"Understanding & Breaking Generational Curses.”

SCRIPTURAL REFERRENCES

[Matthew 11:12] “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.”

[Romans 8:22] “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.”

[Joshua 1:1-2] [1[ "Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying," [2] "Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel."

[Joshua 1:3] "Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses."

PROLOUGE

Romans 8:22 emphasizes that all of creation is currently experiencing suffering and pain, and is waiting on its deliverance. The verse describes it as "groaning" and "travailing in pain." The description of the “groaning" and "travailing in pain" is compared to that of childbirth, suggesting intense suffering which leads to deliverance.

The New Testament teaches that Jesus Christ's death and resurrection provide the ultimate means of salvation and deliverance from sin's consequences. This includes the forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life. However, the concept of generational curses adds another layer of difficulty.

While Jesus paved the way for salvation, the ongoing necessity of deliverance from generational curses remains a complex theological matter. Some Christians hold that Jesus's sacrifice ended these curses' power, whereas others believe individuals must continue to actively confront and break free from these generational influences.

With that said, and being a retired trucker with over forty-three years of experience, I've encountered Christians who are trapped in bondage, often due to demon spirits gaining access to their bloodlines through ancestors' actions. Throughout my ministry, personally guided by the Holy Spirit, I've learned that God, in His perfect and just ways, will honor Satan's rights as much as He honors ours.

He explained to me that if Satan has a legal right to someone through an offense like incest or another heinous act, His hands are tied. This is why, during an exorcism, if a spirit is harassing someone, we must insist that the spirit or spirits reveal the right and grounds for their interference or possession of the person we are attempting to get delivered.

"WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?"

When I meditate on our founding scripture verses for this message, I am reminded of the famous film, “The Lion King.” The film depicts a young lion growing up after his father's death. Its narrative mirrors the themes of Romans 8:22. The "groaning" of creation is reflected in the environmental struggles shown in the movie, such as the drought and resource scarcity under Scar's rule. The "pains of childbirth" are represented by the difficult transitions and suffering the characters endure while waiting for the Pride Lands to be restored.

The central conflict of the film revolves around the disruption of the natural order, which causes suffering for the animals and the land itself. The ending, with Simba's return after realizing that he is the son of a king, and the Pride Lands being restored, symbolizes hope for redemption and the eventual liberation of creation from suffering. What caught my attention in the film was the monkey who seemed to know his determined destiny.

These reflections bring to mind when God told Joshua He was granting him the land, but Joshua had to actively claim it from the enemies. Joshua 1:2-4 states, "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give them—to the Israelites.

I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west." This passage not only emphasizes God's role in giving the land, but also the empowerment of the Israelites to actively conquer it and fight the current inhabitants.

The link between God's promise and human response in Joshua reflects similar themes in Romans 8:22. Both passages highlight the relationship between divine plan and human effort. In Joshua, God promises the land, but the Israelites are required to engage in battle and defeat their enemies to take possession of the land.

Romans 8:22 indicates that God has begun the work of redemption, yet creation still 'groans' from the effects of sin and eagerly anticipates complete restoration. This powerful verse reveals that God's overall plan for redemption is marked by suffering and longing, indicating that God's plan for mankind is completed through human experiences that may require some struggle and conflict.