Wind of God - Pt. 3

​Throughout Scripture, winds are often symbolized as God's movement, judgment, and change. 

And, just as God sends winds to guide, restore, and refine, there are also evil winds—demonic forces of opposition, destruction, and deception. These winds seek to hinder God’s plans, bring confusion, and lead people away from truth. 

Understanding these demonic, evil, or contrary winds can help us recognize spiritual attacks so we can counteract them and stand firm in faith.

Demonic winds are diverse in nature.  Here are three demonic storms to pay attention to: 

Winds of Destruction – The Enemy’s Attack
Demonic winds often bring chaos, disaster, and destruction, reflecting the enemy’s mission to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).

Job 1:18-19 – When Satan was given permission to test Job, “a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young men, and they died.” 

This wind was not from God but was used by Satan to bring devastation to Job’s life.

Isaiah 32:2 speaks of a “tempest” and a “storm,” symbolizing destruction that comes when people turn away from God.

These evil winds remind us that Satan seeks to destroy lives through natural disasters, sudden tragedies, and relentless storms, both physical and spiritual.

Winds of False Doctrine – The Spirit of Deception
Demonic winds are not always physical; they can also be winds of deception that lead people astray from God’s truth.

Ephesians 4:14 warns that believers should not be “tossed to and fro and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men.” False teachings are like deceptive winds, pushing people away from the solid foundation of God's Word.

Jeremiah 5:13 speaks of false prophets being “wind” with no truth in them. They declare false visions, misleading people from God's will.
These winds of deception remind us to be rooted in Scripture so we do not fall prey to the enemy’s lies.

Winds of Fear and Confusion – A Weapon of the Enemy
Demonic winds often bring fear, confusion, and instability, keeping believers from walking in faith.

Mark 4:37-39 – When Jesus and His disciples were in a boat, “a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat.” The storm caused fear, but Jesus rebuked the wind, revealing that it was a demonic attack meant to bring terror and doubt.

2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Fear-driven winds are not from God but are weapons of the enemy to weaken our faith.

Overcoming Demonic Winds
Jesus has authority over every evil wind! When we recognize the enemy’s tactics, we can rebuke the storm, stand firm in truth, and declare God’s promises.

Speak the Word – Just as Jesus rebuked the storm in Mark 4:39, we must speak God’s Word to silence the enemy’s attacks.
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Pray for Discernment – Ask God to reveal the source of the wind in your life. Is it a test, a trial, or an attack?

Stand Firm in Faith – No matter how strong the storm, God is greater. Isaiah 59:19 says, “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.”

Demonic winds seek to bring destruction, deception, and fear, but as believers, we have authority in Christ to overcome. 

No storm can overpower God’s hand on your life! 

Stand firm, declare His promises, and trust that He will bring peace in the midst of the storm.

Did you miss the first two posts? You find find them below.
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• Wind of God - Part 1
• Wind of God - Part 2

​Kingdom Blessings,