#demonic influence

s/x I think I sense the collective dread of ppl in wartorn regions yet I know it's only a fragment of what it must feel to be in their shoes, chest tightens; it also seems the demonic influence that remains unseen but nonetheless affects us > we know, is s/h offset by GOD's presence atst. I guess it's all part of the education, firsthand experience, the devastation & destructive force of going against HIS ways | via starlightacademia

Humanity and Nations: In the Book of Revelation, the term "many waters" is explicitly defined as a symbol for the vast, restless masses of humanity: "The waters which you saw... are peoples and multitudes and nations and languages". [1, 2]

Chaos and Evil: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the sea represented chaos, danger, & forces opposing divine order; roaring of waters symbolizes trouble/adversity. This imagery reinforces the idea of love's resilience and permanence. This can be seen as a metaphor for GOD's Covenant Love with HIS ppl, which remains constant despite the tumultuous events of history.. [1, 2]

Unconquerable Love: In the Song of Solomon (8:7), the metaphor is used to describe the unyielding nature of love, stating that "many waters cannot quench love. It is a famous poetic verse declaring that true love cannot be extinguished by any hardship, nor can it be purchased with wealth. Unstoppable: The verse uses the imagery of overwhelming floods and raging rivers to show that genuine, steadfast love is indestructible and outlasts deep trials. Priceless: It emphasizes that love is infinitely more valuable than material possessions and cannot be bought or sold. This phrase highlights the inestimable value of love, suggesting it cannot be bought or sold. This echoes the sentiment found in Proverbs 8:11, where wisdom, often associated with love, is said to be more valuable than rubies. Scorned: The rejection of such an offer indicates that love is not a commodity to be traded. This reflects the biblical principle that true love is selfless and sacrificial, not transactional. The scorn for attempting to buy love can be paralleled with story of Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8:18-20, who tried to purchase power of the HOLY SPIRIT & was rebuked by Peter. This underscores the idea spiritual & relational truths cannot be acquired thru material means [1, 2, 3, 4]

Divine Majesty and Power: The phrase is often used to contrast human turmoil with God's ultimate authority. Psalms such as Psalm 93 describe GOD's Voice & majesty as "mightier than the waves of the sea" & above the "roar of many waters."

Song of Solomon 8:7 [NIV] Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.

1 Corinthians 13:8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be restrained; where there is knowledge, it will be dismissed.

There is a quiet battle that does not announce itself with noise, yet its fingerprints can be found in the hidden places of thought, desire, and decision. Demonic influence rarely arrives as something obvious or grotesque; more often it slips in through compromise, fear, offense, and deception, working patiently to bend the will away from truth. Scripture does not leave this reality uncovered. It…

This young man, this kid, had been subjected to voices the whole time I worked with him, and I had no idea...Lord my God, have mercy on the schizophrenic, the demon-afflicted, and those suffering in silence. Lord Jesus, who drove out Legion, please release those captive to demonic possession and attacks and save them for yourself.

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The Teaching of Demons