September, October,  2003

 

Cleansing

 

I am going to teach you something my Father taught me.  I am going to teach you how to cleanse your house.  Now I didn’t say clean your house, I said cleanse your house.

 Leviticus 14:44  Then the priest shall come and look, and, behold, if the plague be spread in the house, it is a fretting leprosy in the house: it is unclean.

You know if you have a leprosy in your house it doesn’t always have to manifest itself as a rising or a scab or a bright spot.  It can be tension in your marriage, misbehavior in your children, or even bad parenting.  How about depression?  You know what is wrong in your house.  You name it.  Sometimes if I am sick and laying on the couch I will ask my teenage daughters to cleanse the house.  Sometimes I feel better immediately.

 

 

 

1 John 4:2  Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God.  So stand in the middle of your house and tell the house, any spirit that cannot confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, I rebuke you in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.  In the order of Melchisedec and the energy of El Elyon.

 Ezekiel 42:11 And if they be ashamed of all that they have done, shew them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings out thereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof: and write it in their sight, that they may keep the whole form thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and do them.  This verse says to write them in their sight.  My daughter used to suffer from bloody noses.  So I took a magic marker and a piece of construction paper and wrote Ezekiel 16:6  on it.  This I thumb tacked over her bed.  Ezekiel 16:6  and when I passed by thee, and saw thee polluted in thine own blood, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live: yea, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live. 3 John 2  is over my husband’s desk.  3 John 2  Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.  In my kitchen I have  Proverbs 30:8  Feed me with food convenient for me:  In my son’s room I have  Philippians 4:8  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

 And my dining room has Proverbs  24:4  and by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.  The verse says write them in their sight. It doesn’t matter if it makes any difference or not. Just do it.

 Matthew 12:28  But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.  This God refers to El Elyon.  The Bible tells us to cast them out.

 Salt is a symbol of cleansing.  So when I cleanse my house, I get a handful of salt and sprinkle it around as I go from room to room.  This is not good for wood furniture so be careful.  Sometimes I will see a shadow move or a reflection, sometimes I get a cold chill or a bad feeling.  Then I say, I bind you, bruise you, cast you out in the power of Jesus name.

 When my house was built many years ago, whether the builder knew it or not, God knew that someday I would live here.  Therefore I say, this house was fashioned for the Lords presence, you have no authority here.

 I liken cleansing my house to cleaning the bathroom.  When I clean the bathroom, I don’t go into the living room and turn the TV off,  I simply set to work.  I don’t tell the kids they have to put their games away and be reverent.  I just get the toilet cleaner and a brush and scrub the toilet.  It is the same with cleansing; I just do it, with the TV on and the neighbor kids playing with my kids.  But I do a good job, I do every room and closet, attic and basement.  For example one time I was cleansing and my son was in his bedroom doing homework.  I knocked on his door and said I am cleansing, may I cleanse through?  He nodded and continued doing his homework.  If you have this laid back attitude about it when nothing serious is gong on, then when you are fighting with a family member they won’t raise an eyebrow when you cleanse their room.  How often should you cleanse your house?  I know a lady who was having problems with her husband.  I suggested she cleanse her house.  She said oh I did that about 10 years ago.  I had the priest come.  He did a very good job.  That is not enough!  This is one of those jobs that must be done regularly whether you see or feel anything or not.  Do you go to the grocery store?  Maybe you brought something back with you.  Do your neighbors come in?  Salesmen, repairmen, junk mail?  Do you channel surf?  I would not ask you to eliminate anything out of your lifestyle.  But these things do bring spirits.  It is as if you brought dirt in on your shoe.  That has to be cleaned up.  Just be mature enough to clean up after yourself.

 Every time I clean my bathrooms I then cleanse the house.  This helps me remember to do it.  I try to do it every week.  But sometimes it doesn’t get done.  That is OK.  It is not the end of the world.  But sometimes I walk into the bathroom and notice that it needs to be cleaned and this is a reminder to me.  I don’t think you should be dogmatic about anything.

 Always remember there is no such thing as a void, after casting out…. Invite in the Holy Spirit, or the opposite of what you cast out.  As I walk around my house, I cast out the spirit of fear on the steps and invite in the spirit of safety.  At my husbands desk I invite in the spirit of prosperity.  Love and forgiveness in my bedroom, peace in the guestroom.  Organization and cleanliness in my son’s bedroom.

 Do not teach your children that there is no such thing as ghosts.  There are, and they are very bad.  The only good spirit is holy and will bring peace.  Teach your children that séances are real.  1 Samuel 28:15  And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquited me, to bring me up?  This really happened.  This woman was not a fake.  God was angry with Saul for disturbing Samuel.  1 Chronicles 10:13  So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it:  And also Deuteronomy 18: 10 -12 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.  11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.  12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD.

 When we bought our house there were many evil spirits there.  I knew that God moved us to that house because he wanted that house and the neighborhood cleaned up.  It took a very long time of battling until I was comfortable in my home.  Finally I read Matthew 17:21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by praying and fasting.  After a friend and I fasted for 3 days, I felt my house was clean.  My friend was also living in an evil spirit infested house.  He prayed for mine and I prayed for his.

 There is a difference between being attacked and being possessed.  Everyone gets attacked from time to time.  Matthew 26: 38  then saith he unto them, my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.  Jesus was attacked.  If there is a bad spirit around, get rid of it!  This is not demeaning it simply means you’re alive.

 If you are battling demon possession then you have to take responsibility to cast out the evil spirits regularly and invite in the good.  Do this every time you shampoo your hair or blow your nose.  Find something you do to use as a reminder to pray for yourself regularly.  You don’t have to throw up.  Just tell it to leave.

 You need to remember that Satan is a liar and the father of lies.  So don’t enter into a conversation, if you do just remember that everything said is probably a lie.  Therefore it is a fruitless conversation and a waste of time.  1 John 4:4  ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.  Keep the attitude of I don’t need to know who you are.  Don’t you know who I am?  Ha!  Ha!  I am a son of God!  My name is written in the Lamb’s book of Life, and yours isn’t!  That is the bottom line.  I don’t want to know how long you have been here or anything else about you.  If you can’t confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, than get out!

Diane Ebaugh Sutton

 With hindsight, I can now say, I was truly led of the Holy Spirit, to have this reunion.  Thank you, Father

Betty Ebaugh

 Dear David Ebaugh Bible School Students,

Thanks to all the faithful students who came to Harrisburg PA over Labor Day weekend to support Mom in her very first solo public teaching experience at the DEBS reunion, 2003.  In pilot’s vernacular, she “greased her landing!”  That means she came in, perfectly lined up, knew exactly where she was and what she was doing, and what needed to happen next.  Her landing was perfect in every detail.  Not a single bump!  Smooth, baby, smooth!

 The meetings were held at the Youth For Christ building in Harrisburg.  We all liked it better than the hotel setting.  It was a much more relaxed atmosphere, bathrooms were close and clean, and the kitchen was right there for anyone to get up and get themselves a drink or snack.  The “meals on your own” plan made it much more economical for everyone.  Everyone seemed to arrive at the building about an hour before each meeting, and hung around afterwards, so there was still time for catching up with friends.  As is our tradition, the grandkids provided musical entertainment.  They’re all growing up and are now quite polished in their presentations.

 On Saturday, Mom kicked the meetings off with her very thorough lessons on the different feasts in the Bible.  She tied all the fests in to the Jewish calendar, and our own calendar, and made each one of the feasts applicable to our every day lives.  She demonstrated how our physical and spiritual growth mirrored the feasts.  Mom wrapped up her lecture by proving why Christians should celebrate Christmas more than any other group of people. She ended up showing us where the chronology of the feast will be taking next, as the Body of Christ, and as individuals. 

 On Sunday afternoon, Diane Sutton (bike-riding daughter, the one with the long dark curly hair) taught about an entirely new way of looking at Jesus’ breaking of the bread.  She likened the loaf of bread to Ezekiel’s temple, and explained the east and west doors and the “going outs” and “coming ins” of the six gates.  Diane used a real loaf of bread to show us the model of Ezekiel’s temple, and demonstrated the way Jesus may have used the breaking of bread in the parables of the loaves and fishes, and in the last supper, to fulfill Ezekiel’s prophecy.  She followed the lecture with a wonderfully moving communion service.

 Sunday evening Mom had a very unusual lesson on Ultimate Reconciliation.  She assigned each of us a Bible verse.  We lined up at the microphone and read our verses.  There were about 60 different verses.  After that, there were a few questions, followed by several personal testimonies from folks who shared their own experiences regarding their discovery of this truth.  It was a very interactive session, and loads of fun.

 On Monday, the whole group celebrated the ordination of Marcellene Currens (car driving daughter with the very short hair, you never know what color it will be) by anointing her with oil and prayers.  She then taught her entertaining lesson on “Rules on Finding Favor, Health, and Prosperity in the Lord.”  She followed the message with her moving interpretation of the Lord’s Prayer for the new millennium.

 Monday evening, Rosalie Thompson (tricycle riding daughter, the one with chin length dark wavy hair) taught on Revelation 17:10 – 18:24.  Using remarkable imagery, she tied that prophetic word into what happened to the twin towers on 9-11.  She left us with no doubt that God’s prophetic word is being manifested today.

 Michael Ebaugh (the airplane pilot, he doesn’t need a description, he’s the only boy!) then led us into a prayer meeting like no other I’ve ever attended.  The Holy Spirit moved on each individual in the building, and folks prayed for each other, moving about the room, as they felt led.  The conference ended with singing, praise, and worship to our Lord.

 Each session was recorded by Sam Sutton (Diane’s oldest son) who is creating CD’s of the entire event.  The folks who were at the reunion were able to purchase the uncut, unedited versions of the meetings on the spot.  The edited versions will be available for purchase within the next couple of months for $10 per CD.  The edited CDs will have the tracks cut in them so you can stop the CD whenever you want, and advance to the section you want to listen to later.  That’s great, because now you won’t have to listen to the entire CD to find the section you want to hear again.  That will be much more convenient for folks who listen to the CDs in the car.  You’ll be able start the CD where you left off when you turned off the car.  Thanks, Sam.

 We are grateful to all the folks who came, and for the prayers and well wishes from each of you as Mom continues to run the Bible School.  We are very proud of her.  She’s doing a tremendous job.

Marcellene Ebaugh Currens