Faith, Miracles, and God's Everlasting Goodness

Devotional

Day 1: Faith as the Cornerstone

Faith is the cornerstone of our relationship with God. It is through faith that we access the provisions of Christ and see His will fulfilled in our lives. Building and solidifying our faith requires immersing ourselves in God's Word and praying in the Holy Spirit. Faith is not just a belief but an active engagement with God's promises. By continually hearing and meditating on the Word of God, we strengthen our faith and prepare ourselves to face life's challenges with confidence. Faith is the key that unlocks the door to God's blessings and miracles in our lives. [09:58]

Romans 10:17 (ESV): "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."

Reflection: What specific steps can you take today to immerse yourself more deeply in God's Word and build your faith?

Day 2: The Power of God's Word

The Word of God is our response to every challenge we face. By declaring and standing on His Word, we activate the power of the Holy Spirit to bring about miracles and breakthroughs. The Word of God is alive and powerful, capable of cutting through any darkness or doubt. When we speak God's Word over our situations, we align ourselves with His promises and invite His power to work in our lives. It is essential to know and declare God's Word, especially in times of difficulty, to see His will manifest in our lives. [16:26]

Hebrews 4:12 (ESV): "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."

Reflection: Think of a current challenge you are facing. What specific scripture can you declare over this situation to invite God's power and promises into it?

Day 3: God's Everlasting Faithfulness

Even when we are faithless, God remains faithful. His faithfulness is a constant source of strength and encouragement. Reflecting on His past faithfulness helps us trust Him for our present and future needs. God's faithfulness is a testament to His unchanging nature and His commitment to His children. By remembering and recounting the ways God has been faithful in the past, we can build our confidence in His ability to handle our current and future challenges. Trusting in God's faithfulness allows us to rest in His promises and experience His peace. [08:33]

Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV): "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

Reflection: Reflect on a time when God was faithful to you in the past. How can this memory encourage you to trust Him with a current situation?

Day 4: Miracles and Healing

God's power to heal and perform miracles is as real today as it was in biblical times. We must approach Him with boldness and faith, believing that He can and will intervene in our situations. Testimonies of healing and deliverance serve as reminders of His power and love. When we pray for miracles and healing, we are expressing our trust in God's ability to do the impossible. It is important to approach God with a heart full of faith, knowing that He is willing and able to meet our needs and bring about miraculous changes in our lives. [27:48]

James 5:14-15 (ESV): "Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."

Reflection: Is there an area in your life where you need a miracle or healing? How can you approach God with boldness and faith to ask for His intervention?

Day 5: Living Life to the Fullest

Jesus came to give us life in abundance. This means living in good health, enjoying our families, and fulfilling our God-given purpose. We are called to reject any labels or conditions that do not align with God's promises for our lives. Embracing the fullness of life in Christ involves trusting Him completely and walking in His truth. By aligning our lives with God's will and purpose, we can experience the abundant life that Jesus promised. It is important to seek God's guidance and direction in every area of our lives to fully experience His blessings and abundance. [41:27]

John 10:10 (ESV): "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you feel you are not experiencing the fullness of life that Jesus promised? How can you align this area with God's promises and purpose?

Sermon Summary

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Tonight, we gathered to exalt and give thanks to our Heavenly Father, recognizing His continuous work in our lives. We acknowledged that without Him, we can achieve nothing and that He is the source of our strength and guidance. As we embark on this September Prayer Week, we are reminded of God's everlasting goodness and mercy. We are encouraged to build our faith by immersing ourselves in God's Word and praying in the Holy Spirit. Faith is essential for accessing the provisions of Christ and for seeing miracles manifest in our lives.

We focused on the theme of "calming the waters" and establishing God's will in our lives. Jesus taught us to pray for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, emphasizing that we must actively engage our faith to see His will fulfilled. We were reminded that faith comes by hearing the Word of God and that we must continually build and solidify our faith through prayer and action.

Throughout the evening, we declared that the Word of God is our response to life's challenges. We prayed fervently for miracles, healing, and the manifestation of God's power. We addressed various forms of agony, both physical and mental, and proclaimed that every fear and doubt is dissolved in the name of Jesus. We shared testimonies of God's faithfulness and encouraged one another to remain steadfast in faith.

We also reflected on the legacy of Archbishop Benson Idahosa and his teachings on communicating with the Holy Spirit. His message from Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" resonated deeply, reminding us that with God on our side, we can overcome any challenge. We prayed for those in need of healing and declared that every sickness and affliction must bow to the name of Jesus.

As we concluded, we gave thanks for the miracles and breakthroughs that occurred tonight, and we looked forward to the continued work of God throughout this prayer week. We encouraged everyone to share their testimonies and to remain in an atmosphere of faith.

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Key Takeaways

1. given purpose. We are called to reject any labels or conditions that do not align with God's promises for our lives. Embracing the fullness of life in Christ involves trusting Him completely and walking in His truth. [41:27]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[02:03] - Thanksgiving and Exaltation
[02:56] - Acknowledging God's Work in Us
[04:54] - Miracles and Manifestation of God's Power
[05:32] - Light Has Come
[08:33] - Establishing God's Will in Our Lives
[09:58] - Building and Solidifying Faith
[11:21] - Overcoming Challenges with Faith
[14:22] - Reflecting on Archbishop Benson Idahosa's Teachings
[16:26] - Declaring God's Word as Our Response
[24:24] - Personal Testimony of Healing
[27:48] - Praying for Those in Agony
[41:27] - Living Life to the Fullest
[49:04] - Healing of Bones
[50:57] - Healing of a Little Child
[55:07] - Praying in the Holy Spirit
[59:44] - Closing Prayer and Encouragement

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

According to Romans 8:31, what assurance do we have when facing challenges? How does this verse encourage us to respond to difficulties? [14:22]
In John 10:10, what contrast does Jesus make between the thief and Himself? What does Jesus promise to those who follow Him? [41:27]
Isaiah 60:1 speaks about light and glory. How does this verse relate to the theme of "calming the waters" and establishing God's will in our lives? [05:32]

Interpretation Questions

How does the promise in Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" impact our faith and confidence in God's protection and provision? [14:22]
What does it mean to live life to the fullest as described in John 10:10? How can this understanding shape our daily lives and decisions? [41:27]
Reflecting on Isaiah 60:1, how can we actively "arise and shine" in our current circumstances? What practical steps can we take to let God's glory be seen in us? [05:32]

Application Questions

Faith as the Foundation: How can you actively build and solidify your faith this week? Are there specific scriptures or prayers you can focus on to strengthen your faith? [09:58]
The Power of God's Word: Think of a current challenge you are facing. How can you use the Word of God as your response to this challenge? What specific verses will you declare over your situation? [16:26]
God's Everlasting Faithfulness: Reflect on a time when God was faithful to you in the past. How does remembering His faithfulness help you trust Him for your present and future needs? [08:33]
Miracles and Healing: Do you believe that God can perform miracles in your life today? What steps of faith can you take to approach God boldly for healing or a breakthrough? [27:48]
Living Life to the Fullest: Identify one area of your life where you feel you are not living to the fullest. What changes can you make to align this area with the abundant life Jesus promises? [41:27]
Overcoming Fear and Doubt: Are there fears or doubts that are holding you back from fully trusting God? How can you address these fears with the truth of God's Word? [04:54]
Sharing Testimonies: Have you experienced a recent answer to prayer or a miracle? How can sharing your testimony encourage others in their faith journey? [01:00:58]

Sermon Clips

1. "The will of God is not always done on earth. The will of God is not always fulfilled in the lives of people. So there are a lot of things that we just assume in Christ. We just assume in Christ. We just assume in Christ. We just assume in Christ. Christianity, that will just sort themselves, will just happen. No, no, no. No, no, no. We access the provisions of Christ that grace has made available to us through our faith." [08:33] (25 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "Your faith is so vital you must continue to build your faith you must continue to build your faith i have taught us in a number of times you want to increase your faith take in more of god's word for the bible says faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word you want to solidify your faith you want to strengthen your faith pray in the holy ghost building up yourselves on your most holy faith praying in the spirit you want to solidify your faith walk in the light of the word demonstrate your faith put your feet where your faith is" [09:58] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "I don't know what challenge you might be going through right now there could be some people going through some challenges there could be some people having um surgical procedure this week but god is with you god is with you even at the time of trial god is with you in the time of testing and i want to say this i want to say with all authority every fear is unfounded every doubt is dissolved because light of truth has come the light of truth has come the light of truth will cut through the dark clouds the light of truth will cut through the dark clouds tonight in the name of the lord jesus glory to god" [11:21] (40 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "The bible says that the just shall live by his faith i want to be known as a faith man glory to god faith man hallelujah because we can't do anything without faith as believers faith it's all about faith it's all about faith without faith it's impossible to please god that just shall live by faith we are saved through by grace we are saved through faith hallelujah hallelujah what can we do without faith well tonight we're going to be doing a lot of good with faith in the name of the lord jesus" [12:51] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "What then shall we say in response to these things if god is for us who can be against us the theme of this week's prayer is peace papa said now that you have come to christ now that you have received the holy spirit what shall you say to these things what shall you say to the challenges in your life what shall you say to the things that mock you daily what shall you say to that nagging pain that nagging feeling what shall you say to that arthritis what shall you say to that glycoba what shall you say to that Syrian disease and lychee disease what shall you say to that Теперь Benjamin that cancer what shall you say to these things if god be for us if god be for us you see before we came to christ we didn't have an answer for these things we lived at the mercy of medicine if the doctors could not get it we were doomed but glory to god for the word hallelujah the bible says he sent his word heal them and deliver them from all their destructions may the word of god deliver you tonight in the name of jesus" [14:22] (73 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

6. "The word of god is my response to the challenges of life the word of god is my response to the issues of life the word of god is my response to the problems of life i will not keep silence i will respond in faith i will respond in faith and as i speak the word of god miracles are happening signs are happening because the spirit behind the word will confirm the word in my life open your mouth and pray open your mouth and pray the word of god is my response the word of god is my response the word of god is my response the word of god is my response the word of god is my response the word of god is my response the word of god is my response the word of god is my response the word of god is my response the word of god is my response the word of god is my response in the name of jesus" [18:42] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

7. "The power of god is available i have no doubt not even one iota of doubt in my heart that the power of god is available tonight to heal everyone that believes god for healing that the power of god will hit you right there where you are in your room whether wherever you are watching from whether you're watching on your on your on your mobile phone or you're watching on television the power of god will hit you right where you are because jesus is alive and well his spirit is moving his spirit is still doing wonders and tonight there will be miracles in the name of jesus" [26:00] (38 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

8. "The thief comes not. But to steal, to kill, and to destroy. But I am come that you may have life. Hallelujah. That you may have life to the fullest. Oh, glory to God. Oh, just ponder on those words for a minute. What does life to its fullest, what does it look like? What does it feel like? Living life to the fullest. Living life to the fullest. God wants you to be in your best health. He wants you to be in your best strength. He wants you to enjoy your children. He wants you to enjoy your grandchildren. He wants you to see them get married. He wants you to see your grandchildren doing well. He wants you to see, to see your future. And say, yes, it was worth it. It was worth it to serve God. Because God has preserved you." [41:27] (64 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

9. "It is time to refuse to be known by the name that God did not give you. It is time to refuse to be known by the name that your parents did not give you. Sometimes medical condition can condition people so badly that a name comes out of it. For example, the woman with the issue of blood. Was that the name her parents? She gave her, but that name came out of her terrible affliction. I declare tonight in the name of Jesus, every name that has come to your life, every label that you acquired because of a terrible situation in your life. By the power of the Holy Ghost, by the mercy of God tonight, that label is yanked off your life. That label is taken off your life in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ." [48:10] (50 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

10. "The Lord just told me he's healing bones. The Lord just told me he's healing bones. He's healing bones tonight. Glory to God. Hallelujah. He's healing bones. He's healing bones. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Thank you, Lord Jesus. That injury that you sustained, that has been causing you pain in the bones, I don't know, bone around your shoulder area or your ribcage area, in the name of the Lord Jesus. In the name of the Lord Jesus. Jesus, that pain leaves your body. That pain, I said, it leaves your body right now. In the name of the Lord Jesus. Because God is doing wonders tonight. Oh, thank you, Holy Ghost. We just thank you. The more we thank you, the more you tell us what you are doing. Thank you, Lord." [49:28] (49 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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