**In today’s prophetic session, Joseph Z teaches about discernment, prayer, and the signs of the times, urging believers to stay Christ-centered and vigilant against deception. He emphasizes the church’s role as a restrainer, the power of prayer, and the importance of recognizing prophetic seasons and walking in wisdom like the sons of Issachar.**
Joseph articulates that the current season we find ourselves in is one of divine anointing, disclosing that we hold greater authority and strength than all the forces of darkness combined. He emphasizes the vital role of the church as the restrainer of the antichrist, guiding our attention towards the various signs that indicate the imminent arrival of the end times.
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He asserts that the gates of hell, which he defines as the antichrist system, shall not prevail against the church. He references Matthew 24:19-20, which provides a solemn warning to be cautious and discerning in a time when many false prophets are expected to emerge, misleading countless individuals. Joseph highlights the necessity of prayer as a fundamental need, stating that it is God's will that we are delivered from this present evil age. Joseph also shows how the act of prayer can significantly alter circumstances and timelines, urging us to rise to the occasion to reach the lost and proclaim the gospel of the kingdom to the ends of the earth.
Joseph emphasizes the critical importance of interpreting the signs of the times, just like the sons of Issachar, who discerned the times, what to do about them, and were aligned with the right individuals to achieve their mission effectively. He elaborates that when we collaborate with the right people, our God-given gifts spring to life, enabling us to discover our true vision and purpose.
He further stresses the importance of maintaining a Christ-centered focus in our lives, while encouraging us to model our behavior after the New Testament church, which exhibited a proactive response upon receiving a prophecy from Agabus regarding an impending famine.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
02:02 Matthew 24: Signs of the Endtimes
03:20 Understanding the Gates of Hell
04:17 Deception: A Sign of the Endtimes
15:30 Interpreting the Signs of the Times
17:17 Identifying Your Own People
26:47 Conclusion