Reality Of Satan

How many more people believe that Satan is real but question God's reality?

Given the vile and horrific events experienced throughout the world; we believe there's supernatural and evil presence at work. People will not dispute that a person is "possessed" after gunning down innocent lives in a church or a mall.

Many years ago, I was in a meeting that street people were welcomed to a hear a gospel message. There would be food afterwards so the room was packed. The speaker started to pray binding the enemy when the person behind me started to say, "I want to talk! I want to talk!". I turned around to see him foaming at the mouth as his head swayed back and forth.

While most can contrast the sharpness of God who is light from the Enemy who is shadowy and dark. However, we are warned that Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. No wonder. He walked with God in heaven and was an anointed cherub until wickedness was found in him (Ezekiel 28:15). And so he was cast out of heaven.

Likewise, we are warned in Proverbs 14:12, "There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death." (NIV).

We must have a discerning spirit because something that feels good and brings a sense of well-being doesn't mean it's from God. If we don't ask God to what appears to be wrapped in light, we might think He's answered our prayers and blessed us abundantly. But soon we find ourselves praying less and making assumptions about His blessings. We take liberties to do as we please. We may even think that because consequences don't come swiftly for sinning we are "blessed" failing to see this as His mercy.

One of the most demonic gospels in our country is prosperity. It speaks nothing of personal sacrifice. Suffering for Christ is abhorred and only good and bright days are ahead. This is nothing short of Satan's message appearing as light but nonetheless is diabolic and divisive. Hundreds sit under such false teachings to find themselves indifferent to the things of God.

And that's why we must pray for a discerning heart. The Holy Spirit is faithful to put that check in our hearts and spirit that something isn't right. Any blessings from God will always lead us back to worshipping Him and laying it all down again for the sake of others.

So, if you get a shiny and bright package have the Lord open it!