It’s Probably Demonic Anyway.

As I was praying and talking with the Lord about this, I clearly heard the words, “The enemy is the creator of nothing.”My immediate response was casual: “Yeah, I know,” and I moved on with my day, not thinking much of it.

But the Holy Spirit kept bringing those words back to me, over and over. It was a gentle nudge, reminding me to pause and reflect. I already knew that God is the Creator of all things and that the enemy, incapable of creating anything, simply twists and perverts what God has made.

Then it hit me—like a light bulb turning on in my mind! Suddenly, those words carried a deeper significance, shifting my perspective in a profound way.

The Bible itself is rich with numbers and their symbolic meanings. For example, Noah was on the ark for 40 days and nights, symbolizing a period of testing and preparation. Jesus died and rose from the grave three days later, demonstrating victory and completion. Even the concept of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is tied to the number three, representing unity and perfection.

“So what does the number 11 mean in scripture?” I thought.

The Backstory

This is where my journey of repurposing truly began. But first, let me give you a little backstory. Before this shift, my life felt upside-down. At the time, I wasn’t fully aware of the footholds the enemy had in my life, but looking back now, it’s all so clear.

I had bought into the belief that busyness equaled goodness. The busier you were, the closer you were to success, and that is what god wanted his people to be, successful—or so I thought. Success became the ultimate goal, yet for me, it always felt just out of reach. That constant striving left me perpetually dissatisfied with the present.

As a family, we were always on the go—busy with work, sports, and hobbies—but there was no real structure or balance. Chaos and confusion began creeping into our lives, opening the door for the enemy to take hold. This chaos brought seasons where our joy had died, our blessings were lost, and our spiritual lives were slowly being destroyed. The most troubling part? At the time, we were completely unaware of what was happening…Until the day 11 entered my life.

Eleven

In Scripture, the number 11 can symbolize chaos, confusion, and incompleteness—all of which reflected my situation. The Holy Spirit revealed that we had unknowingly opened the door to chaos, leading to confusion and spiritual “unawareness.” For example, Deuteronomy 1:2 notes that an 11-day journey, for the Israelites, from Mount Horeb to Kadesh-Barnea became 40 years of wandering in the desert due to disobedience. This illustrates how chaos can delay transitions and blessings, often without us even realizing it.

As my understanding of 11 deepened, the Holy Spirit highlighted the imbalance in our lives while reminding me that God desires to bring completeness and healing. This is echoed in the story of Judas’ betrayal when the apostles were left as 11—a number symbolizing imperfection—until Matthias was chosen to restore wholeness.

The Lord desires for us to understand His promises of abundant life, healing, and restoration as revealed in Scripture, and to activate our faith in Him. He wants us to recognize Him as our Savior, not only for eternal salvation after death but also for the here and now. The work has already been accomplished—He simply calls us to believe and place our trust in Him.