Treasures for the Heart Ministries
Newsletter
February 2025
At this time we are 7-8 weeks into this new year and there sure has been some wild and interesting things happening....Plane accidents, increase in earthquakes, volcanoes erupting, strange weather patterns, exposure ALL over the place (Government and in the Church), shortage of eggs and chickens, etc. There is a feeling that things are just not normal. The earth seems to be groaning, birth pains growing closer and closer. As the Word of God indicates “Everything that can be shaken will be shaken.” Not a time to be messing with the Lord! I believe the Word of God warns us about the times we live in, and the best/safest way to navigate through, is to walk humbly under the shelter of His wing.
Teaching for this month:
Last month I taught on angels and this month I thought I would cover Satan/Lucifer/the Devil and his kingdom.
Lets start with Satan's name. In the Old Testament Satan's name was Lucifer, who was a fallen angel, referenced in Isaiah 14:12, and translated as “light-bearer.” In both the New and the Old Testaments they use the Hebrew word Satan which means “accuser” or “adversary.”
There are various interpretations for Lucifer/Satan/Devil, ranging from a literal being, or a symbolic creature representing evil. I believe the Bible is very clear, Satan is a fallen angel, a Cherubim, who was removed from heaven due to his pride. His influence was great enough that 1/3 of the angels went with him when he was cast from heaven.
Here are several verses that address this fallen angel:
Job 1:7 tells us, Satan answered the Lord, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.”
1 Peter 5:8 instructs us, “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the Devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
Jesus tells us in the New Testament that He “Saw Satan fall from heaven like lightening.” (Luke 10:18) Also read Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 28:17, Revelation 12:9 which give a description of Satan, his beauty, his pride, his rebellion, as well as being a deceiver. Others verses tell us his only goal/mission is to kill, steal and destroy. (John 10:10)
The fall of Lucifer/Satan/Devil happened sometime between the creation of the angels and the fall of Adam and Eve.
Many think there is NO hell, just a symbolic reference to a place where evil people go after death. Scripture tells us that Jesus spoke more on hell than he did on heaven. Jesus indicated in Matthew 25:41 that hell was only created for Satan and his demons, not for humanity. Jesus provided a way for man to reconnect with the Father after the fall, therefore avoiding hell, if you have a personal relationship with Jesus, making him the Lord and Savior of your life.
Like God who has angels working and completing assignments, so too Satan has his workers. Some of his workers include demons, devils and spirits. Ephesians 6 gives a list of higher ranking spirits in the kingdom of darkness.
In the Greek the word “daimonizoai” which is translated “demonized” and means someone who is affected by demons, or to be under the influence of demons, and or they have demons.
Let's break this down and simplify with some examples: The terms demon, devils and spirits are used interchangeably in different translations. Which can bring come confusion when trying to understand.
Demons: Demons will oppress an individual, exercising harsh control over the individual, you are being affected by a demon. This is an external attack to the body of the individual. A couple of examples; Naaman, a man who had leprosy (sick/disease) but gave great deliverance to his master. 2 Kings 5:1 and Peter's mother in law had a fever, was prayed over, delivered and was up fixing dinner. Mark 1:30-31.)
Devils: Devils are demons who are on assignment against the individual or have over time, been given access to the soul of an individual. Devils bring “suppression” or someone under the influence of a devil.” This is where the enemy has gained access to the soul. The soul being your mind-intellect, will-choices, and emotions-desires and or appetites. Examples: Peter had a spirit of lying and perversion, swearing, cursing, and indecent exposure. Matt. 26:69-74; John 18:15-27; 21:7. James and John were rebuked for having “another spirit.” Ananias and Sapphira were taken over and influenced by a devil for personal gain and wealth. Acts 5:1-11.
Spirits: Spirits are the next level of influence an individual can experience. They can be considered “possessed” meaning the spirit is still wielding influence over the believer. Meaning they are/or can be taken over by the spirit. There are examples in scripture of someone who is saved but, still demonized. A 'non christian' would be possessed where the spirit comes and resides in the individual. Several examples: 1 Samuel 9: 15-20; 16:14-16, 20, this is the story of Saul who the Bible says was anointed, but a spirit would came on him, breathed on him, and he would turn into a crazy man, showing fits of anger and threatening David. Other examples include Simon in the book of Acts who believed and was baptized, but still needed deliverance from the Occult. (Acts 8: 13, 20-24) The Apostle Paul was tormented by a messenger of Satan. (2 Cor. 12:7; Romans 7: 15-25) (“From the Lord comes Deliverance,” by Detrick Gaskins)
Please note: The longer sin is allowed to stay in our temples the further the spirit of God removes itself. A very good reason to deal with sin issues quickly decreasing the ability of the enemy to gain a hold. Renewing your mind is also vital and necessary to keeping your temple clean and clear.
Wild Cards: (Thoughts to ponder and wisdom to apply for growth in personal walk)
The Bible indicates in 1 Tim. 4:1 and 2 Tim. 4:3-4 that during the last days there will be a departing from the faith, deceiving spirits, doctrine of devils, people will not endure sound doctrine, will have itching ears, and will turn away from the truth.
The events of the last days have been designed to...validate God, to validate the Bible, to validate Jesus Christ, to validate the Messiah's identity (Daniel 12:4 in the original Hebrew implies the last day's events will cause a turning of a key or will cause a door to open.) and to get our attention. (J. Hibbs, “Living in the Daze of Deception”)
Thought for the Month:
Jewish people tend to make good lawyers. It probably comes from 3000 years of being people of the Torah, God's sacred law. A good lawyer can cost a lot, but will defend you, protect you, blunt your enemy's attack, and fight for your best interests. They can save you from going to jail or even loosing your life. The very best lawyer is The Messiah.
The Bible says He's your protector, defense, counsel, advocate, and The One who intercedes on your behalf. He's your wonderful counselor. He's the best Jewish lawyer in the universe. If you have no defense lawyer or a lawyer who's no good, you've got something to worry about. But, if you have the greatest in all existence, you've got nothing whatsoever to worry about. He'll protect you, defend you, and in all things He'll fight for you. He's strong, sharp and He's Jewish.
Think about it....the strongest power in the universe is your Jewish attorney. So be at peace, fear not, and be confident. Rise up to DO GREAT THINGS, because the strongest power in the universe is your attorney...your divine Jewish lawyer. (Rabbi Jonathan Cahn) Psalm 55:22 tells us, “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be moved.”
Blessings!
In His Grip!
Peg