Hebraic Musing – Are our battles in the Flesh or in the Spiritual realm?
We battle against our
daily worldly challenges by prayer, doing right things, fasting, etc. Meanwhile, Satan is using Spiritual warfare! If our battle is in the Spirit realm, then
how do we fight Satan Spiritually? Who
are we wrestling with? “For we do not
wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of
wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 NKJV Who is our enemy? And we find that each denomination and/or
church seems to stress and focus on either Logos or on Rhema. The definitions and differences can
be summarized as follows:
Logos: Refers to the
written Word of God, which is recorded in the Bible, providing objective
knowledge and foundational truths. With Logos, God tells us who He is and
what He desires.
Rhema: Represents
personalized messages from God allowing us to know Him on a personal level. Rhema represents God speaking to us on a
personal level so we experience Him in relation to our individual situations
and needs. He still speaks directly to
us today. “For he who speaks in a
tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however,
in the spirit he speaks mysteries.” 1 Corinthians 14:2
The
cornerstone of our faith is based on Logos; while Rhema addresses
our individual situational needs and circumstances. Both terms are used
in biblical studies to describe different aspects of God's Word; Logos
being the authoritative revelation and Rhema being the revealed or personalized
spoken word.
Do we realize that
Satan is after us and if he can’t get us in the worldly realm, he will use the
spiritual realm? How do we recognize the spirit realm? Knowledge of God is not just intellectual;
it’s also a spiritual revelation. Speaking
in the Spirit requires ignoring our intellect and that requires humility. (Many find that praying in the Spirit offends
their mind, because it ignores their own intellect.) So, Scripture reminds us to “Humble yourselves
in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” James 4:10 God
humbled Paul and he shared his prayer life.
“I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all”. 1 Corinthians
14:18
Satan does not
want our spiritual lives to release power and that is what Proverbs 25:2 is
trying to say? “It is the glory of
God to conceal a matter, But the glory of king s is to search out a matter.” Might speaking in Tongues release those
mysteries?
What
might happen if we minister in the Spirit realm? “However,
when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for
He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak;
and He will tell you things to come.”
John 16:13 And it’s been said that there are three
things we should seek when praying in the Spirit:
1 Receive Spiritual revelation about
God. (Listen to God reveal revelations,
or dreams.)
2 Listen for God to talk to you
about You. (That’s the still, small
voice.)
3 Hearing the needs of others. (These could be for future encounters He is
preparing you for.)
What
did Jesus mean by this? “He who believes in Me,
as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” John 7:38 And
“living water” symbolizes God’s Truths!
Or solutions to mysteries?
We
enjoy a familiar song. ♫ Praise with the Spirit, And with
understanding. Oh magnify the Lord. ♫ This is based on 1 Corinthians 14:14 - “For
if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.” And verse 4 in that chapter said - “He who
speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.” Praying with the spirit refers to a Spiritual
connection with God, often expressed through praying in tongues; a valuable for
personal edification as mentioned before.
“For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for
no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.” 1 Cor.14:2
And what was Jesus’
final promise to us? “for John truly baptized
with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days
from now.” Acts 1:5
Points to Ponder
Some
Charismatics claim to be “Speaking in Tongues”, but…
is “Speaking in Tongues” necessarily the same as “Speaking in the Spirit”?
How
can we “Humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord”?
Should
we listen more to what God has to say, instead of always speaking
to Him?
What’s
the best way to stop a barrage of negative thoughts?
Why
is praying in tongues so controversial, not universally accepted?
♫ Spirit of the Living God, Fall afresh on
me. Break me, melt me, mold me, fill me.
Spirit
of the Living God, Fall afresh on me.
♫
Yosef a.k.a.
Joe Brusherd June
17, 2025
Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages
exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith”
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)” Weekly “Hebraic Musings”