The God Who Blows The Trumpet Of Victory Series

THE GOD WHO BLOWS THE TRUMPET OF VICTORY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Joshua 6:1-20

Key Verse: “So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat…” — Joshua 6:20 (KJV)

Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 20:20-22; Psalm 47:5; Exodus 15:1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:57; Romans 8:37

INTRODUCTION:

In Scripture, the sound of the trumpet often symbolises divine intervention, warfare, and victory. When the trumpet of the Lord sounds, it signifies that Heaven has taken over the battle. In Joshua chapter 6, the fall of Jericho was not achieved by human effort or weaponry, but by obedience to divine instruction and the power released at the blowing of the trumpet. The victory was supernatural and complete.

The trumpet represents God’s command, His timing, and His assurance of victory. Every time God “blows the trumpet,” He signals the end of oppression and the beginning of breakthrough. He turns the tide in favour of His children, silences the enemy, and magnifies His glory through their triumph.

In your life, when God decides to blow the trumpet of victory, every barrier will crumble. It does not matter how long the walls have stood or how strong the opposition seems; when the trumpet of Heaven sounds, victory becomes inevitable and irreversible.

1. GOD IS THE COMMANDER OF VICTORY

Before the trumpet sounded at Jericho, God had already given the command that the city was delivered into Israel’s hands. The battle was not theirs but His, and He orchestrated the entire strategy.

a) God goes before His people in battle (Exodus 14:14)

The Lord does not send His children to fight alone; He leads them, ensuring that victory is guaranteed even before the battle begins.

b) Divine strategy precedes divine success (Joshua 6:2-5)

God’s instructions may seem unconventional, but obedience to them brings supernatural results.

c) Victory begins with a divine decree (Isaiah 46:10)

When God declares the end from the beginning, no force can alter the outcome.

d) God’s presence ensures triumph (Psalm 24:8)

The Lord strong and mighty in battle is the One who secures victory for His people.

Biblical Example: When Jehoshaphat faced the Moabites and Ammonites, God gave the battle plan, and as they sang praises, the Lord set ambushes and defeated their enemies (2 Chronicles 20:20-22).

2. THE SOUND OF THE TRUMPET BREAKS EVERY WALL

The trumpet blast at Jericho released divine power that brought down the seemingly impenetrable walls. What man could not move, God brought down in an instant.

a) The sound represents divine power in action (Joshua 6:20)

The trumpet was a prophetic act, a release of Heaven’s authority on earth.

b) Obstacles respond to divine command (Mark 11:23)

Every wall in life: physical, spiritual, or emotional, must give way when God’s word is spoken in faith.

c) God’s power transcends natural laws (Isaiah 45:2)

When the supernatural intervenes, the impossible becomes possible.

d) Praise and obedience amplify divine power (Psalm 149:6-9)

The voice of praise is a trumpet of victory that breaks every chain of limitation.

Biblical Example: Paul and Silas, in the prison of Philippi, lifted their voices in praise, and suddenly the prison doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed (Acts 16:25-26).

3. THE TRUMPET OF GOD SIGNALS DIVINE REMEMBRANCE

Whenever the trumpet sounds, it reminds Heaven of God’s covenant and His promises toward His people. It is a spiritual announcement that the set time for favour has come.

a) God remembers His covenant people (Leviticus 26:42)

The trumpet sound brings to remembrance the covenant of mercy and deliverance.

b) God’s timing for manifestation cannot be delayed (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

When the appointed time comes, nothing can stop what Heaven has ordained.

c) The trumpet awakens divine visitation (Zechariah 9:14-16)

God Himself rises to defend and bless His people.

d) The trumpet silences the adversary (Psalm 18:44)

When the Lord arises, every opposing force is subdued.

Biblical Example: When the Israelites blew the trumpets at the Feast of Trumpets, it was a reminder that God would remember them and bring them into new seasons of favour (Leviticus 23:24).

4. GOD’S TRUMPET HERALDS NEW BEGINNINGS AND FINAL VICTORY

The trumpet is not only a symbol of victory but also of divine transition and renewal. It announces the dawn of a new era and the final triumph of God’s people.

a) God ushers His people into new seasons (Isaiah 43:19)

The trumpet blast often precedes a major divine shift or breakthrough.

b) The trumpet of the Lord will sound again (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

At the end of time, the ultimate trumpet will announce the victory of eternal life for believers.

c) God’s trumpet confuses the enemy and guides His people (Numbers 10:9-10)