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Tue 10 Jan 2012
Over recent weeks I have been praying about a prophetic theme for ministry in 2012, as well as a prophetic word of encouragement for Enliven Blog readers.
I have found myself being drawn continually to the themes of unlocking, keys, open doors, and access. [1]
A Prophetic Vision: It’s Time to Wake Up and Rise Up
‘For through [Jesus] we have access by one Spirit to the Father.’ (Eph 2:18)
‘I saw a doorway leading into a great hallway, and realised that I was looking at the entrance to the throne room of God.
There were people standing, hesitant, at the threshold. I knew they were holding back because they felt inadequate and unworthy.
The voice of God the Father came from beyond the doorway: ‘Beloved, I have made you worthy through the blood of My Son.’
Many who had been waiting uncertainly at the door stepped through, strengthened by God’s word of encouragement. Others, however, continued to hold back.
Then, I noticed many more people, asleep on the floor surrounding the threshold. They were covered with blankets and oblivious to their location.
Suddenly, I heard the voice of the Father speaking again; ‘It’s time to wake up and rise up!’
The breath of God accompanied the sound of His voice.
At the sound, those who slept were stirred.
Some heard the Father’s voice and awakening, realised where they were. The breath of God entered them, and strengthened, they rose and stepped through the doorway.
Others did not seem to hear clearly. They grumbled, turned over and went back to sleep.
Now, I saw those who were moving through the entranceway and into the great hallway. As they began to head towards the throne of God, they became suddenly self-conscious about the clothing they were wearing—‘civvies’—ordinary, everyday clothes.
To the side of the hallway were white robes and royal crowns—perfectly tailored, created and named for each person. They put these on and proceeded forward.
I found myself outside of the hallway again, observing as those who had entered the Father’s presence stepped out once more. They were clothed in royal garments, walking with purpose.
‘These are the history-makers,’ I heard the Spirit say.’
Comprehend your Royal Birth
This symbolic vision challenges me. I recognise my own tendency at times to hold back from God’s presence or to be lulled into a state of complacency and comfort.
But I believe that right now there is a word of awakening going out.
We are in a season when we have the opportunity to catch the revelation of who we are and Whose we are, and the Spirit Who is with us, as never before.
David McCracken has recently been preaching prophetically on the topic, ‘We Are Kings.’ [1] As he says:
‘A king is king because they are born a king, their circumstances don’t make them what they are, their birth makes them what they are. We become royalty when we are born again by the Spirit of God. You are royalty because of your new birth. Live royal!’
Adam and Eve were created for dominion, and the Father’s mandate has not changed. (Gen 1:26)
Our desire to see the power of God manifested, to see people saved, healed and set free is rising to the point that we can no longer ignore it.
Our destiny is calling; our spiritual DNA is stirring.
God’s Plan—Access to Him and Through Him
Access to God, and through God, is an important Biblical theme.
In the beginning, Adam and Eve had unlimited access to the Garden of Eden, God’s intimate Presence, and the tree of life.
But after they sinned, they were banished and that access was cut off:
‘After he drove them out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.’ Gen 3:24
On the cross, Jesus purchased back the relationship with God—and access to God the Father—that Adam and Eve lost.
‘..according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.’ (Eph 3:11-12)
We have only embraced Jesus’ gift of salvation to us, to the degree that we can access the Father’s Presence with confidence and boldness.
2012: His Word of Access for your life
For those who accept the Father’s invitation to draw near to Him and to speak intimately with Him, 2012 can be a year of unprecedented access. [3]
‘The people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.’(Dan 11:32, NKJV)
- We will come out from God’s presence with keys—divine strategies and authority to access and take new ground for the Kingdom of God.
- We will find ourselves in situations for which prior experience and knowledge have not prepared us—but for which God’s word has equipped us.
- He will lead us in such a way that we will have no choice but to utterly rely upon Him and exercise the authority we have received from God.
- I see young people catching the vision of who they are and Whose they are and the Kingdom authority they carry. Observing their boldness will stir up the desire in those of us who are older in the faith to enter in.
- I sense God restoring access to some who have felt that they were sidelined or disqualified.
- I believe this is a word for some leaders, and churches—your current vision, strategies and plans are too small—it is time to revisit what God has shown you in the past. Your current vision has led you to this place, but He wants to enlarge your vision.He is giving you keys—keys of favour, of strategy, of prayer—to go through doors that have previously been closed off.
“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” (Rev 3:8, NKJV)
Notes:
[1] Keep an eye out on Enliven Blog as I will be teaching on topics relating to this over the next few weeks and months.
[2] David McCracken’s message is available for a short time on the DMM podcast.
See, Breakthrough Night Pt 1 – We Are Kings on the podcast page here:
http://dmm.podcast1.s3.amazonaws.com/david-mccracken-ministries—audio-podcast.xml
[3] In last week’s post, I shared some important thoughts about weighing up general prophetic words such as the one I have shared above.
See Prophetic Words For 2012: How To Make The Most Of Them
Related Posts:
This Can Be A Year Of Visitation From God
ABC’s of the Kingdom of God
4 Things You Don’t Need A Prophetic Word For Concerning 2012
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© Helen Calder 2011 Enliven Blog – Prophetic Teaching
On team with David McCracken Ministries: Prophetic Ministry That Empowers The Church
Tue 3 Jan 2012
See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.” (Isaiah 42:9)
The New Year is a time when many people eagerly seek prophetic words for the coming year.
Next week I will be sharing an exciting prophetic insight that I have received for next year. However, I would like to preface that today with some keys to help you weigh up prophetic words, and to receive encouragement directly from God for yourself.
Why seek fresh Prophetic Encouragement for the New Year?
The Father’s overall plan for our lives does not change, and we should always be focused on aligning ourselves with His previously revealed will for us. So there should always be a balance between this and seeking new words.
We need to check our motivation for seeking prophetic insights, and we need to check that we are currently on track with His overall purpose for our lives.
However, I do believe that the God who created days, seasons and years, desires to reveal more of His love and purpose for our lives within those time frames.
Biblical prophecies frequently referred to times and seasons. [1]
Following are some thoughts that may assist you as you seek God for encouragement for yourself, your family, church or ministry for the coming year:
Prophetic Words from Global Ministries
This is a time that prophetic voices are sharing what they believe God is saying for 2012. And with the current technology, it has never been easier to receive prophetic words via the Internet.
Recently, I received an email from a prophetic ministry that included a ‘personal’ prophecy for 2012. Even though the email had been sent to many thousands of people, it included a personalised message from God addressed to me by name!
As with all prophecy, we need to carefully weigh up such words. If the message includes is a timely word from God for us, the Holy Spirit will quicken this to our hearts.
It is vital that we discern what response we have to a broadly given prophecy is of the Holy Spirit, and what is based in our own desires.
Here are a few thoughts to help you process a prophecy:
- Remember that the word is a general, not a personal prophecy—and as such, may or may not relate to your situation. We each have our own unique, God-ordained seasons in life.
- If you believe the Spirit is speaking to you personally through a prophetic word, pray about it and weigh it up carefully. [2]
- If a prophecy leads you to take action or change direction, submit the word and your response to oversight. [3]
- Remember that God’s promises are conditional upon you partnering with Him for their fulfilment.
For more thoughts on weighing up prophetic words, check the following posts:
How Do I Know A Personal Prophecy Or Dream Interpretation Is From God?
How Do You Weigh Up What The Prophets Are Saying Pt 2
Receive Your Own Encouraging Insight from God
The best place for you to receive a personal word of encouragement from the Father for the coming year is directly from Him.
God longs to speak to you personally. It is not about having a prophetic gift; hearing from God is based on our relationship with Him. [John 10:4]
For some ideas on how to receive your own personal word for 2012 see the following post:
Are You Seeking a Prophetic Word For The New Year?
May you be filled with a sense of excitement and expectation as you enter 2012. The coming year is one of great possibilities in our life with God!
Notes:
[1] For example:
“This shall be a sign to you: You shall eat this year such as grows of itself, And the second year what springs from the same; Also in the third year sow and reap, Plant vineyards and eat the fruit of them.” Isaiah 37:30
See also Jer 25:12; Is 38:5; Is 21:16-17
[2] Journaling is a tool that can assist you in praying about prophetic insights.
How To Activate Your Prophetic Gift Through Prayer Journaling
[3] If you are considering making adjustments in relation to personal guidance from God, I recommend the following article:
Personal Guidance For The Important Decisions Of Life
Related Posts:
4 Things You Don’t Need A Prophetic Word For Concerning 2012
2012: A Year Of Unprecedented Access
Do you have any further thoughts about responding to prophecy, or have you received your own word of encouragement for 2012 that you would like to share? I would love to hear from you. Leave a comment in the comments box below. If the comments box is not visible, click on this link and scroll down.
© Helen Calder 2011 Enliven Blog – Prophetic Teaching
On team with David McCracken Ministries: Prophetic Ministry That Empowers The Church
Tue 27 Dec 2011
Over the next few weeks, I am going to share some thoughts on how to weigh up prophetic words for the New Year, as well as how to receive the Father’s encouragement for you personally.
I will also communicate some specific prophetic insights that I have sought God about, for my readers and for the church in general.
Before we embark on this journey, here are some things about the coming year that, whether you have a prophetic word or not, you can have absolute assurance on:
1. It is Time to Release past things that have been Holding you Back
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19)
You do not have to continue tripping up over past issues, old habits and ingrained thought patterns. Your Heavenly Father’s plan for you is freedom, and He has paid the ultimate price in the shed blood of His Son Jesus.
You already have the word of release, but you have to rise up in faith and take it. Persevere in 2012 for the freedom of yourself and others—and chains that have held you back will be broken.
2. God is Working all things Together for Good
‘And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.’ (Rom 8:28)
‘Good’ does not mean ‘as we like it.’ ‘Good’ means, ‘the outcome that our Heavenly Father, Who knows the end from the beginning, has intended for us.’ And He is completely trustworthy.
The Gospel, the Good News of Jesus is one of redemption—and He loves you immeasurably.
No matter what you have done; no matter what has been done to you, His plan is to restore. He desires to bring ultimate good out of the pain and trouble of the past—to turn your tests into a testimony, and your mess into a message.
And whatever comes your way, know that His goodness is with you every step of your journey.
‘Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.’ (Ps 23:6)
3. You can Experience great Fruitfulness this Year
‘You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.’ (John 15:16)
God’s plan for your life this coming year is one of fruitfulness.
In our culture today we equate fruitfulness with tangible results, but that is not the way of God’s Kingdom.
- Kingdom fruitfulness is sourced and rooted in the Holy Spirit and grows out of our intimate relationship with God
- Then it overflows into our inner life and attitudes (Gal 5:22-25)
- Finally, it results in obedient action that reproduces His purpose in our lives and that of others.
God’s plan for you is fruitfulness—but it will require your cooperation—it will require you to rise up and say, ‘No matter what! This year, I will rise up and be all God has called me to be.’
4. God Wants you to draw Closer to Him
‘Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.’ (Jesus – Rev 3:20)
There is no end to the depth of intimacy that is available in our relationship with God. There is no end to the revelation of who He is and His ways that we can learn about and discover.
This coming year, you can draw closer to God than you have ever done before. If you have drifted from your first love in your relationship with Him, you can choose to return. What does taking that step look like for you? Today you can begin the journey.
Do you have any scriptural promises that you could share with others? I would love to hear from you. Leave a comment in the comments box below. If the comments box is not visible, click on this link and scroll down.
Related Posts:
2012: A Year Of Unprecedented Access
Prophetic Words For A New Year: How To Make The Most Of Them
3 Mistaken Beliefs About God’s Blessing
How You Can Have An Intimate Relatonship With The Holy Spirit
© Helen Calder 2011 Enliven Blog – Prophetic Teaching
On team with David McCracken Ministries: Prophetic Ministry That Empowers The Church
