22/05/2024
*Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*
_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD_
_Wednesday, 22nd May 2024_
*DISLODGE THEM*
_And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day_ *(Jude 1:6)*
Genesis 6:1-4 recounts how in the early days, entities described as the *"sons of God"* intermingled with humans: *“That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose”* (Genesis 6:2).
The *"sons of God"* as used in this context were angels who had left their calling and estate, and used their bodies for evil things; they mated with humans and produced giant offsprings. Jude, by the Spirit, revealed what eventually happened to these angels: *“And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day”* (Jude 1:6).
God imprisoned these disobedient angels to prevent them from continuing in their wickedness. However, the offspring of these unions roamed the earth with insatiable appetites and a propensity for unrestrained evil. These physical giants built cities, and consumed vegetation at an alarming rate, such that it took a lot to sustain them.
But as they died, their spirits—which were not human spirits but demons—went to hell and punished those in hell because their legal condemnation was not yet established. And because they haven’t been permanently put in hell, they moved in and out of hell as they chose, and also ran rampage in the earth, carrying out evil activities.
Our world still contends with these spiritual free radicals today; demons that influence human affairs and perpetuate evil. But thanks be unto God; we have the authority in the Name of Jesus to dislodge and dispossess them of their hold and sway over nations and the lives of men.
Every so often, use the Name of Jesus against them and put a stop to the works of these demoniacal entities. Forbid them from influencing things in your life, in your home, in your environment, city and nation. Cast them out in the Name of Jesus! Once you do, the hearts of many in those regions will become open to receive the Gospel gladly and heed the call to salvation, and righteousness will prevail. Hallelujah!
*PRAYER*
_Dear Father, thank you for the power to tread over all the abilities of the enemy. Satan and his demons have no right to run things in my life, in my home, in the lives of my loved ones, or in my nation, because I’ve been vested with all power and authority in heaven and in earth to subdue, dominate and take charge of my world. Hallelujah!_
*FURTHER STUDY:*
*Ephesians 6:12* For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
*1 Peter 5:8* Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
*2 Corinthians 10:4* (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* John 10:22-42 & 2 Kings 8-9
*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 1 Corinthians 11:20-29 & Proverbs 18
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