P&P 400: The God of Suddenly - Tuesday Praise & Pray (for others) September 24, 2024
Have you ever experienced the God of Suddenly? Think back to a time when you were in a bind, then you prayed and suddenly, everything was different. The situation turned around and you went from frowning to smiling from ear to ear. That's what happens when we encounter the God of Suddenly. He is an expert in instantly changing a situation so that you experience a 180-degree transformation.
He did that for the Israelites in Egypt. One day, they were slaves and the next, the Egyptians were showering them with gifts of gold, silver, and clothing (Exodus 12:35-36).
He did that with Joseph. One day he was a prisoner and the next, he was running the kingdom of Egypt for Pharaoh.
He did that for Esther. One day her people were on the verge of extinction then the next, they were safe and the one who'd wanted them dead perished instead.
God is in the business of doing things suddenly. He has promised that suddenly your enemies will be no more. They will simply vanish. You will look for them but will not find them (Isaiah 41:12). His word states in Isaiah 29:5-8 - But your many enemies will become like fine dust, the ruthless hordes like blown chaff. Suddenly, in an instant, the LORD Almighty will come with thunder and earthquake and great noise, with windstorm and tempest and flames of a devouring fire. He has vowed to show up suddenly for His own.
Hannah was known as a barren woman before becoming the mother of many children. The Lord has promised that as He did it for her, He will suddenly erase the season of barrenness from your life.
He's the God who is committed to taking you from the wilderness into the land of milk and honey. And He'll do it suddenly so that you will be like those who thought they were dreaming when He restored the glory of Jerusalem (Psalm 126:1).
The individuals above have one thing in common - they each honored God. He can't resist showing up suddenly for those who do the same. If you obey His commands, submit to His will, study His word, and live for Him (albeit imperfectly), then He wants to do the suddenly for you. And if you haven't lived for the Lord and don't even know if He really exists, you are also the sort of person He desires to give a suddenly-moment to. That is if you are interested.
What are you going through that needs the God of Suddenly to show up? Prayerfully ask Him to make an appearance. Now, beware! God decides when and for whom He will do the suddenly for. All we get to do is ask in faith, but we cannot force Him to move. That said, He reserves His best for His children and will not move for the wicked (John 9:31). Nor will He honor detestable prayers. If you are seeking a suddenly-moment that will not serve His purpose or glorify Him, He reserves the right to not move for you.
I say these things to set expectations based on God's word. Sometimes people are surprised that their prayers aren't answered but they fail to realize that just as they have expectations of God, He has expectations of them. And when those expectations are not met, delayed answers can be the result. So please use this opportunity to get right with God and become rooted in Christ. Acknowledge Him and submit. Repent of your sins. Forgive those who have hurt or offended you. Turn from your wicked ways of New Age 'Spirituality', yoga, occult, lying, pettiness, revenge, and those things that don't please Him to experience His suddenly. God wants to help you leave these and other sins in the past. Let Him.
My prayer is that you shall encounter the God of Suddenly and that He will do exceedingly and abundantly more than you asked for or imagined. I pray my God of miracles will show up big for you all, IJMN Amen.
And because today is our 400th P&P, let's share some of our favorite P&P messages, teachings, or prayers that we have experienced in this community. Welcome to P&P 400, the day to see the God of Suddenly!
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