The Word of the Lord for 2011 - A Shifting Has Begun: A Time to Advance!

As we embark upon the dawning of a new decade, we are moved ahead and moving forward with a progressively increasing momentum; pressing us into position and preparing us to stand for greatness.  Not only have we come to the end of a decade, but the end of an era.  As we embark upon 2011, collectively, we must gather ourselves and prepare for the changes that are ahead.  2011 will be a year that is marked with the greatest life transitions that we have ever witnessed.  It is the responsibility of the company of prophets to ready the Body of Christ for what is ahead so that we are prepared to navigate through the undulations of life, the times of crisis, and the times of rejoicing.  This Word of the Lord for 2011 is to give God's people foresight, insight, and wisdom on the upcoming year so that you will emerge victorious as we break forth into a brand new day!  This is one aspect of the prophet.  Prophecy is given so that people can be forewarned.  Being informed ahead of time gives you the opportunity to align yourself in accordance with the moves of the Spirit of God so that you can stay in sync with Him through the transitions of life.  Like secrets shared between close friends, the mind and the will of God is revealed through prophecy and it enables those who will hear the word and grab a hold of it to prosper. 

This is going to be a year full of possibilities and opportunities.  Great power and opportunity will be released to those who, like Ruth and Esther, understand the importance of preparing themselves and positioning themselves in expectation of the King's favor!  Being informed ahead of time enables you to seize the opportunities that life presents and maximize them to their fullest potential!  As we embark upon the dawning of a new decade, we are moved ahead and moving forward with a progressively increasing momentum; this momentum is pressing us into position and preparing us to stand for greatness.  Not only have we come to the end of a decade, but the end of an era.  As we step into 2011, collectively, we must gather ourselves and prepare for the changes that are ahead.  Now, more than ever, it is important for the Body of Christ to understand that we are approaching God's expected end (Jer. 29:11)!  While situations and world events may be dark and chaotic, the proverbial "light at the end of the tunnel" is closer than ever before!  We cannot ignore the fact that 2011 will be a crisis time for the world.  Jesus Christ warned that there would be times where we would find ourselves in crisis; but what will set us apart, and set us up for prosperity in 2011 is the choices that we make during these times. 

A Time of Shaking so that the Kingdom Emerges

2011 will be a time of great shaking!  The Spirit of the Lord says "Everything that can be shaken will be shaken, and what shall remain shall be the emergence of My Kingdom"!  There will come forth a great shaking to our penal system, because of all the injustice that has been committed on the behalf of men.  There will be a shaking of law enforcement and in the media.  The Lord says, "Don't be alarmed when everything starts to shift around you"!  We will literally see the shaking of nations and the shaking of governments. 

A Time of Great Transition

In 2011, we will witness the greatest life transitions that we have ever seen.  2011 will be a time of great shifting and great shaking.  Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines a shift as "to change the place, position, or direction of; to go through a change, to assume responsibility of; to change expedients (what is suitable to achieve a particular end in a specific circumstance)".  Biblically, the number eleven represents both the number of transition, and the number of that which stands to oppose the Godhead!  In 2011, there will be the full manifestation of that which will raise its head to defy the living God!  As power begins to change hands, there will be a shifting in the nations and a shifting in different realms (such as media, government, and economics) as leaders will rise up and will oppose the agenda and purposes of the Kingdom!  People will begin to "cast-off restraint" (Ps. 2:3) and forsake the call of righteousness!

Like no other time, 2011 will be a real manifestation of a transition!  There will be shakings and there will be shiftings in the U.S. and in many countries across the globe.  2011 is a year of preparation as God prepares to take over in the realms and spheres that He will commandeer in 2012 to establish His agenda.

There will be a changing of the guards in 2011.  These changes will be evident in the different spheres in the world, and especially the Church.  Dan. 2:21 says that God changes the seasons, sets up kings, and remove kings.  We will be witness to the most divinely orchestrated changes in leadership as God removes individuals from power to set up others.  Already, we have witnessed the precursors of this change through our most recent gubernatorial elections.  Change is coming to this nation and the nations of the world and it is needed indeed.  Those areas that will embrace this divine shift will experience a level of breakthrough like never before as they emerge as models of the type of change that the Lord will usher in in 2012.  Like never before, we must intercede and pray that our communities, cities, and regions embrace the move of God and the leaders that He will use to administer it. 

The Spirit of the Lord says that "Giants will fall in 2011".  We must understand prophetically that these giants must fall in order to create room for God's chosen leaders to ascend to power.  In Scripture, Goliath's defeat not only liberated the Nation of Israel, but it catapulted David into prominence and set him on the fast track to becoming king.  Giants in the area of business, media, government, and certain economic structures will fall and God will raise up Davids in their place!  Not only will there be a transition in leadership, but there will also be a linking of generations as a younger generation of leaders begins to rise up!  Specifically, in the Body of Christ there will be a powerful release of a generational anointing like that of Elijah to Elisha and the mantles will begin to connect!  In 2011, God will even begin to cause certain younger ministers to begin to pick up the mantles of the "Fathers of the Faith" and begin to take the anointing to the next level with a greater impact!