Change Focus
1 Samuel 17:45 “David: You come to me carrying a sword and spear and javelin as your weapons, but I come armed with the name of the Eternal One, the Commander of heavenly armies, the True God of the armies of Israel, the One you have insulted.” (The Voice)
What the turning point does, is it makes you see where you can make a change in your life that will bring about the drastic result that everybody wants. Suddenly, you begin to see that it is on the Problem side
Problem vs. Result
1 Samuel 1:11 “And she made this vow: “O Lord of heaven, if you will look down upon my sorrow and answer my prayer and give me a son, then I will give him back to you, and he’ll be yours for his entire lifetime, and his hair shall never be cut.” (LB)
We will kick off with our final thought from yesterday, which is that the issue most times when it comes to solving problems is people do not understand the dynamics of the problem (the equation).
C. I. F.
Psalm 119:37 “Turn my eyes away from vanity [all those worldly, meaningless things that distract—let Your priorities be mine], And restore me [with renewed energy] in Your ways.”(AMP)
For some people, a Change In Atmosphere means you will open your Bible and it will become fresh to you. It will be as though it is not the same Bible you have been reading. What has changed?
C. I. A.
1 Chronicles 4:10 “He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.”
The first change that happens at The Turning Point is a Change In Direction. And the second is a Change In Atmosphere. Yesterday we looked at the example of prayer. Another example is a rocket. In space science,
C. I. D.
Genesis 25:21 “Isaac pleaded with the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was unable to have children. The Lord answered Isaac’s prayer, and Rebekah became pregnant with twins.”
The first change that happens at The Turning Point is a Change In Direction. Directional change is so powerful. Something amazing happened to John in Revelations 1:12 “Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me.
The Point
Acts 9:3-5 “As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied.” (NIV).
There comes a time in every man’s life when an event, an encounter, an engagement, or something happens that marks The Turning Point in that life. Everyone who is great will tell you something happened
Ephphatha!
Psalm 107:20 “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” (KJV, emphasis added).
My assignment over the next few days is pretty straightforward. I have a clear Word from God for you. As God is sending His Word to you this season, healing and deliverance will take place in your life in the Mighty Name of Jesus. In the place of prayer and waiting for the season,
Rest!
Psalm 100:1-4 “Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving…”
The first of the three results from what Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah and Jerusalem did was a Resounding Victory. 2 Chronicles 20:22 “As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir
Praise The Lord!
Psalm 34:1-3 “I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.” (KJV)
For you to turn the tide in your favour, the seventh thing you do is Thank God In Advance. 2 Chronicles 20:21 “…Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise
Character & Word
Ephesians 6:13 “Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.”
2 Chronicles 20:17 “You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid;
