Our assignment for the coming year gets revealed on Hoshana Rabbah, the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles (October 16, 2022).
This is the week to get a drink of the Spirit!
*On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”* John 7:37–38 NIV
Lord, we pray for the release of living water from Heaven. As You open our assignment books, grant us eyes to see and ears to hear. Lord, release the rain of Heaven! In Jesus’ name.
In John 7, Jesus goes to the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus does some amazing things in John 7 that are available to us today!
*After this, Jesus went around in Galilee. He did not want to go about in Judea because the Jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him. But when the Jewish Festival of Tabernacles was near, Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave Galilee and go to Judea, so that your disciples there may see the works you do. No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.” For even his own brothers did not believe in him.*
*Therefore Jesus told them, “My time is not yet here; for you any time will do… You go to the festival. I am not going up to this festival, because my time has not yet fully come.” After he had said this, he stayed in Galilee.* John 7:1–9 NIV
Instead of using human wisdom, Jesus pulled back and waited on the wisdom and timing of the Father.
*However, after his brothers had left for the festival, he went also, not publicly, but in secret.* John 7:10 NIV
God will give you secret strategies that will align you for the new season.
*Not until halfway through the festival did Jesus go up to the temple courts and begin to teach. The Jews there were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having been taught?”* John 7:14–15 NIV
God can give you supernatural wisdom.
*The Last Day Of The Feast*
Hoshana Rabbah is when Jesus got up and released the water of the Spirit.
*On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”* John 7:37–38 NIV
*How To Open Your Ability To See Spiritually*
Step 1: Confess your sins and ask God to reveal things that need attention.
*Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.* Psalm 139:23–24 NIV
Lord, I confess sins that I have committed knowingly or unknowingly. Search my heart and show me if there’s anything hidden or offensive to You. Thank You for Your grace that covers my sins and for Your word that says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 NIV
Step 2: Take your position in Christ.
I am clothed in Christ (Galatians 3:27).
*And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.* Ephesians 2:6 NIV
Lord, I am standing and clothed in your authority. My spirit is seated with Christ in the heavenly realms.
Whether you feel it or not, this is God’s word for you!
I am higher and above every power and principality (Ephesians 1:21) and no weapon formed against me will prosper!
Step 3: Decree and communion.
Lord, I decree Your word over my life and ask that You open my understanding (Ephesians 1:18, Revelation 3:20).
Take communion if possible!
Step 4: Ask the Lord to speak.
Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear. Open my discernment, my senses, my ability to know things, understanding and wisdom.
Step 5: Record what you experience.
Write down what you hear, see or sense!
*Opening The Heavens Over Finances*
Because of the pandemic, superstorms, fires and floods, the storehouses on Earth have been emptied, but the storehouses of Heaven are full!
There is a release of financial ideas and blessings for your personal needs. These things will help the hurting world and prepare us for revival (Deuteronomy 28:12).
*Hearing God For Your Plan*
*Let the prophetic plan of the Holy One of Israel quickly come to pass so that we can see what it is!* Isaiah 5:19 TPT
God wants us to be blessed so we can be a blessing.
Prosperity is having the freedom, time and money to do what God calls you to do when He calls you to do it.
We need to break off ungodly beliefs about money and the hidden ties to the spirit of greed—Mammon—the spirits of the flesh and the world.
*“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”* Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Blessings,
Doug Addison
DougAddison.com
P.S. If you’ve been attacked with discouragement lately you’re not alone! Maybe you’ve felt like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster. Now is the time to drink deep from the healing well of the Lord. I’ve put together the keys you need in this season for physical, emotional, relational and spiritual wholeness. Find out more about the *Power Tools for Healing!* by clicking the button at the bottom of this article.
Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is known for his *Daily Prophetic Words*, *Spirit Connection* podcast and blog. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts, entertainment and media industries.
A Powerful Spiritual Drink
This is the week to get a drink of the Spirit!
October 13, 2022 • Doug Addison
A Season of Harvest, Multiplication and Fruitfulness
April 19, 2024 • Doug Addison
In this special excerpt, Tony Kim shares some insight on the end-times harvest and the year of the open door. Below are some notes from our Partners-only Monthly Mentoring Session. These sessions have been recorded and you can access them by becoming a Partner today! Find out more at https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/ Tony started out the session by saying that we are in the new Hebrew calendar year 5784, which is the year of the open door based on the meaning of the 4th letter of the Hebrew alphabet (alef-bet). This is a season for the great harvest. The 4th miracle of Jesus is Him feeding the 5000, so the 4th letter of the Hebrew number system also represents multiplication. The Church in the Book of Acts experienced addition first, and then after chapter 5 they went into multiplication. So Tony believes we're moving from addition into multiplication. He went on to say that he believes—this year—we’re going to see God multiply the works of our hands and the seeds we've sown. Multiplication will come through thanksgiving. Tony also believes we're stepping into a season of God's fullness. It's a “fullness of time” time … in terms of what's happening within God's timetable. In that kind of season, thanksgiving and gratitude are key. One of the sins that kept the Israelites out of the Promised Land was their grumbling. Let's shift from grumbling into gratitude! When Jesus received the fish and the bread, He looked up and broke it. Many people feel broken in this season, but remember that after Jesus gave thanks, there was multiplication. Remember the 4th miracle of Jesus and be encouraged. In Genesis chapter 2, there is a mention that out of Eden flowed 4 rivers. Eden means “his desire.” So out of His desire, there are 4 rivers. The 1st river was called Pishon and that means “increase.” The 2ndd river, Gihon, means “to burst forth” or “break through.” Tigris, the 3rd river, means “rapid or “acceleration.” Euphrates, the 4th river, means “fruitfulness.” So, get ready because the places where you thought you were breaking, Tony believes you are going to bear much fruit! You're going from barrenness to fruitfulness … because of your faithfulness! Perhaps you thought that no one has seen your faithfulness. Tony mentioned that he felt like the Lord is saying, “Get ready because we are in the 4th river of Euphrates, and you are going to step into it by His grace … by His Spirit … not by might nor by power, but by His Spirit … into a great season of fruitfulness!” Tony mentioned that this word personally encouraged him, and he has seen this happen in his own life. Their church attendance has quadrupled! And if it’s happened for him (the multiplication), it will happen for you too! InLight Connection thanks Tony Kim for sharing his heart with us. P.S. Thank you to all of those who partner with InLight Connection and give on a regular basis. You are holding their arms up in the spirit right now, and they are truly grateful. For those who have not yet given or it’s been a while, https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/ … to help, just click https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/ Becoming a Partner will give you access to the upcoming guest speaker events. These meetings are going to be POWERFUL! Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is known for his Daily Prophetic Words, Spirit Connection podcast and blog. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts, entertainment and media industries.
The Bride of Christ and Holy Matrimony
April 12, 2024 • Doug Addison
In this special excerpt, Bonnie Jones shares her insight about the Bride of Christ, intimacy with the Lord and going behind the veil. Below are some notes from our Partners-only Monthly Mentoring Session. These sessions have been recorded, and you can access them by becoming a Partner today! Find out more at https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/. Bonnie started out by saying the time has come for the Bride of Christ to enter into the holiness of God. This is where the Bride is seated behind the veil. Behind the veil, the enemy is not going to touch you and it’s where the Lord will teach His Bride. There’s no struggle or striving because you’re in the presence of the Lord. Bonnie mentioned that a lot of times, the Lord teaches her in the night season. During the day people are busy, and at night He takes you to this place which is behind the veil. It’s here that your mind is given over to Him. The bridal veil represents the purity of the bride. There’s a lot of carnality in the Church worldwide, and some people just attend because it’s the right thing to do. But the Bride needs to press in. Bonnie talked about Isaac and Rebecca and about how the first thing Rebecca did when she got off the camel was put a veil on her face. She knew she was Isaac’s bride, but he wouldn’t be able to see her until he removed the veil. In the Jewish tradition, the bride covers her face completely until the end of the wedding ceremony. When the bride and groom are legally married, the groom lifts the veil as a way of finalizing their marriage. Two years ago, the Lord told Bonnie that He’s coming to lift the veil off His Bride. That’s why she started her ministry, Daughters of the Dawn. The Lord is coming to lift the veil off the face of His Bride (His beloved who has been faithful to Him, preparing herself for His return). He’s been faithful to continuously intercede for her while she prepares herself in holiness, faithfulness, truth and love. Bonnie said she thinks the Lord has a real expectation about this. He’s as excited for us as we are for Him. The Lord wants that face-to-face encounter with His beloved as He lifts the veil. There’s a dimension we have not yet attained, and Bonnie believes like Moses met with God face to face and the glory rested upon him, that is what the Lord is wanting us to do. Bonnie said that when she goes to bed at night, there’s such anticipation in her and an expectation of a visitation from the Lord … For Him to show her something in a dream or give her a “knowing” or an understanding. The Lord is going to breathe new life into His Bride. Bonnie said we’re going to see new life and it’s going to be something we haven’t seen before. Bonnie told the Partners how her husband, Bob Jones, said there were seven years when he walked in a “Samuel anointing.” He said every word he spoke came to pass right then, and he saw many people get saved and healed. Bonnie mentioned again that that’s why we need to get rid of all our fleshly stuff … Because when the Lord speaks, He needs a vessel to work through … and then we can release His word in power. So, we really need to have clean vessels … pure, only unto the Lord. Bonnie closed by saying that the Lord is unveiling the Bride to take her by the hand into holy matrimony. InLight Connection thanks Bonnie Jones for sharing her heart with us! P.S. Thank you to all of those who partner with InLight Connection and give on a regular basis. You are holding their arms up in the spirit right now, and they are truly grateful. For those who have not yet given or it’s been a while, https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/ … to help, just click https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/ Becoming a Partner will give you access to the upcoming guest speaker events. These meetings are going to be POWERFUL! Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is known for his Daily Prophetic Words, Spirit Connection podcast and blog. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts, entertainment and media industries.
Knowing Holy Spirit as a Person
April 5, 2024 • Doug Addison
In this special excerpt, Sean Smith shares some practical ways we can begin to view Holy Spirit as a Person and not an impersonal force. Below are some notes from our Partners-only Monthly Mentoring Session. These sessions have been recorded and you can access them by becoming a Partner today! Find out more at https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/. Sean started off by saying that the first imperative for intimacy with God is that you have to have a revelation of God as your Father. Secondly, you must recognize the Holy Spirit as a Person. Holy Spirit is not “junior God.” Sometimes people treat Holy Spirit like He's a junior partner in the Trinity. Jesus told His disciples that it was good for Him to go away because He would send another helper. The Greek word used there means “another of the same kind.” Sean mentioned how he thinks about what Peter would have thought . . . that no one could replace Jesus because He’d done all sorts of miracles. But Jesus knew His mission was to bear our sins upon Himself, to pay the price to release the Kingdom of God, etc … Sean said Jesus was telling them, “You’re ready for this and as real as I’ve been to you, that’s how real Holy Spirit wants to be.” So, is your relationship with Holy Spirit as real as the disciples walking with Jesus? To feel that, bring Holy Spirit into your situations and get His perspective, wisdom and narrative. Sean then mentioned how when Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, he did not say, “the iPhone.” He only said, “iPhone,” making it more personal. In the same way, we can drop the “the” and say, “Holy Spirit.” This can give us a better sense of intimacy. Holy Spirit is not chill bumps. He's not goosebumps. He's not warm flashes. He's not even power alone, those things are impersonal. Holy Spirit is a Person! He has feelings and He can be grieved. He's not moody but He has moods. He’s in the mood to heal. He’s in the mood to restore! He’s in the mood to convict … Sean said, “I'm not saying He's moody, I'm saying He has moods.” Holy Spirit talks and He has a will! It's all proved in Scripture that He is a Person! InLight Connection thanks Sean Smith for sharing his heart with us!