A New Season
We are currently in the season of autumn which is a season of shedding. If we observe the behaviour of the trees, in preparation for winter, the trees first change colour and then they shed their leaves. Similar to the trees, there are many habits, behaviours, practices and even relationships that we cannot take into a new season. It is time for us to realign and restructure as we rebuild and establish new perimeters and boundaries. Some patterns and associations may end or change, as many cycles have come to an end. We cannot grieve over old systems and old ways of doing things.
Nehemiah understood the importance of rebuilding Isreal’s walls and gates. “And when all our enemies heard of it, all the nations around us were afraid and fell greatly in their own esteem, for they perceived that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God” (Nehemiah 6:16). After Nehemiah rebuilt the walls, the surrounding countries were afraid, because the Jews were no longer defenceless. The rebuilding did not happen without opposition and challenges from Sanballat and Tobiah. As Nehemiah remained focused, the rebuilding was complete. As borders are important to protecting resources, boundaries are important to protect our personal time and energy.
We have to guard our hearts, from which flows the issues of life. Once we have appropriate boundaries, God is able to channel resources to and through us. God will not transfer resources to people without boundaries and systems to maintain it. We have to demonstrate the ability to be good stewards. As good stewards, we can work what God has given us, create increase and redistribute, but the walls around us need to be built up. “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous” (Proverbs 13:22).
There are people around us in this season with the Cyrus Anointing, who God will use to be a blessing to us. God did not always use righteous kings to establish his people and to restore their dwellings. “Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah” (Ezra 1:2). God will continue to separate his elect so that we will be preserved to usher in the end time harvest. Rejection and separation are often signs of God’s redirection. Abraham was commanded to come out from his family and Joseph had to be separated from his people in order to be prepared to lead Egypt.
A.P.-Y.
Published by Anneta Pinto-Young
I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.
Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.
I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.
I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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Published
October 31, 2022
