This Christmas season, Jeremiah Johnson issued a stark warning to Christians through a recent YouTube message. Drawing from a prophetic dream he said he received, Johnson highlights the spiritual dangers many face during the holidays, particularly those struggling with unhealed trauma and unresolved hurts.
Johnson’s dream, which he referred to as urgent and timely, centered on what he described as “Jezebel’s dungeon,” a metaphorical representation of manipulation, control and emotional bondage. He warns of three specific groups of people that he saw in the dream, each vulnerable in distinct ways:
- Those Facing Trials and Questions About God
Johnson explains, “There were people who had gone through severe trial in 2024 or the years 2023, 2022 … death, disease, disaster. … It’s actually the questions and the pain through the trials.” He notes how these experiences often lead to spiritual doubt and disillusionment, leaving individuals vulnerable to deeper wounds and isolation. - Those With Unhealed Trauma
“The enemy always needs a door in order to afflict the righteous,” Johnson says. He emphasizes that unhealed wounds, often rooted in abuse or unresolved bitterness, provide an entry point for demonic influence. “A lot of times demons afflict us through abuse … they have to find a way to get in.” This group, he warns, often attracts others with similar unhealed trauma, creating cycles of dysfunction. - Those Vulnerable to Trickery and Deception
According to Johnson, unresolved hurts can lead to spiritual blindness, making people susceptible to deception. “There’s trickery, there’s a spirit of deception that people are operating in and even falling prey to,” he explains. He cautions Christians to be discerning about the voices they listen to, particularly on social media, where unhealed individuals may share content rooted in bitterness rather than biblical truth.
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In response to these challenges, Johnson urges believers to proactively seek healing and wholeness. “Be on guard about what you’re liking and sharing and commenting on social media,” he advises. “Is what they’re sharing truth, or is it just triggering something that’s inside of me that God wants to heal?” He also calls for accountability and professional support, stating, “There has never been a greater need in the body of Christ for professional counselors. We need deliverance ministers, we need inner healing.”
The holidays, Johnson explains, often amplify unresolved emotions, leading to what he describes as “the swirl”—a chaotic mix of dysfunction and offense. “You can’t let the sin around you produce sin in you,” he cautions, encouraging listeners to focus on their own healing and avoid being drawn into others’ turmoil.
The holidays, often fraught with depression and tension for many, present an opportunity for self-reflection and restoration. As Christians, we must take such warnings seriously while remembering the Bible’s admonition: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1). Above all, we look to Jesus as the ultimate healer of our wounds and restorer of our souls.
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
