In my last article I introduced the topic of devil spirits and the importance of knowing some of the problems that they can cause. Now we’ll take a brief look at how to deal with them. Please be advised that everything that I am about to say in this article regarding how to deal with spirits will only work if you are a Christian; that is, if you have made Jesus Christ your Lord and that you believe God raised him from the dead (Romans 10:9, 10). If you are not in this category, then the only part that applies is that about the problems that devil spirits can cause.
The basic thing to realize concerning devil spirits is that because of the work of Jesus Christ the position of the Christian is far above the evil spirit realm.
Ephesians 1:21
“Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come.”
Because of this, the Christian believer has greater authority than the devil who is in this world.
I John 4:4
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
In every case when the Lord Jesus Christ dealt with devil spirits, the spirits would always leave. They could never stand up to the power of God. The Bible declares that today the Christian believer walks with the authority of Jesus Christ. The works that he did, we can do also. Every Christian believer has the ability to walk like the Lord did. It’s a promise from the Word of God.
John 14:12
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
For this reason, devil spirits fear the Christian believer. It is not the other way around as the teachings of Hollywood might lead people to believe.
James 2:19
“Thou believest that there is one God: thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.”
So if you are in a situation where spirits are involved (and as noted last time, this could indeed be a possibility), just be fearless. Use the authority that you have been given by God and in the name of Jesus Christ, get rid of the spirits. They MUST obey you. They have no choice. They fear you. Believe this and act.
Once the cause has been removed, the deliverance follows – whatever the malady. Then simply teach the one who has been delivered to stand firm on the promises of God. Teach them to fill their mind and heart with the Word of God to ensure that the problems never arise again.
Since Jesus Christ completed all the work that was required to ensure redemption and salvation for man, there is no reason for anyone to be ignorant of what is now available. If you are unsure about any of this, remember that you are not alone – the family of God is here to help. Trust God and walk in the power that has been given to you.