We have a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance, but we must first 'fight the good fight of faith' and keep in step with the Spirit, driving out earthly desires that 'wage wage war against our soul' (1 Peter 2:11). The Israelites when they entered the promise land fought with physical swords to claim the land, although it was God's power at work that brought them victory.

So too, we must use the authority we have in Jesus' name, and the Power of the Holy Spirit, the word of God, to continue to take up our cross daily, putting to death anything that can hinder our faith and run with perseverance, putting the word of God into practise. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh (carnal), but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds (2 Corinthians 10:4).