The Dark Spiritual Side Of The New Netflix Movie 'The Deliverance'

one of the current trending movies on Netflix is the Deliverance for anyone who calls themselves a Christian you should not watch this movie or any movie in the horror genre because you are literally opening the door to the devil the aim of this video is not so that you would be fearful but rather be wise be wise when it comes to the entertainment you consume and realize that the Bible is right we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities against Powers against the rulers of the darkness of this world against spiritual wickedness in high places the Deliverance movie is based on real events in 2014 an article appeared in the Indianapolis Star and it was headlined the exorcisms of Latoya amens here are a few lines from that article in November 2011 aon's family moved into a rental house on Carolina Street in Gary A Quiet Lane lined with small one-story homes big black flies suddenly swarmed their screened in porch in December despite the winter chill after midnight Campbell and amens both said they occasionally heard the steady clump of footsteps climbing the basement stairs and the creek of the door opening between the basement and kitchen no one was there Campbell said she awoke one night and saw a shadowy figure of a man pacing her living room she leaped Leed out of bed to investigate and found large wet bootprints so you see this family experienced many evil Supernatural happenings but here is where I would like us to be vigilant in an interview with the director of the film Lee Daniels here's what one article reported in a recent interview with SiriusXM alongside his cast Daniel said he organized prayer circles on set in a bid to prevent Supernatural incidents things happen and I was not going to let things happen on my set and also I needed it for me Daniel said and even with that there were still things that happened on the set that was my sister is in every movie that I've ever done as my good luck charm and she was in the scene with Glenn in the chemos scene and she's the one that sort of gave her attitude in the chemo scene Daniel said and 2 days later after being in the chemo scene she was diagnosed with lung cancer literally my dog died on the set Monique who plays a social worker in the movie added that she was hospitalized after filming one particularly dramatic scene end quote talking about evil spirits is a strange thing to many of us today however when Jesus walked the Earth he cast out evil spirits he rebuked them he warned against them and most importantly he taught people about them he taught people about their existence and their tactics but today many Christians will quite openly speak about angel but ignore the reality of demons Jesus's Ministry included teachings about demons and encounters with demon-possessed individuals so we ought to at least be knowledgeable against the schemes of the kingdom of darkness be careful when it comes to these horror films the supernatural world is real but so is God if you ever feel afraid recite and declare Luke 10: 19 which says behold I have given you authority to tra on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall hurt you recent news events in the property sector have been focused on squatters a person who lives in an empty building or area of land without the permission of the owner USA Today reports the following in Maryland a woman returned from vacation to find two squatters in her bed they were not only living in her house but had also sold about $50,000 of her furniture it is a pattern being played out in many cities in the United States it is also common in Europe where squatting has become a political movement with support from the left another publication The Daily Mail reports the following squatter's rights is a common law principle where unauthorized Intruders exploit legal loopholes in an attempt to assert residency of unoccupied homes in order to evict a squatter homeowners face significant fin Financial losses in the form of legal fees potential property damage and lost income evicting squatters can also be a months-long and arduous process due to backlogs in the courts and overwhelmed police forces across the country reports of angry homeowners being helpless to remove squatters from their home have been booming in recent months with some serial squatters refusing to leave residences for over a year now I would like to talk to you about a different kind of squatter the spiritual kind the Bible has something to say about property rights as it outlines clearly that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit consecrated to God and sacred and so just as a squatter has no real or legal right to possess a home they don't own a demon has no right to possess or squat on a Christian who is filled with the Holy Ghost and the concept is not new Paul's word words in 1 Corinthians chapter 9 are an unwavering voice reminding Christians for hundreds of years that we are not on our own we are bought at a very precious price The Life of Christ Jesus himself this affirms our body as a literal habitation for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit Jesus gave this illustration of what I would like to call a spiritual squatter when an evil spirit leaves a person it goes into the desert seeking rest but finding none then it says I will return to the person I came from so it returns and Finds Its former home empty swept and in order then the spirit finds seven other Spirits more evil than itself and they all enter the person and live there and so that person is worse off than before that will be the experience of this evil generation notice the sequence of events an evil spirit leads a person it goes out and seeks rest but it has nowhere to go it then decides to head back to the person it came from it Finds Its former home note how the Bible uses the word home when referring to the person it returns to the former home and finds it empty and then brings seven other Spirits more evil than itself so in a sense we are being told that evil spirits have no right to possess us imagine the scenario you are a homeowner with a beautifully furnished home carefully decorated with love and paying the utmost attention to details the walls are covered with beautiful art pieces and the shelves filled with memories that have been cherished for decades every corner of your home has a sense of warmth peace and in a way your home can be a reflection of your character and personality but what if as time passes and you become preoccupied with your busy life this leads to neglecting the home and before you know it this once spotless dwelling starts to gather dust the vibrant colors start to fade and a space that once was bright and welcoming starts to feel dim and nearly unlivable Shadows form in those neglected rooms and in them unseen and unheard lurk the very worst kind of unwanted guest the squatters in the FH squatters are unlawful tenants that take up residents in homes and rooms that have been utterly forgotten they have no right to be there they have no claim to ownership but they persist in their attempt to make the space their own by the simple Act of not leaving demons work the same way in the spirit realm trying to overtake the sacred Christian Soul they thrive on Darkness feed on fear chaos and doubt and slowly Drive the joy and peace far from the believer just as a homeowner would never allow squatters to take over their home as children of God we should never allow demons to infiltrate our souls our bodies aren't just a physical vessel they are holy temples where the spirit of God dwells but how can we prevent these squatters from making their Abode in our lives first we must remember that we are called to guard our mind minds and hearts against the enemy and all his gruesome schemes it's extremely important that we stay vigilant in our faith steadfast no matter what happens Ephesians 6 tells us that our struggle isn't really against flesh and blood but rather against the forces of evil in Heavenly Realms These Are Spiritual squatters and this is a spiritual battle in which we fight for the sanctity of our Souls we must keep these temples pure and never leave them empty even if they are swept and in order physical homeowners secure their homes with locks alarm systems and lighting to ensure thieves robbers and squatters have no opportunity to breach their house but we can also arm ourselves and our Holy Temple we always have the full armor of God available to us with which we can battle even on the darkest night we can take the belt of Truth the breastplate of righteousness the shoes of peace The Shield of Faith the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit and ensure those squatters do not take up residence in our lives one of the primary principles taught in military training is be aware of your surroundings this principle is called situational awareness the trainee is intentionally put in stressful scenarios and purposefully surrounded by higher ranking officers to force them to stay vigilant and aware at all times if the trainee is not maintaining situational awareness they will be caught in a position of being unprepared and will fall victim to reprimand or Consequences of course in an actual battle situation the consequences will be more significant than push-ups or being yelled at consequences of poor situational awareness in battle are life and death just as there is situational awareness in a real life life War there is such a thing as spiritual awareness for the Christian man or woman if the believer is not aware of their spiritual surroundings they too will be caught off guard unprepared and will fall victim to the consequences the Bible says in Ephesians 6: 11-13 put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes for our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers against the authorities against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the Heavenly Realms therefore put on the full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything to stand spiritual warfare is real as Believers we have a real enemy and we are in a real conflict we are in a war that is Raging in the visible spiritual realm and the thing about this kind of battle is that you can't fight your enemy physically this is why the Apostle Paul wrote Our struggle is not against flesh and blood and it's true it's not against the things of this world as a Believer you're not fighting people you're not just fighting circumstances no you're fighting the spirit behind the person and you're fighting the devil behind the situation our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers against the powers against the world forces of this Darkness against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the Heavenly places according to the word of God if we will continue to pray fast and study the mighty word of God our spiritual defenses will be strengthened day by day this in turn gives us the authority and boldness to evict and block any demonic squatter who intends to or tries to take over our Temple we reclaim the beauty and reverence in this space by restoring them to their rightful State standing firm in our unwavering faith and if necessary casting the demons out in the mighty name of Jesus we never have to bow to the deception that comes from the enemy's lives we can stand firm in the knowledge and faith that we are are children of God beloved cherished and known as the apple of his eye but it's just as important that we understand how to keep our bodies as temples that are fit for the Holy Ghost if you own a home you will keep it clean and welcoming well tended and in good working order and the same goes for the dwelling place of the spirit of God one of the best ways to protect our Temple is continually investing in our spiritual lives invest in your relationship with the Lord when we nurture this relationship we create and strengthen the barrier against the forces of Darkness that want to squat in our lives at the same time we offer the Holy Ghost a bright clean well-kept Sanctuary to dwell in where he can help us keep out the Demonic entities that want to live there at all costs we should always remember that we are never alone in this particular battle because God is always with us life is full of challenges and sometimes giving up seems like a genuine option but it's not we can overcome any obstacle and maintain a spiritual dwelling that is always welcoming to the Holy Ghost when we work to keep clear from any and all uninvited guests let's always be mindful of how sacred it is that our bodies are the temples of the Holy Ghost and treat them with the respect respect and reverence they deserve the world may be filled with Darkness but our temples can be a Beacon of Hope for someone who is struggling to keep their own space free and that's one of the best ways to evict a squatter and keep them out forever start your own spiritual neighborhood watch today by sharing this with those who may not already know these truths now the devil lies the Bible tells us that Satan is the father of lies and in fact fact John 8:44 Paints the picture clearly when Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees he said you are of your father the devil and the desires of your father you want to do he was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him when he speaks a lie he speaks from his own resources for he is a liar and the father of it hear that closely the devil was a murderer from the beginning that's the first point he does not stand in truth because there's no truth in him that's the second point in fact that it's such a strong assertion that clarifies that the devil is nowhere near Truth the third Point goes on to point out that he is a liar not just a liar but the father of Lies it's one thing being called a liar but it's another thing being called the father of lies and I love the clarity of the Bible here it's like differentiating a thief and a mastermind there's a difference between a professional and an expert what I'm trying to put across to you is that by virtue of Jesus Christ calling the devil the father of lies and not just a liar that means his degree of deception is unlike any other we have known as humans he is a master deceiver he twists the truth convincingly with one aim and that is to make us turn away from God now there are many lies that he tells people there are lies about our worth our value our identity he'll lie to a young man and tell him try this you won't get addicted it's just fun before you know it that person is caught in a terrible addiction Satan will lie to a young girl and tell her it's okay for you to have sex before marriage he will prove that you'll love him and before she knows it she is caught in sexual immorality the devil will lie and tell you that it's okay to meet with that coworker after work without your husband knowing without your wife knowing it's okay to take down their number as friends then before you know it you're breaking the Commandment Thou shalt not commit a adultery do you see how he can lead you on do you see how he can lie to you so that you can take one step then one more step edging you closer and closer to sin then by the time you realize it that one step has turned into a mile that dinner has turned into an affair that fun moment has become a serious addiction but you see there is a lie that the devil tells us which I believe to be the biggest and the most dangerous lie that many people fall for and the LIE he tells you is you've got time you have got time and here's how the LIE is dressed up you've got time to repent so keep sinning you can get right with God later you've got time to keep living however you want you don't have to worry about God and turning your life around just yet do it tomorrow you've got time this is a lie that is so easy to believe because it's comfortable it lures us into a false sense of security to think that we can have our cake and eat it too it's a lie that many fall for because it doesn't require any action on our part it doesn't require us to change change it doesn't require us to crucify the flesh but it does allow us to keep living life on our own terms without ever pausing to evaluate where we're headed it's a lie that tells us that we're free to chase money to chase power in relationships or anything we think will fulfill us but the reality is that at any given moment we are 1 second away from Heaven or Hell app parable of the rich fool is a strong reminder of this in Luke 12:8 to20 the Bible says then he said this is what I'll do I will tear down my Barns and build bigger ones there I will store my Surplus grain and I'll say to myself you have plenty of grain laid up for many years take life easy eat drink and be merry then verse 20 says but God said to him you fool this very night your life will be demanded from you then who will get what you have prepared for yourself I believe this rich man believed the lie that you've got time you've got time to build up wealth for yourself instead of building God's kingdom you've got time to build riches in this world before you build up Treasures in Heaven little did this rich man know that his clock was ticking his days were numbered and God called him for judgment you see our time on Earth has an expiration date it's not something to be said on the hush it's not a secret or something to be afraid of but we all have a date when the Lord will call us to stand before him and we don't get to know when that is tomorrow is not promised nor guaranteed when the time comes there are only two destinations where we will spend all of eternity the choices we make now the way we live now what we do now and the status of our hearts now will determine the trajectory of our souls after death the lie you've got time is nothing more than a trap a trap from the enemy to try and get you to spend eternity in damnation the Bible says Satan prows around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour so that means he want wants you to waste time chasing Earthly Pleasures that won't last he wants you to die without ever thinking about where you're going to end up so today if you hear God's voice do not Harden your heart do not believe the lie Christ is knocking on your heart he is calling you to repent and accept the love he has to offer you so I'm encouraging you to turn turn away from your sin and turn toward God the Earthly pleasure that sin offers is nothing compared to the Eternal Joy found in Jesus Christ the devil seeks to kill and destroy but Jesus comes to bring life to the fullest we only have one life to live and only so much time to live it will we spend it on our own selfish wants or will we follow the plan God has for us will we live life thinking we have time or will we live life for God as if today is our last day on Earth God is not out to trick us God did not leave us without a road map he made it clear in his word what his purpose is for us he has offered us eternal life by the blood of his son Jesus Christ he has given us everything we need for satisfaction here on Earth as well as Eternal salvation it's not dependent on our good works or our church attendance it depends solely on his goodness and mercy all we have to do is accept the invitation but it won't last forever our lives are like a vapor here one moment and gone the next don't regret not spending more time living within God's purpose don't regret not spending more time in prayer or reading the word of God so man of God woman of God answer the call of Christ Say Yes to God and resist the devil reject the lie and put your faith in Christ today there's no time to waste at times I'm troubled by the evil I see in this world this world and this generation can be hostile towards God in the world many can and often do freely reject the principles and commands of Jesus Christ and as children of God living in a Godless world I believe that we all need to have the following prayer points we need to pray for God's protection against all manner of evil we need to pray for wisdom and truth so that we aren't deceived we need to pray for the spirit of discernment we need to pray and plead the blood of Jesus Christ to out anything that seeks to corrupt disturb or hinder your spirit your home or your family only through prayer through the word of God and through the covering of the Holy Spirit can we be delivered from the evil in this world as I was growing up my father always used to say to me it's my job to protect you he would say that time and time again and it's only when I had my own family that I truly understood what he meant as a father I will defend my family Come What May and if I feel this way if I am a man and I feel so strongly about defending the ones I love imagine God imagine how much the lord loves us and in him loving us so much imagine just how strongly he would protect us God's protection meant that the three Hebrew Boys Wouldn't Be burned even though they were in a fiery furnace God's protection meant that Elisha and his servant were surrounded by a Heavenly Army of angels God's protection meant that Goliath a skilled Giant Warrior was no match for a boy with a few Stones Saints God's protection meant that Gideon and his army of 300 men were greatly outnumbered but they had God's favor they had God's protection what I'm trying to put across to you is that the ultimate protector you have is Jesus Christ the ultimate protection you have is Jesus Christ we can do all we can to physically protect ourselves but ultimately only God can save us only God can defend us we can do all we can to protect our health But ultimately it's in God's hands now I would like to read to you one of the greatest passages of scripture regarding our protection as children of God as I read this I want you to receive it as a child would receive a promise from a father the Bible reads in Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from my help comes from the Lord the maker of heaven and Earth he will not let your foot slip He Who Watches Over you will not Slumber indeed He Who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep the Lord Watches Over You the Lord is your shade at your right hand the sun will not harm you by day nor the Moon by Night the Lord will keep you from all harm he will watch over your life the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forever more ever since the fall of Man evil has been abundantly present and visible in the world and in the lives of Man anger greed lust Envy these are the things that secretly dwell in every human heart these are some of the things at the root cause of all the suffering we see in the world and as you see it's through evil Satan tries to shake our faith in God he tries to destabilize discourage and distract you but the good news is that we are children of God and our father has promised to protect us and guard us against all evil the Bible says Psalm 121: 7 to8 the Lord will keep you from all evil he will keep your life the Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever more 2 Thessalonians 3:3 but the Lord is faithful he will establish you and guard you against the evil one Psalm 23:4 even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for you are with me your rod and your staff they comfort me in this life it's easy to sometimes be discouraged by the darkness we see all around us we may even undergo spiritual attacks of our own but we can rest in the knowledge that God will be with us through every battle he will not abandon us to be defeated he will not remove his faithful love from us and leave us to fend for ourselves Satan is always looking for opportunities to lead people away from God and set them on a path to destruction his tactics can be fierce Temptation can be compelling at times we may be in a position where we have more questions than answers when it comes to God but I want to remind you that we have a savior in Jesus yes we may be attacked by fear at some point but we have a savior in Jesus Christ first John 4 4 Little Children You are from God and have overcome them for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world the way we beat the devil is not by being stronger smarter or faster than him the way we beat the devil is by calling upon the name he cannot stand the name of Jesus Christ The Way We Beat The Devil Is by abiding in the shadows of the almighty Jesus is the light that drives out the Darkness at the name of Jesus Satan has to flee demons have to tremble and nature has to bow down Christ alone has ultimate authority over all creation and he has promised to be with us in every struggle sometimes we can't avoid passing through the waters of life sometimes we may be surrounded by evil on all sides we may not be able to change our circumstances but if we can only walk by faith not by sight we will see the hand of God moving and protecting us from harm he has already declared that no weapon formed against us shall stand and if he is for us who can be against us [Music]