Marine Demons

Marine Demons

is muzzle. God muzzled the rebellious powers in creation. These powers are identified in scripture as Leviathan, Rahab, and the dragon. God's power in creation is used to restrict these rebellious spirits and make the earth habitable for man. Water itself is not that which is evil, but rather the malevolent spiritual power controlling the seas. Indeed, water in the creation narrative of Genesis 2 is the very basis for fertility. The ocean and the fresh water are contrasted, one misused by a hostile spiritual power and the other provided by a caring God as a life-giving necessity. (R. Bixler) There are "powers" linked to the waters. We call these marine demons. They can still affect the land when men invite them through "conscious" or "unconscious" pacts and decisions. Coastal areas are vulnerable to these spirits and churches in these areas need to be aware of their activities. God's power is needed today to muzzle them just as God did in the beginning. Those involved in spiritual warfare should not overlook this key component of Satan's kingdom. O LORD, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts, There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. (Psa. 104:24-26) Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. (Psa. 69:34) The marine kingdom is one of the most varied and spectacular kingdoms created by God. There is an amazing beauty and diversity within this kingdom. This kingdom

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