Understanding Spiritual Attacks

Most people have a sensationalized view of what a spiritual attack looks like. Movies, television, and popular culture have given us a particular image of what a spiritual attack apparently looks like however what the world perceives to be a spiritual attack and what the reality of spiritual attacks look like these are quite different.

It would be incorrect to assume that all spiritual attacks look like full blown possession they do not most times spiritual attacks come in much more subtle forms they come in ways where they wouldn't be expected or noticed. The enemy's primary weapon is deception, not aggression the enemy wants to hide in the shadows and lurk in the darkness he will never come out in the open because he wants you to unknowingly give him full access.

 If he were to show you his full self and his true intentions then we would all be quick to call on God and resist him. However if he comes as a wolf in sheep's clothing and if he comes in the form of deceptions and lies, and if he comes under the pretext of your regular life change, not only you won’t suspect him, but you will not be unable to fight or guard against his works.

Matthew 7:15 (NKJV)

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

You cannot fight something you don't know is there, so if you know the signs you can detect the attacks and fight against them. The enemy comes at you like a flood in other words you are facing problem after problem one thing after another and it seems like you can't catch a break. You may go through things like a job loss, a loved one passing away, another close relative becoming ill, and then a sudden accident all in a very short amount of time, one thing after another and you can't seem to catch a break

The key to recognizing this as a spiritual attack is to look at your reaction and your response to it. This mode of attack is meant to keep you preoccupied with the problem and not the solution which is Jesus Christ. This type of attack where it seems like the floodgates have opened up on you is designed to drown you to drown your faith and leave you in doubt they are designed to discourage you.

 But, in all of this the key to overcoming is never taking your eyes off Jesus Christ. Remember the story of Peter walking on water. The disciples were in the middle of a bad storm on the sea of Galilee but all of a sudden they see Jesus walking toward them when Peter sees him he asks to join him Jesus agrees, Peter steps out onto the water and he is doing fine for a while and suddenly the waves begin to rise Peter takes his eyes off of Jesus and becomes distracted and he begins to sink.

Matthew 14:25-33 (NKJV)

²⁵ Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. ²⁶ And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. ²⁷ But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” ²⁸ And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” ²⁹ So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. ³⁰ But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” ³¹ And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” ³² And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

Peter should have kept his eyes on Jesus Christ; it is the same way with us; we must keep our eyes on Jesus and not on all the things going on around us. So, remember this if you feel like you are sinking from a waves of attack keep your eyes on Jesus  Christ,  if you feel like you are drowning in your problems, in your health with your family, keep your eyes on Jesus Christ. Focusing your heart and mind on His teachings, grace, and promises. It means prioritizing His example of love over the distractions, worries, and noise of the world to find peace and purpose.

God Bless, Israel