Signs of a Witchcraft Attack
Obviously, there is a spiritual force that
the Bible is warning us about. It causes us to take leave of our senses.
Witchcraft releases strong confusion against our minds so that Jesus is not the
clear focus of our lives. Once that happens, we are more vulnerable to the vain
imaginations the enemy whispers to our souls. We have a responsibility to know
about this spiritual wickedness and guard ourselves against it. With that said,
here
1. Confusion: Witchcraft makes you question yourself, question
your friends, question your leaders—question God. When witchcraft attacks, it's
difficult to make sound decisions, you may forget your keys, forget important
appointments, or even forget what the Word says. When strong confusion hits
your mind, you can be sure it's not coming from God. God is not the author of
confusion, but of peace (1 Cor. 14:33).
2. Trouble paying attention: When witchcraft attacks, it can feel
like your mind is scrambled like an egg. You have trouble staying focused on
the tasks at hand. Your mind wanders to and fro. You just can't keep a train of
thought or pay attention to what you are hearing or reading. It can be
difficult to hear from God and discern the devil. We must walk in 1 Peter 5:8:
"Be sober and watchful, because your adversary the devil walks around as a
roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."
3. Wanting to hide in your cave: I like my cave. I like being alone
with God, but when I feel tempted to hide in my cave rather than face the
world—when I feel like David when he said, "Oh, that I had wings like a
dove! For then I would fly away and be at rest" (Ps. 55:6)—I know I'm
under attack. When Jezebel sent a messenger of fear with a word curse
threatening Elijah's life, he ran scared and left his servant behind, sat in a
cave and wished he was dead. That's a witchcraft attack.
4. Forgetting who you really are: You are a child of the King. You are
the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Greater is He who is in you than he
that is in the world (1 John 4:4). You are blessed coming in and blessed going
out. Everything you put your hand to prospers. That's your legal position. But
when witchcraft attacks, you feel like a worthless worm. You forget who you are
in Christ, have little to no interest in the Word, church, praise, worship or
the like. You may feel guilt, condemnation or self-pity.
5. Discouraged, depressed and ready to
quit: We all get
discouraged from time to time, but when witchcraft attacks, you may just want
to throw in the towel; send your resignation letter to God; quit, give up, cozy up in bed and pull the covers over your head. The
devil comes to wear you out (Dan. 7:25), yet the Bible commands us not to
grow weary in well-doing and promises we'll reap a harvest if we don't give up
(Gal. 6:9). There's the tension, but let's be clear. The devil is trying to
steal your harvest. Don't let him.