As we enter the new year there is no denying
that times are changing and the necessity for faith is growing. I believe we
are going to see the fulfillment of many words the Lord spoke at Morningstar
roundtables that have been held both here and around the world.
In particular I believe the word Pastors Fred
and Donna brought back from Bend Oregon concerning the new US penny is going to
be critical. The front of the penny has the original Abraham Lincoln bust,
which I believe is prophetic in itself. As you know Lincoln was president of
the United States during the Civil War, a period of our history that saw the
republic divided to the point of armed conflict.
Lincoln was, I believe, Divinely inspired to hold
the republic together and refuse to allow those under his command to demonize
those who opposed the freeing of slaves. Today we have an administration that
is working tirelessly to divide America along racial, social and economic lines
for political gains that will lead them to a stronger position of power,
control and ultimately the enslavement of future generations.
We as
believers have been chosen by God to steward this republic and we must follow
the lead of President Lincoln and stay focused on the preservation of the Union.
Our focus for preservation is not for the sole purpose of survival, personal
liberty and an easy life but rather for the advancement of the Kingdom of God.
On the reverse side of the penny is a shield
which is a prophetic symbol of the shield of faith from Ephesians. Having the
shield on the most basic of our currencies speaks of the need we will have for
faith in the coming year(s). As the world’s economies collapse we will see a word
from the roundtable here in Owego come to fruition; “And a voice from among the
four living beings said, "A loaf of wheat bread or three loaves of barley
for a day's pay. And don't waste the
olive oil and wine" Rev.6:6. We are going to need each other to get
through the food shortages ahead, not just to survive but to help our friends
and neighbors make it through as well.
I
believe the new penny’s design which incorporates both the old and new holds
the key to survival in the next 12 to 18 months. Faith (the shield) is going to
be our only currency in the year(s) ahead. Unity of purpose (the bust of
Lincoln) is what will bind us together and keep us focused on the Kingdom.
We are
going to see a year full of one of two things; darkness and despair or the
brightness of the anointing and a world longing for the hope we hold dear. In
reality, I believe, we will see darkness and light, despair and great hope for
the future. There will be outrage over the deception of our government leaders
and a deep longing for true leadership. The opportunities for expanding the
Kingdom will be of epic proportions for the Church if we maintain an eternal
perspective.
The
future of our nation is in the Lords hands and He has chosen us to stand firm
in the faith He has given us. I believe America is going to experience a degree
of judgment for the actions of our leaders but we will be restored to favor
with God if we endure to the end with our faith in His faithfulness intact.
The following scriptures from Isaiah 60 and
61 should give us much hope;
Isaiah 60; "Arise, Jerusalem! Let your
light shine for all the nations to see! For the glory of the LORD is shining
upon you. Darkness as black as night will cover all the nations of the earth,
but the glory of the LORD will shine over you. All nations will come to your
light. Mighty kings will come to see your radiance. "Look and see, for
everyone is coming home! Your sons are coming from distant lands; your little
daughters will be carried home.”
Isaiah 61; “The
Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has appointed me to
bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to
announce that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has
sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the LORD's favor has come, and
with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies. To all who mourn in Israel, he will give
beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair. For the
LORD has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for his own glory. They
will rebuild the ancient ruins, repairing cities long ago destroyed. They will
revive them, though they have been empty for many generations. Foreigners will
be your servants. They will feed your flocks and plow your fields and tend your
vineyards. You will be called priests of the LORD, ministers of our God. You
will be fed with the treasures of the nations and will boast in their riches.
Instead of shame and dishonor, you will inherit a double portion of prosperity
and everlasting joy.”
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