PART 3 - DAVID VERSUS SONS OF BELIAL

PART 3 - DAVID VERSUS SONS OF BELIAL

God said: “I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will” (Acts 13:22). David dealt with sons of Belial many times. When he was about to die, he gave specific instructions to his children regarding them. “These be the last words of David” (2 Sam. 23:1). Verse 6: “The sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away because they cannot be taken with hands.” This statement is vitally important, and the first thing we need get straight when it comes to dealing with those who are sons of Satan: We should never make the mistake of getting too close to these people. The closer you get to them, the more dangerous they are to you. Only engage if the Lord specifically gives you that instruction.

They are so connected to demons in the evil spiritual realm that they will instantly recognize the Christ in you and begin to target you. You can’t fight demons by being intelligent or smart on a physical level—you will lose. David tells us in verse 7: “the man that shall [absolutely] touch them must [imperative] be filled with iron [full of the strength of the Lord] and the staff of a spear.”

Envision yourself holding the “staff of a spear.” There’s a distance between you and the enemy. Rather than being close enough to put a hand on them, you need the length of the spear between you. Sometimes that distance is physical.

Say, for instance, the company you work for is run by sons of Belial; stay as far away as possible. If you believe Jesus wants you there, stay under the radar, keeping a low profile while you do what you need to and learn what you need to learn. If you become too noticeable to them, they will come after you in some way or other. Remember, they are following the lead of Satan, whose mission is to “steal, kill and destroy” (John 10:10) anything and anyone that God loves.

If there comes the point where you can’t do your anointing, and can’t be who you really are, it’s time to get out. I know it’s probably not what you want to hear, but it’s true. Don’t try to be a martyr and think you can tough it out, or that you can be the one who will change the whole company. If SOBs are in authority, most often the best thing to do is walk away. You can do a lot more after you’re gone than if you stay. They’ll beat you down until they can get you fired, or you have to quit because your physical or mental health is so bad. If you stay too long, it may take a much longer time to recover your true self.

I can’t reiterate enough: These people are disciplined and dedicated, more so than most Christians you know. They are in direct communication with Satan. Because they know him, and he knows you, Satan gives these people instruction on how to get to you in ways you could never imagine or prove in a courtroom.

I’ve seen these SOBs weaken good Christian people to the point of suicide, heart attacks, mental disorders, and very long and tough recovery periods. It’s awful. So if it looks like you’re in a no-win situation, be willing to let go. Walk away. Ask for the Lord’s wisdom, and when He says, “Go,” RUN!

Jesus told his disciples: “And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city” (Mark 6:11). These are strong words!

Jesus experienced several times when He had to walk away too. Matthew 12:14-15 is just one example: “Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.” Remember how Jesus told some of the Pharisees in John 8:44 that their father was the devil? (“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do.) “But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all.” You see? Jesus got out of there fast, and immediately, he got great results and was back healing and doing wonderful things for the people.

The problem with most of us Christians is that we often stay in a bad situation too long. We’re way too religious about thinking we can handle it. The Lord is coming back soon. There’s no time to tough it out. God has much more for you to do in these last days–exciting things, ideal things.

If you are not in a situation where SOBs are already in top positions, they may be invited into your space. The thing is, you may not recognize them at first, because like the tares among the wheat, they look and act the same as ordinary people at first. It seems unfair that you should have to be the one to leave since you were there first, but again, you need to go to the Lord, and He will tell you what’s best. Be willing to hear and act on what He says.

David in the Bible was harassed by followers of Satan coming at him from every angle. He told his children sons of Belial could only be held off and destroyed by you being filled with the strength of God, not by clever physical means, but with the “shaft of the spear.” The Word of God is that spear. Multiple times in the Bible, God’s Word is called a sword.

Ephesians 6:13 tells us to “take unto you the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day.” Part of the armor is to “take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (v.17). 

The following are some of the “spear” verses you can use against sons of Belial, whether in their company or out. These verses work.

I suggest that you carefully read them over and choose the ones that you can relate to in your own situations. You will not only be able to see results for yourself, but in using these spears, you will be able to help others who have fallen prey to sons and daughters of Satan.

Please take the time to read and speak these cutting scriptures against the sons or daughters of Belial that come against you or those you love. These are all phrases God told David, his beloved, to use.

Ps. 7:11-16 “He made a pit and dug it out, and has fallen into the ditch which he made. His trouble shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down on his own crown.”

Ps. 35:4-6 “Let those be put to shame and brought to dishonor…. Let them be like chaff before the wind, and let the angel of the Lord chase them. Let their way be dark and slippery, and let the angel of the Lord pursue them.”

Ps. 69:23 “Let their eyes be darkened, so that they do not see; and make their loins shake continually.”

Ps. 37:12-15 “Their sword shall enter their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.”

Ps. 52:5 “God shall likewise destroy you [SOBs] forever. He shall take you away, and pluck you out of your dwelling place, and uproot you from the land of the living. Selah.”

Ps. 55:15 “Let death seize them; Let them go down alive into hell, for wickedness is in their dwellings and among them.”

A powerful verse in Psalm 149:9 tells us to “execute on them (SOBs) the written judgement [the above scriptures and many more that are found in Psalms]—this honor have all His saints. Praise the Lord!”

Strong stuff, I know. But in these times, we need strong stuff.

Love, Carolyn

QUESTIONS AND EASY CHALLENGES

1. What were David’s last instructions to his children regarding the sons of Belial? Where is this recorded in the Bible?

2. Are SOBs lazy?

3. What does Jesus say about those who will not receive you? Cite a scripture or two to back this. Cite a scripture that shows Jesus Himself walked away.

4. Where in the New Testament do we find a definition of what kind of a sword we have?

5. Name and recite a few of the “sword” scriptures you can use against sons or daughters of Belial?

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