The God Who Blesses In The Presence Of Your Mockers Series

THE GOD WHO BLESSES IN THE PRESENCE OF YOUR MOCKERS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 23:5

Key Verse:  “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” (Psalm 23:5, KJV)

Supporting Texts: Genesis 21:6–7; Isaiah 61:7; Job 8:7; Luke 1:24–25; Romans 8:31

INTRODUCTION

Mockery is often the language of those who do not understand God’s process. Many people are laughed at, despised, or written off, not because they are failures, but because their season of manifestation has not yet arrived. Scripture reveals a God who does not remove mockers before blessing His people, but blesses them in their presence.

When God blesses you before your mockers, He turns shame into testimony and reproach into celebration. This kind of blessing is public, undeniable, and irreversible. God allows the same eyes that mocked you to witness your lifting.

This message reveals that divine blessing is not hindered by opposition. In fact, God often uses mockery as the backdrop for glorious manifestation.

1. GOD DOES NOT NEED TO REMOVE MOCKERS TO BLESS YOU

God’s blessing is independent of human opinion or opposition.

a) God prepares blessings publicly (Psalm 23:5)

God deliberately displays His favour where opposition exists.

b) Mockery does not cancel divine promises (Numbers 23:19)

What God has spoken cannot be reversed by human ridicule.

c) God’s timing silences mockers (Habakkuk 2:3)

Delayed promises are not denied promises.

d) God uses mockers as witnesses (Isaiah 43:10)

Those who mocked will testify of God’s faithfulness.

Biblical Example: Sarah was mocked for barrenness, but God gave her Isaac, turning laughter of ridicule into laughter of joy (Genesis 21:6-7).

2. GOD TURNS MOCKERY INTO DOUBLE HONOUR

Divine blessing not only answers mockery but replaces it with honour.

a) Shame is exchanged for honour (Isaiah 61:7)

God replaces disgrace with double blessing.

b) God restores lost dignity (Joel 2:25-26)

What mockery stole, God restores abundantly.

c) Promotion often follows humiliation (Job 8:7)

Small beginnings end in great manifestations.

d) God vindicates His people openly (Psalm 37:5-6)

Righteousness shines publicly after seasons of reproach.

Biblical Example: Hannah moved from mockery to celebration when God gave her Samuel, silencing Peninnah permanently (1 Samuel 1:6-20).

3. GOD USES BLESSING TO SILENCE MOCKERS

God’s response to mockery is not argument, but manifestation.

a) Blessing speaks louder than defence (Exodus 14:14)

God fights while His people remain silent.

b) God’s favour answers ridicule (Proverbs 12:2)

Divine approval outweighs human rejection.

c) God lifts in the same place of rejection (Psalm 75:6-7)

Promotion comes from God, not man.

d) Blessing brings divine reversal (Esther 9:1)

The day intended for defeat becomes a day of victory.

Biblical Example: Mordecai was honoured publicly on the same streets where he was despised, while his mocker was disgraced (Esther 6:10-11).

4. HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR BLESSING BEFORE MOCKERS

God’s blessing flows where faith, patience, and obedience are maintained.

a) Maintain faith despite ridicule (Hebrews 10:36)

Endurance keeps you positioned for reward.

b) Avoid bitterness and revenge (Romans 12:19)

God handles mockers better than human retaliation.

c) Remain obedient in obscurity (1 Samuel 16:11-13)

Faithfulness in hidden seasons attracts open honour.

d) Give God glory in advance (Psalm 34:1)

Praise before manifestation hastens divine intervention.

Biblical Example: Joseph was mocked, betrayed, and forgotten, yet God elevated him publicly before those who doubted him (Genesis 41:41-44).

CONCLUSION

God is not intimidated by mockers. He blesses openly, boldly, and beyond expectation. When God prepares a table before you, opposition becomes irrelevant and mockery loses its voice.

As you trust God and remain faithful, may He bless you in the presence of your mockers and turn every voice of ridicule into a testimony of His glory.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, turn every mockery in my life into testimony.

2. Lord, bless me openly for Your glory.

3. Every voice of ridicule speaking against my destiny, be silenced.

4. Replace my shame with honour, O Lord.

5. Let my lifting be undeniable and public.

6. I receive divine vindication in every area of my life.

7. What mocked me yesterday shall celebrate me tomorrow.

8. Lord, prepare a table for me before my mockers.

9. Let Your blessing speak louder than opposition.

10. Thank You Lord, for turning my reproach into rejoicing.