Hollywood has a fascination with the Devil, casting roles played by both men and women. Whether its Al Pacino in The Devil’s Advocate, Elizabeth Hurley in Bedazzled or Harvey Keitel in Little Nicky, the Devil’s powers vary in each film depending upon the character or title. Ideas inside a producers mind, stereotypes about Lucifer and a screenwriters insight come together to illustrate the power of the Devil.
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him, Acts 10:38.
In the real world, demonic forces are usually invisible. Beside haunted houses, paranormal activity and unusual events, attacks of the Devil are hidden. To pull back this veil, its important to open the Bible to prepare yourself for the inevitable, a confrontation with temptation. Jesus’ own encounter reveals three basic temptations: physical, mental and spiritual. If you’re not ready, you are in danger of becoming under the power of the Devil.
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me,” Matthew 4:8-9.
During my time in college, I had friends who went on mission trips overseas. While I can’t speak on their behalf, their testimonies are riveting. A roommate spoke of an ordeal with a warlord in the Caribbean. A former teammate shared about stumbling upon a demonic stronghold in a third world nation, struggling to catch his breath in this one region. While I’m not an expert in this area, I do know Satan presents a clear and present danger. Therefore, make sure you don’t allow yourself to give the Devil a foothold on your life or you may become the next victim under the power of the Devil.
by Jay Mankus
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