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Divine Protection In Troubled Times
Contributed by Pastor Dotun Salako on Jan 5, 2026 (message contributor)
Summary: This sermon is for those having series of trouble times and discourage. This message is to encourage you and tell you that the Lord will take you out of all troubles in Jesus name.
DIVINE PROTECTION IN TROUBLED TIMES
Anchor Scriptures (KJV)
Psalm 91:1 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper…”
2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”
📖 1. TEN (10) BIBLE VERSES ON DIVINE PROTECTION
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Psalm 121:7 – “The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
Nahum 1:7 – “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
Psalm 34:19 – “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.”
John 10:28 – “…and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
Psalm 125:2 – “As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people…”
Exodus 14:14 – “The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
2 Samuel 22:3 – “The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield…”
Psalm 91:10 – “There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”
2. FULL SERMON: DIVINE PROTECTION IN TROUBLED TIMES
INTRODUCTION
We are living in dangerous and uncertain times—economic instability, violence, sickness, witchcraft attacks, spiritual battles, and unseen enemies. Intelligence, money, and connections are no longer enough. What we need is Divine Protection—protection that comes directly from God and cannot be breached by hell.
Divine protection is not luck. It is covenant coverage.
WHAT IS DIVINE PROTECTION?
Divine protection is God’s supernatural defense system around His people, preserving them from physical, spiritual, emotional, and eternal harm.
3. TWENTY (20) EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS WITH KJV VERSES
Divine protection is promised to those who dwell in God’s presence.?Psalm 91:1 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place…”
God becomes a shield to those who trust Him.?Psalm 3:3 – “But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me…”
Divine protection preserves life in times of danger.?Psalm 121:7 – “The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil…”
Protection is God’s covenant heritage for His servants.?Isaiah 54:17 – “This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord…”
God protects His people day and night.?Psalm 121:6 – “The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.”
Divine protection frustrates satanic weapons.?Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper…”
God protects His people from hidden traps.?Psalm 91:3 – “Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler…”
Divine protection is stronger than human security.?Psalm 127:1 – “Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”
God’s angels are assigned to protect believers.?Psalm 91:11 – “For he shall give his angels charge over thee…”
Protection flows from obedience.?Exodus 23:22 – “…I will be an enemy unto thine enemies…”
God hides His people in times of trouble.?Psalm 27:5 – “For in the time of trouble he shall hide me…”
Divine protection covers households.?Exodus 12:13 – “When I see the blood, I will pass over you…”
Protection keeps believers from evil.?2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “…and keep you from evil.”
God surrounds His people completely.?Psalm 125:2 – “So the Lord is round about his people…”
Divine protection delivers from deadly attacks.?Psalm 91:7 – “A thousand shall fall at thy side…”
God protects the righteous in chaos.?Proverbs 12:21 – “There shall no evil happen to the just…”
Protection is activated by faith.?Ephesians 6:16 – “Above all, taking the shield of faith…”
God protects destinies from destruction.?Jeremiah 29:11 – “…to give you an expected end.”
Divine protection brings peace in storms.?John 14:27 – “Let not your heart be troubled…”
God’s protection is everlasting.?Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear thou not; for I am with thee…”
🔍 (a) TWENTY (20) OTHER MEANINGS OF DIVINE PROTECTION
Divine covering
Supernatural defense
Covenant security
Heavenly shield
God’s refuge
Spiritual immunity
Angelic security
Preservation of life
Divine insurance
God’s safety net
Heavenly firewall
Bloodline protection
Destiny preservation
God’s watchful care
Spiritual hedge
Divine surveillance
God’s stronghold
Kingdom security
Eternal safeguard
Supernatural safety
📜 (b) PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE WHO NEEDED & SOUGHT DIVINE PROTECTION
Noah – Protected from the flood?Genesis 7:1 – “…Come thou and all thy house into the ark…”
Daniel – Protected in the lions’ den?Daniel 6:22 – “My God hath sent his angel…”
David – Protected from Saul?1 Samuel 18:14 – “And the Lord was with him.”
Israelites – Protected in Egypt?Exodus 12:13 – “When I see the blood…”
