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.”
Ephesians 6:12
Have you ever wondered why a man would beat his wife, regret it, and still do it again? Or why a man who finds himself in a drainage (an aftermath of a hangover he sustained from drinking) still returns to the bar the next day? Or why people engage in sexually perverse things even though they don’t like it?
Behind every sin is a spirit of darkness. The Bible says in Romans 7:19 (KJV), “For the good that I would, I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.” That was Apostle Paul underscoring the effects of these spirits. They have the ability to manipulate the actions of men, much like the way a remote controls a television; these spirits control the body of men.
Because of these spirits’ unconventional ability to manipulate, they’re called “controlling spirits.” These spirits are responsible for the moral decadence in our world today. How do I know this? In 2 Corinthians 10:3 (KJV), the Bible says, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh.” Everything may seem natural, but the spiritual realm controls the physical. If Apostle Paul could say there’s a law warring against the law of his mind (Romans 7: 23), it means no one is exempt from this battle against controlling spirits, not even spiritual leaders.
The Bible says in Matthew 11:12 (KJV), “And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” To be exonerated from the grip of these spirits, one must wage war against them; a spiritual war based on the Word of God.
Winning the War against Controlling Spirits
1. Be born again:
Closing Prayer”
Lord, as I face the day’s challenges, You will be my first choice instead of my last resort.
Prayer for renewing faith
Heavenly Father, I’m asking You to give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to receive Your correction and guidance, as I seek a faith revolution in my life—a dramatic turnaround in my thinking, believing, speaking and acting. I ask You to give me the strength to hold strong in the days ahead.
Lord Jesus take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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