THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY
The Sovereign LORD says today
“Some harvests take time to grow, says the
Lord. For I have reserved some harvests to come
upon you before their time, when you don’t
expect them. Then rejoice and know that an
early harvest is upon you!”
LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)
Tuesday 29th November 2016
Topic: Expect Great Harvest
Text: "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that the
plowman shall overtake the reaper, the treader
of grapes him that soweth seed…" (Amos 9:13).
Both in the natural and spiritual realms, there are
seasons reserved for planting and others for
harvesting. Everything on earth is built upon the
seed and harvest principle (see Gen. 8:22).
Farmers plant seeds for natural harvests while
we plant harvests for life through our choices.
When it comes to the Kingdom of God, we reap
spiritual harvests by sowing “seeds” into the
things pertaining to God’s Kingdom. Not all these
seeds are financial, but can be seeds of mercy,
love, patience, right words, and so on. These
seeds have a growth season and then eventually
produce a harvest. Yet when it comes to God,
spiritual harvests can transcend normal time.
While there are established times for when
harvests normally come, God can cause
supernatural harvests to appear before their
expected time. According to Amos 9:13, there is
a type of harvest that can come so quickly that
the harvest itself is maturing even before the
seeds are fully planted.
There are supernatural harvests from God that
come into the lives of everyone. Have you ever
received a blessing that came quicker than you
expected? That is a supernatural or “early”
harvest. Know that God has planned some
harvests in your life to come sooner than
expected. Expect them at any time and know
that times for an early harvest are always upon
you!
PRAYER
Lord, I thank You for seasons of early harvest that
are established for me. I call them to manifest by
faith. I see good things coming upon me that I
didn’t even expect. Thank You, Lord! In Jesus’
Name, amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Ezekiel 36,
Ezekiel 37
James 3 Psalm
129:1-8
THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY
The Sovereign LORD says today, prepare yourself for the consequences of total victory. The base state of being a believer is to see everything you say and do become as effective as if I said it or did it. Your eyes will see the destruction of the wicked. Your ears will tingle at the report of My hand laying heavy upon those who have warred against My purposes. You will be tempted to glory in the judgments against them, but I say to you, mourn for their losses. Even as David - a man after My own heart mourned and fasted for his enemies. When his enemies fell, he mourned for them like they were his best friends. He was denigrated and rebelled against - he was lied to and defamed, yet his heart ached with compassion for the suffering of his detractors. He knew the reality of what was in his own heart - he understood that only My love and favor stood between his own life and a similar fate. Let this love be in you. Let My mercy be your first response to the report of the demise of your enemy.
This is the hour that much upheaval will be seen in your land. Everything that can be shaken will be shaken, and only that which is compatible with My kingdom will remain. The fortress of the enemy will be shown to be anything but impregnable. Those who have incessantly mocked, scorned and vilified will be smitten before your face. I will deliver your enemy - those who chose to walk in enmity against you - I will deliver them into your hand. What will you do then? Will you crush them? Will you gloat and despise their pitiful complaints? What you do next will define so much more than your true heart's condition. Your own future will be weighed and balanced by the metric of the mercy you show to those who have so mistreated you.
THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY
The Sovereign LORD says today, prepare yourself for the consequences of total victory. The base state of being a believer is to see everything you say and do become as effective as if I said it or did it. Your eyes will see the destruction of the wicked. Your ears will tingle at the report of My hand laying heavy upon those who have warred against My purposes. You will be tempted to glory in the judgments against them, but I say to you, mourn for their losses. Even as David - a man after My own heart mourned and fasted for his enemies. When his enemies fell, he mourned for them like they were his best friends. He was denigrated and rebelled against - he was lied to and defamed, yet his heart ached with compassion for the suffering of his detractors. He knew the reality of what was in his own heart - he understood that only My love and favor stood between his own life and a similar fate. Let this love be in you. Let My mercy be your first response to the report of the demise of your enemy.
This is the hour that much upheaval will be seen in your land. Everything that can be shaken will be shaken, and only that which is compatible with My kingdom will remain. The fortress of the enemy will be shown to be anything but impregnable. Those who have incessantly mocked, scorned and vilified will be smitten before your face. I will deliver your enemy - those who chose to walk in enmity against you - I will deliver them into your hand. What will you do then? Will you crush them? Will you gloat and despise their pitiful complaints? What you do next will define so much more than your true heart's condition. Your own future will be weighed and balanced by the metric of the mercy you show to those who have so mistreated you.
LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)
Monday 28th November 2016
Topic: Remember The Needy
Text: "Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with
them; and them which suffer adversity, as being
yourselves also in the body" (Hebrews 13:3).
One of the beautiful things about being a
Christian is that we have the love of God in our
hearts. We are to be the most caring, thoughtful,
and considerate people anywhere. People should
look to us for strength and encouragement
during hard times. Not only that, but the Lord
expects us to have heartfelt compassion for
people during their hardships. There are scores
of people who live abused, imprisoned, or in
impoverished circumstances. Some are just
everyday people who are going through tragic
situations. We must be careful not to get so
busy that we overlook the suffering of others,
especially that of our fellow believers. When we
see others suffering from adversity, we also
must be careful not to unfairly judge them or
draw conclusions about their situations when we
don’t know all the facts that led up to their
present situation.
The Bible teaches us to remember those in
adversity. Think of someone today you can pray
for. You don’t have to know all the details
surrounding their situation, nor do you need to
even know them personally—just pray. When God
brings someone across your path that you know
is suffering in some way, love them and reach
out to them. God will honor you for remembering
those in adversity today.
PRAYER
Lord, I pray for those in adverse situations right
now. I specifically pray for ______________. Help
them through this difficult time, Lord, and touch
their life with peace. Show me what I can do to
offer strength for those who You put in my path.
In Jesus’ Name, amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Ezekiel
33:21-33,
Ezekiel 34,
Ezekiel 35
James 2 Psalm
128:1-6
LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)
Sunday 27th November 2016
Topic: Enjoy The Works Of Hands
Text: "And also that every man should eat and drink, and
enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of
God" (Ecclesiastes 3:13).
One of life’s tragedies is to work hard and never
get ahead. Some people are working as hard as
humanly possible, yet something always steals
their opportunity to appreciate the results of
their efforts. Some people work so hard they are
literally workaholics who can never seem to turn
off the business day. Others work hours upon
end, but never seem to improve their financial
position. Then there is yet another group who
can’t seem to be free of the mental stress
created by their work life. However, it’s God’s
will for every hard-working person to enjoy the
fruit of their labors. This means something
different for everyone. For most people it simply
means being able to comfortably pay their bills
and still have resources remaining to enjoy some
simple pleasures in life. It could also mean
enjoying some much-needed time off or simply
being able to be mentally free from focusing on
work.
There comes a point when we all need to put
the demands of life aside and simply enjoy life.
God created the world in six days, then looked
around and took a full day to appreciate His
work. The Lord wants you to enjoy the fruit of
your labor too. It’s a gift from Him!
PRAYER
Father, I know that You want me to enjoy the
results of my hard work. Help me deal with the
areas that want to steal my ability to do so.
Thank You, Lord, for the gift of enjoying good
things in life. In Jesus’ Name, amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Ezekiel 32,
Ezekiel
33:1-32
James 1 Psalm
127:1-5
THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY
The Sovereign LORD says today, I am pushing you into your potential. When I send a called, anointed leader into your life, it will be about pushing you toward your potential - not pummeling you into submission. There will be in your life a season of dismantling the illegitimate authorities that have left you frustrated, insecure and cowering before life's circumstances. This is your time of change. This is your watershed moment when you realize things can be different, and that the on ramp to the superhighway of My goodness and your destiny stands open to you. Open your heart, says the Father. Set aside the scandal of offense, complaint and hopelessness. The outlook is not bleak. The greatest promise is just ahead. Know this and embrace it as your most basic outlook in life. Have the boldness to simply walk out of the bondage and know that you are truly released and delivered.
Make your choice now about those you are taking with you into your new-found fruitfulness. The prosperity and blessings ahead for you are not just for you alone, but for all those that comprise your most intimate circle, your family, your tribe and your community. It only works by love. Your successes are not, and must not be measured, by those you leave behind. I am an inclusive God and when you are willing to include - even your enemies in the goodness and greatness I have accorded you, then you have shown yourself to be a most beloved son of your ever-loving Father. It all works by love, says the Father. You knew that you had the faith - even mountain moving faith, but nothing was happening. That will all change as you adopt the inclusive, expansive love, even toward those who have scorned and despised you.
