Disengaging the spirit of confusion. pt 2

Suspicion and lack of trust: Every relationship characterized by constant suspicion and lack of trust will lead to confusion. When two would-be couple is always in constant mistrust and suspicion for one another, I tell you the honest truth nothing will be achieved because their visions do not merge. 

You see, what I am saying here is something that many have neglected but it is destroying a lot of marriages, relationships etc. I have personally witnessed this ugly demon destroy many lives and great destinies. Suspicion makes you not to believe people. It reduces your love and affection for someone who truly may love you from a sincere heart.

I have personally discovered that most people who suspect and doubt people around them were people who knew your secrets or weaknesses. They believe you have not changed and that you can never change. So, when you are trying to do your best to prove to them you are a changed person, the more and stronger their suspicions and mistrust. They conclude within themselves that everything you do is all pretense. When this happens, it can create a lot of chaos and at the end if not properly controlled, it can lead to disaster. Many brothers and sisters dreams have been shattered by this demon. Remember when you do not trust people around, others will see it and will not trust you either.                  

Disloyalty/disrespect: This is another factor which manifests confusion. Wherever you see confusion, it means somebody somewhere has refused to be loyal or respect the other party. When you see a junior staff arrogating position and authority to himself and nothing is been done about it, I must tell you the simple truth, just expect confusion. Disloyalty and disrespect in any organization or home will lead to confusion. This factor has crumbled a lot of churches, ministries, businesses etc. 

Detecting disloyalty and disrespect early can give you a great chance of combating this evil dreaded spiritual virus called spirit of confusion. Please do not misunderstand me.  It is not every home or church that you will find this spirit at work. But you can detect the early signs as the Holy Spirit gives you wisdom and revelation. If there is anything the devil hate is to see orderliness, unity and peace. It is possible to exhibit loyalty and respect to the person close to you. 

Disloyalty and lack of respect unfolds pride and arrogance and when this is in full scale, everything goes hay- wire.

Respect people. Be submissive to authorities. The very reason we see riots and carnages is because people had refused to be loyal and submissive to higher authority. When you see riot going on, we can only conclude on one thing the spirit of confusion have taken over. But remember, it began with one or two persons who at first were disloyal and disrespectful. They proceed by influencing others into what they believe and thereby invoking the spirit of confusion. 

No ministry or church can grow when this spirit is in their midst. I personally have witnessed this in ministry. No minister of the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ can succeed in ministry while this spirit is in the midst of the members or workers. Devil cannot appear to you to fight. Bu t he will enter people under you to fight you or frustrate you. So when you begin to sense an early of disloyalty and disrespect among the workers or members, you should know that an unavoidable confusion is ahead of you.

Sometimes, I try the workers under my leadership to see their allegiance to authority. Many a times I give them a sudden responsibility and watch their reactions. I have watched some exhibit absolute disloyalty. For instance, I may tell the workers we are having a meeting by 5pm and that late-coming will not be tolerated. By this command, I noticed some who obeyed while others disobeyed and even when they come late, they can hardly apologize. This is an early sign and must not be neglected. It leads to confusion thereafter. By the time you rebuke them, they may go ahead to influence others who may in turn rebel against your authority. I have seen this in ministry; the same people, whom you raised, suddenly turned wild against you. 

They even go as far as speaking the same man of God that blessed their life. This can distort the name and reputation of the ministry unless by Gods divine intervention. Man of God; get rid of disloyal and disrespectful people around you before they put your ministry in confusion. This counsel is not only applicable to men of God. It is also applicable to all potential leaders, business men and women, directors etc.

Where disloyalty is imminent, be ready for storms and struggles. Joshua .portiphar, and Daniel was loyal to four kings –Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Darius, Cyrus. Jesus was loyal to both his earthly parents and his heavenly father. You need to check if you are disloyal and disrespectful to authorities. You need to pray against the devil using you as a weapon of confusion.

 False accusation/Slandering

He that hideth hatred with lying lips and he that uttereth a slander

Is a fool ( prov. 10 : 18 )

what does it mean to slander?

This means to make a false spoken statement that causes people to have a bad opinion of someone.

It is the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage anothers reputation.

                                  The purpose of false accusations

1.     Character assassination

2.     Defamation:  to hurt the reputation of someone or something especially by saying things that are false or unfair.

Disengaging the spirit of confusion

What many do not know is that this demon does not show up straight just the way we had wanted it to appear. It is not always on the lead. In fact showing up first is against its law of manifestation. There are several means by which this spirit of confusion manifests itself in the life of believers in Christ. The nature of this evil spirit is to confuse (to bring to ruin or to disturb in mind or purpose).

 From my little experience as a deliverance minister, I have discovered several ways this spirit manifests.

It manifests in the form of anger: when you see two people at logger-heads and everyone is angry, you had better watch out carefully for this spirit because we may try to presume that everybody is trying to express his or her own views which was unaccepted but little did we see that this virus called confusion is the one already in charge. Check their end; if everybody walks away without settling the matter amicably, it means this spirit of confusion have taken over.

 What we do not know is that when we get angry, we become ugly. We behave abnormally. We do crazy things. No angry person looks beautiful while exhibiting that attitude. I personally have experienced this. You see God has given us free will. Free will is the ability to change direction anytime.

 You have the ability to change either good or bad. It is not in the power of God, your pastor or the church to exercise or even change your free will. This is the reason we do certain things without having a thought about the aftermath consequences. Uncontrolled anger can set a mansion on fire. Anger is the mother of confusion. Once you embrace it, your journey in life can be delayed; I mean it can cost you your destiny. No reasonable person wants to stay with an angry person. Even the bible warns us about it:

‘’ make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: lest thou learn his ways and get a snare to thy soul. (prov. 22:24) ‘’

It can come in the form of misunderstanding: This simply means in my own little language – the absence of understanding. To understand means to know the meaning of something, such as the words that someone is saying or a language. This implies you observing carefully with caution.

 You must possess a gentle and calm spirit while in any conversation. When someone is talking to you, the first thing to do is to listen very cautiously and attentively so that you do not miss what he or she is saying. When both parties are talking at the same time, it leads to misunderstanding which results to confusion.

 Believers in Christ Jesus must understand this matter. I have applied this principle as I counsel people. The truth is being a good listener. Give people a chance to express their opinions. Never conclude on issues which you do not understand in any talk. It can lead to misunderstanding which can invoke this satanic force of confusion.

It can come in the form of a quarrel: First, we need to understand what it means to quarrel. To quarrel means to engage in a dispute or complaint. It means to argue about or disagree with something; to contend or dispute actively. A notable preacher once said “quarrels will arise but it becomes a problem when we do not know how to settle it. “

Every unsettled quarrel may lead us into confusion. You may not want to believe me. But kindly check what happens in an environment where people are quarreling with each other. If we sincerely agree that quarrel is all about disagreements and contentions, then let us expect confusion. If you see any home or organization where there are constant contentions and disagreements, only a hand-full of progress can be achieved because unity is lacking. Wherever you see quarrels and misunderstanding, you will see several set-backs and stagnation. This is the sole aim of this spirit (confusion). It does not just take over your life, home or ministry surprisingly. It must have a stronghold by which it must operate. When this spirit captures a Christian, he or she may not even know they are under the control of strong satanic force. We must be determined to overlook issues that are baseless and useless. Overlook matters that will lead you into arguments and quarrels. You may think you are losing, but just let it go.

Revive us Again

Some years ago, I heard a prominent preacher lamenting during a revival meeting in a particular church. I was part of that meeting even though I was still a dummy in the Christian faith as at that time. This was in the year 2002. I saw him yelling and preaching to the congregation. This wonderful messenger poured out his heart. Sometimes he was in tears as he expounded on the word of God.

As I looked closely at the congregation, I could read their countenance. To some and while he was still preaching, they were busy chatting, while some slumped into their chairs and slept off in the middle of a great sermon like that. I also took a look at those at the podium, some were already tired; you can see it clearly on their faces.

One of the elders was busy with a magazine. And I said to myself...”this is madness’’. I kept wondering why people will behave this way even when a hot sermon from an anointed voice is been preached? Why would an elder or deacon be sleeping in the middle of a critical message like that? Why would a general overseer or pastor be moving in and out of the church when a sermon is going on? All these questions puzzled my heart and I was highly disappointed by their complacencies.

            At the end of this great message, this great man of God made an altar call and quickly I observed that most people who came out were only some mothers and a majority of youths; the pastors and elders held tight to their seats. In their mind I could hear them say “we have been born again for almost 10, 20, or 30 years. How then should we come out to join these young ones?”

But if we look so closely and if we will tell ourselves the truth, there are areas in our lives that need revival. I mean they are dead! God is absent and even unbelievers can sense it that you are struggling and fainting gradually. The unbelievers will not tell you this because they expect you to help them revive.

I don’t think we understand that there is an urgent need for a revival. The church of Christ must be revived; our homes need to be revived. Our careers, businesses, spiritual lives, ministries, finances, health, etc.  All these and more need revival. I honestly pray you see the magnitude of what I am saying. The major problem we have right now is lack of understanding about the times. The Bible tells me that there was a tribe in Israel that had a good understanding about times.

“…….of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do …,” 1Chronicles 12:32 (NKJV)

What this means is that they tell Israel when to go to war and when not to. The nation of Israel had to enquire from the sons of Issachar what the times are saying. Pastors must understand the need for revivals. You should know when to expect a revival in your ministry or local assembly. When I say “revival” I mean to be reawaken; to wake up from spiritual slumber, to bring back what had died. It could be anything – your prayer life, Bible study life, your marriage, your ministry, your financial status, business status, your health. Once you discover everything around you is crumbling to debris; then revival is necessary.

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Unless you forgive

Then peter came to him and said, lord how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?

Jesus said to him, I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.

But as he was not able to pay, his master commanded that he be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and that payment be made.

The servant therefore fell down before him, saying ‘master, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.’ Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and he laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, ‘pay me what you owe!’

So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him saying, ‘have patience with me and I will pay you all.’ And he would not, but went out and threw him into prison till he should pay the debt. So when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and came and told their master all that had been done. Then his master, after he had called him, said to him, ‘you wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I have had pity on you?

And his master was very angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him.

So my heavenly father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses.’ ( matthew 18 vs 21 – 35 NKJV )

We will be taking few observations from the scripture above. Firstly, I want to say that familiarity with scripture can be very dangerous. When a man is so familiar with the bible, he will never know when God is talking to him. Because he is already puffed up. For instance if a pastor is about to preach to his congregation on a Sunday morning and they were asked to open to john 3:16, I want to tell you that eighty percent of the people will not find it interesting in opening the bible with all readiness to know what God is about to say. Do you know why? Familiarity! So I want to say here that not everybody will accept what it written in this book. Some may see genuine truth as the light of God’s word break into their spirit, others will see faults and mistakes in this book. One of the character I have developed or copied from one of my spiritual fathers is that, I always make sure I pray before reading any book. At this juncture you need to close this book and just ask the holy spirit to help you understand what this book is saying and that at the end you will be able to apply them to yourself. For dreams & interpretation, click here

 THE STORY

The first thing to do is to really understand what the story was all about. There were three major characters in the parable and two minor characters (Jesus and Peter) which were not part of the real story. Before Jesus told this parable, I want to assume that peter was having problem with someone maybe a friend or relation. I assume this because, it had not been long brother peter joined the discipleship class of Jesus Christ and we cannot presume that peter has been made completely.

Peter wanted to find a lasting solution to the problem of unforgiveness. People have been hurting uncle peter so much. He has been offended many times and he would not bear a grudge against anyone. Base on research, temperament-wise, peter was a sanguine and we all know that sanguine can hardly hurt a fly. Now, let us go back to the bible and read again for better understanding.

Then peter came to him and said…… peter came directly to Jesus. He did not go through short-cut. Peter was not afraid of coming to his master. He knew very well that Jesus has the final solution to his situation. Firstly, may I say here that if your relationship with Jesus Christ is sour, you will need to make it sweet. You cannot go directly to God to ask anything when you must have by-passed Jesus Christ. This is not possible. Jesus must know you and you must know Jesus. This is why the issue of been born again is very important. You cannot access the master when you have no relationship with him. Note this!

……Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?

Peter called him LORD. Peter recognized Jesus as master over all. He did not see any other person as lord but Jesus.

How often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?

In the jewish law, offending or accusing someone unnecessarily is a sin. So, peter was aware of this. He understands the mosaic  law but needed more clarification from Jesus. Let me take it in a simple language anyone can clearly understand. What peter was saying here is, ‘sir, how many times will my brother, sister, mother, father or friends offend me before I can forgive them? Should I endure till the seventh offence? This was what bro peter was trying to ask. Peter wanted to be so sure so that he can be a correct disciple who will not retaliate at the seventh offence as some us do. Our churches no longer address this matter in our gatherings. Unforgiveness is an evil which has destroyed many marriages, homes and churches. Nobody is preaching about it again. But, brother peter was so careful on this matter and he reasoned with himself on how to correct this matter while he was with Jesus. Peter seized the opportunity to get the truth. He was not like some of us who will always swallow everything both hook, line and sinker. This is the problem with our present generation. Only a few are willing to ask questions during or after bible studies. Let us also understand that peter had a tooth for tat mentality. This is part of the mosaic law. In the mosaic law, anything can happen. If your brother slaps you, you just have to retaliate if not you will be at the losing end. The funny thing here is that the natural man in us do not want to be insulted. He does not like to be embarrassed. If you scream at him, the next time he sees you, he won’t talk to you again. In our every day life, offence will come; people will offend us but how you handle it determines whether it will offend you or not. People take up offences unnecessarily. What looks like a minute problem is enlarged and amplified to serious issues because the heart is not correct. Brethren, how many times will our brothers offend us before we can forgive? Sister, it is true someone has broken your heart as you said. But can you forgive this man? It is also true that the other time, your inlaws insulted you so much. But have you forgiven them? What most Christians regard as an insult is because they took up an offence which has already fallen to the ground. If they had left it on the ground without picking it up, it would not become an offence.