
There is a clear strategic objective
There is effective command, communication, and intelligence
There is facilitation of competent planning and execution.
And, the SO unit has been trained, equipped, and organized to conduct a successful mission. (FAS)
To be successful in their assigned mission, intercessors must also be trained in the ways of the Kingdom. They must learn to lay down carnality and fight with the weaponry of heaven. Those weapons include: prayer, submission, forgiveness, kindness, revelation, and a willingness to embrace the cross. They must also understand that their mission is covert in nature. It will not be met with accolades or recognition. In actuality, the intercessor’s assignment will not be understood. However, a fully equipped intercessor knows they have one commanding officer to whom they answer – and their reward is found in Him.
Like any soldier in a prolonged battle, intercessors must also come to grips with their own humanity. In the midst of the assignment, the totality of the intercessor’s skillset is employed. However, once the assignment is completed, the Kingdom warrior will need to process through the aftermath. Because of the intense nature of their task, they often feel disengaged and separated upon completion. They may need to process loss, pain, and the effects of the warfare in which they have been engaged.
I have found in my own life that it is not the warfare that causes me to struggle – it is processing the aftermath. It is imperative that those of us called into intercession take time to heal from our battle wounds. Let me encourage you, Kingdom warrior, pull back from the temptation to just keep going. You need to find your bearings again. Do the things that make you laugh. Connect with people that bring a sense of stability to the table. Exercise and eat well. Allow the Holy Spirit to bring your soul into a place of deep rest. Regain your much needed perspective, because if you don’t, your wounds will be a point of vulnerability for the devil to expose the next time you are called upon to enter into Father’s Special Operations.
If you find yourself in this kind of aftermath and you need someone to pray, please do not hesitate to email me. You also may find my book encouraging as it is my testimony into understanding the nature of true intercession and the processes that we undergo in order to be fully equipped for our assignments.
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