It’s a prophetic word that is a key to the “more” God has for each of us in 2021:
2021 is a year for a new approach.
“Pay attention! This is Me!”
As I was walking along a pier recently, the words from a sign I passed by, seemed to stand out.
The phrase wouldn’t let go of me.
It was like God was saying, “Pay attention! This is Me!”
I sensed the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
And it took me by surprise, for I had been praying for days about a prophetic word for 2021, to share with my readers.
Silence!
Yet in that very moment—when I least expected it—I knew God was speaking.
The sign—which was one of a set, describing the history of the pier—declared, “A new approach”.
A Prophetic Word for 2021: Part 1 ~ Encounter
Approach: it can mean drawing closer. It can also refer to a strategy, a way of doing things!
And both are significant.
1. An Invitation to Draw Closer to God
Approach: “to come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time.” [1]
In the Song of Songs, the Shepherd-King is looking through a window, whilst the Shulamite maiden is behind a wall.
It is her place of refuge—but her Beloved beckons: “Come out from hiding! Come, join me! For I have more for you!” (SOS 2)
Likewise, at the turning of the year, Jesus calls to us to emerge.
To trust Him.
And to share with Him in the adventure He has for us in 2021 and beyond.
“Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.
For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone…
The time of singing has come…” (Song of Songs 2:10-12, NKJV)
Courage to Step Out Again
Through the window, the Shulamite can see his look of love.
But it’s going to take courage for her to step out again.
We learn earlier, she has been mistreated:
“Do not look upon me, because I am dark,
Because the sun has tanned me.
My mother’s sons were angry with me;
They made me the keeper of the vineyards,
But my own vineyard I have not kept.” (Song of Songs 1:6, NKJV)
Perhaps, she has been wearied through hard labor and is fearful about the future.
Or, having been wounded by those who should have protected her, she is guarding herself.
Maybe, having suffered from exposure to the weather, she is reluctant to leave the shelter.
But it’s time to emerge.
If 2020 has been painful for you—if you have been tempted to trust less, expect little, and guard yourself more—listen…
Hear the sound of Jesus’ voice, and see His look of love.
Be reminded again of His sacrifice, and the shed blood, that makes your bold approach to God possible.
And sets you free.
“And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”
(Jer 29:13, NKJV)
2. A New Approach to Prayer
Approach: “to speak to (someone) for the first time about a proposal or request.”
As 2021 unfolds, receive fresh inspiration from the Holy Spirit to help you pray.
There are new requests for a new season—prayers that have never been uttered before on earth!
For God is giving new instructions to His people.
You can obtain fresh insights about His Kingdom agenda.
It is also time to revisit some prayers of the past.
The Lord is saying, “Come again, for there is a fresh anointing for requests you have prayed in earlier times.”
In 2021, you will see remarkable answers to bold, new prayers.
A Prophetic Word for 2021: “A New Approach” – Part 2 ~ Strategy
It wasn’t until later, that I read the contents of the sign on the pier that had so struck me.
It described the “approach” that had been taken to restoring sections of the pier. We learned why certain choices were made in rebuilding materials, and why these were the best ones.
In a new season, God is restoring our hearts.
We must also allow Him access to our decision-making and actions—so that we flourish in the year ahead.
And this brings us to the next meaning of “new approach”.
3. A New Approach to Solving Problems
Approach: “a way of dealing with a situation or problem.”
As 2021 opens, conditions have changed.
Systems and methods that have worked up until 2020, are being superseded in 2021.
If you are in a state of change, or have problems to solve, hear the Lord saying, “I am releasing new ways and means, strategies and blueprints to you.”
Receive ideas and inspiration.
For you will see the advancement, and know that it is not through your effort but through the anointing of His Spirit (see Zech 4:6).
4. A New Approach to Gaining Victory
In 2 Samuel 5, David received instructions from God for a new approach!
He did not take it for granted that God would give him victory over his enemies using the same strategy he had before.
And as 2021 begins, the story speaks to our situation:
“You shall not go up; circle around behind them, and come upon them in front of the mulberry trees. And it shall be, when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall advance quickly. For then the Lord will go out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines”
(2 Sam 5,23-24, NKJV)
God says, “I am giving you a new approach.”
It will be a new angle!
And victory will be made possible, through a move of the Holy Spirit, and angelic intervention.
2021 is a Pivotal Moment
Now is a time for you to lean in.
Expect to receive Heavenly insights about a new approach.
The Holy Spirit has new instructions to give you!
And as you follow His lead, God’s power will be unleashed.
Not only that, but the restoration you have had from drawing closer to God, will make your own sacrificial giving possible:
Perhaps to a degree you haven’t had the energy for, lately.
For 2021 is a pivotal year.
One that is bigger than you and I—for it has to do with a great harvest.
And many are destined to enter the Kingdom of God, in 2021 and beyond.
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Notes:
[1] The definitions of approach used in this article were sourced from Google search, “define approach”, accessed 19th December 2020
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A Blessed New Year
Today’s “Prophetic Word for 2021” has impacted my husband Malcolm and me, as we contemplate the year ahead.
I pray that you receive your own fresh insights from the Holy Spirit.
I also pray that you receive a Heavenly empowerment—a fresh anointing—to release the past and the trials of 2020, and step, unhindered, into the future God has for you.
From our home in Melbourne, Australia to yours,
Helen
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Helen Calder is a prophetic minister and writer, and founder of Enliven Ministries. Helen has a unique gift of equipping in prophetic ministry and prayer. She is known for Enliven Blog (est. 2009), an online resource that reaches thousands of people globally.
Thank you, Helen as always. So many things encouraged me. If I were to pick one –
“God says, “I am giving you a new approach.”
It will be a new angle!
And victory will be made possible, through a move of the Holy Spirit, and angelic intervention.”
A new angle is definitely needed. My 2 prayers in this are:
1. My youngest daughter returning to Jesus.
2. The fulfillment of a dream (prophecy?) the Lord gave me 10 years ago.
Love and prayers for your ministry.
Hi Debbie,
I’m praying with you right now, with joy, thank You Father for all you are doing in Debbie’s life and through her family. Thank You that it is Your “now” time and that you are moving in and behind the scenes.
We love the way You move Holy Spirit, and I thank You for all You are doing in response to Debbie’s prayers and the desire of her heart, in Jesus’ Name
Dear Beloved Sister Helen Calder ,
Greetings to you in Jesus’ wonderful name at the end of the year 2020.
A Big Thank you for your love
We can see the times changing as we feel the nations of the earth being shaken like never before in 2020.
As the most tumultuous year in living memory comes to an end, we are reminded more than ever of our deep need for the Lord’s grace, hope, and peace. We are thankful for the myriad ways that Jesus has come to us throughout this time of great global challenge. He is so faithful. “Glory to God in the Highest!”
Thank you for standing with us in 2020
A huge THANK-YOU to those that have stood with us, prayed for us, in 2020. God has done even during a pandemic year.
Thank you for your prayers because we know they have been like breakers against obstacles, Thank you for sending us encouraging news letters and words throughout the year. Thank You to those who have sown into us as we followed God’s plan and are leading in this hour.
We pray for blessings over you and your families coming New Year and what God does in 2021.
Together, let us celebrate all that He has done in our midst over the past year, and look forward with faith and anticipation for what is waiting for us in 2021!
Say our greetings and wishes to all the family members and church members and all the Brothers and sisters in the Mission field.
We are praying for you all.
We wish you a very blessed and Happy and fruitful New Year 2021.
Because of Him, and for Him,
Pastor Julian victor chevakula
Sankaraguptam post 533250
East Godavari district
Andhra Pradesh
India.
Email: [email protected]
God bless you Pastor Julian, may you also know continued grace and increasing fruitfulness in your ministry.
Warm greetings from Australia
Thank you so very much for this timely word!
God bless you real good
Eno Udoh
Lagos, Nigeria
God bless you, Eno Udoh!
from Melbourne, Australia :-)
Thank you Helen for this anointed writing.
This morning I had a strange dream. I owned a house whose walls were made of a material that I have never seen build. I also saw I had more children than I do in the natural. One of the children was disabled and when I noticed, I was drawn to him with extreme compassion and even regreted having neglected him in the past.
In the same dream, I had grown in wealth to the extent that I had more than the current wealthiest man in my community.
NEW APPROACH it is!
N. B: I pastor a young church in Nairobi, Kenya.
Hi Timothy, what a wonderful dream, I especially love the way God is at work in your heart to minister out of compassion to others (and yourself) .
I love the sense of fruitfulness – also this word may give some more insight about the new building materials https://www.enlivenpublishing.com/2018/08/16/prophetic-word-the-building-materials-have-changed/
Thanks for the Word of the Lord. I’m just now reminded of the scripture “Unless the Lord builds the house, the laborer builds in vain.”
I’ve been a doer most of my life as a believer. Many of my actions have either been ill-planned either in terms of details or out of His timing. There have also been times where I remained neutral, some in part because of lack of clarity and others due to different types of fear.
Your last piece was so from the Lord. In my last communique with you I shared about my struggles with unfulfilled prophetic words. I’d reached a place of serious perplexity over this concern. Your response was insightful.
It wasn’t long after our online exchange that I received another word from a man who operates in the prophetic. I was then inspired to phone him. We had an illuminating conversation. In fact, I received the single most important “Word” I have ever received from a fellow believer and it perfectly dovetailed into the word you last shared. He said, “Focus on Intimacy with Christ!” Yours was to draw near, to draw closer to God. In a word – Be intimate! It is not only the single most important action for a believer and the purpose for Christ’s shed blood, it is at the core of our purpose in life – to accept the outstretched arms of our Father and receive His healing embrace. That’s where our eternal life begins. And if my spiritual eyes remain stayed on growing in closeness to my Savior, then His purposes and plans for my service on this side of the Great Divide will come into view, and in His time.
Blessings to you and to all reading these comments.
Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever…
Dear Helen,
God bless you for your continued prophetic words I have received. This prophecy applies so much, so much to me… God bless you and God bless you, Helen… Amen in Jesus Name Amen