Rise Up for Help: A Powerful Prayer for Victory and Protection
Gary Wilkerson passionately calls believers to rise up in prayer, invoking God's protection and victory over spiritual enemies through faith and divine intervention.
In 'Rise Up for Help: A Powerful Prayer for Victory and Protection,' Gary Wilkerson urges believers to engage in spiritual warfare through fervent prayer and faith. Drawing from Psalm 35, he emphasizes God's power to defend and deliver those who call upon Him. This devotional message inspires listeners to trust in divine protection and rise up boldly against their adversaries.
Full Transcript
Take hold of shield and buckler and rise up for my help. Draw the spear and the dravel against my pursuers and say to my soul, I am your salvation. Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek after my life.
Let them be turned back and disappointed who devise evil against me. Let them be like chaff before the wind and the angel of the Lord driving them away. Let their way be dark and slippery with the angel of the Lord pursuing or chasing after them.
Father, would you allow the spirit of God through the person of Jesus Christ to arise and contend with the enemies of the lives of those who are listening to these words today?
Sermon Outline
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I. Call to Arms in Spiritual Battle
- Take up the shield and buckler
- Rise up for divine help
- Prepare weapons against pursuers
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II. Declaration of God's Salvation
- Proclaim salvation to the soul
- Invoke shame on enemies
- Turn back those who devise evil
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III. Divine Intervention and Protection
- Angel of the Lord drives enemies away
- Enemies’ paths become dark and slippery
- God’s spirit contends on behalf of believers
Key Quotes
“Take hold of shield and buckler and rise up for my help.” — Gary Wilkerson
“Let them be like chaff before the wind and the angel of the Lord driving them away.” — Gary Wilkerson
“Father, would you allow the spirit of God through the person of Jesus Christ to arise and contend with the enemies of the lives of those who are listening to these words today?” — Gary Wilkerson
Application Points
- Take up spiritual armor daily through prayer and scripture.
- Declare God's protection over your life when facing challenges.
- Trust in God's power to fight your battles and deliver you.