Destroying Fear

1. Fear is a spiritual weapon from the devil, not just an emotion.

While fear is an emotion we all experience, it is also a spirit sent from the pits of hell to torment us.

Fear's true source. Fear is not merely a psychological state; it is a demonic spirit originating from Satan, the ultimate spiritual pharaoh. Having experienced life as a general in Satan's kingdom, the author knows firsthand that fear is the devil's number one weapon, designed to torment and control lives. This spirit aims to pierce the heart, soul, and mind, hindering believers and nonbelievers alike.

Tormenting purpose. The spirit of fear progresses from simple anxiety to extreme torment, paralyzing purpose and destiny. It seeks to control individuals, making them prisoners in an invisible cage, dancing to patterns and cycles of fear like puppets. This tormenting devil wants to be a taskmaster, operating and controlling life through fear by finding and exploiting a person's weakest points.

God's counter-gift. In contrast to the spirit of fear, God has given believers "a spirit of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7). Understanding fear's demonic origin is the first step to recognizing it as an external attack to be confronted, rather than an inherent part of oneself to be managed. This knowledge empowers believers to fight back against the enemy's primary arsenal.

2. Fear enters through specific gateways and phases of life.

I truly believe that on the day we are born, not only do we begin to die, but in the delivery room of whatever hospital we are born in there is an angel to watch over us and a demonic spirit sent to sidetrack our course of life.

Exploiting vulnerabilities. The devil seeks to seize moments in life to introduce and entrench fear. These entry points often align with vulnerable phases, starting from birth. Demonic spirits are assigned to sidetrack a person's life course from the very beginning, looking for cracks and voids in the soul and spiritual DNA, including generational curses.

Four phases of attack. The enemy's mission unfolds through distinct phases:

• Childhood: Exploiting upbringing, family values, and generational struggles with fear.
• Teen Years: Increasing attacks through peer pressure, temptation (sex, drugs, alcohol), identity confusion, and emotional wounding.
• Young Adult Years: Fragmenting, controlling, manipulating, and contaminating through bad decisions and nightmares.
• Adulthood: Enslaving individuals in invisible cages, perpetuating cycles of fear and torment based on past wounds.

Breaking the cycle. These patterns and cycles of fear, often rooted in trauma and rejection, can follow a person regardless of physical location or life changes. However, Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life to destroy every pattern and cycle, offering freedom from the straitjacket of fear that has plagued individuals from day one.

3. Self-image issues are rooted in fear and the devil’s lies.

When I believe the devil’s lie about who I am, rather than seeing myself as God sees me, this is the dead fruit of that lie.

Distorted self-perception. Fear distorts how we see ourselves, leading to feelings of inferiority, worthlessness, and unbelief, contrasting sharply with God's view of us as perfect, flawless, and purposed in Christ. This distorted self-image is a direct result of biting the apple of the devil's game, agreeing with the enemy's lies rather than the truth of God's Word.

Creating false idols. To escape the pain of fear and insecurity, people often create false images or idols of themselves. This can manifest as overachieving, people-pleasing, or presenting a "super-Christian" façade to hide brokenness. These idols are superficial attempts to satisfy the flesh and emotions, feeding pride or false humility, ultimately leading to death, worthlessness, and deeper bondage.

God's true image. The Bible is the mirror reflecting God's truth about who we are in Christ: holy, righteous, complete, accepted, part of a royal priesthood, overcomers, and more than conquerors. Breaking down the idols of self-image requires renouncing the devil's lies and surrendering to Jesus, allowing Him to heal wounds and replace false images with His truth, enabling us to see ourselves as God sees us.

4. Our minds are battlegrounds; guard them with God’s Word.

The enemy wants to steal your mind and focus.

Mind as territory. The mind is a critical battleground in spiritual warfare. Whoever controls this territory influences will, thoughts, and emotions, determining whether a person moves forward or backward. The enemy seeks to embed his thoughts, attacking the soul and holding the mind hostage, leading to tragic outcomes like violence or self-destructive behaviors.

Fiery darts of fear. The devil's primary weapon, fear, manifests through various "fiery darts" aimed at the mind, including thoughts of rejection, unworthiness, failure, guilt, shame, and suicide. These thoughts are designed to fragment the mind, pollute thinking, and weaken belief, ultimately corrupting the fruit of the Spirit within a believer.

Renewing the mind. Victory in the battle for the mind comes through guarding it with the Word of God and renewing it according to Romans 12:2. When fearful thoughts bombard the mind, believers have a limited time (e.g., thirty seconds) to cast them down, renounce fear, curse it at the root, and fill the void with God's truth or praise. This active engagement prevents the mind from becoming fertile soil for darkness.

5. The Holy Spirit is essential for overcoming fear and demonic attacks.

If you do not have the true foundation of a genuine, intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit—if you are not deeply rooted with the Holy Spirit—you will never overcome fear on any level or any demonic attack that the devil throws at you.

The Comforter's role. Jesus promised to send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, after He left the earth. The modern Church has often lost track of this vital Person of the Trinity, leading to believers being under attack and living in fear. Knowing the Holy Spirit's voice and having an intimate relationship with Him is paramount for overcoming fear and demonic attacks.

Power for victory. The Holy Spirit is just as divine and important as the Father and the Son. Without a true relationship with Him, believers remain in bondage to fear, doubt, and unbelief, surviving instead of thriving. He is the only one who can give victory over any satanic attack, from any level of the satanic world.

Being filled with the Spirit. God's plan is for believers to live a life full of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). Putting on the "whole armor of God" (Ephesians 6) is ultimately about being filled with the Holy Spirit – on you, in you, and through you. He empowers believers to confront and destroy the forces of darkness, banishing malignant spirits from lives, churches, and families.

6. We have God-given authority to fight fear and demons.

For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

Authority through Christ. Jesus Christ was manifested to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). Through His finished work on the cross, He defeated Satan and gave believers authority over the enemy. We are seated with Jesus Christ in the highest heavens, which is our position of authority from which we wage war.

Empowered to deliver. Jesus' ministry was all about deliverance and healing, casting out demons, healing the sick, and releasing people from torment. He commissioned His disciples, and by extension, believers today, with the same power and authority over unclean spirits. This mandate is to set the captives free, demonstrating the supernatural freedom found through deliverance ministry.

Flexing spiritual muscles. The Church today often fails to exercise this God-given authority, allowing the devil to run rampant. Instead of being politically correct or afraid to confront the enemy, believers must recognize their position in Christ and use the authority given to them. This means confronting fear head-on, casting out demons, and destroying the works of the devil in their lives and the lives of others.

7. Renunciation is key to removing the devil’s legal rights.

Renunciation prayers are key to our victory.

Removing legal grounds. In spiritual warfare, the devil seeks legal rights to operate effectively in a person's life. These rights can be gained through conscious or unconscious agreements, open demonic doors, or generational ties. Engaging in spiritual warfare without first removing these legal grounds is like putting the carriage before the horse.

Agreeing with God. Renunciation prayers are essential for dismantling and destroying the enemy's arsenals. By verbally renouncing all known and unknown legal rights, demonic doors, ungodly soul ties, covenants, and negative words spoken, believers actively disagree with the devil and agree with God. This process forbids the devil from stepping into spiritual territory.

Closing open doors. Renouncing specific areas where fear or other demonic influences have gained a foothold (e.g., rejection, unworthiness, witchcraft involvement) is crucial. This act, done in the name of Jesus and covered by His blood, closes the open doors that allowed the enemy access, enabling believers to take back ground and stand firm in their God-given freedom.

8. We are not alone; we have divine backup in the fight.

The devil will always tempt you to believe that you are alone in the fight, that you have no backup and no protection.

Satan's isolation tactic. A primary tactic of the enemy is to isolate believers, making them feel alone and unprotected in their struggles. This lie is used to capture individuals with fear, convincing them they have no backup against his attacks. However, this is a deception designed to prevent believers from accessing the vast resources available to them.

Heavenly host and Church support. Believers are never alone in the fight. They have the constant presence and backup of the Holy Spirit, warring holy angels at their disposal 24/7, and the support of the believing Church – fearless brothers and sisters standing together. Furthermore, the "cloud of witnesses" in heaven cheers believers on, reminding them of those who have already overcome.

God's unwavering presence. Scripture repeatedly promises that God will never leave nor forsake those who belong to Him (Hebrews 13:5-6, Deuteronomy 31:6, 8). This divine presence is the ultimate backup, ensuring that no matter the "parking garage" of life where a believer confronts the enemy, they are equipped with weapons the devil runs from, knowing God is with them.

9. Actively pursue and fight the enemy; don't retreat.

As the true Church, we are equipped to take it all back.

Called to pursue. The Church is called to be spiritual snipers and special-ops for the end times, actively pursuing the enemy rather than retreating. The armor of God described in Ephesians 6 covers the front of the believer, symbolizing a posture of pressing forward and pushing through, not shrinking back or running away when faced with spiritual opposition.

Taking back what was stolen. Like King David, who strengthened himself in the Lord and pursued the Amalekites who had raided his camp, believers must pursue the enemy to recover everything stolen. When faced with personal "Ziklag experiences" – loss, betrayal, or devastation – the response should be to inquire of the Lord and, with His assurance, pursue the enemy to recover all that was lost.

Punching the devil. The author uses the analogy of punching the devil in the mouth, emphasizing the need for aggressive spiritual action. Instead of merely talking about the enemy, believers must engage in "frontline spiritual warfare," destroying every target, satanic altar, and setup. This pursuit is done with God-given strength, training hands for war to bring damage to the kingdom of darkness.

10. Give fear an eviction notice using spiritual weapons.

It is time to give this demon of fear an eviction notice.

Offensive warfare. Beyond defense, believers are called to take the offense against the enemy. This involves ambushing the devil in his camp, using spiritual weapons to destroy his targets and setups. Just as Israel went into battle singing and worshiping, believers can use praise and worship as powerful tools to confuse and defeat the forces of darkness.

Spiritual arsenals. The primary weapons for giving fear and other demonic spirits an eviction notice are:

• The Word of God: Sharp, powerful, and able to discern thoughts and intents.
• The Name of Jesus: The name above every name, causing every knee to bow.
• The Blood of Jesus: Overcoming the enemy through its power and the testimony of its work.

Nuclear bombs of prayer. Specific, targeted prayers, referred to as "praise punches," "Scripture arrows," and "spiritual nuclear bombs," are released into the spirit realm to hit the enemy's camp. These prayers, empowered by the Holy Spirit and dipped in the blood of Jesus, destroy demonic assignments, paralyze satanic operations, uproot evil seeds, and dismantle strongholds, ensuring the devil is defeated and placed underfoot.

11. Ultimate freedom comes from a full commitment to Jesus.

I have made up my mind to do life with Jesus, and I want no parole.

A new contract. True and ultimate freedom is found in a complete, unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ. This commitment is like signing a new contract, replacing any past agreements with the devil. It signifies a decision to do "life with Jesus, with no parole," determined to finish the race and see Him face-to-face.

Freedom from bondage. This level of commitment, led by the Spirit of God, ensures believers do not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear but instead receive the Spirit of adoption, crying out "Abba, Father." It breaks the chains of fear, bondage, entrapment, and unbelief, defeating seducing and deceiving spirits and the hosts of hell once and for all.

Vessels of honor. Choosing to do life with Jesus without parole means deciding to be a vessel of honor, sanctified and useful for the Master. While the enemy may still attempt attacks, a vessel committed to Christ is far from weak or fragmented. This commitment, rooted in God's unconditional love and the power of His name, ensures that no chain is greater than the name of Jesus.

12. Share your freedom and help others get delivered.

Once believers have found freedom in Christ at the cross, it is our purpose to share that freedom with others—believers and unbelievers alike.

The Great Commission. Jesus' command to His disciples to "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations" includes sharing the freedom found in Christ. Having received freedom freely, believers are commissioned to freely give, sharing the Gospel, healing the sick, and casting out demons, just as Jesus did and empowered His followers to do.

Unchaining others. Sharing personal testimonies of deliverance and the truths of the deliverance ministry is crucial for helping others still in bondage. The Holy Spirit prompts believers to share the Gospel, even in potentially uncomfortable situations, because someone's freedom may depend on that act of obedience. This ministry is not limited to pastors or evangelists; every believer is called to participate.

God uses imperfect people. God is not looking for perfect people to use in the ministry of deliverance and healing; He is looking for those who are genuine and called by His name. Despite flaws, past mistakes, or feelings of inadequacy, believers are equipped by the Holy Spirit to bring freedom to the broken, lost, oppressed, and demonized, fulfilling their purpose and destiny in Christ.

Last updated: May 10, 2025