When it comes to the subject of evil spirits and demonic activity, Jesus expressly stated what we must do to 'cast them out'. There are LEGIONS of demons, they have many names and they have domains or areas of dominion. They seek to kill, steal & destroy. We have been given POWER over them.... to rebuke them, to make them flee, by the Power of God's WORD and by the HOLY SPIRIT of Christ. I've decided to FAST and PRAY so that this power may be increased. I am hoping some of you might join me so that the 'forces' among us that seek to taunt, divide and conquer us might flee so that we may continue our gathering together in peace, love and hope.
And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; 18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. 19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me. 20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. 21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. 22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. 23Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. 26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. 27But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose. 28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. - Mark 9: 17-29 (KJV)
I found it 'interesting' that the New International Version of the Bible omits the 'fasting' part that I believe is 'key'.... It simply reads; 29 He replied, This kind can come out only by prayer"
Denying the flesh strengthens the spirit. Let's deny our flesh from time to time so that Christ (in us) may increase to such a degree that our Lights are so powerful that the evil forces of Hell can not stand to be in the midst of us.
I 'sense' evil forces within this forum all of the time. It's becoming increasingly difficult for us to discuss anything without dissension and constant disruption and 'taunting' by the spirits of the evil one who want us to 'conform' to their secular world views and political correctness. Nothing about GOD or JESUS or His HOLY WORD is politically correct, you either believe it (to your eternal good fortune) or deny it (to your eternal separation & damnation). Not a popular statement? No. Truth? Yes. Simple solution? Yes, (John 3:16) "For God so loved the World that He gave His only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER (that's everyone!) believes on Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life"
There is the MILK of God (Grace, Love) and there is God's MEAT (Hate, Wrath)
It's time we all realize the differences as the opposition wants us to stay on God's bottle and not move on to whole Food... well, I want everything God offers and the Meat isn't the easiest thing to chew from time to time... but if He didn't want us to know about MEAT He wouldn't have given it to us in His Word.
Yes, I know, I've heard it and I'm certain this post will cause the din to rise again... our JOB is to preach the 'good news' of the Gospel and our focus is to do just that, but to deny Satan is an obstacle to this end is giving him permission to do just that, and I believe we should all strive to be more LIKE JESUS ... JESUS never suffered an Evil spirit to be in His presence, so neither shall I!
My ongoing prayer is that WE all grow in God's love & grace and be so burdened for the souls of the lost that we never fear the obstacles satan throws at us. I prayed a prayer a long time ago that by faith I believe God honored and will continue to honor as long as there is breath in my body and that simple prayer was; "Father, let EVERY SINGLE Life I touch, no matter how briefly, be brought to your salvation and into your Kingdom... In Jesus' name I believe and receive this, Amen" I hope this prayer becomes your prayer....
And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; 18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. 19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me. 20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. 21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. 22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. 23Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. 26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. 27But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose. 28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. - Mark 9: 17-29 (KJV)
I found it 'interesting' that the New International Version of the Bible omits the 'fasting' part that I believe is 'key'.... It simply reads; 29 He replied, This kind can come out only by prayer"
Denying the flesh strengthens the spirit. Let's deny our flesh from time to time so that Christ (in us) may increase to such a degree that our Lights are so powerful that the evil forces of Hell can not stand to be in the midst of us.
I 'sense' evil forces within this forum all of the time. It's becoming increasingly difficult for us to discuss anything without dissension and constant disruption and 'taunting' by the spirits of the evil one who want us to 'conform' to their secular world views and political correctness. Nothing about GOD or JESUS or His HOLY WORD is politically correct, you either believe it (to your eternal good fortune) or deny it (to your eternal separation & damnation). Not a popular statement? No. Truth? Yes. Simple solution? Yes, (John 3:16) "For God so loved the World that He gave His only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER (that's everyone!) believes on Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life"
There is the MILK of God (Grace, Love) and there is God's MEAT (Hate, Wrath)
It's time we all realize the differences as the opposition wants us to stay on God's bottle and not move on to whole Food... well, I want everything God offers and the Meat isn't the easiest thing to chew from time to time... but if He didn't want us to know about MEAT He wouldn't have given it to us in His Word.
Yes, I know, I've heard it and I'm certain this post will cause the din to rise again... our JOB is to preach the 'good news' of the Gospel and our focus is to do just that, but to deny Satan is an obstacle to this end is giving him permission to do just that, and I believe we should all strive to be more LIKE JESUS ... JESUS never suffered an Evil spirit to be in His presence, so neither shall I!
My ongoing prayer is that WE all grow in God's love & grace and be so burdened for the souls of the lost that we never fear the obstacles satan throws at us. I prayed a prayer a long time ago that by faith I believe God honored and will continue to honor as long as there is breath in my body and that simple prayer was; "Father, let EVERY SINGLE Life I touch, no matter how briefly, be brought to your salvation and into your Kingdom... In Jesus' name I believe and receive this, Amen" I hope this prayer becomes your prayer....
