THE GOD WHO MAKES YOUR ENEMIES CONFUSED

THE GOD WHO MAKES YOUR ENEMIES CONFUSED

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Exodus 14:19-25

Key Verse: Deuteronomy 28:7 – “The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.”

Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 20:22-23, Psalm 35:4, Isaiah 41:11-12, Judges 7:22

INTRODUCTION
God’s power to defend His children is unmatched. When the enemy gathers to destroy you, the Lord has countless ways to intervene. Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly confounded the plans of the wicked, turning their weapons of destruction into instruments of their defeat. He causes confusion in the camp of the enemy so that His people can advance in victory.

This truth is not merely historical but active today. Many believers face opposition in the workplace, community, family, or spiritual battles. At such moments, it is not human wisdom or physical strength that secures victory but God’s supernatural intervention. When He steps in, even the most organised enemies scatter.

Understanding this dimension of God’s power gives confidence. As you trust Him, He will fight for you, silence your accusers, and frustrate their schemes. Your part is to remain faithful, obedient, and prayerful, while He works behind the scenes to turn the tables against those who rise against you.

1. GOD FIGHTS FOR HIS PEOPLE
God personally involves Himself in battles to defend His children.

a) God is a warrior for His people
(Exodus 15:3) – The Lord is not passive in the face of opposition; He is mighty in battle, fighting for those who trust Him.

b) God’s presence shields His children
(Psalm 91:1–4) – His covering confuses the plans of the enemy before they can even take shape.

c) God uses divine strategies unknown to man
(Isaiah 55:8–9) – His ways are higher, and He uses supernatural methods to overturn human plans.

d) God’s timing ensures perfect deliverance
(Habakkuk 2:3) – Even when it seems delayed, His intervention always comes at the perfect moment to confound your enemies.

Biblical Example: The Red Sea deliverance (Exodus 14) – God confused the Egyptians, removed their chariot wheels, and turned their pursuit into their destruction.

2. GOD TURNS ENEMIES AGAINST THEMSELVES
God can cause the enemy’s weapons to backfire.

a) Enemies’ plans can become their downfall
(Psalm 7:15-16) – Those who dig pits for the righteous often fall into them.

b) God causes division in the enemy’s camp
(Judges 7:22) – Gideon’s enemies fought each other due to divine confusion.

c) God makes the wisdom of the wicked foolish
(1 Corinthians 1:19) – What appears strategic to men collapses under God’s power.

d) God preserves His people while enemies self-destruct
(2 Chronicles 20:22-23) – While Israel praised, their enemies destroyed one another.

Biblical Example: The Ammonites and Moabites turned on themselves when Jehoshaphat’s army worshipped (2 Chronicles 20).

3. PRAISE AND OBEDIENCE INVITE GOD’S INTERVENTION
Worship and obedience create an atmosphere for divine deliverance.

a) Praise releases God’s power
(Psalm 22:3) – God inhabits the praises of His people, leading to supernatural breakthroughs.

b) Obedience is a weapon of victory
(Deuteronomy 28:1) – Aligning with God’s instructions brings His favour and defence.

c) Faith unlocks divine action
(Hebrews 11:6) – Believing God even in danger provokes His intervention.

d) Prayer strengthens your spiritual position
(James 5:16) – Persistent prayer keeps the enemy’s attacks at bay and brings clarity.

Biblical Example: Paul and Silas worshipped in prison, and God intervened with an earthquake that shook the enemy’s plans (Acts 16:25-26).

4. GOD’S PROTECTION IS A COVENANT PROMISE
His defence is assured for those who trust Him.

a) God’s promises never fail
(Numbers 23:19) – His covenant guarantees safety even when surrounded by enemies.

b) His angels are on assignment
(Psalm 34:7) – Angels encamp around those who fear Him to protect and confuse the enemy.

c) God makes a way of escape
(1 Corinthians 10:13) – Even in temptation or attack, He provides a path to safety.

d) God exalts His people publicly
(Psalm 23:5) – He prepares a table before you in the presence of your enemies, shaming them.

Biblical Example: Daniel in the lions’ den—God silenced the lions and confused the plans of his enemies (Daniel 6).

CONCLUSION
The God you serve is not indifferent to the schemes of your enemies. He has always defended His people, turning their adversaries’ strategies into instruments of their own destruction. No enemy is too powerful, and no plan is too sophisticated for Him to overturn.

As you walk in obedience, worship, and faith, you can be assured that the Lord will confuse every adversary, protect your destiny, and establish you in victory. Trust Him completely, for the battle is not yours but the Lord’s.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, arise and fight every battle confronting my destiny.
2. Father, confuse every gathering of the wicked against my life.
3. Lord, shield me from every hidden trap and snare.
4. Father, let every weapon fashioned against me fail.
5. Lord, release Your angels to scatter my enemies’ plans.
6. Father, grant me the grace to trust You completely in adversity.
7. Lord, turn every evil intention against me into testimony.
8. Father, let my worship become a weapon of victory.
9. Lord, show Yourself mighty on my behalf before my adversaries.
10. Father, grant me peace, knowing You are fighting for me.

GOD’S WORD FOR YOU TODAY
1. You shall see your enemies defeated before your very eyes.
2. You shall walk under divine protection every day of your life.
3. You shall not be shaken by the plans of the wicked.
4. You shall experience supernatural deliverance in times of trouble.
5. You shall be elevated while your enemies are confounded.
6. You shall watch every evil plot turn for your good.
7. You shall carry God’s presence that terrifies the enemy.
8. You shall receive wisdom to navigate every challenge victoriously.
9. You shall rejoice as God turns your battles into blessings.
10. You shall live in confidence, knowing the Lord fights for you.