(I didn’t plan on creating this topic, but I felt the pull to. Follow the pulls, eh?
If you want more context, you can read my introductory post.)
I’ve known Belial for a couple of years.
When I first met him, he wasn’t a King to me. The only context I had was a verse in the NT (2 Corinthians 6:15, if you’re curious).
I was pretty surprised when I found this forum! I didn’t know he had a reputation, or that so many people were aware of him, had partnerships with him. I had never heard of the Goetia, or anything like that.
He certainly had the presence of a king. The regality, power, authority.
He carried himself with such…composure, self-assuredness. He was pretty much the opposite of me in that regard.
I had to overcome a lot of fear when it comes to demons. I still have those fears now and again.
Fear is a big thing with me.
But Belial…has this sort of confidence–shamelessness–that makes even you walk a little taller. You know?
And if you know Belial, you know how straightforward he is. (One of my nicknames for him is, “Blunt Belial,” lol.)
He’s the type of being that will look you straight in the eye and tell you exactly what your problem is, AND what he thinks of you. And you’re like, “Well, thanks, but…ouch?”
I respect him for that, though. And when he’s so blunt with you, you can know when he gives you a compliment, he’s being genuine.
And he doesn’t waste a word, a moment. He’s passionate and intense; as if every word, look, and action has full intention.
He doesn’t like dishonesty and cowardice. (And I should know, because I ran from him A LOT. He hunted me down every time. )
He admires perseverance. Even if you run, or trip up, as long as you can get up–dust yourself off, be honest with both yourself and him–look him in the eye, and keep pressing on…You’ll win his respect.
He is one you have to prove your worth to. He will test you and break down your foundation. To destroy those worthless aspects of yourself, and unveil your divinity.
And once that happens, you’ll find he’s a very devoted and protective ally. I can’t count how many times he’s protected me; and yes, even helped and comforted me.
Honestly? He’s the most multifaceted and fascinating being I’ve ever met.
Because, yeah, he’s a force.
But he’s also gentle and tender, too.
I’m grateful he came into my life when he did.
It’s been incredibly difficult, and world-shattering…
But also an amazing journey of self-discovery, freedom…
Self-confidence, and self-love.
…And to me, that it was “worthless” Belial symbolizes.
He crushes (and yeah, that takes a LOT of soul-searching and pain!) every.little.thing that is worthless in YOU. That’s keeping you from your truest potential.
He’s the King of the Worthless–
because society says you’re “worth-less” than they are.
But Belial laughs at that.
He says, “Carve your own worth. Forge your own bloodied, muddied path.”
THAT’S where your worth lies.
In your own hands.
What are you going to make of it?