Posted on 06/30/2011 6:02:26 PM PDT by wmfights
Ha!
You know, there is a bible verse where it mentions demons "trembling" in fear of Almighty God. You're right - God is SO POWERFUL and complete, that He puts fear into the terrible!
We don't always contemplate this, even Christians. To us, Christ is just "our buddy" and this "Mercy Mercy Mercy" guy all the time. Almost a "wimp" if we admitted it.
But..............He isn't. He is fierce. He is frightening to those He hates (and yes.....God hates). God has emotions, and He gave us His some of His emotions. One of those is anger. God has Righteous Anger. To get in His Way......is terrible. Frightening. Horrible.
Christ is a God of Mercy. But, when I think about the vermin, the demons, struggling to get out of His way....I have to smile.
And, how did they know it was around for 6 years?
Demon Crusher -
John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in Me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.
Yes, it is very real. In the USA it manifests more often as oppression or infestation, rather than outright possession.
Having looked into the empty eyes and heard the growling changes ones understanding of the very real spiritual war that we were born into.
And, yes, they hate the name of Jesus and His blood that was shed to save us.
>Not true. It’s not his name that cast him out - it’s the power of God - he has to get out when spoken by one who has the power and authority. <
I was just quoting from the movie LOL
She probably knew something was wrong, but not what and certainly not what to do about it.
It’s a fearsome thing to fall into the hands of an angry God.
Thank you Brother.
Demonic possession is REAL.
Christians who don't think so should really be examining what it is they believe.
Fortunately, Christ is REAL too!
AMEN!
We can't win this war without Him.
I knew you were quoting the movie and it reminded me of a book that was out years ago with that same teaching, you have to know the name first, and it’s wrong teaching - that’s all I wanted to address.
I haven't seen it, but just recognizing that Jesus Christ can get pretty darn tough when He wants to is great in my book!
I think the movie reference illustrates a great point how Christians can become easily confused about casting out demons. Any believer can do it. There is no secret formula.
“Huh? If it was unknown, why was she searching for deliverance?”
It’s not that hard to figure out, despite the indefinite antecedent. She was really messed up. She didn’t know it was demonic possession. She arduously searched for a way to get better. Nothing worked until Yahweh acted.
I think it DOES exist here, but is not recognized for what it is. I think often the supernatural is more openly active where it is more actively recognized. There are likely more overt examples of demonic worship in many of these countries as well — masquerading as native worship or the traditional faith of the country. Worship of demons definitely gets their attention.
AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!
THX THX.
No problem bro. Never witnessed an exorcist in real life but the main point of the movie is that you have to believe and have faith or the devil will win.
Love the T-Shirt. Right out of Genesis!
We are commanded to...
Matt 10:8 “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.”
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