Whispering Parasites

I read a science fiction novel, where there were these creature that fed off your emotions. They were empathetic; they felt what you felt, and intensified it, then sent it back to you. So when you were afraid around them, they made it seem ten times worse. The creatures had been made to be a help to people, but kept wanting more and more emotion and became a terror.

This is much like how demons are. Demons are parasites. They attach themselves to people, and sometimes objects, so that they can feed off the energy. Like the creatures from the story, they are so addicted to the energy that they instigate events in order to cause you to emote, to give off the energy that feeds them. But most of all, their goal is to turn you away from Yahweh. This, more then anything, is why they torment us. Because Satan wants to usurp God. That’s why he was cast out. He continues in that goal still, and that’s what we must guard against.

Most often, demons simply use your circumstances to their advantage. The enemy prefers to work anonymously, so they try to use what is already there.

So when you get in trouble at work, they whisper in you ear ugly things. “Your boss just hates you. You shouldn’t even try. they’re just using you. Why would you expect better for yourself?”

Or when you’re rejected by someone. “Well, you’re ugly, Why the hell would they want you? You’re chubby, people don’t honestly think you’re pretty. You talk too much/too little. You dress like a hobo. You’re not feminine/masculine. You’re too stupid, too naïve, they don’t want to babysit you. You’re too smart, who wants to put up with a know-it-all? You’re too innocent/ too ‘Well-traveled’.”

All these things are lies from the enemy. They tell you things to make you feel left out, alone, and worthless. because when you’re alone and broken, you’re not a threat.

When you start to hear or feel these things, tell them to shut up. Rebuke them, in the name of Yeshua. Ask you angel to keep them away(yes, I believe we do have angels). And if they still wont go away, here’s a little trick a pastor friend told me:

As followers of god, we have Yeshua- Jesus- in our hearts. And he’s the most perfect person in the universe. So that mean we can’t possibly be that bad. So when the enemy tell you, “You’re ugly and worthless.” Turn and ask, “Hey Yeshua, are you ugly and worthless?” and see what the answer is.

because if we are reflections of him, if he shines through us, then we are perfect. We are handsome, precious and one of a kind creations, made to do something specific, that no one else can.

So that’s the protection tip for today. When that little voice in the back of your head says you’re not good enough, ask Yeshua if its true, then tell the voice to go take a flying leap, ‘cause he’s got nothing on you.

Where is the Enemy

If you are to fight the enemy, you need to be able to recognize it. On this subject, I’m not sure what to share. We all perceive the enemy in different ways. But there are ways to find out what you’re sensing, and where it comes from.

Quite simply; you Ask. If you encounter something, and you don’t know what it is, or who it serves, then say, “In the name of Yeshuah, Identify yourself.” In Joshua, when he came upon the warrior in the wilderness, He asked, “Are you for us, or for our enemies?” It’s the same thing. When you address them, in the name of Yeshuah, they have to answer truthfully. If they don’t answer right away, keep asking. repeat the question until they do.

As I said, we all perceive spirits differently. I see demons as shadows, or eyes, and I feel waves of fear, pain, lust- the ugly things in life. I feel it like a wind brushing over me, through me. I have for longer then I can remember. The night I described previously is typical of how I see them. Others in my family just feel impressions, or see flashes of light. and others don’t perceive them at all.

In part, I believe this has to do with where one is on their journey with God. As we know him more, we are granted a greater understanding of truth. With that comes a sensitivity to things unseen. But there are some people who are not called to fight with demons directly. We all have our jobs to do. some heal, some train and teach, and some stand on the front lines.

If you don’t see them, you’re very fortunate. I don’t wish my gifts on you. They’re heavy to carry. But the time may come when you will be forced into being an active soldier, and you need to know how to fight. My goal is to help you understand, so that you may grow in truth and light. My goal is to make you prepared, so that when the time comes, you can stand up and be counted.

 

God’s blessings and strength, until next time.