Rhapsody of Realities 30 May 2020 Devotional By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
TOPIC: A Christian Can’t Be Demon-Possessed
SCRIPTURE: And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus(Ephesians 2:6)
MESSAGE: Many have asked, “Can a Christian be demon- possessed?” A Christian may be influenced by a demon, but he really can’t be possessed by a demon. For a Christian to be demon-possessed means he or she has consciously and deliberately given up his faith in Jesus Christ, which is apostasy.
According to the Bible, there’s no recovery from such a state, because the person has wilfully given himself to Satan. But a true Christian can’t be in such a situation, because he’s superior to Satan. No matter how a Christian has yielded to the oppression of Satan, the day he realizes himself and says “No,” that’ll be the end of Satan’s manipulations in his life.
James 4:7 says, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
For the Christian, the problem is never about demon-possession; rather, it’s about yielding to evil spirits that cause them to do terrible things, and in the process, destroy their own lives. Oftentimes, such Christians aren’t knowledgeable enough in God’s Word to live otherwise (Hosea 4:6)
The Christian is seated with Christ, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named (Ephesians 2:61:19-21). Hallelujah! If the foregoing is true, (and thank God it is), why would he require “deliverance” from Satan, let alone being possessed of him? Even if a Christian is being influenced or oppressed by the devil, the solution is God’s Word.
Psalm 119:130“The entrance of thy words giveth light….” If you’d receive God’s Word—His light into you and accept it—it’ll eject every satanic presence; darkness will be dispelled. This is why studying and meditating on the Word should be top priority for you as a child of God. Know and stay in the Word, and exercise your dominion in Christ.
CONFESSION
Christ is exalted in me—spirit, soul and body. I have the light of life; there’s nothing of darkness in me. I’m full of joy, peace, love, kindness, and continually filled with the Spirit, as I walk in the light of Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 1:19-23 AMPC; 1 John 4:4, Mark 16:17
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 15:1-17, 1 Chronicles 3-4
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 14:20-30, Proverbs 26
Rhapsody of Realities 30 May 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria