I believe in the Blood of Jesus, as protection from all harm and danger -- both seen and unseen. That doesn't mean there aren't people out to harm us. This is why we are to be vigilant spiritually...
a curse without a cause will not come.
I don't know where mom was spiritually back then..maybe she was walking in disobedience and this evil befell her.. maybe the woman's goal was to cause pain in her brain or even kill her and all that came out of it was a patch....
What I do know is that I believe in the Blood of Jesus.
I would let a stranger do my hair and would hug anyone..but there are times we can sense in our spirits not to let a certain person touch us or put their hands on us. Do we still let them, even thought we are aware they shouldn't? The wisdom and grace of God is sufficient, at all times...thanks ladies for sharing your stories!
Your posts puts into mind our everyday connections with people and how indeed God protects us each day.... unawares.
* When we buy food in restuarants or from the supermarkets.... period!
God protects us from the hands who have touched these foods before us and many of them are people with evil intentions.
* When we shake hands with people in professional settings.
God's Grace abounds for and around us in His protection
* In Church when we greet others... Pastors are forever directing the congregation to 'turn and greet your neighbour.... hug them, welcome them, shake hands with them. Especially when they are 'new'
God's Grace does much more abound...
This is where I know God's Grace is abundantly previlent... is when I'm praying for someone. I automatically extend my hands to gently hold their hands in mine; I embrace them with the Love of God.
All of us who pray for others, don't think about any potential harm. The presence of God prevails indeed; as the only thing we can think of is giving comfort and love to this person needing the love of God in their lives.
HOWEVER.....
I can think of one time during a Camp Meeting, there was a woman sitting next to me in an opposite aisle, and she was 'hissing' during the entire service. She was lliterally hissing like a snake. As in all services, Pastor had us all stand up for corporate prayer and to hold hands across the aisles.
I was so 'annoyed' with this woman and her noise that I gripped her hand and jerked it as a signal for her to stop hissing. She started making circles with her head and upper body. I gripped her hand harder and she circled harder and got louder with her hissing and started making a loud moaning noise.
In my prayers, I told the devil to shut up. Some other members who were more familiar with this type of behaviour came with the ushers and they started praying for this woman. She became even more animated, and more people were becoming aware of commotion. I remember how it was a very large crowd that morning. The ushers carried her out and she was taken to a hospital.
Prior to campmeeting, we were fasting and praying. Our Pastor told us to expect things like this during campmeetings, but to not be afraid, because the presence of God was more powerful. I learned first hand that God's presence surely does override the distractions of the enemy.
Laela... your post reminded me that no matter where we are, there's the presence of evil, yet God's presence always prevails to protect us.
Psalm 23....
Yea, though I walk through the
'shadow' of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me...
I became a full-time DIYer after that.
