The Power of Binding and Loosing

I have always said, “There is tremendous power in the Holy Bible. You just have to know how to work.” I hear many people talk about how this person brings on stress and this person brings on drama and how being around certain people, even family members is stressful. Sometimes I listen, but oftentimes, especially if they are a close friend or family member, I'll ask, “Have you read Matthew 16:19?” Typical response is, “Hmm, I'll have to read it to see what it says.” They'll read starting with verse 17 and ending on verse 19 some may read 20 as well. Then give me...the blank stare.

What is Matthew 16:19

It reads, “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed on heaven.”

In the Strong's Concordance Greek #1210, the word bind means, to tie, bind, imprison, bound, tied, in bonds, knit, wound. The word loose in the Greek #3089 means, to loose, untie, release, break, destroy, put off from, melt, unloose. Whatever you bind on earth is bound in the heavenlies. Whatever you loose on earth is loosed in the heavenlies. If you have someone in your life that is causing you drama you can bind them standing firm on the word in Matthew 16:19.

You can look at binding someone as putting an invisible restraining order against them. You have placed a gate between them and you. Some envision a prison which is perfect for binding someone. We all have seen a gate or prison bars before rather first hand or on television. Now, when we bind someone, we're placing them in a gate and they can't exit that gate until we loose them or free them.

Some may say, “That sounds like witchcraft.” You know what. If you're find in your drama then stay in your drama. What gets me with most Christians is, they believe part of the Bible, but don't believe other parts. They accept this portion, but will throw the other portion out the door. They say they love Jesus, but they prefer Paul. They say they're a Christian, but never read the Bible. I will never debate a topic that I know for a fact works. Nor will I recommend something that I don't do. But if you're ready to start taking control of your life then, you take what parts and points work for you and leave the rest.

But honestly, it's time for a lot of these baby, scary Christians to grow up and put on the full armor of God. It's time to start walking in your authority and stop being afraid of your own shadow. If God has not given us the spirit of fear then why befriend it?

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

How to Bind and Loose

We're not going into some dark forest or room and calling up the gods; get Hollywood out of your mind. The first step you want to take is to ask yourself, “Have I done anything to contribute to this drama?” Be honest, for most often drama goes two ways. You can't point out somebody's shortcomings and faults when you have many. Look at yourself first in order to see clearly.

Luke 6:41-42, “And why behold thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceive not the beam that is in your own eye...You hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of your own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in they brother's eye.”

Now, if you can reconcile with the individual, then do so. But sometimes our spirits aren't in season together for whatever reason and that should be okay. Let them stay over on their side of the street and you stay on your side of the street. But beware: Oftentimes, when we attempt to distance ourselves from others, the drama gets worst. As quiet as it's kept, many people do not like rejection or silence treatment so they will continue to irritate, spread lies, cause strife and pick fights just to get your attention. When that happens, it's binding time. This is what you'll do:

Visualize the gate. Visualize the person behind the gate. Visualize a clear distance between the two of you. Visualize no communications whatsoever, what would that feel like? How would that make you feel? If it will give you a load off your back, then imagine the feeling of that release. Now, make your decree.

Say with authority: I bind the spirit of strife within_______________(name of the person) and I cut off all cords between the ruling spirit of strife and the Strongman in the heavenlies both hand and foot and I cast them into the abyss in the name of Jesus the Christ. And I bind___________(name of the person) from my personal space, both verbally and physically, from this day forward. I stand on the word of God that says: Whatsoever I shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven:and whatsoever I shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. In the name of Jesus the Christ. And so it is.

To say something with authority means to say it firm, stern, and directly without hesitation. Think about it as telling your child, “Don't open the door for strangers. Look both ways before crossing the street.” If you are a supervisor, you're firm in giving directions; therefore, bind in the same manner. If you are new to taking control in this fashion, you may have to say this a few times within the week when you first begin.

Memorize the above. Change it to fit your style of speech if need be. Please note: you do not have to go into a corner or secret room to state the above. If you would feel more comfortable then do so, but you don't have to. You can whisper it wherever you are. You can visualize it and say it in your mind. This is taking control of your life.

Once you bind them, don't call and stir up the drama again. Don't gossip about them and wonder what their doing. If you see them in a public place (remember, you bind them from your personal space), don't roll your eyes or suck your teeth. If you see them in a public place, be respectful if they cross your path, greet with a hello...and that's it. Don't engage in conversation. A simple, “Hello.” If they ask, “How are you?” You say, “Wonderful.” Then discreetly walk away. Anything else defeats the purpose and it cancels out your decree. If you're rolling your eyes, you have the issue. If you suck your teeth, you have the issue. Always be wise as a serpent, but gentle as a dove; therefore, discreetly leave their presence.

What I have just recommended for you is how you take control of your life. This is how you take control of situations that enter your life. If you want a stress free life you will make your decrees, but yet, being discreet about them. Then perhaps with time the two of you can reunite and your spirits will be in season together and you can loose your decree.

Now, we bind the spirit of strife within the person on earth and in the heavenlies. If you and the person reunite, we do not want to loose the spirit of strife. We still want to bind that spirit, but loose the gate freeing them. And this is what you will say:

Say with authority: I now loose the bind decreed for___________(name of the person) from my personal space, both verbally and physically, from this day forward. I bind the spirit of strife within_______________(him/her/them) and I cut off all cords between the ruling spirit of strife and the Strongman in the heavenlies both hand and foot and I cast them into the abyss in the name of Jesus the Christ. I stand on the word of God that says: Whatsoever I shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever I shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. In the name of Jesus the Christ. And so it is.

What we just did was freed the person from “prison” and now they can come into your personal space. They can call, text, write, communicate in any way fashion or form. However, we kept the spirit of strife bound. If you find the drama returns, then simply bind them out of your presence again and enjoy your life. There is no law that states we must put up with drama from anyone rather it be family, friend or foe they've got to go. And so it shall be so.

It's as simple as that. But I must say, if you're not accustomed to walking in this manner or if you are highly religious, it will feel strange and uneasy. I understand that; however, everything that I have written above can be backed up with scripture. There's no potions or witchcraft involved. The last thing we want in our life is strife. Where there is strife there is every work of evil. Jesus gave us the power to cast out evil. So why endure it any longer?

James 3:16, “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion an every evil work.”

Never brag or reveal your binding decrees unless it warrants it, but never to the person you've bound. You want to be discreet. You're walking in a different type of authority that will set you apart from most people. If someone sincerely says, “You look great and well rested and stress free, what's going on? How do you manage?” Then you may reveal to them, especially if it can help them as well. Remember, the saying, Each One Teach One.

Start taking control of your life and making decrees. Stop dealing with the unnecessary stress, drama, and confusion from others and walk in your God-given authority. You'll feel better, look better, smile more, and love and laugh more. Never look for or entertain drama, but rather cast it out of your presence and into the abyss in the name of Jesus the Christ. And so it shall be.

Now, many people have a time with making decisions and sticking with them. Don't play tug-o-war with binding and loosing. Make a decision and stick with it. You can't be wishy-washy. One minute you bind the next you loose, rather be consistent in your path.

Binding and loosing is an area that many look down upon or, but if it is a practice that works for you, then nothing else matters.

Until next time

TNJR/2017