Transition and a Time of Refreshing

Transition and a Time of Refreshing
Doug Addison
November 15, 2011
 
Transitional time
Eleven is a number that is symbolic of transition (almost twelve, which represents the government of God and the starting of a new day). We are entering into a new time in which things will begin to flow much more easily. Over the past eleven years (2000–2011) we saw a negative transition occur, which introduced dark events such as terrorism, economic downturn, and global unrest. We now have the opportunity to see a turnaround over the next eleven months.
 
Deuteronomy 11:11 “But the land you are crossing the Jordan to take possession of is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks rain from heaven.”
 
We are entering into a time of refreshing from Heaven in which God is going to supply our needs beyond what we can imagine.
 
Transition is when many old ways of doing things are not as effective but yet the new has not been fully revealed. God spoke to me that during October to December it may not appear that we have a lot of the results many of us have been longing for. This is because we will need new angelic assignments and to realign our thinking to operate in the new things that are coming in 2012. So don’t be discouraged by what might seem like a slow start for the next few months.
 
Recently, I heard two strategic series of dates: November 14–17, 2011 and December 9–14, 2011. These will be significant times of connections and in some cases restoration of things we have let go of in the past. Watch for new creativity and new relationships to emerge. Pray that God’s purposes will be accomplished especially during these days.
 
The Day of Atonement Turnaround
As you may recall, Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, was October 8^th. God spoke to me on that day that many people have been in a serious frontal assault; the enemy wants to stop what is now about to happen. God said that this attack is over and He is ordering your repayment and promotion. Satan has falsely accused many people while getting them into what appears to be a trap.
 
Your attack has been more severe than you may realize. There have been specific demonic assignments and in many cases there has been opposition from powerful principalities. Unwittingly even Christians have spoken and prayed against other Christians plus those involved in witchcraft and the occult have cursed you. It has been a ten-ton attack and therefore correspondingly God is releasing to many people a hundred-ton blessing.
 
God spoke to me that Zechariah 3:1–7 is significant for right now.
 
Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the fire?” Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. The angel said to those who were standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes.” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put rich garments on you.”
 
Then I said, “Put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him, while the angel of the Lord stood by. The angel of the Lord gave this charge to Joshua: “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘If you will walk in my ways and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house and have charge of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing here. Zechariah 3:1–7 (NIV)
 
Joshua was the first high priest installed after the Babylonian captivity and the restoration of Jerusalem. He was required to serve in the temple with clean linen clothing. Satan accused him of not being fit for ministry. Joshua’s clothes were not dirty just from sin, but from working hard to restore the temple. Like many people today, we have been working hard to restore God’s purposes on earth and Satan has been falsely accusing us that we may have made “fatal errors” or not be fit for ministry. God is stepping in right now and turning the tables.
 
Many of you are like Joshua, “burning sticks that were snatched from the fire.” You have experienced excessive amounts of loss, burnout and turmoil from the fire brought against you. The Spirit of God is saying right now, “The Lord rebuke you Satan, off of the lives of your people who have been called to restore the Kingdom on earth.”
 
Reasons for not getting a breakthrough
I have been receiving inquiries from people who are saying that they are asking God to repay and restore all that was stolen but they continue to see the opposite happen in their lives. The enemy will try to throw up a smokescreen to get you to think that things are not going to change for you. Part of the restoration process is to double-check to see if you have any unforgiveness towards others. Speaking against others or even strong opinions that are not redemptive will cut off the flow of God’s blessings to you. You may want to ask God: “Show me what Satan does not want me to see,” and “Show me what is for now and what is for later.” Every time I pray these powerful but short prayers I see almost immediate results.
 
Generational blessings
This a time to examine our generational spiritual heritage and look for gifts and destinies that were never fulfilled or even discovered. Chances are the enemy has been holding down major callings in your life too and it is time to rediscover and redeem them for God. I can tell you of many experiences I have had after I started praying for God to reveal this to me.
 
CNN – Viewed by world
While the nation watched last month as the unseasonable and severe snowstorm hit Connecticut, New York and New Jersey (C.N.N.), God said He is changing the worldview of people in these states. As this new realignment happens they will be viewed by the world for all the positive things they have done to open the Kingdom of God to those in need of love and acceptance. This is an invitation from God to step out of old ways of thinking and start implementing a new strategy from God.
 
Blessings,
Doug Addison
 
Bio: Doug Addison is a prominent international conference speaker, author and has been a featured guest on television and radio for a number of years. His events are fun and high-energy as he uses media and stand-up comedy as a means of communicating deep insights. He is an experienced prophetic dream interpreter, and a professional stand-up comedian. Visit www.dougaddison.com for more information.