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11/22/2020

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​Chuck Pierce of Glory of Zion International says we are in a season of "RE."  God is resetting, re-firing, and renewing His Church.  If you follow the Hebrew calendar, you know that we moved into the ninth month called Kislev, meaning trust, rest, and security.  It is associated with the letter "SAMEKH" which is a picture of a circle.  This month we come full circle from last year and can have a second chance at missed opportunities.  In addition, we should be on guard so that we break out of any old cycles that are unproductive.
 
The constellation Sagittarius (the archer) is in the night sky and reminds us that it is time to fight against empires and cultures that are not in agreement with the Kingdom of Light.  Here is a celestial reminder that Benjamin, Jacob's youngest son and the only one born in the Promised Land, was a gifted archer.  Although this is a month for rest and hope, we must develop our war strategies.  These will come through prophetic revelation, dreams, and experiences that guide us into our call.
 
Observing the battles presently being fought in our country, we could be easily discouraged.  According to the news media, Covid 19 cases are increasing and fighting, caused by political differences, abounds. But whose report do you believe? (Isaiah 53:1)  The month of Kislev points us in the right direction.  As we develop war strategies to take down our enemies, we take an offensive position so that we can maintain peace amid conflict.
 
One way that God encourages us is through dreams.  Reading through the Torah portions for this month (Genesis 28-44), we see that two major dreamers are highlighted:  Joseph and Jacob. Dreams are not always easy to understand.  God's desire is that we pursue Him for revelation.  Daniel 2:28 tells us, "There is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries."  Just like He revealed Jacob's true identity as Israel through a dream so that he would birth a nation, He will reveal our identities and the purpose for our lives as part of the Body of Christ.  ("Show us, O Lord, how to make a difference in this world for the glory of Your Kingdom during this season.")
 
I wonder!  Could this be the season God is using to redeem His Church to bring her back into full agreement with Him?  Is He rekindling our desire for prayer and worship that brings us into greater intimacy with Him and puts us into His army to transform our nation?  All of us must shine the light of the Lord brightly so that we dispel the darkness.  We are part of a mighty army to re-establish justice and righteousness.
 
Ephesians 6:10-18 describes how we are to prepare for spiritual warfare.  Here are these verses in The Passion Translation:  "...Be supernaturally infused with strength through your life union with the Lord Jesus.  Stand victorious with the force of His explosive power flowing in and through you.  Put on God's complete set of armor provided for us, so that you will be protected as you fight against the evil strategies of the accuser!  Your hand-to-hand combat is not with human beings, but with the highest principalities and authorities operating in rebellion under the heavenly realms.  For they are a powerful class of demon-gods and evil spirits that hold this dark world in bondage.  Because of this, you must wear all the armor that God provides so you're protected as you confront the slanderer, for you are destined for all things and will rise victorious.  Put on the truth as a belt to strengthen you to stand in triumph.  Put on holiness as the protective armor that covers your heart.  Stand on your feet alert, then you'll be ready to share the blessings of peace.  In every battle, take faith as your wrap-around shield, for it is able to extinguish the blazing arrows coming at you from the Evil One!  Embrace the power of salvation's full deliverance, like a helmet to protect your thoughts from lies.  And take the mighty razor-sharp Spirit-sword of the spoken Word of God.  Pray passionately in the Spirit, as you constantly intercede with every form of prayer at all times.  Pray the blessings of God upon all His believers."  May the message of this passage become a reality in our lives.
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