In this podcast, Kris Vallotton delivers a profound sermon on inviting the Holy Spirit to inspect our lives, making necessary adjustments for our overall health and readiness for the second half of life. He discusses the importance of winning and bearing fruit, shares the story of Elisha's journey from victory to despair, explores the significance of visions and encounters, and emphasizes the importance of halftime adjustments, confronting problems, and embracing the pruning process.
Assessing and making necessary adjustments in life to align with God's purpose
Taking personal responsibility and making necessary changes for different outcomes
Seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit and developing a plan centered around God's purposes for success
Deep dives
Assessing the Game: Evaluating Progress and Strategy
During a half-time period, it is crucial to assess the current state of the game and evaluate the progress and strategy. Nehemiah examined the walls of Jerusalem in detail to identify areas that needed repair, providing a lesson to honestly assess the situation to make necessary adjustments. Similarly, individuals should take a step back and examine their own lives, relationships, and pursuits, determining whether they are truly fruitful and aligned with God's purpose.
Self-Reflection: Recognizing Personal Involvement
In addition to assessing the overall game plan, it is essential to have an accurate assessment of one's own participation in both success and failure. Romans 12:3 highlights the need for sound judgment and humility to recognize personal contribution to outcomes. This introspection allows individuals to identify areas for growth, take responsibility for their actions, and make necessary changes to achieve a different outcome moving forward.
Developing a Holy Spirit-Led Plan for Success
To achieve a different outcome, a Holy Spirit-led plan is vital. Joshua's encounter with God in Joshua 1 serves as a powerful example. He had to adjust his attitude from a victim mentality and focus on the promises and guidance of God's word. By meditating on the word, aligning with God's will, and adopting a courageous and determined mindset, Joshua equipped himself for success. Similarly, individuals should seek guidance from the Holy Spirit and develop a plan centered around God's purposes to find victory and fulfillment in their endeavors.
Transformation through Half-Time: Elisha's Story
Elisha, after experiencing a great victory against the prophets of Baal, suffers a mental breakdown and becomes suicidal. He finds himself in a cave, feeling lonely and exhausted. In that half-time, God adjusts him and shifts his focus from ministry to legacy by anointing Elisha as his successor. Elisha leaves the cave as a father and begins to multiply himself, impacting cities through a network of sons.
Transformation through Half-Time: Jacob and Saul's Stories
Jacob, in his half-time experience at Jabbok, wrestles with an angel and receives a new identity as a prince with God. This encounter shifts his entire life and brings about a different strategy and purpose. Similarly, Saul, zealously persecuting Christians, has a life-altering encounter with the Lord on the road to Damascus. He discovers that his zealous actions were actually against God and not in alignment with his true purpose. This encounter shapes him to become one of the key apostles in the early church, reaching out to Gentiles and expanding the gospel message.
In this compelling sermon delivered on December 17th, 2023, at Bethel Church in Redding, CA, Kris Vallotton delivers a profound prophetic exhortation, likening January to a halftime for the Church. He challenges us to invite the Holy Spirit to inspect the vines of our lives, urging us to be open to His pruning in areas that are not yielding fruit.
In a stirring call to action, he encourages us to pause, reflect on our current season, and actively make necessary adjustments for our overall health. This positions us for the metaphorical second half of the game of life, ensuring readiness for the unfolding journey ahead.
Connect with Kris Vallotton:
Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/
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Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton
About Kris Vallotton:
Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.
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