Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. ( 1 Tim 6:12)
History has always captivated me—especially the stories shaped by war. Lately, the Lord brought the Korean War back to my mind, reminding me how it ended in a tense stalemate. Even now, the conflict remains unresolved, with the potential to reignite at any moment.
As I revisited the events, I was struck by China’s involvement on the side of North Korea. General Douglas MacArthur, determined to halt their advance, proposed bombing China to prevent further escalation. However, President Harry S. Truman intervened and denied the request. It’s fascinating to consider how differently history might have unfolded had Truman allowed MacArthur to carry out his plan. There is no doubt that we could have won the war, and things would have been a lot different, but I believe it was not God’s will. (1)
I like to point out a spiritual analogy with this. Let me share a scripture that will bring my topic home—
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. (Matt 11:12)
Tradition has used this verse to imply that we need to bombard heaven with our petitions. We ask many in the church to join us in convincing God to answer our prayers. Nothing could be further from the truth. The word of God says to come boldly to the throne of grace. ( Heb 4:16) God has an open-door policy for his children.
Three worlds
There are three distinct realms referred to as “heavens” in Scripture:
- The First Heaven is the terrestrial realm—the atmosphere surrounding Earth—where Satan operates as the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2).
- The Second Heaven is the celestial expanse, known to us as outer space.
- The Third Heaven is the dwelling place of God, where the Apostle Paul was caught up in a supernatural experience (2 Corinthians 12:2).
Just as political leaders during the Korean War restrained General MacArthur from executing his strategy, tradition and unbelief can hinder us from walking in full authority through prayer. Are you facing a spiritual stalemate? Have your prayers felt unanswered, your spirit weary, and your joy under siege?
It’s time to break the stalemate.
God has victory in mind for you. As you seek Him, invite the Holy Spirit to guide your prayers with precision and power. He will reveal how to strike at the root of the issue. Don’t stay on the defensive—rise up, reclaim the territory that belongs to you, and move forward in faith.
Victory is not just possible—it’s promised. God bless.
(1) https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/douglas-macarthur-atomic-bombs-will-win-the-korean-war/
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