22/04/2017
Deliverance prayer is so different
from what people are used to.
Normally when praying for
someone else, we close our
eyes, bow our heads and speak
words of encouragement and
blessing.
When praying deliverance, our
eyes are wide open, looking at
the one to whom we're
ministering, watching for any
signs of struggle, sorrow, anger
or other emotion. Our words are
not directed to God; we are
launching a frontal attack
against the enemy.
We are coming against whatever
demon has deceived and
manipulated the one in front of
us. This is a brand-new
experience for many.
During our training sessions for
those being prepared to minister
deliverance, we explain the
authoritative tone of warfare
prayer with this word-picture:
Imagine a child you love
standing in front of you. Now
picture a ravenous dog, snarling
and baring its teeth, approaching
to harm this child.
How would you respond? Would
you gently say: "Go away, little
dog. Please don't bother us"?
Would you simply wave your
hand at it and go on walking?
No, certainly not. Most of us
would look for a rock or a stick
and, with a loud voice, would
threaten the dog with violence.
We'd pick up the child and
defend him with our own life, if
necessary.
In the very same way demons
have ravaged God's people. Like
mad dogs, they have sought to
steal, kill and destroy.
