Temptation: when the devil subtly invites a soul to sin.There are four main kinds of demonic activity: Mark-Mary offers a short crash course on the matter. We will be faithful to utilize our weapons of prayer and the armor of God, knowing that the real battles are fought and won in the heavenly realms.To clear up some misunderstandings regarding demonic activity, Fr. When we live our earthly lives in recognition of the unseen battles that rage all around us, we will be more careful about what we say and do (Ephesians 5:15–16 2 Corinthians 2:11). However, spiritual battles have eternal consequences. Physical battles may seem intense, but the results are temporary. In contrast, our earthly existence is only a “vapor that appears for a little while and is gone” (James 4:14). We will spend most of our lives living in the heavenly realms (2 Corinthians 5:1 1 John 5:11). The heavenly realms are as real as the earthly realms. There are forces unknown to us that may interfere with God’s desire to aid us, and we must continue to persevere in prayer until the answer comes (see Luke 18:1 Ephesians 6:18). The third truth we can learn from the Daniel passage is that prayer gets God’s attention and that His answer is on the way.
We need spiritual armor to fight spiritual battles. In ourselves, we are no match for Satan’s devices. Second Corinthians 10:4 says, “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” Ephesians 6:11–17 tells us exactly what armor we need to stand firm against the temptations and schemes of the devil. Second, God does not leave His children defenseless against this evil army. If a mighty angel on a mission from God could be detained by demonic forces, then demons must have great power. Satan and his demons are actively working to thwart the plans of God and destroy whatever they can (see John 10:10). First, we learn that there is fierce warfare taking place at all times. This glimpse into the heavenly realms helps us understand a few things. The angel later told Daniel that he had to have help from Michael the archangel in order to prevail and continue on the assignment God had given him.
An angel was dispatched by God to deliver a message to Daniel as he prayed, but the messenger was detained for three weeks by “the prince of Persia,” a demon (verse 13). Daniel 10 gives us the best glimpse into what happens in this world we cannot see. Yet, for reasons known only to God, Satan and his minions are allowed to wreak havoc upon the earth and the servants of God-if unchecked by spiritual warfare and the holy angels. Satan is a created being who has only the power God allows him to have for only as long as God allows it (Isaiah 14:12 Luke 22:31 Revelation 12:12). However, the dark side of the heavenly realms belongs to Satan and his evil spirits.
Angels also have the ability to appear as men when sent to deliver messages from God (Genesis 18:2, 16–17 19:1–2 Daniel 10:5–6). In God’s heaven, He sits on a throne (Matthew 23:22 Hebrews 4:16), surrounded by adoring angels (Revelation 7:11 Psalm 99:1) who exist to serve God and minister to His saints (Hebrews 1:14 Matthew 4:11 Genesis 19:1). His home is called heaven (Acts 7:55 Isaiah 63:15), but this is a distinct place, not to be confused with “the heavens,” referring to the atmosphere (Genesis 1:1 Psalm 148:4), or the “heavenly realms,” which encompass all spirit beings. He exists outside the bounds of time, space, and matter. However, the Bible assumes it, and we can glean insight into a world we cannot see by studying what God tells us about it. the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”Īs flesh-and-blood humans, we have very little understanding of the spirit world. Ephesians 1:20 says that God “raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms.” But Ephesians 6:12 speaks of evil forces in the same realm: “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against. This phrase is translated from the Greek word epouranios, meaning “the sphere of spiritual activities.” “Heavenly realms” can refer to both angelic and demonic activity. The phrase “heavenly places” or “heavenly realms” is used several times in the book of Ephesians (1:3, 20 2:6 3:10 6:12).
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