Bible Questions Answered:
“...my friends are scaring me, they
have dabbled with Ouija boards, and automatic writings and other
things. My girlfriend says she has things flying across her bedroom at
night, at that she hears voices. I don't want any part of these
things, but I am scared, what do I do to be free of all this stuff?”
Lee/ Birmingham, England (United
Kingdom)
Bible Answer:
There is one, and only one way to be
protected against the evil one and all his minions! And that is to
be a child of God, where He is your protector.
If you haven't accepted the Lord Jesus
Christ, God's eternal Son, as your Savior, do so now.
John 3:14-17 KJV
14 And as Moses lifted up the
serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believeth in Him
should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For God so loved the world, that
He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should
not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not His Son into the
world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be
saved.
Acts 2:21 KJV
And it shall come to pass, that
whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Salvation Prayer: Salvation Prayer
II Thessalonians 3:3 NLT
But the Lord is faithful; He will
strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
Claim that promise, and thank the Lord,
that He will!
Ephesians 6:10-18 NLT (Outfitted,
as God's conquering soldier.)
10 A final word: Be strong in the
Lord and in His mighty power.
11 Put on all of God’s armor so
that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the
devil.
12 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.
13 Therefore, put on every piece
of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the
time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
(Seven, important
items of protection.)
14 Stand your ground, putting on the
belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.
15 For shoes, put on the peace
that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.
16 In addition to all of these, hold
up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.
17 Put on salvation as your
helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of
God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all
times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your
prayers for all believers everywhere.
- The belt of Truth. Defense, self protection. (Ephesians 3:16 KJV That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man;
- The body armor of God's righteousness. Defense.
- The Peace that comes from the Good News. Defense.
- The shield of faith. Defense.
- Salvation as your helmet. Defense.
- The Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Offense, aggression against the enemy.(II Samuel 22:40 KJV For thou hast girded me with strength to battle..."
- Pray in the Spirit. Offense. (Luke 10:19 KJV Behold, I give unto you power...over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.)
The Lord has
promised to protect His children!
II Chronicles
16:9 KJV
For the eyes of the Lord run to and
fro throughout the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in the behalf
of them whose heart is perfect toward Him..."
Psalm 34:7 KJV
The Angel of the Lord encampeth
round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them.
Psalm 91:4 NLT
(See the blog posting The Mother Love of God:.. Mother-Love
He will cover you with His feathers.
He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your
armor and protection.
Psalm 125:2 NLT
Just as the mountains surround
Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people, both now and forever.
Isaiah 41:10 KJV
Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I
will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My
righteousness.
As a child of God,
confess God's faithful promises.
Exodus 15:2 NLT
The Lord is my strength and my song;
He has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise Him— my
father’s God, and I will exalt Him!
Psalm 28:8 KJV
The Lord is their strength..."
Psalm 46:1 KJV
God is our refuge and strength, a
very present help in trouble.
Psalm 73:25,26
KJV
25 Whom have I in heaven but thee?
and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
26 My flesh and my heart faileth:
but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
