No Luck, All God: Exposing the Spirit Behind Superstition- Part 2

Zaressa Richardson
3 days ago
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Breaking generational agreements with false beliefs and reclaiming the truth of God’s Word.

Monthly Scripture Theme: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” — Hosea 4:6

Week 2: Knock on Wood The Spirit of False Protection

Welcome to Week Two of our No Luck, All God series. We are continuing to expose the lies we inherited and uncover the truth God wants us to live by.

Did last week shine a light on anything you did not even realize you were agreeing with? You are not alone. This journey is eye opening and it is not meant to bring condemnation. It is a strategic unveiling of the enemy’s tactics.

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.”Hosea 4 verse 6 is not just a warning. It is a wake up call. What we do not know can hurt us. And what we have been conditioned to dismiss as harmless or cultural may be the very thing blocking spiritual clarity and opening doors we never meant to unlock.

Take every lesson back to God in prayer. Ask Him what He wants you to see, what He wants to heal, and where He is calling you to walk in truth. My prayer is that this will not just be information but transformation. That you will never again be held captive by superstition or generational deception. This is freedom work.

This week, we are pulling the cover off one of the most common phrases that slips into conversation without a second thought. Knock on wood.

Have you ever said, “Let me knock on wood,” without even thinking twice?Maybe someone shared good news or you made a hopeful statement and you instinctively tapped a table just in case.We grew up hearing it. We have seen coworkers do it.I have said it myself, not realizing that what feels playful is actually spiritual.

Knocking on wood is rooted in a false sense of protection. It subtly teaches us to rely on superstition instead of the sovereignty of God. It causes us to partner with fear, not faith.

It is subtle. But what if I told you those words are not harmless tradition.They carry an agreement. And this week, we are breaking it.

Because what we are about to learn is going to set somebody free.

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What Does the Bible Say About Wood and Idolatry

Wood itself is not evil. But when it is revered, called upon, or treated as a source of spiritual power or protection, the Bible calls it idolatry.

In Isaiah 44, the prophet gives us a sobering image. A man cuts down a tree. He burns part of it for fire, then uses the rest to carve a god.

He bows to it and says,“Deliver me, for you are my god.”

God calls this foolishness, blindness, and deception.

Now you and I may not be carving statues or bowing to blocks of wood, but it can still show up in subtle ways.

It can sound like this:

“Let me knock on wood just in case.”

• Just in case something bad happens

• Just in case you jinx it

• Just in case your words bring misfortune

• Just in case the enemy hears you

What feels small is really a spiritual reflex. A sign that we are reaching for false comfort instead of true covering.

The Unknown God A Biblical Example of Spiritual Guessing

Let’s look at the Word of God for more context of what this can look like.

In Acts 17 verse 23, Paul walks through Athens and notices a strange inscription on an altar.“To the Unknown God.”

Why did it say that?

Because the people were trying to cover every base. They worshiped dozens of gods and did not want to miss one, so they built an altar just in case there was a god they did not know.

• It was fear, not faith

• It was superstition, not relationship

• It was worship built on what if, not Who is

Paul did not commend them. He exposed their confusion and said,

“What you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.”

You do not have to guess anymore. Let me introduce you to the real, living God, the One who made you and wants to be known.

That is exactly what knock on wood is. A spiritual just in case.

• A habit formed in fear

• A ritual rooted in not knowing who truly protects us

We say it lightly, but in the spirit, it carries weight. We say it to avoid bad luck, to protect our plans, or to hold on to blessings.

But in reality, we are reaching for a false covering, a counterfeit comfort, a phrase passed down through culture that replaces trust in God with fear of the unknown.

No More Unknowns

Just like the Athenians, and just like Israel when they were surrounded by idol worshipping nations, we can slip into rituals rooted in fear, habit, or tradition.

And for us, those nations may not be geographic. They can look like family, friends, or work environments. Places where superstition is normalized. Phrases are passed down. Habits repeated without thought.

We pick up customs and sayings without realizing the spiritual ties behind them.

But here is the truth:

We do not serve an unknown God.

We serve a known, revealed, and personal God.

• He tells us who He is

• He tells us what pleases Him

• He tells us how to be protected

• And He has already made a way for us to be safe, covered, and secure through Jesus

We do not have to guess. We do not have to knock on wood. We do not have to walk in fear or superstition.

God has given us:

• His name

• His Spirit

• His Word

• And His promises

We do not need rituals when we have relationship. We do not need superstition when we have Scripture.We do not need luck when we have the Lord.

Period!

So let’s declare the Word.

A Call to Action

Let this be the week to stop giving fear a seat at your table.

We do not knock on wood, we speak the Word. We do not rely on superstition, we stand on truth.

Psalm 91 verses 1 through 2 says:“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress. My God, in Him I will trust.”

Now declare this with faith:

I choose to dwell in the secret place of the Most High. Because I abide under His shadow, no evil shall come near me.
God has not given me a spirit of fear. I reject fear and receive the sound mind He promised.
The blood of Jesus speaks for me. It covers me and it protects me.
I am a child of God, set apart, sealed, and secure.
No weapon formed against me shall prosper.
Goodness and mercy follow me every single day of my life.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress. In Him I trust.

Amen.

Prayer

Glory to Your holy name. Lord, we say thank You. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Thank You for opening the eyes of our understanding. Thank You for not leaving us when we did not know any better. Please forgive us for agreeing with culture. Forgive us for relying on anything other than You. We come out of every counterfeit agreement of security. You are our protection. We choose to dwell in the shelter of the Most High. We choose to rest in Your truth. Teach us Your ways. Renew our minds. We surrender our will to You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Conclusion

Superstition gives the illusion of control, but God gives actual protection. As we continue this journey, let God rewire your reflexes.

Next week we continue exposing the fine print of superstition as we uncover more hidden agreements we inherited without even realizing it.

Until then, walk covered, confident, and superstition free.