IMPACT Recap

Our Next Is Now

June 27, 2022 · 0:44:59

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Recap

Guest Speaker David Swift opened with a joyful welcome and launched into a message from Joshua chapter 1, framing it as a powerful comeback story for anyone in a season of waiting or setback. He emphasized that God's commitment to our destiny is unwavering, even when we face disappointment or feel stuck in cycles. The core message was that our 'next' from God is often found in our 'now,' requiring us to step out of old mindsets and into a new, faith-filled declaration. Pastor David contrasted living in God's provisional miracles with stepping into His promised blessing, using the Israelites' crossing of the Jordan as a metaphor. He taught that a single step of faith can change our entire trajectory and that we hold onto God's promises by staying in His presence. The sermon concluded with a call to consecrate ourselves, let go of fear and past pain, and answer God's 'yes' with our own, leading to a powerful time of prayer for those feeling weak or stuck in the currents of life.

Main Points

  • God's commitment to your destiny is unchanging; your setback is a setup for His comeback.
  • A declaration of faith creates anticipation for what God will do, and a single step of obedience can change your entire trajectory.
  • We hold onto the promises of God by staying in His presence, moving from a mindset of needing provision to living in His blessing.

Verses Mentioned

  • Joshua 1:1-6 - "After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.”" (NIV)
  • Joshua 3:5 - "Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.”" (NIV)
  • Joshua 3:15-17 - "Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing. It piled up in a heap a great distance away, at a town called Adam in the vicinity of Zarethan, while the water flowing down to the Sea of the Arabah (that is, the Dead Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD stopped in the middle of the Jordan and stood on dry ground, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground." (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Focus Point: God's Unchanging Commitment

Action Plan: Identify one area where you feel God has forgotten a promise. Write down the promise and declare out loud, "God has not changed His mind about me."

Deep Prayer: Lord, thank you that your commitment to me is greater than my commitment to you. Help me to trust in your unchanging nature today.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: Joshua 3:5 - "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you."

Focus Point: Consecration for the New

Action Plan: Choose one old mindset, fear, or past pain to consciously let go of today. Symbolically write it on a piece of paper and tear it up.

Deep Prayer: Father, I separate myself from old ways of thinking. I consecrate myself to you, believing you are about to do amazing things.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: 2 Corinthians 1:20 - "For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ. And so through him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God."

Focus Point: Answering God's Yes

Action Plan: Instead of a prayer list of needs, pray a prayer of agreement. Find one promise in Scripture and pray, "God, I say 'yes' to your 'yes' in this area."

Deep Prayer: Jesus, you are the great 'Yes' to every promise. I align my heart with yours today and say 'Amen' to your will for my life.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: Joshua 3:15 - "Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing."

Focus Point: The Step of Faith

Action Plan: Take one practical, faith-filled step toward a God-given goal you've been putting off. It can be a simple email, a phone call, or a first small action.

Deep Prayer: God, I step out in faith today, trusting that as I move, you are already moving on my behalf. My miracle is on the way.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Psalm 16:11 - "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

Focus Point: Staying in God's Presence

Action Plan: Spend 10 minutes in quiet, focusing not on your problems but simply on God's character and presence with you.

Deep Prayer: Holy Spirit, remind me that I never leave your presence. My strength comes from abiding in you, not from my own efforts.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: Romans 8:31 - "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"

Focus Point: Fighting From Victory

Action Plan: Look back at your week. Write down one instance where you operated from a place of faith and God's victory, rather than from fear or striving.

Deep Prayer: Father, thank you that I don't fight for victory, but from the victory Jesus already won. I declare that because you are for me, nothing can ultimately stand against me.

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