October 30, 2023: Fry A Devil, Walk In The Light

"If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth." (1 John 1:6, ESV)

Demons are good at hiding. And since they dwell in darkness, an extra challenge is added to finding and driving them out. If not detected, then they are safe to remain. But we are children of the Light! We walk in the light of the glory of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As we grow from glory to glory, those demons that hide under the cover of darkness or ignorance are exposed by the Light and must flee.

Ephesians 5:11 says, "...have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them." As we walk in the Light, it is only natural that those evil spirits hiding under the cover of darkness be found out and driven out by the Light. Some would argue that we should not talk about the devil because it only glorifies him. We are not glorifying him; we are exposing him when we talk about him. If you do not talk about demons, they will only remain hidden in silence.

Demons do not reside in your born-again spirit; it is impossible. But they can hide in your soul (mind, will, and emotions) and your body (sickness). This is why it is important that we renew our minds with the Word. And we seek sanctification—body, soul, and spirit. "Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless …” (1 Thessalonians 5:23, ESV)