#48 Territoriality Then and Now

C. Peter Wagner: "The book of Revelation contains the most
sustained account of spiritual warfare in the Bible.

As the drama builds, a powerful demonic being appears as a harlot. She is such a fierce enemy of the gospel that she is drunk — drunk with the blood of persecuted and martyred Christians.

Quite notably, the apostle John, who by this stage of his revelatory vision had virtually seen it all, "marveled with great amazement" when he saw her (Rev. 17:6, 7) . She must have been awesome.

This harlot of Revelation 17 is in all probability the most influential territorial spirit mentioned in Scripture.

For one thing she, apparently habitually, had engaged in sexual relations and become one flesh with earthly political leaders,  "kings of the earth."

Whether this connotes literal succubus we are not told, but the language does not exclude the possibility.

We are told that this obscene evil creature "sits on many waters" (Rev. 17:1). What are these waters? "The waters which you saw,...are peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues" (Rev. 17:15).

Here we have an explicit reference to an evil supernatural being who had gained the highest level of malicious control over human social networks of many kinds.

I have been calling this sort of being a territorial spirit.

Warfare Prayer #48 Territoriality Then and Now By C. Peter Wagner (pgs. 86, 87) Regal Books Mark I. Bubeck shares with us from his book  The Satanic Revival  (pg 242) "Revivals are emotional events. As such, they are often experience-centered in their outworking. The results, however, go much deeper than emotions and feelings in genuine revival awakening. People's lives, attitudes, and actions are dramatically changed. Whole cultures are changed." Pray with me:       Father, how often we sense our own need to become more aware of what's taking place around us.     I ask for insight as to how better to pray for friends and family.     I ask this in the Name of the One who has given us His Holy Spirit to help us. Amen! Today's praise verse: 1 Kings 8:56 "Praise be to the LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses..." Today’s Bible verse: Mark 8:34b "Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Today’s quote: Dr. Charles F. Stanley - "Many people attempt to separate spiritual life from the physical. If your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit then failing to maintain your health is both a physical and a spiritual problem." Some thoughts today: When Boaz, (Ruth 2:8), showed kindness to Ruth, he showed honor to her, and to God. - Boaz protected and provided for Ruth. God wants to protect and provide our needs in and through the Atonement of Christ. - Our faith and trust must be grounded in Him. Our vulnerability to Christ is to be our spiritual perspective.      Now for some thoughts a lot of us may share: The Dirty Snow The dirty snow, the dirty snow How I do like the dirty snow! The white is gone, the dirt is here It means to me that Spring is near The banks recede The roads get dry The ground gets bare The sun gets high The air gets damp The birds do sing A happier time The season brings At first I loved the clean white snow But winter was too long you know And now at last it's time to show How I do like the dirty snow. by Debbie McEwen tmcewen91@yahoo.com 14th- Saturday’s post:  Approaching God Lawrence Darmani 15th- Sunday evening's post:  Lord, Hold Me a Minute James H. Cagle 17th- Tuesday's post:  #49 Spirits and Territories C. Peter Wagner 19th- Thursday's post:  #50 The Pentateuch C. Peter Wagner A popular post:   Offences--Take or  Leave it Brenda K. Hendricks "But  what do the not-so-easily-offended  people have that the rest of us seem  to lack?  I can’t speak for the vast majority  since I’m just learning the better  way myself.  But I can share with you some of the lessons I’m putting into practice..." jean-oathout.blogspot.com   (save to check in sometime) Samples of Jean's crafts http://twitter.com/jeanoathout http://facebook.com/jean.oathout Granny's Guide to Marriage in Verse   Kindle $1.99  A great gift for someone who needs help in their marriage Bridal Shower Devotional Bridal Wisdom for Women My book in paperback $7.95 Granny's Guide to Marriage in Verse  AuthorsDen.com Where authors and readers come together!

The Power of a Prayer Carrie Ann Inaba shares where she finds the strength to battle injuries and ailments. By Carrie Ann Inaba

Sometimes people ask me, "Carrie Ann, you're always smiling that big smile on TV. Where does all that positivity come from?" I'll let you in on a little secret. I pray before work. Backstage, getting ready to be a judge on the TV show Dancing With the Stars, while I get my makeup on and make final adjustments to my gown, I always say the same prayer: God, thank you for all that is, was and will be. Read more