DIVINE STRATEGY

Title: DIVINE STRATEGY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-16, Joshua 6:1-5, Isaiah 55:8-9, 2 Kings 3:16-17, Acts 16:25-26

INTRODUCTION:
Divine strategy refers to the God-given plans and instructions that lead to victorious outcomes in life’s battles, challenges, and assignments. Human reasoning often fails, but God’s ways are perfect and always bring success. Throughout the Bible, God provided His people with strategies that confounded the wisdom of men but produced undeniable results.

1. THE SOURCE OF DIVINE STRATEGY

a) God’s Infinite Wisdom:
God’s wisdom surpasses human understanding (Isaiah 55:8-9).

b) The Holy Spirit’s Guidance:
The Spirit reveals God’s plan to His children (John 16:13).

c) The Word of God:
The Bible is filled with divine principles and strategies (Psalm 119:105).

d) Prayer and Fellowship with God:
Divine strategies are often birthed in the place of communion (Jeremiah 33:3).

e) Biblical Example: Joseph received divine strategy to save Egypt from famine (Genesis 41:33-36).

2. CHARACTERISTICS OF DIVINE STRATEGY

a) It Defies Human Logic:
God’s strategies often seem foolish to the natural mind (1 Corinthians 1:27).

b) It Requires Faith:
Obeying God’s instructions demands trust in Him (Hebrews 11:6).

c) It Brings Glory to God:
The outcomes of divine strategies exalt God’s name (Psalm 115:1).

d) It Is Specific and Timely:
God’s plans are precise and given at the right moment (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

e) Biblical Example: Gideon’s victory with 300 men showcased God’s strategy (Judges 7:7-22).

3. HOW TO RECEIVE DIVINE STRATEGY

a) Seek God’s Presence:
Spend time in prayer and worship (Psalm 27:4).

b) Meditate on God’s Word:
Insights and strategies are found in the Scriptures (Joshua 1:8).

c) Be Sensitive to the Holy Spirit:
Listen for His leading and promptings (Romans 8:14).

d) Obey God Promptly:
Immediate obedience unlocks divine results (John 2:5).

e) Biblical Example: Moses sought God’s direction at the Red Sea and received the strategy to part the waters (Exodus 14:13-16).

4. THE IMPACT OF DIVINE STRATEGY

a) Victory Over Challenges:
Divine strategies guarantee success (2 Chronicles 20:15-17).

b) Confusion for the Enemy:
God’s plans often leave adversaries powerless (Exodus 14:24-25).

c) Fulfilment of God’s Purpose:
Strategies align with His divine agenda (Jeremiah 29:11).

d) Supernatural Provision:
God’s plans include meeting all needs (2 Kings 4:1-7).

e) Biblical Example: Naaman’s healing through washing in the Jordan river was a result of divine strategy (2 Kings 5:10-14).

5. WALKING DAILY IN DIVINE STRATEGY

a) Live a Life of Dependence on God:
Acknowledge Him in all your ways (Proverbs 3:5-6).

b) Stay in Tune with the Holy Spirit:
Cultivate a relationship with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25).

c) Follow God’s Instructions Fully:
Partial obedience leads to incomplete results (1 Samuel 15:22).

d) Trust God’s Timing:
Wait patiently for His plans to unfold (Habakkuk 2:3).

e) Biblical Example: The walls of Jericho fell because Joshua and the Israelites obeyed God’s unusual strategy (Joshua 6:1-5).

CONCLUSION:
Divine strategies are the keys to overcoming life’s obstacles and fulfilling God’s purpose. They often defy human reasoning but always lead to victory. Seek God continually for His plans, trust His wisdom, and walk in obedience to experience supernatural results.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for the wisdom and strategies You provide.

2. Lord, reveal Your divine strategies for every challenge in my life.

3. Father, give me the grace to obey Your instructions promptly.

4. Lord, make me sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

5. Father, let every strategy of the enemy against me be nullified.

6. Lord, release Your plan for my advancement and breakthrough.

7. Father, empower me to trust Your ways even when they seem unconventional.

8. Lord, align my life with Your divine purpose and timing.

9. Father, give me wisdom to walk in Your strategies daily.

10. Lord, let Your plans bring glory to Your name in my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. The Lord will grant you divine strategies for every situation.

2. You will overcome every challenge through God’s wisdom.

3. The plans of the enemy against you will fail in Jesus’ name.

4. God will align your steps with His purpose and timing.

5. Your obedience to God’s instructions will open doors of victory.

6. You will walk in supernatural wisdom and understanding.

7. Every obstacle in your path will be removed by divine strategy.

8. You will experience victories that bring glory to God.

9. The Holy Spirit will reveal hidden plans for your breakthrough.

10. You will live a life of continuous triumph through divine guidance.