Taking Back What the Devil Stole: How to Recover Your Blessing and Birthright in Christ

Exchanging gifts

Life often feels like a battle. Sometimes, it seems as though what rightly belongs to us, our peace, joy, health, finances, or even spiritual inheritance, has been stolen. The Bible makes it clear that there is an enemy at work. In John 10:10, Jesus warns us:

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

This verse gives us both a warning and a promise. The warning is that the devil is a thief whose mission is to strip us of what God has given. The promise, however, is that Christ came to restore and give us an abundant life.

The Example of Jacob and Esau

The story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis offers a sobering picture of how the enemy operates. Jacob stole from his brother Esau twice: first, by cunningly purchasing his birthright with a bowl of stew (Genesis 25:29–34), and second, by deceiving Isaac to receive the blessing meant for Esau (Genesis 27).

In these moments, Esau lost not just a physical inheritance but also the spiritual blessing of his father. The devil, in the same way, does not stop at one theft. He seeks to rob us both of our birthright (our identity and inheritance as children of God) and our blessing (the favour, increase, and purpose that God has prepared for us).

The Call to Fight Back

When Esau realised what had been taken, Isaac told him:

"You will live by the sword and you will serve your brother. But when you grow restless, you will throw his yoke from off your neck.” (Genesis 27:40).

This is a powerful reminder that passivity is not an option. To reclaim what has been stolen, we must rise, resist, and fight back through prayer, fasting, and obedience to God’s Word. Just as Esau eventually became a blessed man with wealth and dominion, so too can we, by God’s grace, recover what has been lost.

The Devil’s Real Aim

The devil doesn’t merely want to disrupt a moment or delay a blessing; his strategy is deeper. He aims to strip us of our God-given identity, silence our faith, and weaken our testimony. When he attacks your health, it’s not just about your body; it’s about stealing your ability to serve God with strength. When he disrupts your finances, it’s not just about money; it’s about robbing you of the opportunity to be a blessing.

But the good news is this: the blood of Jesus has already secured our victory. What the devil steals can be recovered when we take our stand in Christ.

Steps to Take Back What Was Stolen

1. Identify the theft – Recognise where the enemy has tried to rob you (peace, joy, health, finances, relationships).

2. Stand on God’s Word – Declare scriptures of restoration, like Joel 2:25: “I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…”

3. Resist the enemy – James 4:7 says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Refuse to accept loss as permanent.

4. Walk in obedience – Restoration is not just about fighting; it is also about aligning with God’s will. Esau’s eventual prosperity came through diligence and strength.

5. Remain grateful – Thanksgiving keeps you focused on what God has done and positions you for more.

Conclusion

The devil may come to steal, but we serve a God of restoration. Just as Esau did not remain empty-handed, you too can recover what has been taken. Rise in faith, stand on the Word, and trust the God who promises abundant life.

Whatever has been stolen—peace, opportunities, relationships, or blessings—declare today: “By the authority of Christ, I am taking it back!”