Welcome to episode #194! This week, Matt and Braden talk about deliverance and what it means for us.You have to take ownership of your own life. The devil can tempt, lie, and entice us but he cannot force us to do anything. We have full control and choice in our lives. He will try and get us to make certain choices. The more we make a choice towards something, the more we are in agreement with that thing. Each choice might get easier and easier and then we can get entrenched into something really bad. Or really good! ...
Welcome to episode #194! This week, Matt and Braden talk about deliverance and what it means for us.
You have to take ownership of your own life.
The devil can tempt, lie, and entice us but he cannot force us to do anything. We have full control and choice in our lives. He will try and get us to make certain choices. The more we make a choice towards something, the more we are in agreement with that thing. Each choice might get easier and easier and then we can get entrenched into something really bad. Or really good! Depending on the choices that we make.
As a Christian, we can be oppressed.
HOWEVER, when it comes to the authority structure, when we profess Jesus as Lord of our life, that will make the difference from oppression to possession. If someone is possessed, it is because they have given full agreement and authority to satan. When we have the mindset of: Jesus is mine, I receive fully from him, I believe in Him, I have repented and He is mine and I am His - the authority of your life is now in Christ.
Unawareness can lead to agreements that we didn’t intend.
The power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives, and talking with others can help direct us to see blind spots in our lives we aren’t aware of. It doesn’t mean we will be immune to attacks, but when faced with temptation and attacks, we can choose to listen to the truth and the lies will dissipate. To make those decisions we need to be on solid footing and be aware that he will attack. Take captive your thoughts and give them to the Lord. Submit to God, resist the enemy and he will flee.
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Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He has been married for 14 years to his wife Kristen, and they live in Edmonton, Alberta. He is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com
MATT CLINE
Matt and his wife Louise raise their little guys, David and Oliver, in Edmonton, Alberta. He is honoured to do what he can to tackle the epidemic of pornography and sexual perversion in every way possible. Seeing lives and marriages get free and experience the love of God in profound ways is what drives him every day. He leads Restored Ministries, is a certified speaker and coach for the John Maxwell Team, and formerly played hockey in the WHL and for Hockey Canada. You can visit www.restoredministries.ca.
