Stepping into Authority: Trusting God's New Season
Summary
In this message, I shared a prophetic word that God has placed on my heart, urging us to step out of our comfort zones and trust Him anew. God is calling us out of our hiding places, where we have been shaped and protected, into a new season of authority and purpose. This journey may not be comfortable, but it is necessary for the impossible work God wants to accomplish through us. We have all faced adversity, but God has been with us, healing and preparing us for His glory. Just as David was called out of the cave to his place of authority, we too are being called to rise up and take our rightful place.
We are in a time of transition, moving from glory to glory, which involves pressing, crushing, and forming in the secret place. This is a time to understand our times and seasons, much like the sons of Issachar, who knew what God was doing and aligned themselves with His plans. We must pay attention to the signs and impressions God gives us, as they guide us in our journey. The new Hebraic year, 5785, is a year of grace upon grace, a time of manifestation and walking hand in hand with God. It is a year to behold, to see with the eyes of the Spirit, and to live from the secret place.
This year, we are called to be a voice in our city and beyond, to partner with God in His plans for the nations. We must seek the Lord, understand our place in His plan, and move forward together as a community. This is a year of manifestation, a time to go through the door and live from the secret place. We are called to be mature sons and daughters, living lives that reflect the glory of God. Let us take His hand and follow where He leads, trusting in His grace and strength to guide us.
Key Takeaways:
1. Trust in God's Call: God is calling us out of our comfort zones and into a new season of authority and purpose. This journey may be uncomfortable, but it is necessary for the impossible work God wants to accomplish through us. We must trust in His call and step out in faith. [01:01]
2. Understanding Times and Seasons: Like the sons of Issachar, we must understand the times and seasons we are in, aligning ourselves with God's plans. This requires paying attention to the signs and impressions God gives us, guiding us in our journey. [07:39]
3. Living from the Secret Place: Transitioning from glory to glory involves pressing, crushing, and forming in the secret place. It is in this place that we are shaped and prepared for God's glory. We must remain in the secret place, allowing God to form us into His image. [06:41]
4. A Year of Grace and Manifestation: The new Hebraic year, 5785, is a year of grace upon grace, a time of manifestation and walking hand in hand with God. It is a year to behold, to see with the eyes of the Spirit, and to live from the secret place. [41:15]
5. Partnering with God in His Plans: We are called to be a voice in our city and beyond, partnering with God in His plans for the nations. We must seek the Lord, understand our place in His plan, and move forward together as a community. [52:18]
Youtube Chapters:
- [00:00] - Welcome
- [01:01] - Prophetic Call to Trust
- [02:34] - Rising Against Oppressors
- [04:37] - Courage from the Secret Place
- [05:34] - The Power of the Prophetic
- [06:41] - Transitioning from Glory to Glory
- [07:39] - Understanding Times and Seasons
- [10:18] - Signs and Impressions
- [12:09] - Behold: Light and Glory
- [14:08] - New Opportunities and Challenges
- [17:53] - Vulnerability and Harvest
- [22:28] - Appointed Times and Seasons
- [28:14] - The Hebraic Year 5785
- [41:15] - Grace and Manifestation
- [52:18] - Walking Hand in Hand with God
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Revelation 3:19-22
2. 1 Chronicles 12:32
3. 2 Corinthians 5:17
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Observation Questions:
1. What does Revelation 3:19-22 say about the relationship between discipline and intimacy with God? How does this relate to the sermon’s call to come out of hiding? [04:37]
2. In 1 Chronicles 12:32, the sons of Issachar are noted for their understanding of the times. How does this understanding guide their actions, and how was this concept used in the sermon? [07:39]
3. According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, what transformation occurs when someone is in Christ? How does this idea of becoming a new creation connect with the sermon’s theme of stepping into a new season? [12:09]
4. The sermon mentioned David being called out of the cave to his place of authority. What was the significance of this event, and how does it parallel our spiritual journey? [02:34]
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Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the concept of living from the "secret place" as mentioned in the sermon relate to the idea of being disciplined and zealous in Revelation 3:19-22? [04:37]
2. What does it mean to understand the times and seasons like the sons of Issachar, and how can this understanding impact our spiritual journey and decisions? [07:39]
3. The sermon speaks of a year of grace and manifestation. How does this align with the idea of becoming a new creation in 2 Corinthians 5:17, and what implications does this have for our daily lives? [41:15]
4. How does the sermon’s call to partner with God in His plans for the nations challenge our current understanding of our role in God’s kingdom? [52:18]
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Application Questions:
1. Reflect on a time when you felt God calling you out of your comfort zone. How did you respond, and what steps can you take to trust in God's call more fully in the future? [01:01]
2. In what ways can you cultivate a deeper understanding of the times and seasons in your life, similar to the sons of Issachar? What practical steps can you take to align yourself with God’s plans? [07:39]
3. The sermon emphasizes living from the secret place. What specific practices can you incorporate into your daily routine to ensure you remain connected to this place of spiritual formation? [06:41]
4. How can you actively participate in the manifestation of God’s grace in your community this year? Identify one area where you can be a voice or take action. [41:15]
5. Consider your role in partnering with God’s plans for the nations. What is one tangible way you can contribute to this mission, either locally or globally? [52:18]
6. The sermon calls us to be mature sons and daughters reflecting God’s glory. What is one area of your life where you feel called to mature, and what steps will you take to grow in that area? [52:18]
7. How can you support others in your community to step into their place of authority and purpose, as David did? What role can you play in encouraging and uplifting those around you? [02:34]
Devotional
Day 1: Stepping into Divine Authority
God is calling us out of our comfort zones and into a new season of authority and purpose. This journey may be uncomfortable, but it is necessary for the impossible work God wants to accomplish through us. We must trust in His call and step out in faith. Just as David was called out of the cave to his place of authority, we too are being called to rise up and take our rightful place. This requires courage and a willingness to leave behind what is familiar, trusting that God’s plans are greater than our own. [01:01]
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." (2 Timothy 1:7, ESV)
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you feel God is calling you to step out in faith? How can you begin to take steps toward this calling today?
Day 2: Discernment in Times and Seasons
Like the sons of Issachar, we must understand the times and seasons we are in, aligning ourselves with God's plans. This requires paying attention to the signs and impressions God gives us, guiding us in our journey. By being attuned to His voice, we can navigate the transitions in our lives with wisdom and clarity, ensuring that we are in step with His divine timing. [07:39]
"Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command." (1 Chronicles 12:32, ESV)
Reflection: What signs or impressions has God been giving you lately? How can you align your actions with what you believe God is showing you?
Day 3: Transformation in the Secret Place
Transitioning from glory to glory involves pressing, crushing, and forming in the secret place. It is in this place that we are shaped and prepared for God's glory. We must remain in the secret place, allowing God to form us into His image. This process, though challenging, is essential for our spiritual growth and maturity, enabling us to reflect His glory in our lives. [06:41]
"But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you." (Matthew 6:6, ESV)
Reflection: How can you create a consistent time and space in your daily routine to meet with God in the secret place? What might God be wanting to form in you during this time?
Day 4: Embracing a Year of Grace and Manifestation
The new Hebraic year, 5785, is a year of grace upon grace, a time of manifestation and walking hand in hand with God. It is a year to behold, to see with the eyes of the Spirit, and to live from the secret place. This year invites us to experience God’s abundant grace and to witness His promises coming to fruition in our lives as we walk closely with Him. [41:15]
"And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." (John 1:16, ESV)
Reflection: In what ways have you experienced God's grace in your life recently? How can you position yourself to receive even more of His grace this year?
Day 5: Partnering with God for His Purposes
We are called to be a voice in our city and beyond, partnering with God in His plans for the nations. We must seek the Lord, understand our place in His plan, and move forward together as a community. This involves being proactive in seeking His guidance and being willing to step out in obedience, trusting that He will use us to accomplish His purposes. [52:18]
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19, ESV)
Reflection: How can you be a voice for God in your community this week? What specific action can you take to partner with God in His plans for those around you?
Quotes
Behold, I am standing at the door with hands stretched out, saying, will you trust again? Will you follow me? Will you go again? I have need of you, my son, my daughter, in a new way. Behold, come out of your hiding place, for I see that you are ready and you are pure. [00:00:10]
You have been through adversity. You have been through a type of dismantling. Some of you have felt like you have been in a pressure cooker, being pressed from every side, not just one angle, but every side relentlessly. For some of you, the last two to five years have been grueling, more pain, more suffering, more betrayal, more loss, more temptation to your flesh than ever before, more adversity than could have been imagined. [00:01:10]
I have been shaping you. And I protected you by inviting you into a space of hiding. It was a place of forming in the secret. Why? Because it prepares you for a glory that can come no other way. It prepares you to be used in troubled times and in troubled places to a troubled people. [00:01:51]
David and his mighty men used the cave of Adullam as a hiding place for protection from Saul. But God sent a prophet to tell David, David, do not stay in this stronghold, but go into the land of Judah. Judah was the place where he was appointed to rule and reign. So David left and he went. [00:03:12]
So you are familiar with the hiding place. Some of you were called there by me, by my presence. Some of you ended up there because of your own decisions. Some simply were hiding there out of fear. You see, Elijah hid in a cave out of weariness. [00:02:16]
We have been in a time of transition. It's been a tense time. It's been a transitional time. And I don't know about you, but when I think about glory to glory, I think like, yes, glory to glory. Woo! Yeah. It doesn't mean easy to easier. Okay. It doesn't mean, man, I wish it did. Lord, please. But it doesn't. It means glory to glory. [00:06:46]
So, we must be like the sons of Issachar. The tribe of Issachar had a deep understanding of their times and seasons. According to First Chronicles 1232, understanding their times and seasons meant that they knew precisely what God was doing and what time it was and how that they were supposed to be rightly aligned with what the hand of God was doing. [00:08:51]
Behold is a part of wonder, and it is associated with light and glory. Behold. The first time that God said behold was actually in Genesis, three and it was when light was shining on darkness actually after Eve had sinned. And God was like, see, I have to do something. Behold. So behold is light. [00:11:51]
And I'll tell you what, I'm pretty, mmm, proud, but not like proud in the yucky way. I'm proud before my father, God, about things that I've overcome in my life. Like, oh, man, I'm so, so cool that I learned that, that I don't really deal with that anymore. That that's not really in my mouth anymore. It's so cool that I don't really judge people like that. [00:14:08]
God is a God of the nations. Every tribe and every tongue will confess that one day Jesus is Lord. So he chooses us. He chooses and wants to partner with the people who know who they are, who know their times and seasons, who know their authority, who know that they've been through something to be something, who are pure and innocent, the shining ones, the ones who live consecrated lives. [00:30:21]
This is a year of manifestation. This is a time to go through the door, to live from the secret place. And lastly, we will not forget the prayer of Jesus. This is a year to do it together. If you are called here to Hill City, come on, be here. Buckle your seatbelts. Let's go. We are we're unapologetic about who God says we are, about the provision and the manna that he's given us. [00:52:18]
Father God, we give you this time. We thank you for teaching us, for growing us. We thank you, Father God, for causing us to be more like you. Mature sons and daughters. Father God, we give our lives to you in a deeper way today. And if anybody needs to return to Jesus or come to Jesus for the first time, just say this, Jesus, come into my life. Take all of me. [00:53:39]
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