{"id":2249,"date":"2013-09-15T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2013-09-15T11:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ordinaryservant.com\/?p=2249"},"modified":"2013-09-15T07:02:08","modified_gmt":"2013-09-15T11:02:08","slug":"abracadabra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ordinaryservant.com\/?p=2249","title":{"rendered":"Abracadabra"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abracadabra<\/span>. Like many magic words, the true origins of the word “abracadabra” are shrouded in mystery. It may have invoked the god Abraxas for protection. It might be a synthesis of the Hebrew words for “father,” “son,” and “holy spirit.”<\/p>\n

It could also be from the Aramaic phrase “avra kehdabra,” meaning, “I will create as I speak.” In ancient times the word was inscribed on pendants worn around the neck as protection from evil and illness. It was considered a far more powerful word in the classical age than it is now.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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When I think of the word ‘abracadabra’, I think of magic and modern day Christianity.<\/p>\n

What does magic and Christianity have to do with each other? Well, a lot actually.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

I just got off a prayer line which I used to be part of a few years ago.<\/p>\n

But tonight was different.<\/p>\n

I remember when this pastor started his prayer line. There were only a few and then it grew.<\/p>\n

Today his ministry has tripled which is pretty impressive. What’s even more impressive is that his ministry consists of mostly women. He seems to attract them in droves.<\/p>\n

Why do these women flock to this leader? I paid attention.<\/p>\n

It is his pleasantries. I mean, who doesn’t want to hear nice things and ‘feel’ good?<\/p>\n

I guess this is what attracted me.<\/p>\n

I would get pumped up listening to his persuasive tongue and positive messages.\u00a0 I couldn’t get enough.<\/p>\n

His words were like honey, sweet and addicting. But too much honey can make you sick.<\/p>\n

He shouts, Declare it, Believe it, you’ll get that Mercedes Benz, in the name of Jesus!<\/p>\n

Abracadabra, Hocus Pocus, Alakazam!<\/p>\n

This is Christianity today.<\/p>\n

An unholy mixture, of compromise and new age mysticism has seeped into the Church.<\/p>\n

A seducing and lustful spirit, luring and captivating minds into deception.<\/p>\n

I am familiar more than I care to admit.<\/p>\n

I recognize them, I discern them, I smell them and I know where they hide.<\/p>\n

They haunted and tormented me for years.<\/p>\n

You think it’s all good, so long as you hear the word Jesus, right? But, it’s a lie.<\/p>\n

The devil uses deception my friends, he’s the master of it. He is the best magician you’ll ever meet.<\/p>\n

What? You don’t think these spirits are operating in the Church today? Really?<\/p>\n

Well, I’m sorry to have to be the one to tell you, they are. Especially today.<\/p>\n

The Church can’t see it though, because they are sleeping. They need to wake up from their slumber soon before it’s too late.<\/p>\n

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