What should we do during the times of silence, before the miracles of God come through for us?
Isaiah 64:12 “12 Will You restrain Yourself because of these things, O Lord? Will You hold Your peace, and afflict us very severely?”
Supernatural breakthrough talks about Divine intervention in the life of a man/woman. That is, God is doing the unusual in the life of a man.
1. FAITH: Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 Corinthians 5:7 - (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
David was a man who walked through trouble on a regular basis. His psalms express the struggles and disappointments he faced, yet in the end, he turned his focus back to God. The key to his victorious attitude was his strong conviction in the Lord’s character and faithfulness.
When God visited Solomon, he was blessed with wisdom and wealth of unprecedented magnitude 1Kings 3:5-13. God is present all the time, but this season makes us more aware of that presence for our benefit.
We define ourselves by many things: career, family, status or success. When we fail in any one of those categories, we only find condemnation and burden. Here comes the question? What if your identity was meant to be in something else or someone else? How would your life change if you discovered how God sees you?
Psalm 116:12-15 “12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. 14 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Songs: What shall I render/3x to you Oh Lord! I will praise THEE oh Lord and shout Halleluya,…
Psalms 68:1-2 “Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. 2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.”
Introduction: The word “arise” in spiritual terms could mean: to prove oneself, to defend, to justify, to put to an end, or to condemn.
People tend to divide life into categories, distinguishing between issues related to work, home, faith, and leisure. Yet that’s not how the Lord sees us. His interest in His children is not confined to spiritual matters; He cares about the details of daily living as well.
One Sunday morning several years ago, a lady made her way down the church aisle when I invited people to come and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. As we talked, she explained that she became a Christian as a young girl but never felt certain she was saved because she was still struggling with sin. Her story of doubt is common, but according to God’s Word, believers can be sure of their salvation.
Joshua 6:1-14 : “Trust and Obey” sums up God’s purpose for our lives. When we practice these two commands, a beautiful cycle begins. Trusting the Lord makes obedience easier, and obedience produces ever-increasing trust. Can you recall facing a challenge that was difficult or perplexing? If so, you know how important these two commands are.