21/05/2026
DAILY BOOST.
THURSDAY, 21ST MAY, 2026.
TOPIC: DIVINE RESCUE 1.
Pastor. Dr. Moses Oluigbo
TEXT: āHe reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me.ā (PSALM 18:16-17 NLT).
There are moments in life when only divine intervention can save a person. Human strength, connections, intelligence, and resources may fail, but God never fails His own. He is a God of rescue, deliverance, and preservation. Whenever His children cry out to Him, He responds with power and mercy.
In October 2020, a carefully planned rescue operation by U.S. Navy SEALs led to the freedom of an American citizen, Philip Walton, who had been kidnapped and held captive in northern Nigeria. The operation demonstrated the extent to which a nation can go to rescue one of its citizens. If earthly governments can make such sacrifices to save their own, how much more will our heavenly Father arise to rescue those who belong to Him?
David understood this reality deeply. Throughout his life, he experienced Godās mighty hand of deliverance repeatedly. From escaping the hands of King Saul to surviving dangerous battles and enemies stronger than himself, David continually testified of Godās faithfulness. He never forgot the goodness of God, and he often recorded Godās acts of deliverance as reminders for future generations.
At one point, Saul pursued David relentlessly, seeking every opportunity to destroy him. Spears were thrown at him, traps were set before him, and soldiers searched for him in the wilderness. Yet, despite the intensity of the attacks, David survived because God intervened. Reflecting on those experiences, David declared: āHe reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me.ā
Today, that same God is still in the business of rescuing His people. He has not changed, and He will never change. Whatever battle you may be facing, whatever arrows are being fired against you, and whatever traps have been arranged before you, God is able to deliver you from them all.
Perhaps the opposition against you appears stronger than your ability. Maybe certain situations around your health, family, finances, career, or destiny seem overwhelming. Remember that no enemy is stronger than God Almighty. The God who preserved David and eventually enthroned him as king will also preserve you and bring you into your place of victory and fulfilment.
Your enemies may be powerful, but God is all-powerful. Your challenges may be great, but God is greater. Therefore, the Lord will arise on your behalf, scatter every opposition, and bring you into safety, victory, and promotion in Jesusā Name.
PRAYERS:
* Father, thank You for Your promise to rescue and deliver me from every evil. Glory be to Your Name in Jesusā Name.
* Lord, arise today and save me from every strong enemy fighting against my life and destiny in Jesusā Name.
* Father, in every area where the enemy is attacking me ā my health, family, marriage, finances, business, career, and destiny ā let Your divine rescue locate me in Jesusā Name.
DECLARATIONS:
* God will rescue you from every power and personality seeking your downfall in Jesusā Name.
* The mercy and favour of God will speak for you continually in this season in Jesusā Name.
* Every evil arrow fired against your life is broken, and you shall escape every danger in Jesusā Name.
* Instead of shame and destruction, God will lift, promote, and establish you above your enemies in Jesusā Name. Amen.