DIVINE LIBERATION

Title: DIVINE LIBERATION

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Exodus 3:7-8
"The LORD said, 'I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey.'"

Supporting Texts:
Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 34:17, Galatians 5:1, Colossians 1:13, Luke 4:18

INTRODUCTION:
Divine liberation is the supernatural act of God setting His people free from bondage, oppression, and captivity. It involves God intervening to break every chain of limitation and restore freedom to His children. From the deliverance of Israel from Egypt to the ministry of Christ, liberation is a recurring theme in the Scriptures. God is still in the business of delivering His people today, and this study explores the principles and pathways to experiencing His divine liberation.

1. UNDERSTANDING DIVINE LIBERATION

a) Liberation Is God’s Plan for His People:
God’s will is for His people to live in freedom and victory (Jeremiah 29:11).

b) Liberation Is Both Spiritual and Physical:
God sets us free from spiritual bondage (sin, fear) and physical oppression (Exodus 3:7).

c) The Role of Faith in Liberation:
Faith is the key that activates divine intervention (Hebrews 11:6).

d) Liberation Through the Word of God:
The Word of God is a weapon that dismantles strongholds and brings freedom (John 8:32).

e) Liberation as a Covenant Promise:
God’s deliverance is rooted in His covenant with His people (Genesis 15:13-14).

Biblical Example:
The Israelites' deliverance from Egypt was initiated by God in response to His covenant with Abraham (Exodus 2:24).

2. ENEMIES OF DIVINE LIBERATION

a) Sin as a Hindrance:
Sin keeps people in bondage, blocking God’s deliverance (Isaiah 59:1-2).

b) Ignorance of God’s Promises:
Lack of knowledge leads to continued captivity (Hosea 4:6).

c) Fear and Doubt:
Fear weakens faith and prevents people from stepping into freedom (2 Timothy 1:7).

d) Demonic Oppression:
Spiritual forces can enslave people and require divine intervention (Ephesians 6:12).

e) Lack of Persistence in Prayer:
Deliverance often requires fervent, consistent prayer (Luke 18:1).

Biblical Example:
The Israelites delayed their liberation by murmuring and disobedience, prolonging their journey to the Promised Land (Numbers 14:1-4).

3. PRINCIPLES FOR EXPERIENCING DIVINE LIBERATION

a) Crying Out to God:
God hears the cries of His people and responds with deliverance (Psalm 34:17).

b) Aligning with God’s Will:
Deliverance requires submission to God’s will and His timing (James 4:7).

c) Exercising Authority in Christ:
Believers have authority through Christ to break free from bondage (Luke 10:19).

d) Engaging in Spiritual Warfare:
Liberation involves resisting the devil and destroying strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).

e) Dependence on the Power of the Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live in freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17).

Biblical Example:
Paul and Silas experienced divine liberation in prison as they prayed and worshipped (Acts 16:25-26).

4. THE PURPOSE OF DIVINE LIBERATION

a) To Glorify God:
Liberation showcases God’s power and faithfulness (Psalm 50:15).

b) To Serve God Without Hindrance:
God delivers His people so they can serve Him freely (Exodus 8:1).

c) To Fulfil Destiny:
Liberation positions us to walk in God’s purpose for our lives (Jeremiah 1:5).

d) To Establish Victory Over the Enemy:
Deliverance demonstrates God’s dominion over every force of darkness (Colossians 2:15).

e) To Testify of God’s Goodness:
Divine liberation becomes a testimony that draws others to God (Revelation 12:11).

Biblical Example:
The deliverance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego glorified God before King Nebuchadnezzar and the entire nation (Daniel 3:28-30).

5. STEPS TO MAINTAINING YOUR LIBERATION

a) Living a Holy Life:
Holiness preserves freedom from bondage (1 Peter 1:15-16).

b) Renewing the Mind:
Freedom is sustained by aligning thoughts with God’s Word (Romans 12:2).

c) Daily Fellowship with God:
Intimacy with God strengthens and sustains liberation (John 15:5).

d) Avoiding Old Patterns and Associations:
Do not return to the habits or relationships that led to bondage (Galatians 5:1).

e) Staying in the Community of Believers:
Fellowship with other believers provides encouragement and accountability (Hebrews 10:24-25).

Biblical Example:
After being healed, Jesus warned the man at Bethesda to avoid sin, lest something worse happen to him (John 5:14).

CONCLUSION:
Divine liberation is God’s promise to His children, but it requires faith, obedience, and perseverance. As we walk in holiness, engage in spiritual warfare, and depend on God’s power, we will experience His freedom. Let us live in the liberty Christ has given us and use our freedom to serve Him wholeheartedly.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, deliver me from every bondage, seen and unseen, in Jesus’ name.

2. Lord, break every chain of limitation in my life by Your power.

3. Holy Spirit, empower me to walk in the freedom Christ has given me.

4. Father, deliver me from the grip of sin and help me live in holiness.

5. Lord, grant me victory over every form of oppression and captivity.

6. Father, arise and fight every enemy of my liberation.

7. Lord, let Your power destroy every stronghold in my life.

8. Holy Spirit, reveal and uproot every hidden work of darkness in my life.

9. Father, establish me in Your freedom and let no bondage return.

10. Lord, let my testimony of liberation bring glory to Your name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. I declare that every chain holding you captive is broken today in Jesus’ name.

2. You are delivered from every power of darkness and translated into God’s light.

3. Every stronghold in your life is dismantled by the power of the Holy Spirit.

4. The Lord will arise and contend with every force opposing your freedom.

5. Your life will be a testimony of God’s liberating power.

6. I declare that you will walk in victory over sin, fear, and oppression.

7. The Lord will restore everything that has been stolen from you.

8. You will not return to the bondage from which God has delivered you.

9. The power of the Holy Spirit will preserve your freedom.

10. You are set free to fulfil your divine destiny in Jesus’ name.