02/01/2024
The year 2023 has come to an end. Different experiences for different people. In all of these, God has been faithful and deserves the glory. It is important we know what God is saying concerning 2024, prepare and plug into the year 2024. The sons of Issachar understood the times and they knew what Israel ought to do and all their brethren were at their command (1 Chron. 12:32).
The year 2024 is a year where believers must intentionally strive to become Mighty men in stature in order to:
1. Arise and contend earnestly for your heritage like Caleb (Joshua 14) who at 85 years, was still very strong and ready to take the mountain he obtained by promise when he was 40 years old. He was a mighty man who refused to be affected by societal standards. May you receive strength to possess your mountains regardless of what society is saying (And that includes every of the 7 mountains of human influence God had ordained you to ascend and raise his banner over). Grow to the point you become a man of conviction, not conforming to the world standard. Conformity is the enemy of originality.
2. Arise and Go in this your might. There is a mandate and an assignment God has placed upon our lives. For so many this year *2024* is that year you need to take a bold step of faith and obedience. God is saying to you like He said to Gideon " Go in this thy might". You never thought you had what it takes to accomplish that God-ordained vision, dream or goal. You looked at what you have done or where you are coming from and feel you can't do much for God. God is saying The same thing to you this year "GO in this Might". Your generation is waiting for you to arise. The ernest expectations of creation waits for your manifestation. To "Go" means you have been empowered to go out for souls, it means you have been endued with power to conquer territories. Are you ready for missions?. Remember He calls men to make them first as vessels that would ensure or last before sending them. Scriptures say he called them to be with him and that He might send them. Being with Him is prerequisite to the commissioning to go out.
3. Arise and shine (Isaiah 60: 1): Mighty men made by God have these attributes:
M - Mercy-obtained (Heb. 4:16)
I - Integrity-driven (Psalm 12:1)
G- Gifted ( Prov. 18:16)
H - Humble (1 Pet. 5:6)
T - Trained (Gen. 14:14, Psalm 127:4)
Y - Yielded ( 2 Tim. 2:21)
Such men are ordained to shine in any generation (Mat. 5:16). Mighty men are men who have light. Because the people who sit in darkness are waiting for the arrival of light. Light ushers in rejoicing. Many will rejoice over your arrival to their territory in Jesus name.
So this year, Our theme is: *The Manifestation of Mighty Men* (2 Sam. 23:8-39, Judges 6:11-16, Psalm 127:4 & Rom. 8:19)
We encourage you to begin this year and remain *consistent* to see this come through in your life.
Instructions for the year:
1. Pray seriously* so you don't become a prey. It's a year for the strong and mighty. The gates of territories only open up to mighty men (Psalm 24). I am convinced that many, if not all will be engaged in Corporate Church fastings. Please be a part of your local church fasting scheduled for the beginning of the year, if your church doesn't subscribe to such, be led by the Spirit of God on what He would have you do. But please enter the year prayerfully.
2 Be seriously committed to Kingdom advancement* (Reaching out to souls, intercessions, Givings, Stewardship and as divinely instructed)
3. Make your secret place a dwelling place*. (Psalm 91:1). It's your place of empowerment. It is they that wait upon the Lord that shall be strengthened. Keep beholding until you become like Christ (He is our Standard).
4. Let this year be your own year of intentional sacrifice*. (Psalm 50:5) There is a dimension of God we may never see until we begin to transact with God on the altar of sacrifice. Many believers have not yet come into that realm and dealing yet. Let's make this *That Intentional Year*
5. Place value on destiny-defining relationships*. Find and mind your *company*. Who you company with determines what accompanies your life and destiny. Samson was a mighty man but died without honour and without vision as if he was never anointed because he never had people he submitted to, was accountable to or related with. Learn from Samson (There is a reason why they're called Mighty Men). Please find strength among God's people (The bible says "They" go from strength to strength... Psalm 84:7) Belong to a family of God's trusted people. Have someone or few persons you can walk, run and fly together with this year. Please read 2 Sam. 23.
God bless you. If you have read to this point, I am convinced you are ready to pay the price for the prize you so desire in this year 2024. God will grant you grace to finish strong. You will finish 2024 strong in Jesus name🙏🏽
Kingdom Emphasis Network