With respect to the evil kind Manasseh who reigned in Jerusalem fifty five years the Bible states in today's reading that...
“He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, followed the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites” (2 Chronicles 33:2). “He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben Hinnom, practiced sorcery, divination and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritualists. He did much evil in the eyes of the Lord, provoking him to anger” (2 Chronicles 33:6).
What the Bible says about Witchcraft, Voodoo, mediums and sorcery?
We all can fail to use discernment, failed discernment can lead us away from the God whom created us in the first place.
It can be easy to yield to media manipulation, and embrace this “sugar coated” siren of witchcraft.
We can open the door to Satan who will come in to devour as a roaring lion. Jesus said to Peter, “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to have you, to sift you like wheat” (Luke 22:31) and that’s exactly what Satan will do if we don’t ask before reading a book, watching a movie, entering a relationship or pursuing any course of action “What would Jesus do?”
Witchcraft involves the manipulation of the demonic host. Witchcraft and other mediums can also involve communication with demonic spirits impersonating the dead.
The Bible clearly teaches... that the dead cannot communicate with the living as there is a great chasm separating the dead from the living (Luke 16:26). As discarnate spirit entities, these demons possess knowledge regarding the activities of humans and have a limited ability to foretell the future.
LEVITICUS 19:31 "`Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them.
I am the LORD your God. NIV
To turn to a medium, spiritist, or a witch, is to place faith in someone, which should only be placed in God.
It is trusting a man or a woman who makes promises and declares a power that does not originate with God or glorify God.
Instead, to allow witchcraft to enter our mind, our heart, or our soul is to invite defilement and create a chasm between God and us.
There is no middle ground, there is not a way around it "horoscopes, psychic hotlines, palm readers, and anything like this, is an affront to the holiness of God.
I know many people need answers and comfort.
My mom for years would find psychic mediums comforting in dealing with her past. She often would tell me that she would like to see someone. I told my mom that NO ONE can give you what God intends for you. This will make God jealous and angry. I am so happy to see her not turn toward mediums for answers and peace.
Manasseh in today's bible reading teaches us that he PLACED HIS FAITH IN the WRONG HIGHER POWERS!
This evil provoked the Lord to anger in regards to his life.
God had big plans for Manasseh but He turned his heart away from Gods Whole truth.
However...Manasseh felt the affliction and separation from God and later turned repenting and then KNEW that the Lord was GOD! 2 chronicles 33:13
I believe that many psychic mediums could make some of the BEST PASTORS and LEADERS if they turned toward Gods power and SOLID truth.
They understand the powerful energy that flows.
This same powerful energy that flows between God and man...this is what will make a GOOD LEADER, coach or counselor. They have the highest powers of all when that is flowing!
I pray today's knowledge will convict your heart if this is an area of wonder or concern.
God has the highest plans for you and Satan knows how to deceive and manipulate those plans.
WHEN GODS SUPERS COLLIDE WITH YOUR NATURAL THAT IS WHEN SPARKS WILL FLY
BE EDUCATED AND BE BLESSED TODAY,
ALLOW GODS WORD TO DIRECT YOUR STEPS
