“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of
mockers.” (Psalm 1:1 NIV)
I typically get up
early, anywhere from 3 to 6 AM and grab a cup of coffee to wake myself up. Then
I find my favorite corner of the sofa, flip through YouTube channels to locate
the perfect worship music, snuggle up with a blanket and my Bible and spend the
morning talking to the Lord. On this morning, the word “sardonic” was
coming up in my spirit. That was a new word to me, so I asked the Lord what it
meant. Then I heard, “sardonic laughter”. He went on to say,
“There is sardonic laughter coming from the demonic realm, and it is
spilling over into the earth realm.”
I googled the word “sardonic” and learned that it means: bitter,
scornful, mocking, or a person exhibiting bitterness, scorn or mockery. I
wondered if the Lord was referring to the mockery and accusations being
broadcast across our nation through news outlets, social media, and every other
form of communication. While this is true and evidence of demonic mockery
spilling into the earth, I realized the Lord was speaking to me about more than
just fake news. I felt Him revealing something to many of the people we
minister to in the marketplace.
New Advancements and
Achievements
The Lord continued to
speak to my spirit concerning the voices that divert us from our callings,
“Do not be dismayed or controlled by their mockery. This is meant to keep
you from your assigned tasks. I am with you to do things differently than the
world, and it will attract scorn. Stay true to your calling, and you will be
able to reach more people and set them free from the demonic laughter that has
held them captive.”
“I am already
launching many into the great advancements they are marked for, but they will
only go as far as they are willing to disengage from their need for approval or
acceptance coming from the world and some churches. You are blazing a trail
that will lead people to great advancements, new inventions, and achievements
that I am releasing into the world now. These are mantles that must be picked
up and worn without fear or shame. The enemy will try to put both fear and
shame on my people by mocking and tormenting them. Do not listen or bow to the
accusations.”
The Lord Rescues
I have had the privilege of praying for
businesses that are going through incredibly challenging times. One of our
clients hired a manager to oversee the business side of her practice so she
could concentrate on her patients. But the manager turned out to be dishonest,
and he schemed and diverted money into his own pockets. Our client was aware
that something wasn’t right at the office and she asked us to pray. We prayed
that the Lord would reveal hidden things, and we watched in amazement as He
exposed the depth of the corruption. She fired the dishonest manager, and
lawyers stepped in to deal with the mess he left behind. A Goliath sized legal
battle ensued and her license to practice medicine was revoked and criminal
charges were filed. The court of public opinion jumped in treating her as
guilty before being tried. Mockery spewed out like venom, but we interceded and
believed that the Lord would protect and deliver her, and He did! She was
acquitted of one charge and the remaining criminal charges were dropped. She
refused to give up in the face of the lies and accusations by state agencies
whose legal teams would have struck fear in almost anyone, and the Lord rescued
her.
Mocking spirits distort
and distract people from their God-given purpose in life through lies and
bitter accusations. Our client believed the Lord called her to do something
extraordinary. We went to battle in prayer while she stood her ground.
Now the Lord is restoring her business and her dream to help underprivileged
children receive the care they need.
“Because he loves me,” says
the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he
acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him, I will be
with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.”(Psalm 91:14-15 NIV)
Let’s Pray
Dear Lord, silence
the accuser and deliver your sons and daughters from the mocking words and
accusations coming from the enemy’s camp. Make them brave and courageous to not
back down, give up or bow to the enemy’s tactics. Surround them with wise
counsel, praying saints and true friends to walk with them through this valley.
Deliver them from attacks on their business, family, and personal lives. Defend
them from the false accusations and lies aimed at throwing them off
course. Protect their minds from fear and distorted thinking. Remind them
that when the
righteous cry out, you
hear them and deliver them from all their troubles. (Psalm 34:17)
In the mighty name of Jesus, we declare that they are surrounded by a hedge of
protection, safe and off the enemy’s radar. We place a demand on everyplace
where the enemy’s destructive force has left its mark to now become the bedding
soil for double favor and blessing to be multiplied back to them. We pray that
they receive all the benefits, favor, grace and honor and every good thing that
has been stored up for them to advance their cause. We call the north, south,
east and west to give up every resource necessary for them to prosper and
succeed in their God-given destiny. In the all-powerful name of Jesus our Lord,
AMEN!
