DELIVERANCE FROM MANIPULATED IDENTITY

DELIVERANCE FROM MANIPULATED IDENTITY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Genesis 27:18-27

Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5; John 1:22-23; Judges 6:12-15; Isaiah 62:2; Revelation 2:17

INTRODUCTION:
Identity is foundational to destiny. When your identity is manipulated, your destiny is misdirected. Many people today are living under false names, stolen destinies, or altered spiritual identities—leading to confusion, delay, and underachievement. Identity manipulation is a strategy of Satan to replace divine purpose with counterfeit assignments.

This manipulation can occur through witchcraft, curses, false prophecy, evil naming, or parental rejection. A person may be called what God never intended, or covered with a spiritual mask that causes misidentification in the physical and spiritual realms. Even their true gifts, favour, and honour are redirected or hidden.

Until you know and walk in your God-given identity, your divine inheritance may be delayed or denied. God is a God of purpose, and He gives names that carry meaning. When your identity is restored, your path becomes clearer, your favour returns, and your destiny accelerates.

1. UNDERSTANDING MANIPULATED IDENTITY

a) It Is the Alteration or Exchange of a Person’s Divine Design: Causing misalignment in purpose (Jeremiah 1:5).

b) It Can Be the Result of Witchcraft, Demonic Exchange, or Evil Naming: Names have meaning and power (1 Chronicles 4:9-10).

c) It Produces a Life of Rejection, Confusion, and Wrong Assignments: Where people cannot recognise your true value (Genesis 27:22).

d) It Disconnects a Person From Divine Helpers and Appointed Destinies: Wrong label leads to wrong connections (Isaiah 62:2).

Biblical Example: Jacob manipulated Esau’s identity and blessing by wearing his clothes and deceiving their father (Genesis 27:15–27).

2. SIGNS OF A MANIPULATED IDENTITY

a) People Constantly Mistake You for Who You Are Not: Misjudged in relationships or ministry (John 1:22-23).

b) You Work Hard, but Others Take the Reward or Recognition: Like a switched destiny (Genesis 31:41-42).

c) Persistent Rejection by Those Sent to Help You: Due to spiritual covering of dishonour (Mark 6:3–6).

d) Repeated Feelings of Being Lost, Invisible, or Unfulfilled: As though your life is not your own (Ecclesiastes 10:7).

Biblical Example: Gideon saw himself as a weak man, but God called him a mighty warrior (Judges 6:12-15).

3. CAUSES OF MANIPULATED IDENTITY

a) Evil Naming or Nicknames From Childhood: Which carry demonic weight (Genesis 35:18).

b) Demonic Covenants, Witchcraft Masks, or Marine Manipulations: Which cover your true face (Isaiah 25:7).

c) Rejection or Abuse From Parents or Guardians: That introduce identity wounds (Genesis 37:4-5).

d) Word Curses and False Prophecies That Reprogram One’s Life: Spoken by ungodly people (Proverbs 18:21).

Biblical Example: Naomi changed her name to Mara (bitterness) based on life’s hardship, until God restored her (Ruth 1:20-21).

4. HOW TO BREAK FREE FROM MANIPULATED IDENTITY

a) Discover and Embrace Who God Says You Are: Through His Word and revelation (2 Corinthians 5:17).

b) Renounce Every Evil Name, Label, or Identity Forced Upon You: Break the hold of wrong naming (Isaiah 62:2).

c) Pray for the Removal of Every Spiritual Mask or Covering: That hides your glory (Isaiah 25:7–8).

d) Declare Daily Your Divine Identity and Assignment in Christ: Build a new identity (Galatians 2:20).

Biblical Example: Jabez was renamed in prayer, and God turned his sorrow into blessing (1 Chronicles 4:9-10).

5. WALKING IN YOUR TRUE SPIRITUAL IDENTITY

a) Understand Your Purpose in God and Align With It: Don’t imitate others (Romans 12:6).

b) Refuse to Allow Life’s Circumstances Define Who You Are: Truth overrides fact (Romans 8:37).

c) Surround Yourself With Those Who Recognise and Affirm Your True Identity: God uses people to confirm His purpose (Luke 1:41-45).

d) Be Consistent in the Word, Prayer, and Obedience to God's Voice: Identity is revealed in the place of intimacy (Psalm 119:105).

Biblical Example: Peter, once known as Simon the unstable, became a rock through Christ’s identity pronouncement (Matthew 16:18).

CONCLUSION:
You were created with a divine identity and assignment. Don’t allow life, people, or the enemy to redefine who you are. When your spiritual identity is hidden or altered, your destiny suffers—but when it is restored, acceleration begins.

Your name, purpose, and position are settled in Christ. God has the final say over your life. As you embrace your true identity, doors will open, helpers will locate you, and your star will shine again. Your destiny is too precious to be replaced.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for fearfully and wonderfully creating me.
2. I reject every demonic name or label given to me from birth.
3. Every spiritual mask covering my glory—catch fire in Jesus' name!
4. I recover my original identity and divine purpose.
5. I cancel every satanic exchange of my name and destiny.
6. O Lord, reveal to me who I truly am in Christ.
7. I reject every false identity projected through dreams or witchcraft.
8. I declare I am who God says I am, and I shall fulfil my purpose.
9. My glory shall no longer be hidden; I shine forth now.
10. Father, restore my lost opportunities and reposition me for greatness.

GOD'S WORD FOR YOU TODAY:
1. Your true identity is restored and shall not be manipulated again.
2. You will be called by a new name ordained by God.
3. Every evil covering hiding your glory is removed now.
4. Your destiny shall no longer be diverted or exchanged.
5. You will walk in clarity, favour, and fulfilment from now on.