Kim Potter: "The Sound IS the Sign"

"The Sound IS the Sign"
by Kim Potter, Dayton, TN

"The Sound IS the Sign"
by Kim Potter, Dayton, TN

A Storm Coming

Where I live, if I am sitting on my back porch swing, I have woods at the side of my house to the right. On my left, I have woods about a quarter mile away. Because of these woods, when a storm or heavy winds are approaching, I can sit on my swing and watch the trees blow and hear the winds blow moments before I feel the effects of the storm and winds. I don't know why...but I just love doing that.

Last night was a night just like that. I had spoken to Breanne (my daughter) on the phone and she told me there was a storm coming across the mountain. I went out to my back porch to watch it come across the mountain, to hear the sound of it coming before I could feel the effects of it.

Sure enough, I heard the sound of the wind and watched the trees blow with a strong wind moments before I felt the wind and the rain on my back porch. I took a deep breath and breathed it all in – I loved it.

As I sat there, God reminded me of something that had happened a couple weeks before.

On that particular day we had some small chances of rain in our area. Breanne had stopped at the auto parts store to buy new windshield wipers and replace hers while it was still sunny outside. Once she had her purchase in hand we walked to her truck and she started opening her wipers to replace them. Brailee had climbed in the back of the truck to play while her mom changed the wipers.

Suddenly I heard a noise. It was loud and fast approaching. I said, "What is that?" At that moment I realized what it was and I grabbed Brailee (my granddaughter) and put her in the truck and yelled for Breanne to get in. I heard the sound of a downpour! Before Breanne and I could get in, it was upon us.

"The Sound Was Your Sign"

The Lord began to speak to me. He took me to 1 Kings 18 when Elijah said, "I hear the sound of an abundance of rain." To my knowledge, I had never heard that sound before that day – the sound of an abundance of rain...but I must say...it was awesome to hear and relate to Scripture!

Today, as I sat on my back porch watching the storm come in the Lord said, "The sound was your sign." Even the day I heard the sound of the downpour, I knew it was a sign...but I didn't put it all together until today.

Let's look at the Scriptures I am referring to. 1 Kings 18:41-46 says, "Then Elijah said to Ahab, 'Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.' So Ahab went up to eat and drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; then he bowed down on the ground, and put his face between his knees, and said to his servant, 'Go up now, look toward the sea.' So he went up and looked, and said, 'There is nothing.' And seven times he said, 'Go again.'

Then it came to pass the seventh time, that he said, 'There is a cloud, as small as a man's hand, rising out of the sea!' So he said, 'Go up, say to Ahab, "Prepare your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you.'" Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and there was a heavy rain. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel. Then the hand of the Lord came upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel."

Here are the things that jump out at me today. First of all, Elijah said he heard the sound of an abundance of rain BEFORE he prayed the first time and before he heard the sound with his physical ears. Secondly, even though he heard the sound of rain in his spirit, he still prayed until he began to see evidence of his prayers being answered.

He didn't stop praying just because he sensed something in the spirit.

He "heard" the sound of something coming! He picked it up in the spirit, he couldn't see it or feel it, but he KNEW it was coming! Therefore, he bowed before the Lord and prayed. He didn't say, "Well, I guess it's done, I can stop praying."

Seven times he sent his servant to look for rain and when his servant said he saw nothing six times, he continued to bow and pray. But oh, my, on the seventh time, he saw the cloud the size of a man's hand and Elijah knew he had better run or the rain would be upon him.

Don't Stop Now! Listen For the Sound!

I don't know where you are today and I don't know what "sound" you are hearing in your spirit. But this I do know – if you are hearing a sound, you are sensing the vibration of something coming toward you. Don't stop now! First, declare what you are hearing in the spirit and then bow before the Lord and pray. It doesn't matter if it if takes seven minutes, seven hours, seven days or seven weeks – don't stop until you see a manifestation of the thing that you are hearing coming your way.

For me, I heard the sound of rain. An abundance of rain. That was my sign. I believe it was a sign for those of you who can receive this word in your spirit. Can you hear the sound? The sound is the indication, the sign that something is coming. Rain symbolizes life, recovery, restoration, harvest. Rain means fish will be caught again, crops will grow again, rivers will run again – life will flow freely. I hear the sound of an abundance of rain.

This may not mean much to some of you, but to a few of you, it means everything! It is on its way. It's coming! Keep praying. Keep believing! Keep bowing before the Lord. Keep expecting! I heard the sound of rain, an abundance of rain, and the sound WAS my sign. Praise the Lord and keep praying! Listen friends...listen for the sound.

Don't Miss the Sign!

We were driving to a near-by city to pick up a water slide for Bryson's birthday (my granddaughter). I was the passenger that day as we drove along the road. I was looking out the window, enjoying the ride, when I noticed a sign as we drove, it said, "Work ahead."

We drove another mile or so, and I saw another sign. It said, "Road work ahead." We continued to drive, and at the same speed, I might add. A little further down the road I saw yet another sign, it said, "Flagman ahead." We drove on. The final sign said, "Prepare to stop." We weren't talking, we were just enjoying the ride when we went around the next curve and came upon a flagman. Breanne quickly braked and said, "Well, that's nice, no warning at all!" I said, "Are you kidding? There were several signs for the past few miles letting us know this was ahead!' She said, "I didn't see them, I had my mind on something else."

Immediately the Lord spoke clearly to me and said, "Many will NOT see the signs."

Psalm 74:9 says, "We do not see our signs; there is no longer any prophet; nor is there any among us who knows how long." I came across this Scripture as I was studying signs in the Bible. I was surprised at how many times throughout Scriptures God used signs. He is God, He changes not, He still uses signs and He uses those that will speak to us. Even in the Bible we see that there are times we simply do NOT see the signs. Don't be one of those who doesn't see the signs God is clearly giving you. A sign is defined in the Bible as a banner, a remembrance, a miraculous sign, a warning, a token or proof. Additionally it comes from a root word that means to give consent or to agree.

You see, we must watch for these signs and then come into agreement with them; they are from God and something directing our steps or our faith, whatever the case may be. Our agreement is required. Why? Just like the drive that day, many people will see the signs and ignore them, OR they will not even see the signs at all because their focus is elsewhere. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that we have a mind that is stayed upon God. Now, more than ever it is important to keep our focus on God, His Word and His voice. If we have our mind on God, we will not miss our signs.

Friends, I encourage you today: Watch for and listen for your signs. They are there! I know they are. God is speaking; listen closely for His voice. Watch for your signs; they will be different than mine but they will be there. The more you pay attention to His signs, the more signs there will be. They are proof of what He is doing in your life – watch for them and agree with God's plan to bless you! Amen!

I will leave you with this final Scripture to ponder today: Daniel 4:3, "How great are His signs, and how mighty His wonders! His Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, and His dominion is from generation to generation."

Kim Potter
A New Thing Ministries
Email: kpotter@anewthingministries.com
Website: www.anewthingministries.com

In 2005 Kim Potter founded A New Thing Ministries which reaches thousands of readers daily. In addition, Kim speaks at conferences and meetings nationwide. She currently is published often on the Elijah List, as well as her website www.anewthingministries.com, and social media. Kim's message is a message of hope, and she speaks to the heart of those who have become discouraged and disappointed by the circumstances they face in life, imparting to them the desire and ability to stand against all odds and see themselves as victorious and able to overcome every obstacle through God. She encourages people to press into God and discover that He is who He says He is. Nothing is more precious to her than the times she spends in the secret place with her God; from this place of oneness with Him, her anointing flows. Kim was ordained through Norvel Hayes Ministry over 20 years ago. It was there that she fell in love with the Lord and began a life of worship. Kim has witnessed God's dramatic healing power, both in her own life as well as with her daughter and many others.

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