by Rogath Henry | 12 June 2020 08:46 pm06
The first sign of spiritual immaturity is fear of witches. If you find yourself afraid of witches or obsessed with “witchcraft”, that is a clear sign that you are still spiritually immature and that the Word of God has not yet taken root in you—regardless of how many years you’ve preached from the altar! You are still immature.
Someone who fears witches or gives them too much attention is like a monkey afraid of a scarecrow in the field, thinking it will prevent it from eating the crops.
Witchcraft is a very small part of the Christian’s spiritual battle. Satan’s main department is not “charms and calabashes”—that’s a tiny part. And often, God protects you from it without you even realizing it. Now, if you are a Bible reader, show me any place where Jesus ever spoke about witches or warned His disciples to watch out for them?
The biggest and most dangerous weapon of Satan is the spirit of the antichrist, which goes against Christ. It operates inside the church and uses false ministers who disguise themselves as servants of God. It is very similar to the true Spirit, which is why even Jesus was constantly battling it—particularly within the Pharisees and Sadducees. He seriously warned His disciples to beware of them:
Matthew 7:15
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.”
That spirit greatly troubled the apostles while they preached the Gospel. Some were even killed by it. It has been responsible for the killing of over 80 million Christians throughout history. It kills both spiritually and physically. This spirit is described extensively in the Book of Revelation and will be active during the Great Tribulation.
Back to the topic:
Is a cat crying at night on a rooftop witchcraft?
No, it is not witchcraft. When you hear a cat crying outside at night, it is not witchcraft. Cats cry at night mainly due to mating reasons. The sounds they make are intended to attract mates. Any type of cat—whether a stray, church cat, or a pastor’s pet—will make those noises during mating season, whether it’s day or night. Those sounds often resemble the cries of a newborn baby, and a healthy cat must make them.
Why do they sound like babies crying? That’s how God created them! Just like guinea fowl, goats, or chickens make unique sounds during mating or laying eggs.
Cats’ eyes also glow when struck by light at night—that’s natural. They are agile, can sneak through tiny spaces, walk silently, and vanish quickly—this is all part of their nature. They prefer high places and the night, much like leopards, to which they are related.
So, it’s normal to see them walking on rooftops or fences at night, even chasing each other. Some might enter your house uninvited, especially if the door is open. They can even give birth inside. They can be very persistent—if you chase them away, they’ll come back. That’s their nature.
It’s not a sin to keep a cat, regardless of its color (black, white, brown, etc.), especially if you have a rat problem. Cats are very useful for controlling pests. Even keeping them for affection is not a sin—it’s good if you love them.
What about owls and bats?
Same thing. These are unique creatures of God. They are nocturnal and feed in the dark. They are not pets, which is why they live in the wild.
But many people without knowledge become afraid when these animals display their unique God-given traits. They panic when they hear cats crying like babies at night. When they see bats flying at dusk or owls staring with large eyes, they assume it’s the work of witches. That’s ignorance.
In the end, some even kill these creatures thinking they’re defeating Satan!
This causes Christians to waste time—days, weeks, even years—praying and fasting against these animals, believing they’re cursed. A cat enters your house and immediately you start a month-long fast! You search for anointing water all over town, call every preacher, and live in fear, suspecting everyone of being a witch.
I’ve even heard some people believe cockroaches and lizards are used in witchcraft. So, if you see a roach in your home, you panic, thinking there’s dark magic at play.
Don’t lack knowledge, brother/sister!
Don’t waste your time on meaningless things. If cats are crying outside and it’s bothering you, go out and chase them away. Then pray for more important matters—like your family, church, or ministry. Don’t waste energy rebuking animals doing what they were created to do.
If chickens are making strange noises, try learning about their behavior first before jumping to conclusions. If hyena sounds at night disturb you, move to a city—you won’t hear them there.
These are just fears that Satan implants in people to make himself seem greater than God, so that people fear him more than they trust God.
If you are a Christian, have courage and faith and say:
“Witches have no power over me,” just as the Lord said, “The prince of this world has no hold on me” (John 14:30).
Then continue living your normal life.
God bless you.
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