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Word of the Lord for 2016

主題:主對2016年所說的話(文字版)
日期:2016年1月6日
作者:翟辛蒂

自1999年以來,「先知性長老使徒會議」(The Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders, ACPE)的成員每年都在新年之前聚會,一起禱告來尋求主的話。在2011年,我們增加一組新興的先知性的領袖,現今我們已將之視為經驗豐富的圓桌會議的成員,他們的領受我們也納入今年的主的話之中。

「先知性長老使徒會議」深信我們正在扮演使徒行傳13:1-3經文裡的團隊角色。這段經文指出,這是聖靈釋放出的一個眾先知的共識之下的預言,而非任何一位先知的獨一言論。同理,縱然這些是我們每個人帶到圓桌會議的預言所彙編而成的,但聖靈對我們所說的以下預言是ACPE成員的普遍共識。

當我們稱之為2016年的預言,應該注意的是,ACPE相信神較多照著季節而言,而非我們日曆上的年份。從過去數年中我們觀察到一些預言趨勢,是已經持續了好幾年,並且也在增強中。

另一件很重要應當注意的是,代禱可以降低一些預言中所提及的審判其將帶來的嚴重後果 - 在某些情況下,能避免這些審判同時發生(參創18:17-32;摩7:1-6)。在任何情況下,所有的預言都應該放在代禱中,無論是豐收與祝福的預言,或是所得到的警告與勸誡。

身為先知,回顧檢視我們過去所說的預言,才是明智之舉。我們察驗了2011年到2013年所說的預言,並注意到,神持續地提及在這些年間被道出的一些發展趨勢。因此,讓我們重申,預言所指的時間,一般應該更多解讀為季節方面,而非日曆上的年份。所說的預言並非命運或是因果報應,而是取決於神的百姓如何回應的可改變的情勢。

一個額外的聲明 – 我們這個為了2016年所舉辦的會議是在2015年11月16-18日舉行的。因此,到行文出來,其中一些事件已發生了。

2016年: 潮水轉向的一年!

氣候模式和復興

在美國的一些地方將會有洪災發生,但在悲劇之中,神將會在災區造訪。主特別對我們提及洪災將會在密西西比河沿岸的流域發生。

加州將被主的靈顯著地觸摸。即使耶穌運動是在那裡興起的,這將再次發生。(當我們得著預言時,我們並不知道加州的死亡谷降下了所謂的千年之雨!沙漠將會如玫瑰般地綻放!)。聖嬰現象(El Nino)這個氣候模式是一個記號,顯示基督這位受膏者將在這州興起神的新的運動。這甚至會影響到政治結構。

基督的身體將與神對於恩賜的設計對齊而將之藉著祂的子民釋放出來。當先知,祭司,和君王的角色在我們各人所處的國家中顯現出來,我們將會看到教會踏入她全然的豐盛中。

美國政治

2016年是一個轉折的關鍵年份,主賜給我們話語,我們得到另一個機會來恢復這國家所失去的偉大。

主嚴肅地對我們說道,教會是否擔當起我們的責任來禱告和投下正義的選票會決定結果。教會必須覺醒,禱告和採取行動(參代下7:14)(注1)。

我們對於即將到來的美國大選尋求主,主並沒有告訴我們誰將是下一任總統。但祂確實表明,祂準備了一個愛國者,但我們必須殷切地禱告。

主也提到了一股保守的反感會震動選舉,甚至在選舉之前的幾個月內引起動盪。此外,幾個單詞出現,顯示在接下來的三至六個月內會有令人驚訝的震動(請記住,這是在2015年十一月中旬所領受到的話語),包括一個自由黨領袖將會失寵。

有一個先知性的關切認為我們沒有做好管理地球的工作,並容讓別人在本應是身為創造說支持者的我們的工作上附上不屬神的議程。

司法問題將會突顯出來,那些完全取悅神的候選者將會發言論及婚姻的公義和公平(參詩篇89:14)(注2)。對於窮人和人權問題的特別關切將會被著重(參加拉太書2:10)(注3)。司法改革是神的一個案卷。

種族主義和暴動

那些煽動暴動者的隱藏的議程將會顯現,而這將衝擊到美國。撒旦已計劃將舊痛挑起到這樣的程度,它可能在投票站造成破壞。在選舉前為和平禱告這樣的勸諫是必須加以注意的。

墮胎乃根源於種族主義,在將來的日子對於翻轉“羅伊訴韋德案“(注4)將會有更大的進步。神有一個案子,一旦此在法庭上呈現,就會讓墮胎極難在這個國家獲準。

石油輸出國家組織

神賜下幾個單詞是關於石油輸出國家組織未來的解散,這是主允許來震動中東地區。在石油生產國家中將有分歧出現;過去的合作關係將要惡化,並且在某些情況下,解散。這是首次,我們從主得到石油儲量在北美將被開放的話語,這將顯著地將全球舞台轉向。

反恐新聯盟在歐洲形成

新聯盟將在這些國家如法國,德國和英國之間形成。意大利當他們同站立來反對恐怖主義時將加入這個聯盟。所有英國(注5)都必須警醒守衛,德國也應如此 - 有激進的個人對其構成危險的威脅。

教會必須來禱告;他們是易下手的目標,需要在保護方面轉變成警戒機警。

保護世界反對戰爭

幾年來,我們一直發出警告,撒旦想要將一場區域戰爭煽動成為世界戰爭。ISIS已經成為世界上新的威脅,並宣稱自己是在與所有背道的國家戰爭。我們必須站起來反對這會照著他們所期望的規模來發生。世界大戰一直都是關乎對全球的統治,這並沒有什麼不同 - 只是戰術不是依循過去時代的傳統的戰爭路線。

我們得到詩篇37 – 是關於神對付作惡之人的經文 – 關於ISIS,神允許他們在一個季節裡猖行,但會突然停止他們。他們甚至會以一種顯著的方式滲透沙烏地阿拉伯。

中國人在將來的日子將會崛起成為對抗伊斯蘭的巨大的力量。

當神將祂的愛和本質對那些穆斯林顯現出來,靈魂的大豐收將在中東地區發生(參約珥書3:13,路加福音10:2)(注6)。神愛中東的那些國家。

向天堂上訴

全球各地的禱告運動會冒出來,“向天堂上訴“,要看見神釋放出那將產生覺醒的轉化的改革與復興。全國大選之前會有許多禁食禱告一連串出現。

有一個關於拉丁美洲將會發生大的政治轉變的預言,而我們已經看到這種情況發生。新的經濟政策將實施,開始大規模地在講西班牙語的國家中擺脫貧困。

暴力的洪流

暴力的洪流已在整個地球上被釋放出來。敵人想要挑起人們心中任何尚未得醫治之處的傷痛。

暴動還沒有在美國結束。我們必須為美國禱告,所以不會有破壞選舉的大暴動發生。

種族主義必須在各個層面都加以處理。教會被主賦予權柄和責任來醫治國家並釋放出超自然的和好事工。

現在正有國度間的重大衝突以及誰的王座能夠統治這樣的爭戰在發生中 - 神的國度或是敵基督的靈。國度間的重大衝突能夠為在基督的身體中以前所未見的程度凝聚新的合一這件事上效益。甜蜜的團契(注7)會在教會領袖以及社會中的許多其他領域的人士之間發展,此乃因著敵人猛烈攻擊所導致的結果,如同在以斯帖記中所發生的。

在多量以及新層次的屬靈爭戰和壓迫中的一個非常困難的季節裡,好消息是,當我們宣告以賽亞書59:19B(因為仇敵好像急流的河水沖來,是耶和華之氣所驅逐的),潮水就會轉而敵對敵人的計劃,一個神聖的逆轉將會發生。

這一點事實上是讓今年的主題為,“2016年:潮水轉向的一年!”,其主要的原因之一。

國度對齊

這是一個全球性的國度連結形成的季節;來自世界各地的領導人將開始在幕後一起工作。(這並不被視為一個顛覆破壞性的,激進的運動。)

那些一直準備了多年的“但以理和約瑟”將帶著恩寵和知名度邁入所有七座山(對於那些不熟悉這個術語的人們而言,”七座山“亦即“社會領域”)。

列國的改革前景光明,一個如何建立符合聖經觀點的全國規模性的經濟概念將被執行。非洲對此將會是領導者。

我們也領受到“國度教會”這個字眼,舊的獨立的靈將被撇棄一邊,如同一個般的新的聯盟將會形成,代表神國度的目的反對不敬虔的議程。

使徒和先知之間的連結形成,這將導致先知性的話語不僅被釋放出來,並且還得以執行見其成就。

各大媒體和世俗的企業將轉向先知求得洞見和方向,而不是朝往媒體和靈媒。新的水平的知名度將會臨到神所揀選的領袖,他們將對世俗的領域造成影響。

復興

復興正來到,將帶來巨大的變化,並導致國家活過來!有一個希望的復興讓那些極受挫的人們對他們的生命尋獲新的恩典和目地。先知性的國度改變者將帶來復興,不僅是藝術方面,也包括創新以及信徒在社會中運作的方式。巨大的知名度會臨到,當此出現時偉大的榮耀將歸給神。

智慧

基督的身體就開始顯示出新層次的超自然的智慧。企業領導將因展現出的智慧而被人們讚賞並尋求 - 甚至是世界的 - 如同“以薩迦”;他們將如同國家的領導者突顯而出(參代上12:32)(注8)。

財富和先知的轉移

先知和企業領導人之間的戲劇性的國度連結已被報導,這讓我們可以宣稱這是一個新季節。繁榮將因著這些聯盟而臨到。

這些連結將衝擊到其他經濟模式的形成,這些經濟模式是影響世界市場和體系的,同時也有新的會形成。多年來,我們一直預言會有“獅子的市場”臨到 – 是一種在基督的身體內形成的替代經濟結構。

如同過去幾年的走勢,震盪將持續成為新的常態。

關於教會,對於十一奉獻和捐獻以及祝福之間的關聯這方面認知的轉變將導致貧困從許多信徒身上脫離(參瑪拉基書3:8-10)(注9)。牧師會大膽和問心無愧地教導財政方面的主題,而人們和教會彼此都會蒙福。

先知性的傳福音者

我們一直在預言會有“腓利式”的傳福音者興起,他們將會去那些無人要去冒險的地方傳福音。有一個特別的告誡是關於不要害怕去服事穆斯林(參提摩太後書1:7)(注10)。

有個呼召是要傳福音者做為宣教士去向難民傳福音。憐憫的行為將與福音毫無顧忌地傳講連結起來。主稱之為慈愛國度的福音大使。

先知性的傳福音者是今日的復興者。許多人會透過街頭傳道而被觸摸,那些走出教堂進到大街小巷的人們將藉著超自然的神蹟奇事大膽地彰顯神的恩慈。美國的中心地帶將會被沿著密西西比河的復興運動而影響。

遺產

有一股遺產的覺醒興起,目前有影響力的領導人正在尋求將遺產留下,並建立繼承者。遺產的會議和教導會風起雲湧,因為這是聖靈所釋放出來應對當今的主題。

改革直到轉化

2016年是一個關鍵的年份,這一年我們正接近在1517年開始的大宗教改革500週年記念。當時馬丁•路德在德國的維滕貝格發表了“95條論綱“(注11)。過去曾是的改革,現在成為巨大的轉化。

天使,天使,天使

整團的天使軍隊被差派到地上,來見證這些預言成就。許多關於天使天軍的異夢被賜下來,而好消息是,天使將被差派去服事個人和國家(參詩篇103:20,21;哥林多前書13:1A;希伯來書1:7,14)(注12)

美洲原住民

全組成員都對美洲原住民在將臨到的復興中所扮演的角色表達了非常的興奮。一個覺醒的聲音正臨到這國家的長子;村落已經看到復興,而這將繼續擴大。美洲原住民的聲音將如同覺醒的鐘聲般響徹。

血月是個豐收的月亮

去年出現的血月是一個大豐收的記號(參徒2:19)(注13)。許多國家將開始看到巨大的覺醒和從主而來的造訪。

今年,國度間將有一個顯著加增的衝突。加州將成為這衝突的一個預言性的畫面。對基督徒的迫害將持續,但我們將看到神開始釋放出超自然的介入。就本質而言,這是“王權的衝突”,亦即誰將會在某座山或某些社會領域裡掌權。盤根錯節的腐敗政客已在一些領域上長久掌權,他們不會未經爭戰就輕易放棄他們的影響力。

孩童

聖靈在孩童(2 - 12歲)身上的偉大工作始於2014年,但今年會蔓延到其他國家,並且將會在強度上快速增長。他們將是這一代的“撒母耳”,並且在聽到神的聲音方面非常精準。

西班牙

西班牙將成為伊斯蘭教的焦點所在。在摩爾時期統治那裡的伊斯蘭的靈會試圖重新獲得控制權,但將被斷然拒絕。

日本

青年運動將在日本出現。大覺醒將在校園中發生。這個對福音曾是硬土的國家將開始出現神蹟奇事,年輕的復興者將會出現。在日本將面臨的經濟動盪中,神的力量將會是顯而易見的。

印度

印度在未來幾年將看到靈魂大豐收持續增加。

歐洲

國度間的交鋒將在歐洲展現。德國,法國和蘇格蘭這些國家將開始對主燃燒起巨大的熱情。歐洲的重新基督教化已經開始了!

俄國

神在東正教社區的行動將變得明顯。如符拉迪沃斯托克(Vladivostok)這樣的城市將看到使徒出現,並會影響到全國其他地區。莫斯科將看到神在年輕人身上做工,為國家禱告的大型聚會將會出現。

太平洋周邊

這些國家將開始發展會影響到世界其他地區的差傳事工。神的能力將在太平洋周邊地區變得顯著,如同一個屬靈的海嘯開始打破佛教,印度教和伊斯蘭教的堅固營壘。(注14)

以色列

造訪!造訪!造訪!神正在猶太人和阿拉伯語的社區中整合彌賽亞信徒。這已經釋放出一個合一的大能,是一個抵擋恐怖主義和邪惡的潮流的“防火牆”。儘管在該地區仍然有暴力的靈流竄,這個群組合一起來具有很大的權柄來禱告並在中途制止。

新一波的阿利亞(Aliyah;猶太人從西方國家移民回歸到以色列)將會出現。(參以賽亞書11:11-12)(注15)

中東

埃及正處於恩慈的季節,因為神要使用這個國家來為打擊恐怖主義和暴力發聲。即使對於那些經歷了宗教迫害的人們而言,它仍被稱為是一個避難所的國家。

誰將統治中東,遜尼派,什葉派這種在不同的伊斯蘭教派系間的彼此內訌所產生的衝突將大幅增加,ISIS將成為鄰國更大的眼中釘,甚至是沙烏地阿拉伯亦然。

全球教會

橫跨世界全球教會的連結將增加,並破除政治的靈。基督身體裡的愛和合一將會帶來神能力的彰顯而改變國家。他們將會支持那些進入選位的“但以理和約瑟”。這將在日內瓦與歐盟以一個令人驚訝的方式顯現。

我們採用丘吉爾的這句話來描述教會與社會之間的這種聯結:

“一個偉大社會的其中一個標誌是藉著勤奮將文化從一代傳遞到下一代。這文化是社會人士一切所珍視的具體化呈現;它的宗教信仰,它的英雄…當一個世代不再尊崇自己的遺產並且無法將這火炬傳遞給它的孩子,這即意謂著,構建這社會的最基礎和經驗已不再有效用。” (出自“永不退縮:溫斯頓•丘吉爾的非凡品格“,第190頁)。

在教會和社會的所有聯結之間,會有一個“舊皮袋的躁動”,並對試圖改革的領導人有迫害。他們將擔負“走向世界”並放棄他們在當地教會的位置的指控。一個關於教會不應參與這場迫害的告誡是很重要需要注意的。

但是,這不是主流觀點,而在歷史上曾反對基督徒參與政治的那些宗派的教會將會得到從神賜與的機會來做出改變。

當教會真正成為一體,在很多宗派中的重生的信徒之間彼此的合作夥伴關係將會發展出來。神會將祂的子民“正確定位”到重責大任的戰略要地,而教會將會支持他們所擔當的社會角色。

這將包括一些神聖的干預,神出手拯救並導致“遊戲轉變”,看似無法做出任何好事出來的人們將沒法做出任何錯的。

地方教會

牧師將開始優先應對當今的事件。而不是奠基於一個地方教會來規劃,會有一股認知,基督的身體一般而言需要面對該處理的問題,他們將據此教導和培訓他們的會友。

一個主要的關鍵問題,主預言性地告知我們的是,牧師要成為處理種族分歧的一個主要發聲的管道。

此外,一個告誡是關於要危機準備,並找到一種方法成為主所帶來的社會所需要的救贖答案將之視為重要問題來處理。

家庭

家庭單位的修復也被帶到最前線。當基督的身體成熟,家庭關係亦然。父親和母親會教導他們的孩子傾聽神的聲音。

結語勸勉

耶利米書27:18指出,“他們若果是先知,有耶和華的話臨到他們,讓他們祈求萬軍之耶和華”。先知不僅宣告出主的話;他們又將這啟示的應許奉耶穌的名回禱給天父!讓我們一起將禱告的雙手和預言合併,來看見神的應許在我們這個世代誕生。


注1:代下7:14 這稱為我名下的子民,若是自卑、禱告,尋求我的面,轉離他們的惡行,我必從天上垂聽,赦免他們的罪,醫治他們的地。
注2:詩89:14 公義和公平是你寶座的根基;慈愛和誠實行在你前面。
注3:加2:10 只是願意我們記念窮人;這也是我本來熱心去行的。

注4:細節可參考此聯結 - https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BE%85%E8%A8%B4%E9%9F%8B%E5%BE%B7%E6%A1%88

注5:細節可參考此聯結 –
https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%8B%B1%E5%9B%BD

注6:珥3:13 開鐮吧!因為莊稼熟了;踐踏吧!因為酒醡滿了。酒池盈溢;他們的罪惡甚大。
路10:2 就對他們說:「要收的莊稼多,做工的人少。所以,你們當求莊稼的主打發工人出去收他的莊稼。

注7:徒2:42 都恆心遵守使徒的教訓,彼此交接(G2842),擘餅,祈禱。
G2842,koinonia {koy-nohn-ee'-ah},乃團契, 交流, 親密關係, 交往之意,

注8:代上12:32 以薩迦支派,有二百族長都通達時務,知道以色列人所當行的;他們族弟兄都聽從他們的命令。

注9:瑪3:8 人豈可奪取 神之物呢?你們竟奪取我的供物。你們卻說:『我們在何事上奪取你的供物呢?』就是你們在當納的十分之一和當獻的供物上。
瑪3:9 因你們通國的人都奪取我的供物,咒詛就臨到你們身上。
瑪3:10 萬軍之耶和華說:你們要將當納的十分之一全然送入倉庫,使我家有糧,以此試試我,是否為你們敞開天上的窗戶,傾福與你們,甚至無處可容。

注10:提後1:7 因為 神賜給我們,不是膽怯的心,乃是剛強、仁愛、謹守的心。

注11:詳情請參考- https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%AE%97%E6%95%99%E6%94%B9%E9%9D%A9

注12: 詩103:20 聽從他命令、成全他旨意、有大能的天使,都要稱頌耶和華!
詩103:21你們作他的諸軍,作他的僕役,行他所喜悅的,都要稱頌耶和華!
林前13:1我若能說萬人的方言,並天使的話語,卻沒有愛,我就成了鳴的鑼,響的鈸一般。
來1:7 論到使者,又說: 神以風為使者,以火焰為僕役;
來1:14 天使豈不都是服役的靈、奉差遣為那將要承受救恩的人效力嗎?

注13:徒2:19 在天上,我要顯出奇事;在地下,我要顯出神蹟;有血,有火,有煙霧。

注14:可參考:“逾越節血月的七個重要的記號“ - “所羅門群島附近的大地震預示著屬靈的海嘯將橫跨亞洲及太平洋”,http://www.kp24-newway.com/prayer/?recordId=10840

注15:賽11:11 當那日,主必二次伸手救回自己百姓中所餘剩的,就是在亞述、埃及、巴忒羅、古實、以攔、示拿、哈馬,並眾海島所剩下的。
賽11:12 他必向列國豎立大旗,招回以色列被趕散的人,又從地的四方聚集分散的猶大人。



Word of the Lord for 2016
January 6th, 2016
By Cindy Jacobs

Since 1999, the Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders has met annually before the New Year to pray and seek the Lord for a word. In 2011, we added a group of emerging prophetic leaders that we now consider fully seasoned members of our roundtable; their input is included into this word of the Lord.

The ACPE has the conviction that we are to function as an Acts 13:1-3 group. This passage notes that it was the Holy Spirit releasing a prophetic word as a consensus of the prophets, as opposed to the exclusive utterance of any one prophet. In the same way, even though this is a compilation of the prophecies that we each brought to the roundtable meeting, it was the general consensus of the ACPE members that the Holy Spirit was speaking the following prophetic words to us.

While we are calling this a prophecy for 2016, it should be noted that the ACPE believes the Lord speaks more in seasons, rather than our calendar years. In the past few years, we have observed that the trend of some of the prophetic words is continuing for several years and intensifying.

It is also important to note that intercession can diminish the severity of some of the words that speak of potential judgment—and, in some cases, may avert the judgement all together (see Genesis 18:17-32; Amos 7:1-6). In any case, all prophecies should be bathed in intercession, both the ones that speak of harvest and blessing, as well as the ones with the admonitions attached to them.

As prophets, it is always wise to go back and look at the words we have given in the past. We did this for the years 2011-13 and noted that the Lord continues to speak some of the trends given in those years. Let us reiterate, the timing of prophetic words should generally be understood more as a season than a calendar year. The words given are not fate or karma but can be changed subject to how God's people respond.

One additional disclaimer—our meetings for 2016 took place November 16-18, 2015, and some of the events have already transpired.

2016: The Year the Tide Turns

Weather Patterns and Revival

There is going to be flooding in various parts of the United States, but in the midst of the tragedies, there will be a visitation of God to the affected regions. The Lord particularly spoke to us about flooding that would take place along the Mississippi River basin.

California is going to be significantly touched by the spirit of the Lord as well. Even as the Jesus Movement was birthed there, this is also happening again. (At the time, we were not aware of the 1,000 year rainfall on Death Valley, CA! The desert is going to bloom like a rose!) The weather pattern, El Nino, is a sign that Christ, the anointed one, is birthing new moves of God in this state. This will even affect the political structures.

The body of Christ will come into alignment with God’s design for gifts to be released through His people. We will see the church step into her fullness as the roles of prophet, priest, and king are manifested in our nations.

U.S. Politics

2016 is a tipping point year, and the Lord gave us a word that we were given another chance to recover the lost greatness of the nation.

The Lord strongly spoke to us that it was up to the Church taking our responsibility to pray and vote righteously that will determine the outcome. The church must awaken, pray, and act (see 2 Chronicles 7:14).

We sought the Lord about the upcoming U.S. elections, and the Lord did not speak to us about who would be the next president. He did indicate that He was preparing a patriot, but we would have to pray earnestly.

The Lord also spoke that a conservative revolt would shake up the elections and cause even the months leading up to the elections to be tumultuous. Also, several words came forward about more surprising shake ups in the next three to six months (remember this was given in mid-November), including disfavor falling on one liberal leader.

There was a prophetic concern expressed that we have not done our job to steward the earth and have let others attach ungodly agendas to what should have been our job as creationists.

Justice issues are coming to the forefront, and the candidates that will fully please the Lord will speak to the marriage of righteousness and justice (see Psalm 89:14). A particular concern for the poor and human rights issues was emphasized (see Galatians 2:10). Judicial reform is on God's docket.

Racism and Riots

Hidden agendas will be revealed in those who are inflaming rioting, and it will shock the U.S. Satan has a plan to stir up old pains to such a degree that it could cause a disruption at voting sites. An admonition to pray for peace before the elections is important to note.

Abortion is rooted in racism, and there will be even greater advances toward the overturning of Roe vs. Wade in the coming days. God has a case that, once presented in the courts, will make it extremely difficult to get an abortion in the nation.

OPEC

Several words were given about the future dissolution of OPEC, which the Lord would allow to shake up the Middle East. There is a division coming between oil-producing nations; past cooperation is going to deteriorate and, in some cases, unravel. For the first time, we had words about the oil reserves being opened up in North America, which would shift the global scene significantly.

New Alliances Against Terrorism in Europe

New alliances will form between such nations as France, Germany, and England. Italy will come into this alliance at one point as they stand together against terrorism. All of Britain must stand guard, as should Germany—there is danger on the horizon from radicalized individuals.

The churches must pray; they are soft targets and need to move to be vigilant in protection.

Protecting the World Against War

For several years, we have been warned that Satan wants to inflame a regional war into a world war. ISIS has become the new threat to the world and has declared itself to be at war with all the apostate nations. We must stand against this taking place on the scale that they desire. The world wars have always been about global domination, and this is no different—only the tactics are not engaged on traditional battle fronts as they were in past times.

We were given Psalm 37—where God deals with evildoers—in regards to ISIS, that the Lord will allow them to move for a season but will suddenly stop them. They will even penetrate Saudi Arabia in a significant way.

The Chinese will come on the scene as a great force against Islam in the coming days.

A great harvest of souls will take place in the Middle East as the Lord reveals His love and nature to those who are Muslims (see Joel 3:13, Luke 10:2). God loves the nations of the Middle East.

Appeal to Heaven

The prayer movements around the globe will stand up and make an "appeal to heaven" to see God release both a reformation and revival that will produce awakening transformation. Many fasts will be called leading up to national elections.

There was a prophecy given about great political shifts taking place across Latin America, and we are already seeing that happen. New economic policies will be implemented that will start to break the back of poverty off the Spanish-speaking nations on a broad scale.

Flood of Violence

A flood of violence has been released across the earth. The enemy wants to stir up any unhealed places in people's hearts.

The riots are not over in the United States. We must pray for the United States, so there will not be mass riots that disrupt the elections.

Racism must be dealt with on all levels. The church has been given the authority and the responsibility from the Lord to heal the nation and release the supernatural ministry of reconciliation.

There is a major clash of kingdoms taking place and a battle over whose throne will rule—God's kingdom or the spirit of the anti-Christ. This clashing of kingdoms will work for good in that it will create a new unity in the Body of Christ on levels not previously seen. A sweet koinonia will develop between church leaders and those in many other parts of society, as a result of the enemy’s onslaught, such as took place in the book of Esther.

In the midst of a very difficult season for many and new levels of spiritual battle and oppression, the good news is that, as we claim Isaiah 59:19b (When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him), the tide will turn against the enemies' plans, and a divine reversal will take place.

This is, in fact, one of the major reasons that the theme for this year is 2016: The Year the Tide Turns!

Kingdom Alignments

This is a season when there will be global kingdom connections made; leaders from across the world will begin to function together behind the scenes. (This is not to be taken as a subversive, radicalized movement.)

“Daniels and Josephs” who have been preparing for years will step into places of favor and visibility in all seven mountains (spheres of society, for those unfamiliar with this terminology).

The reformation of nations is well on its way, and new ideas on how to establish biblical economics on a national scale will be implemented. Africa will be a leader in this.

We also received the word kingdom church, as old independent spirits are put aside and new alliances are formed as one to stand for kingdom purposes against ungodly agendas.

There will be connections between apostles and prophets that will result in prophetic words not only being released, but also implemented to see their fulfillments.

Major media outlets and secular businesses will call on prophets for insight and direction, instead of calling on mediums and psychics. A new level of visibility is coming to God's leaders that will influence the secular fields.

Renaissance

A renaissance is coming that will bring great change and cause nations to come alive! There is a hope revival where those who have been greatly discouraged will find a new grace and purpose for their lives. Prophetic kingdom changers will bring about a renaissance, not only to the arts, but also to innovation and the way believers function in society. Great visibility will come, and great glory will be given to God as this happens.

Wisdom

The Body of Christ will begin to manifest new levels of supernatural wisdom. Business leaders will be recognized for their wisdom and will be sought after—even by the world—as the “Issachars;” they will come into visible prominence as leaders in nations (see 1 Chronicles 12:32).

The Transference of Wealth and the Prophets

Dramatic kingdom connections between the prophets and business leaders were reported, leading us to say that this is a new season. Prosperity will come with these alliances.

These connections will impact the formation of alternative economic paradigms that will both influence world markets and systems, as well as form new ones. For many years, we have prophesied about a coming “Lion’s Market”—an alternative economic structure formed within the body of Christ.

As has been the trend for the past several years, volatility will continue to be the new norm.

Concerning the church, a shift in understanding of the connection between tithes and offerings and blessing will cause poverty to be broken off many believers (see Malachi 3:8-10). Pastors will become bold and unashamed to teach on the subject of finances, and both the people and the church will be blessed.

Prophetic Evangelists

We have been prophesying about the raising up of "Philip-type" evangelists who will go to areas where no one else wants to venture. There was a specific admonition about not being afraid to minister to the Muslims (see 2 Timothy 1:7).

There was a call for evangelists to go as missionaries to the refugees. Acts of compassion will be linked with the unashamed preaching of the gospel. The Lord called these evangelists ambassadors of kingdom kindness.

The prophetic evangelists are the revivalists of today. Many will be touched through street preaching, and those who go out of the church into the highways and byways will boldly manifest the goodness of God through supernatural signs and wonders. The Heartland of the United States will be affected by this revival moves all along the Mississippi River.

Legacy

There is a legacy awakening as current influential leaders are looking to leave a legacy behind and establish succession. Legacy conferences and teachings will abound as this is a current theme being released by the Holy Spirit.

Reformation unto Transformation

2016 is a hinge year where we are approaching the 500th anniversary of the Great Reformation, beginning in 1517, when Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses in Wittenberg, Germany. What was once a reformation will now be the great transformation.

Angels, Angels, Angels

Whole armies of angels are being released into the earth to see these things prophesied come to pass. Many dreams were given about angelic hosts, and the good news is that angels will be sent to minister to individuals and nations (see Psalm 103:20, 21; 1 Corinthians 13:1a; Hebrews 1:7, 14).

Native Americans

The whole group expressed a great excitement about the role of the Native Americans in the upcoming revival. An awakening sound is coming to the First Nations peoples; villages already are seeing revival, and this will continue on an even greater scale. The voice of Native Americans will sound as an awakening bell.

The Blood Moon is a Harvest Moon

The Blood Moons which occurred last year were a sign of a great harvest (see Acts 2:19). Many nations will start seeing tremendous awakenings and visitations from the Lord.

This year, there will be a significant increase in the clashing of kingdoms. California will be a prophetic picture of this clash. Persecution of Christians will continue, but we will see God start to release supernatural interventions. There is, in essence, a “conflict of thrones,” as to who will rule in certain mountains or sectors of society. Deeply entrenched politicians who are corrupt have ruled in some of these areas for a long time and will not give up their influence without a fight.

Children

A great move of the Holy Spirit upon children (ages 2-12) began in 2014, but will spread to other nations this year and will grow rapidly in intensity. They will be the “Samuels” of this generation and be very accurate in hearing God’s voice.

Spain

Spain will become a focus for Islam. The Islamic spirit that ruled there during the times of the Moors will try to regain control but will be rebuffed.

Japan

A youth movement will arise in Japan. Great awakenings will happen on campuses. This once-hard-ground nation for the gospel will begin to produce signs and wonders, and young revivalists will appear. In the midst of the economic shakings ahead for Japan, God’s power will be evident.

India

India is going to see a great harvest of souls that will continue to increase in coming years.

Europe

The clash of kingdoms will manifest in Europe. The nations of Germany, France, and Scotland will begin to burn with great passion for the Lord. Europe’s re-evangelization has begun!

Russia

A move of God among the Orthodox community will become evident. Cities such as Vladivostok will see the apostolic emerge and will affect the rest of the nation. Moscow will see a move of God among the youth, and large gatherings will take place to pray for the nation.

Pacific Rim

These nations will start to develop missions-sending ministries that will impact the rest of the world. The power of God will become evident in the Pacific Rim, like a spiritual tsunami that will begin to break down the strongholds of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam.

Israel

Visitations, visitations, visitations! God is uniting believers in Messiah from the Jewish and Arabic-speaking communities. This has released a powerful force of unity that is a “firewall” against the tide of terrorism and evil. Even though there is still a violent spirit in the region, this group together has great authority to pray and stop it in its course.

A new wave of those making Aliyah (when Jews from the west immigrate to Israel) will be seen (see Isaiah 11:11-12).

Middle East

Egypt is in a season of mercy where God wants to use this nation to be a voice against terrorism and violence. It is called to be a refuge nation even for those experiencing religious persecution.

The conflict of the different Islamic factions over who is going to rule the Middle East, Sunni or Shia, will sharply increase, and ISIS will become a greater thorn in the side of nations, even such as Saudi Arabia.

The Global Church

The connections across the world of the Global Church will increase and break down the political spirit. The love and unity of the Body of Christ is going to bring a manifestation of God’s power to change nations. They will support the “Daniels and Josephs” who are moving into elected offices. This will be seen in a surprising way in Geneva and in the EU.

This connection between the church and society led us to this quote from Winston Churchill:

One of the signs of a great society is the diligence with which it passes culture from one generation to the next. This culture is the embodiment of everything the people of that society hold dear; its religious faith, its heroes…when one generation no longer esteems its own heritage and fails to pass the torch to its children, it is saying that the very foundation and experiences that make the society is no longer valid. (Never Give In: The Extraordinary Character of Winston Churchill, p. 190)

In the midst of all of this connection between the church and society, there will be an “agitation of old wineskins” and persecution of leaders who are trying to bring reformation. They will be accused of going “into the world” and abandoning their position in the local church. An admonition that the church should not participate in this persecution is important to heed.

However, this will not be the predominant view, and denominational churches that have been historically opposed to Christians becoming involved in politics will be given an opportunity from God to make a shift.

Partnerships between born-again believers in many denominations will develop as the church truly becomes one. God will “rightly position” His people into strategic places of responsibility, and the church will support them in their societal roles.

This will include some divine interventions in which God will save and cause “game shifts” where people who could not seem to do anything right will seemingly not be able to do anything wrong.

Local Church

Pastors will begin to prioritize based on current events. Rather than planning based upon one local congregation, there will be an understanding that there are issues that the body of Christ, in general, needs to deal with, and they will teach and train their people accordingly.

One of the key issues that the Lord prophetically spoke to us was that pastors are to be a major voice to deal with racial divides.

In addition, an admonition to be crisis-prepared and find a way to be the redemptive answer to the needs of society was brought by the Lord as an important issue.

Families

The restoration of the family unit was also brought to the forefront. As the body of Christ matures, so will family relationships. Fathers and mothers will teach their children to hear the voice of God.

Closing Exhortation

Jeremiah 27:18 states, “If they are prophets, and if the word of the Lord is with them, let them now entreat the Lord of hosts.” Prophets do not only pronounce the word of the Lord; they in turn pray the revelatory promise back to the Father in Jesus’ name! Let us bring the two hands of prayer and the prophetic together to see the birthing of God’s promises in our generation.