Never Been this Way Before by Randy Gladden
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By Randy Gladden
Joshua's instructions to the people as they prepared to cross the Jordan river was to follow the Ark, the symbol of God's presence, because they had never been that way before. They were entering into new challenges that by God's leading would result in incredible blessings such as homes they hadn't built and fields they hadn't planted. Prophetically and practically, we are facing profound structural shifts that are altering our basic assumptions about prosperity, the economy and decision making. They require us to follow the Spirit closely since we haven't been this way before.
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Joshua’s instructions to the people as they prepared to cross the Jordan river was to follow the Ark, the symbol of God’s presence, because they had never been that way before.
They were entering into new challenges that by God’s leading would result in incredible blessings such as homes they hadn’t built and fields they hadn’t planted.
Prophetically and practically, we are facing profound structural shifts that are altering our basic assumptions about prosperity, the economy and decision making. They require us to follow the Spirit closely since we haven’t been this way before.
Just one example, by the year 2030, just a few years from now, over 75 million Americans will be over 65. There will be more over 65 than under 18. Of that 75 million, an estimated 70% will need some form of advanced care such as long-term care in their lifetimes. But how will they pay for it?
By far the largest percentage of their wealth is tied up in their homes. Economists are increasingly concluding that a long-term, gradual decline in home prices may be the result.
While this isn’t to suggest an imminent decline in home prices, we do begin to recognize the need to re-evaluate long standing assumptions. And this is just one of the structural changes that lurks just below the surface.
The point isn’t to create anxiety, but to highlight the need to be led by the Spirit. Breaking the pattern of decisions based upon our assumptions and old paradigms. With the very real expectation of prospering in every season.
In a time when it didn’t seem reasonable, Isaac sowed in the land and received a 100-fold increase. We must display the same type of faith in the expectation of greater blessings.
Increasingly we will see those who apply faith to the Spirit’s direction receive exceptional blessings. But relying on old paradigms will prove frustrating and disappointing.
Randy Gladden
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The journey to transforming your destiny—unlocking the doors to true freedom, lasting success, and Kingdom influence - begins now. Not tomorrow, not someday, but today. The moment you choose to take decisive action, your future starts to shift. Fundamental transformation requires more than good intentions; it demands purposeful steps rooted in proven wisdom and faithfulness.
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Every human heart is wired with a deep need for meaning—a longing to live a life that matters. That yearning drives countless people to chase success, admire those who seem to "have it all together," and buy into formulas that promise quick results. But for the people of God, significance and success are not found in imitation or trends—they are discovered in alignment with the One who created them for amazing plans and great exploits. Jesus laid out the foundational principle: "Apart from Me, you can do nothing." That's not a discouragement; it's a revelation.
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How do we reconcile our desire – to prosper, succeed, and live abundantly with Jesus' sobering words: "You cannot serve both God and money"? One seems to call us upward into purpose; the other warns of a snare that can quietly enslave the heart. The church has often responded in extremes – either demonizing wealth entirely or spiritualizing the pursuit of it. But is either response truly rooted in the heart of God?
