expungement of the demon and a grand
deepening of her spiritual life.
Finally, the Lord Jesus allowed me to
experience a demonic battle wherein I'd
called to Him for help and none had come.
Feeling this absence, Jesus wanted me to
understand the isolation of those who live
consciously sinful lives (hardened,
repetitious, actual sin); those who seek
repentance in words but not deeds. Because
they belong to Satan, he may torment them
at will, and they may not always receive
swift help. Differing from the type of
temptation or torment meant to try a soul,
Satan must have permission to reach one
who already belongs to God, and the
purpose is expiatory, to build a crown of
strength.
Returning to form, I immediately
went into labor as Jacob was born.
Covered in blood, the muddy path
seemed ominous as I looked ahead to see
where my spiritual guardians might be
taking my soul. A gathering of satanic
worshipers loomed ahead. "Oh, geez!" I
thought, as the Lord made it clear that I must
go. The angel aside me quietly and very