Beloved People of God,

This prophetic word is meant to serve us as piecemeal and reference for the coming biblical year (note: 5776/2016).
I encourage every reader to pray over this word and to declare the plan of the Father over the coming year.

(artwork of Simon Glimm)

The 13th of September and the New Biblical Year 5776

On the eve of September 13th, 2015 the Jewish people enter into the new biblical year 5776. This is also relevant for us, the wild olive branches who have been grafted into the precious olive tree, as we partake in the oiliness (note: anointing) of the root (see Romans 11:17-18).

Romans 11:17-18:
17 If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, 18 do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

The Apple of God's Eye

Furthermore, according to Zechariah 2:8b, Israel has the status of the eyeball of God, with Jerusalem acting as His pupil. So, as Heathen Christians we benefit greatly from viewing our life and environment through Israel in order to confidently enter into our future with Christ Jesus with enlightened eyes.

Zechariah 2:8b:
8b ...for whoever touches you (note.: Israel) touches the apple of his eye.

The revelations we receive by this approach contain strategic methods that help us position our lives in the centre of the will of God and in His peace, just as Epaphras prayed (see Colossians 4:12).  

Colossians 4:12:
12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.

The Number “6”

As this year is connected to the Hebrew letter „Waw“, which also has the numeric value of “6”, I would like to explain the significance of this number first mentioned in Genesis 1:31; there it is connected to the creation of wild animals, as well as man (see Genesis 1: 24-31).

Genesis 1:24-31:
24 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.
25 God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”
29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so.
31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.

The Wild Animal and Man

The various animals in the above mentioned scripture, which were created before man (who was created in the image of God) are an indication for us as God's people to advance on our future path with a humble heart (see Philippians 2:3-4 i.c.w. 1 Peter 5:5b-6).  

Philippians 2:3-4:
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

1 Peter 5:5b-6:
… 5b All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

Man and His Awareness

God endowed animals with a natural value, whereat He gave man an awareness or a conscience by which we can discern good and evil.
As humans we are the only creatures on earth who can decide on good or evil, which means it is our decision whether we want to sin or not.  
Because we possess this ability, it is a privilege to view the people and entities we encounter during our life with a humble and pure heart; and in doing so we decide to first seek the glory of God, and then that of our neighbour (see 1 Corinthians 10:31 i.c.w. Matthew 22:36-40).

1 Corinthians 10:31:
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Matthew 22:36-40:
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind’ (see Deuteronomy 6:5).
38 This is the first and greatest commandment.
39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’ (see Leviticus 19:18).
40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

The Year of Alliance

It is the plan of the Heavenly Father in the biblical year 5776/2016 to establish divine alliances among His people (note: Jewish and Heathen Christians), so that Christ will be glorified even more as the crucified and risen one, and His message of the cross shall spread faster than before (see 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 i.c.w. Ephesians 2:13-18).

1 Corinthians 1:18-25:
18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
19 For it is written (see Isaiah 29:14): “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”
20 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.
22 Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

Ephesians 2:13-18:
13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.
17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

This will lead to the recognition of the “one new man” (see Ephesians 2:15), by speaking unitary words, by having one mind (see Acts 1:14; Acts 2:46 i.c.w. Philippians 2:2) and by being aware of the connection between heaven and earth, which in turn is connected to having a supernatural understanding according Colossians 3:1-4.

Colossians 3:1-4:
1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

The Departure of Doubt

Furthermore in the biblical year 5776/2016, the Heavenly Father plans to eliminate doubt and unbelief among His people through His resurrection power by freeing them from a state of hopelessness where people felt they were stuck, and showing them a clear exit, which enables them to continue on and act in greater faith and love.

John 20:24-29a:
24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus/twin), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.
25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”
27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed;

The saints who previously were in doubt will become important links in the Body of Christ, so that unity will be clearly visible on earth (see John 13:35).

John 13:35:
35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Also, the „twin-Thomas-guys“ in the body of Christ will have a share in God's glory alighting on His people, because they act as tent makers who secure the tent in its upright position, like a stake rammed into the ground (see Isaiah 54:2-3).

Isaiah 54:2-3:
2 “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.
3 For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities.

Covenant Connections

God set the biblical year 5776/2016 to make known to us, His people, whom He has connected us to for the future in His covenant plan.
This amalgamation of saints will lead to His eternal light (note: Jesus Christ) piercing the earth, and it will establish the order of the Heavenly Father for this time (see Genesis 1:1-5 i.c.w. John 1:1-5; John 8:12).

Genesis 1:1-5:
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness.
5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.

John 1:1-5:
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 He was with God in the beginning.
3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

John 8:12:
12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

The Effect of Eternal Light

The eternal light will affect people similar to Saul (who threatened and killed followers of Jesus Christ), as they are visited by the eternal Light of Heaven. This will cause them to abandon their old thinking, as they recognise the grace of God, which is Jesus Christ, to take the new and higher way (see Acts 9:1-9 i.c.w. Titus 2:11-14; 1 Corinthians 12:31b).

Acts 9:1-9:
1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.
3As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”
5 “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied.
6 “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
7 The men travelling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone.
8 Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus.
9 For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.

Titus 2:11-14:
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.
12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

1 Corinthians 12:31b:
31b And yet I will show you the most excellent (note.: higher) way.  

The Annual Biblical Slogan for the Year 5776

The Herrnhuter annual biblical slogan for the Gregorian year 2016 is taken from Isaiah 66:13 where it states:

"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.” Isaiah 66:13

The above mentioned verse from Isaiah 66 points to the power of the hen, which Jesus Christ mentions in conjunction with Jerusalem (see Matthew 23:37).

Matthew 23:37b-c:
37b-c how often I have longed to gather your (note: Jerusalem) children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings,…

The strength of the hen includes true protection and taking God's people into unity while the true love of the father – which is Christ Jesus – covers His people.
This covering results in an assurance for us, the people of God, that we may be safe in all challenges in our Heavenly Father, just as David expressed in Psalm 91 (see Psalm 91:1-4).

Psalm 91:1-4:
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”  
3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

It is important in all of this, that we as the people of God will not be elicited from the presence of the Most High by the enemy or by challenges surrounding us, but that we remain in Him (see John 17:20-23).

John 17:20-23:
20 “My (note: Jesus Christ) prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

When we remain in Jesus Christ, we will personally experience Him in terms of salvation, protection, favour, provision and true life (see Psalm 91:14-16 i.c.w. John 17:20-23).

Psalm 91:14-16:
14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”

Amen and Amen.

A sweet new year 5776,

Daniel Glimm

"You are entering into a season of light. The light that brings revelation and reveals My presence is upon you. Even though darkness is increasing on earth, My glory shall rest upon those who are Mine," says the Lord. "You shall begin to shine forth in My Kingdom, so be filled with joy. For, it is the season to do so."

Isaiah 60:1-2, "Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you."

This Scripture is spoken of prophetically in Isaiah 21:11-12 where the Lord asks a question of the prophets: "Watchmen what of the night (darkness)?" The watchman says, "The morning (light) comes in the darkness (night)." And, then to the prophets the Lord says, "Return to Me, come back to your calling, and then inquire of Me; ask and it (My word) shall be given."
The light that is coming will come with the prophetic word that is pure. 2 Peter 1:19-21, "And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit."

The light that guides us in the darkness that is all around us will be given to us by the Lord. Revelation 2:28, "I will give him the Morning Star." Prophetic light!

Signs of Confirmation

1. On June 30, 2015, the Star of Bethlehem was visible. It was over 2,000 years ago that it was first seen. In Matthew 2:2 the wise men said, "We have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him."

2. The Christmas Moon: A full moon on December 25 is a sign of the light of this season. The moon is a symbol of the Church, which is the reflected light of the Sun (see Malachi 4:2).

The Purpose of the Light is to enable us to see clearly, to know God's presence, and to receive revelation (understanding) and inspiration, and to reveal destiny.

Satan Has been Hindering Our Ability to See Clearly

The Lord says that, "The enemy has been bringing a spiritual fog into your spiritual atmosphere. This has caused you to be unable to see clearly. It has created doubt around the things that you are making decisions for. It has caused you to be unclear about that which you are to pray and that which you are to do."
But, the Lord says, "Watch now, for I bring My wind, and I will remove the fog, which has encased you. I will remove from you the obstruction that has kept you from seeing clearly. You are now entering into the season of light, and the glory of this season shall come with great clarity, great purpose of mind and the greatness of strength of the anointing of My Spirit. Expect Me to clear the atmosphere that has hindered you so that you may see clearly all things," says the Almighty."

Healing and Provision will Come with the Light of this Season

Small Straws by Marsha Burns: In a vision I saw a very great multitude of broken people, and I could feel God's work of repairing and bringing to perfection each individual who asked Him for help. It was a deep, spiritual work for everyone who made an effort to come into His presence and extend even the smallest amount of faith. It was a profound and abiding work. Powerful! Luke 11:10, "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened."

Small Straws by Marsha Burns: "For those of you who have been absolutely obedient to do all that I have asked of you in recent days and weeks, I am coming to you to reward you. I will open the heavens and pour out My glory upon you in ways that you would never have considered," says the Lord. Watch and be amazed.

Isaiah 40:10, "Behold, the Lord GOD shall come with a strong hand, and His arm shall rule for Him; behold, His reward is with Him, and His work before Him."

3 John 1:2, "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."

Colossians 1:12, "Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light."

If God is providing the light for us in this season, then we must walk in His light if we are to receive the blessings of the season.

1 John 1:5-7, "This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the Blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin."

Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

We must also wear the armor of the season. Romans 13:12, "The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light."

A New Anointing and Fight the Good Fight, Knowing that the Enemy will be Revealed by the Light

And, we must watch! 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, "You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober."

Ephesians 5:13-14, "But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore He says: 'Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.'"

The New Anointing for this season is "Strength For Victory." This anointing will bring the power required for breakthrough and victory. 2 Corinthians 2:14, "Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place."

This New Season is Bringing a New Anointing that will Create the Next phase of Existence.

Small Straws by Marsha Burns: "You are about to enter a new phase of existence, but there are things that need to be finished before you can forge ahead. Make the best use of your time and opportunities to deal with issues that would hinder you in the future," says the Lord. "I will give you discernment, wisdom, and guidance to do all that is necessary." Isaiah 45:2, "I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron."

This anointing will change the spiritual atmosphere that we live in. Doubt and fear will not be able to hinder the new level of faith that this anointing will bring.

Divine Order

The process of divine order will continue the progression of God's purposes among His people. We find ourselves continuing to be ordered by God so that we can fulfill our destiny for such a time as this.

Small Straws by Marsha Burns: "If you are to live in My Spirit and establish yourself in divine order, you must do all that I ask," says the Lord. "You, My people, have come a long way, but you must push through until your obedience is fulfilled. Don't stop short of your goal, but rather push through to complete freedom from all that holds you back." 1 Corinthians 9:24, "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it."

God's Provision

God is now bringing His wind to remove the fog, which has kept you from seeing clearly. This will continue into the spring of the year and then He will bring His spiritual rain to wash away the dust (defilement) left by satan's attacks.

Zechariah 10:1, "Ask the LORD for rain in the time of the latter rain. The LORD will make flashing clouds; He will give them showers of rain, grass in the field for everyone."

Acts 14:17, "Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness."

Ask for God's rain because His blessings will come with it. Your new season will be filled with fruitfulness (blessings).

Conclusion

This season will bring opportunities to grow spiritually as a Christian. The Lord will be with you to lead and guide you through these tumultuous times. You will be changed by the glory of the One who will be with you.

2 Corinthians 3:18, "But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord."

The new season has begun. You will not be disappointed if you choose to take this spiritual journey into 2016.

Bill and Marsha Burns
Faith Tabernacle