DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF DEATH AND THE GRAVE

DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF DEATH AND THE GRAVE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 118:17

Supporting Texts: Hosea 13:14; Revelation 1:18; Isaiah 28:18; Hebrews 2:14-15; John 11:25-26

INTRODUCTION:
The spirit of death is a demonic power that seeks to cut short life, terminate destiny, and drag souls into premature graves. It operates through fear, accidents, terminal diseases, sudden calamities, witchcraft, and spiritual attacks. Many people live under its shadow—constantly tormented by dreams of death, graveyards, or dying relatives.

This spirit doesn’t only cause physical death. It also attacks health, finances, marriages, and ministries, bringing decay and destruction. Its agenda is to stop potential, silence glory, and bring tears instead of testimonies. But God has promised that we shall not die but live to declare His works.

Jesus defeated death on the cross and holds the keys of death and the grave. As believers, we must not submit to the spirit of death—we must rise and reject it by the authority of Christ. You shall live long and fulfil your divine purpose.

1. UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRIT OF DEATH AND THE GRAVE

a) It Is a Demonic Power Assigned to Terminate Lives Prematurely: It kills destinies before fulfilment (John 10:10).

b) It Operates Through Accidents, Illnesses, and Spiritual Attacks: Especially through dreams and satanic decrees (Psalm 91:6-7).

c) It Enforces the Covenant of the Grave over Families: Whole families can suffer early deaths (Isaiah 28:18).

d) It Brings the Fear of Death and Paralyses Faith: Fear opens the door for attack (Hebrews 2:15).

Biblical Example: King Hezekiah was appointed to death, but through prayer and prophetic intervention, his life was extended (Isaiah 38:1-5).

2. SIGNS OF THE SPIRIT OF DEATH IN OPERATION

a) Frequent Dreams of Coffins, Funerals, or Dead People: These are arrows from the spirit of death (Job 33:14-18).

b) Constant Accidents, Near-Death Experiences, or Unusual Sicknesses: Especially recurring at specific times (Psalm 68:20).

c) Unexplained Suicidal Thoughts or Hopelessness: Death spirits drain mental and emotional strength (2 Corinthians 4:8-9).

d) Early Death Pattern in the Family Lineage: If many die young, a covenant may be in place (Lamentations 5:7).

Biblical Example: Herod killed James and planned to kill Peter, but the Church intercepted in prayer and Peter was delivered (Acts 12:1-11).

3. SOURCES AND ENTRANCES OF THE SPIRIT OF DEATH

a) Ancestral Blood Covenants and Rituals: Sacrifices made to idols often bring the spirit of death (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).

b) Witchcraft Manipulation and Enchantments: Death projected through rituals or incantations (Numbers 23:23).

c) Disobedience and Unforgiveness: Sin opens the door for affliction (Romans 6:23).

d) Evil Arrows Through Food, Gifts, or Occult Contacts: Poison or charms can carry the spirit of death (2 Kings 4:40).

Biblical Example: Lazarus died and was buried, but Jesus reversed death’s verdict and brought him back to life (John 11:1-44).

4. DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF DEATH AND THE GRAVE

a) Break the Covenant of Death Through the Blood of Jesus: Declare freedom from death and the grave (Hosea 13:14).

b) Speak Life and Reject Every Death Sentence: Use the Word to cancel evil pronouncements (Psalm 118:17).

c) Raise Prophetic Altars of Life and Praise to God: Worship frustrates the grave (Psalm 107:19-22).

d) Pray Violently and Persistently Against Every Attack: Spiritual violence is necessary (Matthew 11:12).

Biblical Example: Paul shook off the viper (a symbol of death) into the fire and suffered no harm (Acts 28:3-6).

5. WALKING IN VICTORY OVER THE SPIRIT OF DEATH

a) Confess and Claim the Covenant of Life in Christ: Jesus is the resurrection and life (John 11:25-26).

b) Live in Obedience, Holiness, and Purpose: Righteousness secures longevity (Proverbs 10:27).

c) Avoid Risky Associations and Environments: Stay under divine protection (Psalm 91:1-7).

d) Cover Yourself Daily with the Blood of Jesus: It marks you for preservation (Exodus 12:13).

Biblical Example: Jesus rose on the third day, proving that death has no final say over those in Him (Revelation 1:18).

CONCLUSION:
The grave is not your home, and death will not claim your destiny. You were created to live, to fulfil purpose, and to glorify God. The spirit of death is defeated, and every appointment with untimely death is cancelled.

Today, rise in faith and declare that you shall not die but live. The One who conquered death now lives in you, and His resurrection power is active in your life. You are marked for preservation, victory, and long life in Jesus' name.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank You, Jesus, for conquering death and giving me life.
2. I cancel every appointment with untimely death in the name of Jesus.
3. Every dream of death and grave, be reversed by the blood of Jesus.
4. I reject every coffin, obituary, or funeral prepared for me or my loved ones.
5. Let every power enforcing early death in my family be destroyed.
6. My body shall not harbour sicknesses that lead to premature death.
7. I release angels of preservation to surround me day and night.
8. Every arrow of death fired against me—go back to sender!
9. My covenant with death and the grave is broken forever.
10. I shall live long, strong, and fulfilled in Jesus’ name.

GOD'S WORD FOR YOU TODAY:
1. You shall not die but live to declare the works of the Lord.
2. The covenant of life is speaking louder than the grave over you.
3. No weapon of death fashioned against you shall prosper.
4. You will bury no loved one prematurely again.
5. The resurrection power of Jesus shall preserve and empower you always.