When It Feels Too Late | Jentezen Franklin

Midnight: A Divine Moment for Miracles

Did you know that midnight is God’s favorite time? It’s a pivotal moment when the forces of darkness try to discourage you just before your miracle arrives. The Bible tells us in Exodus 11:4 that at 11:59 PM, the Israelites were enslaved, living in generational bondage, poor, and devastated. But at midnight, they were set free by the blood of the Lamb. This moment of freedom shows that even when it seems like God has been silent for days, months, or even years, you’re never far from a miracle.

Just as the Israelites were on the brink of freedom, your 11:59 moment might be closer than you think. I’m here to remind you: even in the darkest hour, when the enemy whispers lies, your breakthrough is on its way.

Acts 16 gives us another powerful example. At midnight, an earthquake opened the prison doors and freed Paul and Silas. Right after, Paul saved a jailer from suicide, showing that even in moments of despair, God’s miraculous timing can turn situations around.

The Book of Judges also recounts how at midnight, Samson’s strength was restored, and he tore the gates of Gaza off their hinges. This divine power shows that even when it seems like we’re powerless, God is about to deliver us.

Now is the time for God’s power to move. The spirit of Samson is stirring in the church, and if we hold on through our 11:59 moment, God will bring victory. Just as we pray for Israel’s deliverance, we also trust that the gates of Hell shall not prevail against the church.

In Ruth 3:8, we see another powerful midnight miracle. Ruth, devastated by loss and loneliness, trusted God during her darkest hour. She laid at the feet of Boaz, and at midnight, he covered her and promised to marry her. Similarly, when you feel abandoned and broken, trust that God’s promises will cover you. His plan, timing, and purpose are at work in your life, even when you can’t see it.

If you’re feeling lonely, broken, or going through a tough season—whether it’s the holidays, a divorce, or a personal struggle—remember that God’s facts are greater than your feelings. Trust in His promises. Though weeping may endure for the night, joy is coming in the morning.

Finally, in Acts 20:7, we learn about a boy who fell from a third story during Paul’s preaching. What seemed like a tragic disaster was actually a setup for a miracle. At midnight, what appeared to be a fall became a freefall into God’s power, and the boy was resurrected. Even if it feels like you’ve fallen too far, you’re not beyond God’s reach. Like Paul, God can restore you.

Remember, at your 11:59 moment, your miracle is closer than you think. Stay faithful, trust God, and expect His intervention.