POWER AGAINST MARITAL GATES

POWER AGAINST MARITAL GATES

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 24:7-10 – “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”

Supporting Texts: Matthew 16:18-19, Isaiah 62:4-5, Proverbs 18:22, Genesis 24:50-51, Ruth 4:10

INTRODUCTION:
Marriage is God’s ordained institution for companionship, procreation, and fulfilment of destiny. However, the enemy has set up spiritual gates to hinder many from experiencing the joy of marital settlement. These gates can manifest as delays, disappointments, heartbreaks, or even marital instability after wedding. Such gates must be confronted in prayer and pulled down by the power of God.

In biblical symbolism, gates represent places of decision, control, and access. When there is a spiritual gate against someone’s marital life, it means there is a demonic control point limiting entry into God’s blessings in marriage. These gates may be rooted in family altars, ancestral covenants, curses, or personal disobedience to God’s Word.

The good news is that Jesus has given us authority over every spiritual gate. Just as the walls of Jericho fell and the prison gates in Acts 12 opened on their own accord, every marital gate can be commanded to lift by the authority in the name of Jesus. In this study, we will learn how to identify, confront, and overcome these gates.

1. UNDERSTANDING MARITAL GATES

a) Definition of marital gates (Psalm 24:7)
Marital gates are spiritual barriers that restrict entry into marital fulfilment.

b) The spiritual significance of gates (Genesis 22:17)
Gates signify control points where decisions about one’s destiny are made.

c) Types of marital gates (Song of Solomon 8:8-9)
They can be delay gates, disappointment gates, or separation gates.

d) Signs of marital gates at work (Proverbs 13:12)
Long delays, repeated heartbreaks, and unexplained rejections.

Biblical Example: Rebekah’s marriage approved at the gate (Genesis 24:50-51)

2. POWERS BEHIND MARITAL GATES

a) Foundational and ancestral powers (Exodus 20:5)
Curses from family lines can hinder marital success.

b) Witchcraft operations (Micah 5:12)
Evil manipulations that scatter relationships.

c) Marine powers (Ezekiel 26:2)
Spiritual spouses and water spirits opposing marriages.

d) Human agents and envious rivals (Acts 23:12)
People used by the enemy to block marital progress.

Biblical Example: Michal’s contempt blocking marital joy (2 Samuel 6:20-23)

3. GOD’S PROVISION FOR VICTORY OVER MARITAL GATES

a) Authority in the name of Jesus (Philippians 2:9-11)
Every gate must bow to His name.

b) Power of prophetic declarations (Job 22:28)
Speaking the Word to command gates to lift.

c) The role of holiness and obedience (Isaiah 1:19)
Purity of life attracts divine favour.

d) The ministry of angels in gate-breaking (Acts 12:7-10)
God’s messengers remove obstacles.

Biblical Example: Ruth’s marital gates opening through favour (Ruth 4:10)

4. STRATEGIES FOR BREAKING MARITAL GATES

a) Identifying and renouncing evil covenants (Colossians 2:14-15)
Breaking legal grounds of the enemy.

b) Engaging in violent prayers (Matthew 11:12)
Persistent warfare until the gates lift.

c) Fasting for divine intervention (Isaiah 58:6)
Humbling the flesh to unlock the heavens.

d) Prophetic acts led by the Holy Spirit (Joshua 6:20)
Spirit-inspired instructions for breakthrough.

Biblical Example: The walls and gates of Jericho falling (Joshua 6:20)

5. LIVING IN MARITAL VICTORY AFTER GATE BREAKTHROUGH

a) Maintaining a strong prayer altar (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Continual communication with God sustains victory.

b) Walking in forgiveness and love (Colossians 3:13-14)
A peaceful heart keeps the marriage blessed.

c) Guarding your marital destiny from intruders (Nehemiah 4:9)
Spiritual watchfulness prevents gate re-erection.

d) Giving thanks for God’s faithfulness (Psalm 103:1-2)
Gratitude maintains open heavens.

Biblical Example: Isaac and Rebekah’s fruitful marriage (Genesis 25:21)

CONCLUSION:
Marital gates are real, but they are not stronger than the power of God. Every delay, disappointment, or hindrance standing at the gate of your marital breakthrough can be commanded to lift by the authority in Jesus’ name.

Just as the King of glory enters when gates are lifted, so shall Jesus enter into your marital destiny, bringing joy, peace, and fulfilment. Stand on God’s Word, live in obedience, and engage in strategic prayers until you see your testimony.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, thank You for giving me authority over every marital gate.
2. Every ancestral covenant blocking my marriage, break by fire in Jesus’ name.
3. Gates of delay, be lifted in the name of Jesus.
4. Every witchcraft manipulation against my marital destiny, scatter by fire.
5. Marine powers contending with my marriage, release me and die.
6. Lord, send Your angels to open my marital gates.
7. I receive favour before my God-ordained spouse.
8. Every evil handwriting against my marriage, be blotted out by the blood of Jesus.
9. O Lord, let my marriage bring You glory.
10. I declare my marital gates permanently open in Jesus’ name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. I declare your marital gates are lifting now!
2. Every delay in your marital journey is broken forever!
3. You will receive divine approval for your marriage this season!
4. No witchcraft manipulation will scatter your relationship!
5. Marine powers will no longer control your marital destiny!
6. The Lord will connect you to your God-ordained spouse!
7. You will enjoy peace and joy in your marriage!
8. Your wedding bells will ring to the glory of God!
9. Your marriage shall be fruitful and enviable!
10. From today, your marital gates will remain permanently open!