Many people have been in circumstances where it has felt like the enemy is controlling the outcome.
If you can relate to this in one or more areas, take heart! For the tables are about to be turned.
“The tables are turned”!
It’s a saying we use when a situation is being turned around.
- It speaks of gaining strength and advantage over an opponent
- A circumstance being reversed!
- Someone who was initially weak now has the upper hand
Jesus Turned the Tables on Them
One day, Jesus strode into the outer courts of the temple, where greedy moneylenders were at work.
And He literally overturned their tables!
He declared, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer!’ But you have made it a den of robbers!” (Matt 21:12-13)
We read that the next day—in that very place where greedy thieves had set up shop—Jesus taught and a crowd gathered.
He healed the lame and the blind who came to Him (Matt 21:14).
Children ran around the temple courts shouting, “Hosanna!”
Glorious contrast!
By His actions, Jesus declared: “This is what My Father’s house really looks like!”
From Upside Down to Right Side Up
Greed in the temple.
Priests profiting from moneylenders.
It is a picture of the enemy presenting what appears to be a “legitimized” operation, clothed in religion.
But Jesus said, “This is against Scripture, and the heart of my Father!”
While this story is of corruption in high places, it also speaks to us on a personal level.
And perhaps there are some “tables” that are due to be overturned in your life.
- It may be fear, addiction, or a relational issue
- It could be the threat of loss
- Or, a controlling spirit at work
You can face up to that issue and say, “Enemy, you are trespassing here!
You’re not here to stay—that’s a lie—you’ve got to go, in Jesus’ Name!”
3 Ways Jesus has “Turned the Tables” on Your Enemy
When we look for our victory, all we need to do is look back to the cross.
Jesus said, “It is finished!”
He turned the tables on the enemy over 2000 years ago!
1. Life has Overturned Death
It is a threat that Satan wants us to believe.
The fear of death overtaking life.
We see its message in terrorism. In the spread of ungodly ideologies.
In bushfires and disease.
It’s a lie the enemy sells us—it’s the currency he operates in.
But the Bible paints a different picture; that of a River of Life, bringing healing, fruitfulness, and harvest wherever it goes (Ezek 47).
The truth is, God’s Kingdom is the invading, spreading Kingdom. It cannot be contained. It is expanding.
This is the prophetic perspective. This is what God’s Word says:
You are not under threat. You ARE a threat. And you carry a message of life that is unstoppable!
2. Light has Overturned Darkness
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” (John 1:5, NLT)
The nature of God’s Kingdom is light.
And the nature of light is to invade darkness, exposing what it hides.
Turn on a light, and darkness flees!
But Kingdom light is not only about exposing evil.
- It’s about revealing good
- It is about shining the light on what God is really like
Jesus overturned the tables of the moneylenders and exposed their greed. But He didn’t stop there.
In that very location, He went on to demonstrate the heart of the Father.
So today, be encouraged!
By faith, see the light of Christ shining through you to others.
3. Holiness and Wholeness, has Overturned Defilement and Disease
Another time, Jesus touched the lifeless body of a young girl—and she sprang from death to life. (Mark 5:41-42)
He touched a leper and said, “Be clean!”
That leper was instantly healed. (Matt 8:2-4)
These were conditions that were “unclean” under the law of Moses.
Touching someone unclean would cause defilement in the Old Testament!
But—a new law was now in operation!
Upon the touch of the Christ, the anointed One, those who were unclean, diseased, or defiled, became clean and whole.
Are you filled and anointed with the Spirit of God?
“…the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4b)
Who and what you carry is contagious—so, don’t fear defilement of sin and sickness and don’t judge those who are ensnared by it.
You are a carrier of life, and Jesus—the source of light and life—lives within you and He is releasing His power through you.
Today, know that at your location, in your life, the Spirit of God is present.
You are the Father’s House!
Now the tables are turned, and the God of the turn-around is your Heavenly Father.
Notes:
These “3 Ways Jesus Has Turned the Tables On Your Enemy” were first published on Enliven Blog in 2015:
“Is Your Perspective Prophetic? Check it Against These Three Truths”
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Helen Calder is a prophetic minister and writer, and founder of Enliven Ministries. Helen has a unique gift of equipping in prophetic ministry and prayer. She is known for Enliven Blog (est. 2009), an online resource that reaches thousands of people globally.
Praise God! Thank you very much Helen for your prophetic gifts! Am always blessed by your email. Recently God turned the tables of my enemies when they came to snatch my 18yrs daughters life, on 22nd of September at about 7:45am west Africa time, my daughter was washing on top of a sucker way, suddenly the sucker collapsed and my daughter went right in, but praise to God! One of my neighbors was washing too who suddenly heard the sound and turned behold the girl l saw washing was no more there so she ran close to the sucker and saw my daughter inside! She shouting for help, and neighbors came out and by the resurrection power our Lord Jesus she was quicken out of the sucker way by the use of ladder! She substained Minor bruises but thank God none of her bones was broken! she’s very fine now. Hallelujah to Jehovah God. From Delta State, Nigeria! West Africa
Yes I receive this. On 2 October the Lord gave me strategy on closing a season in my life that almost took my life. My wife wanted me dead and tried to kill me. She is now in Malawi and I’m still alive! I paid £1000 to get divorced inthe UK. The lawyers took my money and did nothing. I am yet to get any money back. I switched to Malawi and paid £700 but my representative spent the money and lied that he was in contact with a lawyer. So I stopped and waited on the Lord for what has been a few months. On 2 October I heard the Lord say ‘Have the marriage annulled.’ This looks to be quite a technical legality but for me this was the moment the tables turned. In that same hour on 2 October the Lord spoke and confirmed concerning a new relationship. Friday was aglorious day. Please pray that the route to annullment and cancellation of everything the devil planned will be smooth and swift. In Jesus Name. Thank you Helen. Your prophecies and Words of encouragement kept me going through the darkest season of my life.
Lord we lift up Andy and his situation with You. Help him to keep trusting in You and to hear Your every word. Remind him of Your words, in times of need. Amen.
Karen Stuckey
Enliven Ministries Team Member
Good I am Ronny Phaahla from South Africa. I need God’s intervention. I am in debts. I have been given till this week to pay some of them. Please pray with me. I read your blog about “Jesus turning tables” and I believe that he will come to my rescue.
Thank you Father for Ronny. Thank you for the life you have given him. Remind him daily of Helen’s prayer on this post.
(MY PRAYER FOR YOU)
In Jesus’ Name, we take authority over every ungodly assignment and device of the enemy that has sought to oppress God’s people.
We push back now, in Jesus name.
We say the tables are turned!
We address and tear down every lie, every attitude and mindset, opposing the Word of God.
We decree that finances are being released.
Breakthroughs are being set up.
Prodigals are being wooed home by the Holy Spirit.
Situations where the enemy has sought to rob and steal our inheritance, physical and spiritual, are being reversed.
Angels are at work in answer to these prayers and decrees!
We declare the power of the cross.
We proclaim the power of Christ’s blood, triumphant, a finished work, once and for all time.
This is our testimony, this is our story, this is our Gospel.
Father, thank You that hearts are being lifted with hope right now.
Faith is rising up.
Life, power and healing is being released into bodies where there has been physical affliction. The wind of the Spirit is blowing, touching hearts and minds. Where mental health has been under siege, oppression is lifting.
Attacks of the mind are being broken, in Jesus name.
We thank you Lord for a season of recovery. Restoration, multiplied.
Father, thank you that by your Spirit you are releasing new ideas, hopes and dreams. Blueprints, strategies and inventions; the next steps to take–these are being dropped from Heaven into the hearts and minds of people. We welcome them.
The tables have turned.
Nothing, NOTHING can stop Your will.
We rest in Your sovereignty; we align with Your purposes. And we say all the glory, honour and praise goes to You Lord,
In Jesus’ Name.
Amen
Karen Stuckey
Enliven Ministries Team Member
Dear Helen
Thank you very much for the prophetic words. I’m in a situation where my 30yrs old son battling to get on his feet but nothing happens, he is praying and loves the Lord with all his heart. I felt helpless when he said to me that he has been praying but the Lord don’t answer his prayers.
I just forwarded you email to Jim. I pray that his tables be turned too.
God bless you as you keep on blessing us.
Amen
In Jesus’ Name, we take authority over every ungodly assignment and device of the enemy that has sought to oppress and take hold of Lekoetse Son.
We push back now, in Jesus name.
We say the tables are turned!
We address and tear down every lie, every attitude and mindset, opposing the Word of God.
Breakthroughs are being set up.
He is being wooed home by the Holy Spirit.
Situations where the enemy has sought to rob and steal our inheritance, physical and spiritual, are being reversed.
In Jesus Name we pray,
Amen.
Karen Stuckey
Enliven Ministries Team Member
Morning to you from Nigeria Helen, the bread of life you share has been of great help in my life since 2017/2018 there about. This massage about “turned tables” is personal for me and my family and the call upon my life. I just want to say thank you and may God continue to bless and increase His grace upon you. Amen!!!
thank you, you are on target,on Saturday an sunday I had dreams of enemies being intimidated by me. Today I was praying and was thanking Jesus for the sacrifice he made for us on the cross, only after this I read Helen’s email ,my expression was…. thank you God
Thank you Lord for Yugeshnee and for the confirmation and keys that you are giving him right now. We confirm with Helen’s prayer from her post:
In Jesus’ Name, we take authority over every ungodly assignment and device of the enemy that has sought to oppress God’s people.
We push back now, in Jesus name.
We say the tables are turned!
We address and tear down every lie, every attitude and mindset, opposing the Word of God.
We decree that finances are being released.
Breakthroughs are being set up.
Prodigals are being wooed home by the Holy Spirit.
Situations where the enemy has sought to rob and steal our inheritance, physical and spiritual, are being reversed.
Angels are at work in answer to these prayers and decrees!
Amen
Karen Stuckey
Enliven Ministries Team Member