Happy New Year. 2012.
2012, I believe will be one of the most significant years for our generation. We will experience a greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit than ever before. People get ready. Jesus is coming.
The year of Sacrifice
I believe, for my self at least, that this year will be one of laying down my rights. I am still in the process of grasping the idea of laying down my entitlements for the Lord, but I see it as a part of the calling on my life. Though this year has only started, the Lord has already been stripping me of my rights. My carnal comforts, my fleshly desires. My right to be recognized, but most importantly, my right to be understood. This is by far the most difficult part of me that I am laying down. But I believe that the Lord has called me to this lifestyle in preparation for all that is to come, not only this season but for my life.
The year of Redemption
For many of us, 2011 was a significant year. The Lord did much in for His children, but also for America as a whole. It was heavy plowing work, difficult pioneering work to till the ground and sow seeds. But I believe that all that the Lord did in 2011 was in preparation for what He is going to do this year. I am not saying that this year will be easy cruising, or that it is no longer going to be difficult, but that we are primed to see massive fruit and huge harvest even in this next season. God is always faithful to His promises and always faithful to His children.
The year of Glory
We hasten the return of Jesus as we reap the harvest. The Lord has spoken 80 million saved and 200 thousand sent out to oversea missions, many from the university campuses of America. The harvest is ripe and the time is now to see the Lamb receive His glory. I believe the Lord is wanting to pour out His spirit over America, in greater measure than ever before. There is so much to be expectant for this year.
I believe, for myself, it will be one of the most pressing and sacrificial years of my life, but I am willing, daily reminding myself that the Lamb is worthy of all of me. America is on the verge of the greatest move of God this world has yet to see.
People get ready. Jesus is coming.
