Today we begin our journey of Arising and Crossing Over into the New Day! Hallelujah! It is a new day!
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before Phil 3:13
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isa. 60:1
The biblical meaning of the number "12" reads as follows:
“TWELVE is a perfect number, signifying perfection of government, or of governmental perfection. It is found in all that has to do with rule.... Twelve is the product if 3 (the perfectly Divine and heavenly number) and 4 (the earlthy, the number of what is material and organic).”
The year 2012 is the year of MAN. The new man in God will begin to be seen. This speaks of unity in the Body, the Jews and Gentiles coming together, the world seeing a different type of Christian. This new Christian walks in love and power!
I believe the Lord by His Spirit has spoken concerning the year 2012 and what we as His people should be made aware of as a new age dawns in history and alignment occurs in the world to bring fulfillment to His word concerning the end of the church age.
Judgments are coming to the Body. Some of them are not for us, but we must trust in God or they will overcome us. The devastation of many others judgments can be reduced by us
1. Severe anxiety--We're not entitled to have this judgment; it belongs to the world. We are supposed to have the Answer to show to others who are very anxious.
2. Fear--This comes from having a big devil and a small God. People will die from anxiety and fear (e.g. heart attacks, suicide, etc.) Our faith needs to be anchored on Jesus, not what the news commentators tell us. In fact, many newscasters are witches putting curses on their viewers and listeners.
3. Depression and self pity--You cannot have your way, but God will have His way. Get over yourself and grow up. Stop living in poverty of spirit.
4. Financial collapse
5. Nicolaitan spirit--This spirit is condemned by the Lord in Rev. 2:6 (church at Ephesus) and in Rev. 2:15 (church at Pergamum). This spirit has victory over or rules over the people. People being on a different, higher level than other people. The Lord says in Revelation that He hates this spirit, to repent of it, and that He will come against it with the sword of His mouth. The reign of the pastor over the entire church is coming to an end. There will be a community of believers with their various giftings operating. Everyone will be important.
2012 is a paradigmatic year as a great shift occurs in every aspect of present and future existence. It is the year of two governments. What the Lord has shown me concerning this is that we will see the glorification of His government, the government of His Kingdom in the earth, and the rise of a clear and defined world government that is weak and frail, but has propped itself as a necessary rule for the continued economical, social and political prosperity of humanity.
Those in the church must understand this season and submit to the adjustment of God as proper order is reintroduced for the governmental function of the church to exist for the advancement of His Kingdom and the ministry of the gospel. This will be a time of great harvest into the true Church and prosperity for His people despite the ongoing and progressive economical deterioration around the world.
This unprecedented prosperity of the church worldwide will posture the church for what will become one of the greatest holocausts globally against her by a system that is in direct competition with her and establishes itself as a declared adversary against her. Beware of the Prince of Babylon!
This global system will develop an alliance with a religious order that has the veneer of God, but is underneath a venomous harlot that seeks the demise of the true church of Christ (His bride).
A Great shifting has taken place to lay the groundwork for this year. Three years ago we could not conceive what God was doing, today. He has steadily prepared you and me, for what is about to transpire. Be encouraged. You are ready for what’s to come. Amen.
For I hear the Spirit of God saying I will never fail you nor forsake you. This is why we can say with confidence, The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, I shall not lack, He is my helper, I shall not be afraid, He is the author and finisher of my faith, He is my hope for tomorrow. So give your bodies to Him, become living sacrifices, the kind that will be holy and acceptable to Him.
We have got to know who we are in Him and move forward in that.
You have got to know that this year, 2012 for you and me is going to be a year of experiencing that vision, experiencing that dream, or promise, that you’ve been holding on too, and waiting on God to perform it in and through us.
One thing we can say about the last year or yesterday is this, “I survived”! I made it! I’m still here. Listen a survivor is one that has stayed the course, stayed consistent, one that has outlasted the circumstance or situation, one who didn’t give up, one that didn’t complain or grumble, but hung in there, through the storm and rain, one who endured until the end and kept on smiling.
I want you to say to yourself, “I made it to the finish line” now all you have to do is cross over into 2012 and start a new workout! (processing, formatting, fitting and shaping). The new workout is to get you ready for increased faith, total trust, dependency in and upon the coach of our track team, and He is the Lord God Almighty!
As apostolic/prophetic people, we must not only hear and speak, but we have got to ground our speaking in the written Word of God.
James 1:3-4 says it like this, “for when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So, let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything” NLT
2012 is the year of Jesus as Powerful Master of His Church. He is establishing His Lordship in the lives of those who are willing to lay down their opinions and ambitions.
As Lord, He requires of us two things. We must love God unwaveringly, and love one another as we love ourselves (Mark 12:30-31). Love is the method of surrender, when choosing Christ as Lord.
This year, love will be revealed, cultivated, tested and refined.
Those who do not love, do not serve. Those who do not serve, are their own masters – and must clothe themselves. Servants of God are fitted, however, by their Lord, with mantles of glory.
There is a mantle falling that cannot be imitated. This mantle is not known for its design, but for its singular Designer, the Lord. Only those who know Jesus as Lord can be fitted for this glory mantle.
As Paul wrote in 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, “Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.“
The Lordship of Jesus produces glory. The glory is a trademark of His, attesting His design or purpose. There is no glory wherever Jesus has not been made Lord. Many want His glory, but refuse to submit their hearts, ambitions, wallets, desires, families, and schedules to Him. The glory does not manifest haphazardly or as a reward for one’s performance.
The glory is a garment given to the one who lays it all down in the fitting room of Divine relationship. Those who serve as ministers unto God are fitted like Aaron in Exodus 28:2. “And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother for glory and for beauty.”
This garment is not cheaply made. Every stitch and seam must withstand the coming persecution and affliction that glory brings.
Therefore I am “encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory,“ 1 Thessalonians 2:12.
So my prayer continue to be for you, “that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” –Ephesians 1:17.
May this year be filled with His presence and grace to see a deeper depth so released in you that it forever changes you and anchors you daily in His victory. And that you will be about revealing and demonstrating the knowledge of His will throughout the nations!
Be strong my sisters and brothers in the Lord and His mighty power. Be of good courage. Be steadfast in this, that Christ in you is the hope of Glory!
I keep hearing in my spirit, “If you do not believe Me because of the things that I say, then believe Me for the things that I do.”
Jesus walked in power and I believe our heavenly Father has been preparing us for such a time as this, when we would walk with the same kind of power our Lord Jesus had and that we would do the things that He did and greater - to the glory of our God and Father.
The Holy Spirit is on alert, waiting for us to call out to Him for help and direction.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, may this new year find us not just hearers of His Word but as Doers as well! The closer we get to the Lord the more complete we feel. Let us grow up and become like-minded with our Lord, doing that which we see our Lord doing.
The whole earth is waiting…
This will be a year of change and shift in the Government.
In 2012 we will see a genuine apostolic government in place. From there we will see others come alongside and do what they are called to do.
We are in the middle of one of the greatest changes in history. These next eight years will be full of joy if the Church steps into authority and God's righteous people are elected. It's time to begin to bless instead of curse. The mind of Christ will be released to true followers with a fresh vision, new anointing, and plenty of provision.
I want you to know that in this year you can still experience God having your back. Amen!
Apostle Donnetta S. Mathis
