Yin-yang

Ying-yang was an old high-school friend. He always had a smile on his face and a joke up his sleeve. We lost touch after graduation, but we reconnected five years later. Despite his bright persona, Ying-yang had a dark side that Ashley would encounter in church.

During service, Ashley began to preach after worship. I can’t recall the topic, but Ashley struck a wrong chord with Ying-yang. “No! You’re wrong,” he shouted. Ashley kindly rebutted with Scripture and solidified her points.

Ying-yang was speechless but still wanted to make his point. He leaped from the pew and ran towards Ashley with his fist curled. He had a wild gaze in his eyes, but Ashley wasn’t fazed. She boldly pointed at Ying-yang. “Come out in the Name of Jesus!” Ashley said.

Ying-yang immediately stopped and slowly turned to the congregation. We were shocked by his behavior, and he appeared lost and confused. He apologized and calmly took his seat.

I later discovered he had become oppressed in his thoughts, and through his oppression, he had become possessed. Possession is a dangerous situation for the possessed and others, even beyond a physical encounter. Damage can occur, spiritually, emotionally and financially as well. There are numerous examples of possession in the Bible from Judas, Mary Magdalene and other characters in the book of Acts.

In LOTKS (Chapters 11-13) a giant spider is wreaking havoc in Kindor. We discover Helena is the spider. She had become oppressed by her dreams and possessed by Sahib.

The mutation represents possession, but also, Satan’s real plans for our lives—misery. The battle with Andrius, Caedmon and the spider represents the struggle one may encounter when trying to free the possessed (Acts 19: 11-20). The twins were being overtaken, because they were missing a vital element to win the battle.