DIVINE SPEED

Title: DIVINE SPEED

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 1 Kings 18:46
“And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.”

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Habakkuk 2:3

INTRODUCTION:
Divine speed refers to the supernatural ability granted by God to accomplish tasks or reach goals faster than human effort can achieve. When God’s hand is upon a person, He accelerates their progress and ensures they overcome natural limitations. This sermon will explore the significance of divine speed, what hinders it, and how to access it for breakthroughs and fulfilment of destiny.

1. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF DIVINE SPEED

a) Restoration of Lost Time
God can restore years lost to delays and stagnation (Joel 2:25).

b) Accomplishment Beyond Human Effort
Divine speed enables you to achieve results that defy human logic (Isaiah 40:31).

c) Breaking Barriers of Delay
God’s intervention breaks every cycle of delay (Habakkuk 2:3).

d) Swift Fulfilment of Promises
When God acts, His promises come to pass quickly (Amos 9:13).

e) Biblical Example: Elijah outran Ahab's chariot by the hand of God (1 Kings 18:46).

2. HINDRANCES TO DIVINE SPEED

a) Sin and Disobedience
Disobedience to God’s instructions delays His blessings (Jonah 1:3).

b) Lack of Vision
Without vision, progress is impossible (Proverbs 29:18).

c) Fear and Doubt
Fear undermines faith and halts forward movement (Matthew 14:30).

d) Unbelief
Doubting God’s ability hinders His intervention (Hebrews 11:6).

e) Biblical Example: The Israelites wandered 40 years in the wilderness due to unbelief (Numbers 14:33-34).

3. KEYS TO ACCESSING DIVINE SPEED

a) Total Dependence on God
Trusting God positions you for His supernatural help (Proverbs 3:5-6).

b) Aligning with God’s Purpose
Walking in God’s will accelerates progress (Psalm 37:23).

c) Persistent Prayer
Prayers provoke divine intervention (James 5:16).

d) Faith in God’s Promises
Believing God’s Word ensures fulfilment (Mark 9:23).

e) Biblical Example: Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem’s wall in 52 days through divine help (Nehemiah 6:15).

4. THE BENEFITS OF DIVINE SPEED

a) Fulfilment of Destiny
God ensures you reach your divine destination (Jeremiah 29:11).

b) Overcoming Opposition
Divine speed allows you to bypass enemies and obstacles (Isaiah 41:10-11).

c) Manifestation of God’s Glory
Your success becomes a testimony of God’s power (Psalm 126:1-3).

d) Joy and Celebration
Accelerated blessings bring joy and celebration (Psalm 30:5).

e) Biblical Example: Joseph rose from prison to the palace within 24 hours (Genesis 41:39-41).

5. THE POWER OF DIVINE SPEED IN FULFILLING DESTINY

a) Divine Speed Transforms Lives
It takes you from obscurity to prominence (Esther 2:17).

b) Divine Speed Establishes God’s Covenant
God fulfills His promises in record time (Exodus 12:31-33).

c) Divine Speed Reverses Setbacks
God’s intervention turns delays into testimonies (Job 42:10).

d) Divine Speed Magnifies God’s Power
It showcases God’s sovereignty over time and space (Joshua 10:12-14).

e) Biblical Example: Jesus turned water to wine, accelerating the natural process (John 2:1-11).

CONCLUSION:
Divine speed is a manifestation of God’s grace that accelerates progress, breaks limitations, and restores lost time. To experience divine speed, remain obedient, trust God completely, and stay connected to His purpose. As you align yourself with God’s will, may you outrun every chariot of delay and experience a supernatural acceleration in Jesus' name.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, grant me divine speed in every area of my life.

2. Father, destroy every power delaying my progress.

3. Lord, accelerate my journey to fulfilment of destiny.

4. Father, restore every lost time and opportunity in my life.

5. Lord, release the grace for divine acceleration upon me.

6. Father, let every obstacle to my divine speed be removed.

7. Lord, strengthen my faith to trust in Your timing.

8. Father, let Your hand come upon me for supernatural exploits.

9. Lord, align my steps with Your purpose and plan.

10. Father, cause me to fulfil my destiny without delay.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You will experience divine speed in every area of your life.

2. Every delay and stagnation in your life is broken.

3. The hand of the Lord will come upon you for supernatural acceleration.

4. Lost opportunities and wasted years are restored to you.

5. You will overtake those who have gone ahead of you.

6. Every obstacle to your progress is removed.

7. Your destiny will be fulfilled without delay.

8. The grace for divine acceleration will manifest in your life.

9. Your testimony will showcase the power of divine speed.

10. You will achieve great things in record time by God’s power.