OVERCOMING SATANIC EMBARGOES

OVERCOMING SATANIC EMBARGOES

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Zechariah 3:1-4

Supporting Texts: Matthew 13:25, Job 1:10, Daniel 10:12-13, Luke 13:10-16, Isaiah 10:27

INTRODUCTION:
An embargo is a restriction, limitation, or prohibition placed to hinder movement, progress, or freedom. Spiritually, a satanic embargo is an evil blockade placed by the enemy to stop a person, family, or even a church from advancing into destiny. It is invisible but powerfully effective until it is broken by the power of God.

Throughout Scripture, Satan has tried to halt God's people using different strategies of embargoes—some spiritual, some emotional, some territorial, and others generational. Understanding these embargoes and how to break them is essential for walking in total victory.

1. SPIRITUAL EMBARGOES
These are invisible demonic blockades that restrict people from progressing spiritually.

a) Prayer Embargo
When a person’s prayer life becomes dry or ineffective, it is often due to satanic interference (Daniel 10:12-13).

b) Revelation Embargo
When a believer is unable to receive direction or revelation from God.
📖 Amos 8:11 – A famine of hearing the Word.

c) Worship and Fellowship Embargo
When satan isolates believers from church or fellowship, spiritual stagnation follows (Hebrews 10:25).

d) Word Access Embargo
The inability to understand or apply God's Word is a tactic to keep people in bondage (2 Corinthians 4:4).

Biblical Example: Daniel’s prayer was delayed for 21 days due to spiritual embargo by the prince of Persia (Daniel 10:12-13).

2. PHYSICAL OR HEALTH EMBARGOES
These are restrictions placed on a person's physical body to delay or stop destiny.

a) Affliction without Diagnosis
Some suffer mysterious sicknesses that doctors can't explain (Luke 13:11).

b) Repeated Sickness at Breakthrough Point
Illness appears whenever promotion is near (Job 2:7).

c) Barrenness and Unfruitfulness
When satan attacks reproductive systems to delay divine fruitfulness (1 Samuel 1:6-7).

d) Weakness that Limits Progress
Constant tiredness or inability to function effectively.

Biblical Example: The woman bound for 18 years, whom Jesus described as one "whom Satan has bound" (Luke 13:16).

3. FINANCIAL EMBARGOES
These limit the flow of resources into a person's life or ministry.

a) Closed Financial Doors
Despite labour, nothing seems to yield results (Haggai 1:6).

b) Inexplicable Losses
Sudden financial collapse without cause (Malachi 3:11).

c) Working Without Progress
Labouring hard with little or no result (Luke 5:5).

d) Near-Success Syndrome
Money always disappears when it is most needed.

Biblical Example: Peter toiled all night and caught nothing until Jesus intervened (Luke 5:5-6).

4. MARITAL AND RELATIONAL EMBARGOES
Satan sometimes places an embargo on relationships or marriage to frustrate people.

a) Delay in Marital Settlement
When godly individuals cannot find the right spouse.

b) Constant Disappointment in Relationships
Sudden breakups without logical reasons.

c) Unexplainable Hatred or Rejection
Even without offence, people withdraw from you.

d) Marital Strife and Separation
Constant conflict to hinder peace and purpose.

Biblical Example: Michal was childless until her death—a result of bitterness and spiritual embargo (2 Samuel 6:23).

5. DESTINY EMBARGOES (COVERED GLORY)
These embargoes are placed to cover someone’s star or prevent their rising.

a) Destiny Swapping or Exchange
Evil manipulation in the spirit realm to replace one’s glory (Matthew 2:16).

b) Stolen Virtues in Dreams
Loss of glory through spiritual theft (dreams of sex, food, hair cutting, etc.)

c) Household Wickedness
Embargoes placed by family members out of jealousy (Genesis 37:20).

d) Shame and Reproach
Where the person is always put to shame even when qualified.

Biblical Example: Joseph’s destiny was embargoed by his brothers, but God overturned it (Genesis 37:20, 41:41).

CONCLUSION:
Satanic embargoes are real, but they are breakable. The good news is that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). Every embargo—spiritual, financial, marital, or health-related—can be lifted by the anointing (Isaiah 10:27). Today, you must reject every embargo in your life and enforce your liberty through Christ.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. O Lord, by Your mercy, break every satanic embargo upon my life.
2. Every satanic hand resisting my advancement, wither by fire!
3. I command every spiritual barrier against my prayers to be destroyed!
4. Every financial embargo working against my increase, catch fire!
5. Powers assigned to delay my marriage or relationship, scatter by thunder!
6. I release my health from every bondage of sickness and affliction.
7. Father, open my eyes to every hidden embargo working against me.
8. Let the blood of Jesus speak against every voice of accusation.
9. Lord, turn my captivity and restore all the enemy has stolen from me.
10. I declare, every embargo over my life is lifted today in Jesus' name!

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Every satanic embargo over your destiny is destroyed now!
2. You shall move forward without hindrance!
3. Every closed door is opening for you supernaturally!
4. Your glory shall no longer be hidden or covered!
5. No more delay in your marital, financial, and spiritual life!
6. Every sickness designed to limit you is healed now!
7. You are breaking free from family limitations!
8. Divine helpers will locate you without delay!
9. The yoke of stagnation is broken from your life!
10. From today, you will walk in open heavens and divine freedom!