Looking back over 2007, we all can say The Lord has PERFECTED many things and areas in our lives through “SUFFERING” (Heb.2:10-18; 1Pet. 5:10; Rom. 8:28; 1 Thes. 5:18). 2007 is a year that will not long be forgotten. We must admit the year of 2007 has brought us to another level of faith, trust, dependency, patience, and the sweet relief of knowing that all things do work together for our good!

The scriptures are filled with truth; Paul the Apostle declared in Romans 8:18 “For I reckon and consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to and in us.” Judah, I don’t want us to get caught up in the fad of “new and old slogans” concerning 2008. We all know the Number 8 speaks of a New Day, New Season, New Things, New Beginnings, etc., etc., etc. We must realize with anything and every new thing comes “New Responsibilities, Instructions, Accountability, and Orientation.” There is an unseen law to be in a new place, season, and or day and not be familiar. It is called the Law of Recognition.

What Is God Saying To Judah?
Every new level has its own tests, trials, characteristics, and personality. God will never cease to speak or address these areas and issues in our lives until all matters are resolved, and that will not happen until we breathe our very last breath.

Knowing that our life is a continual journey from faith to faith and glory to glory, I sense the need to give God more permission and the right to speak to those uncharted and unchallenged areas of our lives needing “ORDER.” What is God requiring of us; further alignment, a greater degree of surrendering and “ANOTHER YES.” This will automatically bring, usher, and open the doors of and to New Beginnings.

Order is defined as an arrangement, and to bring together, the sense of setting aright again what was defective and out of place; to restore what has fallen into disorder. Seeing that Judah is from the Order and Priesthood of Melchizedek, we are not allowed to think conventionally like Levi (religiously) just along the lines of “New Beginnings” from man’s approach to God. We are to think from within (relationally) proceeding outwardly, from God’s approach to man. God’s illuminating and life changing Word declared and decreed in our hearing will supply us with the Faith to Believe Him for everything He is going to do in our lives in 2008. I sense from Gods perspective that Order and New Beginnings go hand in hand. Rest assured wherever there is evidence of confusion or lack of knowledge concerning His Due Order, have no fear; the Light of God will bring Change causing New Beginnings to sprint forth in our lives like never before.

God has a pattern for everything pertaining to life and godliness. These patterns must be implemented and followed through on in order to receive God ordained results. We need to adjust our ability to hear and our hearing capacity as we allow God to bring order into our lives. It is imperative that we possess the strength to “STAY FOCUSED” on our life’s calling, purpose, and operate in the place of our anointing.

In 2008, being defined by the anointing that is upon your life and relating to others by their anointing is another dimension that is going to be discussed and ministered from coast to coast.

Isaiah 55:11 – “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void,
but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it”.

***A Reminder of The Word of Lord Spoken in your Hearing***
“Doors Are Being Opened, and There Is An Open Door”.
“The Time of Your Ascension Has Come. You Have Been Cleared for Take Off”.
“Our Praise Has A Face To It”
“The Praise Factor”
“I Am Responsible For His Presence”
“Set The Atmosphere”

In closing, during my prayer time over the past several weeks and months the following words and thoughts have been circulating over and over in my Spirit; “Better and Greater.”   I asked the Lord what was the meaning of and attached to these words and He said to me, “Just Pray, LORD Have Your Way.”

So in 2008 The Year of Order and New Beginnings, New Season, New Day, New Start… My Prayer for You Judah is simply, “LORD Have Your Way!”

Endeavoring To Serve Him Better and Greater!

†R.D. GARRISON JR

The Servant of the LORD
©Apostle Dr. R. D. Garrison, Jr. 2008