God of the Impossible

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God of the impossible, Enlarge Your Tent, Isaiah 54
Isaiah 54:2 NIV; Hebrews 11:11-12 NIV; Hebrews 6:15 NIV;  Isaiah 58:12 NIV, Galatians 3:8-9 NIV

Main Passage: Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.

Core Message: God is calling the Church out of spiritual stagnation and into a bold faith that actively believes the impossible. This faith moves beyond salvation; it is the catalyst to obtain the supernatural. The requirement is a willingness to step out of our comfort zone and defy fear, trusting in God's perfect timing and power to bring radical change, not just for the individual, but for future generations.

Preparation for Divine Increase

Bold faith requires that we actively prepare for the growth God intends to bring. This preparation involves pushing beyond our comfort zone, much like Abraham, who was called to leave everything familiar to walk into the unknown with the Lord.

  • Increase Your Expectation: We must not put limitations on God's blessing. Isaiah 54:2 calls us to "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back," signifying preparation for immense growth.
  • The Example of the Widow's Jars: God meets us at the level of our preparation. Like the widow who collected as many empty jars as she could, believing God would fill them (2 Kings 4), the amount we receive from God is often proportional to our willingness to stretch ourselves.
  • Strengthening the Stakes: We are to make changes in our lives to align with the Word of God in order to ensure that the blessing and move of God will continue and be passed on through our families and future generations.
Bold Faith for Breakthrough

Bold faith is the key ingredient that turns insurmountable circumstances into level ground. It is the conviction that even when things seem hopeless, God is the God of sudden and complete breakthroughs!

  • God of the Impossible: The examples of Abraham and Sarah (Hebrews 11:11-12), whose advanced ages made childbirth naturally impossible, demonstrate that God specializes in bringing His promises to pass regardless of physical or circumstantial obstacles.
  • Faith Greater Than Fear: The Bible speaks of the lives of those who stepped out in faith, like the ‘woman with the issue of blood’ in Luke 8. Just as she risked everything to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, believing He had the power to heal her, we too are called to risk reputation and comfort to reach out to Jesus. Our faith in the God of the impossible must be demonstrated to be greater than our fear of the unknown or the anxiety of failure.
  • Perfect Timing: We must trust that God’s timing is perfect. Waiting time is not wasted time. Though His plans may sometimes seem delayed, He is simply aligning everything according to His perfect will. Hallelujah, the appointed time for breakthrough is now!
The Restorers of Generations

Bold faith does not stop, even once there is personal breakthrough; it compels us to step into the role of a restorer, ensuring that the blessing and freedom we receive extends to those who come after us.

  • Restoration Plus: God is a God of restoration, promising to bring back not only what was lost, but more than what you had lost. Yes, He restores all the old hopes, prayers, visions, and dreams, but He does even more than this because it is God’s desire for us to be whole!”
  • Becoming a Builder in the Kingdom: Isaiah 58:12 declares that we will be called "Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings." Our personal faith equips us to become active builders of the Kingdom, restoring others back to God.
  • Changing Destiny: Abraham's bold faith changed the destiny of all nations (Galatians 3:8-9). Choosing to believe and follow God today sets a precedent where the blessing of the Lord follows our lineage for a thousand generations.

Next Step: Ask yourself -  What is the biggest mountain in my life that I need to stop analyzing and start approaching in bold faith today? What fears do I need to defy to enter into bold faith in the God of the impossible this day?

For more on this topic, please see the sermon: Bold Faith - God's Timing is Perfect