February 27, 2022
Good morning Kings and Queens!
ANTICIPATION: The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction
My anticipation for GOD grows more and more each and every day. I was fellowshipping with my prayer partner the other day, and I informed here that I “LIVE ON PURPOSE” every day. I just don’t say, “oh my purpose is my ministry, or I’m a powerful women of purpose, “I PURPOSELY LIVE ON PURPOSE!!!”
Four Powerful Principles of Anticipation
1. ANTICIAPATION is an expression of FAITH.
ANTICIAPATION is about preparing and making room for what you know is yours by faith. It is getting ready for what God has told you is coming.
Noah began building the ark—a large boat—in anticipation of a flood. Hebrews tells us, ‘By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family.’ (Hebrews 11:7).
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1 NKJV)
Ten people gather to pray for rain in a time of drought. One person brings an umbrella. That’s ANTICIPATION!
ANTICIPATION is an expression of faith. ANTICIPATION comes with evidence. It is visible, and it is powerful.
2. ANTICIPATION will attract OPPOSITION.
ANTICIAPATION is so powerful that the enemy will try and prevent it. ANTICIPATION attracts RESISTANCE.
Nehemiah discovered this when Judah’s enemies schemed to stop him leading the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s city walls and gates.
They tried to distract Nehemiah from his work by calling a meeting with him—secretly planning to harm him. However, Nehemiah simply sent a message, “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?” (Nehemiah 6:3)
Your anticipation will be bold and audacious at times. At other times, anticipation will consist of taking the next small step by faith—sometimes as an act of warfare—in the midst of trial, delay and darkness.
When the going gets tough, you may feel like giving up. There are times when you are in the process of moving towards your destiny or a God-given project or dream and you need to persevere.
Power is released when you continue ANTICIPATING during difficult times.
3. GOD Restores ANTICIPATION.
When ANTICIPATION has been lost, God’s plan is to restore it.
Judah’s leaders had ceased anticipating the completion of the second temple in Jerusalem. For 17 years, the temple foundations lay in neglect. [2] But then came the prophetic word—to remind them of God’s original instruction and exhort them to recommence the building project.
Do not give up! Allow the Holy Spirit to restore your anticipation for the fulfilment of God’s promises and the dreams He has placed in your heart—for your destiny, family, ministry, and/or church.
*It’s time to go back to the original promise and instruction that GOD gave to you.
*It’s time to go to scripture for the TRUTH about who GOD is, and who He says you are.
*It’s time to receive a fresh word from the Holy Spirit that will inspire you on, to continue acting in FAITH.
4. ANTICIPATION Leads to BREAKTHROUGH
To ANTICIPATE is to position for God’s PURPOSE. ANTICIPATION is about alignment.
ANTICIPATION is more than EXPECTATION. It is EXPECT-ACTION, FAITH in MOTION.
*Anticipation is David running towards Goliath, a slingshot and stone in his hand
*Anticipation is Elijah sending his servant to look for a cloud in the sky
ANTICIPATION is a powerful spiritual principle. It is also practical. ANTICIPATION means taking steps forward. It has been said, “The journey of 1,000 miles begins with the first step” and “Do something every day towards your dream and your goals.
Your ANTICIPATION and acts of obedience, led and empowered by the Holy Spirit, will bring breakthrough as you take possession of God’s promise by FAITH.
ALL IS WELL………….
GOD’s Princess
Renee Verchelle Shorter
