A second round of the same demonic stronghold can be more powerful than the first

A second round of the same demonic stronghold can be more powerful than the first

 What a frightening prospect for someone who isn’t sealed by the Holy Spirit          (Ephesians 1:13; 4:30)! Most of us are at higher risk of oppression than possession, but the principle still applies: once we’ve been delivered from a stronghold, if we make ourselves vulnerable to it again, our second encounter may be far worse.

A second onslaught can cause such discouragement and feelings of hopelessness that the victim is weaker than ever. And, finally, the empty space—if left uninhabited by Christ—leaves the victim with a voracious appetite. The greatest tragedy is that all the defeat was unnecessary. Yes, Satan is strong, but Christ is far stronger! Victory is not determined as much by what we’ve been delivered from as by what we’ve been delivered to. The only safe house for every former captive is our “someone stronger.” When Satan comes prowling, may we “be found in him” (Phil. 3:9).