From the desk of Steve Shultz:
No one can deny what my friend James Goll says in his article here, "The entire world is in the midst of one of the greatest times of change and transition I have ever witnessed in my lifetime."
James Goll, who even as we speak is in the fight of his life against cancer, has paid a severe price to bring this and other such prophetic revelation to you. He is a living Epistle, and this word is current, active and completely worthy of your reading and comprehending what God is showing to James.
Here is also one of James' newest books The Coming Israel Awakening, as well as a teaching by Robert Stearns about The Incredible Season of Transition
We are In! I highly recommend both of them.
Blessings,
Steve Shultz
Steve Shultz, Founder and Publisher
The ElijahList, Breaking Christian News and Prophetic.tv
http://www.elijahlist.com
James W. Goll:
"Praying Through Times of Transition"
As the senior leader of Encounters Network and its associated ministries, I recently called for a special time of Praying through Transition. As we adopt this into our PrayerStorm efforts, I trust the Holy Spirit will reveal to you specific strategies for Spirit-led and Spirit-empowered prayers. Adapt this theme and make it practical for your own life, ministry and nation.
Worldwide Convulsions
The entire world is in the midst of one of the greatest times of change and transition I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. This is both for good and evil. Having prayer-walked over the Reconciliation Bridge from Heil, Germany to Strasbourg, France recently, I marveled at the atmosphere of genuine friendship and change. It was breathtaking for me, having sowed specifically into Germany for so many years. Not long ago, such a friendship between the citizens of France and Germany was only a pipe dream—but now, in part—it is a reality.
But consider on the other hand the worldwide threats to "wipe Israel off the face of the earth to be remembered no more." (See Praying for Israel's Destiny for details prophesied from Psalm 83.) War also rages in the mountains of Afghanistan, Pakistan and beyond. Many nations of Africa are in great turmoil, torn between one tribal group and another. There are wars and rumors of war...
With the worldwide recession under way, many people in the U.S. and other nations are losing their jobs; new leaders in power in Israel, the U.S., England and beyond, it does seem that everything around us is teetering! From my angle, we are in the midst of a worldwide convulsion. But we must drop the anchor of hope in such a time. We must be a light which shines brightly in the midst of darkness.
The Process of Transition
Transition means crossing over to a new place from one condition to another. Transition times are times when the Lord redefines and adjusts the rules necessary for us to move forward. He gives us focus and direction. He teaches us about Himself in a new way. We must admit that we have not been where we are headed. We have not crossed this way before!
In a literary sense, a transition is the phrase that connects the past communication or paragraph with the future thought. This is so important to understand as we move forward. We must seek the Lord for His revelation during times of transition. When He communicates to us, we can bridge the past season with the new. This causes a great treasure to arise. Without the communication being distinct during transitions, we lose the strength and wisdom of our past victories.
There is a process which takes place in a time of change. Part of that transition includes:
• A fresh level of revelation is released.
• Your present vision is adjusted.
• New vision is released and established.
• A mantle of restoration is placed upon you.
• You are healed and made whole from the past.
• A new identity is developed within you.
• New strategy is revealed to you.
• You see the fullness of your inheritance before you.
• You have the strength to overthrow your enemies.
• You secure your inheritance.
Keys for Times of Transition
Charles Stock reminded us at a recent Encounters Network Alliance Leaders Summit, that we can "shine" the brightest when it is the darkest. He emphasized four basic keys to help us grow through our seasons of transition:
1. God knows what He is doing!
2. Our scars can be changed into trophies of His grace.
3. Every battle we survive is a graduation to new realms of authority.
4. Grace works through time—and time is on our side!
In my family and ministry's time of great personal loss and tragedy, there are a few basic things I will never let go of. Yes, God is good all the time, and all things work together for good. Period! Sometimes my lack of understanding screams at me, but in those very moments I must yield my right to understand and push the button called "Trust!"
James W. Goll
Encounters Network • PrayerStorm • Compassion Acts
Email: info@encountersnetwork.com
