A Year Of Excellence – Divine Acceleration And Overflow By Joseph Ondu

Scripture: Amos 9:13 – "The days are coming," declares the Lord, "when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman and the planter by the one treading grapes."

Introduction:

Beloved, we stand at the threshold of a new season—a season of excellence, divine acceleration, and supernatural overflow. The Word of God in Amos 9:13 is a prophetic declaration that God is bringing a time of extraordinary blessing where delays are no longer part of the story. It is a promise of divine speed and fruitfulness in all areas of our lives.

Today, I want to remind you that this year, 2025, is not just any year—it is your Year of Excellence! God is about to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Let us unpack the message from Amos 9:13 and what it means for us.

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1. A Promise of Divine Acceleration

“The reaper will be overtaken by the plowman...”

This verse paints a picture of unprecedented speed—a season where there is no gap between sowing and reaping. What would normally take months or years, God is compressing into moments!

As we step into this Year of Excellence, expect divine acceleration in every area of your life:

• Dreams that seemed delayed will come to fruition.

• Prayers that felt unanswered will manifest speedily.

• Opportunities that were missed will be restored.

Isaiah 60:22 reminds us: “I am the Lord; in its time I will do this swiftly.” This is your time for God to move swiftly in your life.

Declaration: This year, stagnation and delay are broken! God is moving you forward with divine speed.

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2. A Season of Overflowing Abundance

“The planter [will be overtaken] by the one treading grapes...”

This imagery speaks of harvests so abundant that they overlap! The work of planting and harvesting will not follow their usual rhythm because the blessings are so continuous, there’s no room for delay.

In this Year of Excellence:

• Expect financial overflow as you steward resources wisely.

• Anticipate spiritual abundance as you grow closer to God.

• Prepare for relational blessings that overflow into others' lives.

This is a year where your barns will overflow (Proverbs 3:10), and your cup will run over (Psalm 23:5). God is breaking the cycle of lack and setting you up for sustained abundance.

Declaration: This year, I will walk in excellence and abundance, and my life will reflect the glory of God.

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3. A Call to Excellence in Preparation

While God promises acceleration and abundance, He also requires our diligence and faithfulness. Excellence begins with our mindset and actions:

• Be faithful in small things (Luke 16:10).

• Sow seeds of excellence in your work, relationships, and ministry.

• Position yourself in prayer, faith, and obedience to receive God’s blessings.

This is not a time for laziness or mediocrity. As God accelerates you, align your life with His plans so you can handle the overflow with wisdom and integrity.

Declaration: This year, I will serve the Lord with excellence, diligence, and joy, trusting Him for divine results.

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4. A Vision of Transformation

Amos 9:13 is not just about individual blessings—it’s a vision of community transformation. As God blesses us, it is our duty to let those blessings overflow into the lives of others:

• Use your resources to build His Kingdom.

• Share your testimony to inspire others to seek God.

• Be a light in your community, showing what a life of excellence looks like in Christ.

Declaration: This year, my blessings will be a testimony to God’s goodness and a source of hope for others.

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Conclusion: A Year of Excellence Awaits

Beloved, this is the year when the plowman overtakes the reaper—when God’s blessings will come so quickly, you’ll hardly keep up! Walk in faith, prepare with diligence, and live with the expectation that God is about to do something extraordinary in your life.

Let Amos 9:13 be your anthem for 2025: “The days are coming,” declares the Lord... Those days are here. Step into them with a heart full of faith and hands ready to work in excellence.

Prayer:

Lord, we thank You for this Word of divine acceleration, abundance, and excellence. Let 2025 be a year where delays are broken, blessings overflow, and Your name is glorified through our lives. Equip us to walk in excellence in all we do, and may we experience transformation that impacts others for Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Go forth, and let this be your Year of Excellence!