THE HOUR OF DIVINE VISITATION
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Genesis 21:1-2
1 And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken.
2 For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.
Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:7-8, Luke 1:68, Luke 19:44, Acts 12:7-10
INTRODUCTION:
Divine visitation is a supernatural intervention of God in the affairs of men. It is the moment when God steps into a situation and turns things around for His people. Throughout the Bible, we see instances where God visited individuals, families, and nations, bringing deliverance, healing, and restoration. When the hour of divine visitation comes, everything changes!
1. UNDERSTANDING DIVINE VISITATION
a) What is Divine Visitation? (Genesis 21:1)
Divine visitation is when God remembers, intervenes, and fulfils His promises in a person’s life.
b) The Purpose of Divine Visitation (Luke 1:68)
God's visitation brings redemption, deliverance, and fulfilment of His promises.
c) Signs of Divine Visitation (Luke 19:44)
God’s presence is tangible, and lives are transformed when He visits.
d) The Timing of Divine Visitation (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
God has an appointed time to visit His people, and when it comes, nothing can stop it.
e) Biblical Example: Sarah experienced divine visitation at the set time, and Isaac was born (Genesis 21:1-2).
2. THE IMPACT OF DIVINE VISITATION
a) Delayed Promises Are Fulfilled (Genesis 18:10)
When God visits, long-standing delays are broken, and promises are fulfilled.
b) Bondages Are Broken (Exodus 3:7-8)
The Israelites were in slavery for 430 years, but when God visited them, they were set free.
c) The Impossible Becomes Possible (Luke 1:37)
Divine visitation brings miracles beyond human understanding.
d) Divine Restoration Takes Place (Joel 2:25)
Whatever has been lost or stolen is restored in the hour of divine visitation.
e) Biblical Example: The widow of Nain experienced divine visitation when Jesus raised her son from the dead (Luke 7:13-15).
3. HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR DIVINE VISITATION
a) Live a Life of Holiness (Isaiah 59:1-2)
Sin hinders divine visitation; holiness attracts God’s presence.
b) Engage in Fervent Prayer (Jeremiah 33:3)
Those who cry out to God receive His visitation.
c) Maintain an Atmosphere of Faith (Hebrews 11:6)
Faith is a key requirement for experiencing divine visitation.
d) Be Sensitive to God’s Timing (Luke 19:44)
Many miss their moment of visitation because they are not spiritually alert.
e) Biblical Example: Cornelius positioned himself for divine visitation through prayer and giving (Acts 10:1-4).
4. HINDRANCES TO DIVINE VISITATION
a) Doubt and Unbelief (Mark 6:5-6)
Unbelief can block the manifestation of God’s power.
b) Ignoring Divine Instructions (1 Samuel 15:22-23)
Disobedience can hinder divine visitation and blessings.
c) Lack of Expectation (Matthew 13:58)
Those who do not expect God’s move often miss it.
d) Spiritual Lukewarmness (Revelation 3:16)
When people become spiritually cold, they miss divine moments.
e) Biblical Example: The people of Nazareth missed Jesus' visitation because of familiarity and unbelief (Luke 4:24-27).
5. PRAYING FOR DIVINE VISITATION
a) Call Upon the Lord in Earnest Prayer (Psalm 102:13)
God visits those who seek Him wholeheartedly.
b) Ask for Mercy and Divine Intervention (Habakkuk 3:2)
Mercy precedes divine visitation.
c) Create an Atmosphere for God’s Presence (Psalm 22:3)
Worship invites divine visitation.
d) Believe in the Prophetic Word (2 Chronicles 20:20)
God’s word carries the power to bring visitation.
e) Biblical Example: The Israelites cried out to God in Egypt, and He visited them with deliverance (Exodus 3:7-8).
CONCLUSION:
The hour of divine visitation is a life-changing moment when God steps in to do what no man can do. It is a time of transformation, breakthrough, and divine fulfilment. As you prepare yourself in faith, prayer, and obedience, you will experience God’s visitation that will turn your story around.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, visit me today and turn my situation around!
2. Lord, let every delay in my life be broken by divine visitation.
3. Every power blocking my breakthrough, be destroyed in Jesus’ name!
4. Lord, remember me and fulfil Your promises in my life.
5. Father, let my family experience supernatural visitation and restoration.
6. I reject every spirit of unbelief and doubt in my life.
7. Lord, let my season of divine visitation begin now!
8. Every spiritual hindrance to my visitation, be removed by fire!
9. Lord, I position myself for divine intervention in every area of my life.
10. By divine visitation, I receive my miracle today!
Get ready for the hour of divine visitation! Your life will never remain the same.
