December 9, 2010
 
 I heard the Lord say "unwrap", which means "to disclose; reveal; make known".  He went on to say that during this Christmas season, He wants to show us those things that we've been asking and seeking Him for with regard to the coming year.  Many find themselves waiting upon the Lord, having obeyed His instructions during the past months and seeing many things come to a completion.  There's now a question before the Lord, "What's next?"  "What will You be doing in the coming year?"  "What is the new thing You'll be doing in my life?"

The Lord would say, "Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not entered the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him.  For to us God revealed them through the Spirit.... which things we also speak...."  (1 Cor.2:9,10 13)
God wishes to disclose to us what is to come!  He is instructing us to press in during this Christmas season to bring clarity to that which He has already begun showing us in dreams and visions, through a word of prophecy, and in the still, small voice of Holy Spirit.

John 16:13-15 - "But when He, the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth, for He will not speak on His own initiative; but whatever He hears He will speak.  And He will disclose to you what is to come.  He shall glorify Me, for He shall take of Mine and shall disclose it to you.  All things that the Father has are Mine....."

Then, we are to proclaim and declare those things which He shows us, before they come to pass.  The Lord Himself demonstrates this pattern in Isaiah:
Isa.48:3-6 - "I declared the former things long ago, and they went forth from My mouth, and I proclaimed them.  Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.  I proclaim to you new things from this time, even hidden things which you have not known.  They are created now and not long ago."

NUGGET OF GOLD:  It is God's desire that each of us know what lies immediately ahead.  He's called us to participate with Him in bringing our future to pass.  Let us be intentional about seeking His face during this special season, knowing that He has gifts for us that He would have us "unwrap".  These gifts include gifts of the Spirit, as well as an understanding of what the Lord has prepared for us in the days and year ahead.