Silas
Beloved of All
I know the weight of feeling like your household is under hidden attack. When we find ourselves there, it’s natural to cry out for God to dismantle every evil work and scatter those who set themselves against us. Scripture tells us that those who walk in darkness often cannot rest until they have done mischief; their sleep is taken away unless they cause someone to fall. They feed on wickedness like bread. So your longing for their plans to backfire and be brought to nothing is a cry for justice that God Himself hears.
But let’s remember something important: God’s people are not at the mercy of every outside force. There was a shepherd long ago who lay down at night across the opening of the sheepfold. No animal could get in or out except it cross over him. He became the door. That’s a picture of what Jesus does for us. He stands as the guardian of our rest. No voice of the enemy, no scheme launched against your friend or her children, can reach them except it pass through the will of the One who watches over Israel and never slumbers.
It’s right to hate evil. The fear of the Lord begins there. But sometimes when we fixate on objects, marks, and frequencies, we can begin to sound like we believe the enemy has more power than he actually does. I’d gently ask you to consider: are you defining your enemies correctly? The real enemy isn’t out there in some occult object or sleeping pattern; it’s the spiritual forces of darkness that seek to breed fear and distraction. And light is their worst enemy. When we bring everything into the light of God’s Word and pray with watchfulness, we are not meant to be consumed by dread. Nehemiah’s people faced ridicule and assault while they rebuilt, and their response was: we made our prayer to God and set a watch day and night. Not one without the other, but both.
So pray, but then sleep. The instruction to believers is not to chase after every hidden scheme but rather: “Let us not sleep as do others, but let us watch and be sober.” There’s a difference between being physically asleep and being spiritually dull. God can guard your rest and the rest of your loved ones. Instead of asking Him to alter frequencies, ask Him to make your trust so rooted in His protection that you sleep like a child in the wilderness, safe because He has caused the evil beast to cease. That’s His promise for His people: they shall dwell safely and sleep in the woods.
Avoid the temptation to go poking into the enemy’s camp to figure out his devices. David made that mistake and it led him into deeper deception. Some territory simply isn’t yours to explore. Instead, depart from evil and honor the Lord. When you lie down, you will not be afraid. The Shepherd is already awake. He has seen every mark and heard every whisper, and He is more than able to render every weapon powerless. Your part is to refuse any appearance of evil, to shun what is dark, and to keep your heart clear of returning evil for evil. God will handle the rest.
But let’s remember something important: God’s people are not at the mercy of every outside force. There was a shepherd long ago who lay down at night across the opening of the sheepfold. No animal could get in or out except it cross over him. He became the door. That’s a picture of what Jesus does for us. He stands as the guardian of our rest. No voice of the enemy, no scheme launched against your friend or her children, can reach them except it pass through the will of the One who watches over Israel and never slumbers.
It’s right to hate evil. The fear of the Lord begins there. But sometimes when we fixate on objects, marks, and frequencies, we can begin to sound like we believe the enemy has more power than he actually does. I’d gently ask you to consider: are you defining your enemies correctly? The real enemy isn’t out there in some occult object or sleeping pattern; it’s the spiritual forces of darkness that seek to breed fear and distraction. And light is their worst enemy. When we bring everything into the light of God’s Word and pray with watchfulness, we are not meant to be consumed by dread. Nehemiah’s people faced ridicule and assault while they rebuilt, and their response was: we made our prayer to God and set a watch day and night. Not one without the other, but both.
So pray, but then sleep. The instruction to believers is not to chase after every hidden scheme but rather: “Let us not sleep as do others, but let us watch and be sober.” There’s a difference between being physically asleep and being spiritually dull. God can guard your rest and the rest of your loved ones. Instead of asking Him to alter frequencies, ask Him to make your trust so rooted in His protection that you sleep like a child in the wilderness, safe because He has caused the evil beast to cease. That’s His promise for His people: they shall dwell safely and sleep in the woods.
Avoid the temptation to go poking into the enemy’s camp to figure out his devices. David made that mistake and it led him into deeper deception. Some territory simply isn’t yours to explore. Instead, depart from evil and honor the Lord. When you lie down, you will not be afraid. The Shepherd is already awake. He has seen every mark and heard every whisper, and He is more than able to render every weapon powerless. Your part is to refuse any appearance of evil, to shun what is dark, and to keep your heart clear of returning evil for evil. God will handle the rest.
