What's Next in 2021?

If you have been paying attention to the events of the first few days of 2021, you will no doubt have seen much of what happened in 2020 has carried over with great intensity. This is not to say that you should already be in a mode of fatalistic apathy about the new year. God is still God and He does have a plan for us. You have more than likely seen how the great purge of people from various social media platforms, including the President of the United States has impacted free speech and the momentum of those who have been dedicated to restoring hope and justice. What you may not have seen is how the mainstream media has twisted the reality of what took place during the January 6th rally in Washington D.C. It is because of this distorted view of reality that much of what has taken place since has led to the mass social media purge. This has led many to question what happens next?

Some have chosen to pack up and go home and wait for whatever happens to happen. Others are readying themselves to fight like a militia prepared for the next 1776 American Revolution. The challenge in both of these is that the former wait and see strategy leaves you vulnerable to the whims of those who have consistently pushed the envelope of socialism and progressive anti-Christian values. The latter of the two could create an even greater divide in the nation that could become far more devastating than the Civil War. Even the Church seems to be split on what needs to be the focus.

For the last year or so, I’ve mentioned that this is a season that is for the apostles, prophets, builders, pioneers, and innovators. I believe this is a key time, even as we are seeing the attack against free speech and the suppression of conservative voices and values. These last few days have revealed something that reminded me of Isaac from the Bible. In Genesis 26, we read where Isaac desired to dig the wells that had been dug by his father Abraham. However, the Philistines had covered them all up. The decision to re-dig those wells was not a welcomed event for others who had been living there. Each time Isaac’s people attempted to dig, other people laid claim to the wells and pushed Isaac's people out. Finally, Isaac landed upon a place where he dug and called it Rehoboth which translates to mean “The Lord has made room for us”.

What does this mean for us today? In as much as this is a time for the apostle, prophets, builders, pioneers, and innovators, there need to be people who are savvy enough to re-dig the technological wells that have been monopolized by the very people that seek to seal up our voices from having any influence. How can the watchmen and gatekeepers be expected to do what is necessary if they have no place or influence over the portals and gates that allow for the flow of information? Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have massive control over the gates. Anything that takes place on the internet has to go through them if you wish to do business, communicate, or be entertained. With that much control, conservatives and Christians alike are at the behest of the tech oligarchs.

In this season, there need to be Christians and conservatives who are the builders, pioneers, and innovators that can create new gateways and portals. There needs to be a digital Rehoboth where all can be free to prosper. If the gates of hell truly do not prevail, there must be kingdom influencers who have the capacity to push through and establish what has been needed for over a generation, so that the Kingdom can abound and grace much more abound. If you are among those who have the ability to be what is needed in this season, now is the time to step into your place. 2021 is your year.