Inner Healing & Deliverance

I believe that spiritual deliverance, as well as emotional and physical healing, is a part of God’s plan of restoration, which is found throughout the Bible and is especially prominent in the New Testament.

At the core of Jesus' ministry described in Luke 4:18-19, He declares His divine mission to "preach good news to the poor…to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor." This verse not only speaks of physical healing but also a deeper kind of restoration. Jesus did not come solely to heal bodies; He also came to mend broken spirits and free people bound by unseen chains of hopelessness and sin. What He offered was holistic healing — aimed at reviving not just sick bodies but also hearts and minds burdened by earthly life.

Jesus heals the brokenhearted and binds up wounds (Psalm 147:3 AMPC), addressing deep spiritual, physical, and mental pain from past traumas. In Hebrew, brokenhearted (shabar) means torn and crushed. Inner healing involves inviting the Lord to restore these shattered pieces and alleviate pain. The term bind (chabash) means to gird and heal, indicating preparation for battle in the healing process. Knowing the Truth leads to freedom (John 8:32 AMPC). Identifying and confronting demonic lies in favor of God’s truth is crucial for inner healing, as satan is the father of lies. His minions act as thieves, seeking to distort your beliefs. The thief comes only to steal and kill (John 10:10). It triumphs if a demonic spirit convinces you to believe a lie about your purpose. However, you can uncover these lies through the Holy Spirit and discernment. Recognizing the truth allows instant liberation from the enemy’s grip. This pursuit of truth is rooted in Proverbs 23:23, where lies cannot withstand it. Jesus faced temptation by declaring, “It is written,” demonstrating that truth defeats lies.

Inner healing and deliverance, within a spiritual context, refer to addressing and releasing emotional, psychological, and spiritual wounds to experience wholeness and freedom, often through prayer, counseling, and biblical principles.

Inner Healing:

Definition: Inner healing addresses the root causes of emotional and spiritual pain, wounds, and brokenness, fostering a sense of wholeness and restoration.

Biblical Basis: The concept of inner healing is rooted in biblical themes of restoration, forgiveness, and the transformative power of God's love.

Process: It often involves examining past experiences, identifying hurts, and seeking God's healing through prayer, scripture, and, potentially, counseling.

Goal: The aim is to move beyond past hurts and live a life characterized by freedom, peace, and a deeper relationship with God.

Deliverance

Definition: Deliverance, in this context, refers to being set free from the bondage or influence of negative forces or spiritual oppression.

Biblical Basis: Deliverance is a common theme in the Bible, with God often portrayed as a deliverer from oppression and bondage.

Process: Deliverance often involves seeking God's intervention and power to break free from the chains of sin, fear, and other negative influences.

Goal: The goal is to experience freedom, restoration, and a life empowered by God's Spirit.

Inner healing is the ministry of Jesus — healing the broken-hearted and setting the captives free. Our joy is serving Him and sharing His healing love with the suffering in this broken world.

Scripture references:

• For I am the Lord who heals you. (Exodus 15:26)

• You shall serve the Lord your God; He shall bless your bread and water, and I will take sickness from your midst. (Exodus 23:25-26)

• And the Lord will take away from you all sickness. (Deuteronomy 7:15)

• The Lord nurses them when they are sick and restores them to health. (Psalm 41:3)

• But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

• But he [Jesus] was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. (Isaiah 53:5)

• “I will give you back your health and heal your wounds,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:17)

• Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And He healed every kind of disease and illness. (Matthew 4:23)

• He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. (1 Peter 2:24)

• Think of it—the Lord is ready to heal me! I will sing His praises with instruments every day of my life. (Isaiah 38:20)Psalm 147:3: This verse is a direct promise of God's healing and comfort for those who are hurting. 

• Psalm 34:18: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit". This verse emphasizes God's closeness and willingness to rescue those who are hurting. 

• Delivering the Greek woman’s daughter of an impure spirit (Mark 7:24-30; Matthew 15:21-28)

• Providing a man in a synagogue who had an impure spirit (Mark 1:23-28; Luke 4:31-36)

• 2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and love, and a sound mind.

• Psalm 107:20, NKJV is a promise we can count on: “He sent His Word and healed them.”