Chapter 9: Occupy With Authority: How Christian Women Can Hold Their Ground In God’s Promises”

ANURI MABEL

 

Chapter 9:

 Occupy with Authority: How to Dwell in the Promised Land Without Retreating

by Anuri Mabel

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🔸 The Enemy Attacks Most Where You’re Meant To Stay

Occupy The Promised And  Walk In Spiritual Authority.

Inspired by Joshua 6 – A Prophetic Call to Women

🕊️ “Every place where you set your foot will be yours.” – Deuteronomy 11:24
🕊️ “The one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” – Matthew 24:13

 “You didn’t come this far to give up the ground God gave you. Explore tools, teachings, and resources that help you live boldly, walk in faith, and resist retreat.”


💥 Introduction: Don’t Just Take It—Own It

You’ve shouted. The walls have fallen. But now what?

Many women fight hard battles, win by faith, then feel uncertain once the dust settles. This post is for the women of faith who don’t just want to witness victory—but want to walk in it every day. You are not called to retreat. You are called to occupy with authority.

Let’s break down how to stay in your victory, protect your promise, and live boldly in the land God gave you.

🙌 1. Don’t Just Take the Land—Live In It

Taking the land was a moment. But living in it is a lifestyle.

God’s promise isn’t just for one day of breakthrough. It’s for the long haul—your relationships, your calling, your identity. Now is the time to build, plant, worship, and dwell in the promise like it’s your new home.

Reflection:

  • Have you adjusted to your new season, or are you still thinking like you’re fighting to get in?

  • Are you living like someone who belongs in victory?

✨ “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him.” – Colossians 2:6

🔐 2. Obedience Keeps You in Authority

Obedience brought you into the promise. Obedience keeps you there.

In Joshua 6, the Israelites didn’t just shout—they followed divine strategy. The same applies after the battle. Keep walking in daily surrender. Stay in the Word. Listen for God’s voice.

🛡️ “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land.” – Isaiah 1:19

Faith Action Steps:

  • Guard your devotional life like treasure.

  • Journal what God says and do it.

  • Don’t neglect obedience just because the pressure is off.

⚠️ 3. Don’t Retreat After the Win

Many fall into a post-victory slump. You pray less, praise less, or relax spiritually. But spiritual territory needs maintenance.

Victory without vigilance opens the door to the enemy's comeback.

✝️ “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9

Keep your guard up, queen. You didn’t come this far to give ground.

🔥 4. Defend What God Gave You

Every inch of freedom, every answered prayer, every open door—you must protect it.

How?

  • Stay alert to old patterns trying to return.

  • Speak God’s Word over your life daily.

  • Be quick to close any spiritual gaps.

🗝️ “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7

Victory is a responsibility. But you don’t defend it alone—God is with you.

👑 5. Build a Legacy in the Land

The Promised Land isn’t just for you—it’s for the women watching you. For your children. For the next generation.

Be the woman who doesn’t just conquer—she disciples. She mentors. She multiplies what God gave her.

💖 “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” – Psalm 145:4

Ask Yourself:

  • Who am I raising in the land?

  • Who can I bring into the victory I now live in?

✨ Reflection Questions:

  • Am I treating my breakthrough as a lifestyle or a moment?

  • Where am I letting spiritual laziness threaten my victory?

  • Who can I disciple or encourage with my journey?

🔊 Prophetic Declaration:

I don’t retreat—I reign. I dwell in my promised land with boldness, faith, and authority. Every step I take is holy ground. What God gave me, I will not surrender. I am a kingdom occupier, legacy builder, and warrior woman. I own this victory—and I’m staying.

📢 Call to Action:

🌟 Comment below: What victory are you learning to dwell in? What step will you take today to guard your spiritual ground?

📌 Share this post with a woman who’s ready to stand strong after the walls fall.

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You’ve fought the battle and the walls fell—but now what? Learn how to live in lasting victory with this powerful devotional for women of faith, inspired by Joshua 6. Discover how to occupy your promise with bold authority.

“The promised land is not just a destination—it’s a declaration of your identity in Christ. You’re called to live there boldly, without fear, without retreat. God gave it to you, and with His authority, you can occupy it fully. Stand firm, take up space, and live like a woman who belongs.”

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