Experiencing God's Miracles: Five Key Accelerators

Devotional

Day 1: Stubborn Faith: Seeing God Beyond Our Problems

True faith is unwavering and focuses on the Giver rather than the gift. It is a faith that stands firm even when circumstances are challenging, as seen in the stories of the woman with the issue of blood and blind Bartimaeus. This kind of faith allows us to see God as bigger than our problems and positions us to receive His miracles. The woman with the issue of blood had suffered for twelve years, yet her faith in Jesus' power led to her healing. Similarly, blind Bartimaeus, despite being rebuked by the crowd, cried out to Jesus and received his sight. Their stories remind us that faith is not passive but active, requiring us to reach out to God even when the odds seem against us. [01:16:37]

Mark 5:34-36 (ESV): "And he said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.' While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, 'Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?' But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, 'Do not fear, only believe.'"

Reflection: What is one area in your life where you need to exercise stubborn faith? How can you actively reach out to God in this situation today?

Day 2: Divine Relationships: Recognizing God’s Helpers in Our Lives

God places people in our lives to act as divine helpers, guiding and supporting us on our journey. The story of Ruth and Naomi illustrates the importance of recognizing and nurturing these relationships, which can lead to accelerated blessings and divine favor. Ruth's loyalty to Naomi and her willingness to follow her to a foreign land opened doors for her future and positioned her in the lineage of Jesus. Divine relationships are not always obvious, and they may require us to step out of our comfort zones. By being open to God's guidance, we can identify and cultivate these relationships, allowing them to flourish and bring blessings into our lives. [01:25:34]

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (ESV): "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!"

Reflection: Who in your life has been a divine helper, and how can you nurture that relationship today? Is there someone you feel God is calling you to support or guide?

Day 3: Holiness: Aligning with God’s Nature

Living a life of righteousness aligns us with God's nature and opens doors that no man can shut. Joseph's commitment to holiness in Potiphar's house led to divine favor and protection, demonstrating that holiness is a magnet for God's blessings. Despite the temptations and false accusations he faced, Joseph remained steadfast in his integrity, which ultimately led to his rise to power in Egypt. Holiness is not about perfection but about a sincere commitment to live according to God's standards. It requires daily choices to honor God in our thoughts, words, and actions, trusting that He will reward our faithfulness. [01:31:10]

1 Peter 1:15-16 (ESV): "But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, 'You shall be holy, for I am holy.'"

Reflection: In what areas of your life do you struggle to maintain holiness? What practical steps can you take today to align more closely with God's nature?

Day 4: Prayer and Praise: Inviting God’s Intervention

A life of prayer and praise humbles us and invites God's intervention. The miraculous release of Peter from prison and the deliverance of Paul and Silas through prayer and praise highlight the power of these practices in bringing about divine wonders. When Peter was imprisoned, the church prayed earnestly for him, and an angel of the Lord freed him. Similarly, Paul and Silas sang hymns while in chains, leading to an earthquake that opened the prison doors. Prayer and praise shift our focus from our circumstances to God's power, creating an atmosphere for miracles. [01:36:01]

Acts 16:25-26 (ESV): "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened."

Reflection: How can you incorporate more prayer and praise into your daily routine? What specific situation in your life needs God's intervention, and how can you bring it to Him today?

Day 5: Obedience: Aligning Our Will with God’s

Aligning our will with God's through obedience is crucial for experiencing divine wonders. The stories of Isaac prospering in a land of famine and Jesus fulfilling His mission through obedience remind us that obedience leads to miraculous outcomes and positions us for God's blessings. Isaac sowed in a land of famine and reaped a hundredfold because he obeyed God's command to stay in Gerar. Jesus, through His obedience to the Father, completed His mission on earth, bringing salvation to humanity. Obedience often requires us to trust God's plan over our understanding, leading to blessings beyond our imagination. [01:39:29]

1 Samuel 15:22 (ESV): "And Samuel said, 'Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.'"

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you find it difficult to obey God? What steps can you take today to align your will with His?

Sermon Summary

In today's gathering, we explored the theme of "Five Accelerators of Divine Wonders," focusing on how we can position ourselves to experience God's miraculous works in our lives. We began by acknowledging that while we cannot help God, we can align ourselves with His will to witness His wonders. The scripture from Isaiah 43:19 reminds us that God is always doing a new thing, even when we are at the edge of despair, much like the Israelites at the Red Sea. This serves as a foundation for understanding that God is ever-present and ready to make a way where there seems to be none.

The first accelerator discussed was "Stubborn Faith," exemplified by the woman with the issue of blood and blind Bartimaeus. Their unwavering belief in Jesus' power led to their miraculous healings. This kind of faith focuses on the Giver rather than the gift, allowing us to see God as bigger than our problems. The second accelerator is forming relationships with Divine helpers, as seen in the story of Ruth and Naomi. God often places people in our lives to guide and support us, and recognizing these relationships can lead to accelerated blessings.

Holiness was highlighted as the third accelerator. Living a life of righteousness aligns us with God's nature, opening doors that no man can shut. Joseph's story in Potiphar's house illustrates how a commitment to holiness can lead to divine favor and protection. The fourth accelerator is a life of prayer and praise, which humbles us and invites God's intervention. The stories of Peter's miraculous release from prison and Paul and Silas's deliverance through prayer and praise underscore the power of this practice.

Finally, obedience was emphasized as crucial for experiencing divine wonders. The stories of Isaac, who prospered in a land of famine, and Jesus, who fulfilled His mission through obedience, remind us that aligning our will with God's leads to miraculous outcomes. As we go forth, may we embrace these accelerators, positioning ourselves to witness God's wonders in our lives.

Key Takeaways

1. Stubborn Faith: True faith is unwavering and focuses on the Giver rather than the gift. It is a faith that stands firm even when circumstances are challenging, as seen in the stories of the woman with the issue of blood and blind Bartimaeus. This kind of faith allows us to see God as bigger than our problems and positions us to receive His miracles. [76:37]
2. Divine Relationships: God places people in our lives to act as divine helpers, guiding and supporting us on our journey. The story of Ruth and Naomi illustrates the importance of recognizing and nurturing these relationships, which can lead to accelerated blessings and divine favor. [85:34]
3. Holiness: Living a life of righteousness aligns us with God's nature and opens doors that no man can shut. Joseph's commitment to holiness in Potiphar's house led to divine favor and protection, demonstrating that holiness is a magnet for God's blessings. [91:10]
4. Prayer and Praise: A life of prayer and praise humbles us and invites God's intervention. The miraculous release of Peter from prison and the deliverance of Paul and Silas through prayer and praise highlight the power of these practices in bringing about divine wonders. [96:01]
5. Obedience: Aligning our will with God's through obedience is crucial for experiencing divine wonders. The stories of Isaac prospering in a land of famine and Jesus fulfilling His mission through obedience remind us that obedience leads to miraculous outcomes and positions us for God's blessings. [01:39:29]
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[00:00] - Welcome
[48:57] - Confession of Faith
[50:01] - Offering and Prayer
[51:44] - Announcements
[54:01] - Evangelism Team Thanks
[55:52] - Gather 25 Event
[58:21] - Prayer for the Word
[59:34] - Introduction to Divine Wonders
[60:44] - Foundation of Faith
[62:17] - Reminder of God's Past Wonders
[63:29] - Importance of Remembering
[65:32] - Personal Testimony
[67:19] - Value of Relationships
[70:27] - Story of the Israelites
[76:37] - Stubborn Faith
[85:34] - Divine Helpers
[91:10] - Holiness
[96:01] - Prayer and Praise
[99:29] - Obedience
[106:53] - Closing Prayer

Sermon Clips

"Five accelerators of divine wonders how do I as a child of God live every single day to ensure that I begin to be a partaker of divine wonders of God because the word of God says God says he will do a new thing and that new thing is another Wonder praise God." [01:00:44]

"Forget the former things do not dwell on the past see I am doing a new thing now it Springs up do you not perceive it I'm making a way in the desert and streams in the Wasteland praise God now one thing I love about that passage was a reminder." [01:01:58]

"Most times to remind ourselves again and again of what God has done in our lives in the past if God has come through for you in the past he will come through for you again and again God will never never leave you he will never forsake you that is his promise for you." [01:03:13]

"Stubborn Faith tell your neighbor say stubborn Faith see I'm not talking about BR bread and butter Christianity I'm not talking about a faith that is shaky when things are not going well I'm talking about a faith that stands firm a faith that grows deeper that grows stronger when things are going tough." [01:16:37]

"Stubborn Faith we saw that in the life of the woman with the issue of blood praise God it's a very popular story this woman the Bible says this woman has she has expended every resources she had she had tried every physician there was no solution but she knew something." [01:18:13]

"Relationship with Divine helpers amen now you cannot find Divine helpers if you stay in your bedroom or you stay in your house and you say I will just join via virtual one of the things that God does in a church is that God makes sure that he positions you with a Divine helper." [01:25:34]

"Holiness a life of Holiness a life of righteousness when we chose deliberately intent ially that we will not we will not hang around the wicked we will not sit around with the mockers we will not stand with Sinners when we chose to say I'm going to follow Christ no matter what." [01:31:10]

"Holiness just distinguishes you a life of Holiness makes you to stand firm and stand out and outstanding a life of Holiness just places you on the hill and you cannot be hidden a life of Holiness marks you for excellence and he decided to say how can I do this wicked thing." [01:33:42]

"Life of prayer and praise this one shouldn't be strange to any member of man of Fellowship because this has become part of our life blood we pray we pray we pray we praise we worship If my people second chronicles 7:14 If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves." [01:36:01]

"Peter was arrested in Acts chapter 12 Peter was thrown into jail and the word of God says the church the church you and I the church were praying they were praying they were firing prayers to heaven to the point that the angels of the Lord showed up in prison and they flung all the doors." [01:37:49]

"Obedience obedience is better than sacrifice one of the biggest problems that started where we happen to be to need Jesus was because Adam and Eve disobeyed God have you ever wondered why children nobody taught me as a child to disobey and to lie I don't know if anybody experienced the same thing." [01:39:29]

"Isaac stayed in the land and the Bible says Isaac planted in that land of farming Gara and in that same year Isaac ripped aund fold not not not not not 10% not 20% 100 fold what about Jesus we remember the way he was agonizing In The Garden of Gethsemane and He was discussing with God." [01:44:02]

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