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: for thou
savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men."
This is proof that good advice does not always translate into being the 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 and many have fallen victims with families fragmented and polarized through the activities of these so-called seers.
God - inspired visions or revelations always 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 who often uses human agents ( 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,,he plan is to kill, steal from and destroy God's people .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 when uncontrolled 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 mention of the awesome and all powerful 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. As you receive Jesus Christ as lord and saviour ,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.
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This is proof that good advice does not always translate into being the 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 and many have fallen victims with families fragmented and polarized through the activities of these so-called seers.
God - inspired visions or revelations always 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 who often uses human agents ( 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,,he plan is to kill, steal from and destroy God's people .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 when uncontrolled 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 mention of the awesome and all powerful 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. As you receive Jesus Christ as lord and saviour ,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.
Free prayer/counseling +234 8035536911, +234 8098536911, email.michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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