DIVINE SETTLEMENT

DIVINE SETTLEMENT

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text:
1 Peter 5:10 – "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you."

Supporting Texts:
Psalm 40:1-3
Exodus 3:7-8
Job 42:10
2 Kings 7:1-9
Isaiah 61:7

INTRODUCTION:
Divine settlement is when God steps into a person's life, situation, or destiny to bring about a complete restoration, peace, and fulfilment of His promises. It is a time when long-standing issues are resolved, and God establishes a person in their rightful place. Throughout the Bible, we see examples of how God intervenes in the lives of His people, turning their sorrows into joy, their captivity into freedom, and their suffering into settlement. This study explores the principles and promises surrounding divine settlement.

1. GOD’S PROMISE OF SETTLEMENT
God has promised that after we have endured hardships, He will bring us into a season of divine settlement.

a) God’s Timing: Divine settlement often comes after a period of waiting or suffering (Ecclesiastes 3:11). God perfects all things in His time.

b) Restoration of Lost Glory: Divine settlement involves the restoration of everything that has been lost or delayed (Joel 2:25-26).

c) Establishment in Purpose: God settles His people by establishing them in their divine purpose and calling (Psalm 138:8).

d) Strength for the Journey: Before settlement comes, God strengthens and prepares His people for the blessings He is about to release (Isaiah 40:31).

e) A Season of Reaping: Divine settlement is the period when the righteous begin to reap the fruits of their labor (Galatians 6:9).

Biblical Example:
After Job endured intense suffering, God restored everything he had lost and settled him with double blessings (Job 42:10). Job’s story is a powerful example of how God brings about settlement after a season of trials.

2. DIVINE INTERVENTION IN TIMES OF SUFFERING
God often steps in at the most challenging moments in a person’s life to bring about divine settlement.

a) God Sees Our Afflictions: God is always aware of the suffering and trials His people face, and He is ready to intervene (Exodus 3:7).

b) Deliverance from Bondage: Divine settlement involves deliverance from situations that have kept us bound or limited (Psalm 34:19).

c) Divine Direction: During times of hardship, God directs His people towards their settlement (Isaiah 30:21).

d) God’s Favour in Crisis: Even in difficult times, God’s favor surrounds His people and leads them to their place of settlement (Psalm 5:12).

e) Sudden Turnaround: Divine settlement can happen suddenly and unexpectedly, as seen in the story of the lepers who went from starvation to abundance in a day (2 Kings 7:1-9).

Biblical Example:
The Israelites suffered in Egypt for many years, but when their time for settlement came, God led them out of bondage with great wealth and into the Promised Land (Exodus 3:7-8).

3. CONDITIONS FOR EXPERIENCING DIVINE SETTLEMENT
To experience divine settlement, there are certain principles and attitudes that believers must embrace.

a) Patience and Endurance: We must endure trials and trust in God’s timing, knowing that He will bring about our settlement (James 1:4).

b) Obedience to God’s Word: Obedience is key to accessing divine settlement, as seen in the lives of those who followed God’s instructions (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).

c) Faith and Expectation: We must have faith and expect God to settle us, even when circumstances seem unfavorable (Hebrews 11:6).

d) Prayer and Persistence: Divine settlement often requires persistent prayer, as demonstrated by people like Hannah who prayed until God settled her (1 Samuel 1:10-11).

e) Righteous Living: A life of righteousness positions us to receive God’s divine settlement (Psalm 5:12).

Biblical Example:
Hannah, who was barren for many years, experienced divine settlement after her persistent prayers and dedication to God. The Lord gave her a son, Samuel, who became a great prophet in Israel (1 Samuel 1:19-20).

4. DIVINE SETTLEMENT BRINGS REST AND FULFILLMENT
When God settles His people, it results in a time of rest, peace, and fulfilment of promises.

a) Rest from Struggles: Divine settlement brings an end to struggles, allowing believers to rest in the promises of God (Matthew 11:28).

b) Peace of Mind: God’s settlement brings peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding our hearts and minds (Philippians 4:7).

c) Fulfilment of Promises: God’s settlement involves the fulfilment of promises He has made concerning our lives (2 Samuel 7:28).

d) Establishment of God’s Will: Divine settlement is when God’s perfect will for our lives is established, and we walk in His purpose (Isaiah 55:11).

e) Supernatural Provision: During the time of settlement, God provides for all our needs in abundance (Philippians 4:19).

Biblical Example:
Solomon experienced divine settlement when God established his kingdom in peace, granting him wisdom and prosperity beyond measure (1 Kings 3:10-13).

5. GOD USES DIVINE SETTLEMENT FOR HIS GLORY
God’s ultimate purpose in settling His people is to bring glory to His name.

a) God’s Glory in Our Lives: When God settles us, His glory is revealed in our lives, and others see His hand at work (Isaiah 60:1-2).

b) Testimony of God’s Goodness: Divine settlement gives us a testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness, which we can share with others (Psalm 40:3).

c) Bringing Others to Faith: The evidence of God’s settlement in our lives can lead others to believe and trust in Him (John 12:32).

d) Demonstration of God’s Power: Divine settlement is a demonstration of God’s power and ability to change any situation (Ephesians 3:20).

e) Praise and Worship: The result of divine settlement is praise and worship, as we give God all the glory for what He has done (Psalm 145:1-2).

Biblical Example:
When the Israelites were settled in the Promised Land, it was a testimony of God’s power and faithfulness to fulfil His promises, and many nations saw the glory of God in their lives (Joshua 21:43-45).

CONCLUSION:
Divine settlement is a promise from God that after we have endured trials, He will establish, restore, and perfect us. As believers, we must trust in God’s timing, hold onto His promises, and remain steadfast in faith. God is faithful to settle His people, and when He does, it brings peace, rest, and abundant blessings. Let us continue to seek Him in prayer, stand firm in obedience, and expect divine settlement in every area of our lives.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, settle me in every area of my life where I have experienced delay and struggle.

2. Father, bring restoration to everything I have lost and establish me in Your divine purpose.

3. Lord, grant me the grace to endure trials and trust in Your timing for my settlement.

4. Father, let Your peace and rest come upon me as You settle every issue in my life.

5. Lord, bring supernatural provision and prosperity into my life during my season of settlement.

6. Father, perfect everything that concerns me and establish my steps according to Your will.

7. Lord, let my life be a testimony of Your divine settlement, that others may see Your glory.

8. Father, remove every hindrance to my settlement and establish me in the place of rest.

9. Lord, I declare that my season of struggle is over, and my time of divine settlement has come.

10. Father, strengthen me in faith as I await Your divine settlement and the fulfilment of Your promises.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:

1. I declare that your season of divine settlement is here, and God will establish you in peace.

2. Every area of delay and stagnation in your life is turning into divine settlement.

3. I decree that the hand of God will restore everything you have lost and give you double for your trouble.

4. You will enter a season of supernatural provision and abundance in the name of Jesus.

5. Every trial you have endured will end in testimonies of God’s faithfulness and power.

6. I declare that you are established in your purpose, and God’s will for your life is being fulfilled.

7. Your time of struggle has ended, and God’s peace is reigning over your life.