Prepare-for-War

empty, swept, and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked then himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first." Matthew 12:43-45

Clearly, when demons are cast out of a person, they will try to get back in, and if they are unsuccessful, they will go and get seven others stronger than themselves to try to get back in. But Jesus also said:

"How can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house." Matthew 12:29

We Christians have the strongest man ofall to help us keep our house safe - the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, most Christians believe that once they have cleaned out all the demons from their life that the battle is over. It is only just beginning! The battle to keep the demons out will be seven times worse than it was to get them out in the first place. The battle to simply stand and hold the ground you have won by casting out the demons will not be easy. In addition to the battle to keep the demons out, you will also have to battle attacks by Satan's servants trying to destroy you for your "treason" against Satan, and, on top of all, you will also reap whatever you have sown. Does it all sound impossible? "And he [Jesus] said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." Luke 18:27 Here are some things you can do to help you stand in the midst of the storm. Remember, Christians, it is our re sponsibility to help these people bear their burdens! 1. Anoint your house. The Lord taught me this principle early in our ministry. Elaine and I had, for months, endured un relenting torment from both demons and astra projected human spirits. Nightly, we would just fall asleep only to be jerked out of our beds and thrown

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