Summer 2004
The Power of Choice
Wade E Taylor

“For you have said in your heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north.”

“I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the Most High.” Isaiah 14:13-14.

Before the creation of Adam and Eve, Satan moved within himself against God. In effect, Satan said that he could rule better than God.

“He was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” Revelation 12:9.

Because all creation heard what Satan said, God created an environment, the Garden of Eden, and placed a man in it and gave him “the power of choice.” Satan deceived Adam and Eve. As a result, they came under his control and Satan then became the “prince of this world.”

These fallen angels became the “principalities” – “the rulers of the darkness of this world.” “Demons” are disembodied spirits. The Word says concerning demons, “Cast them out,” but we are to “wrestle” principalities. A fallen angel (principality) cannot be “cast out,” because they were never “in.” They are a created being, therefore, we are to wrestle against them. In wrestling, one is weakened until their strength is displaced by another.

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12.

In His original created purpose, Satan was a worshipper (Ezekiel 28:13-14). When we “worship,” we are taking his place by “displacing” him. Thus, we are to “wrestle” against Satan and these fallen principalities, as being an active enemy who works against us. If we are wrestling successfully, we are displacing their strength with our strength, until these fallen principalities become weakened and ineffective.

“He who smote the people in wrath (Satan) with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hinders. The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.” Isaiah 14:6.

It can be rightly said that when we worship, “He who rules the nations … is persecuted.” We are taking his place because he was the worshipper, and now, “we” have become the “worshippers.”

When we “break through” into the heavens in worship, the quickening power of God begins to flow. As a result, “the whole earth becomes quiet, and they break forth in singing,” because now there is no opposition, as the hindrances have been removed. As we worship, we are released from the earthly, and are quickened, energized, and lifted into the heavenlies.

“Yea, the fir trees rejoice at you, and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since you are laid down, no feller is come up against us.” Isaiah 14:7-8.

Therefore, our worship is very important. As we enter into a high level of worship, we are weakening the enemy, and we are becoming strong. The Word of blessing, healing, direction and purpose, can now flow out and become effective beyond our expectations.

We are living during the closing time of Satan’s rule. The result of his rule has been hatred, violence, murder, famine, pestilence, and the like. All creation has seen how Satan rules, but they have never seen how God rules.

When Satan deceived Adam and Eve, the Lord spoke a word of judgment against him, “You bruised their heel (hindered their walk), but they will bruise your head”(rendered ineffective). (Genesis 3:15b). Because Satan deceived mankind, God will use the very ones he deceived to bring him down. The key to this is our “worship.”

In pure worship, we come together as “one” in harmony, and become “one” with the Lord in purpose. In this “oneness” there is a release of divine life and energy and Satan is brought low, and the purpose of God begins to unfold and move. As a result, the whole earth will become quiet, and break forth in singing.

Jesus said, “The Kingdom of God is within.” As we submit to the “inner working” of the Kingdom, we are becoming a “prepared” people. The righteousness, peace, and joy that we experience within, will begin to move out and affect all of mankind.

The Lord will accomplish this through the very ones Satan has deceived. He is about to move mightily in His body, as He will rule through those whom He has prepared for a higher purpose, a people He can trust with authority, which they will not exploit.

When this spiritual authority begins to function, there will be both persecution and tribulation. This will function as a two-edged sword, which will bring repentance, healing, and deliverance to those who rightly respond; or judgment which will lead to death, for those who reject their opportunity.

This world will see a demonstration of the power of God, such as has never been seen. As these judgments begin, mankind will have the greatest opportunity ever to hear, repent, and turn to the Lord.

The Lord is preparing the earth for a demonstration of His government, and of His Kingdom. Then all creation will see how God rules.