DIVINE HELP IN THE DYING MOMENT

Title: DIVINE HELP IN THE DYING MOMENT

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Luke 23:39-43
Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Kings 20:1-6

INTRODUCTION:
A dying moment is a time of extreme desperation when hope seems lost, and human strength fails. It is often the last chance for intervention before failure, defeat, or loss. In such moments, God’s help comes as a lifeline, bringing salvation, restoration, and deliverance. This message explores how God steps in during the dying moments of life to showcase His power and mercy.

1. GOD IS PRESENT IN THE DYING MOMENT

a) God is an Ever-Present Help
He is with us in our deepest troubles (Psalm 46:1).

b) God Hears Our Cry
In desperation, He listens and responds (Psalm 34:17).

c) God’s Power is Limitless
Even at the last moment, He can turn situations around (Luke 1:37).

d) God’s Mercy Endures Forever
His mercy saves and delivers at the brink of despair (Lamentations 3:22-23).

e) Biblical Example: The thief on the cross received salvation at the last moment (Luke 23:39-43).

2. DIVINE HELP THROUGH PRAYER IN CRITICAL TIMES

a) Prayer Invites Divine Intervention
It activates God’s power in impossible situations (James 5:16).

b) Prayer Changes Destinies
It reversed King Hezekiah’s death sentence (2 Kings 20:1-6).

c) Prayer Breaks Protocols
God can override natural laws to answer prayer (Joshua 10:12-14).

d) Prayer Strengthens Faith
It keeps hope alive in the face of despair (Philippians 4:6-7).

e) Biblical Example: Jonah cried out to God from the belly of the fish, and God delivered him (Jonah 2:1-10).

3. GOD TURNS IMPOSSIBILITIES INTO POSSIBILITIES

a) God Specialises in Impossible Situations
Nothing is beyond His power (Jeremiah 32:27).

b) God Brings Light Out of Darkness
He creates solutions out of hopelessness (Genesis 1:2-3).

c) God Restores What is Lost
He gives life to what seems dead (Ezekiel 37:1-10).

d) God Glorifies Himself in Desperation
He uses critical moments to demonstrate His sovereignty (Exodus 14:13-14).

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

4. THE ROLE OF FAITH IN RECEIVING DIVINE HELP

a) Faith is the Key to Divine Help
Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).

b) Faith Sees Possibilities in Hopeless Situations
Abraham believed against all odds (Romans 4:18-21).

c) Faith Activates God’s Promises
It brings His Word to fulfilment in our lives (Mark 11:23-24).

d) Faith Overcomes Fear
It silences doubts and strengthens our confidence in God (2 Timothy 1:7).

e) Biblical Example: The woman with the issue of blood received healing through her faith (Mark 5:25-34).

5. LESSONS FROM DIVINE HELP IN DYING MOMENTS

a) Trust in God Always
Even when hope seems lost, rely on Him (Proverbs 3:5-6).

b) Stay Persistent in Prayer
Don’t give up until you see your breakthrough (Luke 18:1-8).

c) Believe in God’s Mercy
His mercy is available to turn things around (Psalm 136:1).

d) Acknowledge God’s Sovereignty
He has the final say in every situation (Isaiah 55:8-9).

e) Biblical Example: The widow of Zarephath experienced divine provision in a desperate moment (1 Kings 17:8-16).

CONCLUSION:
God’s help in the dying moment reveals His mercy, power, and faithfulness. When human efforts fail, and all hope seems lost, He steps in to rescue, deliver, and restore. Trust in His ability to save, and never lose hope, for He is the God of last-minute miracles.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, I thank You for being my present help in trouble.

2. Lord, step into every hopeless situation in my life and turn it around.

3. Father, strengthen my faith to trust You in critical moments.

4. Lord, break every chain holding me captive in the dying moment.

5. Father, release divine help into every area of my need.

6. Lord, show me Your mercy and deliver me from despair.

7. Father, restore everything I have lost to the enemy.

8. Lord, glorify Yourself in my life through miraculous deliverance.

9. Father, let Your light shine in every dark area of my life.

10. Lord, help me to hold onto Your promises until I see my breakthrough.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Divine help will locate you at your point of need.

2. Every dying situation in your life will receive new life.

3. God’s mercy will speak for you in critical moments.

4. Chains of impossibility are broken over your life.

5. You will not be stranded; God’s help will come through for you.

6. Every delay in your life will turn into divine acceleration.

7. God will glorify Himself in your situation and give you a testimony.

8. You will rise from despair into a place of victory.

9. The God of the eleventh hour will manifest in your life.

10. Your story will change, and you will sing a new song of victory.