The demonic kingdom does not want people free from torment. They will frequently try to disrupt the process. This slideshare details common specific tactics and gives suggestions for pressing ahead.
Preparing for Deliverance? You've Poked a Hornets Nest
1. Preparing for Deliverance? You’ve Poked
a Hornets Nest
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2. Events can occur to try to keep
People away from the help they need
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3. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against
flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil.
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4. Our first session with clients comprises an interview session
where the counselor gains an understanding of each person’s
issues and background.
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5. During the second session, we are set to conduct a
teaching about open doors for demonic torment
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6. It’s between these two
sessions that we see the
demonic kingdom wage their
most vigorous attacks
7. I make it a point to explain the hornet’s nest analogy. Once you
disrupt the status quo, the hornets (demons) are energized and
position to attack and disrupt the process.
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8. Here are some of the most common
tactics I’ve witnessed:
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9. 1. “I think God has delivered me
already; I felt so good after the first
session that I almost didn’t’ come
back.”
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10. 2. A well-meaning “friend” or pastor
will arise to tell them they do not
need deliverance; that Christians
can’t have demons.
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11. 3. Volatile family issues that
seek to consume attention
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13. While there are not demons behind every problem or issue,
the demonic realm is often more actively involved than we
acknowledge.
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14. Desire spiritual gifts eagerly, especially the gift
of discerning of spirits (1 Corinthians 12:10)
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15. If the devils are coming against it, we are
on the right track, are we not?
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16. The hornets are stirred up; what should you do?
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17. • Are you confident God has
given you direction?
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18. • Anticipate (but not necessarily
expect) that there may be
demonic opposition.
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19. • Ask the Lord for the gift of
discernment to operate in your
life.
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20. • Prepare to take thoughts
captive if opposition arises
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21. • Refocus on the course He has
set you on
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22. • Just do it! Make the call, keep
the appointment
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23. God has a good plan for us and the demons are working a very
negative one. If we can accurately discern what is happening, we
can make the right choices more frequently.
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24. Need help? Check out our worldwide (internet)
Christian Counseling and Deliverance Ministry
Services and Client Success Stories
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