April 10 – Overcoming the Sting of Death
John 10:10: The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
I have heard many people say they want to die. They may think it is more spiritual, but to live life wanting to die is actually against God’s will. We should never seek death, but if it comes, be assured God will be there for you if it comes. Some people are carrying a death wish. Sin, sickness, persecution and death are all synonymous with the Fall. Our sicknesses may not always be connected with personal sin, but are a result of the Fall, which is why Jesus was the greatest Healer and still is, and heals sickness. We do pray for and get healed..it works! Yes, we do need medicines too..In a fallen world, until the New Earth, illness, sickness, death all comes. So medicines are needed, but at times, without meds too, we are healed, it works both ways.
Now, one of the first-line strategies of Satan is to attack the body. The person starts to believe God is allowing the sickness for their refinement, and later accepts it as part of their lives. Soon, weary and tired, their thoughts start dwelling more on death and are waiting to die. They lose interest in life, regarding it unspiritual. Visions of death and fantasies of heaven become stronger and they lose all will to pray. This is the exact spot where Satan wants them to be. The death wish is sent by Satan. Some people want to be persecuted and are actively calling for persecution. Much evil could have been avoided if they did not call it! God takes us very seriously.
When people start to live out their death wish, they eventually die, without accomplishing the vision that God sent to them. God could have stopped this, but the person cooperated in free will with the enemy, not seeking God in prayer about this.
This death wish differs from a spiritual prophetic revelation some people receive, knowing that they are going to die and they have dying grace for that. They know they have fulfilled what God wanted them to do on earth and God finally tells them to get ready to go.
Joyce Meyer: Jesus paid a tremendous price for us so we could have abundant life. He willingly took all of our sin on Himself and gave His life on the cross so we could be forgiven and have new life in Him.
Christ also died on the Cross for the sins of all the people of the world..
If you are struggling with a death wish, ask people to pray for you. Ask the Holy Spirit for strength to pray to bring down this death wish. First, rebuke it in Jesus’ Name. As you do this, you will get new spiritual will from God to live and do new things by faith. He will start to heal your body supernaturally. Pray for abundant life to accomplish all that God has for you to do. Do not believe the lie of Satan that you have nothing to do on earth for the Kingdom. Eradicate the death wish in Jesus Name!
Unknown Author Quote: “Christ makes abundant life possible if we choose to live it now. Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others. The more you give, the more you live. The man [who] is greatest and most blessed and joyful [is one] whose life most closely approaches the pattern of Christ.”
I had a friend who was prone to depression and sometimes had suicidal thoughts. One day, I noticed she no longer spoke about her depression and I asked her about it. She said that when she was in the US, a pastor laid his hands over her head and prayed for her. She felt something come out of her, and saw a flash of something gray-black. She instantly felt lighter and soon realized she no longer fell under the spell of depression! God has the power to deliver us, and give us abundant life. Jesus paid a price on the Cross for life. Prayer changes things. Your time to do great things for the Kingdom is at hand! Ask God to infuse abundant life in you!
Rita
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