I've Got Your Back

God Closed the Switch

A remarkable incident occurred some years ago when a Christian called upon God in a time of great danger. A 12-car passenger train was speeding along in eastern Missouri. On board were hundreds of happy children on their way to Sunday school picnic. The sky was cloudless when the excursion began, but it wasn’t long before they ran into a severe thunderstorm. The heavy downpour caused the concerned engineer to slow down to about 35 miles an hour. As the train rounded a curve, the man saw that the switch just ahead had been left wide open. He jammed on the brakes, but he was sure they faced certain disaster.

“Stick with it!” he shouted to the fireman. “Hundreds of children are on board.” “I intend to!” came the reply. Then the fireman, who was a Christian, cried, “O God, help us!” His words were drowned out by a thunderclap as a bolt of lightning struck right in front of the engine.

The next thing they knew, they were safely past the danger point. After stopping the train, the men hurried back to find out what had happened. To their amazement they discovered that the lightning had struck the rails and closed the switch. This in turn kept them from being shunted onto a spur which would have caused certain derailment.

I.                   Divine Protection

a.        Have no fear of the circumstances surrounding us you’re covered.

b.       His protection also involves defense.

                                                               i.      Against what people do

                                                              ii.      Against what people say

c.        Your enemies will fall.

d.       David said, “in the presence of my enemy he prepares a table…he’ll make them your footstool.”

II.                Divine Provisions

a.        They are permanent.

b.       What God blesses you with can’t nobody take it, can’t nobody mess it up but you…ie children of Isreal

c.        Requires Faith and Creative waiting.

d.       In order to get God’s provisions.

e.        You’ve got to get out of the way the Lord will provide.

III.             Prosperity

a.       Your due inheritance

b.      Spiritual