Sprit Realm, Part 1

 Spirit Realm, Part 1

When God created the world, He bestowed upon mankind dominion over the earth, instructing them to be fruitful, multiply, replenish, and subdue it. Humans possess exclusive authority, granted by God, to operate within this physical world through their earthly bodies. Spiritual entities, including God and demons, require the consent of a human to interact within this earthly domain (Genesis 1:26,28, Psalm 8:6). Once a person dies on earth, their involvement with this world comes to an end, and they no longer have access to it. This is affirmed in scripture, as it states that "His spirit departs, he returns to his earth; In that very day his plans perish (Psalms 146:4). Furthermore, it is recognized that the living (man) are aware of their mortality, but the deceased is unaware of anything, and they no longer experience rewards or recognition, as "the memory of them is forgotten". As scripture affirms, For the living know that they will die; But the dead know nothing, And they have no more reward, For the memory of them is forgotten (Ecclesiastes 9:5).

    God's rule is indeed universal, encompassing every being in heaven and on earth, regardless of their physical or spiritual nature (Job 38:33). His rules, which are outlined in the Bible, apply to all (Psalms 19:1-7). However, many Christians may not be fully aware of the existence of the spiritual realm or the fact that we coexist with spirits. It is important to remember that God is a spirit, and so are demons. As for the question of where spirits reside and how they operate on earth, it is a matter that varies in different theological beliefs and interpretations. 

    Scripture says For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against power, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). The scriptures we have just read demonstrate that not only do we coexist with spirits, but they also exert influence upon us. Another scripture that provides further evidence of our influence by spirits is found in 1 Kings 22:13-26. In this passage, Micaiah has a vision in which he sees a scene in heaven where God is seated on His throne, with the host of heaven standing beside Him on His left and right. The Lord asks who will entice Ahab to go into battle so that he may meet his demise, and a spirit volunteers to go before the prophet as a lying spirit, with the intention of influencing them to persuade Ahab to go to war. This passage highlights the influence of spirits in the spiritual realm and their impact on human affairs.

     And the final scripture that demonstrates our influence by spirits is Ephesians 2:2, which states, "In which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience." This passage highlights how we were previously under the influence of the evil spiritual forces that govern this world. We lived according to the desires of the flesh and mind, following our own sinful inclinations, and were by nature deserving of God's wrath, just like everyone else. This verse emphasizes the spiritual realm's and spirits' impact on our lives. Just as evil spirits have the ability to influence, the Holy Spirit also operates in a similar manner and even more. The Holy Spirit imparts individual gifts to us for the edification of the body of Christ. He teaches, corrects, and reminds us how to live in righteousness. Additionally, the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf (John 14:26, John 16:7-8, 13, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, Romans 8:14, 16, 28, Titus 3:5-6). These verses testify to the Holy Spirit's role in guiding and empowering believers, ensuring their spiritual growth and alignment with God's will. 

    Based on the understanding that we coexist with both good and bad spirits and that they have an influence on us, it is further recognized that the spirit realm serves as the foundational realm of our physical world. Events and occurrences first unfold in the spiritual realm before manifesting in the physical realm.

     Additionally, it is important to note that we are spiritual beings, and in our dreams, it is our spiritual selves that engage with spirits. Scripture can indeed provide evidence to support these ideas. Let us revisit the story of Ahab in 1 Kings 22:1-37. In the spiritual realm, through Micaiah's vision, it was revealed that an agreement was made for a lying spirit to entice Ahab through the prophet, leading him to go into battle and meet his demise as planned. The events that were agreed upon in the spiritual realm subsequently unfolded in the physical world, as Ahab indeed went to war and met the fate that had been determined in the spiritual realm. 

     This story serves as a powerful illustration of how the spirit realm has a profound impact on earthly events. It highlights the understanding that everything unfolds first in the spiritual realm before manifesting in our physical world. The events surrounding Ahab's demise demonstrate the influence and significance of the spiritual realm in shaping and determining outcomes in the physical realm. 

    An example that supports the notion that our spiritual selves engage with spirits in the spirit realm through dreams is the story of Solomon. In 1 Kings 3:3-28, Solomon offered a sacrifice to God, which greatly pleased Him. As a result, God visited Solomon in a dream and asked him what he desired. Solomon expressed his desire for wisdom, which pleased God, and as a result, God blessed him with wisdom and great wealth in the dream. When Solomon woke up, he began to demonstrate remarkable wisdom, and according to scripture, he became the wealthiest man on earth. This story demonstrates how encounters with spirits, in the case of God, and spiritual experiences can take place within the spiritual realm of dreams, impacting our lives in significant ways. 

    The spirit realm is the parent world to our physical world as scripture affirms, We are blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 1:3). To explore this topic further, please stay tuned for the next blog post. We will delve deeper into the subject and provide additional insights and examples. Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to continuing the discussion in the upcoming piece "Spirit Realm, Part 2."  

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