The last instance of the word “deliver” in Psalm 91 is found in verse 15-16.
He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation.
This final statement has yet a third Hebrew word that is translated “deliver.” This word means to deliver by equipping for battle. God is saying here that not all deliverance comes by avoiding it or being snatched out of it. As we grow in God, we will find that much of the time, God expects us to go through the storm using the equipment His has provided for our deliverance.
God promised that He would be with us in trouble, but He did not promise that He would keep trouble from finding us. He equips and empowers us to stand up to times of adversity without being swayed or stopped.
Notice what Second Corinthians 10:4 says: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds” (NKJV). Our fight is not with weapons of flesh and blood; rather, our weapons are found in the equipping that comes through the Word and prayer.
When we put God’s Word in our words and our prayers, we release His power. Therefore, use the Word like the sword it really is. Wield its power with skill, and impose God’s will and His Word on the circumstances that confront us. Our own words will become mighty tools and weapons in the spiritual battle, launching an attack that darkness will not be able to withstand.
The following include some powerful promises we can use to conquer our enemy.
- But no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you shall show to be in the wrong. This [peace, righteousness, security, triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord [those in whom the ideal Servant of the Lord is reproduced]; this is the righteousness or the vindication which they obtain from Me [this is that which I impart to them as their justification], says the Lord” (Isaiah 54:17 AMP).
- And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand” (John 10:28-30).
- Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37).
- Oh, love the Lord, all you His saints! For the Lord preserves the faithful, and fully repays the proud person” (Psalm 31:23).
We must fill our words with faith in God’s words. Declare that He is our Deliverer and that no weapon or strategy formed against us can prosper!
Remember, we have God’s angels working diligently to surround us with all of His resources and protection. His words in Isaiah 41:10 are His words to us, no matter what situation we face in this life: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand!”
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Vikki and Dennis began as youth pastors in 1973 in Southern California where they received tremendous insight into the work of the local church. In 1976, they moved to Ft. Worth, Texas, to work with Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Vikki worked with KCM for three years before entering full-time ministry with her husband. Since that time, their relationship and involvement with Kenneth Copeland Ministries has continued. Vikki and Dennis have had numerous articles published in the Believer's Voice of Victory magazine.
Vikki has spoken in several nations including Australia, Japan, and Canada. She has ministered on television, radio, in women's conferences and marriage seminars. Her desire is to see people raised to a higher level of living through the Word of God. By acting on Gods principles, Vikki has obtained a testimony of victory and imparts encouragement to others.
Throughout the years, Vikki and Dennis have pursued new avenues of reaching people. The Lord has continued to expand their vision. Their dedication has affected thousands as they are impacting God's people with the love of God.