THE GOD WHO MAKES YOUR ENEMIES YOUR FOOTSTOOL

THE GOD WHO MAKES YOUR ENEMIES YOUR FOOTSTOOL

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 110:1 – “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”

Supporting Texts: Joshua 10:24-25, Romans 8:31, Isaiah 54:17, Exodus 23:22

INTRODUCTION:
The God we serve is not only our Saviour and Redeemer but also our mighty Warrior who fights for us and ensures our total victory. In life’s journey, opposition will arise, and enemies will attempt to hinder our progress, discredit our faith, and frustrate our purpose. But the Scriptures reveal that God has the power to subdue every adversary and turn them into stepping stones for our promotion.

When God declares that He will make your enemies your footstool, it is an assurance that the very people, forces, and situations meant to pull you down will instead push you higher. In biblical times, a footstool symbolised complete dominion over one’s enemies—meaning that their power and influence over you have been permanently destroyed.

This truth should give the believer great confidence: God not only defeats the enemy but also transforms their schemes into platforms for your advancement. Your victory is not partial—it is total, and your enemies are rendered powerless under the authority of Christ.

1. GOD IS THE MASTER STRATEGIST IN BATTLE
God’s strategies in warfare are beyond human understanding, and His methods ensure permanent victory. He does not fight like men fight; He uses divine wisdom and supernatural power to dismantle the enemy’s plans.

a) God fights with divine precision (Exodus 14:13-14)
God never misses His target; every strike is purposeful and results in your deliverance.

b) God’s battle plans guarantee victory (2 Chronicles 20:15)
When you let Him lead the battle, the outcome is always in your favour.

c) God uses the enemy’s own weapons against them (Psalm 7:15-16)
The traps your enemies set become the very pits in which they fall.

d) God’s timing is perfect in warfare (Habakkuk 2:3)
He knows when to act so that His name will receive the greatest glory.

Biblical Example: The fall of Jericho (Joshua 6:1-20) – God gave an unusual strategy that turned the fortified walls into rubble without human force.

2. GOD TURNS ENEMIES INTO STEPPING STONES
God’s power ensures that the opposition you face becomes a platform for your promotion.

a) Enemies can become instruments for your lifting (Genesis 50:20)
Even when their intentions are evil, God turns them into opportunities for good.

b) God uses challenges to elevate you (1 Samuel 17:45-47)
Goliath was meant to destroy David, but instead, he became the pathway to David’s kingship.

c) God makes your victory public (Psalm 23:5)
He prepares a table before you in the presence of your enemies so that His glory is seen.

d) Opposition strengthens your faith (Romans 5:3-4)
Every battle you win increases your spiritual capacity for greater assignments.

Biblical Example: Joseph’s brothers sold him, but God used their betrayal to make him ruler in Egypt (Genesis 45:4-8).

3. GOD RENDERS THE ENEMY POWERLESS
God’s promise to make your enemies your footstool means He will strip them of their ability to harm you.

a) God frustrates the plans of the wicked (Job 5:12)
Every scheme against you is cancelled before it can take effect.

b) God disarms spiritual forces (Colossians 2:15)
Christ has already spoiled principalities and powers through His death and resurrection.

c) God nullifies every evil word (Isaiah 54:17)
No curse, accusation, or enchantment can succeed against His children.

d) God removes fear by giving you victory (2 Timothy 1:7)
Once you understand that the enemy is defeated, fear loses its grip on you.

Biblical Example: When Pharaoh pursued Israel into the Red Sea, God destroyed his army completely (Exodus 14:26-30).

4. GOD ESTABLISHES YOUR DOMINION
God’s goal is not just to deliver you but to give you enduring authority over the works of darkness.

a) Dominion is your kingdom inheritance (Luke 10:19)
God has given you power over all the power of the enemy.

b) Dominion means lasting victory (Psalm 89:22-23)
The enemy cannot continually afflict those whom God has established.

c) Your victory inspires others to trust God (Daniel 3:28-29)
Testimonies of God’s deliverance encourage faith in others.

d) Dominion gives you peace and rest (Joshua 21:44)
God grants you rest from your enemies so you can fulfil your purpose without hindrance.

Biblical Example: Joshua made the defeated kings lie down and placed his captains’ feet on their necks (Joshua 10:24-25).

CONCLUSION:
When God makes your enemies your footstool, He is not only granting you victory but also elevating you to a place of dominion and honour. What was meant to bring you shame becomes a testimony of His greatness. Every battle is an opportunity for God to show that He alone is Lord over all.

You can walk in confidence today, knowing that the God who never loses a battle is on your side. No enemy, no matter how powerful, can stand before the Almighty when He rises to fight for you.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, I thank You because You are the God who gives me total victory.
2. Lord, fight my battles and make my enemies my footstool.
3. Every plan of the wicked against me, be frustrated in the name of Jesus.
4. Lord, turn every opposition into a stepping stone for my promotion.
5. Father, strip my enemies of their power to harm me.
6. Lord, establish my dominion in every area of my life.
7. Every evil word spoken against me, be nullified in Jesus’ name.
8. Father, give me the wisdom to discern and follow Your battle strategies.
9. Lord, let my victory be a testimony that draws others to You.
10. I receive peace and rest from every enemy in the name of Jesus.

GOD’S WORD FOR YOU TODAY:
1. Your enemies will bow before the authority of God in your life.
2. Every scheme of the wicked against you will turn into a testimony.
3. You will rise higher through the very challenges meant to bring you down.
4. God is silencing every accuser and rendering them powerless.
5. Your dominion will be established, and it shall be lasting.
6. The Lord will publicly honour you in the presence of your enemies.
7. The fear of your God-given authority will fall upon your adversaries.
8. You will enjoy supernatural rest and peace from battles.
9. The enemy’s defeat will be visible for all to see.
10. God’s hand upon your life will make you untouchable to the powers of darkness.