This year is a year of Furthrance—a call to live not by human assumptions or economic predictions but by faith and the instructions of Jesus. Just as Abram shared the prophecy he received and Jacob committed it to the next generation, prophecy is meant to influence your outlook, decisions, and life direction (Gen 48; Gen 50:24-26; Exodus 13:19). If God has shown you tomorrow, live like you cannot die today. When God leads, He expects obedience—even when the path seems unclear. As we see in Moses’ journey to the warfront (Exodus 13:17; 14:13-15), following God requires trust and action. If you see someone already doing what God has called you to do, partner, volunteer, and take steps, unless God says otherwise. Life unfolds in steps; you may know the end plan, but God leads one step at a time. Prophecy must always have implications and influence your decisions. It directs us in ways that compel action. Growth, profiting, and furtherance are measurable and discernable. Growth may appear quiet until tested, while profiting comes through relationships, the gathering of the saints, and prophecy-inspired actions. As believers, God is not just raising followers but raising a specific kind of believer with a mission to spread the gospel everywhere (Philippians 1:3-14; Matthew 28:19). At the end of the year, material possessions will not measure your success. True furthrance is seen in progress, obedience, and impact. Our priority must be Christ and His mission, allowing our lives to bring forth spiritual advancement (1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Corinthians 3:12). This year is about partnering with God, letting prophecy shape our plans, and ensuring the gospel prevails through our steps, faith, and actions. So, ask yourself: How will I make progress this year? What structures will I put in place to ensure obedience, growth, and furtherance? Let this be a year where faith drives your steps, prophecy guides your decisions, and God’s plan unfolds through you.
