Today is Holy Saturday, the day when Jesus went to Hell to defeat the Devil, according to tradition. It may sound old-fashioned or superstitous to talk about such things today in our modern and sophisticated time. We have certainly moved beyond such things, haven't we?
Well, what if that wasn't true? What if many people are living in a very real and very spiritual world today and consider us "sophisticates" the wrong ones? The Bible and the Church teaches specifically that the world is both matter and spirit, just like your body is flesh and soul. And when I read about Laurie's adventure in Nepal, which is the only Hindu monarchy in the world, I don't wonder about spiritual realities anymore. I am so very thankful that Jesus defeated death, hell, and the Devil today 2000 years ago, because I believe that those things and realities are fighting against me and all of us. The Bible says that those in Christ can not be touched be the Devil, except through temptations. But we are safe if we stay in Jesus. That makes me sorrowful when I consider the millions who are living on their own, facing the Devil and his demons.
There is no evidence or proof offered for the cessation of these spiritual beings. Science or reason has not offered a sinlge shred of evidence that the Biblical account is inaccurate. They think it's wrong, but they can't prove it. Can we prove that it isn't? Well, we have very strong evidence for taking the Bible seriously. Did you know that we actually have over 96% of the original Greek New Testament today? That we have "scientific" data that gives us the NT to that degree of certainty?
So pray for those who don't know Jesus and what He did for all today. Pray for Laurie as she is living a miracle and facing this spiritual reality much clearer and closer than most of us. Andpray for the world that it will hear the Holy Spirit's voice and come home to God.
