When I was young I remember going to a mediums (or an Indian version of witch doctor or shaman) and to be blessed or protected. It can be scary at times because the medium would look weird. Eyes rolled, mouth drooling, and speaking with a devilish voice. We did all sorts of things as an outcome of these visits. One of them was to travel in the heat of the afternoon through traffic jams (no air conditioning in the 1970's) to pray at a special temple in Kuala Lumpur. My first encounter with a medium after I became a Christian was also my last encounter. In hindsight, it was clear to me that the demonic realm knew they lost me.
Ezekiel 13:22-23
“Because with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and you have strengthened the hands of the wicked, so that he does not turn from his wicked way to save his life. Therefore you shall no longer envision futility nor practice divination; for I will deliver My people out of your hand, and you shall know that I am the Lord.”
Men and women are both mentioned in this chapter of Ezekiel of being false prophets that practice divination. God is watching the false prophets who prophecy not in the name of the Lord. They are probably doing it in the name of other gods. The women are engaged in something else as well. Outward things that really did not do anything except to keep everybody in bondage to some rituals or beliefs that were ungodly. For this both, the prophets and the prophetesses are told they will be put aside and not remembered. In a way, embarrassed before many.
Are you doing something that is ungodly? Are you seeking something and doing something that will not yield a positive result? The divination will not yield the results that you seek. God has other plans. Submit to Him. Not to mediums or bomohs (term used in Malaysia) or shamans. Look to the Almighty God.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. I fear nothing when I trust God. Father, in Your presence is love, joy and peace.
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