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Now the Wind,
Then the Freeze
Winds of
change and transition have been blowing across the land since the
beginning of 2004 and will continue to do so for a season, but the
season will have an abrupt end.
First the
wind, but then a freeze. This freeze will solidify many in their new
positions and enable them to enjoy a season of reaping and harvest.
For others this freeze will be a time of anguish as they realize
their presumption and procrastination has left them outside the
gates while the sounds of ceremony and banqueting resound from
within.
The freeze will not be permanent but it will be a foreshadowing of
the 10 virgins of Matthew 25:1-12 and the judgment of Revelation
22:11.
In this period of transition many are learning both the goodness and
the severity of our Lord (Romans 11:22). Those willing to pay a
radical price can expect more than a radical return on their
investment. Those who allow themselves to be seduced by comfort will
learn the lessons of discomfort. Those nursing spiritual babies must
leave the rocking chair and flee for higher ground. The Lord will
have mercy on the young and will comfort the children but those of
due age will be tested to see if they understand authority and
responsibility. Let them first know responsibility for the authority
will come.
Many during this time will be moved and repositioned geographically
as well as spiritually. Pastors will leave churches for the sake of
the Kingdom. Others will leave farm, ranches, family, and
businesses. Many who have been misplaced in religious roles will
find themselves thrust into marketplace ministry which was the
Lord's original intention for them but the religious world was blind
to their needs and giftings. The Lord in His wisdom is placing his
kings and knights on the royal chessboard to thwart the attack of
the Accuser and his pawns.
Look for the freeze to come at the time of natural harvest. When the
harvest moon hangs heavy in the sky and the eyes of man are on the
shifting and changing of political leadership within our nation the
Lord of Harvest will whistle for the north winds. The north winds,
for a season, will bind each to that which he has treasured.
June 25th,
2004 |