Marine Demons

The Mystery of the Waters

The Moffat translation says, "He treats a harpoon like a straw. " Whales, the largest creatures of the sea known to man, have been captured with harpoons. A harpoon has always been an effective weapon against sea creatures. Iron and brass weapons were the strongest weapons of Job's day. And yet, even the strongest weapons of man are useless against him. The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble. (Job 41:28) Although natural arrows cannot make him flee, we can loose the arrow of deliverance against him (2 Kings 13:17). We can also ask God to shoot arrows at our spiritual enemies (Psalm 64:7). God's arrows are sharp in the hearts of the King's enemies (Psalm 45:5). Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear. (Job 41:29) We have encountered Leviathan in deliverance many times and have witnessed this spirit actually laughing at the workers. Leviathan is so confident of his amour and strength that he mocks those that would dare attack him. Mockery can also be a manifestation of Leviathan. Pride's Trail Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire. (Job 41:30) The Amplified says his underparts are like "sharp pieces of broken pottery. " Even Leviathan's underbelly is sharp. The underbelly is one of the most vulnerable areas found in reptiles. "He prints a threshing-sledge upon the mud." Leviathan leaves a distinct trail when upon land. Pride will leave a trail wherever it goes.

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