“By this time tomorrow…”
Life is like that sometimes–when everything is stagnant, the light seems too far to reach, and the heart is pining to see some sign in heaven. You prayed, waited, and hoped to no avail. And then… a word of God bursts out with its Godhead force and avidity:
By this time tomorrow…”
These four electric words bring the thunder of heaven into desolation and ruin they bring new hope. They talk of God’s intervention, miraculous velocity, and unsurpassed power by God to re-write your story in one night. It is not just poetic, it is a prophetic word, and it is full of the supernatural ability to transform your reality in a way you cannot imagine.
This phrase appears in Scripture at places of crisis — where the despair of Man crashes against the power of God, where human inability runs against God’s provision. It is the way God says:
I do not need a procedure to bless you- all I need is a moment.
Did you ever ask yourself in your heart, can God still flick, still open doors with a snap of His fingers, still wrench the impossible with a word–then this article is your cup of tea.
Cull with me, then, through Bible verses, accounts, and teachings around the “By This Time Tomorrow, and see how all of these prophetic sequences can be grafted onto your life today. Be prepared, your miracle could already be on its way.
It is time to immerse the biblical origins, meaning, and application of this powerful statement in modern times.
Bible Quotes About By This Time Tomorrow: Faith, Prophecy, and the God of Sudden Turnarounds
1. The Prophetic Power of “By This Time Tomorrow”
The clearest and most direct use of the phrase is found in 2 Kings 7:1
“Elisha replied, ‘Hear the word of the Lord. This is what the Lord says: About this time tomorrow, a seah of the finest flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the gate of Samaria.’”
— 2 Kings 7:1
Context: A City Under Siege
Samaria was under siege by the Aramean army. The people were starving. Conditions were so desperate that some had resorted to eating their children (2 Kings 6:28-29). The king was furious and blamed Elisha, the prophet of God, for the situation. But then Elisha delivers this shocking prophetic word: “By this time tomorrow, the famine will be over.”
To the human eye, it was impossible. There were no resources, no open trade routes, and no sign of relief.
But God specializes in the impossible.
2. God Can Change Everything Overnight
What followed was sure enough a godly twist and turn. God made the Aramean army hear the sound of chariots and horses and fled away in terror abandoning all their provisions, foods, and treasures (2 Kings 7:6-7). This divine provision was found by four lepers who had opted to risk and enter the camp of the enemy. They reported it to the city, and at once Elisha’s prophecy came true to the very word.
Takeaway:
God doesn’t need years to fix your situation.
He only needs a moment. A word. A breath. A “by this time tomorrow.”
3. Bible Verses that Resound the Similar Sudden-Change Principle
Although the literal words, by this time tomorrow, are not used repetitively, the theme of unexpected divine turnarounds can be found all over the Scripture. So let us examine some more bible quotes that are consistent with this rule:
Psalm 30:5
Mourning might last a day, but rejoicing cometh in the morning.
Nights are sometimes long. But God assures us that there will be joy. As in the case of the famine that changed to feasting in a single night, your sadness can change to dancing.
Exodus 14:13–14
Fear not. And be constant and ye shall behold the deliverance the Lord will bring to you this day… Ye shall not fight in this battle: set yourselves, and ye shall see the victory of the Lord.
In this, Moses is addressing the Israelites at the Red Sea when he says, Today, God will bring deliverance to you. Not weeks. Not years. This very day–all of a sudden.
Genesis 18:10
Then said one of them, I will certainly come again unto thee about this time next year, and Sarah thy wife shall have a son.
And this moment, though not the phrase, demonstrates more how God has a timeline for when your miracle will be born. What God says, it starts counting off, whether it is next year tomorrow or later this hour.
Malachi 3:1
Then shall the Lord whom ye seek come… suddenly to his temple…”
God acts abruptly and usually when we are not prepared. When He comes, then everything is changed.
Isaiah 48:3
I have foretold the former things long ago, my mouth announced them and I made them known; then suddenly I acted and they came to pass.
We find again God proclaims, and hardly before He acts. This is the God pattern. He talks, and all of a sudden He moves.
4. What Does “By This Time Tomorrow” Mean for Us Today?
This phrase is more than just an ancient prophecy. It’s a faith declaration you can apply to your life right now.
Here’s what it invites you to do:
- Believe Beyond What You See
When Elisha declared the prophecy, there was no physical evidence to back him up. Faith doesn’t rely on sight — it relies on the spoken word of God.
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
— Hebrews 11:1
- Trust God’s Timing
You may have waited for months or years. But when God moves, it can happen overnight. You are one divine appointment away from a complete turnaround.
- Speak Life and Faith Over Your Situation
Begin to declare:
-By this time tomorrow, my breakthrough will begin.
-By this time tomorrow, doors will open.
-By this time tomorrow, peace will flood my soul.
-By this time tomorrow, chains will break.
5. How to Position Yourself for a “By This Time Tomorrow” Breakthrough
Believing is not passive — it’s active. If you want to position yourself for a divine move, take these steps:
- Pray Bold Prayers
Don’t just pray general prayers. Ask God specifically. Just like Elisha spoke specifically about food and prices — be bold in what you request.
- Declare God’s Word Out Loud
There is power in speaking the Word. Life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Start declaring God’s promises over your life.
- Expect the Unexpected
Stay open to how God may move. Your miracle may come from a completely unexpected source — like lepers walking into an abandoned camp.
6. When It Feels Like Nothing’s Changing… Remember This
Sometimes, the night before a breakthrough feels the darkest. Don’t give up. Don’t curse your situation. Don’t speak defeat.
Remember the king’s officer in 2 Kings 7:2 who scoffed at Elisha’s prophecy, saying:
“Even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?”
Elisha responded:
“You will see it with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of it!”
Tragically, the officer did see the miracle happen — but died before he could enjoy it. Unbelief can rob you of the miracle God wants to deliver.
Instead, stand firm and say:
“Lord, I believe. Even when I don’t see it. Even when it looks impossible. I trust You for a ‘by this time tomorrow’ miracle.”
7. Modern Testimonies of “By This Time Tomorrow” Moments
Across the world, believers continue to experience divine turnarounds that echo this biblical theme. Stories abound:
- A woman healed of cancer the day before surgery.
- A man offered a job after months of unemployment — just hours after surrendering in prayer.
- A family on the verge of eviction receives unexpected financial help the next morning.
God hasn’t changed.
He’s still doing “by this time tomorrow” miracles.
Conclusion: Are You Ready for Your “By This Time Tomorrow” Moment?
So what if–by this time tomorrow everything is different?
And what should happen in case the mountain that you have been cussing around for years falls at once?
Imagine that the same thing that has been keeping you up, stressing you, and making you tired has suddenly been removed to make way for the supernatural accessibility of God, heavenly provision, and jaw-dropping favor.
That is the strength of a God, who is not subject to men in their time frames.
He is an Author of sudden breakthroughs, a God of divine reversals, and a Master of the midnight miracle. Words are spoken, and realities change. He breathes And things that never can, bend low.
When Elisha the prophet said, by this time tomorrow, he was not supposing. It was a heaven-backed decree that went against logic, circumstance, and human limitation. And that very prophetic voice still resounds throughout eternity–down into your condition today.
So trust up like a courageous man.
Remember silence the doubt speaking. Disclaim delaying lies. Rebel to the discouragement.
And take your hands up and claim over your life:
Something must crack in a day.
By then tomorrow God will move.
Tomorrow morning by this time, I will be entering my new chapter.”
Here, God has the power to do one moment what you could never do in a lifetime of effort. He is a God of the sudden, the God of now, a God that sees you now and acts on your behalf, with power and precision.
And here is the thing, read the stories but live them. Not a regime of reciting the promises, but believing them. You are waiting not in vain but you are standing on the brink of a miracle.
And just maybe–just maybe–at this time tomorrow your testimony will have started.
You can also read up: Understanding Divine Timing through Scripture