ANNOUNCED BY HEAVEN

ANNOUNCED BY HEAVEN

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Matthew 3:13-17
Key Verse: “And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17, KJV)

Supporting Texts: Luke 4:14-15, Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Isaiah 60:1-3, Acts 2:1-6

INTRODUCTION:
When heaven announces you, no power on earth can keep you hidden. Many people strive to be recognized by men, but true and lasting recognition comes only from God. Heaven’s announcement is not about publicity—it is about divine validation. When God announces you, He is introducing you to your season of relevance, confirming your calling, and placing His seal of approval upon you.

Jesus lived in relative obscurity for 30 years, but when the fullness of time came, His baptism became the platform for divine announcement. The heavens opened, the Spirit descended, and the Father spoke. From that moment, His ministry gained supernatural acceleration.

In this message, we will explore the process, purpose, and power of being announced by heaven.

1. HEAVEN’S ANNOUNCEMENT IS DIVINE VALIDATION

a) God’s approval matters more than man’s applause (Galatians 1:10)
Heaven’s endorsement is the ultimate credential for your calling.

b) Validation comes after obedience (Matthew 3:15-16)
Jesus humbled Himself to be baptized before the voice spoke.

c) Divine validation brings authority (John 5:36-37)
When God approves you, your words carry heavenly weight.

d) Heaven announces whom it has prepared (Luke 2:52)
Your hidden years of growth set the stage for public recognition.

Biblical Example: David — anointed in secret, but later introduced publicly through Goliath’s defeat.

2. HEAVEN ANNOUNCES AT THE APPOINTED TIME

a) Timing is critical in God’s plan (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Premature announcement can ruin the divine process.

b) Heaven waits until you are ready (Habakkuk 2:3)
God ensures that when He reveals you, you will be able to handle the platform.

c) Delayed announcement is not denial (Genesis 41:14)
Joseph’s recognition came at exactly the right moment for national impact.

d) The appointed time will be undeniable (Isaiah 60:1-3)
When your time comes, the light of God will draw people to you.

Biblical Example: Moses — hidden in Midian until God revealed him to Pharaoh.

3. HEAVEN’S ANNOUNCEMENT CARRIES SUPERNATURAL BACKING

a) God’s voice attracts the right audience (Acts 2:5-6)
When heaven announces you, those meant to hear will hear.

b) It comes with the power of the Spirit (Luke 4:14)
After the baptism and voice, Jesus moved in the power of the Holy Ghost.

c) Heaven’s announcement silences opposition (Psalm 23:5)
God will vindicate you in the presence of your enemies.

d) Divine backing ensures unstoppable progress (Isaiah 41:10)
When God is with you, no one can successfully resist you.

Biblical Example: Esther — divinely positioned and backed to influence a whole empire.

4. HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR HEAVEN’S ANNOUNCEMENT

a) Live in obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1)
Obedience triggers divine recognition.

b) Stay faithful in the hidden place (Luke 16:10)
The secret place is where God prepares you for the spotlight.

c) Develop your gift (Proverbs 22:29)
Heaven announces those whose skills are ready for kingdom service.

d) Walk in humility (James 4:10)
Humility attracts the lifting hand of God.

Biblical Example: John the Baptist — faithfully served in the wilderness until his divine revealing.

CONCLUSION:
When heaven announces you, doors open without struggle. Divine announcement is God’s way of placing you where your assignment can impact lives. You don’t have to lobby for recognition; your role is to be faithful, prepared, and obedient until the day God says, “This is My beloved servant.”

The same God who announced Jesus will announce you in your generation, and His voice will silence every voice of doubt.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, thank You for having a set time for my manifestation.
2. Father, prepare me in the hidden place for my season of announcement.
3. Lord, help me to value Your approval above human applause.
4. Father, align my timing with Your divine calendar.
5. Lord, release the power of the Holy Spirit upon my life.
6. Father, silence every voice that opposes my divine assignment.
7. Lord, let my gifts shine in the right place at the right time.
8. Father, open doors that no man can shut in my season of announcement.
9. Lord, keep me humble and obedient in every season.
10. Father, let my life bring glory to Your name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Your season of divine announcement has come!
2. Heaven’s voice will speak for you in places you cannot reach!
3. God’s hand will validate your calling before men!
4. The right people will locate you in your season!
5. Your announcement will silence every accusation!
6. Divine timing will work in your favour!
7. You will be revealed to the right audience!
8. No opposition will survive the voice of God over your life!
9. You will move from hidden to highly visible by God’s hand!
10. Your announcement will result in generational impact!