Aligning with God's Seasons: Miracles and Deliverance
Summary
In today's sermon, we explored the profound significance of aligning with God's cycles and seasons, particularly focusing on the month of Nisan, a time marked by deliverance and miracles. We delved into the biblical and spiritual implications of this period, emphasizing the importance of understanding and participating in God's appointed times.
We began by discussing the various sources from which we derive our spiritual insights, highlighting the Bible as our primary guide. We acknowledged the depth of Jewish traditions and their writings, appreciating our inclusion into these rich heritages through Christ. This set the stage for a deeper exploration of God's cycles, particularly the cycle of breaking up, breaking out, crossing over, and possessing, which is vividly depicted throughout the Bible.
The month of Nisan, as introduced, is not just a time marker but a season of spiritual renewal and miraculous deliverance, as exemplified by the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. This month encourages us to move from bondage to freedom, mirroring the Israelites' journey through the crossing of the Jordan River, a recurring biblical theme symbolizing transitional breakthroughs.
We discussed the internal and external expansions that occur when we allow God to take more territory within us. This internal cleansing facilitates external influence and expansion, aligning with God's desire for us to possess new territories in both spiritual and physical realms.
The sermon also touched on the limitations we face due to past experiences and expectations. We explored how these limitations could block miracles and how shifting our mindset towards future possibilities, where Jesus resides as the new creation, can unblock these channels. This shift requires active participation, moving from passive observation to engaging actively with God's promises and instructions.
We reflected on the importance of joy, particularly referencing the previous month of Adar, which focused on joy as a strength and precursor to miracles. This transitioned into discussing the current month's theme of miracles and deliverance, highlighted by the Passover celebration, which symbolizes Jesus' ultimate sacrifice and victory over death.
Furthermore, we explored the significance of prophetic actions, such as Miriam's act of bringing a tambourine during the exodus, symbolizing hope and expectation of God's deliverance. This act of faith despite dire circumstances encourages us to maintain hope and anticipate God's intervention, regardless of our current challenges.
Lastly, we emphasized the importance of speaking life and truth over our situations, rejecting lies and aligning our declarations with God's truth. This practice not only changes our circumstances but aligns us more closely with God's reality, fostering a deeper relationship with Him.
### Key Takeaways:
1. Understanding and participating in God's appointed times, like the month of Nisan, aligns us with His cycles of deliverance and miracles. By recognizing these seasons, we position ourselves to receive and participate in God's planned blessings. [01:02]
2. The crossing over and possession phases in God's cycle require active engagement, not passive waiting. By taking spiritual and practical steps towards what God has promised, we align ourselves with His movements and intentions for our lives. [07:40]
3. Limitations from our past experiences can block the miracles intended for our future. By consciously moving our mindset from past failures to future possibilities, where Jesus' redemptive power prevails, we open ourselves to new breakthroughs and miracles. [08:36]
4. Joy and hope are not just emotional states but spiritual positions that attract God's miracles. By cultivating these attitudes, especially during challenging times, we create an atmosphere conducive to divine intervention and blessings. [11:32]
5. Prophetic actions, such as speaking truth over our situations and expecting God's deliverance, activate spiritual realities. These actions are not just symbolic but are powerful declarations that align our physical reality with God's spiritual truths. [15:43]
### Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome
01:02 - Understanding God's Cycles
05:51 - Sources of Spiritual Insight
07:01 - Breaking and Possessing Cycles
08:36 - Overcoming Limitations
10:02 - Aligning Actions with God's Promises
11:32 - The Power of Joy in Spiritual Warfare
14:21 - Prophetic Symbolism of Miriam's Tambourine
15:43 - Speaking Life and Truth
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. Exodus 12:1-14 - The institution of Passover and the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt.
2. Joshua 3:14-17 - The crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelites.
3. Proverbs 13:12 - "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life."
#### Observation Questions
1. What significant event does the month of Nisan commemorate according to Exodus 12:1-14?
2. How did the Israelites cross the Jordan River as described in Joshua 3:14-17?
3. According to Proverbs 13:12, what are the effects of deferred hope and fulfilled desire?
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt during the month of Nisan symbolize spiritual renewal and miraculous deliverance in our lives today? [12:47]
2. What does the act of crossing the Jordan River represent in terms of spiritual breakthroughs and transitions? [07:01]
3. How can the concept of "hope deferred" from Proverbs 13:12 be applied to understanding the importance of maintaining hope and joy in challenging times? [12:47]
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you experienced a significant breakthrough or deliverance. How did this align with God's timing and cycles in your life? [01:02]
2. What are some practical steps you can take to actively engage in God's promises and instructions, rather than waiting passively? [07:40]
3. Identify a past experience that has created limitations in your life. How can you shift your mindset to focus on future possibilities and Jesus' redemptive power? [08:36]
4. How can you cultivate joy and hope in your daily life, especially during challenging times? What specific actions can you take to create an atmosphere conducive to divine intervention? [11:32]
5. Think of a situation where you need to speak life and truth. What specific declarations can you make to align your reality with God's spiritual truths? [15:43]
6. How can you incorporate prophetic actions, like Miriam's act of bringing a tambourine, into your life to maintain hope and anticipate God's intervention? [14:21]
7. What are some ways you can participate in God's appointed times, like the month of Nisan, to align yourself with His cycles of deliverance and miracles? [01:02]
Devotional
Day 1: Embracing God's Timely Deliverance
Understanding and participating in God's appointed times, like the month of Nisan, aligns us with His cycles of deliverance and miracles. Recognizing these seasons positions us to receive and participate in God's planned blessings. The month of Nisan, a time marked by deliverance and miracles, invites us to step into a period of spiritual renewal. Just as the Israelites experienced a monumental shift from bondage to freedom, we too are called to embrace these divinely appointed times for transformation and miracles. This understanding isn't just about acknowledging these times but actively engaging with them, expecting God to move mightily in our lives as He did in biblical times. [01:02]
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted."
Reflection: What season of life are you currently in, and how can you more fully align yourself with God's timing and purpose for this season?
Day 2: Active Engagement in God's Promises
The crossing over and possession phases in God's cycle require active engagement, not passive waiting. By taking spiritual and practical steps towards what God has promised, we align ourselves with His movements and intentions for our lives. This active participation involves breaking out of old patterns and stepping into new territories that God has ordained for us. It's about moving forward with faith, trusting that the steps we take in alignment with God's will lead to significant breakthroughs and blessings. This proactive stance ensures we are not merely spectators but participants in God's divine plan. [07:40]
Joshua 3:5
"Then Joshua said to the people, 'Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.'"
Reflection: What are the 'Jordan Rivers' in your life that you need to cross by faith, and what practical steps can you take today to begin that journey?
Day 3: Overcoming Limitations for Future Miracles
Limitations from our past experiences can block the miracles intended for our future. By consciously shifting our mindset from past failures to future possibilities, where Jesus' redemptive power prevails, we open ourselves to new breakthroughs and miracles. This shift is crucial as it allows us to view our circumstances through the lens of faith and God's endless possibilities rather than through the shadows of past disappointments. Embracing this new mindset means actively rejecting the lies that have held us back and affirming the truth of God's promises over our lives. [08:36]
Isaiah 43:18-19
"Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."
Reflection: Identify a past failure that you feel is holding you back. How can you reframe this experience through the lens of God's redemptive power today?
Day 4: Cultivating Joy and Hope in Trials
Joy and hope are not just emotional states but spiritual positions that attract God's miracles. By cultivating these attitudes, especially during challenging times, we create an atmosphere conducive to divine intervention and blessings. This cultivation involves a deliberate choice to focus on God's faithfulness and His capacity to bring miracles into our lives, regardless of our current circumstances. It's about maintaining a posture of expectancy and joy, which are essential for navigating through life's trials and accessing God's miraculous provisions. [11:32]
Habakkuk 3:17-18
"Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation."
Reflection: In what area of your life do you need to cultivate joy and hope, and how can you begin to do that today despite the circumstances?
Day 5: Prophetic Declarations Activate Divine Realities
Prophetic actions, such as speaking truth over our situations and expecting God's deliverance, activate spiritual realities. These actions are not just symbolic but are powerful declarations that align our physical reality with God's spiritual truths. By speaking life and truth, we participate in shaping our circumstances according to God's will, fostering a deeper relationship with Him and opening the way for His intervention. This practice of speaking life is a dynamic part of living a faith-filled life, where our words become tools for God's glory. [15:43]
Amos 5:24
"But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream."
Reflection: What is one situation in your life where you need to start speaking life and truth? How can you begin to declare God's truth over this situation today?
Quotes
### Quotes for Outreach
1. "Your life moves in the direction of your most dominant thoughts. If there's an area in your life that isn't going very well, think about your thoughts. They manifest into the natural. That's how you get the thing." [09:20]
2. "Miracles get blocked by limitations. It's always about what's possible, not what hasn't been done yet. So, let's create from the future, where Jesus is, the next new idea, the new creation." [08:36]
3. "When you start to see a lie or something that isn't lining up with what God said, just state this: I reject the lie and replace it with the truth. It changes the atmosphere and environment because your emotions are now tied to the words coming out." [48:41]
4. "Joy is the thing that opens up the doors for miracles. It's all throughout the Bible. The joy of the Lord is my strength. Joy and praise create an atmosphere for miracles to enter in." [11:32]
5. "If you're not experiencing what the Bible promises, then probably you're not doing the things you're being instructed to do. Go back and check: What am I not doing that I'm instructed to do?" [10:02]
### Quotes for Members
1. "Understanding God's cycles and timing gives us strategy, greater revelation, and affirmation. It helps us align with what He is doing, making our actions more effective and in season." [01:02]
2. "The crossing over and possession phases in God's cycle require active engagement, not passive waiting. By taking spiritual and practical steps towards what God has promised, we align ourselves with His movements and intentions for our lives." [07:40]
3. "Prophetic actions, like Miriam bringing a tambourine during the exodus, symbolize hope and expectation of God's deliverance. This act of faith encourages us to maintain hope and anticipate God's intervention, regardless of our current challenges." [15:43]
4. "Speaking life and truth over our situations changes not only our circumstances but aligns us more closely with God's reality, fostering a deeper relationship with Him." [15:43]
5. "This month encourages us to move from bondage to freedom, mirroring the Israelites' journey. It's a season of spiritual renewal and miraculous deliverance, a time to embrace the transitions and breakthroughs God has planned for us." [01:02]
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