The Day of the New Wineskin

Dear Gap Standers:

In the “Year of a New Wineskin,” we have just seen our nation shift to the next wineskin related to Civil Government. Remember, we are a people that are a “nation above all nations.” We are called to pray for all of those in authority, not just for those that we might have preferred to win an election. We are a “peculiar people”, not a political caucus. We are a people who can steer the course of history with our prayers and acts of faith. Jesus had to deal with the mindset of some of His key leadership that were more interested in making Him a king of a nation, than recognizing Him as the King of the Kingdom of God.

May Holy Spirit go before President-elect Barak Obama as he enters this new season. May Holy Spirit be a rearguard behind him in every decision made for righteousness’ sake. May Holy Spirit continue to be enfolded into the history of this covenant land. May Holy Spirit triumph as this nation goes through great changes in the days ahead. May God’s TRIUMPHANT RESERVE come forth with new strength and power.

We must realize that a nation changed greatly several seasons back and this is the time of the manifestation of that change. This is the time that the Structure (wineskin) that demonstrates those changes is developed so it will remain intact. We must watch carefully how this nation develops its call to the Lord and our relationship with Israel as we enter the future. Our covenant alignments reveal our future. How will we, as God’s true prophetic people, bring forth the revelation (wine) to pour in that Structure? Will the Church become relevant now or hang on to ideals that really are not the key issues for this season?

We must be reminded that many laws are on the books that have no relevance today. However, they are law. Passing law in the future will be one issue, but the real issue will be the change of heart and unified expression of His People that will release an anointing in this nation and throughout the earth. The Anointing will break the yokes that will attempt to control us, unrighteously, in coming days.

Chuck D. Pierce