When God prompts you to act, even in small or unusual ways, your obedience can open the door to blessings and answers you never expected. Sometimes it’s as simple as stepping out in faith, like walking around a church or raising your hands in worship, but God honors those who respond to His leading. He sees your needs and delights in surprising you with provision, favor, and breakthroughs that go beyond what you could have arranged for yourself. [07:40]
Deuteronomy 2:24-25 (ESV)
“‘Rise up, set out on your journey and cross the Valley of the Arnon. Behold, I have given into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession, and contend with him in battle. This day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you on the peoples who are under the whole heaven, who shall hear the report of you and shall tremble and be in anguish because of you.’”
Reflection: What is one small step of obedience God is prompting you to take today, even if it feels unusual or uncomfortable? Will you trust Him enough to act on it?
No matter how hidden or desperate your situation may seem, God knows exactly where you are and what you need. He is attentive to your prayers, your struggles, and even your unspoken desires. When you feel forgotten or overlooked, remember that God can orchestrate circumstances, send people, and provide in ways that remind you He sees you and cares deeply for you. [16:15]
Psalm 139:1-3 (ESV)
“O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.”
Reflection: Where in your life do you feel unseen or forgotten? How can you invite God to show you that He knows and cares for you in that area today?
God is not limited by what seems possible to us. He is able to heal, restore, and even raise the dead. When you face situations that seem hopeless or beyond repair, remember that God specializes in the impossible. He wants to demonstrate His power in your life and in your community, not just for your sake, but so that others may see and believe. [36:17]
Luke 18:27 (ESV)
“But he said, ‘What is impossible with man is possible with God.’”
Reflection: What is one “impossible” situation you are facing right now? Will you bring it to God in prayer and believe that He is able to do what you cannot?
When you respond to God and share what He has done, your faith can spark revival and transformation in those around you. God desires to use ordinary people to get the attention of a whole town, to bring hope, healing, and salvation to many. Your story, your worship, and your willingness to step out can be the catalyst for others to encounter God’s power and love. [39:55]
Acts 16:31-34 (ESV)
“And they said, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.’ And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.”
Reflection: Who in your life or community needs to hear what God has done for you? How can you share your testimony or invite them to experience God’s presence this week?
God’s thoughts toward you are full of hope, blessing, and purpose. Even when you can’t see what He’s doing, He is working in your favor, planning things that will amaze you and bring Him glory. Trust that He is for you, and let your faith rise to expect great things—not just for yourself, but for your church and your city. [25:21]
Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV)
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Reflection: What would change in your attitude and prayers if you truly believed that God is thinking good thoughts about you and your future today?
Tonight, the focus is on the astonishing ways God moves when His people respond in simple faith and obedience. Time and again, God demonstrates that He is not limited by our circumstances, our location, or even our expectations. Whether in a small church in Alabama or a new church plant in Texas, God honors those who step out, even in small acts of faith—like walking around a sanctuary or raising hands in worship. These acts may seem insignificant, but they open the door for God to work miracles, provide unexpected provision, and answer long-standing prayers.
God’s desire is not just to meet needs, but to reveal His power and love in ways that transform individuals, families, and entire communities. The stories shared tonight—of miraculous financial provision, restored relationships, supernatural healings, and even the raising of the dead—are not just testimonies of the past, but invitations for us to believe that God is still at work today. The scripture from Deuteronomy 2:24-25 reminds us that God goes before His people, putting fear and awe in the hearts of those who witness His works. When we rise up and take the journey God sets before us, He promises to give us victory and to make His presence known in unmistakable ways.
It is not about being special or having a unique calling; it is about being willing to obey, to step out, and to trust that God knows exactly where we are and what we need. God is looking for people who will believe that He is thinking good thoughts toward them, who will act on His promptings, and who will expect Him to do the impossible. The challenge is to move beyond passive attendance and into active participation—believing that God wants to use each of us to bring revival, healing, and transformation to our church and our city. When we do, God will not only meet our needs, but will also draw others to Himself through the undeniable evidence of His power and love.
Deuteronomy 2:24-25 (ESV) — 24 “‘Rise up, set out on your journey and go over the Valley of the Arnon. Behold, I have given into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession, and contend with him in battle.
25 This day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you on the peoples who are under the whole heaven, who shall hear the report of you and shall tremble and be in anguish because of you.’”
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