Standing Strong and Vigilant in Spiritual Warfare — Apostle Dr. Michael Mband's Message on "Do Not Be At Ease"
In a powerful and timely message titled "Do Not Be At Ease," Apostle Dr. Michael Mband calls believers to arise from complacency and prepare for the spiritual battles that define the Christian walk. Delivered with prophetic insight and practical exhortation, this message is a clarion call for steadfast vigilance and active engagement in the spiritual warfare that surrounds every believer.
Apostle Mband begins by reminding the Church that comfort and ease lead to defeat, quoting Amos 6:1 to warn against being "at ease in Zion." He compares the Christian journey to that of an athlete preparing for competition any relaxations during the preparation phase result in loss. The Christian life, he stresses, is indeed a life of war, a continual battle against unseen forces. Yet, despite the unending challenges, God always leads His people to triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14).
Apostle emphasizes that the fight is real and unrelenting whether one is aware or not. The devil is described as a "roaring lion" constantly seeking whom to devour (1 Peter 5:8). This invisible enemy uses principalities and powers in the spiritual realm to thwart progress and hinder destiny fulfillment.
Apostle Mband challenges believers to take up the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:12-13). The armor is not optional but essential for standing firm on the inevitable "evil day." He explains that spiritual battles must be fought with the weapons God has provided prayer, the Word, fasting, praise, and faith tools that equip Christians to conquer the adversary and advance in their purpose.
One of the most stirring parts of the message is the challenge to be angry enough at the devil's schemes to rise up and fight. Often, Christian inertia stems from being "too relaxed" or passive amidst spiritual opposition. Apostle Mband urges his audience to be hungry for the fulfillment of God's promises, to take authority through their words, and to speak life over their situations. He highlights the power in the tongue as final and irrevocable, urging believers to confess victory despite contrary realities.
Drawing from Job’s example, the message illustrates how even when suffering unseen spiritual attacks, the believer must maintain faith and God’s protection. The devil can only be overcome by a superior invisible force Jesus Christ and by employing the spiritual armor and weapons God designates.
The sermon concludes on a note of empowermen the believer is a king and a god in authority, capable of commanding change in their environment. Complacency is the enemy's best opportunity, and therefore, the Christian must remain alert, persistent, and active in the spiritual battle.
This message by Apostle Dr. Michael Mband is both a warning and an encouragement. It exhorts believers not to be "at ease" but to be spiritually awake, armed, and hungry for the victory that is already won in Christ. It reminds us that life is bigger than visible circumstances and that our words and actions in the spirit realm have the power to shape our destinies.
