THE SIGN OF GOD\'S GOODNESS By: Major Frank Materu
Key Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel."
INTRODUCTION
In every generation, God has given His people signs to reveal His will, confirm His promises, and guide them in righteousness. However, many fail to recognize these signs because they are looking through the lens of the flesh rather than the Spirit. The Living God calls His people to rejoice and be glad, for He delights in showing them signs of His goodness. Instead of rejecting these divine indicators and imagining a different path, believers are to accept God's signs with gratitude and obedience. This sermon explores the significance of divine signs, how to recognize them, and how to respond to them with faith and trust in God.
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GOD'S SIGNS BRING REVELATION AND GUIDANCE
John 4:48 "Then Jesus said to him, ‘Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe.’"
Throughout history, God has used signs to communicate His will and guide His people. These signs reveal His power, presence, and direction. The world is filled with confusion, but God's signs provide clarity and understanding. Believers must be spiritually alert to perceive these signs and follow them in obedience.
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THE WORLD SEES SIGNS OF JUDGMENT, BUT GOD’S PEOPLE SEE SIGNS OF HOPE
Matthew 24:7-8 "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows."
While the world witnesses signs of turmoil, calamity, and destruction, God's people are privileged to receive signs of His goodness, protection, and provision. The wicked see only despair, but those who trust in the Lord can rejoice in the signs of His faithfulness and salvation.
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KEEPING OUR FOCUS ON GOD'S SIGNS BRINGS PEACE
Isaiah 26:3 "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You."
When believers fix their eyes on God and His signs, they experience peace and assurance. Instead of being overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, they remain steadfast in faith. God desires that His people trust in His plans and walk confidently in His guidance.
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SPIRITUAL WEAPONS HELP US RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO GOD’S SIGNS
Ephesians 6:11 "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
The enemy seeks to blind believers from seeing God's signs by filling their hearts with fear and distractions. However, through prayer, the Word, and the power of the Holy Spirit, believers can discern God’s messages and walk in His perfect will.
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REJECTING GOD’S SIGNS LEADS TO SPIRITUAL DARKNESS
2 Thessalonians 2:10-11 "And with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie."
Those who ignore or reject God’s signs find themselves living in confusion and delusion. They follow false ideologies and suffer the consequences of spiritual blindness. A hardened heart towards God’s signs leads to destruction.
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SUMMARY
God's signs are given to reveal His goodness, guide His people, and affirm His promises. While the world sees chaos, believers see the evidence of God's faithfulness. By keeping their focus on Him, they remain in peace and joy, walking in His divine will. Rejecting His signs leads to spiritual blindness and destruction.
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CONCLUSION
As God’s people, we must be alert to His signs and receive them with faith. Let us not reject what He reveals to us but instead embrace His direction with thanksgiving. When we trust in His guidance, we will experience His presence, provision, and peace in our lives.
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CALL TO ACTION
Examine your life and ask God to open your spiritual eyes to recognize His signs. Spend time in prayer, study His Word, and walk in obedience to His will. Encourage others to seek God's direction rather than the deceptive paths of the world.
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FINAL WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Be strong in faith and do not be disheartened by the troubles of the world. God’s signs are meant to uplift, direct, and strengthen you. Continue to trust in Him, for He is ever faithful to those who love Him and seek His ways.
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PRAYER OF SALVATION
Heavenly Father, I come before You, acknowledging that I am a sinner in need of Your grace. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, who died for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. I confess my sins and repent of my ways. Lord Jesus, come into my heart, be my Savior, and guide me in Your truth. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and help me to live for You. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
