Acts 2:1-4
Our God is a God of 'suddenlies' who can work sudden signs, wonders, and miracles in our lives.
The day of Pentecost, which some believe and would debate was the birth of the church, was a sudden moment,
"Suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a mighty wind"
A remarkable occurrence took place before the conception and birth of John the Baptist.
Suddenly, angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah the husband of Elizabeth and subsequent father of John the Baptist as he served in God's presence by burning incense in the Lord's temple.
Luke 1:8-20
Anyone who is doing God's will can receive a 'suddenly' miracle from God.
Anyone serving God faithfully despite the odds can have a life changing and sudden encounter like Zechariah the priest had.
What had been impossible in Zechariah the priest and his wife Elizabeth's life, suddenly became possible because of a sudden angelic encounter God granted him.
Cornelius was a generous man who gave to the poor and had a prayer life.
Cornelius prayers and giving had come up as a memorial before God.
God rewarded him with a sudden encounter- an angelic visitation, which led to his salvation and his household's salvation.
Acts 10:1-48
The 'suddenlies' of God are the wonderful acts, signs, wonders, and miracles of God that happen at a time or moment people did not envisage.
Many of the miracles of Jesus were 'suddenlies' in the lives of those who were beneficiaries.
These individuals woke up like they do every morning from their night's sleep with their ailments, diseases, mental issues, demon possession, fears, and unhappiness without realizing a contact with Jesus just ahead of them with will make their day special.
Suddenly the blind could see, the lame could walk, the demon possessed were set free, health issues were resolved, the impossible happened.
Gideon was always hiding from his nations enemies as he had become accustomed to doing daily, this was his survival strategy.
On a certain day, something sudden and different happened, he received an angelic visitor who changed the narrative of Gideon's life positively.
Judges 6:11-23
Moses went about his duty shepherding his father in-law's sheep as he had been doing for almost 40 years, but within the time period of a day, a lot changed. He had a sudden encounter.
Exodus 3:1-22
The suddenly of God will bring your long-awaited change.
The suddenly of God will cause a positive transformation in your life.
The most important 'suddenly' from God is the second coming of Jesus.
We should all be prepared for it by ensuring we are followers of Jesus Christ by being truly saved.
It will come as a thief in the night.
Matthew 24:42-44
Olutosin Ogunkolade shares this teaching.
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