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January 03_ , 2023
By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi
'He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.' I John 3:8 NKJVBible
'Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you."Luke 10:19 NKJVBible
The battle between good and evil is ongoing with no break periods and there are no neutral grounds in this battlefield : a person is either on God's side or Satan's . “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth."Revelation 3:15-16 NKJVBible
An inactive Christian is as dangerous as the enemy , he or she is like a weapon that would not function in the battlefield . The believer is a light to a dark world . A light that refuses to illuminate a dark world is part of darkness (Matt6;23)
In our battle against the devil it is important to know that Satan is not as powerful as portrayed in many religious cycles .
Satan (Lucifer )is a creation of God " The Lord has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom."Proverbs 16:4 NKJV Bible. Jesus Christ ( The Word of God's power) is the creator of all things , Satan inclusive, the scripture says
" For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. "Colossians 1:16 NKJVBible, (John 1:3) Angels were created with the ability to make choices . Satan was in heaven as a cherub (Ezekiel 28:14,15) and was removed when pride was found in him (Isaiah 14:12-15) those with pride are in danger of the same condemnation as the devil " not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil."I Timothy 3:6 NKJVBible.
The devil can only go as far as God permits . He is under God's restrictions and control . (Job1;6-12, 2:1-7) God controls every event in the world , nothing goes unnoticed ." ...That the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, Gives it to whomever He will, And sets over it the lowest of men.’ Daniel 4:17 NKJVBible
Despite his Lordship over the earth God allows the devil to rule within limitations , he plays a role in the church in the execution of divine judgment " deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus." I Corinthians 5:5 NKJVBible
God's power is greater than Satan's (Luke10:18-19, Phi.2:9-11) and Jesus Christ defeated the Devil on our behalf through the Cross (Heb.2;14-15 ,1Jn3:8)
Jesus Christ has the power to cast out devils (Matt8:16, Matt12:28) and has given His disciples (us) power over demons too. The Bible says "And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease."Matthew 10:1 NKJVBible ( Luke9:1;Acts5:16)
Jesus Christ gives all believers power over the devil and his demons ,that includes you too "And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; ..Mark 16:17 NKJVBible. An example of a prayer to cast out a demons says " you demon causing drunkenness and depression be gone out of ( mention name of victim) in the name of Jesus Christ. Make sure the person is part of a bible believing church to avoid reprisal attacks . ( Matthew12:43-45)
Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power over demonic operations in Jesus name.
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