HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR MIRACLE FROM GOD Lucas Mtimkhulu INTRODUCTIONS:WHAT IS A MIRACLE? It is a God divinely intervening in the affairs of your life to bring His power, His presence, His provision, or His deliverance, whatever is needed in the situation. It is a supernatural intervention from God. It is an event and an occurrence.Jn2:18 It is a sign, wonder and mighty works.Act2:19,22;6:8. WHAT IS A MIRACLE?/CONT... An extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs. An extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing or accomplishment. An unusual and significant event which requires the working of a supernatural agent and is performed for the purpose of authenticating the Message. OLD TESTAMENT MIRACLES. They attested God’s presence as King. They were results prayed for. They are 18 miracles of Moses. Four miracles of Joshua. Six general miracles. Twelve miracles of Elijah. Eighteen miracles of Elisha. NEW TESTAMENT MIRACLES. They are a basis of faith in Christ. John 14:11 The witness to miracles incurs accountability. Mat. 11:21-22 There are nine natural miracles. There are twenty healing miracles. Three resurrection miracles. Four casting out demons miracles. ALLOW GOD TO ACT. Identify a need in your life. Accept the fact that you “…come short.” Rom.3:23 “The earth is the Lord’s and all its fullness…”Ps24:1 “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?” v.3 Qualify yourself to come in His presence. v.4 Open the gates of your life.v.7 Open the doors of your heart.v.9 Usher Him into your life.v.8,10 FAITH IS THE KEY. (Heb 11:1) “Now faith is…” always in the present. “…a substance of things hoped for.” “An evidence of things not seen.” Faith is like a microscope. It brings everything closer and nearer.Heb.10:38 “Have faith in God.” God is pleased! Without faith it is impossible to please God. When God is pleased, things happen!v.6 FAITH AND ACTION. Faith without works is dead. Jam.2:26 Faith can move mountains. Mat 17:20 By faith you can call the shots.1John5:4 “Ye men of little faith…”Mat 6:30,14:31 “I have not found so great faith,…”Mat8:10 “What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray believe….”Mark 11:24 We have confidence in asking.1John5:14-15 THE POWER OF YOUR TONGUE. “You are snared by the words of your mouth.”Prov 6:2 Speaking the word is like a sharp sword. Heb.4:12 Speak to your situation and agree with God. Am3:3 Let us hold fast the confession of our faith… Heb.10:23. THE POWER OF THE WORD. Heb.4:12 “Sharper than any twoedged sword…” Heb.4:12. God and His Word are inseparable. Is.55:11 Knowledge of the word is of utmost importance. Lack of knowledge is dangerous. Hos.4:6 “Study to show yourself approved unto God. A workman that needeth not ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth.2 Tim.2:15 “In the beginning was the Word…” John 1:1 “If ye abide in me and my Word abide in you..” Jhn15:7 ASK, SEEK, KNOCK-MAT.7:7 Ask and will be given to you…everyone who asks receives. Seek and you will find…everyone who seeks finds. Knock and it will be opened to you…for everyone who knocks it shall be opened. You have not because you ask not. James 4:2 IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH.John 14:13-14 Ask anything in His name. v.13 “I will do it.” v.14 “No other name…” Acts 4:12 “Name above every name…” Phil 2:9-11 “I can do all things through Christ who gives me the power…” Phil 4:13 Praying in Jesus’ name is to pray on behalf of Jesus. John 17:9 HOW LONG ? Dan 9&10 Within three minutes, the angel Gabriel brought the report. Dan 9:23 Daniel fasted and prayed for three weeks. Thereafter the response came. Dan 10:10 Daniel prayed and God heard his prayer and the answer was held for 21 days. Dan 10:12 Hold on the answer will come your way. GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD Believe it! Heb.11:6 Accept it! John 1:12 Claim it! John 15:7 Receive it! John 15:7 Thank God for it! 1 Tim.2:1 CONTACT DETAILS. Dr L B Mtimkhulu P O Box 659 WHITE RIVER 1240 Tel: 013 7512877 Fax: 0866636655 E-mail: lbmtimkhulu@gmail.com Web: www.lucasmtimkhulu.co.za