“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” (Isaiah 8:20)
In all matters of faith and practice, Scripture remains the final authority.
And yet, when it comes to deliverance, many have leaned not on the Word, but on tokens: oil, water, salt, handkerchiefs, as if spiritual power were something to be bottled, sprinkled, or waved around.
But Christ is our model for deliverance. He healed the sick, raised the dead, and cast out demons by the authority of His name, not by ritual objects.
Matthew 8:10 celebrates a centurion who believed Jesus could heal just by speaking a word. That’s the kind of faith that made Jesus marvel: not reliance on props.
Philippians 2:9–11 tells us:
God gave Him the name above all names… that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
That’s the power.
That’s the authority.
And it’s available to us, not through elements, but through identity.
Isaiah 54:17 reminds us that “every tongue that rises against you in judgment, you shall condemn.”
That’s not done with saltwater. It’s done by standing firm in who we are in Christ.
Demons don’t flee because of rituals. They flee because of faith.
The Bible says: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” (Hebrews 11:6)
And again: “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:8)
Faith isn’t an accessory. It’s the entire weapon.
1 John 5:4-5 declares:
“Whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.”
I speak as someone who served over 20 years as a missionary in occult-dominated regions.
I’ve seen the real battle.
I’ve seen darkness tremble, not at oil, but at the authority of a believer who knows their position in Christ.
Yes, Christ once used mud to heal: but He never said, “Go and make mud kits for ministry.”
The method was never meant to be the model.
He gave us power, not paraphernalia.
The Church doesn’t need more tokens.
It needs power from on high.
Jesus said, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” (Acts 1:8)
Let’s stop spiritual theatrics.
Let’s return to the Word.
Let’s walk in the authority we’ve already been given.
The Name of Jesus is still enough.
Shalom!
Dr. Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior, June 1st, 2025
In a world filled with rituals and symbols, it’s easy to forget the simplicity and power of the gospel.
Some lean on oil, water, or salt when seeking deliverance: hoping that physical things might carry spiritual authority.
But the truth is this:
Jesus didn’t need tokens to set people free. He spoke. He commanded. He healed. He delivered: by the authority of His name.
Isaiah 8:20 says, “To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”
Our standard is the Word. Not tradition. Not objects.
Philippians 2:9–11 reminds us: “God gave Him the name above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.”
That’s where the power is.
In His name.
Not in salt.
Not in oil.
In Jesus.
1 John 5:4–5 says:
“This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith… He that believes that Jesus is the Son of God.”
Victory doesn’t come from what we carry. It comes from what, and who we believe.
For over 20 years, I served in places where darkness was real and loud.
But even louder was the authority of a believer who knew who they were in Christ.
Demons don’t flee because we perform rituals. They flee because Jesus lives in us.
The Holy Spirit empowers. Faith activates.And Jesus sets the captives free.
Someone once told me, “I only light candles and burn sage for good vibes. I’m not summoning anything dark.”
But here’s the truth: the spiritual realm doesn’t operate on vibes. It operates on authority.
The devil doesn’t care about your good intentions. He only cares that you opened the door.
In today’s culture, spiritual counterfeits are everywhere – tarot cards repackaged as “clarity tools,” horoscopes pushed as harmless fun, “healing crystals” sold like spiritual medicine, and mediumships wrapped in pretty language like “ancestral connection.”
But the packaging doesn’t change the poison.
Occultism in Disguise
Most people aren’t knowingly joining witch covens or casting curses in the basement. The danger now is subtlety. It’s that gentle nudge to “explore” the unknown, to “just try” a reading, or to look into your past life “for closure.”
It feels spiritual.
It feels empowering.
And it’s a trap.
Scripture doesn’t leave room for negotiation. God clearly warns:
Do not consult the dead, do not use divination, do not seek answers outside of Him (See Deuteronomy 18:11-12).
These aren’t suggestions. They’re boundaries of protection.
Why?
Because what answers back when you call isn’t your grandma. It isn’t your “spirit guide.” It’s something far more dangerous, wearing a familiar face to gain your trust.
The Spiritual Fallout
Here’s what they don’t tell you in those cute aesthetic witch-Tok videos:
•That recurring anxiety?
•Those nightmares?
•That oppressive heaviness that won’t go away?
•That weird sense that you’re “not alone” in your room anymore?
You opened a door. And demons don’t leave on their own.
The Only Way Out
If you’ve dabbled, experimented, or gone headfirst into spiritual practices that don’t line up with the Word of God, there is hope.
You are not doomed.
But you do need to repent and renounce it fully.
Halfway deliverance doesn’t exist.
Call on the name of Jesus (Romans 10:13). There’s power in that name to rescue you from the dark forces you’ve entertained. (Philippians 2:10)
Confess your disobedience, and He will forgive your sins and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:7-9)
Renounce all that you were involved in, and cut off ties with them.
Delete files and destroy all the gear, close doors, and fill the space you gave away.
Get into your Word. Fast. Pray. And don’t look back.
God won’t compete for your attention. But He will rescue you.
Are you ready to break the cycle and come back under God’s covering?
Leave a comment or message me. You’re not alone, and you’re not too far gone.
Shalom,
Dr. Hephzibah Christly #TheSpiritualWarrior #DeliveranceNow #ComeOutOfTheDarkness