Thoughts on poetic power in the arena of consciousness
Poetry is among the foremost weapons of the Apocalypse — if the wind of Heaven fills its sails and speeds its missiles — even as Heaven’s power sped David’s stone into the brain of the giant.
Poetry is not usually an assault weapon – though it may be – as when it displays power that effectively opposes demonic force or ideation, often in the form of what are called “demonic strongholds”, systems of demonic origin and falsity.
In the “arena of consciousness” – that digital field of awareness that pervades our globe – many voices are lifted up purporting to depict what is real and true. Not all are to be believed! Some are designed to deceive and enslave us – or destroy us.
I see there are poets here on Substack – and with Christian faith they hold fast against the current darkness; this entrée is to edify, encourage, and strengthen them: the essay, POETRY—IN THE KINGDOM UNDER SEIGE, which was posted on a Christian website a while ago may be a help. For many of these poets here discern the dystopian darkness encroaching humankind worldwide, and ponder how to confront it, while evading its clutches.
Proverbs of Solomon 4:7, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
I will attach it also for easy reading and downloading: