Kingdom Concepts

Revelation in 2017

One of the most important things that we need today, especially in the church world, is “revelation” – by that I mean – we need to know what we cannot see.  When Jesus left this world, He sent the disciples back the “Comforter” – and with that Holy Spirit, who indwells, comes “gifts” --- three of those powerful gifts are (1) a word of knowledge, (2) a word of wisdom, and (3) discerning of spirits.

Our US military today depends so much on “intelligence”.  Before they act or move, they must have what they call “actionable intelligence” – in other words, they need to be able to “see” and “know” before they act.  That’s why billions of dollars are spent on satellites, drones, and other “intelligence gathering” devices.  We not only want intelligence officers on the ground, but “eyes in the skies”.

So much this past year has been said about hacking of intelligence – and we have witnessed a tremendous amount of what was previously “hidden” information – coming to light.  Most of that was not flattering.  It’s like the “secret” things were being made known, much to the chagrin of the participants.

As I was praying about this, I came to one of my favorite verses of Scripture:Jeremiah 33:3  says,  

 “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’’

We have fondly heard this called, “God’s Phone Number” – and usually we use this verse, when we are praying for God to “show up” and do some mighty miracle in our lives.

A closer look at the word in the original used for the English word, “mighty things” is the word “batsare” which actually means “things not yet revealed, or that which is inaccessible, hidden or isolated”  What God is telling Jeremiah and us today – if we call on God – HE will reveal the hidden – HE will reveal the previously inaccessible things of God – In other words, God will reveal what is really going on – so that we can spiritually have actionable intelligence into the spiritual realm, so that we can “tear down and build up” what is needed.

Remember, we often pray and want God to do things, which HE has already done – or has already given us the power to do.  We just need to know what’s happening and how to respond in the Spirit.

If we’ve seen anything this year  (2016) we have seen that when God’s people pray, “revelation” comes.  Some say the Russians “hacked” – or Wikileaks did someone in – was it not God who revealed the hidden things going on?  Hey, the election may be over – but as we pray, God will continue to keep us “up to the minute” as to what is happening in the spirit realm.  When we know – we can pray more effectively – we can act.  I don’t believe God will do for us what He wants us to do --- the problem in the church is that too many Christians don’t do – and worse – don’t know what to do.  In 2017, ignorance is not acceptable!  Call on HIM – and HE will reveal HIS plan and purposes – then act – do – get involved – fulfill HIS plan over your life. 

I’m praying for Revelation in 2017! What do you think?