We live in an embattled world; where we are always at war with the force so the enemy that are not flesh and blood Eph. 6:12. Victory in life battles is a personal responsibility, and a must if one will enjoy a good life and rights Deu. 2:24; 1Tim. 6:12. Our weapons in the kingdom often are not physically impressive, but a very potent that they guarantee victory always Job 28:9-12; Ecc. 9:14-16,18.

The Wisdom Weapon of Divine Direction.

Following divine direction is an effectual weapon that never permit believer to return defeated Isa. 48:17,21.

Scriptural Examples of Champions Made By Following Divine Direction.

1. Moses.

Moses kept following only what God says, he won the war against Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt Exo. 3:7-10; 4:17,20; 7:11; 12:12-13; 13:17.

2. Israelite.

As long as they followed God’s leading, they never suffered defeat Exo. 14:14-30; Num. 9:15-28; Jos. 6:1-20.

3. David.

The great warrior, as the king of Israel, he fought the highest number of battles with the record of no defeat. His secret was that he waits always to receive God’s direction on every issue of life 1Sam. 30:6-9,17-18; 2Sam. 5:18-25; Psa. 23:1-4.

4. The Disciples of Christ.

They followed the leading of Christ and had the experience of supernatural victory all the way Lk. 9:1-6; 10:1-2,17-19; Mat. 10:1-8.

All of these scriptural examples show us how to command victory in the battles of life, and this is committing to operate by divine direction in all things 1Cor. 10:11; Rms. 15:4-6.

How Does Divine Direction Secure Victory in Battles?

Following divine direction invokes divine presence, which is the secret for the life of no defeat Deu. 28:1,7; Jn. 14:21,23; Rms. 8:31. The following are some of the definite ways that God shows up when we walk in divine guidance.

1. He Goes Before Us.

The effect is that every opposition is crushed before getting to them Isa. 45:1-3.

2. He Goes with Us.

This makes whatever is against us to bow of their own accord Lk. 10:1-2,17-19.

3. He Works with Us.

This empowers believers to deliver result far beyond his natural capacity, irrespective of limitations and oppositions Mk. 16:20.

4. He Works through Us.

This delivers victory that makes people to marvel Php. 2:13; Psa. 118:23.

5. He takes Over our Battles.

This guarantees sweatless, noiseless, and unquestionable victory always 1Ths. 5:24; 2CHr. 20:17,22-24.

Fundamental Scriptural Instruction that Turns Believers to Overcomers.

Every believer who desires the life of victory must follow this scriptural guidance.

1. The Commandment of Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God.

It destroys the siege of misfortune that hinders believers access to what belongs to him in life Mat. 6:33. This involves making God and His kingdom the priority Mk. 10:28-30.

2. The Commandment of Prayer and Fasting.

This is investing time to talk with God concerning His kingdom and His work on the earth, to see God’s intention come to pass Mat. 6:9-10. It empowers believers with fresh unction that results in victory over all devils Psa. 92:10-15; Isa. 58:6; Mat. 17:19-21.

3. The Commandment of Sowing and Reaping.

This is the commitment to give out of one’s substance and finance to God, His course, and humanity 1Tim. 6:17-19. It empowers believers for supernatural wealth Deu. 8:18; Pro. 11:24-25; 2Cor. 9:6-8; Php. 4:15-19.

4. The Commandment of Soul Winning.

This involves going after the unsaved for their salvation and commitment to Christ-like life Lk. 14:16-23; Jn. 15:16. It rolls away shame and reproach off believer’s life Pro. 3:35; 11:30; Isa. 52:17; Lk. 10:1-2,17-19.

5. The Commandment of Love.

Love is the decision of one’s heart panting after God alone 1Cor. 13:14; Pro. 23:26. It empowers believers to become more than conqueror Rms. 8:35-39; 1Cor. 13:8.

Conclusion.

It is true that we live in a world of battles, but we can live without any defeat. This is by the choice to subscribe to the weapon of following divine guidance. Over to you!

Salvation Prayer.

To anyone reading this who desires to give their life to Christ, pray this prayer out loud with me from your heart:

“Lord Jesus, I surrender my life to you today. Forgive me my sins; wash me with your blood. I believe you died for me; on the third day you rose again that I may be justified. Right now, I believe that my sins are forgiven; I’m justified by your blood; I’m born-again; I’m saved; I’m a child of God; I’m free from the power of sin to serve the living God. Thank you, Jesus, for receiving me; thank you Jesus for restoring me; thank you Jesus for saving me. Amen!”

Prayer.

1. Father, in the name of Jesus, empower me by your Spirit to embrace the responsibility to walking in divine guidance, thereby making me to win every battle from today 36:27.