Lift up your Heads O ye Gates

“Lift Up Your Head, O Ye Gates”

Study Text: Psalm 24:7–10

Introduction:

- The power of the spoken Word of God is effective in breaking down barriers and granting access where the enemy has shut us out.

- Every life has gates and doors, which are spiritual entry points that determine access, possession, and progress.

- Many destinies are locked up behind gates of ancestral bondage, satanic embargoes, or self-imposed limitations.

- But today, God’s Word declares: “Lift up your heads, O ye gates!”  This is a command for every stubborn barrier to give way to the King of Glory.

- We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings:

1.  The Picture of the Gates

2.  The Pronouncement against the Gates

3.  The Personalities behind the Gates



 1. The Picture of the Gates

- Gates are entry and exit points responsible for controlling access.

- In the spirit realm, gates represent:

1.  Foundational strongholds: These include ancestral covenants, and family altars.

2.  Territorial powers: These include demonic princes that are controlling regions. Daniel 10:13.

3.  Personal barriers: These include fear, sin, curses, and evil covenants.

- Whoever controls the gates controls the city and destiny (Gen. 22:17).


 2. The Pronouncement against the Gates:

"Lift up your heads, O ye gates."

- This is not a plea, but it is a divine decree.

- God’s authority confronts ancient barriers and demands compliance.

It means:

i. Barriers must shift.

ii. Stubborn strongholds must bow.

iii. Ancient doors must open.

- When the King of Glory comes in, no gate can resist Him.

- The King of Glory is our Deliverer. Who is this King of Glory?

- The LORD strong and mighty. He has power over every power.

- The LORD mighty in battle. No enemy can withstand Him.

- His entrance guarantees deliverance:

- He smashes gates of brass, and He breaks bars of iron.(Isaiah 45:2).

- He opens doors no man can shut (Rev. 3:7–8).


 3. The Personalities behind the Gates

- Gates having “heads” shows personalities behind barriers (gatekeepers).

Evil gatekeepers include:

i.  Household witchcraft blocking breakthroughs.

ii.  Evil covenants speaking against progress.

iii.  Satanic altars demanding sacrifice.

- Deliverance comes when these gatekeepers are dethroned.

- The following are the conditions for deliverance:

1.  Repentance: 

- Sin is the legal ground gates use to shut men out.

2.  Revelation: 

- Knowing Christ as the King of Glory brings light.

3.  Resistance: 

- Through violent prayers, fasting, and declarations, gates must lift.

4.  Release: 

- Once gates open, destiny is released into enlargement, freedom, and divine fulfillment.


 Prophetic Declarations:

- Every gate of stagnation, lift up your head!

- Every gate of sickness, lift up your head!

- Every gate of financial captivity, lift up your head!

- Every gate of delay and disappointment, lift up your head!

- The King of Glory must come into your marriage, business, career, ministry, and destiny!

Conclusion:

- Deliverance is not negotiable, it is an enforcement of divine authority.

- The King of Glory is set to enter, but gates must open.

- As you invite Him in, every ancient door resisting your destiny will collapse.

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