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Jesus gave us power and authority over demons!

How many pastors are teaching this aspect of the Great Commission?

The believer’s primary mission is to do what Jesus commanded.

The ministry of casting out demons was a significant part of the disciples’ ministry. In the Gospels and the book of Acts, it is presented as a demonstration that the Kingdom of God had come and that Jesus Christ had authority over satan’s kingdom.  Jesus did not reserve this ministry for Himself. He intentionally delegated His authority to His followers.

Jesus commanded in Matthew chapter 10:

1 Jesus gathered His twelve disciples and imparted to them authority to cast out demons and to heal every sickness and every disease.

Notice several important truths:

• The authority was given by Jesus, not earned.
• It was authority over unclean spirits.
• Casting out demons was listed alongside healing the sick.

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7 And as you go, preach this message: ‘Heaven’s Kingdom realm is accessible, close enough to touch.’

8 You must continually bring healing to lepers and to those who are sick, and make it your habit to break off the demonic presence from people, and raise the dead back to Life. Freely you have received the power of the Kingdom, so freely release it to others.

This was part of their normal ministry.

Later, Jesus expanded this authority beyond the Twelve.

Jesus spoke in Luke chapter 10:

1 After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His Face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. 9 And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

17 Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your Name.”

Jesus viewed deliverance as evidence of God’s Kingdom

Jesus explained why He cast out demons when He spoke in Matthew chapter 12:

28 “But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God is come unto you.”

Every deliverance demonstrated:

• satan’s authority was being broken.
• God’s Kingdom was advancing.
• People were being set free.

One of Agape Love’s primary missions is to set people free!

The disciples sometimes failed due to their unbelief.

One example is the boy with epilepsy-like symptoms and a demon.  The disciples tried to cast the demon out but failed… they were surprised by their failure.

Matthew  recorded by The Holy Spirit in Matthew chapter 17:

14 And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying,

15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water.

16 So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him.”

The father’s request most assuredly was based on what he saw when the disciples were ministering deliverance from demons else he would not have brought his sone to them.

17 Then Jesus answered and said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me.”

18 And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour.

19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?”

20 So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

21 However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”

The lesson was not that Jesus had withdrawn authority, but that effective ministry required dependence on God and faith. Jesus doesn’t withdraw authority but instead, He expands authority so that the Kingdom of GOD will fill the earth!

We must not be reluctant to identify and deal with demons!

How many pastors and believers skip over the chapters 16:17, and 18 in the Gospel of Mark?

The believer’s primary mission is to do what Jesus commanded.

Jesus consistently emphasized:

* Preach the Gospel.

* Make disciples.

* Love God and neighbor.

* Teach obedience to His commands.

Casting out demons supported the proclamation of God’s Kingdom.  However, we must not lose our focus by such works.

For example, after the seventy-two rejoiced over demons submitting to them, Jesus replied in Luke 10:20:

“Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in Heaven.”

Their relationship with God was more important than Spiritual power.

Not every Christian has the same ministry Paul the Apostle teaches in First Epistle to the Corinthians 12 that the Holy Spirit distributes different gifts and ministries. Not every believer has the same role.  Some Believers may encounter deliverance ministry regularly; others may faithfully serve in teaching, evangelism, mercy, administration, or pastoral care.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 19:

13 Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, “We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches.”

14 Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so.

15 And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?“

16 Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. 17 This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

We are given important cautions concerning deliverance from demons.  Scripture gives several warnings:

* Never seek power or spiritual experiences for their own sake.

* Never attempt deliverance apart from Christ’s authority.

* Live in obedience to Christ rather than relying on formulas or rituals.

The Word of GOD expresses these Truths for us to consider:

Yes, believers may cast out demons in Jesus’ name when confronted with genuine demonic oppression.

Yes, Christ has authority over Satan and shares that authority with His followers as they carry out His mission.

No, casting out demons is not presented as every believer’s primary calling or as the measure of Spiritual maturity.

The believer’s highest priorities remain Loving God, proclaiming the Gospel, making disciples, growing in Holiness, and serving others. Deliverance ministry is one expression of Christ’s authority and compassion, exercised as needed and always centered on Him rather than on the phenomenon itself.

This balanced perspective reflects the overall pattern of the New Testament: Jesus and the apostles did cast out demons, but they consistently kept the focus on the Good News of the Kingdom of God and the call to repentance, faith, and discipleship.

We need to follow the same pattern and be led by The Holy Spirit.  As we mature in Christ, we will not be intimidated by demonic activity but instead heave the full assurance of walking in the power and authority given to us by Jesus Christ Himself.

We must not be reluctant to identify and deal with demons!

How many pastors and believers skip over the chapters 16:17, and 18 in the Gospel of Mark?

What was Jesus’ primary mission?

Jesus Himself stated His primary purpose:

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Luke chapter 4:

42 Now when it was day, Jesus departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them;

43 but He said to them, “I must preach the Kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.”

44 And He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.

Likewise, after large crowds sought healing, He often left to preach elsewhere.

This suggests His priorities were approximately:

• Preaching and teaching: Primary mission.
• Healing and miracles: Confirmed His message and demonstrated God’s Kingdom.
• Casting out demons: A significant part of demonstrating the Kingdom’s authority over Satan, but not the sole or even primary focus.

Why deliverance was so prominent

Jesus explained the significance of casting out demons in Gospel of Matthew 12:28:

“If I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the Kingdom of God has come upon you.”

Every deliverance was evidence that:

• Satan’s kingdom was being overthrown.
• The Messiah had arrived.
• God’s Kingdom was advancing.

This fulfilled the prophecy of Book of Genesis 3:15 that the Seed of the woman would crush the serpent’s head.

While Scripture does not provide a numerical percentage of Jesus’ entire ministry, a reasonable summary would be:

• Preaching and teaching: The central focus of His ministry.
• Healing the sick: A major and frequent activity.
• Casting out demons: One of the most visible signs of His authority, likely accounting for about one-quarter of the recorded miracle narratives, though not one-quarter of all His ministry.

The Gospels frequently pair healing and deliverance together. The writers often summarize entire days by saying Jesus healed “all who were sick” and cast out “many demons,” indicating that deliverance was a regular, though not exclusive, aspect of His ministry. His ultimate mission remained to proclaim the Kingdom, call people to repentance, and accomplish redemption through His death and resurrection.

Casting out demons as a legitimate ministry of the Church, but it is never portrayed as the central mission of every believer or as something to pursue for its own sake.

To whom did Jesus give this authority?

Jesus first gave authority to the Twelve:

Gospel of Matthew 10:1 – “He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out…”

Gospel of Luke 9:1 – He gave them “power and authority over all demons.”

Gospel of Luke 10:17–20 – Jesus also sent out seventy-two disciples, who returned saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your Name.”

Notice that this authority was not limited to the Twelve; it was also exercised by the larger group of disciples.

After Jesus’ resurrection, He spoke in Gospel of Mark chapter 16:

17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My Name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new Tongues;

The Book of Acts records believers casting out demons.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 5:

14 And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women,

15 so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them.

16 Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed.

And in Acts chapter 8:

5 Philip traveled to a Samaritan city and preached to them the wonderful news of the Anointed One.

6 The crowds were eager to receive Philip’s message and were persuaded by the many miracles and wonders he performed.

7 Many demon-possessed people were set free and delivered as evil spirits came out of them with loud screams and shrieks, and many who were lame and paralyzed were also healed.

8 This resulted in an uncontainable joy filling the city!

And in Acts chapter 16:

16 Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.”

18 And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the Name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour.

And in Acts chapter 19:

11 God kept releasing a flow of extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul. 12 Because of this, people took Paul’s handkerchiefs and articles of clothing, even pieces of cloth that had touched his skin, laying them on the bodies of the sick, and diseases and demons left them and they were healed.

Deliverance ministry clearly continued after Jesus ascended.

THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY is warning all of creation!

IT is written by The Holy Spirit in Jonah chapter 1:

1 One day YAHWEH revealed to Jonah, Amittai’s son, this message:

2 “Arise! Leave at once for the great city of Nineveh and proclaim judgment against her, for the wickedness of her people is staring Me in the Face.”

How would you like to be included in such judgment?  Why is the weather now producing such extremes across the U.S.?  Earlier this week, winds in N.W. Oklahoma were clocked at 103 mph!  There have been many reports of 80+ mph straight winds throughout the state.  In effect, the winds equal a category 1 hurricane.  I can attest that the weather is the most extreme that I have seen in my adult life.

The book of Jonah presents Nineveh as one of the greatest and most significant cities of the ancient world. It was the capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire and is portrayed as both extraordinarily powerful and deeply wicked. Yet it also became the setting for one of the greatest examples of national repentance recorded in Scripture.

Jonah opens with God’s command:

“Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city…”

The word “great” is repeated several times throughout the book. It refers to more than just size.

Nineveh was:

• Politically powerful
• Economically wealthy
• Militarily feared
• Culturally influential
• Spiritually corrupt

It was one of the most important cities in the ancient Near East.  Does this sound like the U.S. today?

Why was Nineveh so wicked?

God said:

“Their wickedness has come up before Me.”

The Assyrians were infamous for:

• Extreme violence
• Cruel treatment of conquered peoples
• Torture
• Public executions
• Idolatry
• Pride
• Oppression

How does the rest of the world view the U.S. now? 

How should this country respond?

The city’s repentance

The people:

• Believed God.
• Proclaimed a fast.
• Wore sackcloth as a sign of humility.
• Turned from violence.
• Sought God’s mercy.

Even the king:

• Left his throne.
• Removed his royal robes.
• Covered himself with sackcloth.
• Sat in ashes.
• Called the entire city to repent.

This is one of the few examples in Scripture where an entire city is described as responding to God’s warning.

God’s response

When God saw their repentance:

“…God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way…”

He relented from the announced judgment.

This does not mean God changed His character or acted inconsistently. Rather, the judgment He warned of was conditional: when the people genuinely repented, He showed mercy instead of bringing the announced destruction.

This reveals two Truths about God:

• He is perfectly Holy and judges evil.
• He is also compassionate and eager to forgive those who sincerely repent.

Are you aware of the “Black Star” heading to the earth?

Scientist and inventor Weston Warren is back (to usawatchdog.com) with another update on the so-called Black Star or electromagnetic anomaly that entered our solar system more than two decades ago.  It’s slow moving, it’s an event that only happens about every 4,000 years, and it causes earth changes and destruction.  USAW and Warren have been following the progression of the Black Star since April 2025.  The Black Star will be the closest it has been to Earth in 4,000 years, but it will not hit Earth.  Warren has predicted the Black Star will detonate many earthquakes and volcanoes worldwide in 2026.  So far, he’s been correct with numerous earthquakes and volcanos being tracked around the world.  Recently, in the US, there are quakes and tremors in the Pacific Northwest, Oklahoma and a 6.1 quake near Cuba that was felt all across Florida.  Is this fulfilling the prediction Jesus made in Matt 24:7 when he predicted that in the “Last Days,” you would see “earthquakes in divers places”?

With this backdrop, watch the following video:

You are meant to hear GOD’S Voice!

The ability to hear God’s voice and walk in a prophetic anointing is not reserved for a select few but is a gift available to every believer.  Your prophetic anointing is not a title but is a function of hearing GOD. 

Moses recorded by The Holy Spirit in Numbers chapter 11:

24 So Moses went out and told the people the Words of the LORD, and he gathered the seventy men of the elders of the people and placed them around the tabernacle.

25 Then the LORD came down in the cloud, and spoke to him, and took of the Spirit that was upon him, and placed the same upon the seventy elders; and it happened, when the Spirit rested upon them, that they prophesied, although they never did so again.

26 But two men had remained in the camp: the name of one was Eldad (GOD has Loved), and the name of the other Medad (Love). And the Spirit rested upon them. Now they were among those listed, but who had not gone out to the tabernacle; yet they prophesied in the camp.

Those two received the same breakthrough as the seventy without being present.

27 And a young man ran and told Moses, and said, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.”

28 So Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, one of his choice men, answered and said, “Moses my lord, forbid them!”

29 Then Moses said to him, “Are you zealous for my sake? Oh, that all the LORD’s people were prophets and that the LORD would put His Spirit upon them!”

Prophecy in the Old Testament, was the sign that the anointing was on a person.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Corinthians chapter 14:

1 Pursue Love, and desire Spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

The prophetic is the way that we function, the way that we see, it’s the way that we communicate to people.  It does not require to begin or end with “Thus sayeth THE LORD”.  If you give a timely Word in a given situation, it will bear fruit in their life and they in turn will give GOD the glory. 

When we release the Word of THE LORD, It alters and changes environments and we are in a season where we need desperately prophetic people to bring clarity to what’s happening in the world.  Both the political spirit and the religious spirit are vying for your affections.

Whenever there’s influence from either of those two realms, the Word of THE LORD becomes diluted and distorted.  THE LORD is wanting a clear Word, a precise Word, an empowering Word to come to the cities and the nations of the world.

We are being lied to everyday of our life.  If you have anything to do with media, your being fed a bill of goods… every day.  Very little of it is intentional deception but instead, most of it is agenda driven.  When you are driven by an agenda that is wrong, you reinterpret circumstances incorrectly.

Both the political spirit and the religious spirit want to impart the gift of suspicion because that reinterprets circumstances and it causes a spirit of offense to rise up that mirrors the prophetic anointing.  You have a burning conviction, you have the sense that something needs to be done, something needs to be said, but not recognizing that the origin of the information is actually the spirit of deception!

Whatever you misdiagnose, you will mistreat.  

We must recognize true anointing versus the counterfeit which is suspicious, it’s agenda driven, and it moves in the spirit of offense.  One of the biggest challenges in life is to not pick up offenses of the people you Love and serve.

Our effectiveness in serving people, loving them, and bringing forth the Word of THE LORD for their benefit, not ours, requires us to not pick up any offense that they may have.

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Isaiah chapter 59:

21 “As for Me,” says the LORD, “this is My covenant with them: My Spirit Who is upon you, and My Words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your descendants, nor from the mouth of your descendants’ descendants,” says the LORD, “from this time and forevermore.”

If is vital that from our mouth comes the Word of THE LORD!  Jesus set the standard when He said, “I only say what I hear My Father says”.

Hearing from God is not about striving, human effort, or trying to force a “Thundering Voice”.  Instead, it is a natural result of a lifestyle of surrendering to God’s Presence and thinking His Thoughts.

God places His Words in the mouths of believers so that they can partner with Him to “plant the heavens” and lay foundations on the earth. We are to use our tongue to build up, encourage, and call out the destiny in others.

Meditate The Word day and night, and you will speak the Words of fruitfulness from you time spent in The Word.