The Complete History Of Angels And Demons - Cherubims, Seraphims, Watchers And Lucifer

In this video we will be covering the topic of angels in the Bible part one who are angels the first question we face is who are angels let us go to the scriptures when we study the Old Testament for instance we find that angels are mentioned 108 times angels interceded in the lives of the elders Abraham and Jacob as the book of of Genesis Shows in the book of Exodus Moses also encountered Angels during the Wilderness Gathering Exodus 14: 19 says the angel of God who had been going in front of the camp of Israel

moved and went behind them the pillar of the cloud moved from in front and stood behind them in total the word angel or Angels appears in the books of the law the writings of Moses 32 times the angels of God are introduced to us in the scriptures as the hosts of Heaven angels are real beings they are not mythical figures or opinions they are spiritual personalities that have a physical impact just like the Demonic world is hidden the Angelic world is also hidden angels surround us their dynamic impact is undeniable although you may not see

them there is nothing that the angels of God do not observe we might not be able to touch Them yet Angels touch people you cannot handle them yet they can destroy kings in the Bible the Lord chose a particular Angel to go onward of Moses to Egypt and he alone thrashed the whole nation invincible is a major feature of the angels of God this invincible feature indicates the point of difference between demons and angels only the hosts of Heaven excel in strength Psalm 103:2 says bless the Lord ye his angels that excel in strength that

do his Commandments hearkening unto the voice of his word one once upon a time there was war in heaven the hosts of Heaven Led by Angel Michael battled against Satan and his angels God used his angels to face Satan's Fallen Army Satan could not succeed and there was no more room or space found for him in Heaven Revelation 12: 7-9 tells us and war broke out in heaven my Michael the Archangel and his angels Waging War With The Dragon the dragon and his angels fought but they were not strong enough and did not Prevail and

there was no longer Place found for them in heaven and the Great Dragon was thrown down the ageold serpent who was called The Devil and Satan he who continually deceives and seduces the entire inhabited world he Was thrown down to the Earth and his angels were thrown down with him in any conflict the Angels always succeed flashing out the opposition completely in the word we see that angels have never been known to fail there is nothing that can rise against you that matches their strength they form the most beneficial Bodyguards of the redeemed however what

are their purposes in the Bible we see at least two Purposes number one Guardians after Adam and Eve were driven out of the Garden of Eden God placed cheram and a flaming revolving sword to guard the road to the Tree of Life Genesis 3: 24 after sending them out the Lord God stationed Mighty cherubim to the east of the Garden of Eden and he placed placed a flaming sword that flashed back and forth to guard the way to the Tree of Life the cherubim are the first of the Angelic hierarchy to appear in the Bible

immediately following Adam and Eve's Fall From Grace after the great fall of Adam and Eve we meet the cherubim it became futile for Adam and Eve to expect righteousness life and happiness under the first Covenant they had made with God as it was rep erably broken and no benefit could be taken from it anymore in this mention this is the last historical mention of the Garden of Eden In the Bible God assigned an attachment of cherabin for the specific duty of guarding Adam was forbidden from approaching the Tree of Life by force or by stealth

as no one can make a pass against an angel on guard we are three chapters in the Bible and here we meet the great purpose of these angels we don't know Adam's reaction to witnessing those glorious cheron for the First time in human history perhaps awe fright and wonder are all emotions that come to mind that the way to the tree of life was shut up namely that way which at first he was put into the way of spotless innocency it is not mentioned in the Bible that the cherubim were set to keep Adam and

his descendants for eternity from the Tree of Life we are grateful that God has Prepared a paradise for us where a tree of life will be present and we can rejoice in the hope of it however the cherubim were appointed to prevent Adam and Ne from accessing the Tree of Life from the way they used to before they sinned as much as Adam yearned to return to the Garden of Eden the cherubim reminded him that he had broken God's law the high priest of Israel would be allowed into the holy of holies once a year

to gaze upon The Mercy Seat the cherubim are bearers of God's Throne Chariot Yahweh was characterized as the one who is enthroned in Hebrew sits on the cherubim because God made himself known to Moses from between the two cherubim mounted at opposite ends of The Mercy Seat of the Ark of the Covenant in two parallel poetic passages Yahweh is depicted riding on a flying cherub this does not equate cherubim With clouds the first is Psalm 18 verse 10 mounted on a mighty Angelic being he flew soaring on the wings of the wind the second is

2 Samuel 22:1 he wrot fed on a cherub and flew he appeared upon the wings of the wind the cherubim are intimately tied to the throne of God we see this when God provides details about the ark they are also closely associated with Fire not only were the cherubim found in close relationship with the Flaming sword when they protected the Garden of Eden it is reported that the cherubim walked amongst stones of fire on the Holy Mountain of God which may be a reference to God's presence Ezekiel in his vision saw God the cheram and

the throne Chariot in terms of a thundercloud spewing lightning and having a rainbow Ezekiel 1:4 as I look I saw a great storm coming from the north driving before it a huge Cloud that flashed with lightning and Shone with brilliant light there was fire inside the cloud and in the middle of the fire glowed something like gleaming Amber coals of fire were seen between the cherubim and the wheels of the Divine Chariot Ezekiel chapter 10: 6 the Lord said to the man in linen clothing go between the cheram and take Some burning coals from between

the wheels so the man went in and stood bes aside one of the wheels burning coals were taken from there to be spread in judgment over the city of Jerusalem while the saram utilized hot cold to purify the lips of God's servant the cheram dispensed them a God's command as an act of judgment Ezekiel 10:2 then the Lord spoke to the man in Linen clothing and said go between the whirling Wheels beneath the cheram and take a handful of burning coals and scatter them over the city he did this as I watched the cheram surrounding

God's Throne cover it with their wings pictured in The Mercy Seat of Exodus 25:20 the representation of God's Throne Satan was one of those covering cheram not simply one cherb among many he was the cherb par excellence The Bible States the existence of Spiritual Beings created by God which may assume physical form for particular purposes these creatures may be classified into two categories those in proper relationship with God are generally called Angels or Messengers and those in Rebellion against God are referred to as demons while the living creatures of Ezekiel 1: 5-28 are to be

equated with the cheram of Ezekiel chapter 10 on the Other hand the living creatures in Revelation CH 4: 6-9 resembl cherubim and that they have facial features of the same animals it is important to note that each living creature in Revelation has only one face which is different from the two and four-faced cheram in Ezekiel the wheels associated with the cheram of Ezekiel Vision had eyes like the living creatures of Revelation but not the cheram Themselves the living creatures of Revelation had six wings which is true of the seraphim but not like the cherubim who

have two or four wings Ezekiel 10: 21 for each had four faces and four wings and what look like human hands under their wings the the exact number of cherim created by God is not known however four of them are mentioned in the books of Ezekiel 1:5 Ezekiel 10:9 and Ezekiel 10:12 these creatures were commonly used in the decorations of the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple the plural form of Cherub suggests there could have been multiple cherubim created by God which is further supported by their frequent use in Israel's religious structures appearance according to the Bible

Cherubim appeared as humanlike beings but not like the winged infants depicted in later art Ezekiel 1:5 from the center of the cloud came four living beings that looked human each had two faces those of a man and a lion or four faces on the right a lions on the left and oxes replaced by a cherub's face in Ezekiel 10:14 an eagles and a mans each cherub had at least two Wings While others had four in both cases two wings were used for flying the four-winged cherubim used the second pair to cover their bodies they also

had human hands under their wings the cherubim's legs were straight and not capable of bending while their feet resembled the sole of a calf's foot to better understand the cherim's appearance Scholars have studied the culture of the ancient near East for additional Information while some have suggested that the cherim are similar to the serob Babylonian colossi Egyptian Griffins and other representations it's important to note that none of these proposed identifications accurately depict the cheram as they are described in the Bible cherubim had significant symbolic meaning in Israel's religious architecture they were incorporated into the design

of the Ark of the Covenant And the Tabernacle at God's Direction cheram were also used to decorate Solomon's Temple and ezekiel's vision of the millennial Temple exhibited them as well first Ark of the Covenant on The Mercy Seat of the Ark of the Covenant were placed two cherubim facing one another the cherubim were made of hammered gold and formed a singled piece with the mercy seed with their wings spread above and Overshadowing it second they are used in the Tabernacle cheram were embroidered on 10 curtains of white fine twined linen and material of blue purple

and Scarlet these curtains were 28 cubits by 4 cubits each and when coupled together they formed either the outside wall or the undermost covering of the Tabernacle tent a veil made of the same materials was hung between the most holy place and the holy Place chairman were also Embroidered on this Veil third they're used in Solomon's Temple in the inner sanctuary of Solomon's Temple were placed two Olivewood cherubim overlaid with gold fourth ezekiel's temple in the temple foreseen by Ezekiel cherubim were to be part of the decorative scheme carvings of cherubim and palm trees adorned

all the walls inside the Inner Room the Nave and the entire Temple these cheram had two faces one of a man and the other of a young lion facing in opposite directions the design of the carvings was such that cheram and pond trees alternated with each other this means that on each side of every cherub there was a palm tree and vice versa seraphim when you think about angels What pictures pop into your head and what about sarim you might think of a beautiful woman with glowing light around her head and wings made of feathers

or maybe you picture a cute baby with a bow and arrow ready to spread love these images might look nice on birthday or Valentine's cards but they're not what the Bible tells us about angels over the years artists from the Renaissance period and Big Movie Makers have given us these images but they're not accurate according to the Bible the Bible has a lot to say about angels it tells us that there are so many angels we can't even count them what are seraphim s here Isaiah shares his all inspiring experience of seeing God's Throne Room

amid this Divine Splendor he notices the seraphim these Grand Angels Actively worshiping and serving God Isaiah notices their humanlike qualities they have faces feet hands and they can speak these seraphim are utterly devoted to God showcasing their love and reverence constantly through this intense devotion and their role in purification they set a powerful example of faithfulness and service to the Lord Isaiah 6: 1 through 7 it was in the year King Isaiah died That I saw the Lord he was sitting on a lofy throne and the train of his robe filled the temple attending him

were Mighty seraphim each having six wings with two Wings they covered their faces with two they covered their feet and with two they flew they were calling out to each other holy holy holy holy is the Lord of Heaven's armies the whole Earth is filled with his Glory their voices shook the temple to its foundations and the entire building was filled with smoke then I said it's all over I am doomed for I am a sinful man I have filthy lips and I live among a people with filthy lips yet I have seen the King

the Lord of Heaven's armies then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs he touched my lips with it and Said see this coal has touched your lips now your guilt is removed and your sins are forgiven sarim are Mighty angels with a special role they stay very close to God and honor him in a unique way each pair of their six wings has a different job one pair Shields their faces showing deep respect and guarding them from God's dazzling brightness another

pair lets them fly quickly to serve the last pair covers their feet a sign of Humility in God's Sacred Space as written in Isaiah 6 verse 2 these angels may appear to be burning flames the term sarap is derived from the Hebrew verb sarup which means to literally burn with fire or more specifically to destroy with fire the name may also allude to the seraphim's function as purification agents Isaiah 6: 6-7 though sarim are without sin they Are still far from being like God they cover their faces in his presence which shows us that even

being sin-free isn't close to God's ultimate Purity the Sim's main job is to praise God continuously saying holy holy holy is the Lord Almighty the whole earth is full of his glory their praise is significant because it comes from seeing God's glory up close when they say the whole earth is Full of his glory they are sharing their direct experience from the highest Heavens through the seraphim's Heavenly Viewpoint we understand that God's glory is endless incredibly precious and overwhelmingly powerful it spreads beyond heaven covers the spiritual world and fills the Earth their praise gives us

a rare view into how holy and Majestic God truly is the s or fiery Angels who rever God and Proclaim his Supreme Glory in the book of Isaiah we read a powerful Vision where the seraphim Heavenly beings are praising God's unmatched Holiness and Majesty picture this in God's Majestic presence these seraphim are not speaking to God directly instead they are calling out to each other with a profound message holy holy holy is the Lord Almighty the whole earth is full of his glory Isaiah 6 ver3 when we say God is Holy we mean God Is

absolutely unique and deserving of our highest respect and reverence this special way of praising God saying holy three times in a row is very rare in the Bible it's found only here and one other place in the Book of Revelation both times it's angels in a heavenly vision emphasizing just how great and glorious God is now there's something special about the number three here in the traditions Of ancient Judaism the number three often stands for something complete and perfectly stable think of it as representing something with a clear beginning middle and end complete in every

sense so when the seraphim declare God's holiness three times they are really underlining God's absolute perfection and completeness they're saying God is the ultimate the beginning middle and end of Everything totally whole and pure in every way God's Eternal nature which is the same yesterday today and forever Jesus Christ the same yesterday and today and forever Hebrews 13:8 God's Divine Perfection as manifested in the Holy Trinity Father Son and Holy Spirit and God's total and supreme Holiness unrivaled by anything or anyone Isaiah goes on to describe the Effect of the seraphim's Proclamation saying that the

door hosts and thresholds Shook and the temple was filled with smoke when the angel's voices declared God's Majesty Isaiah 6:4 earthquakes and smoke were signs of God's divine presence in biblical times Exodus 19:8 and Mount Si was all together on a smoke because the Lord descended upon it in Fire and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace and the whole Mount quak greatly Psalm 104: 32 he lookth on the earth and it trembleth he toucheth the hills and they smoke the phrase holy holy holy appears twice in the Bible once in the

Old Testament Isaiah 6:3 and once in the New Testament John 4:23 Revelation 4:8 and the four beasts had each of them six wings about him and they were full of eyes within and they rest not day and Night saying holy holy holy Lord God Almighty which was and is and is to come in the Bible there are two special moments where being beings in heaven say or sing about how holy God is this happens in a vision seen by Isaiah and then again by John both times they are right in front of God's throne in

heaven but what does it mean that God is Holy to understand we need to know that God's holiness is a unique part of who He is something we humans don't naturally have we are created in God's image which means we can show qualities like love kindness and loyalty but only a little bit compared to God there are things about God like being everywhere at once knowing everything and having all power that we as his Creations will never have in the same way we aren't born holy we become holy through our connection With Jesus Christ through

him we are made right with God God's holiness sets them apart from everything else it's not just that he is pure and perfect his Holiness shows how completely different and amazing he is when we start to understand just a tiny bit of God's greatness it fills us with wonder and respect Isaiah a prophet who loved and followed God saw God's holiness in a vision even though Isaiah was a good man Seeing God's holiness made him realize his own mistakes and feel scared for his life even the angels who were always with God and say holy

holy holy is the Lord Almighty show their respect and awe they cover their faces and feet with their wings in God's presence which shows just how special and awe in inspiring God's holiness is Exodus 3: 4-5 and when the Lord saw that he turned aside to see God called unto him out of The midst of the Bush and said Moses Moses and he said here am I and he said draw not nigh hither put off thy shoes from off thy feet for the place whereon thou standest is Holy Ground in Revelation 4 John's vision of

God's Throne was similar to that of Isaiah in reverence and awe of the Holy One living creatures gathered around the throne Cried Out holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty Revelations 4: 1-8 then as I looked I saw a door standing open in heaven and the same voice I had heard before spoke to me like a trumpet blast the voice said come up here and I will show you what must happen after this and instantly I was in the spirit and I saw a throne in heaven and someone sitting on it the one sitting

on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones like Jasper and Carnelian and the glow of an Emerald Circled his throne like a rainbow 24 Thrones surrounded him and 24 Elders sat on them they were all clothed in white and had gold crowns on their heads from the throne came flashes of lightning and the Rumble of Thunder and in front of the throne were seven torches with burning flames this is the Sevenfold spirit of God in front of the Throne was a shiny sea of glass sparkling like crystal in the center and around the Throne were

four living beings each covered with eyes front and back the first of these living beings was like a lion the second was like an ox the third had a human face and the fourth was like an eagle in Flight each of these living beings had six wings and their wings were covered all over with eyes inside and out day after day and night after night they kept on saying holy holy holy is the Lord God the Almighty the one who always was who is and who is still to come John goes on to describe these

creatures constantly surrounding God's throne with glory honor and reverence interestingly John's reaction to the vision of God Seated on his throne differs from that of Isaiah there is no record of John collapsing in Terror and becoming aware of his own sinful State possibly because He had already encountered the Risen Christ at the start of his vision Michael Michael is probably the most well-known Angelic being mentioned in the bible we know Michael is an archangel however what does that specific role entail for him what has he accomplished and what are his responsibilities and how does he

fit into the heavenly host that God has Assembled Daniel had been praying and fasting for 3 weeks and the angel had been sent from the first day in response however the angel had been delayed by a figure called The Prince of the kingdom of Persia who opposed him for 21 days days for the entire period during which Daniel had been fasting and praying this was apparently a high ranking demon allocated to the nation of Persia to represent the devil's Kingdom and fight against Gods as a result the messenger who came to Daniel was engaged in

Angelic Warfare in fact the Demonic Prince of Persia wielded such incredible power that Michael one of the chief princes was dis patched to his Aid in Jude verse 9 we learn that Michael is an archangel the angel was able to reach Daniel due to his strength an angel clarifies how the Jews final days will unfold in Daniel's final Vision Michael the great prince who Stands guard over the sons of your people will appear at this time the angel also refers to Michael as Daniel's Prince the the Bible doesn't say what standing guard entails but it's

very clear that Michael has special responsibilities for Israel in his role as a fighter Michael has a particular responsibility to Israel in Daniel chap 10: 21 and Daniel 12:1 he is said to be the prince of that Nation as we read in ancient and modern History I believe we see the hand of Michael defending Israel despite his great power Michael remains completely submissive to the Lord Jude 1:9 demonstrates his Reliance on the Lord's power the righteous angels are ranked and submit to Authority considering Michael the archangel's strength his submission to God is all the more

beautiful the term Archangel means Highest rank Angel the most most angels in the Bible are depicted as Messengers but Michael is described as contending fighting or standing against evil spirits and principalities in all three books despite his anguish and weakness the angel strengthened Daniel to receive the Revelation that follows in chapters 11 and 12 but there was more Angelic conflict to come the angel had to return immediately to fight the prince of Persia then he informed Daniel that the Prince of Greece would be arriving this implies that Satan's demons are constantly at odds with God's

kingdom and servants you must be prepared to fight in the spiritual realm where you cannot see the battle Ephesians 6: 10-18 a final word be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power put on all all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of The devil for we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies but against evil rulers and authorities of the Unseen World against Mighty powers in this dark world and against evil spirits in the Heavenly places therefore put on every piece of God's armor

so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of of evil then after the battle you will still be standing firm stand your ground putting on the belt of truth and the body armor Of God's righteousness for shoes put on the peace that comes from the good news so that you will be fully prepared in addition to all of these hold up the shield of Faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil put on salvation as your helmet and take the sword of the spirit which is the word of God pray

in the spirit at all times and on every occasion stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Believers everywhere there are battles fought and things that happen in the spiritual realm that we may know nothing about but we are taught that our conduct has an effect on what transpires there that is why we should never give of praying and submitting ourselves to the Lord in obedience what happens in our lives of faith has implications far greater than what we can see so we must stay steadfast and trust the Lord even when We cannot

see what he is doing in his model prayer Jesus instructed his followers to pray for deliverance from the evil one on a daily basis Christ is is the New Testament Church's model he spent a lot of time releasing people from the grip of evil spirits he cast demons from possessed people frequently publicly and successfully but the demons did not leave Humanity even after Jesus was crucified they will torment and possess Until Christ returns to redeem his church we are still at War until then the conflict between the two kingdoms continues War breaks out in heaven

with Michael and his angels on one side and of the dragon and his angels on the other this is in the middle of the tribulation Revelation 12: 7-9 then there was war in heaven Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels and the dragon lost the Battle and he and his angels were forced out of heaven this great Dragon the ancient serpent called the devil or Satan the one deceiving the whole world was thrown down to the Earth with all his angels the dragon is so totally defeated that he loses his position

and he and his minions are cast down to the Earth Gabriel Gabriel is one of the most well-known angels in the Bible Gabriel means God's hero the mighty one or God is great in Hebrew he is commonly referred to in scripture as Jehovah's messenger or the Lord's messenger the Bible never refers to him as an archangel contrary to Common belief despite this the Bible references to his work more frequently than Michael's Ministry of Gabriel Gabriel is essentially God's merciful and promising messenger he Appears in the Bible four times each time bringing good news Daniel 8:16

Daniel 9: 21 Luke 1: 19 and Luke chapter 26 however Gabriel's disclosures are crucial in the unfolding of God's plans purposes and verdicts in Daniel 8: 15-16 we get our first glimpse of Gabriel in the Bible he delivers God's vision for the end time there God has given him the task of relaying a message From Heaven's Situation Room that exposes God's plan for history Daniel 8: 15-16 as I Daniel was trying to understand the meaning of this Vision someone who looked like a man stood in front of me and I heard a human voice voice

calling out from the Uli River Gabriel tell this man the meaning of his vision in verse 17 Gabriel says as he came near the place where I was standing I was terrified and fell Prostrate son of man he said to me understand that the vision concerns the time of the end Gabriel showed Daniel a big picture of how different kingdoms on Earth would come and go he told Daniel that in the end Jesus Christ who was called The Prince of princes would come back and defeat the king of fierce countenance this is found in the

Book of Daniel 8: 23 and 25 that was a vision that Daniel was Left to comprehend however Gabriel came to interpret the vision Daniel 8: 17-18 as Gabriel approached the place where I was standing I became so terrified that I fell with my face to the ground son of man he said you must understand that the events you have seen in your vision relate to the time of the end while he was speaking I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground but Gabriel roused me with a touch and Helped me to my

feet Daniel speaks about how worn out he was after he met the angel Daniel 8: 27 then I Daniel was overcome and lay sick for several days afterward I got up and performed my duties for the king but I was greatly troubled by the vision and could not understand it Daniel 9: 211 F promise in Luke 1 Gabriel makes his first appearance in the New Testament God had commanded that a prophet should go before the Messiah both to Proclaim his coming and to prepare the hearts and minds of the people for him therefore the account

of angelic involvement in Christ's life must begin before we even look at Mary and Joseph God decided in his wisdom and sovereignty that the birth of this Prophet should be a miracle in and of itself s Zacharias was waiting before the Lord in the temple suddenly there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense Luke 1:1 the parents chosen for the prophet were Zacharias a priest and his wife Elizabeth they had never had children because Elizabeth was Barren and now they were also beyond the the

Childbearing ears whatever epic assignments Gabriel had previously undertaken for the Lord this one surely topped them all he was sent to Nazareth a town in Galilee to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph a descendant of David the virgin's name was Mary what a wonderful message Gabriel had to deliver to that young lady Luke 1 verses 31-32 you will conceive and give birth To a son and you will name him Jesus he will be very great and will be called the son of the most high the Lord God will give him

the Throne of his ancestor David God bestowed such great honor and responsibility on this particular Angel Angelic involvement in Christ's life began long before he was born indeed fornication which would be the only normal way for an unmarried woman to become pregnant was punishable By death under Mosaic law Leviticus 20:10 if a man commits adultery with his neighbor's wife both the man and the woman who have committed adultery must be put to death therefore God sent the angel Gabriel again this time to tell the Virgin Mary what was about to happen throughout all time this

Divine Declaration of Gabriel shall be the Magna Carta of the Incarnation and the foundation stone of the world to come God became flesh to redeem us one of the main Services of angels to human beings is to transmit Knowledge from God to us we have already looked at a few cases in which angels served as God's Messengers when Angel spoke to the Pagan King Nebuchadnezzar in a dream and when Gabriel prophesied the births of John the Baptist and the Lord Jesus many times men have needed messages from God and angels have delivered them consider for

example the Tremendous burden that rested on the shoulders of Moses as he undertook the leadership of God's people they needed Commandments for one thing so that they could know how to live a life that was pleasing to God angels had a part in that because we read that the nation Israel you have received the law that was given through Angels but have not obeyed it acts 7:53 Lucifer in the book of Isaiah 14 we Learn about a figure named Lucifer the name Lucifer comes from the Latin language and it means one who brings light in

Hebrew this name translates to Morning Star no matter what language you use Lucifer was known as a bright glowing and Grand creature he was one of the top angels in heaven right up there with Michael and Gabriel serving God with great honor but then something went Terribly wrong he challenged God Luke 10:8 yes he told them I saw Satan fall from Heaven like lightning during one of his teachings to his disciples Jesus shared a vivid description of a scene he had personally experienced in heaven this event took place before he was born as the son

of Mary he used this encounter to caution his followers of About the dangers of allowing Pride to control their actions and decisions that scene he described was God's judgment on a created angel named Lucifer Lucifer had occupied a position of unique honor in heaven Ezekiel 28: 12-15 son of man sing this funeral song for the king of Ty give him this message from The Sovereign Lord you were the model of perfection full of wisdom and exquisite in Beauty you were In Eden the Garden of God your clothing was adorned with every precious stone red Carnelian

pale green parido white Moonstone blue green Barrel onx green Jasper blue lapis lazuli tur toys and emerald all beautifully crafted for you and set in the finest gold they were given to you on the day you were created I ordained and anointed you as the mighty Angelic Guardian you had access to the Holy Mountain of God and walked among the stones of fire you are blameless in all you did from the day you were created until the day evil was found in you Lucifer is described as the anointed cherub who covers the cheram spread their

wings at top enveloping The Mercy Seat with their wings they faced each other the faces of the cheram were towards The Mercy Seat Lucifer was exemplary in Beauty Pride caused him to challenge God and to seek a place of equality equality with God apparently Lucifer had authority over a company of angels and he had succeeded in alienating some of those under him from their loyalty to God he led them to join him in his Rebellion against God in response God cast Lucifer and his Partners in Rebellion from his presence in order to describe Lucifer's activity

in turning some angels against God through his persistence and fought Ezekiel 28: 16-19 your Rich Commerce LED you to violence and you sinned so I banished you in disgrace from the Mountain of God I expelled you oh mighty Guardian from your place among the stones of fire your heart was filled with pride because of all your beauty your wisdom was corrupted by your love of Splendor so I threw you to the ground and exposed you to the Curious gaze of Kings you defiled your sanctuaries with your many sins and your dishonest trade so I brought

fire out from within you and it consumed you I reduced you to ashes on the ground in the sight of all who were watching all who knew you are aall at your fade you have come to a terrible end and you will exist no more in some Bible versions we see the word trading which is applied to someone Who behaves as a tail Bearer or slanderer in other words it could be described as someone who pedals both goods and gossip in various other books of the Bible for example Leviticus Proverbs Jeremiah this word is translated

as either a tail Bearer or a slanderer for example in Proverbs 20: 19 this practice of being a tail Bearer is closely link to one who flatters himself with his lips we are warned Against both kinds of persons he who goes about as a taale bearer reveals Secrets therefore do not associate with with one who flatters with his lips apparently this illustrates exactly what Lucifer did he went among the created Angelic beings and promoted an organized Rebellion against God I would give you a much more responsible position in the administration of the Universe the devil

has never had to change his tactics either in heaven or on Earth for one simple reason because they still work all this did not happen suddenly or even in a few days we have no way of measuring the time it took Lucifer to promote his Rebellion but it was long enough for him to organize a carefully planned revolt against God and to convince an estimated onethird of the angels to join Him this estimate is based on a statement about Satan in the Bible Revelation 12:4 his tail Swept Away onethird of the stars in the sky

and he threw them to the Earth he stood in front of the woman as she was about to give birth ready to devour her baby as soon as it was born it interprets the phrase stars of Heaven as referring to the entire company of Angels the Revolutionary acts that are Produced originated in heaven and not on Earth as a master of slander or tail bearing he continues to seek to undermine various forms of authority that God has established in both the church and in the world when Lucifer was cast out of Heaven he did not

stop his Rebellion but he continued it by setting up a kingdom of his own in opposition to God's kingdom Pride the original sin we read thine heart was lifted up Because of thy Beauty thou Hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness I will cast thee to the ground I will lay thee before kings that they may behold thee Lucifer became so proud of his own beauty that he was thrown out of God's presence let's break it down what sparked Lucifer's downfall it was Pride this wasn't a minor issue it was the very first

sin committed not here on Earth but up in heaven and it wasn't About drinking too much cheating or telling lies it was all about Pride the deadliest sin of them all many people who go to church wouldn't think of doing something like cheating on their partner or getting drunk yet they fall into the Trap of Pride without even noticing its danger Lucifer looked at himself saw his Beauty and felt proud that very Pride changed him from Lucifer to Satan it's crucial for us to understand That the universe's first ever sin wasn't killing someone or being

unfaithful it was Pride this Pride led to rebellion and this wasn't just any Pride it was Pride that came from the very blessings given by God God had given Lucifer everything his power his authority his Beauty and his intelligence all these were gifts but Lucifer's poor attitude Twisted these gifts into tools for his Own downfall it's alarming to see that even today men and women chosen by God can still fall into the same devastating mistake that Lucifer did in Isaiah 14: 12-15 the prophet analyzes the motive behind Lucifer's Rebellion it was an ambition to be

equal with God Lucifer made five succeeding statements preceded by the phrase I will he said I will Ascend into heaven I Will exalt my Throne I will sit on the Mount of the congregation I will Ascend above the heights of the clouds lastly comes the climax I will be like or equal to the most high like God himself Lucifer's self-promoting ambition was the cause of his fall scripture confronts us with a deliberate contrast between Lucifer and Jesus Lucifer was not in the form of God He was a created being he had no right to be

equal with God yet he grasped at equality with God and when he reached up he slipped and fell on the other hand Jesus was divine by Eternal nature and enjoyed equality with God therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on Earth and under the Earth and Every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father God has highly exalted him God has given him a name that is

above every name at the name of Jesus every knee shall vow of those in heaven that is all the created hosts who serve God in his Heaven of those on Earth this means that ultimately every creature on earth will submit to the authority of Christ of those under the Earth this refers to Satan's realm in Hades it includes death hell the grave and also the unrighteous Dead who had previously rejected at God's mercy every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord there is only one Pathway to promotion self humbling this is an absolutely unvarying

principle there are no exceptions the Way Up Is Down that is the great Secret as Proverbs 18:12 declares Before Destruction the heart of man is Hottie and before honor is humility referring again to Philippians we see a wonderful truth brought to light for this reason also God highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name self humbling is an issue of the will not of the emotions it is a decision each of us has to make for Himself Lord I choose to humble myself before you I renounce Pride arrogance and

personal ambition before you and before my fellow Believers to give a practical example of self-held Luke Chapter 14: 8-1 when you are invited to a wedding feast don't sit in the seat of Honor what if someone who is more distinguished than you has also been invited the host will come and say give this person your seat then you will be Embarrassed and you will have to take whatever seat is left at the foot of the table instead take the lowest place at the foot of the table then when your host sees you he will come

and say friend we have a better place for you then you will be honored in front of all the other guests for those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted Isaiah 14: 11-15 your might and power were buried with you the sound of the harp in your Palace has ceased now maggots are your sheet and worms your blanket how you are fallen from Heaven oh shining star son of the morning you have been thrown down to the Earth you who destroyed the nations of the world for you said

to yourself I will Ascend to heaven and set my throne above God's Stars I will preside on the mountain of the Gods far away in the north I will climb to the highest heavens and be like the most high instead you will be brought down to the place of the Dead down to its lowest depths Lucifer's desire was to be on the same footing with God he imagined himself to be so intelligent beautiful and Majestic that he allegedly thought to himself I could be God experts in the Bible tell us that Lucifer led the Praise

and worship in heaven he was a brilliant musician and even now he uses music to draw people away from the right path Lucifer used to manage the sacred ceremonies in heaven he was responsible for the worship that happened there he stood guard at the place where God revealed himself he oversaw the music he was a creative Force he enjoyed great success but then he chose to Rebel it was his pride that led to his downfall the battle lines are Drawn he was sent down from God's presence after becoming prideful of his wisdom and beauty and

after devising his plotted Rebellion against God his treacherous Angels were also cast down with him Satan's counter attack let's learn from this this story in our own lives when God made Adam he did something special that set Adam apart from all other Beings Adam was created in a way that was meant to keep him from becoming prideful he was made from the simplest most humble material dust but God had big plans for him he could rise to Great Heights God made Adam with a mix of the hum beginnings and the potential for greatness here's how

the Bible describes Adam's creation God shaped man out of dust Breathed life into him and Man became alive we should remember Adam's story to stay humble and avoid Lucifer's mistake of letting Pride take over pride is a fast way down the Bible tells us clearly that everything that has breath praise the Lord this comes from understanding that God gave us life just as he breathed life into Humanity at the beginning you're called to be someone who praises God if God's spirit is in You your response should be to praise him that's what the Bible instructs

us to do we're saved so we can glorify God we're freed so we can love him without barriers what you don't turn into praise becomes Pride the higher We rise the more we're supposed to give God the glory the glory to God the honor to God and the more God blesses you you're not supposed to become more arrogant look at me I don't have to worship like those lowly People you were nothing at the time but God picked you up and blessed you according to the Bible let everything that has breath praise the Lord in

the Book of Genesis God breathed on mankind be a worshipper if you've got the life of God in you then praise the Lord that is the Commandment of the scriptures we were Justified to glorify we were liberated to love him you've been redeemed to Rejoice you you been Delivered to dance you've been set free to sing be humble and praise God praise is a serious Topic in the Bible however there are those who make light of it and make fun of it even in the church the only thing that can keep you in a spiritual

environment and I emphasize this is to praise and worship God the day you decide not not to worship God you leave his presence a fish cannot survive without Water the human body cannot survive without oxygen and a Christian cannot survive without praising and worshiping God you'll have to thank God sooner or later you'll have to learn to clap your hands and say hallelujah sooner or later praise be to God thank you a lot Jesus I Adore You Lord Praise be to God in any case sooner or later if you do not you will not be

in God's presence and you will perish if you do not spend time in God's Presence holy ones and Watchers Enoch warned the people of his time about the Judgment of the Holy ones these holy ones are those who come down from heaven with authority to speak for God jude: 14-15 Enoch who lived in the Seventh Generation after Adam prophesied about these people he said listen the Lord is coming with countless thousands of his holy ones to execute judgment on the people of the world he will convict Every person of all the ungodly things they have

done and for all the insults that ungodly Sinners have spoken against him the holy ones and Watchers are portrayed in the book of Daniel which is set in Babylon there are several things we can learn from the Watchers and the holy ones first we see they are God's agent in judgment we see this in the case of Enoch and Nebuchadnezzar the Bible tells us that angels have played a big role in history especially when it comes to teaching lessons to Nations and people who haven't followed God's rules second they come from Heaven Daniel 4:13 and

behold I saw the visions of my mind as I lay on my bed an Angelic Watcher a Holy One descended from Heaven third they glorify God Daniel 4:1 17 for this has been decreed by the Messengers it is commanded by the holy ones so so that everyone may know that the most high rules over the kingdoms of the world he gives them to anyone he chooses even to the lowliest of people the Bible gives us several pictures of angels worshiping God we have already seen the seraphim proclaiming God to be holy holy holy in Isaiah

6:3 the Angels provide a good pattern for us to follow how often do we rush Off to serve God or others perhaps in some good and necessary way and neglect to First worship God and adore him of course we should give God and others our every effort in service but before that we need to spend time in his presence getting our hearts tuned up the offy the ofm are closely connected with what God does and wants when the living creatures moved the wheels beside them moved and when the Living creatures Rose from the ground the

wheels also Rose Ezekiel 1: 19 we read of these angels The Book of Ezekiel was written during a really tough period for the Israelites this period is called the Babylonian exile which happened in the 6th Century BC e during this time the Israelites were forced out of their Homeland imagine being taken away from Your home your community everything you know and love that's what happened to them in the midst of this chaos when everything seemed upside down Ezekiel shared his visions and prophecies with the people among these were his Revelations about the aony a group

of heavenly beings think about it when everything you trust is shaking and you're in a Strange Land hearing about these Divine creatures could be really Comforting it was ezekiel's way of reminding the Israelites that even though they were far from home and suffering God hadn't abandoned them he was still powerful and present in their lives no matter where they were and there's more these often and weren't just random Angels they symbolized something bigger they showed that God wasn't stuck in one place even though the temple in Jerusalem where they believed God lived Was destroyed the

offen showed that God is everywhere he's not limited to a single location he's with us wherever we go that was a big deal for the Israelites back then and it's a comforting thought for us today too what are ofanim angels the word ofanim comes from a Hebrew word that means Wheels this name gives us a clue about how they are described in holy writings the ofanim are different from Other Angels because they are not only incredible Spiritual Beings but also represent deep Mysteries they have a unique role and appearance that sets them apart from other

Angels by I heard someone refer to the wheels as the whirling Wheels Ezekiel 10:13 the word wheel is a powerful symbol it's like a sign that shows us ideas of Cycles movement and ongoing Life when we talk about Wheels in this way we're saying they show how God's plans keep moving forward and never stop the phrase it was Cried unto them in my hearing o wheel indicates that these wheels ofanim were being addressed or commanded this tells us they can listen and react playing a big part in what's happening and in God's great plan the

ofanim are very close to God's Throne which means they are very special Among the beings in heaven the opim are most notably mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel specifically in Ezekiel 1: 15- 21 imagine Wheels within Wheels covered all around with eyes these aren't your regular angels with human shapes and wings they're something entirely different and fascinating the eyes covering them symbolize they know a lot seeing everything which shows us they share in God's ability to be everywhere and know everything as I look looked at the living creatures I saw a wheel on the ground

beside each creature with its four faces the appearance of the wheels and their workmanship was like sparkling barrel and all four had the same form their appearance and workmanship being as if one wheel were within another Ezekiel 1: 15-16 the wheels were designed in a unique way with one wheel inside another Which isn't something we see every day this design is complex and fascinating making us realize that these wheels are not ordinary but very special when we look at these wheels and their design it reminds us that God is amazing and mysterious so through these

descriptions we learn that God and His Creations are beyond our usual understanding and are truly magnificent think of a wheel within Another wheel as a powerful image that shows us how God's ways are deep and beyond our grasp Psalms 139: 7-10 is a profound passage that speaks to the omnipresence of God I can never escape from your spirit I can never get away from your presence if I go up to heaven you are there if I go down to the Grave you are there if I ride the wings of the morning if I dwell by

the farthest oceans even There your hand will guide me and your strength will support me Psalm 139: 7-10 let's think about it can you ever be somewhere God can't find you the simple answer is no you can't God is everywhere whether you're up in heaven or down in the place of the Dead God is there with you it's like saying no matter how far east you go to see the sun rise or how far west you travel Across the sea God's presence surrounds you he's guiding you and holding on to you no matter where you

are Psalm says about God's power to see everything and be everywhere both this Psalm and how the ofanim are shown make us feel Amazed by how big God is and comforted by knowing he is always with us the mix of amazement and comfort shows a deep spiritual knowledge of what God is Like their movement the wheels of the ofanim can move in any direction without physically rotating this might symbolize the omnipresence and omniscience of God able to move and see an old Direction simultaneously whenever they moved they moved in any of their four directions without

turning as they moved Ezekiel 1:1 17 the spirit of the living beings was In the wheels so wherever the spirit went the wheels and the living beings also went when the beings moved the wheels moved when the beings stopped the Wheels stopped when the beings flew upward the wheels rose up for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels Ezekiel 1: 20- 21 the movement of the wheels is not random but is directed by the spirit indicating Divine guidance and purpose the opm's unique appearance sets Them apart from other beings reflecting the otherness

and separateness associated with God's holiness are ofms angels the aeny mentioned in the Bible were often classified as Angels but their unique characteristics set them apart from the typical depiction of angels to understand whether the ofanim are truly angels we need to explore the biblical description and compare them with the general concept of angels in The Bible in the Bible angels are Heavenly beings made by God they are usually shown as God's Messengers or helpers doing what God wants and delivering his messages to people ministering Spirits suggests that Angels Are Spiritual Beings whose primary purpose

is to serve they are not merely passive observers but active participants in God's plan the verse specifically states that Angels are sent to serve those who will inherit salvation this indicates that one of their roles is to assist guide protect and provide for the needs of Believers or those destined for salvation unlike the common portrayal of Angels the ofm are described as Wheels intersecting each other and covered in eyes this appearance is unique and does not match the typical winged human form of Angels even though the often and might not look or act like the

angels we usually hear about they are still Heavenly beings they live in heaven and work for God which means they are angels in the broad sense of the word but they are unique because their main job is to be right by God's side penm today ofanim have had a big impact on art books and popular culture their description in the Book of Ezekiel has led to many different kinds of art about them from old religious paintings to today's digital images this has helped change how people in Western culture think of angels part three the purpose

of angels what are the purpose pures of angels angels are sent to watch us and protect us from harm when arrows and Terrors come against us the primary way God Shields us from hurt so that nothing can hurt us Is through his Angelic covering just like Jesus David was a man that believed in the reality of angels David kept the Angels busy throughout his life and emerged victorious in every battle he fought he would often send angels to chase after his enemies the psalmist wrote that the god of Jacob would protect you that he would

send you assistance from his sanctuary and that he would remember all of the Sacrifices you have made some put their faith in horses While others rely on chariots however God will defend those who follow the terms of the Covenant because God is their defense they will continue to stand tall even when everyone else is falling David asked God not only to protect him but also to vindicate him he wanted it to be seen and known that he did serve and obey God and that those Who opposed him were made like chaff before the wind let

the angel of the Lord chase them for emphasis David prayed to tce for the intervention of God's special messenger the angel of the Lord a famous preacher once noted how Angels thus keep us we cannot tell whether they repel demons counteract spiritual plots or even ward off the subtler physical forces of disease we do not know perhaps we shall one day stand Amazed at the multiplied Services the Unseen bands have rendered us psalm 91: 11-12 for he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go they will hold you up with their hands so

you won't even hurt your foot on a stone angels are motivated by an inexhaustible love for God David says of angels He Who dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under The shadow of the almighty for he shall give his angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways Psalm 91 Angels were also sent to protect God's people Isaiah 37: 33-36 and this is what the Lord says about the king of Assyria his armies will not enter Jerusalem they will not even and shoot an arrow at it they will

not March outside its gates with their Shields nor Build Banks of Earth against its walls the king will return to his own country by the same road on which he came he will not enter this city says the Lord for my own honor and for the sake of my servant David I will defend this city and protect it that night the angel of the Lord went went out to the Assyrian camp and killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers when the surviving Assyrians Woke up the next morning they found corpses everywhere here we see the angel of the

Lord defending the nation of Israel when King Hezekiah was leading Israel during a conflict King Hezekiah turned to prayer and received assurance that he need not take any action to safeguard his City as God would protect it himself eventually the angel of the Lord cut down 185,000 men in their enemy's Camp so the children of Israel did not have to do anything to win God's angels love to fight unseen battles for his children and they make sure we get Victory after Victory Hallelujah God can send his angels to shut their mouths and Scatter the plans

of those who wish to harm or falsely accuse us my God has sent his Angel and has shut the mouths of the Lions so that They have not hurt me because I was found innocent before him and also before you oh King I have committed no crime Daniel 6:22 when Daniel was enslaved in the land of Babylon and was stopped from praying to God but he chose to obey God so he prayed and was thrown into the lion's den but God sent his Angel to protect him if you have been accused falsely like Daniel then

you can lead on God and Trust him to help you through his angels that excel in strength angels can deliver from persecution as the early church grew Peter was put in prison for preaching ing the gospel but the People Prayed for Peter Non-Stop and then the Lord sent Angelic help to deliver Peter from prison acts 12: 6-1 the Night Before Peter was to be placed on trial he was asleep fastened With two chains Between Two Soldiers others stood guard at the prison gate suddenly there was a bright light in the cell and an angel of

the Lord stood Before Peter the angel struck him on the side to awaken him and said quick Get Up and the chains fell off his wrists then the angel told him get dressed and put on your sandals and he did Now put on your coat and follow me the angel ordered so Peter left the cell following The angel but all the time he thought it was a vision he didn't realize it was actually happening they passed the first and second guard posts and came to the Iron Gate leading to the city and this opened for

them all by itself so they passed through and started walking down the street and the angel suddenly left him Peter finally came to his senses it's really true he said the Lord has sent his Angel and Saved me from Herod and from what the Jewish lead leaders had planned to do to me Angels were sent to strengthen when Jesus was weary the Angels Came to strengthen Him Luke 22: 41-43 he walked away about a stone throw and knelt down and prayed father if you are willing please take this cup of suffering away from me that

I want your will to be done not mine then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened Him angels can do the impossible as God has empowered them the Bible shows they can take human form too depending on their assignment the most important thing to note is that we shouldn't pray to Angels but we should pray to God to send his Messengers as they are the host of Heaven that respond to his command if you lean on God he will assure you about not being alone for centuries people have always Wondered who these mysterious beings called

angels are who are these ones that bring help and protection when danger surrounds us whether in real stories or Tall Tales we can't avoid the realities of these Heavenly beings that dwell Among Us he Hebrews 1:14 therefore angels are only servants Spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation from this verse the first Thing we can establish about angels is that they are Spirit beings this means we cannot see them like we see people basically we humans belong to the realm called Earth while God and His angels dwell in the spirit Realm Psalm

115: 16 the heavens belong to the Lord but he has given the Earth to all Humanity but even though God created the Earth for physical beings he still knows that we will sometimes require some level of Supernatural help when we require Heaven's defense or when he needs us to do certain things so even before he created man he already put everything in place including these Spirits called Angels also it is comforting to see that angels are not just spirits but are actually sent by God to strengthen and attend to the needs of those that are

Erors of Salvation besides no matter how numerous God's redeemed children become on Earth Angels will continue to work on God's behalf to bring Heaven's will into our lives the Bible gives their number as innumerable Revelation 5:6 that I saw a lamb that looked as if it had been slaughtered but it was now standing between the throne and the four living beings and among the 24 Elders he had seven horns and seven eyes which represent the Sevenfold spirit of God that is sent out into every part of the earth understanding the roles that these angels have

been given by God is necessary if we want to experience the fullness of God's inheritance for us they play a vital role in The Book of Revelation The Book of Revelation is often called the progressive development of future events so let us look at the Angels in Revelation as their Ministry gradually unfolds more than 10% of references to Angels are found in connection with the letters to the seven churches in the second and third chapters of Revelation it is fascinating to think that God could have detailed Angels delivering messages to certain churches the meaning of

angel in these references to the seven churches is not entirely clear since Angel literally Means messenger and the word here could possibly mean something like Pastor however these references could also be the Spiritual Beings we have examined you will remember that the Apostle Paul was once caught up into the third heaven he testified that he heard unspeakable Words which it is not lawful for a man to utter Revelation 7: 11-2 then a third Angel followed them shouting anyone who worships the Beast And his statue or who accepts his mark on the forehead or on the

hand must drink the wine of God's anger it has been poured full strength into God's Cup of Wrath and they will be tormented with fire and burning sulfur in the presence of the Holy Angels and the lamb the smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever and they will have no relief day or night for they have worshiped the beast at his statue and have accepted the mark of his Name a primary function of angels is to worship God we see in Revelation that they will have this privilege forever it is disappointing to end

our view of this heavenly scene and to turn our eyes back to Earthly things instead of angels praising God we see men and women blaspheming God and living in sin with no sense of obligation to God Angelic warnings Angelic reapings the Angel's task to warn people And then if the warning is not heeded to bring about the Judgment of God this will be particularly effective in the last days with regard to the Antichrist Revelation 14: 9-11 then a third Angel followed them shouting anyone who worships the beast at his statue or accepts his mark on

the forehead or on the hand must drink the wine of God's anger it has been poured full strength into God's Cup of Wrath and they will be tormented with fire and Burning sulfur in the presence of the Holy Angels and the lamb the smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever and they will have no relief day or night for they have worshiped the Beast and his statue and have accepted the mark notice how angels are involved then another angel came from the temple and shouted to the one sitting on the cloud swing the

sickle for the time of harvest has come the Crop on Earth is ripe so the one sitting on the cloud swung his sickle over the earth and the whole earth was harvested after that another angel came from the temple in heaven and he also had a sharp sickle then another Angel who had power to destroy with fire came from the altar he shouted to the angel with the sharp sickle swing your sickle now to gather the clusters of grapes from The Vines of the Earth for they are ripe for Judgment so the angel swung his

sickle over the Earth and loaded the grapes into the great wine press of God's Wrath The Grapes were trampled in the wine press outside the city and blood flowed from the wine press in a stream about 180 Mi long and as high as a horse's Bridal Revelation 14: 15- 20 what a terrible image of God's coming judgment but one that is fully deserved now we think of angels who bless the world and strengthen us and Lead us here they do but there comes a time when angels will dispense the Wrath of a righteous God where

are you right now under the present blessing of the Angels or under the coming judgment I urge you to get yourself a Bible and read the 16th chapter of Revelation which is too long for me to quote here you will not how seven angels are used by God to execute his Fierce wrath upon an unbelieving world it's a terrible terrible picture of things to Come come and I would have you avoid it at all costs but I want you to see how an angel was involved in giving John information he wrote Revelation 17:1 what of

the Seven Angels who had poured out the seven bowls came over and spoke to me come with me he said and I will show you the Judgment that is going to come on the great prostitute who rules over many Waters so an angel gave the Apostle a preview of the Judgment that will come Over this false religious system even more striking is the Angelic involvement with regard to the second or economic Babylon described in Revelation 18: 1-2 and after all this I saw another Angel come down from heaven with great Authority and the Earth grew

bright with his Splendor he gave a mighty Shout Babylon is Fallen that great city is Fallen she has become a home for demons she is a hideout for every foul Spirit a Hideout for every foul vulture and every foul and Dreadful animal nowhere else is an angel described quite like that his mission is to judge economic Babylon some say it is New York or the United Nations we can't know but our Point here is to emphasize the Angelic involvement artists often imagine angels as radiant figures where did they get this idea perhaps from Revelation 19:1

17 then I saw an angel standing in the Sun shouting to the vultures Flying high in the sky come gathered together for the great banquet God has prepared this seem to refer to a Brilliance that Shone from his face what a sight that would be I do not think however that our eyes would remain fixed on the angel for long for he too has a job of judgment to do the rest of Revelation 19 tells us how the remains of a great Army provide food for the fowls and then how at last The Beast and

the false prophet and those who worshiped His image are all cast into a lake of fire burning with Brimstone the preceding have been just some highlights of angelic involvement in the judgments described in Revelation you will want to read the entire Book of Revelation to appreciate all that angels will be doing in the end times part four what are the rence of Angels the next question we may have is Our angel Angels still relevant do we need them today as Christians filled with the Holy Ghost anointing a glimpse at the lives of the distinguished individuals

in the Bible reveals that they all experienced Angelic Fellowship Abraham encountered an angel who tilled the way for the achievement of his Destiny lot was reliably guided out of Sodom by an Angel just before the City was Destroyed Daniel surpassed in strength and operated the wisdom of angels because he had such a wonderful fellowship with them also Peter who was locked up in prison was released and led to safety by an Angel also the man John who saw what was impossible for natural eyes to see said an angel showed the entire Book of Revelation There

is almost no person of Distinction in scriptures who did not have physical real proof of angelic Fellowship God has said I am the Lord and I do not change that is why you descendants of Jacob are not already destroyed Malachi 3:6 it follows that what he did yesterday he is also doing today there is a lot attached for this time we live in angels are an indispensable and essential part of God's package for the redeemed the anointing cannot replace the services of angels Jesus Christ was born of the Holy Ghost and he had the Holy

Ghost anointing and yet he required the services of angels it is great to think that Jesus believed in angels and he enjoyed their Ministry even as the son of the most high God even the Lord Jesus Christ required the assistance of angels even before his birth an angel announced his arrival when he was born a mighty host of Angels Came amongst the Shepherds and Announced his coming that night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby guarding their flocks of sheep suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared among them and the radiance of the Lord's

Glory surrounded them they were terrified but the angel re assured them don't be afraid he said I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people the Savior yes the Messiah the Lord has been born today in Bethlehem the city of David and you will recognize him by this sign you will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth lying in a Manger suddenly the angel was joined by by a vast host of others the armies of Heaven praising God and saying glory to God in highest heaven and peace on Earth

to those with whom God is pleased Luke 2: 8-4 when danger appeared because of the news of his birth and the angel spoke to Joseph to move to Egypt with the baby Jesus that the scripture may be fulfilled m Matthew 2: 13-15 says after the wise men were gone an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream get up flee to Egypt with the child and his mother the angel said stay there until I tell you to return because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him that night Joseph left

for Egypt With the child and Mary his mother and they stayed there until herod's death this fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet I called my son out of Egypt after the tempter left Jesus on the mountain Angels Came and tended to him Matthew 4:1 says then the devil went away and Angels came and took care of Jesus as we previously mentioned Angels were present with Jesus In The Garden of Gethsemane as seen in Matthew 26: 53-54 says don't you realize that I could asked my father for thousands of angels to protect us

and he would send them instantly but if I did how would the scriptures be fulfilled that described what must happen now another striking event was at the resurrection suddenly there was a great earthquake wake for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven rolled aside of The stone and sat on it Matthew 28:2 that stone was placed there primly by the enemies there was no thought of it ever being moved I cannot tell what type of equipment was used in placing the stone there but an angel came and rolled it away two angels were

later seen at the head and foot where Jesus was laid as seen in John 20:2 and seeth two angels in white sitting the one at the head and the Other at the feet where the body of Jesus had Lain and when it was the time of Ascension Acts 1: 10-1 says as they strained to see him Rising into heaven two white robed men suddenly stood among them men of Galilee they said why are you standing here staring into heaven Jesus has been taken from you into heaven but someday he will return from heaven in the

same way you saw him Go please note that Jesus was sent after the order of Moses for Moses truly said to the fathers the Lord your God will raise up for you a profit like me from your brethren him you shall hear in all things whatever he says to you acts 3:22 Moses was predicting in those times of the coming of Jesus so Jesus came after the order of Moses and we have also come after the Order of Jesus accordingly if Moses Ministry had angels in it and Jesus ministry engaged Angels at all its aspects

then we are all also to be attended to by angels as well God told Moses see I am sending an angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you Exodus 23:2 there are things provided for us at this age also but we do not hope to get there without recognizing the ministry Of angels they are are the Heavenly authorities made accessible To Us by God to bring forth his plan and purpose for our lives you could not afford to be restricted or lost in

this time when the redeemed has taken off on a flight my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge because you have rejected knowledge I also will reject you from Being priest for me because you have forgotten the law of your God I also will forget your children Hosea 4:6 what prevents Angels although angels are important ministering Spirits several things may limit their Ministry in our lives the first hindrance to Angels is spiritual blindness whenever it comes to God's issues you are required to believe it before you can experience it Whatever is written in the word

must be seen before it can be possessed Angels who are the host of Heaven are all around us job never realized it and Elisha's servant was also initially unaware of the fact don't let the devil mislead you about the presence of angels just as the Demonic world is invisible the Angelic world is also invisible let let us have a look at the story of Elisha there was a time when Elisha became so powerful and a whole Army was sent out to go and arrest him so one night the king of Aram sent a great army

with many chariots and horses to surround the city when the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside there were troops horses and chariots everywhere oh sir what will we do now the young man cried to Elisha Don't Be Afraid Elisha told him for they are more on our side than on theirs then Elisha prayed oh Lord open his eyes and let him see the Lord opened the young man's eyes and when he looked up he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and Chariots of

Fire 2 Kings 6: 14-1 17 what you cannot see you cannot utilize and you cannot make use of Can you view the mountain on which You are in full of horses and Chariots of Fire Angelic Ministry was one of the most important ministries of the new testament which made the Saints invisible Angels were not ideas to them but real being beings when Peter knocked at Mary's door after his release from prison those in the house assumed it must be his Angel at the door not Peter himself also it can be seen that there Are no

written records to show that Peter showed any shock or surprise at the presence of an angel in the prison the Angels were very real beings to them to have Angelic intervention like they did you will have to begin to operate in the Invincible realm Elisha prayed that the eyes of his servant might be opened and they were opened do the same prayer that you may see the true power of God in your life the second hindrance to Angels is Fear the second hindrance to Angelic Ministry is fear and that fear is a direct consequence of

spiritual blindness Elisha his servant cried alas but his master recognizing the cause of his fear cured his blindness fear torments and exposes man to the wicked operations of Satan second Timothy chap 1:7 tells us for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control God has also told us that But don't call everything a conspiracy like they do and don't live in dread of what frightens them make the Lord of Heaven's armies holy in your life he is the one you should fear he is the one who should make

you tremble Isaiah 8: 12-13 by fearing those things which men fear and thinking the way they think and speaking the way they think walking the way they walk the enemy uses this to his advantage and steals the extraordinary Angelic interventions of others if you can hold on to God's word and obey his command not to fear you will see your angels at work make God your Refuge dwelling against every opposing Dart of the devil make God only your concern and your dread and he will build a defense around you just as he said in Psalm

chapter 34:7 the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and he delivers Them until we overcome fear we do not have access to Angelic Ministry but God in his Mercy has made Provisions to destroy the Yoke and bondage of fear finally take note that you are born again it is necessary to mention that Angelic assistance is Saints bound limited only to people who have been delivered and blessed by the blood of the lamb and have their names scribbled in The Book of Life we need to be born again before we can enjoy

the ministry of Angels or get them to work on your behalf or at your request God said I am the Lord I change not hence what he did in the past he is still doing in the present he cannot change the Bible does not exist merely for information but for our instruction and for guidelines on what to do or not do in similar situations and circumstances the things that were written a four time were written for our Learning so we need to look deep into the word to locate the master keys and principal ways which

the early Saints employed for the effective release of their angels however before contemplating what to do let us first note what not to do that is the factors that might obstruct or delay Angelic ministrations even in the lives of the SS of Salvation theories concerning the nature of angels have been in place for ages And it stretches to this day but through Revelation in the Bible God has told us a great deal about them theologians thought it worthy of treatment in any book of systematic theology they wrote at length contrasting between good angels and satanology

today we have neglected the theme of good Angels although many give the devil and all of his demons full awareness one thing we must know his Angels belong to a uniquely different dimension of creation that we can hardly understand in this realm the constraints are different from those God has placed on ours God has given Angels higher knowledge and Mobility than humans have any of you ever seen or met one of these excellent beings called Angels the word of God lets us know that Angels like men were also created by God this implies at one

time no Angels Existed as seen in Colossians 1: 16 God's angels indeed are among God's invisible things for he created all things and for him Hebrews 1:14 calls them ministering Spirits are not all Angels ministering Spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation the Empire of angels is as vast as God's creation if you believe in the Bible You will believe in their Ministry they cover both the Old and New Testaments being mentioned directly or indirectly nearly 300 times biblical scholars believe that angels can be numbered potentially in the millions because Hebrews 12:22 speaks

of an innumerable company of angels as to their number David described 20,000 coursing through the sky wve of the Stars even with his limited Vision he impressively notes the Chariots of God are twice 10,000 thousands upon thousands the Lord is among them Sinai is now in the sanctuary Psalm 68:17 10,000 angels came down on Mount Si to confirm God's presence as he gave the law to Moses as seen in D omy 33:2 he said the Lord came from SI and dawned over them from seir he Shone forth from Mount perin he came with Myriads of

holy ones from the south from his Mountain slopes an earthquake rocked the mountain Moses was held in speech bound Wonder at this Mighty ccsm visited by the visitation of heavenly beings furthermore in the New Testament John tells us of having seen 10,000 times 10,000 angels ministering to the Lamb of God in the throne room of the universe then I looked and heard the voice of many angels numbering thousands Upon thousands and 10,000 times 10,000 they encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders Revelation 5:1 The Book of Revelation also tells us that armies

of angels will appear with Jesus at the battle of Armageddon when God's FES gather for their final defeat amazingly even one Angel is indescribably mighty as though an extension of God's hand separately or corporately angels Are real they are better organized than were the armies of Alexander or Pharaoh from the earliest age when the angels watching the gates of Eden sealed its path angels have demonstrated their presence in the world God placed Angelic Sentinels called cherubim at the east of the Garden of Eden they were commissioned not only to block man's return into Eden but

with a flaming sword flashing back And forth to guard the way to the Tree of Life Genesis 3:4 says after sending them out the Lord God stationed Mighty cherubim to the east of the Garden of Eden and he placed a flaming sword that flashed back and forth to guard the way to the Tree of Life behold the unique and unrepeated show at Mount Si when God moves toward man it is an event of the Prime importance and includes the visitation Of angelic hosts in the clouds that covered SI an Angelic Trumpeter announced the presence of

God the entire Mountain seemed to vibrate with life Terror seized the people below the Earth seemed convulsed with a nameless fear as God came to the mountain he was accompanied by thousands of angels Moses the silent solitary witness must have been overwhelmed with even a limited vision of God's Forces the sight was so terrifying that that Moses said I am trembling with fear Hebrews 12: 21 the presence of God was glorious he glowed like the sun when it goes to its strength in his review Matthew Henry tells us even seir and parin two mountains at

some distance were illuminated by the Divine Glory which appeared on Mount Si and reflected some of the Rays of It Psalm 18: 7-9 says then the earthquake and trembled the foundations of the mountains shook they quaked because of his anger smoke poured from his nostrils Fierce Flames leaped from his mouth glowing coals blazed forth from him he opened the heavens and came down dark storm clouds were beneath his feet the history of virtually All Nations and cultures reveals at least some belief in Angelic Beings old Egyptians made the tombs of their dead more impregnable and

lavish than their homes because they felt Angels would visit there in succeeding Generations today some scientists lend Credence to the scientific probability of angels when they admit the likelihood of unseen and invisible intelligence in ringly our world is being made acutely aware of the existence of ult and demonic Powers people pay attention as never Before to Sensational headlines promoting films and books concerning the ult news accounts of strange happenings around the world fascinating readers and TV viewers everywhere ought not Christians grasping the Eternal dimension of Life become conscious of the sinless Angelic Powers who are

for real and who associate with God himself and administer his Works in our behalf after all references to the holy Angels in the Bible far outnumber references to Satan and his subordinate demons if the activities of the devil and his demons seem to intensify these days as I believe they are should not the incredibly greater Supernatural powers of God's holy the Angels be even more indelibly impressed on the minds of people of Faith yes the eye of Faith sees much evidence of the supernatural display of God's power and glory god is still in Business too

Christians must never fail to sense the operation of angelic Glory it forever eclipses the world of demonic Powers as the sun does the candles light if you are a Believer expect Mighty angels to accompany you in your life experiences and let those events dramatically illustrate the loving presence of the Holy ones as Daniel calls them Angels speak they appear and Reappear they are emotional creatures while Angels may become visible by choice our eyes are not built to see them any more than we can see the dimensions of a nuclear field the structure of atoms or

the electricity that flows through copper wiring our ability to sense reality is limited the deer of the forest far surpass our human capacity in their keenness of smell bats possess a phenomenally Sensitive built-in radar system some animals can see things in the dark that escape our attention swallows and geese possess sophisticated guidance system that appear to border on the supernatural so why should we think it strange if men fail to perceive the evidence of angelic presence could it be that God granted bleam at his ass a new Optical capacity to view the angel numbers 22:23

Bam's donkey saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand the donkey bolted off the road into a field but bam beat it and turned it back onto the road numbers 22:31 then the Lord opened Bam's eyes and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the roadway with a drawn sword in his hand bam bowed his head and fell face down on the ground before Him without this unique sense they might have thought him to be only a figment of their imagination there are reports from

many places around the world telling of visitors of the Angelic order appearing ministering fellowshipping and disappearing they warn of God's impending judgment spell out the tenderness of his love meet a desperate need then they are gone we can be sure that Angels never Draw attention to themselves but ascribe God's glory and press his message upon the hear as the delivering and sustaining word of the highest order Satan worship and demonic activity are on the increase in all parts of the world the devil is alive and more at work than at any other time the word

of God says that since he knows his time is short his activity will increase through his demonic sway he Does succeed in turning many away from the true Faith however we can still say that his evil activities are counted for God's people by his ministering Spirits the holy ones of the Angelic order they are sturdy in delivering the errors of Salvation from the deceptions of evil men they cannot fail Believers look up take Courage the angels are closer than you think for for after all God will command his angels Concerning you to guard you in

all your ways they will lift you up in their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone Psalm 91: 11 through2 says for he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go they will hold you up with their hands so you won't even hurt your foot on a stone we pray this video blessed you we also pray that God will continue to fill you with wisdom every Day as glorious as the Angelic and Heavenly beings are they become dim beside the Indescribable Glory resident in our Heavenly lamb the Lord

Of Glory To whom every Power in heaven and here on Earth bow in holy worship and excited adoration may God grant us [Music] understanding in this video we will be covering the topic of demons in the Bible part one who are Demons the first question we face is who are demons let us go to the scriptures in the New Testament the term unclean spirit is just another name for a demon which is a term that the Jewish people used to describe these evil beings the New Testament talks about unclean spirits more than 20 times it

tells us that these Spirits can take over a person's body making them sick or hurting them Matthew 10:1 It also says that when these Spirits aren't possessing someone they're looking for someone else to possess some of these Spirits are worse or more evil than others Luke 11: 26 they can even interact with each other most importantly the Bible tells us that these unclean spirits have to obey God and are under his power so the message here is clear unclean spirits are dangerous they can harm people but they are not more powerful Than God who has

authority over everything including them part two how do demons come in some have asked how evil spirits come in you have to know that the devil is a strategist he chooses the weakest moment and the weakest place to attack the redeemed in this video we will describe six examples of moments or places of weakness through which these Spirits habitually gain access to human personalities and four ways that were Cast out in the Bible number one emotional shock or sustained emotional pressure 1 Peter 3:6 tells us as Sarah obeyed Abraham calling him Lord whose daughters you

are if you do good and are not afraid with any Terror the Apostle explains here that women may qualify as Daughters of Sarah if they do what is good and aren't afraid of Terror another translation of the word terror is intimidation men and women are subject to various forms of emotional pressure for example an unpl and yielding to the passionate excitement of sexual desire can open the door to a spirit of lust indulging in these sexual fantasies and watching dirty movies can have the same effect it also sometimes occurs when a young person subjected to

sexual assault May open up to a spirit of lust these Spirits respect innocence they use this opportunity to come in from that moment the young person is subjected to the spirit of lust that is unlike their character it might not always be a sudden surge of emotion but also constant unrelenting pressure a man or woman may lose their employment for many weary months this may cause a lot of time to be spent brooding over the inability to provide For the family this can affect this individual in many ways for example a remark from the children

may provoke an outburst which will leave an opening for the spirit of anger to enter this dark brooding period of sadness can also open this individual to the spirit of hopelessness a parent who seeks to protect their children from problems which could be both imaginary and real May project the spirit of anxiety on the youngster until that evil spirit takes over the child there are various forms of pressures and shocks to which people may be subjected however these few illustrations May alert you to this form of attack and help you build up your defenses against

it number two other negative prenatal influences other evil forces may also Affect the child when they are yet to be born a mother may resent or intense ly dislike the baby in her womb perhaps the father is irresponsible a major thing that the baby wants is love while in the womb and outside the mother the child already feels unwanted if it does not feel loved this will then expose a more profound wound of rejection many children are born with This evil spirit of rejection the Spirit of Rejection ction makes an individual feel he is imposing

on people that is absence is better than his presence the individual starts feeling that others hate him or her this further separates the individual from his peers and leads to the evil one devising more evil on this individual number three pressures in early Childhood James 3:1 16 we are directly warned where envy and self-seeking exist confusion and every evil thing are there a house that is broken with Strife where bitter conflict exists with the parents provides an atmosphere that invites these Spirits number four false religions and ult family background in Exodus 20: 3-5 the Lord

warned Wares of idolatry you shall have no other gods Before or beside me you shall not make for yourself any carved image or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above or that is in the earth beneath or that is in the water under the Earth You shall not bow down to them nor serve them for I the Lord your God am a jealous God visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the Third third and fourth generations of those who hate me God gives us warnings against all Forms of false religions

the consequences of these sins can extend to four generations if we count back four generations we have two parents four grandparents eight great-grandparents 16 great great grandparents that is a total of 30 ancestors this is a huge connection that we are tied to none of us can guarantee that none of our 30 ancestors took part in the occult or false Religions this influence can begin well in the womb as nothing is weaker or more helpless than an unborn child number five sinful habits sometimes taking a single act may open the way for these spirits judas's

scariot decision to betray the Lord Jesus Christ is such an act when he went out from the supper Luke writes then Satan entered Judas Luke 22:3 Judas opened a door that he could Not close actions less Grievous than those of Judas may also open the way for a demon when we find such things in our lives we need to ask God for forgiveness Satan is a legal expert and when some sinful act has opened the way for a spirit it needs to be cancelled by God's forgiveness an act of deliberate wrongdoing opens the way for

the demon many such acts are possible such As telling a premeditated lie or shoplifting number six Idle Words this is one that catches many of us off guard yet Jesus gave us a very solemn warning on this entrance Matthew 12: 36-37 says but I say to you that for Every Idle Word men may speak they will give account of it in the day of judgment for by your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned a question you may ask is what What are Idle Words these are words that we

utter thoughtlessly these words do not express our real intentions when we are called in question regarding this we often excuse ourselves by saying I was only joking or I didn't really mean it yet it is such words that Jesus warns us about our Idle Words can open the door to these controlling Powers but person may use the words I'm sick and tired in A moment of frustration this individual does not mean it literally but they might open doors to sickness and weakness the most concerning words are those that involve death death is an evil power

and it is unwise to treat it very lightly in a moment of discouragement an individual will often say I wish I were dead or I'd be better off Dead those words are basically invitations we need to be careful with the catchy songs that we sing the words that we repeat over and over many have open themselves to the spirit with the music list that they listen to listen to the content and reject evil words these six examples that we have listed illustrate some of the ways our children and we may be exposed to demonic influence

we must also realize the Demons are very persistent a demon may be driven out but still seek to force its way in again Jesus warned us of this when an unclean Spirit goes out of a man he goes through Dry places seeking rest and finds none then he says I will return to my house from which I came and when he comes he finds it empty swept and put in order then he goes and takes with him seven other Spirits more wicked than Himself and they enter and dwell there and the last state of that

man is worse than the first Matthew 12: 43-45 the unclean spirit returns to his house that is the person it formerly occupied the house was swept that was no problem it was also in order that also was no problem but it was empty therein lies the problem the individual had left his house vacant he never took Jesus in to be his Lord when a person commits himself to Jesus as his Lord he can look to Jesus for Supernatural power to keep demons out but without Jesus as Lord he does not have the strength to protect

himself we need Jesus as the master of Our Lives to protect ourselves I hope this has been educa part three how demons were cast out in the Bible number one prayer and fasting When Jesus was on Earth he taught a lot about how different God's kingdom is from our world in a part of the Bible called the Beatitudes from Matthew chap 6 Jesus showed us a way to live that pleases God he talked about three key things we should do give to others pray and fast Jesus made it clear that these aren't just nice ideas

they're what God expects from us he said when you give when you pray and when you fast making It clear these should be regular parts of our Lives as Christians Jesus stressed that fasting is as crucial as giving and praying all three are big responsibilities for anyone who believes in him there's a wise saying from Solomon a great teacher in the Bible that AR rope made of three strands is much stronger than just one strand it's the same with us when we combine giving praying and Fasting we're like a strong three stranded rope that's tough

to break Jesus believed this so strongly and I'm about to explain just how much Matthew 17: 20 you don't have enough Faith Jesus told them I tell you the truth if you had Faith even as small as a mustard seed you could say to this mountain move from here to there and it would move nothing would be Impossible have you ever thought that maybe we're missing out on big breakthroughs because we don't fast consider this when you pray you might give back a lot more than you asked for like 30 times more but when you

add giving to your prayers that return could double to 60 times what you gave or prayed for now imagine what could happen when you do all three give pray and fast you could see benefits a 100 times Over this makes you wonder doesn't it what blessings are we missing out on what answers to our prayers haven't arrived what problems remain unsolved because we haven't embraced fasting there's a story in the Bible in the Book of Matthew About a Boy troubled by a demon and his dad's struggle this story might make you think about the power

of combining fasting with prayer and giving Matthew 17: 14- 20 at the foot of the mountain a large crowd was waiting for them a man came and knelt before Jesus and said Lord have mercy on my son he has seizures and suffers terribly he often falls into the fire or into the water so I brought him to your disciples but they couldn't heal him Jesus said you faithless and corrupt people how long must I be with you how long must I put up with you bring BR the boy here to me then Jesus rebuked the

demon in the Boy and had left him from that moment the boy was well afterward the disciples asked Jesus privately why couldn't we cast out that demon you don't have enough Faith Jesus told them I tell you the truth if you had Faith even as small as a mustard seed you could say to this mountain mountain move from here to there and it would move nothing would be impossible when the boy was brought to Jesus the Bible says he rebuked the Devil and he departed out of him and the child was cured from that very

hour what made the difference though after all according to Matthew 10:1 Jesus had already given the disciples the authority to cast St demons and heal all diseases before the disciples were able to drive all demons As Told in Luke 10:1 17 however there was a time when they couldn't heal a boy the reason is that demons vary in Strength some are tougher and more defiant as mentioned in Ephesians chapter 6:12 although the disciples had been empowered to expel demons before Matthew 10:8 they encountered one particularly challenging demon this time interestingly their inability to cast out

this demon turned out to be beneficial it served as a learning experience for them teaching them Several important lessons they learned the importance of avoiding a routine approach to their Ministry they realized how much greater Jesus is compared to them they understood the importance of Desiring jesus' presence they recognized the need to bring their difficulties to Jesus despite their disappointment at not being able to drive out the demon the real issue was their lack of faith which was the root cause of their Failure this situation taught them to reflect on their fate and trust in

Jesus more deeply we read oh faithless in perverse generation how long shall I be with you it seems like Jesus was feeling upset with his followers his time to teach and help people before he had to go through a tough experience was almost over and he might have been disappointed that his followers didn't trust him More when a young boy was troubled by a demon Jesus helped him right away what the followers couldn't do Jesus could do without without any trouble Jesus said that the reason his followers couldn't help the boy was because they didn't

have enough Faith to win against evil forces you have to really believe in the Lord God because he is the one who has all the power over these forces some blessings require stronger Faith and more presistent heartfelt prayers than others at times it feels as if we have to to struggle harder to receive these blessings from God's hand there's no use in pointing fingers at the boy his father or even the demon despite its strength and long-standing presence instead the responsibility falls on the disciples when those who spread God's word find their efforts not making

a difference in certain places or with Certain people they need to turn to private prayer they should seek guidance from Christ humble themselves and ask if perhaps their own shortcomings are the reason their work isn't bearing fruit we read if you have faith as a mustard seed the kind of Faith you have is more important than how much Faith you carry even a tiny bit of Faith just like a minuscule Mustard Seed can lead to Incredible achievements if it's placed in our powerful and magnificent God having a little faith can lead to significant outcomes and

having strong faith can bring about even more remarkable results the most crucial aspect is the focus of your faith where you put your trust consider this you can't see your eye directly right you might have seen it in a mirror but that's just a reflection simp similarly you might see Signs of your faith but you can actually look at the faith itself Faith directs our gaze away from itself and toward its Target which is Christ Matthew 10 verse1 Jesus called his 12 disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal

every kind of disease and illness that night after the failed attempt by the disciples to exercise the demon and heal the boy they asked Jesus Why they couldn't do it Matthew 17: 20- 21 you don't have enough Faith Jesus told them I tell you the truth if you had Faith even as small as a mustard seed you could say to this mountain move from here to there and it would move nothing would be impossible when you commit to following the three roles of a Christian God rewards you generously the word how be it is crucial

to understanding the phrase nothing Shall be impossible for you Jesus taught his disciples that even a small seed of Faith was necessary however that's not all for Jesus casting out the stubborn demon wasn't impossible why did Jesus fast if he could have accomplished everything he came to do without it the Son of God fasted because he knew that Supernatural things could only be released in this way fasting can benefit everyone and it Should be a regular practice in our lives if you're still unsure about the effectiveness of fasting remember that Jesus himself fasted and set

an example for us to follow fasting is the responsibility of every disciple and believer according to jesus' words when addressing the Pharisees as to why his disciples did not fast Jesus replied one day some people said to Jesus John the Baptist's disciples fast And pray regularly and so do the Disciples of the Pharisees why are your disciples always eating and drinking Jesus responded do wedding guests fast while celebrating with the groom of course not but someday the groom will be taken away from them and then they will Fast Luke 5: 33-35 then they will Fast

Jesus didn't expect his disciples to perform something that he hadn't Already done as well Jesus fasted and according to the words of Peter Jesus is our example in all things 1 Peter 2: 21 for God called you to do good even if it means suffering just as Christ suffered for you he is your example and you must follow in his footsteps students are not greater than their teacher but the student who is fully trained will become like the Teacher Luke 6:40 in Matthew chap 6 it is important to notice that God enjoys rewarding people who

give pray and fast he even promises to reward openly those who practice these things in their lives Daniel is a great example of someone who received an open reward from God during his time in captivity in Babylon Daniel's fasting even if it was just partial fasting of certain foods Resulted in God gifting him with a unique understanding that no one else in the Empire had later in chapter 10 Daniel is troubled and burdened by the understanding he has received for Israel he didn't eat any choice of breads or Meats nor did he drink any wine

from for 3 weeks then he described an angel sent by God who brought him the answers he sought which had been delayed for 21 Days by the Prince of Persia Mark 16:1 17 these miraculous signs will accompany those who believe they will cast out demons in my name and they will speak in new languages number two music we sometimes underestimate the power of music the torment of King Saul whatever our own tastes are music has the ability to soothe and minister to Us we must go back to the first genealogical record where we see jubil

was the father of all those who play the liar and the pipe Genesis 4: 21 David was responsible for more than half of them we learn several unsettling things about Saul after Samuel anoints David with oil suggesting that God has selected him as the next king of Israel to follow Saul Samuel was instructed to anoint David after Samuel anoints David with Oil indicating that God has chosen him as the next king of Israel to succeed Saul we read some disquieting things about Saul now the spirit of the Lord had left stall and the Lord sent

a tormenting spirit that filled him with depression and fear some of Saul's servants said to him a tormenting spirit from God is troubling you first Samuel 16: 14-1 15 we shouldn't be surprised to learn That the spirit of God left Saul at this critical time in his life leaving a vacuum into which God sent an evil spirit to torment him we have no idea why what seems most probable is a God was disgusted with Saul it was as if he were saying I will punish you for presuming on your office as a king and walking

against my will you have not taken me seriously you will learn to do that Saul I'm jealous of my Name so we left Saul and allowed an evil spirit to terrorize him the Hebrew word for this is Bao which means to fall upon startle overwhelm job uses it in his misery to curse the day of his birth let the Blackness of the day terrify same word ba it the day of his birth job 3:5 let the Blackness of my days overwhelm the day of my birth he says for as we might say oh that I

hadn't Been born this is what two reputable Old Testament Scholars Keel and dich say about the evil spirit That Came Upon Saul the evil spirit from Jehovah which came into salt in the place of the spirit of Jehovah was not merely an inward feeling of depression at the rejection announced to him which grew in a Melancholy and occasionally broke out in passing fits of insanity but a higher evil power which took possession of him And not only deprived him of his peace of mind but stirred up The Feelings ideas imagination and thoughts of his soul

to such an extent that at times it drove him even into madness the demon is called an evil spirit coming from Jehovah because Jehovah had sent it as a punishment that was Saul's ailment and it was so obvious to those around him that his servant boldly recommended let us find a good musician To play the harp whenever the tormenting Spirit troubles you he will play soothing music and you will soon be well again all right said Saul find me someone who plays well and bring him here 1 Samuel 16: 16-7 long ago people found evidence

in Old carvings and writings that music had a powerful effect they believed it could calm strong feelings heal the mind and even stop chaos and Disorder now think about how God worked through this belief he used it to bring David closer to Saul and eventually to the kingship when Saul was troubled and needed comforting music someone remembered David and recommended him saying I know someone perfect for this job this shows us how God always finds unique ways to fulfill his Grand designs one of the servants said to Saul One of Jesse's sons from Bethlehem is

a talented har Blair not only that he is a brave Warrior a man of war and has good judgment he is also a fin looking young man and the Lord is with him 1 Samuel 16: 18 this resume is quite impressive isn't it here we have a person who is not only a talented musician but also courageous a fighter good with words good-looking and blessed by God what we can learn from this is that We should never ignore or forget get our past experiences God can take any part of our past and use it in

amazing ways sometimes an experience from the past can lead to a great opportunity in the future that's what happened with David he was just a Shepherd boy playing his harp in the fields of Judea he had never even met Saul but he was chosen to be Saul's successor and guess what music was the thing that brought David And Saul together before he knew it David got a message Saul wants to meet you it's incredible how things worked out it shows how God can orchestrate his plans without our help 1st Samuel 16: 19-2 so Saul sent

Messengers to Jesse to say send me your son Dave David the shepherd Jesse responded by sending David to Saul along with a young goat a donkey loaded with bread and a wine skin Full of wine despite the fact that Samuel had anointed David earlier Jesse allowed him to return with the sheep and now a sprinter from the King arrived saying Saul wishes to see your youngest son so Jesse releases David but not before loading him up with gifts for the King David now trudges along with a donkey carrying bread a jug of wine and a

goat as well as his stringed Instrument slung over his shoulder David's unique ability David was on the brink of a major life change unaware that he was stepping into a rigorous training phase on his path to becoming a king this is how God's plans unfold you might think that a skill you picked up or utilized long ago has faded away or that you've wasted your time on various activities but that's not the case God is capable of transforming Whatever seems like a minor detail from your past into a pivotal opportunity to employ a specific Talent

OR skill this was true for David he never confronted Saul with the intention of taking his throne he didn't behave disrespectfully or arrogantly in front of Saul David didn't Harbor jealousy or Envy towards the king although he was chosen by God he remained humble Allowing God to guide his Journey remember David was a man who earnestly sought God's heart he entered Saul's service saying I am here to assist him when David appeared before Saul the King was clueless that the person destined to succeed him was right there David kept this to himself his sole purpose

was to support the king during difficult times so David went to Saul and began serving him Saul loved David very much And David became his armor Bearer 1st Samuel 16: 21 why did Saul Love David because and whenever the tormenting spirit from God troubled Saul David would play the harp then Saul would feel better and the tormenting Spirit would go away 1 Samuel 16:23 consider this beautiful scene Saul troubled and Restless either lying on his Cod or walking around his bedroom is overwhelmed by the grip of his Depression in contrast there's David positioned quietly in

a corner skillfully playing his heart possibly even singing some of his heartfelt songs it's easy to imagine that over time they might have even shared these songs with David teaching Saul how to sing them we don't have all the details but what we do do know is profound David's presence along with the calming influence of his music touched Saul's heart Saul came to cherish David Finding Solace and a sense of peace that he desperately needed David with his remarkable gift brought a tangible sense of relief and freedom from depression to Saul it's a powerful reminder

of how compassion and talent can truly make a difference in someone's life King Saul then says please let David remain in my service for I am very pleased with him 1 Samuel 16:22 what a powerful statement the Young Shepherd was first invited to the king's private tent and then he won the king's heart now the king tells the father let your son stay oh he's very effective he's got it under control this was the power of David's music music's effective Ministry David's music had an incredible power when he played his harp King Saul felt better

the Bible tells us that David would take the harp and play it with his Hand and Saul would be refreshed 1 Samuel 16:23 some translations explain this feeling as Saul being eased the term used here refreshed or eased comes from the Hebrew word ROK which means to have room to breathe to relax to find relief another translation suggests he played for Saul until Saul felt relaxed emphasizing the Comfort Saul received God had a special purpose for David his Music did not only bring joy and relief to a troubled King but was also destined to become

a vital part of God's word David courageously stepped into Saul's Dark World with nothing but a simple musical instrument Saul desperate for any solution was open to trying music after David's visit Saul felt peace the dark mood that had haunted him was gone music was a Divine gift that Allowed David to reach the king's heart Saul found not just relief from his pain but also developed the fondness for David whose music had a profound effect on him long before humans existed music was already present the Bible tells us that the morning Stars saying together indicating

that Angels sang to God one day we too will join in a Heavenly chorus praising God with the Words Worthy is the Lamb that was slain while we often read the Bible we sometimes forget to sing it which is another beautiful way to worship God a person filled with a spirit is also filled with song offering music that is ascends to heaven where it is cherished by God no matter how you think you sound sing out overwhelm any negative thoughts with your praise you're not trying to impress anyone you're expressing your Love and gratitude to

the Lord after you've lifted your voice and song you might sense the Heavenly hosts sharing in your joy just as David's music soothed all's troubled Spirit Jesus Christ brings us the ultimate comfort and joy through his sacrifice and love he conquered death to empower us to lead joyful meaningful lives free from despair as our Good Shepherd he calls us to find joy and solace in his presence Inviting us to join in the Eternal song of gratitude and praise number three understanding Spiritual Authority jesus' understanding of Spiritual Authority is deeply rooted in his identity as the

Son of God and his mission on Earth throughout the gospels he demonstrates an unparalleled command over both the physical and spiritual Realms this Authority is not just a Display of power but is linked to his purpose of bringing salvation healing and deliverance to humanity in the context of Spiritual Authority Jesus knew he had power over demonic forces this is evident in several instances in the Bible where he casts out demons showing his dominion over them for example in Luke 4:36 people were amazed at his authority and power saying amazed the people Exclaimed what Authority and

power this man's words possess even evil spirits obey him and they flee at his command this signifies that jesus' Authority was recognized not only by people but also by the spiritual forces of evil this understanding of Spiritual Authority is clearly Illustrated in the encounter with the demon-possessed man at the tombs which will be discussed Further in in detail however this encounter is a demonstration of jesus' understanding and exercise of Spiritual Authority he's not intimidated by the number or strength of the Demons instead he showcases his power to bring freedom and restoration jesus' approach to Spiritual

Authority is deeply compassionate and Redemptive he uses his power not for personal gain but to liberate those Oppressed by evil forces his encounters with demonic forces like the one at the tomb are not just about showcasing power but about restoring people to wholeness and reconciling them with God this is the essence of jesus' understanding and application of Spiritual Authority in Mark 5: 1-20 we see a powerful example of Jesus demonstrating Spiritual Authority during his encounter with Demons this passage tells the story of Jesus arriving in the region of the josin where he meets a man

possessed by a legion of demons this man lived among the tombs and was so strong that no one could overpower him when Jesus approaches the demons immediately recognize his authority they plead with him saying with a shriek he screamed why are you interfering with me Jesus Son of the most high God in the Name of God I beg you don't torture me Mark 5:7 this reaction shows that even the Demonic forces understand and fear the Spiritual Authority of Jesus Jesus commands the demons to come out of the man then Jesus demanded what is your name

name and he replied my name is Legion because there are many of us inside this man Mark 5:9 despite the multitude of these Unclean spirits Jesus demonstrates his supreme power by casting them out into a herd of pigs which then Rush down the Steep Bank into the sea and drown this story highlights the absolute spiritual authority of Jesus over evil forces it shows that no amount of demonic power can withstand the command of Christ jesus' Authority is not just over physical Ence but extends to the spiritual realm as well the man once Tormented and isolated

is completely transformed by jesus' intervention he begs to go with Jesus but Jesus sends him back to his home and instructing him but Jesus said no go home to your family and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been mark 5: 19 this man becomes a Living testament to jesus' power and mercy understanding Spiritual Authority in this context means recognizing that Jesus has complete dominion over both the physical and spiritual Realms his encounter with the demons in Mark 5: 1-20 is a clear demonstration of his power to overcome

evil and bring about radical transformation in the lives of those afflicted by it this passage reassures us of the ultimate victory of jesus' authority over all forms of darkness and oppression number four the name of Jesus in l Luke 10:8 the disciples report something wonderful to Jesus according to the Gospel of Luke Jesus had given these disciples Specific Instructions the Lord now chose 72 other disciples and sent them ahead in pairs to all the towns and places he planned to visit Luke 10:1 picture this after completing their mission a group of 70 people returned return

with a Report as they share their findings their faces light up with joy and a hint of surprise can you imagine what exciting news they might have brought back Luke 10:1 17 through 18 when the 72 disciples returned they joyfully reported to him Lord even the demons obey us when we use your name yes he told them I saw Satan fall from Heaven like lightning this was a good day it was a Productive day for the Disciples of Jesus despite the confusion and hardship they faced they were able to spread the message of hope and

love to those who needed it the most and their efforts were met with success all 70 returned not one of the Lambs had been eaten by the wolves we read even the demons are subject to us in your name in Luke 10:9 Jesus gave instructions to 70 disciples he had sent out to preach the gospel unlike the 12 disciples whom he had earlier commissioned in Luke 9: 1-2 to cast all demons Luke 9: 1-2 one day Jesus called together his 12 disciples and gave them power and authority to cast out all demons and to heal

all diseases then he sent them out to tell everyone about the kingdom of God and to Heal the sick Jesus did not only called the TW he also gave them power to do what he had called them to do the same principle holds true today whom God calls God equips the equipping may not be completely evident before the ministry begins but it will be evident along the way Jesus had not given such explicit instructions to the 70 however as they went about their Ministry they discovered that They too Had the power to cast their demons

this unexpected blessing of their Ministry was a reminder that when we step out in faith and boldly do what Jesus tells us to do we can anticipate that he will bless us in ways beyond our expectations it is a testimony to the power of obedience and the faithfulness of God to those who trust in him Luke 10:9 heal the sick and tell them the kingdom of God is near you Now we read in your name in this particular situation those involved did not attribute the success of whatever they were doing to themselves but instead recognized

that it was the power and authority of Jesus that enabled them to achieve their desired outcome this is an important reminder that relying on numbers or organization alone is not enough instead it is crucial to place trust in the name of Jesus the disciples also encounter someone casting a demons using the name of Jesus Mark 9:38 John said to Jesus teacher we saw someone using your name to cast the demons but we told him to stop because he wasn't in our group it had to frustrate jesus' disciples that these other followers of Jesus successfully cast

all demons when they had just failed mark 9:8 no wonder John wanted them to Stop we may therefore safely imagine that this was either one of John the Baptist disciples who at his master's command had believed in Jesus or one of the 70 whom Christ had sent out Luke 10: 1-7 who after he had fulfilled his commission had retired from accompanying the other disciples but as he still held fast his faith in Christ and walked in good conscience the influence of his master still continued with him so that he Could cast out demons as well

as the other disciples Clark Jesus has the power to overcome Satan and the power to save us Believers still face a spiritual battle against the forces of evil even today by relying on God's spirit we need not fear Satan or evil spirits instead we can trust in the Lord's strength to achieve victory in our spiritual battles and have faith that God will secure our place in heaven 1 John 4:4 tells us but you belong to God my dear children you have already want a victory over those people because the spirit who lives in you is

greater than the spirit who lives in the world he confirmed what they said agreeing with his own observation Luke 10:8 my heart and I went along with you I took notice of the success you had and I saw Satan fall as lightning from Heaven Jesus repeated ratified and Enlarged their commission behold I give you power to tread on serpents