“Deliverance For A Damsel”
Wednesday, March 12, 2025Key Verse
“And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour” (Acts 16:18).
Text —Acts 16:16-22
Message
Evil spirits sometimes possess human or animal creatures. Most times take control of the personality speaking through them or moving them to act abnormally. At other times the people they possess mix-up with normal people, difficult to detect except by the spirit gift of discernment. However, their identity are commonly proven by their activities. Their subtle dwelling in a person may cause serious ailment which no medical diagnosis can discover.
When Jesus sent out His disciples, He gave them authority to cast out devils and reverse their evil works. Therefore true believers neither fear demons nor associate with their agents in clubs, drama and any form of ceremonies. Some young people have been possessed through visits to shrines and occult places. The devil in the damsel manifested counterfeit gift of the spirit for her masters’ profit. “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try every spirit whether they are of God” (1 John 4:1). By the authority vested in Apostle Paul he rebuked the controlling demon in that girl. The devil came out. She became free and normal without demonic manipulations.
Quote
The devil came out
Challenge
You can cast out devils.
Prayer for today
Oh God, empower me to cast out devils in Jesus’ name.