I have been experiencing many distractions and what has seemed to be "problems to be dealt with" for months. In the midst of this, I heard the Lord say, "Upgrades." In fact, I had said this myself, flippantly, at one point, when talking about all the things I had to deal with. But I didn't take it to heart, because I was still annoyed and irritated. When the LORD said it, revelation came and the annoyance lifted, because I saw HIM in the midst of it!
The Substance That Leads to Upgrades
"Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?" (Isa. 43:19, KJV)
God is good and He is always working to bring us into the new, but we don't always recognize it in the process. Sometimes we think it's the devil trying to hinder us from moving forward. No, the devil is always trying to get us out of having faith in the truth – that God is with us and He is trying to bless us! Trusting God leads to the upgrades. Moving forward in faith, with eyes on Him, is the substance that brings upgrades.
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Heb. 11:1 KJV)
In the Greek, the word "substance," here, means: a setting or placing under; that which has foundation, is firm; that which has actual existence; a substance, real being; concretely, essence; assurance (see Strong's Concordance, Blue Letter Bible). Your faith is the foundation that supports the new thing God wants to do in your life! It is the substance that brings it into being!
Ears to Hear and Eyes to See
When there are multiple things breaking, malfunctioning, etc., stay in peace and pay attention! Seek the Lord to hear what He is saying, and see what He is doing in your midst. There is a theme!
As a prophet, I often experience things that represent significant changes God is bringing to the Body of Christ. I pray you have ears to hear and eyes to see what He is doing in your life, and that you will shift easily as you perceive Him in the midst of it all!
In our case, there were three things that received upgrades regarding our communication systems: our phones, my computer, and the transformers for our outdoor lights.
The Upgrade of Our Communication Operating System
God is bringing you into His upgraded communication operating system – a higher place of operating from the finished work of Christ. There will be a strong interference in the spiritual atmosphere as we move forward, and I hear the Lord saying that He is increasing our ability to better receive from Heaven with accuracy, and to speak it forth in the earth with power! He is upgrading your communication with greater illumination by the Holy Spirit! (Photo via Pxfuel)
The Upgrade and Transformation of Relationships
This season of trials and upgrades has borne out in our two house churches as well. The enemy has been working overtime to disrupt and divide, but the Spirit of truth and the love of God are prevailing to bring transformation. There is a deeper intimacy and stronger bond than ever before, and He is bringing increase in numbers.
He is always working to redeem and restore to His divine purposes. "For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure" (Phil. 2:13 KJV).
Christ is the overcoming One, and we must lay hold of Him and obey the leading of His Spirit. Expect to see upgrades in relationships! There is an upgrade to your perception – to see with His eyes and hear through His heart. God is causing these things to rise to the surface because there is a better and more fulfilling way. Trust Him. Ask for wisdom; He will pour it out!
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." (Jas. 1:5 KJV)
The Hidden Is Being Revealed
I had to take a closer look at our homeowner's insurance policy because the rate had skyrocketed. As it turned out, the small print of our old policy had an astronomical deductible for certain events. We were in such a hurried place three years ago that we hadn't even looked closely at the policy. We have now upgraded to a new policy that is much more reasonable financially. What I hear the Lord saying in this is that things which have been overlooked or hidden are being revealed to bless you long term! Have faith in God in the midst of the process of dealing with the details; He is bringing upgrades!
New Crowns
My husband and I both had to have our dental crowns replaced. The old ones were leaky and some had deep decay. Likewise, there is a leakage that happens in our spiritual life when we rely on our old ways – crowns of our own righteousness, rather than the crown of righteousness we have through Christ (2 Tim. 4:8). God is removing the crowns we've worn that are based on our works and accomplishments, and the worldly/fleshly/soulish identity and value judgments we have of God and other people, because of our old mindsets that have been instilled by things we think we know, or belief systems based on our experiences or cultural influences.
We are to wear the crown of Christ's righteousness and have His righteousness be the basis of our new identity.
Crowns are a symbol of authority and rule – our authority based on what Jesus has given us – and our rule is enforcing HIS rule. As kings and priests unto GOD (Rev. 1:6), this crown is a crown of holiness unto the Lord (Exod. 39:30), a pure crown of gold (Psa. 21:3), and of anointing (Lev. 21:12).
Another crown that is being offered to us is one that comes from laying hold of wisdom. There is wisdom in trusting in the Lord always, in believing the testimonies of others who have overcome, in stepping out in faith, and in believing God's Word and the principles found therein. There is a beautiful crown awaiting, and others laid up for those that persevere until Jesus returns.
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee." (Prov. 4:7-9 KJV)
Teeth represent sharpness and devouring power, according to Kevin J. Conner's book, Interpreting the Symbols and Types. We are in a spiritual war, and God is using all of our trials to make us sharper and better able to accurately wield His power!
"Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff." (Isa. 41:15 KJV)
I heard the Spirit of the Lord say, "I am removing your old crowns – the old that 'looks good' and 'feels right,' but there is hidden decay...those things of the flesh: dead works, carnal mindsets, self-motivated accomplishments wrought through fleshly and soulish striving to produce what is right in the world's eyes. I am replacing all the old with the new. You shall receive My Kingdom crowns that are birthed and sustained by My Spirit through the finished work of My Son on the Cross." (Photo via Wallpaper Flare)
A new day is upon us, and God is doing a new thing. He has heard our prayers! He is getting rid of the old; the new things we are receiving are a reflection of this! Sometimes what seems irritating and distracting is not the devil but God trying to bring the new to you, the blessing of improvement – upgrades! Look to Jesus and His finished work. Address every need by seeking God and staying in peace.
"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal." (2 Cor. 4:17-18 NKJV)
Ask, "God, what are You doing; what is the outcome You desire in this?" Keep your eyes on Him. He wants to bless you!
"Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom." (Lk. 12:32 KJV)
Removing Old Patterns and Mindsets
I heard the Spirit of the Lord say, "I am removing old patterns and mindsets, shifting your perspective. I am revealing the time stealers in your life. I am sharpening your focus, awakening your spiritual senses. Receive a quickening in your spirit, an alertness to My presence, as I release a fresh wind to remove the veil that has kept you from seeing what I am doing. You will sing a new song that is rising in your heart.
"I am stripping away what will not serve you, for I have great plans for you, and there can be no self-reliance or pride. Look to Me and in Me abide, for when I return, you will be by My side as My perfect and spotless Bride! I have written you into My eternal story – crowned you and clothed you in My righteousness and glory. Look to Me, who make all things new; abundant blessings are in store for you."
"But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day." (Prov. 4:18 ESV)
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Alane Haynes
Eternal Truth Now Ministry
Email:Â eternaltruthnowministry@gmail.com
Website:Â www.alanehaynes.com
Alane Haynes was radically saved in 1981, when the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to her. She immediately received salvation, deliverance and a supernatural healing of her body and mind. An apostolic and prophetic teacher and speaker, Alane has authored four books. The first, "Moses—Shocked in the Desert," was birthed from a prophetic dream and many nights of Holy Spirit waking her to "Write what I tell you." She podcasts through Charisma Podcast Network; "Stirring of the Waters" is her show. Alane and her husband Kerry are co-founders of "Eternal Truth Now Ministry," and are broadcasters on Holy Spirit Broadcasting Network (hsbn.tv). They are passionate about the power of God's word, and desire to see people fulfill their God-given destinies and bring His Kingdom to the earth. When they are not ministering, Alane and Kerry enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren, and outdoors enjoying the beauty of God's creation.
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