OVERCOMING CURSES AND NEGATIVE INFLUENCES

4th OCTOBER 2020

“The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law     of sin and death” – Romans 8:2

It is very common these days to hear of people possessed by generational curses and negative influences, and the need to undertake some sort of spiritual deliverance or a spiritual cleansing bath where the need arises. There is no doubt that anyone can actually be under some sort of curses or negative forces. The reasons for that are multidimensional, and may include, but not limited to the following reasons:

·        Sin: especially a hidden sin which is not confessed to, or forgiven by God. There is no doubt that God punishes us for our sin. We, therefore, must always confess our sin and get forgiveness from God. The soul that sins must die, but if we confess our sin, God is merciful and just enough to forgive us. The result of disobedience is sin. Sin takes us back in terms of receiving grace from God. In some extreme cases, sin also leads to death. But if we obey and keep to God’s commandments, He will rain his blessings upon us (Deuteronomy 28:1-68; 1John 1: 9)   

·        Subscribing to a sinful disposition, or accepting to be part of a process with certain negative results: Knowingly or unknowingly, we continue to subscribe to tenets and beliefs, which to a large extent continue to shape our lives either positively or negatively.  There is a law of cause and effect that rules the universe. Whatever we do, sets a law into motion! The consequences of the things we do or say usually reverberates or return to us threefold. The scripture says, as you sow, so you reap. In his Christian New Testament Epistle to the Galatians, Paul the Apostle writes: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” He goes on to instruct the Galatians to “sow to please the spirit” rather than the flesh, indicating that spiritual life will result in a reward (Galatians 6:7)

·        Karmic tie: This happens when someone, for some reasons beyond our understanding, is connected to another who is bound to suffer some consequences, thereby falling into the trap of jointly suffering from that person. This can happen in so many relationships such as marriage and friendship, or even by being born into a particular family, or by being residents of a particular community. When God visits the sin of the father upon the son, from the first to the fourth generation, it is not because the sons must be punished at all cost for the sin of their father, but by being part of that family links them with the punishment required (Numbers 14:18)Being in a bad situation with another can come about due to bad mistakes or poor judgement. Perhaps, this is why the psalmist wants us to pray out of a bad situation. (Psalm 28: 3- 4) But generally, our God is a just God and will not punish one for the sin of another. Everyone who sins must take responsibility for his action (Ezekiel 18:20)

How then do we free ourselves from these curses and negative influences in other that we may have a healthy and fulfilling life?

·        The knowledge of Jesus Christ has provided the solution to several issues of life. Jesus came so we can experience abundant life. If we accept to follow the footsteps of Jesus and obey His commandments, He certainly will give us the victory we deserve – His saving grace covers us. This is nonetheless due to the fact that from the moment we subscribe to the saving grace of Jesus, a different law is set in motion; This is called the law of the spirit of life. The law of the spirit of life will neutralize all contrary spirits and bring all forces to the foot of Christ. That is the victory for those who subscribe and believe in the saving grace of Jesus Christ. The one who follows and believes in Christ is completely redeemed, except he moves back into sin, or subscribes once again to his old ways. Otherwise, he remains a new creation in Jesus and an overcomer of adverse forces at all times. Therefore, being a true follower of Jesus gives you a lifelong testimony of victory against negative forces and generational curses.

·        Laying of hands and spiritual baths are half measures. Everyone, to be completely saved, must subscribe to the overriding law of the spirit of life. This is the law that brings forth regular dose of the life, light and love of God upon our lives!  

 Today’s word says that “The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made you free from the law of sin and death”. This means that as a true believer in Christ, you have been saved from curses and adverse negative forces already. All you need do is to grow in your faith as you proceed on your spiritual journey, no going back to your old ways. Also, remember to burry fear, fear not the devil, but holding firmly to Jesus, and all shall be well with you.

 PRAYER

Father in the name of Jesus Christ, take hold of my heart and let your Divine Spirit make a way for me today. I decree every one of my needs shall be established because the law of the spirit of life has set me free from curses and negative forces. Thank you, Jesus, for your saving grace.

FURTHER READING: Ezekiel 18:1–32; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 13:4; Galatians 3:13