In his Vision Sunday sermon titled "The Third Day," delivered on January 12, 2025, Pastor Joseph Prince introduces the prophetic significance of entering "the third day" in God's divine timeline. He explains that, according to Hosea 6:2, this period symbolizes revival, restoration, and resurrection life. Since a day is as a thousand years to the Lord (2 Peter 3:8), and approximately 2,000 years have passed since Jesus' resurrection, believers are now stepping into this prophetic third day. JosephPrince.comJosephPrince.com
Pastor Prince emphasizes that God often begins His significant works with a vision, as demonstrated when He provided Moses with the blueprint for the tabernacle on Mount Sinai (Exodus 25:40). Aligning with God's vision is crucial for believers to experience His plans and blessings.
He encourages believers to boldly ask God for blessings, illustrating this with the prayer of Jabez from 1 Chronicles 4:9–10. Jabez, whose name means "pain" or "sorrow," prayed for God to bless him abundantly, enlarge his territory, be with him, and keep him from harm. God granted his requests, highlighting His desire to bless His people despite their circumstances.
In this season of superabundant grace, represented by the number 25 (5 multiplied by 5, with 5 symbolizing grace), believers are encouraged to expect and receive God's unmerited favor and blessings. Pastor Prince urges the congregation to prepare their hearts to experience all of God's third-day blessings and promises in their lives. JosephPrince.comJosephPrince.com