THE GOD WHO DEFENDS HIS CHILDREN

THE GOD WHO DEFENDS HIS CHILDREN

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text:
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”
Isaiah 54:17

Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:14, Psalm 46:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:6, Psalm 91:1-16

INTRODUCTION:
Life is filled with battles—spiritual, emotional, and physical. At times, it appears that the wicked triumph, and the righteous suffer. But for every child of God, there is assurance that you are not alone in your fight. God does not only watch from a distance; He steps in to fight for His own.

We live in a world where evil forces constantly seek to oppose and destroy God’s children. But Scripture is full of promises that God is our refuge, shield, fortress, and defender. His protection is not passive—it is active, forceful, and victorious.

Today’s message is a prophetic reminder and spiritual reality: The God who defends His children never loses a battle. If God be for you, who can be against you? When He rises to defend you, no enemy can prevail.

1. GOD IS OUR DIVINE DEFENDER
God takes personal responsibility for defending His children.

a) God fights for His people
Exodus 14:14 – “The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” He does not leave His own vulnerable to the enemy.

b) He sets boundaries the enemy cannot cross
Job 1:10 – God placed a hedge around Job. Your life is surrounded by divine protection.

c) God’s name is a strong tower
Proverbs 18:10 – When we run to Him, we are safe. He is not just a passive protector but an impenetrable fortress.

d) God makes your enemies His enemies
Isaiah 49:25 – He contends with those who contend with you and saves your children.

Biblical Example: God defended Israel at the Red Sea, confounding the Egyptians and giving His people total victory (Exodus 14:21–30).

2. GOD’S DEFENCE IS COVENANT-BASED
He defends because you are His by covenant.

a) Covenant invokes divine obligation
Psalm 105:14-15 – “Touch not my anointed.” The covenant places divine warning upon your enemies.

b) The Blood of Jesus seals our protection
Revelation 12:11 – We overcome by the blood and by our testimony.

c) The Holy Spirit intercedes for us
Romans 8:26 – Even when we don’t know what to pray, God’s Spirit defends us in prayer.

d) Righteous living invites divine backing
Psalm 34:7 – The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him.

Biblical Example: God defended Daniel in the lions’ den because of Daniel’s covenant stand (Daniel 6:19–22).

3. GOD DEFENDS IN WAYS BEYOND HUMAN COMPREHENSION
God’s methods may not be logical, but they are powerful.

a) God confuses the enemy’s camp
2 Chronicles 20:22 – God caused Israel’s enemies to destroy one another.

b) He uses the weak to shame the mighty
1 Corinthians 1:27 – God uses small things to bring down strong forces.

c) His Word is a weapon of defence
Ephesians 6:17 – The sword of the Spirit is the Word that stops satanic arrows.

d) He deploys angelic forces
Psalm 91:11 – He commands angels to guard you in all your ways.

Biblical Example: When Elisha was surrounded, God opened his servant’s eyes to see heavenly chariots of fire defending them (2 Kings 6:15–17).

4. GOD DEFENDS HIS OWN TO BRING GLORY TO HIS NAME
When God defends you, He magnifies His own greatness.

a) Your victory testifies of God’s power
Psalm 23:5 – He prepares a table before you in the presence of your enemies.

b) He wants to display His faithfulness
Isaiah 41:10 – He strengthens and upholds you so you don’t fall.

c) God is jealous over His children
Zechariah 2:8 – “He that touches you touches the apple of His eye.”

d) Divine defence is a witness to the world
John 9:3 – Some battles come that God may be glorified through the victory.

Biblical Example: God defended Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire, and the entire kingdom acknowledged His glory (Daniel 3:24–30).

5. STAYING UNDER GOD’S COVERING IS KEY TO CONTINUAL DEFENCE
Our part is to remain under His authority and in obedience.

a) Disobedience exposes one to danger
Ecclesiastes 10:8 – “Whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him.”

b) Humility attracts divine covering
James 4:6–7 – Submission to God brings defence from the devil.

c) Worship invites divine presence
Psalm 22:3 – God inhabits the praises of His people and where God dwells, defence is sure.

d) Prayer activates divine intervention
Psalm 50:15 – “Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee.”

Biblical Example: Hezekiah received divine defence against Sennacherib through prayer (2 Kings 19:14–35).

CONCLUSION:
God does not abandon His children. He watches, shields, speaks, intervenes, and delivers. When you walk with God in covenant, you enjoy divine security that no enemy can breach.

No matter how fierce the battle or how loud the enemy’s voice, always remember—your Defender is the Almighty. Trust in His defence and you will never be ashamed.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for being my ever-present Defender.
2. O Lord, arise and fight every battle confronting my destiny.
3. Let every tongue risen against me be silenced in Jesus’ name.
4. I break every hedge of sin exposing me to satanic attacks.
5. Father, surround me with divine fire and angelic defence.
6. O God, confuse the camp of my adversaries.
7. I declare, no weapon formed against me shall prosper.
8. My enemies will not rejoice over me in the name of Jesus.
9. Lord, raise a standard against every flood of the enemy.
10. I receive divine covering over my family and ministry.

GOD’S WORD FOR YOU TODAY:
1. You are divinely defended—you will not fall into the trap of the enemy!
2. The Lord is shielding you from every known and unknown danger!
3. The battle you see today, you shall see no more forever!
4. Your enemies shall stumble and fall before your face!
5. God is raising help for you from unexpected places!
6. Every accusation against you is cancelled by the blood of Jesus!
7. The fire of God surrounds you and your household!
8. You are untouchable—He that touches you touches the apple of God's eye!
9. Every plot against your rising is destroyed in Jesus’ name!
10. You will rejoice because the Lord has won your battles!