ENEMIES DISGUISED AS FRIENDS
By Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi
Mark 8:30-33, "...But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: forthou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men."
This is proof that good advice doesn't always translate into right advice. Peter's good advice was Satan -inspired. This scenario is a parallel of the serpent's speech to Eve in the garden of Eden (Gen. 3:15) and God rebuking the devil.In both cases, Peter and the serpent were mediums through which Satan expressed his wishes. He still does same through false teachers who use the witchcraft art of clairvoyance to foretell events. Many have fallen victims to the mesmerism of these so-called seers.
All visions from God align with the scriptures.We are not ignorant of the devices of the enemy (2Cor,2:11) through God's word we know that we are engaged in a spiritual warfare not against people but Satan disguised as humans( Ephesians 6:12).
Satan tried to talk Jesus out of saving humanity but he was revealed and stopped. There is a perpetual struggle against Satan and his kingdom from which there are no vacations on earth,his plan is on how to kill, steal from, or destroy us.Our enemy goes about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Pet. 5:8). Those who resist the devil will see him flee (Jas. 4:7).
Jesus didn't just get angry with Peter , that would have given Satan the advantage (Jas. 1:20). Anger against people makes us ready instruments in Satan's hands . Turning the other cheek terrifies Satan (Mt. 5:39). We cannot win a spiritual battle with physical weapons like the olive oil, handkerchiefs , offerings, guns etc, its important we recognize who the real enemy is and fight with the prescribed spiritual weapons of our warfare (2Co.10:4,Eph6:17-18).
Many religious folks believe that the higher echelons of the devil's spiritual authority require more power to rebuke or remove. That's absolutely not true . There is no demonic power, including the devil himself, that will not flee at the name of Jesus Christ when faith is put in that name. Hallelujah. There is unlimited power in His awesome name!
Seeking to substitute traditions of men with God's commandment renders the word of God and the power thereof inoperative. There is a clear cut distinction between the two and they can never be at par with each other. By the authority of God's word I rebuke that devil behind your failures in Jesus name, and I prophesy a seven-fold restoration of all that was stolen from you in Jesus name.
Prayer/counseling +234 8035536911, +234 8098536911, email.michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
Mark 8:30-33, "...But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: forthou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men."
This is proof that good advice doesn't always translate into right advice. Peter's good advice was Satan -inspired. This scenario is a parallel of the serpent's speech to Eve in the garden of Eden (Gen. 3:15) and God rebuking the devil.In both cases, Peter and the serpent were mediums through which Satan expressed his wishes. He still does same through false teachers who use the witchcraft art of clairvoyance to foretell events. Many have fallen victims to the mesmerism of these so-called seers.
All visions from God align with the scriptures.We are not ignorant of the devices of the enemy (2Cor,2:11) through God's word we know that we are engaged in a spiritual warfare not against people but Satan disguised as humans( Ephesians 6:12).
Satan tried to talk Jesus out of saving humanity but he was revealed and stopped. There is a perpetual struggle against Satan and his kingdom from which there are no vacations on earth,his plan is on how to kill, steal from, or destroy us.Our enemy goes about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Pet. 5:8). Those who resist the devil will see him flee (Jas. 4:7).
Jesus didn't just get angry with Peter , that would have given Satan the advantage (Jas. 1:20). Anger against people makes us ready instruments in Satan's hands . Turning the other cheek terrifies Satan (Mt. 5:39). We cannot win a spiritual battle with physical weapons like the olive oil, handkerchiefs , offerings, guns etc, its important we recognize who the real enemy is and fight with the prescribed spiritual weapons of our warfare (2Co.10:4,Eph6:17-18).
Many religious folks believe that the higher echelons of the devil's spiritual authority require more power to rebuke or remove. That's absolutely not true . There is no demonic power, including the devil himself, that will not flee at the name of Jesus Christ when faith is put in that name. Hallelujah. There is unlimited power in His awesome name!
Seeking to substitute traditions of men with God's commandment renders the word of God and the power thereof inoperative. There is a clear cut distinction between the two and they can never be at par with each other. By the authority of God's word I rebuke that devil behind your failures in Jesus name, and I prophesy a seven-fold restoration of all that was stolen from you in Jesus name.
Prayer/counseling +234 8035536911, +234 8098536911, email.michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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