(Based on a message by Derek Prince)
One of the most important truths Derek Prince ever shared was simple, but life-changing:
Demons are persons without bodies.
It's so crucial to realize you're not just struggling with "something" — you're dealing with someone.
In the early years of his ministry, Derek battled deep, intense depression.
He prayed.
He fasted.
He quoted scripture.
He reckoned himself dead to sin, just as the Bible says.
But the more he fought, the worse it got.
Nothing seemed to help.
One day, while reading Isaiah 61, he came across a verse:
"In place of the spirit of heaviness, the garment of praise."
The Holy Spirit spoke to his heart:
"That's your problem — a spirit of heaviness."
It wasn’t just his emotions.
It wasn’t just personal failure.
He realized he was facing a person, an enemy — a spirit of depression.
That realization changed everything.
It lifted 80% of the battle instantly.
Later, Derek also understood that it was a familiar spirit — something that had afflicted his family for generations, including his father.
And all it took was one promise from God's Word:
"It shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be delivered." (Joel 2:32)
Derek called on the name of Jesus — and he was set free.
Friend, maybe what you're facing isn't just you.
Maybe it's time to recognize the battle and call on the only name that can truly deliver: Jesus Christ.
Make sure to check out the full video this blog is based on — Derek Prince unpacks this truth with so much depth and clarity.