Shepherd's Rod VOLUME XVII 2012

Yom Kippur—A Season of the Lord’s Visitation
On Yom Kippur, the most holy and solemn day of the Jewish calendar, Jews throughout the world meet in synagogues to repent, gathering to confess their sins. As the redeemed people of God, we too should seek to draw ever closer and become more yielded to God. Let this be a season of purity so that the power of God will not be hindered.
For on that day the priest shall make atonement for you, to cleanse you, that you be clean from all your sins before God (Leviticus 16:30).
For the last 17 years, I have experienced Divine visitations and prophetic encounters with the Spirit of God on the day of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. Every year the Lord’s visitations and revelations are unique—and each year the theme is different and the subject is diverse. This year, I was shaken to the core with one word: Contend! I will share much more about this important action throughout The Shepherd’s Rod 2012. In these days, much focus must be given to seeking God for an outpouring of Divine Wisdom. The pathway to discovering this desperately needed wisdom is embracing the awe of God.