When we were last together I explained how in the 21st century many are seeking guidance from spirit guides, psychics, and mediums. Is this a sign of the times that reveals it is getting close to the end of the world?
Lucifer's rebellion against God happened eons ago - Satan lost. How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning, how you are cut down to the ground, you who weakened the nations!...for you have said in your heart; I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthest sides of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High...Isaiah 14:12-14.
After Lucifer declared his plans, God declared His plans...You shall be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit...Is. 14:15. Lucifer was a created angelic being, empowered by God. The Greek translation of his name is morning star because he reflected the brightness of God. When he was cast out of his heavenly position he became known as Satan - which is a title, rather than a name. Greek translation of Satan: adversary; accuser; opponent; to attack.
When Jesus was explaining to His disciples about the power & authority in His name, He said...I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven...behold, I give you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you...Luke 10:18-18.
The Bible is replete with information about the invisible realm, Satan, and demons, yet I have a hard time engaging believers in conversation about these things. A new survey just came out today that states only 61% of people of faith (whatever that means) believe there is a real Satan or demons. Wonder why? Are denominations being lead by non-Christians who believe the Bible is full of myths, fables and mistranslations? It appears so.
If "believers" no longer believe the words of Jesus, the world is in big trouble, because they will not understand the signs that point to the end of the world, and will not be prepared for the return of Jesus. The Apostle Paul said...If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God...set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth...Col. 3:1-2. He is telling us to think on things in the invisible realm, especially, the One sitting on the right hand of God.
God's people seem to spend so much time on worldly pleasures, they have no time left to seek intimacy with Jesus Christ, who will help us to understand His power and authority in the invisible realm and on the earth. He will help us to understand the shenanigans of Satan and his demons in the invisible realm and on the earth. If we don't set our minds to understand the invisible spiritual realm - things above - we will be fooled into following the wrong god.
Now we know that 39% of "believer's" have been fooled, they are ignorant to the wiles of the devil, who will take them captive without a whimper, because they are having so much fun enjoying their material prosperity -- new homes, new furniture, new clothes, new cars and cupboards stacked with an abundance of food -- materially rich, spiritually deficient.
I wonder how many of the 61% are even weeping daily (or even once a month), in intercession for the lost to find Jesus Christ? Or, are they too busy enjoying the fruits of their labor. How many "believer's" who deny - or ignore - the existence of Satan have acquired his persona without realizing it: attacking others; false accusations; opponent; adversary. In our society the media exhibits Satan's persona. If the "church" doesn't exhibit the persona of Christ, boldly and bravely, the end of the world may arrive sooner than expected!
The end of the world generation will boldly interact with demonic spirits, just as the people did prior to Noah's flood. Genesis 6 doesn't give much detail, but we know that wickedness pervaded that society, justifying its doom. When Moses delivered the Law, he warned God's people not to follow the abominations of other nations.
Moses warned...There shall not be found among you anyone that makes his son or daughter to pass through the fire, or that uses divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter or witch...or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer...for all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord...Deut. 18:10-12.
This text clearly reveals God's will regarding the evil spirits who dwell in the invisible darkness of this world -- do not seek their guidance or advice! Even though this warning is from the Old Testament, the invisible demon spirits are the same, so the warning from God is still valid (see Acts 19:19).
The Apostle Peter said...Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour...resist him...I Pet. 5:8-9. Peter admonishes us to be awake, aware and watchful because Satan, in the invisible realm, seeks our destruction. 39% of "believer's" have already thrown Peter's advice into the trash. Since they are no longer resisting the wiles of Satan, could this be the reason that chaos and anarchy reign in our society today?
Do you know what insidious poison has paralyzed the message of God's Church in the 21st century? Stay tuned...
God's sheep question the doctrines of men...sheeple follow without question~~~
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