Sermon Central
-
The God Who Shifts The Heavens In Your Favour Series
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 13, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: God has the power to alter situations, command nature, and realign spiritual forces to work in favour of His people. When He shifts the heavens, everything in creation responds to bring His promises to pass in your life.
THE GOD WHO SHIFTS THE HEAVENS IN YOUR FAVOUR
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Haggai 2:6-9
Key Verse: “For thus saith the Lord of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land.” — Haggai 2:6 (KJV)
Supporting Texts: Psalm 102:13; Malachi 3:10-12; Isaiah 45:8; Joel 2:23-26
INTRODUCTION:
There are moments in life when the natural order of things seems to work against us; when prayers appear delayed, and blessings feel far away. Yet, we serve a God who does not wait for circumstances to align before acting; He has the authority to shift the heavens to bring His purposes to pass. When the heavens shift, favour begins to flow, closed doors open, and divine acceleration takes place.
God’s control over the heavens signifies His ultimate dominion over creation. He can command the rain to fall or to cease, release divine provision, and cause events to change in your favour. Every believer must understand that heaven governs the earth. When God releases heavenly intervention, earthly situations are transformed.
When God shifts the heavens in your favour, your life experiences divine reordering. Limitations are lifted, resources are released, and the impossible becomes possible. The same God who shifted the heavens to feed Elijah, to bless Ruth, and to exalt Joseph still moves in power today to bring His children into unprecedented favour.
1. GOD HOLDS THE POWER TO SHIFT THE HEAVENS AND EARTH
When God moves, all of creation responds. He commands the heavens to release blessings and the earth to yield increase.
a) God governs both the heavens and the earth (Psalm 24:1)
The earth and its fullness belong to God. Nothing escapes His control or authority.
b) God speaks and creation obeys (Psalm 33:9)
At His Word, the heavens were made, and by His command, destinies are redefined.
c) God can suspend natural laws to favour His children (Joshua 10:12-13)
When Joshua spoke, the sun and moon stood still, heaven obeyed divine command for Israel’s victory.
d) God releases favour from the heavens for His covenant people (Deuteronomy 28:12)
When heaven is open, blessings pour down that no human force can hinder.
Biblical Example: God shifted the heavens for Elijah at Mount Carmel, sending fire and rain after years of drought (1 Kings 18:36-45).
2. GOD SHIFTS THE HEAVENS TO RELEASE DIVINE FAVOUR
Whenever heaven moves on your behalf, it results in supernatural favour that defies human logic.
a) Divine favour is heaven’s response to obedience (Genesis 6:8)
Noah found grace in God’s sight because of his righteousness, and heaven remembered him.
b) Favour turns rejection into promotion (Esther 2:17)
God shifted the heavens for Esther; from an orphan she became queen to deliver her nation.
c) Favour causes men to remember and bless you (Genesis 41:14-44)
Joseph moved from the prison to the palace because heaven opened his book of remembrance.
d) When heaven favours you, even your enemies will serve your purpose (Proverbs 16:7)
God makes your adversaries instruments of your elevation.
Biblical Example: Ruth experienced divine favour when God shifted the heavens through Boaz’s kindness, changing her story from widowhood to royalty (Ruth 2:10-12).
3. WHEN THE HEAVENS SHIFT, BREAKTHROUGH AND RESTORATION FOLLOW
A shift in heaven initiates change on earth. Things that were delayed suddenly align with divine timing.
a) God causes the heavens to rain blessings (Isaiah 45:8)
When God opens the heavens, righteousness and prosperity begin to flow.
b) Heaven’s shift brings restoration of lost seasons (Joel 2:23-26)
The Lord restores the years the locusts have eaten when He moves on behalf of His people.
c) Divine shift releases abundance (Malachi 3:10)
When God commands the heavens to open, you experience overflow blessings beyond measure.
d) A heavenly shift causes supernatural breakthroughs (2 Kings 7:1-7)
The famine in Samaria ended overnight when God shifted the heavens through a prophetic word.
Biblical Example: In Acts 12:5-11, heaven shifted when the church prayed, and Peter was supernaturally released from prison.
4. GOD SHIFTS THE HEAVENS IN RESPONSE TO PRAYER AND WORSHIP
Heaven responds to the voice of those who call upon the Lord in sincerity and faith.
a) Prayer brings divine attention (James 5:17-18)
Elijah prayed earnestly, and heaven shifted to stop and later release rain.
b) Worship provokes God’s glory to manifest (2 Chronicles 5:13-14)
When the priests and singers worshipped, the heavens opened, and God’s glory filled the temple.
c) Thanksgiving sustains open heavens (Philippians 4:6)
Gratitude keeps the flow of blessings continuous and unhindered.
d) Intercession changes the atmosphere (Daniel 10:12-13)
Daniel’s prayer shifted the heavens, releasing angelic intervention to deliver revelation.
Biblical Example: Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises at midnight, and God shifted the heavens to open the prison doors (Acts 16:25-26).
5. GOD SHIFTS THE HEAVENS TO ESTABLISH HIS PURPOSE ON EARTH
