I Corinthians 10:14-22
The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. (vv. 16-17) What a great pair of verses for today, in conjunction with our online Eucharistic celebration!! We ARE one body, for now separated – but only physically. Those spiritual bonds are stronger than ever!
I had never thought of idol worship as an invitation to demons (vv. 20-21). No wonder I’ve always felt weird to be around them. Carol probably even more so in her recent trip to India…!! It made me think of other places where demons inhabit – in particular wherever sin abounds. I have in mind one particular house: she wants a divorce, he does not. I hadn’t thought about it before, but now I’m suspecting demonic forces in the house and in the neighborhood. Please pray with Carol and me for this unnamed couple (no one you know…).
Slava Bohu!
Demonic presence is widely seen by Ugandans, especially in nativist curses, etc. Rev. Eric did weekly deliverance services widely attended, starting always with praise and worship, then individual deliverance prayers. The Shirkeys teach about deliverance.