Don’t Fear Demons

“The seventy-two returned with joy and said, ‘Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.’ ” – Luke 10:17 Yesterday, we learned how leaning into faith can prevent us from freezing in fear when facing desperate circumstances. Today, I want to address another common fear: demons, or the forces of darkness. One of the most eye-opening aspects of living in the Kingdom of God is realizing that invisible spiritual armies surround us—some belonging to God, and others, unfortunately, to Satan. Hollywood’s portrayals often exaggerate these forces, making them seem more daunting than they are. As a result, many people find the idea so overwhelming that they choose to deny the reality of the devil and his minions altogether. Yet, the Bible is clear: these spiritual forces are real. But for those who belong to Christ, these fallen hosts are nothing to fear. Covered by the Blood of the