Introduction

It is a wonderful thing to have reasons to rejoice and celebrate in life. Nobody desires a season of mourning, pain, and sorrow. We all long for moments of celebration and joy. Whether it's the anticipation of a wedding day, the hope for a child, or the excitement of graduation, we all look forward to our own personal celebrations. God desires our lives to be filled with divine celebrations that bring honor to Him. In this sermon, we will explore four simple truths that can lead us from a dry season to a season of rejoicing and celebration.

The First Truth: God Remembers You

In 1 Samuel 2:1-2, we witness Hannah rejoicing and celebrating the goodness of God in her life. Her season of celebration began when God remembered her. When God remembers a person, it is always followed by rejoicing and testimonies. Just as God remembered Hannah, Rachael, and Noah, He will remember you today. Every reproach and disgrace in your life will be rolled away by the power of God.

The Second Truth: Special Protection from God

Divine protection is closely linked to divine celebration. In Psalm 5:11, David declares that when God spreads His protection over our lives, there is cause for rejoicing. Without God's special protection, we become vulnerable to the celebrations of our enemies. But with His protection, no weapon formed against us will prosper. Today, the Lord will surround you with His divine protection, ensuring that every evil attack is thwarted.

The Third Truth: Miracles and Blessings Will Not Pass You By

Sometimes, we find ourselves in the midst of miracles and blessings, yet they seem to pass over us. Like the man at the pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-9, we may come close to breakthroughs, only to miss them at the last moment. However, the presence of Jesus ensures that our blessings cannot pass us by. Just as Jesus intervened in the man's life, He will personally give you the blessings and miracles that have eluded you. Your season of celebration begins today.

The Fourth Truth: Genuine Repentance and Restoration

In Luke 15:17-24, we witness the prodigal son's season of celebration commencing when he humbly returned to his father in genuine repentance. If we desire a season of celebration, we must sincerely repent and restore our broken fellowship with God. By doing so, God clothes us with a robe of righteousness, restores our sonship, equips us for spiritual warfare, and prepares a feast of blessings for us. Today, choose to repent and experience a season of celebration like never before.

Conclusion

The choice is yours. Will you remain in a dry and wilderness season, or will you pay the price for a season of celebration? The prodigal son made a wise choice, and his life was transformed. I pray that you too will make the wise choice today and embark on a season of celebration that surpasses all your expectations. May God's blessings and joy overflow in your life from this day forward.

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