DIVINE WONDERS

Title: DIVINE WONDERS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 72:18
"Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only does wondrous things!"

Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:20, Psalm 136:4, Daniel 4:3, Mark 16:17-18, Acts 2:22

INTRODUCTION:
Divine wonders refer to the miraculous and extraordinary acts of God that defy natural explanation. These wonders demonstrate God’s power, majesty, and love. Throughout scripture, we see God performing wonders to reveal His glory, deliver His people, and demonstrate His supreme authority over creation. The same God who performed wonders in the Bible is still at work today, ready to perform wonders in our lives.

1. THE NATURE OF DIVINE WONDERS

a) Wonders of Creation:
The works of God in creating the universe are wonders (Psalm 19:1).

b) Wonders of Salvation:
God's saving acts, from deliverance from Egypt to salvation through Christ, are wonders (Exodus 3:20).

c) Wonders of Healing:
God demonstrates His healing power through miraculous recoveries (Matthew 8:3).

d) Wonders of Provision:
Divine provision in times of need is a manifestation of God's wonder (1 Kings 17:6-16).

e) Biblical Example: The parting of the Red Sea was a wonder that delivered the Israelites (Exodus 14:21-22).

2. THE PURPOSE OF DIVINE WONDERS

a) To Glorify God:
Wonders reveal God's glory and majesty to the world (Psalm 72:18).

b) To Strengthen Faith:
Wonders serve to increase the faith of God's people (John 2:11).

c) To Confirm God’s Word:
God uses wonders to validate His messages and promises (Mark 16:20).

d) To Deliver and Rescue:
Divine wonders are often performed to bring deliverance from trouble (Psalm 107:20).

e) Biblical Example: Jesus' healing of the blind man confirmed His divine authority (John 9:1-7).

3. THE ACTIVATION OF DIVINE WONDERS

a) Faith in God's Power:
Faith activates God’s miraculous power for divine wonders (Matthew 17:20).

b) Obedience to God's Instructions:
Following divine directions often brings the manifestation of wonders (2 Kings 5:10-14).

c) Prayer and Fasting:
Prayer and fasting can invoke the wonders of God (Matthew 17:21).

d) Persistence and Patience:
God sometimes requires persistence before His wonders manifest (Luke 18:1-8).

e) Biblical Example: The persistence of the woman with the issue of blood led to a divine wonder (Mark 5:25-34).

4. THE MANIFESTATIONS OF DIVINE WONDERS

a) Healing Miracles:
Divine wonders often manifest as supernatural healing (Luke 4:40).

b) Miracles of Provision:
Wonders of provision occur when God supplies needs supernaturally (John 6:9-13).

c) Supernatural Deliverance:
Divine wonders bring freedom from oppression and bondage (Acts 12:5-11).

d) Signs and Wonders in the Earth:
Natural wonders, such as signs in the heavens, can display God’s greatness (Luke 21:25-27).

e) Biblical Example: The miracle of the manna from heaven was a wonder that sustained the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16:4-36).

5. THE RESULT OF EXPERIENCING DIVINE WONDERS

a) Increased Praise and Worship:
Experiencing God’s wonders leads to an outpouring of praise and worship (Psalm 107:8).

b) Transformation of Lives:
Divine wonders lead to radical transformation in the lives of those who experience them (Acts 9:3-9).

c) Expansion of God’s Kingdom:
Wonders serve to draw people to God and expand His kingdom (Acts 5:12-16).

d) Empowerment for Ministry:
God’s wonders empower believers to carry out His mission on earth (Mark 16:17-18).

e) Biblical Example: The wonders performed by the apostles led to the growth of the early church (Acts 2:43-47).

CONCLUSION:
Divine wonders are not just stories from the past but are alive and active today. God desires to reveal His power in your life through miraculous acts that defy the natural order. Whether it’s healing, provision, deliverance, or breakthrough, divine wonders are available to those who believe, seek, and trust in God's ability to do the impossible.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, let Your wondrous power be made manifest in my life.

2. Lord, I believe in Your ability to perform miracles; I receive my divine wonder today.

3. I declare that every limitation in my life is being broken by Your miraculous power.

4. Father, let Your signs and wonders be seen in my family, my work, and my ministry.

5. I receive divine healing and restoration through Your wonder-working power.

6. Lord, show Yourself mighty and do wonders in my circumstances.

7. I decree that Your divine provision will come to me in supernatural ways.

8. Father, let every closed door be opened by Your divine wonders.

9. I declare that the wonders of God will lead to an explosion of faith and praise in my life.

10. Lord, empower me to be a vessel for Your signs and wonders in the earth.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. The God of wonders is visiting you today, and you will testify of His greatness.

2. Your faith will activate divine wonders that will change your story for good.

3. Every area of your life that has been stagnant will experience divine wonders of progress.

4. You will walk in the miraculous, and God's glory will be evident in your life.

5. God is opening doors that no man can shut and performing wonders on your behalf.

6. Your life will be a testimony of God’s miraculous power and supernatural provision.

7. Every sickness and disease is being healed by God’s wonder-working power.

8. The Lord will show you signs and wonders that will confirm His word in your life.

9. Divine wonders are bringing you into a season of favor, abundance, and joy.

10. The wonders of God are advancing the kingdom in and through your life.