Marriage between a man and a woman has been a God’s project from Eden. The intention of God for this holy union is to bless humanity, make them fruitful, multiply, enjoy sound and harmonious relationships, and radiate the glory of God eternally (Gen. 1:28). It was meant to be a blissful life in a beautiful garden (home) “garden of God.”

REALITY OF SATAN AND POWER OF HELL

The kingdom of darkness and powers of hell is real and anti-God. Satan’s kingdom will always try hard to oppose the plans and purposes of God for humanity. The unseen hosts of hell always target homes/marriages to cause misunderstanding, hatred, distrust, separation, barrenness, stagnation, sicknesses, and even divorce. Ephesians 6:10 says, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” The warfare is to steal, kill, and destroy all the goodness and blessings that God bestowed on man at creation. “The thief cometh not, but to steal to kill and to destroy” – John 10:10a.

Satan can send arrows of affliction into any family, manifesting in the form of unwarranted hatred, arguments, barrenness, stagnation, prolonged illness, and poverty. The enemy can even lay a total siege by oppression where nothing works at all – demonic oppression.

I had the privilege of counselling and praying with a family many years ago. The man of the house was a professional, working in a highly reputable organization, well paid. The man was suddenly sacked without any good reason. He tried hard to get another job with all known influences and connections, but it was impossible. He began to sell his properties, and to feed became very difficult. He was really down, and the home was on the verge of collapsing because he could not afford to pay his children’s tuition. While discussing with me, he remembered having a strange dream where someone appeared to him and deflated the four tyres of his car and carried the extra tyre away. This was undoubtedly a demonic program and attack designed by the kingdom of hell.

We set three days of prayers and fasting. The second night of the prayer meeting was very remarkable. A dragon-like creature appeared to me in a revelation with the head of a python and half-bodied like a crocodile, very furious and deadly, but with the help of angels of God, it was massacred and died in the pool of its blood. On the third day, three good jobs were waiting for the man miraculously, and by the end of one year, the family was fully restored.  

A housewife was diagnosed with three different ailments after a strange dream. The ailment began to take a severe toll on the family’s finances. They spent much money on various tests and purchased expensive drugs without improvements. After sessions of prayer and fasting, God had mercy on them. The angels removed three strange needles, which ended the three strange illnesses. It takes revelation and the power of Jesus to destroy the works of Satan.

Come together before the Lord in unity of purpose, pray all manner of prayers, fast, obey the word of God, and take advantage of ministry gifts. Do not trivialize gifts of the spirit and higher anointing available to you in the body of Christ or your local assembly. Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Corinthians 12:4-10, 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5.

Just as security intelligence helps military units to excel, there is a need for spiritual intelligence in any home that seeks to triumph. The only sure way to stop the work of Satan in our marriages/homes is to be strong, vigilant, prayerful and put on the whole armour of God. Ephesians 6: 10-11. It is pertinent to note that many spiritual battles persist, even after many years of fasting, prayer, spiritual intervention, etc. Yes, but remain committed to prayers. Faith is hanging on, even when it appears as though God isn’t listening.

Prophet Iyiola Faleye

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