Author name: jimmy stewart

One of the biggest dangers Christians face is thinking
inside the proverbial religious box. When we talk about “a great move of God”
or “revival” we often contextualize it inside a church building. We get visions
of people coming to a facility, worshipping God, hearing a fiery evangelist and
flooding the altar for prayer.

Even when we take it “to the streets” it still looks a lot
like it does inside the church walls. We speak to people using the same
language and pray for them just like we do in church, except that the setting
has changed.

It is imperative that the body of Christ accurately discern
the times and seasons we find ourselves in.  As the sons of Issachar, we
too, must be aware of not only what God is doing at the moment, but we must be
aware of what is looming before us.

I have been listening intently
to what the Spirit of the Lord is saying for this hour.  As we enter into
2011, I believe God in His goodness, is giving us insight and direction for the
upcoming season.

When God wants to bless you, He brings people into
your life. When Satan wants to destroy you, he brings people into your life.
And sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference.

We are in a season in
which God wants to strengthen kingdom relationships. God wants us engaged in
relationships that are healthy and productive, not burdensome and destructive.

There are basically two
types of relationships: those that build up your life and those that destroy
your life. Healthy relationships add to your life, bringing increase and
blessing to you. Unhealthy relationships tear you down, drain you, and seek to
divide you from God and the destiny He has for you.