16/08/2026
Minister: Rev. Ebenezer Moses
Text: Genesis 18:1–10; John 11:44
Topic: WHEN GOD VISITS A MAN
There are moments when God does not just hear a man's prayer—God visits the man. And whenever God visits a man, something changes. His visitation brings divine intervention, restoration, favour, breakthrough, and undeniable evidence.
In Genesis 18:1–10, Abraham received a divine visitation, and what looked impossible became possible. In John 11:44, Lazarus experienced the power of God, and his condition was completely changed. When God visits a man, testimony follows. When God visits a life, evidence must appear.
Things That Attract God's Visitation
1. Go Close to God
James 4:8 says, “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”
If you desire God's presence, you must intentionally draw closer to Him through prayer, His Word, and fellowship. The closer you get to God, the more sensitive you become to His presence.
2. Be Spiritually Conscious
Do not live your life as though spiritual things do not matter. Be conscious of God's presence and sensitive to His voice. Abraham was able to recognize that his visitors were more than ordinary men. Spiritual consciousness helps you recognize divine opportunities.
3. Be Busy for God
God looks for people who are available for His purpose. Don't be idle in the things of God. Serve, pray, encourage others, support the work of God, and use your gifts for His glory. Availability can position a man for divine visitation.
4. Evangelise
Be committed to winning souls. Tell others about Jesus and let your life point people toward God. When your heart is concerned about what concerns God, you position yourself for His involvement in your life.
5. Worship God in Spirit and Truth
Jesus said in John 4:24, “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
True worship is more than singing; it is a lifestyle that honours God. A heart that genuinely worships God becomes a dwelling place for His presence.
WHEN GOD VISITS, EVIDENCE FOLLOWS
Abraham's visitation produced a prophetic word and a testimony. Lazarus' visitation brought him out of a hopeless condition.
God's visitation is never empty.
When God visits, chains are broken, doors open, lives are transformed, prayers receive answers, and situations that look impossible begin to change.
Therefore, don't only pray for God's blessings—seek God Himself. Draw closer to Him. Stay spiritually alert. Be useful in His kingdom. Evangelise. Worship Him sincerely.
May God visit your life, your family, your ministry, and every situation that concerns you. And when He visits, may your testimony become undeniable and the evidence of His visitation be seen by all.
Amen.