While in the western culture we are familiar with a baby Cupid who has wings, a bow and arrow, his original form is nothing like this. In Greek mythology, Cupid, a god, falls for a human woman (Satan, ever the copycat, fooled the ancient Greeks into reenacting Genesis 6:2). He is a mysterious lover who visits his “wife” in the cover of night, forbidding her to see his appearance.
In the demonic realm, this spirit is called Incubus. It attacks women at night as they sleep. Note that it disguises itself as Succubus, the demon that attacks men, but in reality they are one in the same. I believe them to be the fallen angels in the verse mentioned above. Those angels mated with women and impregnated them; I believe this was the reference to the warning by the Apsotle Paul to women (1 Cor 11:10).

The Incubus spirit is acknowledged throughout different cultures worldwide. It actually has sexual relations with its victim. This is commonly known as wet dreams and is welcomed by the victim in some cases. In others, the victim wakes during the attack and is understandably horrified. Some are widowed and believe it is their dead spouse providing comfort. Please understand, it is not the spirit of your dead spouse-it is a demon. Over time, it will call itself your spirit husband or wife, and if you are married it will do its best to separate you from your spouse.

Most victims do not seek help because of the shame and the inability of most psychologists and even pastors to deal with this phenomenon. They keep it to themselves and just hope it doesn’t happen again. Some may actually derive pleasure and are ashamed to admit it so they keep it a secret.

Unfortunately for some of this demon’s victims it will eventually start attacking during the day. You can be at work and this demon will force itself on you. It also turns very violent over time. This is not something you can ignore and just hope it goes away. It needs to be dealt with and you need deliverance.

Be aware: adultery and sexual sin (incuding masturbation) open doors to the Incubus spirit. Lust, perversion and whoredoms are this demon’s familiar spirits. Masturbation can also open doors to homosexual and lesbian spirits: you are touching your manhood/womanhood. If you have been a victim of rape or molestation the Incubus spirit will likely attach itself to you. Parents, understand: the spirit of Rape, Molestation and Incubus will attach themselves to your lineage if you do not seal the doors opened by your victimization. What I am saying is that you must seal those portals so that your children do not suffer the same tragedy.

In some cases you may never have opened a door to this demon but it may simply be in your bloodline (please refer to The Jezebel Spirit). I’ve had encounters myself with this demon as a former Jezebel with a family history of Jezebels. The Jezebel spirit is complex and multi-faceted; perversion is but one of its familiar spirits. If you believe this is a generational curse (if you have heard from relatives that attacks at night have “always happened in the family”), if there is a history of child molestation and/or rape in your family or if you have been a victim of rape or molestation, read my post Self Deliverance after doing as instructed below.

Lastly, it may not necessarily be a demonic spirit but instead be the human spirit of a high level witch or warlock. I recall a sister in the faith sharing how controlling her pastor was. As we were speaking I discerned that this pastor would visit her at night. The young lady confirmed that she would see her pastor standing at the foot of her bed and would also have erotic dreams with this same person. Mind you, this was a married female pastor. After asking her a few detailed questions we found the entry point and sealed that door shut. It is vital to ask the Holy Spirit to confirm whether it’s an incubus/succubus spirit or a human spirit.

Nothing is impossible for those who believe (Mark 9:23). Pray, asking the Holy Spirit to free you. Living a set apart life of holiness is key; let go anyone and everyone that cannot respect the boundaries you will put in place to be set free and remain free from bondage. No more rated R movies or porn, no more romance novels, no more drinking and clubbing, no more flirting with the opposite sex. Enter into a season of consecration that will usher you into purity.

Now, to battle this demon: anoint yourself nightly and anoint your bed before turning in. Recite these verses out loud every night:When I lie down, I will not be afraid; When I lie down, my sleep will be sweet-Proverbs 3:24

When I lie down, I will not be afraid; When I lie down, my sleep will be sweet-Proverbs 3:24

In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, LORD, have me dwell in safety-Psalm 4:8

And Psalm 91 in its entirety.

If after anointing yourself and praying the prayer below you continue to suffer from nightly attacks then please ask the Lord to send you to a deliverance minister who can help you. There are some out there. Do not lose hope. Seek help.

Warfare Prayer:

Father, please forgive me for opening any door to this demon. I humbly and wholeheartedly repent. I renounce any activity with the occult and any sexual sin I have committed. I bind and cast out (Incubus/Succubus) and its familiar spirits (name whatever spirit that the Holy Spirit brings to mind). (If it’s a human spirit, take the time to seek out the point of entry. You may have get rid of certain objects and you will definitely have to cut off all ties with that person. Proceed as the Holy Spirit leads. Prayer and fasting are crucial.) I now seal that door shut with the blood of Christ and ask You to keep me from opening it ever again. Hide me in the shadow of Your wing. Do not let me wander from You. Keep me safe, YHVH.

Father, dispatch warring angels to battle for me in the spirit and assign guardian angels to surround my bed. I forbid you, Incubus)Succubus to attack me ever again. You have no power over me and no place in my home. Leave now and never return! We are NOT legally married in the spirit-I do not belong to you. You have no legal claim over me. I rip to shreds any marital contract I may have signed in the spirit through sin and burn in in the Holy Ghost fire. That sin is now covered under the blood. I am free from you. I pray and give thanks and praise in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, amen.