THIS IS NOT MY SON

THIS IS NOT MY SON

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 1 Kings 3:21
"And when I rose in the morning to give my child suck, behold, it was dead: but when I had considered it in the morning, behold, it was not my son, which I did bear."

Supporting Texts:
Matthew 13:25, Joel 2:25, John 10:10, Isaiah 49:24-26, Psalm 126:1-2

INTRODUCTION
Life is full of battles, and one of the greatest spiritual battles is the battle of satanic exchange. In 1 Kings 3:16-27, two women stood before King Solomon. One woman’s living son had been stolen and replaced with a dead child. However, she refused to accept the satanic exchange and declared, “This is not my son!”

Many people today have suffered spiritual substitutions—destinies, marriages, careers, and health stolen and replaced with sorrow, failure, and affliction. The good news is that God has given us the power to reject what is not ours and reclaim what rightfully belongs to us.

1. RECOGNISING WHAT IS NOT YOURS
Many people have unknowingly accepted negative situations that are not from God.

a) Evil Substitutions in Life
Destinies, finances, and opportunities can be exchanged by the enemy (Matthew 13:25).

b) Accepting What God Did Not Give You
Anything contrary to God’s promises is not yours (Jeremiah 29:11).

c) Discerning the Enemy’s Tricks
The devil operates through deception, just as the wicked woman deceived the true mother (John 8:44).

d) The Danger of Spiritual Slumber
While men slept, the enemy sowed tares (Matthew 13:25).

e) Biblical Example: Esau Lost His Birthright
Esau ignorantly sold his birthright and could not reclaim it (Genesis 27:36).

2. SIGNS YOU ARE OPERATING UNDER A SATANIC EXCHANGE
Understanding the symptoms of a stolen destiny helps you fight back.

a) Constant Struggles and Stagnation
When progress is repeatedly blocked, an evil exchange may have occurred (Isaiah 65:22-23).

b) Persistent Rejection and Delay
When you keep losing opportunities that should be yours (Psalm 102:13).

c) Unusual Hardship Despite Efforts
Working hard but seeing no results (Ecclesiastes 10:7).

d) Dreams of Loss or Replacements
If you often dream of losing valuables, it may signify a spiritual attack (Job 33:14-17).

e) Biblical Example: Naomi’s Loss and Recovery
Naomi left Bethlehem full but returned empty, yet God restored her joy (Ruth 1:19-21).

3. POWER TO REJECT WHAT IS NOT YOURS
You must refuse to settle for less than God’s best.

a) Reject Every Satanic Exchange
Like the true mother, boldly say, “This is not mine!” (1 Kings 3:21).

b) Stand on God’s Promises
God’s Word guarantees restoration (Joel 2:25).

c) Engage in Violent Prayers
Deliverance from satanic exchange requires warfare prayers (Matthew 11:12).

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

e) Biblical Example: Hannah Refused Barrenness
Hannah rejected barrenness and received Samuel (1 Samuel 1:20).

4. HOW TO RECLAIM WHAT HAS BEEN STOLEN
God has the power to restore what the enemy has taken.

a) Recognise That You Have a Legal Right to Your Blessings
Jesus paid the price for your restoration (Colossians 2:14).

b) Engage in Spiritual Warfare
Break satanic yokes through prayer and fasting (Isaiah 58:6).

c) Seek Divine Revelation
God can reveal hidden manipulations through dreams and visions (Daniel 2:22).

d) Make Prophetic Declarations Over Your Life
Speak life over every stolen area (Proverbs 18:21).

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

5. MAINTAINING YOUR VICTORY
After reclaiming what is yours, you must secure it.

a) Stay Spiritually Alert
Be vigilant against future attacks (1 Peter 5:8).

b) Remain in Prayer and Fasting
Continuous prayer maintains victory (Luke 18:1).

c) Declare God’s Word Daily
Speaking God’s promises keeps the enemy away (Joshua 1:8).

d) Surround Yourself with the Right People
Avoid relationships that open doors to demonic exchanges (Psalm 1:1-3).

e) Biblical Example: The Shunammite Woman’s Faith
She refused to accept her child’s death and received a miracle (2 Kings 4:32-37).

CONCLUSION
Like the true mother in Solomon’s court, you must refuse to accept anything that is not yours. Do not settle for failure, sickness, or misfortune—reject it and claim God’s original plan for your life. Through prayer, faith, and divine wisdom, you will recover all that the enemy has stolen!

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, every evil exchange in my life, be reversed now!

2. I reject every satanic substitution in my destiny!

3. Lord, expose and disgrace every hidden manipulator of my blessings.

4. By the blood of Jesus, I recover everything the enemy has stolen.

5. I cancel every satanic transaction made against my life.

6. O Lord, arise and fight for my destiny!

7. Father, let every evil conspiracy against me be destroyed.

8. I claim divine restoration in my health, finances, and family.

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

10. I shall not accept anything that is not mine in Jesus' name!

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

2. You will not settle for less than God’s best!

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—your season of restoration is here!

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

8. You will walk in divine favour and supernatural increase!

9. Your destiny helpers will locate you this season!

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

This sermon empowers believers to reject satanic exchanges and claim divine restoration.