SPY THE YEAR

“And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho.”

JOSHUA 2:1 (KJV)

As we come to the end of 2016 it becomes necessary for us to approach 2017 from a biblical perspective; and this perspective is revealed in Joshua’s decision to have two men spy out the land of Jericho. The children of Israel had a great desire for the land of Jericho, more so because it was a promise of God to them, but they were careful to know the state of the land before entering into it – this they did by spying the land.

To spy is to catch sight of; it is to secretly collect classified information. The decision to spy Jericho imparted the children of Israel with the courage needed in taking over the land. As we see the next year in view, we need to spy the year. Do not enter a year without gathering information about the year. The courage we need to walk through the year will come from the information gathered from spying the year.

There are two ways by which we can spy the year 2017: it is through the study of the word, and inquiring from the Spirit of God. As you study God’s word, you will find promises that assure you of what your experiences will be like in the forthcoming year. You are to believe these promises as believing them activate the word to produce the experience it talks about.

Scripture says that the Spirit of God searches the deep things of God; therefore, you can trust the Spirit of God to bring information to you about the next year. Jesus says that the Holy Spirit will tell you about things to come. Inquire of the Holy Spirit through praying, and listen to his voice and his promptings in your spirit: trust these leadings as the Spirit of God desires to lead you to prosperity next year.

In the same vein, as you plan to embark on major projects or anticipate certain blessings for the forthcoming year, take out time to gather information about the project or anticipated blessings: this will instil courage into you. I wish you a season of rest all through year 2017.

PRAYER

Dear Father I thank you for the year 2016, I believe you for revelations for the forthcoming year. Thanks for the revelation of your word and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in me in Jesus’ name. Amen

FURTHER READING

1 Corinthians 2:10

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