Our opinion on spiritual activities doesn’t change the fact that : the spirit realm is real and has power to influence the way of life of living beings .Spirits are invisible forces that drives people’s actions.  There are two major types of spirits namely the Holy spirit and evil spirits. Our actions are backed by spiritual influences and the outcome of our lives are greatly determined by what spirit influences us. Let’s read more about characteristics of evil spirits.

There are many different types of Evil spirit with different capabilities and agendas. In the bible evil spirits, demons and unclean spirits are used interchangeably

20 Traits of Evil Spirits

1. Before any spirit can accomplish its aim, it needs a body to either work with or work on. Mark 5 1-12, Matthew 16 :23
2. There is different types of spirits that rules in various territories and specific areas. Ephesians 6:12   Revelation 16 :14
3. Evil spirits are always on a well plan mission, they possess humans without permission. Evil spirits work strategically round the clock till you are no longer aware of yourself when they take charge. 1 Peter 5 :8-9
4. There are different types of evil spirit with different capabilities and strength. Galatians 5:19-21.
5. With seemingly innocent thought, the evil spirits can lure you to destruction and eventually to hell. Matthew 8:12
6. Anytime you overcome one evil spirit, spirits that are more powerful than the previous one may invade you if you are not spiritually strong enough. Luke 11:24-26   
7. Watching, listening and giving much attention to ungodly activities opens the door for evil spirit to take charge of your life.  James 1:14
8. Some activities of evil spirits are fear, drunkenness, lust, depression, disobedience anger, Witchcraft etc. Galatians 6 :19-21
9. When evil spirits are accomplish their mission on you and you later  become aware of yourself, you will be surprised at the extent of damage caused. The only explanation you will have is ‘I don’t know what came over me” or “it is the works of the devil” with so much regret. Ephesians 6:10-11
10. Through carefully planned activities of evil spirit, human beings are manipulated to harm fellow humans. Galatians 5:15
11. The Evil spirits can manipulate you into thinking, whatever you are going through, is God’s plans to test you, if you are not discerning enough. James 1:13
12.   Prayer and a close relationship with the Holy spirit will deliver you from the manipulation of evil spirits. 2 Corinthians 10 :4-5
13. The devil is the originator and leader of all evil spirits. John 10 :10
14. Evil spirits can use born-again anointed Christians to execute their purpose just like in the case of Peter. Matthew 16 :23
15.  Evil spirits destructive activities have no limit, until God intervenes Mark 5 :1-20, Daniel 10 12-13
16. The works of evil spirits can look normal and too insignificant to deal with spiritually, like some sicknesses Matthew 8 :16
17. Evil Spirits knows your God given destiny, talent and the bright future that lies ahead, so they adopt destructive strategies that will either kill or delay your blessing from manifesting physically. Daniel 10 12 :13
18. The various types of evil Spirits can collectively work together at the same time or individually at an intermittent pace
19. Evil spirits can make Christians believe, they are more powerful than Christians and they have power to overcome them in every circumstance. 2 Corinthians 10 :4-5
20. Sometimes before evil spirits starts their destructive agendas, they take believers away from the presence of God, believers start to grow cold and dry concerning the things of God. The zeal and passion for the things of God gradually begins to die off. 2 Corinthians 3 :17

Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. James 5 :8

PRAYER                                                                                                                                     Our Heavenly Father, we thank you for your protection against evil spirits, Father please give us the grace and wisdom to resist the devil in our lives and to be vigilant, so the devil and his evil spirits will not take advantage of us. May our passion and zeal for your word be multiplied everyday of our lives in Jesus’ Name I pray with thanksgiving. AMEN

BeChristfullness

No one understands you better than the man called Jesus Christ from Nerzereth. He is the only man who truly knows the laws of heaven and has experienced earth and it’s challenges, that is why till now He still pleads for mercy on your behalf from God Almighty in heaven. He is currently seated at the right-hand side of God Almighty interceding for humanity.

Before two thousand years ago, Jesus being the only begotten son of God was sent down to earth in a human form as a sacrifice to appease for the sins of humanity caused by Adam.(The first man God created) THe major effect of The fall of man was broken fellowship with God, which needed to be fixed as soon as possible..The price for the damage was the blood of the man Jesus Christ

Romans 5 :19 “For just as through the disobedience of the one man the Many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man that many will be made righteous”.

For our sake, Jesus was humiliated, called all sorts of names, doubted, rejected and experienced the inhuman wrath of the people He was on a rescue mission for.

So, what is it that you are currently going through that you think This Man either doesn’t care or can’t relate with? Is it

Humiliation – Hebrews 12 :2 The pain of rejection- Luke 9 :53, Isaiah 53 :3 Sorrow- John 11: 35

Financial problem- 2 Corinthians 8 :9

Starting a ministry-Matthew 4 ;12-25

Betrayal- Luke 22 :3-6

Fellowship and prayer- Mark 1:1-13

Temptation- Matthew 4: 1-11

Hunger- Matthew 4 :2

While on earth Jesus understood the laws of Heaven and never forgot He was on a mission. Jesus went through all these as a human not a Spirit. This man called Jesus experienced, executed, survived and prevailed as a human. When His mission was done on earth, He said :

John 14: 12-13 “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the Works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than These, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you Ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”

His blood that was shed is still speaking better things in your life, trust His leading and you will surely prevail too. He is always rooting for you, so don’t give up. He knows and can relate with what you are going through, He knows what lies ahead in the future, just trust His process and timing He can’t wait to meet with you soon, after all is said and done be found worthy of His presence when you meet Him.

Be Chrisfullness

Sometimes in our Christian life, we know for sure that backsliding is not an option but making an intentional effort to experience a higher dimension of Jesus Christ,is where the problem lies. Your walk with Christ Is always determine by how far you intend to go with Him. When it comes to your relationship with God, God is waiting on you to make a decision and He will help you execute it

Our background, physical environment and culture has made a way for a lot of things to be established and rooted in our lives. The way you were natured came as a default setting but there comes a stage in your life where you have to make some choices with eternity in mind

Your decision will require you to seek knowledge and understanding about the things of God: that is the learning process. You cannot go through your learning process without the help of the Holy spirit. The word of God is the manual required for your learning process. Any form by which the unadulterated word of God comes, you are suppose to open your spirit to it as you apply it

Your learning process is not a passive activity. You will be required to spend a lot of time on the things of God. You will be required to pray for wisdom and understanding about the things of God and learn to be discipline as you avoid situation that will compromise your learning process. This process is in gradual stages and every single stage has renewed grace. Relationship with God is not just established within your stated specified time frame, but rather it is a life time commitment full of up and downs. God for sure will show you unconditional love but He will rebuke you when the need arises

Whiles on the learning process, with the help of the Holy spirit, the unlearning process start to unfold. The unlearning process will require you to take some difficult decisions like unfriending some close friends, getting rid of bad habits or sometimes even changing your church and sacrificing hours to spend time in the presence of God etc. Whiles going through these processes, know that at first it won’t be easy and convenient, getting rid of habits developed in years and in built temperaments, will surely not be a rosy task.

And keep it in mind that anytime you decide to take a step in the right direction concerning your relationship with God, the devil will try to discourage and distract you. But never give up. God is proud of every little progress and He is cheering you up throughout the race

PRAYER Thank you Father you not giving up on me, Father your word says your grace is sufficient, I pray for grace to stand against any temptation the devil throws my way and I open up to the Holy spirit to help establish a meaningful

The way and manner you find solutions to problems determines what you put your faith in. As Christians we can sometimes get so anxious and desperate about an issue to the extent that prayer and trusting God will be the last thing that will come to mind. Yes, as humans we have been programmed to find solutions because God has given us wisdom to do so, but how we find solutions to problems should be an act of Faith in God.

Irrespective of how small or big a problem is, how do you find your way out? Does your escape plan honor God or will God approve of the processes you go through to find yourself out of whatever going on in your life?

Proverbs 3 :5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
⁶ Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.

We sometimes reduce and restrict God to a lower dimension that, anytime we are faced with a problem, the first thing we do is to get in touch with loved ones not necessarily to find solution but just to find comfort. We keep messing up God’s plan for our lives with our personal escape plan. Some Christians are not committed enough to trust God, not patient enough to wait on God and not diligent enough to pray and seek God’s face concerning problems in their lives.

In the quest to find solution, we don’t mind taking compromising decisions that is clearly against God’s word and lowering our standards as a born-again Christian. We sometimes don’t mind stepping on people’s toes and defying all odds to satisfy our personal gains just like unbelievers

Your personal escape plan to you and like minded like you may sound genius, easy and fast but remember, you cannot escape the consequences of your actions and for everything we do on earth here we will give an account to God.

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Sometimes our escape plan may be breeding ground for more sins and problems, which will surely affect you physically and spiritually. We sometimes go through all the hassle for temporary solutions and will end up distracting us with our walk with God.

For example, if getting drunk or fornicating is your escape plan to forget about the pending issue, remember that apart from the issue not being solved, that act has a serious implication both physically and spiritually and is disgusted by God

To every problem God has given us grace and strength to go through, so why don’t you seek God for wisdom and direction through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Sometimes we Christians forget is that our God is a God of principles. Though we have victory over every problems and trials, we should keep it in mind that anytime we go through tough times, these rough times are supposed to refine and grow us up spiritually.

God is all knowing and His timing is perfect, trust in His process and Let God be your calm in the storm. Let God be your escape plan and avail yourself to be led by the Holy spirit.

Psalm 37:5  Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, your children acknowledge that You alone hold the keys to every problem. Father Lord forgive us for all the times we have doubted and used our own escape plan. Help me God to lean on You and trust in Your timing and process. May I be leadable and deliver me from temptation in Jesus’ Name

Be Christfulness

THE CHRIST VIBES

As a Christian, what is the atmosphere around you like? Your first-time impression and the daily aura around should speak Christ.  You should be full of Christ to the extent that every action of yours, both in private and public should bodly manifest Christ.

Your light should be able to shine so bright that it becomes visible for unbelievers.  

Let every word that comes out of your mouth minister grace and an encounter with you should be so divine and refreshing that people will be attracted to your God.

Matthew 5:14-16 ¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Never use your temperament, circumstances or distress an excuse why Christ cannot be fully manifested through your behavior and speech. You will never know the magnitude of damage your little action may cause towards God’s plans for humanity as result of your negative emotions or failing faith.

Look beyond your current situation and stop using your temperament as an excuse why you cannot be full of Christ. Let the atmosphere around you minister encouragement, love, joy, peace, hope and the heart of Christ. Anytime people come around you, irrespective of their believes, may they leave your presence with a touch of Christ and refreshed because of the Christ vibes around you.

Don’t allow the devil to use you to discourage and kill people’s hopes and joy through your action or speech. No matter the situation a person found him or herself ask God for wisdom on how to be a blessing both spiritually and physically, and let Christ reflect through you to them

Personally, allow yourself to be led by the Holy spirit, be filled His word and guard you mind and heart against the devil at all cost

PRAYER

Thank you Lord Jesus for the Spirit, given to me to minister grace, joy love peace and your word at all times. Father help me so that my negative temperaments and emotions will not get the best part of me to the extent that Christ will not be seen in me in Jesus’ Name AMEN

Be Christfullnes