THE GOD OF THE HOUR

Title: THE GOD OF THE HOUR

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 46:1-3
Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-14, Daniel 3:17-18, John 11:23-25

INTRODUCTION:
God is never late. He is the God of the hour, always on time to intervene in the lives of His people. Whether it is in moments of crisis, delay, or uncertainty, God steps in at the perfect time to reveal His power and faithfulness. This sermon highlights God’s ability to show up in the exact moment of need, providing hope, deliverance, and restoration.

1. GOD IS NEVER LATE

a) God’s Timing is Perfect
Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that He makes all things beautiful in His time.

b) He Knows the End from the Beginning
Isaiah 46:10 declares that God declares the end from the beginning, and nothing surprises Him.

c) He Orchestrates Divine Appointments
Every delay, redirection, or waiting period is part of His plan (Romans 8:28).

d) He Keeps His Promises
God’s Word will not return void; His promises will come to pass at the appointed time (Habakkuk 2:3).

e) Biblical Example: Lazarus (John 11:39-44).
Though Jesus arrived after four days, His timing demonstrated God’s glory through the resurrection of Lazarus.

2. GOD IS PRESENT IN TIMES OF TROUBLE

a) He is Our Refuge and Strength
Psalm 46:1 declares that God is our ever-present help in trouble.

b) He Fights for Us
Exodus 14:14 reminds us that God will fight for us, and we only need to be still.

c) His Presence Brings Assurance
Knowing God is with us gives peace even in the storm (Isaiah 43:2).

d) He Turns Trials into Triumphs
God uses challenges to display His power and draw us closer to Him (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).

e) Biblical Example: The Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22).
At the last moment, God parted the sea, delivering Israel from their enemies.

3. GOD SPECIALISES IN IMPOSSIBILITIES

a) He is the God of the Impossible
Luke 1:37 assures us that nothing is impossible with God.

b) He Provides Supernatural Solutions
God can make a way where there seems to be no way (Isaiah 43:19).

c) He Exceeds Expectations
Ephesians 3:20 declares that God can do exceedingly, abundantly above all we ask or think.

d) He Turns Mourning into Dancing
God transforms the bleakest situations into testimonies of joy (Psalm 30:11).

e) Biblical Example: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3:24-25).
God showed up in the fiery furnace, turning certain death into divine deliverance.

4. HOW TO TRUST THE GOD OF THE HOUR

a) Anchor Your Faith in His Word
Faith comes by hearing and standing on His promises (Romans 10:17).

b) Be Patient in the Waiting Season
Trust in the Lord and wait patiently for Him (Psalm 37:7).

c) Keep Praising and Praying
Praise and prayer invite God’s presence into your situation (Philippians 4:6-7).

d) Refuse to Give Up
Hold on to your faith, knowing that God’s timing is always best (Galatians 6:9).

e) Biblical Example: The Woman with the Issue of Blood (Mark 5:25-34).
Her faith and persistence brought her healing at the right moment.

5. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOD SHOWS UP?

a) Miracles Happen
God’s presence releases the supernatural into impossible situations (Acts 3:7-8).

b) Enemies are Defeated
When God steps in, your adversaries are overthrown (2 Chronicles 20:22-23).

c) Testimonies are Born
God’s intervention turns tests into testimonies (Psalm 126:1-3).

d) Faith is Strengthened
Divine encounters increase our trust in God’s power and faithfulness (John 20:27-29).

e) Biblical Example: Paul and Silas in Prison (Acts 16:25-26). God showed up at midnight, broke their chains, and brought salvation to the jailer’s household.

CONCLUSION:
The God of the hour is never late and never fails. No matter how desperate your situation may seem, trust Him to show up and turn it around for your good. Remember, His timing is always perfect, and He delights in showing His power in the critical moments of life.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, thank You for being my ever-present help in times of trouble.

2. Father, help me to trust Your perfect timing in every situation.

3. I declare that every Red Sea in my life will part in Jesus’ name.

4. Holy Spirit, strengthen my faith in moments of waiting.

5. I reject every spirit of fear and doubt; I embrace God’s promises.

6. Lord, show up in my life and manifest Your glory in impossible situations.

7. I decree divine breakthroughs and testimonies in my life in Jesus’ name.

8. Father, fight my battles and give me victory on every side.

9. Lord, turn my trials into testimonies of Your faithfulness.

10. Thank You, Lord, for being the God who never fails.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. The God of the hour will show up for you in your time of need.

2. Every Red Sea before you will part in the name of Jesus.

3. Where you have been mocked, God will give you a testimony.

4. The enemies that rise against you will be defeated before your eyes.

5. Divine solutions will come to you at the critical moment.

6. Your trials will turn into testimonies that glorify God.

7. The God of the hour will break every chain and set you free.

8. You will experience miracles that defy human understanding.

9. The God of the impossible will make a way for you where there seems to be none.

10. You are stepping into a season of divine interventions in Jesus’ name.