DIVINE ACCELERATION

Title: DIVINE ACCELERATION

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Amos 9:13
Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:22, 1 Kings 18:46, Genesis 41:39-41

INTRODUCTION:
Divine acceleration is when God empowers you to achieve supernatural progress beyond human limitations. It is the fulfilment of Joel 2:25, where God promises to restore what the locusts have eaten. When God steps into your situation, He removes delays, restores lost years, and grants speed for your purpose. This message explores how to position yourself to experience divine acceleration.

1. UNDERSTANDING DIVINE ACCELERATION

a) What is Divine Acceleration?
It is God propelling you forward at an extraordinary speed.

b) Biblical Examples of Acceleration:
Elijah outrunning Ahab's chariot (1 Kings 18:46).

c) Why You Need Divine Acceleration:
To recover lost time and reach your God-ordained destiny.

d) God as the Source of Acceleration:
Isaiah 60:22 reminds us that God can hasten events in their time.

e) Biblical Example: Joseph’s rise from prison to the palace in Genesis 41:39-41.

2. BARRIERS TO DIVINE ACCELERATION

a) Unbelief and Doubt:
Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).

b) Disobedience to God's Instructions:
Jonah’s delayed obedience caused unnecessary delay (Jonah 1:1-3).

c) Sin and Worldly Distractions:
Sin hinders your spiritual momentum (Hebrews 12:1).

d) Fear of the Unknown:
Fear cripples divine opportunities (2 Timothy 1:7).

e) Biblical Example: The Israelites' prolonged journey in the wilderness due to disobedience (Numbers 14:33-34).

3. HOW TO POSITION FOR DIVINE ACCELERATION

a) Faith and Expectation:
Believe that God can and will move speedily in your life (Mark 11:24).

b) Seek God’s Presence:
Divine acceleration is birthed in God's presence (Exodus 33:15).

c) Pray for Speed:
Cry out like David: "O Lord, make haste to help me!" (Psalm 70:1).

d) Follow Divine Instructions:
Obedience activates God’s promises (Isaiah 1:19).

e) Biblical Example: Abraham obeyed God and received the promise of Isaac (Genesis 22:16-18).

4. SIGNS OF DIVINE ACCELERATION

a) Sudden Breakthroughs:
God compresses time for your benefit (Amos 9:13).

b) Restoration of Lost Opportunities:
God redeems time (Joel 2:25).

c) Unmerited Favour:
Doors open without struggle (Psalm 102:13).

d) Effortless Success:
When God accelerates you, the results are beyond human effort (Zechariah 4:6).

e) Biblical Example: Ruth moved from gleaning to owning the field by divine favour (Ruth 4:13).

5. MAINTAINING DIVINE ACCELERATION

a) Stay Humble:
Remember that acceleration comes from God (James 4:10).

b) Remain in God’s Presence:
Stay connected to the source of your speed (John 15:5).

c) Continual Dependence on God:
Acknowledge Him in all your ways (Proverbs 3:5-6).

d) Consistent Thanksgiving:
Gratitude keeps the blessings flowing (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

e) Biblical Example: David continually praised God and experienced victories (Psalm 34:1).

CONCLUSION:
Divine acceleration is God’s way of ensuring His purposes are accomplished in your life despite obstacles and delays. Trust Him, obey His word, and stay in His presence. With God, your delayed blessings can still come to pass in record time.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, grant me the grace to experience divine acceleration in all areas of my life.

2. Father, remove every barrier delaying my progress.

3. O Lord, restore every lost opportunity and wasted year in my life.

4. Let the anointing for speed rest upon me, in Jesus’ name.

5. Lord, empower me to walk in obedience to Your instructions.

6. Father, open doors of favour that will fast-track my destiny.

7. I reject the spirit of delay and stagnation in my life.

8. O God, grant me supernatural breakthroughs in this season.

9. Lord, I declare that my testimony will be swift and undeniable.

10. Father, help me to stay aligned with Your purpose for my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You will move from stagnation to divine acceleration in Jesus’ name.

2. Every obstacle delaying your progress is removed by fire.

3. The hand of the Lord will propel you to your destined place.

4. God will restore all the years the enemy has stolen from you.

5. Doors of favour and opportunities will open for you without struggle.

6. Your testimony will shock your enemies and inspire your friends.

7. You will experience unexplainable speed in your career, family, and ministry.

8. What took others years to achieve, you will achieve in months.

9. Divine helpers will locate you and assist in fast-tracking your destiny.

10. You will end this season with undeniable proofs of God’s acceleration.