Episode 2-37: Defeating a Jezebel Spirit

Welcome Back! I am Dawn Simmons and in this episode of Conquering Our Unseen Enemies we are going to be discussing something you may hear about but not many people really talk about it, a Jezebel Spirit. When someone is referred to as having a “Jezebel Spirit” it is a pretty serious accusation and we need to be careful not to use that term carelessly.  Equally as important is being able to recognize when it is working in us or in those around us.  It can bring devastation and destruction and it has to be rooted out.  Let’s walk through what the Bible tells us, how this Spirit got it’s name, how we can recognize it and what we do to conquer it’s influence in our lives. We are going to go through 22 characteristics and behaviors to reveal the tactics this demonic spirit uses. 

As always let’s discuss our Top Show Points:

Discussed what a Jezebel spirit is and how to recognize it

Discussed a summary of who the Bible reveals Jezebel was and what happened in Israel under her influence.  This is again, just a summary.  1 and 2 Kings is where you will find all the history and story of Jezebel.

Jezebel was the daughter of a Phoenician priest king, making her a princess.  She was married to Ahab, who was the king of Israel, the northern kingdom. from. 

Jezebel saturated Israel with pagan worship of Ba’al and developed her own pagan prophets.  She was known for her practice of witchcraft and evil actions toward God’s people.

God provides Elijah with the prophesy that Jezebel would be devoured by dogs by the wall of Jezreel.

The Jezebel Spirit is also mentioned in the book of Revelation 2:20, Jesus is talking to the church in Thyatira.  He refers to a woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess.  He says that her teaching is misleading and leads His people into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols. 

Jezebel is considered one of the most evil, if not the most evil woman in the Bible. 

The demons Jezebel worked with to do all of her evil, are still functioning today in our times.  They are still influencing and bringing disaster and destruction on God’s people. 

Today we have Jesus having come and giving us the Holy Spirit, we have discernment to help us fully recognize the Jezebel Spirit.  

The Jezebel Spirit is about control.  They have to control everything and there is no interference with their control. 

22   of these characteristics and behaviors they want to control. 

1.     Agenda

2.     Conversation

3.     Information

4.     Money

5.     Time

6.     Access

7.     Narrative

8.     Sexuality

9.     Control leadership

10.  Image

11.   Decisions

12.  Relationships.

13.  Atmosphere

14.  Preachy

15.  Grace

16.  Churches

17.  Creates hurt

18.  Alliances

19.  Role identity

20.  Blackmail

21.  People are disposable

22.  God.

The differences in women vs men

For women specifically:

1.     Seek to discredit the men more often than they will seek to discredit women

2.     Often triggered by a traumatic event, loss of a loved one, divorce, abuse

3.     Her children are not immune to her control and will often be abusive

4.     Will use seduction under any circumstances to gain control, no one is off limits

5.     Abuse of her spouse is fair game

For men specifically:

1.     Can be sexually abusive or sexually demanding of their spouse

2.     Will using demeaning methods to illicit control

3.     Will use trauma triggers to illicit control

4.     Will use children against their mother

A Jezebel’s behavior mirrors that of a narcissist.  One thing that will distinguish the difference between the two is the narcissist will do these behaviors just for their own benefit, while the Jezebel Spirit does things for their own benefit but with the added objective to cause the destruction of others.  

I told you about a friend going through this right now at her workplace and it has been building over about 2 years now. 

When we are up against something that is bigger than what we can see in the natural, we want to follow 5 simple steps.  We want to act in response to enemy tactics.  Remember tho, this isn’t the person we are fighting against, it is the enemy who is using the person we are against. I gave you a general plan and make changes to fit your situation.   

1.     Find a prayer partner. 

2.     Put a prayer plan together, when and what are you praying about

3.     Use scripture to support your prayer plan

a.     Isaiah 54:17

b.     Luke 10:19

c.     Proverbs 16:3

d.     Proverbs 30:5

e.     Romans 14:11

f.      2 Kings 6:16

g.     1 John 4:4

4.     Ask the Lord to reveal to us what He wants us to do and Follow through on what the Lord directs

5.     Wait for the Lord to intervene, don’t try to intervene on our own

We encourage you:

·       To have an active Bible reading plan, it will be helpful in gaining wisdom and understanding and it is required for the gift of spiritual discernment

·       If you want to learn more about how to Hear God's Voice, take a look at my book, Loving Conversations: How to Pray and Hear God's Voice.  There is also a Study Guide available and two devotionals out based on the Loving Conversations Book.  One devotional is for women and one is for men.  Those are available on the website www.lovingconversationssalo.com.

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I have enjoyed our time this week and look forward to spending time with you again next week!

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