6/21/2025 (In this and other posts here, hold your mouse or pointer over scripture references and it should pop them open quickly!)
Below is a testimony of 2 single and separate sentences that qualify as “Word”. He instructed me to weave it together and share it, now.
On Sunday afternoon in the US, I’m maintaining my peace well amidst a lot on my plate; earlier I thanked God for His faithfulness – after I prayed on my way to visit my ailing loved one. The visit was better than I could have imagined, thank you Jesus!
Several hours later or this afternoon, I started pondering current challenging things in life as we all do when we’re facing them. Sometimes, the thoughts that the enemy (the adversary) TRIES leading us to agree with, through using other family or friends as his vessels, to poke, jab, or outright stab us! Don’t forget, we have to take them captive! (2 Corinthians 10:5)
He wants offense, or pain, or the spirit of rejection to worm its way in, or back in! Fortunately, I have been well trained over the last 12 years, and I (Try my best!) to stand in my identity in HIM, rather than get angry or hurt by a friend or family member, when Ephesians 6 says “We wrestle not against flesh and blood.” (This doesn’t necessarily let them off the hook in the personal responsibility department, but we can’t STAY angry and let bitterness or unforgiveness in!)
I know very well, like MANY of us do right now, about the level of darkness increasing significantly in the spirit realm. These spiritual attacks are increasing and converging; remember- the enemy will try to wear out the saints! (See Daniel 7:5)
Of course, we know the good news is, those who are “lights” are called to rise and shine, and in Him we will soon shine brightly! (See Isaiah 60:1-3)
We may get upset or angry for a little while- but we can’t hold onto it, amen? I am saddened though when this happens, or a few times in the past where I hurt someone or may have triggered a deep/unhealed wound in them, without meaning to!
So as this was happening, I was also thinking about the “Giant” or two that I’m facing right now on a couple of fronts. I suddenly heard (The Father) the word of The Lord God come by His Spirit, with a very short and succinct message:
“I want a WITNESS!”
The above demand or command came clearly by the Spirit, in The Fathers’ deep and strong voice! Immediately, scriptures came to mind one second later. We should all have them already scribed in or embedded on the tablets of our heart (See 2 Corinthians 3:3) but they are:
Revelation 12:11: And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.
Isaiah 43:10 “You are My witnesses,” says the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, and understand that I AM before Me there was no God formed, nor shall there be after Me.
Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
I’ll briefly say, Rev. 12:11 “testimony” is one of the 3 KEYS to “overcoming” and overcoming means enduring to the end, as He helps us overcome the one who comes to “steal, kill, and destroy! (See John 10:10 a)
If we’re not giving God glory by witnessing or sharing testimony when we could or should, then we’re ignoring 1 of the 3 keys, and the math doesn’t add up; “overcoming” is at risk.
Also, GOD WANTS the GLORY, for the big things or smaller things He’s done for us! To some who may think: “I’m grateful but (insert your example here) this is a little thing, people don’t want to hear me”, then you’re listening to the lies of the devil. A minor “God thing” for one, could be a timely MIRACULOUS account of encouragement for the person who needs to hear it, that God put in front of you! There’s nothing too small to thank Him for, and it’s okay or good to share them in the leading of the Spirit!
This is also one of the most effective ways to evangelize and plant seeds; simply share (Led by the Spirit) when you have “a setup from or by God”, that’s likely a divine connection and opportunity to witness! This could potentially plant a seed that lands in the “soil”, and not on the rocks or blown into the thorns and briers or stolen by a bird! (See the parable of the sower in Matthew 13: 3-8)
Our job is to sow! HE IS the savior; but testimony is powerful and don’t minimize it or fall into fear. If you’re giving a true witness, it should just flow or be relatively easy to share!
Finally, if God’s testing and prompting us, whether in front of an individual we know is hurting or struggling, or in a small or big group, testifying may quickly encourage and give God glory in the process. If we don’t do this- it could be a sin of “omission”, which is not like outright sin, but it’s the sin of “missed opportunity!” When this happens (And it’s happened to all of us, including me.) we will likely hear from Him about it at the Bema judgment seat of Christ! It will qualify as wood, hay or stubble! (See 1 Corinthians 3:11-15)
An hour or two later, as I was still thinking about it and knew I had to share this very short “Word”, then I suddenly heard a big 2-word sentence, it was:
“PUNCH BACK!”
He’s laid that one on me before; in essence He’s saying: By giving our witness, it can make a huge difference in spiritual warfare. So, the next time the enemy uses people who are close to attack or hurt you, or if you’re down and struggling because you’re tired of fiery trials you’re in, the strategy is “if the devil and the other spiritual forces” spoken of in Ephesians 6 are trying to wear you out, PUNCH BACK the next time you have an opportunity to witness in a positive way to someone else, after you’ve been hit or hurting!
So, ultimately during this 2-sentence word and download, I knew He wants me to stitch or weave them together, so His message or the Word is:
“HE wants a WITNESS! PUNCH BACK!”
Being obedient to this, will potentially do many good things- including edifying yourself (In Him) by being ready and able to share. One could say it’s a way to “take back Kingdom ground” from the lion that’s out there, seeking to devour those who love the Lion of the Tribe of Judah! If you think you can’t minister to or edify someone, when you’re in the fire yourself- my witness, the WORD and experience humbly show me: YES, you can!
(See Philippians 4:13!)
Ways to “Punch back!”:
–Testify to someone, whether a friend, or a co-worker who’s hurting or struggling and they share something with you, that you EMPATHIZE with because you went through “that” too, and God brought you through. That’s a ripe harvest field or heart to sow into! The adversary will be so annoying, and then we respond in a way we’re supposed to! (See Matthew 5: 14-16)
–INTERCEDE, war for the broken or stubborn and rebellious person or narcissist who’s attacking you!
Or maybe not- if the Holy Spirit doesn’t want you to. On a handful of occasions over the years, there have been maybe 4 times where God said to me:
“Do NOT pray for these people!” When that happens, I obey instantly, after testing the Spirit of course. You may ask, why would God say that? (See scripture reference in Jeremiah 7 just below) Odds are they’re stubborn covenant breakers who serve other “gods”, that He is losing patience with; they’re skating on the edge so to speak. But it’s not often He stops us from praying for someone- so if you want to punch back, pray for them directly or pray for other vessels satan is using and tormenting, stand in the gap for them if led!
See Matthew 5:44 and Jeremiah 7:16-19
-Also, we could and SHOULD obey the WORD and “bless your enemies!” (See Luke 6:28 AND Proverbs 25: 21-22)
–Feed the hungry, bless the poor, or visit those who are sick (Hospitals, ministering healing or praying for them) or in prison! (See Matthew 25:35-40)
Now, I have one last AMAZING confirmation to share with you, on what happened earlier AS I WAS TYPING THIS UP! Literally as I’m starting this testimony, I receive a message from a very close sibling on WhatsApp. I took a screenshot and I’m going to paste it next:
You can’t make this up, while I’m typing this- “bing”, there lands this message. I told my dear friend what was happening, and I have seen this brother and I like how God’s using Him, but that God was in essence giving me the exact same message or topic- and strongly prompting me to type up this version and share it! I haven’t listened to that video yet, I wanted to get this done first- but I likely will listen soon.
Here’s the actual video link though, in case you’d like to check it out prayerfully:
http://Your Testimony Defeats the Devil | Here’s Why He Attacks It
Remember, the Word (And counsel) of God is established by two or three witnesses! (2 Corinthians 13:1)
It’s not the first time this type of thing has happened, but God will do it in a number of different ways! I don’t know about you, but I’m thankful for His faithfulness and He IS so amazing!
Test it, but I suggest- “Listen, obey, and trust!” If we all do this as often as we can, God will be pleased; after all, we’re called to please Him, and not man, right? See Ephesians 6:6-8
Blessings to my spiritual family. Many of you reading this likely have been doing these things, but if you know other believers that may struggle or need encouragement, or to hear His timely words and instruction, please share it with them. There’s so much more I could put in here (Scriptures!), but it’s late and I don’t want to make it any longer. I’ll leave you with this specific blessing from Him:
Numbers 6:24-26
T. Andrew Farley / Indiana/ Sharing June 22, 2026
PS- My testimony by The Spirit in me is that: Jesus “came (as God) in the flesh”, as His only begotten Son, who gave his life willingly as the sinless and Spotless Lamb, as a sacrifice for the sins of the world, to those who would repent and believe.
He shed His precious blood to redeem us from the wages of sin, which is death. After He was tortured and nailed to the cross, he died, was buried 3 days, then resurrected by the dunamis power of the Holy Spirit and ascended to the Right Hand of The Father.
PPS- It just hit me that I touched on “Listening, obeying, and trusting God!” please click here for more on that if you’d like:
Listen, Obey, and Trust! – Eagles of Zion
I also will give a final and true witness, HE IS coming soon, we are the generation!
Repent; the Kingdom of God is at hand!