Strength for the Battle is IN the Battle (There's Food in the Fight) - Bill Johnson | Bethel Sermon

Bill Johnson teaches on God’s promise to strengthen us in our battles. Strength for the battle is found in the battle. Often we feel unqualified or weak in the face of spiritual warfare, but if we will say “yes” to God, regardless of what we feel, we will find strength in the battle. When the Israelites faced giants in the Promised Land Joshua encouraged them that the giants were their bread, but because of fear, the Israelites chose not to face their enemies and take the land. Of an estimated 2 million Israelites, the only 2 men to enter the land 40 years later were Joshua and Caleb because they never wavered in God’s promise. Many of us want strength FOR the battle, but God promises to strengthen us IN the battle if we will continue to say “yes” to Him with faith and confidence in His word.
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Scripture References:
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Originally shared at Bethel Church, Redding California, on September 17, 2023.
Bill Johnson is a fifth-generation pastor with a rich heritage in the Holy Spirit. He is senior leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California, and is passionate about seeing Revival and God’s Kingdom established and revealed in the lives of individuals, families, communities, and nations. Bill’s teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven, hosting the Presence, and the renewed mind has helped thousands around the world to step into their true identity in Christ, God given purpose, and walk in a supernatural lifestyle displaying both purity and power.
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[@Sunny1414100]

“If you’re not in the battle you were born for, you’ll face a challenge you have no Grace for”… owning this one ✌️

[@deboraholudimu6264]

😊😊

[@valeriewalkerwhite9525]

God doesn’t throw us away even when we fail..that’s why his grace surrounds us..

[@robinh3632]

Yes God will absolutely refine you 💪😳👍🙌🔥

[@vickitabor8789]

🎯”God will fulfill all His promises, but He is not obligated to fulfill our potential.”🔥❣️🔥 “For your undying devotion to me is the most yielded sacrifice.”Song of Songs 6v5. Lord, may my total devotion always be the guiding force of all I say and do.❤ #heartcheck✔️

[@rowenesheppard5437]

Greetings from missionaries David and Rowene Sheppard from Puebla Mexico. Thanks so much for the excellent message

[@CarlosEduardo-yy5yg]

Jesus seja louvado! Todos os brasileiros que curtem as pregações do Bill, deixe seu like!

[@RiseUpTheKingdomOfGod]

♥️🔥🔥The spirit of the LORD is in me and works through me by the power of GOD I will continue to keep going! The enemy will not stop me! I will keep surrendering unto God thank you father for your strength! I will proclaim the gospel and the spirit of truth will help us in these times thank you father god. Blessings to all of you amen! 🙏🏼✈️

[@lightkelseys]

So you have to say yes while you're still unsure, still afraid, still in doubt. That goes against the teaching that faith comes before the move, the action, or the next big thing God calls you to. So, the faith comes after the obedience? How do you move in fear when fear has kept you safe? That's why He said, "if you have faith as small as a mustard seed."

[@JesusistheWaytheTruth288]

This is such a timely message! The Lords given me promises that I just have no clue how they will come true. And lately, I've let the cares of this world take more root in my heart than Gods promises. What a great message to refocus and rededicate to the call of God.

[@karencarden4994]

Brilliant revelation TU Pastor Bill. Crepe truck how fabulous ❤

[@kenalbright3622]

Excellent word from God in your teaching. Things that God said to me in the past.Have become clearer than ever to me in recent days. Glory to God in the Highest!

[@donnaloera7195]

Who or what do you think is the giant you're facing that you haven't faced before? Pastor Bill, I feel God has placed this ministry in my path for His pupose of growing the kingdom vision He has placed in our hearts and minds in my little township too! Thank you for foraging much, for the things that God Says are true and the Church vision!

[@angelmountain6]

Wished that you were in my area. It is so hard to find a pastor with s ministry that can fed a full meal and leave one excited for more. Blessings to you Pastor 🙏 🙏

[@LucasLawrence]

God can use you too! ❤ you may ask God for instructions, but I feel that it might be God calling you there, bless you sister

[@angelmountain6]

@@LucasLawrence I do have powerful calling, but here, where I live, my gifts not as accepted as in the states.

[@LucasLawrence]

Amen! Praise the Lord! Do not worries about how people might think about you, God will tell you what to do, just do what He wants you to do, He will train you, and indeed He has equipped you, be strong and courageous my sister, Shalom! I feel that this is a season of coming out of our cave of Adullam, where God has trained us, it is time for us to “Arise and shine” - love you from Singapore, may the Grace of God be upon you! Amen

[@darinhudson6571]

This is SO GOOD

[@jmdl9584]

I have gained so much wisdom from your teachings pastor Bill!! Sending manifold blessings from Greece 🙏❤️🙏

[@tylermains4833]

Mr. Bill, I thank the Lord for you. I'm so very grateful for your yes. What a vessel you have become for me in my life. You're a lighthouse as I am out at sea, drawing me closer and closer to the shore where i see the Lord standing, patiently waiting. You're confidence and grace is so beautiful. I'm so very very grateful for you beyond the measures of words but this will have to do. I'm sure you've had those who consistently minister to your soul, well you are that for me. May the Lord bless you and keep you for all our sakes.

[@pauladime6307]

I’m with my Aunt who has the beginning of dementia…I would love knowing the Lords healing hands for her.🙏🏼❤️

[@GodsIntricateDesigns]

4:18 ❤ God will fulfill. 5:02 co laboring with God. 6:51 immediate obedience vs delayed. 8:55 bad report became contagious. 9:50 Use the word of the Lord as a weapon. 10:30 your words announce where you are going. 14:41 insulating disobedience 16:40 strengthened by the meal. 17:10 Sampson nourishment came from enemy 17:52 18:50 if we understood the power of the word we’d speak it more. 20:05 battle born for ❤

[@janisrose6131]

Thank you!!

[@carleighstewart7772]

Please pray for my dizziness to be healed 🙏🏻 love you Bethel family 🙏🏻

[@LucasLawrence]

Amen

[@SusanAloisio-qd6rx]

I rebuke that dizziness in Jesus name !!!

[@carleighstewart7772]

Thank you my family! Love you 🙏🏻 @LucasLawrence @SusanAloisio

[@chiptrimble]

"By keeping ourselves from the conflict we were born for, we actually keep ourselves from the strength, we were DESIGNED FOR (the nourishment, refreshing, Nutrients, etc. ), but the STRENGTH ONLY COMES FROM THE CONFLICT! " "We were designed to be strong in the season we were born for..." MAN THIS is great teaching. Don't SHRINK BACK! "IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE BATTLE YOU WERE BORN FOR, you'll face a challenge you have no Grace for...: Not 'delight in conflict'..., just keep the YES to what God is saying. WHATEVER GOD IS SAYING, STAY IN 'YES' MODE! Much of the weakness we deal with through the years is SELF IMPOSED. There's much more! GREAT TEACHING...

[@estherjohn5290]

Blessed and Humble man of God, thank you so much for saying “YES” to the Call of God, we are so much blessed by the Word a fresh Manna from Heaven ❤

[@gcompany7568]

This is a great word!!!

[@abbaspromisefarm4936]

It absolutely makes sense to me😊😊❤

[@vitaliypopovych3676]

Amazing message - thank you. But how do you hear God saying certain and exact things to you?

[@Trailblazer123]

1 thing about it, Jesus called me by name . Once audibly

[@JudyLynn1949]

Thank you

[@caroljameson4239]

What a timely, excellent message! I really needed this. God Bless you greatly!❤

[@upschutt4842]

Thank you for continuing to stand with me for my breakthrough. Right now it is quite difficult again, although God is at work for sure, but the desire to see and yet seeing what seems to be the opposite is exhausting.

[@jmar8507]

I understand. I've been going through something debilitating with my health and it is affecting my finances and this has been going on for a long time (years). And nothing I've tried in my own strength is helping. I'm sadly watching so many others going through the same. All I can think to say is just do what you can with what you have and where you are and the Lord will still honor it. I also just keep telling myself that He knows, He hears, He's good and that nothing takes Him by surprise or is too hard for Him. I tell myself the answer is on the way and it will get here on time but that even if it doesn't I need to keep trusting Him (Psalm 62:8) even when life seems to be caving in on me He is my refuge. (Psalm 46:1-3). I've also been trying to do this in my life: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHcgniZf5ien68 Praying for you now. Hang in there. He truly does love you.

[@donn07]

AMEN 🙏♥️

[@venitacoffin204]

The power is in the Word of God!

[@Trailblazer123]

I am going

[@williambliven-zy8bv]

Majestic Heavenly Father God so Eternally Beautiful Magnificent Hallowed Be Thy Name Forevermore in the Name of King of Glory Jesus Your Only Son Eternally Radiant Matchless Splendors by the Power of the Holy Spirit... for it's not by Might Nor by Power but by Your Spirit says The Lord We agree for Apostle Bill Johnson and the Apostolic Teams at Bethel Church Global Movement Stream for the pouring out of the Holy Spirit in the nations that Bethel Church Global Movement Stream is growing in...

[@Y2eb4bbb]

Regarding Timer 10:25 comment: "23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country." Not so sure that in Luke 4 - that the Lord Jesus had done no miracles, Bill. Would you comment on this?

[@robinh3632]

OMG so I need to hear this I say YES Lord I say YES 🙌. HERE AM I LORD🔥 I SURRENDER ALL YOU'RE WILL YOUR WAY YOUR THOUGHTS YOUR WORDS NOT MY WORDS 🙌🙏💕🔥

[@robertjackson1407]

Thank you 😊

[@ChrisD-lz6py]

You / we can't mess up God's plans for us. God already knew in advance if we mess up or delayed in obedience. And God already accounted for that. Nothing we do surprises God.

[@isaiahhatcher]

YES Lord

[@gud9706]

"How do you use the word of the Lord? You speak it."-9:56. Sometimes our proof faith is simply speaking

[@hodaycads]

Wow, I need to hear this over and over, just felt a huge release and strength in my spirit... ❤ God bless you Sir

[@horismainza7808]

Powerful message. Lord help my unbelief, Lord help hear your call and not delay.

[@dominiquerivero6611]

Crêpes are french - can any bad food come from France?

[@dgluhovski]

❤🙌

[@Jusn-c8w]

Make room somewhere for a bigger sanctuary

[@HazelLindson]

10 spies not 12!!!!

[@iamchuremi]

The strength is in the battle 🙌🏾

[@sheilaboland6285]

God help me to forgive ppl and let them go.

[@marvinoliver9226]

Such an excellent inspiring message!

[@katiefoote1629]

Profound!

[@vivianoguche8078]

Bread!!!

[@mzeeg.7645]

Ouch!!!!

[@cloroxmartini7697]

Yes

[@abhirai6124]

I needed this Thank you ❤

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

Yes! Yes! Yes, Lord God!

[@gloryhosana2588]

YES GOD 🛐🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jillmorris422]

love your messages!

[@janetcross5211]

… all we need to know about where we find ourselves & living moving forward, thank you

[@laurenallen2057]

😭 so timely.

[@daniellepentecost900]

Hello Pastor Bill

[@flashlitestriker4028]

!!! YES !!!

[@ChrisDefalcoblues]

Amen 🙏

[@tinaqaiser4774]

Amen ❤

[@sarahearley5404]

Preach it 🔥