There is something we must take from this other than an interesting story to tell. “And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds (2 Corinthians 11:14-15).” When I thought that it was my dead grandmother’s ghost roaming the house, I was not really afraid. After all, it was grandma, right? She loved me and I loved her. However, if what I saw was something otherworldly I now believe it to be a demon. Why? Scripture says that demons “disguise themselves,” so why wouldn’t they pass themselves off as “friendly ghosts” if you will? The agenda of Satan is to deceive people and lie to them. What greater lie than to think that our loved ones are still “walking” among us and perhaps “interacting” with us on occasion? It keeps us focused on things like ghosts and the darkness they supposedly come from and off of Jesus Christ and the truth about the afterlife and the judgment that awaits those who have died. Satan must love it when we get caught up believing in ghosts and trying to figure out where they come from and what they are doing here. While we are off telling ghost stories, playing ghost hunter, conducting séances and playing with Ouija boards getting deeper and deeper into the darkness where Satan resides, we are at the same time moving further away from the light and the truth of Jesus Christ and the salvation only offered through faith in Him. The Bible tells us that the demons end will correspond with their deeds. In other words, they are destined for Hell. God never created Hell for man, but if a person doesn’t accept Jesus Christ as their savior, God has not made any other place to put a person. Thus, Satan and his angels are seeking to have as much company as possible. Next time the subject of ghosts arises, change the subject to the Holy Ghost and Jesus Christ, not Satan and his minions.
Frustrated, I exclaimed to God, "if this is getting to know you, I won't know you." Ten years later the Lord would answer my prayer. After becoming a born again Christian I learned that what I sought to gain through sin could only be found in the resurrected life of Jesus Christ. Now, I desire to share the finished work of Christ and His life in the believer with all who seek to find rest from the impossible burdens of life and religion.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Ghost Story
There is something we must take from this other than an interesting story to tell. “And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds (2 Corinthians 11:14-15).” When I thought that it was my dead grandmother’s ghost roaming the house, I was not really afraid. After all, it was grandma, right? She loved me and I loved her. However, if what I saw was something otherworldly I now believe it to be a demon. Why? Scripture says that demons “disguise themselves,” so why wouldn’t they pass themselves off as “friendly ghosts” if you will? The agenda of Satan is to deceive people and lie to them. What greater lie than to think that our loved ones are still “walking” among us and perhaps “interacting” with us on occasion? It keeps us focused on things like ghosts and the darkness they supposedly come from and off of Jesus Christ and the truth about the afterlife and the judgment that awaits those who have died. Satan must love it when we get caught up believing in ghosts and trying to figure out where they come from and what they are doing here. While we are off telling ghost stories, playing ghost hunter, conducting séances and playing with Ouija boards getting deeper and deeper into the darkness where Satan resides, we are at the same time moving further away from the light and the truth of Jesus Christ and the salvation only offered through faith in Him. The Bible tells us that the demons end will correspond with their deeds. In other words, they are destined for Hell. God never created Hell for man, but if a person doesn’t accept Jesus Christ as their savior, God has not made any other place to put a person. Thus, Satan and his angels are seeking to have as much company as possible. Next time the subject of ghosts arises, change the subject to the Holy Ghost and Jesus Christ, not Satan and his minions.
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