Recently in a ministry trip to Ketchikan, Alaska I heard the Lord begin to speak about a "perfect storm" or a perfect set of circumstances that appear to be disastrous or tragic but in reality is a chain reaction that is creating monumental breakthrough and powerful lateral momentum in His Kingdom.  Like a Tsunami that comes in with such force and then in its wake massive amounts of land are pulled out with it.  These "perfect storms" are a series of divine circumstances often seen in our headlines and front pages almost daily as a blueprint for incredible breakthrough and Kingdom advancement.  What may at first appear to be unexplainable events will prove to be tipping points and historic progressive breakthroughs that alter the course of regions, states and nations. 

Look at Noah's circumstances for a minute and what apparantly began as a complete disaster became a "new world" or a complete change in circumstances and environment.  Recently I was in the Portland area ministering at a Assembly of God church (I believe it's worth mentioning the church denomination), as this historic or "perfect storm" hit interrupting transportation in mass and is still currently having an incredible impact on the environment.  I was scheduled to leave on Monday Dec. 3rd but felt led to leave that night as the storm approached on Dec. 2nd after ministering at the PM meeting.  I believe the entire trip that night was to recieve God's perspective at a deeper level as sheets of rain and blasting gusts of wind descended.  These disturbing current events overseas and in the U.S. are catalytic in nature that will often "violently" as stated in Mathew 11:12 radically change the landscape removing obstacles of resistance once and for all.  What would take years and even a life time to change under these adverse events will happen in seconds, minutes and hours. 

As I hit Portland's skyline on Interstate 5 I literally saw clouds of God's presence over particular buildings downtown.  This was not a "fog" or haze; I literally saw the physical manifestation of God's presence over the city as recent record breaking rain and wind converged on the city.  As I drove the length of Portland at 11pm Dec. 2nd the Lord stated, "Portland PREPARE for a downpour of My Spirit!  Even as the wind and rain are hitting you even so shall My Spirit hit you - all of you..."  There was such a prominence or emphasis on this word for exactly where the rain and wind were impacting: the city: her streets, building and waterways.  It was a candid picture of a perfect storm of God's Holy Spirit coming to radically change the moral, spiritual and social landscape like a flood.

During our 5 month series of meetings in Stockton, CA. this year I heard the Lord state this prophetically in one of our Friday night revival services, "SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND BOISE: A TRIUNE COUNSEL OF GOD'S HEART."  I see this playing itself out now as historic headlining moments unfold targeting these 3 key cities in the Pacific Northwest.  A "Foursquare" balance of God's heart and Will shall emerge from the Church in these 3 cities that will cause a divine equilibrium in the Body of Christ nationally and even globally.  From Sunday services, spontaneous outbreaks of revival to divinely orchestrated conferences and rallies; the heart of God for world harvest and strategic occupation shall form from these 3 places having a profound impact on the future of the Church and the world it is reaching. 

Watch and see as other situations occur in these cities and states that some will label, "bizarre, strange and uncanny" but they will prove as circumstances progress, to be a "perfect storm" that creates massive momentum and historic change setting the plumb line of God's will for decades to come.  Seattle, Portland and Boise will prove to be a "threefold cord that is not easily broken" as 2008 unfolds.  2008 will be one of the most defining and definitive years for these 3 cities and states repositioning the Church as even current doctrine is transformed like the land is around them during these historic events.  His Plumb Line will be laid in the Pacific Northwest.

 

2008 will go down in history as the YEAR OF THE PRODIGAL as those that have suffered severe rejection are now accepted and reinstated by the Hand of the Lord.  It will not be an act of man even as it was not the act of man that reinstated the prodigal son to his position or Moses, David, or Jonah to their's.  The grace of God will prove itself sufficient in 2008 as significant headlining reconciliation and restorations takes place.  Newspapers, talk shows and other major media events will become harbringers of God's intentions like no other time in 2008 as the "uncomely parts" are bestowed more honor.  Those that have been disgraced, misunderstood and forgotten will be suddenly thrust back to the forefront as Joseph was from his pit and prison.  The stone covering many people's "lion's den" shall be rolled away by the power's-that-be revealing a greater destiny inside.  Those that have "fellowshiped in His suffering" shall undoubtedly now walk in resurrection power.

Major political and social events shall occur that publicly and historically place the Native American people into a place of restoration.  An "every eye shall see" shall unfold in 2008 taking thier cause from the ranks of last making it first.  The anointing of peacemaker shall take center stage on many international platforms as the Indiginous people take the lead in major national events.  Certain seats of national authority have been reserved for them for such a time as this.  Faces that have been hidden from public view will now "arise and shine" and the caricature of previous history will be eclipsed by a new breed of apostles, prophets, evangelist, pastors and teachers revealing the original foundation that the Lord has established.  City seats and governmental positions will now be vacant as these noble people step into thier rightful position of leadership.  Church governments will inevitably and unavoidably have to reach out to the Native American people if they are ever going to see the fulness of the Lord's will in their cities and churches; this will become perfectly clear as the year unfolds.  Media and movies will continue to lead the charge as the Lord shines His divine spotlight on a chosen generation of Native American's.  North Dakota, New Mexica, Arizona and Wyoming will take on a apostolic role of reconciliation and restoration as a "voice crying in the wildnerness" begins to be heard in America.  The true genuine Joseph anointing will be seen in its full stature and true character as these people take up the call and election of the Lord in 2008 and beyond.