TIME TO EXPERIENCE GREAT THINGS
TEXT: Joel 2:18:27, Job 5:8-27
The word “Great” means:
Notably large in size, huge.
Large in number – numerous.
Remarkable in magnitude, degree, or effectiveness.
Eminent, distinguished.
Markedly superior in character or quality.
Our God is a “Great God” who specializes in doing great things. Every of His doings are great and immeasurable. He does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number, (Job 5:9, 9:10, 37:5; Psalm 71:19, 86:10.
The Bible is filled with God’s manifold moves and works that are testimonies to His greatness and great works.
NOTE: If great things are all that God does, then it is your time for Him to do Great things in your life. Job. 9:10.
SOME INSTANCES OF GREAT THINGS THAT GOD HAS DONE
He made Joseph, a prisoner to become a Prime Minister in a strange land. Gen.41:14-44.
He gave His people favour in the sight of their oppressors and task masters. Exo.12:35-36.
He parted the Red Sea for His children, while their enemies were drowned in the same Red Sea. Exo.14:13-31.
He caused the barren women to be joyful mother of children. Gen.21:1-3; Psalm 113:9.
He delivered His servants miraculously from prisons. Acts 12:5-17; 16:16-28.
He delivered Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from the fiery furnace. Dan.3:8-25.
He shut the mouth of lions and they could not harm Daniel. Daniel 6:9-24.
He turned the life of a widow from indebtedness to be coming a rich oil baron. II Kings 4:1-7.
The economy of Samaria was transformed from recession to a bountiful and prosperous economy within 24 hours. II Kings 7:1-20.
He gave Mordecai, a gateman an uncommon favour. He changed his status to become a second in command to King Ahasuerus. Esther 3:2, 6:1-11, 10:2-3.
CATALYSTS TO EXPERIENCING GREAT THINGS
EMBRACING THE GREAT GOD. Our God is a great God. He is the only source of durable and fulfilling Great Things. If you want to experience and enjoy the great things in life, then you need to walk with Him. Without Him, you can do nothing. Psalm 86:10; Job 5:8-9; John 15:5.
EXPECTATION: You will always experience what you expect. Expectation is the mother of experience. If you expect small things, that is what you will experience, and if on the other hand you expect great things, that will be your experience. Prov.23:18, 24:14.
UNQUECHABLE QUEST AND DESIRE. If you want to experience great things, then you must desire it and seek for it. Great things have price tag and you must be willing to pay for it. It will not come on a platter of gold. Jeremiah 45:5a; Psalm 63:1-3.
ENGAGE IN EFFECTUAL PRAYERS. God said when we call on Him, He will show us great and mighty things. So your prayers can deliver great things into your hands. Jere.33:3.
GLADNESS AND JOYFULNESS: When you are joyful, then you attract great things to come your way. It is with joy that we draw water out of the well of salvation. Isa.12:3; Joel 2:21.
QUALITATIVE PRAISE AND WORSHIP. Murmuring and complaining will attract nothing other than sorrow and pain. But if you give God qualitative praise, He will raise you and do great and unsearchable things in your life. He broke the chains and shackles of Paul and Silas in the place of uncommon praise. Acts 16:25; Psalm 114:1-5.
YOUR CONFESSIONS: The words of your mouth will either attract great things to you or drive away great things from you. Num.14:28; Prov.18:20-21. James 3:5.
DILIGENCE: Great things will always be the experience of the diligent and not the lazy and slothful folks. Put your hands to work and great things will surround you any where you find yourself. Prov.12:24, 27, 22:29;
HAVE FAITH IN GOD AND IN YOURSELF: Refuse to doubt have unbelief. When God said He will do great things, all you need to do is just to belief Him, and also belief that you can have whatever He has promised. Heb.11:6; James 1:6-8.
COURAGE AND BOLDNESS: God said “Fear not” because fear has the ability of robbing you of great things He has promised. Be bold and courageous. Great things are yours for the take. Joel 2:21.
YOUR GIVING: If you want to really experience great things in your finances, you be willing and ready to be a cheerful and sacrificial giver. Solomon’s giving caused God to do great things in his life. I Kings 3:3-13.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOD DOES GREAT THINGS
He sets on high those who are low and those who are mourning are exalted to safety. Job 5:11.
He gives rain upon the earth. He makes desert to become a fruitful land. Job 5:10, Isa. 35:1-2, 7.
He disappoints the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise. Job. 5:12, Isa. 44:25.
He delivers from all troubles. No evil shall touch you. Job 5:19, Psalm 91:10.
He shall redeem you from famine or recession. He divinely provide for your needs when others are crying of lack and hunger. 1 Kings 17:8-16; Job. 5:20, 22; Psalm 112:1-2. You will not be affected by any economic crunch. Abundance shall be your portion.
You shall be hid from the scourge of the tongue. Every tongue that rises up against you will be condemned. Job 5:21, Isa. 54:17.
The untold peace of God will surround you and all that pertains to you. Job 5:24.
Your seed (Children) shall be great. They will not be wayward. Job 5.25
You will live a long, healthy and fulfilled life. Nothing will cut your life short. The number of your days you shall fulfill. Job 5:26, Psalm 91:16.
He will part Red Sea, level mountains and every obstacle on your way of fulfillment of destiny. Exo. 14:13-14, 26-29.