My Destiny Helper

Pastor Bode Olutunda
Apr 20
3 min read

Anchor Scripture: 1 Kings 1:5–31

Introduction

To walk in the glorious days ahead, there are two very important connections we need in life.

One is a connection to God. The other is a connection to destiny helpers.

Whether you're a believer or not, everyone needs someone to help them. No one becomes great alone. There are limits we will face without the right help.

Scripture tells us this clearly — even in the beginning, God said “It is not good for man to be alone.” (Genesis 2:18). We all need someone who is assigned by God to push us forward, speak into our life, or open doors for us. That’s what a destiny helper is.

Destiny Helpers – What Are They?

A destiny helper is someone that God places in your life to help you fulfill your purpose. It might be through their influence, their wisdom, or simply being in the right place at the right time.

Looking at 1 Kings 1:5–31, we see how Solomon was crowned king — but not on his own. He had help. If Nathan the prophet had not stepped in, Solomon might never have sat on the throne.

Let’s take a look at the three key things Nathan did — and how destiny helpers operate in our lives:

1. “Come now, let me advise you…” (1 Kings 1:12)

Destiny helpers are often mentors, people God sends to advise and guide you.

If you don't like advice, you may miss your moment. Naaman in the Bible was healed because of a maid who gave advice to his wife — that maid was his destiny helper (2 Kings 5).

Not every advice is from God, which is why you must pray for discernment (1 Kings 3:10). But don’t ignore the wisdom of spiritual and physical parents either (Proverbs 1:8–10).

There are things your mentor will teach you that no school ever can. That’s experience. That’s God working through people.

2. “Let me advise you and save your life…”

Destiny helpers also protect you — they help you avoid shame, missed opportunities, and danger.

Nathan’s advice didn’t just save Bathsheba’s dignity — it secured Solomon’s destiny.

Think of Jonathan and David — Jonathan risked his life to help David escape danger. He was a true destiny helper. Later, David returned the favor by restoring Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:1).

Destiny helpers don’t just show up for the good times. They protect you when it matters most.

3. “And the life of your son…”

A real destiny helper is not just thinking about you — they are thinking about your future and the generations after you.

Elisha didn’t stop praying until the Shunammite’s son came back to life (2 Kings 4:30–37). He wouldn’t rest until things were settled.

That’s how you recognize a true helper — they stay until the job is done.

The Second Source – God Himself

Even more important than destiny helpers is your personal connection to God.

No one comes to the Father unless He draws them (John 14:6). And He draws us through Jesus, the greatest destiny helper of all.

God is the one who knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10), and He is the lifter of our heads (Psalm 3:3).

Stay connected to Him. It’s not always about how hard you work — it’s about divine positioning and grace. Some people do very little and still see great results, because of God’s help.