Today's story from Voices of the Faithful is written by Debbie, who works in central, eastern, and southern Africa.
Power over the enemy
The seventy-two returned with
joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name."
He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have
given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the
power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that
the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
Luke 10:17-20
Roger works with university students in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He came to know Christ a few years ago, but his family
still practices traditional Africa religions, consults with doctors and
worships their ancestors. When his sister came to live in Kinshasa, Roger
prayed that she would become a Christian.
Soon after arriving in the capital city, Roger’s sister
became very ill with tuberculosis. Roger grabbed some students from his Bible
study and rushed to the hospital to pray. His sister was barely conscious as
the group prayed for her.
Suddenly, the sick woman started screaming at the top of her
lungs. The voice that came out was not her own, but the voice of a demonic
spirit. The voice screamed in agony anytime the group prayed.
Roger addressed the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ,
come out.” The sister fell into a deep sleep as the group prayed over her.
When the sister woke up, Roger shared about the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for her, and she asked Jesus into her life. Even though she
died three days later, Roger rejoiced that she would be in heaven.
The Bible came to life right before the student’s eyes. “I
understand the Bible even more than before. This experience was just like when Jesus cast out spirits, “ Roger said. “That day, Acts came alive for me and my
students. When you see God work like this, you can’t keep quiet.”
- Debbie, central, eastern, and southern Africa
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