DELIVERANCE FROM REJECTION AND FAILURE AT THE EDGE OF BREAKTHROUGH

DELIVERANCE FROM REJECTION AND FAILURE AT THE EDGE OF BREAKTHROUGH

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Jeremiah 30:17

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 62:4; Psalm 118:22; Genesis 41:14; Luke 5:5-7; Judges 11:1-11

INTRODUCTION:
There is a painful pattern many people battle with—being so close to success, only to experience sudden rejection, loss, or disappointment. This is known as failure at the edge of breakthrough. It's a demonic manipulation that aborts testimonies just before manifestation. People afflicted by this spirit are often hardworking, gifted, and determined, yet their efforts mysteriously collapse when they are about to reap results.

Rejection is another cruel tool of the enemy, especially when it comes from those who should embrace and help you. It brings emotional pain, lowers self-worth, and can create a sense of unworthiness. Many destinies have been limited by a spirit of rejection and abandonment that began in childhood, relationships, or ministry.

God, however, is the Healer and Restorer of those rejected. He specialises in picking the rejected stone and making it the chief cornerstone. Deliverance is possible when the cycle is broken, and the stronghold behind it is uprooted.

1. UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION AND NEAR-SUCCESS FAILURE

a) It Is a Spirit, Not Just Emotion: Rejection can be spiritual in origin and manifestation (Psalm 118:22).

b) It Attacks Identity and Confidence: It makes victims feel unwanted and inferior (Isaiah 62:4).

c) Failure at the Edge of Breakthrough Is a Pattern: It repeats in career, marriage, finances, etc. (Deuteronomy 28:29).

d) These Spirits Steal Joy and Delay Destiny: They frustrate efforts and wear people out emotionally (Proverbs 13:12).

Biblical Example: Jephthah was rejected by his family, but God raised him as a deliverer (Judges 11:1-11).

2. SIGNS THAT THESE SPIRITS ARE AT WORK

a) Repeated Relationship Breakdowns Just Before Commitment: Engagements or friendships suddenly collapse (Genesis 29:25).

b) Job Loss or Denial Right Before Promotion: Interviews or offers fall through last-minute (Daniel 6:4-5).

c) Emotional Wounds from Parental, Marital, or Ministerial Rejection: Deep feelings of abandonment (Psalm 27:10).

d) Dreams of Returning to Old Locations: Symbolic of delay and rejection cycles (Genesis 41:14).

Biblical Example: Joseph was rejected by his brothers but later elevated to the palace (Genesis 37:28, 41:41).

3. ROOTS AND CAUSES OF REJECTION AND FAILURE PATTERNS

a) Curses and Evil Pronouncements: Words spoken over a person can take root spiritually (Numbers 22:6).

b) Ancestral Altars of Hatred and Labour Without Result: Generational rejection and labouring in vain (Lamentations 5:7).

c) Traumas and Negative Experiences: Emotional doors open to demonic oppression (Isaiah 54:6).

d) Envy and Witchcraft Manipulations: Forces that ensure you’re not accepted or celebrated (1 Samuel 18:8-9).

Biblical Example: David faced rejection from his own father and brothers, but was anointed by God (1 Samuel 16:11-13).

4. SPIRITUAL STEPS TO DELIVERANCE

a) Identify and Renounce Every Root of Rejection: Bring it before God in repentance (Lamentations 3:40).

b) Break Every Curse and Evil Covenant: Declare freedom from all negative declarations (Galatians 3:13-14).

c) Receive the Love and Acceptance of God: Let God's Word define your identity (Ephesians 1:6).

d) Release Forgiveness and Bitterness: Bitterness fuels rejection; release your heart (Hebrews 12:15).

Biblical Example: Jesus was rejected by men but chosen by God and glorified (Isaiah 53:3; Philippians 2:9-11).

5. HOW TO LIVE ABOVE REJECTION AND NEAR-SUCCESS FAILURE

a) Confess Scriptures of Acceptance and Success: The Word renews your mind (Romans 12:2).

b) Walk in Boldness and Confidence in God: Your strength is in Him (Proverbs 3:26).

c) Maintain a Grateful and Positive Spirit: Gratitude breaks cycles of defeat (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

d) Stay Prayerful and Spirit-Filled: Spiritual attacks require spiritual vigilance (Ephesians 6:11).

Biblical Example: Peter had failed all night, but at Jesus’ word, he succeeded gloriously (Luke 5:5-7).

CONCLUSION:
The pain of rejection and the frustration of almost-success are real, but they are not final. Jesus was rejected so that you might be accepted. His power is able to heal your wounds, restore your confidence, and cause you to succeed where you once failed.

Today, those patterns can be broken permanently. You are not a failure. You are chosen, accepted, and destined for victory. From now on, your breakthroughs shall no longer be aborted—you shall carry your testimonies to full term.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank You, Lord, for accepting me in the Beloved.
2. Every spirit of rejection and shame, I cast you out of my life!
3. Every yoke of failure at the edge of breakthrough, break by fire!
4. I renounce every word and curse spoken against my acceptance and success.
5. Father, heal every wound and pain caused by rejection.
6. Let every altar sponsoring delay and disappointment be destroyed.
7. I recover every opportunity lost to rejection and failure.
8. I receive divine favour for open doors and divine connections.
9. No more disappointment; I will possess my inheritance.
10. O Lord, make me the head and not the tail, accepted and established.

GOD'S WORD FOR YOU TODAY:
1. You are accepted, not rejected; honoured, not despised.
2. Every cycle of near-success failure in your life is broken.
3. The doors that closed against you before are opening again.
4. You will not miscarry your breakthrough—you shall testify.
5. Your days of disappointment are over; celebration has come.