Video of the Day: Clip from Derek Prince “Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit”
Bible Verse of the Day:
“To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first. 20 Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols. 21 I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling. 22 So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways. 23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. 24 Now I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets, ‘I will not impose any other burden on you, 25 except to hold on to what you have until I come.’ 26 To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations—Revelation 2:18-26
Biblical Connection:
When Americans hear the word witchcraft, Hollywood interpretations like Be Witched, Charm, or the Wizard of Oz may come to mind. Yet, the biblical word for witchcraft is derived from the Greek word pharmakeia. From my days in seminary, this is where the English word for sorcery comes from. Meanwhile, the Jezebel spirit is a demonic spirit fueled by control, legalism and power.
In John’s message to the Church at Thyatira, he begins with the positive, their faith in action. Nonetheless, Christian members of this church practiced syncretism, the blending of the Bible with cultural and societal beliefs. This tolerance of unbiblical practices opened the door for the spirit of Jezebel to enter the Church at Thyatira. When I studied the 10 characteristics of the spirit of Jezebel, these demonic influences are prevalent in America and throughout the world.
Closing Song:
In the absence of spiritual leadership, the spirit of Jezebel thrives. When threatened by Queen Jezebel in 1 Kings 19:1-4 even the mighty prophet Elijah wanted to die. This is the power of demonic influences that can overwhelm formerly strong spiritual souls. Be on guard as the spirit of Jezebel has exploded in America, feeding on political hate speech and the demonization of any opponents who stand up against this demonic power.
by Jay Mankus
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