TLDR;
This video discusses the importance of rising up and shining in one's generation, highlighting that God, the body of Christ, and nations are in need of men who can carry burdens and fulfil divine agendas. It emphasises that merely receiving isn't enough; active participation and walking with God are essential. The sermon outlines five protocols for arising: discerning your season, keeping consecrations, staying stirred up, experiencing the hand of God, and managing glory.
- God, the body of Christ and nations need men.
- Arising requires discerning seasons, keeping consecrations and staying stirred up.
- The hand of God and managing glory are essential for sustained impact.
Introduction [0:00]
The speaker introduces the topic of arising and shining, drawing from Isaiah 60:1. He notes that Daddy has already touched on some relevant points, which will make the work easier. The easiest way to arise is to receive the word of God, which has the capacity to lift you up, as demonstrated by Ezekiel. Before speaking words of upliftment, it's crucial to understand the protocols to become a person who can handle the responsibilities that come with grace. The speaker stresses the importance of what individuals should do to walk with God, rather than solely relying on what God can do for them. The conference aims to make men who will participate with God in writing his story.
The Need for Men [3:22]
God, the body of Christ, and nations are in need of men, not just males, but individuals who have grown to a level where they can be entrusted with burdens. God designed the system to partner with men to fulfil his agenda. Jesus' ascension to heaven and subsequent return to meet his disciples fishing illustrates God's need for men to fulfil his agenda. The speaker suggests that attendees may be the very people God needs to be a voice or to handle governmental or economic power.
The Church and Nations in Crisis [6:12]
The body of Christ needs men to rise, otherwise the church will be crushed, as Christians are increasingly hated and governments seek to annihilate the church. Men must rise to hold back the gates of hell. The example of Ephesus, where Christianity declined after the departure of influential figures like Paul, illustrates the necessity of men for the church to thrive. Nations also need men because they are in darkness, with even the wisest nations struggling to define basic concepts like marriage and gender due to a spirit of delusion. The speaker warns that nations will face judgement if men do not rise.
Arise, Shine: A Call to Action [9:55]
Attendees should see themselves as answers to their generation, not just individuals needing support. Isaiah 60:1 calls for them to arise and shine, as shining comes after arising, and it is shining men who benefit their nations. The speaker denounces the idea that things will happen passively, stressing that God is calling people to arise and shine, and they must take responsibility. He uses examples of Joseph and David, who rose from being slaves and shepherds respectively, to show that anyone can rise and shine, regardless of their background.
Requirement 1: Discern Your Season [16:52]
The first requirement to arise is the capacity to discern your season, as missing your window can render your efforts a waste. Many Christians labour hard but fail to arise because they don't understand the laws of seasons. David knew the season to fight and the season to learn, which prepared him for his confrontation with Goliath. The speaker urges attendees to understand their seasons and deploy them strategically, warning that neglecting divine secrets will hinder their inheritances. He shares personal experiences of preparing for specific months and recognising signals from heaven.
Seasons: Burdens, Warfare, and Encounters [25:36]
Every season places a demand on discernment and brings three things: burdens, warfare, and encounters. Burdens are alarm systems that manifest as changing appetites and restlessness. Warfare involves battles that indicate one's progress and require spiritual interpretation. Encounters signify that the spirit realm is aware of you and that a season is about to be born. The speaker uses the examples of Moses and Mary to illustrate how these elements lead to significant destinies.
Requirement 2: Keep and Guard Your Consecrations [49:15]
The second requirement is to keep and guard your consecrations, as most mighty figures in scripture were consecrated to God. Consecration has two dimensions: your walk with God and the requirements of your destiny. The speaker criticises the porous nature of the current generation and stresses the importance of purity, reverence, and prayer for intimacy with God. He also highlights the need to master the demands of your destiny, urging attendees to be the best at what they do and avoid relying on sentiment to get positions.
Intimacy and Destiny Based Consecration [53:52]
Intimacy-based consecration involves purity, reverence, and prayer, essential for walking with God. Destiny-based consecration is about mastery, requiring individuals to be the best at what they are called to do. The speaker uses the example of David, who was skilled at playing the flute, to illustrate the importance of being good at your craft. He stresses that God cannot trust individuals who are not dedicated and skilled in their respective fields.
Requirement 3: Stay Stirred Up [1:04:38]
The third requirement is to master how to keep yourself stirred up, as many things will come to dampen your confidence. A man who wants to arise and shine must know what stirs him up and continually engage with it. The speaker uses David's confrontation with Goliath to illustrate this point, highlighting how David refused to be intimidated and turned away from those who tried to kill his morale. He stresses the importance of keeping a record of your achievements and celebrating them, as they serve as arrows in your quiver.
Maintaining Morale and Faith [1:09:00]
The speaker warns against letting others destroy your confidence, as you need your morale in the day of battle. He advises attendees to stay charged up through worship and prayer, as battles can come at unexpected times. He encourages them to recite what God has told them and to come out of their closets with greater aggression and intensity. The speaker stresses that the generation wants to quench your fire, but you must refuse to be intimidated and stay fired up.
The Hand of God and Managing Glory [1:22:46]
The fourth protocol is that the hand of God will come upon you, making anything you do righteously prosper. The speaker uses the example of Moses parting the Red Sea to illustrate this point. He states that God needs men and will lift them up for his agenda. The body of Christ and nations need men who can bring righteous policies and favour the church. Finally, when the hand of God comes upon you, you must learn how to manage glory, requiring wisdom to navigate battles and the praises of men.
Impartation and Anointing [1:33:31]
The speaker leads a session of prayer and anointing, asking God to breathe upon the giftings of men and to awaken voices that have global capacity. He decrees that every door shut against attendees will open and that God is raising voices that nations and generations will hear. The speaker shares testimonies of visas being granted and healings occurring, emphasising that what is happening is not a joke but a transformation. He concludes by stating that God is dealing with cases of barrenness and releasing a grace for fruitfulness.