MIRACLE BLOG 454
October 13, 2026
MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!
Rev. Robert L. Wise, Ph.D. explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.
VEXATIONS! REALLY?
For several weeks, we have been exploring how evil entices people like spiders luring a fly into their web. We’ll take another look and examine our awareness of how good people can fall victim to bad things. I’ll bet you’ve never heard of vexations?
When people are under direct evil attack, they may discover marks on their bodies.
Sometimes they look like scratches and the person can’t understand where they came from. The attack may be more serious resulting in bruises or burns. The individual has no idea where those purple blotches originated. In rare violent cases, even a bone could be broken. Sounds far out? Certainly, but when people are already struggling mentally or emotionally, they may not pay careful attention to what’s happening around them.
My point? Don’t underestimate the persistence and ferocity of Evil. When the demonic finds a vulnerable victim, it won’t give up easily. Once a person is fully possessed by Evil, they are marked and recurrent attacks have to be dealt with.
Let’s consider several more tendencies that signal the demoniac hordes are after someone. They may feel drawn toward excess. For reasons beyond hunger or physical need, they want to gorge themselves and do. Even picking up excessive weight won’t slow them down. Very similar, many begin to isolate themselves. The person can withdraw from normal relationships. Trouble is ahead.
Jack and Mary Sloan were happily married but couldn’t conceive a baby. A friend suggested they visit with Madame Alice (anonymous name) who specialized in crystals, herbs, strange concoctions, as we’ll as private counseling. Alice liked her and got into the Madame’s program full force.
As time went by, Jack began to notice that Mary was taking on characteristics that she’d never had before. Mary became irritable, sullen and wouldn’t express herself as she had done previously. She shunned her old friends and hid in the bedroom. Finally, Jack noticed unusual bruises inside her arms. Mary was rushed to a pastor who had the knowledge to pray for such a problem. After a couple of session, Mary recovered.
Take Evil seriously and stay aware that you are a target. Don’t allow unexpected tendencies to lead you down a blind alley that turns into a dead-end street. God’s plan is to keep you from these distractions. Remember Peter’s advice; “Your enemy the Devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (I Peter 5:8)
Remember miracles never cease.
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