YOUR HATRED CANNOT STOP MY BLESSING

YOUR HATRED CANNOT STOP MY BLESSING

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Genesis 29:31-35
"When the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren." – Genesis 29:31

Supporting Texts: Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:31, Psalm 23:5, Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 16:7

INTRODUCTION:
Hatred and rejection can be painful, but they do not have the power to stop God’s blessings. Leah, though unloved by Jacob, was blessed by God with children, while Rachel remained barren for a time. When men reject you, God can still elevate you. Divine blessings are not determined by human approval but by God’s favour. This message reminds us that no matter who despises you, God's purpose for your life will stand.

1. GOD BLESSES THE REJECTED
Leah was hated, but God compensated her with fruitfulness.

a) God Sees and Acts on Injustice
The Lord noticed Leah’s pain and responded with blessings (Genesis 29:31).

b) God’s Love is Greater than Man’s Rejection
When men turn away, God remains faithful (Isaiah 49:15).

c) God Opens Doors No Man Can Shut
Leah’s fruitfulness was divinely orchestrated, despite Jacob’s preference (Revelation 3:7-8).

d) God Elevates the Lowly
The stone the builders rejected becomes the chief cornerstone (Psalm 118:22).

e) Biblical Example:
Jephthah was rejected by his brothers but later became their leader (Judges 11:1-11).

2. YOUR ENEMIES CANNOT STOP GOD’S PLAN
No amount of hatred can block divine destiny.

a) Man’s Plans Cannot Override God’s Will
Joseph’s brothers plotted against him, but God’s purpose prevailed (Genesis 50:20).

b) God Uses Opposition to Advance His People
Leah’s rejection led to the birth of Judah, the ancestor of Jesus (Genesis 49:10).

c) Hatred Becomes a Setup for Promotion
What was meant for evil turns into an opportunity for elevation (Romans 8:28).

d) God Fights for the Rejected
No weapon formed against the chosen will prosper (Isaiah 54:17).

e) Biblical Example:
Mordecai was hated by Haman, but he was promoted instead (Esther 6:10-11).

3. GOD RESPONDS TO PRAISE IN PAINFUL SITUATIONS
Leah moved from sorrow to praise with Judah’s birth.

a) Leah Shifted Her Focus to God
Instead of craving Jacob’s love, she turned to God in gratitude (Genesis 29:35).

b) Praise Opens the Door for Greater Blessings
God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3).

c) Thanksgiving Changes Your Perspective
Instead of feeling rejected, Leah found her worth in God’s blessings (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

d) Praise Births Purpose
Judah became the lineage of kings, including Jesus Christ (Revelation 5:5).

e) Biblical Example:
Paul and Silas praised God in prison, and their chains were broken (Acts 16:25-26).

4. WHEN GOD BLESSES, NO ONE CAN CURSE
Divine blessings cannot be reversed.

a) God’s Blessing is Irrevocable
Balaam could not curse whom God had blessed (Numbers 23:20).

b) Your Enemies Will Witness Your Elevation
God prepares a table before you in the presence of your foes (Psalm 23:5).

c) Those Who Oppose You Will See God’s Hand on You
Even Rachel saw that Leah was blessed (Genesis 30:1).

d) Divine Favour Surpasses Human Approval
When God promotes you, no one can demote you (Psalm 75:6-7).

e) Biblical Example:
Isaac was envied by the Philistines, but he prospered regardless (Genesis 26:12-14).

5. YOUR REJECTION WILL BIRTH YOUR DESTINY
Leah’s rejection led to the birth of a significant lineage.

a) Your Painful Experiences are Part of God’s Plan
God uses hardships to shape destiny (Jeremiah 29:11).

b) Delay is Not Denial
God’s timing is perfect, and He rewards faithfulness (Habakkuk 2:3).

c) Hidden Blessings are Revealed Through Struggles
Leah’s trials led to a divine lineage (Matthew 1:1-2).

d) God’s Plan is Bigger Than People’s Opinions
Man’s rejection does not cancel divine election (Romans 9:16).

e) Biblical Example:
David was despised by his family but was chosen by God as king (1 Samuel 16:11-13).

CONCLUSION:
Leah’s story is proof that no amount of hatred can stop God’s blessing. When men reject you, God embraces you. When they plot against you, He elevates you. Your focus should not be on human approval but on divine purpose. Like Leah, shift from seeking validation to praising God, and watch how He turns rejection into rejoicing.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, turn every rejection in my life into divine promotion.

2. Lord, let no man’s hatred hinder my destiny.

3. Every opposition to my breakthrough, be scattered in Jesus’ name!

4. Father, bless me beyond the expectations of my enemies.

5. Lord, open doors that no one can shut in my life.

6. I reject every spirit of discouragement and self-pity.

7. O God, make me fruitful in every area of my life.

8. Let my haters see Your mighty hand upon me.

9. Lord, give me a heart of gratitude in all situations.

10. I declare that my destiny will manifest in Jesus’ name!

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Every hatred against you shall turn to your testimony!

2. Where men have rejected you, God will honour you.

3. The blessings of God upon your life cannot be reversed.

4. No opposition will stop your destiny from shining.

5. God will lift you above those who despise you.

6. You will be celebrated in the presence of your enemies.

7. The favour of God will overshadow every form of rejection.

8. Your tears of pain will turn into songs of praise.

9. Every delay in your life is turning into divine speed.

10. You are stepping into unstoppable breakthroughs!

May the hatred of men never hinder the blessings of God in your life. Your testimony will speak louder than your opposition in Jesus’ name! Amen!