The Warfare that comes with Obedience Part 1The Warfare that comes with Obedience Part 1
Lance Johnson Ministries
You might feel a sense of relief knowing that you’re shielded from any sort of spiritual battles out there. But have you ever thought about whether you're truly thriving and moving forward in your spiritual connection with God? You might think that simp
29:30•6 Apr 2025
Obedience, Spiritual Warfare, and a Living Testimony
Episode Overview
- Obedience to God’s word, rather than Bible knowledge alone, is described as the key trigger for spiritual warfare and real spiritual authority.
- A personal testimony of God’s work in everyday life is presented as more impactful for unsaved people than complex doctrine or theology.
- Prayer is said to become effective when it aligns with God’s will, starting with a willingness to be personally changed rather than focusing on changing others.
- Family relationships, especially marriage and parenting, are highlighted as the primary arena where obedience and ministry must begin.
- Disobedience is portrayed as creating space for darkness, while a surrendered, Spirit-led life marks true sonship and influence against the enemy.
“Your obedience to God is what makes you dangerous to the devil.”
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? Bishop Lance Johnson brings a fiery, straight-talking message drawn from his own past with alcohol and drug addiction, speaking to anyone who wants a deeper walk with God rather than a surface-level faith. This episode focuses on how real obedience to God’s word can stir up spiritual warfare – and why that’s actually a sign of genuine growth.
Using Saul’s dramatic conversion in Acts 9, Bishop Lance shows how a former persecutor of Christians becomes a bold witness, not through perfect theology, but through a living testimony. As he puts it, "Your obedience to God is what makes you dangerous to the devil." You’ll hear why simply reading the Bible or praying on autopilot doesn’t bring spiritual maturity if life doesn’t change along with it.
The message zeroes in on everyday obedience: how you love your spouse, raise your children, handle your job, and respond when life gets hard. Bishop Lance contrasts "carnal prayers" centred on changing others with prayers that start by saying, "God, change me," and align with God’s will rather than personal comfort. He stresses that many people want public ministry but haven’t yet become ministers in their own homes.
There’s also a stark reminder that disobedience opens doors to darkness, while a surrendered life closes them. For anyone in recovery from addiction or destructive habits, his emphasis on testimony – "I was lost but now I'm found. I was bound but now I'm free" – offers a clear picture of faith as a daily, practical walk, not just a belief system.
If you’ve ever wondered why your faith feels stuck or your prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling, this episode asks hard questions and points toward obedience as the missing link. Are you ready to let your daily life become the strongest evidence of your freedom?
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