THE GOD WHO OVERTHROWS WICKEDNESS

THE GOD WHO OVERTHROWS WICKEDNESS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 7:9
“Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.” (Psalm 7:9, KJV)

Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:21; Psalm 37:12-15; Isaiah 10:27; Romans 12:19; Psalm 94:23

Description: God is a righteous judge who actively dismantles every form of wickedness, ensuring that justice is established and the righteous are vindicated.

INTRODUCTION:
Wickedness is any form of deliberate evil, injustice, oppression, or rebellion against the will and order of God. It manifests in human actions, demonic influences, and societal corruption, and often appears to prosper temporarily. Yet, the Word of God assures us that the Lord is not passive; He is an active judge who observes every evil act and waits for the appointed time to overthrow it completely.

As believers, we live in a world where wickedness seems rampant. Corruption, deceit, oppression, and spiritual attacks confront us daily. However, God, in His infinite wisdom and righteousness, has empowered His children with the authority to witness the collapse of wicked systems, oppressive individuals, and evil agendas designed to harm His people.

This message reveals the confidence we can have in God’s intervention. When wickedness arises to challenge your life, family, or ministry, you are not left powerless. God’s power overthrows every act of evil, vindicates the righteous, and ensures that justice prevails.

1. GOD’S NATURE AS THE OVERTHROWER OF WICKEDNESS
God is inherently just and cannot allow wickedness to stand forever.

a) God observes all wickedness (Psalm 37:12-13)
The Lord watches every act of oppression, deceit, and injustice, and He is deeply concerned about the suffering caused by evildoers.

b) God is a righteous judge (Psalm 7:11)
He does not overlook evil; He examines the motives and hearts of men to ensure fair and absolute justice.

c) God acts decisively against wickedness (Isaiah 10:27)
When the time comes, He dismantles every stronghold, altar, or strategy built by the enemy to promote evil.

d) God establishes the righteous (Psalm 7:9)
While wickedness is overthrown, the righteous are strengthened, uplifted, and vindicated in every area of life.

Biblical Example: In the days of King Ahab and Jezebel, God’s justice prevailed over their wicked schemes, and Elijah, acting under God’s authority, dismantled their altars and overthrew their corrupt power structures (1 Kings 18:36-40).

2. WAYS WICKEDNESS MANIFESTS
Understanding how wickedness operates helps us recognize God’s intervention more clearly.

a) Through oppression and injustice (Isaiah 10:1-2)
Wickedness often seeks to manipulate, suppress, or harm the weak and defenceless.

b) Through deception and manipulation (Proverbs 12:20)
Lies and subtle cunning are deployed to mislead and entrap the innocent.

c) Through spiritual wickedness (Ephesians 6:12)
Many human actions are influenced or empowered by demonic forces seeking to steal, kill, and destroy.

d) Through corruption and societal rebellion (Psalm 94:3-4)
Wickedness becomes entrenched in communities, governments, and institutions, creating widespread suffering.

Biblical Example: The Egyptian magicians and Pharaoh attempted to resist God’s people through lies, manipulation, and enchantments, but God’s power decisively overthrew them, leading to Israel’s liberation (Exodus 7-14).

3. HOW GOD OVERTHROWS WICKEDNESS
God’s power is revealed when He dismantles the works of the enemy and establishes justice.

a) Through direct divine intervention (Psalm 37:15)
God intervenes in human affairs to bring down oppressors and abolish evil schemes.

b) Through His covenant and promises (Romans 12:19)
He empowers believers to trust in His timing, ensuring that vengeance and justice are executed righteously.

c) Through His servants and instruments (1 Samuel 17:45-47)
God raises men and women to confront wickedness and to execute His will on earth.

d) Through judgement of ungodly systems (Isaiah 10:27)
Strongholds, altars of wickedness, and demonic dominions are dismantled by His power.

Biblical Example: David overthrew Goliath, a representative of wicked oppression, not by might or power, but by the Spirit and authority of God, showing how divine intervention prevails against evil (1 Samuel 17:45-50).

4. LIVING IN VICTORY AS GOD OVERTHROWS WICKEDNESS
Believers are called to align with God’s justice and walk in victory.

a) Stand in righteousness and integrity (Proverbs 11:21)
Living uprightly ensures that you are established as God overthrows the wicked around you.

b) Maintain a lifestyle of prayer and intercession (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
Intercession accelerates the collapse of evil and invites God’s justice into situations.

c) Declare God’s Word boldly (Isaiah 54:17)
Confession of God’s promises over life, family, and ministry ensures divine protection and victory.

d) Trust in God’s timing and authority (Psalm 37:7-9)
Patience and faith are required while God dismantles wickedness and elevates the righteous.

Biblical Example: Daniel, despite living under corrupt rulers, experienced God’s protection, and the plans of his enemies were overturned while he remained faithful (Daniel 6:21-28).

CONCLUSION:
The God who overthrows wickedness is your defender, judge, and vindicator. He will dismantle every system, plan, and individual set against you while ensuring that you, His covenant child, are established and uplifted. Trust in His timing, walk in righteousness, and declare His Word boldly, knowing that every act of wickedness against you shall come to nothing.

Confess: “Every plan of wickedness against my life is overthrown today. God fights for me and establishes justice in every area of my life, in Jesus’ name!”

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, overthrow every form of wickedness targeting my life today.
2. Lord, expose and destroy the plans of the ungodly against me.
3. Father, establish me and my family as righteous and protected in Your presence.
4. Lord, dismantle every stronghold of evil working against my destiny.
5. Father, protect me from oppression, deceit, and manipulation.
6. Lord, let Your justice prevail over every corrupt system around me.
7. Father, paralyse every power and authority standing against Your will in my life.
8. Lord, strengthen me to walk in integrity and righteousness.
9. Father, let every wicked agenda against my business, ministry, and family fail.
10. Lord, glorify Your name through the overthrow of every act of wickedness in my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Every act of wickedness set against you is overthrown today!
2. God shall rise in your defense and destroy every enemy agenda!
3. You shall walk in peace and divine protection over your life!
4. Every stronghold of evil shall collapse in the name of Jesus!
5. The wicked shall be confounded and put to shame before you!
6. God shall elevate you above every plot of the enemy!
7. You shall prosper and be established while the wicked are overthrown!
8. Every plan of oppression, deceit, and rebellion is nullified!
9. God’s justice shall prevail in your life and family!
10. You shall see the glory of God dismantling every wicked system in your favour!