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A Scary Night
This is a true story that happened to me a couple of months ago. At first I was scared, very scared. There are (or were) some skepticisms I had, not now!
I had never put much thought into dreams, or the ever present spiritual world. I also never really thought dogs could actually feel or be aware of the spiritual world. All that changed on a cold winter night in February of 2010.
I was up late studying my Bible College class on Spiritual Warfare preparing for the final test. This class intrigued me greatly as I studied and became more aware of the spiritual world. I learned about missionaries not sticking it out because of the spiritual warfare that is ever ongoing. Realizing it was nearly midnight I turned the computer off and headed to bed.
I slept well for a couple hours then had a dream or nightmare unlike anything I had ever had before. This would be a good time to review the second paragraph. As I said, I had always been skeptic of the spiritual world. Can animals really feel the presence of evil? Does the spiritual world really have an effect on the born again Christian, the child of God?
As I slept I started having a dream, a bad dream. My wife and I were out in the middle of nowhere and came upon a house we thought was an evangelists. Not long we were in separate vehicles knowing we may never see each other alive again. I saw her lunge toward the window and I mouthed the words,"It's ok, for greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world". End of dream I woke up.
Hearing her breathing was such a relief. I thought I would move over and snuggle up to her, but I could not move. I was face down on the bed and could not move. Was I still sleeping and thinking I was awake? What was up? I thought ok stretch out my arm and rub her shoulder, but I could not move my arm. Then I heard my dog starting to softly growl, it grew in loudness and in fierceness. I tried to turn my head towards him but I could not do that either. One thing I knew for sure, I was awake. This was no dream! I felt as if I were being forced down into the bed and as I tried to move I felt the pressure even more. I felt a dark presence standing very tall over me and feeling like it was the very essence constraining me.
What should I do? How do I handle this situation? I was almost in panic and then I felt another being there. Praise God! It said to me,"My son you know what to do, you know how to handle this. Just say the words and you will be free from this burden".
I closed my eyes and in power of the Holy Spirit of God I claimed His promise. I john 4:4 just what I had said in the dream, Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. I felt a surge through my body and the weight starting to subside. But, it was still there. I still felt it. Then in my prayer I claimed ,"Satan get thee behind me, the name of Jesus rebukes you".
The Psalm 119:114 says, Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in Thy word. I claimed this shield, I claimed Jesus to be my hiding place.
His word, HIs promises His power had delivered me. I felt the evilness leave. I was safe from evil because Thou art with me.
Proverbs says, I will both lay me down and sleep, for Thou Lord only makest me dwell in safety.
Since then no re-occurences, no more bad dreams no more worries. My God watches over me and has my full trust. I give Him not only all my praises but also all my fears. I know through Him I am secure. I will never doubt His word, or try to live on my own without God being the head of my home. I place my trust in my risen Saviour! ( and I will not doubt my Springer Spaniel's awareness)
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I remember when mom told me about this! I was amazed AND scared. I wrote down the prayer you said and have carried it in my wallet ever since. (you just never know) Didn't Murray also give you kisses when the "evil" left? It truly was amazing how he knew what was going on and even through all the growling he did, mom never woke up...
great prayer, thankyou, I have been sensing something like a gravestone around my head and a dream yesterday with a tank in it.. then someone rang and I realized the tank was a symbol of their battle. I am ever grateful of uplifing thoughts and prayers and thankful.
I agree with Pastor Kirk. Sometimes we unknowingly invite demons into our life. We need to stay focused on God and let HIM lead us! When you do that, you are truly safe.
WOW!!! I can honestly say I had the same thing happen to me in 2007.. I had all of a sudden fallen asleep in my home and the same dark force came over me,but I was so in the world I didn't know to recite any scriptures..my body was very stiff as if it was a corpse.I fought it because I told it "NO" with my mind,I couldn't move at all,Once it left.I was terrified,I couldn't sleep for months until my friend's mother prayed for me and that night on it was released. The enemy try to distort our faith in God and his power. he tries to confuse Us by attacking Us in different ways to make Us believe He can over power God...God has really delievered me from allot of things that were over clouding my life.
Good hub Welcome to HP Scarry story. I can believe it.
I have never had these kind of nightmares.
I use to consistently dream dreams of a precognitive nature. having lots and lots of Dejavu moments through out life.And remembering the dream just before the events were unfolded.
Sometimes I would avoid the forewarned conclusion, and sometimes couldn't do a thing about them. A few vivid dreams have never happened?? Just don't know?
Thanks be to God you remembered some scripture as well as to rebuke in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. No demon can stand up to Jesus, for He has total dominion over each and everyone of satan's followers, including satan himself.
similar experience happened to my husband and son...people sometimes call it sleep paralysis...but I do think it is a spiritual force
Enlydia Listener it is a spiritual force at least with me, as I said I did wake up completely and could not move
Michael - I believe your experience and I know some scientists claim this is some sort of waking "state" the mind is in - but I - like you - knew absolutely i was not dreaming.
I had been witnessing to a young soldier on-line who was being lured into a cult. The Holy Spirit was working in him and I could tell he was beginning to believe the Word of God rather than the person who was leading him to their cult and cult teachings.
Right after this "breakthrough" I went to sleep and woke up face down on the bed, paralyzed. I tried to lift my head, but could not. Then I too was being pushed into the bed, face first. My whole body was being pushed. I could not move, I could not cry out. I was only able - in my MIND to say "JESUS JESUS JESUS" three times like a command. And instantly it stopped and the presence pushing me went away. I wasn't afraid, I knew what it was because I knew my witnessing to that young man was stirring up evil spirits - they did not want to let him go. I was grateful the Lord kept me from being fearful - but still - I will never forget the experience.
I'm absolutely certain you dog sensed the spiritual wickedness that tried to frighten you - I believe it totally.
You are courageous to put yourself out here like you have - and boldly write about the things you do. Good for you! Good for JESUS!
cjv once again thanks for the kind words, yes it is by Christ Jesus we have victory over satan and all his wicked ways.
I sleep really well, thanks. Before i was saved i never used to dream at all. years went by, notta single dream. I can only recall two dreams and they were when i was young and youngish. Since being saved, i dream all the time, i almost remember some of them, portions, not the whole dream, but i am never bothered in my dreams or by my dreams. Often I wake up and laugh out loud at the humor of my dream. Startles my cats, lol. I enjoy a good guffaw first thing in the morning. :)
Thanks for this hub!
I've had dreams that were dreams and a few that I term "visions". Yes the spiritual/Spiritual world is real, and almost tangible sometimes.
Isn't the power of God and His words awesome??! Amen--trusting in our risen Savior is where our only power comes from!
Brenda, I stand amazed at the awesome power of The risen Christ and His Word.
Hi, I've had similiar experiences. Thankfully, the name of Jesus is so powerful.
the power of Jesus, just the mention of the name, wow!
This story shows that you are true disciple of Jesus. If you remember to say your scripture verses in your dream, it's an indication that the word of God is carved into the tablet of your heart.
"You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets but on tablets of human hearts." - 2 Corinthians 3:3
thanks vogue, I appreciate the kind words, I try to be ever mindful of scripture sometimes I fail but keeping an eye on Jesus gives us victory
Hi Michael! You are right animals sense the presence of evil spirits & respond like an intruder just came in.
We were sleeping one night & my house guest/ friend woke up because his service dog "Randy" a rot started growling up in the window next to his bed.
He sat up & looked out in the back yard & there was a evil spirit of a man with sunk in eyes wearing a old looking suit. It was the spirit of death. He told it to leave in Jesus name & it left.
I had been already warned about the spirit of death trying to attack the church with in that week. So when he told me I wasn't shocked.
So this happened with my dog one night also & I woke up & the holy spirit told me cast the spirit of death out & I did & my dog and went back to sleep. Dogs also since darkness on people.
What an awesome hub. It seems you're not alone with the experience you had. Good and evil are all around us.I too, will be carrying with me the prayer you used.
Our pets do sense things, I have absolute faith in that.
What a beautiful dog you have. God Bless You.
Thank you pastella, and thanks about my dog he is a joy
Dogs I feel are one of the closest things we have in this world to a small window on God's love. God's love is unconditional. Us - humans, oh, how we add conditions and the gulfs we create in relationships - so sad.
Very helpful - extremely beautiful! Very well stated. Great Hub!
Am-Cho, thanks for the comment. My Springer is such a blessing. He is the smartest dog I have ever had. Glad this is helpful!
Hi Michael Adams, I enjoyed reading this post, thank you for being opend to the rest of the world about this subject. In my younger days (child)I would have bad dreams and see shadows in my room at night, and being touch to wake me up(long story) I will have to post my testamony soon about that. I know all to well how real the spiritual realm is. Do animals sence the spirit realm? absolutly. I have several storys on that also..I am in the deliverance minstry and have prayed with demon possessed ppl and have seen God's glory and goodness set them free. I would like to add that we as christian don't need to fear demons, You may think me crazy but I believe in the scriptures and the scriptures say Luke 9:1-2
1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and Mark 16:17, 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
But the key to deliverance is...Knowing who you are in Christ Jesus. Knowing and believing in that authority. And knowing the demons are subject to you...not you to them. But I do know that not everyone has the calling for a deliverance minisrty and if not just remember the name of Jesus. I agree with Pastor Rick, we need to focus on God and what his words tell us, But I also believe we need to be awear of Satans attacks. I will tell my story soon and how I got into the deliverance minisrty. I hope you will read it.
Carrieg
Carrieg,But the key to deliverance is...Knowing who you are in Christ Jesus. What a great statement thank you for the comment
It is so awesome to see so many brothers and sisters in Christ walking in the overcoming power of the name of Jesus Christ. Michael you have inspired me to write about one (or more) of my own experiences. Keep an eye out for it (them).
One thing me and the devil agree on: I hate the devil and the devil hates, but I (we) already have the victory. Hallelujah!!
Blessed Hill, Yes we do have the victory thanks for stopping in, glad to know this was inspiring.
Brother, Blessings in His name Jesus Christ. What a story. The Name of Jesus is above all names Praise God.
I picked this hub because I have been having a bit of turmoil inside. I believe I was jumping ahead of Jesus tying to fit the square peg in the round hole. In my zeal I need to rest in Him and not jump ahead. The enemy tried to use this to catch me off guard. He can take a hike off the hill He is doomed and knows it. I was in turmoil for two days and this am I had a revelation. 'DO not let your heart be troubled' so for me it is like stop letting your heart be troubled Gods timing is perfect. It is so simple but I can trip. I thank God He is God on the throne.
Your story is so powerful what a beautiful testimony for the Name above all others Jesus Christ. I pray this many are led to your pages. I am so grateful I was here led to read today. I just love ya brother In Christ. Many Blessing to you and yours. Keep on brother, riding those wings of the eagle. You are so special in Christ and to many. Hugs.
Thanks fore the wonderful comment SKYE glad it helped you through your day
Yes, and AMEN! Years ago, when I prayed that God remove anything that was keeping me from knowing Him fully, I too went through a 'dream', which was certainly a deliverance from those forces hindering my relationship with Christ.
I won't go into all the details, but I will share what the experience with demons was and how the Lord brought me through. In the dream, there were six or seven demons that would invade my head and cause a great internal pressure (it felt like my head would explode). I clenched my teeth, which is the natural, human response. They would then exit my head where I could hear them screech and laugh. They would then enter my head again and I would clench my teeth. After about three or four times, my heart cried out to God. He identified them and said, "This is Satan. Use scripture."
I said, "Get thee behind me, Satan, in the name of Jesus Christ!" It didn't work. They kept coming in and out of my head and I got to the point of my cheek muscles shaking, as I could no longer clench my teeth. I was too weak. The demons screeched, "Make her speak; make her speak!" My jaw dropped open and out came the most horrible roar. I was terribly scared and helpless. I felt like a gonner. My heart cried out to the Lord again.
The Lord then asked me, "Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God who died for your sins and rose from the dead on the third day?" It's as though the eyes of my mind looked into my heart and I had to really KNOW whether my 'faith' was mere head knowledge or real FAITH. I knew I had real faith! I answerd the Lord, "Yes, I believe." He then said, "Now, say the scriptures with that FAITH." I said those words once more and those demons left, never to return.
I, too was incredibly exhausted and as I awoke and wanted so much to tell my husband what had just happened; I couldn't. I had to go to sleep. It wasn't a remaining presence, as you had, but it was nonethess a very real, faith-building experience. I was set free!! God is so faithful!!!
Judah's,
Yes God is so faithful, praise His name, and He delivers. I believe my experience was sort of His way of saying HE delivers and not us. Thanks so much for the testimony.
Yes, our salvation is faith in Christ; He does the rebuking and the fighting for us (which is really no 'fight' at all, when faith is present) ~ demons flee! (Zech 3:2; Jude 1:9 and 1 Pet 5:9; James 4:7) Hallelujah!
A-men! I am glad you trusted in God and he saved you! Did you give your dog a steak? voted up! awesome/beautiful
Jo,
Thanks again for your reply no he didn't get a steak but did get cheese after we went and got a paper in the morning. ( I take him to get a newspaper and he carries it in and gives it to my wife and he gets a piece of cheese so he had 2 pieces that morning)
Hello, Michael - So glad to hear of your victories with Jesus! Seems like a lot of us are having similar experiences! I have had several encounters with bad spirits and each time they had to leave when the mighty name of Jesus was spoken. I also have been having many disturbing dreams that have come true, warnings, which reminds me of the prophesy told in the Bible about God's people would be having dreams and visions in the last days before His coming! God bless you!
Karen,
I see that people are experiencing this type of thing lately and in unbelief that it can happen. We hear of this from cultures like in Haiti and those with a demonic lifestyle but it is unexpected here in America a Christian nation. My thought is we are not just in the last days but the VERY last days and Satan is out in all his force to discredit and deceive as the Bible says the very elect, I believe this will occur more and more until we see the return of Jesus for His people in the rapture. We need to be on guard for Christ!
It's amazing how life truly works; I go up about 3am. and decided to describe what "IT"is.
Give thanks , and here you are explaining how to get away from it.
A beautiful piece Michael.
Bless.
Thank you sky glad you enjoyed
I referred your Hub to another Hubber, the lyricwriter. He had a dream of a different sort but I believe and am quite sure that everything happens for a reason.
Hope you see the possible reason, but God is great .
Bless.
Sky, thanks I appreciate the referral that is always nice to have hubs passed on to others. I have done that a few times in the last couple years as well.
Pastor Kirk 2 years ago
I do not doubt your experience nor your explanation of it -and I applaud the solution. I have had multiple situations of working through this with individuals I have had contact with. Satan is real. Demons are just as active today as in those of old. Our modern sophistication has not diluted their power.
I would like to make one observation. The direction of your study in many ways opened you up to this attack. I continue to direct people away from any systematic study of the evil one. It is always better for us to focus on truths of God, salvation, etc. and visit demonology, etc as an aside to these far more valuable studies. It is not out of fear of satan I say this; but it from an understanding that we should meditate on things that are noble, just, good, etc. (Phil 4). Opening your thought patterns to this information in a focused manner can be an invitation to just such oppression.