Wake Up Now: Breaking Free from the Demonic Slumber By: Major Frank Materu
Key Scripture: “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.” — Romans 13:11 (NKJV)
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Introduction: The Spiritual Emergency of Our Times
We are living in a generation where the line between righteousness and wickedness has become increasingly blurred. Many who once walked in the light of truth have become ensnared in spiritual slumber. This condition is not merely one of physical laziness, but a demonic paralysis that dulls spiritual sensitivity, weakens resolve, and silences the voice of truth.
The Lord is issuing a clarion call to His people—a divine ALARM piercing through the veil of apathy, sloth, and deception. The urgency of this hour cannot be overstated. The Church must awaken. This is not the time for spiritual ease or passive observation; it is a time for action, warfare, and holy revolution.
God is calling His warriors—those who bear His name—to break free from the entrapment of demonic sleep and rise up in righteousness. Those who continue to sleep in this critical hour will miss divine opportunities, lose their place in God’s plan, and risk eternal regret. This teaching unpacks the prophetic urgency of the moment and provides divine instruction on how to respond with spiritual fervor and purpose.
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The Demonic Assignment of Spiritual Slumber
“Woe to those who are at ease in Zion…” — Amos 6:1 (NKJV)
The enemy has unleashed an onslaught of spiritual sedation against God’s people. These are not random attacks but strategic assignments meant to lull believers into complacency. Demons of slumber, distraction, and apathy have crept into the lives of many, deceiving them into believing that the battle is far off, that someone else will do the work, or that peace can be found through avoidance.
This demonic sleep causes God's people to become lazy, indifferent, and unresponsive to the urgency of the times. The enemy knows that a sleeping Church is a defeated Church. While the forces of darkness rage violently, too many believers are spiritually unconscious, disengaged from the spiritual battle, and ignorant of their calling.
The result is a powerless Church, unfit for the revolution God is initiating—a revolution not of violence, but of righteousness, truth, and bold spiritual warfare.
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The Tragedy of the Foolish Virgins
“But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.” — Matthew 25:5 (NKJV)
Jesus warned us of the danger of spiritual sleep in the parable of the ten virgins. Though all ten were waiting for the bridegroom, only five were prepared. The others, though outwardly religious, lacked oil—the presence, power, and alertness of the Holy Spirit.
The tragedy is that these foolish virgins were not involved in blatant sin. Their downfall was spiritual negligence. They slept during a critical moment, and as a result, they missed the bridegroom. This parable is a prophetic mirror to many believers today who have allowed the comforts of religion, culture, and personal pursuits to dull their sensitivity to God’s timing.
We must ask ourselves: Are we among the wise or the foolish? Are we maintaining our spiritual fire, or have we dozed off, assuming that the warning is for someone else?
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Called to Revolution for Righteousness
“The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” — Matthew 11:12 (NKJV)
God is not looking for passive observers in this hour—He is calling for revolutionaries. This is a divine revolution for righteousness, truth, and holiness against the overwhelming tide of wickedness. The invasion of evil is not imaginary; it is a spiritual reality that has begun manifesting through lawlessness, deception, and destruction across the nations.
Those who claim to belong to God must rise to this holy calling. This is not the time for silence or sloth. Those who are awake must mobilize, evangelize, and confront darkness with the unchanging truth of the Gospel. A revolution is not a spectator event; it demands participation, boldness, and unwavering commitment to the cause.
If we remain silent, others will suffer. If we sleep, evil advances unchallenged. God is searching for warriors who will awaken, stand firm, and proclaim His word without compromise.
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The Danger of Escaping Through Slumber
“How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep?” — Proverbs 6:9 (NKJV)
Many have used slumber as an escape from their troubles, hoping that rest will make their problems disappear. But this kind of sleep is not healing—it is a trap. It leads to spiritual death. When believers ignore God’s voice and avoid spiritual responsibility, they open the door for deeper demonic influence.
The Lord is not pleased with those who choose snoozing over standing, comfort over calling, or escape over engagement. The spiritual and natural sloth that has gripped many has made them unfit for battle. God is raising the alarm now—those who continue to ignore it will be left behind.
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The Invasion of Evil and the Urgency to Cry Out
“Lift up your voice like a trumpet; tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.” — Isaiah 58:1 (NKJV)
The enemy is not sleeping. There is a full-scale demonic invasion underway. Evil doers, demonized individuals, and deceivers are flooding the land with corruption, lies, and destruction. They aim to devastate families, communities, and entire nations.
In such a time, God's people must raise their voices like trumpets. This is the time to cry out—not only to God but to others who are still sleeping. It is time to sound the alarm, to expose darkness, and to call people back to truth and righteousness.
If we fail to act, we allow the enemy to take more ground. If we stay silent, we become complicit. The trumpet must sound now—through preaching, prayer, and prophetic action.
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Rejecting the Lies of the Liars and Deceivers
“They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.” — 2 Thessalonians 2:10 (NIV)
Liars and deceivers have taken prominent positions in media, politics, religion, and society. Their agenda is not neutral—it is demonic. They spread lies to blind the masses, silence the truth, and lead people into damnation. The sad reality is that many prefer these lies over truth because it allows them to stay comfortable in their sin.
But the truth must be proclaimed regardless of public opinion. God's warriors must boldly confront these lies and declare the truth of the Gospel. Those who are called by God are not meant to be passive or diplomatic with darkness. We are to be light in the midst of deception.
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The Cost of Ignoring the Alarm
“If the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet... his blood I will require at the watchman’s hand.” — Ezekiel 33:6 (NKJV)
Those who hear the alarm and choose to ignore it will pay a heavy price. The Lord makes it clear that those who turn a deaf ear to His Spirit will be held accountable—not only for themselves but also for those they influenced.
Sin is never private. When one person rejects truth, they often drag others with them into spiritual ruin. Generations are affected by our choices. If we ignore the alarm, we are guilty of spiritual negligence, and the blood of others may be on our hands.
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Summary
The call to awaken is a divine alarm sent to shake the Church from its slumber. We are in a spiritual war, and the enemy has lulled many into complacency through demonic deception. God is urgently calling His people to rise up, reject spiritual laziness, and engage in the Revolution for Righteousness.
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Conclusion
This is not the time for comfort, denial, or delay. It is the time for holy urgency. The Bridegroom is near. The war is real. The casualties are rising. But we who are in Christ have been given power, truth, and authority. Let us not be like the foolish virgins. Let us be awake, alert, and actively pursuing God's purpose.
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Call to Action
If you are awake, stay awake. If you are asleep, WAKE UP NOW. Shake off every demonic attachment of laziness, fear, and denial. Return to your first love. Reignite your spiritual fire. Pray without ceasing. Preach the truth. Rescue the lost. This is your moment to take your place in God’s army.
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Final Word of Encouragement
Be thankful that God has not left you in darkness. Be grateful that the alarm is still sounding for you. You are called to be alert, active, and alive in these perilous times. Stay standing, stay fighting, and never give up your spiritual post. The Lord is with you, and your obedience will bear eternal fruit.
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Salvation Prayer
If you are not born again or have wandered away from the truth, today is your day to return. Pray this with a sincere heart:
Heavenly Father, I come before You acknowledging that I have sinned and walked in darkness. I ask for Your mercy and forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son who died for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. Lord Jesus, come into my heart. Be my Lord and Savior. Deliver me from the sleep of sin and awaken me to Your purpose. Fill me with Your Spirit and help me to walk in Your Light. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
