Embracing Divine Interruption: Heaven's Presence Among Us

Devotional

Day 1: Heaven is Here and Now

Heaven is not a distant place but is hovering over the earth, ready to descend and bring order to chaos. We must stop picturing Heaven as something far away and recognize that it is here, waiting to manifest in our lives. This understanding calls us to live with a sense of urgency and expectation. The presence of Heaven is a constant reminder that God is actively involved in our world, and we are invited to participate in His divine plan. By acknowledging Heaven's proximity, we can align our lives with God's purposes and experience His transformative power in our daily circumstances. [59:45]

Isaiah 64:1-2 (ESV): "Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence—as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil—to make your name known to your adversaries, and that the nations might tremble at your presence!"

Reflection: How can you live today with the awareness that Heaven is not far away but is ready to manifest in your life? What changes in your actions and attitudes might this awareness bring?

Day 2: Divine Interruption

Revival is a divine interruption from God, not something we can create through programs or systems. This interruption is both personal and corporate, calling us to allow the seed of our salvation to germinate and grow in ways we have never imagined. It is a deeper dimension of spiritual formation that requires our full cooperation with God's plan. This divine interruption challenges us to move beyond our comfort zones and embrace the unexpected ways God wants to work in and through us. By being open to this divine interruption, we can experience a revival that transforms our lives and communities. [01:08:31]

Acts 2:2-4 (ESV): "And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance."

Reflection: Are you open to God's divine interruptions in your life? How can you prepare your heart and mind to welcome unexpected movements of the Holy Spirit today?

Day 3: Unity and Manifest Presence

The unity of the Spirit of God is crucial for the manifest presence of God to be revealed among us. We are living stones built together to reveal God's presence, and this unity strengthens and builds us up. Our security lies in this divine unity, not in worldly assurances. When we come together in unity, we create an environment where God's presence can dwell powerfully among us. This unity is not just about agreement but about being united in purpose and love, reflecting the heart of God to the world. [01:05:29]

Ephesians 2:19-22 (ESV): "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit."

Reflection: How can you contribute to the unity of your church community today? What steps can you take to foster a spirit of unity and love among your fellow believers?

Day 4: Spiritual Formation and Growth

God is calling us to a deeper level of spiritual formation, one that goes back to the beginning of time. This formation is about allowing God to shape us into something new and unprecedented. We must accept the seed of our formation and allow it to grow, trusting that God will do what He needs to do. This process of spiritual formation requires patience and surrender, as we allow God to work in us and through us. By embracing this journey, we can experience profound growth and transformation that aligns us more closely with God's purposes. [01:11:47]

Colossians 1:9-10 (ESV): "And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God."

Reflection: In what areas of your life do you sense God calling you to deeper spiritual formation? How can you intentionally create space for God to shape and grow you in these areas?

Day 5: Revival as a Person Revealed

Revival is not just an event but a person revealed—Jesus Christ. This revelation calls us to stay connected to what Heaven is saying and to be strong in the process. The presence of God is always with us, and we must trust in His divine plan, even in times of chaos and trouble. By focusing on Jesus and His presence, we can navigate the challenges of life with confidence and hope. This revival is about a deep, personal relationship with Jesus that transforms every aspect of our lives and empowers us to be His witnesses in the world. [01:18:52]

John 14:21 (ESV): "Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him."

Reflection: How can you cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus today? What specific steps can you take to stay connected to His presence and follow His leading in your life?

Sermon Summary

### Summary

Today, we are reminded that Heaven is not a distant place but is hovering over the earth, ready to descend and bring order to chaos. God is calling us to pay attention to the present moment and the purity of His fire. The message emphasizes the importance of staying faithful and recognizing that every impure spirit has its days numbered. Revival is not something we can conjure up; it is a divine interruption from God, a movement that is both personal and corporate. This revival is about allowing the seed of our salvation to germinate and grow in ways we have never imagined.

We are called to be carriers of this divine interruption, to let the seed of salvation sprout beyond the confines of programs and systems. This is a deeper dimension of spiritual formation, a revival that will take us to the uttermost parts of the earth. Our posture and position must change to align with God's mandate. The message also highlights the importance of unity and the manifest presence of God, which strengthens and builds us up as living stones in His holy priesthood.

The divine interruption is here, and it is nameless and faceless because it belongs to God. We must release the fullness of God and allow the seed of salvation to germinate. This revival is not just an event but a person revealed—Jesus Christ. We are encouraged to stay connected to what Heaven is saying and to be strong in the process. The presence of God is always with us, and we must trust in His divine plan, even in times of chaos and trouble.

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Key Takeaways

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2. Divine Interruption: Revival is a divine interruption from God, not something we can create through programs or systems. This interruption is both personal and corporate, calling us to allow the seed of our salvation to germinate and grow in ways we have never imagined. It is a deeper dimension of spiritual formation that requires our full cooperation with God's plan.

3. Unity and Manifest Presence: The unity of the Spirit of God is crucial for the manifest presence of God to be revealed among us. We are living stones built together to reveal God's presence, and this unity strengthens and builds us up. Our security lies in this divine unity, not in worldly assurances.

4. Spiritual Formation and Growth: God is calling us to a deeper level of spiritual formation, one that goes back to the beginning of time. This formation is about allowing God to shape us into something new and unprecedented. We must accept the seed of our formation and allow it to grow, trusting that God will do what He needs to do.

5. Revival as a Person Revealed: Revival is not just an event but a person revealed—Jesus Christ. This revelation calls us to stay connected to what Heaven is saying and to be strong in the process. The presence of God is always with us, and we must trust in His divine plan, even in times of chaos and trouble.

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[00:00] - Welcome
[00:45] - Introduction
[01:30] - Heaven is Here and Now
[03:15] - Divine Interruption
[05:00] - Unity and Manifest Presence
[07:00] - Spiritual Formation and Growth
[09:00] - Revival as a Person Revealed
[11:00] - The Seed of Salvation
[13:00] - Personal and Corporate Revival
[15:00] - Staying Connected to Heaven
[17:00] - Trusting in God's Plan
[19:00] - Call to Action
[21:00] - Closing Prayer
[23:00] - Worship and Praise

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

According to 1 Peter 2:4-6, what are believers being built into, and what is their purpose?
In John 12:24-26, what must happen to a kernel of wheat for it to produce many seeds?
What was Simon's reaction to the signs and miracles performed by Philip in Acts 8:13?
How does the sermon describe the current state of Heaven in relation to Earth? [01:08:31]

Interpretation Questions

What does it mean for believers to be "living stones" in the context of 1 Peter 2:4-6? How does this relate to the concept of unity and the manifest presence of God mentioned in the sermon? [01:05:29]
How can the metaphor of the kernel of wheat in John 12:24-26 be applied to our personal spiritual growth and the idea of divine interruption discussed in the sermon? [01:11:47]
What might be the significance of Simon's astonishment at the miracles in Acts 8:13 in the context of revival as described in the sermon? [01:04:06]
How does the sermon’s message about Heaven hovering over Earth challenge or change your understanding of God's presence in your daily life? [01:08:31]

Application Questions

The sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing that Heaven is here and now. How can you live with a sense of urgency and expectation in your daily life? What practical steps can you take to be more aware of God's presence? [01:08:31]
Revival is described as a divine interruption that we cannot create through programs or systems. How can you position yourself to be open to this divine interruption in your personal life and within your church community? [01:10:09]
Unity is crucial for the manifest presence of God. Are there any relationships in your life that need reconciliation to foster this unity? What steps can you take to mend these relationships? [01:05:29]
The sermon calls us to allow the seed of our salvation to germinate and grow. What are some "programs" or "systems" in your life that might be hindering this growth? How can you move beyond these to experience deeper spiritual formation? [01:11:47]
Revival is not just an event but a person revealed—Jesus Christ. How can you stay connected to what Heaven is saying and be strong in the process, especially during times of chaos and trouble? [01:18:52]
The sermon mentions the importance of being carriers of the divine interruption. What does it mean for you to be a carrier of this divine interruption in your workplace, family, or community? [01:17:06]
Reflect on a time when you felt God's presence strongly in your life. How can you cultivate that sense of His presence more consistently, even in times of trouble or chaos? [01:23:45]

Sermon Clips

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "The God of God is here. And the God is about to descend. Heaven is no more up there. Stop having that picture. That Heaven is up there in the sky. Heaven is hovering over the earth right now waiting to come down on earth and sort out all this chaos. Everything chaotic." [59:45] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "It's miracle time tell your neighbor it's miracle time tell your neighbor come on church i'm not getting excited because i can't it's miracle time hallelujah revival is what god does to the church man cannot conjure up revival it's from the heart of god you see the gospel is not just for ourselves it's for everyone and god deliberately comes into our world certain situations are deliberate so that we can depend upon him so if he is our source why can't we share that source with others" [01:04:06] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "The joy of the Lord is our strength and when we get to that place we will never never never be put to shame man will talk about your loss man will talk about your failure man will remind you of what you've got and what you don't have man will remind you how you fell far you were up there and you fell down man will remind you how how how how you you're not skilled men will remind you and tell you you don't have this you don't notice but the name of Jesus the redemption plan of Jesus hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah he does not put us to shame he is the kingdom of God" [01:07:13] (36 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "Heaven is interrupting earth and men and women come together for the kingdom's sake we will inhabit what is comparable for his purpose in our lives it is not a memorial reflection this morning it's not a history lesson this morning it is a movement impacting the earth now and it's making a difference now see children of god we have to see them now by faith in actual fact when i received this word my life got more chaotic this week i was like god the devil is a liar he wants me to focus on the chaos and i will not focus on the chaos and the arguments raised up against me and the who's and the do's and the don'ts and the d's and the dies and the wow i will take my frustration and tell the devil where to get off" [01:15:25] (50 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "We carry the presence of god and when the atmosphere outside the church walls is wherever we go then the revival takes place but it starts here today church of god it starts now will you be a carrier of your seed to germinate and an awakening of the breath of god and the fire of the living god to purge everything that you who struggling with but to rise up i see you in him church" [01:27:38] (39 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

### Quotes for Members

1. "Just stay faithful, because every impure spirit that has been sent out to the kingdom of God has its days numbered, its hours numbered, its minutes numbered because the purity of God ishooting fire over the earth. Many of you have almost been taken out, many of you the enemies told you i want you out but god but god but god announces today the fire of the holy ghost is upon the earth and that's why it looks chaotic don't pay attention to the confusion don't pay attention to the chaos don't pay attention to the circumstance that will be like a world when rouse raised in your home pay attention to the now pay attention to the purity" [59:45] (57 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "Allow god to build us this morning allow god to build his church again allow god to strengthen us allow god to work within us we are the living stones built together to reveal the manifest presence of god and this unity of the spirit of god is what god responds to this morning" [01:05:29] (18 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "The divine interruption is here that's my next point we're releasing the fullness of god means we have to allow the seed of salvation to germinate i think i said that you see i'm going uh repeating myself here are you with me church don't lose me don't lose me don't lose what the spirit is doing don't worry don't worry god is doing something your life is not going to be the same again my life won't be the same again and even if it doesn't happen right now and you're going to take a while to catch it it's going to happen heaven is interrupting earth and men and women come together for the kingdom's sake we will inhabit what is comparable for his purpose in our lives" [01:15:25] (38 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "We can never lose god's presence no matter the cost but we can lose the sense of his presence i'm gonna say that again we can never lose god's presence in reality because he's omnipresent but we can lose the sense of his presence" [01:25:38] (26 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "A deposit of god's grace is descending on the church of god may we not allow frustration arguments right up arguments against each other let's get together let's change our gear let's take off the old gear let's really reposition let's stand united let's release let the breakthrough come no matter the cost and let's corporately fear the reverence of the living god" [01:27:38] (24 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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