Fighting The Unseen Enemy
A personal reflection on the supernatural reality of our faith and the power we have in Jesus.
Introduction: Have You Felt It Too?
Lately, something has been stirring. I don't know if you've felt it, but the spiritual atmosphere has been heavy. Just the other day, my phone and email started blowing up. It was a wave of messages from people all over, experiencing a similar thing: intense demonic attacks. It felt coordinated, a worldwide onslaught. This isn't the first time I've seen this. I remember back in 2013, there was a widespread attack from those suffocating spirits—the kind that try to press down on you in your sleep. It’s a terrifying experience, and it shows that the enemy is real and active.
This recent wave of activity confirms what many of us who walk in the supernatural realm already know: the devil is on the warpath. It seems when things get dark, people remember the guy who talks about the supernatural Christian walk. And that's okay. I'm here for it. Because if you're a Christian, you're in a fight. That's what we're going to dive into today—the reality of this spiritual warfare and, more importantly, how you can stand firm and win.
Main Message: Understanding the Enemy's Strategy
So what’s going on? Why the sudden increase in attacks? First, we need to understand that Satan launches his assaults in seasons. He looks for what the Bible calls an "opportune time" (Luke 4:13). He's not an all-powerful being; he’s an opportunist. He's also a legalist. He's always looking for a "legal right" to be in your life, your home, and your mind. He’s looking for permission.
This permission can come in many forms. It’s not always as obvious as a Ouija board or tarot cards. I’ve seen people have issues because of things like a lava rock brought back from a vacation in Hawaii, unknowingly bringing a connection to the goddess Pele into their home. Even seemingly innocent items like Easter bunnies have pagan roots tied to the demonic entity Ishtar. The key is to be vigilant. This isn't about living in fear; it's about living in awareness. It's about taking spiritual authority over your environment.
Another sign of demonic activity I've noticed is people acting completely out of character, especially on social media. When logic goes out the window, when two plus two clearly equals four but someone is adamantly arguing that it's five, there’s often a spiritual root. It could be an idol in their heart or a demonic influence clouding their judgment. These are signs for us to pray, not to judge. We must remember that our battle isn’t with the person but with the spiritual forces influencing them.
Personal Reflections: My Own Encounters with the Warpath
I wouldn't be talking about this if I hadn't walked through it myself. I’ve had those nights where that suffocating spirit shows up, trying to cause panic. The goal is fear. If he can get you to fear, he can paralyze your faith. But the Spirit of God hasn’t given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
It’s in these moments of intense spiritual pressure that our theology gets tested. It’s one thing to read about spiritual warfare in a book; it’s another thing entirely to live it. When you’re in the thick of it, when you’re resisting, when you're fighting the good fight of faith, the scriptures come alive in a way they never could through simple academic study. You start to understand your authority on a whole new level. You realize that the power of Jesus that lives in you is infinitely greater than any power that comes against you. This is where the prophetic anointing becomes so crucial—discerning the spirits and knowing how to respond based on the Holy Spirit's leading, not carnal reasoning.
I’ve found that the enemy’s attacks are often a sign that you are a threat to his kingdom. He doesn’t waste his time on those who are ineffective. So if you’re facing a fiery trial, take heart. It’s an opportunity for you to rise up and see the power of God demonstrated in your life in a new and profound way.
Biblical Teachings: Your Playbook for Spiritual Victory
The Bible is our ultimate guide for this warfare. It's not a dusty old book; it's a living, active, supernatural sword. Let’s look at our key scriptures for this fight.
Be Vigilant and Resist
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.”
— 1 Peter 5:8-9 (KJV)
Notice the language here. "Seeking whom he may devour." This implies he needs permission. Our job is to be "vigilant"—proactively removing anything that gives him that permission. And we are to "resist steadfast in the faith." This isn't a passive stance. It’s an active fight. Sometimes the battle is prolonged. It tests your faith, but you must remain steadfast.
Submit to God's Authority
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
— James 4:7 (KJV)
The order here is critical. Submission to God comes *before* resisting the devil. When we are submitted to God, we are under His umbrella of protection and authority. When we are fighting God, living in disobedience, it's like we're stepping out from under that protection and inviting trouble.
Give No Place to the Devil
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil.”
— Ephesians 4:26-27 (KJV)
Anger, unforgiveness, and resentment are open doors. Matthew 18 makes it clear that if we don't forgive others from our hearts, we are turned over to the tormentors. Forgiveness is a non-negotiable hallmark of the Christian faith and a critical key to spiritual freedom.
Wield the Full Armor of God
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
— Ephesians 6:12-13 (KJV)
This is a spiritual battle that requires spiritual weapons. Our fight is not with people. It’s with the demonic principalities that influence them. We must have on the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, and the sword of the Spirit. This armor is not optional; it's essential for every believer, every single day.
It's Time to Rise Up
So, when you feel that pressure, when things don't make sense, when you're facing a fiery trial, don't find it strange. This is part of the Christian walk. The popular message that Christianity is a life of ease is a dangerous lie. It’s a good fight, and it’s a fight we are equipped to win.
Remember, you cannot win a spiritual battle with a carnal mind. You have to get into the spirit. Worship, pray, read the Word, and connect with the source of all power—Jesus Christ. When you are in the spirit, you have access to the mind of Christ. You receive supernatural revelation and strategy. The Holy Spirit will give you the words to speak in the hour of trial (Mark 13:11).
You have been given authority. Jesus said, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth” (Matthew 28:18), and that same Jesus lives in you. It's time for the church to rise up, to stop being afraid of the supernatural, and to walk in the power and authority we have been given. These attacks are an opportunity for us to shine brighter and to demonstrate the reality of our God.
I want to pray for you right now:
Father God, in the name of Jesus, I thank you for every single person reading this. I declare that you have not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and a sound mind. I pray that you would open their spiritual eyes to the authority they carry as your children. When they work in the field, meet them in the field. Empower them to do Your will, and let them experience divine encounters and supernatural revelations that can only come from You. Blow their minds, Father, with your goodness and your power. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.
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Thank you for being a part of my life and this ministry. Now go deeper, go higher, and walk in the victory that is already yours.
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