17/08/2025
Family Series: The staff of authority! Deliverance 6
Overcoming Evil Influences:
Sovereignty of God's Grace Ministry
Proverbs 4:14-16 KJV
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
Satanic influence or evil influences, in a religious context, refers to the perceived power or control that Satan, the adversary of God, is believed to exert over individuals, groups, or situations. This influence is often understood as a force that opposes God's will and leads people towards evil or harmful actions.
The Bible acknowledges the existence of spiritual forces that can negatively impact individuals, and deliverance involves breaking free from their influence.
The Bible portrays Satan as a fallen angel who leads a rebellion against God. Demons, as his followers, are believed to influence humans through various means, including temptation, oppression, and even possession.
Spiritual forces can possess a soul that is empty and void of the Spirit of God. A soul that is not submitted under God's authority and protection can be affected by spiritual forces. People without the Spirit of God can easily be influenced by the spirit of the devil and, if not checked, can become really wicked. Since they are under the influence of these evil spirits, committing all kinds of evils make them happy as rightly mentioned in proverb 4:16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
Brethren, satanic influence can manifest in different ways, ranging from subtle temptations to more severe forms of control. Some teachings outline levels of influence, including:
Temptation: Satan can tempt individuals with desires and thoughts that lead them away from God's path. Strongholds:
Satan can establish "strongholds" in the mind, which are patterns of negative thinking and behaviour that can be difficult to break. Manipulation: Satan can manipulate individuals by using their positive attributes, such as compassion or intelligence, to deceive them. Oppression: Satan can oppress individuals by causing them to feel burdened, anxious, or fearful. Possession: In extreme cases, it's believed that Satan can possess a person's body, taking complete control.
In order to overcome satanic influences, one needs to surrender to the Lordship of our Lord Jesus. That is giving your life to Christ, fasting, and studying scripture daily as ways to resist Satanic influence. If you are a believer already and yet you are suffering from satanic influences, you are encouraged to develop the ability to discern between good and evil, recognizing the subtle ways satan can influence your thoughts and actions. You can also seek guidance from religious leaders, counsellors, or other trusted individuals who operate with the real Spirit of God.
This is for someone reading this now. You claimed you have given your life to Christ, yet you still date and sleep around without marriage. You believe that because you are a worker in the church, your weakness would be overlooked. What you failed to understand is that sleeping with somebody without marriage attracts five thousand lawless spirits. The work of the lawless spirits is to distant you from God and ensure nothing works in your life. I am led to tell you to repent and truly give your life to Christ and stop playing church!
Remember this scripture; 1 Corinthians 6:18 KJV
Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
Hear what the Lord is saying to you: James 4:7-8 KJV
Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
Ephesians 6:11-12 KJV "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
I decree and declare that God will deliver you from any form of satanic influence and grant you grace to resist the devil in Jesus' name.
Prayer points: Pray and apply Psalm 7 by faith.
Do have an uplifting day through the blood of Jesus.
God bless you, beloved.
Amb. Evang.Hadiza Charles-Onuoha
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