DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF FEAR AND ANXIETY

DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF FEAR AND ANXIETY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:7

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10; Romans 8:15; Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 34:4; Hebrews 2:14-15

INTRODUCTION:
Fear is one of the most powerful spiritual weapons the enemy uses to paralyse destinies and hinder progress. It is not just an emotion; fear is a spirit. The Bible clearly says, “For God has not given us the spirit of fear...” (2 Timothy 1:7). Anxiety, panic, and phobia are often symptoms of deeper spiritual oppression, designed to rob you of peace, faith, and courage.

When fear gains access to the mind, it can torment, confuse, and imprison a person. It can keep people from stepping into their calling, confronting their challenges, or even receiving answers to prayers. Anxiety leads to worry, doubt, indecision, and eventually stagnation.

But God wants His children to walk in boldness, sound mind, and peace. Deliverance from fear and anxiety involves exposing the lies of the devil, feeding your mind with God’s truth, praying warfare prayers, and embracing your identity in Christ.

1. UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRIT OF FEAR

a) Fear Is a Spirit: It is a demonic entity that manipulates and torments (2 Timothy 1:7).

b) Fear Is a Thief of Faith: It contradicts faith and disables confidence in God (Matthew 14:30).

c) Fear Is a Slave Master: It puts people in bondage to imaginary or exaggerated threats (Romans 8:15).

d) Fear Opens Doors to Other Attacks: Where fear abides, other demons can enter (Job 3:25).

Biblical Example: The ten spies were possessed with fear, which caused a whole nation to miss their promised land (Numbers 13:31-33).

2. SYMPTOMS OF FEAR AND ANXIETY

a) Restlessness and Panic: Unexplainable nervousness or worry (Philippians 4:6).

b) Avoiding Purpose and Responsibilities: A constant excuse-making lifestyle (Exodus 4:10-14).

c) Sleeplessness and Nightmares: Fear often manifests in dreams and restlessness (Psalm 91:5).

d) Physical and Emotional Breakdowns: Fear affects the mind, emotions, and even body (Proverbs 12:25).

Biblical Example: Elijah, after a great victory, was overtaken by fear and ran for his life (1 Kings 19:1-4).

3. ROOTS AND DOORS OF FEAR

a) Traumatic Experiences: Past pain or near-death experiences can open doors (Isaiah 43:1-2).

b) Negative Words and Reports: Fear comes by hearing, just like faith (Numbers 13:32).

c) Demonic Projections: Evil spirits can sow fear into people’s hearts (Isaiah 8:12).

d) Lack of Revelation Knowledge: When people don’t know who they are in Christ, fear rules (Hosea 4:6).

Biblical Example: King Saul’s fear of Goliath was based on sight, not insight (1 Samuel 17:11).

4. HOW TO CONFRONT AND OVERCOME FEAR

a) Reject It as a Stranger: Declare, “Fear, you are not from God!” (2 Timothy 1:7).

b) Feed Your Mind with God’s Word: The truth drives out lies (Psalm 56:3-4).

c) Pray Boldly Against It: Fear must be resisted in the place of prayer (Psalm 34:4).

d) Declare Your Identity and Authority in Christ: Speak who you are in God (Romans 8:15).

Biblical Example: David confronted Goliath without fear, based on his confidence in God (1 Samuel 17:45-47).

5. LIVING DAILY ABOVE FEAR AND ANXIETY

a) Keep Your Mind on Christ: Peace comes by fixing your gaze on Jesus (Isaiah 26:3).

b) Meditate on God’s Promises: Let faith arise from within (Joshua 1:8).

c) Surround Yourself with Faith Builders: Association matters (Proverbs 27:17).

d) Speak Life, Not Fear: Your words create your spiritual climate (Proverbs 18:21).

Biblical Example: Paul and Silas sang and prayed in prison instead of succumbing to fear (Acts 16:25-26).

CONCLUSION:
The spirit of fear and anxiety is a liar and a tormentor. It does not come from God. You must fight it with the truth, with prayer, and with bold declarations of faith. You are not a slave to fear—you are a child of God. The peace of God is your inheritance.

No matter what you’re facing today, fear must not be your response. Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to act in spite of it. Through Christ, you can live fearless, free, and full of divine peace and boldness.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for not giving me the spirit of fear.
2. Every spirit of fear and anxiety tormenting my life, come out by fire!
3. I reject every lie of the devil sowing fear into my heart.
4. I decree peace over my mind, my soul, and my spirit.
5. I cancel every evil dream or imagination projecting fear.
6. I receive boldness to confront every giant in my life.
7. I shut every door through which fear entered my life.
8. I declare that I am more than a conqueror through Christ.
9. I overcome every form of anxiety by the power of the Holy Spirit.
10. I walk in faith, confidence, and dominion from today.

GOD'S WORD FOR YOU TODAY:
1. The spirit of fear is broken over your life permanently.
2. You are rising above anxiety into divine boldness.
3. Peace like a river shall flood your soul.
4. Every demonic projection of fear is returning to sender.
5. You shall walk in the confidence of your identity in Christ.