Drive out fear, oppression, and torment in Jesus’ name.
You have authority over darkness
Colossians 1:13-14 TPT—[13] He has rescued us completely from the tyrannical rule of darkness and has translated us into the kingdom realm of his beloved Son. [14] For in the Son all our sins are canceled and we have the release of redemption through his very blood.
Most believers live and walk in much less power than the Lord designed for them. Many spend their time running from problems and hoping for the best, but it never seems to materialize. This Christian life was never intended to be a “barely there…hope I make it” kind of existence. You were recreated in Christ with the promise of an overcoming life.
He gives us His own authority, which includes power over darkness. The devil’s domain is no longer our home. We have been purchased, redeemed, and bought back at a very high price. The blood of Jesus paid for us and gives us the right to live from a new realm of existence. The truth is, you are actually seated with Christ, above the fray of the world and its darkness.
The Bible calls Satan the “god of this world.”
2 Corinthians 4:4 TPT—[4] for their minds have been blinded by the god of this age, leaving them in unbelief. Their blindness keeps them from seeing the dayspring light of the wonderful news of the glory of Jesus Christ, who is the divine image of God.
The world is dark because its eyes are blinded to the light of Jesus Christ. The world does not see the hope, the life, and the goodness of God. But as a believer, you have a brand new mind. Scripture says we have the mind of Christ. We are new creations, with His own mind, and His own nature being formed in us. Along with this, Jesus gives us His own authority.
Why do we sit idly by and allow the devil to attack us, warring against our thoughts, and whispering lies into our ears? I submit to you that you have the authority to kick him out! Jesus has rescued you from the life you used to live. That previous life was lived under the authority of a tyrannical ruler, one who used darkness and deception to control, manipulate, and inspire fear. But you no longer live in that place. You have been awakened by the voice of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Himself has reached down and rescued you from that old kingdom and has translated you into a new kingdom realm.
Every time the devil reminds you of who you used to be under his rule, you can declare that all your sins were canceled and you have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus. God’s authority has been released into your life, and you have the power of attorney to use the name of Jesus. In Jesus’ name, you can command the enemy to be silent! You can bind him and cast him out. There is no darkness so great or problem so hard that it can overcome you. Jesus lives in you, friend, and today is the time to let the lion roar!
Let the lion roar in your declarations. Let Him roar in your prayers. Let His ferocious growl cause demons to flee and the light of heaven to be released in your life! Many people try to live this Christian life through their own power, as if they are denying the supernatural power of Jesus. My desire is to remind you today that Jesus is the King. He is the God of the universe. This truth is beyond our understanding—it is supernatural. While people acknowledge the existence of the demonic, those same individuals seem to diminish the supernatural power of Jesus Christ by saying the day of miracles and biblical power has passed. But it has NOT passed!
The Lord has the same power today to heal, deliver from demons, set people free from sin, and offer forgiveness of sin. His blood hasn’t lost an ounce of its power, and it never will. You can rest in the truth that the devil must run from you! Use the name of Jesus today and tell the devil to leave. He must obey. As you submit yourself to Christ and resist the devil in the name of Jesus, Scripture declares the devil must flee!
Let’s agree in prayer:
Lord, I thank You for the power of the Holy Spirit! Through Your name, You have given me the power to overcome. So in the name of Jesus, I say to all fear, oppression, and torment—you must leave in Jesus’ name! I say to every dark demonic thought—leave in Jesus’ name! I bind these spirits and cast them out by the power of the name of Jesus. Heavenly Father, I ask You to release Your power, light, and freedom into my life in greater degrees as I submit myself to You. Lord, I ask for Your help and strength to overcome every lie of the enemy that seeks to hold me in bondage. I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.