Freed By The Hand Of God Series

FREED BY THE HAND OF GOD

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Exodus 13:3

Supporting Texts: Exodus 6:1, Deuteronomy 5:15, Psalm 136:11–12, Acts 12:7, Isaiah 41:10

INTRODUCTION:

There are times in life when human strength, wisdom, or influence is not enough to secure freedom. Many are trapped in cycles of pain, oppression, sin, and delay. But when God’s hand moves, deliverance becomes undeniable, unstoppable, and irreversible. His mighty hand signifies His power, authority, and active intervention in the affairs of men.

From Genesis to Revelation, we see the hand of God at work—lifting the humble, breaking chains, defeating enemies, and bringing restoration. When God stretches forth His hand, no force of darkness can stand against it. The deliverance of Israel from Egypt is a classic example of what it means to be freed by the hand of God.

This message will reveal the power, process, and purpose of divine deliverance. If you are bound in any area—spiritually, emotionally, financially, or physically—may the hand of God lift and free you completely in Jesus' name.

1. THE HAND OF GOD IS MIGHTY TO DELIVER

The hand of God is not weak or limited. It is strong and able to save.

a) God's Hand Brings Victory Over Bondage (Exodus 6:1)

Pharaoh was stubborn, but God's hand was stronger. No bondage is too strong for Him.

b) His Hand Performs Signs and Wonders (Deuteronomy 26:8)

Miracles are a signature of God’s delivering power.

c) His Hand Lifts the Oppressed (Psalm 89:13)

Those who are bowed down are raised by His mighty arm.

d) God's Hand Shakes the Nations and Powers (Isaiah 14:26–27)

When He stretches forth His hand, no one can turn it back.

Biblical Example: God brought Israel out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm (Exodus 13:3; Psalm 136:11–12).

2. DIVINE INTERVENTION BREAKS EVERY CHAIN

When God steps in, prisons break, chains fall, and destinies are released.

a) Angelic Assistance Comes with God's Hand (Acts 12:7)

Peter’s chains fell off, and the prison gate opened by divine intervention.

b) God Steps into Impossible Situations (Luke 1:37)

Nothing is too difficult when God’s hand is involved.

c) Divine Freedom Rewrites a Man’s Story (Psalm 126:1)

God’s hand changes tears to testimonies.

d) Chains Fall by Divine Command (Nahum 1:13)

When God commands freedom, bondage has no choice but to break.

Biblical Example: Paul and Silas were freed in prison through God’s hand in response to their praise (Acts 16:25–26).

3. FREEDOM BY GOD'S HAND IS FOR A PURPOSE

God does not deliver us to live aimlessly but to serve, shine, and stand for Him.

a) We Are Freed to Worship Him (Exodus 8:1)

God demanded Israel’s release so they could worship Him in the wilderness.

b) We Are Freed to Fulfil Destiny (Jeremiah 1:5–10)

Divine freedom positions us to live out God’s call on our lives.

c) Freedom Brings Responsibility (Galatians 5:1)

We must stand firm in the liberty Christ has given and not return to bondage.

d) Delivered People Become Deliverers (Obadiah 1:21)

God raises the delivered to go and rescue others.

Biblical Example: Moses was delivered from death and later became God’s agent of deliverance to Israel (Exodus 2–3).

4. MAINTAINING FREEDOM THROUGH FAITH AND OBEDIENCE

Freedom from God must be preserved by continually walking with Him.

a) Stay Close to God in Fellowship (James 4:8)

Closeness to God keeps the enemy away.

b) Walk in the Light of His Word (Psalm 119:105)

God’s Word sustains your freedom and keeps you from traps.

c) Resist the Devil Daily (James 4:7)

Freedom must be protected through spiritual alertness.

d) Grow in Grace and Knowledge of Christ (2 Peter 3:18)

The more you grow, the harder it is for the enemy to bring you down.

Biblical Example: The healed man at the pool was warned by Jesus not to return to sin so that something worse wouldn’t come (John 5:14).

CONCLUSION:

When God’s hand moves, freedom is guaranteed. No power—be it Pharaoh, chains, prison gates, ancestral limitations, or satanic manipulation—can withstand the hand of the Almighty. Your freedom is not in man’s hand but in God’s.

He who delivered Israel, who freed Peter, and who broke Paul and Silas’ chains is still the same today. He will stretch forth His hand and bring you out of every bondage. Rise up with faith and expectancy because your freedom has come!

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, stretch out Your mighty hand and deliver me from every bondage.

2. Lord, let every spiritual chain around my life break by fire.

3. I declare freedom over every area where I have been limited.

4. Let Your hand lift me from every pit and place me on solid ground.

5. Empower me to fulfil the purpose for which You have delivered me.