July 15

Look to the Stars

Isaiah 47 They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and all your potent spells.
Keep on, then, with your magic spells and with your many sorceries, which you have labored at since childhood.
Let your astrologers come forward, those stargazers who make predictions month by month, let them save you from what is coming upon you.

We live in a culture that is wildly spiritual. That was also true during Isaiah’s day. The problem was people were turning to the wrong power for freedom. They were turning to the power of darkness not the Lord of Light. Whenever we turn to the powers of darkness there is a cost involved. Even if it was a secret initiation, a blood pact or even a game or joke there is a real power behind these spiritual counterfeits. Isaiah called these practices “potent” spells. The question that Isaiah asked them is the same question for today. Do you really think these counterfeit powers can save you when you have to face the wrath of a holy God? For us to be set free from darkness we much renounce these practices and ask Jesus to come in and be Lord of our lives.

Here is a list of some of the ways Satan tries to trick us into seeking power outside of Jesus. If you have personally ever been involved with any of these renounce them and command Satan out of your life.

Out-of-body experiences (Astral projection) Horoscopes/Astrology
Bloody Mary Table lifting
Magic Eight Ball Spells or curses
Mental telepathy Spirit guides
Tarot card Levitation
Witchcraft Satanism
Palm reading Hypnosis
Séances Black or white magic
Fantasy games with occult images Blood pacts
Superstitions WICCA
Occult or violent video or computer games Ouija board