his morning, the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to a spirit that often operates subtly, yet with deadly consequences—the spirit of Jezebel. This spirit is not just about a person named Jezebel, but about the spiritual attitude, influence, and behavior pattern that mirrors her actions in Scripture. It is a demonic force of manipulation, control, intimidation, seduction, and rebellion against God’s authority.

Jezebel first appears in 1 Kings 16:31. She was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians, and became the wife of Ahab, king of Israel. Through this ungodly union, Baal worship—complete with idolatry, immorality, and child sacrifice—was introduced and institutionalized in Israel. Jezebel didn’t merely influence Ahab; she controlled him. She usurped his authority and pushed him into deeper rebellion against God.

One of the most telling examples of her manipulative nature is seen in 1 Kings 21. When King Ahab sulked because Naboth refused to sell him his ancestral vineyard, it was Jezebel who orchestrated a murderous plan to take the land by force. She wrote letters in Ahab’s name, arranged false witnesses to accuse Naboth of blasphemy, and had him executed—all so her husband could get a piece of land. This is the spirit of Jezebel: deceitful, ruthless, and self-serving, often hiding behind others' authority. How are you manipulating your spouse, the church, the employee, the nation?

But her wickedness didn't stop there. Jezebel was also a relentless enemy of God’s prophets. She killed many of them and reserved special hatred for Elijah. After Elijah called down fire from heaven and executed the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, Jezebel sent him a message: “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow...” (1 Kings 19:2). This threat struck fear into the heart of Elijah, sending him into depression and despair, even after such a great victory. That’s what the Jezebel spirit does—it seeks to intimidate, depress, and silence God’s anointed. How are you frustrating the church leaders, through your social media handles and channels? How are you frustrating God’s work in your assembly ?

Today, the spirit of Jezebel is sadly alive and active among our youth and political leaders. Among young people, it manifests through the glorification of rebellion, hypersexualization, and the pursuit of influence without submission to God’s authority. Social media platforms have become modern altars where seductive trends, identity confusion, and occultic practices are promoted—often in the name of empowerment or self-expression. Meanwhile, in politics, we see leaders who, like Ahab, have abdicated moral responsibility and allowed manipulative ideologies to rule. Policies that promote lawlessness, spiritual compromise, and hostility toward the church are often driven by voices that echo Jezebel’s agenda—seeking to silence prophetic truth, normalize corruption, and enthrone idolatry in public life. If we are not vigilant, the next generation may become desensitized to sin, numbed by compromise, and enslaved by deception. But just as God raised Elijah to confront Jezebel, He is raising up a new prophetic generation—bold, holy, and unafraid to challenge evil.

Fast forward to the New Testament, and we see Jesus addressing this same spirit in Revelation 2:20. He rebukes the church in Thyatira, not because Jezebel had disappeared, but because they tolerated her influence. This is a sobering warning for today’s church. The spirit of Jezebel still operates—sometimes through individuals, other times through systems or ideologies—that promote compromise, seduction, false prophecy, and rebellion against spiritual authority.

The Lord is calling His people to wake up, rise up, and confront this spirit wherever it appears. We must not allow the Jezebel spirit to manipulate our families, control our pulpits, silence our prophetic voices, or lead our churches into moral compromise. The church is not called to tolerate evil but to expose and overcome it.

Be careful how you end your life. Jezebel’s end was as miserable as her life was wicked. Elijah prophesied that dogs would eat her flesh (1 Kings 21:23), and that prophecy was fulfilled in 2 Kings 9:30–37. When Jehu came to execute God’s judgment, Jezebel tried to seduce him from a window. But Jehu was not intimidated—he ordered her to be thrown down. Her blood splattered on the wall and horses trampled her. When they went to bury her, only her skull, hands, and feet were found—just as the Word of the Lord had said. This is the repercussion of a life given to idolatry, manipulation, and rebellion.

A Prophetic Warning and Call:

The Spirit of the Lord says:

"I am purifying My house. I am raising up Elijahs again—bold, unafraid, and full of fire. The hour has come to tear down the altars of Baal, to expose Jezebel’s lies, and to declare that I alone am God. Do not fear her threats. Her time is short, and her end will be disgraceful. Stand, speak, and shine.”

Pastor Amos Dada is a trained engineer with the call of a preacher. Lives in Toronto. Reachable at [email protected]