Deliverance Is the Children’s Bread: Embracing Your Freedom in Christ
Many believers love God deeply but quietly carry burdens that feel difficult to shake.
Fear that lingers.
Thought patterns that seem stubborn.
Oppression that clouds peace.
Yet Scripture reminds us that the work of Jesus was not only about forgiveness — it was also about freedom.
Deliverance is not a rare privilege reserved for a few people. According to the Word of God, it is part of the inheritance of those who belong to Him.
It is, as Jesus described it, the children’s bread.
Deliverance Belongs to the Children of God
In one moment recorded in Scripture, a woman came to Jesus seeking help for her daughter. During their conversation, Jesus made a powerful statement:
“It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.” — Matthew 15:26 (KJV)
Though the conversation carried cultural context, the principle revealed something important: deliverance was part of what Jesus came to provide for God’s people.
Just as bread sustains the body, deliverance sustains spiritual freedom.
Freedom from oppression.
Freedom from spiritual bondage.
Freedom from the works of the enemy.
Jesus Came to Destroy the Works of the Enemy
Deliverance is not a fringe idea within the Gospel. It is woven into the very purpose of Christ’s mission.
“For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” — 1 John 3:8 (KJV)
The ministry of Jesus consistently demonstrated this mission.
He healed the sick.
He forgave sins.
He cast out unclean spirits.
He restored people to wholeness.
Deliverance was never treated as unusual — it was treated as part of the Kingdom of God advancing.
Freedom Is Part of Your Identity in Christ
Sometimes believers struggle with oppression because they forget who they are.
When you come to Christ, your identity changes.
You are no longer a prisoner to darkness.
You are no longer without authority.
Scripture declares:
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.” — Colossians 1:13 (KJV)
Notice the language: has delivered us.
Deliverance is not merely something we hope for in the future. It is part of what Christ has already secured through His victory.
Standing Firm in Your Freedom
Although freedom has been provided through Christ, believers must learn how to stand firmly in it.
Scripture instructs us:
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free…” — Galatians 5:1 (KJV)
Standing in freedom often involves:
renewing the mind with God's Word
resisting the enemy through faith
walking in obedience to God's truth
remaining in prayer and fellowship
Freedom grows stronger when believers consistently align their lives with God's Word.
The Role of Faith and Humility
Deliverance often begins with a simple but powerful posture: humility before God.
When we acknowledge our need for Him, we position ourselves for His help.
Scripture says:
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7 (KJV)
Submission comes first.
Resistance follows.
And when believers stand in the authority Christ has given them, the enemy loses ground.
Walking in the Freedom Christ Provides
The Gospel is not merely about surviving spiritual battles.
It is about living in the victory Christ has already secured.
Deliverance reminds us that:
God desires His children to live in freedom.
Oppression does not have the final word.
The authority of Jesus is greater than any work of darkness.
And as we grow in our understanding of who we are in Christ, we begin to walk more confidently in the freedom that has already been given to us.
Because deliverance truly is the children's bread.
