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April 2015 MessagesMarch 29, April 5 and 12 Messages: The Miracles of Jesus - 4 (Second Touch) The Bible states in Mark 8:22-26: • 22And he cometh to • 23And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought. • 24And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. • 25After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. • 26And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.
• Some friends brought the blind man to Jesus – How many souls have you brought to Jesus? (John 15:8; Gal 4:19; Dan 12:3; Prov. 11:30) • Jesus did not heal him in front of those that brought him - something. someone around you may be hindering your miracle, there is what is called household enemies, (Micah 7:6) they eat with you, walk with you but may hinder your miracle. Jesus said a man's enemies will be those of his household (Matthew 10:36). • The blind man allowed Jesus to hold him, He will hold you in the palm of His hand – if you allow Him, He will hold you and lead you by the hand (Psalm 73:22-24). – in times of confusion doubt, lack, ill health, to display His glory in you (Isaiah 49:3) • Walk with Jesus and your miracle is guaranteed. The blind man walked with Jesus and Got his miracle • Be patient and you will receive your miracle. • Don’t estimate which method God will use to give you your miracle – Jesus could heal without touching (Psalm 107:20) – He could heal by speaking: for example, the Centurions servant, the servant was not even there – but in the case of the blind man, Jesus saw the blind man, spoke to him, touched him and he was not healed. It did not mean the healing will not take place. No matter what has transpired before, your healing is still around the corner! Hold on! • Jesus took him outside the city – allow Jesus lead to where your miracle is – there is what is called territorial spirits. – there is an environment, where you will not receive your miracle as long as you stay there. – it could be a spiritual environment of sin, unbelief, i.e. lack of trust, lack of faithfulness, holiness etc. – Jesus could not do many miracles in His hometown due to the spirit of unbelief. • Jesus spit on His face and laid hands on the man – you may not like the approach, stay with Jesus. – how would you like your doctor to spit on your face and lay hands on you? – Even with God laying hands on this man, all was not completely well. He could see men walking as trees. • When Jesus asked Him can you see anything it was not that Jesus doubted, but wanted to know if more attention was required, based on the man's unique case – Jesus said to: watch and pray - each case is different. • The man needed a second touch; – in v25 Jesus laid his hands on the blind man – again - what He had done before – – persevere, pray and pray again – through perseverance the snail reached the ark (Charles Spurgeon) Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. John Quincy
• Jesus applied the second touch. • May God lead you in Jesus name! Prayers • Give thanks. • Are you saved and sure that should you die now you will make it to heaven? If not, please visit the New Life page. • Lord, look on me and hold me by the hand in Jesus name! • Father, lead me away from hindering forces and territories in Jesus name! • Lord, if need be, give me my miracles even in the presence of my enemies, like you did for David in Psalm 23. • Lord, use whatever means you want to give me my miracle. • Lord Jesus, give me a second touch. • Lord, make me a faithful ambassador of your word in Jesus name. • God, do wonders in my life, family and destiny in Jesus name. • Father, destroy completely and permanently every opposition to your glory in my life. • God of miracles, start a new thing in my life, family and ministry. • Personal prayer points.
April 19 and 26 Messages: The Miracles of Jesus - 5 (Your son will live) Text: John 4:46-54 • A notable achiever had a problem – he was looking for a solution. – Jesus the solution to all problems was coming near to him and where the problem was. – the Lord is near to those who seek Him. – draw near to God and God will draw near to you (James 4:8).
• We are all achievers in our own sense and thinking, – for some it is an educational accomplishment, – for others it is wealth, for some family, – for others: career, position title etc.
• Whatever it is we have achieved: – it is nothing i.e. worthless without Christ, because Christ is you is the hope of glory. – Galilee, where the achiever came to meet Jesus is defined as `circuit` or `revolution` – Is your life going in circles or encountering a revolution?
• Without Christ as your Lord and saviour you are hopeless and problems will stay with you if you do not believe.
• Luckily he got to Jesus – You will get to Him if you truly seek Him Matthew 7:7, Isaiah 30:18
• Jesus gave him a listening ear to his problems – God will always give you a listening ear when you pour out your heart to Him. – May he hear you as you call. If in doubt, check Hannah's story
• The achiever did not appreciate Jesus` lecture about believing and signs and wonders: – his major pre-occupation was • `Lord, heal my son’ • ‘my son must not die’ – we can always talk later about the preaching, messages, • what other people believe what they need to do to obtain signs and wonders, but – today, his heart was shouting :heal my son!
• May your heart cry receive an answer from heaven in Jesus name.
• The achiever had an expectation – like Naaman the Syrian, he probably had an order of events: • Lord Jesus you will come with me to my house, • come and lay your hands on my son, • speak to him etc, and • then my son will live,
• But Jesus said: Go; – that is move on in faith advance from where you are to a higher level – don’t stay in one spot. (Isaiah 54:4)
• Then Jesus said to Him `Your son will lìve` meaning: – decay will stop; – infirmity will give way to soundness of health; – loss will turn to profit; – wastage (spending money on medication) will give way to savings; – death will give way to life; and – Darkness and gloom will give way to light and shining brightness.
• May you receive the Word: `Your son will live` and may the attached blessings be yours in Jesus name.
• Notice that the man accepted the word of Jesus and departed. – He believed it and acted on it. – The man who was begging in v4 now had his sorrow and pain turned to gladness and joy.
• May that be your portion as you seek Him in Jesus name!
Prayer • Give thanks. • Are you saved? If not, please visit and pray the prayers on the New Life page. • Lord, help me to seek you with the whole of my heart and forsake all distractions in Jesus name. • Father, do not let me hinder myself in Jesus name. • Lord, let me hear you say: `Go` to me and let me advance supernaturally in Jesus name. • Lord, let my son live – everything that is dear to me, in line with your righteous will let it live in Jesus name. • Personal prayer points.
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