Unmasking the Spirit of Jezebel
We are walking in today: No More Toleration, It’s Confrontation Time!! Part 5--Flattery is A Deadly Spirit!!!!
Teaching from the book: Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit by John Paul Jackson
Matthew 14:6-8
However, at Herod’s birthday celebration, Herodias’ daughter danced before the company and pleased Herod so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of Yochanan the Immerser.” - CJB
Revelation 2:18-21
the angel of the Messianic Community in Thyatira, write: ‘Here is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes are like a fiery flame and whose feet are like burnished brass: I know what you are doing, your love, trust, service and perseverance. And I know that you are doing more now than before. But I have this against you: you continue to tolerate that Izevel woman, the one who claims to be a prophet, but is teaching and deceiving my servants to commit sexual sin and eat food that has been sacrificed to idols. I gave her time to turn from her sin, but she doesn’t want to repent of her immorality. -CJB
We have all in one way or another experienced rejection. The feeling of not being wanted or abandoned, can last a long time in our hearts. And can cause deep seated character flaws, due to not dealing with bigger issue. Masking one's emotions with false characteristic traits, believing that these traits are suited best for our healing. Some choose psychiatrist to help understand these issues (demonic influences). Some choose counseling, or self-help remedies--like chanting and saying mantras. Yet without ultimately trusting in the plans of the Most High and understanding the power of His word alone.
Hebrews 4:1-2
the Word of God is alive! It is at work and is sharper than any double-edged sword — it cuts right through to where soul meets spirit and joints meet marrow, and it is quick to judge the inner reflections and attitudes of the heart. -CJB
Being transformed from within allowing the Ruach HaKodesh to clean out the seed of darkness. Planted by issues (demonic influences) of the past. That were never dealt with properly and has mutated the original to a facade.
In other words, do not let yourselves be conformed to the standards of the ‘olam hazeh. Instead, keep letting yourselves be transformed by the renewing of your minds; so that you will know what God wants and will agree that what he wants is good, satisfying and able to succeed. Romans 12:2-CJB
Flattery Is A Deadly Spirit!!!!!
Herodias was apparently under the Jezebel spirit. In hopes that the mouth of the Prophet John the Baptist, would not speak on the fact that Herod was married illegally to his brother’s wife while secretly lusting Herodias's daughter. Oh I'm sure John had a mouthful to say. Yet Herodias concocted her scheme to have her daughter to use seductive dancing in order to obtain favor from the ruler. The result? John was beheaded, Herod got both women and Herodias richer lifestyle. Without anyone speaking on this abominable alliance.
We see the Jezebel influence in full operation. Herod's influence by the seductive flattery of Jezebel. Catering to his greed and lust. Coveting his family members wife. By desiring his new wife's daughter. As well as Jezebel's male for Ahab. Showing up in Herod in not making the right decision. When it came to the head of John. Here Jezebelic tools are seen in flattery, insecurities, lies, corruption, the list goes on--all in Jezebel's tool belt!
Our world becomes much smaller, in contemplating the operation and powerful influence of Jezebel. The operation to kill the voice of prophecy. As John the Baptist was supposed to be that voice at that time.
Malachi 4:5-6
“Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers [a reconciliation produced by repentance], so that I will not come and strike the land with a curse [of complete destruction].” - AMP
Dealing with the issues of the past you could see that Herodias had some deep seated issues with rejection. That were never dealt with, any means to gain power and authority by using flattery and deceit. At the cost of a man's life, integrity and following the Torah. Which in fact this story is about Jerusalem. Torah observing people that have centuries of examples by their forefathers. On how to live godly. Literally a king and his queen once again under the influence of the Jezebel spirit. Nothing new under the Sun. Ahab and Jezebel of old and Herod and Herodias in the new testament. A king not willing to stand up and be the king Yahweh wanted him to be, but succumbing under the influence of the Ahab--spirit the darkness. Inviting every demonic influence to the kingdom. As well as Herodias operating in a mature Jezebel spirit. This is a fully mature spirit bent on steal, kill and destroy--topped off with greed and lust and envy!! Manipulating the situation and coming up with plans to fulfill her own desires.
My testimonial for the Jezebel spirit. In seeing the Spirit in operation throughout my life. I've come to understand that not only does this spirit of Jezebel operate from individuals but also through oneself. When I realize that this has been a systematic occurrence of events. All the way from childhood to adulthood. Picking up demonic influences along the way. Partially due to the influences of Jezebel to kill, steal and destroy. When those who sought out self help books, chanting mantras and speaking to counselors--all because they were not getting fed properly. Or in many cases unaware of the operations of the Jezebelic spirit. Without understanding and discernment, can led to more and more characteristic flaws. Because of not understanding the operation of a kingdom of darkness. The system of this world is so entrenched and engulfed with the kingdom of darkness. All contrary to the ways of the kingdom of Yahweh. Yeshua said that He came to give us life and life more abundantly. The unmasking of the Spirit of Jezebel causes one's spiritual eyes to open wide to see this operation. Yahweh is revealing truth, His truth. To set us free from this deceptive spirit. Its subtleties and operation. Flattery, rejection, abandonment, unloved, hatred, racism, bigotry just to name a few are apart of this system of darkness. Setup to destroy the beautiful crown of the Most High's creation--mankind. It is time for us all to deal with your issues--confront and learn of the Torah because at this point everything you've been taught, needs to be reexamined. Shema Selah let us pause and consider this teaching, where is the Jezebel spirit gaining entry by flattery??
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