Have you ever heard of such a thing?
Witchcraft? In the church?
“Man, you’re crazy! First of all, God wouldn’t allow it. And even if there was such a thing, we’d spot it right away.”
That sounds wonderful, but it’s a lot of ignorance and pride mixed in with a ladle full of hot air.
I didn’t say there are witches in the church, but then again, why wouldn’t there be?
Couldn’t there be?
Witchcraft, manipulating and controlling others by the use of familiar spirits, doesn’t have to be performed by some green skinned, large nosed woman the size of a toothpick, dressed in black, who rides a souped up broom to the neighborhood convenience store every night. No, that’s primarily for the cartoons.
Witchcraft, the kind the church should be concerned with, isn’t found so much in covens or satanic worship. And although it really happens, and people get sucked into that mess, it shouldn’t be an issue for the church.
Why? Because Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me; go therefore…” (Matthew 28:18,19 ESV). The Lord has raised the church, the Body of Christ, to the same place as the Head; far above ALL principalities and powers…(Ephesians 1).
If we’ll remember Whose we are, and that He lives in us, the devil and witchcraft are a non-issue. Curses and hexes cannot affect us if we walk with Jesus, in the power of His Spirit.
However, there’s a way for the devil to affect believers, without using the Halloween costumes and special effects.
All he has to do is find someone who is more interested in signs and wonders than they are in holiness and integrity.
And, unfortunately, there are a number of men and women who’ll oblige him.
To be continued…
Jan Grace 