By Rabbi Linda, Bethel Temple Fellowship
Shalom Chaverim,
There has been talk about spirits (ghosts) since the beginning of time. I never understood what spirits really were until I understood the scriptures. The bible contains everything that mankind needs for understanding.
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:1
This is probably a touchy subject as most things are, but you are entitled to your own opinion. In this case I address this article on my understanding according to the word of God. There are many biblical experiences dealing with evil spirits (ghosts) possessing people. Mary Magdalene was possessed with 7 devils and Yeshua set her free. Mark 16;9
There was a possessed boy who had an evil spirit that seized him and would violently throw him to the ground. His father brought him to Yeshua to heal him. Mark 9 :14-29
Humans seem to overlook these spirits as evil spirits. They lurk around looking for someone they can enter and they get their satisfaction in tormenting them as well as others. These spirits are everywhere! “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12
There are many types of evil spirits. According to the Bible, it is not the dead person’s spirit people engage with. “It is appointed unto men once to die,but after this judgment.” Hebrews 9:27
“For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing and forever they have no more share in all that is done under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 9:5-6
These are not human spirits. They are familiar spirits who masquerade as someone or something else. There are familiar spirits that communicate through witches, warlocks and others of the sort. My point is for people to realize there are spirits that continually lurk around us in the air, and not only places where people have died. I hope to address others in this spiritual battle and to realize there are different types of evil spirits, which are harder to detect.
FEAR is a spirit and there is fear of so many things. Fear of what is going on in our world. War, sickness, fear of not being loved, financial fear which causes stress, depression, and suicide.
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind”. 2 Timothy 1:17 God has given us the free gift of his HolySpirit; clean and undefiled. God tells us of His good spirit and warns us there are more evil spirits. For example, lying spirits, unclean spirits, and the list goes on.
Why engage and look for more evil spirits? People should not be distracted by looking for spirits, so we can be aware of those aggressive spirits already following us. They are waiting for an open door to invade your private life through what we ignore. God tells us not to seek nor engage with those supernatural evil spirits.
What good is it when someone tells you to consult mediums, spiritualists and so forth? Do not do it. Seek Yeshua for He is the answer? Isaiah 8:19
There is the supernatural HOLY SPIRIT, the spirit of God, the only good spirit. He comforts the hurting, mends the wounded heart, and gives peace to those who have lost loved ones. He removes all fear, and He is your friend!
Fear not, because the gift of God is eternal life for you through Yeshua. He will baptize you with His Holy Spirit and fire. Matt 3:11
Hebrew word for today Holy Spirit –Ruach HaKodesh