The apostle John reportedly wrote in code so that the revelations
that he received from the Lord could go out unhindered to the churches
of the times. The churches in turn having and understanding the Old
Testament stories, given as illustrations and instructions to us, could
interpret that which he was referring to.
In Revelation 2:18-2, in the message that he was relaying to the church in
Thyatira, John makes reference to Jezebel. This was most likely
meaningless to the Romans, but for the church of all ages it carries
great significance.
In recent times we hear terms such as; ‘a Jezebel spirit.’ Although
there is no direct reference in scripture to this spirit, experience has
shown that a demonic entity responding to that name is in existence.
What John was referring to was a particular set of characteristics
that would be manifested in an individual’s life that are not consistent
with the Holy Spirit, but are consistent with an unholy spirit – and
exhibiting the nature shown in the story of Jezebel. This
spiritual/mental and emotional programming must be dealt with to free
those of us who are captive and possibly unintentionally participating
with our enemies in these areas.
Further reading on Jezebel can be found in 1 Kings 18, 19 and 21. Her final demise and the result of the curse on her behaviour is found in 2 Kings. Listen to the Message...
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