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Do You Hear What I Hear

Brother Jeremy Pinson

10 mins
Brother Jeremy Pinson
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Scripture References

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1 Kings 18:41-46

41

And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.

42

So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,

43

And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.

44

And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not.

45

And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel.

46

And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

Overview

This sermon focuses on the power of God to turn difficult circumstances into blessings, drawing parallels to Elijah's prayer for rain in 1 Kings 18. The speaker emphasizes that God is in control, not the enemy, and encourages listeners to focus on God's power to bring about an "abundance of rain" – a metaphor for spiritual revival and blessing.

Key Points

  • God can take what the enemy intends for evil and turn it for good.

  • The Holy Spirit is actively present and desires to help individuals draw closer to God.

  • The story of Elijah praying for rain illustrates faith and perseverance in the face of seeming impossibility.

  • God's power is greater than any opposition, and His whisper is more potent than the enemy's loudest screams.

  • Spiritual leaders can face and overcome spirits of control and manipulation, as Elijah did with Jezebel.

  • The "sound of an abundance of rain" signifies an impending spiritual outpouring and revival.

  • God can energize His church to accomplish great things, even enabling a prophet to outrun a chariot for His glory.

Scripture References

  • 1 Kings 18:41-46

Takeaways

  • Trust that God can transform your challenges into victories.

  • Listen for God's voice and discern the spiritual "sound of an abundance of rain" in your life and church.

  • Be prepared to run with God's power, even when it requires extraordinary effort, for His glory.

  • Don't be discouraged by the size of the problems; focus on the vastness of God's ability to bring about change.

This summary is AI-generated and may not be fully accurate. Always review the original transcription for complete details.

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