The reference to demons occurs frequently in the Bible. Jesus recognized their existence, as did the seventy disciples He sent out and the Apostle Paul. As believers, we are admonished to always focus on the Lord and never give the hosts of darkness any meaningful prominence in our lives. We rejoice in God’s victory, believing in His triumph over the demons. However, ignoring them is foolish, and they should be respected for their power but never feared. Angels are referenced more than three times as often as demons. So, let us always remember the words of Elisha: “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them… Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see” (2 Kings 6:16-17).
Every Kingdom Divided
Yeshua said: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?” (Matthew 12:25-26). Yeshua was speaking to the Jewish leaders in this verse, the Pharisees. But notice, He said, “every kingdom.” He was not just speaking of Israel.
Is God Judging America?
Is God judging America? That is a good question, and the answer will depend on what you mean by judging. The definition of judgment is a divine sentence or decision, specifically a calamity held to be sent by God. This leads us to another question: Why would God do this, assuming He is even doing it at all? The answer to this question will also vary depending on our view of God’s character. Is God’s character benevolent or malevolent, meaning, is He disposed towards doing good, or is He disposed towards doing things that are hateful?