Do we need to be afraid of Satan or demons or ghosts? Nope! At least, not if you have the Holy Spirit living in your heart. Spiritual warfare is not at all like it is usually portrayed on tv. It has nothing to do with “saying the magic words” and everything to do with the power of the One True God who lives in the heart of every believer.
In my Armor of God series, I talked about how the Armor of God can help us in our fight against the spiritual forces of darkness, but let’s talk about what you should do if you actually encounter an evil spirit. First of all, Christians have no business trying to summon or talk to Satan or demons or ghosts. But, if they come messing with you (which doesn’t happen very often), just tell the evil spirit to go away in the name of Jesus Christ. Don’t worry about getting your words mixed up or anything like that. It’s not about the words that you use, it’s about the God who backs you up! If you have the Holy Spirit living inside you (Which, if you believe in Jesus as your Savior you do), you’re good. You don’t have to be afraid.
Bible Verses:
- Ephesians 6:12 | Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but evil forces.
- Isaiah 41:10 | Do not be afraid, for God will help us and strengthen us.
- Psalm 23:4 | We do not need to fear evil for God is with us.
- Acts 19:13-16 | The story of the men using Jesus’ name falsely.
- John 14:23 | If we love Jesus, He lives within us.
- James 4:7 | Satan will flee before God.
Family Time Questions:
• Should we be afraid of evil spirits?
• What should we do if we encounter an evil spirit?
• Should we try to talk to ghosts?
• Is every bad thing caused by an evil spirit?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for protecting me. Please help me to be unafraid in the spiritual battles you have called me to. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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