For a long time, I believed that anyone who had demons would inevitably experience some dramatic manifestation. I thought if there was no visible sign, then the person didn’t have demons. However, I’ve come to realize that this understanding is not correct. The truth is, anyone who is not in Christ, for one reason or another, has a demon living inside them. This could be true whether they know it or not, and whether the demon manifests or not.
The Bible teaches us this truth. The apostle Paul warns in Ephesians 6:12 that “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” This highlights that the spiritual battle is real, even if we don’t see it with our eyes. Not every demon that encountered Jesus visibly manifested, or was cast out in a loud, dramatic way as we often expect. Let’s take a look at a passage of Scripture. You might have read it before, but there’s something in it that you might not have noticed. Let’s read it together:
Luke 13:10-13
“On a Sabbath, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues,
11 And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years, and was bent over, and could in no way raise herself up.
12 But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said, ‘Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.’
13 And He laid His hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.”
In this passage, we see Jesus addressing the spiritual root of the woman’s illness. Jesus recognized that her physical ailment was linked to a demonic spirit of infirmity. This aligns with Luke 4:18, where Jesus states, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” Jesus came to set people free from both physical and spiritual oppression.
This woman’s condition was hidden behind her physical weakness, and the demon didn’t cause a big scene. It didn’t shout or manifest in the dramatic way we might expect. Jesus, however, saw through that. He called the woman over, laid His hands on her, and immediately, she was healed. The demon left, and the woman was made whole.
The interesting thing is that when the demon left, the woman didn’t experience any dramatic reaction. She didn’t fall to the ground or scream. She only realized the demon had left because of the sudden physical changes she began to feel in her body. This shows that demons can exist without outward signs, but when Jesus intervenes, the change is profound.
Here’s the point I want to make: the powers of darkness don’t pick and choose who to enter
. 1 Peter 5:8 warns us:
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
As long as you are outside the “dominion of Christ Jesus,” there is always a place where a demon can dwell. It could manifest in illness, addiction, sinful behaviors like immorality or theft, gossip, or even certain negative habits that control your life
. Romans 6:16 teaches us,
“Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?
” These powers take root in your life through sin, and they can remain hidden for a long time.
And many times, you won’t even realize it until Jesus comes to save you
. John 8:36 says,
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
” When you surrender to Christ, His power to set you free becomes evident, and the chains of darkness are broken.
However, if you are in Christ and saved, demons have no power over you.
1 John 4:4 affirms,
“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
” Once you are in Christ, you are no longer under the influence of demonic forces. The authority of Christ in you is greater than any demonic power.
So, if you’re reading this and you haven’t yet accepted Christ into your life, you may not have realized that dark spirits are influencing your life in some way. But now you know the truth. The only way to break free from these spirits is by surrendering to Jesus
. Colossians 1:13-14 says
, “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
” Through His blood shed on the cross, He has the power to remove all curses, break the chains of sin, and drive out all the foreign spirits that live inside of you. But you must be willing to repent, surrender your life to Him, and commit to following Him fully, without turning back.
Acts 3:19 tells us
, “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” If you do this, He will forgive you completely.
If you’re ready for this, I invite you to pray this short prayer, knowing that God hears you and that He will begin a new work in your life from today. Open your heart to Him.
Prayer for Salvation:
Father God,
I come before You, acknowledging that I am a sinner and that I have sinned against You in many ways. I know that I deserve judgment. But You, my God, are merciful, and You said in Your Word that You are a God of mercy, who shows compassion to thousands who love You. Today, I come before You asking for Your forgiveness and help. I repent of all my sins with a sincere heart. I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that He is the Savior of the world. I ask for the blood of Your Son to cleanse me and remove all my sin from within me. Make me a new creation today and forever.
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for accepting me and forgiving me.
Amen.
If this prayer came from your heart, know that this is just the first step toward true freedom in Christ. The next step for you is to receive the proper baptism, which is by full immersion in water (John 3:23) and in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, as we see in Acts 2:38, 8:16, 10:48, and 19:5. Once you do this, Jesus Himself will give you the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19 gives us the command:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
.” Once you are baptized, you will receive the Holy Spirit, who will empower you to live a victorious life in Christ.
If you are ready for this step, please reach out to us. You can contact us through inbox or by calling these numbers: +255693036618 / +255789001312. We are here to help you with the next steps in your salvation journey.
God bless you