God Of Visitation Series

GOD OF VISITATION

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Genesis 21:1

Supporting Texts: Ruth 1:6, Luke 1:68, Exodus 3:7-8, Luke 7:16

INTRODUCTION:

The phrase “God of visitation” refers to the deliberate, divine interruption of human affairs by the Almighty. When God visits, things change. Barrenness becomes fruitfulness, captivity gives way to freedom, shame turns to glory, and delay is turned into divine acceleration. A visitation from God is not casual; it is powerful, transformative, and purposeful.

Throughout the Bible, divine visitations marked significant turning points in the lives of individuals and nations. Whether it was Sarah in her old age, Ruth in the land of Moab, or the nation of Israel in Egypt—every visitation came with divine results. When God visits, His presence breaks limitations and announces a new season.

In our generation, we still serve a God who visits His people. He is not distant or detached. His eyes are upon us, and His timing is perfect. As we explore the nature and impact of divine visitation, may our hearts be stirred to desire and prepare for our own encounter with the God of visitation.

1. GOD’S VISITATION ENDS LONG-STANDING DELAYS

There is no delay too deep that God’s visitation cannot terminate.

a) Divine Visitation Brings Fulfilment of Promises (Genesis 21:1)

God visited Sarah and fulfilled His word despite her age and long years of waiting.

b) God Does Not Forget His Covenant (Exodus 2:24-25)

In Egypt, God remembered His covenant and came down to deliver His people.

c) Delay Is Not Denial When God Is Involved (Habakkuk 2:3)

His visitation will come at the appointed time and will not tarry.

d) Visitation Turns Mockery Into Testimony (1 Samuel 1:19-20)

Hannah's reproach was rolled away when God remembered her.

Biblical Example: Sarah’s conception at old age—Despite barrenness, God visited and Isaac was born (Genesis 21:1-2).

2. GOD’S VISITATION BRINGS DELIVERANCE AND FREEDOM

God visits to rescue His people from oppression and captivity.

a) Divine Visitation Is a Rescue Operation (Exodus 3:7-8)

God told Moses that He had come down to deliver His people.

b) Every Bondage Breaks at His Presence (Nahum 1:13)

When God arises, yokes are broken and chains fall off.

c) Visitation Transforms Impossibility Into Possibility (Luke 1:37)

What man cannot do, God’s visitation accomplishes with ease.

d) God’s Visitation Marks the End of Suffering (Psalm 126:1-3)

When the Lord turned the captivity of Zion, they were like them that dream.

Biblical Example: Israel’s deliverance from Egypt—God visited and brought them out with a mighty hand (Exodus 4:31).

3. GOD’S VISITATION USHERS IN DIVINE FAVOUR AND RESTORATION

When God visits, favour and restoration follow.

a) God’s Visitation Reverses Misfortune (Ruth 1:6)

God visited His people by giving them bread, and Naomi returned to destiny.

b) Favour Speaks Loudly in the Season of Visitation (Luke 1:28-30)

Mary was visited by the angel and highly favoured among women.

c) Visitation Brings Supernatural Help (Psalm 106:4)

“Visit me with Your salvation,” the psalmist prayed.

d) Restoration Comes Speedily When God Visits (Joel 2:25-27)

Years wasted are recovered in divine visitation.

Biblical Example: Naomi in Moab—God’s visitation brought food and a new beginning (Ruth 1:6).

4. GOD’S VISITATION DEMANDS PREPARATION AND SENSITIVITY

To be visited by God, we must be spiritually ready.

a) God Does Not Visit the Unprepared (Matthew 25:10-13)

The wise virgins had oil and were ready when the bridegroom came.

b) Lack of Discernment Can Make You Miss Divine Visitation (Luke 19:44)

Jesus wept over Jerusalem because they did not know the time of their visitation.

c) A Heart of Expectation Attracts Divine Encounter (Acts 10:3-6)

Cornelius prepared with prayer and generosity, and God sent an angel.

d) Holiness and Obedience Invite Divine Presence (John 14:23)

When we obey His word, He comes and dwells with us.

Biblical Example: The persistent widow—Her preparation in faith brought the intervention of the judge (Luke 18:1-8).

CONCLUSION:

God’s visitation is not a myth or a religious cliché—it is a divine reality. He still visits individuals, families, churches, and nations today. One moment of God’s visitation can change a lifetime of frustration. When God visits, He changes stories, restores lost time, and brings the miraculous.

Let your heart yearn for a divine visitation. Don’t be content with routine or religion. Create an atmosphere of worship, faith, and holiness. Stay sensitive, expectant, and available. For the God of visitation is still moving, still calling, and still changing lives.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, visit me today and change every delay in my life to speedy fulfilment.

2. Father, by Your visitation, bring an end to every oppression and bondage in my life.

3. Lord, let Your favour rest upon me through a divine encounter.

4. Help me to prepare and be sensitive to the hour of visitation.

5. Visit my family, my church, and my nation with Your power and glory.