Enjoy this message from Tsombawi Knibye called "Delivered And Free" on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Reach Church in Bear, Delaware!

Understanding the distinction between deliverance and freedom is crucial for anyone seeking lasting transformation in their life. Deliverance refers to being rescued or moved from one situation to another - it's about external circumstances changing. Throughout Scripture, we see powerful examples of deliverance: Abraham's family from Sodom and Gomorrah, Moses and the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, and Daniel from the lion's den. However, deliverance alone doesn't guarantee freedom.

The Israelites provide the perfect example of this principle. Despite witnessing miraculous deliverance from Egypt, including the parting of the Red Sea, they maintained a slavery mentality. Whenever challenges arose, they complained and longed to return to their former bondage. They were physically delivered but remained mentally enslaved. This reveals that the real battle takes place in the mind, where transformation must occur for true freedom to manifest.

True freedom means that someone or something no longer has power over you - not just externally, but internally. It's about being released from yourself, your old patterns of thinking, and spiritual bondage. This kind of freedom is what Christ offers through His truth and grace. When Jesus sets someone free, they are completely liberated, transformed from the inside out. The difference is profound: deliverance might get you out of the prison, but freedom ensures you never want to return. This transformation of mind, heart, and spirit is what prevents the cycle of returning to destructive patterns that many people experience after initial deliverance.