DELIVERED FROM THE SNARE OF THE ENEMY

DELIVERED FROM THE SNARE OF THE ENEMY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 91:3; Psalm 124:6-8

Key Verse: “Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.” — Psalm 91:3, KJV

Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:1-16; Psalm 124:1-8; Proverbs 18:10; Psalm 34:7; Isaiah 54:17; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Luke 10:19; Psalm 121:7-8.

Description

The enemy often works through traps, deception, manipulation, evil schemes, and circumstances designed to bring people into destruction. Psalm 91 assures believers that God is able to deliver them from the snare of the fowler and preserve them from hidden dangers. This sermon calls believers to trust God's protection, walk in spiritual discernment, pray continually, and refuse to live in fear of hidden schemes.

INTRODUCTION

A snare is a trap designed to catch its victim without warning. The victim may not see it until it is too late. In the same way, life can contain hidden traps—wrong decisions, deceptive relationships, destructive opportunities, dangerous environments, and schemes designed to cause harm. Scripture does not teach believers to become suspicious of everyone, but it does teach us to walk wisely and depend upon God for discernment and protection.

Psalm 91:3 declares that God “shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler.” Psalm 124 gives another powerful picture of God's intervention: “Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers.” The emphasis is not on the strength of the bird but on the power of the One who breaks the trap. What human beings cannot detect or escape by themselves, God is able to expose and deliver them from.

Therefore, the believer must not live in fear of hidden schemes. Our confidence is in the Lord, who knows what we do not know and sees what we cannot see. We must pray for discernment, obey divine instructions, avoid unnecessary risks, and trust God to preserve us. The snare may be hidden, but the God who delivers us sees everything.

1. UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE ENEMY'S SNARES

Not every danger announces itself openly.

a) The Snare Can Be Hidden (Psalm 91:3)
A trap is effective because it is often concealed from its intended victim.

b) The Enemy Uses Deception (John 8:44)
Scripture describes Satan as a deceiver, making discernment essential for believers.

c) Wrong Choices Can Become Traps (Proverbs 14:12)
Some paths appear right but ultimately lead to destruction.

d) Watch And Pray (Matthew 26:41)
Spiritual alertness helps believers recognise and resist temptation and danger.

Biblical Example: Samson (Judges 16:4-21). Samson's repeated compromise eventually became a trap that brought devastating consequences.

2. GOD IS ABLE TO DELIVER FROM HIDDEN DANGERS

Our greatest confidence is in God's ability to rescue.

a) He Sees What You Cannot See (2 Chronicles 16:9)
Nothing is hidden from the eyes of God.

b) He Knows The End From The Beginning (Isaiah 46:10)
God knows the future and can direct His people accordingly.

c) He Can Expose Hidden Schemes (Luke 8:17)
What is hidden can be brought into the light.

d) He Is Our Deliverer (Psalm 34:17)
The Lord hears the cries of His people and delivers them from trouble.

Biblical Example: David (1 Samuel 23:26-29). When Saul nearly trapped David, God provided a timely intervention that prevented his capture.

3. ESCAPE FROM THE SNARE THROUGH DIVINE WISDOM

God's protection often comes through divine guidance.

a) Ask God For Wisdom (James 1:5)
God gives wisdom generously to those who ask Him.

b) Acknowledge God In Your Decisions (Proverbs 3:5-6)
God promises direction to those who trust Him rather than relying solely on their own understanding.

c) Recognise Danger Early (Proverbs 22:3)
Wisdom teaches us to identify danger and respond appropriately.

d) Listen To Godly Counsel (Proverbs 11:14)
Wise counsel can prevent destructive decisions.

Biblical Example: Joseph (Genesis 39:7-12). Joseph recognised the danger of Potiphar's wife's temptation and deliberately escaped from the situation.

4. GOD CAN BREAK THE TRAP BEFORE IT CATCHES YOU

Sometimes God's deliverance comes by preventing the trap from succeeding.

a) The Snare Is Broken (Psalm 124:7)
The believer's hope is in the Lord who can break every destructive trap.

b) God Can Redirect Your Steps (Psalm 37:23)
God is able to establish the steps of those who trust Him.

c) God Can Close Wrong Doors (Revelation 3:7)
God controls doors of opportunity and can prevent access to what would destroy us.

d) God Can Reveal The Enemy's Plan (2 Kings 6:8-12)
God gave Elisha supernatural insight into the plans of the enemy.

Biblical Example: Elisha (2 Kings 6:8-12). God repeatedly revealed the enemy's strategy, preventing Israel from falling into ambushes.

5. THE LORD CAN DELIVER FROM EVIL PLOTS

God is greater than every scheme formed against His people.

a) No Weapon Shall Prosper (Isaiah 54:17)
God promises to defend His servants against weapons formed against them.

b) God Is A Shield (Psalm 3:3)
He surrounds His people with His protection.

c) God Can Turn Evil Into Good (Genesis 50:20)
Human beings may intend harm, but God can redirect circumstances towards His purposes.

d) God Is Faithful To Guard His People (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
The Lord strengthens and protects His people from evil.

Biblical Example: Joseph (Genesis 37-50). The evil actions of his brothers did not destroy God's purpose for his life.

6. STAND IN THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST

Believers have spiritual authority through their relationship with Christ.

a) Christ Has Authority Over The Enemy (Colossians 2:15)
Jesus defeated the powers of darkness through His finished work.

b) Resist The Devil (James 4:7)
Believers are instructed to submit to God and resist the devil.

c) Stand Firm In Faith (1 Peter 5:8-9)
Spiritual alertness and steadfast faith are essential.

d) Put On The Armour Of God (Ephesians 6:11)
God provides spiritual armour for believers to stand against the schemes of the enemy.

Biblical Example: Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11). Jesus resisted Satan's temptations by standing firmly upon God's Word.

7. GIVE GOD THANKS FOR EVERY DELIVERANCE

Some traps we recognise; others we may never know existed.

a) Remember God's Deliverances (Psalm 103:2)
Do not forget the benefits and interventions of God.

b) Give Thanks For His Protection (Psalm 124:6)
The psalmist praised God because He did not allow the enemy to prevail.

c) Testify Of His Goodness (Psalm 40:1-3)
Your testimony can strengthen the faith of others.

d) Continue Trusting God (Psalm 37:5)
Past deliverance should increase our confidence in God for the future.

Biblical Example: David (Psalm 124:1-8). David recognised that Israel's survival was entirely dependent upon the Lord's intervention.

CONCLUSION

The enemy may set snares, but God sees every trap. He knows the plans of people, the schemes of darkness, the dangers ahead, and the paths we cannot see. Our responsibility is to remain close to Him, pray for discernment, obey His instructions, walk wisely, and stand firmly in the authority we have through Christ. We must never allow fear of hidden dangers to replace our confidence in God.

Psalm 124 gives us a powerful testimony: “The snare is broken, and we are escaped.” Therefore, whatever trap may have been prepared against you, trust the Lord who is able to deliver. The trap shall not become your tomb; the snare shall not become your destiny; and the scheme of the enemy shall not overturn God's purpose for your life. The Lord is your deliverer and your keeper.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank You for being my refuge, fortress, and deliverer, in Jesus name.

2. Lord, deliver me from every hidden trap and danger prepared against me, in Jesus name.

3. Father, expose every evil scheme working against my life, family, and destiny, in Jesus name.

4. Lord, give me spiritual discernment to recognise every dangerous trap before I fall into it, in Jesus name.

5. Father, redirect my steps away from every wrong relationship, decision, opportunity, and environment, in Jesus name.

6. Lord, break every snare that has been designed to hinder Your purpose for my life, in Jesus name.

7. Father, frustrate every evil plot against my family, ministry, work, and destiny, in Jesus name.

8. Lord, give me wisdom to walk carefully and make decisions that honour You, in Jesus name.

9. Father, strengthen me to resist every temptation and stand firmly in Christ, in Jesus name.

10. Lord, let every snare prepared against me be broken, and let me escape every destructive scheme of the enemy, in Jesus name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. Every hidden snare prepared against you shall be broken.

2. You shall escape every trap designed to destroy your life and destiny.

3. God shall expose hidden dangers before they become disasters.

4. The Lord shall give you discernment to recognise deceptive schemes.

5. Every evil plan against your household shall be frustrated according to God's will.

6. You shall not walk unknowingly into the trap of the enemy.

7. The Lord shall order your steps away from destructive paths.

8. Every weapon formed against God's purpose for your life shall not prosper.

9. You shall testify, “The snare is broken, and I am escaped.”

10. Therefore, I declare by faith: EVERY SNARE OF THE ENEMY IS BROKEN OVER MY LIFE, MY FAMILY, MY DESTINY, AND MY ASSIGNMENT. I SHALL NOT BE TRAPPED, I SHALL NOT BE DESTROYED, AND I SHALL ESCAPE EVERY EVIL SCHEME BY THE PRESERVING POWER OF GOD, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.