The Snake is Dead
We often miss the subtle details and the wonderful victories that are not as talked about in scriptural narrations. As we approach the end of the year and end with a wellness that is inexplicable, I can discern that for someone out there … that the snake is dead.
Who or what is the snake? Many that came out of the occult to Christ have confessed to the keeping of strange pets especially assigned to supervise a demonic agenda through worship and periodic consultations. Some would call it an evil medium …or oracle… often it is a snake – the very form Satan took to deceive Eve…
We read that Haman in the book of Esther was able to control the courts of King Ahaseurus but not many understand that he did this through occult consultations to the extent that the ring of authority of an entire nation was given to him, while Mordecai stayed at the gate. I know you do not believe this … but the Bible said Haman carefully consulted for months before approaching the King. And he was successful …for a while.
Est 3:7 In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar.
Est 3:10 And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews’ enemy.
Until a day came when the King could no more sleep. God had arrested and silenced forces maintaining his deception. What happens when the snake dies? You could say the spell breaks or the scales fall off the eyes of the deceived. But more expressly it means the days of the priest and disciples of the snake are soon to come to an end. It means authority is about to be returned to whom God has selected – Christ His son. When the snake dies there is a sudden realization of danger when sin and evil that has long masqueraded as allies is suddenly exposed and there is grace to flee sin seeing it for what it really is. When the snake dies, it dawns on the controlled victim that something is not right. He begins to think right. Many arguments sustained and promoted to legitimize evil in society are the workings of the snake.
Indeed, many saw a glimpse of the snake in the Harry Porter series which I daresay is anything but entertaining for children…
Things changed very rapidly for Haman after King Ahaseurus woke up … he was like a man out of a spell. He began to research and think afresh. In a few days Mordecai was honored and Haman was hanging. Mordecai represents the reign of Christ while Haman represents the usurped authority of forces of darkness. I want to declare that whatever stronghold or methods Satan has used to control or deceive your past actions, thoughts and decisions have been destroyed in Jesus name. I declare that the snake is dead – the evil pet behind demonic worship and consultations that have manipulated your decisions against the will of God – is dead. I declare again that the serpent is dead. Receive this proclamation by faith.
We pray for all our leaders in every level and seat of governance that they may one day wake up. We pray for judges and law enforcement. We pray for decision makers that affect our lives. That they wake up – like Ahaseurus did. Even as I declare that the snake is dead.
Christ and his good purposes will reign afresh and you will wake up to honor Him. All the good things that the enemy sought to corner … in Christ, you will enjoy them … even jets and palaces. We learn again and again that God is not against great wealth and honor. But this is a joy that spreads … for the people of God have joy and gladness … and many come to know Christ … as the love of God, wealth, peace and goodwill spreads, by His grace and power. Your story will end well, like it did for Mordecai. A good ending awaits you.
Est 8:15 And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. 16 The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honor. And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.
Est 10:3 For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.
The Bible is full of happy endings and sudden changes for good. Once again I pronounce that the snake is dead. You will end the year – well and strong. So different from how you began – and all for your good and the good of the land. Celebrate a great deliverance and turnaround. Amen
