I believe this is a word for the church right now: we were never called to retreat from darkness—we were called to advance in the authority of Jesus.

The battle may be against you because Jesus is within you, but the victory also surrounds you because Jesus is within you. What you’re facing is not meant to destroy you. It may be preparation for the promise God is about to release in your life.

In this message, I want to encourage you to rise up with bold faith, recognize the authority Jesus has given you, and stop letting the enemy intimidate you. The gates of hell are not advancing toward the church—it is time for the church to run toward the gates with ferocity of spirit and take back what the devil has stolen.