Embracing Faith in God's Supernatural Abundance
Summary
The sermon begins with the pastor emphasizing the importance of faith in God's abundance, especially in the face of financial challenges. He encourages the congregation to trust in God's supernatural abilities, even when they don't understand how things will work out. He cites examples from the Old and New Testaments, such as the walls of Jericho falling and Moses and Joshua's encounters with water obstacles, to illustrate the miraculous power of God. The pastor also underscores the importance of having a relationship with God and being intimate with the Holy Spirit, as this will make it easier to expect and experience God's miracles.
The pastor then discusses the importance of carrying the presence of God and being filled with the Holy Spirit. He encourages the congregation to seek what God is saying in the present moment, not just relying on past teachings. He emphasizes that by hearing and speaking what God has to say, we are speaking prophetically over various aspects of our lives. The pastor also highlights the need for more people to join in prayer, particularly men who should take on the role of spiritual leaders in their households. He reminds the congregation of the remarkable things that God has done in their lives and in the lives of others, and urges them to maintain their expectation for God's supernatural intervention.
The pastor shares his personal experience of attending a conference in Miami where the presence of God made the long days without breaks worthwhile. He expresses his desire for the same presence of God in their own church. He also shares about the importance of prayer during his time in Kenya, emphasizing that prayer was a significant part of everything they did. He encourages the congregation to prioritize prayer in their personal lives, for the church, and for various aspects such as the apostles, services, and the youth.
The pastor then emphasizes the importance of focusing on the supernatural power of God rather than solely relying on natural means. He encourages the congregation to shift their expectations towards a supernatural God who is interested in working in remarkable ways in their lives. He supports this belief by referencing examples from the Bible, such as God stopping the sun and reversing time. He concludes by stating his simple belief in God and His word, acknowledging that while science is important, it is ultimately submitted to God's authority.
Finally, the pastor discusses the miraculous crossing of the sea and rivers by Joshua and the people of Israel, emphasizing that this event was a supernatural sign from God. He also highlights the power of belief and faith in God's ability to intervene in times of war and difficulty, referencing the story of an angel who single-handedly defeated an army of 185,000 soldiers in one night. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit as born-again Christians.
Key Takeaways:
- Faith in God's abundance and supernatural abilities is crucial, especially in challenging times. Trusting in God's miracles, even when they don't make sense, can lead to remarkable outcomes. ([12:45])
- Carrying the presence of God and being filled with the Holy Spirit is essential. By hearing and speaking what God has to say, we can speak prophetically over various aspects of our lives. ([24:30])
- Prayer is a significant part of our relationship with God. Prioritizing prayer in our personal lives, for the church, and for various aspects such as the apostles, services, and the youth can lead to powerful results. ([36:15])
- Focusing on the supernatural power of God rather than solely relying on natural means can shift our expectations and open us up to remarkable interventions in our lives. ([48:50])
- Belief and faith in God's ability to intervene in times of war and difficulty is powerful. Even in the face of overwhelming odds, trusting in God's protection can lead to miraculous outcomes. ([59:20])
Study Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Hebrews 11:29-34
2. Psalms 91
3. Genesis 1
Observation Questions:
1. In Hebrews 11:29-34, what are some of the miracles that were performed through faith? How did these miracles impact the people involved?
2. In Psalms 91, what promises does God make to those who trust in Him? How does this Psalm describe God's protection?
3. In Genesis 1, how does the passage describe the power of God's word? What does this suggest about God's ability to intervene in the natural world?
Interpretation Questions:
1. Based on Hebrews 11:29-34, how does faith play a role in experiencing God's miracles? What does this suggest about the relationship between faith and God's supernatural intervention?
2. In Psalms 91, how does the Psalmist's trust in God influence their perception of danger and fear? What does this imply about the power of faith in God's protection?
3. Considering Genesis 1, what does the creation story reveal about God's supernatural power? How might this understanding influence our expectations of God's intervention in our lives?
Application Questions:
1. Can you recall a time when you experienced a challenging situation and trusted in God's supernatural abilities? How did your faith influence the outcome?
2. How can you cultivate a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit in your daily life? What are some specific steps you can take to hear and speak what God has to say?
3. How can you prioritize prayer in your personal life, for your church, and for various aspects such as the apostles, services, and the youth? Can you think of a specific time and place to set aside for this purpose?
4. Can you identify an area in your life where you have been relying solely on natural means? How can you shift your expectations towards a supernatural God in this area?
5. Think of a situation where you are facing overwhelming odds. How can you exercise your faith in God's ability to intervene in this situation?
Devotional
Day 1: Embracing God's Abundance in Adversity
In times of financial challenges or personal difficulties, it is crucial to have faith in God's abundance and supernatural abilities. Trusting in God's miracles, even when they don't make sense, can lead to remarkable outcomes ([12:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmGvxFWTH0o&t=750s)). This trust is not blind but rooted in the countless examples of God's miraculous power as seen in the Old and New Testaments.
2 Kings 4:1-7 - "The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, 'Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.' Elisha replied to her, 'How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?' 'Your servant has nothing there at all,' she said, 'except a small jar of olive oil.' Elisha said, 'Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few. Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side.' She left him and shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring. When all the jars were full, she said to her son, 'Bring me another one.' But he replied, 'There is not a jar left.' Then the oil stopped flowing."
Reflection: How can you cultivate a deeper trust in God's abundance in your current circumstances? Can you identify a specific area in your life where you need to trust God's supernatural abilities more?
Day 2: Carrying God's Presence
Being filled with the Holy Spirit is essential for carrying the presence of God. By hearing and speaking what God has to say, we can speak prophetically over various aspects of our lives ([24:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmGvxFWTH0o&t=1455s)). This prophetic speaking is not just about predicting the future but about aligning our lives with God's will and purpose.
1 Samuel 3:10 - "The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, 'Samuel! Samuel!' Then Samuel said, 'Speak, for your servant is listening.'"
Reflection: How can you better listen to what God is saying to you today? Can you think of a specific situation where you need to speak prophetically?
Day 3: Prioritizing Prayer
Prayer is a significant part of our relationship with God. Prioritizing prayer in our personal lives, for the church, and for various aspects such as the apostles, services, and the youth can lead to powerful results ([36:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmGvxFWTH0o&t=2160s)). This is not just about asking God for things but about aligning our hearts with God's heart.
Colossians 4:2 - "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
Reflection: How can you make prayer a more significant part of your daily life? Can you identify a specific area in your life or in the church that needs more prayer?
Day 4: Focusing on God's Supernatural Power
Rather than solely relying on natural means, focusing on the supernatural power of God can shift our expectations and open us up to remarkable interventions in our lives ([48:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmGvxFWTH0o&t=2915s)). This is not about denying the importance of natural means but about recognizing that God is not limited by them.
Joshua 10:13 - "So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day."
Reflection: How can you shift your focus from the natural to the supernatural in your current circumstances? Can you identify a specific situation where you need to trust in God's supernatural power?
Day 5: Believing in God's Intervention
Belief and faith in God's ability to intervene in times of war and difficulty is powerful. Even in the face of overwhelming odds, trusting in God's protection can lead to miraculous outcomes ([59:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmGvxFWTH0o&t=3545s)). This is not about denying the reality of difficulties but about trusting in God's power to overcome them.
2 Kings 19:35 - "That night the angel of the Lord went out and put to death a hundred and eighty-five thousand in the Assyrian camp. When the people got up the next morning—there were all the dead bodies!"
Reflection: How can you cultivate a deeper belief in God's ability to intervene in your current circumstances? Can you identify a specific challenge where you need to trust in God's protection more?
Quotes
"We need more people to pray for Revival. We have seen an uptick in prayer, but we need even more intercessors to rise up and join us. Men, especially, need to step up and be the prayer warriors in their households." [01:18:40]
"I have personally witnessed God do remarkable things in my life, marriage, ministry, and the lives of others. We should expect God to move supernaturally all the time. While we still need to take action in the natural, our focus should be on the supernatural power of God." [01:20:05]
"We need to not just look at the word of God, but we need to have a relationship with God. When you have a relationship with God, when you become more intimate with the Holy Spirit, it will be easier for you to expect the things that he can do in your life." [01:37:08]
"I just expect God to do something. It might not make any sense, but explain to me how the walls of Jericho made sense. So my faith is in the Supernatural of God." [01:36:25]
"Our immediate thinking in a problem should be Supernatural. When caught in a war, our Supernatural response should immediately be that we are safe in the presence of God." [01:33:26]
"It is important that we know what God is saying right now. This belongs not just something that we're speaking from the past, but what is God saying to us right now, about the church, about your situation, about your sickness, about your finances, about your business because he has something to say." [01:45:51]
"I want to be focused on a supernatural God who does Supernatural he wants to do that in your life he is interested in working in every person in remarkable ways in such ways that I can't even explain it to you."
"If God can stop time and reverse it, then He can do anything in your life."
"These Miracles were possible because they believed God and They Carried his presence... the word of God and the spirit of God... those two always need to go together."
"I want people to be able to say the Lord... I want people to be able to say the Lord is with me, the Lord is in my life, the Lord is in my family, the Lord is in my business."
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