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Summary: This sermon will inspire and equip believers to position themselves rightly to receive divine help.

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WALKING IN ALIGNMENT TO ATTRACT DESTINY HELPERS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Proverbs 16:7

"When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him."

Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14, Genesis 24:27, 1 Samuel 9:6

INTRODUCTION

Every person created by God has a divine purpose and assignment to fulfil. However, no one succeeds in isolation—God has placed destiny helpers along our path to aid, uplift, and guide us towards the fulfilment of our calling. These helpers may come in the form of mentors, divine connections, encouragers, or even seemingly insignificant individuals whom God uses to bring us into our place of destiny.

However, to attract these destiny helpers, we must be in alignment with God's will. Walking in alignment means living in obedience, righteousness, and spiritual sensitivity so that we can discern the people God has positioned to help us. Many people miss their destiny helpers because they are not in the right spiritual position to receive them.

In this study, we will examine how walking in alignment with God attracts destiny helpers, the steps we must take to remain in alignment, and biblical examples of individuals who benefited from divine connections because they were positioned rightly.

1. WALKING IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD ATTRACTS HELPERS

Obedience to God is the foundation for receiving divine help.

a) God Orders the Steps of the Righteous – Psalm 37:23 states that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.

b) Divine Instructions Lead to Divine Connections – Abraham’s servant found Rebekah because he followed divine leading (Genesis 24:27).

c) Obedience Activates Divine Favour – Ruth obeyed Naomi and found Boaz as her destiny helper (Ruth 3:5-11).

d) Walking in God's Will Opens Doors of Help – Saul met Samuel while seeking his father’s lost donkeys (1 Samuel 9:6-10).

e) Biblical Example: Peter’s Obedience Brought Supernatural Help – Peter obeyed Jesus’ instruction and caught a great number of fish (Luke 5:5-7).

2. MAINTAINING RIGHTEOUSNESS AND INTEGRITY ATTRACTS DESTINY HELPERS

Righteousness positions a person to receive divine help.

a) Integrity Opens Doors for Divine Connections – Joseph’s integrity in Potiphar’s house led him to Pharaoh (Genesis 41:39-41).

b) God Promotes the Upright – Psalm 75:6-7 declares that promotion comes from the Lord.

c) Favour Follows Those Who Walk Uprightly – Daniel’s righteousness attracted favour from kings (Daniel 6:3-4).

d) Righteousness Brings Stability in Destiny Relationships – Job’s friends were restored when he prayed for them (Job 42:10).

e) Biblical Example: Mordecai’s Righteousness Brought Elevation – His integrity saved the Jews and led to his promotion (Esther 6:10-11).

3. DEVELOPING A PRAYER LIFE TO ATTRACT DESTINY HELPERS

Prayer aligns us with divine purpose and opens the doors for destiny helpers.

a) Prayer Brings Divine Connections – Cornelius’ prayers attracted an angel and Peter (Acts 10:1-4).

b) Intercession Opens Supernatural Doors – Daniel prayed, and divine help came through angelic intervention (Daniel 10:12-13).

c) Jesus Prayed Before Choosing His Helpers (Disciples) – Luke 6:12-13 shows how Jesus sought God’s direction before choosing His disciples.

d) Prayer Brings Supernatural Recommendations – Nehemiah prayed, and the king granted his request (Nehemiah 2:4-6).

e) Biblical Example: Hannah’s Prayer Opened Doors for Samuel – Her prayer brought a destiny helper in Eli, who spoke a prophetic word over her (1 Samuel 1:12-18).

4. WALKING IN HUMILITY AND HONOUR ATTRACTS DESTINY HELPERS

Humility and honour create the right atmosphere for divine connections.

a) Honouring People Opens Doors of Help – The Shunammite woman honoured Elisha and received her miracle (2 Kings 4:9-17).

b) Pride Repels Helpers – Proverbs 16:18 states that pride goes before destruction.

c) Humility Brings Divine Exaltation – God lifts the humble (James 4:10).

d) Respecting Authority Attracts Helpers – David respected Saul even when he had the chance to harm him (1 Samuel 24:6-7).

e) Biblical Example: Esther Honoured the King and Found Favour – Esther’s honourable approach to the king led to the deliverance of her people (Esther 5:2-3).

5. BEING SPIRITUALLY SENSITIVE TO RECOGNISE DESTINY HELPERS

Spiritual sensitivity helps us discern those whom God has assigned to help us.

a) Not Every Connection is from God – Some people are destiny destroyers, not helpers (2 Samuel 13:3-5).

b) The Holy Spirit Guides Us to the Right People – Isaiah 30:21 says, "Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it.’"

c) Divine Helpers May Not Look Like It at First – Naaman’s helper was a little slave girl (2 Kings 5:2-3).

d) God Uses Even Unbelievers to Help His People – Cyrus, a heathen king, helped rebuild Jerusalem (Isaiah 45:1-3).

e) Biblical Example: Simeon and Anna Recognised Baby Jesus as the Messiah – Their spiritual sensitivity allowed them to witness God’s plan (Luke 2:25-38).

6. POSITIONING YOURSELF THROUGH EXCELLENCE AND DILIGENCE

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