I am again reminded in this glorious season of giving thanks of a particular word Holy Spirit spoke in December of 2007 through one of the kids in the children’s church we were leading. This boy was often too shy to share. He would write down what he heard the Lord speak to him, and his mother (who was one of my helpers) would bring up the word to share. This particular word was so profound and bore such witness in our spirits, we put together a DVD for the main worship service. (I have included a written copy of the word at the end of this article.)

I remember being slightly puzzled at this particular word because the boy had written, “The 2008 Christmas Gift!”, in big letters at the top of the page. I remember wondering if the boy had mistakenly gotten the year wrong, knowing 2008 was just around the corner, or if there was more to be revealed than we could understand at the time. I also remember how we all waited so expectantly for something spiritually significant in Christmas 2007 that didn’t manifest tangibly in this realm. Another Christmas of expecting the manifestation of this word came and went in 2008.

We now find Christmas 2009 rapidly approaching, at the conclusion of a year in which our nation has changed significantly. Many Believers have been in such a place that if the Lord Himself does not break into their circumstances there are no other options…no other hopes…no Plan B’s. Regardless of whether it’s the need for a miracle healing from cancer, a financial miracle, a breakthrough from hope long deferred, etc., we have had yet another year to stand in faith on His promises; to persevere through trials and tribulations; and to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the words of our testimony. We’ve been given yet another year to live and pray in expectation and anticipation of our Heavenly Father breaking into our circumstances, and of the Lord pouring out His Spirit (Christ in us) in greater measure throughout the Earth (the hope of glory). In the midst of it all, I again find myself more stirred, more thankful, more in love with Jesus, more emboldened in the revelation of who He is in me, more excited, and waiting with an ever increasing measure of expectation of what the Lord is about to do this Christmas. I do not know yet understand why the word given through this young boy was dated 2008, but I do know the Lord has a perfect time and season for everything under Heaven. I know He is sovereign and He sees everything from an eternal perspective that we can only see dimly through.

I also know when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord raises up a standard again him (Isaiah 59:19). Throughout this past season, the enemy has come in like a flood against so many of the Lord’s people, and he has certainly come in like a flood against our nation. As we cross over from Thanksgiving, to Christmas and into the New Year, we, His Kingdom kids, will focus our eyes upon Jesus, worship Him, give Him thanks and praise, and watch expectantly in this joyous season for a manifestation of His glory to pour out on His sons and daughters in greater measure. It truly is a season to sing, dance, laugh and create!

I believe there is a 2009 Christmas gift coming that cannot be compared to anything or anyone, or described with any words; one the generations will always remember. It will resound with the glory of the Lord, as on the very night Christ first came to earth – the first Christmas – many years ago. This Christmas gift, however, will surpass the first, because the first time He came as a child; as flesh; as a lamb; to one location on the earth. His life, death and resurrection paid the price (the ultimate and final sacrifice as the Lamb of God), and accomplished the will of our Father to reconcile anyone who believes in their hearts He is their Savior and confesses Him as Lord…anyone who desires Christ to be living in them through the power of the Holy Spirit. I believe a greater measure of Christ in us is about to be poured out ALL OVER THE EARTH (not just in one location) through those who have received the Father’s revelatory love as sons and daughters, having been adopted into His Kingdom as co-heirs in Christ; willing to be the footstool He’s been waiting to rest on (Acts 7:49)…vessels of Heaven’s love and dominion all over the Earth. An abundant harvest is about to be reaped eternally for the Kingdom of Heaven…all for Jesus, who is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords!

As a manifestation of His glory, supernatural and creative anointings and strategies are about to be poured out and carried into all sectors of society through the sons and daughters of the Most High God. All the world will come to understand there is only one God, and there is only one way that reconciles us to Him…through Jesus Christ, His only begotten and beloved Son. There truly is no greater love. It’s always been about love, and His story is the greatest love story ever told. It’s the love of our Heavenly Father and the love of His Son for all mankind, and the amazing gift He was willing to give. Isn’t that what Thanksgiving and Christmas are all about?

When Christ finally returns at His second coming, He will come as a Lion in all His glory (the Lion of the Tribe of Judah). He is about to roar through His Church – through His multi-generational, multi-denominational, multicultural Body of Believers – His sons and daughters – and He will take back all the enemy stole from Him, from His Kingdom and from His people (“we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against the powers and principalities of darkness”). He will take dominion on the Earth (His Kingdom will come and His will will be done on the Earth just as it is in Heaven) through His people who are carriers of His glory and anointing…through the manifestation and revelation of His love…through creative miracles (healing, financial, provision, protection, deliverance, suddenlies, etc.)…through the creative arts and creative strategies in every sector of society…through the Church He is building that the gates of hell cannot prevail against. He will return for a Bride who has made herself ready and prepared herself for her Bridegroom.

To those who have a revelation of our King and His Kingdom: get ready for His 2009 Christmas Gift…get ready for His anointing…His supernatural creative anointing…get ready for a supernatural revelation of His glory to manifest on Earth as it is in Heaven!

Word Received in Kingdom Kids – 12/16/07 – Danny (age 10, grade 4)

The 2008 Christmas Gift!
I herd (heard) God say “I am giving you a gift to all that no one haves (has). It is so precious that the glory of it is shining briter (brighter) than the sun! It’s power is felt all over the earth!” I herd (heard) God say agian (again).”What I speack (speak) is important. It’s might is so far beyond yours.” He said agian (again), “This Christmas I am giving you a restorement (restoration?). My perpose (purpose) is berdond (burdened) on your harts (hearts) so now you know what to do! For now all will (be) and are healed. I am soon coming so rase (raise) up mighty warriors to win the battle that has allready bine (been) won by the blood of Christ. We won and now are going to flood your homes with the glory of me!!!!!”