God Is Revealing Himself in New Ways to His People
In the book of Isaiah, the prophet Isaiah cried out to the Lord in desperation, saying, "Oh that You would rend the heavens and come down,
that the mountains might quake at Your presence" (Isaiah 64:1 ESV).
The Passion translation says, "God, if only You would tear open the heavenly realm and come down! How the mountains would tremble in Your awesome presence!"
As I was reading this, I heard the Holy Spirit say, "I am about to visit My people once again. Their cries have been heard, and they are about to experience the open Heaven that they've longed for. I am releasing My glory across this nation and around the world."
Many will begin to experience extraordinary encounters in their personal lives and ministries.
Some of you may be thinking, "But in the natural there are wars and rumors of wars." Yes, "darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you" (Isaiah 60:2 NKJV).
Focus on Jesus
Keep your focus on Jesus at all times. A lot of changes are coming, but don't be moved by the evil reports. Be led by the Holy Spirit in these trying times, as the Lord is calling you to come up to a higher place above the turbulence and turmoil. Even though circumstances in the natural world seem to be against you, remain steadfast and stand on the promises of the Word of God. A spiritual awakening is underway, and that's the reason why you are discerning the intense battle raging in the spirit realm. (Photo via PickPik)
This is not just your imagination. It's a real confrontation—darkness against light, kingdom against kingdom. We've been hearing wild testimonies of Believers receiving encounters with the Lord. In the same way, some of you will begin to receive visitations and revelations such as Paul experienced when he said that he didn't know if he was in his body or out of his body (see 2 Corinthians 12:3). He said in 2 Corinthians 12:1, "I have to boast, even though it doesn't do any good. But I will now talk about visions and revelations given me by the Lord" (2 Corinthians 12:1 GNT).
Jesus Lived Under an Open Heaven
Then the Lord brought me to the story of Jesus' water baptism. It's in all four Gospels.
"When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from Heaven, saying, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.'" (Matthew 3:16–17 NKJV)
Everywhere that Jesus went after the Holy Spirit came upon Him, He lived under an open heaven. He touched and fed multitudes supernaturally, healed the sick and raised the dead. He has given us the same authority, power, and anointing to walk and live under an open heaven. The same Holy Spirit has come upon us and lives inside of us.
That word "opened" is anoigó (Strong's G455). It is the same word that was used in Acts 16:26, when the prison doors were opened and Paul and Silas were set free. It's the same word in John 9:17, when the blind man's eyes were opened. There is an open heaven available to you, but you have to contend for it. The forces of Hell don't want you to discover it!
Get Ready, There Is So Much More!
The Lord is showing me that some of you are looking back to mighty revivals of the past and asking Him to resurrect them, but the Holy Spirit is saying that He is no longer there; He's coming with something new! When Jesus was raised from the dead, the angel at the tomb said to the women, "He is not here; He has risen" (Matthew 28:6). In the same way, we need to seek the risen Jesus—the one who is sending a fresh revival. It may be unfamiliar, and it may appear different from the past revivals. (Photo via Unsplash)
He's raising up a new generation of people who know how to touch Heaven and open up portals to the heavenly realms. He's raising up new generals and a new body of Believers whom the gates of Hell will not prevail against. They will overcome and dismantle every evil assault that rises against them. Many will begin to have angelic encounters as they seek the living Jesus—not among the dead. It is time to raise your vision higher. Jesus is looking for those who will demonstrate His Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven, with miracles, signs, and wonders following.
He is calling us to a higher level of fasting, praying and seeking His face in the secret place. This is the place where He will equip and empower us.
Some of you have grown weary from the journey, but the Lord will meet you where you are and breathe fire on every sacrifice that you've made to Him. He will rekindle your faith, and you will find strength again to pursue the vision He's given you. You will run with the horses once again and finish the race before you, looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith...
There is so much more!
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Elaine Tavolacci
A Word in Season
Email:Â Elaine@awordinseason.info
Website:Â www.awordinseason.info
Elaine Tavolacci resides in Staten Island, New York. She has been a student of the Word for many years. She has a prophetic gift as well as a ministry of encouragement, which teaches the Body of Christ to walk in the fullness of what the Lord has called them to. She teaches others how to be overcomers in every area of their lives and understands the power and authority that Jesus has assigned to them. Her ministry, "A Word in Season," has been an encouragement to others for years. She has learned the transforming power of the Word of God and encourages others that nothing is impossible with God.
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