The spirit of death can operate directly by spreading and unleashing its plagues of destruction through sudden, spontaneous, abrupt, unforeseen, violent, and unexpected actions—imposing its reign of emotional chaos, grief, and devastation in people’s lives. This is a spirit that knows only how to kill, slaughter, and destroy, as clearly stated in the following passage:

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10

However, alongside this violent strategy, the spirit of death often operates subtly and deceitfully, carefully programming its plan of ruin and damage without us noticing—until it strikes fatally. It is precisely when we discern these veiled actions that we must pray with authority in the name of Jesus to deprogram, cancel, and overturn its destructive and murderous schemes.

By anticipating these attacks through spiritual awareness, conscious alertness, fasting, and prayer, we will neutralize—through the power of the Parakletos—everything that was secretly planned against us without our knowledge. You must therefore take initiative and remain vigilant.

“But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said: ‘Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’” – Ephesians 5:14 (Sower’s Version)

Do not wait for a situation to deteriorate. You must act quickly and decisively against any circumstance that could lead to death. Confront and deal radically with all agents or channels used by, or operating on behalf of, the spirit of death.

When you notice unusual and sudden events happening to you, in your family, your workplace, your neighborhood, your city, or even your country—events that bring about deadly accidents and incidents such as kitchen gas explosions, drownings, armed robberies, stabbings or shootings, violent police brutality resulting in deaths, unexplained tragedies that leave families grieving—you must understand and discern that the spirit of death has been unleashed and is in operation either in your life, in the life of a loved one, or within the city or nation.

II. Understanding the Manifestations of the Spirit of Death

It is important to note that the spirit of death manifests differently depending on the personality of each individual. This means what could potentially kill person “A” may have no effect on person “B”. That is why we must learn to understand ourselves and never hesitate to seek help when our vital environment is threatened or attacked.

Wherever the spirit of death is at work, physical death is not far behind. It must be cast out as quickly as possible in the name of Jesus. Similarly, take note: when you lose all desire to go on, to live, to fight—when you are overwhelmed by fear or inexplicable anxiety, when you break down or cry for no reason, when you begin to isolate yourself and shut down internally—then the spirit of death has entered and is infiltrating you from within.

God is life. Jesus is the Prince of Life. Unlike the thief—the devil, of whom the spirit of death is merely an agent—God wants you alive, and not just alive, but filled with abundant life. Therefore, anyone or anything—spirit or human—that opposes this divine gift must be fiercely resisted.

Make no mistake: death is not an event of life. It is not something we live through, but something we undergo. When death is present, we are no longer here; and conversely, when life is present, death is not. There can be no coexistence between the two.

When the spirit of death is at work, you may observe the following:

• Morbid thoughts (thoughts of death) overwhelming you;
• An increase in fatal traffic accidents;
• Suicides among young men and women;
• Cases of self-harm involving sharp objects;
• Cases of matricide (deliberate killing of a mother by her child);
• Cases of patricide (deliberate killing of a father by their child);
• Suicides by drowning or jumping from high buildings;
• Mass or individual poisonings destroying lives without clear cause;
• A rise in kidnappings and ritual killings.

Note: When someone who desires to live suddenly wants to end their life—regardless of the reason—it means their thoughts and will have been taken hostage by a suicide demon working in conjunction with the spirit of death to deliver the fatal blow. This battle most often begins in the mind. That’s why we must take every thought captive in obedience to the Word of Christ.

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5

When death is everywhere, it means its doors have been opened—and it is our responsibility to close them…

This text is an excerpt from the book “DEATH SHALL NOT ENTER MY HOME” written by Rev. Blaise KANGA.

We invite you to read the next article: “PRAYER POINTS: Deprogramming and Neutralizing the Spirit of Death.”