FOUNDATIONAL ISSUES IN MARRIAGE: DEMONIC IN-LAWS 5
We have been dealing with foundational issues in marriage and have focused on demonic in-laws. In this edition, I will discuss how to recognise and discern demonic in-laws. Do not forget that foundational issues are usually complicated to tackle in any marriage, and that they can destabilise the home. I pray that the Lord will give you the right understanding in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
How To Recognise Demonic In-Laws.
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By their Fruits: One way to recognize them is by their fruits. If you are in courtship, and you are very observant, you will recognise them through their words and conduct. If there is stiff opposition to your marriage by your prospective mother-in-law or father-in-law for flimsy reasons, you should know that you will have issues with such a woman or man in the future if you finally marry their son or daughter. If they always suggest that you go with them to see a special prophet or a diviner concerning the person you want to marry or use a specially prepared medicine from the diviner, and you always object to their suggestions, this is an indication that your prospective in-laws are idolatrous and fetishistic. And that is the way they will be relating to you after marriage. If you refuse, they will operate surreptitiously. If you visit them, they may want to treat you as a house girl by indiscriminately sending you on errands. This is a warning.
You will have to be on your guard when they visit you and even when you visit them. To eat the food they prepare for you becomes an issue. Any gift they offer you will be an object of suspicion. Such in-laws hide under the garb of Christianity to pollute you. However, they were not fully given to Jesus Christ. They will always tell you partner not to travel on certain days or use a particular colour because of what the prophet on the mount has said. They are usually very curious about your partner. They always want to find out personal details about her which are not their business. Even when they see you, they will ask you indirectly and ask your fiancé directly or indirectly. Listen to her complaints when you visit. These are indications of what you will face after your marriage.
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Through Prayers: If you give yourself to prayers, the Lord can reveal to you the real identity of your in-law, especially your mother-in-law. You may see her pursuing you in your dreams or carrying a black calabash and making incantations. You may also see her warning you not to marry her son if you do not want trouble. You may see her hiding from you or being in the midst of women wearing red or black clothing. Sometimes you may see her standing between you and your partner. The Lord is telling you she will be a great hindrance to your marriage. You may also see your prospective father-in-law trying to sleep with you in your dream.
You may see him pursuing you. He or she may be forcing you to eat or drink something in your dream. A particular mother-in-law slept with her son in the dream. Ask the Lord in prayers to reveal your prospective in-laws to you. Your prayers can reveal them in your dreams and in their acts. Regardless of how deceptive they are, the Lord can reveal them to you.
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Though discerning of spirits: If you have a very close relationship with the Holy Spirit, he can reveal who your in-laws are to you. The Holy Spirit is our teacher and guide. If you have the gift of discerning of spirits, they cannot hide from you for long.
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Through observation: If you are very observant, you can quarry the personality of your in-law from your discussion with your partner from time to time. Statements like “Oh! My mum is too stressful and curious!” “My mum will not let me rest, always calling and beeping my phone, ah!” “My mum is too difficult to please.” From these statements, you can have some idea about the personality of your prospective mother-in-law. This method will also help you to know all your prospective in-laws that are likely to be close to you after your marriage.
If the revelations show that you are going to have it tough with your in-laws in the future, it is advisable to quit the relationship or weigh the consequences before consummating the relationship. If you are fortunate to have a spiritual and smart fiancé who can manage his mother-in-law or father-in-law very well and curtail their excesses physically and spiritually without exposing you to dangers, you may go ahead with the relationship provided the Lord has ordained the two of you as husband and wife.
By the grace of God, we will continue from here next month. Please do not forget to send me your comments and testimonies. If you are not born again, please surrender your life to Jesus Christ today. Tomorrow may be too late. Until then, God bless you. Amen.
