Overruling the decrees of darkness

Sunday, 24 January 2021 05:43

Overruling the decrees of darkness - Taiwo Akinola

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Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime ~ Daniel 6:10.

Introduction

Every excellent position naturally attracts big opposition. Some negative forces will conspire against you if truly there is anything enviable in your destiny. Nevertheless, with God on your side, your head will still be above water, no matter the adversaries. But you must stand your ground in faith and become who you were made to be, or else enjoying total triumph in Christ and moving to the next level of glory may remain a mirage.

God created you to be a wonder and a superb praise upon the earth. However, under the cover of darkness, evil alliances are constantly arrayed against your distinctions, and they enact negative decrees, which must be abrogated before destiny can be fulfilled. These evil conspiracies must not be allowed to truncate your destiny. And for this reason, it is incumbent upon you to be conversant with the spiritual art of dispersing evil alliances against your joy of destiny. That’s a fundamental wining wisdom!

Wicked Hearts and Wicked Decrees

In the psychology of human interactions, it’s found that wicked hearts feel uptight and insecure about the success of others. This was what gave birth to the experiences of the three Hebrew children in the fiery furnace, and of Isaac in the hands of Philistines (Daniel 3:1-30; Genesis 26:12-16). And yes, the notorious dream killers in the life of Joseph were even his blood brothers.

Very painfully though, these enemies always appear tireless in their wickedness. With their raging envy, they continuously devise how to further their wicked works. As found in the story of Daniel, they may even bring political powers into their nefarious plots, and back their conspiracies with draconian laws and decrees (Dan.6:1-10).

Laws are supposed to be instrument of order and peaceful existence. But this is not the case with evil laws, which are drafted to oppress poor and the innocent (Psalms 94:20-21). Evil laws are dark products of evil conspiracies, and they are deceptive, onerous and opposed to liberty and peace. Above all, evil laws constitute a wedge between man and God’s covenant provisions. I pray that God shall arise in fury against every throne of iniquity that stands against our lives, our communities and nations in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Vital Spiritual Dimensions

Now, there are vital spiritual dimensions to all of these. Evil conspiracies as described above share a striking similarity with many contemporary occult practices that hide to afflict and plunder destinies.

These may find no offense in you other than their discovery that God has begun to help you, or that your star is beginning to shine, or even simply that you are enjoying peace. In their diabolical operations, these Satanic agents oftentimes conspire to project evil on their victims. Of a truth, this world lies in wickedness, but our God shall continue to turn their counsels backward in your favour, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

This battle is spiritual in nature, and containment is its high goal (John 10:10; 2 Cor.10:3-4). In Ephesians 6:10-12, we are commanded to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might, putting on the whole armour of God. This clearly indicates that the conflict of life is not a ‘banger’ fight. It is a battle between saints and rebel spirits who are opposed to God and His plans for humanity. We must, therefore, be actively engaged in this battle to see breakthrough in our lives, as failure in spiritual conflict will leave anyone on the sad wings of destiny on earth.

The Divine Pronouncement In Your Favour

It gives such a big relief to know that God already pronounced woe on anyone that decrees an unrighteous decree (Is.10:1). This divine judgment - ‘woe’ - defines the sure destiny of wicked, which is still very valid and effectual till today.

In the redemption pacts, from Colossians 2:13-15, we are shown that all negative decrees against our lives and destinies – past, present and future – are already abrogated by the death of Christ on the cross. That is the ‘legal’ side of the issue, but it is our duty as candidates for total triumph to work out the ‘vital’ details of this through persistent prayers and militant faith, taking our stand for God and His kingdom.

At the end of Daniel’s story (just as with Joseph and Isaac before him), we found that the evil decrees failed, and he laughed at last! However, please keep in mind that before the triumph and the attendant lifting of Daniel, he never let down in his devotion (Dan.6:10) — and we must do the same if we will enjoy similar victory.

Moreover, in his readiness to stand for God, he despised fear, even the fear of death (Dan.6:16). Furthermore, Daniel recognized the existence of the laws of God, and he judged every ordinance of the land in the context of these higher laws (Matt.24:35; Col.2:14). Again, we must emulate these for our stories to end like those of Daniel, Joseph and Isaac.

Conclusion

Triumph is the sweet end of every conflict. However, your understanding must increase before you can access the joy of triumphant living. No man ever got to his defined place in destiny through ignorance. You just must know your onions, and live by the examples set forth in the scriptures. If you are to reach your destination as you travel on the slippery paths of life, you must walk the way Jesus walked. Friends and brethren, you shall not fail in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Happy Sunday!