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;
Stand Firm!
Exodus 15:11 “Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” (KJV)
When you need the tide to turn in your favour Tune Into God, Pray, Admit You Need Help, Focus On God Not The Problem, and Get Some Help. The sixth thing you do to turn the tide
True Help
Psalm 124:2-3&6 “What would have happened to us if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us? They would have swallowed us alive when they became angry with us… Our help came from the Lord, the one who made heaven and earth!” (ERV)
Jehoshaphat prayed and God responded in 2 Chronicles 20:15 “… “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you:
On God, Nothing Else
Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!”
When you need to turn the tide the first thing you do is Tune In To God. The second thing you do is Pray. When you need to turn the tide, the third thing you do is Admit You Need Help.
Recall
1 Samuel 17:36-37 “I have done this to both lions and bears, and I’ll do it to this pagan Philistine, too, for he has defied the armies of the living God! The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!”
You cannot afford to have the memory of a goldfish in your walk with God. God has a track record of faithfulness and that is what David was saying. “He is the same God who through me
Pray!
2 Chronicles 20:6 “Lord, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you.” (NIV, emphasis added).
When we look at this passage of Scripture, it seems Jehoshaphat is reminding God of who He is. But actually, Jehoshaphat was reminding himself about who God is by telling God who He is.
