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Apostolic Prophetic

Pressing Towards Glory

Beloved elders, chosen and called by God, hear the word of the Lord spoken over you today. You are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses—Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and countless others—who ran their race in unwavering faith, never doubting the faithfulness of the One who called them. They stand as silent witnesses, testifying to God’s goodness and urging you to take hold of the inheritance of faith that has been entrusted to you. As they pressed forward in faith, so too are you called to press on, unwavering and undistracted, toward the upward call of Christ.

The Spirit of the Lord declares over you today: Lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set before you, looking only to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:1-2, AMP). The hour is urgent, and the call is clear—press in, draw near, and let nothing of this world hinder the mighty work God is doing through you. For the Lord is with you, and His Spirit is upon you; He is calling you deeper, summoning you to walk the path of purity and power, to fix your eyes solely on Him, and to bring His glory to the earth through unshakable faith and obedience.

This is a holy calling, not for the faint of heart. Yet you are not alone; the Lord Himself is your strength and shield. As Moses forsook the treasures of Egypt for the promise of God, so too you are called to reject the fleeting allure of the world and to embrace the treasures of heaven. Like Abraham, who stepped out in faith not knowing where he was going, so too you are called to trust in God’s guidance, moving forward in faith even in the face of uncertainty. For He who calls you is faithful, and He will fulfill His promises.

The Word of the Lord speaks to you today, saying: Be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose] (1 Corinthians 15:58, AMP). The Lord sees your faithfulness and delights in your heart of surrender. He is not blind to your sacrifices; He is not deaf to your prayers. Every step of obedience, every act of love, every moment of faith—these are the offerings that please Him, and they are building a legacy of glory that will resound in eternity.

Rise up, elders of the church, for the Spirit of the Lord is upon you! He has anointed you, appointed you, and strengthened you to lead His people into deeper communion with Him. The world will not understand your calling, for it is a holy calling, set apart for His glory. Do not be swayed by the opinions of man, nor distracted by the cares of this life. As Noah built the ark in reverence and obedience, though the world mocked him, so too you must be unwavering in your obedience to God, confident that He is faithful to fulfill every word He has spoken.

Press on, beloved, toward the prize set before you, for Jesus Himself is your reward, your strength, and your crown. This is the high calling—to know Him, to walk with Him, to serve Him with a pure and undivided heart. As the Apostle Paul proclaimed, “I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14, AMP), so too let this be your proclamation. Press on, not as one uncertain, but as one whose eyes are set on the Author and Perfecter of your faith.

Today, I declare over you: the God of all grace, who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you (1 Peter 5:10, AMP). As you press forward in faith, He will lift you up, sustaining you by His Spirit, equipping you for every good work, and carrying you from glory to glory. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, and He will not leave you nor forsake you.

Stand firm, beloved elders, for the Spirit of God is upon you, and His Word is alive within you. Take hold of this mantle with holy reverence, casting aside every weight, pressing on with endurance, and keeping your eyes firmly fixed on Jesus. For He is your hope, your peace, your joy, and your victory. And on the day He returns, you will receive the crown of glory that never fades, and you will hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Amen and amen.

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Perseverance

Pressing into God for a better resurrection

Beloved, pause and marvel at the love the Father has poured out upon us—a love so deep that He calls us His children. Can you grasp this? The Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth, has chosen to call you His own. You are not merely labeled a child of God; you are transformed into one, bearing His name, His spirit, and His very nature. But with this calling comes a profound challenge: to press into Him with unwavering devotion, to discipline ourselves in holiness, and to be willing, even, to suffer for the sake of a greater glory. This is what pressing into God for a better resurrection means.

Scripture speaks of those who endured unimaginable hardship, who “were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might obtain a better resurrection” (Hebrews 11:35 AMP). These saints understood that suffering, when endured for God’s sake, is a path to something infinitely greater. The world did not know them, just as it does not know us, for they sought a better kingdom, a promise unseen but sure. Do you have this same resolve, beloved? Are you willing to press in, to embrace a life of purity and endurance, trusting that every trial refines you and prepares you for His glory? This is about pressing into God for a better resurrection.

This path requires discipline. Jesus Himself taught, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me” (Luke 9:23 AMP). The cross is not light; it’s a symbol of sacrifice and surrender. And yet, for the joy set before Him, Jesus endured it, knowing that the resurrection awaited. We are called to this same discipline, to this same joy. As Paul wrote, “I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27 AMP). Our walk with God requires a willingness to lay down every hindrance, to endure hardship, and to keep our eyes fixed on the hope of glory.

This hope—the hope of being like Him, of seeing Him as He is, of sharing in His glory—is not idle; it calls us to action. It calls us to purify ourselves, just as He is pure (1 John 3:3 AMP). Every trial, every discipline, every act of surrender brings us closer to that day when we will see Him face to face. This is the prize, the “better resurrection” that awaits. “The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us” (Romans 8:18 AMP). Pressing into God for a better resurrection is the path we must follow.

So, I challenge you: press in to God with all that you are. Do not shy away from hardship, but let it draw you nearer to Him. Purify your heart, lay aside every sin and weight that hinders, and run with endurance the race set before you, “fixing your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith” (Hebrews 12:1–2 AMP). This is no easy path, but it is a glorious one, for it leads us to be transformed into His likeness. Pressing into God for a better resurrection requires this dedication.

Stand firm, beloved. Embrace the discipline, the refining, the trials, knowing they are molding you for an eternal inheritance. Let this hope burn in your soul, and let it propel you to a life of pure devotion, for the day is coming when we will see Him in all His glory, and in that moment, we will be like Him. This is the resurrection, the life eternal that awaits. Are you ready to walk this path, to press in with all your heart, knowing that He is faithful? He calls you forward; step into His promise with boldness and faith.

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The Pursuit

Seeking God’s Presence with Desperation and Hunger

“Oh, that I knew where I might find Him!” (Job 23:3, AMP). This cry of Job echoes through Scripture as a longing that stirs within the hearts of those who seek God. It is a desire that transcends time, a yearning for the very presence of the Almighty, the One who fills our souls.

As David proclaimed, “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; when shall I come and see the face of God?” (Psalm 42:2, AMP). This is not a simple thirst, but a desperation, a hunger that only God Himself can satisfy. It is an ache, a longing that draws us to our knees in humility, pressing us to reach beyond the material and into the eternal. To those who earnestly seek, the promise is sure: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied” (Matthew 5:6, AMP).

The prophets spoke of days when the thirst for God would be unquenchable, not for water or bread but for hearing His word and dwelling in His presence. Amos warned of a famine, “not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine for hearing the words of the Lord” (Amos 8:11, AMP). In our pursuit of a deeper relationship with God, we confront this hunger, realizing that our souls crave not mere knowledge but communion with the Creator.

Isaiah understood this, declaring, “Yes, in the path of Your judgments, O Lord, we have waited expectantly for You; our soul’s desire is for Your name and for the remembrance of You” (Isaiah 26:8, AMP). This waiting is not passive; it is active, a pressing in, a commitment to seek the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and strength. It’s a pursuit that demands all of us—a consecration of our very lives to Him.

Scripture calls us again and again to draw near, to seek His face with undivided hearts. “I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4, AMP). God hears and responds to those who seek Him with humility, with repentance, and with a willingness to surrender every part of their lives. “As the deer pants [longingly] for the water brooks, so my soul pants [longingly] for You, O God” (Psalm 42:1, AMP). Let us approach Him with the same passion, the same unwavering devotion.

To deepen our relationship with God requires a heart that longs to see His glory, to witness His power, and to abide in His presence. Moses cried out, “Please, show me Your glory!” (Exodus 33:18, AMP). This desire should stir within each of us—to see God, to know Him intimately, and to be transformed in His presence.

May we echo the words of the psalmist, “I stretch out my hands to You; my soul longs for You as a parched land [thirsts for water]” (Psalm 143:6, AMP). Let us stretch beyond our own understanding, beyond our comfort, and pursue the God who satisfies, who fills, and who renews. Let our lives be marked by a relentless pursuit, a commitment to press deeper, to go further, and to lay hold of the fullness of life in Him.

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