Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me (John 14:30).
Demon
spirits, if given a chance or a foothold, could harass, influence, and even
torment a Christian. Paul the Apostle enjoins us, “Leave no [such] room or
foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him]” (Ephesians 4:27 AMPC).
Take for
example some Christians who experience what seems like a nightmare, but actually
more real an experience than a dream. In some cases, it could be an experience
with some beastly figures. The person may be praying about these things, yet
the situation lingers.
Oftentimes,
it’s because Satan tries to maintain a connection between him and such
individuals by sowing something in their hearts, such as a thought—an unclean
thought. As long as such folks harbour and nurture those thoughts from Satan, a
connection is established. So, even when they scare him off with the Name of
Jesus, as long as his thoughts remain in their hearts, he maintains his
connection and keeps coming back.
Sometimes,
it could be fear. He plants fear and with that connection he keeps coming back.
When you pray and rebuke him, because of what he’s kept in you which you’re
helping him preserve without realising it,
he keeps
coming back. This is why, like Jesus, you must have nothing of Satan in you. He
(Jesus) said in our theme verse, “…for the prince of this world cometh, and
hath nothing in me.”
Keep your
heart free from anything that’s of the devil. Refuse to harbour fear, anger,
grudge, bitterness, and unforgiveness. Let love rule in your heart. Never allow
fear to take a hold of you, irrespective of the happenings around you. Jesus
said, “…I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven” (Luke 10:18). Never be
afraid of him, for he’s a defeated foe, and has no authority over you.
CONFESSION
I’m the
righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, and I have the light of life. There’s
nothing of darkness in me. Through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by which
I’m constantly cleansed and purified, Satan has no place in me. He has nothing
in my life and I rule over him, in the Name of the Lord Jesus! Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 4:27 AMPC; James 4:7; 1
John 4:4
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts
18:24-19:1-7 & Job 12-14
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Galatians
1:10-17 & Isaiah 27
The Rhapsody of realities is a daily devotional
by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy
International designed to enhance your spiritual growth and development and
help you experience a constant refreshing through Gods word by means of study,
meditation and confession.
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