“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
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
Pain can become gain if you process it the right way.
Principles build stability when everything else falls apart.
And trying to live like someone else? Spiritual identity theft. Stick to Jesus.
So now we ask:
What Biblical Principles Should You Live By?
Glad you asked. These aren’t vague vibes or Christian catchphrases.
These are truths to build your life on, strong enough to stand when emotions fail, when prayers delay, and when people disappoint.
Here are five foundational principles for a patient, powerful Christian life:
1. God’s Timing is perfect
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
Stop forcing what God is still forming.
If He’s not late, then you’re not behind.
Patience begins with trusting divine timing.
2. Faith without Endurance is Incomplete
“Let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking nothing.” (James 1:4)
Faith is not a microwave. It’s a crockpot. Let the slow simmer of God’s process mature you.
3. Your Emotions Are Not Your Boss
“He who rules his spirit is better than he who captures a city.” (Proverbs 16:32)
You are allowed to feel. But you’re not allowed to let feelings drive your decisions.
Reacting in rage? That’s easy.
Responding in grace? That’s principle.
4. You’re Not a Victim of Delay, You’re in Training
“After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace… will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” (1 Peter 5:10)
Delay isn’t denial.
Sometimes, it’s discipleship.
Suffering doesn’t mean you’re cursed, you’re being consecrated.
5. Christ is the Model, Not the Mirage
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” – Hebrews 12:2
You’re not called to copy Christians.
You’re called to follow Christ- in worship, character, and service.
So What Now?
Live principled.
Wait well.
Suffer with grace.
And don’t confuse God’s silence with His absence.
Patience isn’t just enduring-it’s enduring with purpose.
A Final Prayer
Abba Father, we are thankful for the strength to trust You when we can’t trace You. We confess to impatience, and renounce all the unfruitful works of darkness. We command to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ, all the evil spirits of fear, anxiety, bitterness, with mediocrity and their relatives. We embody Your patience as we endure, knowing that you cannot withhold good gifts from your children. Thank You Father for the enabling grace to be unshakeable in crisis, and unwavering in delays. In Jesus’ matchless name. Amein.
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