Scripture:
“And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let him go” – John 11:44
Beloved,
In John 11:44, Lazarus stepped out at the command of Jesus, alive, yet still bound. Resurrection had occurred, but restriction remained. Many believers today stand in this same tension: prayed, yet still bound; lifted, yet still limited; set free, yet not fully free indeed.
You may know God has spoken life into your situation, yet the evidence around you still shows layers that must be loosed. For some, the storm seems over, but its winds still echo.
For others, answers have come, yet manifestation lingers. You are moving, but slowly; progressing, yet restrained; free, yet still tied to what should have lost its power.
These modern “grave clothes” take many forms: tradition that stifles transformation, cultural beliefs that oppose the Word, doctrines that weaken faith, and ignorance that blinds the mind.
They show up in philosophies that contradict Scripture, social media influences that erode conviction, technological noise that dulls spiritual sensitivity, and past achievements that hinder fresh pursuit.
They appear as mental captivity, obsolete ideas, intimidation that suppresses faith, mindsets of impossibility, stagnation, delay, false hope, or incompetence that limits divine potential.
Yet the command of Jesus still resounds: “Loose him, and let him go.” Where resurrection has taken place, release must follow. Where God has spoken life, liberty must manifest. The same Lord who calls you out of the grave commands everything binding you to fall away.
This month, the Lord breaks delays, lifts restrictions, shatters limitations, and removes every garment of bondage, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and circumstantially.
You will not only rise; you will be released. You will not only move; you will advance. You will not only live; you will walk in complete freedom.
Prayer:
Lord, as You spoke concerning Lazarus, speak over every area of my life: Loose him and let him go.
Break every visible and invisible chain. Strip away old garments, outdated patterns, and every limitation.
Let Your resurrection power bring me into complete liberty, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
This month, you are loosed, and you will go forward.
Adeolu Bakare
