The in dictionary meaning of deliverance is to be freed from restraint, that is, to be released from moral corruption and evil. The word salvation comes from the Greek word soteria, which also means deliverance. This word is used in Acts 4:12: “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." In order for one to be delivered, or to be preserved by God and be safe, one must believe in Jesus. Acts 4:10-12 is saying that it can only be done in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Deliverance is not just about casting out devils; rather, it is bringing the Light into one’s life. This is done through guidance of the Holy Spirit.
John 1:4-5 “In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” These verses are talking about Jesus Christ of Nazareth, that He gave us His very Life which carries the Light. Darkness refers to the dark kingdom lead by satan and his cohorts. The light of God can rescue you from any trap of the enemy and release you from any curse the devil has kept you in. Sickness, poverty (lack), pride, unforgiveness, jealously, greed, anger, lust, witchcraft, satanism, you can name it all, these all yield to the light that is carried in Jesus and to the believers which are the body of Christ.
For too long many folks have been suffering, being church attendants but with no change. It reminds of this time I was preaching and after that, we had a powerful time as the Holy Spirit was present mightily and people were filled with the Spirit and full of laughter and Joy. After the service, a lady, whom I will call sister Rosy for privacy’s sake, came to me and she began to tell me her dreams. Immediately God told me that she needed deliverance. It turned out sister Rosy was suffering because of her aunt who was not happy that she was gifted with intelligence. The point is that even after sister Rosy was so much in the presence of God, and prayed and attended church, she still needed deliverance.
Remember, Jesus is the same yesterday, and today, and for ever more (Heb13:8) and He gave Himself for you and me to be rescued from darkness and to be in fellowship with God.
Ephesians 5:8-10 “For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.”
1 Thessalonians 5:5 “Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.”
1 Peter 2:9-10 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”
Article By Sheunopa Matambo
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