THE GOD WHO RELEASES YOU FROM SPIRITUAL PRISON

THE GOD WHO RELEASES YOU FROM SPIRITUAL PRISON

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Acts 12:5-11

Key Verse: “And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.” — Acts 12:7 (KJV)

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 42:6-7; Psalm 107:13-16; Luke 4:18; Acts 16:25-26; Zechariah 9:11-12

Description:
God has the power to break every chain and release His people from every spiritual prison holding them captive.

INTRODUCTION:
Many people today are not behind physical bars, yet they are bound by invisible chains. These are spiritual prisons situations that restrict, limit, and confine destinies. They include fear, guilt, addiction, oppression, delay, sickness, or satanic bondage. Spiritual prisons keep people in cycles of pain and prevent them from fulfilling divine purpose.

When Peter was imprisoned by Herod, the church prayed earnestly, and God intervened. He sent an angel who broke the chains and led Peter out of confinement. The same God who released Peter is still in the business of setting captives free today. No prison is too strong for Him to open, and no chain is too thick for Him to break.

God’s desire is for His children to walk in freedom. Jesus declared in Luke 4:18 that He came “to preach deliverance to the captives.” Every spiritual prison represents the enemy’s attempt to silence your destiny, but when God steps in, every gate is forced open, and every yoke is destroyed.

1. UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL PRISONS
Before deliverance can come, you must understand what spiritual prisons are and how they operate. They are invisible confinements that restrict a person’s movement or progress.

a) Spiritual prisons are invisible cages (Isaiah 42:6-7): Satan blinds people and locks them in ignorance, sin, or fear.

b) They limit potential and progress (Lamentations 3:7): Chains of limitation prevent people from rising to their full capacity.

c) They manifest as repeated cycles of failure (Judges 6:1-6): The Israelites were trapped in oppression until they cried out to God.

d) Spiritual prisons can come through sin, disobedience, or demonic attack (John 8:34): Whosoever commits sin becomes a servant of sin.

Biblical Example: Samson, once anointed and strong, found himself in a literal and spiritual prison when he disobeyed God (Judges 16:20-21).

2. GOD’S POWER BREAKS EVERY CHAIN AND OPENS EVERY PRISON GATE
No matter how long you’ve been bound, God’s power is greater than any captivity. His light penetrates even the darkest prison.

a) God specialises in breaking chains (Psalm 107:13-16): He breaks the gates of brass and cuts the bars of iron in sunder.

b) His presence brings light into darkness (Acts 12:7): The angel of the Lord brought light into Peter’s prison cell.

c) God’s power releases divine intervention (Isaiah 45:2): He goes before His people to make crooked places straight and break gates of iron.

d) The Holy Spirit empowers believers to walk free (2 Corinthians 3:17): Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

Biblical Example: Paul and Silas were imprisoned, but their praise provoked divine power that shook the prison and set them free (Acts 16:25-26).

3. PRAYER AND PRAISE ARE KEYS TO SUPERNATURAL RELEASE
When the church prays and believers praise, prison doors open and chains fall off.

a) Prayer invites divine intervention (Acts 12:5): The church prayed without ceasing, and God sent an angel to free Peter.

b) Praise breaks the atmosphere of bondage (Acts 16:25): Worship releases divine energy that shakes foundations.

c) Intercession releases others from captivity (Job 42:10): When Job prayed for his friends, his own captivity was turned.

d) Persistent prayer keeps the heavens open (Luke 18:7): God responds to the cries of His elect who call on Him day and night.

Biblical Example: Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah worshipped in the face of their enemies, and God sent ambushes against their adversaries (2 Chronicles 20:21-24).

4. ANGELIC HELPERS EXECUTE DIVINE DELIVERANCE
God sends His angels as messengers and warriors to bring His people out of captivity.

a) Angels are instruments of divine release (Acts 12:7-10): Peter’s deliverance came through angelic intervention.

b) Angels respond to God’s word (Psalm 103:20): When God commands, they act swiftly to fulfil His purposes.

c) Angels guard the righteous (Psalm 34:7): The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them.

d) Angels enforce victory for the saints (Daniel 6:22): God sent His angel to shut the lions’ mouths and preserve Daniel.

Biblical Example: When Israel was trapped between Pharaoh and the Red Sea, the angel of God moved between them and their enemies (Exodus 14:19-20).

5. WALKING IN CONTINUED FREEDOM
Deliverance is not the end but the beginning of a life of obedience, holiness, and purpose.

a) Freedom must be preserved through obedience (John 5:14): Jesus told the healed man, “Go and sin no more.”

b) Renew your mind with God’s word (Romans 12:2): True freedom begins in the transformation of the mind.

c) Maintain intimacy with God through prayer and the Word (James 4:8): Staying close to God keeps you out of spiritual traps.

d) Walk in the authority of Christ daily (Luke 10:19): You have power to trample upon serpents and scorpions.

Biblical Example: After his deliverance, the demoniac of Gadara followed Jesus faithfully, declaring his testimony throughout the city (Mark 5:18-20).

CONCLUSION:
Spiritual prisons may appear strong, but they are no match for the power of God. The same God who broke Peter’s chains, who delivered Paul and Silas, and who raised Jesus from the grave will deliver you from every captivity. No matter the form of your bondage, divine release is your portion.

Your God is the breaker who goes before you to open gates that have been shut. As you yield to Him in faith, prayer, and obedience, He will send His angels, His light, and His power to bring you out. Freedom is your covenant right, and no power can keep you bound any longer!

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for being the God who sets captives free.
2. O Lord, shine Your light into every dark area of my life and expose every chain of bondage.
3. Father, by Your mighty hand, break every spiritual prison holding my destiny captive.
4. Lord, send Your angelic helpers to deliver me from every satanic confinement.
5. Father, silence every voice of oppression speaking against my freedom.
6. O Lord, let every gate of brass and bar of iron be broken in my life.
7. Father, fill me with the power of the Holy Spirit to walk in liberty daily.
8. O Lord, let my prayers and praises provoke supernatural intervention in my life.
9. Father, every chain of fear, sin, or delay, let it be destroyed by Your power.
10. Lord, establish me in lasting freedom and cause me to walk in victory all my days.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You shall come out of every spiritual prison by the power of God!
2. Every invisible chain holding your destiny is broken now in Jesus’ name!
3. The Lord shall send His angels to lead you into freedom and favour!
4. Every power of darkness restricting your progress is destroyed!
5. The light of God shall shine into every hidden area of your life!
6. You shall no longer be confined,  your gates are open continually!
7. The God of deliverance shall release you into your next level!
8. Every prison gate standing before your destiny shall open of its own accord!
9. You shall walk in divine liberty and fulfil your purpose with boldness!
10. From today, no power shall be able to imprison your destiny again in Jesus’ name!