POWER AGAINST EVIL EXCHANGE

POWER AGAINST EVIL EXCHANGE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 1 Kings 3:16-27
"Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it. Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof."

Supporting Texts:
Matthew 13:25, Isaiah 49:24-26, Joel 2:25, John 10:10, Zechariah 9:11-12

INTRODUCTION
An evil exchange occurs when something valuable is stolen or substituted for something inferior in a person's life. The Bible records a story in 1 Kings 3:16-27 where two women, both harlots, came before King Solomon. One woman's baby was exchanged for a dead child while she was asleep. This story symbolises how the enemy can manipulate destinies, replace blessings with sorrow, and divert divine inheritance.

Many people today suffer from spiritual exchanges, where their glory, virtue, or destiny has been taken away without their knowledge. However, through divine intervention, prayers, and the power of God, every evil exchange can be reversed.

1. UNDERSTANDING EVIL EXCHANGE
Evil exchange is a satanic operation that replaces what is rightfully yours with something undesirable.

a) Satanic Substitution
The enemy steals blessings and replaces them with misfortune (John 10:10).

b) Loss of Glory and Virtue
Many suffer loss in health, finances, marriages, and careers due to unseen exchanges (Lamentations 5:7).

c) Destiny Manipulation
Like Esau, some people have had their birthrights exchanged through deception (Genesis 27:36).

d) Ignorance and Carelessness
While men slept, the enemy sowed tares (Matthew 13:25). Spiritual slumber allows evil exchanges.

e) Biblical Example: The Story of Jacob and Esau.
Jacob took Esau’s blessing through deceit, causing Esau to lose his rightful inheritance (Genesis 27:35-36).

2. SIGNS OF EVIL EXCHANGE
Recognising the symptoms of evil exchange is crucial to deliverance.

a) Constant Rejection and Failure
Doors that should open suddenly shut without explanation (Psalm 102:13).

b) Recurring Losses and Setbacks
Opportunities are always stolen at the verge of breakthrough (Isaiah 65:22-23).

c) Identity Confusion
Like the true mother in Solomon’s judgment, you may feel your blessings have been taken (1 Kings 3:22).

d) Unexplainable Hardship
Unusual struggles, despite hard work, could be a sign of exchanged destiny (Ecclesiastes 10:7).

e) Biblical Example: Naomi's Loss and Restoration
Naomi left Bethlehem full but returned empty due to unseen battles (Ruth 1:19-21).

3. HOW TO OVERCOME EVIL EXCHANGE
Victory over evil exchange requires divine intervention and spiritual action.

a) Recognise the Spiritual Battle
Understand that life is spiritual, and the enemy fights against divine inheritance (Ephesians 6:12).

b) Engage in Fervent Prayers
Deliverance from evil exchange requires violent prayers (Matthew 11:12).

c) Claim Your Divine Restoration
God promises to restore what the enemy has stolen (Joel 2:25).

d) Walk in Holiness and Obedience
Sin opens the door for demonic exchanges; holiness secures divine blessings (Isaiah 59:2).

e) Biblical Example: Hannah's Restoration
Hannah, though barren, received divine intervention and birthed a prophet (1 Samuel 1:20).

4. GOD’S POWER TO REVERSE EVIL EXCHANGE
God has the power to restore and reverse every evil substitution.

a) Divine Judgment on Evil Workers
Like Solomon exposed the deception of the wicked woman, God exposes evil plots (1 Kings 3:27).

b) The Blood of Jesus
The blood of Jesus speaks better things and nullifies satanic exchanges (Hebrews 12:24).

c) Prophetic Prayers and Declarations
God’s servants carry authority to break evil yokes (2 Chronicles 20:20).

d) Restoration of Lost Glory
God is a restorer of stolen destinies (Isaiah 49:24-26).

e) Biblical Example: Job’s Restoration
Job lost everything, but God restored him double for his losses (Job 42:10).

5. MAINTAINING YOUR VICTORY OVER EVIL EXCHANGE
Deliverance is not enough; one must sustain victory.

a) Stay Spiritually Alert
Avoid spiritual slumber that allows the enemy to steal (1 Peter 5:8).

b) Guard Your Destiny Through Warfare Prayers
Constant prayers keep the enemy’s hands off your blessings (Luke 18:1).

c) Speak God’s Promises Over Your Life
Declare restoration and divine protection over all that concerns you (Proverbs 18:21).

d) Walk in Faith and Boldness
Refuse fear; claim your inheritance with boldness (Joshua 1:9).

e) Biblical Example: The Shunammite Woman
Her child died, but through faith and prophetic intervention, life was restored (2 Kings 4:32-37).

CONCLUSION
The enemy specialises in satanic exchanges, but God has given us power to reclaim our lost virtues. Just as King Solomon exposed the evil woman and restored the true mother’s child, God will expose and reverse every evil exchange in your life. Through prayer, holiness, and spiritual vigilance, you will recover all that has been stolen.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, expose and destroy every evil exchange in my life.

2. Lord, restore my stolen glory, virtue, and destiny.

3. By the blood of Jesus, I cancel every satanic transaction made against me.

4. Lord, reverse every substitution that has taken my blessings away.

5. Every power sitting on my breakthrough, be uprooted by fire.

6. O Lord, arise and fight for me against spiritual manipulators.

7. Father, let every hidden conspiracy against my destiny be exposed.

8. I claim divine restoration over my marriage, finances, and health.

9. Every arrow of demotion fired against me, return to sender.

10. Lord, let my original divine identity and purpose be fully restored.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS
1. I declare that every evil exchange in your life is reversed in Jesus' name!

2. Your stolen glory and virtue are restored sevenfold!

3. Every satanic manipulation against you is exposed and destroyed!

4. Your destiny will not be hijacked or diverted!

5. You will recover all that the enemy has stolen!

6. No more setbacks, no more demotion; you are rising higher!

7. Every hidden enemy working against you is exposed and disgraced!

8. You will walk in divine favour, honour, and restoration!

9. Your destiny helpers will locate you and bring divine assistance!

10. Every conspiracy against your breakthrough is nullified by the power of God!

This sermon empowers believers to reclaim their stolen blessings and walk in divine restoration.