Theme: DIVINE VISITATION
Text: John 1:14, Acts 4:31, 2:1-21, Luke 1:26-54, John 5:1-9, 2Chron.20:22-23.
EXHORTATION
Glory to God Almighty! All thanks to our heavenly Father for always making us triumph in Christ Jesus. He is good and His mercy endures forever (Psalm 136:1-26). Alleluiyah! Last month, the LORD gave us a sure prophecy on the theme: Dew of Heaven. No doubt He has not only started a great thing in this regard; our God shall also accomplish His good will and our testimonies shall know no bound, in Jesus' Name. This month, the LORD has promised us DIVINE VISITATION. When God promises, He does not play around with His words, He means every bit of it, for His glory and honour.
What is Divine Visitation?
Divine Visitation is the supernatural encounter through the Presence and Power of Almighty God coming down into the affairs of men (on earth) for miraculous manifestations. It is God's kingdom coming down into the affairs of men for His glory and honour. His kingdom signifies His power, His authority, His glory, magnanimity and honour. - Daniel 3:20-30, Daniel 6, Jeremiah 32:27, 17, Isaiah 9:6-7. Anointing is a form of divine visitation, which brings power for exploits. -Isaiah 61:1-10.
When God visits any situation, He proves His power and supremacy over all the battles of our lives by ensuring our permanent victory. Divine visitation is when God comes down to deal with our persistent, stubborn situations and change things to work in our favour -Exodus 3:7-8. It is when God brings good news and relief that calm us down from all our anxieties with re-assurance. -Psalm 85:7-13, Exodus 3:7-17.
Divine Visitation leads to Supernatural Manifestations that register diverse testimonies in the lives of God's people - Acts 2:1-21, Acts 3:1-10, Acts 12:5-12, Acts16:16-30. Divine Visitation often translate into salvation, deliverance, healing, joy, peace, blessings, transformation, redemption, restoration, etc. (Gen. 21: 1-2, Jeremiah 27:22; Matt. 21: 10-17).
Divine Visitation was the kind of visitation experienced by Hannah, when she was being mocked for her childlessness. It was the kind experienced by Sarah/Abraham, Mary/Joseph and Elizabeth/John; God did not only hearken to their cries but also turned their sorrows into joy (Psalm 30:5, Genesis 18:1-15, Luke 1:5-15, 26-37). It was the kind of visitation experienced by the three Hebrews when the Son of God visited them in the fiery furnace of Babylon (Daniel 3:19-30). It was the kind experienced by Daniel in the den of lions, when God visited him with supernatural deliverance by shutting the mouths of the lions (Daniel 6:13-24). It was the kind experienced by Peter, Paul and Silas in the prison. Whatever you might be passing through now, the Almighty God shall visit you in that situation for His glory, in Jesus' Name. It was the kind of visitation experienced by Blind Bartimeus when he received his sight miraculously. Indeed the kind experienced by the man who had been waiting for his healing for thirty-eight years at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-9).
Lazarus rose from the dead back to life, by divine visitation. The woman of Zarephath, and the woman of Shunnem also experienced divine visitation (1Kings 17:10-16, 2Kings 4:8-17). All these witnessed the supernatural acts of God when they had divine visitation from God. When the Ark of God got to the house of Obed Edom, he experienced Divine Visitation which translated into supernatural blessings to the amazement of all people. 2Samuel 6:10-15. The woman who had suffered haemorrhage for twelve years experienced Divine Visitation by just touching the helm of Jesus' garment. The dead daughter of a Jewish ruler came back to life when Jesus visited his house. Blind men received their sight when they attracted Jesus Christ with their faith -Matthew 9:18-30
It is worthy of note here that, everyone who had an encounter with Jesus Christ during His earthly ministry also experienced divine visitation which led to their testimonies. The heart-cry of the Psalmist always bothered on divine visitation because he understood this mystery. -Psalm 80:1-14.
CONDITIONS FOR DIVINE VISITATION
To experience this Divine Visitation, we have a part to play. This includes:
1. Faith in His unfailing word. Do not walk by sight; see beyond the physical. Hebrews 11:1-6, James1:5-8.
2. Abstinence from sin and its appearance, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 55:6-13.
3. You must thirst and hunger for His visitation -Psalm 84:1-4, 10-12, Matthew 5:6.
4. Have a forgiving spirit. Matthew 6:14-15.
5. Prepare your heart to receive instructions from God, Hosea 10:12, Psalm 85:6-8, Revelation 3:20.
6. Positive disposition to prayer, obedience and readiness to take decisive actions based on the visitation. This was the case of the woman of Zarephath in which God visited her through prophet Elijah -Psalm 85:6-8, 1Kings 17:10-16.
7. Tarry in Prayer with fasting until you witness divine visitation, Luke 24:49, Hosea 10:12, Esther 4:15-17, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7-11.
8. Offer quality sacrifice of freewill, praises and thanksgiving to God before, during and after the visitation. Abel did this, and Abraham too. Psalm 50:9-15, Genesis 4:1-7, Acts 16:25-26. Abraham' s offering to God re-established the divine visitation he experienced. Genesis 18:1-14. King Solomon's love for God made him offer bountiful sacrifice which attracted God's attention. 1Kings 3:3-13.
9. Learn from the scriptures about divine visitation of God upon His people. Learn also from past testimonies and encounters- 1Samuel 17:32-37, Romans 15:4.
10. Hospitality: Abraham was hospitable to angels; this re-established and hastened the fulfilment of God's covenant of fruitfulness in his life/marriage. Genesis 18:1-10, Hebrews 13:2.
11. Maintain positive confession in all situations. What you say will eventually come to pass. Habakkuk 3:17-19, Numb.14:28, Matthew 12:37
Here is God's invitation to everyone that cares about His divine visitation: "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" -Revelation 3:20. The LORD is always close by, willing to appear at the scene of our challenges but we need to open the door of our heart and walk with Him in agreement and obedience. We know that "the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty" -2 Corinthians 3:17.
RESULTS OF DIVINE VISITATION
When God visits you, the following are bound to happen:
1. His Spirit comes to help your weaknesses (Acts 2:1-4, Rom 8:26)
2. There is willingness to do His will and please Him more. -Psalm 110:3.
3. The Word of God becomes flesh and dwell with us in every situation. That is, His word will be at work and we will see the reality of it in our lives. -John 1:14, Genesis 18:9-14, 21:1-6.
4. Long time problems are resolved, with healing and deliverance. -John 5:1-11, Luke 8:43-48.
5. God accepts your offerings and answer prayers by fire! Long term prophecies receive speedy fulfilment. This happened in the case of Abraham and Elijah. 1Kings18:36-39, Genesis 18:9-14, Luke 1:5-13, 14-17.
6. Reproaches are removed and sorrows are turned into fullness of joy. Luke 1:14, Genesis 21:1-6, 18:9-14, Psalm 30:5, 16:11.
7. Destinies are healed and transformed. 1Chron.4:9-10,
8. Favour is released from heaven. Luke 1:28-30.
9. There is supernatural guidance in the paths of peace. Luke 1:78-79.
10. The Sun of God's righteousness arise with healing in his wings; all-round fruitfulness. -Malachi 4:2.
11. The LORD comes into your situation to fight your battle and give you supernatural victory over the enemy. - 2Chron.20:14-24, Malachi 4:2-3.
12. The LORD becomes more interested in your situation to change it for His glory. This was the case of the Shunnamite woman; She hosted and entertained the prophet of God (Elisha) and God visited her. -2Kings 4:8-17.
13. God revives every dead situation back to life. 2kings 4:18-37, John 11:35-44. This happened when God visited the Shunnamite woman through prophet Elisha and when Jesus visited the family of Lazarus.
14. Long time prophecies are quickened to reality. Genesis 17:1-6, 18:9-14, 21:1-6.
15. Supernatural wisdom is released for exploits. When God visited Solomon, he was blessed with supernatural wisdom and wealth. 1Kings 3:5-13.
16. Immediate testimony. John 11:35-44.
17. Hopeless situations are rescued by the mighty power of God. 2Kings 4:1-7.
18. Supernatural Blessings. This was evident in the life of Obededom 2Samuel 6:10-15
This month, by His grace and the name that's above all other names, every edifying word or prophecy spoken about you, shall be visited with supernatural testimonies, in Jesus' name.
Remember, with Jesus Christ, Victory is always sure.
PROPHETIC PRAYER POINTS
1. Give thanks to God for the past five months of the year.
2. Glorify God for the great things He has in stock for us in the remaining parts of the year. 1Corinth.2:9.
3. Ask for forgiveness and pardon for your sins. Proverbs 28:13.
4. Merciful Father, let your mercy speak for me, throughout this month and this year, in Jesus' Name. Romans 9:15-16, Exodus 15:13.
5. By Divine Visitation, let the light of God shine upon my Spirit, Soul and Body, in Jesus' Name. John 1:1-5, Revelation 3:20.
6. By Divine Visitation, I receive strength for all-round breakthrough, in Jesus' Name. (Acts 2:1-4, Rom 8:26, Philip.4:13).
7. Heavenly Father, let Your word become "Flesh" for undeniable testimonies in my life, in Jesus' Name (John 1:14, Jeremiah 32:17, 27, Genesis 17:1-6, 18:9-14, Genesis 21:1-6).
8. Almighty Father, by Divine Visitation, settle every situation that defies human solution in my life, in Jesus' Name (Jeremiah 32:17, 27, Matthew 9:20-22).
9. Every sickness in my spirit, soul and body, that has taken my life captive; I receive my healing and deliverance from them NOW, in Jesus' Name (John 5:1-11, Luke 8:43-48).
10. Angel of Good News that visited Mary in the sixth month, visit me this month for all-round testimonies, to the glory of God, in Jesus' name. Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 65:24, John 14:13-14.
11. By Divine Visitation, let every reproach be removed and sorrows turned into joy in my life, in Jesus' Name. Luke 1:14, Genesis 21:1-6, 18:9-14, Psalm 30:5, 16:11.
12. By Divine Visitation, LORD destroy every wrong foundation and rebuild my destiny, in Jesus' Name. (1Chronicles 4:9, Psalm 11:3).
13. Holy Spirit of God, release the breath of life upon me, for all-round revival and breakthrough, in Jesus' Name. -Acts 2:1-4, Ezekiel 37:8-10.
14. Almighty God, let your sun of righteousness rise upon me with healing and deliverance, in Jesus' Name. -Malachi 4:2.
15. By Divine Visitation, LORD guide me in the paths of peace and safety, in Jesus' Name. -Luke 1:78-79, Psalm 23:1-4, Isaiah 43:1-2.
16. Heavenly Father, by Divine Visitation, let Your goodness and mercy follow me this month and this year, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 23:5-6.
17. Almighty God, come into my situation, fight my battles and give me supernatural victory, in Jesus' Name. -2Chron.20:14-24, Malachi 4:2-3.
18. My Father and my God, arrange the divine visitation that will change my story for your glory, in Jesus' Name- 2Kings 4:8-17.
19. By Divine Visitation, God revive every dead glory in my life (back to life), in Jesus' Name. 2kings 4:18-37, John 11:35-44, Ezekiel 37:1-12.
20. Almighty Father, I receive supernatural blessings by Divine Visitation, in Jesus' Name -2Samuel 6:10-15.
21. Angel of my destiny, visit me this month and awaken my sleeping glory, in Jesus' Name. -Acts 12:5-12.
22. Almighty God, visit me in the spiritual prison where I have been constrained, and deliver me for Your glory, in Jesus' Name. -Acts 12:5-12, 16:16-30.
23. Jesus Christ the Great Physician: come into my situation and heal my land, in Jesus' Name. 2Chron.7:14, Matthew 9:23-26.
24. Heavenly Father, whatever is competing with Your glory in my life, unseat them and dominate my life with Your glory, in Jesus' Name. -Isaiah 42:8.
25. Every glorious prophecy dragging in my life, be quickened to fulfillment, in Jesus' Name. Isaiah 9:6-7, 37:32.
26. Whatever is not of God in my life, be rooted up and consumed by fire, in Jesus' Name. Hebrews 12:29, Matthew 15:13.
27. Every enemy that is positioned on assignments against my life, be consumed by the fire of God, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 97:3-6.
28. Almighty God, wherever I have been displaced and carried away captive from my glorious position, visit me with deliverance and restoration, in Jesus' Name. - Jeremiah 27:22.
29. Almighty Father, release upon me supernatural wisdom for exploits, in Jesus' Name -1Kings 3:5-13, Proverbs 4:5-9.
30. Every ganging up against my life and destiny, scatter by fire, in Jesus' Name -Isaiah 54:15-17.
31. Host of Heaven, surround me and fight every unseen /unknown battle in my life, in Jesus' Name -2Kings 6:15-18, Psalm 125:1-2.
32. Gracious Father, visit me with divine favour in every area of my life, in Jesus' Name. -Luke 1:28-30.
33. My Father and my God, I cancel every satanic appointment with sicknesses, bad luck, evil covenants and death, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. -Colossians 2:14-15, Isaiah 54:17.
34. God that answereth by fire, let my prayers translate into testimonies, by Divine Speed, in Jesus' Name. (1Kings18:36-39).
35. Worship God and sing praises to Him from the depth of your heart, for answered prayers.
