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Date: Oct 31, 2002

This word is submitted by Teresa Seputis (ts@godspeak.org)

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                       Regarding Halloween


There is a lie and a deception going through My church that Satan is
an extremely powerful and dangerous foe on and around halloween.  The 
misconception is that because the world honors and recognizes the 
dark and the demonic through their halloween celebration, this activity 
somehow empowers that realm.  There is a fear in many believers hearts 
that their enemy, the devil, is more powerful than they are at this season. 

But I say to you that it is not so.  I have given you authority to tread 
on snakes and scoprions and over all of the power of the enemy.  Your 
authority does not diminish at certain times of the year, nor does it 
increase at other times of the year.  The work I did on Calvary was 
complete and the victory has been won.  I have gained authority over sin 
and death and over all the power of the enemy.  I have deligated My 
authority to My church.

You enemy is a dangerous foe, but he is a defeated foe.  His main strategy
is in deception and accusation, for he is indeed the father of lies.  Do
not be taken in by his strategy to convince you that he has more power
at this season than at others.  Do not cower back in fear.  Do not allow
his deceit to disrupt you in doing what I am doing with Me.

For I am advancing My kingdom.  I do not become weak and powerless in
October, simply because the world celebrates halloween.  I say unto you,
My power is ever so much greater than the power of the enemy.  He is not
a threat to Me.  My authority exceeds his authority in all things.  And
I have deligated My power and My authority to My body, the church.  I will
not stop My kingdom strategies because of the enemy's activity.  I will
continue to move forward, I will cointinue to advance, I will continue to 
draw all men unto Myself and I will continue to bring glory to My Father.

And you, little ones, you are My body,  those who I work through to 
accomplish My kingdom purposes.  Do not allow the enemy to set a fear and 
trepidation in you heart.  Do not allow his deception to direct your 
activies.  Do not look to him and his activities.   Instead look to Me and 
what I am doing.  Allow Me to lead you.  Allow Me to direct you and to 
determine what you are to be doing.  For you can only be successful in 
working with Me when you do what I am doing.  It is just as wrong to engage 
in spiritual wafare that I have not sanctioned and directed as it is to 
cower from the enemy because you fear that he may harm you.  Child, do not 
be directed by the enemy.  Look instead to Me, your commander and chief.  
For I say to you, surely I must be Lord in your life and activity.  I must 
direct.  I must be in control.  You must do with Me what I am doing, no 
more and no less.

The deception of the enemy is designed to throw you off course.  With 
some, he sets your focus on demonic activity and tries to engage you in 
battles that I have not commissioned you to fight in.  With others, he 
tries to terrify you with a deception that he is powerful and not to be 
"messed with." Both of these are off course.  Do not engage in any 
Kingdom activity that I am not doing.. for I say to you that My power 
and anointing is only manifest through you when you are doing with Me 
what the Father is doing.  And I say to you, do not cower in fear because 
of the enemy. Do not be afraid to move forward with Me.  As I advance My 
kingdom, I will surely trample the gates of the enemy.  I will not be 
stopped by the enemy of your souls, for he is a defeated foe.  I am all 
powerful and I am able to advance My kingdom.  

Child, do not put your attention and focus on the enemy during this 
halloweeen season.  Rather, put your focus and attention on Me.  Don't
worry about what he is doing, pay attention to what I am doing and 
come in My power and in My authority to do it with Me.  For I have 
given you authority and My perfect love casts out all fear.  I am truth.
Envelop yourself in My truth and do not allow the enemy to deceive you
into thinking he has power and authority that he does not possess.  Know
that I am with you in all things and I am all powerful.  I will advance 
My kingdom and I will cause My Father to be glorified, and there is nothing
that the devil can do to stop Me from accomplishing My purposes.  My
power and authority are much greater than his.  So, again I say unto you, 
do not worry about what the devil is doing in this time and season. Rather, 
look to Me, see what I am doing and then come do it with Me in My power 
and authority.