by Dorcas Kulwa | 24 March 2023 08:46 pm03
In Scripture, demonic forces are often symbolized by flies creatures that are drawn to death, decay, and disorder. This symbolism is more than just a metaphor; it reveals a spiritual truth: just as flies are attracted to unclean and wounded places, so too are demons drawn to spiritual filth and inner wounds.
In Exodus 8:24 (NIV), we see that after Egypt was plagued by the rotting corpses of frogs, God sent a plague of flies:
“And the Lord did this. Dense swarms of flies poured into Pharaoh’s palace and into the houses of his officials; throughout Egypt, the land was ruined by the flies.”
This wasn’t just punishment it revealed a principle: evil is drawn to environments that are spiritually defiled. In the same way, when our lives are filled with unrepentant sin, rebellion, or moral compromise, we create spiritual conditions that invite demonic influence.
This aligns with the name Beelzebul (or Beelzebub), used for Satan, which literally means “Lord of the Flies” (Matthew 12:24). It is no coincidence that Satan is described using the image of a fly-lord the rules over decay, disorder, and darkness.
Even in a clean environment, flies still swarm around open wounds. Spiritually, this represents the wounds of the heart unforgiveness, bitterness, jealousy, pride, and trauma.
You may be living a holy life attending church, avoiding obvious sin, even serving in ministry. But if you have unresolved emotional or spiritual pain, these “wounds” can become entry points for demonic torment.
Ephesians 4:26–27 (NIV) warns us:
“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
A “foothold” is an opportunity or access point. When we carry deep, unhealed wounds especially those we hide or ignore we give the enemy room to operate.
Jesus taught extensively on the need for forgiveness. In Matthew 6:14–15 (NIV), He says:
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Unforgiveness can block God’s grace and open the door to spiritual oppression.
The Bible emphasizes the importance of inner health:
Proverbs 4:23 (NIV):
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
The heart is the control center of your spiritual life. What’s unresolved there will eventually manifest in your behavior and experiences. Spiritual warfare often begins not with outward attacks, but inward compromises.
God is not only the judge of sin but also the healer of the brokenhearted.
Hosea 6:1–2 (NIV):
“Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.”
Jeremiah 30:17 (NIV):
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord.”
God promises restoration, not just from sin but from the pain and damage caused by it. This is the heart of the Gospel: not only forgiveness but also healing.
It begins by turning to Jesus, fully and honestly. He invites the weary and burdened to find rest in Him—not just physically, but deep soul-rest.
Matthew 11:28–29 (NIV):
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Following Jesus means more than avoiding sin. It means letting Him transform your heart. As we fix our eyes on Christ (Hebrews 12:2), we begin to take on His character, and in doing so, we close the spiritual wounds and drive out the “flies.”
So if you find yourself struggling spiritually despite living a clean life, ask yourself: Are there wounds in my heart that I haven’t dealt with? Have I allowed bitterness or pain to linger? These are the places where the enemy tries to creep in. But the good news is God heals.
Come to Jesus. Let Him cleanse, heal, and restore your soul. Let your heart be a place where only the Holy Spirit can dwell free from the filth, free from the wounds, and free from the flies.
May the Lord bless and keep
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