Stop That Delay

STOP THAT DELAY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Daniel 10:12-13

Key Verse: “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me.” (Daniel 10:13)

Supporting Texts: Habakkuk 2:3; Isaiah 60:22; Galatians 4:4; Psalm 102:13

INTRODUCTION:

Delay is one of the enemy’s most subtle and destructive weapons against the fulfilment of divine promises. It can make the heart sick, weaken faith, and cause people to question God’s faithfulness. Many destinies remain stranded, not because God has not answered, but because satanic forces are resisting the manifestation of the answer just as the prince of Persia delayed Daniel’s blessing.

However, delay is not the same as denial. There are divine delays that prepare us for greater glory and demonic delays meant to hinder progress. When delay is demonic, it must be stopped by the power of prayer and faith. God’s purpose for His children is timely fulfilment and divine speed. He makes “all things beautiful in His time.”

In this teaching, we shall learn how to recognise the sources of delay, the dangers it brings, and how to stop it through faith, obedience, and spiritual warfare. The God who helped Daniel will also arise for you and stop every delay in your life.

1. UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF DELAY

Not every delay is ordinary, some are divine tests, others are satanic attacks.

a) Divine Delay Refines Faith (Habakkuk 2:3)

When God delays, it is often to prepare your character for the weight of your blessing. His promises never fail.

b) Demonic Delay Resists Destiny (Daniel 10:13)

The prince of Persia resisted Daniel’s answer for 21 days. Some delays are spiritual battles that require warfare.

c) Human Delay Results from Disobedience (Jonah 1:3-4)

Rebellion or procrastination can delay destiny fulfilment. God cannot move when you refuse to obey.

d) Circumstantial Delay Tests Perseverance (James 1:2-4)

God uses certain delays to teach patience and strengthen endurance.

Biblical Example: Abraham waited for Isaac for 25 years, yet the promise came at God’s appointed time (Genesis 21:1-3).

2. CAUSES OF DELAY IN DESTINY

Identifying the roots of delay helps us to confront and uproot them through prayer.

a) Unconfessed Sin and Disobedience (Isaiah 59:1-2)

Sin separates man from God and blocks divine intervention. Holiness accelerates answers.

b) Spiritual Opposition (1 Thessalonians 2:18)

Paul said, “We wanted to come to you, but Satan hindered us.” Some delays are directly from satanic interference.

c) Wrong Association (Proverbs 13:20)

Evil company can delay your destiny progress; those who walk with the wrong people suffer setbacks.

d) Lack of Persistence in Prayer (Luke 18:1-7)

Many stop praying before their miracle arrives. Persistent prayer breaks barriers and enforces victory.

Biblical Example: The Israelites delayed 40 years in the wilderness because of unbelief and murmuring (Numbers 14:33-34).

3. GOD’S STRATEGY TO END DELAY

God never leaves His people stranded; He has divine methods to bring acceleration.

a) Divine Intervention Comes Through Angels (Daniel 10:13)

God sent Michael to fight for Daniel. Heaven still sends angelic reinforcements to stop delay today.

b) Prophetic Declarations Activate Speed (2 Kings 7:1)

Elisha’s prophetic word broke a long-standing famine in one day. Prophecy cancels delay.

c) Faith in God’s Timing Releases Miracles (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

When you trust God’s timing, you stop struggling and start seeing manifestation.

d) Fervent Prayer and Fasting Bring Acceleration (Isaiah 58:6-9)

Prayer and fasting loose the bands of wickedness and remove spiritual resistance.

Biblical Example: Hannah’s years of delay ended when she cried out to God in faith and received Samuel (1 Samuel 1:10-20).

4. KEYS TO DIVINE SPEED AND RESTORATION

After delay is broken, you must align yourself to walk in divine speed and restoration.

a) Stay Obedient and Faithful (Deuteronomy 28:1-2)

Obedience to God’s Word brings accelerated blessings and open heavens.

b) Maintain a Life of Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Thanksgiving is a spiritual accelerator. Grateful hearts move God to act quickly.

c) Keep the Fire of Prayer Burning (James 5:16–18)

Elijah prayed fervently and saw quick results. Prayer keeps you ahead of delay.

d) Believe in Divine Acceleration (Amos 9:13)

When faith aligns with God’s Word, things that take years will happen in days.

Biblical Example: Joseph’s delay in prison ended suddenly, and he became Prime Minister overnight (Genesis 41:14-41).

CONCLUSION:

Delay can drain hope, weaken vision, and make destiny appear distant. But when you engage spiritual warfare and trust God’s timing, every delay is broken. The God who ended Daniel’s delay and accelerated Joseph’s promotion will do the same for you.

Refuse to settle in the land of delay. Rise in prayer, faith, and obedience, and command every power holding your breakthrough to release it. The God of divine acceleration will cause your long-awaited testimonies to manifest speedily.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, every power responsible for delay in my life, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.