POWER AGAINST FINANCIAL GATES

POWER AGAINST FINANCIAL GATES

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:18 – “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3, Malachi 3:10-12, 3 John 2, Proverbs 10:22, Haggai 2:8

INTRODUCTION:
Financial gates are spiritual barriers or entry points that determine the flow of resources into a person’s life, family, or territory. Just as ancient cities had gates controlling trade, access, and security, in the realm of the spirit, there are financial gates that can be opened by God or shut by the enemy. Many people labour without results because unseen gates have been locked against them.

The enemy often uses these financial gates to limit kingdom advancement and frustrate destinies. These gates can manifest as stagnation, unexplainable debts, failed opportunities, delayed payments, or endless financial struggles. Until these gates are opened, financial blessings may be hindered regardless of hard work or connections.

God’s Word assures us that He gives His people “power to get wealth.” This power includes the anointing to break open locked gates, recover stolen resources, and walk in sustained financial freedom. When financial gates are broken, divine supply flows without interruption, and abundance becomes the believer’s reality.

1. UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL GATES

a) Definition of financial gates (Genesis 22:17)
Financial gates are spiritual access points where resources and blessings are either allowed in or kept out of a life.

b) The purpose of gates (Isaiah 60:11)
Gates control entry and exit; they determine what comes in and what goes out financially.

c) Financial gates in the spirit realm (Psalm 24:7)
Just as there are physical gates, there are spiritual gates that control wealth and prosperity.

d) Satanic manipulation of financial gates (Daniel 10:12-13)
The enemy can hold back resources by opposing angelic deliveries of blessings.

Biblical Example: Isaac in Gerar (Genesis 26:12-14)
Despite famine, God opened financial gates for Isaac, and he prospered greatly.

2. GOD’S POWER TO OPEN FINANCIAL GATES

a) God owns all resources (Haggai 2:8)
The silver and the gold belong to God, and He can release them to His children.

b) God gives creative ideas (Genesis 30:37-43)
Divine wisdom can unlock new streams of income.

c) God uses men as channels (Luke 6:38)
He touches the hearts of people to bless and favour you financially.

d) God commands supernatural supply (1 Kings 17:4)
God can sustain you in ways beyond human explanation.

Biblical Example: Peter’s Net-Breaking Catch (Luke 5:4-7)
Jesus’ instruction opened a financial gate that transformed Peter’s business in one day.

3. ENEMIES OF FINANCIAL GATES

a) Spiritual laziness (Proverbs 10:4)
Laziness and procrastination close financial gates.

b) Disobedience to God (Deuteronomy 28:15-17)
Disobedience invites curses that block prosperity.

c) Wrong associations (Proverbs 13:20)
The wrong company can drain your resources.

d) Demonic embargoes (Zechariah 1:18-21)
Evil powers can place a spiritual padlock on your finances.

Biblical Example: The Widow’s Debt (2 Kings 4:1-7)
Debt threatened her family until divine intervention broke the gate.

4. HOW TO BREAK AND POSSESS FINANCIAL GATES

a) Prayer and fasting (Isaiah 58:6)
Spiritual warfare is necessary to break stubborn gates.

b) Consistent tithing and giving (Malachi 3:10)
Giving opens the windows of heaven and rebukes the devourer.

c) Confessing God’s promises (Psalm 35:27)
Declare the Word to open your gates.

d) Strategic kingdom service (Matthew 6:33)
Serving God attracts divine resources.

Biblical Example: Solomon’s Sacrifice (1 Kings 3:4-13)
His giving opened unprecedented financial gates of wisdom and wealth.

5. LIVING IN SUSTAINED FINANCIAL OPEN HEAVENS

a) Maintain a covenant walk (Deuteronomy 8:18)
Remember that wealth is for establishing God’s covenant.

b) Avoid wastefulness (Proverbs 21:20)
Manage resources wisely to keep the gates open.

c) Keep sowing seeds (Ecclesiastes 11:6)
Continue giving to keep the flow alive.

d) Stay in thanksgiving (Psalm 67:5-6)
Praise provokes continuous harvest.

Biblical Example: The Macedonian Church (2 Corinthians 8:1-7)
Despite poverty, their giving opened greater financial gates.

CONCLUSION:
Financial gates are real in the spirit, and whoever controls the gates determines the flow of resources. The enemy uses these gates to delay, deny, and divert blessings. But through God’s power, every gate can be broken, and blessings can be released without restriction.

As believers, we must learn to identify financial gates, deal with the enemies of those gates, and walk in covenant principles that keep them open. When the gates are broken, your financial story changes permanently, and you become a channel of blessing to generations.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, I thank You because all silver and gold belong to You.
2. Every satanic padlock on my finances, break now in Jesus’ name.
3. Lord, open my financial gates and let abundance flow in.
4. I command every gate of debt to be shut permanently in my life.
5. Lord, release divine ideas that will open new financial streams for me.
6. Every evil priest standing at my financial gate, be silenced now.
7. Father, connect me to destiny helpers who will open financial doors for me.
8. I decree that the heavens over my finances remain open permanently.
9. Lord, use my resources for the advancement of Your kingdom.
10. Every force diverting my financial blessings, be destroyed by fire.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Your financial gates are opening wide from today in Jesus’ name!
2. Every evil hand on your finances is withering now!
3. You will enjoy open heavens and unstoppable supply!
4. From today, divine ideas for wealth creation are released to you!
5. No more financial dryness in your life!
6. The Lord will connect you to helpers who will lift you financially!
7. Your giving will provoke uncommon harvests!
8. You will lend to nations and never borrow again!
9. Your resources will be preserved and multiplied!
10. You will walk in kingdom prosperity all the days of your life!