During the transfiguration when the disciples witnessed Moses and Elijah speaking to Christ, the Scripture tells us they fell flat on their faces when they heard the voice of God. Moments later they looked up only to see Jesus (Matthew 17:7).
May 2016 be a transformative year for us beloved and the body of Christ. May the scales of unbelief fall from our eyes and our ears open to the Spirit of God.
This was Paul's desire for the Ephesian church in Ephesians 1:18. "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people" (NIV).
Beloved, let's resolve that 2016 be the year we clearly discern the voice of God by mediating on His word daily. We must choose to put aside the things in our lives that cause confusion and feed into our fears. With so many anxious and fearful voices in our world; the one voice that will always subdue our trembling hearts is the Lord's sweet and firm voice to guide us through very dark days ahead.
Only He knows what 2016 holds so it's important that we follow His voice that will lead us to safety and rest. He has made a way through and out of every circumstance we will encounter in the New Year.
To listen is to trust which lends to open eyes to see Him clearly at work on our behalf.
The disciples were flat on their faces on the ground but it took looking up at Jesus to be at peace. He was not going to harm them but rather comfort their hearts.
So let us say in 2016 like the writer of Hebrews. "But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man." (Hebrews 2:9 KJV).
2016 will be a very interesting year where we will be asked to look up into His eyes when all around us is sinking ground. Remember the words of Jesus in Luke 21:28, "When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (NIV). Hold to the promise His return is soon. Comfort your hearts beloved with this truth.
Lastly, to my beloved Russian sisters and brothers in Christ. The Lord will be sending a sweeping revival throughout your land. The young will abandon drinking to drink from wells of salvation. Your husband will be your defender not your adversary. And wives who have prayed for long weary nights will have joy in the morning. Look up my beloved Russian church, the Lord says, your redemption draws near!
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