Sunday, 5 January 2025

DIVINE INSURANCE

Title: DIVINE INSURANCE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 91:2
"I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'"

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Job 1:10, Deuteronomy 31:8, Romans 8:31

INTRODUCTION:
Insurance in the natural realm provides financial security against unforeseen circumstances. Divine insurance, however, is God's comprehensive protection plan, ensuring the security of His children in all aspects of life—spiritually, physically, emotionally, and financially. This assurance is rooted in God's promises and activated through faith, obedience, and a covenant relationship with Him. This sermon examines the concept, benefits, and activation of divine insurance.

1. WHAT IS DIVINE INSURANCE?

a) A Covenant of Protection:
God promises to shield and preserve His children (Psalm 121:7-8).

b) Assurance in the Midst of Uncertainty:
Believers have confidence in God’s unchanging nature and promises (Hebrews 13:8).

c) Comprehensive Coverage:
God’s protection extends to every area of life (Isaiah 43:2).

d) Eternal Security in Christ:
Salvation ensures eternal life and victory over death (John 10:28).

e) The Guarantee of God’s Faithfulness:
God cannot fail or abandon His own (Numbers 23:19).

Biblical Example:
Noah and his family were divinely insured during the flood because of their covenant relationship with God (Genesis 6:18-22).

2. THE BENEFITS OF DIVINE INSURANCE

a) Protection from Harm and Danger:
God’s hand preserves His people from both seen and unseen dangers (Psalm 34:7).

b) Provision in Times of Need:
Divine insurance includes God’s provision even in lack (Philippians 4:19).

c) Peace in the Midst of Storms:
Believers experience God’s peace regardless of external challenges (Isaiah 26:3).

d) Preservation of Purpose and Destiny:
God ensures His plans for His children are fulfilled (Jeremiah 29:11).

e) Assurance of Victory Over the Enemy:
Divine insurance guarantees triumph over spiritual battles (Isaiah 54:17).

Biblical Example:
The Israelites were divinely insured against the plagues in Egypt, while God’s judgments fell on their oppressors (Exodus 8:22-23).

3. THE PRINCIPLES OF DIVINE INSURANCE

a) Faith in God’s Promises:
Trusting God activates His protection (Hebrews 11:6).

b) Obedience to God’s Instructions:
Walking in obedience ensures alignment with divine covering (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).

c) Living Under God’s Covenant:
God’s covenants provide lasting protection for His people (Genesis 17:7).

d) Abiding in God’s Presence:
Dwelling in God’s presence is key to divine safety (Psalm 91:1).

e) Seeking God in Prayer and Worship:
Prayer establishes a hedge of protection around believers (Philippians 4:6-7).

Biblical Example:
David, through his trust and obedience, enjoyed divine insurance even when pursued by Saul (1 Samuel 23:14).

4. KEYS TO ACTIVATING DIVINE INSURANCE

a) Maintaining a Covenant Relationship with God:
A relationship with God guarantees divine security (Genesis 15:1).

b) Walking in Holiness and Righteousness:
Holiness attracts God’s covering (Psalm 5:12).

c) A Life of Total Dependence on God:
Trusting God ensures His guidance and protection (Proverbs 3:5-6).

d) Pleading the Blood of Jesus:
The blood of Jesus provides divine coverage (Exodus 12:13).

e) Consistent Study of God’s Word:
The Word serves as a shield for believers (Psalm 119:105).

Biblical Example:
Daniel’s commitment to prayer and righteousness ensured divine insurance in the lion’s den (Daniel 6:22).

5. LIMITATIONS TO DIVINE INSURANCE

a) Living in Disobedience:
Disobedience breaks the hedge of divine protection (Ecclesiastes 10:8).

b) Doubt and Fear:
Fear and unbelief hinder God’s protective work (Matthew 14:31).

c) Ignorance of God’s Promises:
A lack of knowledge leads to vulnerability (Hosea 4:6).

d) Engaging in Sin:
Sin separates man from God’s covering (Isaiah 59:2).

e) Failure to Seek God’s Guidance:
Ignoring God’s direction leads to unnecessary exposure to harm (Proverbs 14:12).

Biblical Example:
Samson lost divine insurance when he disobeyed God’s instructions and revealed the secret of his strength (Judges 16:17-21).

CONCLUSION:
Divine insurance is a powerful provision that God offers to His children. It requires a relationship with Him, faith in His promises, and a life of obedience. As believers, we must activate and sustain this divine insurance by abiding in God’s Word, presence, and covenant. Trust in God as your ultimate insurer, and you will experience peace, protection, and provision in all areas of your life.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for being my refuge and fortress.

2. Lord, I activate divine insurance over my life by Your Word.

3. Father, shield me from every form of harm and danger.

4. Lord, let Your angels encamp around me and my household.

5. Father, by the blood of Jesus, I nullify every plan of the enemy.

6. Lord, preserve my destiny and purpose from destruction.

7. Father, help me to walk in total obedience to Your Word.

8. Lord, grant me peace and assurance in the midst of challenges.

9. Father, let Your covenant of protection manifest in my life.

10. Lord, strengthen my faith to trust in You always.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. I declare you are divinely insured against every form of harm.

2. The blood of Jesus will shield you from every attack of the enemy.

3. No weapon formed against you shall prosper.

4. You are covered under the shadow of the Almighty.

5. God’s angels will guard you in all your ways.

6. The plans of the enemy concerning you are nullified.

7. You will enjoy peace and safety in every area of your life.

8. The hedge of the Lord surrounds you and your household.

9. Your destiny is preserved for God’s glory.

10. You will experience supernatural provision and protection in Jesus’ name.

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