WORSHIP: BELIEVER'S WEAPON
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: 2 Chronicles 20:21-22
"And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever. And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten."
Supporting Texts: Acts 16:25-26, Psalm 149:6-9, Isaiah 30:29-31, Exodus 15:1-6, Joshua 6:20
INTRODUCTION:
Worship is not just a spiritual act of reverence; it is a powerful weapon in the hands of a believer. The world often sees worship as singing or emotional expression, but in the realm of the Spirit, worship triggers divine intervention. It is a tool that releases God's presence, breaks strongholds, and defeats the enemy.
Throughout the Bible, worshippers were not passive people but warriors who understood the power of lifting their voices to God. Worship has the power to silence the voice of fear, confuse the enemy, and enforce the victory already won in Christ. It is one of the most effective and underutilised weapons in spiritual warfare.
The believer must understand that worship is not just for church services—it is a lifestyle and a battleground strategy. When we worship in the midst of trouble, heaven responds with power. Worship lifts us from despair and invites the presence of God to act on our behalf.
1. WORSHIP INVITES GOD INTO YOUR BATTLES
When you worship, you shift the battle from your hands to God’s hands.
a) God dwells in the praises of His people
Psalm 22:3 – But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
b) Worship activates divine intervention
2 Chronicles 20:22 – When they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushments.
c) Your worship silences fear and strengthens faith
Isaiah 41:10 – Fear thou not; for I am with thee…
d) God arises when worship goes up
Psalm 68:1 – Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered.
Biblical Example: Jehoshaphat and the singers.
Instead of swords, they used songs. Worship led the way to victory (2 Chronicles 20:1-30).
2. WORSHIP BREAKS CHAINS AND OPENS DOORS
Worship has the power to destroy spiritual bondage and release divine freedom.
a) Worship breaks spiritual and emotional chains
Acts 16:26 – And suddenly there was a great earthquake… and everyone's bands were loosed.
b) Worship opens doors that men cannot shut
Revelation 3:8 – Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.
c) Worship brings angelic intervention
Psalm 103:20 – Angels that excel in strength hearken unto the voice of His word.
d) God responds to heartfelt worship with deliverance
Psalm 34:4 – I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Biblical Example: Paul and Silas in prison.
In pain and chains, they chose worship—and God responded with a mighty deliverance (Acts 16:25-26).
3. WORSHIP DESTROYS THE ENEMY’S STRATEGY
Satan hates worship because it confuses his camp and weakens his hold.
a) Worship confounds the enemy
Psalm 149:6 – Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand.
b) It is a spiritual battle cry that drives back darkness
Isaiah 30:31 – Through the voice of the Lord shall the Assyrian be beaten down.
c) It pulls down strongholds and disrupts demonic operations
2 Corinthians 10:4 – For the weapons of our warfare… mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.
d) Worship changes the spiritual climate around you
Isaiah 61:3 – The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.
Biblical Example: Walls of Jericho.
As the people shouted and praised, the walls fell flat (Joshua 6:20).
4. WORSHIP SHIFTS YOUR FOCUS FROM PROBLEM TO POWER
Worship lifts our hearts from the temporary to the eternal.
a) It magnifies God and minimises problems
Psalm 34:3 – Oh magnify the Lord with me…
b) It renews your mind and strengthens your spirit
Isaiah 40:31 – They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
c) It moves you from worry to wonder
Philippians 4:6-7 – Be careful for nothing… and the peace of God shall guard your heart.
d) Worship aligns your heart with God's will
Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Biblical Example: David.
Though facing adversity, David continually worshipped, and God lifted him (Psalm 34:1; 2 Samuel 6:14).
5. WORSHIP RELEASES GOD’S GLORY AND BLESSINGS
The glory of God comes where He is honoured, and blessings follow.
a) God’s glory fills the atmosphere of true worship
2 Chronicles 5:13-14 – The house was filled with a cloud… the glory of the Lord.
b) Blessings flow where worship is genuine
Psalm 67:5-6 – Let the people praise thee… then shall the earth yield her increase.
c) Worship brings divine favour and increase
Acts 2:47 – Praising God… and the Lord added to the church daily.
d) Worship opens the heavens for divine encounters
Revelation 1:10 – I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day…
Biblical Example: The dedication of Solomon’s Temple
As they worshipped, the glory of God filled the house (2 Chronicles 5:13-14).
CONCLUSION:
Worship is far more than a spiritual exercise—it is a supernatural weapon. When the believer lifts up genuine worship, it sets divine forces into motion. Chains break, enemies scatter, and the heavens open. Worship is how we win battles without fighting.
You may not always know what to do, but you can always choose to worship. When you release worship, God releases power. Use this weapon intentionally, boldly, and consistently. Victory is assured where worship rises!
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, teach me to use worship as a weapon in every battle I face.
2. Father, fill my heart with songs of praise in every situation.
3. Let every chain in my life be broken as I worship You today.
4. Arise, O Lord, and let Your enemies be scattered through my worship.
5. May my life be an altar of continual worship and divine victory.
