2009 The Year Of The Bride

I have heard many people say many things about this New Year (2009). Some accounts have agreed with other accounts, and some have not.

I do believe that GOD, in HIS Sovereignty, reveals things to us that are specifically, and only, for us at a point in time, and maybe even forever. In fact, the majority of the time when GOD speaks a Word by HIS HOLY SPIRIT, HE intends for us to chew on it a bit first before regurgitating it to others. Sadly, I am not convinced that we understand and practice this as much as we should, but I am hopeful that the LORD will have HIS Way in all things. On the other hand, HE is also faithful to give us words that are to be released for the edification of other individuals and the Body of CHRIST, in general.

The LORD, by HIS HOLY SPIRIT, did tell me something about 2009 that HE has now released me to share. "2009", saith the LORD, "is the year of MY Bride".

HE went on to tell me that 2009 is the year that the Bride of CHRIST will enter into the bridal preparation chamber in earnest. 2009 is the year when the Body of CHRIST (the Church) will begin to receive the fullness of the revelation of JESUS CHRIST as Bridegroom. She will also receive greater wisdom and revelation in her own role as HIS Body and HIS Beloved.

2009 will be a year of intimacy with the LORD. It will be a year of HIM drawing us closer to HIM by the HOLY SPIRIT, so that HE can better use us to draw others.

On the one hand, this is a time of great rejoicing, as all times in the LORD should be. But, if we are not careful to comprehend how HE moves and when HE moves we could risk expecting something out of 2009 that HE never intended to bring forth...this would lead to great disappointment, and there is no disappointment in HIM.

For those already positioned for deeper intimacy, you will experience a drawing and revelation of the LORD as HUSBAND/BRIDEGROOM as never before. I do not mean in some stale, religious form or fashion. I mean person-to-person, one-on-one a beautifully new revelation of JESUS CHRIST by the HOLY SPIRIT. This revelation will quiet your heart-cry for more of HIM.

For those who have not yet embraced the possibility of this intimate encounter, you will experience a drawing that must first reveal to you the hindrances to your entering into the secret place of the LORD. It is a new thing and we have no frame of reference for it. Therefore, any traditions, persons, places, and things that are on the throne of your heart (instead of JESUS CHRIST) will be revealed to you by the HOLY SPIRIT of THE LIVING GOD...it will be your decision to surrender to HIM.

Everything GOD does is based on unity/oneness/marriage. In this year, HE is calling us to renew our vows to HIM and enter into the fulness of the power and authority that can only result from intimate worship -- from this day forward.