[Becca]

Yes chastisement comes with love ❤️

[Becca]

Powerful!!! I would love to share this with people I minister to daily, that repentance is the first and foremost

[Becca]

Great words !! First things first ….

[Becca]

How do we balance the fact and that though there are external forces, however they do not have power over us, once we are born again saved, and covered with the blood of Jesus?

[Becca]

This is a very interesting topic and also very controversial!

I’ll first like to describe an idol as anything that is worshipped other than God ? Some people make religious practices out of worshiping idols of wood and stone while others have idols in their hearts…… and those idols are real to the people that worship them because of the bondage that they have in their minds about them, and the superstitious believes that accompanies them.

When it comes to Demons / unclean spirits ; I believe that they are real; because part of Jesus‘s ministry was casting out of demons; and the Bible mentions some such as “ legion” I’ve also witnessed many possessed people many times in mental institutions.

In the scripture- sometimes sicknesses were brought on by demonic powers and healing could only happen by the casting out , and laying on hands.

The Bible commands us to cast all this demons but at the same time I see where the pendulum is swinging very far and has become a place where Christianity is obsessed with the demonic mindset because they have not yet been renewed and become new creatures with the kingdom mindset.

I believe that except you are born again, and have A RENEWED MIND you are still a possible host for demonic activity.

Matthew 12:43-45

“43 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.”

The Bible also tells us about stories of men who had legions of demons inside of them, Who were cast out into swine; and people who were plagued by spirits of infirmity.

The most interesting passage is the the story of the “seven sons of Sceva “ in the books of acts

13 Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” 14 Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15 One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” 16 Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding.

The question I have is while we are aware of demonic manifestations as a truth in the Bible , and in today’s modern society , historical society; How does the body of Christ balance this act?

A drunkard who when is overcome with alcohol becomes destructive and kills or shoots his family and vandalized propriety is definitely under the control of an unclean spirit, if this spirit is cast out and this person doesn’t repent from drunkenness through the knowledge of the word, and partake in a process of healing the unclean spirit will become greater and even do worse in the future.

[Becca]

[Becca]

Beautifully written… this just reminds me of the principle of “contentment”.

Envy is the works of the flesh, and God has destined everyone’s future, once we believe that we would not want another’s portion.

[Becca]

This is true; also the lord chastens those whom he loves

[Becca]

Thankfulness and gratefulness goes a long way and allows me to count my blessings

[Becca]

This is a beautiful write up! i cannot help but feel nostalgia anytime christmas season is around the corner; its amazing. to see the power of imagination, at work; many people in the world haven’t experienced snow, but this song leaves a picture in your mind that is filled with fantasy’ alongside Santa – claus, and jingle bells. Thanks for reminding me for the true reason for the season- “Jesus Christ of nazareth” .

[Becca]

Powerful! The lord is indeed close to the broken hearted .. One of my deepest walk with God was during a time of heartbreak, and disappointment ‘ the Lord never left my side . He was constantly providing me with companionship and fellowship and healing till I was strong enough to fly again.

[Becca]

Amen ! I agree

[Becca]

Yes! Thanks a lot

[Becca]

Thanks a lot!

[Becca]

Yes! I agree with you! I miss the Christmas carols of my childhood -where Jesus Christ was the center; heart warming songs like silent night , Felix Na Vidad, three wise men , Drama / plays in church about the Jesus born in Bethlehem.

Santa Claus only came after; the main focus was the birth and celebration of Christ.. my heart used fo be full of joy ..