Comparison:

Alien Abduction and Demonic Oppression

By David Ben Yakov

The first thing that the reader should be made aware of is the fact that there is an unseen world that surround us and that we walk in every day, whether we are aware of it or not. We feel that scripture is direct in pointing out that the world that we live in at present is (although very tangible and real) is but a passing reality that one day will be replaced by a more tangible reality that we commonly know as the supernatural or as true Christians know as the Kingdom of God. Every human's soul, upon death, will pass from this passing reality to the true reality. It is a scientific fact that has been proved out billions of times that we all die. Science however cannot confirm our destination because as they themselves say, it is improvable. Everyone should note though that the scientific proof will be presented to everyone when their souls are required of them at the end of their lifetime.

The warfare that occurs every day in the spiritual realm exhibits itself in a very real way, but we have been conditioned through many means that the physical and the spiritual are separated. Not until a person realizes that there is a cosmic battle between good and evil only will they able to see that the spiritual and physical are really melded together and manifest together. They then realize that their destination after the death of their physical bodies depends on their relationship with the winner of the spiritual war.

There are two sides to the spiritual war and no one is neutral. It is absurd to even think that someone could ride the fence or sit out the conflict. In any war, the focus is between those who do battle, but there always seems to be collateral damage. We see the innocent of this world constantly wounded through rape, murder, pestilence, disease and famine; just to mention a few maladies. There are corporeal agents from both sides too; those follow God and who aspire to fight the good fight for His Kingdom, and those who have been deceived and deluded by the message of the deceiver. The two are locked in combat just like their spiritual representatives. We know the supernatural harbingers of good to be angels and the harbingers of evil to be fallen angels and demons.

The Bible gives us an illustration of how intertwined the two realms are. The Book of Daniel contains such a scripture:

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing [was] true, but the time appointed [was] long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which [is] Hiddekel; Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins [were] girded with fine gold of Uphaz: His body also [was] like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and [upon] the palms of my hands. And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision [is] for [many] days. And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb. And, behold, [one] like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength. For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.

Then there came again and touched me [one] like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me, And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace [be] unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me. Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come. But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and [there is] none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince. Daniel 10:1-21

If you never thought that your prayers were heard then the scripture above should help to ease your mind. First, we notice that Daniel was really bothered by something. His situation was such that he caused himself to fast and pray for 21 days or as he says, three weeks. He knew that the only way to overcome a dire predicament was to pray and fast. So, on the 21st day the angel is finally able to reach Daniel. He had been trying all the time but was hindered by a evil angelic force whose name is the Prince of Persia. Apparently the dark angel was quite powerful and it took the intervention of Michael the Arch Angel to make the way of the messenger possible. So we see both the spiritual realm and the physical realm in direct interaction. The angel was coming to minister to Daniel but it took Daniel's prayer and fasting to help the angel. The result of Daniel's quest for knowledge through prayer and fasting was the commissioning of the Arch Angel, Michael to battle so that the plan could be realized. Daniel's faithfulness, words and deeds were instrumental in the whole affair. Now we can't say for sure that God's plan would not have been realized had Daniel stopped his prayer and fasting before the three weeks was up, but the passage sure seems to suggest that to be true.

As I said in a paragraph above, the warring that is being done in the spiritual realm has two sides with no middle ground. But, in spite of that fact, the majority of the people living on the earth are trying to walk down the middle of the road on an imaginary line of complacency. There was a saying when we were kids and we got around bees. We were told by our parents, "if you don't bother them, they won't bother you." Well, that works with bees because we aren't at war with them. Such phrases also indoctrinate both children and adults alike in the art of ignorance. So basically, if you are lukewarm, you will end up someday under the power of the more aggressive power. There is a famous quote that was first worded by a pastor who survived the holocaust in Nazi Germany back in the last century. His name was Pastor Niemoller and this is what he had to say;

"First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the Communists and I did not speak out because I was not a Communist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak out for me."

So, that's where riding on the fence will get anyone who tried to do so. At first it might seem like it's the safe thing to do, but in the end it leads to utter destruction.

OPPRESSION AND ABDUCTION ARE SYNONYMS:

So, what do I  mean when I say that demonic oppression and alien abduction are synonyms. First, we have to talk about what each event is and what happens if the oppressor or abductor are successful.

Scenario One: Alien Abduction;

Reports of Alien abduction have been getting a lot of attention over the past thirty years or so. Many if not all of the abductees report that they have been abducted at night from their beds. They report that a paralyzing effect came over them and that they couldn't move or talk. They report to be whisked away to another location where they are experimented on; have sperm or ovum harvested; and some are given messages to what they term a world in decay, that needs to be saved. There are other effects, but these are the most widely reported to researchers.

An emphasis must be made of what most feel at the beginning of this event. Many describe a most dreadful time of fear. They report that they know that there is someone else in the room with them; someone that doesn't belong there and hasn't been invited. Some feel paralyzed or feel like there is a heavy weight on them that doesn't allow them to move. Since they have no spiritual authority nor the knowledge to use such authority they are helpless to fight the feeling. Because of their ignorance, they are helpless. They've been fence riders for years and now their marker is being called.

Scenario Two: Demonic Oppression;

Before we start here, we have to define "demonic oppression." First, let's not get it confused with demonic possession, which is a case where a demonic entity actually comes to reside in a human individual. There were illustrations of this in the Bible and from those historical accounts we can see what effects possession has. Modern examples of possessed people are Hitler, Stalin, Hussein, Pol Pot and Osama Bin Laden. Like Jesus said, "you will know them by their fruits."

Demonic oppression can happen to both the believer and the unbeliever. The difference is that the believer has victory over the oppressor through the power and authority of Jesus Christ and by standing on that authority and His Name. The oppressed person has a sense of being weighed down in body and mind, like you just can't move forward (or move at all) because someone is hindering you.

Oppression, when it happens to unbelievers is devastating. Like the abductees, they will (a vast majority of the time) be worn down by the harassment and will give in to the whims of the entities who are causing all of the trouble. The frustration can be akin to being stuck in a maze, or perhaps a house of mirrors with no seeming way out.

Oppression happens to believers almost always when they are about to receive a blessing in their lives, or when they break through some barrier that has kept them from proceeding in the kingdom. It's an attempt to thwart a good work or cause discouragement in the mind of the faithful person. It can also be used as a scare tactic for the believer who still has some superstitions. I can remember a time when I was a young Christian and Satan's minions threw so many things at me. I wouldn't back down when given sickness, or bodily injury or even an attack on my finances, but throw in an unseen entity that would make itself real in some scary ways and I slowed down a great deal. And, it was not until I was instructed in spiritual warfare that I was able to overcome it.

Over the years I've polled Christians about such things; especially where they might have had similar experiences to the harassment that from time to time come against me. To my surprise, these events are not isolated but are quite common. It is also amazing how when asked about it, they tend to talk about it like it happens to everyone, but at the same time they talk guardedly because it is sort of a weird event. The several people that I have talked with have all related the same thing. It starts out, usually in a dark bedroom and almost always while lying down. While dozing off a sudden fear comes over them and they find that they're paralyzed and have a hard time making any sort of sound. All have been able to overcome enough to cry out the name of Jesus, or start praying or singing His name and within seconds the attack stops. Sometimes there is only one session, but other times it can go on for a week or more before the enemy realizes that he's fighting a losing battle and retreats.

Where Does Trouble Come From?

It is easier to understand the tactics of the enemy if one realized that we are at war. In many ways this is like a conventional war except that the enemies that we fight are unseen forces. As the Apostle Paul tells us:

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12

I am amused at how historians like to study war. They look at it like it's a human invention and they give glory to whom they classify as great tacticians. The roots of war have their inceptions in a far more insidious realm, that being the demonic realm. From time to time I like to delve into the book of Enoch to sort of fill in some blanks or color some gray areas that the Bible doesn't explain readily. One such passage is in chapter fifteen, where we learn about the origins of demons.

And now, the giants, who are produced from the spirits and flesh, shall be called evil spirits upon the earth, and on the earth shall be their dwelling. Evil spirits have proceeded from their bodies; because they are born from men and from the holy Watchers is their beginning and primal origin; they shall be evil spirits on earth, and evil spirits shall they be called. [As for the spirits of heaven, in heaven shall be their dwelling, but as for the spirits of the earth which were born upon the earth, on the earth shall be their dwelling.] And the spirits of the giants afflict, oppress, destroy, attack, do battle, and work destruction on the earth, and cause trouble: they take no food, but nevertheless hunger and thirst, and cause offences. And these spirits shall rise up against the children of men and against the women, because they have proceeded from them. Enoch 15: 8-12

The giants that he speaks about are the same giants mentioned in Genesis chapter six. They were the result of union between the fallen angels and human females. This all occurred before the flood of Noah's time. Since they were the product of both spiritual beings and corporeal beings they had a dualistic nature. Upon their death they couldn't go to sheol (hell) because they weren't totally human in nature and they couldn't ascend to heaven because they were half human, so their spirits roam the earth to cause havoc. They're what we call demons and evil spirits.

So, now you know along with me who causes all of the trouble on this Earth. Granted, the humans who are tangible living beings are the ones who perpetrate the evil deeds, but the authors of such things are those who live in the unseen world. It is said that Adolf Hitler often walked off alone to think, and could be heard arguing with people who weren't there. Oh, they were there, but just could not be seen because they are evil spirits.

In Ephesians Christians are instructed to put on the WHOLE Armor of God. The passage goes on to explain that armor. For a further explanation click here. We have to remember that it's not a suggestion, but an order from our commanding officer. The Whole Armor means just that too; and not just our favorite pieces. The warrior wears the armor all the time mainly because an attack can come at any time.

Historical Illustration:

I've noticed many parallels between the western front during World War Two and the battle between the kingdoms. In this little scenario, I picture the British as being the Christians, The French I associate with worldly Christians, The German military is the enemy and the German people are the secular population. So, let's examine this.

The German military and the German populace hated he British. They blamed the British for a lot of their problems. In the same way the evil forces and the secular populace would rather be rid of the Christians because we have a morality and we are indwelled by the Holy Spirit, who convicts the world of sin. The German populace for the most part embraced the Nazi's because the Nazi's brought them a better way of life and told them what they wanted to hear. Isn't that exactly what today's society demands? Give them comfort and pleasure and they'll follow the most hideous creature right off the cliff.

The French were like Christians who walk in two kingdoms. They tried to appease the Germans while at the same time asserting their independence and flouting their strength. While they were doing that, the Germans were building up their military and massing it on the border with France. When the time was right, the Germans poured over the border and met very little resistance. The French just threw up their hands and said that they surrendered. When a lukewarm Christian meets resistance they either surrender or join with the enemy.

The British are a valiant people. When the came to the aid of the French at the start of the war they were beaten badly at the Battle of Dunkirk. They could have gone back to England and considered surrender, but they didn't. They fought for their very lives day and night while the Germans bombarded them, trying to get them to submit. That is the model of a true Christian, fight and never say die. Soon other nations; America, Canada, Australia, just to name a few all came to the rescue of the British. This can be likened to the Christian community, who comes to the aid of an individual when they are under spiritual attack. They come to the rescue with prayer and supplication and other sorts of relief. The war wasn't won overnight, and a lot of soldiers fell, but victory became a reality.

So, Haven't You Gotten A Little Off Track?

I know that it might seem that I've gotten off the track from what the article started out to be, mainly the comparison of Alien Abduction and Demonic Oppression, but perhaps not so much off track. As with our WWII illustration above, the enemy uses different tactics for different situations. If the Satanic realm would come to worldly people claiming to be Satanic then a little switch would click in a lot of minds. That action would cause many people to notice that if there's a bad side, there must be a good side, and they would start to seek God. But, if they come disguised as benevolent beings who are concerned for our wellbeing, then they will be seen in that light by a lot of unsuspecting people. If you sheep's clothing on a wolf, it may look like a sheep but it will always act like a wolf. It may fool those who look at outward appearance, but those who are discriminating will see it for what it is. Aliens, Extraterrestrials or whatever you want to call them use the same methods that evil spirits do. Their message is a denial of the one True God and when they abduct unbelievers, they use the same scare tactics and methods as demons do when they harass Christians.

Can A Christian Be Abducted??

Well, anyone who's thought about this subject has had to wonder what the answer to that question is. The simple answer to that question is this. A Born Again Bible believing Christian cannot be abducted against their will. If invited, do not accept the invitation and use the power and authority afforded to you though the name of Jesus to rebuke the one giving the invitation. It's that simple. If you call yourself a Christian but have not asked Jesus to come into your heart and make you Born Again then you need to do so. You have no power over darkness if you're not walking in the light. You can become born again today. It's really something that you can't afford to pass up. Click here to find out how.

What If I'm An Unbeliever??

Simple answer, you need to become one. Whether you believe it or not, you are a part of the enemy camp. You my think that you're just some innocent bystander, but you're guilty by association. You may be saying, "hey, I don't associate with demons and Satanic activity." Well, you don't associate with God either and there are only two sides to this war with no neutrality ascribed to anyone. If you choose not to accept God's free gift of salvation then it's only a matter of time until you become the victim of evil. That's not a scare tactic, but a fact. Even if you were to skate through your whole life carefree you would still suffer torment for eternity, and to us a Yogiberraism, that's a real long time. Why not end all doubt about your eternal security by getting Born Again. Click here to find out how.

Check Out The Testimonies!!!

Now please go to the page where you will find links to Testimonies of Christians who have had experiences. There you will see that many of them had the beginnings of what the world calls Alien Abductions, but they overcame through the power of the name of Jesus Christ. Click here to go to that page.