There's a Crack in Your Armor Perry Stone

desire to remain in the regions where they are familiar and dwell in that territory in an attempt to repossess its victim at a later time, bringing seven more wicked spirits with him (vv. 24–26). This could be one explanation as to how a particular spirit that controlled your ancestor could actually remain in the house or the family lineage for several generations, until it is exposed and expelled through the power of Christ’s redemptive covenant. Before you believe this is not possible, consider three things from the story that this unclean spirit did not want. Three Demonic Requests 1. The presence of Christ tormented the spirits. The main spirit spoke to Christ through the man and asked, “Have You come here to torment us before the time?” (Matt. 8:29). The living, thriving, presence of the light of Christ always clashes with the darkness of evil. Demonic spirits are totally uncomfortable in the presence of Christ, and this includes a flowing anointing and vibrant worship that is operating in a local church. 2. The chief demon already knew his future destiny and requested Christ not send him into the abyss , or the bottomless pit—the final prison of all of Satan’s evil team (Luke 8:31; Eph. 6:12; Rev. 9:1–11). This indicates that the inhabitants of the kingdom of darkness already know their final destination and do not want to be sent into confinement before the appointed time.