|  | Daily Bible Reflections Archive
 |
Theo Tigno•
10/7/2010 6:20 pm
Reply To Post
|
Friday, October 8th 2010 |
Luke 11: 15-26
When Jesus had driven out a demon, some of the crowd said: "By the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he drives out demons." Others, to test him, asked him for a sign from heaven. But he knew their thoughts and said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house. And if Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that it is by Beelzebul that I drive out demons. If I, then, drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your own people drive them out? Therefore they will be your judges. But if it is by the finger of God that I drive out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you. When a strong man fully armed guards his palace, his possessions are safe. But when one stronger than he attacks and overcomes him, he takes away the armor on which he relied and distributes the spoils. Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
"When an unclean spirit goes out of someone, it roams through arid regions searching for rest but, finding none, it says, 'I shall return to my home from which I came.' But upon returning, it finds it swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and brings back seven other spirits more wicked than itself who move in and dwell there, and the last condition of that man is worse than the first."
Dawg's Thought:
Today's prayer intention - for an end to abortion and euthanasia.
When I was in high school, I used to be part of a youth group. Well, one of the members of the youth group thought that it would be a great idea that, because it was a full moon, they would do some sort of "witchcraft" or something along those lines.
I called some fellow "brothers" who I knew were strong in their prayer life and we met at my house. Before we left, we placed ourselves before Our Blessed Savior in prayer and asked for His protection, along with the protection of the angels and the saints. After we prayed, we piled into my truck and we drove toward the park, preparing ourselves knowing that there is a battle for souls going.
They were not at the park. My memory is fuzzy on what happened to them that hindered them from going to the park, but in my heart, I knew our prayers were answered.
If the demons themselves know "bring other spirits" on with them, how much then do we need to be in communion with others, including the angels and the saints. We need to pray for each other, knowing that we are constantly going into battle with our souls on the line.
Let us constantly strive to work to be "with Christ" so that we are not working "against Christ." Let us gather "for the Kingdom of God" so as not to scatter.
Brothers and sisters, my prayers are with you. Please, I ask you to pray for me as well, for I need you. Take care and God Bless.
|
|
| |
