Prince of the Power of the Air

The Devil uses many weapons against the children of the Most High; killing, stealing, and destroying are his motives.  The Devil and his demons are in full metal jackets, running a system to win a war they have already lost.  The Devil has a plan in place that controls the thoughts and minds of unbelievers; through manipulation, a subtle, savvy spirit is in operation.  The Devil and his kingdom of darkness know their time is running out.  With this in mind, we must continue to be sober and be on the lookout; the devil and his kingdom of darkness are roaming from here to there, up and down, looking for the weak, the sleeping, the unbelieving, and the unconscious to consume.  Job 1:7

Ephesians 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the (prince of the power of the air).  The spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience

I remember the late 1990s; during my weekly visit to my Grandma’s, I noticed a pattern of TV commercials advertising prescription drugs.  I asked, “What’s up with all these prescription medication commercials?”  Like always, she responded with a chuckle whenever I asked a question about one of my conspiracy theories.  Two decades later, after some research on the influx of the TV. Commercials in the United States, the promotions began in the late 1990s and early 2000s.  In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) eased regulations on direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs.  They allowed pharmaceutical companies to advertise products directly to consumers through various media channels, including television.  However, it is essential to note prescription medications themselves are not unfavorable to mental health.  Medical doctors are trained in these fields and should be sought after Matthew 9:12.  Contrastingly, medications can be a double-edged sword with side effects.  It is crucial to be mindful of usage and actively take steps to prioritize mental well-being in this age; It is how we interact with, use, and understand them.  A holistic approach is available.

During a non-emergency medical transport, I transported a woman to her doctor’s visit who carried a bag containing more than twenty prescription bottles.  She stated that she faithfully took each prescription every day!  Regardless of whether a few of her medications may have been placebos, this is a lot to try and swallow, “no pun intended.”  Is it possible that the Prince of the Power of the Air influences are more subtle than we know?

Did those commercials during the late 1990s through the early 2000s lead a few people away from prioritizing health through maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and emotional well-being to relying on prescriptions and drugs as a substitute for achieving better health and overall well-being?  Did this shift gradually result in a widespread acceptance of being overweight, unwell, and tired as the new normal for some individuals?

There’s an elephant in the room, and its name is Mental Health and Mental Disorders.  I wrestle with seasonal depression and anxiety.  I understand what it feels like during an episode; a lot is going on in this world, and it is a heavy load for those of us who care about the well-being of all.  The heavily self-medicated individuals who are unaware of what’s happening concerns me, and It grieves me to see such a large percentage of the populace in America suffering from mental health disorders; the grapple is firm in the age of pharmaceutical research, trials, and addictions, which are significant to the social change of our mental health climate.

Not to mention the influence of digital gadgets, smartphones, and wearable tech can also lead to a sense of being constantly “on,” which can contribute to stress, isolation, and loneliness.  A balance between use for benefits while prioritizing self-care boundaries and off-line activities can help mitigate some adverse effects on mental well-being. 

We have grown dependent on a system that is rapidly increasing abundantly insane and wicked.  Common sense lives only in those who have it; for some, faith in the Most High has left the conversation, money has become their God, and for those not in denial, we sense time is running out.

A declining America has received the slow death of a thousand needles.  The government’s policies have been infiltrated with the deterioration of moral values and ethical principles.  Broken cultural structures are commonplace; if one doesn’t know where they come from, they don’t know who they are, which cannot be wholesome.  The earth is sick, and the environment is crying for a change in pollution policies and consumption patterns.  An enemy has done this while men slept.  His enemy has come in and sown discord and chaos.

The Parable of the Weeds:  Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seen in his field.  But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away.  When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.  “The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field?  Where did the weeds come from?’  “An enemy did this,’ he replied.”  The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’  “No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them.  Let both grow together until the harvest.  At that time, I will tell the harvesters:  First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.”  Matthew 13:24-30.

In 2 Timothy 3:1, Apostle Paul recorded, “This know also, that in the last days, perilous times shall come,” and in 1Timothy 4:1,  Paul says, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of  devils.”

The solutions to our trials, tribulations, and persecutions are more accessible than we know.  Still, we have lost the connection with the voice of our soul, the opinion of the intuition, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  All these were given to us as a domain for navigating the course of this life, and in this era, we need them more than ever to overcome the devices of the Devil and the kingdom of darkness. 

The Most High instructed Joshua to show strength and courage along the journey because he would be with him every step.  The Most High told him to meditate on the words of his book; this is the beginning of wisdom, faith, healing, and deliverance; prosperity will come as a result.  Observe and do all that is written, and you will have success.  “Do not fear what is in front of you; I am with you everywhere the souls of your feet touch, Joshua 1:3;”  and our Messiah declared, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like [a flash of] lightning. (19) Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan), and nothing will [in any way] harm you.  (20) Nevertheless do not rejoice at this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven” Luke 10:18-20.  In this same way comes our modern-day deliverance!