By Rev. J. Patrick Bowman
December 25, 2011
December 25, 2011
As we look to 2012, the Lord has directed me to speak into
those with ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. The coming
year will be a season of unprecedented activity in the heavenly realms and
therefore we will feel the results of that activity like never before. “Heavenquakes”
that are unseen by the natural eye will cause spiritual tsunamis in our world
of the seen, where we will experience the results, much like an earthquake
causes the waters to roll in the natural. This cause and effect will at times
surprise us, excite us, and confound us, as the heavenly hosts of God’s angelic
army work to carry out their part of His plan of realignment. Our part in this
awesome hour is to be spiritually aware, agree with God concerning ourselves,
and be obediently active in His process.
Spiritual Awareness
Spiritual awareness comes by spending time with God. There are no shortcuts or easy way around it. He is speaking, but we must slow down in the natural to hear His voice. Without this first step, we will fail to hear His voice and not be prepared for what is happening. It will overtake us unawares, and we will find ourselves scratching our heads and reeling at the way things in the natural and the spiritual are being moved around. High people not operating in the will of God will be brought low, and will be replaced with those walking in God’s love, power, and humility. Dead organizational structures in the church and in society that are counterproductive to God’s kingdom mandates in the earth will be replaced with new living, organic ways of thinking and operation that will further the purposes of God in the earth. Do just what is necessary in the natural and redirect your time to position yourself at His feet. Spend the time needed to have an open ear.
Spiritual awareness comes by spending time with God. There are no shortcuts or easy way around it. He is speaking, but we must slow down in the natural to hear His voice. Without this first step, we will fail to hear His voice and not be prepared for what is happening. It will overtake us unawares, and we will find ourselves scratching our heads and reeling at the way things in the natural and the spiritual are being moved around. High people not operating in the will of God will be brought low, and will be replaced with those walking in God’s love, power, and humility. Dead organizational structures in the church and in society that are counterproductive to God’s kingdom mandates in the earth will be replaced with new living, organic ways of thinking and operation that will further the purposes of God in the earth. Do just what is necessary in the natural and redirect your time to position yourself at His feet. Spend the time needed to have an open ear.
Agree with God Concerning
Ourselves
If we don’t believe what God says concerning us, we won’t be positioned to carry out what He wants to accomplish through us. We so easily accept the word of the world and reject the Word of God. The promises of God are yea and Amen to those who believe. Our confession must change before our circumstances will change. We spend a lot of time arguing with God by our negative confession. We need repentance, a change of mind, which will change our mind! Let this be a year of renewal and transformation in our thoughts, attitudes, and confession. Only then can we be obedient.
If we don’t believe what God says concerning us, we won’t be positioned to carry out what He wants to accomplish through us. We so easily accept the word of the world and reject the Word of God. The promises of God are yea and Amen to those who believe. Our confession must change before our circumstances will change. We spend a lot of time arguing with God by our negative confession. We need repentance, a change of mind, which will change our mind! Let this be a year of renewal and transformation in our thoughts, attitudes, and confession. Only then can we be obedient.
Be Obediently Active
in His Process
Once we are in a position to hear and agreeing with God about what He has said our part is in His plan, we must be obedient to do what He says. If we fall short here, we lose out on the blessing that is available to those who overcome. We must overcome our passivity in both natural and spiritual matters and function however God directs us. As we step out in faith, He will give us the Grace to accomplish our assigned tasks.
Once we are in a position to hear and agreeing with God about what He has said our part is in His plan, we must be obedient to do what He says. If we fall short here, we lose out on the blessing that is available to those who overcome. We must overcome our passivity in both natural and spiritual matters and function however God directs us. As we step out in faith, He will give us the Grace to accomplish our assigned tasks.
An epic year awaits us. I pray we accept God’s challenge to
us and be ready to partner with Him in 2012.
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