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All of us, at some point in life, face prisons that are not made of iron, but that trap the soul, heart, and mind. These prisons can be addictions, hidden sins, deep resentments, paralyzing fears, or even illnesses that weaken us physically and spiritually. The good news is that Jesus is still the Deliverer — and today He wants to break the chains that keep you from living the fullness of the life God has prepared for you.
📖 John 8:36 – “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
1. God Promises to Deliver His People from Slavery
From the Old Testament, God reveals His desire to free His people from every form of captivity — whether physical, spiritual, or emotional.
📖 Isaiah 61:1 – “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”
📖 Psalm 107:14 – “He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains.”
📖 Exodus 3:7-8 – “The Lord said, ‘I have indeed seen the misery of my people… So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land.’”
God not only sees your suffering — He acts to break the chains.
2. Jesus Frees from Spiritual Slavery
In Jesus’ earthly ministry, we see again and again His power over diseases, evil spirits, and spiritual prisons.
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Deliverance of the demon-possessed man in Gadara – Mark 5:1-15: A man lived among the tombs, chained and tormented by unclean spirits. No one could subdue him. But one encounter with Jesus changed everything — he was completely set free, clothed, and in his right mind.
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Healing of the crippled woman – Luke 13:11-13: For eighteen years, a woman had been bent over, unable to straighten up. Jesus said, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity,” and immediately she straightened up and praised God.
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Deliverance in prison – Acts 16:25-26: Paul and Silas, unjustly imprisoned, prayed and sang hymns; suddenly there was an earthquake that opened all the prison doors and broke the chains. God shows that no prison is too strong for Him to open.
3. What Is Holding You Captive Today?
Maybe it’s not iron chains, but:
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Addictions (alcohol, drugs, pornography, gambling)
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Hidden sins that enslave you
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Emotional wounds and past traumas
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Fears and anxieties that hold you back
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The prison of illness that weakens your faith
📖 Romans 6:16 – “Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey…?”
The enemy wants you to believe there is no way out. But Jesus says: “I am the Way.”
4. Jesus Has the Power to Break the Chains
No matter how strong the prison is, Jesus is stronger.
He conquered sin, death, and hell — and He is still victorious today.
📖 Colossians 1:13-14 – “For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
📖 Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.”
Conclusion
Today, Jesus is asking: What is holding you captive?
Do not accept living as a slave to something He has already defeated on the cross. Give Him your life, your sins, and your fears. He has the power to open the doors, break the chains, and give you true freedom.
Closing Prayer
“Lord Jesus, I recognize that on my own I cannot set myself free. But I believe You are the Son of God, who died and rose again to give me life and freedom. Today I bring before You everything that has been holding me captive. Break the chains, cleanse my heart, renew my mind, and fill me with Your Spirit. In Your name, I declare: I am free! Amen.”
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