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08/26/2026

Now available on Amazon: “GOD’ S DESIGN FOR SPIRITUAL MARRIAGE.” For many years, author Roy Roden has officiated “Spiritual Marriage” ceremonies. A Spiritual marriage brings a couple into unity with the Lord with one heart, one love, and one Spirit – His. Couples testify to the transformation as they enter a new level of life-giving relationship: a connection made in heaven with divine purpose, rooted in the Father's love.

Whether you are married, single, or engaged, drawing on inspired Biblical truth reveals the same life-giving principles for all believers who want to elevate their lives to a higher spiritual level. Christian life is founded on relationship, the spiritual connection that enables believers to shine with the light of God’s glory.

Roy Roden is the founder of Eastgate Ministries. Known as a man passionate for God’s presence, a minister with the Father’s heart that reveals His love in the power of the Spirit. For more information, contact Roy at [email protected]

08/25/2026

Sunday Tidbit: Patience, A Glorious Virtue To Have.

The apostle James tells us to count it all joy when we face trials and temptations. Adversities are God’s means of developing patience in our lives (James 1:1-4). But why are we to count it all joy? Personally, I find it hard to smile, let alone be joyful, as I navigate turbulent storms, especially in relationships. The temptation is to show frustration or anger, or to entertain thoughts of... you know, all those feelings that are contrary to being Christ-like!

James tells us that testing our faith produces patience; we are therefore to let “patience have her perfect work.” Enduring times of testing build godly character, inner strength, and spiritual maturity. Impatience leads us to run ahead of God and take matters into our own hands, resulting in reactions that promote strife, discord, and division. Where does our trust lie? In Christ or in our own strength, wisdom, and ability to handle life’s situations?

Being patient doesn’t mean we no longer have emotions. Rather, how we respond matters. Instead of being led by the Spirit, unresolved anger, jealousy, and similar emotions can drive our actions. Often, the Lord tells me to do nothing but wait. For me, this feels like being in a boxing ring alone, with no opponent. In my obedience, He often resolves the situation or shows me the path forward. With my emotions in check, I proceed in the right spirit, for the right reason, with purpose. Patience truly is a virtue because it requires trusting the Lord.

Losing our patience can have serious consequences. Moses is an example of this. He understood that to lead Israel through the wilderness, he would need God’s help. He asked God to show him His glory, saying he would not lead unless God was with him. In response to Moses’ request, the Lord put him in a cleft of the rock. As the Lord passed by, He revealed His mercy, abundant in goodness, truth, and longsuffering (Exodus 333:22, 34:5-7, 35).

Instead of revealing His glory, God revealed His heart. Moses was fortunate to be given the heart of the Father along with His divine nature. The Lord’s divine nature within Moses enabled him to shine with the light of God’s glory. God’s divine nature empowered Moses with the strength and character to lead God’s people. In essence, this is the fruit that patience is meant to produce through trials, known as the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). The fruit of the Spirit is forged in our lives and enables us to abide in His divine nature, not in ours. Thus, patience is a virtue we should all desire, no matter the price.

However, over time, Moses developed a serious issue. After years of dealing with what he called a stiff-necked, rebellious people, Moses’ heart began to grow cold. God asked Moses to speak to the rock to bring forth water. In anger, Moses called the people “rebels” and disobeyed the Lord, striking the rock twice with his rod. In effect, the rock became a way to vent his anger toward the people. Because of this misrepresentation of God, Moses was not allowed to enter the Promised Land. Impatience has consequences (Numbers 20).

Today, many people are like ticking time bombs, ready to explode. Volatile emotions are like a virus; they spread quickly and affect many. Praise God, there is a place where we can abide in the presence of the Lord, marked by peace and joy. Patience enables us to abide in the peace and presence of God, who is love, the source of all that we are called to be and do.

While I do not control everything around me, I love feeling in control of my inner self, refusing to let the things of this world dictate my reactions and course of action. When one stands with patience, being still within, they stand in the strength of the Lord, for that is His nature. Proverbs 16:32 tells us:

“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty: and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.”

Recently, I encountered a misunderstanding that deeply hurt my heart. Through the ordeal, I discovered that I was not only patient but also resting in God's peace. Peace prevailed throughout the ordeal. Finally, I understood why James tells us to let patience have her perfect work. His peace is the result of learning to place our faith in Christ, our resting place. Here in His presence, there is fullness of joy, His joy, which is our strength.

In His heart and love- Roy Roden

08/16/2026

Sunday Tidbit: Is There Life After Death?

The answer is yes. The following testify to the reality of “life after death.” While these events did not happen to me, they happened to people I know. As Christians, we can be assured, “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (2nd Corinthians 5:8).

One day, I received a call that a relative had died. He was mowing the lawn when he suddenly died of a massive heart attack. The family held an open-casket service, allowing loved ones to say their final goodbyes and find closure. I noticed people in line turned left, well away from where his body lay. I went right up to the casket and was surprised to see a beautiful smile on his face. I then heard the Lord say, “Just before his heart attack, I came for him.”

I was sitting at my desk when I received the call, “Roy, your sister is in the hospital.” At the hospital, the doctors informed me that she had suffered a brain aneurysm and was on life support. Although her body continued to function normally, her brain was dead. After consulting with the family, heartbroken with grief, we decided the best thing to do for her was to take her off life support. It was also time for us to let her go.

With the family gathered around her bedside, the doctor took her off life support. The room was filled with the presence of God. I perceived angels in the room. I had never felt such supernatural peace and comfort. Without a struggle, she passed on. But something happened. Lying just above her body was my sister’s spirit. Looking up at me, she wore the most beautiful smile, as if to say, “Thank you.” She was then escorted home by the angels in the room.

You might wonder, “How is it that I see these things?” By the grace of God, I have “The gift of discerning of spirits” (1 Corinthians 12:10). This gift enables me to discern angels, the Holy Spirit’s presence, witchcraft, demonic entities and their assignments, truth from deception, a person’s motives and purposes, and spiritual gifts and callings.

In another life-and-death event, someone in the family was seriously ill. While I was on my way to visit her at the hospital, the thought came to me, “She has passed on.” Sure enough, there she stood in the hospital corridor, with an angel beside her. When I asked the doctor about her passing, it was at the same moment it was revealed to me.

I knew a man who died on the operating table. Before his passing, I testified that Jesus Christ was crucified at Calvary for our sins and that, by the grace of God through faith, we receive the gift of salvation with eternal life (Ephesians 2:8). He refused to listen. During the surgery, he was pronounced dead. Soon after, the doctors revived him.

When I asked about his experience with death, he said he had gone to hell. “So,” I asked him, “Now that you know hell exists, you must know there is a heaven. Wouldn’t you prefer to go to heaven?” In his bitter, hateful state, he replied, “No. I would rather go to hell!” I never saw him again, but I always wonder how someone with such anger toward God would choose Satan and spend eternity being tormented in hell rather than spend eternity in heaven with Jesus.

Life is short, just a v***r of smoke. Do not take for granted that you will go to heaven at your passing. Being a good person, doing good deeds, or attending church will not get you there. Only through the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6), can we receive the gift of salvation with eternal life. As Paul tells us,

“If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus Christ, and believe in your heart that He is the Son of God, whom God has raised from the dead, you will receive the gift of salvation with eternal life” (Romans 10: 10).

If you are not sure of your salvation, or have never received Jesus Christ into your heart as Lord and Savior, now is the time to do so. Don’t wait any longer. To arrange for a confidential “one-on-one” session, send your request to me at [email protected]

In His heart with love – Roy Roden

08/09/2026

Sunday Tidbit: God’s mercy, a two-sided coin

When we think of mercy, we think of God’s love and forgiveness, especially the richness of His mercy toward us in Christ Jesus, “For by grace we are saved through faith” (Ephesians 2:8). By His steadfast love, His mercies never end and are renewed each morning. As King David exclaimed, “Great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

There is, however, another side of the coin. Like a natural father, our heavenly Father is interested in the development and maturity of His sons and daughters. Rather than bailing us out, He often allows us to face ourselves in the mirror and learn from our mistakes. This builds character and yields wisdom from our experience. At other times, the Father brings about correction: “For whom the Lord loves, He chastens as His own son” (Hebrews 12:6).

This too is God's mercy. When we overcome the challenges we face, we grow stronger and stand taller. After learning the lesson, we receive God’s favor and blessings; greater maturity brings greater responsibility. He is always watching over us, offering guidance when needed.

For example, I began smoking ci******es at 16. When I entered the military at 18, my habit continued. Even after I received Jesus Christ at 27, it persisted. Sometimes the pastor would preach about the sin of smoking; after that, he would give the altar call, “Repent, and cast your ci******es upon the altar, and God will set you free.” Each time, I would do so.

But it wasn’t long after church ended before the cravings returned. So off to the store I went to replenish my supply. I never felt convicted, but I felt ashamed of smoking. I wanted to give them up, yet whenever I felt emotionally high or low, I reached for one. They were especially comforting after a meal. Mentally, they were a crutch I leaned on. Physically, I had to endure ni****ne withdrawal symptoms, which I found hard to overcome.

One day I realized a profound truth: “I don’t need ci******es anymore!” Somewhere along my walk with God, I had been weaned from the insecurity I knew as a child. No longer needing a crutch, I had grown stronger in my walk with Christ, giving me the confidence to “Let go and let God.” God could have removed this habit at my salvation, but in His mercy, He allowed me to go through the process of maturing to bring the healing I needed since childhood.

In another instance, as a young Christian, I owned a 1965 Mustang. I asked the Lord for a set of chrome rims with wide tires. It wasn’t long before the $400 I needed came in from an unexpected source! I was proud to drive my custom Mustang until I got a flat tire. I soon learned that because of the special rims, most garages couldn’t remove the rims to fix the tires. This happened to me three times. Frustrated, I asked the Lord, “Why did you allow me to have these rims?” His answer was, “Because you asked me.” (Be careful what you ask for!)

Out of our compassion and mercy, we often bail others out of their situations. In doing so, we often interfere with God’s master plan for them. Like a revolving door, many people go round in circles, going nowhere fast. In these cases, God will ask me to take my “hands off the situation,” so He can help them confront the issue that will enable them to break their cycle and move forward. Sometimes God has to fix our fix. It is not our job to fix everyone; that’s His job.

It has been said, “We are in training for reigning.” What natural father would give his 12-year-old children the keys to the family car? Like a good Father, God often protects us from ourselves. The Father is maturing us so we can handle more of His glory, authority, and anointing. Yes, He desires His children to prosper, but He is more interested in our Godly character than in our comfort or prosperity. The apostle James tells us,

“Rejoice and count it pure joy when facing trials… knowing that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work that you may be perfect and lack nothing” (James 1:1-4).

This too is the mercy and grace of God for your life, that you may grow up into the fullness and stature of the person you are called to be in Christ Jesus.

In His grace with love, Roy Roden
Eastgate Ministries. Email:[email protected]

07/25/2026

Sunday Tidbit: Being vigilant, like a Rabbit

One day I noticed a rabbit sitting directly beneath my window. As he munched on the grass, I heard the Spirit say, “Learn the lesson of the rabbit.” Watching intently, I noticed that while its nose faced the ground, its ears rotated independently of each other.

Like radar, its ears, by turning in various directions, cover a 360-degree range of sound. This ability allows the rabbit to monitor different sounds at any given moment and gather information about its environment. What it cannot see, it can hear. This enables it to stay on “high alert” while foraging. Like the rabbit, we can be at rest yet alert.

We are to be vigilant, for we are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11). This means being attentively vigilant, recognizing, and guarding against deceptive traps such as pride, greed, lust, and envy. It also means trusting your instincts when something does not feel right and being ready to detect potential danger.

Being vigilant means being proactive. With God’s wisdom and timing, we should address those “caution” signs effectively. They are revealed for a reason. What we “tolerate dominates” and can, in time, adversely affect our lives. Rather than overlooking something to avoid conflict or lest we offend someone, we are to speak the uncompromising truth in love.

Being proactive includes guarding our hearts with all diligence, including guarding against harboring anger, envy, and bitterness (Proverbs 4:23). These ill emotions can create division and discord and, like a virus, infect many. The Apostle Paul tells us that where there is envy and strife, there is “confusion and every evil work” (James 3:13-16).

However, the other extreme is those who diligently look for a demon under every carpet. This fear-based, paranoid mentality seeks to expose a threat before it can harm them. I once had an Arabian horse like this. While riding, it kept its head rotating left and right, looking for potential danger behind every tree, under every twig and leaf. Being skittish, it was never clear when it would suddenly bolt and throw me headfirst out of the saddle.

Conversely, I had a tall Pinto mare. Her gait was smooth as she kept her head straight ahead, trusting the hands of the reins guiding her. What a joy she was to ride. Likewise, when we place our trust in the hands of the Lord, we can be at rest while remaining vigilant. It is important to keep our focus on the Lord while remaining spiritually sensitive to our environment.

There is no doubt we are in a spiritual battle. Jesus exhorts us in Matthew 26:41 to watch and pray lest we enter into temptation. The call to “Watch and pray” is to be spiritually alert, combining vigilance with reliance on God’s strength, wisdom, and understanding.

Rather than being overly reactive, we can choose to abide in God and His love. I love Isaiah 30:15, which says, “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.” Rest in the Lord’s sovereignty and honor Him with praise, knowing He is continually watching over us and interceding on our behalf. Together, no weapon formed against us will prosper.

In Christ’s heart and love, Roy Roden, Eastgate Ministries

07/24/2026

Introduction to: “The Ministry Model of Jesus”

Greetings, Pastors and leaders of Pakistan,

I will be in Pakistan this November. During this time, I plan to conduct a series of “Spiritual Leadership Training” for pastors and their leadership teams. Grounded in the model of Jesus, these sessions will empower you to minister as Jesus did, in the power of the Spirit.

Some of the training topics we will cover in November:

The Faith that ushers in the Spirit’s presence
The Gospel that enables people to experience Christ’s reality
Ministering the Word of Christ in power with signs following
Learning to partner and flow with the Holy Spirit
The ministry of activation that demonstrates the anointed truth
Using testimonies to build faith for greater works

Jesus gave the commission to go and preach, saying, “The Kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, and cast out demons” (Mathew 10:8).

In preparation for November, I will send you videos posted on our FB page “Eastgate Academy Pakistan” located at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569925036435

These videos are designed to prepare for November’s sessions on hosting the presence and power of God. I would like to suggest areas that hinder the Spirit. Some may find these videos offensive. Please note that it is not my heart to be judgmental or critical, but to submit these areas to you in love. God has placed a love for Pakistan and its leadership in my heart.

Those who watch these videos will qualify to register to attend November’s Spiritual Leadership Training sessions. Around mid-October, I will send you a sign-up sheet to select your day and time for the spiritual training. These sessions will be held at the 4 Points Sheraton Hotel Lahore. Tea and snacks will be provided.

The power of the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts continues today. A great harvest is upon us; it’s time to minister the gospel of the Kingdom of heaven as Jesus did, in the power and demonstration of the Spirit.

In His heart with love – Roy Roden

07/19/2026

Sunday Tidbit: Unsanctified Mercy
The phone rang. The caller was one of my students who attended the School of the Holy Spirit. “Pastor Roy, are you available for counsel?” Her voice, desperate and pleading for help, sounded urgent. “OK,” I responded. “I can meet with you in one hour.”

Sitting across from me, she told me her story. I listened as she described the fierce attacks she was enduring at the hands of her mean-spirited daughter, who was forcing her out of her apartment. As a senior citizen, she was suffering major abuse. For some reason, her daughter was oppressing her with a hateful vengeance.

Like an erupting volcano, she vented her bitterness, anger, and frustration. Appalled that anyone would treat their mother this way, I showed compassion and pity. I offered some suggestions for where she could get help. After praying with her, I went home.

Later, as I was enjoying a hamburger, I felt depressed. “What is wrong with me?” I asked myself. “This isn’t like me.” So, I asked my heavenly Father and heard, “Today, in counsel, you displayed unsanctified mercy.” Instead of helping her address her issues, I sanctified the reasons she was feeling this way. It was not her daughter's situation that God wanted to rectify, but the condition of her heart.

By showing compassion without loving correction, I was justifying her bitter, angry heart. In doing so, I grieved God’s grace by empowering her to remain in darkness. I repented, and the peace and joy of the Lord returned. I learned a lesson. What you accept can also open the door to spiritual oppression in your life.

What is unsanctified mercy? Unsanctified mercy results from justifying things contrary to God’s divine nature, thoughts, and ways. Often, by validating a person’s ungodly character and ill behavior, we strengthen them by justifying their position. As valid as they may seem, we can love them without being a party to their issues. As Christians, we are often expected to display pity and understanding in the name of compassion and tolerance, while overlooking sound biblical teaching.

I should have turned her focus to Christ, in whom her victory lies. Rather than allowing her to be steeped in the darkness that overshadowed her, I should have turned her focus to the freedom that is hers in Christ Jesus. From being a captive victim to the victory Jesus won at Calvary, who came to open prison doors to set the captives free.

As a former Evangelist, she knew Proverbs 4:23, which urges us to guard our hearts and thoughts with all diligence, “Lest anyone fall short of the grace of God, due to the root of bitterness by which many are defiled” (Hebrews 12:15).

Bitterness is a poison that infects our lives and those of those around us. Sometimes the greatest captivity is the one we place ourselves in. This former Evangelist could have found her freedom in forgiveness. And in turn, intercede for her daughter in love.

While God loves us where we are, His love does not allow us to remain there. Our human compassion and compromise do not have the power of transformation. Nor does our Father bless or approve unsanctified mercy. This only allows people to remain where they are. God’s heart of mercy is for redemption and reconciliation, as displayed on the Cross at Calvary.

As Christians, we have been entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation; it is our call to share and display the love and grace of God, which bring about healing and restoration (2 Corinthians 5:18).

In His heart and love, Roy Roden Eastgate Ministries USA.

06/28/2026

Sunday Tidbit: Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Something was wrong. My spiritual life and walk with God had become a faded memory. In 1977, I was filled with the Holy Spirit and the Father’s love. Now, just a few years later, I felt as dry as desert sand. I wondered, “What is wrong with me? Why am I not hearing God’s voice or feeling the spiritual vitality I once knew?” I had a good job, was financially prosperous, and my family was doing well, yet I felt spiritually empty and unfulfilled.

I had been going to church regularly, reading my Bible, and tithing faithfully. I followed the pastor's teaching, which emphasized living by the principles of God’s Word. He said that if I followed these principles, God’s blessings would follow. I had the pastor’s favor, but my heart ached for something more; living by faith and being led by the Spirit I once knew were missing.

Out of desperation, I raised my hands and pleaded, “Help me, Jesus.” I then heard the Spirit say, “Return to your first love.” I replied, “Yes, Lord.” The Holy Spirit then came upon me. With renewed hope and anointed by the Spirit, the Scriptures came alive again! With the Holy Spirit as my guide and teacher, I embarked on a journey of learning (1 John 2:27).

The Spirit revealed areas such as the nine gifts of the Spirit and their purpose; the many ways God speaks to us; the ministry Jesus modeled, with the mandate to do the works He did in the power and demonstration of the Spirit; the Father’s heart and His love; Church administration; how to minister the anointing as we partner with the Spirit; and so much more. Rather than living by principles, I began to live by faith again, following Jesus, the living Word of God. Oh, what fullness of joy we have when we walk in the light of His presence.

I soon discovered Ephesians 5:18-20, which tells us how to be filled with the Holy Spirit: through worship. As we sing and make melody in our hearts, the Holy Spirit fills us. King David tells us that God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalms 22:3). As we lift God up, His Spirit comes down. The more we worship, the more He responds with His living presence.

I worshipped daily until I became worship. The supply of His living water we can drink is unlimited. Overflowing with the Holy Spirit, I began to sing creative songs of love unto the Lord. (Psalms 149:6.) I bought a guitar, and as I played before the Lord, the Spirit of prophecy came upon me, and I would prophesy. In time, I joined the Church worship team as a living instrument of praise. Ushering in the Spirit of worship, the Church exploded.

The electric light switch was turned on. At first, like a light-bulb filament, the life within me barely glowed. But through worship and a close relationship with my heavenly Father, the light shines brighter each day. Even so, I hunger for more. For more of Jesus, His word, the Father’s love, and more of the Spirit with fire!

Every believer is called to “Rise and shine, for your light has come” (Isaiah 60:1-3). The Bible describes a time when the light of God’s glory shines so brightly that it will be visible on the faces of His people (Isaiah 60:2-3). He is the light and love of our lives, our heart’s desire, and all that we ever want or need. Nothing else will do, nor should it.

In His heart with love – Roy Roden

06/07/2026

Sunday Tidbit: A Walk with Jesus

Part of my spiritual life is a daily “Walk with Jesus.” During this 3-mile walk, I focus on the Lord, listening for His voice to know His thoughts. It is a time of communion, fellowship, and partaking of His presence. I love to sing my praises to Him and, in song, share my thoughts, desires, and prayer requests. This is the creative expression of my heart to the love of my life: Jesus Christ. In return, He shares His thoughts, love, and heart with me (Jeremiah 24:7).

The pathway to listening well is learning to be still (Psalm 46:10). It’s hard to hear God’s voice when the clamor of our thoughts, hearts, and emotions occupies our attention. Worship shifts the focus from self to Jesus. True worship ushers in His presence (Psalm 24:3). His presence not only changes my inner being but also the atmosphere around me. At times, in recognition of the creator who is with me, nature itself will “Break forth into singing” (Isaiah 55:12).

As I share my heart with Jesus, He shares His heart with me. When we draw near to the Lord, He draws near to us. It is a loving relationship, a place of communion, bonded together by His love. His desire is that we know Him and His heart (Jeremiah 24:7). There are times when the Lord shares an insight, such as “A Harvest is coming, that of harvesting hearts.” These insights reveal the purpose and desires of God’s heart.

There are times when the Spirit of the Lord imparts truth that erupts within my entire being. His truth carries the life of His presence, renews the Spirit of my mind, enlarges my heart with understanding, imparts His divine nature to my soul, and energizes my spirit. Whether it comes through prayer, an inspiring message, or while studying the Scripture, it is the piercing of the entrance of His word that enlightens our hearts “In the knowledge of Jesus” (Ephesians 1:17).

Worship is not an event that takes place on Sunday but a way of life. Whether I am driving, pushing a cart in the grocery store, or simply sitting in my easy chair in my office, connecting with Jesus is an ongoing life of fellowship. This helps me keep the channels of communication open as I enjoy His presence, where there is fullness of joy (Psalms 16:1). Many times, because of this, the Lord has unexpectedly shared a warning, a caution, or a word of wisdom that keeps me on the path of life, protects me from certain harm, and helps me prosper in all areas of life.

God loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, not only to receive the gift of salvation and eternal life, but so that you may personally know Him in this life. Jesus is here in this very moment, ready to fellowship with you and to share His thoughts, passion, Truth, wisdom, guidance, healing virtue, and divine nature.

You are His beloved, and your beloved is yours (Song of Solomon 6:3). Your heart is the gateway to His heart. Just as natural couples share their love from the heart, He waits at the door of your heart, the place where love is exchanged in the glory of His presence. It’s all about a life-giving relationship that keeps on giving.

In His abundant life and joy – Roy

05/30/2026

Sunday Tidbit: Set Free From Addiction To Fortune Telling

One day, a lady friend unexpectedly showed up at my doorstep. “Can you please help me, Roy?” Her voice was filled with desperation, “Sit here, on the deck,” I said. Sitting across from her, I asked with genuine concern, “What’s troubling you?” She revealed a red bag containing Tarot cards and said, “I can’t go a single day without consulting them for guidance and insight.”

I felt a strong presence of evil radiating from the bag. Instinctively, I held my left palm up toward the bag to counteract the evil influence. “OK,” I said. “If you are ready, let’s go through a process of deliverance.” “OK,” she said. First, you need to repent of not trusting God and of placing your faith in another source. Weeping with godly sorrow and deep, heartfelt conviction, she asked God for forgiveness.

I then asked her to renounce the evil that held her captive, and she did. With a sigh of relief, the evil that had gripped her life was gone. She shared that, during a difficult time, out of desperation, she had sought help from an alternative source. Sadly, this has happened to so many. Instead of inquiring of the Lord and trusting in Him, they seek an alternative source for their future, guidance, and hope. I then asked her to reject the Tarot Cards and place her trust in Jesus. By recommitting her life to Jesus, she found the peace she had been seeking.

Jesus came to destroy the works of darkness, to open prison doors, and to set the captives free (Luke 4:18). Without hesitation, she handed me the red bag. Days later, she told me that the cluster headaches she had endured for so long were gone!

I took the Tarot cards and placed them inside the barbecue grill on the deck. After she left, I poured lighter fluid over the bag and set it on fire. The next morning, I opened the grill and found the bag burned, but the Tarot cards were not. “That’s odd,” I thought. Using a fork, I separated the cards, poured lighter fluid over each one, and set them on fire.

What I saw was unexpected. Flames shot into the air in brilliant colors. From the flames rose “familiar spirits” associated with the cards. When the Tarot card is used to reveal your fortune, you also receive the evil entity linked to the prophecy it reveals. The spirits that had worked to hold its viewers captive were now released from their evil assignments.

God strictly forbids consulting those who practice divination, astrology, and witchcraft. This includes familiar spirits and mediums who contact the deceased (Deuteronomy 18:9-14). Instead of seeking God's wisdom, direction, and understanding, these forbidden practices separate us from God and, as others have testified, can lead to destruction.

No matter how far a person has fallen or what sins they have committed, Christ is more than able to forgive and redeem lives. Jesus paid the price for our sins at Calvary. No addiction, power, or influence is greater than the name of Jesus (Ephesians 1:20-23).

In Christ and His redeeming love, Roy Roden
Eastgate Ministries: [email protected],

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