Talking about the devil

[other one]

Jesus Christ Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Lady C: I think we need to reevaluate just how much actual space the Scriptures give to the devil. It really is not very much. He is not a major topic..........

Charlie: Just talking about the demonic doesn't attract it, I think it depends on the speech used. Once when I was preaching, I opened by saying, "Tonight I'm going to talk about the devil. Now I know that a lot of people say 'Oh, if you talk about the devil, he'll just come around to see who is glorifying him.' Well, after I'm through, if you really feel I've glorified the devil, you just come up and tell me; AND I PROMISE TO TALK ABOUT YOU THE SAME WAY!"

With a blessing,

Leonard, a sinner

I like that....

[Guest charlie]

Charlie: Just talking about the demonic doesn't attract it

Whew lol!

I do agree that we are being bombarded now-a-days. It used to be that people didn't "talk" about strange happenings because they didn't want people to think they were strange. I think the "veil" , if that's the right word to use, is thinning.

[Guest LadyC]

ahhh, but scripture does talk a great deal about satan, and how we are to handle him. dealing with demons was a significant portion of Christ's ministry, and a cause for great concern among those who kept his ministry going after his death and ressurection.

[Guest ReflectionsofHim]

Brother TRZ, Blessings upon you

Have you had a chance to discuss with your wife how uncomfortable this subject is to you? I really feel that if you two just get together and have some good old fashioned communication that you can come to a compromise about her need to discuss this and your feelings about hearing about it. As husband and wife and partners and friends it is only natural that we want our spouse to be comfortable with the things we discuss; meaning we don't intentionally want to force them to hear about things that are upsetting to them. Be sure as her husband to cover her in prayer daily and let the enemy be aware that despite how you feel about discussing spiritual warfare that she is your love and your wife and you are her protector. Go to our Lord on bended knee and see what it is He has to tell you about all of this, what He is wanting you to know and be aware of. Remember, He didn't give you a spirit of fear and it is His desire that you conquer through Jesus any fear he, the enemy, is trying to instill in you even on the level of just being uncomfortable. My discernment tells me that your wife is in need of prayer in this area and the enemy is playing upon how you feel about it to keep you from standing in the gap for her.

Lastly, remember that love conquers all things.

Praying for you daily on this.

Love through our Jesus for both of you,

Ref

[AllforJesustheLord]

My wife is always telling me stories of spiritual warfare and satanism things and all that she and her workmates are experiencing (most are christians). She works in a christian organisation.

Sometimes I feel uncomfortable with all these graphic stories about spiritual warfare or acts of satanism.

Do you think it is right to always talk about these things? How much should christians talk about the devil and what he is doing? Some times I hear people say: " let's not talk about the devil, lets talk more about what God is doing" others say, "we need to expose these acts that are happening in our churches "- or something like that!

What has been your experience?

T

Well I would say in order to adress what is right, and wrong, people need to first, recognize all the truth of the bible, and embrace all the truth, otherwise they will say, and do things which are not in accord with God's will through Christ

[TRZ]

Thanks to u all for the responses that you ve given. As usual, I have gotten some good encouragement from your responses.

And I also appreciate those who praying for me in this area.

T

[Guest ReflectionsofHim]

Thanks to u all for the responses that you ve given. As usual, I have gotten some good encouragement from your responses.

And I also appreciate those who praying for me in this area.

T

TRZ....

It is my honor and blessing to pray for you.

Please let us know how things are going with you on this so we can further know how to pray.

Love through Jesus!

Ref

:hug:

[Guest Jesuslittlebro]

Here comes my two cents as an ex-satanist bought back by Jesus almost 8 years ago:

In my struggle to separate myself to God, I've encountered many many attacks of all sorts from both demons, and humans in the spirit and flesh. I feel that in talking about spiritual warfare experiences we can sharpen our swords so to speak, so that others can know how to react if placed in a similar situation. Most of our poor sisters' pain is probably coming from christians that don't feel that God works in the ways she sees him work. She of all people knows the importance of putting on the armor every day, and that sin starts at the first thought. Catch it there, rebuke the spirit that sent that assignment, and fear nothing but God! I have been pulled out in "dreams" the spirit both by God, and satanists. The sword of the spirit truly is the word of God. Even when he allowed them to pull me out to try to curse me, it always worked out to his glory when I kept myself from hating the human, binding their demons from any communication with them, and looking at them with all the love of God in my eyes while saying," Jesus loves you even now." I believe that a major attack on the U.S. will occur on Dec 25 this year. Seattle, San Francisco, and New York. All within 24 hours. Do not be afraid when these events occur, but rather rejoice that it is as a sign to those with blind eyes that God can and will deliver his called from evil. Don't jump the gun, and come against me now. Wait and see. I'll be here then to encourage and pray with anyone in fear, or need. God is raising an army of visionaries, and we should encourage them to cleave as close to Jesus as he'll allow. These are the ones that will fill the empty offices built into the throne of the Father.

Love in Christ

[Guest shadow2b]

-and since spiritual warfare is how we GROW in our relationship with Christ, it seems that people who don't recognize satan's tools of spiritual warfare don't mature in their walk very fast.

ever wonder why, if satan isn't something that is so significant, why the Bible dedicates SOOO much time discussing him?

-uhhhhh-LadyC--maam--I ain't following you around but mebby I need to--it seems like YOU are on a Spiritual onslaught against the devil--

-& thank yuse so mucho--- -there's entirely TOO many christians that don't know diddly about the devil but they "think"??they do-& are quite free with their erroneous assumptions---I have "seen" this over an extended period of time & it is actually getting worse as far as knowledge of the Schemes & wiles of the devil & how to "Fight the good fight of faith" we are commanded to do{by Paul I think?}-There are some christians that have been "called"into this spiritual warfare

mostly because they were involved with the occult & know & recognize the tricks--deceptions-lies- wiles- of the devil & his cohorts--workers...

-There are folks that don't even consider the devil is relavent for today I guess they think all the fallen--angels--demons--evil-spirits all just UP & crawled into holes somewhere-??sssssssshhhheeesssshhhh- -----thank yuse again LadyC--Maam-

[Guest shadow2b]

-ahhhhhhhhh-yes--- --do I detect a note of vog possibly returning to validate his uhhhhhh???jes whutt was his strong suit??I done went & forgetted??ohhhhh-yeah then of course there was--uhhhh??the bootheel of missouri??kentucky??earthquake---NOT---- -----ahhhhh-wellll,this too shall pass--- I Reckon-