Graveyard Grace (pt. 3)

  • By Sis. Betty Edmonds, ARChiver of ARC Ministries Inc
  • 16 Feb, 2023

Speaker: Bishop Dr. Robert A. Merriwether, Sr
Reference Text: Mark 5:8-9


A man of God’s Word, he doesn’t reverse it but rehearse and disperse it! We’re speaking of our above-named leader who, again, fed us with manna from on High!

The above text: “For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit. And He asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying: My name is Legion for we are many.” That question lets us know who we are dealing with!  Using a person’s name in conversation certainly creates a culture of respect, recognition, and consideration for the discussion!

The last communication of Graveyard Grace, Part II, was between Jesus, the man and the demonic spirit inside the man! Some things you must deal with directly, individually and spiritually. “ For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12.

When conversing with certain people, it’s like talking to a “brick wall.” Thus, you have to deal with the demons precisely! You must command the devil to let your loved-one go! Whatever you’ve been praying for, you have to go beyond his/her head and deal with that rebellious spirit! There is no greater torture than the mind! If you refuse, God will punish your consciousness!

Matthew 27:3 declares: “Then Judas, which had betrayed Him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood…” Whatever you turn to, remember in hell, it will turn on you! Such things could be bribery (which cost Judas his life); gambling, sin, rage, etc. Foul spirit: Come out of the man!  

Whether good or bad, we can pick up things as a part of who we are! There are various decisions and experiences of hurt, pain, agony, depression, suicide, etc. There is also an unseen part of who we are! Ancestry.com can verify what makes up our DNA (distinctive characteristics or qualities of someone or something). We have conditions that we are not aware of! Once more, it’s the carrier of genetic information! People need a word! Positive comments can go inside the mind/body and heal sickness, diseases, vengeance, nervous breakdowns, et al.

“...And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him! The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.” “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4.

Matthew 8:29: “And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God?   Art thou come hither to torment us before the time? Jesus stops the storm with a word! Later, He casts demons out of the two men and into a huge herd of pigs.” The preceding also coincides with Mark 5:7.

Before the time, demons will be tormented! “To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Move ahead of your schedule of what you want & need!   Regarding the marriage at Cana in Galilee, St. John 2:4 state:   Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee?   My hour is not yet come. You should seek Jesus! It’s a “divine time line:” Healing, praying; a heart-change, conviction; an attitude adjustment! There is a set time for everything that God has for us!

The devil knows the hour that he will be confronted! But he’s going to see how many people that he’s going to take with him. Isaiah 5:14 admonishes: “Therefore hell hath enlarged herself and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.” Make sure that your name is on the right list! Is my name signed there? — Not the church roll but in the “Lamb’s Book of Life.” Your name may be on the Church Book...in the Guinness Book but is it in the Lamb’s Book? Not only is your name “in the book but is the Book in you?”

One must be desperate for the Word! “Thy Word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against Thee.” When the Word is saturated in you, you can make the devil flee! “He who hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled.” Eat, sleep, bathe, live, dream the Word! The Word is my spirit...strength...life! “Stuff” me with the oracles of God! Come over here where the table is spread, and the feast of the Lord is going on! Lord, fill my cup and let it overflow!

What is your name? Is it defeat, doubt, hate or sickness?   If we know the name, we know how to deal with that disturbed individual and a proper assessment can be determined! People have died spiritually and naturally from receiving the wrong assessment or misdiagnosis! It also can ruin someone’s life...lead to malpractice and lawsuits! Proverbs 22:1 affirms: “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Names also reveal ranks...can establish authority.

You need the right weapon (the Word) to deal with the devil—attacking your mind, reputation, children, spouse, mind! What is your name? It can be “Victory!” Whether a positive or negative name, your future, character, livelihood, dreams are connected to it! God is calling, pleading, knocking! We are going to identify with the devil. Lucifer: What is your name? You get the devil out of here! Get out of my future; stay out of my business; home! The more I call Him, the better I feel! The name of Jesus destroy yokes, save families; heal, comfort! Asthma, high blood pressure, divorce, poverty: Meet Jesus! His name is Jirah (God will provide)!

Lord: You are the Potter, and I am the clay! Mold me, make me after Thy will! Suicide: You must go! Adversary: Who do you think you are? I’m tired of being tired! What is thy name, evil one? No matter what, I know a name that’s above all names!  Jesus is His name, and every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess! “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and are safe.”

Certainly, the Word is also like fountains of living water and it is free to all who are thirsty! Thankfully, our overseer shares it with joy; thus allowing us to draw from the wells of Salvation!

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