As we stand on the threshold of a new year, there's a palpable sense of anticipation in the
air. This isn't just another turn of the calendar; it's a divine invitation to experience quantum
leaps in our spiritual journey. But what exactly does this mean?
A quantum leap represents an abrupt change, a sudden increase, or a dramatic advance.
It's not about incremental progress, but rather about breaking through barriers and
breaking forth into new realms of possibility. This concept is beautifully captured in Psalm
18:29, which declares, "For by You I can run against a troop, By my God I can leap over a
wall."
However, to experience these quantum leaps, we must first understand the importance of
being firmly rooted. Psalm 92:13 reminds us, "Those who are planted in the house of the
LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God." This verse challenges us to examine our
commitment to God's house and His purposes. Are we casual Christians, living our faith on
our own terms? Or are we fully planted, ready to flourish?
The truth is, casual Christianity can make us casualties in our spiritual walk. We're called to
a higher standard, one that requires us to align our priorities with God's priorities. This
alignment is crucial because how we esteem God directly impacts how He responds to us.
If we lightly esteem Him, He will lightly esteem us. But if we highly esteem Him, He will
highly esteem us.
As we set our sights on breakthrough and breaking forth, it's essential to understand how
God answers our prayers. There are three primary ways: Yes, No, and Wait. Often, what we
perceive as unanswered prayers are actually instances where God has said "No" or "Wait."
This understanding is crucial as we navigate our expectations for the year ahead.
1 John 5:14-15 o_ers a powerful insight into e_ective prayer: "And this is the confidence
that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us." The key
here is aligning our requests with God's will. It's important to remember that just because
something seems good to us doesn't necessarily mean it aligns with God's plan for our
lives.
As we step into this new season, there's a stirring belief that God wants to make a name for
Himself through our lives. Our impact has the potential to become a song of nations! But to
achieve this, we must embrace a year of discipleship at all levels.
True discipleship requires a willingness to die to self. Jesus' words in Matthew 16:24-26 are
both challenging and inspiring: "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and
take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and
whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it." This passage invites us to consider
what truly profits a person if they gain the whole world but lose their soul.
This year is also marked as a time for Kingdom advancement. We're called to honor the
Lord with our service to His house, viewing our possessions as gifts from God and using
them wisely. It's a time to give our firstfruits, to tithe, to o_er, and to sow seeds of faith.
We're encouraged to build like never before, taking giant faith strides in our families,
businesses, and ministries.
An intriguing concept introduced for this year is that of "covered vision." While the details
weren't elaborated, it suggests a period where our vision might be shielded or protected as
it develops, much like a seed germinating underground before it breaks through the soil.
A significant emphasis is placed on the Great Commission - soul winning and street
ministry. We're challenged to consider: Who will come to Christ this year because of us?
There's an expectation of youth and young adult revivals in campuses, schools, and homes.
What happened at Asbury is seen as just the beginning of a major and lasting revival that
will impact society.
In the midst of these outward-focused activities, there's a call to fall more in love with Jesus
than ever before. The statement "If He is not Lord of all, He is not Lord at all" serves as a
powerful reminder of the all-encompassing nature of our commitment to Christ. He wants
all of what belongs to Him - our businesses, visions, finances, ministries, and every aspect
of our lives.
This is described as the "season of His glory," but with a cautionary note that one can be in
it and not feel it. Isaiah 60's call to "Arise, shine, for your light has come" resonates strongly
with this theme.
As we embrace 2025 as a year of breakthrough and breaking forth, we're encouraged to
determine to give it all to Him. It's not a year to merely invite God to be part of our plans, but
to surrender everything to His lordship.
The apostle Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 15:10 serve as both an inspiration and a
challenge: "But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not
without e_ect. In fact, I worked harder than all of the apostles, though it was not I, but the
grace of God which was with me." This verse reminds us that while God's grace is freely
given, it should produce a tangible e_ect in our lives.
Finally, we're reminded that humility is the key to inheritance. The meek shall inherit the
earth, and as we humble ourselves before God, we position ourselves to receive all that He
has for us in this season of quantum leaps.
As we step into this new year, let's embrace the call to deeper discipleship, bolder faith,
and complete surrender. May we be those who are fully planted, flourishing in God's
courts, and ready to experience the breakthroughs and breaking forth that He has prepared
for us.
The invitation is clear: give it all to Him, and watch as He makes a name for Himself
through your life in ways you never thought possible.
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