There is a
trend in the world today to dabble in the mystical paranormal, which is Satan's
counterfeit for God's supernatural power. It leads to death and destruction.
People who
participate in the occult open themselves up to demonic oppression or
possession with the same intensity that Believers are filled with God's Holy
Spirit.
Satan
provides a fleshly fulfillment in a person's life, satisfying their carnal
desires until they sell their soul to him. God provides us with fulfillment in
our spirit, which is Born Again by His Spirit.
Satan's
demonic spirits, who are fallen angels, appear as angels of light, but carry
with them the seal of eternal death to everyone who opens up their soul to them
(2 Corinthians 11:14).
Authentic
Believers realize that we need no mystical events in our life, because we have
the constant presence of God's Spirit in us, filling us and enabling us and
giving us wisdom in every trial.
We do not
seek visions of angels or signs and wonders, because Christ is enough for us.
He is the head of His Body and He supplies all of our needs through His
glorious riches (Philippians 4:19).
Jesus is
our all in all (Ephesians 4:6). Therefore, we trust in the sufficiency of Christ
and His Word. We reap His benefits as God's children (Psalm 103:2) rather than
the consequences of entanglement in demonic forces.
We walk in
the Light, as Christ is in the light, and we want no part of the darkness of
this world. We have fellowship with other Believers and the blood of Jesus
purifies us and makes us whole (1 John 1:7; Isaiah 2:5; John 12:36; Luke 11:36;
2 Corinthians 4:6).
Prayer:
Father
God, we thank You for all of Your blessings to us each moment of the day. Remind
us to thank You for the sun on the leaves of the tree, the clear air to
breathe, the bird songs, the taste of the delicious foods You allow to grow in
the earth. These are all blessings, which we so often take for granted.
Even in
the midst of abject poverty, physical ailments, rejection from loved ones, hard
physical labor and unending trials, we feel Your love, which gives us hope, and
your joy, which is our continual strength.
Thought
for the Day:
We were
once in darkness, but now we abide in the light of the Lord. - Ephesians 5:8
