Never Subtract The Supernatural From Your Life’s Equation

Hear me now, those are the words of men who for a moment subtracted the Supernatural from their life’s equation.

I wonder, what was the name of the demon who was assigned to afflict Joseph as he rotted in an Egyptian prison? Depression, Despair? He had been there some time when he did a favor for Pharaoh’s cup bearer. The promise was made that he would see to it that Joseph would be released soon. a promise never kept.

If ever there was a man who had every right to give up, it was Joseph. But Joseph never subtracted the Supernatural form his life’s equation. Through the series of God ordained events, from the jailhouse to the penthouse he rose, 2nd most powerful man in the land.

I wonder, what was the name of the demon sent to afflict Moses, who at 80 years old was tending his father-in-laws goats. He hadn’t even risen to the status as a sheep-herder, just goats. And they weren’t even his goats. He served his father=in-law in a foreign land. This man who had been to all the right schools, had all the right training now amounted to nothing in the world’s eyes. Defeat must have been his name. Because when Moses witnessed the presence and heard the voice of God calling to him through the burning bush, he was so defeated that he lacked the confidence to even speak. He was convinced no one would listen to him. He was convinced he was a total loser. Exodus 4:10, 13 I am slow of speech and tongue.... Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.

But no longer could Moses subtract the Supernatural out of his life’s equation. Moses became one of the greatest men of all time because with great humility, He submitted to God.

I wonder, what was the name of the demon sent to afflict Paul and Silas as they sat beaten, bruised and bleeding in a Philippian jailhouse? Disillusionment perhaps. Is this how God treats servant who have been a loyal as you have been? Paul, you have worked tirelessly for God, speaking well of Him. Look where it has got you. Come on Paul, even you can see there is something wrong with this picture. Give up your foolish notions. The only way Paul could ward off those cruel attacks was to sing. “Silas, sing with me.” “I don’t feel like singing Paul. They broke my jaw.” “Sing anyway Silas.” Never subtract the supernatural from your life’s equation! Their singing brought the house down, literally, just like the wall of Jericho, and the doors to their prison were opened. They we free to do as they wished. They chose to stay with the jailer so that another house might be saved.

And what demon has been assigned to you? Maybe it one of those younger demons. Maybe his name is Addiction, maybe it is Lust of this World. Or maybe it just one of the old fashions ones sent to mock you and your faith at every step, trying to stop you in your tracks, hindering your service, your witness for Jesus.

Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The LORD watches over you—the LORD is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; 8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.