Jezebel spirit???

Is there such a thing as a Jezebel spirit? And if so what are the characteristics of such a spirit?

Blaine

google "Characteristics of Jezebel spirit".

Hey Blaine, greetings in Jesus.

Just look at Jezabel's character in 1 Kings 18. She usurps the Ahab's authority, She cut off the prophets of God (had them killed) She threatened Elijah after the fire of heaven fell and he slew 400 of the false prophets that are st Jezabel's table. And he ran and hid!!!

This Jezabel spirit is like Satan embodied in a woman. The exact opposite of s quiet and meek and submissive woman as Mary or Hannah or Esther. Wouldn't you say so? And in Revelation 2:20. Jesus warns the church in Thyatira "that because thou suffer eat that woman Jezabel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to committ fornicstion and to eat things sacrificed to idols. And I gave her space to repent and she repented not. Behold I will cast her into s bed, and them that committ adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto everyone of you according to your works. But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden...

That these were real women is obvious but are there those who operate like this in the world and in the church, that should be obvious as well.

As you know from my testimony, a coven of women in witchcraft came to a small Baptist church in Logan, Ut in the summer of 1981 and proceeded bring in false teachings and tried to destroy the pastor and his family. The leader of the coven was a seductress who convinced the pastor that he should divorce his wife and marry her. Long story short God intervened and saved the pastor and his family but the church was torn in pieces. I was an eye witness to this very real Jezabel spirit in operation. Jesus protected me as a new and naive Christian.
This is a very seductive spirit but God gives the Believer in Christ power and authority over these demonic spirits.
Anyway why did you. bring this subject up. Just curious.

Brother did do as you say and googled the characteristics of a Jezebel spirit. It was very helpful. Thank you very much.

Blaine

Brother thank you for the messages by Derek Prince. I'm sure they would be very helpful. I will try to listen to them ASAP.

Blaine

Brother thank you for the message by Francis Frangipane. I will serve me listen to it as soon as possible.

Blaine

Leslie greetings dear sister.

Thank you so much for your thoughts on the Jezebel spirit. I do remember that you had first hand experience with such. What you witnessed in the little church at Logan. And praise God he did protect you.

Also thank you for your thoughts from the Scriptures. As the Jezebel spirit is something that I not too familiar with. So I valued your thoughtful insights. Again thank you.

My sister a situation has come up. A situation where I thought a Jezebel spirit might be present. But because of confidentiality I can not disclose it here in the forum. But your insights have been very helpful.

May you be blessed in Jesus.

Blaine

What is sad is that sisters in the Lord seemed to be blamed for all the problems in a family. The counterpart to Jezebel is Ahab.

EPH 5:25 ”“ Husbands, LOVE your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it. Too many men fail to provide spiritual leadership in their homes and then, too often, the spirit of Jezebel surfaces in the wife causing the wife to be forced into headship of the home which is totally demonic. No woman can fulfill the father’s role. Men need to carefully watch for the spirit of rebellion and disorder in themselves which causes a man to lie around the house and let the woman work and support the family. This is a very serious part of the Ahab spirit at work.

Men ”“ stop pushing your wives to do your God-given responsibilities. She is not to manage the home, correct the children, go to work to support the family…be the man God called you to be, provide that umbrella of protection for your wife and family. Be a leader in all areas.

Ahab ”“ What Is An Ahab ”“ Is There An Ahab In Your Life
http://freeinthelordministries.com/Ahab-WhatisanAhab.htm

From the link I posted.

God says that the man is to be the head in the family. So Satan goes for the head to attempt to destroy the male and his role of leadership. He tempts the man to let his wife handle problems that he should take care of. This is an issue of transferring of responsibilities and in doing this the man becomes weaker and weaker and may even become an invalid. The burden is on the man, not the woman. Remember that the "sins of the fathers” will pass down to the children and grandchildren. They will live on and on.

Here are some examples of how Ahab works
- has lightness towards sin
- is a workaholic or alcoholic
- enjoys childish things, sulking, temper, tantrums, drinking
- may call his wife Mom, Mama. May want to a like a "little boy”
- may be attracted to a Jezebel type wife, giving him excuses to commit adultery, get drunk, act irresponsibly and rationalize situations
- views parenting as playing with the children but avoiding the unpleasant
- puts "being out with the boys” above his family duties
- doubts his own abilities
- dislikes using his God-given authority to decision making
- unable to cope with his wife’s problems, tunes her out
- attempt to please his Jezebel wife by letting her have her way
- may have a "competitive” spirit. Goals are wealth, success, status, greed
- plays the guessing game: What did I do, how can I please her
- definitely does not want to lead but to criticize those who do. Passive.
- feels inadequate to support his family, gets frustrated, leaves the house

What can you do, as a man, to counter this Ahab spirit in you? First of all ADMIT you are an Ahab and that it begins with the head, the man, it begins with YOU. Don’t sit back, nothing will happen till you move out and take action.

Throw yourself on the mercy of God and say "Jesus, I need You. Deliver me from the curses on me and my family. Deliver me that I may be a man again, the man you planned for me to be since before the beginning.” After calling upon Jesus renounce the spirits, break the curses by your own words. Speak the prayers of deliverance. Pray in front of your wife and family. Speak the name of God. Do not be fearful under any circumstances.

Here are a few things to recognize in yourself as you deal with the Ahab spirit at work in your life:

- Men who won’t pray with their family
- Men who will not say the blessing at the table
- Men who will not read the Bible out loud at home
- Men who will not speak the Name of Jesus
- Men who will not raise their hands