Hello Night Owl, I do believe in the unseen world. It is both unsettling considering the demonic, and joyful considering Jesus and the angels all around us. I am currently reading a mind blowing book called "He Came to Set the Captives Free" by Rebecca Brown, MD. It is a story of spiritual warfare and it contains a lot of useful information but is not for the faint hearted. I know that God would send help if a believer asked for it but He doesn't want us to go looking for trouble either. We must ask daily for Him to arm us with the belt, the breastplate, the Gospel, the shield, the helmet and the sword.
Amen, Un-silent. Well said! I’ll check out Rebecca’s book. My DH also has experienced both sides of the unseen world and we agree with your description: Either unsettling or joyful. In a private discussion group on FB, to those who seem overly curious about the occult, I warn them and encourage them to seek deeper fellowship with the Holy Spirit. We never know how many times we meet angels unawares!
"This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him." Psalm 91:2 NLT
Dear brothers and sisters, we will come under attack from the forces of evil but fear not. The LORD is with us.
"For the LORD your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!" Deuteronomy 20:4 NLT
"Be encouraged."
Let it be understood that we are in a spiritual battle. We are all called to share our faith with others, to speak to people about JESUS, and to affirm that He is the way, the truth, and the life. (John 14:6). Have no fear we will come under attack from without and within, but we have the assurance that the LORD will be with us when the forces of darkness assault us. Remember that the LORD will remain by our sides, never to depart. We already have the victory over our enemies because JESUS has overcome the world.
"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." John 16:33 NLT
LORD, help us to stand strong in Your almighty enabling power, protect us as we boldly talk about our faith with others, and help us to share the good news (the gospel, John 3:16) with all who will listen in these difficult times. To fearlessly speak the truth in love, telling everyone everywhere that there is hope for a better life that will last forever, always pointing the way to JESUS.
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 NLT
Hello Night Owl, I do believe in the unseen world. It is both unsettling considering the demonic, and joyful considering Jesus and the angels all around us. I am currently reading a mind blowing book called "He Came to Set the Captives Free" by Rebecca Brown, MD. It is a story of spiritual warfare and it contains a lot of useful information but is not for the faint hearted. I know that God would send help if a believer asked for it but He doesn't want us to go looking for trouble either. We must ask daily for Him to arm us with the belt, the breastplate, the Gospel, the shield, the helmet and the sword.
Amen, Un-silent. Well said! I’ll check out Rebecca’s book. My DH also has experienced both sides of the unseen world and we agree with your description: Either unsettling or joyful. In a private discussion group on FB, to those who seem overly curious about the occult, I warn them and encourage them to seek deeper fellowship with the Holy Spirit. We never know how many times we meet angels unawares!
Ephesians 6:10-20 all the way, every day.
"Staying Strong in a hostile world"
"This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him." Psalm 91:2 NLT
Dear brothers and sisters, we will come under attack from the forces of evil but fear not. The LORD is with us.
"For the LORD your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!" Deuteronomy 20:4 NLT
"Be encouraged."
Let it be understood that we are in a spiritual battle. We are all called to share our faith with others, to speak to people about JESUS, and to affirm that He is the way, the truth, and the life. (John 14:6). Have no fear we will come under attack from without and within, but we have the assurance that the LORD will be with us when the forces of darkness assault us. Remember that the LORD will remain by our sides, never to depart. We already have the victory over our enemies because JESUS has overcome the world.
"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." John 16:33 NLT
LORD, help us to stand strong in Your almighty enabling power, protect us as we boldly talk about our faith with others, and help us to share the good news (the gospel, John 3:16) with all who will listen in these difficult times. To fearlessly speak the truth in love, telling everyone everywhere that there is hope for a better life that will last forever, always pointing the way to JESUS.
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 NLT
"Be encouraged."
GOD bless you all!
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Powerful message, brother James, thank you! 🙌🏻✝️