IT IS RESULTS THAT CANCELS INSULTS
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Isaiah 61:7
Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:5, 2 Samuel 7:9, Proverbs 16:7, Matthew 5:44, 1 Peter 2:9
INTRODUCTION:
In the journey of life, every individual faces challenges that test their faith and character. Sometimes, these challenges come in the form of insults or criticisms, especially when one is going through a tough period. However, God has a unique way of turning these trials around. He uses results—both spiritual and physical—to silence every voice that mocks and ridicules. Our text in Isaiah 61:7 assures us that God can replace shame with double honor, and this divine exchange is often catalyzed by the results we experience in life.
When you begin to see tangible results, the mockers and those who scorn your efforts are silenced. The Bible teaches us that results, particularly those that come from God’s intervention, have a profound impact on the perception others have of us. It is through results that our reputation is restored and elevated. A life filled with visible results becomes a testimony that negates any insult or ridicule directed at you.
This message is about understanding that no matter the mockery you face, God is not finished with you. It is His divine results—resulting from His grace, favor, and power—that will turn the tide in your favor and cancel the insults of the enemy. You may have faced ridicule, but your results will speak louder than words.
1. RESULTS ARE THE DIVINE RESPONSE TO INSULTS
Results are a manifestation of God's power at work in our lives. When we experience God's intervention, the insults we face are silenced by the undeniable proof of His presence in our lives.
a) Divine results transform mockery into admiration
The Lord’s intervention in your life will cause those who once insulted you to become witnesses of your greatness.
b) Results reveal God’s hand in our lives
When we produce results, it is clear that our success is not by our own power but by God’s working.
c) Insults are a temporary phase in the process of divine promotion
God allows insults to pave the way for your promotion and visible manifestation.
d) The anointing brings results that silence the enemy
The anointing breaks the yoke of insult and releases results that cannot be ignored.
Biblical Example: Joseph’s rise from the pit to the palace (Genesis 41:46-44)
2. GOD TURNING INSULT INTO TESTIMONY THROUGH RESULTS
God specializes in turning every insult into a testimony. When He gives results, He uses them to show His glory and prove His faithfulness.
a) God is not limited by circumstances.
No matter how bad the situation looks, God can turn it around for His glory.
b) Results bring honor from unexpected sources.
Just as God elevated Joseph and Esther, your results will bring you honor in the most unlikely places.
c) God uses results to bring us into our destiny
The path to destiny often passes through moments of ridicule, but God’s results will lead you into your divine purpose.
d) Your result becomes your greatest witness to others
The testimony of God’s results in your life will reach people beyond your imagination.
Biblical Example: Esther’s favor before the king (Esther 5:1-3)
3. THE POWER OF FAITH IN PRODUCING RESULTS
Faith is the catalyst that produces results in the life of a believer. When we trust in God, His power works through our faith to bring about results.
a) Faith moves God to act on our behalf
When you step out in faith, God moves to give you results that surpass human expectation.
b) Trust in God brings results that no man can deny.
Results born from faith are irrefutable because they are divinely ordained.
c) Faith in action leads to visible and undeniable results.
When we believe, speak, and act on God's promises, results follow that change the narrative of our lives.
d) Persistent faith results in unstoppable breakthroughs.
Your faith will see you through to victory, no matter how long it takes.
Biblical Example: The faith of the centurion and the healing of his servant (Matthew 8:5-13)
4. RESULTS BRING RESTORATION AND EXALTATION
God not only cancels insults but also restores and elevates the believer through His results. He replaces shame with double honor.
a) Restoration is the natural result of divine intervention.
God does not just give results; He uses them to restore everything that was lost or stolen.
b) Honor is a reward for faithfulness and perseverance.
God exalts those who remain faithful to Him, especially after seasons of humiliation.
c) Divine results open doors of opportunity and favor.
When results come, new opportunities and favor with men follow.
d) Results lead to the fulfillment of divine promises
God's results bring us into the fulfillment of His promises for our lives.
Biblical Example: Job’s restoration after his trials (Job 42:10-12)
5. GOD’S RESULTS ARE FINAL, AND THEY CANCEL ALL INSULTS
When God gives results, they are final and irrefutable. No one can take away the glory that God has put on your life through His results.
a) Results are God’s final word on your situation.
When God steps in and gives results, no man can undo it.
b) Results from God break all barriers.
No obstacle or mockery can stand against the power of divine results.
c) Results establish your testimony for generations.
What God does in your life will speak for generations to come.
d) Results speak louder than any insult or criticism.
The fruit of God’s work in your life speaks louder than the voices of opposition.
Biblical Example: David’s defeat of Goliath (1 Samuel 17:50)
CONCLUSION:
In life, we are often faced with insults, mockery, and rejection. These are the attempts of the enemy to discourage and distract us from our purpose. However, God has promised that He will turn our shame into glory, and He does this through results. It is the results in our lives that cancel every insult and establish us as a living testimony of God's greatness.
As believers, it is essential to keep trusting in God, knowing that no matter what insults or criticisms we face, divine results are coming. These results will not only silence the enemy but also bring honor, promotion, and fulfillment of God’s promises in our lives.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, let every insult and mockery I have faced be silenced by Your divine results in my life.
2. Lord, turn every area of my life where I have experienced shame into a testimony of Your glory.
3. I declare that my faith in You will produce results that no man can deny.
4. Father, restore everything that has been stolen from me, and elevate me to a place of honor.
5. I command every opposition to my destiny to bow to the results that You are bringing into my life.
