Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Jezebel Spirit

The Jezebel spirit is not discussed in the church even though this spirit, which has no gender, played a dominate roll in 1 Kings in the Old Testament and plays a dominate roll in the world today. Jezebel is also mentioned in Revelation 2:18-22 18“And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write,‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. 20 Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman[c] Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. 21 And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. 22 Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds. Appears Jezebel plays a significant roll in the corrupt church.

Elijah called for a showdown with the God's of Baal and our God. He challenged and defeated 450 prophets of Baal. Jezebel certainly was not pleased with Elijah. 1 Kings 19:1-2 1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time.”

Elijah, God's great prophet, ran to escape from Jezebel and was so depressed he wanted to die. How could such a great prophet who defeated 450 prophets of Baal fear Jezebel?

I believe we underestimate this spirit and fail to understand how prominent the Jezebel spirit is in our world today. Jezebel is known as the evil queen of Israel who murdered prophets and threatened the life of Elijah. She was an idol worshipper, murderer, thief and manipulator. She operated in illegitimate authority when she stole Naboth's inheritance. The spirit of Jezebel inflicts poverty, infirmity, divination and a spirit of religion. Jezebel also brings confusion, fear and doubt into lives and circumstances. Though this evil power has no gender, the seductive methods of prostitute are used to entice us into compromise in any area of our lives. It took Jehu to come against Jezebel and slay her. 2 Kings 9:30-33 30 Now when Jehu had come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she put paint on her eyes and adorned her head, and looked through a window. 31 Then, as Jehu entered at the gate, she said, “Is it peace, Zimri, murderer of your master?”
32 And he looked up at the window, and said, “Who is on my side? Who?” So two or three eunuchs looked out at him. 33 Then he said, “Throw her down.” So they threw her down, and some of her blood spattered on the wall and on the horses; and he trampled her underfoot.
Rather than slaying Jezebel as Jehu did, we are easily seduced into tolerating her spiritual seductions!

Understand this: The Jezebel spirit is about control and she will use harlotry (Hollywood) and witchcraft against mankind to get us to sin and to take our attention away from Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The demonic principality of Jezebel will abort destiny if we do not pray and war against this seductive spirit.

It is my prayer that we gain knowledge about the dark side so that we know how to battle for our souls and the souls of our loved ones. Time is getting short.

Blessings, Tony

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