Well, I did it again. I seem to do it about every three or five or ten years. What is it that I do? I spend some time reading about some of the “deep things of Satan.” No, I don’t actually study any satanic rituals or prayers. I don’t read any actual satanic writings or talk with any Satan worshippers. But, it seems that ever so often God finds it fitting to remind me that Satan and his plans are real. Satan is not just our “stinkin’ thinkin'” as F.B. is fond of saying. He is a real spiritual entity, and he does indeed affect our stinkin’ thinkin’.
I read some writings of people who expose Satan’s plans these last couple of weeks. I pointed to some of those writings in my recent blogs. But, I encourage you to quit reading that stuff once you convince yourself that Satan’s plans are real. You only need to know that he is real, that he plans wicked deeds, and that we live in the time when those deeds come to fruition. If you read too much of these things or immerse yourself in them, you will find that your faith begins to waiver, and God would not have us lose our faith. Continue to build yourself up in your most holy faith and know that God through Jesus will guard your heart and mind.
Remember, the woman Jezebel dwells within the church among God’s people. She calls herself a Christian, but she serves the devil. Consider what Jesus says to Christians who tolerate her:
Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. And I gave her time to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say; I will put upon you no other burden. But that which you have already hold fast till I come. (Revelation 2:20-25 KJ2000)
This fornication she commits is not necessarily physical, even though it often leads to that. Primarily she teaches false doctrine, false spirituality which leads her followers into spiritual adultery. She and her disciples “eat” things, i.e. food, which is sacrificed to idols. They eat unclean, false, demonic, spiritual food. These are the ones who seek the “deep things of Satan,” spiritual mysteries forbidden to man. These are the ones who hate, maim, rape, torture, kill, and destroy in their quest for glory. These are the ones that God throws into “great tribulation.” He gives them great tribulation as their last chance to repent before being thrown into the Lake of Fire.
Therefore, beloved, know that Satan exists as a true spiritual entity, that his plans are real, and that he indeed does plan to destroy you. But, also know that the God of peace shall shatter and completely crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
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