Wholeness Unveiled: A Visionary View Culminated Series

Wholeness Unveiled: A Visionary View Culminated

Introduction:

Over the last 12 months we have been considering the theme Visionary View and the key verse that has underpinned the preaching has been Joel 2:28-29 “Then, after doing all those things, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions. In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on servants—men and women alike.”

We have explored the many different aspects of this theme and all of the sermons have directed us to seek a greater vision of God in our lives. Personally, I have encouraged our congregations both in-person and online to get out of the ‘Blur’ and focus on God.

Over the months we have explored Biblical Truth and traversed many prophetic promises. So far this month we have focussed on a Visionary View of Advent, Hope, Joy, Peace and Love and we have witnessed the humble incarnation and marvelled at the heavenly announcement.

Today is New Years Eve, we stand at the threshold of a new year, and next week we will begin our theme for 2024 – Transformed by Truth.

My hope and prayer is that the Holy Spirit will transform us as we gaze into the profound truth of God's Word.

Can I ask you to pray that next year God will illuminate our understanding as we delve into the Word?

May He help us to grasp the eternal significance of trusting His inerrant and infallible word in every aspect of our lives.

Today is the culminating day of our Visionary View series, may our hearts resonate with the echoes of divine revelation and also the promise of healing and wholeness in Jesus Christ.

Point 1: The Prophetic Tapestry of Healing Unveiled

In our journey, the prophetic promises woven into the fabric of Scripture now unfold before us.

God’s heart is to restore us to wholeness.

When we need healing for our bodies, minds, or spirits, God’s Word provides answers for our afflictions.

Scriptures on healing give us a new perspective of hope and comfort.

We can be at peace when we read God’s Word, knowing that it will speak into our situation today.

Let’s look at Isaiah 9:6 “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

As we step out of the Christmas season, we have reflected on and celebrated the birth of Jesus.

It’s easy to get swept away by the beautiful lights, the smell of Christmas Dinner, and gift-giving, but hopefully we did not lose sight of Jesus, the purpose of our celebration.

Jesus’ birth changed everything. He lived a perfect life, took on our sin, died in our place, and rose back to life, freeing us from the curse of the law.

Isaiah 9:6 is a prophecy, talking about the coming of Jesus. In this verse, Jesus is referred to as a wonderful counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace.

Wonderful Counsellor

Because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, we can now go before God with our praises, our sorrows, and our requests.

Before Jesus, we didn’t have that sort of direct access to God. And God doesn’t just hear our prayers—He responds.

He responds through His Word, through His Spirit, and through answered prayers.

God is the best counsellor because He knows us through and through, and He loves us more than we can fathom.

Luke 12:7 puts His deep knowledge and love for us into perspective: “the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.”

Almighty God

There are two points in this verse where Jesus is referred to as God. For this to make sense, we need to understand that Jesus and God are one in the same–two parts of the Trinity, with the third being the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the mighty God and everlasting Father because Jesus is God.

God is all-powerful. From the whole of creation to the wonders and miracles He’s performed throughout time, it’s all too evident. And if that’s not compelling enough, His power and majesty is repeated throughout Scripture. Revelation 1:8 says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.”

Consider Philippians 2:6-11, Jesus “though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being.”