The Stubborn Demon Jesus Cast Out: Prayer, Fasting, and Faith
The Stubborn Demon Jesus Cast Out: Prayer, Fasting, and Faith
Hello, welcome to another message.
Today, I’m going to be talking about the stubborn demon that Jesus cast out which the apostles were not able to cast out. We’re going to look at some lessons from this scripture and pick out divine secrets about prayer, fasting, faith, and walking with God.
Matthew 17:14–21
A Boy Is Healed
“When they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, ‘Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him.’
Then Jesus answered and said, ‘O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me.’
And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour.
Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, ‘Why could we not cast it out?’
So Jesus said to them, ‘Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.’”
Faith and Prayer Work Together
One thing we notice immediately from this scripture is that Jesus called them a “faithless generation.” Later, He also said, “Because of your unbelief.”
But at the end, Jesus added something important:
“This kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
So what does this show us?
It shows that faith, prayer, fasting, holiness, obedience, and the power of God all work together. You cannot take one part of the scripture and ignore the rest.
Many people focus only on faith and confession while neglecting prayer, fasting, holiness, and fellowship with God. But Jesus did not separate them. He tied everything together.
Prayer Has Many Components
Prayer is not just saying words.
There are many elements connected to effective prayer:
- Faith
- Prayer
- Fasting
- Holiness
- Obedience
- The anointing
- The glory of God
- Fellowship with the Holy Spirit
- Persistence
- Humility
- Love
Jesus mentioned both faith and prayer and fasting. That means all of them matter.
Faith Is an Armor
Faith is important.
The Bible says:
“Without faith it is impossible to please God.”
But faith is not meant to stand alone.
Faith is an armor you carry into battle. Prayer is where the battle happens.
Some people spend years reading only about faith and confession but never develop a deep prayer life or relationship with God. They confess continually but are not seeing transformation, power, or victory.
The disciples themselves asked Jesus:
“Why could we not cast it out?”
That is a powerful question.
When something is not working in your spiritual life, ask God why. Don’t continue repeating the same thing without seeking understanding.
The Lord Gives Secrets to Those Who Fear Him
There are divine secrets in the kingdom of God.
The Word of God says that God reveals His secrets and covenant to those who fear Him.
There was a time the Lord showed me a vision of a huge key made of light after long hours of prayer, worship, and seeking Him. That key represented spiritual secrets and understanding.
These are the keys that help believers walk in victory and attract the presence and glory of God.
Put On the Complete Armor of God
Many believers focus on only one part of the Christian walk while neglecting the rest.
But the Bible tells us to put on the complete armor of God.
That includes:
- Faith
- Truth
- Righteousness
- Salvation
- The Word of God
- Prayer
You cannot ignore holiness and obedience while expecting spiritual authority.
Sin weakens spiritual power.
The Bible says sin hinders prayer.
Faith Without Obedience Is Dead
The Bible says:
“Faith without works is dead.”
It also says:
“Faith works by love.”
That means living faith produces action, obedience, and transformation.
You cannot claim to have faith while refusing to obey God.
Jesus Himself said:
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.”
Jesus Paid the Price
Why was Jesus able to cast out the demon?
Because He had already paid the price in prayer, fasting, obedience, holiness, and communion with the Father.
Jesus often went to lonely places to pray.
He spent nights in prayer.
He constantly walked in the will of the Father.
He said:
“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me.”
So when the demon appeared, Jesus already carried the presence, authority, glory, and power of God.
That is why He could command the demon and it obeyed.
The Anointing Matters
The anointing and the glory of God are real.
Jesus ministered with power because He walked closely with the Father.
Prayer and fasting help position a believer to receive spiritual strength and sensitivity to God.
This is why Jesus said:
“This kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
The Difference Between Dead Faith and Living Faith
There is dead faith and there is living faith.
Living faith produces:
- The fruits of the Spirit
- Obedience
- Holiness
- Spiritual growth
- Fellowship with God
- Transformation
- Spiritual sensitivity
If someone constantly talks about faith but there is no evidence of spiritual life, no intimacy with God, and no transformation, then something is missing.
Faith should produce fruit.
The Importance of the Holy Spirit
You need the Holy Spirit.
Jesus said the Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.
So pray for:
- The presence of God
- The power of God
- Spiritual gifts
- Wisdom
- Discernment
- Guidance
- Strength
Do not throw away petition prayer.
Ask God for help.
Ask God for direction.
Ask God for deliverance.
Jesus Himself taught us to pray:
“Deliver us from evil.”
Learn From Jesus
Jesus did not just decree things randomly.
He lived a life of obedience, prayer, holiness, sacrifice, and fellowship with the Father.
Then He ministered from a place of spiritual authority.
There is no shortcut in the kingdom of God.
If you want victory, you must walk the way Jesus walked.
The Seven Sons of Sceva
The story of the seven sons of Sceva is another warning.
They tried to cast out demons without true spiritual authority.
The demon replied:
“Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?”
Paul had paid the price.
Jesus had paid the price.
Spiritual authority comes from relationship with God, obedience, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Be Balanced Spiritually
Do not throw away any part of the Word of God.
Faith matters.
Prayer matters.
Fasting matters.
Love matters.
Holiness matters.
Obedience matters.
The Holy Spirit matters.
The Bible says:
“Faith, hope, and love remain, but the greatest of these is love.”
Everything works together.
Seek God Deeply
Spend time in the presence of God.
Pray continually.
Worship Him.
Thank Him for salvation.
Seek His face.
Pray sincerely from your heart.
Crave spiritual gifts.
Wait upon the Lord.
Grow spiritually.
Prayer is a journey.
As you continue seeking God, He transforms you from glory to glory.
Final Encouragement
Do not look for shortcuts.
Do not try to jump to the end without walking the path God established.
Walk with God daily.
Keep your hands clean.
Live in obedience.
Stay humble.
Stay prayerful.
Stay faithful.
And let God Himself teach you His secrets.
Prayer
May the Lord give you wisdom to walk in His will.
May the Lord reveal His covenant and secrets to you.
May He teach you how to pray effectively.
May you hear the voice of the Holy Spirit clearly.
May the Lord fill you with His presence, power, and glory.
May He strengthen your faith and help you walk in holiness and obedience.
May the Lord deliver you from every affliction and lead you into victory.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Have a blessed day.
God Hears The Prayers Of The Righteous - All About Prayers
God Hears The Prayers Of The Righteous - All About Prayers
Receive fire and power for complete protection, in Jesus name, amen.
May God’s great power strengthen you to cut off every association that serves as a point of contact with the gates of hell, in Jesus name.
May God reveal to you the secrets of His Word and teach you how to walk continually in His divine protection and power, in Jesus name.
Win Satan by getting rid of points of contact with the gates of hell.
Point of contact is the big secret that Satan has hidden from believers.
Communication, contact, and association are the gateways that demonic people and witches use to get access to believers.
Talking, chatting and having phone calls with demonic people are demonic gateways and portals. Watching demonic people and celebrities and looking at pictures of demonic celebrities are also demonic gateways and portals.
Those celebrities know it. That is the way they obtain energy and power. That is why they love to be scantily clothed.
Watching demonic people, talking, chatting, and having unequally yoked friendships with demonic people is like falling into a pit and walking into the gates of hell.
Second Corinthians 6 verse 14 says, do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what communion has light with darkness?
If you are hungry for complete deliverance and power, cut off the demonic gates, links, points of contact and doors.
No contact is your biblical instruction and medicine.
Be watchful, be vigilant, be full of God's Word, and hear the voice and direction of the Holy Spirit.
If you do not understand and know God's secrets and deliverance secrets, you will give Satan the upper hand and space.
The Word of God reveals God's secrets.
Second Corinthians 2 verse 11 says, lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
God has given you complete redemption and deliverance. But you can unconsciously and ignorantly give away parts of the liberty and freedom that Christ purchased for you with His blood.
Galatians 5 verse 1 says, stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free.
Cling to your freedom and liberty.
You are not helpless. You have control. You have the authority.
Luke 10 verse 19 says that Jesus gave His disciples authority over all the power of the enemy.
But if you do not know how to apply that authority and control, you will be controlled by Satan and his witches and demons.
Satan, demons, and witches are not the problem. Your inability to know and apply God's secrets and the fullness of God's Word is the problem. Deception is the problem.
Deception and lies are their highest weapon.
To resist the devil is to reject his lies, tricks and deception.
May God show you His secrets.
May the Holy Spirit fill you with light and lead you into all the truth that sets you completely free, in Jesus name, amen.
May God visit you mightily and crown you with His deliverance and power.
There is no sickness, affliction or spell that the Holy Ghost fire and the blood of Jesus cannot destroy.
But the question is: are you willing to pay the price and pray with fervent, stubborn, persistent, fierce faith?
Master how to beg God for grace, ability, mercy and power. Don't be proud.
If you don't ask for the power of God, it means that you are proud and self-dependent. You have not learned the lesson that your flesh cannot save you.
Recognizing your need for the Holy Spirit is humility.
Hebrews 4 verse 16 says, come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Matthew 15 verse 22 says that a Canaanite woman came crying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David. My daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.
And the woman begged Jesus for the children's crumbs. And Jesus rewarded her faith. Nothing could discourage her from obtaining deliverance for her child.
James 5 verse 16 says that the prayer of a righteous man is very powerful and effective.
Pray. Pray!
Fill your heart with the fullness of the word of God, faith and the complete armour of God. And pray like you have never prayed before.
Believe in the goodness, mercy, and love of God and pray fervently without giving up, and you will experience mercy from the throne of grace.
Be very very stubborn about meditating on the word of God, prayer and seeking God's presence. That is your only protection and medicine for complete deliverance every day.
Stop using your prayer time to play and watch nonsense on social media. Stop watching immoral things that open demonic gateways and pollute your spirit.
Be very serious about spiritual power. Power is taken by force, not by carelessness, irresponsibility, recklessness and laziness.
Matthew 11 verse 12 says, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
Spiritual power is not for lazy people.
Cry out to God from the bottom of your heart.
Cry out to God persistently day and night like the persistent widow, and don't give up.
Luke 18 verse 7 says, shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him?
Cry for the highest level of God's power and protection. Cry to God for His fire. You need fire. You were born for fire and power, not demonic oppression.
May God be a wall of fire all around you to cleanse you, fill you, surround you, and deliver you.
May great grace be upon you, in Jesus name.
Crave the fire and presence of God with all your heart. Crave spiritual gifts.
It is the fullness of the presence of God in and around you that protects you and crushes every sickness, curse and all your enemies.
The Holy Spirit constantly tells me that He wants passion-passion for His presence. You must be hungry for the power and grace of God in order to enjoy it.
Passion, thirst, hunger, need and desire are mandatory for attracting God's presence and glory.
If you do not ask, you will not receive.
The biggest mistake believers make is to depend on the flesh.
If you notice that you keep praying but never ask for the fullness of the presence of God or the full baptism of the Holy Spirit, you are praying amiss.
You are praying backwards. You are depending on your flesh. You are fighting with your flesh.
Your flesh cannot win a spiritual battle.
Romans 8 verse 8 says that those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
John 6 verse 63 says, it is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing.
Of yourself you can do nothing. Man's power is of no use at all.
Sicknesses and demons are only afraid of the fire and presence of God.
If you carry God’s fire, demons will be tormented by the fire of God that you are carrying, and they will flee.
Jesus is the presence and power of God. Jesus is all you need.
Moses knew what he was saying when he said in Exodus 33 verse 15, if Your presence does not go with us, we will not leave this place.
He understood his absolute need and dependence on God. Numbers 12 verse 3 records that Moses was the humblest man on earth in his days.
Jesus said in Matthew 11 verse 29, learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart.
Luke 5 verse 16 says that Jesus often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.
Jesus constantly went to lonely places at intervals during the day to renew the presence and fire of God. That was the secret to His success.
He knew how to walk in the Spirit and with the Holy Spirit. He knew how to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit and follow Him.
It is the truth you know that sets you free.
Hosea 4 verse 6 says, my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
If you ignore the Holy Spirit and keep fighting spiritual battles with your flesh, you will be very weak spiritually, because you lack spiritual food.
The presence of God is the spiritual food you need. The word of God is the spiritual food for your mind and soul.
It is the word of God that convicts and convinces you to seek the presence of God at intervals every day.
You must be filled and overflowing with the Word of God before you can be filled and overflowing with the glory, fire, and presence of God.
The ultimate quest is the presence and fire of God. The presence of God is what gives you unlimited results and great victory.
Fight! Pay the price!
Pray aggressively and persistently, because it is the spiritually violent and aggressive that experience the presence of God by force.
Let absolute desire and need for the presence of God take over your mind. This is how to walk in the reality of the fullness of truth that sets you free.
Jesus died so that you can constantly taste and enjoy the fullness, power, fire and presence of God.
Jesus has given you the keys to the presence of God.
Do not waste the grace of God by depending on your own flesh to crush demons and evil. Only the presence, power and fire of God can crush evil.
Ask. Ask for the fire of God.
James 4 verse 2 says, you do not have because you do not ask.
Constantly ask for the full baptism of the Holy Spirit and renew the presence of God daily.
If you do not ask, you will not receive.
May the fire of God fill you, surround you, and consume the roots of your problems.
May God's presence come upon you and transform you from glory to glory into the highest dimensions of His power and glory, in Jesus name, amen.
May the blood of Jesus crush every ancestral idol swearing curses into your life, in Jesus name, amen.
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