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January 28, 2006
A note from Chuck D.
Pierce:
Jean Steffenson is a devoted,
faithful individual who seeks our Lord
for her life and sustenance. She
understands the land and works with those who
can restore the land to God's plan of fullness. She has
worked with the Native People in the area of reconciliation since
the early 1990's.
Chuck D. Pierce, President, Glory of Zion International, Inc.
"2006, The Year of Favor
to Influence for Advancement
of the
Kingdom of God"
-- Jean Steffenson
Native American
Resource Network
www.narnministries.org/index.html
God ended 2005 with, "To be
continued." Much of what was started in 2005 is continuing this
year. 2005 was a year of grace and favor and 2006 is the "much more"
year.
Key scriptures for 2006 are Isaiah 6 & 60, Psalms 106, and Matthew
6. These scripture keys show: the goodness of God, the judgment
of God, and the kingdom of God.
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Isaiah 6: 1-3--to see and
know Jesus as King.
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Isaiah 26:9--When God's judgments are in the earth the people
will learn righteousness.
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Because God's covenant people have heard the cry of Isaiah 59
regarding truth and justice, God's covenant people, first Israel,
then all in covenant with Him, stand in Isaiah 59: 21 and connect
with Isaiah 60--We could say therefore, "Arise, shine…"
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Psalm 106:1--Give thanks to the Lord for He is good…
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Matthew 6:33--"Seek first the kingdom of God and His
righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
2006 WILL BE A GOOD YEAR
2006 will be a good year--God
is going to reveal His goodness. He said there were a lot of people
(Christians in America) that were angry with Him. Many are angry and
even hate their Christian brothers and sisters. He sees these
backsliders and their selfishness and rule of the flesh. But He has
a plan. He is revealing His goodness this year to lead them to
repentance. If they do not return this year, it will be even harder
to do so in the future.
I believe this could be a glorious year. Especially from God's
perspective, as He is going to advance His kingdom in the earth.
Good vs. evil--God is focusing more on what is right and good than
what is wrong or evil. Good will triumph over evil--acting in the
opposite spirit of the evil one. Christians will come to the
forefront in government, philanthropies, technology, creative
innovations and inventions, even sports and the arts. They may or
may not be well known, as Christians, but they will have godly
influence.
The Christian youth and young adults will take on a new sense of
destiny and responsibility. They will see rapid answers to their
prayers and not withdraw from the impossible. God is going to
position them in society and give them favor for influence.
Hidden things such as motives of heart, ungodly gain and lawlessness
will come to light in government, corporate America and The Church.
GOVERNMENT
Government--America is still in
a transition time. The shifting and shaking and the power struggle
in the government and in the spiritual realm will increase but take
on a new appearance. New strategies will be engaged to outwit those
who are opposed to righteousness.
God's choices being elected in 2006 are critical to sustaining the
spiritual momentum to restore righteousness in this land. Believers
must pray this through.
President Bush will regain favor with more people and heads of
state. This favor is not for him personally. Rather it is favor for
function that he might accomplish God's purposes. We must not let up
on praying for the President. God wants to speak to him and give him
godly wisdom and revelations.
POWER STRUGGLE
Power struggle--Who rules
America? Who owns America? This is settled in heaven, and is to be
settled in this land. America belongs to God. He rules. He has given
America to His covenant people. His eye is on us and we must have
clear revelation of what He is requiring of us this season to
restore these truths.
WAR
War--Worship remains key to
enthrone King Jesus. As we ascend in worship and descend in war we
are to enter the battle in His character and nature. Such as love
and compassion for the people, and with even more vengeance in what
the enemy has stolen and murdered. Love what God loves. And hate
what He hates, both without compromise!
There will be new revelation on how to use our weapons of warfare
more effectively and see more breakthroughs. We will see more
victories, and they will be sweet. We will take the spoil from the
enemy this year.
TIMES AND SEASONS
Times and seasons--Satan will
work overtime to change times, seasons and laws. We must contend for
God's times, seasons and laws to be firmly established in this land.
KINGDOM OF GOD
The Kingdom of God--People
will be aware of the kingdom of God in their midst throughout the
land. Believers will become more kingdom-minded and will become even
more determined to properly present the gospel of the kingdom. They
will not be satisfied unless they see tangible evidence of the works
of Jesus with signs and wonders, healing and deliverance.
God's kingdom coming is bringing heaven to earth. Being
kingdom-minded with prayers and declarations causes heaven and earth
to connect!
KINGDOM AMBASSADORS
Kingdom ambassadors--In 2006 we
will see a window of time that God is restoring a great influence to
His kingly ambassadors in civil government and institutions. How
that influence is managed by these ambassadors will determine the
length of time and measure of authority that continues to manifest
God's Kingdom. This is a season of testing in this area.
WEALTH
Wealth--It will be transferred
in 2006. It will be transferred from the dominion of the kingdom of
darkness into the kingdom of light. It will also be transferred into
the hands of HIS righteous people in order for proper alignment to
happen, so that we will see more godly fruit and harvest for the
Kingdom of God.
The Lord will begin revealing specifics as to what is to be
transferred and how to obtain and maintain it, such as the transfer
or sale of real estate. Just as we have Secretaries of The Treasury
in our national and local government, we will also see God's
ministers of His "kingdom wealth and treasures" emerge into a place
of prominence.
IRAQ
Iraq--The power struggle in
Iraq will continue but will not stop the progress of the state. God
is saying that HE "has unfinished business in Iraq."
MEDIA
Media--God is going to trouble
minds and bring unrest to those who produce movies and media
products that promote unrighteousness. He is going to inspire, empower
and provide, and GIVE FAVOR TO those who will produce media products
that promote righteousness.
WEATHER
Weather--Turbulent weather and
natural disasters will continue. God is dealing with "land issues of
defilement", and HE will reveal more land and water areas for His
people to cleanse and reconcile back to Him in order to prepare for
His (God's) arrival in that area.
ALIGNMENT
Alignment--Covenant
relationships and relocating--God is requiring that we break off
more of the unfruitful and ungodly things in the lives of His
people, and He will make new covenants and alignments. The old
"tested and true" things that ARE of God will be even more fruitful
and will bring more prosperity than in past times. Those who are
properly aligned relationally with apostolic leaders will experience
heaven and earth connections that will bring increase. To not be
aligned properly with relationships will cause the flow from heaven
to cease.
Pastors who are Kingdom-minded and who pastor their city, connecting
with and serving the marketplace and government will be given
financial increase to help meet the needs of their communities.
Compassion and "serving with wisdom" are keys God is handing out.
Divine connections for marriage will continue this year.
God is getting His house in order--He is saying to get our house
in order.
By Jean Steffenson
Colorado USSPN/Colorado Concert of Prayer
Native American Resource Network
www.narnministries.org/index.html
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The Native American Resource
Network (NARN) was formed as a non-profit ministry organization in
1987 and has been instrumental in bringing about reconciliation
between Native and white Americans--both Christian and
non-Christian.
NARN has also helped facilitate a nationwide prayer movement that is
focused on Native American issues. This prayer movement has spread
to many Native Nations in North America and is supported by many
concerned ministries.
Jean Steffenson, Founder/President
For the past decade Jean has been at the forefront of bringing
reconciliation and healing between native and white Americans. Her
work has promoted unity, hope and vision and her efforts have gained
the admiration, trust and respect of a broad range of native and
white leaders--both secular and in the Church. She is the
coordinator of the Native Focus for the Strategic Prayer Network,
serves on the working committee of the National Prayer Committee,
the National Committee of Mission America and the First Nations
Forum of Mission America. Jean also serves on the board of the Two
Rivers Native American Training Center. She is an ordained minister
and has
taught the Word of God in bible studies, churches
and citywide gatherings for over 25 years. She served
as church administrator, and director of prayer and
counseling at the Church of the Rock in Castle Rock CO.
Native American Resource Network
Project:
NARN is focusing many of its efforts
on a new initiative designed to equip and empower native Pastors and
Christian leaders to better serve their own communities. This
initiative is called the "Four Winds Initiative" and additional
information can be found in the "Four Winds Initiative" section of
this web site:
NARN
PO Box 2097
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4642
www.narnministries.org/index.html
email:
administration@narnministries.org
Four Winds Centers are concerned with
equiping and empowering native Pastors and Christian leadership and with
creating sustainable economic development for the Rosebud community.
A Four Winds Center is being developed
outside the town of Mission, SD.... Pastor Gabe Medicine Eagle and his wife Vi
have stepped forward to operate Four Winds. They are both Sioux tribal members
and have earned the respect and admiration of both the white and native
communities. Gabe initiated the first Youth Services Department on the Rosebud
Reservation. Each summer for the past ten years Gabe and Vi have hosted a camp
for native children. Attendance is over 300 and people come from all over the
USA to help. This camp is a model of what true Christian reconciliation
produces--love between races that were once bitter enemies.
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