DIVINE ESCAPE

Title: DIVINE ESCAPE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 124:7
"Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped."

Supporting Texts: Acts 12:5-11, Daniel 6:19-23, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Isaiah 43:1-2, Exodus 14:13-14

INTRODUCTION:
Divine escape refers to the supernatural deliverance orchestrated by God to rescue His people from danger, bondage, or impossible situations. Throughout the Scriptures, God has proven to be a present help, breaking chains, opening doors, and silencing the plans of the enemy. When God intervenes, no snare or trap can prevail against His children.

1. UNDERSTANDING DIVINE ESCAPE

a) God's Sovereignty in Deliverance:
God alone has the power to deliver His children from any captivity (Psalm 68:20).

b) Escape from Bondage:
delivers from physical, spiritual, and emotional bondage (Exodus 6:6).

c) Freedom from the Enemy's Snare:
The traps of the enemy cannot hold when God intervenes (Psalm 91:3).

d) The Role of Prayer in Escape:
Fervent prayer triggers divine intervention (Acts 12:5-7).

e) Biblical Example: Peter’s miraculous escape from prison (Acts 12:7).

2. CAUSES OF CAPTIVITY AND DANGER

a) Sin and Disobedience:
Sin creates a legal ground for captivity (Judges 6:1-2).

b) Enemy's Schemes:
Satan sets traps to derail God’s plan (1 Peter 5:8).

c) Ignorance of God's Word:
Lack of knowledge keeps people bound (Hosea 4:6).

d) Spiritual Warfare:
Believers face attacks from principalities and powers (Ephesians 6:12).

e) Biblical Example: Samson’s captivity due to compromise (Judges 16:18-21).

3. CHANNELS OF DIVINE ESCAPE

a) Angelic Intervention:
God sends angels to deliver His people (Psalm 34:7).

b) The Power of His Word:
God’s Word breaks every chain (John 8:32).

c) The Name of Jesus:
Deliverance comes through the mighty name of Jesus (Philippians 2:9-11).

d) The Blood of Jesus:
The blood speaks victory and deliverance (Revelation 12:11).

e) Biblical Example: Daniel’s escape from the lions’ den (Daniel 6:22).

4. BENEFITS OF DIVINE ESCAPE

a) Freedom and Liberty:
God’s escape plan brings total freedom (John 8:36).

b) Protection from Future Traps:
God ensures the traps of the enemy are rendered useless (Psalm 124:7).

c) Restoration of Joy and Peace:
Deliverance brings back lost peace (Isaiah 61:7).

d) Testimonies and Glory to God:
Every divine escape leads to testimonies (Psalm 126:1-3).

e) Biblical Example: The Israelites’ escape from Pharaoh at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:26-30).

5. HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR DIVINE ESCAPE

a) Trust in the Lord:
Trusting God activates His intervention (Proverbs 3:5-6).

b) Maintain a Prayerful Life:
Persistent prayer opens the doors of escape (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

c) Live in Holiness:
A righteous life guarantees God’s presence (Hebrews 12:14).

d) Be Spiritually Alert:
Watchfulness keeps you aware of enemy traps (Matthew 26:41).

e) Biblical Example: Paul and Silas escaped through praise and prayer (Acts 16:25-26).

CONCLUSION:
God’s ability to deliver His children is unquestionable. No matter the snare or trap, God is always present to rescue and grant victory. Trust Him and walk in His ways, knowing that He will always make a way of escape for you.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, deliver me from every trap of the enemy.

2. Lord, break every chain of captivity in my life.

3. Father, send Your angels to intervene in my situation.

4. Lord, let every snare of the enemy against my life be broken.

5. Father, grant me the grace to live in holiness and righteousness.

6. Lord, protect me from every hidden danger.

7. Father, release Your power for my complete deliverance.

8. Lord, let my testimony of escape glorify Your name.

9. Father, empower me to stand firm in faith and prayer.

10. Lord, make a way of escape in every impossible situation I face.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. I declare you are escaping every snare of the enemy.

2. The Lord will fight for you and grant you victory.

3. Every chain of bondage in your life is broken.

4. You are walking out of every trap set against you.

5. Angels are on assignment for your deliverance.

6. No weapon formed against you will prosper.

7. The Lord will make a way for you in the wilderness.

8. Your testimony of divine escape will shock your enemies.

9. God’s power will deliver you from every storm.

10. You will dwell in the freedom and liberty of the Lord.