Securing Divine Help Through Right Associations Series

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH RIGHT ASSOCIATIONS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Proverbs 13:20

Key Verse:

“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” — Proverbs 13:20 (KJV)

Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; Amos 3:3; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Psalm 1:1-3; Acts 4:13

Description:

This message reveals how the people you associate with can either attract divine help or hinder God’s intervention in your life, destiny, and spiritual journey.

INTRODUCTION:

God often releases His help through people. While prayer opens the heavens, associations determine how divine help is channelled on the earth. Many destinies have suffered unnecessary delays, battles, and losses not because God was absent, but because of wrong relationships. Scripture repeatedly emphasises that who you walk with influences where you end up.

Right associations align a believer with wisdom, strength, accountability, and divine opportunities. Wrong associations drain virtue, weaken spiritual fire, and expose destinies to unnecessary attacks. Divine help is preserved and multiplied when relationships are divinely ordered.

In a generation where companionship is cheap and influence is subtle, believers must be spiritually intentional about who they allow close access to their lives. Destiny is too valuable to be left at the mercy of careless associations.

1. GOD USES PEOPLE AS CHANNELS OF DIVINE HELP

Divine help is often manifested through human vessels positioned by God.

a) God Sends Helpers Through Relationships (Genesis 2:18)

God created man to function with support; destiny helpers are often hidden in relationships.

b) Associations Can Open Divine Doors (Ruth 2:1-3)

Right connections bring access to opportunities ordained by God.

c) Relationships Can Preserve Destiny (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)

Godly associations provide strength and restoration in moments of weakness.

d) Godly Companionship Encourages Growth (Hebrews 10:24-25)

Spiritual growth is sustained through fellowship and encouragement.

Biblical Example:

Ruth and Naomi — Ruth’s association with Naomi positioned her for divine favour, marriage, and generational blessing (Ruth 1:16-17; 4:13-17).

2. WRONG ASSOCIATIONS CAN BLOCK DIVINE HELP

Not every connection is beneficial; some relationships sabotage destiny.

a) Evil Company Corrupts Character (1 Corinthians 15:33)

Wrong associations subtly reshape values and spiritual sensitivity.

b) Ungodly Friends Invite Destruction (Proverbs 1:10-16)

Associations driven by sin expose believers to danger and delay.

c) Companionship Without Vision Destroys Direction (Amos 3:3)

Walking with those who lack divine alignment leads to confusion.

d) Negative Influences Quench Spiritual Fire (2 Timothy 1:6)

Constant exposure to unbelief weakens faith and spiritual passion.

Biblical Example:

Samson and Delilah — Samson’s association with Delilah led to the loss of his strength, vision, and liberty (Judges 16:4-21).

3. RIGHT ASSOCIATIONS ATTRACT DIVINE HELP

God positions His help where alignment and honour exist.

a) Wise Companions Sharpen Destiny (Proverbs 27:17)

Spiritual iron sharpens spiritual iron.

b) Godly Relationships Enhance Discernment (Acts 13:1-3)

Prophetic and apostolic company sharpens spiritual accuracy.

c) Kingdom Relationships Multiply Strength (Matthew 18:19-20)

Agreement among believers releases divine authority.

d) Right Associations Attract Favour (Psalm 133:1-3)

Unity commands blessings and divine empowerment.

Biblical Example:

David and Jonathan — Jonathan’s covenant friendship strengthened David’s destiny and preserved his life (1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20:16-17).

4. MAINTAINING GOD-ORDAINED ASSOCIATIONS

Divine help flows best through relationships preserved with wisdom and humility.

a) Discern Relationships Spiritually (1 John 4:1)

Not everyone is assigned to your destiny journey.

b) Honour God in Relationships (Romans 12:10)

Honour sustains divine connections.

c) Separate from Relationships That Drain You (2 Corinthians 6:14)

Separation is sometimes preservation.

d) Be a Blessing in Your Associations (Luke 6:38)

Giving value attracts value in return.

Biblical Example:

Jesus and the Twelve — Jesus intentionally chose, trained, and sustained relationships that aligned with His divine assignment (Mark 3:13-15).

CONCLUSION:

Right associations are not accidental; they are divinely orchestrated. God’s help is often packaged in relationships, conversations, and connections. A believer who ignores relational wisdom may pray sincerely yet struggle unnecessarily.

When you walk with the wise, honour divine connections, and disengage from destiny destroyers, divine help will flow unhindered. Your associations will either accelerate or sabotage your destiny, choose wisely.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, connect me to relationships ordained for my destiny.

2. Lord, disconnect me from every association assigned to drain my life.

3. Holy Spirit, give me discernment in choosing my companions.

4. Father, align me with destiny helpers and covenant friends.

5. Let every relationship blocking divine help be removed.

6. Lord, surround me with wise and godly influences.

7. Preserve my destiny from relational manipulation and betrayal.

8. Father, use my associations to advance Your purpose in my life.

9. Let divine connections accelerate my progress.

10. Thank You, Lord, for ordering my relationships by Your wisdom.