Dear Partners and Friends

Intersections and moments of divine occasion are defined by the preparation that meets opportunity. I was just reading Psalm 105, which speaks of Joseph and the promises God gave him through dreams as a young man. Everything in his life went contrary to what he declared and had seen prophetically for his future, and therein lies the test. 

Psalm 105 states it very plainly in the NKJV regarding the synopsis of Joseph’s journey. 

He sent a man before them—Joseph—who was sold as a slave. ¹⁸ They hurt his feet with fetters, he was laid in irons. ¹⁹ Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the LORD tested him. ²⁰ The king sent and released him, the ruler of the people let him go free. ²¹ He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions, ²² to bind his princes at his pleasure, and teach his elders wisdom. ²³ Israel also came into Egypt, and Jacob dwelt in the land of Ham. ²⁴ He increased His people greatly, and made them stronger than their enemies.

—Psalm 105:17-24

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Joseph Z—an international prophetic voice—began encountering the voice of God from a young age through visions and dreams. With wisdom, accuracy, biblical balance, and experience, Joseph offers powerful keys to help you unlock the revelation, interpretation, and application of prophecy.

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A standout verse in that passage reads, “Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the LORD tested him” (Psalm 105:19). Think about that: the promises or what God has shown you may very well be a test for you. How? We might say the time between the promise and manifestation in the waiting process. You might be carrying a dream or desire in your heart that won’t leave you and continues to be present as you go about your life—but it hasn’t happened yet. A word from the Lord or a dream that has been with you a long time and seemingly delayed can be your test. It is a test to see how you will act during the long season when everything is the opposite of what you have believed and desired. In an opposite season, you develop character and faith to receive without seeing. Hebrews 6 is such an encouragement when considering this very issue in your life. 

That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

—Hebrews 6:12 

To remedy losing your promise or dream from God during the long season or wait, we are to do what the Word of God prescribes and imitate those who have gone before us. How? By imitating their faith and patience until we receive the promise. Abraham did this and is an example of persevering for the promise. 

Something that needs to be considered is that delays, trials, or anything keeping what you believe for back has an expiration date. We often say in our family when we have faced issues, “This trial has the shelf life of a banana!” It’s a little humorous but a good confession regarding what you are facing. It is very encouraging to know that God wants you to win even more than you do and that He is very much engaged with what is in your heart. If it is His will, and you are walking in obedience to His Word, you can ask for anything in that scope, and it will be done for you. 

Every person will cross paths with divine intersections, and I have found it is best to be prepared for those when they happen. Divine intersections make an impact on your future when you cross them prepared. Preparation is a thing of faith and training, where opportunity is God’s responsibility. Meaning this: prepare in faith for that moment! For THE moment, you believe for. If you do this, not only will you find that what you have believed for will have a greater level of security when it lands with you, but it will be far smoother when the opportunity presents itself. 

Film plots, at least the good ones, often have what they call a MacGuffin, or an object of attention, intrigue, and the fundamental why of a plot. For example, in the film Raiders of the Lost Ark, the MacGuffin is the ark of the covenant in the plot; everything revolves around that. It might be said that you need a MacGuffin in every season of your life or a target to chase after with your attention and God-given dreams. 

For us, it has been an expansion of land that I believe we are to step into for the sake of building content and making disciples through media. When asked what I want to accomplish with my life, I would say to develop a Skywalker Ranch-type global broadcast center. This would unite and reach disciples all around the world, no matter where they are. Of course, this is my desire to raise a million to reach a billion. 

Post Sail Media Global Network let the world see He is good. Interestingly enough, I was recently interviewing Billye Brim. She looked at me with steely blue eyes and said, “Do you know what your name means?” I said, “Yes. It means God shall add.” She said, “It means so much more than that!” Billye said that my name, Joseph, means increase and that it is very meaningful for me. It became a prophetic word that came through her as she said this. My name means increase! It hit me hard that my name means increase, and Z, the last letter of the alphabet, references the last. I have received prophetic words that my name refers to a last day’s anointing of increase and prophecy. Interesting, to say the least.

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Heather and I believe that we will fulfill what the Great God of Heaven has called us to do. This means preparing and being ready in and out of season for every opportunity within His will that is presented to us for the furtherance of this message. May the same be true for you, dear partner and friend! God has something truly special around the corner for you, and as one older friend of mine, who is in heaven today, used to say, “God will call you to do things that give you a buzz!” That was always so humorous to me when he would say that. In other words, God knows you better than you do, and He can bring you into the intersection that offers you everything you never even knew you wanted! What a God, and what a privilege it is to serve Him.

I desire that this monthly letter I put out is a source of encouragement to you and increases your faith in the Lord. Let me also say thank you for your friendship and prayers for us. We aim to raise a million for a billion lives to make God rich. One million clear-eyed, clear-minded disciples who will, in turn, win a billion converts in their lifetime. It is one of the main things we are called to do, and through media, it is the number one place we can make that happen. Your support through giving and partnership is meaningful and beneficial for the cause laid in front of us. Together, we can make an impact worldwide that will last because it will last forever! 

For Jesus, 

Joseph Z