THE ELDER BROTHER SPIRIT
Luke 15:28 – “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. (NIV)
Read: Luke 15:25-30
Today’s Bible text tells the story of the prodigal son, who squandered his inheritance. Despite this, the boy repented, and his father threw a party. When the elder brother heard of his brother’s return and that the fattened cow was killed for the celebration, he became sorrowful.
There are a few things to note. Why did the elder not rebuke or advise his brother when he prematurely asked for his inheritance? Since he left, did he attempt to look for the naive boy? Why does he feel the boy’s return shouldn’t be celebrated?
This is the manifestation of the “Elder Brother Spirit.” This spirit produces chronic envy, jealousy, a lack of responsibility, and a false sense of entitlement. Watch out for people with these traits, because they can go to any lengths to attack you and use your good deeds against you. For example, it was the manifestation of the Elder Brother Spirit that, through envy, Cain killed his brother (Genesis 4).
Beloved, when families disintegrate, Churches compete, and the brethren strife when they should look after one another’s prosperity, it is the Elder Brother Spirit at work. If you are sad or angry about what should make you happy and celebrate with others, you are like the prodigal son’s brother. The good news, however, is that you can receive deliverance from this spirit if you repent, turn to Jesus, and pray for deliverance.
PRAYER
Hymn: Jesus Saves — Priscilla J. Owens (1882)
1. The spirit of envy, pride, and wickedness that is ravaging my life—Holy Spirit, flush them out! (Mention)
2. Lord Jesus, please give me a heart like Yours.
(MIDNIGHT PRAYER)
1. Father, if any power is preventing my glory from shining, please destroy it!
2. Father, destroy the gathering of the evil elders against my life, nation, and Church!
3. Father, expose and cut off anyone, any institution, assigned to mislead me spiritually, maritally, and financially!
ACCEPT CHRIST TODAY!
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