Strongholds Edu - Spiritual Housecleaning

Do you have unsettling sinful habits, weaknesses, torments, recurring bad fruit character flaws? I'm not talking about big things like murder or adultery… I'm talking about areas in your life, in your thought patterns that keep you barreling like a hamster in it's wheel instead of exhibiting Galatians 5 victory?

Spiritual Housecleaning is a series I'm doing to help expose all those dark, dirty little things that the enemy would rather you think is just a normal struggle in your life.

You're here because you know there's abundant life, you've tasted it… but a taste just won't do… you want to live it!

Hi Freedom 1 here, with a little video crash course illustration about enemy access that ties us up from conforming into the image of Christ Jesus. I'll show how we get on the brink of agreeing with the devil… how to overcome when the pressure is on, what happens when we blow it and how the sins of our forefathers haunt us and wear us down.

In 2 Corinthians 10:4&5 NAS we read, "…for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ." Other versions call those 'fortresses' - 'strongholds', and that's what we're talking about here.

In Mark 3:27 is the ever popular illustration that perhaps we've read and agreed with but never thought about in terms of those recurring troubles we have, that the Word says we shouldn't.

I'll begin to flesh it out with our character Mr. Bitter as he's active on the job-site… later we'll send in an interviewer as well… Roll the Spirit-Cam!

FILM PARODY SEQUENCE

INTERVIEW SEQUENCE

*Note: Generational curses or sins of the father…. wear us down, because they have legal access to do so. The generational ties…. let's face it, it's like chinese water torture…. just always there nagging…. those thoughts, those voices in the head. Remember in 2 Corinthians 10:5? ["Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." ] This is not only talking about what our human minds come up with, but who else can influence our mind with those nagging 'voices' those contrary thoughts?

It's so simple though… appropriate what Jesus did…. and be done with it!

But I don't know everything about my ancestor back 4 generations ago…. you say…. well, we'll save that for another video.

Recap…. how do we get a stronghold?

• Blatant unrepentant sin all by ourselves.

• If we agree with ANY lie…. we create a door.

Journey along with me in this series of Spiritual Housecleaning as we learn to dismantle every work of the enemy in our lives and be equipped to stop these cycles cold in our lives and all those around us, so that we can truly be free, FREE INDEED!

Scriptures used in sequences:

Ephesians 4:31

James 4:7

Numbers 14:18

Exodus 20:5

Deuteronomy 5:9

Leviticus 26:39-40

Spiritual Housecleaning Playlist

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Spirits on Objects

Jacob testifies about how God showed him how 2 little cards can bring in big trouble. Pokemon cards may seeeeem innocent... ouija boards and tarot... dungeons and dragons... even harry potter... but the truth is, is that it's a doorway away from God.

How POKEMON and the Magic Cards Affect the Minds and Values of Children
by Berit Kjos - www.crossroad.to

"Who are the strange little creatures from Japan that have suddenly become global super-stars? Most kids know the answer well: They are called Pokemon (short for POCKEt MONster and pronounced Poh-keh-mon), and they have stirred up some mixed reactions.

"We just sent a letter home today saying Pokemon cards are no longer allowed on campus," said Paula Williams, a second-grade teacher in Danville, California. "The kids know they're supposed to be put away when they come in from recess, but they're often in the middle of a trade, so they don't come in on time. In the more extreme cases, the older kids are getting little kids to trade away valuable cards . . . . It drives a teacher crazy."

It concerns parents even more. "Recently, my children were given a set of Pokemon cards," said Dianna Brannan, a Seattle mom. "They are very popular with the children at our church and elsewhere. I was instantly suspicious but couldn't discern the problem. We have since been told that they are stepping stones to the 'Magic cards' that have been popular for the last few years, which we do not allow."

She is right. For instance, any child exploring the most popular Pokemon websites 2 will be linked to a selection of occult games. A click on the ad for "Magic the Gathering" brings Pokemon fans to a site offering promotions such as this:

"A global games phenomenon, Magic: The Gathering is to the 1990s what Dungeons and Dragons was to the 1980s, but with the added dimension of collectibility. Here is the official reference to the biggest new teen/young adult fantasy game of the decade, complete with full-color reproductions of every existing Magic card."

THE POKEMON MESSAGE. The above websites gives us glimpse of the mysterious little creatures called Pokemon. Ponder the suggestions in this greeting:

"Welcome to the world of Pokemon, a special place where people just like you train to become the number-one Pokemon Master in the World!"

"But what is a Pokemon, you ask. 'Pokemon are incredible creatures that share the world with humans,' says Professor Oak, the leading authority on these monster. 'There are currently 150 documented species of Pokemon. . . . Each Pokemon has its own special fighting abilities. . . . Some grow, or evolve, into even more powerful creatures.. . . Carry your pokemon with you, and you're ready for anything! You've got the power in your hands, so use it!'" 3

What if children try to follow this advice? What if they carry their favorite monsters like magical charms or fetishes in their pockets, trusting them to bring power in times of need?

Many do. It makes sense to those who watch the television show. In a recent episode, Ash, the boy hero, had just captured his fifth little Pokemon. But that wasn't good enough, said his mentor. He must catch lots more if he wants to be a Pokemon master. And the more he catches and trains, the more power he will have for future battles.

So Ash sets out again in search for more of the reclusive, power-filled, little Pokemon. His first step is to find the "psychic Pokemon" called Kadabra and snatch it from its telepathic, pink-eyed trainer, Sabrina. With the ghost Haunter on his side, it should be a cinch!

But Ash had underestimated the power of his opponent. When he and Sabrina meet for the battle, both hurl their chosen Pokemon into the air, but only Kadabra evolves into a super-monster with a magic flash. Haunter hides. "Looks like your ghost Pokemon got spooked," taunts Sabrina.4

Obviously, Ash didn't understand the supernatural powers he had confronted. Neither do most young Pokeman fans today. Unless they know God and His warnings, they cannot understand the forces that have captivated children around the world. And if parents underestimate the psychological strategies behind its seductive mass marketing ploys, they are likely to dismiss the Pokemon craze as harmless fun and innocent fantasy. In reality, the problem is far more complex."
...website is now defunct: http://newsletters.cephasministry.com/pokemon_kjos_12_99.html

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DeMoNiC Manifestation

The demonic can manifest in visible, physical ways by either gained access or by permission from God. Join Freedom 1 as she shares some of her experiences with DeMoNiC manifestation...

I've been on a 'manifestation' - themed kick here lately but it's all about 'fruits'. . .

It's a key in hearing God...that you don't take everything that you're told and blindly roll with it, Jesus has set up a system where good and evil manifest in the natural as proof to back the source. 

In the bible it says you'll know a believer by what they produce in the natural...and warnings to watch for the fruit produced by a person as it's either good or bad...(check out Matthew chapter 7).  But I want to take this beyond looking at the hearts of mankind & include a gamut of many things I've experienced and learned so maybe you can empathize, but maybe things like these have happened to you but you never connected the dots.  As you begin to be more aware of how the demonic manifests....it just helps you to better target the root.  We have to get into a flint-faced mode where any flashy manifestation of the enemy isn't going to rattle our cages or put us into fear.

So, let's start off on something really tangible.  I want to use this first because this is something you'll really feel.  See this here...this is something I'd like you to get in the habit of doing every so often.  This will help you on your purification process with multiplied results.  This is a list I made of everyone that has ever hurt me or people I've been mad at.  See many things are buried within us & are access points for the enemy and lest we confront them...we don't know they are there.   Approach this exercise humbly with an ernest desire of 'Forgiveness'.  As you write stuff down you'll note that some entries...you know you've forgiven or reconciled, there will be nothing felt or peace...but others you will start popping like popcorn inside.  What you are feeling is a demonic foothold beginning to war from being exposed.  Remember that Jesus says in John 20, "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”  Just as the Jews continually offered sacrifice for their sins, we must continually cleanse and ask forgiveness through Jesus in every area of our lives so the enemy cannot gain a foothold within us.  So do this every so often... and write every little thing down whether you feel it's completely healed or not because it's also comforting to see how far you've come!  Then spend time with God talking with Him about it....then throw the list away and then schedule another session with your Jesus therapist and do this again every so often.   

Okay, moving on...when my husband and I first began to get noticed as threatening on the enemies radar, we had some reaaaaally bizarre manifestations.   The first one was that we found our marriage certificate out in our mailbox.  Mind you, this thing is buried in a wedding book & was in an envelope that over time had sealed itself.  So most people would think along the lines of 'Oh no, we had a home invasion', in the natural, and I'd say...try spiritual, and you hit the nail on the head!  So, though it seemed insane to believe...it was more insane to believe a human would do this.  See the devil can only do things by having earned access OR by permission from God.  This was something that God allowed because although the devil wanted to rattle our cages...God wanted us to see how the enemy desired to sift us...and it was plain to see that his aim and target was our marriage. 

During this time I was always battling spiritual things at night and would often go to bed reading the bible & praying til' I'd just fall asleep.  One night I was really battling in my dreams &, at some wee morning hour, I awoke hearing my husband making a commotion.  On went the lights and he's out of bed, drenched in water and looking around to grab a tumbler off of the floor.  I'm wondering what just happened and he's quietly assessing looking back and forth, til' he finally tells me that the tumbler of water was dumped upon him.  He showed me where he placed the water on his night stand (next to his head) before bed, where the water was dumped (on his crotch) & where the cup ended up (at the foot of the bed).  It was clearly not a case of him tossing & bumping the glass in the night.  Again, this was allowed by God and taught us that we needed to claim our territory, and make a spiritual safe-haven at our residence.  As we prayed over our property, anointed it and claimed it for Jesus, these big events decreased and I didn't have to war as much in the night.  It's still hard when you are targeted in the spirit, but the blood of Jesus became as a mighty spiritual force field for us.  Remember again, the Jewish sacrifice....it was a continual thing...and though Jesus died once, we must continually go to him for forgiveness, for covering, protection...we must put on our armor daily...just as we ask for our daily bread.  We can't profess once and expect that band-aide to last forever...God wants a relationship, a continual one.

So other manifestations we can see in nature.  We have experienced crows hanging around excessively.  I had a friend that saw maggots a lot during a big spiritual battle.  We've had flies in the house in the winter time...and I don't mean a couple....I mean like hitting 15-20 A DAY...searching everywhere for a dead mouse or some explanation for them & finding none.   And then another manifestation of very large scarab-like beetles...it could be understood if they were all the same type...like maybe a mating season or something...but when they are huge and completely different types of beetle...well, pay attention...it's a manifestation that is allowed for a reason.   Just like the water dousing exposed that we needed to build up a spiritual wall, and that the marriage certificate incident revealed that we needed to focus most on our unity as a couple...the natural manifestations reveal something as well, and you should pay attention and pray and investigate what it means. 

When we had the flies, it was at a time where God had already given me the scripture about Pharaoh's words coming back upon his own head (remember how his profession of killing the first-born came back to haunt him?), involving a certain person/situation.  So when the flies came, I knew it was related to deceit and the hardening of ones heart. 

Again, God allows it so you can know and be prepared.

Sometimes, these manifestations give you a heads up about a principality that God is fashioning you to deal with, or so you can be on guard verses witchcraft attacks.  We've actually had poison ivy break out on us at the same time when a person was manifesting and poisoning others against us.  God allows this strange manifestation stuff to have a root in the natural because He wants us to all have choice.  We can choose to blame something on a home invasion...write something off as a dead animal hiding somewhere or accept poison ivy for what it is even though I haven't been out in the woods.  The important thing you realize is that because it happens it doesn't mean you've done something wrong.

Realize that demonic manifestation either has a legal right to happen through such a thing as sin or unforgivingness in your life or it's allowed, in a controlled environment, by God to show you something. Through unrepentant sin and unforgivingness you have no shield of protection by God, and the results can be devastating.  But why would God allow us to see or experience this 'ugly stuff' if we've done nothing wrong?  Remember that Jesus bore our sins...He took on our iniquity.  Every ugly thing that could happen, happened to Him for us.  We too, being formed in His image and likeness will have to see this ugliness in life.  We'll see these things as warning, and for the purpose of joining into intercession.

As death has no power over us, nor fear any foothold in our lives...we become spiritual towers.  When all else falls apart...people can look to us with hope as we testify the spiritual reality to the physical manifestation.
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