DELIVERANÇE FROM THE SPIRIT OF HATRED AND REJECTION

DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF HATRED AND REJECTION

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 69:8-9
Supporting Texts: Genesis 37:3–4; Isaiah 53:3; John 15:18; Judges 11:1-7; 1 Samuel 18:7-9

INTRODUCTION:
The spirit of hatred and rejection is a dark and painful force that causes people to be disliked, despised, excluded, or opposed without justifiable reasons. It is responsible for many missed opportunities, broken relationships, and emotional wounds. This spirit operates subtly—people may reject you at the point of favour, hate you without provocation, or cast you aside just when your help should come.

This spirit can affect anyone, from children to adults, from students to professionals. It isolates people from love, recognition, promotion, or acceptance. Some suffer rejection in families, others in ministry, the workplace, or even in marriage. No matter how gifted or anointed a person is, if this spirit is at work, their efforts are often ignored or misinterpreted.

God never designed anyone to live in the bondage of hatred or the pain of rejection. Jesus Himself was despised and rejected, but through His victory on the cross, you can be delivered and accepted in the beloved. Your story does not have to end in rejection—there is healing and restoration through the power of deliverance.

1. WHAT IS THE SPIRIT OF HATRED AND REJECTION?

a) It Is a Demonic Influence That Causes People to Be Unfairly Disliked or Opposed: Even without a cause, rejection follows them (Psalm 69:8).

b) It Brings Emotional Wounds, Loneliness, and Insecurity: Many victims suffer in silence and depression (Isaiah 53:3).

c) It Can Block Opportunities and Turn Favour to Resistance: Doors that should open will slam shut (John 15:18).

d) It Often Comes From Those Closest to You—Family, Friends, or Colleagues: Making it more painful (Genesis 37:4).

Biblical Example: Joseph was hated and rejected by his own brothers, not for doing evil, but because of God’s favour upon his life (Genesis 37:3–4).

2. SYMPTOMS OF THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION

a) Consistent Experience of Being Ignored or Sidelined Despite Effort: People overlook your contributions (Ecclesiastes 9:16).

b) Broken Relationships Without Clear Explanations or Closure: Rejection becomes a cycle (Psalm 88:8).

c) Feelings of Worthlessness, Depression, or Inadequacy: Rejection attacks identity and esteem (Proverbs 18:14).

d) Favour Turns Into Contention Once It Appears You’re About to Rise: Helpers withdraw (1 Samuel 18:7–9).

Biblical Example: David was initially celebrated by Saul, but as he rose in favour, Saul’s love turned to hatred and attempted murder (1 Samuel 18:7–9).

3. ROOT CAUSES OF HATRED AND REJECTION

a) Ancestral Curses or Negative Covenants That Transfer Shame and Rejection: Spiritual patterns (Lamentations 5:7).

b) Spirit of Envy or Jealousy Stirred by the Enemy in the Hearts of Others: Especially when God begins to lift you (Genesis 37:11).

c) Parental Neglect, Emotional Abuse, or Childhood Trauma: Deep wounds open the door to rejection (Judges 11:1–2).

d) Satanic Assignments Targeting Those With Prominent Destinies: The devil tries to silence rising stars (Isaiah 14:12–14).

Biblical Example: Jephthah was rejected by his family and community, though he later became their deliverer (Judges 11:1–7).

4. DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION

a) Accept God's Love and Your Identity in Christ: You are not what people say; you are what God says (Ephesians 1:6).

b) Forgive Those Who Have Hurt or Rejected You: Forgiveness is key to healing and freedom (Matthew 6:14–15).

c) Break Every Ancestral Curse or Evil Covenant of Rejection: By the blood of Jesus (Galatians 3:13).

d) Receive Inner Healing Through the Word of God and the Holy Spirit: Let the Holy Spirit restore your soul (Psalm 23:3).

Biblical Example: Jesus, though rejected by men, became the chief cornerstone. He overcame rejection and offers you victory (Isaiah 53:3; 1 Peter 2:7).

5. WALKING IN ACCEPTANCE, LOVE, AND DIVINE FAVOUR

a) Embrace the Truth That You Are Accepted in the Beloved: God has chosen and loved you (Ephesians 1:6).

b) Cultivate Relationships That Affirm Your Identity and Add Value: Connect with people who celebrate you (Proverbs 27:17).

c) Develop Confidence in God’s Promises and Speak Life Over Yourself: Words shape reality (Proverbs 18:21).

d) Stay Planted in the Presence of God Where Rejection Cannot Thrive: His love heals and elevates (Psalm 16:11).

Biblical Example: Jesus restored Peter after his failure and denial, proving that love and acceptance always win (John 21:15–17).

CONCLUSION:
The spirit of rejection is real, and its effects can be devastating. But you are not a mistake or an accident—you are chosen by God. No matter who has walked out of your life or what doors have been shut against you, God's love will never leave you. He will raise those who will honour and receive you.

Your deliverance is not just from people's opinions, but into divine acceptance, favour, and restoration. Like Joseph, your rejection will be a platform for your promotion. Like Jephthah, you will return to the same people who rejected you as a deliverer.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for loving me unconditionally and calling me Your own.
2. I reject and renounce every spirit of hatred, rejection, and abandonment working in my life.
3. Every ancestral curse of rejection—break now by the blood of Jesus!
4. Lord, heal me from every emotional wound caused by rejection and hatred.
5. Powers that turn helpers against me—scatter by fire in the name of Jesus!
6. Let the favour of God overshadow me and attract divine connections.
7. I receive acceptance, honour, and visibility in every place I was once ignored.
8. I decree that rejection shall no longer be my portion—divine embrace is my reality.
9. Father, raise voices that will speak for me in places of opportunity and honour.
10. From today, I shall be celebrated, not rejected, in Jesus’ name!

GOD'S WORD FOR YOU TODAY:
1. You are not rejected—you are accepted in the beloved.
2. Every closed door due to hatred is opening again with greater favour.
3. God is raising voices to celebrate you where others cast you aside.
4. You will no longer labour under the shadow of rejection—honour shall find you.
5. The love of God will silence every voice of hatred and heal every wound in your soul.