THERE IS A GOD THAT CAN VISIT A MAN

THERE IS A GOD THAT CAN VISIT A MAN

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Genesis 21:1-2

Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:1-14, Luke 1:68, Luke 7:16, Exodus 3:7-10, Psalm 8:4

INTRODUCTION:
Divine visitation is one of the greatest privileges a person can experience. When God visits a man, impossibilities are dissolved, long-standing problems are resolved, and destinies are redefined. The Scripture is filled with examples of how God's visitation transformed the lives of individuals, families, and even nations.

It is important to note that divine visitation is not random; it is intentional and purposeful. God visits to fulfil His promises, to rescue His people, to bring judgment or deliverance, and to shift the atmosphere of a life or a generation. When He visits, everything changes – barren wombs are opened, the dead are raised, and hope is restored.

This sermon explores how God visits individuals, what triggers His visitation, and what happens when He shows up. Let us open our hearts to this truth: there is a God that can visit a man, and when He does, your story can never remain the same.

1. GOD’S VISITATION BRINGS FULFILMENT OF PROMISES
When God visits a man, it is to remember and perform His word. His visitation confirms that He is a covenant-keeping God.

a) God Remembered Sarah and Visited Her – Genesis 21:1–2
God fulfilled His promise at the appointed time, proving His faithfulness.

b) God Visited the Israelites in Egypt – Exodus 3:7–10
After 430 years, God came down to deliver them just as He had promised.

c) God Visited Zechariah and Elizabeth with a Son – Luke 1:68
John’s birth was a direct result of divine visitation.

d) God’s Promises Do Not Expire – Numbers 23:19
His visitation may delay, but it will surely come.

Biblical Example: Sarah’s barrenness ended when the Lord visited her, and Isaac was born, as He had spoken (Genesis 21:1–2).

2. GOD’S VISITATION BREAKS THE BARRIERS OF NATURE AND TIME
When God visits, natural laws are suspended. Age, delay, and impossibility lose their power.

a) Abraham and Sarah Had a Child in Old Age – Genesis 18:10–14
God asked, “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”

b) God Opened the Womb of Hannah – 1 Samuel 1:19–20
Her tears turned into testimony through divine visitation.

c) Jesus Raised Lazarus After Four Days – John 11:43–44
Even death couldn’t resist the God who visits.

d) God Restores Lost Years – Joel 2:25
Time is never a barrier to God’s restoration.

Biblical Example: God visited Elizabeth in her old age and removed her reproach through the birth of John (Luke 1:24–25).

3. GOD’S VISITATION RESTORES HOPE AND DESTINY
Divine visitation revives hope and brings dead dreams to life.

a) God Turns Mourning into Dancing – Psalm 30:5
He comes in the night of sorrow with joy in the morning.

b) The Widow of Nain Experienced Restoration – Luke 7:11–15
Jesus visited her pain and restored her son to life.

c) Divine Visitation Can Break Generational Patterns – Judges 6:12–14
Gideon’s destiny shifted when God visited.

d) One Divine Encounter Can Change a Lifetime – John 4:28–30
The Samaritan woman became an evangelist after one visitation.

Biblical Example: At the gates of Nain, Jesus visited a hopeless widow and brought her son back to life (Luke 7:16).

4. DIVINE VISITATION REQUIRES PREPARATION AND SENSITIVITY
God doesn’t visit everyone randomly. Those who are prepared, expectant, and sensitive are more likely to receive Him.

a) The Shunammite Woman Prepared a Room for the Prophet – 2 Kings 4:10
Her hospitality became a gateway for divine visitation.

b) The Wise Virgins Were Ready When the Bridegroom Came – Matthew 25:10
Readiness is key to not missing your divine moment.

c) God Doesn’t Visit Where He’s Not Welcomed – Revelation 3:20
He knocks, but you must open the door of your heart.

d) Prayer and Worship Create an Atmosphere for Visitation – Acts 10:1–4
Cornelius’ prayers brought angelic visitation and salvation.

Biblical Example: The Shunammite woman’s preparation brought prophetic and miraculous encounters (2 Kings 4:8–17).

CONCLUSION:
There is truly a God that can visit a man. His visitation is not bound by time, age, or circumstance. He visits to fulfil promises, reverse shame, restore hope, and change destinies. When He visits, no force can hinder what He has purposed to do.

However, divine visitation requires hunger, faith, and preparation. You must be sensitive and ready to receive Him. God still visits men today. May you be among those who experience His divine visitation in this season.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, visit me and fulfil every long-standing promise in my life.
2. O God, let Your divine visitation break every barrier of delay.
3. Father, prepare me and make me sensitive to Your visitation.
4. Lord, restore every lost hope and buried dream in my life.
5. Let Your visitation bring total transformation to my destiny.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You shall experience divine visitation that will change your story!
2. Every barrier standing against your fulfilment is crumbling now!
3. God will surprise you with answers beyond your expectation!
4. Your season of waiting is turning into a season of rejoicing!
5. From today, you will walk in the reality of divine encounters!