AND THE LORD FOUGHT FOR ME

Title: AND THE LORD FOUGHT FOR ME

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14
Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 20:4, 2 Chronicles 20:15-17, Psalm 35:1-3, Isaiah 41:10-13

INTRODUCTION:
Throughout the Bible, God is revealed as a mighty warrior who fights for His people. When they face insurmountable challenges or enemies, God steps in as their defender. His intervention brings victory, peace, and deliverance. This study will explore the assurance we have that God fights on our behalf and the outcomes of His divine intervention.

1. DIVINE DEFENSE IN TIMES OF BATTLE

a) God is Our Shield
The Lord is a shield to His people, covering them from every assault (Psalm 3:3).

b) He Surrounds Us with His Presence
His presence forms a wall of protection around us (Zechariah 2:5).

c) He Delivers Us from the Enemy’s Plans
God frustrates the schemes of our adversaries (Psalm 18:48).

d) We Find Refuge in Him
In times of danger, God is our safe haven (Psalm 91:2).

Biblical Example: David’s Protection from Saul – God shielded David from Saul’s repeated attempts to kill him, ultimately preserving his life (1 Samuel 18:10-11, 19:10).

2. SUPERNATURAL VICTORY THROUGH GOD'S INTERVENTION

a) Victory Belongs to the Lord
Battles may seem overwhelming, but victory comes from God (Proverbs 21:31).

b) God Fights When We Stand in Faith
By trusting in Him, we allow God to intervene on our behalf (2 Chronicles 20:17).

c) He Breaks the Power of Oppression
God delivers His people from any oppressive force (Isaiah 9:4).

d) God’s Power Confounds the Enemy
His might turns the plans of enemies to confusion (Exodus 23:27).

Biblical Example: Jehoshaphat’s Victory – When the people of Judah faced an overwhelming army, God instructed them to stand still, and He fought the battle for them, bringing them victory without lifting a sword (2 Chronicles 20:15-17).

3. GOD’S PROMISE OF PEACE IN THE MIDST OF WARFARE

a) He Grants Us Peace Beyond Understanding
God’s peace keeps our hearts steadfast in adversity (Philippians 4:7).

b) His Presence Removes Fear
When God is with us, we need not be afraid (Isaiah 41:10).

c) His Protection Comforts Us
Even in the valley of death, His rod and staff comfort (Psalm 23:4).

d) Divine Peace Rests on His People
The Lord’s peace assures us of victory (John 14:27).

Biblical Example: Israel at the Red Sea – As the Egyptians pursued Israel, God’s presence gave them peace, and He ultimately parted the sea, bringing peace and deliverance (Exodus 14:13-14).

4. GOD’S POWER TO OVERTHROW OUR ENEMIES

a) God Disarms the Power of the Enemy
He removes the strength of those who oppose us (Colossians 2:15).

b) He Brings Down Every Stronghold
God pulls down every stronghold that rises against us (2 Corinthians 10:4).

c) God Destroys the Works of the Enemy
Every plan of the enemy is made null and void (1 John 3:8).

d) We Overcome by His Authority
Through God’s power, we gain victory over our foes (Luke 10:19).

Biblical Example: Gideon’s Victory Over the Midianites – Though outnumbered, Gideon’s small army defeated the Midianites through God’s intervention (Judges 7:22).

5. DELIVERANCE AND TESTIMONY THROUGH DIVINE BATTLES

a) God Fights to Make Us Victorious Witnesses
Our victories become testimonies of His faithfulness (Psalm 118:15).

b) He Turns Battles into Blessings
God uses battles to refine and bless us (Genesis 50:20).

c) Our Victories Glorify God
God’s intervention displays His power and mercy (1 Corinthians 15:57).

d) Our Testimonies Encourage Others
Sharing our victories strengthens others’ faith (Psalm 40:3).

Biblical Example: Daniel’s Deliverance from the Lions – God fought for Daniel by shutting the lions’ mouths, bringing glory to His name and inspiring others to trust in Him (Daniel 6:19-22).

CONCLUSION:
When God fights for us, no force can stand against us. His protection, power, and peace lead to supernatural victories that serve as testimonies of His faithfulness. By allowing God to fight our battles, we experience deliverance and transformation, bringing glory to His name.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, thank You for being my defender and shield.

2. Father, fight every battle that I cannot face alone.

3. Deliver me from every plan of the enemy.

4. Strengthen my faith to stand firm in times of adversity.

5. Let Your peace guard my heart in every battle.

6. Father, disarm and destroy every power of the enemy against me.

7. Grant me victory and turn my battles into testimonies.

8. Lord, let Your presence remove every fear from my life.

9. Help me to glorify You through every victory.

10. Father, I surrender all battles to You; may Your name be glorified.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. I declare that the Lord fights every battle that concerns you.

2. No weapon formed against you shall prosper because God is your defender.

3. The Lord grants you peace in the midst of every storm.

4. Every plan of the enemy against you is frustrated by God’s power.

5. You will testify of God’s deliverance in every area of your life.

6. The battles you see today, you shall see no more.

7. Victory is yours through the mighty hand of God.

8. God’s power overthrows every stronghold that rises against you.

9. The Lord surrounds you with His favour and protection.

10. Your life will be filled with testimonies of God’s faithfulness and victory.