GOD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU

Title: GOD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Exodus 14:14
"The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace."

Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 3:22, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 35:1, Romans 8:31

INTRODUCTION:
There are times in life when we face battles—physical, emotional, spiritual—that seem insurmountable. But the good news is that we are not alone in these battles. God has promised to fight for us, ensuring that we are not defeated. This message will explore how God fights for His people, the power of His intervention, and how we can trust in His protection and victory.

1. GOD FIGHTS FOR HIS PEOPLE

a) God’s Promise of Protection:
Throughout Scripture, God promises to protect His people from harm and danger (Psalm 91:11).

b) Victory Belongs to the Lord:
God is the ultimate warrior who ensures that victory is secured, not by our strength but by His power (1 Samuel 17:47).

c) God's Power in Battle:
When God fights for us, His power is displayed mightily, overcoming any adversary (Exodus 14:14).

d) God Fights on Behalf of the Oppressed:
God stands up for the oppressed, defending them against their enemies (Psalm 68:5).

e) Biblical Example:
When the Israelites faced the Red Sea and Pharaoh's army, God fought for them, parting the sea and delivering them from certain destruction (Exodus 14:21-30).

2. HOW GOD FIGHTS FOR YOU

a) Divine Intervention in Impossible Situations:
God often intervenes in situations where there is no human solution, making a way where there seems to be none (Isaiah 43:16).

b) Sending Heavenly Armies:
At times, God sends angels to fight on our behalf and deliver us from harm (2 Kings 6:17).

c) Supernatural Wisdom and Strategies:
God gives His people wisdom and strategies to overcome their enemies and challenges (2 Chronicles 20:20-22).

d) The Authority of His Word:
God’s Word is a weapon that He uses to fight on our behalf, giving us victory over the enemy (Ephesians 6:17).

e) Biblical Example:
Jehoshaphat trusted in God’s strategy during the battle against the Moabites and Ammonites, and God fought for him, leading to a miraculous victory (2 Chronicles 20:22-24).

3. THE NATURE OF GOD’S FIGHTING FOR YOU

a) God Fights for Justice:
God fights on behalf of those who are wronged, bringing justice and righteousness (Psalm 35:24).

b) God Fights with Mercy and Grace:
Though God is mighty, He fights with mercy, offering grace and salvation to His people (Romans 5:8).

c) God Fights for Your Deliverance:
God fights to bring His people out of oppression, captivity, and bondage (Isaiah 49:24-25).

d) God’s Fight Results in Peace:
When God fights for us, His victory brings peace and rest from our troubles (Isaiah 32:17).

e) Biblical Example:
God fought for the Israelites in their captivity in Egypt, delivering them with great power and bringing them to a land of peace (Exodus 12:51).

4. HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR VICTORY

a) Stand Firm in Faith:
To see God fight for you, stand firm in your faith and trust in His ability to deliver (Ephesians 6:13).

b) Keep Your Peace:
Even when it looks like you are surrounded, trust God and remain at peace, knowing He is fighting for you (Exodus 14:14).

c) Pray and Worship:
God fights for us when we seek Him in prayer and worship, acknowledging His power and sovereignty (2 Chronicles 20:3-4).

d) Obey God’s Instructions:
Follow God’s directions and strategies in times of battle; obedience is key to experiencing His victory (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).

e) Biblical Example:
Moses obeyed God's instruction to stretch out his staff over the Red Sea, and God fought for the Israelites, delivering them from Pharaoh’s army (Exodus 14:21-22).

5. THE OUTCOME OF GOD FIGHTING FOR YOU

a) Guaranteed Victory:
When God fights for you, victory is assured, for nothing can stand against His power (Romans 8:31).

b) Your Enemies Are Defeated:
God brings complete defeat to your enemies, ensuring they no longer have power over you (Psalm 35:8-10).

c) You Will Rejoice in the Victory:
As God fights for you, you will experience joy and peace, praising Him for His faithfulness (Psalm 118:15-16).

d) God’s Name Will Be Glorified:
The victory God gives you will bring glory to His name and testify to His greatness (2 Samuel 22:4-5).

e) Biblical Example:
David’s victory over Goliath was a clear example of how God fights for His people, and through it, God's name was glorified (1 Samuel 17:45-50).

CONCLUSION:
When you face battles, remember that you are not alone. God has promised that He will fight for you, and He will bring you to victory. Trust in His promises, remain faithful, and stand firm in the faith. He will not allow you to be defeated, for He is with you, fighting on your behalf.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for the promise that You will fight for me.

2. Lord, I surrender all my battles into Your hands.

3. Father, intervene supernaturally in every impossible situation in my life.

4. Lord, send Your angels to fight on my behalf.

5. Father, give me divine wisdom and strategies for every battle.

6. Lord, may Your Word be a weapon that brings victory in my life.

7. Father, fight for me and deliver me from all oppression and bondage.

8. Lord, grant me peace in the midst of my battles.

9. Father, help me to stand firm in faith and trust in Your victory.

10. Lord, I praise You for the victory You have already won for me.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. God will fight for you, and no weapon formed against you shall prosper.

2. You will experience victory over every adversary in your life.

3. Every battle you face, God will give you supernatural victory.

4. Your enemies will fall before you as the Lord fights for you.

5. God’s power will be manifested in your life, bringing total deliverance.

6. Peace and rest will be your portion as God fights on your behalf.

7. You will rejoice in the victory that God has already secured for you.

8. The name of the Lord will be glorified through your victory.

9. You will overcome every challenge by the power of God.

10. The Lord will fight for you and give you victory in every area of your life.