The Word of God is a flame; the blood is the fuel. Together, they break every chain.— Leonard Ravenhill
Deliverance lies at the heart of the Good News of Jesus Christ. True to His name, Yeshua, He came to save His people from sin and destruction. As the Good Shepherd and Author of Life, Jesus came to destroy the works of the enemy, the thief who seeks only to steal, kill, and destroy. Today, let’s reflect on how the blood of Jesus serves as the divine channel for our deliverance.
Centuries ago, when God rescued Israel from Egypt, He instituted the Passover, a prophetic act that foreshadowed the ultimate deliverance in Christ. First, God gave His Word to Moses, instructing him to tell the Israelites to mark their doorposts with the blood of a lamb. This blood served as a divine signal, causing the destroyer to pass over their homes. This event was not only a one-time rescue but a perpetual ordinance to be remembered and passed on to future generations:
The Hebrew word for “delivered,” nāṣal, conveys a powerful image. It means to snatch away, to rescue forcefully. That’s precisely what God did. The blood shielded them from death, and His strong hand led them out of bondage. “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.” (Exodus 20:2)
God’s Word is the primary means by which He executes deliverance, and when it is partnered with the blood, the covenantal symbol of redemption, the enemy’s power is broken. As Revelation 12:11 says, “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” This union of Word and blood enforces our victory.
In Psalm 107:20, the Hebrew word for “destructions” (mashḥît) also means corruption or ruin. It can refer to both a state and an agent of destruction. God’s desire is to save people from every form of corruption, whether spiritual, emotional, physical, or moral. And through the blood of Jesus, deliverance is not only possible but already secured.
The enemy works through deception, rebellion, oppression, and possession to enslave people and derail destinies. But God in His mercy always provides a way of escape.
The Lord continues to deliver people today from spiritual oppression, mental torment, and social bondage. During His ministry, Jesus elevated and restored women like Mary Magdalene, from whom He cast out seven demons. In a time when women were often marginalised and excluded from spiritual leadership, Jesus broke cultural barriers by not only delivering them from bondage but also restoring them to significance (see Luke 8:2-3).
Mary Magdalene became one of His most faithful followers, often listed first among the women who supported His ministry. She was there at the cross, present at the tomb, and chosen to be the first witness of His resurrection; an honour previously unthinkable for a woman in her society. Her story is a testimony that deliverance is not only about breaking spiritual chains but also about reclaiming God-given dignity, purpose, and voice.
Beloved, the blood still speaks. God’s power of deliverance is still available through the name of Jesus, His Word, and His blood. He is calling us to rise in faith and use our spiritual authority to proclaim liberty to the captives. We are anointed to bring glad tidings and healing to the broken-hearted, to enforce deliverance in every sphere of our influence.
As Derek Prince said, “The Word of God is both your defence and your weapon. Deliverance comes as the Word is spoken, believed, and obeyed.” Let us allow His Word dwell richly in us, to shape our faith, and to stir our prayers as we declare freedom over all in bondage.
Let us never grow weary in enforcing the deliverance Jesus paid for with His blood. Whether in our own lives, our families, communities, or nations, we have the mandate to speak life, truth, and freedom.