The Sound of Now: Faith, Words, and Timing
Summary
The concept of "The Sound of Now" is about recognizing and responding to the spiritual promptings that call us to act in faith for the breakthroughs we need in our lives. This sound is not audible in the natural sense but is perceived in the spirit. It is the sound of faith, the sound of prophecy, and the sound of God's timing. We are often conditioned to believe only what we can see, but in the spiritual realm, we must believe to see. This is a call to prophesy into our lives, to speak life and truth into our circumstances, and to declare the promises of God even when they are not yet visible.
The experiment by Masaru Emoto illustrates the power of words, showing how positive and negative words can affect the structure of water. This serves as a metaphor for how our words can shape our lives and the lives of those around us. Our bodies, being largely composed of water, respond to the words we speak. Therefore, it is crucial to speak life, encouragement, and truth, not only to others but also to ourselves.
The sermon emphasizes the importance of timing, distinguishing between chronos (chronological time) and kairos (God's opportune time). We live in a world that demands immediacy, but God's timing is perfect and requires us to be attuned to His kairos moments. These are the moments when God speaks to us, and we must be ready to act.
The sound of now is also the sound of salvation, healing, and deliverance. It is the sound of God's favor and the sound of breakthrough. We are encouraged to listen to this sound, to hear it in our spirit, and to act upon it. This is a call to faith, to believe in the unseen, and to trust in God's promises.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Words: Our words have the power to shape our reality. Just as positive words can create beautiful structures in water, speaking life and truth can transform our lives and the lives of those around us. We must be intentional about the words we speak, especially to ourselves, as they can either build us up or tear us down. [05:25]
- Faith Precedes Sight: In the spiritual realm, we must believe to see. This is contrary to the world's belief that seeing is believing. Faith requires us to trust in God's promises and to prophesy into our lives, even when the evidence is not yet visible. This is the essence of hearing the "sound of now." [02:07]
- God's Timing: Understanding the difference between chronos and kairos is crucial. While we live in a world that demands immediacy, God's timing is perfect. We must be attuned to His kairos moments, those opportune times when God speaks to us and calls us to act. [09:53]
- The Sound of Salvation and Healing: Salvation is not just about eternal life; it encompasses healing, deliverance, and breakthrough. The sound of now is the sound of God's favor and the sound of salvation. We must listen for this sound and respond in faith, trusting that God is working in our lives. [17:37]
- Prophesying Breakthrough: We are called to prophesy our breakthroughs, to speak life into our circumstances, and to declare God's promises. This requires faith and action, as demonstrated by the woman with the issue of blood who acted on her faith and received her healing. [34:43]
Youtube Chapters:
- [00:00] - Welcome
- [02:07] - The Sound of Now
- [05:25] - The Power of Words
- [09:53] - Understanding God's Timing
- [12:14] - The Noisy World We Live In
- [15:07] - The Sound of Silence
- [17:37] - The Sound of Salvation
- [25:09] - Master of the Breakthrough
- [32:00] - The Sound of Healing
- [34:43] - Faith Activated by Action
- [39:46] - The Sound of Increase
- [47:35] - Prophesying in Faith
- [53:04] - The Sound of Your Breakthrough
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide: The Sound of Now
Bible Reading:
1. 2 Corinthians 6:2 - "For he says, 'In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.' I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation."
2. 2 Samuel 5:20 - "So David went to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, 'As waters break out, the Lord has broken out against my enemies before me.' So that place was called Baal Perazim."
3. Mark 5:25-34 - The story of the woman with the issue of blood who was healed by touching Jesus' garment.
Observation Questions:
1. What does the phrase "the sound of now" mean in the context of the sermon? How is it described as being different from natural sounds? [02:07]
2. How did Masaru Emoto's experiment with water illustrate the power of words according to the sermon? [05:25]
3. What is the difference between chronos and kairos time as explained in the sermon? [09:53]
4. How did the woman with the issue of blood demonstrate faith in the story from Mark 5:25-34? [34:43]
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the concept of "believing to see" challenge the common worldly perspective of "seeing is believing"? [02:07]
2. In what ways can the power of words shape our reality, as illustrated by the sermon and the experiment by Masaru Emoto? [05:25]
3. How can understanding God's kairos moments change the way we respond to situations in our lives? [09:53]
4. What does the story of the woman with the issue of blood teach us about the relationship between faith and action? [34:43]
Application Questions:
1. Reflect on a time when you felt a spiritual prompting or "sound of now." How did you respond, and what was the outcome? [02:07]
2. Consider the words you speak to yourself daily. Are they more often positive or negative? How can you intentionally speak life and truth into your own life this week? [05:25]
3. Identify a situation in your life where you are waiting for God's timing. How can you remain patient and attuned to His kairos moments? [09:53]
4. The sermon emphasizes prophesying breakthroughs. What specific area in your life do you need to prophesy a breakthrough, and how will you do it? [34:43]
5. How can you cultivate a habit of listening for the "sound of now" in your daily spiritual practice? What steps will you take to be more attuned to God's voice? [17:37]
6. Think of a person in your life who needs encouragement. How can you use the power of your words to uplift them this week? [05:25]
7. Reflect on the story of the woman with the issue of blood. What action can you take this week to activate your faith in a challenging situation? [34:43]
Devotional
Day 1: The Creative Power of Words
Our words hold immense power, capable of shaping our reality and influencing the world around us. Just as Masaru Emoto's experiment demonstrated how words can alter the structure of water, our words can transform our lives and the lives of others. We are encouraged to speak life, encouragement, and truth, not only to those around us but also to ourselves. By doing so, we align ourselves with God's creative power, building up rather than tearing down. This intentional use of language is a reflection of our faith and a testament to the transformative power of God's word in our lives. [05:25]
"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." (Ephesians 4:29, ESV)
Reflection: Think of a recent conversation where your words could have been more life-giving. How can you intentionally speak words of encouragement and truth today?
Day 2: Faith as the Lens for Vision
In the spiritual realm, faith is the lens through which we see the world. Unlike the natural world, where seeing is believing, faith requires us to believe in order to see. This principle calls us to trust in God's promises and to prophesy into our lives, even when the evidence is not yet visible. By hearing the "sound of now," we are invited to act in faith, declaring God's promises over our circumstances and trusting in His perfect plan. [02:07]
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1, ESV)
Reflection: Identify an area in your life where you struggle to see God's promises. How can you begin to declare His truth over this situation today?
Day 3: Embracing God's Perfect Timing
Understanding the difference between chronos (chronological time) and kairos (God's opportune time) is crucial for spiritual growth. While the world demands immediacy, God's timing is perfect and requires us to be attuned to His kairos moments. These are the moments when God speaks to us, calling us to act in faith. By recognizing and responding to these divine opportunities, we align ourselves with God's will and experience His perfect timing in our lives. [09:53]
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end." (Ecclesiastes 3:11, ESV)
Reflection: Reflect on a time when you felt rushed or impatient. How can you practice patience and trust in God's perfect timing today?
Day 4: The Sound of Salvation and Healing
Salvation encompasses more than just eternal life; it includes healing, deliverance, and breakthrough. The "sound of now" is the sound of God's favor and salvation, calling us to respond in faith. By listening for this sound and acting upon it, we trust that God is working in our lives, bringing about healing and transformation. This requires us to be open to His leading and to trust in His promises, even when the path is unclear. [17:37]
"He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction." (Psalm 107:20, ESV)
Reflection: Consider an area in your life where you need healing or deliverance. How can you invite God's presence into this area and trust in His healing power today?
Day 5: Prophesying Breakthrough
We are called to prophesy our breakthroughs, speaking life into our circumstances and declaring God's promises. This requires both faith and action, as demonstrated by the woman with the issue of blood who acted on her faith and received her healing. By prophesying into our lives, we align ourselves with God's will and open the door for His transformative power to work in us. This act of faith is a declaration of trust in God's promises and a commitment to living in alignment with His word. [34:43]
"Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him." (Mark 11:23, ESV)
Reflection: Identify a "mountain" in your life that seems insurmountable. How can you begin to speak God's promises over this situation and trust in His power to bring about breakthrough?
Quotes
"The sound of now is the sound that you hear in your spirit when you prophesy with your mouth something that needs to happen in the future. It's not yet here manifested in the present tense. But you hear the sound of now because now is the time that you need the miracle. Now is the time that you need the breakthrough. Now is the time that you need to see God show up." [00:00:36] (48 seconds)
"What we hear in our spirit, man, what we see in our spirit, because for the manifestation to take place for your miracle, for your breakthrough, you have to hear it. You have to hear what you can't hear, what nobody else hears. You have to hear it. And you have to see what nobody else sees. Because the world says, well, show it to me. And then I'll believe it." [00:01:31] (33 seconds)
"Masaru Emoto is a Japanese scientist, and he did an experiment, and he wrote a book about it in 2004, 21 years ago. He did an experiment with water, and the experiment was this. He took water, pans of water, glasses of water, small bodies of water, and he spoke into the water, and they sang into the water, and they even sat by silently and wrote things into the water. Sounds crazy, doesn't it?" [00:02:57] (46 seconds)
"And when they spoke positive things, uplifting things, musical things that were positive and uplifting, even writing notes that were positive and powerful, they froze the water, and the structure of the water, the crystals of the structures of the water were like beautiful snowflakes with all different kinds of designs that were beautiful and amazing, and then they did the same thing and spoke negative into the water. I hate you. You're ugly. You're worthless." [00:03:44] (47 seconds)
"Let that sink in a moment. Do I need to repeat all of that? Did you get it? Were you listening? Yes. Yes. It's interesting that your body is 70% water. So what you say to your kids matters. What you say to your spouse matters. And let me bring it home. What you say to yourself." [00:04:51] (40 seconds)
"Words change the course of your life what you say is important god spoke the worlds into existence in ephesians 5 1 he said be imitators of christ as children are so words are important so words are important so words are important so words are important so words are important so words are important so words are important so words are important." [00:08:10] (37 seconds)
"Timing is everything. Now we live on chronos time. Chronological. We have a calendar. We have a date book. We used to have a book. Now we have a device. So we live chronological. But God's time. He has kairos moments. That he speaks to us. And when he does. We hear the sound of now. Don't miss it." [00:08:56] (41 seconds)
"Salvation is a big word. We sometimes think it only means one thing. But salvation is a big word. Salvation means healing. Salvation means deliverance. Salvation means breakthrough. Salvation means increase. Salvation means miracles. What do you need? He said, now is the day of salvation." [00:19:24] (26 seconds)
"She heard the sound of now. Now, she heard in her spirit, this is my time. This is my moment. I hear it. I hear this. This is my time. What did I talk to you about earlier? I said, there's Kronos time and there is Kairos moments. She heard in her spirit, Kairos moment. Jesus passing by. The healers in the house. She heard it. She heard it in her spirit." [00:33:16] (34 seconds)
"Her faith was being activated by her action. Oh, you missed that. I said, her faith was being activated by her action. Because she heard something, so she acted on it. She activated her faith. And when she did, she was healed. And when she did, she said, her faith was being activated by her action. Thank you." [00:34:49] (17 seconds)
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