OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST 2019 : UNRAVELLING DEMONIC ACTIVITIES PST. ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
DATE: FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST 2019
THEME: UNRAVELLING DEMONIC ACTIVITIES.
MEMORY VERSE:
“The THIEF cometh not, but for to STEAL, and to KILL, and to DESTROY: I AM COME THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE LIFE, AND THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE IT MORE ABUNDANTLY.” John 10:10
BIBLE READING: Mark 5:1-8
1• And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
2• And when HE was come out of the ship, immediately there met HIM out of the tombs A MAN WITH AN UNCLEAN SPIRIT,
3• Who had His Dwelling Among The Tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
4• Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
5• And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.
6• But when he saw JESUS afar off, HE RAN AND WORSHIPPED HIM,
7• And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with THEE, JESÚS, THOU SON OF THE MOST HIGH GOD? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
8• For HE said unto Him, COME OUT OF THE MAN, THOU UNCLEAN SPIRIT.
MESSAGE:
A. The presence of demons among human beings is very wide spread, but because they are invisible spiritual beings, one may not notice their activities except BY THE POWER AND GIFTS OF GOD’S SPIRIT.
1. Believe it or not, DEMONS ARE EVERYWHERE PERFORMING THEIR EVIL ASSIGNMENTS, but AS GOD INCREASES HIS PRESENCE IN YOUR LIFE, THEY WILL BE FORCED TO BOW WHENEVER THE COME IN CONTACT WITH YOU.
2. This is so because DEMONS RECOGNISE THE PRESENCE OF GOD, and they can’t be at rest wherever God’s Presence Dwells.
3. In like manner, wherever GOD’S ANOINTED WORD Is Being Taught In Power, DEMONS WILL FLEW,
4. Because they cannot withstand the power in God’s word.
5. We see a manifestation of this in Mark 1:21-26 when Jesus was teaching in the synagogue.
6. Mark 1:21-26 “And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day HE entered into the synagogue, and taught. And they were astonished at HIS DOCTRINE: for he taught them as ONE THAT HAD AUTHORITY, and not as the scribes.
7. And there was in their synagogue A MAN WITH AN UNCLEAN SPIRIT; and he cried out, Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art Thou come to destroy us? I know THEE WHO THOU ART, THE HOLY ONE OF GOD.
8. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
9. Similar to this example, Paul and his co-laborer in God’s Vineyard were on their way to a prayer meeting on a certain day when they encountered THE SPIRIT OF DIVINATION in a young lady.
10. The spirit became RESTLESS because of GOD’S PRESENCE in them.
B. Mark 16:16-18 “He that BELIEVETH and is BAPTISED shall be SAVED;
1. But he that BELIEVETH NOT shall be DAMNED.
2. And THESE SIGNS SHALL FOLLOW THEM THAT BELIEVE;
3. In MY NAME shall THEY SHALL CAST OUT DEVILS;
4. They SHALL SPEAK WITH NEW TONGUES;
5. They SHALL TAKE UP SERPENTS; and
6. If They Drink any DEADLY THING, IT SHALL NOT HURT THEM;
7. They SHALL LAY HANDS ON THE SICK, and they SHALL RECOVER.
8. If you carry A Higher Level of God’s Presence, the activities of demons around you will be exposed, irrespective of where they are hiding.
9. I pray that GOD WILL EXPOSE EVERY ACTIVITY OF SATAN AROUND YOU TODAY IN JESUS’ NAME. AMEN!
C. The Bible uses a number of terms such as EVIL SPIRITS, DEMONS, PRINCIPALITIES and POWERS, DEVILS and UNCLEAN SPIRITS to refer to DEMONIC FORCES.
1. However, if we have enough of GOD’S PRESENCE in us, DEMONS WILL FLEE WHEN THEY SEE US, even before we command them to go.
2. The Holy Spirit reveals to us the secret behind this in Psalm 66:3, saying:
3. “Say unto God, How terrible art Thou in Thy Works! through the greatness of Thy Power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.”
4. We see a manifestation of this word in Mark5:1-6. (Today’s Bible Reading)
5. When Jesus stepped on the shores of Gadara, a very notorious and highly demon-possessed mad man immediately submitted himself to Him, even before He said a word.
6. Mark 5:6 says: “But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,”
D. It is very easy to cast out demons WHEN YOUR LIFE IS FULL OF GOD’S GLORY.
1. The devil and his demons once stood before God’s Presence in Heaven, but because of the REBELLION , they lost that privilege
2. Isaiah 14:12-15 “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!
3. How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
4. For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into Heaven,
5. I will exalt my throne above the stars of God:
6. I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
7. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like The Most High.
8. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
9. One of the reasons why Jesus came to the earth is TO BRING THE DOMINION OF HEAVEN TO US.
10. Consequently, the moment demons see that same GLORY on any believer, they will have no choice but to submit to THE KING OF GLORY, whose presence is visible in all believers.
11. Are you A CARRIER OF GOD’S GLORIOUS PRESENCE?
PRAYER POINT:
Father, Please fill my life with Your GLORY that demons cannot withstand in Jesus’ Name. Amen!
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 3-4
Ezekiel 38:17-39:8
AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE
HYMN 13: I AM A VICTOR
1. Yes, I know I am a victor
For the Bible tells me so
God made me more than a conqueror
Much stronger than all my foes
CHORUS
Jesus loves me and I love Him
Together we rule the world
Christ with me I will overcome
By His Blood, His Name, His Word
2. Yes, I know I am a victor
Stronger than demons I am
To Satan I am a terror
I am free, o yes, I am
3. Yes, I know I am a victor
Stronger than lack, poverty
All my needs Jesus provides for
I have life abundantly
4. Yes, I know I am a victor
Barrenness no more indeed
Fruitful is the God I live for
All my dreams shall be fulfilled
5. Yes, I know I am a victor
By His strength I shall succeed
No more loss and no more failure
Glory to glory proceed
6. Yes, I know I am a victor
No more sorrow, no despair
Jesus Christ is my own Succour
Tomorrow is joy and cheer
7. Yes, I know I am a victor
Very soon I’ll reign with Him
His promise is my sure anchor
He’s coming to take me home
8. Jesus loves me and I love Him
We rule this world together
As He is so right now I am
Hear me shout Halleluyah
9. Jesus loves me Halleluyah
Hear me shout Halleluyah
Halleluyah, Halleluyah
Glory be to God on high
EMMANUEL=GOD WITH US!