Demons
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Demons
Demons,
Demons, we hear are about them in Movies in school, in church and most of all that they are in Africa which is not surprising as they have a lot of witch doctors and occult practices and also South America and I'm sure you could name many more...
My first experience with a demon possessed person was in Ireland in the 80`s. It was in the back room of a church after a Sunday service. Two men were praying with a teenager for healing when all of a sudden the boy (the teen) fell to the floor and his eyes rolled up and all you could see were the whites of his eye's and his voice became like a deep growl and his body began to shake violently.
The 2 men held him down and I helped by hold his legs other people left the room in fear. I was not afraid but fascinated.
The demon tried to talk to them but they would not listen and then they anointed the boy with oil and told the demon to leave in the name of Jesus.
The demon made a lot of noise and then left with a horrific scream.
It did not like the name of Jesus at all
Then the boy relaxed and slept peacefully for a while...That was my first encounter with a demon exorcism and was not to be my last.
Over the years since I have encountered all types of demons and believe me there are many, but everyone one of them fears the name of Jesus not the person in my experience.
I'm the kind of person that has to encounter something before I believe it, just like I would to tell you to question everything I tell you. Don't take my word for it. I could just be another Irish story teller who kissed the blarney stone.
Now there are many ways that demons can be exercised and you don't always have to be in a church setting or for that mater people laying hands on you, but in every case God is involved. I will give you a personal example.
I was living in the French district of London England in 87, and at the time I was a street evangelist , that is telling people about Jesus, not preaching at them but testifying to what he had done for me, that simple! No judging not my job or anyone else's for that mater.
Any way I returned home to my basement flat after a night of sharing in leister square (next to Piccadilly Circus) it had been a wonderful night and so I ate and went to sleep.
At about 2:30 AM, I was dreaming that a person I knew was saying "OK, it's leaving "and I woke up and my body began to shake and I could hear and feel a screeching inside of me. It was like my body was fighting its self. My throat felt blocked and under pressure and the screeching increased, oddly enough I was not afraid and then like a champagne cork leaving the bottle the demon shot out of my mouth and I collapsed on the bed and the most amazing peace flooded my body and I slept wonderfully.
The next day I was on a high. I knew what had happened. In short the more I yielded to Jesus and his love and allowed him to fill me with his holy spirit and light the darkness in side me could not compete and had to leave, very simple.
How does a person become possessed with demons? Well, there are many ways. For example, what we choose as our source determines our course. If I sleep with another person, then I'm surrendering myself to that person by the act of intercourse and they to me. So what ever spiritual Junk they are carrying also becomes mine and versa, sort of like my junk marries theirs and of course it only breeds and multiplies from then on.
Now it's not just intercourse, but cults, some religious churches, etc the list is endless and I could fill a book on them.
But the cure in my experience has always been Jesus and as we continue to seek and fellowship with him he will bring us to true freedom and release and a real life full of hope. OK, that's enough for now, will write more on another Hub...
Good source for info on demons.....Derrick Prince and Neill Anderson`s "The Bondage Breaker...these can be found online.
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I am glad to read this because I have in mind to write a hub that will question Christianity. I have heard people talk about casting out demons in the manner you explained. That is another voice will be heard through the person possessed. My uncle who is an evangelist claims to witness ( he was among the prayer warrior of their church). I have not witnessed such voices but I have seen people fell down during prayers. There are things we can't explain and I know that some churches claim to cast out demons.
I believe you may have done the right thing. Often the enemy will try to pick a fight with us to draw us out of position. Demons will telegraph their presence in hopes of provoking what I sometimes call "panic fire". They try to scare us into doing "something ... anything" ... It ia always appropriate to pray and ask God's advice and wait for a clear answer for which you have peace.
Great hub Mike. Nothing more powerful than a personal testimony! Also, the subject of whether or not demons can inhabit someone who has received Christ is quite the controversial topic. After reading "In the Name of Satan" by Bob Larson, my eyes were opened.
I encountered recently my first obviously demonized person. I was shopping at The Goodwill in Lynnwood and buying some jeans for my boys and I. From time to time, I'd note a pleasant voice coming over the intercom about "specials" and the like. Just so happened, I went through the mans line - he was also cashiering. We exchanged pleasantries. As he was scanning I heard this low deep growling like nothing I'd ever heard before come out from him. I'm convinced this man was not even aware of it. I interrupted him with a question and he pleasantly answered and was back to task and the growling continued. I believe the spirit in him recognized the Spirit in me and was trying to intimidate me. I wasn't fearful....but unsure what to do. My boys were with me, there was a line behind me. I thought about going back some other time and attempting to minister to him but my friend who used to be in deliverance ministry said I should not go chasing after them but said in these latter days, we'd probably see more of this as commonplace (think part of her point was there will be more opportunities). I question if there was more I should have done right then and there.
"If I sleep with another person, then I'm surrendering myself to that person by the act of intercourse and they to me. So what ever spiritual Junk they are carrying also becomes mine and versa, sort of like my junk marries theirs and of course it only breeds and multiplies from then on."
When counciling the demonized I call that a "sexually transmitted spiritual disease." I'm glad to see that someone has recognized that independently.
Wow!! That is intense as living through it and dealing with it as well , I am certainly glad that Jesus is now close to you. :)
I once woke up to find a stranger at my bedside. He asked me if I was ready to go, and I was mute for a moment. Then I asked if I could bring my new guitar with me. The figure vanished. A few moments later my brother asked me who that was and where he went.
Odd, and I still can't expalin it.
Looking forward to that Hub Mike :)
Great hub, Mike! You don't have to answer this if you want, but what do you think caused you to be possessed. Have a great day.
Jen
Fascinating...utterly so, actually.
I was once possessed, I believe. I had one too many drinks and my parents drove me to a hospital where I was unconscious for hours, then got beligerant towards the doctors. I woke up strapped to a hospital bed and listening to a horrific story from my mother, who otherwise was speechless. This stuff exists, and I find it saddening people don't believe me. And I'ma christian, too, grew up learning that those under the name of Christ could not be possessed. I would, after this occurence, disagree with that statement, and after hearing your story it appears we align.
Great hub. Write more :)
Mike,
You are right, the answer is always Jesus.
How I love that Name. ~ eddie
Interesting thought provoking reply Mike. I really don't know, and it scares me that someone could go about their day to day life not knowing they were, or are, possessed. I mean, how do you find out? It isn't as if you can walk into a Church and say, "By the way, I think I may be possessed. Can you check it out please?".
Really interesting stuff, and I am fascinated to hear you have both seen it, and been through it personally.


















mikeq107 Hub Author 6 months ago
Hi David :0)
Glad you read this and I love your input and the reserch you put into your hubs...look forward to reading your thoughts!!!!
Mike :0)