Not only is the Holy Spirit given to us so we’ll have power to live the Christian life, but He also delivers us from any demonic bondage or snare of the enemy. Shortly after Jesus was empowered by the Spirit at His baptism in the Jordan River, He entered a synagogue and read this Scripture passage from Isaiah:
The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He anointed Me to preach the
gospel to the poor.
He has sent Me to proclaim release to
the captives,
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set free those who are oppressed,
To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord (Luke 4:18 NASB).
If you’ve been a captive to sin or Satan in some area of your life, you need to claim this verse for your situation. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus offers release to captives! And through the anointing of the Spirit, Jesus will “set free those who are oppressed.” This freedom offered by Jesus is not temporary or transitory, for the Bible declares, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36)!
The Good News of the Gospel is that you not only have been forgiven of your sins, but you also have been given power to break free from the dominion of your sins. As a result, you no longer need to live in bondage to sin or Satan.
If you are still struggling to break free from the devil’s influence in your life, remember the wonderful promises of Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God offers you the power to be an overcomer! Be filled with the Holy Spirit, and let His life-saving grace transform you…heart, mind, and soul.
Roone Acree
~Christ Fellowship