DIVINE RELEASE

TITLE: DIVINE RELEASE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text:
Isaiah 49:24-25 (KJV) – "Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children."

Supporting Texts:
Exodus 3:7-8 – God’s promise to deliver the Israelites from captivity.
Acts 12:5-7 – Peter’s miraculous release from prison.
Luke 4:18 – Jesus’ mission to set the captives free.

INTRODUCTION:
Divine release refers to the supernatural intervention of God that brings freedom and deliverance to His people. Just as God delivered Israel from the oppression of Egypt, He continues to deliver His people today from spiritual, physical, and emotional captivity. A divine release signifies the end of a season of bondage, stagnation, or oppression and the beginning of a new chapter of freedom and breakthrough. In this study, we will explore the concept of divine release and how we can position ourselves to experience it.

1. GOD IS A DELIVERER
Understanding that God is committed to setting His people free.

a) God's Nature as a Deliverer: From Genesis to Revelation, we see God as the one who delivers His people from oppression (Psalm 34:17).

b) Deliverance from Bondage: God freed the Israelites from the shackles of Egypt, showing His power over oppressive forces (Exodus 3:7-8).

c) God’s Power to Break Chains: Just as Peter was released from prison, God has the power to break every chain in our lives (Acts 12:5-7).

d) Spiritual and Physical Release: God’s release is not only spiritual but can affect every area of our lives – finances, health, and relationships (John 8:36).

Biblical Example:
The deliverance of Israel from Egypt (Exodus 14:29-31).

2. CONDITIONS FOR DIVINE RELEASE
Positioning ourselves to receive God’s intervention.

a) Cry for Help: Divine release often follows a desperate cry for help from God’s people (Psalm 34:6).

b) Faith and Trust in God: Trusting God’s ability to deliver is essential to experiencing His release (Hebrews 11:6).

c) Repentance and Surrender: Repenting of sin and surrendering to God's will prepares the way for divine release (2 Chronicles 7:14).

d) Obedience to God's Word: Just as the Israelites followed Moses' instructions during their deliverance, obedience leads to freedom (Exodus 12:21-23).

Biblical Example:
The people of Israel cried out to God, and He sent Moses to deliver them from Pharaoh’s grip (Exodus 2:23-25).

3. BREAKING BONDAGE AND OPPRESSION
Identifying the forces that hold us captive and seeking release.

a) Spiritual Bondage: Many face spiritual chains such as sin, addiction, and generational curses (Romans 6:14).

b) Emotional Captivity: Fear, depression, and anxiety can become chains that hold us back from fulfilling our destiny (2 Timothy 1:7).

c) Financial Oppression: Debt and poverty can limit our ability to serve God fully (Deuteronomy 28:12).

d) Generational Patterns: God’s divine release can break long-standing generational curses and limitations (Galatians 3:13).

Biblical Example:
The man at the pool of Bethesda, who had been in bondage for 38 years, was set free by Jesus (John 5:1-9).

4. THE PROCESS OF DIVINE RELEASE
How God brings about freedom and deliverance.

a) Divine Intervention: God Himself steps into the situation to bring about the release, as seen in Peter’s prison release (Acts 12:7).

b) Angelic Assistance: Sometimes, God sends angels to facilitate the release of His people (Acts 12:7-10).

c) Breaking Chains: God breaks the chains of limitation, oppression, and delay that hold us captive (Psalm 107:14).

d) Restoration After Release: After release, God restores what was lost during the period of bondage (Joel 2:25-26).

Biblical Example:
Paul and Silas experienced divine release from prison after worshipping God (Acts 16:25-26).

5. LIVING IN FREEDOM AFTER RELEASE
How to walk in sustained freedom after experiencing divine release.

a) Maintain Your Faith: After being released, maintaining faith is key to staying free (Galatians 5:1).

b) Watch and Pray: Vigilance in prayer helps us avoid falling back into bondage (Matthew 26:41).

c) Walking in Obedience: Continuing to walk in obedience ensures we stay in the place of freedom (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).

d) Testify of God’s Goodness: Sharing testimonies strengthens faith and keeps the enemy at bay (Revelation 12:11).

Biblical Example:
Jesus told the woman caught in adultery to go and sin no more, showing that sustained freedom requires a new way of living (John 8:11).

CONCLUSION:
God is ready to bring about divine release in every area of our lives. He is the Deliverer who sets the captives free and breaks the yokes of oppression. As we cry out to Him, have faith, and align ourselves with His Word, we will experience His mighty hand of deliverance. We are called to live in the freedom that Christ has purchased for us, and that freedom is available today.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. O Lord, I cry out for divine release in every area of my life.

2. Every chain of limitation, be broken in the name of Jesus!

3. I receive freedom from generational curses and patterns in my life.

4. O God, send Your angels to assist me in my release!

5. I declare that no force of darkness will hold me captive any longer.

6. I break free from every form of financial oppression in Jesus’ name.

7. Every emotional chain of fear and anxiety, be loosed in Jesus’ name.

8. I walk in the freedom that Christ has purchased for me.

9. O Lord, restore everything that was lost during my time of captivity!

10. I will testify of Your goodness and deliverance all the days of my life!

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You are stepping into a season of divine release and total freedom!

2. Every chain that has held you down is broken today in the name of Jesus!

3. God is sending His angels to break you out of every captivity!

4. Your days of oppression and limitation are over!

5. You will no longer be bound by fear, poverty, or generational curses!

6. Divine restoration is coming to every area of your life!

7. You are free to pursue and fulfill your God-given destiny!

8. God’s power is setting you free from spiritual and emotional bondages!

9. The God who delivered Israel from Egypt is delivering you today!

10. You will live to testify of God’s miraculous intervention in your life!