How to prepare for the year 2026?

The Lord says: 

"There will be peace for a time, but then chaos will erupt again, both in the east and the west. Pray. Pray for peace and understanding between nations. The selfless prayers of the righteous are key and crucial in this coming year 2026. Never underestimate your prayers. For I will intervene. I will grant you wisdom and revelation as you pray."

"Stock market and financial market shaking is imminent, and the repercussions will be widespread in many sectors. However, for those who seek Me, I will be found by them. For those who count on Me for My wisdom and revelation, I will grant them and prosper them. They shall prosper in My way, in spite of shaking in the worldly ways."

"Earthquakes, drought, and floods will be more and more frequent in the coming year. The key is to grow in your spiritual walk with Me, and ask of My guidance and leading in your life, and that you will be led by My Spirit to be at the right place and at the right time. Learn to be led by My Spirit more and more. Pray in the spirit often. That is the key. Always return to My Word. Dwell even deeper in My Word, even if you've read it many times. For there's so much more I want to speak to you as you read My Word. For there are many more layers of wisdom, revelation, and treasure in My Word, more than you have thought."

"At the same time, there will be great awakening and revival in many nations. North, south, east, and west. No stone will be left unturned. They will be awakened to My righteousness. They will be awakened to My holiness. They will be awakened to the need for the Higher One. This is the era of the best and the worst happening at the same time. But the flood of My Spirit will be widespread, even in places you've previously thought to be the hardest of all places. The last shall be the first. Repent therefore from all kinds of sin. Repent on behalf of your nation. Let your nation be not filled with stupor, but with My Spirit."

By the way, 'stupor' basically means 'being in a state of spiritual dullness, numbness, or insensitivity'. This is due to a hardened heart, unbelief, or a lack of repentance. When a person is in such state, he or she cannot hear, cannot see, or cannot understand the spiritual things and spiritual truths clearly. There will be no clarity in the spirit. There is also a sense of spiritual lethargy, spiritual apathy, and even ingratitude. This can apply to an individual, or even a nation as a whole. 

This is a message from God for all of us. It's high time for God's people to spend time in deeper communion and fellowship with the Lord. He will surely tell you deeper secrets, whether in your life, or for your city, or for your nation. So, this month, the Lord is cleansing, so that there will be clarity in the spirit for God's people! 

The Lord says: 

"Return to the basics! 'Empty' yourself from all the intricacies and entanglements in your life, or whatever that distracts you from a deeper spiritual walk with Me. Clear the clutter. Clear what needs to clear. Clear whatever that entangles you or complicates your life. Clear your sins. Simplify your life. That's how you can prepare for the year 2026. You'll be glad you did."

"Forgive those who have offended you or wronged you. Do not keep an account of all those. Let go and let Me take over, no matter how much loss has been incurred on you or how difficult it is to forgive. I will help you if you look to Me. Clear yourself from hatred and anger. Clear yourself from any form of bitterness against anyone who has wronged you. For My blessings will begin to flow to you like a river." 

In Matthew 5:3-10, Jesus says (in The Beatitudes): 

"Blessed are the poor (or humble) in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." 

So, people of God, stop being greedy for power and fame. But return to the basics. Return to what Jesus says. Return to the purity and humility in the Lord. This can apply whether as an individual, or as a church, or as a city, or as a nation. 

The word 'Beatitude' here comes from the Latin word 'Beatus', and it simply means 'Happy' or 'Blessed'. These blessings offer each of us (His people) a pathway to true and lasting peace and joy. The peace and joy that is rooted in a deep relationship and personal walk with God. 

The world may not agree with this, or they may even laugh at us. But the truth is God has spoken this Beatitudes as the keys to lasting peace and joy in our lives. For those who believe and walk in it, blessed or happy are they! True blessedness! True happiness! Not a facade. Not something that is conjured up by humans. But the happiness and the blessedness that comes from above! From the Lord!

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How to respond and prepare in a perilous time like this?

We cannot deny the war that's currently happening in the Middle East will likely have a chain reaction in the rest of the world. In other words, it's going to spread like wildfire. In short, the world is at war!

When you see what's happening in Israel and the surrounding nations, and it's happening like never before seen in the past fifty years, then you can't help but to take note. Why? Because Israel is like a time clock. The clock is ticking! 

One of the biblical ways how the Lord reveals the times and seasons is through the events that are happening in this world. 

So, in a perilous time like this, how do you (as His people) respond and prepare yourselves? 

Of course, you can pray. Pray for the nations that He has put in your hearts to pray for. And never cease praying.

Let's go to what Jesus has said in the Scripture regarding the time and season, particularly the last days. 

In Mark 13:28-30 (NKJV), He said: "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near - at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place." 

In Mark 13:32-34 (NKJV), He said further: "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch." 

In Mark 13:35-37 (NKJV), He then said: "Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming - in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning - lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!" 

So, this is the key word now: "Watch!" 

The word 'watch' here in Greek is 'gregoreo'. It can mean any of these: 'Be vigilant, be watchful, be alert, to take heed, to keep awake, be on guard, be discerning'. 

Even though different believers and Bible scholars may differ on the events leading to Jesus' coming, and what must happen first before Jesus returns, no one can deny that Jesus is coming soon! How soon is soon? I would say looking at the events happening in the world nowadays, the time is near! 

I'm going to show you five ways to respond and prepare in a time like this:

1. Be on guard and be discerning

In Mark 13:5-8 (NKJV), Jesus said: "Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and will deceive many. But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows." 

In Mark 13:21-23 (NKJV), Jesus said: "Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'Look, He is there!' do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand." 

In 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 (NKJV), the apostle Paul wrote: 'Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.'

In all the Bible verses you've read here, the warning of the Scripture is consistent, and that is to be on guard and be discerning. 

2. Don't lose hope

In Titus 2:11-13 (NKJV), the apostle Paul wrote: 'For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ...' 

The apostle Paul reminded us that Jesus' first coming brought salvation, and he also instructed us to live soberly, live righteously, and live a godly life in this present age.

And see the words 'blessed hope'? What is this 'blessed hope'? The expectation of Jesus returning and receiving us. That is the blessed hope! 

3. Encourage one another

In 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 (NKJV), the apostle Paul wrote: 'For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.' 

You see, the promise that the Lord will descend from heaven with a shout in 1 Thessalonians 4 here is followed by this command to comfort one another, or in other words, to encourage one another.

4. Keep doing what God has asked you to do

Whatever vision, mission, and purpose that the Lord has spoken for you to be and to do, keep doing it. Yes, in each time and season, keep doing it. At different junctures of your life, the Lord may re-strategize you, and the Lord may re-direct you. Your part is to follow Him. Be led by His Spirit.

In Mark 13:7-10 (NKJV), Jesus said: "But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows. But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them. And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations." 

The good news of the Lord Jesus Christ and of His kingdom must first be preached to all the nations, and then the end will come. This is God's commission and mandate for each of us as a believer of the Lord. You see, Jesus warned of troubling events as we near the end of the age, and that includes the persecution of believers. But Jesus also added that nothing, not even persecution, should distract us from this one essential thing, that is to continue to preach the gospel to every tribe and tongue. 

In Acts 1:8 (NKJV), Jesus said: "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

5. Look up! 

Look up to Him and His Word! Do not let your eyes depart from looking to Him and His Word! Be vigilant and be ready, as if the Day is today! Turn away from your sins. Clear what needs to clear in your life. Don't delay, people! Cleanse your heart. Cleanse your hands. 

In Psalm 24:1-6 (NKJV), David wrote: 'The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. For He has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the waters. Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face.' 

In Psalm 24:7-10 (NKJV), David wrote: 'Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory.' 

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How to prepare for the year 2023?

There are 5 basic points that the Lord has spoken as you prepare for the year 2023:

1. Be led by the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:14-16 (NKJV) 

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba Father." The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.

2. Don't look back

Genesis 19:15-16 (NKJV)

When the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, "Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be consumed in the punishment of the city." And while he lingered, the men took hold of his hand, his wife's hand, and the hands of his two daughters, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside the city.

Genesis 19:17 (NKJV)

So it came to pass, when they had brought them outside, that he said, "Escape for your life! Do not look behind you nor stay anywhere in the plain. Escape to the mountains, lest you be destroyed."

Genesis 19:26 (NKJV)

But his wife looked back behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

3. Learn to be contented

1 Timothy 6:6-8 (NKJV)

Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

1 Timothy 6:9-10 (NKJV)

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

4. Stay focused on the Lord

Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV)

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Colossians 3:1-2 (NKJV)

If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

Colossians 2:6-7 (NKJV)

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

5. Walk in the supernatural realm

1 Kings 17:2-4 (NKJV)

Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, "Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there."

1 Kings 17:5-6 (NKJV)

So he went and did according to the word of the Lord, for he went and stayed by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening; and he drank from the brook.

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Prophetic words: A time for uprooting, cleansing and purifying!

As I was praying in the spirit the other day, I saw a vision of a strong hand uprooting the weeds in the garden. One by one the weeds were being uprooted, leaving no trace of the weeds, and not even the roots anymore. This process happened again and again while I was praying. I believe this is the hand of the Lord that uproots the weeds in that garden. 

I asked the Lord what these weeds and the garden mean.

The weeds can mean 'anything that is not from Him', and this includes all the wrong practices in our lives, and even the wrong practices in the church as a whole. 

The garden can mean 'our lives, the church as a whole, and His people' - any of these. 

The Lord then spoke, "Tell My people: This is a time of uprooting, cleansing and purifying. Let My hand uproot the weeds in your life, because I am setting you free from whatever that has bound you all these years. I am preparing and getting you ready for the greater glory and greater use in My kingdom." 

Beloved of God, what are the areas in our lives that need uprooting, cleansing and purifying? 

Different people different. Different church different. Let the Holy Spirit enlighten each of us. Take time to commune with the Holy Spirit. Set time for the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit will speak to us, show us, and enlighten us. It can be certain hurts in our life, certain wounds in our life, certain bitterness in our life, certain sin in our life, or whatever that is not of God that He wants to uproot in our life. Yes, even human traditions or human practices that is not of God. Or whatever 'tumor' or 'unwanted growth' in our life. Let God search our hearts. Let God shine into our spirit and soul, like a torchlight that shines into a room or a house.

For Scripture reference, we shall go straight to Matthew 15:1-2, 'Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, "Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread."' 

Here's the background. These scribes and Pharisees came from Jerusalem to where Jesus was at that time, in order to investigate and assess the words and works of Jesus, and possibly to find fault with Him. So, they questioned Jesus on why His disciples did not follow the tradition of the elders of washing hands before eating bread. 

Now, the matter in question here had nothing to do with good hygiene. So, before you eat, by all means wash your hands for hygiene purpose. But as far as this part of the Scripture is concerned, it has nothing to do with good hygiene, but rather, the religious officials at that time were offended that Jesus' disciples did not observe the rigid and extensive rituals for washing hands before meals. 

In Matthew 15:3-6. Jesus answered and said to them, "Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? For God commanded, saying, 'Honor your father and your mother...' But you say, 'Whoever says to his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God" - then he need not honor his father or mother.' Thus you have made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition."

When Jesus' disciples were accused of transgressing the tradition of the elders, Jesus gave a very strong reply. Jesus replied that these leaders were far too concerned with their ceremonial rituals. The ceremonial washing were based on man-made traditions, and not the Scripture. Of course Jesus 'ruffled the feathers' of these religious leaders at that time. This was just one of the many conflicts He had with the religious leaders those days, which eventually caused them to deliver Him to be crucified. But you see, somebody has to speak the truth. And you know what? Jesus is the truth that came down! He is the way, the truth, and the life!

In order to understand Matthew 15:3-6 better, let's go to Mark 7:11-13 as a cross reference. Jesus said, "But you say, 'If a man says to his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban"' - (that is, a gift to God), then you no longer let him do anything for his father or his mother, making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do." 

What is this 'Corban' here? In this practice, a son could say that his possessions or savings were Corban, i.e. 'especially devoted to God', and therefore unavailable to help his parents. Through this human tradition, a son could completely disobey the command to honor his father or mother, while looking ultra-religious! Jesus exposed this man-made tradition, and He called this as making the Word of God of no effect through these people's tradition. This is just one example of the many man-made traditions during Jesus' days. Now, in the context of our modern days, it is the same. Through the past many decades and centuries, so many man-made traditions have been added to the church.

In Matthew 15:7-9, Jesus continued, "Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men." 

In Matthew 15:10-12, when Jesus had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, "Hear and understand: Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man." 

In Matthew 15:13, Jesus said, "Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted." 

This word 'uprooted' here is 'ekridzoo' in Greek, and it means 'to pluck out by the roots'. The word 'ek' means 'out', and the word 'ridzoo' means 'root (like the roots of a plant)'. When these two words are joined together, 'ek' and 'ridzoo', the compound word means 'to rip out by the roots'. 

Indeed, this is the time to allow the hand of the Lord to uproot whatever that's not of Him in our lives. Why? So that His work in us and through us will not be hindered, and we can express His kingdom without hindrance. So that we can experience His greater glory, and we can be of greater use for His kingdom! This is the gist of what the Lord wants to speak to us today through His vision and through His words. 

Matthew 15:15-20 says, 'Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Explain this parable to us." So Jesus said, "Are you also still without understanding? Do you not yet understand that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and is eliminated? But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. These are the things which defile a man, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man."'

Beloved of God, we can pray this prayer as an individual, "O Lord God, search my heart. Show to me if there's any area, or any attitude, or any practice in my life that is not of You. I want to be totally surrendered to You. I want to be totally submitted to You. I want to be totally yielded to You, so that You can use me for Your greater glory and for Your kingdom, and so that I can be used unhindered by You." 

Let us humble ourselves before the Lord. Let us allow the Lord to search our hearts. It takes humility on our part to admit and to let go of certain areas in our lives that is not of God. Please understand that this is not a condemning message, but this is a restoring message. Because the reason for this message is so that His work in us and through us will not be hindered, and so that we can walk in the fullness of His purposes and plans in each of our lives. Amen.

Let us pray: "O Lord God, we thank You that You are setting us free in this time and season, You are setting us free from whatever that has bound us all these years. You are preparing and getting us ready for the greater glory and greater use in Your kingdom. So, we allow You, and we allow Your hand to uproot any 'weeds' in our lives. We allow You to do the cleansing and purifying work in our lives, in our family, in our church, in our ministry, in our business, and in all that we put our hands to do. In the name of Jesus. Amen."

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How to prepare and position for year 2022?

It's that time of the year again! Usually about 3 months ahead of our Gregorian calendar's new year (and this time it's 2022!), I would seek the Lord on how to prepare for the year ahead. Also, this is in conjunction with the Jewish calendar, as we usher in Rosh Hashanah (the Head of the Year) 5782. 

Words from the Lord for this time and season: "This is a key time of receiving and replenishing in the spiritual realm. Be at the mode of receiving from Me, especially receiving My wisdom and My power to see a double portion increase in your life, going forward." 

So, this is the time the Lord wants you to be refreshed and replenished, as you receive His power, His strength, and His wisdom. 

The Lord is also in the midst of preparing and positioning you for your double portion, be it double portion of anointing, double portion of wisdom, double portion of favor, or double portion in every sense of the word, in a good way. 

Further words from the Lord (as you prepare for the new year): "This is a time of moving on from lack to multiplication. This is a time of moving on from transition to completion. This is a time of moving on from humiliation to glory. This is a time of moving on from barrenness to miracles, signs and wonders. Your transition time is ending. You are entering a new beginning in the realm of My wisdom, My double portion, and My miracles, signs and wonders."

People of God, whatever your troubles may be recently, or in the past season, the Lord is here to encourage you. He is in the midst of preparing you to receive double, even in the restoration of whatever you have lost, or whatever you have been lacking (or barren) in your life. 

Therefore, in spite of whatever 'bad news' you hear in the world at the moment, the Lord has this good news for you: Your double portion is coming! Your transition time is ending, and a new beginning is coming! Your time of moving on from lack to multiplication is here!

You know how many times Jesus said these words during His time on earth: "Fear not!" or "Do not be afraid!"? The same it is in this end time. So, no matter what you see or hear in this world, nothing takes away the truth that Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33). Therefore, be of good cheer! Do not be afraid! Fear not, no matter what! Because you have the love of God (that never fails), the divine protection of the Lord, and the hand of the Lord be with you. And as long as you look to Him, He will know how to make a way for you (in spite of it all), and teach you how to make the right moves in your life! Believe and receive this by faith, as you prepare and position yourself for the coming year 2022!

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