Hearing God's Voice Amidst Crisis

Aug 22, 2024

Financial Crisis and the Voice of God

Key Themes

  • Connection between finances and hearing from God.
  • Importance of desire to hear from God.

Healing Prayer Session

  • Physical afflictions lasting 20 years or more.
  • Jesus's healing methods (e.g., blind man washing in the pool).
  • Encouragement for congregation to lay hands and pray for healing.
  • Testimony of significant miracle from a previous meeting.

Miracle Stories

  • Mention of individuals healed while reading teachings or watching films.
  • Emphasis on God's continual presence and ability to heal.

Prayer for Family Conflicts

  • Acknowledgment of long-standing family issues and need for healing.
  • Call for prayers of reconciliation and breaking of division.
  • Encouragement for the congregation to declare healing and reconciliation.

Systemic Poverty

  • Explanation of systemic poverty affecting families across generations.
  • Biblical reference to Proverbs about injustice preventing prosperity.
  • Prayer to break cycle of poverty and declare abundance.
  • Importance of stewarding prosperity after breaking poverty cycle.

Learning from Scripture

Exodus 14

  • Israel's journey from Egypt through the Red Sea as a metaphor for spiritual growth.
  • God’s directive to move forward rather than remain still.
    • "The Lord will fight for you" but requires action from the people.

Exodus 19-20 & Deuteronomy 8

  • Israel’s rejection of the priesthood call and preference for mediators (Moses).
  • The importance of direct communication with God.
  • God testing the hearts of His people.

Importance of Hearing God’s Voice

  • God speaks clearly; it's our responsibility to listen.
  • Hunger for God's voice is essential for spiritual growth.
  • Connection between physical needs and spiritual nourishment:
    • "Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God."

Final Thoughts

  • Reflect on the internal struggles and tests we face.
  • Emphasis on actively seeking God's guidance in difficult times.
    • The need for a heart that is open to hearing from God.

Conclusion

  • Call to action: Seek God’s voice in personal and communal matters.
  • Encourage community discussion of personal experiences of hearing from God.