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2008: Breakthrough or Battle?
By Justin DeStoppelaire | January 31, 2008
Hello to everyone,
Yes, it has been a while since my last writing. The last few months have been very wild and extreme. Life as a forerunner is never easy and is always full of testing the accepted norm so as to keep one from falling prey to the spirit of religion. There are a few things I want to share with you and one understanding in particular.
First of all, there is a new face to the religious spirit that has found its way into the group who are helping to lead the “New movement” as some call it. I do not say this to condemn yet rather making us aware and better armed ourselves. If we are not careful then we too can fall prey to this debilitating spirit. Understand the spirit is not new yet just the way it looks and manifest itself are new. Any concept, system, or principle that sets itself or we set above our dependency on God many times can find its birth and/or development from a religious spirit. So be careful to be free of this harmful baggage, so that in these quickly changing times you are carrying nothing yet the Holy Spirit’s words. We need to be quick to move so we can prosper in these accelerated times. The enemy knows this and for this reason he wants us to be burdened with the heaviness of a religious mind.
The other understanding I wanted to tell you about is that the truth about 2008 has not been told in completion. It has been said 2008 is the year that our breakthrough will become manifest. It has been said 2008 is a year of new beginnings which is all true. The big kicker is it will not be as easy as we thought it might be. All the training we have been doing is so we will have the strength to take possession of what God wants us to take back.
To survive this year we need to throw off our kid gloves and get in the fight!!! The power in the marketplace and in all of the mountains, as is now the popular way to refer to the different power centers, must be taken and a new standard put in place. There is no reforming the old, because the old is broke. It is like trying to repair a bridge that was built and not properly anchored to the bedrock underneath. It is not until we put the new pilings in place can we trust the integrity of the bridge because then it will have a TRUE solid connection to the bedrock which can support the weight of the people it is meant to serve.
What do I mean? Well, let’s look at the American government for example. The original intent of the American government was to serve the people not turn them into slaves without a say in what happens, which is exactly what is happening right now. It may be hard to see yet the American society is resembling much of what the old world looked like when just a few had power and the rest were victim to the ways of the King and the nobles in the land.
How can this happen to the land of the free and the brave? Well, for years now Believers have been allowing others to change their government. Believers have allowed the American history to be re-written so that the new generation has no knowledge of how God was so instrumental in the founding of this great country and how the reason for years of great freedom and prosperity came because of God’s blessing. The founding fathers dedicated this land and its government to be supremely ruled by God and God alone. Government was to be God’s instrument to govern this land and to create an environment that worshiped and honored Him.
Okay, so let’s step back for a moment. A lot was just said and for those reading with spiritual eyes, they are seeing much more than just the words on the page they are seeing a global movement. My main point to everyone is to put on your armor and go to battle. Do not think that you have missed the boat or that God is punishing you because you have not received what God told you He was going to give you. For those who have crossed over, you are now in the promised land and from this point on everything is a battle. Trust that the Lord has gone before you and listen to how He wants you to engage your enemy. Do not become comfortable with a set system or pattern >, as this leads to that religious spirit I was mentioning earlier. Listen for the rhema word of the Holy Spirit.
It is to this purpose God has called me to train those who KNOW they are called to be in positions of influence. The ones who will have to endure more than most because of how deep they will need to be in their relationship with God and how entrenched they will be in their battle against the enemy. So if you are one of these people and know you need coaching to help you reach your full potential, then call or email me straight away because time is of the essence.
Now my question for you is, “Are you prepared to battle this year? Share with me and others in the comments area what God is showing you. Share with us how God is preparing you.”
God Bless you and may the Mighty Warriors rise up now in your spirit’s because the time is coming for you to be revealed for the purposes of GOD!!!
Topics: Kingdom Business |
February 10th, 2008 at 4:35 am
A break-through and victorious year to God’s mighty warriors! Pursue, Overtake, you shall recover all!
Wow! I donot know where to start. Justin’s article is definately a rhema word of the Holy Spirit and a confirmation to many things I am seeing/hearing personally and in the ministry I am apart of. My husband and I have experience and are still experiencing transitions/expansion in our natural and spiritual life. We moved from NY to WA state and from the reserves to the full-time active military. with this transition came an increased level of spirtual warfare and also the revealation of unexplored areas in our giftings and business ministries. We are seeing the need for all in the body of Christ to be more like soldiers- obeying the every order of our Chief-Commander Jesus Christ and being part of that particular “unit” in the body of Christ. Most certainly, all the training we have been doing is so we will have the strength to take possession of what God wants us to take back. However, to fight we cannot be “lone-rangers.” We must be sumbitted to God’s word(logos and rhema), will and way. We need to be obedient in all areas of our lives. We cannot punish disobedience if our obedience is not complete. Always remember, we are God’s representatives here on earth to make a differrence not just a living.
March 3rd, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Oh, boy…this is going to shake up some people I know!
Justin, this is just GOOD stuff.
The question was, “Are you prepared to battle this year?” Well, I *want* to battle, I *need* to battle, but no; I’m *not* prepared.
I need your help. Expect an email later this evening.
Oh, and…thank you!
March 3rd, 2008 at 11:19 pm
This is right where I’m living. I have been in the battle zone for what seems like a long season and I was hoping that this year would transition me into a new season of breakthrough. However, I have quickly found that the war has intensified and I must fortify myself even more. In this season, the Word and the presence of God must have priority over everything else if we are to truly move into a place of breakthrough.
March 3rd, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Justin: The burden you carry is true. I have published two books in the last 2 years regarding our Creation Mandate: We don’t die, “We Kill Ourselves. Our foods are Killing Us!” and “Restoring the Creation Mandate. HEALING for People, Pets, Plants & the Planet.” It is obvious we have been on the wrong track. Every system is broken. God’s people have relinquished their “mountains” to the religous, political, education, medical, agricultural and media SYSTEMS of agnostic humanism. The results have been disasterous. It is time to “wake up”, shake ourselves loose, and walk powerfully in our covenant relationship with the Creator….and that means to “hear and obey”. Many of God’s people will be front-runners in the battle, others as support troops, but all must be PRAYER WARRIORS. According to the Scriptures God has given mankind STEWARDSHIP of earth at all levels of responsibility. Will those called to the business realm recognize that stewardship of the planet resources applies there also? Stewardship is not a left or right wing agenda, nor is it liberal vs. conversative. It is a God thing, and it is time we get it right and take the lead. We are called to be the head, not the tail. The planet is “groaning” from bondage, for the “manifestation of the sons of God”….and the Sons of God are those led by the spirit of God. What a beautiful challenge and opportunity we have before us!
March 4th, 2008 at 12:41 am
WOW! Justin, I just read this word today and it was so on time for me! I must say, I am comforted to hear that these past few months have been a battle for others because I have faced some of the hardest challenges over these past few months, more so than ever in my life.
I am an entrepreneur who is doing exactly what I felt the Lord has directed me to, and yet thru these months of battle, I kept questioning myself, like was I being punished, what did I miss, etc? because times have been tougher than ever in my business and personal life.
I felt the Lord impress upon me early in the year to enroll in a personal training class at the gym and take up boxing. He pressed upon me the word “ENDURANCE” right before 2007 came to a close, and now I know why. In this battle we will need endurance. The physical training has trained me spiritually as well to see how obedient and consistent I need to be in battle.
It has built up my endurance to go forth.
I hope whoever reads this is also encouraged that they are not alone. We are definitely in the END TIME ARMY of the LORD. And we are MORE THAN CONQUERORS!
March 4th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Hello to everyone
I just read what Justin wrote and to whom much has been given much will be expected/required. It is time to go deeper in the word and worship; it’s time to know the voice of the Holy spirit like never before. I almost was overcome with the thought of “I don’t have all that I need” but then I remembered the story of the woman who gave her last, and that’s where I am right now. The very last that I have is His. Praying for you Justin and for everyone that is headed toward taking it back. Be strong and be of great courage.
March 4th, 2008 at 1:51 am
Justin thank you for you article. It too resounds in my spirit as truth. I know God as called us to be people of influence. We’ve had many people speak that over my husband and I and I too have sensed that in my spirit. Every chance the enemy has had to steal from us, he has! I want to encourage your readers to battle with the enemy, stand firm in GOD’s word and remember if GOD is with you, who can be against you!
I am currently studying Genesis. GOD had blessed Abraham and Sarah and said He would make their descendants as dust of the earth, in that their offspring would be hard to number. Yet, we see Sarah is barren. How could their offspring be so many if Sarah was barren? Then we go to the next generation of Isaac and Rebecca and she too is barren. What the Spirit is showing me is that if it came so easily to them, they would have forgotten from where their blessings came from. I have often asked GOD why certain situations have needed so much prayer and how I wish it would come a little easier. After studying the patriarchs, I am now reminded that each time I prayed through a problem, however difficult it was, HE had answered and had taken care of it for us. We must never forgot to be thankful for all HE does for us.
So GOD’S people be encouraged! GOD is moving, be tenacious with your prayers and don’t give the enemy an inch of ground. If you believe your place to be of influence then pursue it and let GOD be your beacon of light and direct your every step.
March 4th, 2008 at 2:24 am
Thanks Justin for your continued obedience in writing the article and then doing a follow up. As I read the repsonses I can agree and identify with all of them. I know I have been in a battle which has intensified since my husband and I moved to a new state because of his enlistment in the U.S military. It has not been easy!My business that was doing well before we relocated, seemed like it was no more. We’ve had to do spiritual mapping on our new territory and come against the different stronghold where we live. But besides the spiritual warfare and intercession, we continue to find great strength in the word and in worship. They are so many things that wants to seperate us from God’s presence and purpose for our lives. However, the gates of hell will not prevail against the God’s covenanted people. May we continue to encourage and strengthen our selves in the Lord!
P.S Psalm 18
March 4th, 2008 at 8:53 am
I’m one. How much is your course?
March 4th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Talk about a timely word. I was awakened last night with the reminder that the body of Christ needs to rise up and stand at attention and unite as soldiers going out to battle. We tend to forget we are soldiers of Christ and get complacent in our lives. When we accepted Christ and asked Jesus to be our Lord, that was us signing the commitment form to soldier for others. I agree with Justin that the breakthroughs won’t come easy (nothing worthwhile does right? ), but, with the power twins of Faith and Patience, we can and will obtain our Victory. Praise God and thanks for this Timely Word!
March 4th, 2008 at 11:28 am
In 1989 the Lord showed me in a vision that Jesus was going to reveal himself to the true believers from every stream of ministry and we would be united in dependence on his direction alone. What the world will see in the power of Jesus upon his church and worldwide reformation will take place. In 2002 he showed me the same message in the event of Jesus walking on the water (a prophetic act that describes the entire Church Age). He is about to reveal himself in his glory to the church(the body of believers in the boat)and the church will quickly finish the mission of evangelism. Be encouraged. Your desperation is his making.
March 4th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
You know Justin , bless the Lord all my soul and all that is within me. At all times His praise shall be on my lips. Right now the Lord is teaching me what the meaning of being a disciple of Christ truly means. Its defenetly influence, along with that its endurance to push through adversity cause at the end of your breakthrough are souls that will be added to the kingdom. The Bible talks about the wise man that wins souls and that is why I run . It also talks about the althete , the farmer and the solider . That is the complete state of influence for any Christian(Christlike). We must learn to declare the Word over us , our families and our disciples daily. We must preach the gospel and we must love people. We must realize our purpose is to love Him and others.
March 4th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Personally, the Lord is leading me back to basic: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness…”
The Lord is saying less of your activities, more of listening to Me and following My instructions.
And that is the secret of Breakthrough.
Practically, it is not and will not be easy, but victory is certain!
March 4th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Justin, Thank you for the confirmation from God that we have to take a stand against evil in all things, business, personal, corporate, and anything that goes against God’s Word. I have been in what Os Hillman has deemed a “Joseph Pit Experience” in his book the upside of adversity. In 2000 and 2001 I was hit with a God allowed adversity that God used as a wake up call for me to quit “Boxing with God” and submit to His power and control. Once He had shown me what I was doing and I lost the fight with Him, I submitted and have been shown many things. He has shown me that He is in control and that I am to fight against wrongs where ever I am at that time. I was not aware of how satan would come against me and believe me he has but God has always allowed me to prevail as long as I would continue to fight! I know now that once I decided to fight for God that He would do the fighting for me that all I had to do was take a stand against the wrongs that were coming against me, my family, friends and most importantly God. I know he has placed me in a time of learning (7 years) and now I have learned many things that He wanted to show me and some are very big in Government and in the nation but I can not use this knowledge until the time comes that God wants me too. But I have to be continually determined to stand for God and not let the world views and opinion derail my direction. I am most thankful for my friends and people like you that will put this information and confirmation out there so people like me can find it. God has always made a way for me to gain the knowledge that He wants me to gain. His timing is so consistent and amazing now that I have started paying attention to the little things that He does around me everyday. I have found that the little things are where I see God working so that the Big things can be manifested by Him. Keep me posted to any changes you see on the battle and please keep rallying the troops and consider me on board with the fight! I have even gone so far to jokingly tell God that I will be happy to take satan out and all he has to do is give me the green light. I am so tired of satan’s attacks that I have made the commitment that I will fight at every calling I am placed in to.
God Bless
March 4th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
I believe me and my husband are one of the ones who are being positioned for influence in these last days.
However, I am also aware that we need coaching badly and focus! As a matter of fact I was pondering that very subject just a while ago and here I am in your website and answering your e-mail.
We need to know where to start, how to maintain and each and every step along the way.
Please get back to me…we are waiting for an answer.
Aaron and Darlene Lomax
March 4th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Hi, Justin, Great word! So many of the ‘real’ Christians understand this message. Probably a lot of us need some coaching, too. Keep in touch!We all need to go for it!! Blessings
March 4th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
The Lord has given me several dreams on finances and identity stolen due to sowing in bad ground and traditional religious systems telling me who I am. I have a business but I know it will not get off the ground until I ground myself in the Word and relationship with God. In essence I’m starting all over again learning who God really is. He has told me I would be positioned for influence but first I must be grounded. Your Word Justin was right on time because I have been fighting for my LIFE! It’s all about TRUSTING who HE is and WHAT HE says!!!
March 5th, 2008 at 2:39 am
Hello all,
I am just plain tired in the battle.
That’s what you call plain truth.Yet I still
try to give where I can.
Thank you Justin and others for your encouraging words.
From starting this journey 10 years ago in bible college to now has not been easy.Now I know why the King told me so some years ago that it wouldn’t be easy.
If I would have been told I would be in the position I am in now March4/08,when I started bible college in 1999 I would have said, “whats the point then”?
It feels like a continual grind.When does one get off the Potters wheel for some period ?
Actually crushing is a better word.
I had better end up as a diamond with all this pressure.
Starting ten years ago when I re-dedicated my life to the Lord it has been FULL ON PRESSURE.
I have had many dreams ,some visions,for years now of being in a massive Joseph role doing Nation changing financial jobs.Stewarding and governing huge projects, dealing with heads of state,in the boardrooms with worlds wealthiest,etc and finances and decisions.
This space does not have room for all the details over the years I have journaled.
I had not clicked on this website recently.I only looked when an email came over to me, as I had forgotten I had signed up.
I really needed to hear some encouragement, anything I could relate to really… the last few weeks have been particularly heavy.
It feels like it’s all been just that…..a fantasy - dream
Why recently ?
Every business deal I work on seems to dissipate,for years now usually with no good explanation.
Just like I have been stolen from..(and yes I tithe and offer, etc)
Promises from people I do business with now, seem to be worth nothing.It just seems like I am waisting time.Time, time, time.
All the prophecies of great Entrepeneur providing for the Kingdom ? Doesn’t seem like it.
How much more hope deferred does one need,? as I am starting to really feel the “makes the heart sick part” of that scripture.
Somethings got to give.Soon.
I have spent so much time walking up and down the beach over here in the morning’s, in Australia, praying fervently,over the last 9-10 years that the early lifeguards first check with me where best to put the swimming flags now.
You know I just realised,…this beach I have been walking on faithfully training,. is the same beach they trained the 800 horses on that the “Aussie Light Horseman” used to liberate Jerusalem back in WW1
Hmmm.. maybe theirs something in that for me.
Maybe even us.As Justin has mentioned some are called to look after (govern) many in soon to be great need.
How’s that,.. just like David that remembrance and link has encouraged me.
I guess Praise God patience to go with faith is not garnered over only a few days as a foundation.
Sorry to all this item may bother as this is not exactly what others have wrote.
However, it is reality to me, and Justin did ask for feedback.
Justin has also asked to share what the Lord has shown you recently….I’d like to, however you simply would not believe me.
Off to the beach I go for more training….
(thank you Lord for a country with the freedom to openly pray still, and a beautiful prayer closet to boot)
regards,
John B
In the Kings Service
Queensland Australia
March 5th, 2008 at 11:33 am
I see I’m not the only one! This has been the most difficult warring season I have ever experienced. However this only makes sense. The Isrealites didn’t have it easy when they finally crossed the Jordan after their wilderness wanderings, but had to face Jerico and a number of battles thereafter before their possession of the Land was complete. Let’s remember to listen to our Lord’s voice and not make deals with the enemy as we advance.
Look to Jehovah for He will save! Blessings.
March 5th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
How easy it is to fall prey to the religious spirits again and again as they present to us so often in subtle and ‘logical’ guises, to rob us of our destiny. The only thing I can do is to become a little child again (kids don’t understand the politics of religion, they just know Jesus is their friend).
Thanks Justin for all you are doing, we are greatly encouraged in NZ too, as we see that the Lord has plans to prosper us.
March 6th, 2008 at 6:21 am
I know in my spirit you are right-on in your word of the Lord…and that is what you have released in this entry. ANYTHING we hold on to other than the Lord in this season could easily ensnare us if our confidence begins to rest in it. God is preparing a pure and holy (dedicated) army in this season…HIS army that knows every breath we take is connected to Him.
As ordained ministers and generals in the army of God I know my wife and I are to be a clarion call to this generation. Perhaps because of this my preparation has been incredibly difficult in 2007 and into 2008. Everything that can be shaken in my life is being shaken, but all is to the glory of God. I say that in faith believing that will be the outcome. I believe it is His mercy that allows us to be dismantled in order that we might stand in the real battles that lay ahead.
Several times it has been spoken over me that I have the gift of great faith and perhaps because of that I seem to find myself at the Red Sea a lot these days. I do need help and guidance, especially in the business realm/financial gate, to properly discern the season and what I need to do in it. Any help would be greatly appreciated and if you should contact me I will gladly share any and all details.
March 6th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Hello to John B in the outback
Thank you for taking your mask off and putting it out there what some are afraid to express.sometimes you can deny your reality because if you admit where you are you feel that your not walking in faith.This has been a long hard fought battle for many I cannot wait to see what’s on the other side.you are going through much purging because what the Lord has for you is calling into everything that would destroy you once you get to that place.God wants us to truly prosper in more than just money he wants everything in our lives to be a witness cause when the light does arise on his people this time they will see men and women of great integrity.Your almost there so hold on and stay strong.
Be Blessed
March 6th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Thanks Justin. The last 4 years have been the most dificult of my life and walk with the Lord.
Many business projects that blew up and did not come to pass. I am still standing on the words I got many years ago and regardless of what happens I will still stand. Knowing there are other out there who have edured simiuliar things helps. We are regirding up for the battle ahead. I read the last chapter, we still win. Thanks again
April 2nd, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I would love to email you just some of the things the Holy Spirit has spoken to me concerning those you speak of, those chosen for this appointed time. You are right the warfare has intensified yet though battling I had not realized the cause and effect of what was taking place. I to was beginning to wonder if these many things He has spoken to me were coming out of myself so I began to question myself and inquire of the Lord, though much has already begin to be confirmed I was saying, Father have you forsaken me?
Thank you for this timely word for I do believe we are appoaching the appointed time of the release from our hidding place. I have seen this global connection of those chosen for this hour. I discribe it as a string of lights that circumferance the world and when the end meets the beginning it will act as a plug and the world will be illuminated with the glory of God. They are a Gideons Army, the 300 (walking in the spirit)that are sent forth as prophesied in Genesis. In Geneis the seed of the woman is a seed with a seed in itself. The seed (Christ) was a sower of seed, they are included in the prophesy of the seed crushing the head of the serpent, though most have not seen it. They go forth and take back their legal birthright through the power given them by the blood of Christ, their testimony and because they love their own life not unto the death. They fight led of God for all mankind to be restored, they follow the lamb wherever he goes and will listen to no other voice but his. They are trained of God in these last days and will do only what they see the Father do and say only what they hear the Father say.
This is not about taking back money, houses, husbands or wives or material things. This is about taking back what Adam relinqueshed to the enemy of our souls and we want it ALL not some and we want it all for ALL MANKIND! For the earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof and we are co-heirs with Christ.
All glory be to GOD!
April 2nd, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Breakthroughs are happening. New paradigms, new
ways of seeing the gospel because of story telling, creative thinking, what could not be seen
any other way is now being told line by line, interacting with the Spirit of God.
Find a difficult section, doctrine or verse, write
about it as if you were there with someone else.
June 8th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Hello Justin, I am new to your teachings and I am finding them “anointed”. My husband, Alan, and I are “preparing for battle” through prayer and fasting as we are “gearing up to tackle an area of our life that has plagued us for 25 yrs.” I was wondering if you could describe for me what a typical day of “doing business by the Spirit” would look like? A few things to keep in mind:
I am a prophetic, married woman, in the business of Real Estate, with a “Deborah” personality working under a broker. I trust you will pray and teach me according to what the Holy Spirit would reveal to you. Thank you so much.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Tracey, I receive your question a lot from people so rather than write something here and have it buried, I am in the process of writing an article. Thank you for your patience.
July 6th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Hello Justin, I will pray for you as I believe the article will help set people free in a way we haven’t seen before. Thanks.