Set Free and Delivered

1. Embrace Your Deliverance: You Are Free Indeed

"Therefore if the Son sets you free, you shall be free indeed" (John 8:36).

Freedom is your birthright. When you accept Christ as your personal Savior, you are set free from sin, guilt, shame, and condemnation. This freedom is not just a one-time event but a continuous state of being. However, maintaining your deliverance requires active participation and a conscious decision to walk in freedom daily.

To stay free:

• Develop a personal relationship with God through prayer and studying His Word
• Submit to godly leadership and be accountable to a local body of believers
• Be transparent about your struggles and seek help when needed
• Make daily confessions and declarations of your freedom in Christ

Remember, your deliverance is not dependent on your feelings or circumstances but on the finished work of Christ on the cross.

2. Recognize the Ongoing Battle Against Temptation

"Satan doesn't give in that easily. Your confessions are the very words that set demonic battles in motion."

Expect spiritual warfare. Giving your life to Christ doesn't eliminate temptation; it intensifies the battle. The enemy will continue to attack, especially after major victories, seeking to lure you back into old patterns of sin.

Be prepared for:

• Seasons of active engagement with God and heightened spiritual awareness
• Inactive seasons where you may feel disconnected or vulnerable
• Temptations tailored to your specific weaknesses and desires

Stay alert and sober-minded, recognizing that the enemy prowls like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Develop strategies to overcome temptation, such as immediately casting down ungodly thoughts and replacing them with truth from God's Word.

3. Implement Proactive Warfare Strategies

"Being proactive against the enemy puts you in the position to call the shots and make something happen."

Take the offensive. Don't wait for the enemy to attack; initiate the war in the spirit realm. This approach allows you to fight from a position of victory rather than constantly playing defense.

Proactive warfare strategies include:

• Praying and declaring God's Word over your life regularly
• Fasting to strengthen your spirit and weaken your flesh
• Identifying and addressing potential areas of vulnerability before they become strongholds
• Staying connected to a community of believers for support and accountability

Remember, you have the authority in Christ to bind and loose in the spiritual realm. Use this authority to dismantle demonic plans before they can take root in your life.

4. Overcome the Sin Cycle Through Wisdom and Discernment

"Wisdom and discernment are a power couple in your deliverance process."

Break free from destructive patterns. The sin cycle often follows a predictable pattern: surrender, fall, guilt, shame, condemnation, forgiveness, and back to surrender. To maintain your deliverance, you must learn to recognize and break this cycle.

Key strategies:

• Develop spiritual discernment to recognize the enemy's tactics
• Use wisdom to respond appropriately to temptation
• Cultivate the fear of the Lord, which leads to hating evil
• Be alert and sober-minded, guarding against the enemy's schemes
• When you fall, quickly return to a place of repentance and surrender

By implementing these strategies, you can short-circuit the sin cycle and maintain your freedom in Christ.

5. Put on the Full Armor of God for Spiritual Protection

"When you have on your full armor, no weapon formed against you will prosper (Isa. 54:17)."

Dress for battle daily. The armor of God is not optional for believers; it's essential for maintaining your deliverance. Each piece of armor serves both a protective and offensive purpose in spiritual warfare.

Components of the armor:

• Belt of Truth: Secures your identity in Christ and protects against lies
• Breastplate of Righteousness: Guards your heart and emotions
• Shoes of Peace: Prepares you to stand firm and move as God directs
• Shield of Faith: Extinguishes the fiery darts of doubt and fear
• Helmet of Salvation: Protects your mind from negative thoughts and condemnation
• Sword of the Spirit: The Word of God, used for both defense and offense

Put on your spiritual armor consciously each day, recognizing its importance in maintaining your freedom.

6. Utilize Powerful Weapons Against the Enemy

"To successfully maintain your deliverance, you have to possess weapons to fight back."

Arm yourself for victory. God has provided believers with powerful spiritual weapons to combat the enemy's attacks. These weapons are not physical but are mighty through God for pulling down strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4).

Key weapons include:

• The Word of God: Speak and declare Scripture to combat lies and temptation
• Fasting: Deny your flesh to strengthen your spirit
• Prayer: Engage in regular communication with God, including spiritual warfare prayers
• Praise and Worship: Create an atmosphere where God's presence dwells
• Transparency: Be honest with God and trusted believers about your struggles
• Obedience: Submit to God's will and commands

Learn to use these weapons effectively, combining them as needed to overcome specific attacks and maintain your deliverance.

7. Declare "The Buck Stops Here" to Break Generational Curses

"Your deliverance has the power to make an impact."

Be a generational curse-breaker. Your freedom in Christ not only affects you but has the potential to impact your entire family line. Take a stand against generational sins and curses, declaring that they end with you.

Steps to break generational curses:

1. Expose hidden sins and patterns in your family history
2. Confront these issues through prayer and spiritual warfare
3. Cast out demonic influences associated with generational sins
4. Declare freedom and blessings over your bloodline

Your testimony of deliverance can become a powerful tool for setting others free. Don't be afraid to share your story and use your newfound freedom to help others find theirs.

8. Live in Victory Through Christ

"The victory belongs to Jesus."

Embrace your identity in Christ. Living victoriously is not about perfection but about knowing who you are in Christ and walking in that identity daily. Your victory is secured in what Jesus has already accomplished on the cross.

Key truths to remember:

• You are a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)
• You are seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6)
• You are more than a conqueror through Him who loved you (Romans 8:37)
• Nothing can separate you from God's love (Romans 8:38-39)

Maintain your freedom by regularly confessing these truths and aligning your thoughts and actions with your identity in Christ. When you fall, quickly get back up, knowing that your victory is not based on your performance but on Christ's finished work.

Last updated: August 14, 2024