The General's Orders in Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual ministry is not casual conversation; it is frontline combat. It is precisely like trench warfare on the front lines of World War I. If a soldier charges the enemy lines alone with a single rifle, refusing to consult the commanding officer, what happens? Ninety-nine percent of the time, they are killed or severely wounded. They might get a lucky shot off, but if they don’t know where to aim, lack the army of angels on assignment, and most importantly, lack the direct orders and permission of the General, they will get bitten by the enemy—and it will hurt.
There is a vital reason Jesus commands us to let Him order our steps. If we ask Him and wait in preparation, He will either give us a clear “yes” with specific instructions—because He created that person and knows exactly how to navigate the enemy’s tactics—or He will say “no,” which in itself is an act of divine protection and a call to intercede silently.