Eternal Minded

Parallels between Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare

(Exploring the effect humans have on other humans, the effect that humans have on heavenly beings, and the effect that heavenly beings have on humans.)

Disclaimer: the following thoughts are musings, some are true - some are false. This is just a glimpse into my thought process - not theological absolutes. Read with caution, then ask the Great Divine what He thinks...

Are angels and demons real?

Is Satan really a fallen angel, a created heavenly being who was banned from the third heaven just like Adam and Eve were removed from the Garden?

Did the hierarchal structure of the angelic/demonic realms stay in place even after the fall?

Are new angels and demons still being created just like the temporary earth dwellers?

Why are we so vain and condescending regarding the demons? Is it our pride?

Do we really think we wouldn’t have made some of the very same decisions they did?

What if we began to understand who they really are and then started to act like we understand who we are? Would the heavens and earth be different?

I’m certainly not advocating joining them, only trying to understand how easy it must have been for them to get there – heck I blew it a few times today…probably make a few selfish, prideful decisions every day.

Aren’t we supposed to love the ones He puts in our midst even if they don’t know him? Isn’t this one of the ways He uses us to further his business? What does this mean in regards to angels and demons? Are we supposed to make a difference on the earth and in the heavens?

Can we interact with heavenly beings? or can they only act upon us?

This is changing my stance on warfare in the spirit realm. I want to be effective in the temporary realm as well as the eternal. The deeper part of this is understanding that eternity has already started and that our thoughts and actions interact with the eternal. Its not just how our actions change things in the temporary and thus the eternal, but that we could interact with the eternal and somehow the temporary is now different.

How do you love a demon?

How should we treat them?

Should we love them enough to understand that the Master’s heart aches to not have them with Him anymore?

Should we be condescending or kind?
Should we be hateful and vengeful or polite?
Do we believe the lies about them and the lies they tell or gently show them the truth?
Do we trust our Creator enough to believe the truth He tells us?
Do we knock em out of the park in one fell swoop or bump em a notch closer to truth when the timing is right?

What does kind/polite/truthful while watching for the right timing look like when dealing with demonic activity?

Can we apply the knowledge and understanding we have of prophetic evangelism and kindness outreach to spiritual warfare?

I know, so many questions - go ask Abba what He thinks....

Peace

Spirituality?

There's a great discussion going on at John Paul Jackson's Blog, come on guys jump in!! He asks the question, "What is Spirituality?".

Here's my stab, let's hear from you...

Spirituality is the recognition and expression of an eternal truth. The truth is that we are intended to be spirit filled beings; as such we are either filled with the indwelling of the Great One or we are full of something else.

The reason we choose to write it with a capital letter “S” these days is recognition of the eternal nature of this truth. Like all created truths they have been distorted and misused over time, this is part of the schemer’s master plan – take eternal truth, mix in enough confusion and then even those who were meant to figure it out would be afraid of it and shun it, classic maneuver…

How ironic - the ones who generally shun the Master have labeled their pursuit of enlightenment, “spirituality”. I love watching them transition to spelling it with a capital “S”. Let it be so.

Oh, Joy?

Why do you continue to put people in my life who push my buttons?

Because you have buttons.

Why don’t I get better at it?

That’s not the point,

What do you mean?

They love me too

Yeah right?

No really, you could learn from them…

No thanks,

Ok, but I’m ready to remove that button when you are...

But their button is bigger than mine…

You really think I care about “bigger” buttons, I’m not in the button shrinking business, I’m not a button growth comparison chart kind of Guy. I just did this to allow you to see what’s inside you – I already knew…

I’m learning some side benefits of fasting, as we choose to give up something under our control – He is enabled to remove something that is under His control. Surprisingly, it's usually something totally unrelated. As we fast, the atmosphere around us and within us gets churned up…the “stuff” is revealed. This atmosphere or environment is rich with nutrients and spiritual activity– the perfect combination for growth and change. You see, it isn’t about coffee or wine or even pancakes…it’s about Him…Will you set aside something you couldn’t live without yesterday for a chance to live a changed tomorrow?