Angelic Ministry

UV 708/10,000 Angelic Ministry “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia was withstanding me for twenty one days; then behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.” Daniel 10 v 13 This uni-verse gives us a rare glimpse of the secret world of the spirit. It gives us insight that each nation and each region of each nation is governed by a prince of darkness like the prince of the kingdom of Persia. This prince rules and influences all people subject to his influence and resists the agency and will of God. In this case, the Christophany or the appearance of Jesus before His birth on Earth is resisted by the prince of Persia, withstanding Him for 21 days. Even the prince of darkness of Greece is mentioned as having joined forces with the prince of Persia. But the Lord sent Michael, the archangel who acts on behalf of the people of God, to overcome the resistance of Satan’s demonic agent and the other princes of darkness of the region. Michael just said, “ The Lord rebuke you” and their resistance was overcome. Before a man of God, these are like stray dogs who act as if they own the whole area but one shout will send them scurrying. The spirits of darkness are also territorial in this manner. Even to this day when the servants of God meet with obstacles set up by demonic forces, it is Michael who is sent to their aid and assistance. The role of the princes of darkness is to inspire wickedness in high places. For instance, the world peace is threatened in the past few days by the open and menacing threats of nuclear attacks by North Korea. It is not just the free will act or choice of Kim, the leader but he is inspired by the forces of darkness that thrive on fear, violence and death. In such situations, the servants of God need to pray, “ Lord, please send Michael to rebuke these forces.” When our daughter left for London to pursue higher studies, the Lord said, “ I am sending Michael ahead of her to protect and guide her.” The role of the powers of darkness is to hinder, harm and disturb in a variety of ways the children of God. The role of Michael and the angels is to help, guide, protect the servants of God. Scripture says, “ We are not wrestling against flesh and blood but against the principalities and powers of darkness and spiritual wickedness in high places.” Often we struggle in the flesh or at an intellectual or emotional level when the battle is actually on the spiritual plane. The Lord revealed that it is on account of the presence and work of Beelzebul,one of the chief demons, the suicide rate is climbing higher and higher. Wherever Christ is present, Lucifer tries to intrude but we need to be sensitive to this and say, “ The Lord rebuke you. We/ I command you to leave this holy place that does not belong to you.” Every place we are in is holy and belongs to God as Christ is in us. As a police officer, I find these truths quite powerful and liberating as I understand thereby that the root of many crimes as well as challenges is spiritual and not just human or physical or psychological. When we pray the bad spiritual root of evil is replaced by the good root of Christ. Prateep V Philip Listen to this Blessong: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08YZF87OBQ