As Soon As You Wake Up Do This To Cancel Demonic Dreams And Evil Visions | Apostle Joshua Selman

Apostle Joshua Selman begins by explaining that when faced with a negative dream or vision, the response should be to 'wake up' and find a scripture with the power to counter it. He uses the example, 'I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord.' He asserts that 'it is written' is greater than anything seen, heard, or dreamed, even for Jesus, who, despite his divine origin, consistently referred to scripture when tempted.

The speaker advises that all decisions and endeavors, especially within ministry, must be anchored in scripture. He states that visions or promptings of the spirit are validated only when consistent with the written Word. He cites the examples of Kenneth Copland and Marilyn Hickey, who, despite criticism, outlasted many by exalting the Word of God above their own understanding.

Selman stresses the importance of building all aspects of life—marriage, family, finances, and ministry—on the Word of God. He warns against relying on fleeting emotions, wealth, or even prophetic words without a scriptural basis. He states that the Word of God must be the final authority, and all divine communications should be sifted through it to ensure alignment with God's will.

The speaker cautions against leading or making decisions based solely on visions without scriptural backing. He emphasizes that if a vision lacks scriptural anchor, it lacks the backing required for manifestation and can lead to deception. He urges listeners to seek what is written concerning their health, destiny, and all aspects of life, making it the basis of their confidence.

Selman introduces the third key to building lasting individuals: consistent prayer to develop inner strength and stamina. Citing Luke 18:1, he explains that men ought always to pray and not to faint, especially in times of adversity. He uses the analogy of a phone battery, where diminishing energy leads to the shutdown of features, highlighting that a lack of spiritual strength can hinder one's destiny and spiritual perception. Prayer is presented as the 'wireless charger' for inner strength.

He underscores that prophecies and blessings from spiritual leaders, while valuable, must be connected to scripture to manifest effectively. He warns against becoming 'spiritual slaves' by relying entirely on others' prophetic words without personal scriptural grounding. He asserts that the 'written' Word remains unchanged even when prophetic statements are withdrawn, urging believers to base their confidence on God's immutable counsel.

Apostle Selman explains that 'it is written' is the ultimate defense against demonic oppression. He illustrates with the example of Jesus countering Satan's temptations with scripture. He emphasizes that relying on personal connections to spiritual leaders without personal scriptural authority will not deter evil forces.

He advises that even positive dreams or encounters with spiritual leaders should be validated by connecting them to scripture. He stresses that any encounter not grounded in the Word of God lacks the life necessary for manifestation in the physical realm. He advises passing all experiences through the 'test' of scripture, accepting what aligns and discarding what doesn't, to avoid deception.

Selman highlights that many seek encounters and prophetic words for success, but true prosperity comes from meditating and acting on the 'book of the law.' He asserts that foundational encounters with the Son and the Holy Spirit, which provide stability, are bypassed when people solely chase prophetic ministries without being truly saved or understanding the scriptural basis. He concludes that visionary experiences and supernatural encounters become useful only when they submit to these foundational encounters.

The speaker advises spiritual leaders to always show the scriptural basis of their operations and prophecies to their followers. He emphasizes that true power in ministry comes from the Word, not just personal anointing or visions. He advises that grounding every spiritual operation in 'it is written' protects against error and strengthens believers' faith, enabling them to administer prophecy with accuracy.