THE PRESENCE OF GOD BY DR PASTOR PAUL ENENCHE OF DIGC

TOPIC: SUPERNATURAL SPEED (Part 2)
SUB-TOPIC: THE PRESENCE OF GOD.
TEXT: John 6 vs 16 - 21.

WHAT IS SUPERNATURAL SPEED?

(1) Supernatural speed is speed or acceleration that is happening at the frequency of heaven.
(2) Supernatural speed is speed or acceleration happening at the pace of God.
(3) Supernatural speed is speed or acceleration that is extraordinary or supra-human.
(4) Supernatural speed is speed or acceleration that is not accounted by human efforts, resources or wisdom.
(5) Supernatural speed is speed or acceleration that happens by a Supernatural amplification of action. You take one step and get results of a thousand steps.

PROFITABILITY OF SUPERNATURAL SPEED.
SUPERNATURAL SPEED IS NECESSARY

(1) The escape of stagnation and frustration...
(2) The recovery of wasted and lost years... 1 Samuel 30 vs 8.
(3) The escape of enemy orchestration. Supernatural speed will make you escape what is pursuing you... Philippians 3 vs 13 - 14.
(4) The generation of impact. Impact is make-able with speed... 1 Corinthians 9 vs 24 - 27.
(5) For the fulfilment of destiny on schedule. To hit target on time. To fulfill life’s purpose within your lifetime.

VARIOUS SECRETS OF SUPERNATURAL SPEED

(1) THE PRESENCE OF GOD. The presence of God is a transportation channel, medium and avenue for those who are connected to God. You can overcome great distances and cover vast grounds in a short time by hanging around the presence of God... John 6 vs 16 - 21, Exodus 33 vs 15.

SCRIPTURAL EXAMPLES OF SUPERNATURAL SPEED BY THE PRESENCE OF GOD:
(1) Jesus in the ship of the disciple...
(A) They overcame the storm
(B) They achieved supernatural speed.
(C) They arrived at their destination

(2) The life of Elijah...1 Kings 17 vs 1, 18 vs 11 - 12.

(3) The life and ministry of Philip. The presence of God can cause the mystery of supernatural protocol suspension in your journey of life... Acts 8 vs 39 - 40.

CONSEQUENCES OF JOURNEYING WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF GOD
(1) UNCONQUERABLE STORMS. In case you are confronted with constant, unconquerable storms, it is possible that you are journeying without God... John 6 vs 16 - 21, Jonah 1 vs 1 - 4.
(2) IMPEDANCE OR RESISTANCE TO SPEED AND PROGRESS... John 6 vs 16 - 21, Jonah 1 vs 1 - 4.
(3) DANGER TO LIFE AND EXISTENCE... John 6 vs 16 - 21, Jonah 1 vs 1 - 4, 2 vs 1 - 6.
(4) MASSIVE MONUMENTAL LOST. Losses happen in the absence of God; Gavin happens in the presence of God... Jonah 1 vs 5.
(5) UNCERTAINTY OF ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION. If God is not in the boat, arrival to destination is not guaranteed... Exodus 33 vs 15, John 6 vs 21.

FOUR DIMENSIONS OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD
(1) ALL-ROUND PRESENCE. God is everywhere. This is the Universal, Ubiquitous and Omnipotence... Psalm 139 vs 7 - 12, Isaiah 66 vs 1.
(2) ABIDING PRESENCE. The presence of God with the Child of God. Psalm 23 vs 3 - 4, 3 vs 1 - 3, Matthew 28 vs 19 - 20.
(3) ACTIVE PRESENCE. God is not just with you, He is doing something... Exo 13 vs 21, 2 Chro 5 vs 13, 1 Sam 5 vs 1 - 4.
(4) THE ACCOMPLISHING PRESENCE. This is Presence on demand; Target-specific presence. The presence that have been given an assignment to tackle. God will not assume your needs... Exo 13 vs 21, 33 vs 15 (Moses was placing a definite Demand), Jh 2 vs 1 - 11.

SECRETS OF HIS PRESENCE ( THE ACTIVE AND ACCOMPLISH
WHO IS GOD COMFORTABLE TO BE AROUND WITH?
(1) PEOPLE WHO MAINTAIN A CLEAR, CLEAN LIFE AND CONSCIENCE. People who are not comfortable with wrong deeds... Ish 59 vs 1 - 2, Ps 24 vs 4 - 5.
(2) PEOPLE WHO MAINTAIN A CONSCIOUSNESS OF HIS PRESENCE. Whatever you have is never beneficial for as long as you are ignorant of its availability and profitability... Jam 4 vs 8, Ish 26 vs 3, Hosea 4 vs 6.
(3) PEOPLE WHO ARE OF A BROKEN AND CONTRITE SPIRIT; People with proven and deep humility. The deeper your humility the greater His presence... Ps 34 vs 18, Ish 57 vs 15.
(4) THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND AUTHENTIC AND HEARTFELT WORSHIP... 2 Chro 5 vs 14, Jh 4 vs 23.
(5) PEOPLE WHOSE HEARTS BEATS AS ONE WITH GODS HEART... Amos 3 vs 3, Ps 42 vs 1, 63 vs 1 - 2.
(6) PEOPLE WHO ARE DEVOTED AND COMMITTED TO THE LIFESTYLE OF PRAYER. Prayerful people are presence-full people... Jam 5 vs 17, 1 Kgs 17 vs 1, Luke 9 vs 29.
(7) PEOPLE WHO CONTINUALLY ACCESS LIGHT AND INSIGHT FROM THE WORD OF GOD... Jh 1 vs 1, 1 Sam 3 vs 21.
(8) PEOPLE WHO ARE WILLING TO GO ALL THE WAY WITH GOD... Gen 12 vs 1 - 5, 17 vs 1.
(9) PEOPLE WHO DELIBERATELY INVOLVE GOD IN THEIR LIVES’ PLANS AND SCHEDULES. These are people who feel absolutely helpless without God... Exo 33 vs 15, Jh 2 vs 1, 4 vs 8.

HOW DOES THE PRESENCE OF GOD GRANT SUPERNATURAL SPEED
(1) THE PRESENCE OF GOD KEEPS YOU MOVING AT THE PACE OF GOD OR AT YOUR GOD-ORDAINED PACE... Gen 17 vs 1, 5 vs 22 - 24.
(2) THE PRESENCE OF GOD CARRIES DIRECTION WHICH GUARANTEES SUPERNATURAL SPEED... Ps 89 vs 15, Hab 2 vs 1 - 2, Exo 13 vs 21.
(3) THE PRESENCE OF GOD CARRIES THE ANOINTING WHICH DISMANTLES YOKES, BURDENS AND LIMITATIONS... Acts 10 vs 38, Ish 10 vs 27.