I found this subject matter introspective and heartfelt concerning the existence of the spiritual world. Some individuals tend to question whether evil spirits are physically able to touch individuals or physically harm them.
The Bible and close instruction have taught me that the spiritual world exists, but has its functioning within the control and command of God. There are evil spirits, but they are not all powerful over human beings.
Evil spirits have the ability to control individuals but within a limit as demonstrated in the bible. The book of Job indicates that Satan could not touch Job unless God gave him the command. Job 1:12, Stated, All that he hath in thy power Behold, put forth thine hand on him.
This demonstrates clearly that evil spirits do not have free will. They are under God’s control. This fact brings me peace and tranquility.
The New Testament has examples of individuals being possessed by evil spirits and who were physically suffering. An example is in Mark 9:1718 where an unclean spirit threw a boy into fire and water.
This demonstrates that the physical body is susceptible to evil spirits. But on the advent of Jesus, the spirits believed Him and obeyed. Mark 1:27; they do obey him, even the unclean spirits. This makes me recall that the power of Christ is much more than an evil spirit.
I also came to know that evil spirits do not have the power to touch people who are under the protection of God. In 1 John 5:18 the Bible states that; he who is born of God maintains him self and that evil man does not touch him. This verse is highly assuring. It tells me that I was always safe when I kept close to God.
Conclusively, evil spirits might affect or have physical impacts but only through the permission of God and never at His own will. This lesson helps me to have more faith in God, lead a righteous life and depend on his power. Having faith, prayer, and obedience, we can never fear to live, as God is there to protect us more than the evil always.
God bless his word
Amen
