In Writing to the Ephesians, the apostle Paul articulated a view of reality that seems strange to even the most sincere of American Christians. He wrote, We are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age. So put on Gods armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemys attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground (Eph. 6:12-13) Most Americans who discover the reality of what Paul was talking about learn it the hard way-by experience. For example, my friend Ed Murphy was blindsided by an incident in his family that he could not explain. Dr. Ed Murphys Change of Mind Dad, I dont know whats the matter with me. There seems to be something inside of me that takes over at times and makes me do weird things. Dad, help me! Im scared. I love Jesus, and I want to do what is right. Whats wrong with me? These were the words of Carolyn Murphy, Eds daughter. Ed Murphy, a respected Christian leader, former Vice president of OC Ministries, and former professor at Biola University, has had a worldwide deliverance ministry for some time. When this event happened during the 1960s however, Ed had only an intellectual belief in demons, though he had been a missionary in Latin America. And he certainly didnt believe that a Christian, with a vibrant a faith as that of his 14 year old daughter, could be demonized. Murphy has written an account of his experience with his demonized daughter in the Vineyard Ministries magazine. Ed had returned home from a trip at the frantic urging of his wife and started talking to Carolyn. Within moments, Ed recalls: Her usually sweet personality changed. With a strange glare in her eyes, she screamed at me, telling me to leave her alone. There was an undeniably evil presence in her eyes. Carolyn and I went to our knees in prayer, crying to the Lord to break the evil oppressing her life. I had noticed several weeks before that she had a small round object hanging on a chain around her neck, but didnt think anything of it. As we prayed, my attention was drawn to this object. (She had been given it by a friend who professed Christianity but did not live like a committed believer) After a little investigating, I discovered the Star to be a pentagram, a symbol of the occult world. You will not find full freedom from evil spirits until you remove it and renounce the spirit forces associated with it, I told her. She responded quickly, tearing it off her neck and throwing it on the floor. She confessed and renounced her innocent occult involvement and her interest in certain evil rock music. She even confessed to having a selfish and rebellious attitude. In no time at all, we were in a face-to-face confrontation with evil spirits. Dad, they are after me. Im afraid. Get out of my daughters life, I commanded. She has broken all allegiance with you. Get out! Leave her alone! In the name and Authority of my Master, the Lord, Jesus Christ, who defeated your master on the cross, I command you to go away from Carolyn and dont return. Get out of her life. Immediately the struggle ceased. Carolyn became calm. Joyfully praising the Lord for setting her free. The evil spirits had left. We both cried and rejoiced before the Lord for His grace. Fantastic Book writing by Charles H. Kraft called Defeating Dark Angels. I started reading all the books I could about Satan and his legal rights after my brother committed suicide at the beginning of the year. I can tell you it has been the worst but the best year of my life. Jesus came to set his people free but how many of us are living under the cruse every single day. I would love to share my own story but that will be for a different day. God bless you all my brothers and Sisters in Christ. There is Hope. https://youtube/watch?v=3rg5IuLfS4U
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:05:27 +0000
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