We are more than a month into this worldwide pandemic and I hope and pray that by the time of publication, we’ve seen more encouraging results come forth from our great province regarding COVID 19. What a time we are living in! Most certainly, it has been a time of uncertainty. We have faced changes daily, sometimes hourly, causing many to feel their lives are out of control.
Thankfully, those who are followers of Jesus know how our story goes. We know He is our ever-present refuge, protection, friend and guide. We also know we have an enemy and although it seems Satan has taken a lot of hits at stealing, killing, and destroying. Ultimately, we have the victory over him. Praise the Lord!
It is wise to understand the times and seasons as the sons of Issachar did in the Old Testament times. Not only did the sons of Issachar understand chronological time, they also understood political and spiritual timing. We, too, can have that anointing on our life if we desire it. We can discern what God is doing and when He is doing it. We can discern when certain political leaders are falling/rising or who the next leader should be. Issachar’s sons were so sharp the entire nation of Israel depended on them to know what to do and when. As the sons of Issachar, we can also excel in wisdom and understanding; discerning the times and seasons we are in.
It is important to note that we are in a new era; we are getting a worldwide reset. Many prophets have been suggesting that something of great magnitude was going to affect our world. And here it is. Cindy Jacobs, a trusted international prophet with “Generals International,” gave a word in early January about a reset. “It is a year of reset. This is the day when we will be anointed for reset. This reset will bring a breakthrough for relations, for families, for the nation. God’s going to turn impossible situations around. ...This reset is also going to bring restitution. ...God wants to re-establish what Satan has robbed from you.”
As we tap into this prophetic word, we need to understand some principles about resetting and restitution. First off, we need to acknowledge Satan is a thief. Don’t be mad at God. God is a good God. Satan is the one who steals, kills, and destroys. We need to use our authority in the name of Jesus to tell him, “Satan, you cannot have my family, my finances or my peace.” God sacrificed His son, Jesus, to give us abundant life; and we must realize that it is not automatic. We must claim the promises of God over our lives, even in the midst of COVID-19 (especially now). Don’t let Satan run over you, steal from you or destroy your health! Use your voice (this is the Year of the Voice!) and decree and declare: “This is my reset year!”
Faith does not look at the circumstances. Faith has eyes to see the promises of God come to pass in our lives. In an economic downturn, we can receive insights and new ideas for innovative ways to do business, increase business and gain wealth. Make a clear and definitive decision: THIS is my year of complete realignment, reset and restitution.
Use this time wisely to fill up on His Word, spend more time in worship and prayer, reassess priorities and make adjustments. My prayer is that you will be as the sons of Issachar, knowing the season you are in.
God bless you this week!
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