A Vision for 2017
Stop what you're doing right now, get up and get a cup of coffee, hot tea, whatever, but sit down and read this post to it's completion. It's about you.
I felt a strong urgency in my spirit to begin writing and not stop until there is a complete understanding of how 2017 is going to look for the believer; regardless of any circumstances.
Galatians 3:26 says you are all children of God. God is considered to be a King a royal King and we are of this royal priesthood.
His divine wisdom is for this moment. DO you believe this?
The bible also says in Philippians 4:13 that I CAN DO ALL THINGS through CHRIST who STRENGTHENS ME. This is HUGE and it's time for YOU to stand up and believe in this very thing.
Who are YOU NOT to believe in such an incredible ability; a destiny? The ability to do ALL things because JESUS is behind you backing you up all the way?
You are a child of the most high God and you are created in HIS image- It's never too late to grab a hold of this incredible message. This message is good news. This is your day. No matter your current situation- it is never too late- God is ready for you!
I believe that God speaks to all of us. God also give us wisdom to live by; it's like water; without it, we perish. Everyone must begin to embrace wisdom. Wisdom will help in the deliverance of everyone of us.
Lately, I have a heavy heart about some people and God has been speaking to me about them and myself. Everyone makes mistakes, but it is the choice of whether we learn from our mistakes, and move on or we don't face the mistake and get stuck. I see this in many people and it hurt because there is a better choice. I see potential in people and part of me wants to hand them everything on a silver platter. I have done this in the past and the results were devastating. I created monsters. I enabled people. I hurt people; I hurt myself. It wasn't right. I've learned from my mistakes but as I view their life currently, there is nothing they have learned.... So, now, I pray.
I pray often. As I pray, seeking wisdom, my wife and I were in a deep conversation. During our conversation about certain people, the Lord gave m a vision for the believer and I would consider it a prophetic word for 2017.
Three words God dropped into my heart; Obedience, Direction, Prosperity; In that specific order.
The first word, Obedience. I felt the Father say; "This is going to be a year of Obedience." Deuteronomy 28:1 says "“And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth."
Prophetic Word: "The church is going to rise up and obey Father. The church will do what the Father says, go where the Father goes and say what the Father tells them to say. It's a moment of obedience in your life as well." All God is asking right now is for you to just OBEY and watch happens.
The first word, Obedience. I felt the Father say; "This is going to be a year of Obedience." Deuteronomy 28:1 says "“And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth."
Prophetic Word: "The church is going to rise up and obey Father. The church will do what the Father says, go where the Father goes and say what the Father tells them to say. It's a moment of obedience in your life as well." All God is asking right now is for you to just OBEY and watch happens.
I believe that mindsets can hinder the believer and or propel the believer into their destiny. Mindsets are biblical. You are what you think: (Proverbs 23:7) There are so many people who have this idea that obedience is just for Children and they are right because we are Children of God, we must obey- that is what we are called to do and even as a adults- even if it doesn't make sense to us now. We obey the law. We obey the rules of the stores, etc., Too many times we find ourselves seeking direction but not wanting to obey the steps towards this goal, dream, desire, etc., - (take another sip). The believer was born to obey because we were created to do that in the first place before the fall of man- as well, Sin causes a believer to rebel- and it causes set backs and let downs. (another chapter later)
Words of encouragement is for you and for this time: Through your obedience, God is going to teach you many including; How to live. How to love. (The right way), How to provide for your family. (the God way), How to give more and enjoy giving! How to create a better life for yourself. Most importantly, as you learn to obey- Your mindset will change.
This obedience is going to give you direction for your life.
The second word was Direction Proverbs 3:5-6 says: " Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In ALL your ways, acknowledge Him and He will make straight your path. God is the God of direction. He wants to take total control of your life and wants to give us direction. All humans seek this direction;
It's important to ask yourself some of the following questions: 1. Do I have direction for my life? Where do I want be in 1 year, 4 years? 6 years? 10 years? This does not matter if you are a millionaire, a traveling evangelist, a high school freshman or even a 36 year old woman still living with her father;
Prophetic word: "This is the hour." says that Lord "that if you acknowledge me in all your ways, then I will guide your paths and bring you into my perfect WILL." That is a are very powerful promise from God. And has God ever let you down?
Direction is what you need right now; it's what we all need. Without it, we perish. (Proverbs 29:18) I see this all to often- It doesn't mean we die, it means we get lost in the black hole called the world. I see so many people in my life who seem to have just fallen away. The difficulty in pulling them out is tremendous; BUT GOD!
Prophetic word: "This is the hour." says that Lord "that if you acknowledge me in all your ways, then I will guide your paths and bring you into my perfect WILL." That is a are very powerful promise from God. And has God ever let you down?
Direction is what you need right now; it's what we all need. Without it, we perish. (Proverbs 29:18) I see this all to often- It doesn't mean we die, it means we get lost in the black hole called the world. I see so many people in my life who seem to have just fallen away. The difficulty in pulling them out is tremendous; BUT GOD!
As you seek and obey- God will place direction in your spirit; I promise. But you have to do your part; Obey ands see the direction God has for you!
So, What do you want out of your life? Education? A family? A wife or a husband? A great Job? Well, you need direction. God is willing to give this to you if you want it!
So, What do you want out of your life? Education? A family? A wife or a husband? A great Job? Well, you need direction. God is willing to give this to you if you want it!
The direction for your life is at your fingertips and God is ready with open arms to give you the opportunity to find that direction, as well as get on that path to living your dreams.
The final word that dropped into my heart is Prosperity.
Believe me when I say that God wants to see you prosper.
Prosperity is very simple; Prosper in EVERY AREA OF LIFE!
Prosperity is very simple; Prosper in EVERY AREA OF LIFE!
I have held on to this verse (Jeremiah 29:11 ) (click on it) for my entire walk with Jesus Christ, believing that He has always been looking out for me. I believe that I have even found favor at times with God and believe I find favor with God on a daily basis.
Because of this, obedience, we prosper. God has given the church every single corner of the world and every single square inch- He has given it to the Church- why not, then, shall we prosper? God says "When you obey, you prosper"
This comes down to many different areas of life. A. Relationships, B. Careers C. Bank Accounts D. Health E. Happiness. etc., I have heard from many people that being rich is a sin or having a nice home is not the idea christian. I am very sorry but I do not serve a God of poverty. I do not serve a God of settling. I serve a great big God who cares for me and wants to see me Prosper and achieve all that I have ever dreamed of! After all, if God has called us to his own and he is directing and guiding our paths, then each thing we do is of God as long as we are standing in the perfect WILL of God!
God WILL is for EVERY BELIEVE to PROSPER!!!
This comes down to many different areas of life. A. Relationships, B. Careers C. Bank Accounts D. Health E. Happiness. etc., I have heard from many people that being rich is a sin or having a nice home is not the idea christian. I am very sorry but I do not serve a God of poverty. I do not serve a God of settling. I serve a great big God who cares for me and wants to see me Prosper and achieve all that I have ever dreamed of! After all, if God has called us to his own and he is directing and guiding our paths, then each thing we do is of God as long as we are standing in the perfect WILL of God!
God WILL is for EVERY BELIEVE to PROSPER!!!
Vision: In the year 2017, The Church is going to see a return of finances to the church. The Church is going to see a rise in attendance. The Church is going to see a rise in givers and giving. The Church is going to see a revival which is currently on going.
God is going to unleash his blessing upon His House. HOWEVER, the believer must be willing to stand in obedience and willing to listen for direction and be open to living in prosperity
My encouragement to you: Prosperity is for you. It is your year to receive all that God has for you. God can restore lost and broken years. He did it for me and my life was radically changed. He even used people to help me through the Broken To Prosperity (my next blog). God can give back those years that were lost. He can give back those children, friends, relatives who have walked away. God is a God of Miracles!
Father wants to prosper you in 2017. He wants to give you all that you can imagine. You don't have to wait to get to heaven to receive the fullness of the Kingdom of Heaven- it is right here before your eyes, you just have to take hold of it! Are you ready? Are you willing? Will you take the first step?
Final thoughts. YOU are not alone in this Journey. God is right there. If you are missing something in your life, maybe it is time for a change. Maybe it is time to go back to school and make a life for yourself. Maybe it is time to become the performer God has called you to be. Maybe it is time for you to write that book that God wants to help you write. Maybe it is time that you are to move and start a new life. Maybe it is time that you begin looking for that dream Job. Maybe it is time that you come back to church. Maybe it is time that you seek a closer walk with Father. Maybe it is time...... to begin walking in obedience, begin receiving direction and walking in prosperity!
Be blessed,
Tim