DESTROYING THE POWERS OF MY FATHER'S HOUSE

TITLE: DESTROYING THE POWERS OF MY FATHER'S HOUSE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Judges 6:25-27 
Supporting Texts: Exodus 20:5, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 2:14-15

INTRODUCTION 
Many people find themselves battling the strongholds and negative influences that have been passed down from their ancestral lineage. These powers of the father's house are often rooted in idolatry, ungodly practices, and covenants made by previous generations. In Judges 6:25-27, God instructed Gideon to tear down the altar of Baal that his father had built before he could bring deliverance to Israel. This message focuses on how to destroy these powers and break free from ancestral limitations, laying hold of the freedom and blessings available in Christ.

1. IDENTIFYING THE POWERS OF THE FATHER'S HOUSE 

a) Ancestral Bondages and Strongholds 
Ancestral powers are spiritual influences that have been passed down from one generation to another. These bondages often manifest in cycles of poverty, sickness, failure, barrenness, and other limitations. Exodus 20:5 speaks of how the sins of the fathers affect future generations. Therefore, these powers can be traced back to idolatry, curses, or ungodly covenants made by our forefathers.

b) Generational Patterns
The evidence of the powers of the father's house is seen in repeated negative patterns within families—divorce, untimely death, stagnation, or failure at the edge of breakthroughs. Ezekiel 18:2 refers to the proverb about the fathers eating sour grapes and the children's teeth being set on edge, illustrating how the effects of the past generations can ripple into the lives of the descendants.

Biblical Example: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 20:2, 26:7, 27:19) 
A pattern of deception ran through the family of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Both Abraham and Isaac lied about their wives being their sisters, and Jacob deceived his father to obtain his brother's blessing. This shows how ancestral tendencies can influence succeeding generations if not broken.

2. STEPS TO DESTROYING THE POWERS OF YOUR FATHER'S HOUSE 

a) Recognise and Renounce Ancestral Powers
The first step to breaking free from the powers of your father's house is to recognise their existence. Many believers live in denial, but it is essential to acknowledge the ancestral patterns that may be affecting your life. Once identified, you must renounce them in prayer and break every ungodly covenant and agreement made on your behalf by previous generations.

b) Repentance and Deliverance
Repentance is a powerful weapon for deliverance. Leviticus 26:40-42 teaches that if we confess the sins of our forefathers and turn back to God, He will remember His covenant with us. It is through repentance that we break the legal ground the enemy has in our lives. Deliverance follows as we receive freedom through the blood of Jesus, who has redeemed us from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13-14).

Biblical Example: Gideon (Judges 6:25-27) 
Before Gideon could lead Israel to victory, God commanded him to destroy his father’s altar to Baal and cut down the Asherah pole beside it. This act was necessary to break the stronghold of idolatry in his family and to align Gideon with God’s purpose for his life.

3. SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND PRAYER 

a) Engage in Spiritual Warfare 
Destroying the powers of your father’s house requires engaging in spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness. Through persistent prayer, fasting, and using the Word of God as a weapon, you can overcome the ancestral powers that seek to limit your progress.

b) Cancel Ancestral Curses by the Blood of Jesus 
The blood of Jesus is the ultimate weapon against ancestral curses. Colossians 2:14-15 tells us that Jesus has cancelled every written code and legal accusation against us by nailing it to the cross. Therefore, by the power of His blood, you have the authority to cancel every curse and decree spoken against your life.

Biblical Example: Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) 
Jabez was born into a curse, as his name meant "pain." However, he called upon the God of Israel, asking Him to bless him and enlarge his territory, and God granted his request. Jabez’s prayer of deliverance brought him out of a life of limitation and into a life of blessing.

4. WALKING IN YOUR FREEDOM AND COVENANT BLESSINGS 

a) Live in the Consciousness of Your Freedom 
Once you have broken free from the powers of your father’s house, it is essential to live in the consciousness of your freedom. Do not allow fear or doubt to make you feel bound again. Stand firm in the liberty that Christ has given you (Galatians 5:1) and refuse to return to any form of bondage.

b) Claim Your Covenant Blessings in Christ 
As a child of God, you are entitled to the blessings of Abraham (Galatians 3:14). Walk in the reality of these blessings by declaring them over your life and aligning your actions with God’s promises. As you do so, you will experience divine favour, prosperity, and success in all areas of your life.

Biblical Example: Israel’s Exodus from Egypt (Exodus 3:20-22) 
When God delivered the Israelites from Egypt, He ensured that they did not leave empty-handed. He caused the Egyptians to favour them and gave them silver, gold, and clothing. This is a picture of how God desires to bless and prosper His people when they are delivered from bondage.

CONCLUSION 
The powers of the father’s house can create limitations and hinder destinies, but through Christ, we have the authority to break free from every ancestral bondage. By recognising these powers, repenting of ancestral sins, engaging in spiritual warfare, and claiming your covenant blessings, you can live in total freedom and victory. Just as Gideon destroyed his father’s altar and led Israel to deliverance, so too can you destroy the powers of your father’s house and step into your divine destiny.

PRAYER POINTS 
1. Father, I repent of the sins of my ancestors and break every covenant made on my behalf. 

2. By the blood of Jesus, I cancel every curse and negative decree affecting my life. 

3. I destroy every ancestral altar speaking against my progress in Jesus’ name. 

4. I break free from every generational pattern of failure, poverty, and stagnation. 

5. I release myself from every limitation caused by the powers of my father’s house. 

6. Father, let Your fire consume every stronghold of the enemy in my lineage. 

7. I declare that I will walk in the blessings of Abraham through Christ. 

8. Every power holding my destiny captive, be destroyed in Jesus’ name. 

9. Lord, grant me the victory over every inherited battle in my life. 

10. Father, I declare that I am free from every ancestral bondage and I step into my divine inheritance.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS 
1. I declare that every stronghold of your father's house is destroyed by the power of God. 

2. You are breaking free from every generational curse and limitation. 

3. The blood of Jesus speaks better things over your life, cancelling every negative decree.
 
4. Every ancestral pattern of failure in your family line is broken in Jesus’ name. 

5. You will walk in the covenant blessings of Abraham, and your life will overflow with divine favour. 

6. Every altar speaking against your progress is silenced by the blood of Jesus. 

7. I declare that the powers of your father’s house will no longer have any hold over you. 

8. Your destiny will no longer be hindered; you will fulfil God’s purpose for your life. 

9. You are walking in the victory and freedom purchased by Christ on the cross. 

10. I decree that from today, you will experience supernatural breakthroughs and divine success in every area of your life.