In the book of Genesis, we read about creation. God created man from the dust of the earth, and He also created visible things like trees, animals, fish, and many others.
However, if you carefully read the creation account, you will notice that only what is visible to the naked eye is mentioned. The invisible things were not listed. For example, bacteria, which are more numerous than all visible creatures and have countless types, are not mentioned. Neither are viruses, nor the living blood cells in Adam’s body that defend him against bodily enemies. Likewise, dust is mentioned, but the much smaller building blocks of matter—protons and electrons—which are in every grain of soil and in all things, were not listed.
This means God’s creation is not limited to what we can see; He also made countless invisible things that exist among us. What we see is just a summary of all creation.
Many of life’s problems and successes are influenced by what we cannot see.
For example, all diseases are caused by unseen bacteria or viruses. The coronavirus, invisible to the naked eye, disrupted the whole world.
Likewise, many advances rely on the unseen: a thin wire can transmit electricity that powers massive machines or heats water in minutes—thanks to the invisible movement of electrons and protons.
In the same way, the spiritual realm exists. We cannot deny Satan, demons, or angels simply because we cannot see them.
Many events on earth originate in the spiritual realm. In fact, Scripture teaches:
“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” (Hebrews 11:3)
For this reason, the invisible should concern us even more than the visible:
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18)
Even science confirms the reality of forces we cannot see—like gravity and magnetism—which remain mysteries to this day.
The spiritual world is real, and its effects on our lives are profound.
If you fear an unseen virus like HIV entering your body and avoid immorality for protection, consider that there are far worse unseen entities—evil spirits—that can enter your life through the same acts of sin, bringing direct destruction. A single demonic spirit gained through one sinful act can derail your entire life.
If you avoid an unseen electric shock by carefully handling wires, then fear sin even more, for there are unseen spiritual forces far more dangerous than electricity—capable of sudden and eternal destruction.
The Bible is our “microscope”, revealing the unseen. As we study God’s Word, we learn how to discern these spirits and guard against them. For example:
“But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.” (Proverbs 6:32)
When someone knows God’s Word and deliberately disobeys it, they open a door for demonic influence. These effects are not always immediate, but they become evident over time—sometimes through sudden misfortune, unexplained death, loss of honor, or even catastrophic accidents.
Many believe the only consequence of sexual immorality is contracting HIV, but the spiritual repercussions can be far worse.
May the Lord open our eyes to value the spiritual more than the physical and strengthen our faith. I say this because I personally encountered an evil spirit in the physical realm recently, and God reminded me that these spirits roam the earth seeking people to devour (1 Peter 5:8). In these last days, their efforts have intensified, knowing their time is short (Revelation 12:12).
Therefore, be vigilant. The spiritual realm is real.
Run into Christ for safety.
Maranatha!
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