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The Midnight Visitation: Biblical Evidence of Demonic Encounters During Sleep Paralysis
"In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up: It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof."
This passage reveals that even in biblical times, people experienced the presence of spiritual entities during sleep. Unlike modern scientific explanations that reduce sleep paralysis to brain activity during sleep transitions or sleep deprivation, Scripture presents it as an actual encounter with a spiritual being.
The text clearly indicates that during deep sleep, a spirit appeared, causing physical reactions (trembling, hair standing up) and paralysis (implied by the inability to move as the spirit "stood still"). This aligns perfectly with contemporary descriptions of sleep paralysis, where individuals report sensing a presence, feeling fear, and being unable to move.
Furthermore, the passage shows this experience isn't tied to sleep deprivation, as it occurred during "deep sleep"—suggesting even the well-rested can experience these encounters. This explains why individuals with healthy sleep habits still report sleep paralysis episodes.
Rather than dismissing these experiences as mere brain chemistry, this Biblical account encourages us to recognize the spiritual dimension of sleep paralysis and seek protection through faith, as later verses speak of God's deliverance from troubles.
Divine Protection: The Inheritance of Those Who Choose Christ
Psalm 91 powerfully illustrates the supernatural protection available to those who give their lives to Jesus Christ. When you make Christ the Lord of your life, you don't simply receive salvation—you gain the full protective covering of the Father Himself. As verse 1 declares, you "dwell in the secret place of the most High" and "abide under the shadow of the Almighty."
This divine protection is comprehensive. The Lord becomes your "refuge" and "fortress" (v.2), delivering you from "the snare of the fowler" and "the noisome pestilence" (v.3). For believers, this means protection from spiritual attacks, including the "terror by night" (v.5)—which can include demonic encounters like sleep paralysis.
Most significantly, God "shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways" (v.11). This reveals that those who belong to Christ receive angelic protection—heavenly beings assigned specifically to guard and fight for you against any evil spirits that would seek to harm you.
However, those who have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord lack this divine covering. Without making the Lord their habitation (v.9), they must largely fend for themselves against both earthly dangers and spiritual attacks. They stand unprotected from "the pestilence that walketh in darkness" (v.6) and the various spiritual forces that move against humanity.
This striking contrast reveals why accepting Christ is not merely about eternal salvation but provides essential protection during our earthly journey as well.
I’m not exactly sure why, but this article reminds me of horror films like Freddy Krueger and others that deal with sleep paralysis. It makes me wonder if there’s a deeper connection between those types of movies and hidden truths about demonic activity during sleep. It also seems like there’s a spiritual angle like these disturbances are meant to block divine impartation, especially since we know that sleep is when the Lord speaks to us.