The God Who Defends His Children Series

THE GOD WHO DEFENDS HIS CHILDREN

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text:

“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”

Isaiah 54:17

Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:14, Psalm 46:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:6, Psalm 91:1-16

INTRODUCTION:

Life is filled with battles—spiritual, emotional, and physical. At times, it appears that the wicked triumph, and the righteous suffer. But for every child of God, there is assurance that you are not alone in your fight. God does not only watch from a distance; He steps in to fight for His own.

We live in a world where evil forces constantly seek to oppose and destroy God’s children. But Scripture is full of promises that God is our refuge, shield, fortress, and defender. His protection is not passive—it is active, forceful, and victorious.

Today’s message is a prophetic reminder and spiritual reality: The God who defends His children never loses a battle. If God be for you, who can be against you? When He rises to defend you, no enemy can prevail.

1. GOD IS OUR DIVINE DEFENDER

God takes personal responsibility for defending His children.

a) God fights for His people

Exodus 14:14 – “The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” He does not leave His own vulnerable to the enemy.

b) He sets boundaries the enemy cannot cross

Job 1:10 – God placed a hedge around Job. Your life is surrounded by divine protection.

c) God’s name is a strong tower

Proverbs 18:10 – When we run to Him, we are safe. He is not just a passive protector but an impenetrable fortress.

d) God makes your enemies His enemies

Isaiah 49:25 – He contends with those who contend with you and saves your children.

Biblical Example: God defended Israel at the Red Sea, confounding the Egyptians and giving His people total victory (Exodus 14:21–30).

2. GOD’S DEFENCE IS COVENANT-BASED

He defends because you are His by covenant.

a) Covenant invokes divine obligation

Psalm 105:14-15 – “Touch not my anointed.” The covenant places divine warning upon your enemies.

b) The Blood of Jesus seals our protection

Revelation 12:11 – We overcome by the blood and by our testimony.

c) The Holy Spirit intercedes for us

Romans 8:26 – Even when we don’t know what to pray, God’s Spirit defends us in prayer.

d) Righteous living invites divine backing

Psalm 34:7 – The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him.

Biblical Example: God defended Daniel in the lions’ den because of Daniel’s covenant stand (Daniel 6:19–22).

3. GOD DEFENDS IN WAYS BEYOND HUMAN COMPREHENSION

God’s methods may not be logical, but they are powerful.

a) God confuses the enemy’s camp

2 Chronicles 20:22 – God caused Israel’s enemies to destroy one another.

b) He uses the weak to shame the mighty

1 Corinthians 1:27 – God uses small things to bring down strong forces.

c) His Word is a weapon of defence

Ephesians 6:17 – The sword of the Spirit is the Word that stops satanic arrows.

d) He deploys angelic forces

Psalm 91:11 – He commands angels to guard you in all your ways.

Biblical Example: When Elisha was surrounded, God opened his servant’s eyes to see heavenly chariots of fire defending them (2 Kings 6:15–17).

4. GOD DEFENDS HIS OWN TO BRING GLORY TO HIS NAME

When God defends you, He magnifies His own greatness.

a) Your victory testifies of God’s power

Psalm 23:5 – He prepares a table before you in the presence of your enemies.

b) He wants to display His faithfulness

Isaiah 41:10 – He strengthens and upholds you so you don’t fall.

c) God is jealous over His children

Zechariah 2:8 – “He that touches you touches the apple of His eye.”

d) Divine defence is a witness to the world

John 9:3 – Some battles come that God may be glorified through the victory.

Biblical Example: God defended Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire, and the entire kingdom acknowledged His glory (Daniel 3:24–30).

5. STAYING UNDER GOD’S COVERING IS KEY TO CONTINUAL DEFENCE

Our part is to remain under His authority and in obedience.

a) Disobedience exposes one to danger

Ecclesiastes 10:8 – “Whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him.”

b) Humility attracts divine covering

James 4:6–7 – Submission to God brings defence from the devil.

c) Worship invites divine presence

Psalm 22:3 – God inhabits the praises of His people and where God dwells, defence is sure.

d) Prayer activates divine intervention

Psalm 50:15 – “Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee.”

Biblical Example: Hezekiah received divine defence against Sennacherib through prayer (2 Kings 19:14–35).