Leviathan's work

— Craig Williams

Although we know little about Leviathan's work, definitely connect him with the sea. Undoubtedly he is the

inspiration for the various mythological gods of the sea: Neptune, Poseidon,

Dagon and others. Always there is one demon god with his characteristics

who rules the seas or rivers. Some believe Leviathan was the chief deity

worshipped in Atlantis and that this kingdom was destroyed by God in

judgment.

Confronting Leviathan in deliverance has uncovered only a few of the many

things that he does. Repeatedly Leviathan has been the culprit when there

have been severe problems with Bible study or concentration on spiritual goals. Restrictive bondages which hinder worship or most any genuinely

spiritual activity have involved him also. I refer to a real flowing with the Holy

Spirit, not the shallow, religious externals which often pass for spirituality

today.

Another area where he works is learning difficulties for youngsters, including

reading. A common characteristic of Leviathan is that his presence is almost

always due to a family curse. Usually everyone in the family will have

problems in this area in varying degrees.

To break the curse, declare: "I do break the curse of Leviathan back to ten

generations on both sides of the family, and destroy any legal rights or

ground which give evil spirits reason to operate. I destroy all these in the

name of the Lord Jesus Christ."

Next move directly against the evil spirit by name, ordering him to manifest

and leave in Jesus' name. Be insistent and persistent.

Believers need genuine edification by prayer in the Spirit along with the

understanding; Bible study; heartfelt praise; and fellowship with the Lord's

people. Depending upon how much control he exerts over an individual,

these will be hindered or stopped by Leviathan. Some deliverance workers

have reported the discovery that Leviathan is responsible for stopping

revival movements. He often works in conjunction with ruling spirits in the

heavenlies to block and hinder the moving of God's Holy Spirit; especially in

the climatic, final end time revival.

As you battle with Leviathan you will learn why scripture declares him to be a

powerful, wily foe and a nightmarish monster. His description is so

frightening it is probably just as well that we cannot see him face to face.

If the Lord lets you see into the spirit world, fine, however, if not, do not fret

about it. People often ask if I can see the evil spirits I battle. On very rare

occasions I have seen a demon. I asked the Lord why I did not see them all

the time. He said I was to teach thousands how to cast out demons. Because

I did not see them but could cast them out, other believers would be

encouraged to join in the fight. If I could see the demons with whom I dealt,

then others would tend to take the view that they too would join the battle as

soon as they possessed this "gift."

"Seeing in the spirit" realm is not an unmixed blessing. Although useful, too

often it is a hangover from the mind being forced open in occult activities.

One danger is the tendency to become absorbed in the bits and pieces and

losing sight of the goal of knocking out the enemy. The war is the important

thing and the weapons by which it is won will vary from case to case.

Leviathan certainly does not sound like anything you would want to meet on

a dark night or even in the daylight. This demonic entity is almost impossible

to attack. He is so powerful and ghastly looking that enemies are paralyzed

with fear at the mere sight of him.

We do not go into this conflict as natural men, but can succeed because of

the supernatural power which we have in the Jesus. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over

all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke

10:19)

By attacking from the third heaven, high above Lucifer, principalities,

powers, thrones, dominions, world rulers, kings, princess and every other

angelic rank, we are able to prevail. . . . When Leviathan manifests, expect a

determined resistance to expulsion. He will often manifest with serpentine

twisting and winding of the person's head, body and limbs.