DIVINE PROTECTION FOR GOD’S SERVANTS

DIVINE PROTECTION FOR GOD’S SERVANTS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 91:1-16

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 121:7-8, Proverbs 18:10, Zechariah 2:5, 2 Thessalonians 3:3

INTRODUCTION:
The call to serve God is both a great privilege and a high responsibility. God’s servants are often at the forefront of spiritual battles, confronting forces of darkness, declaring the truth, and advancing the kingdom of God. As a result, they become special targets of the enemy’s attacks. However, our God has promised to be a shield, fortress, and strong tower for those who serve Him faithfully. The assurance of divine protection is not a mere wish—it is a covenant promise.

Serving God often requires moving into territories where danger seems imminent—physically, spiritually, or even emotionally. From the days of Moses, Elijah, and Paul, the servants of God have faced fierce oppositions, yet the hand of the Lord preserved them. The good news is that God does not call His servants and abandon them to fend for themselves. He walks with them, covers them, and fights for them. This is why a true servant of God can move in boldness and authority, knowing that heaven’s army is on their side.

In our generation, when evil appears to be rising, it is essential for God’s servants to understand and activate the promises of divine protection. No arrow, plot, or gate of hell can prevail against those who dwell under the shadow of the Almighty. This message will explore the scriptural principles, covenant benefits, and practical realities of God’s protective covering over His servants, ensuring they fulfil their calling without fear.

1. GOD’S PRESENCE IS OUR STRONG DEFENCE

a) The presence of God is a shield (Psalm 16:8)
When a servant of God carries God’s presence, no enemy can penetrate the divine hedge.

b) God’s presence drives away fear (Isaiah 41:10)
Fear loses its grip when we are conscious that God is with us.

c) God’s presence guarantees safety (Exodus 33:14)
His presence provides rest and protection in the midst of storms.

d) The enemy cannot withstand the manifest presence of God (Psalm 68:1)
Demonic forces flee when God arises for His servants.

Biblical Example: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace (Daniel 3:23-27).

2. GOD BUILDS A DIVINE HEDGE AROUND HIS SERVANTS

a) God places a wall of fire around His own (Zechariah 2:5)
This supernatural barrier keeps the enemy at a distance.

b) The hedge of protection frustrates demonic access (Job 1:10)
Satan acknowledged he could not touch Job because of this hedge.

c) God’s hedge covers all areas of life (Psalm 34:7)
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him.

d) Maintaining the hedge through holiness (Proverbs 18:10)
A righteous life sustains divine covering.

Biblical Example: Elisha and the chariots of fire surrounding him (2 Kings 6:15-17).

3. GOD NULLIFIES THE WEAPONS OF THE ENEMY

a) Weapons will form but cannot prosper (Isaiah 54:17)
The Lord neutralises every attack before it achieves its purpose.

b) God exposes and destroys hidden traps (Psalm 91:3)
His servants are delivered from snares set in secret.

c) The Lord confuses the camp of the enemy (Exodus 23:27)
Confusion in the enemy’s ranks secures the servant’s safety.

d) God turns curses into blessings (Deuteronomy 23:5)
Every evil word spoken against His servants is reversed.

Biblical Example: Haman’s plot against Mordecai backfiring (Esther 6:10-13, 7:9-10).

4. GOD DELIVERS HIS SERVANTS FROM DANGERS

a) Deliverance from physical harm (Psalm 121:7-8)
God preserves our going out and coming in.

b) Deliverance from spiritual attacks (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
The Lord keeps us from the evil one.

c) Deliverance from premature death (Psalm 118:17)
God’s servants will fulfil their days.

d) Deliverance from demonic plots (Acts 12:6-10)
The Lord sends His angels to bring His servants out of captivity.

Biblical Example: Peter’s miraculous release from prison (Acts 12:6-10).

5. THE POWER OF COVENANT RELATIONSHIP

a) God honours His covenant with His servants (Psalm 89:34)
He will not break His promises of protection.

b) Covenant protection is rooted in obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1-7)
Walking in God’s instructions activates divine covering.

c) God’s covenant is stronger than the enemy’s schemes (Numbers 23:23)
No enchantment or divination can prevail.

d) Covenant protection is generational (Genesis 17:7)
God’s covering extends to the servant’s descendants.

Biblical Example: David’s protection in multiple battles because of God’s covenant (1 Samuel 17:37; 2 Samuel 22:1-4).

CONCLUSION:
God’s servants are not ordinary people; they are vessels of divine assignment, and heaven is committed to their preservation. Though enemies may rise, God has guaranteed their safety through His presence, His hedge, and His covenant promises. The awareness of this reality should remove fear, strengthen faith, and inspire confidence in carrying out God’s work.

Therefore, let us boldly serve the Lord, knowing that no gate of hell, no weapon of darkness, and no scheme of the enemy can prevail against us. The God who preserved Daniel in the lions’ den, Paul in the storm, and Peter in prison, is the same God watching over us today. His protection is sure, His covenant is unbreakable, and His angels are on constant duty to defend His servants.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for being my shield and strong defence.
2. Lord, let Your presence go with me everywhere I go.
3. O God, surround me with Your wall of fire day and night.
4. Every weapon formed against me, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
5. Lord, deliver me from every hidden trap of the enemy.
6. I cancel every demonic assignment against my life and ministry.
7. Father, preserve my going out and coming in.
8. Lord, fulfil every covenant promise of protection over my life.
9. I declare that no enchantment or divination will prosper against me.
10. Thank You Lord for securing me in Your unfailing protection.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You are untouchable by the forces of darkness!
2. No weapon formed against you shall prosper!
3. The presence of God will be a shield around you at all times!
4. Every trap set for you will catch the enemy instead!
5. You will not die before your time!
6. The wall of fire around you will never be broken!
7. The covenant of God over your life will speak for you!
8. Angelic protection will accompany you day and night!
9. Your enemies will stumble and fall before you!
10. You will fulfil your assignment under divine covering!