DIVINE DELIVERANCE AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR

Title: DIVINE DELIVERANCE AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Acts 12:5-11
Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:19, Daniel 3:24-25, Isaiah 43:1-2

INTRODUCTION:
The eleventh hour signifies the last possible moment before disaster, failure, or loss occurs. It is often when human efforts and solutions have failed, and all hope seems lost. At such moments, God demonstrates His power by delivering His people in ways that defy human understanding. This message examines how God brings divine deliverance even at the most critical and hopeless moments, revealing His glory and faithfulness.

1. GOD’S TIMING IS PERFECT

a) God is Never Late
His timing always aligns with His divine purpose (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

b) God Knows the End from the Beginning
He is the Alpha and Omega (Revelation 22:13).

c) Delays Are Not Denials
What seems delayed is often preparation for a greater testimony (Habakkuk 2:3).

d) God Works Behind the Scenes
He is always at work, even when we don’t see it (John 5:17).

e) Biblical Example: Lazarus was raised after four days, showing God’s power over time (John 11:38-44).

2. DIVINE DELIVERANCE THROUGH ANGELIC INTERVENTION

a) Angels Are God’s Messengers
They execute His will and deliver His people (Psalm 91:11-12).

b) Angelic Deliverance in Times of Danger
Angels are sent to rescue God’s people in critical situations (Acts 5:19-20).

c) Angels Respond to Prayer
The church’s prayers led to Peter’s miraculous escape (Acts 12:5-7).

d) Angels Operate with God’s Authority
They act on divine instructions to bring deliverance (Daniel 6:22).

e) Biblical Example: The angel of the Lord delivered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace (Daniel 3:24-25).

3. THE POWER OF PRAYER IN CRISIS

a) Prayer Activates Heaven’s Response
Persistent prayer leads to divine intervention (James 5:16).

b) Prayer Breaks Chains
Peter’s chains fell off as the church prayed fervently (Acts 12:6-7).

c) Prayer Changes Situations
It turns hopeless situations into testimonies (Philippians 4:6-7).

d) Prayer Invites God’s Presence
God inhabits the praises and prayers of His people (Psalm 22:3).

e) Biblical Example: Paul and Silas prayed and sang hymns, leading to their deliverance from prison (Acts 16:25-26).

4. GOD’S FAITHFULNESS IN CRITICAL MOMENTS

a) God Never Abandons His Children
He is present in our times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).

b) God’s Power is Unlimited
Nothing is too hard for Him to accomplish (Jeremiah 32:27).

c) God’s Deliverance is Complete
He saves to the uttermost (Hebrews 7:25).

d) God Turns Tests into Testimonies
What was meant for harm becomes a platform for God’s glory (Genesis 50:20).

e) Biblical Example: The Red Sea parted at the eleventh hour, delivering Israel and destroying their enemies (Exodus 14:21-28).

5. LESSONS FROM DIVINE DELIVERANCE AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR

a) Trust God Completely
Faith in God’s ability to save is crucial (Proverbs 3:5-6).

b) Stay Spiritually Alert
Be watchful and prayerful at all times (1 Peter 5:8).

c) Maintain an Attitude of Worship
Worship invites God’s presence into critical situations (2 Chronicles 20:21-22).

d) Believe in God’s Promises
Hold onto His Word as your anchor in trying times (Isaiah 41:10).

e) Biblical Example: Esther’s fasting and intercession led to divine deliverance for the Jews at the eleventh hour (Esther 7:3-10).

CONCLUSION:
God specialises in last-minute deliverances, demonstrating His power when all human efforts have failed. Trust Him to show up at the eleventh hour, knowing that His timing is perfect and His deliverance is sure. Whether through angelic intervention, divine instruction, or supernatural acts, God is faithful to rescue His people and glorify His name.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, I thank You for Your faithfulness even in hopeless situations.

2. Lord, deliver me from every trouble that surrounds me.

3. Father, send Your angels to fight my battles and bring my deliverance.

4. Lord, strengthen my faith to trust You in the eleventh hour.

5. Father, break every chain holding me back, in Jesus’ name.

6. Lord, turn every test in my life into a testimony for Your glory.

7. Father, let my prayers activate divine intervention in my life.

8. Lord, open every closed door in my life through Your power.

9. Father, show up in my situation and glorify Yourself.

10. Lord, let Your perfect timing bring me divine deliverance.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. At the eleventh hour, God will arise and deliver you.

2. No chain will hold you captive; your freedom is now.

3. Every Red Sea before you will part by the power of God.

4. Angels are on assignment to bring your deliverance.

5. You will testify of God’s faithfulness in impossible situations.

6. Every plot of the enemy against you will be turned to shame.

7. Your midnight will turn into a morning of joy.

8. God’s perfect timing will manifest in every area of your life.

9. The battles you see today, you will see no more forever.

10. Divine intervention will rewrite your story for good.