Consecration for the Crossover

We are in a moment of consecration for the crossover into something tremendous. We are standing on the edge of a historic move of God—a bunker-buster move—where God will move to shatter the strongholds of religion, legalism, and man’s agendas. The Spirit of God is poised to demolish old structures that have resisted His glory and make way for the establishment of His Kingdom in purity and power, according to His blueprint.

We are ready to begin the crossover to claim our inheritance in Christ, the Promised Land. The armies of God are in a holy pause before advancing to conquer and occupy territory, just like in the time when Joshua mobilized the warriors and gathered the people to cross the Jordan.

Moses was chosen as the shepherd leader who led the nation of Israel through the wilderness years, but Joshua was the warrior appointed to lead them into the war and take possession of the land. Just like then, we have now entered a season of the changing of the guard.

Before leadership was passed on to Joshua, and before the crossover and the great battles, Moses gathered the people to review the important points of their history. He went through every word, command, and promise God had spoken in preparation for what lay ahead of them. Deuteronomy ends with Joshua’s commissioning, and the book of Joshua begins with preparation for the crossover.

A New Company of Joshuas

A new company of Joshuas is rising who are bold, consecrated, and commissioned to lead in the battle. These are the commanders of this hour who are chosen to lead God’s people into battle, to lay hold of every promise, and to possess their inheritance prepared from the foundation of the world.

“Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, ‘Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, “Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you to possess.”‘” (Joshua 1:10–11 NKJV)

I believe this is a message from the Lord related to the next three months. If we look at the three days (in the verse above) in terms of months, then it brings us to the Feast of Tabernacles! God instructed the Jewish people to read through the book of Deuteronomy during this Feast at the end of every seven years. God has impressed upon me to guide our community through the book of Deuteronomy over the next three months. This is a time of consecration as we cross into a historic season with Him as our Guide and Commander who will lead us in.

“So Moses wrote this law and delivered it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. And Moses commanded them, saying: ‘At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of release, at the Feast of Tabernacles, when all Israel comes to appear before the LORD your God in the place which He chooses, you shall read this law before all Israel in their hearing. Gather the people together, men and women and little ones, and the stranger who is within your gates, that they may hear and that they may learn to fear the LORD your God and carefully observe all the words of this law, and that their children, who have not known it, may hear and learn to fear the LORD your God as long as you live in the land which you cross the Jordan to possess.'” (Deuteronomy 31:9–13 NKJV) (Photo via GetArchive)

Deuteronomy: The Book of Remembrance

In the early years of my Christian walk with the Lord, He began to highlight the book of Deuteronomy to me, revealing much about the book itself and its contents. During that time, He instructed me to dedicate a day to Him in our church. We were to read through the entire book of Deuteronomy and end the day with worship. Afterward, the fire of God fell as the Holy Spirit moved upon us. The public reading of the Word of God is both powerful and supernatural.

“Until I come, devote yourself to public reading [of Scripture], to preaching and to teaching [the sound doctrine of God’s word].” (1 Timothy 4:13 AMP)

The Greek name “Deuteronomy” means a repetition of the law. Deuteronomy refers to the words or repetition of the law that Moses spoke to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. It is also known as a book of remembrance, where they recalled all they had been through, all they had learned from God and of God during the wilderness years—the years of fire, refining, and preparation to enter the land promised by God.

The sense that the Lord conveyed about this book relates to the Father’s heart for His children. He showed me a picture of a child growing up to maturity and preparing to leave home, possibly for university or to another country. Like an earthly father, our heavenly Father is opening the doors for His children’s departure to possess their inheritance. His great concern is whether His children will remember all the life lessons He has taught them. He instructed Moses to remind them of all that He taught them throughout their lives from His Word—every valuable lesson for their success, safety, and protection.

Deuteronomy highlights the covenant God made with His people. The reading of the book was to reaffirm the covenant and was intended to anchor the people in Him and His Word. The reading served as a powerful reminder of God’s unwavering faithfulness and the vital importance of walking in obedience.

Remembering was crucial for maintaining their identity, obedience, and relationship with God once they entered the Promised Land. The book also emphasizes remembering God’s commandments, His actions, and the consequences of both obedience and disobedience as revealed in Chapter 28. It emphasizes the commitment necessary to obey His laws and the consequences of breaking them.

What Are We Remembering?

We remember the wilderness years and how God provided and protected us. Here we learned to know the faithfulness of God and recognize our dependence on Him. We are warned not to forget God’s Word, as forgetting would lead to disobedience and, ultimately, destruction.

We remember what God did for us in those years. Israel was encouraged to remember God’s actions, including the plagues in Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and their miraculous provision in the wilderness. Our memories with God strengthen our faith and trust in Him for the future.

Deuteronomy emphasizes the importance of teaching future generations about God’s actions and commands, ensuring that the legacy of faith and obedience is passed on through the generations. The book continually admonishes us not to forget what God has said and taught. It warns of the trap of forgetting God, especially during times of success and prosperity. Forgetting leads to arrogance and pride and, ultimately, a falling away. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Deuteronomy reminds us to have gratitude. The people were reminded to be thankful for God’s provision and to acknowledge Him as the source of all their blessings and care.

Strengthened Through Remembering

In 1 Samuel 30:6, it says that David strengthened himself in the Lord. David was a warrior and a soldier in the army of God. In order for his survival, he learned how to build himself up in his most holy faith (Jude 20–21).

“Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.” (1 Samuel 30:6 NKJV)

One of the most powerful ways to strengthen yourself in the Lord is through remembering. When we recall God’s faithfulness in past trials and victories, our faith is reignited! In those sacred moments of reflection, we reconnect with our history in God—our testimonies, our breakthroughs, our personal victories.

In that intimate place of remembering, God speaks, God moves! The faith moment is reactivated and God releases fresh direction, clarity, and understanding, just as He did with David! He instructs us in the way we should go, anchoring us for the battle and guiding us into victory.

“So David inquired of the LORD, saying, ‘Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?’

“And He answered him, ‘Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.'” (1 Samuel 30:8 NKJV)

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” (Psalm 32:8 NKJV)

In times of trials and attacks, it is essential to know how to find God for ourselves as David did. This will become even more critical in the days ahead, as the earth enters seasons of intense shaking and warfare. God’s people must know how to stir themselves, gird up their loins, and fight—not just for themselves, but for their families. David had to fight to recover everything that was stolen, including his wives and children. Believers are called to be defenders of their households. God is getting our attention and is saying to get ready to crossover.

“You have dwelt long enough at this mountain… See, I have set the land before you; go in and possess the land which the LORD swore to your fathers—to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—to give to them and their descendants after them.” (Deuteronomy 1:6, 8 NKJV)

Faith Marie Baczko, President
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Faith Marie Baczko is the president of Headstone Ministries and Faith Marie Baczko Ministries. Faith is a dynamic apostolic and prophetic teacher, renowned for her extensive body of work. With numerous authored books, invaluable resources, and tailored online courses, her contributions are finely tuned to address the unique demands of this significant season. Faith possesses a deep understanding of the pivotal role Israel plays in the divine plans of God. Her unwavering dedication is focused on advancing the Kingdom of God and nurturing Believers toward the realization of their full Kingdom destiny. She envisions a generation characterized by discernment and courage, firmly rooted in Christ, and poised to impact the world in this appointed era.