Satan has no power over you other than what you allow is that a true statement
I want to share my perspective as a Christian counselor and deliverance minister
who has seen the power of demons working in people's lives we need to decide for
yourself what you believe so you can respond correctly I shared this teaching
with some trepidation because quite frankly some real authority figures and
teachers that I respect put forth a different view I wonder though how many
of them have been involved in deliverance ministry we're mature
committed and knowledgeable believers need to have demons cast out of them
many preachers also contend that the only power that the devil wheels is when
we believe his lies in other words they picture him as a toothless lion who
brings torment by reputation only members of this camp will argue that
knowing the truth alone will set you free I believe they are sincere but
sincerely misguided in their analysis well at least I have Billy Graham on my
side yes I know I get it I'm on Billy Graham's side but here's what Billy says
never underestimate Satan's power and never underestimate his ability to
deceive us and make us think that he isn't is not rather to be feared in fact
he even deceives some people into thinking he does not exist he is not as
powerful as God but he is still a powerful spiritual force who works
against God in every way he possibly can once again that's how Billy sees it I
believe though we need to distinguish between the terms power and authority
Authority is the right to give orders to make decisions and enforce obedience
power on the other hand is the ability to do something or act in a particular
way the best combination is Authority the right and power the ability for
example a police officer with a gun as both a criminal with a gun
power if the police officer loses his gun his authorities not going to help
him Jesus took back Satan's Authority with
his death and resurrection from the grave
Christ shared in our humanity so that by his death he might break the power of
him who holds the power of death which is the devil that's in Hebrews 2:14
Jesus broke the power of the demonic realm by revoking satan's authority he
took back what the enemy had stolen and returned dominion over the earth to man
the original intent for man's existence since the time of Adam and Eve Satan has
been identified as the prince of this world that's in John 12:31
and the Prince of the power of the air in Ephesians 2:2 therefore the authority
is gone but what about the power I submit that the present-day reality
supported by new testament scriptures confirm that the power has not
disappeared the scope of this power surpasses simply the deception of
believers now look at some doors for demonic torment we open on our own but
others are infected upon us who asks to be raped abused rejected or adopted a
greater reality than permission is at work here spiritual warfare
including deliverance is for today number one Jesus gave his disciples
which includes us power and authority to drive out demons that's in Matthew 1011
and Luke 10:19 deliverance was also one of the signs to follow believers mark
16:17 if only knowledge and revelation was
necessary why should one have to engage in this type of activity and third James
the brother of Jesus warns us that Satan and by extension the demonic realm is
like a roaring lion looking for who we may devour does that sound like a
toothless lime the good news for believers is that Christ has given us
both authority and the power to implement the victory over the demonic
horde we should not be afraid rather we are too
only take back that what's now belongs to God's children healing and freedom
from demonic torment look at learn how to wield the weapons of warfare to take
your stand against the devil's schemes that's in Ephesians 6 John Wimber the
late founder of the vineyard church movement he spelled faith as our i sk
you are more than a conqueror but you need to take steps of faith and take a
hold of your inheritance in Christ we are to drive demons out that's in mark
16:17 we are to discern them 1st Corinthians
12:10 we are to submit to God and resist them that's in James 4:7 we are to bind
them up Matthew 16:19 what is the proper approach the proper response look it
it's never too late to start do not be a victim but do not be deceived and
walking ignorance God's people perish for lack of knowledge that's a no Zeya
4:6 many are destroyed because they're blinded to the demonic realm and do not
position themselves as warriors encourage you to check out some
reputable sources but be aware this information and partial truths abound
courtesy of the Internet personally I recommend Derek Prince Kim Daniels Don
Dickerman Peter Hourigan and RN just to name a few and our own website is good
places to start are you excited about the prospect of ministering and
deliverance there is good news you can learn how to do it effectively we can
help you and there are many reputable sources and centers in the body of
Christ that will stand ready to help train and equip you I also encourage you
to go see deliverance yourself humble yourself and be open to the possibility
that victory in your life may include freedom from demonic strongholds
one cannot counsel demons out of people they must be expelled learn how to wage
spiritual warfare over your family and life situations it should be a part of
your daily walk not the biggest piece but still a component you ignore it at
your own peril I hope this has been helpful to you.