"Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses." (Joshua 1:3, ESV)
Faith for the Full Picture
Recently, as my husband and I were seeking the Lord for another word to be decreed and delivered from the courts of Heaven, we noticed that we each were receiving several parts of the word over the course of several days. Furthermore, it took a little time to piece it all together.
"What a peculiar way to receive a word," we both pondered. "Why did this one come in a different manner?"
Each day, a page or two would come but felt incomplete. It took faith that the Lord was showing us something piece by piece to build the whole picture of the new word.
Before we get into this word, let me first share a little about what has been happening in the heavens this October.
The Celestial Skies Above
This October is filled with many astronomical events for those who love to watch the night time sky. A quick computer search will reveal that October has center stage for "more than average" astronomical events taking place. Among these, there are three events that have just occurred and are still occurring with great rarity.
The earth has captured a small meteorite with its gravitational forces, causing it to change direction and now orbit the earth for a short period of time. Whenever this happens, it is called a "second moon," while it is in orbit around the earth.
Parts of South America and Antarctica experienced a "ring of fire," annular solar eclipse on October 2nd. This is where the moon in the sky appears slightly smaller than the sun. As the moon passes in front of the sun, only the outside edges of the sun are visible... hence the term "ring of fire."
A new comet has made its first appearance in the nighttime sky, and will continue to do so through the middle of October, heralding its greatest views this month. Comet C/2023 A3 (or Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is boasting stunning views as it travels on its 80,000 year orbit around the sun.
Signs in the Heavens
The Bible speaks of many celestial events throughout its entirety. These events are connected to many proceedings that happened at the same time on the earth. The birth of Jesus, the crucifixion of Jesus, and the book of Revelation (just to name a few) have all been marked with astronomical events to announce their earthly timing. Even today, many study these celestial movements and speculate what earthly events may transpire. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
Faith or Fear?
Even as we are about to release this new word, I find it interesting, given its context, that we received it around the same time that these celestial events are taking place. Many may see these events and fall into fear. BUT DO NOT FEAR! Rather, see these events as signs to step out in faith.
Isaiah 40:12 speaks of a God so great that He has held the waters in the cup of His hand and also marked out the distance of the heavens in the span of His hand! Rest assured, He is holding you together and preparing you for your next chapter!
A Month of Opportunity, Occupying, and Advancing
I hear the Lord say, "This is a time to press in and incline your ear to Me! Call upon Me and I will show you great and unsearchable things that you do not know (Jeremiah 33:3).
"October will be a month of opportunity. Have eyes to see and ears to hear! There will be shaking, but do not fear the shaking! There will be shifting, but do not fear the shifting! Many will fear the shaking and shifting and make poor decisions.
"I am calling you to your marching orders of obedience. Go when I say go, move when I say move, step where I say step... even if the fullness of the picture is still incomplete. There will be signs and confirmations that this is of Me. Promotion and increase are at hand! I am with you and My hand of favor and blessing rests upon you.
"I am calling you to occupy and advance in the month of October. You have faced much resistance against that which I have promised you. However, I am clearing the way and removing the obstacles so that you can occupy! Things are about to accelerate faster than you have previously experienced.
"Fear not! My grace and anointing are upon you to navigate this next season. Look not to the past, for I am calling you to pioneer something new. I will be your compass. I will continue to open up the way before you. New doors of opportunity are soon coming, and you will occupy and advance in October!"
"Enlarge the place of your tent; stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, spare not; lengthen your cords and strengthen your pegs. For you will spread abroad to the right and to the left. And your descendants will possess nations and will resettle the desolate cities." (Isaiah 54:2–3, NASB 1995)
"My Bride, I am calling you to occupy, rule, and reign from your rightful place of authority! Your identity is in Me! You are seated with Me in heavenly places. Whatever you bind on Earth shall be bound in Heaven, and whatsoever you loose on Earth shall be loosed in Heaven (Matthew 18:18). No more sidelines! This is your time to step into your rightful identity as kings and priests! It is time to occupy and advance with Me," says the Lord of hosts! (Photo via Rawpixel)
A Change of Seasons, a Changing of the Guard
Not long after receiving this word, as I (Angie) went for my morning walk, I immediately heard the Lord in my spirit prompting me to get ready for another word. This time, I sensed the word would come quickly, so I immediately went back home and sat with pen and paper to prepare! It wasn't long before my pen was smoking!
"It is God who judges: He brings one down, He exalts another." (Psalm 75:7, NIV)
The Spirit of the Lord says, "Just as the changing of the seasons is upon you, and just as the trees will drop their leaves, so shall it be in the earth realm with a changing of the guard! Do not be surprised as you witness a changing of the guard in many arenas and high places! This is My doing," says the Lord! "It is I who brings down one and exalts another (Psalm 75:7). Fear not! These things must take place!
"You are entering a new season as a nation. You are also entering a new season on a personal level. Indeed, these changes must take place! I am doing a new thing! Can you not perceive it (Isaiah 43:18)? For many, this changing of the guard will usher you into your next season. Be at peace! I am the God who works all things together for your highest good (Romans 8:28). While things may initially look different than you anticipated, have faith and be willing to trust Me.
Risk and Reward
"Promotion is coming as you have been prepared and refined in the fire. Do not listen to the criticism of man or be swayed by their opinion. Indeed, many will not perceive this next move! Continue to live solely for Me and shake off the opinions of others, for in the risk there will be great reward. You are marked with My approval!
Greater Sifting
"Along with this changing of the guard, an even greater sifting is coming to both the world and the Church. Exposure is coming at a level that will shock many! Stay in a posture of humility! Guard your mouth and your heart! Do not get caught on the wrong side of these decrees and rulings coming from My heavenly throne! Stay in a posture of prayer and humility! AGAIN, I say to you, stay in a posture of prayer and humility! Do not take the bait of offense or fall prey to the trap of gossip! Keep your heart pure before Me!"
"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit." (Psalm 51:10–12, NASB 1995)
"Have eyes to see and ears to hear what the Spirit is showing you in this hour! Cultivate your place of intimacy with Me. The exposure, sifting, and changing of the guard will result in a greater cleansing of the atmosphere and another great advancement of My Kingdom here on the earth. With these great changes and promotions, a greater level of clarity will be needed to navigate your next season and chapter.
"Be encouraged! You are in unprecedented times, but My light is piercing the darkness! Again, do not fear, and be encouraged! I have placed My hand upon you, and I have called and anointed you for such a time as this!"
"For behold, darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you and His glory will appear upon you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising." (Isaiah 60:2–3, NASB 1995)
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Jeff and Angie Stolba
Living With Confidence
Email:Â lwcministries@angiestolba.com
Website:Â www.angiestolba.com
Jeff and Angie Stolba have a heart to see people walking in compete freedom and restoration. She shares her testimony at conferences and women's events. Angie enjoys co-laboring with her husband, Jeff, in ministry, as well as pouring into their three daughters. Angie has a genuine passion for God's Word and intercessory prayer. She is the author of the book, Dealing With the Root of Rejection.
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