2020, Still a Year of Unprecedented Outpouring of the Spirit
by Jennifer A. Miskov, Ph.D.
I don’t know about you, but at the start of the year I remember hearing so many significant prophetic words for what God wants to do in 2020. I even prophesied that 2020 would be a year of Unprecedented Outpouring of the Holy Spirit. However, as we have stepped into the first few months of this new decade, instead of the fulfillment of those words we have been faced with another unprecedented move, an invisible enemy that’s sought to kill, steal, destroy, and isolate this generation.
I have a confession to make. Even in the midst of this world crisis we find ourselves in that feels completely opposite of the prophetic words released, I still believe God’s heart for 2020 remains the same. I believe that what was prophesied over 2020 will still come to pass. His words and purposes over this year remain the same, even in the midst of this horrific resistance we are facing today.
Our now feels like an arrow being pulled back in the opposite direction of where it’s destined to fly. Or like the tide that’s being pulled back before a huge tsunami wave of revival is about to be poured out. Everything is being stripped away. I believe that the tide will turn and that what the enemy meant for evil, God will take to the other extreme and turn it around for our good as we partner in prayer, hope, and faith in action.
In this time of reset and reformation, I believe that something powerful is being shaped within us as we continue to worship Jesus even in the midst of this unprecedented world crisis and economic instability. Our hope is in JESUS. He never changes even when our circumstances do. Our new normal on the other side of this pandemic must not remain the same as it was before. We will be formed into strong men and women of resilience and hope.
I don't want to minimize the extreme cost or devastation that's upon us because I feel that the sickness, death, widespread fear, record breaking unemployment, and isolation breaks the heart of God. However, I believe that on the other side of this storm is a mass harvest of souls and a reformation of the church. I believe there is a restoration of family and a new renaissance of creativity that will be birthed in this time. I believe that leaders will arise from the dust of obscure and despised circumstances to bring solutions, radical love, and profound transformation.
Since the beginning of time, God purposed that we would be alive for such a time as this. As Christians in the midst of this dark season, I believe it's our time to arise and shine (Isaiah 60). He has entrusted us to carry hope to the hopeless, peace to the fear stricken, and healing to the brokenhearted.
I believe that those prophetic words that were released in the beginning of the year are just as true today as they were before we entered into this season of world shutdown and pandemic. The enemy doesn’t want any of those prophetic words to come to pass because he knows that it’s “Go Time” for the church in a massive way. He knows that shutting down the entire world makes the most sense to try and sideline the great awakening upon us. Attempting to disconnect the Body of Christ and bring a spirit of fear and death over this generation is not going to work. We will arise and go in the opposite spirit. On the other side of this moment in history and attack against our generation is a people of hope arising to see God’s kingdom come. We are being prepared to see the Holy Spirit poured out like never before and are being positioned to steward a billion soul harvest that’s already begun.
I still believe God’s words over 2020 ring true today and that He is positioning us for a massive great awakening. In the midst of this Corona virus and world shut down, I want to remind you of God’s heart over this year and share with you a word I released on January 1, 2020 entitled:
2020 A Year of Alignment, Synergy, and Unprecedented Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
While I saw 2018 as the Year of Family and 2019 as the Year of Focus, I see 2020 as the Year of Alignment, Synergy and Unprecedented Outpouring of the Holy Spirit building upon the previous years’ themes. Last year was a time of uprooting, relocating, and then re-planting. It was a year of God moving people around as if on a chess board getting them into perfect position for His next great move.
2020 is Go Time. It’s the due date. It’s check mate. It’s a time of alignment, synergy and convergence. God has repositioned His people to be in perfect alignment for what He’s about to pour out next, His Spirit in unprecedented measures.
Alignment means “arrangement in a straight line, or in correct or appropriate positions or a position of agreement or alliance.” Synergy means “the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.” The word Unprecedented means “never done or known before” and Outpouring means “something that streams out rapidly.”
We’ve seen God do so many incredible things throughout history. I believe, pray, and declare that 2020 will be a time of the greatest outpouring we have ever seen at such an unprecedented level that we won’t even be able to compare it to any of the previous revivals. The Momentum of the Ages is upon us. So many have laid down their lives to launch us into a greater spiritual inheritance. It’s our turn and our time to step into the momentum that is now set before us.
I believe God is pouring out His Spirit in such a massive way that everybody who is hungry, no matter where they are, will be able to embrace it. All throughout the earth, revival and a fresh outpouring of the Spirit is in the air. God has positioned His people and is ready to make His next move.
We can position ourselves to ride this next wave of revival, this unprecedented outpouring of the Spirit and billion soul harvest by remaining full of the oil (Matthew 25). And if we have eyes to see, we can recognize that revival is already upon us. We’re not simply waiting for one massive new move of God; we’re already swept up in it. It has already begun. The Momentum from all who have come before is great. God’s Spirit is already being poured out in all the earth in increasing measures. Vision 2020 is also about recognizing what we’ve had in Jesus all along rather than just reaching into the future trying to grasp for something unseen. The more is coming but we also need to remain present in the now of what God is currently doing all around us.
The revival we’ve been praying our whole lives for is already upon us. It began this past year with God consecrating and setting us apart to be burning ones, wholly His. We grew in learning how to walk in unity and love. We chose to throw off everything that hindered to run fully after Jesus with nothing holding us back. He has been waking us up and setting us apart in wholehearted surrender. He has been getting us, the Church, ready. He has been knitting us together with other believers who look and even think differently from us but who exalt the Name of Jesus above all others. He knows that each one is needed to link arms to be the net to capture, carry, and disciple this massive incoming harvest. We are continuing to be awakened to recognize the wave of revival that’s already begun. He is inviting us to dive in even deeper to His heart.
Some practical ways that we can position ourselves to welcome and steward the incoming outpouring of the Spirit in 2020 are (with some added tips I wrote today on March 31, 2020 since the world crisis):
Stay full of the oil of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 25). When this tidal wave of His glory is poured out and revival awakens people, it will be easy to get busy doing great things for God. In the hype, favor, opportunities, (and even in the midst of this present world crisis), we must never neglect time ministering and connecting with Jesus in the Secret Place. Prioritize the sabbath rest and spending time with Jesus in the secret place in the midst of great momentum and outpouring, (and in the midst crisis). Everything must flow from Him our Source. We minister from a place of intimacy and rest (John 15).
Stay deeply connected and knit together with the Body of Christ (Ephesians 2). The amount of people who will get saved will be so many that we will need to link together with the Body of Christ to be able to disciple and steward the great harvest. Make sure not to neglect family and important relationships in the midst of favor and revival. (Our current crisis provides us with an opportunity to develop these key relationships more intentionally right now).
Make space for God in your schedule, in your heart, in your home. Allow God to interrupt your agenda and to rearrange your plans. Make space for God in your quiet times and in your meetings. Whenever we make room for God, He comes. (This has now happened at a global level. Everything is slowed down and there’s more time to seek God if we allow ourselves to).
Expect the unexpected. Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater. Be open to God moving in new ways through those least expected. Don’t criticize what you don’t understand or what’s uncomfortable. Be open to search it out and also receive the more of what God is pouring out even if it’s coming from someone unqualified or in a way you’ve never experienced Him before. (Perhaps revival will flow on the other side of this pandemic in unprecedented measures. Now is our time to get ready.)
Discernment (Hebrews 12:1-2). Don’t say yes to every opportunity or open door. Good is many times the enemy of the best. Only take on what God is asking you to take on now. Don’t bring into this new season what you were called to carry in the last one. Don’t be afraid of offending or disappointing others to remain obedient to Christ. Don’t settle for silver when you’re meant for gold. Throw yourself into what you’d be willing to die for. (Now is also a time to redefine our values and refine what will become our new normal on the other side of this).
May all of your fruitfulness flow from a place of intimacy with Jesus and connection with family. Blessing you as you cling tight to Jesus and stay knit together with the tribe of riders He’s connected you with in 2020. I believe we’re in for the ride of our lives and that it’s already begun. Surfs up.
Today, I still believe every word of this declaration over 2020 released above is true regardless of our surrounding circumstances. I declare the blood of Jesus to cover and protect you and for the resurrection power that raised Christ from the dead to permeate every single cell in your body with His healing power. May He guard your heart and mind from all fear and anxiety, and I pray that more than anything, you would experience the nearness of Jesus during this time like never before and that His peace that passes understanding would guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. May you arise and step into the assignment God has placed on your life for such a time as this. May you seek His face even more relentlessly in this season.
Jesus is Lord over every sickness and disease. God is with us in our time of need to bring a mighty deliverance. And when that deliverance comes in its fullest measure, be prepared, for one of the greatest moves of the Spirit will shortly follow. Now is our time to get ready. We were born for such a time as this. Each one of us plays a crucial role in this world revival. Blessing you during this unprecedented time and thank you for joining me on this journey.
