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The God Who Destroys The Voice Of Stagnation Series
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 15, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: God silences every voice that hinders progress and commands His people to move forward into destiny.
THE GOD WHO DESTROYS THE VOICE OF STAGNATION
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Exodus 14:13-15
Key Verse: “And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.” — Exodus 14:15 (KJV)
Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 1:6-8; Isaiah 43:18-19; Joshua 1:2-3; Philippians 3:13-14
INTRODUCTION:
Stagnation is one of the most destructive conditions in a believer’s life. It is the state of remaining in one spot when God has ordained movement, growth, and advancement. The children of Israel faced this reality at the Red Sea; before them was water, behind them was Pharaoh’s army, and around them was fear. But God intervened, silencing the voice of stagnation and commanding them to go forward.
The voice of stagnation can manifest in many ways: fear, doubt, past failures, demonic resistance, or the opinions of men. It is a voice that says, “You cannot go further,” “You will never rise,” or “You have reached your limit.” But when God arises, every voice of limitation is destroyed. He is the God who breaks the barriers of delay and opens paths where there seem to be none.
God’s will is progress and fruitfulness for His children. He never created us to remain in the same spot. The same God who commanded Israel to move forward is commanding you today to rise, advance, and possess your inheritance.
1. STAGNATION IS A SPIRITUAL PRISON THAT LIMITS DESTINY
Every form of stagnation is a demonic setup to hinder divine purpose. It keeps people in cycles of delay and frustration.
a) Stagnation hinders divine progress (Deuteronomy 1:6): God told Israel they had dwelt too long at Mount Horeb, a symbol of delay.
b) Stagnation breeds frustration (Proverbs 13:12): When expectations are delayed, hearts grow weary and faith weakens.
c) Stagnation blocks destiny fulfilment (Genesis 11:31-32): Terah stopped in Haran and never reached Canaan.
d) Stagnation is sustained by fear and unbelief (Numbers 14:1-4): The Israelites refused to move forward because of the giants they saw.
Biblical Example: The man at the pool of Bethesda was stagnant for 38 years until Jesus spoke a word that broke the cycle of delay (John 5:1-9).
2. GOD’S VOICE IS STRONGER THAN THE VOICE OF STAGNATION
When God speaks, every opposing voice is silenced. His word brings direction, strength, and power to move forward.
a) God’s voice breaks every limitation (Psalm 29:3-9): His voice thunders over the waters and destroys obstacles.
b) God’s word carries power to command movement (Ezekiel 37:7): When Ezekiel prophesied, bones began to move.
c) The voice of God reveals new paths (Isaiah 43:19): He makes a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
d) God’s voice brings divine confidence (Romans 10:17): Faith is built by hearing His word, empowering you to advance.
Biblical Example: When Jesus told Peter, “Launch out into the deep,” the same sea that yielded nothing all night produced abundance (Luke 5:4-6).
3. OBEDIENCE IS THE KEY TO BREAKING STAGNATION
You cannot move forward if you refuse to obey divine instruction. Obedience activates progress and releases divine power.
a) Obedience brings divine direction (Isaiah 1:19): The willing and obedient eat the good of the land.
b) Obedience to divine timing ensures success (Ecclesiastes 3:1): When you move at God’s word, doors open supernaturally.
c) Obedience provokes divine intervention (Joshua 3:13-17): When the priests stepped into the Jordan, the waters parted.
d) Partial obedience keeps people in delay (1 Samuel 15:22-23): God values full obedience over sacrifice.
Biblical Example: Naaman’s healing came only when he obeyed Elisha’s command to dip seven times in the Jordan (2 Kings 5:10-14).
4. DIVINE POWER DESTROYS THE ROOT OF STAGNATION
Every force behind stagnation bows to the power of God. The anointing of the Holy Spirit breaks the chains of delay and opens doors of advancement.
a) The anointing destroys yokes (Isaiah 10:27): God’s power lifts burdens and breaks the oppression of delay.
b) The Spirit of God empowers for movement (Acts 1:8): The Holy Spirit energises believers to go beyond boundaries.
c) God’s power removes every hindrance (Zechariah 4:6-7): Mountains melt before the power of the Spirit.
d) Divine power turns impossibilities into testimonies (Matthew 19:26): With God, nothing is impossible.
Biblical Example: When God parted the Red Sea, He destroyed the voice of stagnation and opened a new path to victory for Israel (Exodus 14:21-28).
5. FAITH DECLARATIONS RELEASE PROGRESS AND SUPERNATURAL SPEED
Faith must be expressed through words. What you declare in faith determines what you experience in destiny.
a) Faith moves mountains (Mark 11:23): When you speak in faith, obstacles are removed.
b) Faith-filled confession aligns you with divine power (2 Corinthians 4:13): We believe and therefore speak.
c) Faith sees beyond the present delay (Hebrews 11:1): It looks beyond the seen into the reality of God’s promises.
