Down on the floor was an orange-clad uniformed huge man, not moving. Two deputies were watching over him as they were glancing from our direction.
I saw one of the deputies putting an ammonia inhaler to see if he would respond. I saw his eyelids twitching. Despite the lack of response, I knew it was intentional.
“C’mon Mr. W.! I know you can hear us. Give me your left arm and I want to get your blood pressure!” I commanded as I signaled for the other nurse to start checking his blood sugar.
With a slight movement, he raised his left arm. Cautious not to be so close, I tried to be in front of him so I had a full view of his face and would be able to observe his reactions.
His eyelids twitching still, he shook a little and softly uttered, “I see demons! I see demons!”
Being the one nearest him, no one else heard his soft whispers. I started praying for the Lord to cover us with His Holy Blood [Glory be to God!] and for His mighty angels to surround us. Praying softly, I saw the frantic look from the other nurse, “Rcubes, the machine keeps saying “error!” I had used two Accucheck machines already. Both of them are saying “errors”…”
“I see demons!” the inmate uttered in a louder tone, enough for all to hear. The deputies huddled closely, ready to tackle him down if he would become combative.At the same time, they had a smirk on their faces. I cautioned the other nurse to keep a good distance and to stop trying to get his blood sugar level.
“Deputies, let’s just bring him down to the Clinic. He is fine with his vitals. He needs to see someone though from Mental Health. I can’t send him to the unit until he’s evaluated.”
The inmate kept rubbing his face at that time, as if to erase a vision no one else saw but him. He just came back from the hospital the day prior for a fall he sustained. Reading his chart, I found out he had been saying that “he sees demons” many times even when he got back from the hospital. He was already seen by Mental Health. But I knew he needed to be re-evaluated. He was in for murder.
How could I explain to the deputies and the nurse that there really was an unseen war?
That there are only two sides. That of God’s and that of the spiritual enemies. A line was drawn. What kind of battle are you on? Facing cruel bosses? Intimidated by neighbors? Relationships being soured by loved ones, friends or others? Conflicts cannot be avoided.Think about the forces behind those…Behind them is an army that is highly organized, merciless, and determined to do one thing: “to dominate the world.”
“Are you seeing demons?”
If you had decided to be on God’s side, fear not! Jesus had already defeated the spiritual enemies on the cross! God made His weapons available for us to use to remain standing in victory!!! We do not belong to this world. We are here to make progress and prepare for what lies ahead…to live in an eternal Kingdom. But while down here, we must not be stagnant but rather grow in maturity. To know more about things of God. So…which side are you on?
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33 NIV)
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27 NKJV)
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?.” (Romans 8:31 NKJV).
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me," Says the LORD.” (Isaiah 54:17 NKJV) -emphasis mine
AMEN!!
ReplyDeleteMay GOD continue to prepare the way before you, protecting your every step as you serve HIM in this world filled with spiritual warfare!
Blessings, hugs, and prayers,
andrea
PS: Thank you so much for your prayers! God bless you, sweet sister!
Yes demons are real and we are in a battle for our lives. Praise God He is stronger than all the demons in this world and the next.
ReplyDeleteI see demons in the eyes of the rebellious sometimes. It is real. They can't touch me because like you wrote, the blood of Jesus is all powerful to protect. So glad you put the scripture about peace in there, too. It is ours for the taking when attacked.
ReplyDeleteHope the new shift is going well. Love and prayers for you!
Mary
I am amazed by your sweet and caring spirit as you minister so lovingly in such a dark place. Only a merciful God would place you where you are so needed. He loves the unlovely. You are an instrument of righteousness in your workplace. Yes there is a spiritual war going on. And yes there are demons. Praise God that we are on the winning side by His grace.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you sweet sister. May the Lord's hand of protection be upon you.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
All I can say is "I believe and I am so glad that I am completely protected "in Christ!" And I am so glad that you are too Rosel!! :)
ReplyDeleteI so agree with what Debbie wrote above and am grateful to read about how God is using you.
ReplyDeleteI'm also grateful that, although there is a real Satan and his demons who are out to rob kill and destroy, that through Jesus Christ we have the power over these.
That is really scary, Dear. Thank God that greater is He who is in us, than he who is in the world. I pray a hedge of protection over you and plead the blood of Jesus over you all. Blessings
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you for your prayers of protection. I fell outside before Christmas and hit my forehead and nose on the lower part of my brick house. Thank God I am alright. It was cold, and I was rushing to get back in the house.
How could I explain that there really was an unseen war? In a world of five physical senses, how can we help those lost in sin to realize that the spiritual realm (both the godly and the demonic) exist and are active in our world today? Ephesians 6:10-12 tells us "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." This passage begins with the truth that we can be strong in the Lord and the power of His might (not our own). We can stand firm against the evil one with the spiritual armor of God. But first, we must recognize that there is a war. A battle for our soul and spirit's eternal destiny that translate into how we live today, here and now. Speak the truth in love (Eph. 4:5) and the gospel of salvation (Eph. 1:13) to all. You catch fish first, before you clean them. It's the Holy Spirit working through us to reach this world. Keep talking and write sister because the hearts that the Holy Spirit has prepared in advance are hearing you. Blessings!
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Does make you wonder what he saw. I'm glad the one we serve is greater than the one attacking us.
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