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I Will Dance

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:32:49 GMT

Butterflies and bees cross pollinate our gardens, transfering the sweet nectar that grows on one flower over to another flower. Just as this, we cross pollinate God's garden. The five fold ministry is a dance of voices in tune and dancing with the Holy Spirit as he covers the earth with God's word, spreading the sweet nectar God has deposited in them from flower to flower in the gardens we are sent to. I shared this revelation of this word God gave me about my internet assignment with Annette. I love the word she sent me in response....."Go on my sister...dance on the wings of the air;play tag with dandelions seeds,soar,dart,float...Go...light on a single blade of grass to the delight of all who see...Go...inspire awe and wonder...Go...fascinate and add a note of grace to this world's dreary song," Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.

How We Need The River

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:16:17 GMT

Hurricane

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:23:08 GMT

Many will fall by your side, but it shall not come near you. Peace in the midst, hold fast to the Lord! Seek Wisdom to intercede for those around us in their storms.

Love Thoughts

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:23:54 GMT

There is an old saying I've heard all my life..."Love makes the world go around" I am here to tell you that is very true. I've been very engrossed in studying about love recently and I'm seeing more and more how true it is. It is the greatest need of the human heart and is a subject on the minds of all of us. It's also true that there are many forms of love. I've found that most all of them are represented in the youtube world of music. Love is a hot topic all over the music world. There are so many types of love songs. There are yearning for love love songs, vowing love love songs, sensual, passionate love songs, and, hurting for lost love love songs. The world of popular love songs is filled with sad stories, just as real life is filled with sad stories. We don't want to stay in the place of feeling at home with many of the thoughts we hear in word and song. We could go to either extreme if we thought them all true, either see romantic love as the perfect solution for all our troubles or be embittered against love for the hurts it can cause. But as people of God, we want to rise up out of the world's mindsets and try to point men to the pure love of God, and family. We want to learn to intercede for those we know who are suffering from love sadnesses. We want to feel at home in God and his love and draw them toward the solution for their sadness, the true love of God found in Jesus. Healing love is able to bring joy and cheer. Funny and upbeat love songs. Real love between two human beings can be very exhilarating and is able to bring joy to hearts. The right kind of love truly does make the world go round. But, the spirit of many love songs promotes a wrong kind of lovesickness, as though a love affair is all one needs to be saved from their sadness and emptiness. Some even promote and glorify illicit love relationships. I know that carnal romance is not always what the love songs make it out to be.We need discernment! As I spend time listening to the world's songs I try to prayerfully seek the Lord's wisdom and guidance. For there are surely some very beautiful songs and sounds which touch the heart. I want to beware of loving the beautiful gitings and musical sounds so that I begin to get aligned with the wrong thoughts presented in the message of the song. We can learn about different cultures through their music. I think that's a great fun! And there are pleasant American folk songs, parables which tell stories of happenings in our world. I've come to a conclusion about the love songs. I once heard this said by a popular and devout Christian songstress, "Only the Lord is worthy of the kind of love we hear of in all the world's songs" I agree with that now. The world's idea of love cannot be compared to the agape love of God. I've thought on the love of God, and how amazing it is, and the pure love between the true brotherhood of believers is so to be desired, but is rare, and under constant attack from the enemy camp to pervert it and destroy it. It seems phony and to good to be true to many who are of the hard hearted worldly mindset. I've thought on how all the real love in the world is from God, although in the world even real love is impure because of the sin nature of men. I've learned that no man or woman can be the complete perfect partner to another except the Lord is in control of the love affair. God created love for his pure purposes. I am a lover of music, I love the good sounds of talented musicians making beautiful music together. It's a weakness of mine. I want desperately to learn and to keep what is acceptable to the Lord. I don't want anything I like to hinder my relationship with him in any way. He is a jealous God. Lord, teach us how to guard our hearts from wrong infuences. Teach us how to put you first above all, then how to keep our love priorities in your order. Empty us and fill us with your love and pour it out through us wherever we go. . 1 Peter 5:14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen. Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

Rise To The Occasion

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:59:01 GMT

BILL BURNS~~Receive that which I send. Receive it as a blessing. Receive the sound of the kingdom into your being. Let it mould you & make you into the image of My glory & the presence of My being. Allow Me to do this work in you. For, that which would take place in these days has been determined long ago, says the Lord. These are the days of destiny fulfilled; these are the days of discovery; these are the days in which you, My people, can become what I have spoken of you. My blessings now will be revealed in such magnitude & in such astounding ways that you'll find yourself surprised & then surprised again & continuing to be surprised by the Spirit of the Lord, for these are the days of the release of My power.Rise to the occasion and be all that you can be in these season & time. http://ft111.com Rita's note....Today after I had posted this prophecy, I was in prayer and suddenly saw a vision in the spirit. I seemed to be climbing a large tree, but after thinking this over, it was actually more like a vine. I thought of the vine in the story of Jack and the beanstalk. That is what it looked like. I was reaching out for a large, green, healthy looking leaf right in front of me, and I was thinking of the scripture which says that the leaves on the trees of his planting shall be healing for the nations. I looked up and I could see the higher levels of the vine was also full of leaves all the way up to the sky.

Let The River Flow

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:58:57 GMT

The Flight Of An Eagle

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:13:52 GMT

Mercy Came Running

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:22:23 GMT

Beauty Will Rise

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:41:18 GMT

When The Rains Come

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:15:00 GMT

Homebound Ministry

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:36:00 GMT

This is who I am, and I have never shared this true story of my life in the Lord with anyone before. I know it's very different and even rare, and I think it may be a hard thing for some to accept as truly of the Lord. If you will study the Anna and Ezekiel anointing you will agree that their ministry works were not an everyday assignment. It does not fit the mindset of the traditional box. I pray for God's favor and grace over any such as that. Home bound In 1995 the Lord spoke to me through a man of God about the Anna anointing; "homebound" Anna never left the temple but served God day and night with prayers and fastings, speaking of him to all God sent who looked for the Christ. Anna and Simeon were prophets who saw and cherished the holy seed and prophesied the now and the future over it. Their stories reveal many spirutal principles that reveal God's way's with us which we can learn from. God first spoke this through Pastor John Conner in the Colony, Texas. "Look up and study all you can find out about Anna the prophetess" His word to Cyndi my daughter after laying hands on me and praying for me. "Something powerful going on there between her and the Lord" Then in 2002 a pastor and prophet spoke a word about an Ezekiel ministry, and the Lord took me to the scripture where Ezekiel was shut up in his house. . Ezekiel 3:24 Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet, and spake with me, and said unto me, Go, shut thyself within thine house. 25 But thou, O son of man, behold, they shall put bands upon thee, and shall bind thee with them, and thou shalt not go out among them Soon after that word, I was shut up in my house and boundaries were assigned which I still observe. Ezekiel 3:14 So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the Lord was strong upon me I accepted that as his will, but for quite some time I thought it would be a short temporary thing. It has not worked out that way, the days turned into years. God once sent a word of wisdom that compared what he is doing in my life to homeschooling children. He assured me in many ways that he was keeping me safe from things that would have captured me (Put bands on me) and turned me back from him and his will for my life. It was very drastic, but it has worked. I have survived some violent personal and family wars that would have destroyed me if I had not obeyed his instructions. I do not leave my neighborhood, I do not visit, but sometimes God does send visitors. My husband and children for a long period of time were convinced that I was not hearing from God and had totally lost my mind. Mental illness was a big issue in my family background so for a time it was decided I had given in to insanity finally. I truly did lose my mind in order to gain the mind of Christ, which is still very much an ongoing work. And, over the years, God has equipped my loved ones by grace to accept my strange commitment. They now do my shopping and take care of all my needs from the outside world. For a time my neighbors had some thoughts that maybe I was kind of weird, but they have all accepted me now as I am and I have good relationships with all of them. Those who thought me weird now come and visit on my porch and we share his love and our testimonies about how good he has been to us. God has done great things in my family and my neighbors over the years for the love they have shown me! I love my life, I love my family, both natural and spiritual, I love my ministry, I love my home, it's small and nothing fancy, but I am content. I love my dog. I can have more fun taking my funny little dog for a walk that most people can going to Disneyland. God did in fact know what he was doing and all is working out for my good. I have not been in the fellowship of a church in 8 years. I am a house church! All my ministry connections have been made and maintained through webcasts and online letters and contacts with brethren. I am so at peace and satisfied, content in him as I spend each day reaching out wherever he sends me online. The internet is the field he has assigned me to. Because of my willingness to surrender the work to the Holy Spirit and to grow continually in my love walk, this work has prospered. I have come to a great brod place pf joy and rejoicing as I have accepted my strange calling and I am now delighting in it. My life is a burnt offering. I would not dare suggest to anyone that they should do this. We must all do what we know he has chosen for our own lives personally. Jesus is Lord! My life is in HIS hands and I remain willing always to do his will as he reveals it to me. I press on toward the high calling, bound in the spirit always! Living by letters among God's precious people, sharing what I have learned and learning from them. Much love to all! John 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

Wheels Of Love

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:37:49 GMT

This song reminds me of the wheel within a wheel place we must find in his spirit. I love the music and the message speaks of rising up out of the hurts of our past. I still struggle with times of missing what can never be recovered, but HE is the perfect partner who will take me to the place I need to be,I know. By his mercies I am winning the battle. So grateful to know that our Father never runs out of new life in him and love in his family. Now the wheels are taking me higher and into the deeper quest for what lies up ahead. Thank you for your prayers! Father, give me strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.

Fill My Way Every Day With Love

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:58:46 GMT

God Says You're Gonna Make It!

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:42:09 GMT

Hallelujah Chorus

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:08:23 GMT

Shine Jesus Shine

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:04:10 GMT

Hedges Of Protection

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:49:54 GMT

Mark 16:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Have you ever meditated on this word of promise? It is truly amazing. Peter most certainly drank of the enemy's deadly waters a couple of times, but goodness and mercy chased him down and he came out stronger than he had ever been. I also am considering this word as I live among and intercede for lost family members, or those who are lost but are not family. If Peter, who heard the voice of God say "This is my Beloved son, hear him" made such mistakes and God's mercy was so impossible to comprehend, how much more unlearned men who do not know their right hand from their left? let us be careful to diligently seek the Lord's heart towards anyone who needs intercession. What a Savior! Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Hosea's Wife

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:51:45 GMT

Reformation And Restoration Movement

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:11:02 GMT

This is a repost of a blog I posted in 2009. It has much more info on the revival move and awakening work in our nation I spoke of in the blog I just published "The Healing Of The Land Has Begun" This is a great word from Apostle Eric Reeder detailing the April 2009 launch of the movement to begin to restore America back to it's godly roots. There is also a link to Apostle Dutch Sheets video blog with more information on this unified movement in the body of Christ. There are several other great moves of God as this rising up and ushering in God's restoration strategies. I do hope and pray that you will be touched and strengthened with fresh hope as we see that the promised revival is well on it's way to our nation. Only a church consecrated and in unity will bring change to our land. Love and blessings, Rita U.S. Alliance for Reformation Conference Report by Eric Reeder Youtube service:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQkxwaLX9b4 As this letter is written, we find our nation at the threshold of change. The question is quickly becoming, "What kind of change is this, and who will set the course for it?" We find that a majority of the Church is asleep, awaiting a day of escape, and relegating her responsibilities to some time in the future, while evil presses to advance its agenda. It is with this backdrop that God is stirring the "Sleeping Giant" of His Church, connecting the dry bones that are scattered, disjointed and separated, causing them to stand as a mighty force in this moment of history. An hour of awakening-revival-is upon us! The demand is to carry this eminent revival through to reformation -- a move of God that endures until a nation is set back on its foundations and heading toward its God-given destiny. Two Gates In scripture, we see two accounts, and , that can be used to picture the Church at a hinge place, a threshold, a gate. From one we can see the picture of a broken nation at the gate of the Church, and from the other we can see a praying Church at the gate of the government. These two pictures reveal our current situation and the need to accurately respond to the issue of this hour. In we see a lame man at the gate of an anemic religious system. Like this lame man, our nation is lying broken, disabled and lame at the gate of the Church, taking insufficient handouts from the religious order while they continue on their way of ritual and rhetoric. And just as they did in Acts, the "Apostolic Church" must show up offering what they possess-a power and authority to produce the needed restoration to rise, leap and run again. In Esther we see Mordecai, picturing the praying/interceding Church, positioned at the gate of government, crying out for the solution to the misguided governing of that day. His efforts brought forth what was needed to release a strategy shifting the direction of government. From sackcloth and ashes, humbling and repentance, came a joining of spiritual and civil government in a partnership that ultimately overturned the death decree set to destroy a nation. These two hinge moments in scripture provide perspective for our nation today. Our nation is crippled and begging for solutions while most of the Church, like the religious leaders in Jerusalem, offers nothing that produces real change. But God's apostolic Church is arising! And just like Peter and John, this rising remnant won't continue the current operation but will offer something different...real answers to the world's problems. We can no longer continue flowing into our "beautiful" places while a nation is broken on our door step. America is in a position that requires us to arise and offer that which we possess. We must awaken from the religious order of the day to offer the restoration and strategy that addresses our nation's condition. And like Mordecai in his day, we must have the apostolic, prophetic, praying Church of America at the gate, seeking the needed solutions in an hour of crisis. America has forces of darkness at its gates demanding entrance, with plans to redefine God's institution of marriage, release unrestrained murder of the unborn with a return to partial-birth abortion, cause economic collapse, redefine our history and remove our identity as a Christian-based country. There MUST be an awakening NOW that prepares the way for true reformation!!! The Launching of a Movement The USAR (formally USAA) National Conference contained the necessary revelation and communication required for anyone desiring to be a solution in this hour of history. God has converged streams and generations to produce a reforming force. This convergence is creating leadership from covenant-keeping lovers of Christ which will shift culture and take America toward her purpose for God's glory. This USAR gathering March 30-April 2 was not just a conference, but a launching of a movement! God has set a course for awakening now and reformation in our lifetime. Unprecedented strategy and revelation came and commissioned a movement to reclaim a nation. From across the nation, those attending saw a new wineskin for awakening reformation the opening night, as Dutch Sheets presented direction through four prophetic words that were released in Dallas on January 2. After each word, a team of three decreed and prayed based on that word. This presented a much needed shift from our typical gatherings to interactive gatherings that strategically release and receive information, activate the people and effectively accomplish something. Rather than scattered thoughts and random ideas, there was a concentrated, corporate, intentional shift in our meeting that had within it the force to shift the entire movement of our stream in this nation. We moved from escaping the future to embracing and owning it. We moved from ignoring the culture to engaging it. We moved from generations separated to generations synergized. We moved from wishing we could do something about the state of our regions and nation to hearing the voice of God with clear strategy on how to move forward. This was not just a gathering or a conference -- it quickly became the launching place for awakening and reformation on a national scale. We birthed and launched what was conceived in the Spirit last September at the "Hosting His Presence" gathering in Colorado Springs. It was a more "congressional" form of a Kingdom gathering, versus a lecture hall and note taking format. Preaching, prayer, prophecy, worship and declarations all flowed interchangeably and from all generations in a release of Kingdom power over the nation. God sounded a call to shift our attention and efforts toward reclaiming a nation through awakening and reformation, both in the Church and the world. With powerful sounds of worship and music, a fire has been set for reformers of today to carry an awakened passion; to turn efforts from simply building churches and ministries to building a nation that glorifies and pleases God. A major adjustment is upon all of us to give ourselves to this awakening and reformation. The Seven Mountains Through Lance Wallnau, the direction of God came strongly concerning the requirement for those of God's Kingdom to pursue high places of influence and leadership within the "Seven Mountains of Culture." In the 1970s, Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade, and Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth with a Mission, brought forth revelation concerning culture being shaped by seven "spheres" or "influencers". Lance Wallnau advanced that revelation and redefined the terminology as the "Seven Mountains of Culture." The understanding is that every culture is led and shaped by seven areas of society (mountains) -- government, business, education, family, religion, media, arts/entertainment. Those who rise to the top of these mountains provide the influence and leadership to direct a nation. God is calling His people to pursue these places of influence. Strategy was presented through Dr. Tim Sheets to have this understanding imparted into all ages. His "ID Culture" material has been developed to enable local churches to awaken a generation to their God-given calling in one of these mountains. This is a heartbeat of God. His people are to build and rebuild nations. There must be those in His Kingdom that seek this revelation, apprehend the necessary strategy and implement that which causes culture to reflect His desires. From Local Church to Local Territory Mark Pfeifer brilliantly taught that looking beyond our four walls and projects in order to see that God has given us stewardship of a region/territory is critical. We can no longer be satisfied building our own personal success stories, but must work with those in our region to see the success of that region. God has placed each of us in our territory-not just in a congregation-to develop and bring forth His Kingdom expression. The current paradigm of creating a "one stop shop" ministry megaplex has to move to an understanding that we are set in a region to impact and improve every aspect of that area. No one ministry can accomplish this. Taking on this identity of leading a territory far supercedes the leading of a group meeting in one location every Sunday. This understanding is what senior leaders, pastors, business people, educators and government administrations must come to. As we do, we'll work as one in God's Kingdom to cause a region/territory to continually reflect more of heaven. This is also being accomplished as greater strategy for citywide and statewide prayer is being developed. Moving from a 24/7 model that is a worship canopy only, into a strategic, tactical prayer company is the direction needed. Tim Taylor shared that developing communication hubs and coordinators in a city/state wide operation center is a potential strategy to move toward. Targeted, ongoing prayer and intercession over the seven mountains in an area is the first step to shifting it toward a Kingdom culture. We must move beyond self-focused, self-seeking intercession to recognizing our strategic part in shifting the authority structures over regions. Synergy vs. Succession As we take steps toward implementation of strategy for awakening and reformation, rising to the top of culture so we can lead a nation toward a Godly identity, we will have an accelerated rate of progress as the generations run as one. God is speaking clearly concerning generational synergy. Generations can no longer be separated and self-focused, but must become one, bringing that which each carries to the table of reformation. The current paradigm of "succession" will not afford us the rate of advancement needed to shift this nation, but rather generations working synergistically like Mordecai and Esther; Saul and David; Samson and the child; Jesus and the boy with the lunch; and Peter and Timothy. Synergy leads to continuity, while succession leads to replacement. Generational synergy will bring forth great succession, but aiming for succession misses synergy. Synergy says, "we will go together now," while succession says, "you will take my place one day." We need everyone at the table of reformation now to secure the future. Every Kingdom work on a local, regional, state and national level must operate in generational synergy to accomplish that which God needs us to do. No longer can a generation gap separate and segregate. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob working as one will bring forth the Josephs that will reach the top of the seven mountains and bring Kingdom solutions to national issues. The generations must now work as one. Covenant Root States Through Chuck Pierce, God prophetically revealed that some states have a "covenant root" with God while others do not. Each group was identified, revealing which states currently possess a covenant root that can be tapped into and built upon, and which need a covenant root set in place. This gave insight to the priorities for each state -- work to build upon this root or work to set one into the state. God and Government Our nation is at an unparalleled time when a majority of leaders in our government are strongly attempting to erase the Godly heritage and foundation of our history. Len Munsil taught that God desires to have those in government that will acknowledge Him and seek to do His will. The Body of Christ is to embrace our role of holding government accountable to God and His principles. It was emphasized that this is a time demanding a strong priority of focusing on and addressing the state of our government. This is not a political issue; it is a government issue. Nor is this a time to back up in intercession, engagement, involvement, activism, or be lax in keeping leaders accountable to righteous principles. Possibly more than ever America, as it has been historically, is in the balance. What will God's people do for the righteous governing of this nation? What must we do to win the culture war? Dutch Sheets challenges us to remember our history which makes evident that God had a purpose in the founding of this nation. The writings of our founding fathers and early leaders clearly demonstrate the Godly heritage that they believed in. Understanding our nation's spiritual legacy and our covenant with God is essential as we combat the revisionists and secular humanists that say our nation was never a Christian nation, or that we've always been a mix of many faiths, or that we were at one point Christian, but are no longer. As an example of Godly government, Dutch read a proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 calling on Americans to humble themselves in prayer. President Lincoln's proclamation is powerful. It speaks of reformation and about a nation being blessed whose God is the Lord. We were all encouraged to honor the anniversary of this proclamation on April 30th by making it a day of prayer for our nation. Since the conference, Dutch has shared a plan to carry this out. Everyone is encouraged to pray and come into agreement with President Lincoln's proclamation both individually and corporately in prayer meetings and congregations beginning on Thursday, April 30th - then to continue to pray each day leading up to the National Day of Prayer on May 7th. Let's join Dutch and make a statement to this nation, to the spiritual powers that are trying to steal from our Christian heritage, and let's say, "The war isn't over! We are not going to give this nation away and the culture war isn't over!" (For more information http://www.dutchsheets.org/ A Course is Set Things in our nation are not at a desirable place in many regards, but God has a people that will not surrender or give up. The enemies in invaded so strongly that God's covenant people retreated into caves and clefts of mountains. It was from that situation that insignificant Gideon was brought forth to call for an army to awaken, align and advance. Just as Gideon viewed himself as insignificant and the least among others, the least likely are becoming the army of the Almighty today. This is an awakening! This is a reformation! A course is set. There is a response each of us must make for days like these. There are those all over the nation rising as they hear the sound of heaven awakening within them a cause that demands facing all odds in the name of the Lord. Getting the conference CDs or DVDs are a must for all - present or not. You must to be on the leading edge of this movement. All generations are needed. Children, young adults, middle aged and seniors are all needed to come together. Gather in your city, your state and your region. Connect with a movement reclaiming a nation to please God's heart - awakening in our day, reformation in our lifetime!! Running together, Eric Reeder

The Healing of The Land Is Beginning

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:25:00 GMT

Be encouraged! The body of Christ is alive and well and beginning to take the land back! These are Chuck Pierce, Dutch Sheets, and Cindy Jacobs, three powerful generals in God's army. The first state God has sent this team to open up is Kansas, picture below. When God begins a new move of reformation in a land he sends forerunner prophets ahead. Chuck and Dutch went on a tour of the USA for the Lord 3 years ago. The churches in each city were all given words and instructions which would prepare them to prepare the way of the Lord through this nation. That move of the spirit is now culminating in the revival and the outpouring of his spirit and the healing of the land many have been praying for. Friday, November 11, 2011 Dear Triumphant Mobilizers: Chuck is presently traveling to Wichita, Kansas for 11-11-11: Wichita ? Point of Access hosted by Sandy Newman and DeeAnn Ward. He will be joining Dutch Sheets and other leaders there. Several months ago, the Lord spoke to Chuck and Dutch separately to mobilize the Triumphant Reserve from state to state, and to begin in Kansas on 11-11-11. Both feel a great urgency to rally, gather and release the army of God in each state. Today will mark the initiation of this call for the Triumphant Reserve to be mobilized in a new way, with the potential to change our nation. Please be praying for this gathering in Wichita, as well as for the other key 11-11-11 gatherings that are being hosted across our nation today. A Call to Prayer has been sent out by Dutch. Chuck Pierce http://glory-of-zion.org Cindy Jacobs http://generals.org

Unrestrained

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:29:16 GMT

11-11-11

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:51:55 GMT

I've Never Been This Homesick Before

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:21:54 GMT

Keep on running home to God Song of Solomon 2:5 Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick with love. 2 Chronicles 30:9 For if ye turn again unto the Lord, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.

I Have Decided

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:32:40 GMT

Indescribeable

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:53:30 GMT

Mighty To Save

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:13:00 GMT

Father, grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen

An Evening Prayer

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:00:04 GMT

My Home On Mt Zion

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:53:48 GMT

Romans 11:26 Even as it is written, "There will come out of Zion the Deliverer, and he will turn away ungodliness from Jacob.

When The Hurt Runs Deep

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:52:40 GMT

Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. I was amazed at this! And AMAZED is a word I'm using an awful lot lately! Kay Arthur has a great name as a teacher with great integrity. She is shockingly transparent about her journey and she is ministering some deep truths of life, women, men, lifestyle curses, religion,,death, ministers, and then salvation. It's well worth the time it takes to sit through the video!

Give Me Your Eyes

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:17:57 GMT

The Fat Lady Is Singing

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:30:39 GMT

In the morning prayers a vision in the spirit. During my time of quietness before the Lord, I suddenly saw in the spirit a lady singing; in her performance she was waving her arms around very gracefully. I had the impression that it was a good song. I was noticed she was very overweight. Then I thought " a fat lady singing!" I thought of the saying "It isn't over until the fat lady sings" I began laughing! I could not stop laughing at the vision and the word, but I started thinking. I know in the world this saying is not prophetic, but when God sends it as a word, it is! It is the time of something being over! Understanding... Yesterday a word about "new beginnings" At the start of new beginnings, there is an end to some old things. A good song that announces a day of victory in hard battles fought is good news. Finally, and suddenly, my focus is fully fixed on Jesus and making the presence of God my home! In his rest he will use me to feed his hungry babies. "After you have suffered a while I was crush the enemy underneath your feet" Psalm 84:3 Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, Yahweh of Armies, my King, and my God.

My Romance

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:07:37 GMT

Forever Above And Beyond

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:48:40 GMT

My Lord Is Good!

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:12:09 GMT

Advancing in the dance with all God's people. I had to sit down and rest several times through this!

Sounds

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:55:06 GMT

For quite some time I have thought on the power of music and speaking and preaching. Scripture teaches us that the atmosphere of the world around us is affected by words and sounds. I just want to make some brief observations, and hope it will open up our minds to some deeper reflections on words and sounds that will edify God's people. Sounds are what we throw out into the atmosphere as we speak and sing and play our musical instruments. Have you ever heard the old saying "Music soothes the savage beast?" There is a lot of truth to that. Think on the story of how David was used to sing and play for King Saul when an evil spirit came upon him. And music has always been a mjor part of ministry to God's people. According to scripture, the air, or the atmosphere, carries signals, both from the camp of the kingdom of light and from the enemy camp, the kingdom of darkness. The sounds of voices come through words, songs and music in various pleasant, powerful ways, but also in sounds which are presented to the ear and heart as being good for all who hear, but are brought to accomplish evil motives of darkness. A worse case example of that is the way that Adolph Hitler convinced multitudes of people that his plan to destroy the Jewish people was beneficial to mankind. Voices speak in both positive and negative ways, and there is power released from our words. We are always instructed to listen for the sound of the voice of the Lord, and to beware of the sound of other voices. Hopefully, we are coming to a place of speaking as the voice of the Lord and of discerning which sound is which. THE VOICE OF GOD'S KINGDOM...We cannot say enough about the majestic effects of his voice released into the air..... Psalms 29.....Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength. 2 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters. 4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. 5 The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. 7 The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire. 8 The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. 9 The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. 10 The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever. 11 The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace. Almighty God also commissions messengers to release his powerful voice. The voice of the Lord released through God's anointed messengers is empowered by heaven to bring change into the earth. The direction of change will depend on the way it is received. Luke 7:27 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS....satan is called a prince, and rules in the airwaves...He comes with lies and deceptions and even with some beautiful, but countefeit sounds. A good general rule is to listen closely to the message the words carry into the culture through the atmosphere. Voices which glorify carnal thoughts and desies, which promote fear and unbelief and sin are from the world, influenced by the camp of darkness. Think for a time on the mighty power of the voice of courts of law, school textbooks, world news, radio, the movies and the printed media. Ephesians 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience Psalm 44:16.... For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger. Much of the teachings and the songs of the world require wisdom to discern. There are many deceiving counterfeit sounds. To the defenseless and unlearned man, or even to the spiritual man these enemy sounds may be sweet music to our ears. Except for the Holy Spirit and right motives men will be led father from God to their harm. We who desire to find purity in the Lord and maintain it must never bow to sounds from the the flesh of men or from the enemy camp, however they are released. We seek to love and to reconcile men to God, whlie keeping and teaching the counsel of the Lord. The enemy works through tempting the lusts of the flesh of men. He has many methods to preach his words, and music and words spoken through unlearned men and false prophets are some of them. He uses musical sounds in powerful ways.A spiritual principle to prove this is found in the book of Daniel. Consider Daniel's challenge from a worldly King. Daniel 3:5 That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up. What a truth to reflect on! We see that that there are sounds to embrace and sounds to resist. However, sincere lovers of the Lord have the indwelling counselor and comforter and teacher to assist us whenever we seek him. The world of music and preaching is too wonderful to even speak worthily on, but sharp discernment is needed to honor and to follow the right voices. We learn that the sound of God's voice is clear and pure, easy to entreat. It is confident and powerful, full of grace and truth. 1 Corinthians 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? The power of faith and steadfast confidence in God's goodness and integrity is a treasure that no man can measure the worth of. God knows his own, and will work mightily to guard the man who comes humbly as a learner and who hungers for him and his truth. Our confidence in him, his word, and who he has created us to be is what the enemy comes to steal and to destroy. BUT, Jesus comes so that we might have life, and life more aboundant! Praise God! "Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water." Hebrews 10:22 May we increase more and more in the wisdom and the grace to sing and to speak the new songs and new sounds which are pleasing to his ear. Think on these things! As I will be doing. Just a few thoughts.

I Can't Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:25:24 GMT

Be Thou My Vision

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:47:41 GMT

The Shadow Of Your Hand

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:25:30 GMT

New Beginnings

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:59:22 GMT

Confirming what the Lord has been saying to me... ... Stand Firm/Keith Miller A New Era of time! We are now in New Beginnings. The New Beginnings have already begun. I want to encourage you to have expectation that the latter part of 2011 and into the year 2012 that you are in New Beginnings. That you will see many new things take place for your life, your family, and for your destiny.

The River

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:29:54 GMT

The battle to stay on course is a fierce one. Fresh new mercies and constant course corrections are sure each morning as we fine tune our ears to hear and cultivate hearts to follow Christ the captain of the ship.

Oil For Your Lamp

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:11:24 GMT

More on the woman. But do you see Christ's bride, the church also? Help us to understand the mystery you want us to see, Lord!

Victories Are Sweet

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:19:44 GMT

Isaiah 58:12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. From left to right...My neice, Sam, my daughter Cyndi, my friend Sigrid, and myself. Grandma isn't smiling, but she sure was enjoying herself! These girls are a large part of my work in the Lord over the last few years. They are all a story of the victories in Jesus over the many trials of the hard burdens of single mothers. All these mothers made decisions to begin cleansing of ungodly lifestyles and to seek the Lord for his help with their lives and that of raising their children alone until he sent a helper and husband. They did all they knew how to do to hold on fast to him while he worked for their good. There are so many details of small, but steady victories over the years, but I feel I will make this just a brief overview. This has been a work that has been gradual over 20+ years. Between them, they now have 6 children and 4 grandchidren,. They are all claimed for the Kingdom! They are all so much better off today in very miraculous ways, and are continually receiving the fulfillment of his promises! There were many times when we got discouraged. It seemed like when the fires were hot, things wern't moving fast enough, and we would all get in the flesh quickly and try to make things happen. So, as a result, we came close to some serious mistakes. BUT GOD! Sometimes we can't see clearly what is going on around us until we come through things and take a look behind us. His work begins in hearts and is not always quickly visible. But his work is eternal, not as the world expects. I see his amazing grace that carried us all in spite of our imperfections and unbelief. He taught us to learn peace with one another and how to get our priories more in line with his ways as we walked. He still has very much to do in all of us, but I rejoice and rest in knowing he will finish all he has begun. I have seen his fresh new mercies evey morning, watching him work with my own eyes! I have tasted and seen that the Lord is good! All glory and honor and power to him, for he is worthy! May the will of the Lord be done!

Creative Love

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:26:36 GMT

For any who have ears to hear, I would like to share some observations on life and relationships. I believe we can all agree that the pursuit of happiness is the life work and desire of all men. Love relationships are one of the most precious and vital parts of our lives. The relationships of man and wife, their children, their lifestyle and the company they keep are the foundation society is built upon. This is the place where we are established in the behavior patterns that will stay with us throughout our lives. Without the foundation of a loving and happy relationship between man and wife, our children are adrift and open to forces which will spoil innocence. There is a saying in the world that has gotten very popular since the computer has become such an integral part of our society which teaches a spiritual truth; "Garbage in, and garbage out" Think on that some! We learn what we live, and a hard fact of life we all must learn is that the natural man has no control over the deeply embedded character flaws that all men who live independent of Jesus Christ are subject to. The failure of the love and marriage relationship is one of the most serious problems of our world. Sick and hurting marriages and relationships cause ripples of bitterness and strife which effect the atmosphere of our homes and families. Fighting and wars in the home life lay a foundation for deeply ingrained insecurities. Such childhood insecurities remain with us as we grow up and become a part of society. Often, a broken and troubled part. Jeremiah 13:23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil Only by the goodness and grace of divine intervention can learned behavior be changed. However, the desire to do good and to want change is present in most every man. Hearts yearn for the kind of love we hear about in many great love songs. It seems that the whole world is so hungry to love and to be loved! The beautiful song I am sharing here speaks so well the sincere desires of the hearts of many. it contains very good lessons on the necessary ingredient of forgiveness and sacrifice of pride to save relationships in danger. "We Believe In Happy Endings" by Johnny Rodriquez Sadly, forgiveness and the desired happy endings do not always happen. But, having observed that, I also offer to you the truth that the mindset that desires change and lives to forgive and begin anew is a large step in the right direction. I think all would agree that good character undergirds society. Are we as a society keeping our learning priorities in right order? Do we save our best behavior for friends and employers, not realizing that kindness and our "best behavior" is what all our loved ones hunger for and deserve? Are we devoting our learning skills mostly to the pursuit of excelling in reading, writing, and arithmetic and even responsible civic duties? Agreeably, these are some basic necessities for life. However, we can all be found guilty of taking too lightly a right education in stable relationships and matters of the heart. A high Intellect often is considered much more admirable than good character and integrity in our relationships. We cannot change the world, but we can change our own world. If we will take care to learn and to apply God's spiritual laws of love and forgiveness to our relationships we can guard our lives from hurtful failure. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 17:3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. Titus 2:4-8 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Forgiveness and mercy are powerful forces for good. These gifts from God possess the power to re-create the atmosphere we live in. May we seek to be found worthy of God's desired happy ending in our relationships in life, and look forward to eternal life in him through our desire to trust and obey.

Food For Thought

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:24:08 GMT

Daystar

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:20:30 GMT

Lily Of The Valley

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:57:02 GMT

Holy Spirit Come

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:12:57 GMT

It'll All Be Worth It After All

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:16:48 GMT

Mobilisations And Management Part 2

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:48:13 GMT

Mobilisations And Management Part 2 Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 9:23 AM Catherine Brown PART 2 COMPLAINING IN THE CAMP "Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. When the people cried out to Moses, he prayed to the Lord and the fire died down. So that place was called Taberah, because fire from the Lord had burned among them." Nu 11:1-3 The place where the fire burned in the camp was named Taberah (which means 'burning'). God was merciful to only burn the outskirts of the camp AND NOT THE PEOPLE, nonetheless His fire burned amongst His people. The fire was a visible sign of the manifest power and presence of God who was not willing to leave His children in the condition in which He found them, but was committed to journeying with them to remove the unlovely from their hearts. God is still sending the fire of His presence to conform our lives to His image! Complaining is like spiritual dross that God burns away from the outskirts of our hearts by sending the fire of His Holy Spirit. Just like the Israelites, when our routines are disturbed and we are moved from our "comfort zone" - whether literally or figuratively - we often resort to complaining before God. Often when we experience physical, emotional, mental or spiritual discomfort we complain; God's grace is sufficient in such times to meet us in weakness and carry us through to victory in Him. In his second letter to the church in Corinth, Apostle Paul permits us to take a behind-the-scenes look at a part of his life that most leaders today would hesitate to share openly about - an aspect of personal suffering that he describes as a "messenger of Satan"! (2 Cor 12:7b). Can you imagine a pastor or ministry leader declaring to their flock that God had sent a messenger of Satan to them and then can you think about how the church might respond?! Paul's forthrightness and transparency is testiment to his humility and security in the Lord. May we take note of such character strength that flows from trusting in God with our lives. May we also seek to emulate the level of agape in which Paul ministered. Furthermore, Paul could have spoke to the Corinthians and pointed out their faults, but instead he chose a meeker posture and pointed to some of his own struggles. Paul had a "thorn in his flesh," which he does not give specific details about other than he asked God to take it from him on three separate occasions. It doesn't take too big a stretch of the imagination to consider that just maybe, St Paul, complained about that pain to God until he received understanding from God of the purpose of his trial. He describes it to us thus, "To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations." (v7a) By prayerfully seeking God in the midst of his life-trial Paul had gained divine perspective on his suffering, which caused him to rise above 'complaining' to soar on the wings of grace. God did not take away Paul's thorn; instead God gave Paul more grace: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Cor 12:9 Today, we desperately need to understand and embrace the truth that God give us grace for the process of moving into the new things He has planned for us in our calling and destiny. Furthermore, grace is the means by which we maintain our faith responses through times of trial and testing as we rejoice in the Biblical truth that God is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hallelujah! (see Hebrews 11:6) APOSTOLIC LEADERSHIP INTERVENTION = GAP STANDING Moses prayed for his people and the fire died down. As Godly leaders we are called to love those with whom we co-labour and to intercede on behalf of those who complain. We all must come to the realisation that it is only by grace that the 'complainant' becomes compliant to God's will. We can learn from Apostle Paul that divinely decreed "weakness" is a position we are mandated for beore God. A surrendered heart is a perfect crucible through which God can manifest His holy power. Leadership is not about lording it over people, it is about loving people, helping others through issues, offering wisdom and remaining prayerful and diligent about releasing God's destiny in those whom we are blessed to oversee. We learn patience when we are compelled by God's love to walk with others through life issues. Patience is developed in the valley of trial: our character is important as a lifestyle model to those whom we are entrusted to lead. CRAVINGS IN THE CAMP "the rabble with them began to crave other foods and again Israel started wailing." Nu 11:4 Most leaders will understand all too well that where there is a gathering of God's people, somewhere in the midst, there is often a "rabble." A rabble can be as few as one person or several. It only takes one person who is discontented to negatively affect a whole group and the discord they sow can spread as fast as a viral airborne infection! In this case the "rabble" was complaining about what they were being 'forced' to eat. The people of Israel had left Egypt, where they once had access to fresh fish, melons, leeks, cucumbers, onion and garlic. Now they were existing on manna that tasted a bit like coriander, that they had to grind and make into cakes. They were fed up with their diet and said, "But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna." Nu 11:6 The Israelites craved meat. They had a longing in their appetite that was contrary to what God had planned for that stage of their walk with Him. Apostle Paul teaches us in his letter to the church at Galatia that the carnal desires of our fleshwill lead to destruction, whilst our walking by the Spirit leads to the blessing of eternal life. Cravings of the flesh can lead to distractions/loss of focus; delay of blessings and ultimately destruction of destiny. The sad fact is that we often want things that are not good for us; God, on the other hand, is in the business of encouraging His children to have a "carnal free" diet "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life." Gal 6:7-8 Often during mobilisation of new vision there is a "rabble" somewhere in the group of saints who have been gathered. This might be just one person with a difficult attitude, someone who is fearful or a person with their own 'agenda' (e.g. a desire for power). Such a person(s) has the potential to sow discord, division and disunity amongst God's people. A Godly leader must deal with such discord with decisive prayerful action, wisdom, and compassion. "Leading people is not just about plans, programs, and projects. Leading people is about developing their issues, ideas, advices, opinions to make meaning applicable and adoptable to their situations though diverse they may seem. Not all the disagreements are unhealthy but scrutinized properly wells; treasures of jewels can be obtained. Thus we do not lead people but lives full of issues, questions awaiting answers, joy awaiting expressions, tears wiggling in the eyes waiting to be shade. A successful leader is one who is able to produce himself/ herself in others." Apostle Edward Mbuyi, Uganda Ap Edward's insights give us a further perspective on complaining and help us to comprehend that a certain amount of conflict can produce good fruit when managed with wisdom and Godly insight. Nonetheless, we recognise that the discord that Moses' was dealing with had a different emphasis. Find out in part three how Moses dealt with the "rabble"! God bless each one of you precious saints today. Together in the Harvest, Catherine

MOBILISATION AND MANAGEMENT Part 1

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:44:49 GMT

Mobilazation And Management Lessons From Moses Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 6:56 PM Catherine Brown Gatekeepers@injesus.com MOBILISATION AND MANAGEMENT - A STUDY IN THE LIFE OF MOSES (NUMBERS 11) PART 1 Dear Gatekeepers, Wherever Jesus ministered, His presence drew crowds and gathered multitudes to the Father leading to multi-faceted expressions of the Kingdom being manifested on the earth. From this Biblical blueprint we comprehend that the apostolic anointing has an ability to gather. Gathering has the effect of building momentum, which becomes a catalyst under the anointing of God's Holy Spirit to cause mobilisation that leads to acceleration, multiplication and advancement of God's Kingdom on earth. Hallelujah! I believe we are in a season of global outpouring of apostolic grace on the church to enable the church fulfil the Great Commission. As more and more believers respond to the harvest mandate, there will be worldwide mobilisation of the church for the glory of God. Whilst this is a wonderful spiritual reality, we must also embrace the more sobering and perhaps difficult aspects of mobilisation, in that there are many potential pitfalls ahead. The following short study from the life of Moses, will give both the servant "leader" and the "follower" spiritual "food for thought," which I hope will prove to be a Godly plumb-line, blessing and an encouragement to all. Management of people is not an easy task; in truth mobilisation often causes complaining, fault finding, carnality, attack on leaders and downright rebellion against God. In this article we will look at the effects of complaining, craving and compromise by studying three different incidents in Moses' life during the time when the Israelites were being mobilised by the Lord. MOSES - A THUMBNAIL SKETCH OF HIS LIFE * Moses - Levite - brother of Aaron (ex 6:20, 1 Ch 6:3) * Put in a basket in the Nile; discovered and raised by Pharaoh's daughter (Ex 2:1-10) * Fled to Midian after killing an Egyptian (Ex 2:11-15) * Married Zipporah and fathered Gershom (Ex 2:16-22) * Called by the Lord to deliver Israel (Ex 3, 4) * Pharaoh's resistance (Ex 5) * Ten plagues (Ex 7-11) * Passover and Exodus (Ex 12-13) * Led Israel through the Red Sea (Ex 14) * Song of deliverance (Ex 15:1-21) * Brought water from the rock (Ex 17:1-7) * Raised hands to defeat Amalakites (Ex 17:8-16) * Delegated Judges (Ex 18, Dt 1:9-18) * Received Law at Sinai (Ex 19-23; 25-31; Jn 1:17) * Broke tables because of the golden calf and Israel's idolatry (Ex 32; Dt 9) * Saw the glory of the Lord (Ex 33, 34) * Set apart Aaron and priest (Lev 8-9) * Opposed by Aaron and Miriam (Nu 12) * Sent spies into Canaan (Nu 13) * Announced 40 years of wandering for failure to enter land (Nu 16) * Opposed by Korah (Nu 16) * Forbidden to enter land for striking rock (Nu 20:1-13, Dt 1:37) * Lifted bronze snake for healing (Nu 21:4-9; Jn 3:14) * Succeeded by Joshua (Nu 27:12-23; Dt 34) * Death (Dt 34:5-12) * "Law of Moses" (1 Ki 2:3; Ezr 3:2; Mk 12:26; Lk 24:44) * "Book of Moses" (2 Ch 25:12; Ne 13:1) * "Song of Moses" (Ex 15:1-21; Rev 15:3) * "Prayer of Moses" (Ps 90) MOSES AND THE ISRAELITES "Whether the cloud stayed over the tabernacle for two days or a month or a year, the Israelites would remain in camp and not set out; but when it lifted they would set out. At the Lord's command they encamped, and at the Lord's command they set out. They obeyed the Lord's order, in accordance with his command through Moses." Nu 9:22-23 On the day the tabernacle was set up, the cloud of God rested above it and it looked life fire. The people of God would set out whenever the cloud lifted at the Lord's command (which they received through his anointed leader Moses) and they would settle again whenever and wherever the cloud settled. Sometimes this was only for a day, at other times it could rest in one place for a whole year but whatever length of time the cloud remained the Israelites encamped or set out in obedience to the command of the Lord. The Israelites waited for the Lord's signal before they moved out in mobilisation. They trusted the protection of His presence, evidenced by the holy fire above the tabernacle. Likewise, today it is essential that we are led by the Holy Spirit into the new things of God. A people of God's presence will become a people entrusted with God's power, so long as we remain humble and obedient before Him. The Israelites were in covenant relationship with God and were being established in His purposes and plans. God was developing strong spiritual foundations in them through their leader Moses. Leaders have the humble privilege of helping to establish strong faith foundations in others. To be established in God's presence means we have a secure covenant relationship with the Lord that enables us to respond in radical obedience to move into God's purposes for our lives. Such foundations enable us to become resolute in pursuing and embracing God's purposes and plans as we wholly surrender our lives to His will LED BY THE SPIRIT The tribes of Israel moved out in a divinely mandated order as the divisions of the camp set out one-by-one. The Ark of the Covenant of God went before them and the cloud of the Lord was over them by day (Nu 10, 15-23, + v33, 34) The Israelites also responded to trumpet blasts on silver trumpets blown by Aaron's sons, who were the priests. These gave different instructions such as gathering of the heads of the clans, gathering for assembly at the Tent of Meeting and setting out of the tribes. The Israelites were also reminded to blow the trumpets in times of rejoicing, such as the New Moon festivals as a memorial before the Lord. The Bible teaches us as New Testament believers that "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." (Gal 5:25) God also spoke to the Israelites, "When you go into battle in your own land against an enemy who is oppressing you, sound a blast on the trumpets. Then you will be remembered by the Lord your God and rescued from your enemies." Nu 10:9 When the people set out with the Ark of the Covenant Moses prayed, "Rise up, O Lord! May your enemies be scattered! May your foes flee before you." Whenever the cloud came to rest he would pray, "Return, O Lord, to the countless thousands of Israel." (Nu 10:35) Penetrating new territory is part of pioneering, which in turn is an element of mobilisation. Such pioneering activity will often involve head on encounter with enemy opposition. So whether one is at the forefront of leading or following in the footsteps of a servant leader, this is an excellent prayer for every believer involved in mobilising! Not only did Moses pray for God to arise and scatter his enemies, but Moses was also careful to pray for the Lord's present to return to the multitudes of Israel. SHIFT INTO APOSTOLIC PARADIGM "As they were setting out Moses spoke to Hobab and encouraged him to come with them saying, "Please do not leave us. You know where we should camp in the desert, and you can be our eyes." Nu 10:31 Following on from Moses' request, it evident that felt Hobab possessed some reconnaissance skills and had experience of the desert. Perhaps we might liken Hobab to one with "eyes to see" in terms of prophetic insight and interpretation. Moses was an apostolic leader and he chose to welcome the prophetic gift into the camp. Apostolic grace, wisdom and prophetic insight are a powerful combination of gifting in the Lord. It is time for the global church to shift into the apostolic paradigm. A paradigm is simply a pattern or a model; in this context it simply means a way to "be" church and receive Christ's apostolic grace anointing by faith and walk in the blessing of fruitfulness that it releases to the church. Apostolic grace brings acceleration to the purposes and plans of God. It releases encouragement to and through the church. The shift into apostolic paradigm makes room for all the gifts; apostolic and prophetic ministers lay strong foundations upon which the church can mature and enter into the fullness of God's blessing. (Part 2 to follow, "Complaining, craving and compromise") God bless and keep you in His loving care Catherine Brown Founder, Gatekeepers Global Ministries (GGM) Co-Founder, Scottish Apostolic Networking Enterprise Comments PoppaK on 3/10/10 - 9:17 PM eager to read part 2, this is not a new problem, been around since the church came into existance, ya oughta try pastoring a couple hundred or more even in peace times, thats why many young prachers walk away from the ministry, it all looks like a great adventure until you get a hundred old mossbacks that think they have the latest revelation from God. It don't take long for the honeymoon to be over, and if the pastor is not stronger than those kind of sheep, he will leave, if he is stronger they will leave and start the new " Church of the NEW Revelation " thats why there are so many divisions in the church world. --- ~Annette~In Loving Memory Of My Sis~Liz~ on 3/11/10 - 8:31 AM Shalom and Good word Rita and Amen Poppa amen. Blessings. --- ~There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark.~ ~Helen Keller~ Rita on 3/11/10 - 4:05 PM Amen, Jerry, I really have given the subject of pastors who are ever learning to deal with all types of people a lot of thought and prayer. It does for sure take a great grace to stand in the face of some things the Lord uses to equip us. I am learning to have great respect for their giftings. But we all realize that the great God of the impossible can do things even we would never think we could accomplish as we grow in trust and experience, grateful for the privilege. It's truly a new adventure every day! It can be somewhat scary at times when we go through deep and new things, but always expecting more grace will abound. One great leader says "Keep on pursuing love, it never fails" Good counsel! God bless! Yes, Annette, a very good word full of wisdom we all need. Blessings and hugs!

Pilgrim Journeys

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:48:51 GMT

· The secret things belong to the Lord our God...Deut. 29:29 It may not be for me to see The meaning and the mystery Of all that God has planned for me ... In times when I cannot see the way clearly I am thankful to know the God who knows all things Hebrews 11:13 We walk on in faith, seeing the promises afar off, and are persuaded of them, and embrace them, and confess that we are strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

We've Got The Power

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:20:42 GMT

Diamonds In The Rough

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:04:40 GMT

Majesty

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:09:55 GMT

We Bow Down

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:48:17 GMT

Who Am I?

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:17:54 GMT

Life On Wings by Ern Baxter

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:45:34 GMT

"Since the beginning of man's record of himself, the challenge of flight has captured his imagination. The conquering of the air in our own generation has produced a wave of awe and romance unequaled in the annuals of man's existance. Somehow the ability to fly has epitomize the longing of man to rise above the natural limitations of earth-bound mortals and soar into the realm of the supernatural. God has made provision in His Kingdom for man to have this spiritual need met, and yet few believers ever find the satisfaction of knowing fully what God has allotted to them. How can a man break into the realm of the supernatural in his walk with God? In one form or another this question seems to be one of the pressing concerns whereever I travel. Rather than embarking on a heavy dissertation, I want to look at a beautiful illustration used by the prophet Isaiah; "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint" (). King of the Birds: This passage speaks of the eagle. As the lion is the king of the beasts, so the eagle is the king of the birds. The Holy Spirit has likened us and our Godward aspirations to the aspiration of being like the eagle. As I watched the eagles in the Columbia Basin near Portland, Oregan, I began to understand why they have represented throughout time the Godward thrust of man; power, freedom, beauty, the lord of their environment through their ability to master the air. They move in regal splendour for they are born as kings. As the eagle is born with the divine right of kingship, so we come from the new birth with the inherent potential of soaring into the Presence of God Himself. The fact, however, that eagles are so equipped does not necessarily mean that they will never get off the ground. has some interesting information about the eagles. "As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttering over her young, spreading abroad her wings, taketh them, bearth them on her wings". All eagles begin as eaglets and before these unseemly, squalling fledgings take their place with royalty, they must be trained in the ways of the king of birds. This little verse is the Flight Training Manual of student eagles and earthbound Christians. The Eaglet's Lesson: Picture with me two little eaglets snuggled cosily in a down-filled nest, high on an eerie ledge on some remote mountainside. (Christians often find themselves born into equally precarious circumstances). Everything is just wonderful. Mother Eagle sallies forth daily and brings back choice titbits for those ravenous appetites. During the cold mountain nights, she snuggles over the nest and the eaglets snuggle securely under those warm, soft wings and look out at the stars not very far away. They are newly born and baptized in the Holy Spirit. Hallelujah! Life is wonderful and being a Christian sure makes life easy - no more problems! God knew what He was doing when He thought up this arrangement! One day Mom begins to act very strangely. Rather than landing on the nest she hovers momentarily beating the air with those great wings. As Junior watches her, he thinks, 'Mom sure has powerful wings!'. That is exactly what Mrs Eagle wants Junior to know. Then she does something downright crazy. She graps a piece of the nest and drops it over the side of the cliff. Then she returns for another chunk and another and another. The eaglets are starting to think that Mom has lost her marbles! By now the framework of the nest is pretty shaky and that nice soft down that made Junior feel so secure is at the bottom of the canyon. Nest life is becoming a standing room only situation on what is left of their home. Can you see what the mother eagle is doing? She is preparing her young for the first stage in the eagle training. After our Lord received the Holy Spirit and the declaration of His holy Sonship, the Scripture says that He was led of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. I have written in the margin of my Bible at this point, "Is this standard operating procedure?". I believe that God's modus operandi is to begin to confront us as soon as possible with the necessity of maturing into something other than nestbound believers. Growing Up: Paul told the Corinthians that he could not talk to them as mature men because they were as babes (see ). He did not say they were babies. But that they were like babies. When a baby slobbers its pabulum down its little chin and milk runs into its little ears, we all laugh and think it is cute. But when a twenty-one year old man slobbers his food down his chin, then he is like a baby and this is sickening. God does not mind a Christian going through the pabulum stage; it is a part of growing up. But it is tragic in God's eyes when we never grow out of infancy. Interestingly enough the discomfort of our bewildered eaglets has been deliberately caused by the one who loves them most. How often when we have a streak of trouble, do we cry out, "The Devil is attacking me?!". Are you positive it is the Devil? Maybe it is the One who loves you the most who is stirring up your nest. Like many believers, the little eagles conclude that standing on the windy ledge is at least tolerable and they can make the most of it. But dear old Mom has more in her mind than just a nest stirring. She catches one of the little fellows in her powerful beak and nudges him toward the edge of the ledge. The poor little guy wonders what is happening now. His little heart is beating faster and faster and as he is pushed closer to the edge he thinks, 'No it can't be! Mother wouldn't do this to me!'. But she does. Out of the Nest: With one final push he starts to plummet to the bottom of the canyon - he is sure this is the end. Then out of nowhere there is a swosh of Mom's mighty wings and Junior is heading back for the safety of the ledge on her powerful back, quite relieved. The first time God kicks us out of the nest and catches us before we hit bottom, we gasp, "Oh thank heavens! I was sure God had let me down that time". Back on the ledge our would-be king is just getting over being dizzy when Mom starts pushing again. "Not again" he moans as he starts his second tumble. "What if Mom doesn't make it this time?". But she does. Several trips later Junior begins to get the feeling that Mom is trying to get a point across. Between rides he suddenly remembers Mom's huge wings hovering over the nest and thinks, "I wonder if ... If she does that again, I'm going to give mine a try!". Rest assured he gets another chance. Mom will not stop until Junior finds the gumption to try his own wings. Little eagles are gangly creatures, wobbling shakily on untested wings. But each desperate plunge brings a little more mastery of his wings. One day he spreads those wings and rather than falling, he finds himself rising up and up, riding the mighty air currents far above his ledge home and the nest that confined him. No longer a fledgling begging for tid-bits, he is learning to become one of the eagles - he will be a king. Ministers and evangelists often make becoming a Christian as being born on a satin pillow with a cordon of angels wafting us through life and depositing us at the foot of the celestial throne. Only are we are well settled in our nest, do we learn that God is more intent on the production of character than the provision of our comfort. Living as a King: The Bible land knew two types of eagles; the golden eagle and the imperial eagle. The golden eagle speaks of us as partakers of the divine nature and the imperial eagle speaks of us as kings. In the Scripture, the two go hand in hand. Our divine right to reign as monarchs in our own lives! The circumstances that confound and befuddle the world become launching pads to new heights in God. Satan and his henchmen become the snakes, which an eagle bisects with a slash of his mighty talons or drops from a dizzy height to be crushed on the rocks below. This is our inheritance. Some years ago I was managing a campaign in Cleveland. Upon departing the city for a few days, I told one of the committees, "Get a plot of ground where we can pitch a tent for about three thousand people and we will take care of the expenses later". When I got off the plane upon my return, the chairman met me and said, "We have a wonderful place for the tent". "Wonderful" I said, "How much did you have to pay for the land?". "Fifteen hundred dollars a day". "What?!" I gasped. (Back in those days fifteen hundred dollars was like fifteen thousand today). We had decided not to make a big thing of money so there was little we could do but trust God. After the first day and a half, we were five thousand dollars down - a rather awkward place to be. That afternoon I preached on which says we reign in life by Christ. As I finished, I said, "Now as you meet one another for the next few days, address each other as 'King So-and-so'. You may address me as King Baxter". That night I was handed an envelope addressed to 'King Baxter'. I opened it and read a delightful note. "Dear King Baxter, my wife and I have a feeling that our fellow king has a need. Our of our royal treasury we wish you to accept the enclose cheque for five thousand dollars". I may not always have it, but there is money in the royal family tree. Next: How to Mount Up, Flying High and How High Can We Go? Part 2 of this classic sermon. Mounting Up on Wings: The writer of Proverbs said that among those mysteries of the universe were too hard to understand, one was the "mystery of an eagle in the air". The symbolism of this passage is the Christian's inexplicable potential which is like the eagle's, which can fly higher than any other bird and never wiggle a wing. What do I mean by "wiggle a wing?". Did you notice that the psalmist said that eagles "mount up" and not "flap up"? Eagles were not made to go flapping about. They were created to soar high and free. Eagles learn to fly without struggling because they understand the air currents. An eagle will perch on a rock and wait, testing the winds. When the right wind is blowing, he lifts into the air with a royal scream. Herein is one of the eagles secrets in being able to mount up - waiting. Those who wait, says the scripture, will be the ones to mount up. "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength". High Flying: Something in an eagle demands that he fly higher than all the other birds. He often flies well beyond the view of the naked eye. He rises past the telephone wires, where the crows screech, "Caww, caww, stop and we'll give you the latest on the Sunday school superindendent, Caww, caww". But the eagle calls back, "I'm not interested! I'm going up beyond the clouds where I can look full into the face of the sun". Even though an eagle flies high into the blinding sun, he is equally adapted to dark mountain valleys. He has two sets of eyelids. With his earthly eyelids he can see perfectly well down at ground level, or he can roll down his heavenly ones and play in the glaring glory of the sun. Christians must know how to walk on the earth as well as fly in the glory. It is possible to become so spiritual that we cannot see reality in our daily lives. As the eagle mount high above the clouds, he sails those great air currents into the very Presence of God. You and I are not fashioned for the dirt and pollution. We were not born to be dirty crows on a telephone line. We are appointed to the pure worship of God, to climb into the rare atmosphere of the holy of holies. How High Can We Go?: Some ask, "How far can I go Baxter?". "Enoch walked with God and he was not: for God took him" (). That eagle flew high! One day he flew so high that God said, "Enoch, it is closer for you to come up than to go back". How high? George Mueller was once told by a captain of a ship on which he was a passenger that the ship could not make New York on schedule because of dense fog that had set in, "We'll see about that" said Mueller. As Mueller prayed, the fog lifted and the boat hastened in towards his waiting appointment in New York. People can say, "I don't believe that God lifts fog!". They will stay in a fog but God lifts fogs for people who have the faith to have fogs lifted. God has made us eagles like Himself and He wants us to fly! All the experiences that we become so excited about - our conversion, our baptism in the Holy Spirit, the spiritual gifts - are but a part of the introduction to the supernatural life that demands us to become God-like, because we are partakers of the divine nature. When Eagles Die: Every eagle will have his downtime. He may be sick or molting but he never panics. He finds a rock and sits there letting the healing power of the sun do it's work. If you find a low place in your life, do not start running around trying to find God - for the people will say to you, "Here is Christ, there is Christ" and it will bring you frustration. David said, "I waited patiently for the Lord" (). God often has a work to do and all we are asked to do is to wait. There will come again a time of mounting up on wings, but the waiting must come first. Every eagle knows when his time for death has come. He finds a high rock where he can watch the setting sun and settles down to wait and then dies watching the sun. There is only one picture on my study wall and it is that of my saintly maternal grandmother. When I was a very young child, Grandma took over much of my rearing. My earliest memories are that of toddling up to the picturesque little picket fence in front of her home on a Saturday morning, looking forward to all the delicious smelling goodies that she took from the cavernous depths of her vast old-fashioned oven. How I loved her. Because of the religious confusion that was in our home, I walked in rebellion as a teenager, but Grandma never let go of me. She was living in our home by that time and I can remember well stumbling into the house at three or four o'clock in the morning and seeing her light shining under the door. I could hear her sobbing, "Oh God, oh God!". Even though I usually felt like kicking the door down I knew that it meant something. Grandma's Answer: The time came when God got me. I had dissipated my life until I was a moral, physical and spiritual wreck before He found me. Using what musical talent I had, I set out in the Lord's work and soon found myself in the ministry. Grandma ended up moving with us to Vancouver, BC where I found had my first important charge. She came to every service and sat in the front row and just smiled at me. (I don't think she heard a word I said). She was saying, "You answered Lord, You answered". She was nearly eighty and had the most beautiful white hair that you ever saw. Every day for four hours Grandma would sit out in her old rocker and rock out an anthem of praise and supplication to God for me. Her prayers sustained me in a way that I was to realize only after she was gone. One day when I was with her she suddenly said, "I'm going home". "Home?" I asked, "Home where?". "I'm going home to be with the Lord" she replied as if it were something quite ordinary. "Oh Grandma" I objected, "don't do that!". "Yes" she insisted, as though she and the Lord had talked it over and it was setlled. A little unsure of what to make of it, I asked, "What are you going to do?". Quite positively she answered, "I am giving notice on my room. I will go back to the prairies to spend Christmas with the children and then I am going home". Looking Into the Sun: That is exactly what she did. With Christmas only three months away, she went back to the prairies for the holidays, wrote her Christmas cards and put everything in order. When she was ready, she called all the children together and did all the decent things that one does when one dies. She called for the pastor and had him read her favorite Psalm (she was two verses ahead of him by memory) and told everyone goodbye. When she had attended to everything she turned her face toward the sun and slipped into the Presence of God. Grandma was an eagle. She died as eagles die, looking into the sun. Somehow I think this is how saints were meant to step into eternity. There is great reward in God for those who will dare to be eagles and learn to soar into what God had purposed us to be. God is calling us to press into Him and rise higher in Him. He is calling us to new heights of divine awareness, new decisions and a new set of priorities. He is calling us to be eagles.

Diamond In My Crown

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:45:03 GMT

I have never heard this song and it has really touched my heart. Poppa spoke sweetly of her, so I decided to go and search out more of her music and was blessed. I sometimes get lost in the Lord going through the youtube world of music, praying and listening and learning from the songs I find. I learn even from the ones that are from the other kingdom, you can quickly discern the spirit of them. His purposes are prospering! This song makes me want to preach! I don't feel like I've wasted all that life has given me anymore, although I know there is a time in our lives when that was a truth. I'm grateful to say I'm way past that time now . But the vision for the future is so beautiful! We must keep our eyes on the prize!

Daniel Prayed

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:11:49 GMT

Fly

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:31:57 GMT

The Famous One

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:02:15 GMT

The Race And The Torch

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:10:58 GMT

A vision in the spirit of a long street, lined with cars and many people. Then I saw a runner. I saw that this was a relay race being run like I have seen on TV in the past. My thoughts went to the Olympics, and the world wide tradition of opening the games by runners who carry the torch and pass it on to others who have been chosen to take the torch and carry it on to the next runner. When the relay race has gone through each appointed city where the games are being held, the torch is set in place and the games begin. Additional insight... No one knows the details of the game plans when the games commence. Each man carries out his daily assigned task the way he and his team and coaches have been trained for over the years of preparation, and day by day, the mysteries unfold. These mighty men of valor are cheered on with joy all the way through and the victories are celebrated by very many with great joy! The triumph is taking the prize..... There are three classes of medal: gold, silver and bronze. The winner is awarded the gold medal, the runner-up the silver medal, and the third place competitor is awarded the bronze medal. Some countries, as well as supporting all their Olympic athletes, provide sums of money and gifts to medal winners depending on the classes and number of medals won. Kingdom application... Christ himself is our prize. He is King over all. We carry the torch of the passionate love of God and his truth to the nations. We are equipped by his Holy Spirit to labor with him in winning the souls of men and bringing blood justice into our appointed territories. We surrender to the mysteries of God. We have run the race by grace which has brought us to the destined place. WE have come here for such a time as this! WE have prepared and taken our positions....... 1 Cor 9:16-27 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. As I was meditating on all of this, a quickened word came which gave me additional understanding. "Let the Games Begin!" We have learned to follow those who follow Christ. Now the games begin! Our games are our heavenly work in the earth of fulfilling God's will to take our predetermined place in the work of advancing his kingdom in the earth. Habakkuk 2:14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Flight Lessons

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:55:15 GMT

Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

Marvellous Are Your Deeds Lord

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:44:12 GMT

Joy

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:22:28 GMT

God's word has a promise that he will restore our youth as the eagles. Isn't the innocent joy of youth a big part of that. The joy of the Lord is infectious!

Outpouring

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:29:01 GMT

Something good is going to happen! God is going to outpour His glory and power upon our lives. Get ready to soar!!!

Israel En-Gedi Waterfall

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:04:32 GMT

Above And Beyond

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:46:15 GMT

Brotherly Love

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:23:40 GMT

"For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us." ~Romans 12:4-6 (NIV) "One Voice" by Wailin Jenny's

Rebuilding David's Tabernacle

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:59:08 GMT

by Chuck Pierce on Monday, October 31, 2011 at 2:37pm. The restoration of David's Tabernacle is advancing in the earth realm. Notice the present tense of the preceding sentence. Every generation is called to build a Tabernacle of Praise. David built a new model in the earth. Amos prophesied that this model would be built again. In Book of Acts, the apostles said, "This is that which Amos prophesied!" In the Book of Revelation, John is brought into a heavenly dimension and sees this tabernacle filled with a worshipping army. In latter days, the same army on earth will express triumph because they have won the war in the heavens. We, God's army in the earth, will co-labor with the Host of Heaven to express a Holy God's overcoming power throughout the nations of the earth. This level of worship will unlock a global harvest. David was a warrior. He knew the reality of an Almighty God and he praised Him violently. He was a shepherd and a king. He had a heart after God and his heart had to release praise. Your violent praise is preparing a storehouse for Kingdom harvest. Worship is the key issue at this time in the history of the Church. I believe worship will dethrone any throne that the enemy has built in this world. Let us stand together to put a canopy of protection around the nations as we worship, intercede and believe that God will move on our behalf. The other key issue that breaks us forth in times of crisis and change is the anointing. David was anointed. His anointing was progressive. As a lad, the youngest of eight brothers from the House of Jesse, he was anointed by Samuel. He was anointed as King of all of Israel. However, this anointing led him through many dangers. He was anointed by Judah after winning a great battle at Ziklag. He was eventually anointed by all of Israel to the HILL that no one had ever taken, a hill that David would name Zion. To do this he had to battle. To restore, recover all, and fulfill God's ultimate plan, he had to war. The Lord' troops were led forward by sound. The goal of His company of saints was to establish His glory. David's ultimate goal as king was to get the Ark of His Covenant to the resting place on Zion's Hill. To do that, he and his mighty army had to "take the Hill" first. Once the Hill was taken, they had to hear clearly how to advance. But the enemy also heard that this anointing and glory were on the move. The Philistines, David's long time enemy, heard of his new anointing and how David had taken the Jebusites' stronghold and secured the Hill for the Lord. They were determined to stop the Ark from getting to the place that God had ordained. David had to maneuver his way past this enemy force, but to do so he would have to hear the right sound! The sound that he was to listen for was "the wind in the mulberry trees." In 2 Samuel 5, David had experienced a major breakthrough in his own life. What had been prophesied over him 29 years prior had actually come into fulfillment. He then had to lead the armies forth into battle. When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed as king, they rose up against him. David defeated the Philistines and drove them out of his jurisdictional authority. However, they regrouped and came back at him again. He asked the Lord if he was to pursue them. In 2 Samuel 5:24 the Lord answers, "And . . . when you hear the sound of the marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall advance quickly." The sound of marching was not just the wind blowing the tops of the trees, but the Hosts of Heaven and the armies of God rustling the leaves and signifying they were present to help David in victory. This is a time to recognize the angels and Hosts of Heaven among us! If we will keep our spirits active and in communion with Holy Spirit, we will begin to see the presence of God and His Hosts of Heaven that are contending on our behalf. In the book of Revelation, we find the real issue is the relationship between the sounds of heaven and the demonstration of God on earth. Sound leads us forth. Be willing to allow the sounds of Heaven to order your actions today. Ask the Lord for a new anointing. Do not be afraid to take "your hill". Not only take the hill, but be willing to establish a new form of worship in the place that God has called you to dwell. Let His glory and anointing in you shine outward. Dwell with Him and watch Him tabernacle with you. Meditate on Psalms 92...... Praise for the LORD's Goodness It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: 2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. 4 For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. 5 O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. 6 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. 7 When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever: 8 But thou, Lord, art most high for evermore. 9 For, lo, thine enemies, O Lord, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered. 10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. 11 Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me. 12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; 15 To shew that the Lord is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

I Need You

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:03:10 GMT

Wherever, Whenever, Whatever

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:11:23 GMT

Exodus 40:34-38 Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys: But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up. For the cloud of the Lord was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys. Psalm 27:4-5 One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock."

I Then Shall Live

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:23:05 GMT

An Evening Prayer

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:21:30 GMT

Darlene Parker/facebook Yet The Lord Has Ask Us Together As We Seek Him And Simultaneously Pass Through and Destroy The Works Of The Enemy... " If We Could Rise Up As A Body And Band Together ..The Amount Of Power Our Father Could Release To Us Would Dispel Demonic Powers Would be in Direct Proportion To The Amount Of Unity We Achieve...God Made It Clear That He Prefers to Come in Answer To The Cries Of Two Or More Worshipers... He Also Said His Disciples {Jesus Never Recruited "Church Members " Pew Warmers" Would Be Know For The Love For One Another... That Means That Whether We Like It Or Not ..We Have To Learn How To Walk In Love and Unity... That Is The Only Way We Will Ever See God "Break Out " Over Our Cities and Nations...

One Day At A Time

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:18:29 GMT

Let's Have Church!

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:21:17 GMT

Psalm 126:2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb Song

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:03:39 GMT

Isaiah 54:5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. Isaiah 62:4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. This is so good! And so much better when watched full screen. Click on the bottom right foursquare icon on the video.

The Watchman

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:48:56 GMT

Dance With Me

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:36:23 GMT

The Glory Promise

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:28:45 GMT

Visionary Advancement Strategies & the Ricciardelli's Ministry The path from where you are to where you want to be is not always smooth. The reasons for bumps are often because life is not about you and your plans, but about God's plans. Roadblocks will test your character, commitment, and attitude, and forge greater strength and resolve. As we view life from Father's perspectives..., creative solutions will appear, rather than a mindset that dwells on setbacks and difficulties. The Future Glory of Zion Isaiah 54: "Sing, O barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband," says the LORD. 2 "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. 3 For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities. 4 "Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. 5 For your Maker is your husband the LORD Almighty is his name the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. 6 The LORD will call you back as if you were a wife deserted and distressed in spirit a wife who married young, only to be rejected," says your God. 7 "For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion I will bring you back. 8 In a surge of anger I hid my face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you," says the LORD your Redeemer. 9 "To me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So now I have sworn not to be angry with you, never to rebuke you again. 10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you. 11 "O afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will build you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with sapphires. 12 I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. 13 All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children's peace. 14 In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you. 15 If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing; whoever attacks you will surrender to you. 16 "See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who have created the destroyer to work havoc; 17 no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me," declares the LORD. HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING?

A Million Raindrops

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:51:54 GMT

Hos 6:1-3 He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight. Let us know, Let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD. His going forth is established as the morning; He will come to us like the rain, Like the latter and former rain to the earth. I don't want to stop the rain by complaining

Going to The Chapel Of Love

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:22:56 GMT

We have to learn to stay in step with the one who brought us. Revelation 19:9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

Because Of Who You Are

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:58:32 GMT

Sing Anyway

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:34:46 GMT

I sure can't say my voice is beautiful music to my ears, but it is really much better than my problems. It even has the ability to change my problems. When those with imperfect voices just keep singing anyway voice quality increases miraculously!

Purpose In The Process

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:03:29 GMT

by Clotte Whte-Johnson/facebook on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 10:51am PATIENCE! Pressure Activates Tenacity, Increases Energy, Nurtures Character's Endurance! Wiggle or Waggle? The pressing of the grapes bring forth the wine, the water activates the soil, tenacity insures the stability, the watering produces the increase, the sun's energy nurtures, the character is produced after it's own kind and the endurance of the wind anchors the roots! Are you, planting, watering and allowing the Holy Spirit to give the INCREASE? You do know WEEDS don't have to be planted don't you Don't allow anyone to Scatter Weeds On Your SEEDS!

"Max Lucado - Ordinary Matters"

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:54:13 GMT

God Tube DevotionalsDaily Devotional, October 27, 2011 "Max Lucado - Ordinary Matters" Ordinary Matters Excerpted from God's Story, Your Story by Max Lucado Luke 1:26-38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her. (v.38) The [Christmas] story drips with normalcy. This isn't Queen Mary or King Joseph. The couple doesn't caravan into Bethlehem with camels, servants, purple banners, and dancers. Mary and Joseph have no tax exemption or political connection. They have the clout of a migrant worker and the net worth of a minimum wage earner. Not subjects for a PBS documentary. Not candidates for welfare either. Their life is difficult but not destitute. Joseph has the means to pay taxes. They inhabit the populous world between royalty and rubes. Norm and Norma from Normal, Ohio, plodding into ho-hum Bethlehem in the middle of the night. No one notices them. No one looks twice in their direction. The innkeeper won't even clean out a corner in the attic. Trumpets don't blast; bells don't sound; angels don't toss confetti. Aren't we glad they didn't? What if Joseph and Mary had shown up in furs with a chauffeur, bling-blinged and high-muckety-mucked? And what if God had decked out Bethlehem like Hollywood on Oscar night: red carpet, flashing lights, with angels interviewing the royal couple? "Mary, Mary, you look simply divine." Had Jesus come with such whoop-de-do, we would have read the story and thought, My, look how Jesus entered their world. But since he didn't, we can read the story and dream. My, might Jesus be born in my world? My everyday world? Isn't that what you indwell? Not a holiday world. Or a red-letter-day world. No, you live an everyday life. You have bills to pay, beds to make, and grass to cut. Your face won't grace any magazine covers, and you aren't expecting a call from the White House. Congratulations. You qualify for a modern-day Christmas story. God enters the world through folks like you and comes on days like today.

War Horses A People Great And Strong

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:23:31 GMT

Wild horses have to be broken and then trained individually, then they are ready to learn how to be joined in the spirit so that they can maneuver as teams led out by the Lord. Joel 2:4 Their appearance is like the appearance of horses; And like swift steeds, so they run. 5 With a noise like chariots Over mountaintops they leap, Like the noise of a flaming fire that devours the stubble, Like a strong people set in battle array. 6 Before them the people writhe in pain; All faces are drained of color. 7 They run like mighty men, They climb the wall like men of war; Every one marches in formation, And they do not break ranks. 8 They do not push one another; Every one marches in his own column. JOEL 2: THE DAY OF THE LORD Joel 2:1-17 NKJV Blow the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm in My holy mountain!Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble; For the day of the Lord is coming, For it is at hand: 2 A day of darkness and gloominess, A day of clouds and thick darkness, Like the morning clouds spread over the mountains. A people come, great and strong, The like of whom has never been; Nor will there ever be any such after them, Even for many successive generations. 3 A fire devours before them, And behind them a flame burns; The land is like the Garden of Eden before them, And behind them a desolate wilderness; Surely nothing shall escape them. 4 Their appearance is like the appearance of horses; And like swift steeds, so they run. 5 With a noise like chariots Over mountaintops they leap, Like the noise of a flaming fire that devours the stubble, Like a strong people set in battle array. 6 Before them the people writhe in pain; All faces are drained of color. 7 They run like mighty men, They climb the wall like men of war; Every one marches in formation, And they do not break ranks. 8 They do not push one another; Every one marches in his own column. Though they lunge between the weapons, They are not cut down. 9 They run to and fro in the city, They run on the wall; They climb into the houses, They enter at the windows like a thief. 10 The earth quakes before them, The heavens tremble; The sun and moon grow dark, And the stars diminish their brightness. 11 The Lord gives voice before His army, For His camp is very great; For strong is the One who executes His word. For the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; Who can endure it? A Call to Repentance12 "Now, therefore," says the Lord, "Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." 13 So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm. 14 Who knows if He will turn and relent, And leave a blessing behind Him ? A grain offering and a drink offering For the Lord your God? 15 Blow the trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly; 16 Gather the people, Sanctify the congregation, Assemble the elders, Gather the children and nursing babes; Let the bridegroom go out from his chamber, And the bride from her dressing room. 17 Let the priests, who minister to the Lord, Weep between the porch and the altar; Let them say, "Spare Your people, O Lord, And do not give Your heritage to reproach, That the nations should rule over them. Why should they say among the peoples, 'Where is their God?'"

Side By Side

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:05:16 GMT

Heaven On My Mind

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:51:00 GMT

The Rose

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:04:46 GMT

God is love and he plants seeds of his love through the SON so that roses may grow in the earth and add to it's beauty Psalm 126:6 He that goes forth weeping, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Shake Loose

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:03:21 GMT

Welcome To My World

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:51:20 GMT

Romans 4:13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. John 8:39 Abraham's children do the works of Abraham. Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Whispering Hope

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:19:19 GMT

Victory Dance

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:18:49 GMT

I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:05:42 GMT

Gadarenes Demoniac, The Power Of Heaven's Love

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:39:07 GMT

Psalm 34:6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. To me, this is one of the most astounding stories in God's word. I have noted and am sharing some observations about the example Jesus set for all believers through this demonstration. In the scriptural account, Father God took his son into a city to minister healing and deliverance to one man; it seems that he had no other mission in this city. I believe this man is an example of a "worst case" captivity to destructive powers. Violence and self destruction were manifestations of the spiritual evil which had him bound. It is noted that no man could tame him, and that he was often crying and cutting himself. But when the man saw Jesus, he fell at his feet and worshipped him. If we look closely and ask God for understanding we will see that the words he spoke to Jesus did not seem to line up with his act of bowing at this feet. It sounds like he was even rejecting him. He felt like Jesus was tormenting him! But his heart bowed, and God saw it. The Gadarene Demoniac Healed Mark 5:5 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: 4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. 5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. 6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him, 7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not. 8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit. 9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many. 10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country. I noted his torment, and spent some time in some deep thinking on it. I think he had most likely never known any man who was kind and trustworthy. I think the man was a good example of the effects of generational curses handed down through bloodlines. But the spirit in a man cries for deliverance and relief. The devils were cast out.... 11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding. 12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. 13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea. The citizens of the city, after seeing this great miracle, then reacted with persecution toward Jesus and even asked him to leave the city. I wonder, were these 2000 swine who were cast into the sea the source of income for the people of this city? What a strange thing for God to do, if that was so! But one man was delivered from tormenting spirits. 14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done. 15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine. 17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts. The healed man then begged Jesus if he could follow him, and Jesus told him "No" Jesus instructed him to go back to his home and testify to the great work that God had done for his good. God alone knows if the "no" of Jesus was a "not yet". I am inclined to believe if the man proved faithful to testify and continue to grow in his thanks and praise to God that he would have then been called to follow Jesus.That also makes me to think on how some leaders will put burdens on a man whom God has touched and begin to require of him legalistic duties which God has never called him to do. Jesus told his disciples to tarry and wait for the power on high. No man should go unless he has been equipped and sent by God. 18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. 19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. 20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. Some may be offended by this word, and by such manifestations in real life people. Just as the people who lived in the city were. They saw a man delivered from a horrible tormenting possession by evil spirits, but for unknown reasons feared the power they saw demonstrated. But many will see truth they have never before considered. John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. It is also very humbling to the professing believer, as Jesus very plainly said that his children would do greater works than he was doing. When God sees spiritually ignorant and tormented human beings, he looks for sons and daughters who seek to walk in the image of his son who believe what scripture teaches and who have sought by sacrifice the obedience which brings the power and authority to deliver such demon possessed people from their torment. I cannot at this time say for certain that all who serve God are expected to walk in the fullness of the power of Christ which would make these kinds of miracles possible. The parable of the sower teaches that there will be a 30 fold, 60 fold and 100 fold increase. But I do believe that we are all called to demonstrate the compassions of Christ toward such people, and to be open to whatever the Lord might choose to use us for to relieves the sufferings of others. Perhaps the Lord might choose to use us to point such people to an anointed disciple who had the power to bring deliverance. As the servant woman who told King Naaman the leper to see the prophet Elijah for healing of his leprosy. We can see that God is ever desiring to see men set free from their afflictions and can use our love and compassion for others to make a difference. I also note that Jesus walked in the spirit without measure, and was able to perform this miracle in an instant. I believe any serious minister of the gospel will agree that we can see these kind of deliverances in a small beginning, gradual and progressive way, while expecting that as we come to full maturity, our power to deliver the tormented through heavenly love and faith will increase more and more. I have often thought on the saying we hear in the world about "One man's trash is another man's treasure" That is so very truly the nature of God. While some human beings may seem as trash to some, he looks deep, sees respect for his son and sees treasure to be mined. I've also heard a saying in the world "You can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear", but I am learning that if God wanted to do that, he could. The truly wise man seeks the understandings of the Lord and never trusts in his own understandings without serious prayer and meditation. by Rita Hanks April 22, 2011

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:57:24 GMT

When we pray your kingdom come our kingdom has to go. The King will advance his kingdom. The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him. Psalm 28:7 "Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle." ~Romans 12:9-10 The Message Bible

Yahweh

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:51:52 GMT

Moving On Up

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:01:26 GMT

This song reminds me of you, Annette, in your deluxe apartment in the sky. But it also speaks wonderful things to me about the way the Lord calls us up to the higher places in the spirit. And it reminds me of how climbing stairs to move upward requires strength and stamina and determination. Through Christ who strengthens us, we can plow through all opposition which comes to steal, kill and destroy love and our hope to rise up out of lower levels. Ever onward and upward! I love to laugh as I learn, I think we all do. Selah! Numbers 2:3 And on the EAST SIDE side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies. Numbers 3:38 But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the EAST, even before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, shall be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel

If That Isn't Love

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:47:31 GMT

Power Of Your Love Worship Dance

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:37:32 GMT

Happy Song

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:02:06 GMT

Thank you, Father, that our hearts are full of happy songs! Psalms 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgives all thine iniquities; who heals all thy diseases; 4 Who redeems thy life from destruction; who crowns thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfies thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Came To My Rescue

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:36:46 GMT

Put Your Hand In The Hand Of the Man From Galilee

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:53:46 GMT

A Golden oldie singing about today's good news

When I Find Him

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:16:23 GMT

Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:03:46 GMT

Gospel Train

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:53:12 GMT

So grateful to the Father for the ride on his train of grace and glory!

Glory Train

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:36:18 GMT

Psalm 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:5 The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: he maintains my lot John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth

You Are Worthy Praise Dance

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:43:30 GMT

Spiritual Warfare

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:59:31 GMT

An excerpt from a Chuck Pierce devotional Day 25 of 100 Days: Breakthrough: "Spiritual Warfare" Read: Eph. 2, 3, 6, Rev. 2 by Chuck Pierce on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 10:31am I want us to have a clear understanding about spiritual warfare. It's a big part of breakthrough. In today's focus Dr. Peter Wagner gives us three keys about spiritual warfare in his book "Confronting the Queen of Heaven". As we open the door of warfare today, know that as we ascend there is warfare in the heavens. Chuck D. Pierce There are at least three very important things that the head [Jesus] is telling the body about spiritual warfare: 1. Stand against the wiles of the devil. Paul tells the Ephesians to put on the whole armor of God 'that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil' (Eph. 6:13). This is not a benign command. It is not something which is easy to do. The reason for this is that the devil is an awesome being. Paul, in the same epistle, calls him 'the prince of the power of the air' (Eph. 2:2). It is hard for me to understand why some Christian leaders insist on trivializing Satan's power. Referring to him as a wimp or as a toothless lion only serves to embolden people to think they can get away with attacking the devil with a fly swatter. I suspect that by saying things like this, some well-intentioned believers are comparing the power of the devil to the power of God, and it is true that there is no contest between the two of them. But this is not the scenario at hand. We are not spectators watching a fight between God and demons. We are the ones whom God has designated to stand against the wiles of the devil. The head tells the body to do it, and, clearly, the head is not going to do it for us. 2. Engage in proactive spiritual warfare. In the letter to Ephesus Jesus says, 'To him who overcomes, I will give to eat from the tree of life which is in the midst of the Paradise of God' (Rev. 2:7). The word 'overcome,' which Jesus repeats seven times, is nikao in the original Greek. It is a military word meaning 'to conquer, in secular Greek, but, according to The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology: 'In the New Testament [nikao] almost always presupposes the conflict between God and opposing demonic powers' (Vol. 1, p. 650). In other words, it means to do spiritual warfare. 3. Declare God's wisdom to the principalities. Paul expresses to the Ephesians his burning desire that 'the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places' (Eph. 3:10). This is another one of the commands from the head of the body, and it explicitly says that the church should make this declaration to the powers in the invisible world. There are many interpretations as to what exactly this might mean, but one of them would be that we declare the gospel of the Kingdom of God. The church, by deed and also by word, should remind the territorial spirits over places like Ephesus that the kingdom of God has invaded the kingdom of darkness beginning with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And that the god of this age will no longer blind the minds of unbelievers to the glorious gospel of Christ in Ephesus, Turkey, Japan, Nepal, Calcutta, or in any other place. This kind of a declaration of war will predictably spark negative reactions and counterattacks from the forces of evil and the spiritual battle will be engaged. One of the major apostles of the extraordinary Argentine Revival, now in its seventeenth year, is evangelist Carlos Annacondia. In virtually every one of his meetings, he literally declares the wisdom of God to the devil and to any spiritual principalities that might be in the vicinity. Many times I have heard him do this in a very loud voice and with powerful anointing of the Holy Spirit. The title of his excellent book is: Listen to Me, Satan! (Creation House). When this war cry goes forth, night after night, things begin to happen. Demons manifest and are summarily dispatched, sick people are healed miraculously, and sinners literally run to the platform to get saved. More than two million have been born again in his campaigns so far." Of course, Peter Wagner is talking about strategic-level power encounters with demonic structures dealing with whole people groups or territories. There are examples of this throughout the Old and New Testaments involving people such as Moses, David, Elijah, Jesus, and Paul. God's heart remains the same today. We need to enter into a mentality that God will display His power greatly over the earth and over demonic structures in order to see great throngs loosed from Satan's grip, and from that mentality, pray the prayers of confrontation according to His will. There are times when God will also call us into confrontation-type warfare over demonic structures on a personal or family level as well, in which case, the same three points that we quoted above also apply.

We Will Glorify

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:56:18 GMT

I Stand In Awe Of You

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:54:36 GMT

Where Could I Go But To The Lord?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:15:13 GMT

He Will Come And Save You Worship Dance

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:22:42 GMT

As The Deer

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:50:26 GMT

Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

Death Was Defeated

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:47:36 GMT

You who know me know that my husband just recently passed away, but after seeking the Lord, I feel this testimony may be beneficial to someone. It's only part of the story, but a great part which gives God glory for the change his power brought to many. Bill's life was extended two or three years beyond what it would have been without strong faith applied through family love and unity. This gave the Lord more time to do a work of restoring his soul. God never failed us. In February of 2008, while still a very inmature believer, I was faced with a severe challenge. The spirit of death came to our house through an attack of cancer in my 69 year old husband. This is my testimony that I now share with others in hopes of encouraging them in the faithfulness of God's words spoken through his anointed ministers. This is the end of the story! Today, Dec. 29, 2009, after two battles with this spirit of death, we finally received the results of the final Pep Scan showing no more cancer! The Beginning Of The Story Having surrendered my life to the Lord,, and being submitted to his preparation processes, I was learning to seek and try to understand and honor God's anointed five fold ministers, and began to follow their words on the elijahlist.com website. One day this strong word came from the Prophet Bobby Conner; BOBBY CONNERS DREAM; Source the elijahlist.com "CLOUDS OF DEATH ARE GATHERING. I WAS SHOWN HUGE, HORRIBLE CLOUDS OF DEATH WHICH ARE GATHERING-THE DEVIL WOULD WANT TO DISPERSE THESE CLOUDS ALL OVER THE EARTH. SAINTS, WE MUST PRAY INTENSELY TO KEEP THE SPIRIT OF DEATH FROM TAKING UNTOLD NUMBERS OF SINNERS BEFORE THEY CAN BE WON TO CHRIST. NOW IS NOT A TIME TO PANIC, BUT RATHER, IT IS A TIME TO PRAY." I was led to copy and keep this word, for I was learning how to pray and intercede for my unsaved husband and family members. I did not realize until later that the word was a prophecy of what was coming. A few weeks after this word came, my husband was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. I was in shock; the Lord gave me a word that "he watches over those whose hearts are perfect toward him", and I quickly began to seek a right heart attitude and his help to come through this crisis. He taught me much about his healing promises in his word, and reminded me of this prophecy from Bobby Conner, and by his mercies, in spite of many of my own failings, he proved to me and to all of my family that his word is truth. Throughout this time, the enemy kept working to sow his lies; that this man was old enough to die, why would anyone at that advanced age think God would heal them? That he was not even a believer, he was still very much a sinner, and unworthy. My husband went through a short period of agreement with that thought, but by declaring God's spoken word over him and to him, he begin to receive the hope to fight it through. A change of mindset and a new spirit of hope overtook him. The power of the spoken rhema word of God is greater than the negative thoughts from the enemy. I know some feel it's not necessary and looks so foolish as to go around all day speaking God's word over the fears that come to the mind, but I am here to tell you that the devil will lie us right into the grave if we allow it! God jas the fial word over death, and if we seek him, he will move to intervene in very many cases. When faith is activated, his lies are overcome and new mindsets are established! After lung surgery and one year of chemo and radiation with several severe scares with the effects of the treatment, my husband was declared by his doctors to be cancer free. Gradually, then, his health began to return and he began to gain some of his weight back, he had lost 55 pounds! Then after about nine months, he began to lose his appetite, and the weight gain stopped. My daughter then made him another appointment with the doctor, and we soon found the cancer had returned in the lymph glands. Once again I sought the Lord for his way to come through this. Several years back, he had given me a song that said "He takes me to places I don't desire to go, then causes me to delight in them" This was one of those times; I did not want to go back through that valley, but he gave me grace and brought us through it with joy! I had learned that keeping my joy in him and my faith in his love in spite of trials always brought the grace needed. I learned that the strength I had gained in the first trial made the next one much easier! The second treatment went much better; the Lord had said "he will sail through it", and he did. Very few side effects and strength and activity all through the second round of chemo. Radiation was needed but was very dangerous to try because of where the cancer was located. Then a breakthrough came; a new drug to be taken by mouth! This drug very new and very expensive; $4000 for a one month supply! By the favor of the Lord, we were provided with this drug treatment free. Having come through this trial I have remembered the word God spoke through his prophet Mark Chironna while prophecying on a TBN broadcast that said "You will not only survive, but you will thrive!" Gradually we began to recover. Having suffered the loss of our life savings, we have now been restored and once again have more than enough and a fairly large savings account built up again. Myself, my husband and my close family members are different people after walking through this with the Lord. Our children were such a blessing to us throughout; God has used them and blessed them in many great ways, and we now enjoy a harmony in our relationships we have never before known. I cannot say enough about the great things the Lord did throughout, both in health and in finances, but I will just say that he made a believer out of me! By continually keeping the promise of God and the confession of his word in my mouth, death has been defeated! He truly will take what the enemy has meant for evil and use it to bring a greater measure of Christ and his joy! I would encourage anyone reading this to always seek the word of the Lord when faced with challenges that look hopeless. He alone knows what everyman must do to receives his promises; we must simply be willing to hear and act upon what he reveals to us. Note by Rita / THE AVENGER OF DEATH; IN Moses, God set up cities of refuge for those who were guilty of murder, that the avenger of death not kill. In Moses, when he sprinkled the blood on each household, God's people were rejoicing in their tents, and the avenger of death was prevented from destroying. By the letter of the law of sin and death, the wages of sin is death; but by the intercessions of faithful believers in the work of the blood of Christ, a man who is guilty can be saved from death. Although the letter of the law judges him guilty, the mercies of the spirit of Christ is able to bring life. I've seen the proof; God will save the lives of unregenerated sinners who don't walk in his word so that he may save their souls! HOSEA 13:14 I WILL RANSOM THEM FROM THE POWER OF SHEOL; I WILL REDEEM THEM FROM DEATH. (THE WORK OF THE CROSS IS FINISHED;THOSE WHO RECEIVE TRUTH CAN BE SAVED FROM DEATH. THOSE WHO WON'T HEAR REMAIN UNDER LAW.) Psalms 23 The Lord is my shepard I shall not want He makes me to lie down in green pastures He leads me beside the still waters He restores my soul He leads me in paths of righteousness For his name's sake Yea, though I walk through The valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil For he is with me. His rod and his staff They comfort me Surely goodness and mercy Shall follow me all the days of my life And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever!

Cool Clear Waters

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:58:05 GMT

This is a blog I published here on Shoutlife in April 2009. We've come quite a way together, my dear friends! I am grateful to the Lord that he kept us, as I know he will finish all he has begun! It is still a right now word. John 4:14 Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." Ezekiel 47:9 And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh. Proverbs 5:15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. 1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. Nehemiah 3:28 And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son in law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.

I'm Free

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:44:37 GMT

On Eagles Wings

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:44:34 GMT

Praise Dance

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:15:33 GMT

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:53:23 GMT

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:41:23 GMT

Talking To God

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:20:07 GMT

He Reigns

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:12:04 GMT

You Are My Strength

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:31:20 GMT

Time To Testify

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:46:39 GMT

This is a very personal sharing of my heart. Today my heart is overflowing with thanksgiving and praise to my Father as I consider the wonderful things he has done, and daily is doing, in me, and my children and their families. After a very nice visit from my oldest son today, I began thinking on how things have changed in all our lives since I have set my heart to walking out my faith. When I began my life in the Lord, we were a very severely dysfunctional family. Without going into deep details,I will just say that our family group was built upon a mostly godless foundation and we were desperately needy of God's total work of building up waste places and repairing breaches. That has been an ongoing work of the Lord since about 1990. His work to establish me in him has been his priority, and as that was being accomplished, gradually his grace over husband, children and children's children began to be visible. My oldest daughter was the first one in the family to seriously receive Jesus and she is the witness who brought me to salvation. I could see the difference he was making in her attitude and lifestyle. He got my attention! For quite a number of years, she and I worked together in the Lord to get our own troubled relationship in his order. Then we began to work together for the good of other needy unsaved family members. My oldest son is a very good family man and has all of his life wanted to pull up out of the lifestyle many get trapped in who have the background we had. He has never been a problem in any way, except in his need for the Lord. He serves as a sargeant with the Wise County Sheriff office. He is not yet a committed Christian but has great respect for God and is a very good person. My oldest son, who visited today, has always been very independent and somewhat of a loner.He has been very successful in financial matters but has had two troubled marriages and has 6 children by two mothers. Divorce and child custody and support bitterness has left it's mark on all involved. He has just recently now gone through a bankruptcy and loss of a very profitable business. He made a decision to move back here from McAllen, Texas, which he had called home for 15 years. Two weeks after coming home with two of his boys, his Dad died. It was very hard for him. So much hit him in a very short time. God has over the years graced Cyndi, my daughter, and I to work with the Lord in praying and interceding in whatever way he graced us to in helping them all. We learned a lot about forgiveness and mercy through this. We could not be effective in any way unless we learned to practice unity and love for all. But payday has come! I can see it in the way he is re-finding himself. He is beginning to lighten up and open up. Signs of an inner healing are seen and very welcomed. He has started another small business and has his two sons settled in school. They have a pretty good life now, with school and football activities they all enjoy. He is more respectful of and open to our witness for the Lord now than he has ever been. I can see a new creation emerging. Except for the Lord, who knows how his story would have ended? We all love and enjoy one another now as we never have. A turning point has come and God is doing great and mighty things. He will be glorified! I love you all, my friends an family in the Lord. And to my special Poppa and Annette; I am so thankful to God for your prayers of love and caring hearts for us. I am so extremely blessed that God has allowed me to be joined to such strong vessels of honor as you. "The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him, my father's God, and I will exalt him."~ Exodus 15:2

Star Of Wonder (We Three Kings)

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:06:09 GMT

Be a bright shining star for God's anointed leader, the best man, the friend of the bridegroom, even greater than John the baptist, who points the seeker to the bridegroom. Those who are led by the spirit of God, these are the sons of God. John 16:13 When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

We Believe In Happy Endings

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:25:22 GMT

New beginnings and truly happy endings come to those who anchor their souls in the hope of the gospel. Good success and right relationships are the result of that strong hope. Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Ephesians 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.

Amazing Grace

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:41:05 GMT

Heartland

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:30:20 GMT

Resting in the heart of God

Agnus Dei

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:19:33 GMT

Glorified

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:15:06 GMT

I'm On The Other Side Of Life Now

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:41:39 GMT

All Heavens Declare

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:05:25 GMT

Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:31:45 GMT

Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:40:39 GMT

Missing Mouse

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:03:44 GMT

lol Enjoying some of God's good medicine From a facebook friend Russell Durose

Jesus Loves Me

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:50:19 GMT

Beautiful version by Aaron Neville

I Can Only Imagine

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:03:06 GMT

I Will Follow

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:37:20 GMT

"I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." ~Isaiah 61:10 The Kingdom of heaven suffers violence and the violent take it by force. Our passionate love for the Lord and for all he assigns us to do is a powerful spiritual weapon. Faithful covenant love relationships and obedience to God's established government order must be present for the victory over the enemy. God's agape love poured into and out through his anointed servants equips them to withstand and overcome any evil spiritual plan and to take enemy territories by force. Jesus captured captivity and robbed robbery. We advance God's kingdom in the earth as more than conquerors. We seek to occupy enemy lands and to set captives free from tyranny and deceit while dealing with all men in peace, as much as is possible. Tearing down evil strongholds and raising up godly ones is his kingdom purpose. Salvation of the souls of men is God's kingdom desire. We are innocent children hidden away in our Father's safe secret place. WE are wise as serpents and as harmless as dove. He will deal justly with enemies of peace and righteousness.

Integrity by Matt Sorger

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:14:30 GMT

Integrity Matt Sorger http://www.mattsorger.com/ Featured in Charisma Magazine, October 2011 God wants to develop His character in us so we can persevere for the long haul. Yet how He does it is often anything but easy. We are not born with integrity. Integrity is something that is developed in our lives through the choices we make every day. Integrity is an internal standard and conviction. It is having a sensitive conscience before God. The more sensitive your conscience is, the more in tune with the Holy Spirit you will be. As you follow your conscience, you will develop integrity in your life. True character and integrity are revealed in the choices you make when no one else is around. Integrity is very similar to the process a horse goes through to harness its tremendous strength and power. Integrity involves a process of brokenness. But when we yield to this process, God's power within us is able to reach its fullest and highest potential. Just as it is vital that a rider builds a bond of trust between him and his horse to make the horse easier to train, so our trust for God enables Him to train us by His Spirit in the most productive and life-giving way. When we submit to God's dealings in our lives, He gently breaks the areas of our stubborn wills that need to come under submission, and He empowers us to reach our maximum potential. As areas of self are broken, God's power within us becomes harnessed to produce the greatest results through our lives. The key is having a heart that can endure the test of extreme pressure and time. Many people are born with God-given strengths and abilities. They are graced and gifted by God with certain capabilities. They start out strong; they are sprinters who appear to be the ones who will finish first. But when the test of time sets in and the pressure builds up from a long-distance race, their hearts burst. Their triumph ends in tragedy, taking many other people out in the process. The well-known healing evangelist Kathryn Kuhlman observed this and noted, "Whether life grinds a man down or polishes him depends on what he's made of." Power for the Long Haul God doesn't want us just to start strong. He doesn't just want us to be champions at short races. He wants to create in us the ability to run fast and hard for the long haul. He wants to undergird His power in our lives so that it will carry us all the way through to the end. Integrity is what will keep your heart strong and enduring. Integrity is what will ultimately qualify you to be a thoroughbred champion. It's what will empower you to run your race and win. We have been created to be vessels of God's power. Developing a life of integrity is crucial to harnessing, maintaining and increasing God's power in our lives. When we only focus on the gifts God gives us and neglect the process of cultivating a life of integrity, we can become disqualified in the process. Integrity will be our keeping grace! Integrity will enable us to carry God's power for the long haul in our lives. Integrity is produced through brokenness. Smith Wigglesworth, a man powerfully used by God in the healing ministry, testified, "Before God could bring me to this place, He has broken me a thousand times." Brokenness Brings Victory Let's look at how power is released through brokenness in a strategy the Lord gave to Gideon in Judges 7:16-22. In this portion of Scripture, Gideon divided 300 men into three companies. He put into their hands trumpets and empty pitchers with torches of fire inside them. When they got to the edge of the enemy's camp, they blew the trumpets and shouted, "The sword of the Lord and of Gideon!" (v. 18). When they blew the trumpets they also broke the pitchers in their hands, releasing the fire that was hidden inside. In their left hand they held the fire; in their right hand they held the trumpets. When the sound of the Lord was released through their shout, the Midianite army turned on itself and fled before Gideon and his men! The battle and victory were won. It's interesting that both hands were occupied with a torch and trumpet. Neither hand was free to hold a sword. Why? Because the sword was in God's hand. The principle here is simple. When the vessel is broken, the fire is released. Combined with the sound of the trumpet, the enemy is sent into confusion and defeated. When we are broken and release a sound of praise to God, our enemy is defeated. God's power is released on our behalf through this divine strategy. True brokenness releases the power of God in our lives. It enables God to fight our battles for us, so the enemy is completely defeated. True heart integrity comes as a result of godly brokenness. Leading With Integrity Two men in the Bible clearly demonstrate the power of brokenness and integrity. Saul and David were both imperfect. Both made mistakes. Both sinned. One had his power taken from him. The other was able to maintain it in his life. One had integrity. The other did not. What was the difference? Saul made a lot of mistakes as king. He fell into insecurity, jealousy, anger, hatred, pride, rebellion, fear of man and witchcraft. He was an imperfect vessel. Yet when he was first called by God, he was humble and lowly in his own eyes. But pride soon took over his heart. When the prophet Samuel confronted his sin, Saul freely admitted it (1 Sam. 15:30). But in his next breath he asks to be honored before the people. Saul was not truly broken or repentant before God. He had a worldly sorrow. He was sorry that he got caught. He was sorry for the consequences he now had to face. But he still cared more about his own reputation than he did about hurting God's heart. His heart was not pure. It was not truly broken or repentant. He was still seeking honor before men. A fellow minister whose ministry has substantially grown and who now reaches the masses told me about how his first pastor publicly shared from the pulpit that he was sorry for how he had been in the past. He wanted people to know that he had changed and was not the same person any more. Under his years of ministry there was a wake of wounded and hurt people left on the sidelines, including my friend. For years his pastor had used control, fear and anger to manipulate the people he was called to serve. After losing a lot of people from his church he came to a place of brokenness. He wanted people publicly to know he had changed. Then my friend received a private email from the pastor. In the letter he wanted to know why he hadn't received more public recognition and honor from my friend. This email came at the same time he was publicly sharing his supposed brokenness from the pulpit. Like Saul, this leader had a type of brokenness but still wanted public honor and recognition. It was not godly brokenness. We must be careful we don't deceive ourselves about the sorrow we feel. Let's look at David's brokenness. Like Saul, he made some bad mistakes when he was king. He committed murder and adultery. Yet God called David a man after His own heart. How can this be? How can a man who commits such horrible things be after God's heart? When David was confronted for his sin, we see his response in Psalm 51. David was not concerned about his reputation. He was concerned about grieving God's heart and losing God's presence in his life. His relationship with God was the most important thing to him. It was because of his godly brokenness that he did not lose the kingdom; nor did he lose God's power in his life. He sinned, but he received forgiveness through godly repentance. Even though he still faced consequences for his bad choices and actions, he didn't lose his relationship with God or his authority and power. Godly brokenness brought restoration in his life. The integrity produced in David's heart through his testings?including both the ones he passed and failed?caused God's power to be harnessed, maintained and sustained in his life, maintaining his kingship. David's response meant everything to God. Even though he failed at times, he won in the end because he really had a heart after God. He allowed God to work integrity into his life. Cultivating a repentant heart is the essential key to living a life of integrity. A broken and contrite heart will fully turn to God in weakness and receive God's strength to change. Integrity is an internal conviction that no one else can give you. It has to come from within your own heart. My own personal goal in life is to be as transparent as possible so that the person I am in front of people is the same person I am in private. I can keep no secrets. My life is an open book. If I ever feel I have grieved God's heart in some way, I have to get before God and pray until I feel my heart is clean. This constant sense of repentance and brokenness before God keeps me in His presence. It's how I cultivate His presence and power in my life. As we cultivate a life of integrity through godly repentance and brokenness, we will harness God's power in our lives for the long haul, enabling us to finish our race strong all the way to the finish line.

Beautiful Dawn

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:33:08 GMT

JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE [edit] Take me to the breaking of a beautiful dawn Take me to the place where we come from Take me to the end so I can see the start There's only one way to mend a broken heart Take me to the place where I don't feel so small Take me where I don't need to stand so tall Take me to the edge so I can fall apart There's only one way to mend a broken heart Take me where love isn't up for sale Take me where our hearts are not so frail Take me where the fire still owns its spark There's only one way to mend a broken heart Find more similar lyrics on http://mp3lyrics.com/Plv1Teach me how to see when I close my eyes Teach me to forgive and to apologize Show me how to love in the darkest dark There's only one way to mend a broken heart Take me where the angels are close at hand Take me where the ocean meets the sky and the land Show me to the wisdom of the evening star There's only one way to mend a broken heart Take me to the place where I feel no shame Take me where the courage doesn't need a name Learning how to cry is the hardest part There's only one way to mend a broken heart

Prophecies Of Faraway Places

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:52:50 GMT

This is a brief journey into some personal memories and life experiences. My hope is that it will serve to plant some seeds of truth about the Lord's hidden works our lives from early childhood, even through times that we do not realize he is there. Scripture teaches that he is the savior of all men, and especially of those who truly believe. To truly believe is to commit the life to and to trust and obey Jesus Christ and his word. The song below is a song I sang on stage in a school carnival when I was about 11 years old. The song and the lyrics stayed with me through many years as I was growing up and even more so now since I am learning to look at life from the perspective of heavenly vision. I still love to listen to the song, and I did surely become one who dreamed faraway and exciting places. I have reflected often on the various life places I have discovered since I first heard and loved the song. The phrase "Places with strange sounding names" has in the past made me laugh, because shortly after I sang this song, we moved to a place in Texas named Waxahachie. That was surely a place with a strange sounding name. The journey was beginning and the song has surely proved to be prophetic. For many years I loved reading about these places in the world in National Geographic magazine. I so enjoyed looking at all the great pictures of the cities of the world and it's people and creatures. I truly do not know if I will ever see any of these places mentioned, but I have surely travelled in the Lord to some places in life faraway from where I was at the time I heard it. After I began my online work for the Lord I began to connect with people who actually lived in these places, and i have enjoyed seeing the world and it's people and places through the internet. That has been a real pleasure and I have learned a lot from the experience. I don't travel, but I can have fun sitting in my house and seeing the world in pictures and stories of the adventures of many writers and friends. There really are some beautiful places in the world to discover. And now, all the treasures of truth I have found in the Holy Bible, that book I took from the shelf, have carried me by grace into faraway places which compare with places God carried Abraham,Isaac,Jacob,and even Jesus Christ through. Spiritual journeys through places of hard but productive wilderness and deserts, deep valleys of death and grieving, beautiful, lush places of rivers of healing waters and mountains of high, heavenly places of love and grace which were so faraway for so many years. Who would have thought it at 11 years of age, just a childish dreamer. No one will get far in convincing me that God does not sing songs of deliverance to people in his world who do not yet know him. I am eternally grateful to have been carried through and then to this place I stand. Although for most of those years I did not not have a clue what the and of the story would look like. That is not to say that the story is over and the end is here. I cling hard and fast to promises of God for my future. There are still many faraway places in the world to yet discover, I know! Through the incomprehensible mercies and works of God in the earth, there is always hope in life to find faraway and better places. The sooner we get wise and surrender all our old places to Jesus Christ, the sooner we will reach the destined and eternal high places! Isaiah 58:14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Close To You

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:00:48 GMT

"One Voice" by Wailin Jenny's

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:38:10 GMT

This is the sound of one voice One spirit, one voice The sound of one who makes a choice This is the sound of one voice This is the sound of one voice This is the sound of voices two The sound of me singing with you Helping each other to make it through This is the sound of voices two This is the sound of voices two This is the sound of voices three Singing together in harmony Surrendering to the mystery This is the sound of voices three This is the sound of voices three This is the sound of all of us Singing with love and the will to trust Leave the rest behind, it'll turn to dust This is the sound of all of us This is the sound of all of us This is the sound of one voice One people, one voice A song for every one of us This is the sound of one voice This is the sound of one voice

Mercy Came Running

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:56:58 GMT

Grandpa, Tell Me About The Good Old Days

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:46:15 GMT

Step Of Faith

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:26:19 GMT

One Voice

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:09:12 GMT

With All I Am

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:47:01 GMT

Were It Not For Grace

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:11:27 GMT

1 Corinthians 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

The Lily Of The Valley

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:41:52 GMT

This is Jesus to me. He has been singing this song of deliverance to me for many years. I cannot find a modern arrangement of this, but I sure think the song should be resurrected!

Authenic Alliance

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:14:23 GMT

A shouting word! Monica B. Anthony God is about to BLESS YOU WITH A NEW ALLIANCE~ People that have the God given AFFIRMED ability, to first humble themselves one to the other, THAT VISION MAYBE Fullfilled in the Maturity of Kingdom Administration, with Peaceful Partnership and a Superior Collaboration of REAL AUTHENTIC ANOINTED APOSTOLIC PROPHETIC POWER FROM ON HIGH! My, My, My !!!!!! GLORY BE TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST!!!

Every Season

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:18:47 GMT

Nichole Nordeman \ Every Season Every evening sky, an invitation To trace the patterned stars And early in July, a celebration For freedom that is ours And I notice You In children's games In those who watch them from the shade Every drop of sun is full of fun and wonder You are summer And even when the trees have just surrendered To the harvest time Forfeiting their leaves in late September And sending us inside Still I notice You when change begins And I am braced for colder winds I will offer thanks for what has been and was to come You are autumn And everything in time and under heaven Finally falls asleep Wrapped in blankets white, all creation Shivers underneath And still I notice you When branches crack And in my breath on frosted glass Even now in death, You open doors for life to enter You are winter And everything that's new has bravely surfaced Teaching us to breathe What was frozen through is newly purposed Turning all things green So it is with You And how You make me new With every season's change And so it will be As You are re-creating me Summer, autumn, winter, spring

Ob La De Ob La Di

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:02:06 GMT

The story behind the song is something to think on. In the video, Bart Millard was waiting for his wife to give birth to their son. Watching the fun of the musicians while they sing the song makes me laugh everytime I watch it. These are all friends in the Lord and members of various Christian bands.

I'll Meet You In The Morning

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:49:39 GMT

Amos 5:8 Seek him that makes the seven stars and Orion, and turns the shadow of death into the morning, and makes the day dark with night: that calls for the waters of the sea, and pours them out upon the face of the earth: The Lord is his name: Revelation 2:28 And I will give him the morning star.

I Am The Rose Of Sharon

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:53:33 GMT

Merry Christmas!

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:18:18 GMT

Celebrating the miracles of new birth..

Songbirds And Birdsongs

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:15:54 GMT

Songbirds And Birdsongs" Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 10:20 AM Rita Hanks Sept 15, 2009 Recently, as I was waking up, I heard distinctly in the spirit a song being sung; "Gonna find me a bluebird, and let him sing me a song" I remembered this song from my younger years, a country song made popular by Marvin Rainwater. I wondered "would the Lord really speak to me through a 'Hillbilly' song?" I went to youtube and re-listened to the words to the song I had forgotten. http://youtu.be/HpjTVZF29kE They speak of a man who is heart broken by a lover who has disappointed him. And he would seek another source of happiness, a bluebird to sing him happy. As I could not let the thought go, I decided to pursue studying about bluebirds. Or songbirds. Then, through meditation and prayer over my studies, some revelation began to come and I was allowed a peek into the Lord's heart. I found the following article online about how birds communicate with others through song. "Birdsong can be a natural phenomenon of intense beauty. But our enjoyment is incidental to the main purpose, which is one bird communicating with others. Birds became the world's master musicians in order to convey to potential mates, rivals and predators all the important things they have to say, from "Clear off!" to "Come on!" The best time to hear bird song is at dawn. The dawn chorus is one of the marvels of nature. Birds all over the world show the greatest amount of singing activity around dawn, from English woodland to tropical rainforest. But why they do it is still not clearly understood" Here the birds are called "the world's master musicians" Their songs are constant, never varying, faithfully they wake each morning with singing. Their beautiful songs start at the break of dawn. Isaiah 26:9 ... My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness Proverbs 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. ..... God is recruiting songbirds! What I am sensing the Lord saying through this is that he is seeking loyal singers who will sing the songs he gives them to sing, for his pleasure.. Pure love must be our response to this heavenly invitation. We can by our obedience to his ways of cleansing all impurities be empowered to sing people happy! God's pure words have the power to redeem lives. We do not want to dissapoint the heart of our Father who has called us to sing for him. The words we speak all day, every day, are our songs to the Lord. The words we speak are to communicate his heart to all we speak to. Normal conversation, Prayer, peaching and prophesy are our songs to the Lord, and about the Lord to others. Songs of praise to the flawless mighty God, songs of grace and hope to his children, give his heart pleasure. Our songs of love to the Lord and to others must communicate by prophecy the goodness and the majesty of the Lord and the beauty of the hope of salvation. We are his master musicians, his witness to men of his goodness and greatness. Through our music we give men a taste of the Lord''s goodness so that they are strengthened in faith by truth. Our songs will communicate prophecy of his favor for what is clean, and against what is profane. Mature songbirds will sing a pure tune, while some young still have some sour notes, out of tune, needing songs of intercession sung over them by the mature. The weak and the immature must be supported with love as they grow up.Throughout his word, the Lord teaches how he is grieved by children who walk contrary to truth, and fail to give him due honor. Our songs to the Lord must be constant, our yearnings of the night seasons should cause us to break out in songs of praise to our God before each new day begins. In this current season of time, the Lord is calling on us to come out of old traditions that spoil our songs and hinder growth in him. He is moving mightily by his spirit to bring many voices into harmony so that the world may hear and enjoy a beautiful symphony for his glory!

School Poem

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:01:10 GMT

This was on an e-mail I got this morning. I'm sad to say there is truth to agree with here, but I'm glad to report that God has given a promise through prophets that this is changing and will become a thing of the past here. He is moving in answer to the prayers of the saints. I recall a video report from Jay Seculow of the ACLJ many years back where a group of children were carried to jail for gathering to pray at the school flagpole. Jay and his team then began a work in schools and in government that has really been amazing. I am thankful for him. The healing of the land has begun. Said to be written by a school kid in Arizona..... NEW School prayer: "New Pledge of Allegiance" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Now I sit me down in school Where praying is against the rule For this great nation under God Finds mention of Him very odd. If scripture now the class recites, It violates the Bill of Rights. And anytime my head I bow Becomes a Federal matter now. Our hair can be purple, orange or green, That's no offense; it's a freedom scene.. The law is specific, the law is precise. Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice. For praying in a public hall Might offend someone with no faith at all.. In silence alone we must meditate, God's name is prohibited by the state. We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks, And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks... They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible. To quote the Good Book makes me liable. We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen, And the 'unwed daddy,' our Senior King. It's 'inappropriate' to teach right from wrong, We're taught that such 'judgments' do not belong.. We can get our condoms and birth controls, Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles.. But the Ten Commandments are not allowed, No word of God must reach this crowd. It's scary here I must confess, When chaos reigns the school's a mess. So, Lord, this silent plea I make: Should I be shot; My soul please take! Amen

O Love That Will Not Let me Go

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:27:13 GMT

Heaven On Earth

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:56:37 GMT

Dive!

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:26:28 GMT

The River

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:57:50 GMT

Be Thou My Vision

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:40:51 GMT

Freedom To Be Prisoner To Christ

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:31:15 GMT

Let not your heart be troubled.....Where the spirit of the Lord is there is liberty

When You Say Nothing At All

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:31:34 GMT

Wow! Such deep beauty in the words and music. Communication is good but there are times when silence is golden. This kind of security in love only comes from the throne of God. It flows down out of his heart.

Spells

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:59:41 GMT

Genesis 17:19 But God said, "That's not what I mean. Your wife, Sarah, will have a baby, a son. Name him Isaac (Laughter). I'll establish my covenant with him and his descendants, a covenant that lasts forever. Genesis 21:5 Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born. Sarah said, God has blessed me with laughter and all who get the news will laugh with me! Lately I have been under a new power. I have been overcome with spells of uncontrolable laughter. Now I know there are some who might run when they hear this, but I know it's a holy and good power, and I want to share my thoughts about it with you. I was thinking this over this morning and trying to find a name to identify these things. I had thought of "fits", but I was not pleased with the sound of that.Then the word "spells" came to mind. And, being one who has an inquiring mind, I thought it good to look a little deeper into the word "Spells". I was wondering if it was truly a good description of my experience. I do remember the word being used by family members in the past, in talking about s "spell of" something, like a cool spell. So, I went to the dictionary. Spells A short, indefinite period of time. A period of work; a shift. A period of physical or mental disorder or distress: a dizzy spell A bewitched state; a trance. Now, I can understand the word better! I've been under another power in the past which caused me to have spells of depression, fatigue, hopelessness, anger, and many other disorders. I'm so grateful for the healing power of his love! So I want to announce that My God has bewitched me with blessings that have chased me down and overtaken me, just like he promised! I am losing my mind and gaining the mind of Christ. And the most pleasant result has been these wonderful spells of love and laughter and strong feelings of awe and wonder at the greatness of what he is doing. Yes, it's totally crazy, and really very hard to fully describe, but "Spells" will do nicely for now, I think. John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. Father, I'm grateful for many loved ones who will laugh with me!

Small Enough

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:54:03 GMT

Help Me

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:32:56 GMT

With humble heart, on bended knee.....Ecc 3:11 He has made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart

Beulahland

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:20:34 GMT

I believe this is the city Abraham looked for. The city built by God and not by human hands. Isaiah 62:4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.

I'll Fly Away

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:10:27 GMT

Happy Hallelujahs!

Victory Chant

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:15:40 GMT

Monica B. Anthony (Facebook prophet) Somebody needs to begin to declare "THIS IS A NEW DAY"! God is so loving he is now ready to open New Doors, and New Windows on your behalf! Open up now FOR the things THAT are before you;THOSE EVEN yet to be Seen; you have no Idea what God is about to do for you. A brighter day is RIGHT THERE! Now it's finally time for you to spread your wings! YOU GO!

Equipped, The Greatest Repertoire Ever

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:50:42 GMT

From the rhema journals of Sandy Warner ~ swauthor@usa.net ~ www.thequickenedword.com RHEMA 6/20/11 EQUIPPED: THE GREATEST REPERTOIRE EVER HEARD: Equipped. I have equipped you for the future. I shall bring it all into remembrance the day you need them. This generation, owners of the greatest repertoire ever. The most equipped for the purpose at hand. It will get very dark. I equipped you to stand. United. Believe. A whole host with you. It's a fact. Shoes. The gospel of peace. That's a tool. How to overcome. DEFINITION repertoire: the complete list or supply of skills, devices, or ingredients used in a particular field, occupation, or practice. WORD TO PONDER: EQUIPPED, THE GREATEST REPERTOIRE EVER 6/20/11 Generations have poured into and planted seed for you who are alive today. You are the owners of the greatest supply of gifts, service and equipping ever released. Not only will this be needed because of the darkness yet to come, it is for your greatest triumph to overcome and finish a race that began over 2000 years ago. All heaven is with you beloved ones. Overcome all obstacles, stumbling blocks, and even death. Walk in My peace, for I will crush the enemy under your feet. How? The level of your peace is the level of your trust that I AM God and I AM Sovereign, working every detail together for good and My purpose. I overcome evil with good and so shall you. I will bring everything you need into remembrance the very day you need such. Eph 6:15 NKJV and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace... Rom 16:20 NKJV And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.

The Prayer

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:50:44 GMT

Morning Has Broken

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:24:44 GMT

I hear "It is the morning season of the unfolding of destiny. Tremendous changes" Ephesians 4:15-16 Speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ, from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in measure of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.

Heroes

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:23:40 GMT

Lord, You Are!

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:26:28 GMT

Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

It Must Be You

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:00:53 GMT

The Wind Beneath My Wings

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:05:13 GMT

Catch the updraft. Jesus is the wind and we are nothing without one another Song of Solomon 8:5 Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved?

Wild Ride

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:15:14 GMT

Amazing Feet

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:09:04 GMT

If the natural man who sets his mind to learning amazing feats can accomplih them, how much more we who put our feet into his hands? Habakkuk 3:19 The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.

Unrestrained

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:58:22 GMT

It's Never Too Late

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:54:37 GMT

Several years ago the Lord sent a word about a great revival in the elderly, and about the holy spirit doing great things through grandmothers. That has been a work in process in me. The picture makes me laugh, I've never been a lover of motorcycles, but the Lord has sure shown me some wild things in the years I've sought to prepare myself for his work. I just know I must be ready for anything! Hoping it's not this drastic!

Heartbreak and Recovery

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:20:22 GMT

A New Season of Grace

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:42:10 GMT

Russell Durose A New Season of Grace Grace, Grace unto it...a season of a new foundation Zechariah 4 The season shifts on 7th October Dear all, A few days ago, the Lord brought the 7th October to my attention and said that this day marks a change of season. There is coming a day of great favour with the world, with governments for specific people, those called into the financial world. These people know what it is to pour out wine for the earthly kings with very very difficult circumstances when their own lives fall apart. The Lord is bringing a new openess to fund projects, to release finances, to release opportunities from the most unlikely sources. The Lord says, "I am opening a TEMPORARY DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY from governments and authorities." It is time to take opportunity. The Lord showed me a foundation, He has completed it, and now before we build upward, we must celebrate its consecration. We must learn that this foundation was NOT built with human hands, but by the OBEDIENCE of those who came face to face with God in a dialogue THROUGH CIRCUMSTANCES. God squared up to us, and asked us; do you trust me? This brought us into a place of crucifixion of our reputation, our standing, our security. We were brought from this into a place of total trust, when God began to open the doors, of favour and preparation. We are about to construct "His House." Its going to take grace, and then at the surrounding of the foundations, I heard angels, proclaim through the trumpets "Grace, grace, unto it. " Then I heard the prophets utter what they heard. Then I saw the heavens, the earth, and all dimensions revolve, and move, releasing to this foundation all needed for its completion...God is reconciling all to become His Kingdom. God says to you: Do not fear the instability of these times, rejoice, because I will shake every financial institution to its core, as I am shaking to release the hands of greed from the resources my people need to finish the "House" I prepare myself. Many who do not make the house according to my Design ,shall be demolished. It is that season. Why do you think many become sick and lose everything in this season? God says it is because THEY DID NOT SEE THE DESIGN ON THE MOUNTAIN. God showed me 7th October is a day that heaven has set aside for consecrating His Foundation as the walls and windows shall go up and in. The Lord says now there shall be an acceleration. You shall see a solidification and consistency of some of the projects already existent. 7th October shall be the start of a grace season, the grace which spoils the nations to give and build the House of the Lord. This is the grace of ability, given supernaturally to complete that which God has ordained. Grace is the favour which God gives in the geographic places to complete God's purpose for that place. Mark it in your diary. It is a day, a start, and on that day, will the angels cry out over your ministry, church, business, and life, GRACE, GRACE, MAY GRACE BE POURED OUT OVER YOU.... The Spirit and the Bride Say Come! http://visionforthenations.wordpress.com

A Place In The Son

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:52:32 GMT

I keep going back to this song. Years ago there was a very popular bumper sticker that said "I've Found it", and the "it" refered to finding faith in God. There is nothing better than to find our own destined "Place in the SON"

What I Am

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:29:21 GMT

I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME! I AM THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IN HIM! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Watching and Guiding

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:46:36 GMT

Wonderfully Made (Facebook prophet) "I see you", God says... and He is smiling over my life. No matter how small a task or accomplishment it is never too small for His eyes. To watch me grow and learn gives Him joy. And as I grow and learn, I change - and I am not changing for the sake of change.And in this change I can honestly say, "I see You, God"... My God is powerful, tender, merciful and giving. As I change, I desire even more change; when I take the "me" out of my faith He will transform me even more. It is faith in God, not faith in "me" that is doing that accomplishes His plans. He already did it all. "i" get to believe and reap the benefits of a faithful God and His perfect plans. With the guide and power of the Holy Spirit His work in me will be accomplished! The change I desire is less mine, and more of His. This is a process and a process that I am completely and wholly committed to - there are desires that have been placed greatly, slowly and quietly on my heart - and only through Him will my dreams and desires be met. As I wait on God to move in my life for the things I "want" - I can praise all the things He moves that I am unaware of or hadn't thought of, and even those things I don't agree with. His will, His timing, His perfect plan every time and I am learning to trust what He brings, plants and harvests in my life. "I pray to GOD, my life a prayer and wait for what he'll say and do. My life's on the line before God, my Lord, waiting and watching till morning, waiting and watching till morning." ~Psalm 130:5-6 (The Message) © 2011 Giving Thanks Daily

After All These Years

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:39:22 GMT

I Went Away To Pray

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:40:12 GMT

Everything I Do

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:01:01 GMT

Into your hands, Father

Everything

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:04:14 GMT

Eagle Song

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:10:16 GMT

Wake The Song Of Jubilee

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:29:33 GMT

This song, written in 1823, has been on my heart and in my mouth for many years. A prophecy in song, surely a word for our day. I have looked for a modern arrangement of it but cannot locate one. The link is to the site where the Midi can be found with the score and melody. The promises of the Jubilee that are recorded in Leviticus are all a part of our inheritance in Christ. I don't have a deep understanding of it all, but I do know it has to do with being debt free, recovering losses and the gathering of family members. I know the Holy Spirit will be faithful to make sure we inherit all we will ask and believe for. God sent a word through a prophet I was listening to once that was very simple.."Jesus is the Jubilee" All the promises are yea and amen in Christ! Come, King of Glory! Wake the song of jubilee, Let it echo o'er the sea! Now is come the promised hour, Jesus reigns with sov'reign power. All ye nations, join and sing, Christ of lords and kings is King. Let it sound from shore to shore Jesus reigns forevermore. Now the desert lands rejoice, And the islands join their voice, Yea, the whole creation sings, "Jesus is the King of kings." See the ransomed millions stand, Palms of conquest in their hands, This before the throne their strain, Hell is vanquished, death is slain. Blessing, honor, glory, might Are the Conqu'ror's native right; Thrones and powers before Him fall, Lamb of God and Lord of all. Time has nearly reached its sum; All things with the bride say, "Come." Jesus, whom all worlds adore, Come, and reign forevermore. http://nethymnal.org/htm/w/a/wakesonj.htm

Healing Rain

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:28:18 GMT

Find Us Faithful

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:27:56 GMT

Hurting People

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:43:24 GMT

He Is Jehovah

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:55:59 GMT

Glory In The House

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:39:20 GMT

This man and his messages are a blessing! I was blessed by the revelation of high place worship. . A spiritual son of Bishop Jakes, I believe.

Breathe

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:13:01 GMT

The place of positioning for the triumph God always causes in his son.

Above All

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:00:58 GMT

Eph 2: 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: (Eph 1:21) Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come (Eph 2:7) That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.(Eph 3:10) To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

The Man In The Moon

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:46:11 GMT

This song keeps coming back to me. I remember as a child when I used to really try to see and believed there was a man in the moon. To us it is given to understand truth but fables rule the mind of the world. A song from the world, but I hear spiritual things in it. I came from the land of the long grass and gorse I flew with the eagle and I ran with the horse And I played with the wild wind and whistled its tune I ebbed with the ocean and slept in the moon Chorus: And you brought me down gently You brought me down clean You fed me the summer You fed me your dreams Your hands held the wound And heart healed the pain And your eyes stole the light Of the moon as it waned We journeyed the moorlands and oceans of blue We slept with the dawn and we rose with the dew And we sang with the breezes of the year to be born We lay in the long grass when the scythe took the corn Chorus: And you brought me down gently You brought me down clean You fed me the summer You fed me your dreams Your hands held the wound And heart healed the pain And your eyes stole the light Of the moon as it waned I will fall with the leaves, I'll turn with the land I'll chill with the first frost that stings on your hand But I gathered the seeds from the gorse and the broom "I'll lay them forever," said the Man in the Moon Chorus: And you brought me down gently You brought me down clean You fed me the summer You fed me your dreams Your hands held the wound And heart healed the pain And your eyes stole the light Of the moon as it waned

One Choice

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:34:59 GMT

A movie on "One Choice". Our lives are made up of the results of choices we make daily. A wise choice for us to make every day of our lives is to trust in the care of our Father moment by moment, whatever is going on around us. He is our ever present help in any trouble. http://www.onechoicemovie.com/ There are many very good teaching movies to be accessed on this website...

Teamwork And Miracles

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:26:42 GMT

It is accepted by all who love truth that teamwork and unity are needed in discipleship and commanded by God for victories. I have seen some wonderful revelation of these things in the story of the first miracle performed by Jesus. As a result, it has also served to cause me to look deeper into the ministry of his mother Mary, whose life is such an example to us all of devotion in the midst of the high calling which was her destiny in God. Although Catholic doctrine has placed Mary in a place where scripture has not, she is no doubt a saint to honor with great reverence. I do not say that to malign all Catholics, because there is for sure a great revival of the spirit taking place in many who are called Catholic. We must weigh the word and the life of the individual and beware of labeling all of any one group as false. Now, on to the study of teamwork. Knowing that Father God has set times and seasons for everything, I have taken note that in verse 3,the word of Mary to Jesus, she was the one God used to change the season. I say this because the response of Jesus was "Woman, my time has not yet come". We can see that she seemed to ignore this remark and went on to instruct the servants to do "Whatever he says" After that was done, Jesus went on to begin assigning the servants to carry out his instructions. Until I saw this, I had been under the impression that Jesus went directly to the Father and was led by no man in any way. But Jesus humbled himself and allowed his Father to use his mother to lead him in this story. It appears to me that the team consisted of only Jesus and Mary who used te servants of Cana to do the necessary things needed to set the miracle up. Scripture teaches that all men are Gods' servants, and we can see that Jesus used servants from the world, and they respectfully followed his very strange instructions. It appears that the disciples were not actually participating in the team because it is noted that they were observing, and that the miracle caused them to believe who Jesus was. Until I noted these things, I was in ageement with some very legalistic teachings by leaders about what teamwork should look like. Although I still have very much to learn about teamwork, I have learned to seek the counsel of the Lord before I agree with all of the teachings of anyone. Men can have good intentions and be sincere but also they can be sincerely wrong. We want to follow God and his word and not the opinions of flesh in ministers. Showing mercy, because we know that we all have our own opinions that might be contrary to truth which only God sees. The Wedding at Cana John 2:1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. 12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. There is so much more to be seen here, but this is a few things I have seen which have blessed me. Whadda you thank?

How Can I Keep From Singing?

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:57:24 GMT

The Heart Of Worship

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:37:21 GMT

I've Got A Feeling Everything's Gonna Be Alright

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:11:56 GMT

Confirming a word...Praise God!!

Keep On The Sunny Side

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:04:53 GMT

Nothing Will I Withhold

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:56:46 GMT

Draw Me Lord

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:29:31 GMT

Rodney & Adonica Howard-Browne Destiny - it's your eternal God given purpose for you being on the earth. Many people live and die without ever finding their Destiny. Destiny is God's Will for your life, you have to seek His will. This is accomplished by consecrating yourself to obey Him in every area of your life & by being sanctified, set apart as a holy vessel. It's everything for Him - from your rising up to your lying down. So yield yourself to Him today so that you can fulfill your destiny!

Almighty Most Holy God

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:43:03 GMT

Prophet Sylvester Ofori There is somebody here today that the Almighty God will carry on His eagle's wing and without any efforts on your side, He will take you to your goals. Your time of promotion has come. The LORD from whom promotion comes will take you to the next level. In the name that is above every other name, that level where the enemy will no longer be able to touch you, God will take you there today. That level where you will no longer need to beg for anything, the Almighty God will take you there, in Jesus mighty powerful name.

Where There Is Faith

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:59:57 GMT

Clinging To A Saving Hand

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:37:08 GMT

Did You Hear The Mountains Tremble?

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:17:29 GMT

Harvest Tools

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:15:42 GMT

John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest Kingdom harvesters labor with the Lord in diverse ways. We walk with him through different times and seasons. We are destined to work with HIM to liberate captives and to shelter them and equip them for future kingdom work. Jesus is the Shepherd watching over the good of his flocks and we are the appointed watchmen. God's sheep who are in many different valleys of life are met and spoken to right where they are. A brief overview of these methods of ministry are works of loving and drawing men to accept Christ, one of loving and seeking lost sheep who have wandered from Christ and one of loving and exhorting men to continue in the faith they have been established in in Christ. And, sadly, there is a work of leaving men in God's hands who have made choices to stand contrary to Christ. God's desire is that his people enrich the earth they are assigned to labor in. We speak and move in his daily flow. We are the instruments he equips and uses to accomplish HIS passionate purpose of reconciling men to Christ. Isaiah 41:15 Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff. 1 Cor. 3:6-9 I planted. Apollos watered. But God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's farming, God's building. We co-operate with the Lord to plant and to nurture and guard the holy seed, and to bring them to maturity. Grace is sure from the Lord to minister through his mercies in all we are assigned. Those who hear the spirit and who overcome the enemy have secrets revealed and a name is written on their hearts by the Lord which no other man will know...UNIQUE, ONE OF A KIND!.. Rev 2:17 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows but he that receives it. True obedience must say moment by moment, "Yes, whatever you desire, Abba Father" Your kingdom come, your will be done. What time is it, Lord? How can I give you glory in this day!

Hallelujah To The Lamb

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:42:16 GMT

You'll Never Walk Alone

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:26:53 GMT

Storms come, but they don't last Isaiah 43: But now thus says Jehovah that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed thee; I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walks through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 3 For I am Jehovah thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour

Shackles Praise Dance

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:16:17 GMT

Jeremiah 31:13 Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

You Raise Me Up

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:30:06 GMT

When We Are At A Loss For Words

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:34:58 GMT

I think this word really means "Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!

I Just Want To Praise You

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:23:02 GMT

Something Beautiful

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:59:31 GMT

All My Tears

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:08:49 GMT

New Season

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:43:24 GMT

Just now I heard the Lord say "New season". Then this word came right away to confirm. Welcome, and Praise God!! A new season is dawning. The winds and clouds are its escorts. Nature confirms with the chorus of migrations. Seasons are My gift to you for a fresh new start. Release the old while embracing the new. This change is welcomed with the glee of laughing children. Be like the waterfowl who turn their faces into the new wind. You are concluding a season of much activity and hard work. Problems have been many, but you have worked through them all. Now the thought of a season change is inviting and exciting. You are stronger now, more steadfast and anchored in Jesus. Count the cost. Chart the course. Today, you begin a great and new season. I am with you because I love you. (Ras Robinson)

Releasing Heaven on Earth

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:39:29 GMT

Releasing Heaven on Earth by Glenn Bleakney By Glenn Bleakney It is truly amazing when you think about how effective Jesus' ministry was while he was here on the earth. Wherever he went, He manifested the Kingdom of God in power. Truly all of heaven's resources was available to Him and he lacked no good thing. Acts 10:38 informs us that, Jesus, in the days of His flesh "went around doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil." (Acts 10:38) What was the reason for His ability to minister so fruitfully to the needs of people? The same verse continues "...For God was with Him." Think about the following: The Passover was at hand. Jesus required a venue to celebrate the Feast with his disciples. What did he do? Did he receive an offering and go and search for a room to rent? No! He waited on His Father to grant him the course of action He should take: "Then came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be killed. And He sent Peter and John, saying, 'Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.' So they said to Him, 'Where do You want us to prepare?' And He said to them, 'Behold, when you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house which he enters. Then you shall say to the master of the house, "The Teacher says to you, "Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?" Then he will show you a large, furnished upper room; there make ready.' So they went and found it just as He had said to them, and they prepared the Passover." (Luke 22: 7-13) On another occasion Jesus was in need of cash to pay the required taxes to the state on behalf of Himself and his entire ministry team. Now the scriptures do not tell us whether Jesus had the money in his ministry coffers to personally pay the amount owed. All we are told is that Christ gave clear instruction to His disciples how to meet the need. "...Go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you." (Matthew 17:27) On at least two other instances, Jesus Christ was able to feed thousands of people without having adequate natural resources. How did He do this? We need to understand that when Jesus was on the Earth, the works that He did were accomplished not as the Son of God, but rather as the Son of Man! In other words, He operated not as the God in the flesh, but as a man in the Spirit! "Now when the multitudes saw it, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such power to men." (Matthew 9:8) Christ limited Himself when He was on the earth. He put aside His deity and learned to walk as a man empowered and governed by the Holy Spirit. He was able to see into the Third Heaven where His Father lived and receive divine guidance and revelation. "Then Jesus answered and said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.'" (John 5:19) Another translation makes it even clearer: "So Jesus explained, 'I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does.'" (New Living Translation) The result was there was never an insufficiency of natural or spiritual resources to accomplish the will of the Father! Walking by Faith, Not by Sight The ability to see into the heavens was not relegated to Jesus alone. It is God's will that we experience the same! As Christ's disciples we are to pray that "His kingdom will come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10) In order to implement the divine will on the earth, we need to first discern what it is. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "For we walk by faith and not by sight." What is faith? One of the definitions of faith in the New Testament is seeing the spiritual realm of the Kingdom of God. "Now faith is...the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]." (Hebrews 11:1 Amplified Bible) Moses lived this way. "By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible." (Hebrews 11:27 Emphasis Mine) Conversely, the people of the earth live in and respond to the circumstances of the visible world. They are sensual - meaning they live according to their senses and not by the Spirit. "These are sensual persons...not having the Spirit." (Jude 19) Consequently, they are completely blinded to the invisible realities of the Kingdom of God. If we are to acquire insight into the heavenly realm, we must seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). We must be mindful of the things above. "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." (Colossians 3:1-2) Are your desires and affections mostly for yourself or the things of this world? Or, are you really living for the Kingdom, delighting to do God's purpose and pleasure with your life? If it is truly the latter, like Christ, you can rest assured that the accompanying presence of God will be with you at all times guiding and leading you as well as empowering you to execute His Kingdom agenda on the earth! "And He Who sent Me is ever with Me; My Father has not left Me alone, for I always do what pleases Him." (John 8:29 Amplified Bible) Glenn Bleakney http://awakenations.org/joomlasite/ Article source....http://www.identitynetwork.net/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=76436&columnid=2093

The Power Of Your Love

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:17:23 GMT

There Is Power In The Blood

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:58:27 GMT

Wind Parables

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:44:23 GMT

I was meditating on the story about Jesus watching his disciples as they were in a boat in the midst of a storm, trying to get to the other side. Mark 6:47 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land. 48 Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. 49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: 50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. 51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. This about how they were "Straining" in rowing "Because the wind was against them" got me to thinking of how we all are lost wretched men, straining to row our boats of life on the world's troubled seas, against the winds of God. The whole world sits under the curse of the law, the law of sin and death. To strive against the laws of God will cause us strong winds of adversity to rob our peace and victories. As we see men suffering for the ignorance of fighting against the winds of God's laws, we must be equipped to show mercy, modeling the truth and the love of Jesus and his redeeming blood which can deliver them from the storms of the curse and set them in safe haven under the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus. This will bring us to that sweet place of being rooted in the love of God. Jesus watches over us so that he might still the adverse winds and settle us in his safety. Romans 11:32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. Romans 7:24 O wretched man that I am! A story in song of the wretched man who suffers sadness and many regrets from running against the wind, but doesn't know how to change things. Fierce wind lessons from nature Romans 5:8 But God proved his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Isaiah 40: Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Sweeping This Way

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:37:53 GMT

This is a copy of a blog I published here on Shoutlife in 2009. As I revisit it, I consider how this word has been in the process of fulfillment in my own life since that time, and is still unfolding. God is gathering his flock to his river of life. Praises and all honor to him who sits on the Throne, and unto the Lamb! Rivers of revival are overwhelming his people! Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Ephesians 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus 2009 These are the lyrics to a song written in 1927. I believe this generation is beginning to see the fulfillment of this prophecy in song. Many key prophetic voices are in agreement and announcing this now move of his spirit. The youtube video is by a singer I do not know, but I thank her for the use of it. Lyrics Coming from glory,lift up your eyes! While we are watching, and while we pray, A mighty revival is sweeping this way. Refrain Sweeping this way, yes, sweeping this way, A mighty revival is sweeping this way. Keep on believing, trust and obey; A mighty revival is sweeping this way. As He has promised, so shall it be: Blessings from glory on you and me Waters abundant, floods to o'erflow. A mighty revival is coming, I know. Refrain Prophets have told it: in the last days Hearts shall be filled with glorious praise; Our sons and daughters, both shall proclaim The news of redemption thro' His great Name. Refrain Tarry for power,this is our need. Patiently labor, sowing the seed. Soon comes the harvest,glorious day! A mighty revival is sweeping this way. Refrain

The Glory Of His Presence

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:19:01 GMT

Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord

Foolish Pillars

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:50:56 GMT

This is a word I have had on my heart for quite some time. We who have set our hearts fully on the Lord are warned that many will fall by our side, but that it will not come near us. In the story of Lot and his family, we can see a miraculous rescue of Lot and his family from Sodom's destruction by the intercessions of faithful Abraham. But Lot's wife turned back and was lost. It's a grievous truth, but it is God's truth. Gen 19:26 But his (Lot's) wife looked back behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. Cleave to the Lord as he walks us through these difficult valleys.He will guide us in our intercessions and all our responses, for our good, and for his glory. I notice that Lot's wife was shown to have :looked back from behind him" In the story, Lot had been escorted out of the city by an angel sent by God, but his wife seems to have still had the love of Sodom in her heart, and did not follow him out. Luke 17:28-34 "And the world will be as it was in the days of Lot. People went about their daily business?eating and drinking, buying and selling, farming and building? 29 until the morning Lot left Sodom. Then fire and burning sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. 30 Yes, it will be 'business as usual' right up to the day when the Son of Man is revealed. 31 On that day a person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack. A person out in the field must not return home. 32 Remember what happened to Lot's wife! 33 If you cling to your life, you will lose it, and if you let your life go, you will save it. SCRIPTURES USING THE GREEK WORD #4456 HARDENED When we look at the same Greek word used in other scriptures, we see that a hardened heart causes the following conditions: Can not understand what God does or says Can not perceive what God does or says Not able to see what God does Not able to hear what says Not able to remember what God does or says Made indifferent to what God does or says Not able to repent and come back to God Gen 19:26 But his (Lot's) wife looked back behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. Song..."Statue Of A Fool"

Vision Of Flood

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:25:40 GMT

The picture above is one of the view from my house and the house right next door to me. The lake that flooded is Lake Lewisville, near the Denton/Dallas area. As you can see, there are flood waters which are nearly reaching the houses. This happened here in Jan/Feb 2008. Normally, the houses are about 150 yards from the lake. I am sharing this for two reasons. One, it was the first proof of the gift of prophetic foresight I saw in my early walk with the Lord. I was very young in the things of the spirit, and had never experienced visions. But, one day, suddenly, I saw in a vision the lake behind my house, flooded, and just a few feet from our yard! I was surprised, and thought on this for awhile, but pretty quickly, it faded from my mind. Then, about 4 months later, the vision was fulfilled. The rains began, and as I watched, it rained and rained and kept on raining. As I was realizing that the vision was real and being fulfilled, I began seeking God and was led to pray and even to make prayer declarations that no damage would be done to property. I will not claim that my prayers prevented that, because the waters came exactly to the point he had shown me in the vision. It was foretold. I will confess that it was a scary situation, but I do know that my prayers gave me a grace and a peace to watch all this happening with little fear. It was a very valuable learning experience. Thankfully, the waters finally began to recede and no harm was done to any property near us. And, now, reason number two. Last night, I saw in a vision the lake behind our houses again, just as the first time, but this time the water was shown to be all the way up to the porch of my next door neighbor's house. The waters coming to this point would do damage to properties here in this area. Right now, this area is just recovering from a pretty severe drought, and the lake is extremely low. It will have to rain very much here for a long time in order to come up to the point I saw in the vision. I will begin watching the weather forecasts and rain activity closely, as I seek the Lord as to how I should respond to the vision. Knowing that some catastrophies can be at least, minimized, if not prevented, through prayers of faith. I appreciate the prayers of friends.

The Warrior Is A Child

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:27:33 GMT

Feast, Fill And Feed

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:28:53 GMT

Morning devotional Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength. John Wesley Commentary on this scripture... Eat Feast before the Lord. SEND For the relief of your poor brethren. HOLY Being the feast of trumpets, and the beginning of this joyful month, wherein so many days of thanksgiving were to be observed. STRENGTH Rejoicing in God in serving him with cheerfulness, and thankfulness, which is your duty always, but now especially, will give you that strength both of mind and body, which you greatly need, both to perform all the duties required of you, and to oppose all the designs of your enemies. Matthew Henry Commentary on this scripture.. It was a good sign that their hearts were tender, when they heard the words of the law. The people were to send portions to those for whom nothing was prepared. It is the duty of a religious feast, as well as of a religious fast, to draw out the soul to the hungry; God's bounty should make us bountiful. We must not only give to those that offer themselves, but send to those out of sight. Their strength consisted in joy in the Lord. The better we understand God's word, the more comfort we find in it; the darkness of trouble arises from the darkness of ignorance. Meditations.. God's indwelling spirit and his word is our source. We seek to be fed by his word and guided and guarded moment by moment. As we lift up our emptied and yielded vessel, he will fill it with the anointed word and empower us to release it into the atmosphere we labor in. Speaking life and blessings over those we intercede for. We comfort others with same comforts he has comforted us with. Proverbs 5: 1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: 2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. As we walk through all that each day requires, we speak in agreement with what his word is revealing to us. Then,as we seek his wisdom daily, we release his living word into the atmosphere. In this way, through the power of the spirit, we have the ability to bind adversity and loose blessing over our circumstances. Power to bring change is the result of our obedience. We continually seek and listen in consecrated prayer for the voice of the Lord. Both through the spirit, and through the prophetic word released to the body of Christ through his prophets and anointed ones,in word and in song. This enables us to flow with the heart of the Lord in all times and seasons. The promised peace of God which passes knowledge is accessed by our willingness to wait patiently on the word of the Lord. This way, we learn how to flow in these giftings of decreeing and binding and loosing his living word. Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Matthew 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Grace and peace to you! Rita

Mighty To Save

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:35:04 GMT

The Old Man Is Dead

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:02:01 GMT

3 Kinds Of Friends by TD Jakes

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:10:05 GMT

Precious Jesus Hold My Hand

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:16:15 GMT

On Christ the solid rock I stand. All other ground is sinking sand.

Stand Still And Let God Move

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:06:17 GMT

1 Cor 15: 31 1 By the rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

I Will Go

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:17:24 GMT

"I Will Go" by Crystal Lewis

We Will Dance

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:56:52 GMT

Keep It Between The Lines

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:39:26 GMT

Champions

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:29:07 GMT

There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rides upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky. The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew. Deut 33:26-28 HE IS GOD. His way is perfect. If he removed his spirit from the earth today, all life would cease. His love is deep, and wide, and his ways and his thoughts are high above our own. HE grieves for the suffering of the helpless and lost, and desires to reconcile all sinners to himself through the blood of HIS SON. His goodness is to lead us to repentance and into right relationship with him and his saints. He uses his chosen and anointed champions to accomplish these things. GOD'S ANOINTED ARE CHAMPIONS AND SOLDIERS... They war against obstacles of spiritual opposition to his truth and salvation plan for a lost world, for God's glory. We are destined to be warriors who walk in the truths set out in the book of Ephesians. PROCESS. Learn to discern God's people serving faithfully where God has placed them. We are told to SUBDUE and TAKE DOMINION. King David spent years in guarding sheep, subduing bears and wolves before he became strong enough to bring Goliath down. After this MAJOR victory he served God through many trials and persecutions. Process finally brought him to the time of rising up to take dominion as King over God's people. GETHESEMANE MOMENTS.... In times when our soul is troubled at hard challenges, we go deep into our prayer garden, his secret place, and ask "If it is possible, take this cup from me, but nevertheless, not my will, but your will be done" As Jesus, we pray until peace and grace comes to do God's will....."They came to a place named Gethsemane: and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I shall pray." Mark 14 GO BEYOND.... Many exercise to keep the body in shape. When current effort gets easy it is time to push into a harder routine. Dormant muscles then go through new stretching and a short period of pain is suffered. The reward for perseverance is a new strength and vitality. Endure faith exercises of the Lord! Stretched faith muscles grow stronger, and a greater measure of HIM now brings new strengths and glory. THE WISE WILLINGLY PAY THE PRICE FOR GOD'S ANOINTING....ALL MUST BUY THEIR OWN OIL FROM THE LORD..... Matt 25:8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves......."I counsel you to buy of me gold, tried in the fire" Rev 3:18 Pearls of wisdom for champions.. God told Noah to build an ark before Noah ever knew what an ark was. Noah set out to obey, then clarity came day by day. Line upon line, precept upon precept. Perseverance to build our ark of faith by God's word and power will enable us to dwell in the mansion Jesus has prepared for each of us...... John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Rita Hanks God told Noah "Build an ark, and take on it your family and the clean and unclean animals I send. Noah kept covenant with God, he said "OK, where do I find Gopher wood?" Noah did what God told him to do, he prepared the structure. He had no part in gathering the animals in. He didn't go out and scatter bread crumbs to draw them into the ark. They came to Noah right on time, before the rains began. Keith Pierce Noah was truly a righteous man! Have you considered his ministry challenges as he obeyed God and was shut up on the ark with his wife, children, his in laws and an ark with only one window, filled with wild animals? How do you suppose he responded to his challenges? I believe he probably said, Praise the Lord, there are brighter days ahead! Let's sing and let's dance! Marc Chirrona Take heart, all who hear this word, for not all called to God's army will be as a Noah, or a David, or one of God's great hall of fame heroes. Any great army has officers who lead, and soldiers who serve. All you have to do is to maintain your trust and desire to obey Jesus, and he will lead you into the place he has ordained for you and you alone as desire to serve him and you seek his face.Every man is responsible for doing what he knows is the word of the Lord over his own situation.

Remembering Thy Creator

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:46:31 GMT

Ecc 12 "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; 2 While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain: 3 In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened, 4 And the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of music shall be brought low; 5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goes to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets: 6 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. 7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. 8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity." This was the morning devotional from the Lord yesterday. A beautiful passage of scripture which would cause one who is wise to quickly submit to learning the proper kind of the fear of the Lord. It has spoken much to me as I have studied it, but I think the message clearly says that if we fail to take God's things seriously in the days of our youth, and also the days of our spiritual youth, we can come to a not so pleasant end in life. It also speaks to me of the dire need of leaders to deal gently in truth with all the children God sends us who still have a hunger to learn and a tender heart for the Lord. Many are lost because of poor leadership and false anointings. Truth spoken in the love of and the power of the spirit can snatch them away from these unpleasant endings. Outside of Christ all is vanity...Ecc 12:8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. Through Christ in us, a right example, and knowledge to them. Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory

I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:56:14 GMT

1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Holy Ghost Shuffle

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:12:31 GMT

It's All About You, Jesus

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:26:59 GMT

The True Prophetic

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:47:05 GMT

The True Prophetic September 16, 2011 at 4:59 pm | Russell Durose I was meditating on what is the prophet, looking at some Biblical examples. The one that shone out to me was the one Jesus says is the greatest. John the Baptist is not the profile of the prophet of our day. He is not readily prophesying over the people, he is not given to visions, or strange things. He simply baptised the people in the Jordan. Yet Jesus Himself calls him the greatest. What made Jesus value him so much? What we know prophetically, John came in the power of the Spirit of Elijah. This is a demarcation from all that was, to bring in something new. What we see is John in great solitary preparation. Spent years in the wilderness, eating the minimum. We see him alone for much time, and away from every trend of society. What we cannot do is try to interpret the present without going to God first. He will answer us as we seek Him. What made John great was the spirit upon him, the preparation, the timing, the preparation of God's people for a major change. He did not prophesy, but his life was a prophecy. He did not give visions, he was a vision. This is what made him great in Jesus' eyes. There are so called "prophets" in the world, but I do not want to model myself on them but on John. The greatest things of John, was the recognition of his timing. He knew when he was to be in the right place at the right time. Then he knew when his time was finished and how he was to show the centrality of Jesus, that he diminish. This is tremendous. In These days we need men who are willing to step aside and allow others to take centre stage. This is the sign of a great man. He was not defined by ministry, activity,politics. He was defined by the seasons and moves of God. We need men this way today, who shall overturn the status quo and bring in the new things of God that we need. Certainly it will not be through conferences, not through books, it shall be through those who take their understanding, recognise the times, and bring change. Russell Durose TheSpiritandtheBrideSayCome http://wp.me/p1cUvf-3r

Pray The Promise

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:19:17 GMT

I Know The Master Of The Wind

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:17:56 GMT

Legacy

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:38:47 GMT

Song lyrics I don't mind if you've got Something nice to say about me And I enjoy an accolade like the rest And you could take my picture and hang it in a gallery Of all the Who's Who's and So and So's That used to be the best at such and such It wouldn't matter much I won't lie, it feels alright To see your name in lights We all need an atta boy or atta girl But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides The temporary trappings of this world I want to leave a legacy How will they remember me? Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough? To make a mark on things I want to leave an offering A child of mercy and grace Who blessed Your name unapologetically And leave that kind of legacy I don't have to look too far or too long awhile To make a lengthy list of all that I enjoy It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile Where moth and rust, thieves, and such Will soon enough destroy Not well-traveled, not well-read Not well-to-do or well-bred Just want to hear instead Well done good and faithful one

A Place In The Son

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:04:09 GMT

I AM MY BELOVED'S AND HE IS MINE Many years ago, in the days of my life before I came to know the Lord, this song by Stevie Wonder was one of my favorite songs. I always felt inspired and cheered somewhat by the song. Those who do not yet have true gospel hope get weary of their loads and need encouragement.It is one of the most encouraging worldly songs I can remember. "A Place In The Sun" by Stevie Wonder Just recently I found out that Stevie Wonder is a strong Christian, and after listening to the song again, I know now that this place that is so desirable is the Place God has assigned to us in his SON, the Lord Jesus Christ. I really cannot say if Stevie thought he was speaking of the Sun, or the SON, but I believe the heart of God was speaking in the message. Before our lives are done, we must find our place in the SON. I am so very happy to say that as the years have passed, I have learned to seek and am beginning to find my destined place in the son. It's a delightful, safe, secret place, where only he and I meet and experience one another. It is a unique and passionate love connection which brings the blessing of heaven down to earth daily. It's a beautiful place we can all seek, and the individual who sets out on his journey of seeking this place will quickly begin to see and feel the healing love and power of a changed life. Even before we discover the full knowledge of the greatness of this love! From the small beginning of trust and desire to seek him, we begin to be renewed and invigorated by the discovery of a love we have never imagined existed. As we progress and follow on to know the Lord, we have our spiritual eyes opened and begin to realize that the pursuit of this place is worth the casting off of all restraints which would try to hold us back. We then realize how truly lost we have always been and find that a total heart surrender is the only acceptable way to apprehend this wonderful, blissful place. Time spent in this secret place will then cause an overflow of this love into the lives of others around us. The secret place is a place which keeps us reaching ever forward and upward, in scripture this is called the secret place of the stairs. Song Of Solomon 2: 14 O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. 17 Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved May you be blessed and strengthened as you set out to seek your destined place in the son and prosper in discovering the plan of God for your life! Revelation 4:1 After these things I saw a door open in heaven, and the first voice came to my ears, like the sound of a horn, saying, Come up here, and I will make clear to you the things which are to come. I came to the Lord after 55 years spent in the world without him, and it would be impossible to convince me that God hates the people of the world and leaves them with no comfort. I understand a little better now that men suffer in the world because of their ignorance of the love of God through his son. He gave us his Son to die so that we could be rescued from our sin and sufferings, because he loved the world. I'm always delighted to hear your comments!

Hallelujah!

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:26:16 GMT

Such an anointing on such young babes! According to Romans 11 some will demonstrate the blessing of God in a way that will cause many others to be jealous. Not in a sinful way, but in a good way that will cause us all to seek deeper. http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=FFEEBCNU&utm_source=GodTube%20Must-See%20Video&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=09/14/2011#

Be Made Perfect In His Sight

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:22:48 GMT

The prayer and intercession of the saints for one another, God is gathering his saints for our Journey With The Morning Star Into Destiny Hebrews 13:20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. 24 Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. 25 Grace be with you all. Amen. Revelation 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Befriend The Will Of The Wind

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:43:00 GMT

Wisdom for the truth seeker to find his own pathway to God's peace that passes knowledge Link to article and song..."Befriend The Will Of The Wind".....http://panguerita.hubpages.com/hub/Befriend-The-Will-Of-The-Wind

Move

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:56:17 GMT

Philippians 3:9 And that I may be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: Being found in him, we learn to endure the challenges, expecting that there are brighter days ahead, and that everything negative is subject to change in him. Therefore, we never lose heart, we keep dancing to the beat of a different drum than the crowd does.

All Heaven Declares

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:43:06 GMT

I can add nothing to this! Except to declare my need, and yours, to heed and surrender to the doing of it. http://youtu.be/FXnvckvpBxU

God Preaches Himself

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:57:59 GMT

So many people are so curious about God! He is without a doubt the most interesting and sought after subject in the universe! And while there are many misunderstandings and out right lies to beware of, a sincere desire to find truth will result in truthful knowledge of God, the greatest treasure to be searched for in this life. We learn that revelation of who he is comes through prayer and study of the scriptures with a hungry heart. We can also learn much from the revelation the Father deposits in the hearts of his chosen ones in the body of Christ in the earth. Very many do have a strong connection to the Lord which results in good information which will edify others for their good. It is even true that some may present themselves as one who knows for sure who God is and what he does and does not do, but the good fruit of the spirit is not visible in their lives. . God's great mercies continually seek to draw that man nearer so that he might learn how to walk the walk and not just talk the talk. We must at all times be aware that all who come to us with good intentions do not always have the mind of Christ to guide us in our current circumstances. We have to learn to seek spiritual discernment and to guard our hearts from the counsel of others which would lead us away from life changing salvations in the word of truth. At the same time we are guarding our hearts, we must forgive and seek the Lord for grace to walk in a right spirit toward any who come with untrustworthy counsel. We can learn much on this subject as we consider some things from the parable of Job and the discourse with his friends. There is such a rich treasure of knowledge of God to be found in this beautiful book of scripture. Job went through a time of severe trial in his life, and the book of Job is a source of pure treasures of the knowledge of God and how he deals with his people. As Job's trials continued, four of his friends came to comfort and counsel him. Job then spent some time in exchanging his thoughts with them and listening to their thoughts. It appears to me as I study that Job began to lose his first strong trust and to waver and to doubt. By giving place to their counsel and not seeking the Lord, he temporarily wavered in his strong stand and confidence in God's covering over him. This seemed to prolong his trials. For a period of time, Job took his focus off of the Lord and placed it more on his fellowship with the friends. He began to rehearse his pain and hurt with them and to discuss his doubts. The great integrity God had commended him for early in his trial began to fade away. Job 2:3 And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. He even began to criticize God the Father and justify himself in anger and deep discouragement. He was a man who had previous knowledge of God and had sacrificed offerings to him, but in a severe time of testing he could not maintain. Job's fall from his first love has a deep lesson of God's mercies over all who love him. As the story progresses we then see that, finally, Job began to recover. H rose up and declared "I know my redeemer lives! When I am tried I shall come forth as gold!" In the end, Job came to that place of repentance for the loss of his integrity before God. After he came back to the place of seeking his God, he was rebuked by God, taught to look to the greatness of God and to reverence God in the way he was worthy of. God said, "Your friends have not spoken what is right about me, they have spoken without knowledge. But, pray for them and I will bless them." I was amazed when I first saw this statement by God! Because I had seen that all these friends spoke many deep and beautiful things to reveal God to men, things that I recognized as truth. I learned after studying this through that although they knew very much about God they did not have clear word from God as to what he was doing at that time in Job's life. Their own opinions were surfacing and they were speaking out of their own heart, not Father God's heart toward Job in this time of accomplishing his purpose in his son Job. In the end of the story, truth prevailed and forgiveness and mercy were demonstrated. Then God restored Job and delivered him from his captivity. We can learn so much about the perfection of God by this beautiful sermon he preached to Job about himself. The beautiful and loving conversation from a Father to a son. We come to understand that God knows he is greater than any of the trials we encounter as we walk through our relationship with him. We can learn through our times of trial how he will use these times to prove to us exactly who he is, for our eternal good. As we learn how to come to our own individual place of agreement with that our joy and victory will be full. The Lord Speaks Job 38 and 39 Then the Lord answered Job out of the storm. He said:"Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. "Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone?while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy? "Who shut up the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness, when I fixed limits for it and set its doors and bars in place, when I said, 'This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt'? "Have you ever given orders to the morning, or shown the dawn its place, that it might take the earth by the edges and shake the wicked out of it? The earth takes shape like clay under a seal; its features stand out like those of a garment. The wicked are denied their light, and their upraised arm is broken. "Have you journeyed to the springs of the sea or walked in the recesses of the deep? Have the gates of death been shown to you? Have you seen the gates of the shadow of death? Have you comprehended the vast expanses of the earth? Tell me, if you know all this."What is the way to the abode of light? And where does darkness reside? Can you take them to their places? Do you know the paths to their dwellings? Surely you know, for you were already born! You have lived so many years! "Have you entered the storehouses of the snow or seen the storehouses of the hail, which I reserve for times of trouble, for days of war and battle?What is the way to the place where the lightning is dispersed, or the place where the east winds are scattered over the earth? Who cuts a channel for the torrents of rain, and a path for the thunderstorm, to water a land where no man lives, a desert with no one in it, to satisfy a desolate wasteland and make it sprout with grass?Does the rain have a father? Who fathers the drops of dew?From whose womb comes the ice? Who gives birth to the frost from the heavens when the waters become hard as stone, when the surface of the deep is frozen? "Can you bind the beautiful Pleiades? Can you loose the cords of Orion? Can you bring forth the constellations in their seasons or lead out the Bear with its cubs? Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set up [God's] dominion over the earth? "Can you raise your voice to the clouds and cover yourself with a flood of water? Do you send the lightning bolts on their way? Do they report to you, 'Here we are'? Who endowed the heart with wisdom or gave understanding to the mind? Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? Who can tip over the water jars of the heavens when the dust becomes hard and the clods of earth stick together? "Do you hunt the prey for the lioness and satisfy the hunger of the lions when they crouch in their dens or lie in wait in a thicket?Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food? "Do you know when the mountain goats give birth? Do you watch when the doe bears her fawn? Do you count the months till they bear? Do you know the time they give birth? They crouch down and bring forth their young; their labor pains are ended. Their young thrive and grow strong in the wilds; they leave and do not return."Who let the wild donkey go free? Who untied his ropes? I gave him the wasteland as his home, the salt flats as his habitat. He laughs at the commotion in the town; he does not hear a driver's shout. He ranges the hills for his pasture and searches for any green thing. "Will the wild ox consent to serve you? Will he stay by your manger at night? Can you hold him to the furrow with a harness? Will he till the valleys behind you? Will you rely on him for his great strength? Will you leave your heavy work to him? Can you trust him to bring in your grain and gather it to your threshing floor? "The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but they cannot compare with the pinions and feathers of the stork. She lays her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand, unmindful that a foot may crush them, that some wild animal may trample them.She treats her young harshly, as if they were not hers; she cares not that her labor was in vain, for God did not endow her with wisdom or give her a share of good sense.Yet when she spreads her feathers to run, she laughs at horse and rider. "Do you give the horse his strength or clothe his neck with a flowing mane? Do you make him leap like a locust, striking terror with his proud snorting? He paws fiercely, rejoicing in his strength, and charges into the fray. He laughs at fear, afraid of nothing; he does not shy away from the sword.The quiver rattles against his side, along with the flashing spear and lance.In frenzied excitement he eats up the ground; he cannot stand still when the trumpet sounds.At the blast of the trumpet he snorts, 'Aha!' He catches the scent of battle from afar, the shout of commanders and the battle cry. "Does the hawk take flight by your wisdom and spread his wings toward the south? Does the eagle soar at your command and build his nest on high? He dwells on a cliff and stays there at night; a rocky crag is his stronghold.From there he seeks out his food; his eyes detect it from afar.His young ones feast on blood, and where the slain are, there is he." The Lord said to Job: "Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!" Then Job answered the Lord: "I am unworthy?how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth. I spoke once, but I have no answer?twice, but I will say no more." Job learned that criticism of the Lord is not pleasing to him who is perfect. Through the scriptures which teach us about his trials, his failures and his restoration untold multitudes of men have learned more about what to do and what not to do when going through life's testings and trials. God is great, God is good, God is always just, and God has great incomprehensible mercies over ignorant human beings who get on a wrong track, then turn and repent. The Holy Bible will lead a man into the bliss of a relationship with their creator and Father who loves us and into the blessed eternal life made possible by obedience to the gospel of his son, Jesus Christ. He is the express image of God! Those who seek to know the Father seek to obey the son and these inherit eternal life God by his Holy Spirit is the author of the Holy scriptures. We are all created to know and love him, for he first loved us. A man may seek the knowledge of the author with a sincere desire to get acquainted with who he is. and will then learn to acknowledge God's greatness and his own smallness. The redemption of the souls of men is the heart's desire of all of heaven. The bottom line question we mus always ask ourselves, "Am I hearing what God says over my circumstance, or what opinions of men are saying?" Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.

Creative Love

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:24:56 GMT

Some lessons on love and good character in word and song....http://panguerita.hubpages.com/hub/Creative-Love

It's Shouting Time!

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:06:24 GMT

http://youtu.be/RGgaqKo98VU

We Bow Down, And Upgrade

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:37:01 GMT

We bow down low, we dwell deeper and we rise higher in his spirit. Dying daily to all our own agendas Hebrews 4:10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. The Lord has recently been explaining to me how our travailings for maturity through prayer are somewhat comparable to the maintenance of our computers. On our computers, we have a constant need to see that are operating at peak efficiency When the times comes for the required improvement we will get a message that an "Upgrade" is available. When this message comes, it is time to make a choice. We decide to accept the new improvement, and then we follow the instructions given to begin the process. We will be advised that we must shut down other operations which would interfere with the process, and begin a time of patient waiting while the changes are being downloaded. This process of waiting cannot be disturbed. We have no choice but to wait patiently as the download is finished and the change is activated. At times, we find it is necessary to download a "Premium" upgrade, which is more costly but more effective for the maximum efficiency required to accomplish the tasks before us. In this same way, by listening for his word to come up higher and responding to him, through prayer, we activate the fresh anointings which keep us at our maximum efficiency. This empowers us then to make the most of every opportunity to enjoy that closer walk with Jesus we have asked for, and the victories that he died to win for us. It is through faith and patience we inherit the Promises of God. Song...."We Bow Down"....http://youtu.be/tblhqgHfVrI Revelation 4:1 ) After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.

Driving Nails

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:48:23 GMT

Luke 2:19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. As we transistion through some painful but necessary and mandated life changes we can learn a lot by listening carefully to every word the Lord sends to edify us and build us up in our most holy faith, whether in word or in song. If we ever get to the place where we feel it's too much to bear, we can consider the life of Mary the mother of Jesus, and quickly run to our Gethsemane garden of prayer, praying, "Nevertheless, Father, not my will, but your will be done". And praying the same prayer until the grace comes to bring us into agreement with his will for us at the time. ....He will amaze us with his grace!

Winds Of Yesterday

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:53:18 GMT

I meditate often on the teachings in God's word on the winds. It's a fascinating subject which reveals him in many ways. The song I have linked to below can speak to our hearts in several ways. "Winds Of Yesterday" by Boxcar Willie..... http://youtu.be/AiqzkDPlOYk I think all who hear this song will agree that there are some adverse winds from yesterday's memories which need to blow on through our lives. And there are also winds that were good winds from the Lord, but their purpose has been accomplished and their time has passed. Fresh new winds come to carry us out of old moves and seasons and into the new. From the scriptures, I think of the winds in the story of David when the Philistines came out to war against him.Before he did anything, he inquired of the Lord about what he should do, and was told by God to wait patiently for the sounds of the winds in the tops of the trees before he went out to engage the enemy in battle. David waited patiently in obedience and God finally sent the sign of the winds and said "Now go out, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hands. I also am reminded of the rushing mighty winds of Pentecostal outpouring and revival. May all of the adverse winds from our enemies blow though quickly and the rushing mighty winds of pentecost reviving and victory in our battles in life be constant.

Have Thine Own Way, Lord

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:50:27 GMT

I woke up singing this song this morning! Yes, Lord! http://youtu.be/0OZFKeWy68w

The Satisfier

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:01:30 GMT

Psalms 107:8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 9 For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness. I am praying through and sharing some prayer thoughts about the morning devotional scripture from The Lord. The words "Longing" and "Hungry" were quickened to me especially, and I began to think on what kind of Longings and Hunger this might be speaking of that God satisfies.My first thought was that our priority as God's chosen is to long for him and for his kingdom to come into out lives. I know that the result of this longing is the soul at rest in him, satisfied with doing what each day requires. We have sought the victory and overcoming of the lusts of our flesh which would tempt us to long for and hunger after harmful things which would hinder our closeness to him and render us ineffective. We have learned to rest in green pastures as he has begun the work of restoring our soul, and traveled with him through the valley of the shadow of death as he has strengthened our souls against the fear of death. We learn in these times in deep valleys that there is no hurt or fear he cannot heal. Deuteronomy 8:3 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to HUNGER, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live. Now we have survived our wilderness testings and are coming into the desired maturity in our love walk and in releasing our giftings for the good of others. We are strengthened in the love of the brotherhood and by grace we keep the bond of the spirit in love. Romans 1:11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established. We have become worshipping warriors! We long to fight the good fight of faith, surrendering all strife to our comforter and guide, the Holy Spirit, trusting him to fight any battles that come, and many will come! We long to love and to obey! We hunger and thirst after his word through his anointed body of believers and for his righteousness in us so that we might be satisfied and content in godliness. The results of this hunger and longing satisfied are ordained by God to be for the healing and restoration of the nations we are sent to. Acts 20:7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. 8 And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together. 9 And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. 10 And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him. 11 When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed. 12 And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted. Let us fix our focus fully on Jesus and enjoy the journey! Psalms 107:8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 9 For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.

Keep Trying, You'll Get It Right

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:58:55 GMT

A word to encourage in times of trial and temptations. I once heard a word through Bishop TD Jakes I never forgot. He said "You'll win, if you don't quit" I hear that again through the mouths of a babe. http://youtu.be/7uUlOAyQsn4

All Thinga New In The "New Land"

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:13:10 GMT

Revelation 4:1 After these things I saw, and behold, a door opened in heaven, and the first voice that I heard, [a voice] as of a trumpet speaking with me, one saying, Come up hither, and I will show thee the things which must come to pass hereafter. Revelation 21:5 And he that sat on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he says [to me], Write, for these words are true and faithful. "New Land" by Eden's Bridge"....http://youtu.be/9PhtvJYviKk

Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?"

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:08:04 GMT

I never get too much of listening to this song. It was sung to the world, but I'm convinced it came from the heart of God... by Alan Jackson....http://youtu.be/c9PwWkV4HQ4

"The Storms Are On The Ocean" by Sharon White

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:57:34 GMT

The Lord will keep his own through all the storms he allows us to go through! http://youtu.be/NkgSJT-qpV8

That Long Black Train

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:48:39 GMT

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. The devil was defeated at the cross. He knows that, but he wants us to doubt it. He wants to tempt us to turn away from our first love and to break our vows of consecration to the Lord. As we fight the good fight of faith and at all times maintain our trust and delight in the Lord, he will use the negative things he allows us to go through to train us and teach us how walk thorough these things into the triumph he always causes to those who stand steadfast in Christ.God is able to show us his path of escape from all temptations and to use our times of pain for our gain! Cling to the Lord, I say! "The Long Black Train" by Josh Turner...http://youtu.be/PQ9eRPZDuWU

Suddenly September by Lana Vawser

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:26:03 GMT

SEPTEMBER 1 WILL SEE THIS HEAVENLY ALIGNMENT BEGIN TO MANIFEST IN THE NATURAL * September 1 will see this heavenly alignment begin to manifest in the natural. Many of you that have been waiting for the open doors, have been waiting for the breakthroughs, have been waiting for the release, have been waiting for the manifestation of My promises in your lives, and each time you prayed, you continued to hear Me say 'declare for the time is now, the hour has come' but nothing manifested in the natural. * SEPTEMBER is a new morning. September will usher forth the morning in many of your lives. What I have been speaking to many of you about for so many months, that was accomplished in the heavenlies and decreed in the heavenlies is now about to MANIFEST in September. * September will be a month of SUDDENLIES. **Sudden provision.Sudden breakthroughs.Sudden prophetic word fulfilments.Sudden positioning.Sudden release.Sudden healing.Sudden life change.Sudden divine connections.Sudden signs and wonders.Sudden encounters with My heart.Sudden glimpses of My Glory.Sudden manifestations of the heavenly realm in your midsts. * September will be full of surprises for many of you My people. Those of you that have been holding on to My promises through the dark night that endured, NOW you shall be propelled into the September of surprises and suddenlies. I* am doing a new thing, behold, it will spring forth in many of your lives in September. This is the moment many of you have been waiting for. September will re-instill hope in many of you, September will see refreshment, restoration and renewal come to many of you. September will My Spirit do all of these things and more in your lives. * The heavenly alignment will be made manifest in the natural. The acceleration and what I have been planning behind the scenes in many of your lives will be made known. Testimonies will erupt all around the earth as My wonderous work is revealed in many of your lives. * The suddenlies that I am releasing in September, will see the world begin to take notice of My Glorious ways through many of your lives. * Stay deep in the secret place My people, as I lead you up the mountain in this September moment, stay close to My heart, for it is knowing Me and My heart above all, following My promptings and listening to My voice that will keep you grounded in this season of release My people. * September My people, is the PLATFORM that will establish the foundation for the future. New things will GROW from the manifestations and suddenlies I will bring forth in September in many of your lives, and for many years to come will you My people and others speak of the suddenly September that I brought into many of your lives, that changed your lives and saw My Glory made manifest in My Church and people's lives at a level that was never even dreamed of. REJOICE! Suddenly September has arrived. Scribe: Lana Vawser SUDDENLY SEPTEMBER ~ Part Twoi 2nd September, 2011 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. ( ESV) * My beautiful Church, I am filled with excitement as I begin to unveil in many of your lives, My promises that I have spoken to you long ago. I am beginning to bring forth the beautiful fruit of the harvest of your faith in My promises to you. The stage has now been set My people, and I am positioning many of you in strategic places. This great positioning and alignment has begun already in this month of September. Sudden opportunities and doors opening have begun in many of your lives. * My people, I come to you with a heart of love and with a heart to protect you and see you flourish into all I have created you to be. So I say unto you today be purposeful in this season to be after My presence. * With all the wonderful manifestations of My hand, with all the marvellous opportunities and all the huge doors that will be opening the enemy is coming to look for those who allow the flesh to rise up so he may come in through that open door and bring in a stronghold of pride. * The enemy seeks to destroy the wonderous works and manifestations that I am releasing beginning in this sudden September moment to carry through many generations, through bringing down My people in pride. * Be alert My people, for I desire for you to be excited about the opportunities and promises that I am bringing forth in your lives, but do not let your guards down. Do not allow the excitement of the manifestations and fulfilled promises carry you from your deep hunger in seeking My heart daily and plunging deep in meditation of My Word. * For it is the REVELATION and the PURPOSEFUL PURSUIT OF MY PRESENCE that is going to continue to empower and strengthen you in the strategic positions and fulfilments that I am releasing many of you into. * For if your roots do not remain deep My people through this time in worship, in the secret place, behind closed doors the enemy will bring you down in pride and you will begin to see your hearts grow cold. * The manifestations and the fulfilment of My promises to many of you My people are being released OUT OF HEARTS THAT HAVE BEEN RADICALLY ABANDONED TO ME AND THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN THE SECRET PLACE FOR YEARS. As this great birthing takes place from hearts that have been trained in the secret place, the work that I am doing through these hearts now will be sustained by My hand, by My Spirit, through hearts who continue to seek My presence above all else, that even when surrounded with miraculous manifestations and moves of My Spirit, their eyes have not swayed from knowing My heart and the secret place. * My people, in this moment of acceleration, of promotion, of manifestation, of strategic positioning and open doors, keep your eyes FIXED upon Me. Do not be carried away in the moment, but stay grounded in Me; REJOICING for all that I am doing, but sowing more and more into your relationship with Me in the secret place. As you do this My people, there will be NO entry point for the enemy bringing pride into your midst. * The secret place, the deep intimacy with Me, is what is going to keep you protected from the enemies wiles. Many of you have already experienced in the recent days the escalation of opposition against you, that My people is because the enemy seeks to hinder all that I am now releasing. He is constantly watching for ways to bring you down My people, but as you PURSUE MY PRESENCE above ALL you will find PEACE. * Stay alert My people, be watchful, for even though the day has dawned and the great opportunities and fulfilments arise, the enemy is working harder to hinder you. So stay close to Me, and know that as you listen to My heart, you will continue to walk in victory. * The night has ended, and the light has come. * I am taking you now My people into the season of release, and great rejoicing and as you stay close to My heart in that place, many of you will be drawn by My Spirit into lessons of being warriors when the day has dawned. * Warriors who continue to stand firm and war, even when the night has passed - this My people is just as important as warring in the darkness. * REJOICE; the light of the new day is ushering My strong warriors forth. Scribe: Lana Vawser

The Voices Of Chiahuahuas

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:39:04 GMT

Rita Hanks 2007 As young and immature Christians, we desire to please the Lord but are confused about how to do so. After our times of prayer and bible study, it often seems that we struggle with our own thoughts and feelings, and daily fall way short of the goodness the teachings of Jesus commands. Jesus said "Let not your heart be troubled, believe in me, for I have already overcome the world" I understand that "the world" is all which would seek to separate us from the peace God promises to us as his children, As I have sought to learn how to apply this wisdom, I am seeing that the Lord is very practical, and shows us small ways that we can ease our troubled minds by practicing our faith in our daily life experiences. There are many small beginnings on the way to big things. We are taught to never despise these days of small beginnings. One such small beginning in my own daily life has come through my husband's beloved pet, a small Chihuahua. A somewhat humorous but seriously true lesson in spiritual warfare was unfolding in my home. I was presented with a unique opportunity to learn to practice walking in the spirit. We were given this cute little dog by a friend, and it was fully grown. We began to see that he a fear of most everyone, as though he had been mistreated. This was my thought about him in the beginning, but I did learn from reading up on this breed that he was just doing what comes natural to a chihuahua. The natural personality trait of this breed is to be somewhat anxious and unsociable in the company of strangers. They are known to pick one person to favor while shying away from many others. At any rate, we were strangers to him, and it would take quite some time to get him adapted to us and our routine. Well, actually, it was becoming more like us learning to adapt to his routine! He quickly claimed my husband as his possession because Bill had such an affection for him. He has always loved dogs. Although I do not dislike them, I needed grace to love this dear pet as he did. Cooter the chihuahua quickly began to show a fierce distrust of me, while jealously guarding my husband from me. He camped out daily in my husband's lap, or near him as he sat in his recliner. If I approached his chair, the dog would sit up and bare his teeth and growl fiercely! If I reached over to the table beside his chair to pick something up, he would snap at me, and even bite. If my husband left the house to go to town, this small but bossy dog would stand and bark at me loudly., as though accusing me of hiding him. The poor dog would then run all over the house crying and searching for him. If he managed to get outside, he would take off down the road, nose to the ground, sniffing his trail! When the children came to visit, he would hide under the couch and bark ferociously until they left. Quiet and pleasant visits from anyone were becoming near impossible! This was turning into a constant war! I was very young in my experience with spiritual warfare, and was just learning to hear God's voice through his prophets. One day while watching a well known prophet of the Lord on T.V., a rhema word was quickened to me. I do not even recall the subject he was speaking on, but suddenly, I heard the prophet say, "don't be intimidated by the voice of Chihuahuas" Isn't it amazing how the Lord speaks into our lives in just the right season? He watches over all of our everyday habits and events. He got my attention, and I began seeking to hear what the Lord was saying to me. The Lord then began to teach me quite a bit about spiritual warfare through this experience. I was daily being tempted and attacked with feelings of jealousy, aggravation, and a desire to demand that Bill would find this friend Cooter a new home so I could again enjoy mine! But we are taught to walk in the spirit so that we would not obey the lusts of the flesh. I was also learning that the Lord desired to free us from the bondage of control through voices causing intimidation, fear and manipulation. This was just a harmless pet, but I needed to learn to deal with the unpleasant aspect of his nature. I learned that spirits can and do work through animals and humans. In it's deepest form it is a spirit of witchcraft, with an underlying purpose of reigning over our emotions, and thereby destroying our hope for peace and victory. Many churches and leaders need to learn and to experience this kind of warfare, for God loves the person, or animal, these spirits are controlling. We, as believers, are given the authority to bind carnal responses and to loose spiritual ones. We can choose to crucify the normal reactions of flesh by the spirit. The feelings of anger, jealousy and hurt are very real, but by our continual practice of walking in the spirit, powerful grace is able to make us into brand new creations. I was led by grace to demonstrate the love of God and to turn the other cheek and to bless my new enemy, Cooter the Chihuahua. I took on the responsibility of feeding and keeping his water fresh daily. It was trying, but humorous! I would place his food and water in his feeding bowl, and he would stand back, watching me intently. He would not come near his food until i was well out of the way. He barked fiercely at me often when I got into his space! I got quite a bit of practice in turning the other cheek! Occasionally he would have a day of sickness, and I would pray and seek his healing. By grace, I struggled to maintain a right heart attitude while this small dog was wreaking havoc in my home. However, I took notice of the love and affection my husband and this small dog felt for one another. It was very touching! As the Lord promised in his word, little by little, he brought change and the change increased peace. I began to enjoy great victory over my own emotional reactions, and those of my husband's. As a result of the truth of the word of God being practiced, what was a real irritation has become a laughing matter, and is gradually vanishing away. I am no longer intimidated by the voice of Chihuahuas! I am learning to apply this valuable lesson to many other voices which speak in the world around me. In the Lord's sight, even the giant Goliath's in our lives are as small dogs when compared to Christ in us. But we should also remember that David spent years practicing slaying bears and lions before he was ready for Goliath. We who belong to Jesus are destined to rule and reign with him. By the continual practice of seeking and sowing the good works and good words of Jesus in all our relationships, his dominion and peace comes to the areas we are assigned to. Gal 5:16 This I say now, walk in the spirit and you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. Where are the voices of the Chihuahua's in your life? You have to start reigning with Christ somewhere, and it always starts our own heart and in the home! Sept 2, 2011 Update My friends, this is a story I posted several years back about some personal lessons learned through a family pet. As I have re-read through it today, it brings back some bittersweet memories, for some of you know that my husband was taken home just a short time ago. Time and God's grace are bringing miraculous healing of the pains of the loss, and I am by now even now able to see the humor in life once again. My fist thought after Bill's passing was to give the dog away, as he was still not very affectionate toward me. But my son said, "No, Mom, you need to try to make friends with him!" So, i did that and I am now the proud owner of the darling little dog he loved. And, wonder of wonders, he and I are becoming close companions! God never ceases to amaze me!

"Help Is On The Way" by Reeni Mederos

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:36:00 GMT

Steve Shultz, Founder and Publisher The Elijah List & Breaking Christian News http://www.elijahlist.com HR Reeni Mederos: Supernatural Intelligence Reeni Mederos Help is on the Way The Lord is saying, "Lift up your heads and receive your strength! I am giving you a new vigor and a new strategy. There is a new dimension of strength, power and intelligence that I am releasing to My people in this hour. A new way of thinking and a new view of your future. I have not left you helpless, for I am your help even in the extreme of circumstances. Take on the new mind and strength that I am giving to you today and wear it as a cloak of honor," says the Lord. "Gaze upon the beauties of Heaven that belong to you, and be strengthened in your heart, and see My hand moving mightily in your midst. You are My move in the earth and I will move through you, each of you, even as I have heard your heart cry and distress. See what I will do for you. Supernatural strength and supernatural intelligence I desire to give you freely for the taking. Expect it and anticipate it. Help is on the way." God says in His Word in Isaiah 55:9, "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." It also says in Isaiah 55:6 to "seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near." This reveals God's heart for us in two ways. First, God is calling us to seek Him out. Secondly, God is revealing that there is something to be found out by us. There is something He wants to reveal to us. There is something we don't know and have yet to discover, and it is His desire to reveal it. God is calling us to go beyond our natural ability to find out what that something is. We can dare to tap into His "higher intelligence," because there are things we need to know that are vital for our future - and the only way to receive that kind of supernatural knowledge is to humble ourselves and fervently seek Him with all our hearts. It is in that place where we will receive the impartation of God's "supernatural intelligence" from His mind to ours. He has given us the incredible opportunity to tap into the conversation of the Godhead and to listen in on the strategy of His heart and what He is thinking and planning for our lives when we genuinely come to the Lord to inquire of Him, of His heart, of His mind and His thoughts in the time of our extreme need. It is an invitation to come up higher in our "mental" and "spiritual" capacity, because He knows our human limitations but also knows what wonderful things we are capable of. He freely gives us His divine wisdom, direction and strength if we seek Him for it, realizing He is the ultimate intelligence we could ever obtain - and He knows exactly what we need. He will not only cause us to be in sync with His ways and thoughts, but He will also position us to receive the answers to our petitions and situations that are seemingly impossible to the natural mind. Strength to Endure End Time Pressures Something very different and very unusual is metamorphosing in the Body of Christ. There is a supernatural strength that God is gracing His people with to endure the "warfare pressures" of these end times. These "pressures" actually cause the human spirit and mental state to go to another level of capacity where you are compelled to draw upon God's supernatural intelligence, as well as His strength, that is beyond natural human ability. This "supernatural intelligence" kicks into gear when you have given all that you have and God takes what you offer Him and transforms it into something other than what is natural for you. It is like a turbo blast of His grace and energy to your spirit that affects your physical and mental being where you have exhausted all your efforts, resources and ability. It is the place where you come to the end of yourself and you know you are no longer in control and no longer operating on natural ability, but you realize there is something else that is going on inside of you, causing you to push beyond your natural limits and push beyond the extreme. The pressures of the economy, family situations, losing jobs and losing homes, have all contributed to this "press in the spirit" that forces you to your knees so that you can receive the help that you need. It is a call to prayer, but it is also a call to relinquish human control and allow the Lord to take over to produce the desired results. One of the reasons many are experiencing phenomenal end time pressures is because it has to do with the times we are living in. The Bible says in Habakkuk 2:14, "For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea." There is a manifestation of birthing in the spirit that is causing both good and bad pressures. God's knowledge is increasing and all of Hell is trembling. In the process, God's people are feeling and experiencing the birth pangs of those pressures in their personal lives. This can many times cause a person to be exhausted from the warfare and be emptied out of the sufficient strength needed to cope with the situation and move forward to advance. Where the Scripture says, "The earth will be filled," it means there has to first be an emptying out or a void that is present in order to receive that filling. "Pressures" can cause the process of being emptied out because you are being exhausted of your natural ability, and when you are empty, you are ready to receive the fullness of what God has in store. Pressure is not only something humans experience but is also manifested in creation itself. These "pressures" also manifest in earthquakes, unusual storms and an increase in demonic activity throughout the earth. But God promised to fill the earth with His knowledge and His glory and will eventually overtake anything contrary to that knowledge. There is something built into the spirit of every Believer where God can cause a person to tap into what goes beyond natural ability. Because of the pressures of the end times and personal warfare of the Believer, it also causes each person to press into the Lord more than ever before by necessity. As a result, there is a higher intelligence that is manifested because those pressures push you to a deeper relationship with God if you allow God to do His work within you. There is also a pressure in the enemy's camp because his time is limited as he sends out his attacks against the people of God to try and stop the move of the Holy Spirit, which he cannot. In the process, God's people are experiencing extra warfare pressures as the end time onslaughts of the enemy are released. We also see manifestations of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord in the natural realm through technology and the rapid growth rate and intelligence of each new generation. We also see heightened national security threats and increased hatred toward Christians through the tearing down of godly foundations in the schools and in the laws of the land. We know that the knowledge of the glory of the Lord is spreading everywhere as the Kingdom of God is aggressively advancing and causing tremendous havoc on the enemy. It is the knowledge of the glory of the Lord that is a threat to the kingdom of darkness, causing it to manifest greater attacks. Because there is a greater release of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord in the earth, we also see an increase of the enemy's counterfeit knowledge to try to divert people's attention and focus off of the Lord through enticements and deceptions. It is no wonder the enemy of our souls is working overtime against us. There is a broad spectrum of "increase" that is growing in the realm of "knowledge" as we endure the "press" of daily pressures, which are actually good for us and not something to be afraid of if our hearts are synchronized with the Lord's heart. God doesn't cause the warfare, but many times He allows it to cause us to be strengthened for the battle. There is just something about "pressure" that brings about another level of capacity that we would not otherwise realize and experience if it were not for that pressure being present and pushing us to the limit. It is a type of "spiritual muscle building" that involves not only the muscle of spiritual exercise, but also involves the supernatural exercise of our brain, as it is affected beyond natural limits causing us to think "higher" as we obtain the divine knowledge and strategies we need from the Lord. God Wants to Step into the Driver's Seat God made the human spirit to be very enduring and many of us have gone through hardships where we can say, "That experience caused me to grow and made me into what I am today." Even painful situations cause us to grow on a level where "easy going pleasures" cannot. It has a way to "press" and "squeeze" the anointing out of you as every outer shell is crushed to pieces. Eventually it will cause you to break, and it is at that breaking point where you are spilled out before the Lord. It is the place where you give up control and He then takes complete control. This dynamic is really a natural process of faith having its perfect work, but sometimes we don't like it because it doesn't feel so good when we are going through it, but the Lord is saying: "Hold on! I have graced you and equipped you for the battle, and though the battle is not yet over, I have already declared that you have won. I did not create you for defeat, but on the contrary, I have designed you for endurance, for grace, for expansion and for success. I will cause new measures of creativity to flow out of you to help you in your personal need but also to be a blessing to others in times of their need. I have given you everything you need to walk out your breakthrough. I will not leave you helpless or hopeless. I am walking with you every step of the way and you will begin to experience a supernatural grace upon you as never before. It is tangible and it is real and I have ordained it for you to receive this day," says the Lord. God is bringing us to new "pressure points" in our personal lives so that He can step into the driver's seat and then thrust us into that "turbo" mode that goes beyond ourselves. If God thinks higher than us and His ways are higher than ours, then there are obviously things that go on beyond our natural understanding and mental capacity that we just can't figure out on our own, and we must tap into the conversation of the Godhead to find the strategy of the Lord. The only choice we have is to trust God and to flow with His thoughts and His ways, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. He knows exactly what we need, when we need it. It is all part of God's effort to bless us in the end, but He has to allow us to go through a process of the "press" before all the "goodies" can be poured out. One of the hardest things for the human nature is to learn how to yield and relinquish control to God. It is human nature to want to be in control, but God is asking us to give the control over to Him. He basically wants to get the glory for all He does in our lives so that we will know that it was totally God and could not happen any other way than through His sovereign assistance. It is God's pleasure to give us the Kingdom, and part of enjoying the pleasures of the Kingdom of God is to "let go and let God" where we can experience righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost and God can have His complete work in us. God Hears Our Hearts There are many in the Body of Christ going though the "pressure cooker of life," especially because of the economy and many other situations, but the encouragement from the Lord is similar to the help that was on the way for Daniel (Daniel 10:10-21). Daniel prayed for 21 days and his prayers were heard from his first utterance to seek out understanding from the Lord, but there was resistance and warfare in the heavenlies that occurred before he finally got his divine message supernaturally delivered to him. In Daniel 10:12, the angel messenger said to Daniel, "Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them." Daniel had "set his mind" to "gain understanding." He knew it was beyond his natural ability to produce the knowledge that he needed that would be the key in his time of need. He humbled himself and inquired of the Lord and sought out after God's supernatural intelligence to be imparted to him, Spirit to spirit. God heard his heart cry from the first day he made the decision to seek supernatural understanding, which could only come from God as he humbled himself and persevered without wavering. It was imperative for Daniel to seek out and gain this understanding because it affected his future. In, Daniel 10:14, the angel says to him, "Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future, for the vision concerns a time yet to come." As we each make the decision to seek the Lord and His supernatural wisdom for our situations, God many times reveals keys and secrets to our future. If we do not press in and press through the press, we may forfeit a part of our future, and that could also affect our families and ministry. This is a time to welcome the "pressure" and to "press through the pressure" to receive the supernatural and divine intelligence we need to wage a good warfare in these last days. We have all cried out at some time or another to be the containers of the glory of God, and yet when God answers our prayer, we don't see that manifest in the way we expected it. We usually experience some kind of "warfare" or "pressure" before the manifestation of God's glory actually shows up on the scene. Sometimes we think God will give us goose bumps or we will have some spectacular supernatural experience. But in reality, it is the "pressure" of that warfare that is needed to trigger us into a place of existing on a new level with God - and we witness the fruit of righteousness it produces that is eternal and rewarding if we don't give up. So many people forfeit their blessing or supernatural strategy given from the Lord simply because they give up too soon or too easily. God is saying: "Don't run away from the warfare, but run into it and press through the fire until the manifestation of your miracle is in your possession. I will release to you your healing, your miracle, your provision, your restoration and your breakthrough as you humble yourself, seek My face and inquire of Me with fervency, tenacity and absolute necessity." In the End Something Bigger and Greater is Produced Pressure really is good for us in the end because it produces something inside that is bigger and greater than what can be seen in the natural realm and has a way of building a greater capacity of the mind and spirit to handle whatever situations that may come our way. It is part of the equipping package God endowed us with when we first enlisted in the army of God; it is the maturing process we all go through; but mostly it is the love of God reaching out as He waits patiently for each one of us to take His hand so that He can pull us out of whatever it is we are facing or have no answers for. Sometimes it is a simple change in our perspective to see from God's point of view what He is doing as His divine messages are sent to us by His Spirit. This is a supernatural occurrence: to be given the mind of Christ for an impossible situation when we need it the most. God is ready and willing to give each person exactly what they need, and it is definitely not too difficult for God to make it happen where and when you need it the most. Blessings in Christ, Reeni Mederos Warriors International, Inc. Email: info@warriorsinternational.com Reeni Mederos is an anointed and seasoned apostolic prophet ordained through Christian International who flows with a deep fiery prophetic psalmist anointing that releases a passionate love for Christ in her spontaneous worship over cities, regions and nations piercing individual lives as her mission is "dedicated to raising up a new breed of warriors for the new millennium." Founder of Warriors International, Inc., and Warriors International University Online School of Prophets, Reeni has been activating the Body of Christ into God's supernatural power and anointing for over 20 years with her online schools and on-location prophetic activation encounters helping others to discover and fulfill their God given destiny. Reeni travels both nationally and internationally and currently lives in the Atlanta area where her ministry is based. Reeni has been married for 25 years with her husband, Rob Mederos, and has three children who work as a family team unit fulfilling God's call to the nations.

A Call To Hear

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:58:54 GMT

Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. This beautiful song always ministers deeply to me. I hear something new and beautiful each time I listen to it. I am listening hard! I hope it will speak to you also and strengthen your heart in him. "Hear The Voice Of My Beloved" by Cynthia Clawson...http://youtu.be/nSGGMfB9Hqc

The Great Adventure by Steven Curtis Chapman

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:30:13 GMT

Fun song of truth http://youtu.be/hVFPjIp6nkk

"Songs Of Deliverance"

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:59:07 GMT

This is a link to the website of a recent work in the Lord I have begun. It is targeted to the people of the world, more so than to the mature church crowd. The gifting for marketplace ministry is very different than preaching the word to believers. We use parables, in word pr in song, from the world which lost men can relate to, as they are not yet open to the deep things of God. Bear with me, and I pray that you will be open to new things which may look strange to you, but truly are of God. I am learning that God speaks to men where they are, so that he might find open hearts that he can invite to come up where he is.Perhaps you are familiar with the "Seven Mountains Mandate" revelation which was released to the body many years back through Bill Bright. We are expected to go out into the world and to occupy mountains of influence in our society, in this way we advance the Kingdom of Christ in the earth. That is the fulfilling of Jesus teaching to "Occupy Until I Come" This is one such article about our planned destiny in the Lord to sing songs of deliverance over lost prisoners. Comparable to the story in song by Merle Haggard "Sing Me Back Home" Copy and paste link in browser....http://hubpages.com/hub/Songs-Of-Deliverance

Prayer Alert For Israel

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:57:43 GMT

A prayer alert from a facebook friend.I am seeking the Lord for the equipping to intercede according to his will. Discipling Online Stand for Israel Friends, prayers are needed. Hamas and other terrorist organizations operating in Gaza continue attacking Israeli civilians. Since Thursday, terrorists have launched more than 84 rockets into Israel, killing six civilians and forcing one million Israelis into bomb shelters throughout southern Israel. Please share what is happening on your Facebook pages and with your friends and family -- we must get the word out. Rita Hanks ZION IS CHRIST IN US, THE HOPE OF GLORY.... Gal 6:15-16 For in Christ Jesus outward religous form avails nothing, but a new creature. (Ongoing change in the heart, demonstrated by the life manifesting the divine nature) And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.......Rom 11:26 and so all Israel shall be saved: even as it is written, There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer; He shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob....

"Aint' No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down"

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:07:54 GMT

So thankful for the hope of eternal glory when the time comes! Video by Audience Of One Copy and paste link...http://youtu.be/rdX-77UhwgU

Christ In Us, The Hope Of Glory

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:54:30 GMT

All will agree that we are in the end times.One sure sign of this is the restoration of the nation of Israel in 1948, which was and is bible prophecy unfolding. This is the day in time when all that is written is being manifested in the earth. Jesus whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. The saints are interceding to pull heavenly promises down into the earth realm. God is creating the new heavens and new earth he spoke of in Isaiah centuries ago. We, as a united body of sincere worshippers of God and his Son are passionately apprehending the glory promises of Isaiah 60. These are the promises made to all, those which scripture speaks of when it says "All the promises are yea and amen in Christ Jesus." The sons and daughters of God who have been transformed into the image of Christ will demonstrate the works shown in the book of Acts with power and authority. The price to pay is the total surrender of our lives, becoming strangers and pilgrims to the world. We overcome the world, the flesh and the devil by the blood of Jesus, the word of our testimony and we love not our lives, even unto death. We choose to submit to the refining fires of the Holy Spirit which accomplishes the sanctification of our minds and lives. Only by the total renewal of our minds can any man obey God and inherit what Jesus died to give us. Mark 10: "Yes," Jesus replied, "and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or property, for my sake and for the Good News, 30 will receive now in return a hundred times as many houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and property?along with persecution. And in the world to come that person will have eternal life. 31 But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then.*" Quote by Jean-Pierre de Crussade Time is............too slow for those who wait; too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve; too short for those who rejoice; but for those who love...... time is eternity.............. Jean-Pierre de Crussade insisted that: Faith is the light of time, it alone recognizes truth without seeing it, touches what it cannot feel, looks upon this world as though it did not exist, sees what is not apparent. It is the key to celestial treasures, the key to the unfathomable mystery and knowledge of God. Faith conquers all the fantasy of falsehood; through faith God reveals and manifests Himself, defying all things. Faith removes the veil and uncovers eternal truth. When souls are given the understanding of faith, God speaks to them through all creation, and the universe becomes for them a living testimony which the finger of God continually traces before their eyes, the record of every passing moment, a sacred scripture. The sacred books which the Holy Spirit has dictated are only the beginnings of divine guidance for us. Everything that happens is a continuation of the scriptures, expounding for us what has not been written. Faith explains the one through the other, in which souls can discover the key to all its mysteries...... Faith is only living at its best when sensible appearances contradict and attempt to destroy it....... To find God is good in the trivial and most ordinary events as in the greatest; is to have not an ordinary, but a great and extraordinary faith..............How delightful the peace one enjoys when one has learned by faith to see God in this way through all creatures as through a transparent veil. Darkness becomes light and bitterness sweet...........There is nothing that faith does not penetrate and seek out. It passes beyond darkness, and no matter how deep the shadows, it passes through them to the truth which it always finally embraces, and from which it is never separated. "Christ in us, the hope of glory"

"Come, Holy Spirit" by Brian Duncan

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:23:53 GMT

http://youtu.be/eQPcrH0y1P0

Finally Home

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:55:29 GMT

God has spoken to my heart so often through this song, I know it will touch hearts and will be a blessing to all who hear it. There is so much to be done here, but our heavenly reward is so real and wonderful to meditate on!

"The Joseph Company" by David Wilkerson

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:07:47 GMT

"The JOSEPH COMPANY"----by David Wilkerson. Let me show you the Joseph Company-a body of last-day believers wholly given to the Lord. They commune with God daily and are led by the Spirit in every detail of their lives. At this moment they are coming out of great trials to enter a place of revelation, wisdom and fruitfulness. God is working in them, giving them his truth and knowledge, and very soon he is going to call upon them as he did Joseph! For the most part, the church today is experiencing widespread spiritual famine: shallow sermons, dead hearers, "lively" worship that is not backed up by righteous living. God has always worked far in advance of every spiritual famine in his church. In every generation he has moved ahead to prepare a way out for his people! The seventy-five members of Jacob's clan would have died in the great worldwide famine (and the promise of Israel would have been destroyed) had God not been working ahead of it all. In fact, some twenty years before the famine hit, God was already setting in motion a plan to save his people from destruction. God sent Joseph ahead to Egypt! For twenty years God worked on this man-isolating him, trying him, preparing him for a place of authority-because Joseph was to become the life-saver of God's chosen. He kept Joseph from the limelight in order that he might be ready for a coming day of chaos and death! Beloved, just as surely as God isolated Joseph, he has a Joseph Company today that is hidden from all eyes. These are in the furnace of affliction, prisons of testing, battlegrounds of trials and temptations. They are dying to this world, wanting nothing of its fame, honor, money or pleasure. And they are growing hungry to become more intimate with Christ, to know his heart and his voice. You may not understand all the mysterious testings, trials and troubles in your life. But if your heart is fully set on following Christ, you can rest assured God has purpose in it all: He wants to bring you into his Joseph Company!

God's Way, The Only Solution by Mike Bickle

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:39:37 GMT

God's Way, The Only Solution http://a-new-thing.blogspot.com/2011/08/mike-bickle-at-response.html

"Songs Of Deliverance"

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:24:59 GMT

"Rivers Of Breakthrough" by Elaine Tavolacci

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:34:19 GMT

www.awordinseason.info www.TheVoiceOfBreakthrough.com Rivers of Breakthrough The other night I had a vision of a dam breaking. In the vision I seen rushing water that broke through the dam with massive force. This water did not appear as ordinary water but it was crystal clear and it was flowing into a stream and it came forth with great strength and intensity. Not long after having this vision I received an email from breaking news, which said that an actual dam had broken in Iowa. It was reported that the dam break was due to the heavy rains. As I read the news brief the Holy Spirit revealed to me that the vision represented the water coming down from heaven, bringing extraordinary breakthroughs. The Lord says just as you have witnessed this dam break and water being released with great force I Am about to release My Living Water into the body of Christ with great intensity. Many people will be swept out of the enemy's camp as My glory dispels the darkness from their lives. This water that I Am releasing is not ordinary water but it is living water that will bring breakthrough to areas of your lives that you have not been able to break out of. This living water will set the captives free from immorality that they were not able to overcome on their own. I will destroy the barriers that are obstructing the flow of the Living water that brings life and many will be released and healed. It will be a cleansing stream of purified water that will not only bring refreshing and renewing but also conviction of sin. These rivers of living water will break through and unshackle those that are bound in sin and release holiness to the body of Christ. I Am bringing streams in the deserts to those of you that are in a dry place and release those of you that need to be set free from ungodly mindsets. This living water is not just for you to enjoy but for others to come into and enjoy the freedom that I have provided for them. Many will be in awe at the intensity of My Glory that I am releasing in this time and season says the Lord. Ezekiel 47::9 And it shall be that every living thing that moves, wherever the rivers go, will live. There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there; for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes. John 4: 13 - 14 Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life Revelation 22: 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. __________________ Elaine Tavolacci www.awordinseason.info www.TheVoiceOfBreakthrough.com

God said

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:28:17 GMT

Hello to all my old friends, and new friends, here on Shoutlife! Today the Lord sent a word through a prophet that I would be returning to a place where I once worshipped. Then quickly, he brought me back here to Shoutlife. As an update, I have been assigned to my ministry on facebook and to my husband and family since I left here, and the Lord has worked many great things for us. On July 16, I lost my husband of 53 years. He had battled through cancer twice and been healed,and for several months enjoyed a new life. Then in July, he was taken home after a serious illness with a high risk ulcer and complications. God has held me up with great grace, I am re-aligning and co-operating with the Lord as he works with me to re-build my life. It has been difficult, but God has amazed me with his healing grace, and all things are being made new. I love you all! http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Garment-Of-Joy-For-Mourning

"I Am The Lord"

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:53:58 GMT

"Chutzpah"

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:11:11 GMT

Tangle devotional: Matthew 15:28 Then Jesus said to her, "O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed at once "Chutzpah" When I was growing up, my father kept one can of WD-40 in the house and another in his car. It seemed it was the be-all and end-all for almost every mechanical problem. But what is WD-40? It literally stands for Water Displacement 40th attempt. In 1953, chemist Norm Larsen was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion?a task which is accomplished by displacing water. Larsen's unyielding tenacity and persistence paid off when he perfected the formula on his 40th try. Matthew introduces us to a Gentile woman who had this same kind of persistence. Her daughter was violently and cruelly demon-possessed (). She had no hope of ever seeing her daughter normal again, until she heard that Jesus was in town. She had heard about Jesus' power and the miracles He had worked in the lives of others, and she believed He could help her too. So she approached Jesus boldly and persevered with unyielding tenacity, even when everything and everybody seemed to be against her. Her race, religious background, gender, the disciples, Satan, and even Jesus seemed to be against her (v.24). Despite these seeming obstacles, she did not give up, but pushed her way through the dark corridors of her desperate need. She had chutzpah (khoot-spuh), a Jewish/Hebrew word for headstrong persistence, unyielding tenacity, bold determination, and raw nerve. Jesus complimented her chutzpah and rewarded her faith by healing her daughter (v.28). Sometimes we pray, and if we don't get an answer the first time, we give up. That's not chutzpah! Chutzpah is having the raw belief, the deep trust, and the confident hope to be persistent with God, believing that He is good, just, and loving, and that He desires what's best for us. ?Marvin Williams, Our Daily Journey OurDailyJourney.org

Stolen Identities

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:39:39 GMT

Stolen Identities (Prophetic Word) Elaine Tavolacci www.awordinseason.info Stolen Identities The Lord showed me how the enemy was trying to steal the identities of the Christians and their positions and authority that they have in Him. The Lord says I want to reveal your true identity of who you are in Me. Do not allow the demonic voices to lie to you any longer about your significance, do not see yourselves as grasshoppers and do not fear the giants that are ahead but recognize the authority that I have given to you. You are more than a conqueror because I have given you authority on this earth as well as over the powers of darkness. Do not look at the way that you were in the past because those things have passed away, you are a new creation and all things have become new. Do not look at the old picture but see yourselves as I see you. Look at your life through the eyes of the Spirit, rise above your circumstances and see the plans and purposes that I have laid out for you and the direction that I have for your life. See yourself healed and made whole. See yourself prosperous and stand against any adversity that comes your way. See yourself as more than a conqueror. See yourself as the blessing that I have created you to be to the world. Don't allow the lies of the enemy to infiltrate fear into your life any longer and do not allow him to steal your true identity. Don't give the enemy a foothold because he only has authority of what you allow him to. Stop looking back at the way that you once were but look at the glorious future that I have for you says the Lord. John 10:10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Amazing Grace Dance

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:01:49 GMT

T.D. Jakes Facebook devotional Thought of the Day: Joy Comes David said that if we could hold out, joy comes in the morning. The bad news is, everybody has a bad night at one time or another. The good news is there will be a morning after. Allow the joy of the morning light to push away any unwanted patterns, curses, or fears that stop you from achieving your goal.

Let The Creator's Praise Arise!

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:59:46 GMT

1 FROM all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise, Let the Redeemer's name be sung Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord, Eternal truth attends thy word, Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. 3 Your lofty themes ye mortals bring, In songs of praise divinely sing, The great salvation loud proclaim, And shout for joy the Saviour's name. 4 In every land begin the song, To every land the strains belong, In cheerful sounds all voices raise, And fill the world with loudest praise. Lyrics by W. B. KIRK The Sinners Cure Hymnal 1854 http://books.google.com/books?pg=PA67&dq=%22balm%20in%20gilead%22%20sin-sick&lr&ei=srSjR4m_AYXYiwHPpOGOAg&id=HeSEFkUpLL8C&num=20&as_brr=1&output=text

The Spirit Of Prophecy

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:42:41 GMT

John Belt: The Spirit of Prophecy: The Prophetic Voice Breaking Through John Belt The Testimony of Jesus Revelation 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. We will not get very far pointing people to Christ if we are relying on our own strength to do it. To lean on the spirit of prophecy is to lean on the Lord. When we lean on getting our words from Heaven rather than our own mind, then we are saying that we need the Lord. We need the spirit of revelation. The spirit of revelation is the same spirit of prophecy. To prophesy is to release the spirit of revelation or spirit of prophecy. When we speak of dependency upon God, we cannot do this while at the same time saying that we don't like the prophetic, prophets or any prophetic expression. John was taken up "in the spirit" on the Lord's day. We should be willing and pursue to be taken up in the Spirit, because this is one of the ways the spirit of prophecy operates?to bring revelation to us any way the Lord pleases. It is not be on our terms but His. He is the one who determines how we will receive revelation, not ourselves. It is He who sets things in motion, sets things in order and sets things in place determining what is best for us. Daniel 2:20-22 Daniel answered and said: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him." We are best suited to yield to His desires regarding how He would desire to speak to us. Therefore, we would do well not to get boxed up in our thinking with preconceived ideas on how the Lord will speak to us. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. This means freedom for God, then freedom for us. He is first. When God is free to do what He wants, then we will most definitely find our freedom. One of the blessings that accompany the spirit of prophecy is persecution. "Blessed are you when men shall revile you." This means to spit out of their mouths. That is a blessing from the Lord. In the Book of Acts they were blessed being counted worthy to suffer for the Lord. Suffering is not always physical, but in many cases through the words and actions of men taken captive by the devil?speaking evil of us. Just remember, when you are spoken evil of, gossiped about for obeying God, you can only be promoted. We see this in the life of Joseph. All that he experienced only brought about the ultimate purpose and promotion of God in his life. There is a persecution that comes in some form when we embrace the spirit of prophecy. To not embrace it is to settle for a lukewarm spirit, tolerating Jezebel and religious systems. It is compromise to settle for less than God's best, the spirit of prophecy. To live by the mind of man, which means having to have everything figured out from a natural, intellectual standpoint, is to forfeit the spirit of revelation. God has a way of offending our natural thinking so that we will lean on His. A Pure Voice of Prophecy Psalm 19:9-13 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward. Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and I shall be innocent of great transgression. Lord, deliver us from all presumptuous sin. Many times people claim to know more than they do, even speaking untruths in the name of the "prophetic" about people. For us to speak from the Lord's heart we need to understand the peril of mixing our own flesh in prophecy. God is against this mixture. We need to bring things up to a higher standard, realizing WHOSE NAME we are tagging our voice to. When we can remove all selfishness out of the picture, especially in regards to others who we have preconceived ideas and opinions about, then we can grow up in these areas, sparing people from hurt and misunderstandings. This will help keep people from despising the true prophecy coming from the heart of God to others. The spirit of prophecy is a pure, clear river flowing from the Throne of God. We must clean our filters to keep it that way when it flows through us. May the Lord give us clear eyes to see what He is doing without our own flesh getting in the way. It is in this place that we will have true authority to accomplish what He is concerned about versus our own desires. Get On the List! Ezekiel 37:3-4 And He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" So I answered, "O Lord God, You know." Again He said to me, "Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!'" I'm not much of a movie buff. It's hard for me to see some things, but some of the movies that Mel Gibson plays in have this "wake up" theme that I like. In some of the roles Mel plays, he can take it for only so long, then he is focused to take out the enemy. That's the way we need to respond to the devil! There comes a time to say, "Enough is enough!" We're putting on our Braveheart/Patriot clothes with the armor of God, and we are going to blast the devil to Kingdom come! I believe this is the "wake up" we need in the Body of Christ. It's time to take the authority that Christ has already given us, get dressed, grab your Holy Ghost tomahawk of the Word of God with the spirit of prophecy, and fling it in the devil's forehead?give him a headache that he won't soon forget! Then we can find our names listed right along with Jesus and Paul. Acts 19:15 And the evil spirit answered and said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?" Time to get on the list! God desires to give His people a voice in this hour. No matter what our scope of influence is, God has a plan to give glory to His Son as His voice is found flowing through us as His vessels. His Blessings and Peace be Yours, John Belt Live In His Presence Ministries Email: admin@liveinhispresence.com

Redemption From Warring Kings

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:08:04 GMT

The story of Hezekiah, his staff, and the prophet Isaiah's teamwork in dealing with the Assyrian king who came against Israel with his army is very relevant to this current time. A study of it will reveal that the people were commanded to give no answer to the threats, and they obeyed. The enemy King told Israel "make peace with me and you will be safe" The enemy King even lied and said the Lord had sent them to destroy Israel! The people showed great courage, not fearing the King, but as one man they went to King Hezekiah and gave him their report. Hezekiah did not ask the death of his enemies, he sought the Lord for his justice. He called all his elders together and they called on God's prophet Isaiah and then waited for the word of the Lord to come. Then the Lord delivered them out of the hands of the enemy with a great victory. God spoke well of King Hezekiah's courage in refusing to bow in reverence and fear to the words of the King which warned them not to be foolish in trusting that the Lord would move for their good. Now we must also realize and consider that the death of the enemies were the judgment in this war, but that is not always the fact. In the story in 2 Kings 6:18-23 about Elisha's war against Israel's enemies, the Lord used a strategy for victory, but showed mercy to the army of the warring Kings. In these days of many warring kings, may we study and learn well the lessons we can find in these great chapter of history. God will save us from our enemies when we unite with the his kingdom order, honor the elders and trust in the prophetic word, and turn all strife an debate over to him. Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem Isaiah 36 and 37 In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah's reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked all the fortified cities of Judah and captured them. 2 Then the king of Assyria sent his field commander with a large army from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. When the commander stopped at the aqueduct of the Upper Pool, on the road to the Washerman's Field, 3 Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebna the secretary, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder went out to him. 4 The field commander said to them, "Tell Hezekiah, This is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: On what are you basing this confidence of yours? 5 You say you have strategy and military strength?but you speak only empty words. On whom are you depending, that you rebel against me? 6 Look now, you are depending on Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff, which pierces a man's hand and wounds him if he leans on it! Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who depend on him. 7 And if you say to me, "We are depending on the Lord our God"isn't he the one whose high places and altars Hezekiah removed, saying to Judah and Jerusalem, "You must worship before this altar"? 8 " 'Come now, make a bargain with my master, the king of Assyria: I will give you two thousand horses if you can put riders on them! 9 How then can you repulse one officer of the least of my master's officials, even though you are depending on Egypt for chariots and horsemen? 10 Furthermore, have I come to attack and destroy this land without the Lord? The Lord himself told me to march against this country and destroy it.' " 11 Then Eliakim, Shebna and Joah said to the field commander, "Please speak to your servants in Aramaic, since we understand it. Don't speak to us in Hebrew in the hearing of the people on the wall." 12 But the commander replied, "Was it only to your master and you that my master sent me to say these things, and not to the men sitting on the wall?who, like you, will have to eat their own filth and drink their own urine?" 13 Then the commander stood and called out in Hebrew, "Hear the words of the great king, the king of Assyria! 14 This is what the king says: Do not let Hezekiah deceive you. He cannot deliver you! 15 Do not let Hezekiah persuade you to trust in the Lord when he says, 'The Lord will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.' 16 "Do not listen to Hezekiah. This is what the king of Assyria says: Make peace with me and come out to me. Then every one of you will eat from his own vine and fig tree and drink water from his own cistern, 17 until I come and take you to a land like your own?a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards. 18 "Do not let Hezekiah mislead you when he says, 'The Lord will deliver us.' Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria? 19 Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Have they rescued Samaria from my hand? 20 Who of all the gods of these countries has been able to save his land from me? How then can the Lord deliver Jerusalem from my hand?" 21 But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, "Do not answer him." 22 Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebna the secretary, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder went to Hezekiah, with their clothes torn, and told him what the field commander had said. Jerusalem's Deliverance Foretold When King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and went into the temple of the Lord. 2 He sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the secretary, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz. 3 They told him, "This is what Hezekiah says: This day is a day of distress and rebuke and disgrace, as when children come to the point of birth and there is no strength to deliver them. 4 It may be that the Lord your God will hear the words of the field commander, whom his master, the king of Assyria, has sent to ridicule the living God, and that he will rebuke him for the words the Lord your God has heard. Therefore pray for the remnant that still survives." 5 When King Hezekiah's officials came to Isaiah, 6 Isaiah said to them, "Tell your master, 'This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid of what you have heard those words with which the underlings of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me. 7 Listen! I am going to put a spirit in him so that when he hears a certain report, he will return to his own country, and there I will have him cut down with the sword.' " 8 When the field commander heard that the king of Assyria had left Lachish, he withdrew and found the king fighting against Libnah. 9 Now Sennacherib received a report that Tirhakah, the Cuva-poo-riseea king of Egypt, was marching out to fight against him. When he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah with this word: 10 "Say to Hezekiah king of Judah: Do not let the god you depend on deceive you when he says, 'Jerusalem will not be handed over to the king of Assyria.' 11 Surely you have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all the countries, destroying them completely. And will you be delivered? 12 Did the gods of the nations that were destroyed by my forefathers deliver them the gods of Gozan, Haran, Rezeph and the people of Eden who were in Tel Assar 13 Where is the king of Hamath, the king of Arpad, the king of the city of Sepharvaim, or of Hena or Ivvah?" Hezekiah's Prayer 14 Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the temple of the Lord and spread it out before the Lord. 15 And Hezekiah prayed to the Lord: 16 "O Lord Almighty, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth. 17 Give ear, O Lord, and hear; open your eyes, O Lord, and see; listen to all the words Sennacherib has sent to insult the living God. 18 "It is true, O Lord, that the Assyrian kings have laid waste all these peoples and their lands. 19 They have thrown their gods into the fire and destroyed them, for they were not gods but only wood and stone, fashioned by human hands. 20 Now, O Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O Lord, are God.a" Sennacherib's Fall 21 Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah: "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you have prayed to me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria, 22 this is the word the Lord has spoken against him: "The Virgin Daughter of Zion despises and mocks you. The Daughter of Jerusalem tosses her head as you flee. 23 Who is it you have insulted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! 24 By your messengers you have heaped insults on the Lord. And you have said, 'With my many chariots I have ascended the heights of the mountains, the utmost heights of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the choicest of its pines. I have reached its remotest heights, the finest of its forests. 25 I have dug wells in foreign landsa and drunk the water there. With the soles of my feet I have dried up all the streams of Egypt.' 26 "Have you not heard? Long ago I ordained it. In days of old I planned it; now I have brought it to pass, that you have turned fortified cities into piles of stone. 27 Their people, drained of power, are dismayed and put to shame. They are like plants in the field, like tender green shoots, like grass sprouting on the roof, scorchedb before it grows up. 28 "But I know where you stay and when you come and go and how you rage against me. 29 Because you rage against me and because your insolence has reached my ears, I will put my hook in your nose and my bit in your mouth, and I will make you return by the way you came. 30 "This will be the sign for you, O Hezekiah: "This year you will eat what grows by itself, and the second year what springs from that. But in the third year sow and reap, plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 31 Once more a remnant of the house of Judah will take root below and bear fruit above. 32 For out of Jerusalem will come a remnant, and out of Mount Zion a band of survivors. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. 33 "Therefore this is what the Lord says concerning the king of Assyria: "He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow here. He will not come before it with shield or build a siege ramp against it. 34 By the way that he came he will return; he will not enter this city," declares the Lord. 35 "I will defend this city and save it, for my sake and for the sake of David my servant!" 36 Then the angel of the Lord went out and put to death a hundred and eighty-five thousand men in the Assyrian camp. When the people got up the next morning?there were all the dead bodies! 37 So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. 38 One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer cut him down with the sword, and they escaped to the land of Ararat. And Esarhaddon his son succeeded him as king.

I Look to You

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:03:04 GMT

2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. "I Look To You" by Whitney Houston

Heaven On My Mind

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:49:09 GMT

Lyrics to Heaven On My Mind : Lead: I started out with Jesus at a very early age yes I`ve known him nearly all of my life well I`ll admit there have been times where I`ve faltered along the way but I`ll keep trying cause somehow I`ve gotta make it in you see I`ve got a charge on my life and I`ve got a job to do and I can`t stop until it`s through Chorus: I`m determined I`ve got made up mind I can`t stand around wasting my time I`m gonna keep on working for Jesus every day of my life cause I`ve got heaven on my mind Verse 2: I don`t have time to waste criticizing someone else there are some things I`d rather leave behind and I don`t have time to be bothered with she said, that she said, that they said cause it`s all I can do to keep my own self in line oh lord i must work while this day cause I know the night is surely coming I`m going all all the way Chorus Vamp: I can`t understand how some people can move so slow but they don`t know just what time it is Jesus is coming back and I know it that won`t be long I`ve gotta be ready, i`ve gotta be ready for my starry crown I want to hear him say i want to hear him say well done Chorus You can talk about me say what you wanna say you can stand around wasting your time but while you`re talking I`m gonna keep on walking cause I got heaven on my mind Chorus I`ve got heaven (with echo 2 times) I`ve got heaven on my mind (end)

We Will Glorify

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:37:15 GMT

Guarded Day And Night

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:39:48 GMT

Watchfulness

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:16:30 GMT

Watchfulness Luke 12:35-40 "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." Lyrics: No one knows the hour. No one knows the day. Jesus is coming soon. All creation trembles, longing for the day. Jesus is coming soon There will be judgment. There will be mercy On that terrible day Leaders will bow down. Kingdoms will fall down. Have you felt your world begin to shake? Hear the sound of the Lion of Judah See the fire and the fear in the enemy?s camp From the sound of the lion of Judah roaring again There?s a new generation arising A nameless, faceless, placeless tribe All they fear is the fear of the Lord All they hear is the Lion of Judah All I saw were bones breaking in the darkness Then I walked into the light There I saw an army coming from the river With five stones ready to fight

Wisdom

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:50:27 GMT

The Wedding Invitation

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:36:10 GMT

The Wedding Invitation Rita Hanks The parable of the Lord's wedding banquet reveals deep kingdom truth for all who seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. It teaches us much, both about the duty of his servants and of his invited guests. It reveals to us the critical need for servants of the Lord to learn how to listen for his voice and flow with him in his timings.I want to look at some of the high points and trust the Lord to enlarge understandings. We must diligently seek the Lord for understanding. Where do we stand individually and do we have a need to repent and be re-positioned in order to come into his right order? The Kingdom principles should be closely studied and prayed through in order to make the correct application. God's chosen elders have been tested thusly and have been approved. We will know them by their fruits, for God confirms his words to them by signs and wonders. There is a high cost to taking their words lightly. "For many are invited, but few are chosen." Many are invited to the wedding. The wedding invitation is eternal. If we accept his invitation the heart motive and character will be tested. It is possible to be found unworthy by taking the call and the words of his messengers lightly. In this parable, we see that the Lord was faithful to send servants to gather in the wedding guests. He actually said, "I am ready, but I am waiting for you". Mercy was shown to the reluctant for a time, and messengers were again sent to tell them he was waiting. But many who had accepted his invitation refused to come, some it seems came, but then despised his messengers. Some went back to their own agendas, preferring their own lives over his kingdom rule. So tragic! The King is just and righteous and will not fail to cast out the unruly and complacent servant who will not heed his kingdom order. As an example of this principle, A study of the Exodus account of Israel's trek through the wilderness will reveal that there was a time of mercy and testing and then a time of judgment. It took two years for God to test the people and judge them as unworthy of the promised land. Only those who proved to be a true friend of God were allowed into the land of milk and honey, the good land he had promised. Then they were shut up in the wilderness for forty more years as the next generation was maturing. (Numbers 14:33) As to the role of his servants, I am seeing that his servants are used to invite and are sent back for a period of time before judgment is made. We must at all times stay aligned with the will and the timings of the King. I do not see that the messengers are sent back out to try and gather in men he has cast out. A servant must only go where he is sent by the Lord! There is a time for a fresh call! As the indifferent are being cast out, his servants are being sent out to the highways and byways to invite in fresh guests. A new gathering is always taking place! We who have made vows to the Lord are responsible for setting the whole heart on preparing ourselves to be made worthy of the marriage. We must set the whole heart to being clothed in his beautiful garments. Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. "Then he sent some more servants and said, 'Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner: My oxen and fattened cattle have been butchered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.' "But they paid no attention and went off?one to his field, another to his business. The rest seized his servants, mistreated them and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his army and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. "Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. Go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.' So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, both good and bad, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. "But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. 'Friend,' he asked, 'how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' The man was speechless. "Then the king told the attendants, 'Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' "For many are invited, but few are chosen." James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. James 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

Come, People Of The Risen King

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:02:05 GMT

Words and Music by Keith and Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townsend Copyright © 2008 Thankyou Music/ Copyright Control Come, people of the Risen King, Who delight to bring Him praise; Come all and tune your hearts to sing To the Morning Star of grace. From the shifting shadows of the earth We will lift our eyes to Him, Where steady arms of mercy reach To gather children in. REFRAIN Rejoice, Rejoice! Let every tongue rejoice! One heart, one voice; O Church of Christ, rejoice! Come, those whose joy is morning sun, And those weeping through the night; Come, those who tell of battles won, And those struggling in the fight. For His perfect love will never change, And His mercies never cease, But follow us through all our days With the certain hope of peace. Rejoice, Rejoice! Let every tongue rejoice! One heart, one voice; O Church of Christ, rejoice! Come, young and old from every land - Men and women of the faith; Come, those with full or empty hands - Find the riches of His grace. Over all the world, His people sing - Shore to shore we hear them call The Truth that cries through every age: "Our God is all in all"! Rejoice, Rejoice! Let every tongue rejoice! One heart, one voice; O Church of Christ, rejoice!

Spiritual Law

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:22:39 GMT

Rita Hanks There are two spiritual laws, one is the law of sin and death and the law of the spirit in Christ Jesus. All who desire obedience to Christ's law can be delivered from the curse of the law of sin and death. The body Of Christ consists of men who have been tested and been approved by God who keep the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus. This is Zion, God's holy mountain. There is an outer court, an inner court, a Holy Place and a most Holy Place. Those who inhabit Zion have been chosen and anointed to serve by seeking the lost and teaching and equipping new dsiciples who seek the Kingdom. What fellowship has God with idols? The unclean do not travel the highway of holiness. Apostle John Eckhardt Christ's reign is seen as being 'limited' in the sense that he is the King of the Church; he is the Head of the Body. He rules and reigns over regenerated people. It would be improper to say that Christ's gracious and salvific rule extends to those for whom grace and salvation are not extended. Therefore, the reign of ...redemption includes only those for whom redemption is a reality. Verse 23 below "Those who belong to him" 1 Corinthians 15:20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For he "has put everything under his feet."a Now when it says that "everything" has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. 28 When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all. Jesus said some things were not his to give! Matthew 20:23 (Read all of Matthew 20) And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. Mark 10:40 (Read all of Mark 10) But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. He said that the law of sin and death was "their law" to those who challenged him. John 8: 17 In your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid.

The New Is Beginning!

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:21:30 GMT

This is a message from last year which still has great "right now" revelatory truth which we can apply to today by prayer and seeking the Lord. The word of God pierces the heart with it's timeless truths!

Seed, Fruit And Harvest

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:35:40 GMT

Genesis 8:22 "As long as the earth endures,seedtime and harvest,cold and heat,summer and winter,day and night will never cease." Mark 4:26-29 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knows not how. For the earth brings forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putts in the sickle, because the harvest is come The body of Christ is God's garden in the earth, and he is the husbandman who tends it. His spiritual sons and daughters by Christ Jesus are called his plantings, trees of righteousness. The principle of seed faith is one of the basics of spiritual light that we must agree with and learn to walk in if we desire that strong foundation in Jesus that holds us steady through the storms of life. I hope your understanding will be enlightened and that you will be encouraged in fighting the good fight of faith by faithfully abiding in the truth of Jesus which will bring you a great harvest of rich blessing for yourself and many others! As we see by Abraham's life, God sees many nations (groups of people) in one man! The seed of the word is sown in hearts for the end purpose of making us mature disciples of Christ, to the glory of God. 1. The seed, the word of God, is sown: Mark 4:13-20 Do you not know this parable? and how then will you know all parables? The sower sows the word. And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan comes immediately, and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts. And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred. 2. By abiding in the vine we can have victory in the good fight of faith, and the seed is nurtured to maturity John 15:1-8 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 3. The fruit is harvested Acts 26:16-18 'Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you. I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. Consider the words of the Lord about the seed and fruit principle through the five fold ministry: Fruit of the vine: Sandy Warner: WORDS OF WISDOM: GRADUATED INTO SELF CONTROL 7/04/08 Maturity is walking in the fruit of self control, having overcome the passions of the flesh and the desires of the soul. It is dead to lust, desire, and yearnings that crave to be filled. These emotions are simply non-existent. They do not beckon to the senses. In knowing the secret of clinging to the Vine of Jesus Christ as the Source of all life, there is no more war. In that place, the fruit of temperance lives in a balance of being a good steward over one's temple, and yet being dead to appetites. Gal 5:21-25 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 2 Peter 1:4-7 that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. Harvested and poured out for re-planting Cindy Allen "I had a vision of the Bible being opened tonight. The pages that opened had the sound of fresh fruit being torn open. God is releasing fresh revelation and we're about to see an era of ministry that begins revealing the manifest sons and daughters of God." Cindy Jacobs April 15 http://elijahlist.com Winds of Pentecost "Recently as I prayed about these signs, the Holy Spirit spoke to me once again and said, "Winds of Pentecost." I immediately thought what I prophesied at Mrs. Freda Lindsay's (the former president of Christ for the Nations Bible Institute in Dallas, Texas) memorial service, "The winds of Pentecost are blowing and they are going to take the seeds that she has sown and blow them across the face of the earth. There are mantles falling if you want them." One mature fruit is capable of producing multitudes of seeds!

Prayer For Sarah Palin

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:01:39 GMT

Rick Joyner Had a nice meeting with Sarah Palin last Thursday at her house in Wisilla, which I walked across the lake to get to on the water (it was frozen). I think she is going to be one of the high impact people in the times ahead, and is stronger than ever after the attacks she and her family have suffered. Please consider ... regular prayer for her and her family, for wisdom, clear vision, and the courage they will need. Note by Rita: As I ask the Lord to bless Sarah Palin as Brother Rick Joyner has asked above, I also sense the Lord instructing me to pray this prayer over her "Pray that God uncovers any plots, plans, or traps of the enemy, In Jesus Name. Amen."

Springtime Is Heret

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:07:26 GMT

Kathi Pelton: Springtime is Here! We are Moving into Desire Fulfilled by Kathi Pelton Apr 16, 2010 From the desk of Steve Shultz: This is a word in season?accurately timed in my view. But it's also a paradox. On the one hand, we are almost all beginning to be repositioned throughout the Body of Christ (and I would find it hard to discover someone who isn't in some way being repositioned by the Lord AT THIS TIME). At the same time, and though it's always been the case?we are FINALLY beginning to SEE Him "come through" on His promises. Yet to add to our paradox, repositioning is hard and we have more work to do. We find ourselves, perhaps, more than ever?asking God to take out those "little foxes" that spoil our walk with Him. My guess is that this resonates with many of you. Kathi Pelton: Springtime is Here! We are Moving into Desire Fulfilled Calling Forth the Beloved Song of Solomon 2:9-16 My beloved is like a gazelle or a young hart. Behold, he stands behind the wall of our house, he looks in through the windows, he glances through the lattice. My beloved speaks and says to me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing (of birds) has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth and ripens her green figs, and the vines are in blossom and give forth their fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away. (So I went with him, and when we were climbing the rocky steps up the hillside, my beloved shepherd said to me) O my dove, (while you are here) in the seclusion of the clefts in the solid rock, in the sheltered and secret place of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. (My heart was touched and I fervently sang to him my desire) Take for us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards (of our love), for our vineyards are in blossom. My beloved is mine and I am his! He pastures his flocks among the lilies. These beautiful and intimate verses from Song of Solomon, chapter two?are descriptive of the time that the Body of Christ is in. In the past season it was as though our Beloved was behind a wall, peering at us through a window or the lattice of the structures that we had built or walls that had been erected. These structures, though initially created because of hearts desiring to serve Him, had become fortresses that, over time, erected walls between Him and us. Many of them even kept us from His deepest longing?unity. They kept us independent from one another and focused on building our individual ministries rather than corporately as one Body and one Bride seeing His Kingdom established on earth as it is in Heaven. But as His longing for us increased and the timing was upon us, He called us away with Him, out of our old structures and fortresses and into His desire?that we would be one as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are One. ...That they all may be one, (just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You), that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe and be convinced that You have sent Me. I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one (even) as We are one: I in them and You in Me, in order that they may become one and perfectly united, that the world may know and (definitely) recognize that You sent Me and that You have loved them (even) as You have loved Me.?John 17:21-23 There seems to have been a shift in the Body of Christ as we entered 2010?a repositioning that has called us out of our old systems and mindsets and old structures, and in some cases even our existing ministries. For some, the walls may not have been tangible ministry structures but walls erected within our hearts due to disappointment and hopelessness. Either way, our Beloved wants to be face to face with us so that He can breathe upon us once again with the breath of life and intimacy. Intimacy has been a key word for many years in the Church and there has been an intentional pressing into relational intimacy with the Lord, as well as a greater understanding and awareness of His longing for us. But still there have been walls, even if only made of lattice. A time of coming away with Him and getting face to face with the One, who longs to share the mysteries of the age with us, has arrived. A time of corporate unity and seeing His corporate Bride engaging in intimacy with Him is upon us. The Winter is Past For, behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing (of birds) has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. Our spiritual drought is over! Though there has been a long season of the cold winter rains, these storms have produced a cleansing and a time of saturating our dry ground. Now, it appears that the season of singing is upon us. If we were land, I would describe the past few years as years of drought with dry grass and hardened soil. But as we have entered this new year and the spring of 2010, it feels as though the ground is softened with the saturation of His rain, the trees are in full bloom, and the grass is vibrant green. Even the rivers and streams are bursting with the fullness of the winter's downpours. We are ready for fruitfulness! God sent us a plentiful winter that healed many with the downpour of His cleansing, love and restoration. But now our spring has begun and the time of singing has returned to the Church. It is a time of rejoicing, of releasing songs of love and thanksgiving to our God. It is a time to see the blossoming of the vines and know that a plentiful harvest is coming. I see us moving from a time of hope deferred to a time of desire fulfilled. There is still rain, but it is a spring rain that refreshes. There is a rain of blessings and refreshing that beckons us into the fields together to see what He is doing. If I could paint a visual picture for you, it would be of Jesus standing in a field of blossoming trees with a warm spring rain gently falling, causing the blossoms to glisten with His light as the dew rests upon them; and He is calling His Body together to meet Him in this place. The Fig Tree The fig tree puts forth and ripens her green figs, and the vines are in blossom and give forth their fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away. In the mountainous regions of Israel, by December the fig trees have all shed their leaves. They remain bare until about the end of March when they begin to bring forth their tender leaf buds. At the same time, in the leaf axils, tiny figs appear. These are the early signs of spring in Israel. We are in the early stages of our spiritual spring. Our fruit is not ripe but the signs of the birthing of fruit and harvest are upon our branches. Though the world still goes on in all of its turmoil, there is something that is happening with God's people that gives us great hope and joy. His Body is blossoming and signs of fruitfulness are upon her. But this time, rather than every one having their own field, it is as if we are running to His field where there is only one root system?Jesus. We are becoming those who respond to His desire for unity (as we read in John 17), and are laying down our names, individual ministries, our crowns in order to fulfill His longing for one Bride that moves and has her being in the unity and movement of the Godhead alone. Individually we are allowing all the walls of self-protection and self-preservation to be removed so that we no longer relate to Jesus from a distance but we surrender to His embrace. I believe that between now and June we will see more and more of the Body of Christ responding to the longing of the Lord to be one with Him and with one another. Great fruit will come from this, and the world will know that we belong to Him. "Let Me See Your Face and Hear Your Voice..." (So I went with him, and when we were climbing the rocky steps up the hillside, my beloved shepherd said to me) O my dove, (while you are here) in the seclusion of the clefts in the solid rock, in the sheltered and secret place of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. Is the face and voice of the Bride of Christ an individual's beauty or sound? No, it is multi-faceted because it is made up of the beauty and sound of all who know and love Him. The beauty of His Bride is like a flower garden with many varieties, colors and fragrances, and yet still one garden. The sound of His Bride is like a symphony of music playing one song, yet with many instruments. He is longing to see our face and hear our voice together. He has been preparing us in the clefts of the solid rock?hidden from public view?so that we can learn to move together and love more deeply. Like a Broadway musical, there is an extended period of coming together as a cast to learn how to move together before the stage curtain is opened for all to see. We are learning to move together, to not jostle one another or break ranks, but as a Warrior Bride we follow our Commander as one army. They charge like warriors; they scale walls like soldiers. They all march in line, not swerving from their course. They do not jostle each other; each marches straight ahead. They plunge through defenses without breaking ranks. They rush upon the city; they run along the wall. They climb into houses; like thieves they enter through the windows. Before them the earth shakes, the sky trembles, the sun and moon are darkened, and the stars no longer shine. The Lord thunders at the head of His army; His forces are beyond number, and mighty are those who obey His command. The day of the Lord is great; it is dreadful. Who can endure it??Joel 2:7-11 Catch the Little Foxes (My heart was touched and I fervently sang to him my desire) Take for us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards (of our love), for our vineyards are in blossom. In the great love and mercy of our God, He has awakened our love and desire. As we have been touched, there is a cry that the Lord would remove all the "little foxes" that spoil our love and cause our fruit to drop before it is ripened. For each of us the "little foxes" may be different. But anything that exalts itself above the purity of love must be removed so that our vineyards are not destroyed before they yield their fruit. This is a time to be asking the Lord to remove all those "little foxes" from our lives, our families, our ministries and relationships. This is our time of blossoming and coming together as one Body and one Bride. We are His Beloved and He is ours. My beloved is mine and I am his! He pastures his flocks among the lilies. Let us run together, Kathi Pelton Light Streams Ministries Email: jkpelton@sbcglobal.net

Holy, Holy, Holy

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:29:46 GMT

Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke. "Woe to me!" I cried. "I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty." Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, "See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for." Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

Let God Arise!

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:59:56 GMT

The Agape Road To The Marketplace

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:52:39 GMT

We who labor in internet sharing are seeking to learn to labor with the Holy Spirit in the great harvest field of the media and communications. I know this to be my ministry focus,being family first, and I seek to pursue at all times to flow with Lord as he teaches me daily. By maintaining the pursuit of excellence we can give glory to the Lord. We should at all times seek the Lord for his individual plan and his purpose for us personally. There is no better place to be than in the center of God's will, and as we make that our focus, we will enjoy the journey. The revelation of The Seven Mountains of influence came through Bill Bright and Loren Cunningham, and their mantle has been transferred to others, such as Lance Wallnau, Ms. Pat Francis and many other bold disciples. This is a link to a teaching video from Robert Ricciadelli, who is a well respected leader in the field of the marketplace, both as ministry and business. I received much from this teaching and sharing, I hope it will bless your life also!

Rob Ricciardelli from Kevin Anson on Vimeo.

Miracles Happening! / Richard Roberts

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:24:34 GMT

Richard Roberts This is the day that the Lord has made, so rejoice and be glad in it. April 11, 2010 This is the day that the Lord has made, so rejoice and be glad in it. I tell you rejoice for Jesus is your Savior and Lord. The author and finisher of your faith. I just prayed for a woman who was told at best the arteries around her heart where blocked and at worst she had congestive heart failure. This woman is in her 40's. When I prayed for her I felt the power of God, then she went in for heart cauterization. Praise God! No congestive heart failure. Praise God! Not a single blockage. The doctors are confused. What God did in Bible days, He is doing these days. Watch for an announcement soon on something special I am planning. God is up to something. Never have I known the anointed so strong. It is literally double. But as you know, that was prophesied over me. That is good news for you! I am your partner in prayer. What are you facing? Let me pray. Tell me what it is and let me do business with Heaven. Let's focus together for miracles. Thanks for your prayers and support, Richard Roberts http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/pages/Richard-Roberts-Oral-Roberts-Ministry/75171531959?ref=sgm

Kingship and God's Government

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:06:35 GMT

THE KINGSHIP OF EVERY BELIEVER AND GOD'S GOVERNMENT Christians need to understand God's government - and their kingship - before we can see true reform in the Church. Jesus is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. He is the King of Glory Who rules His Church. He is the King of the Universe with servants, ambassadors, armies, enemies, and, yes, a fully functional government. The Prophet Isaiah declared that there would be no end to the increase of His government and peace. Jesus is predestined to reign on David's throne over His Kingdom, establishing and upholding it with judgment and justice forever (Isaiah 9:7). Most of us are familiar with Isaiah's prophetic decree, but does the Body of Christ truly recognize that the seat of Jesus' rule on earth is in the local church? Or has religion tainted our view of the local church by portraying it as merely a gathering place for believers to worship God and listen to a Sunday morning motivational sermon? In some sad cases the local church has been reduced to nothing more that a social club with a religious montage. MANIFESTING THE KINGDOM OF GOD The restoration of apostles is shedding new light on the local church as not only a gathering place for believers to get equipped to do the work of the ministry but also as a governmental center in a spiritual jurisdiction assigned by God. Local church leaders and believers, then, must understand the government of God in order to be most effective in accomplishing its mandate to manifest the Kingdom of God. Looking at the structure and function of natural governments can help us to better understand spiritual governments. While natural governments include senators, ambassadors and presidents, for example, spiritual governments include apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, priests and kings (1 Corinthians 12:28). In both realms, governing is ruling by right of authority, administering policy, exercising power, and regulating, influencing, restraining and managing the affairs of men. So if Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and He is, then just who are these kings that Jesus is King of? We, the believers, are those kings. Jesus has given us authority as priests and kings. We have a solid revelation of our priesthood - we can sing, worship, preach, pray and prophesy with the best of them; we can cast out demons and lay hands on the sick and watch them recover - but we have yet to fully comprehend what it means to be a royal (kingly) priesthood. SPIRITUAL JURISDICTIONS God sets churches in territories as governmental centers filled with believers who are called to invade, occupy, influence and manifest the dominion of the Kingdom of God on earth just as it is in heaven. As kings who have been planted and sent out from local churches we have been assigned places of spiritual jurisdictions (domains) in which to rule and reign and to establish heaven's rule on earth. How will we see His Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven? Demonstrating kingship through evangelism is the key to changing cities because when people are saved and baptized in the Holy Ghost the devil will lose his grip on the crime-riddled, drug infested neighborhoods he set out to destroy. As we reach out to the lost, we build the Church of Jesus Christ and establish His Kingdom in our territories. BUILDING GRACE Jesus, our High Priest, King, Lord and Chief Apostle, has assured us that He is building His Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). Take note that Jesus is not building His Church in heaven and no demon power is opposing His heavenly government. No, Jesus is building His Church and establishing His Kingdom here, and we - as priests and kings with an apostolic building grace - are called to help Him. You might say our Lord is the Lead Architect and we are the construction workers that follow His blueprint to build His Church. The Author and Finisher of our faith is also a Warrior and He is using us as a battleaxe to overcome demonic enemies opposing His rule on earth. The battle against Jesus' governing rulership is directed against every believer and the local church in particular. The gates of hell have shut down many a local church and caused many other once-on-fire believers to hang up their armor and head for the hills. The apostolic grace imparted to believers equips them to break through the spiritual resistance to building the Church and living a strong Christian life. INVADING DARK KINGDOMS The Apostle Paul equipped the believers at Ephesus with spiritual weapons to victoriously battle the forces raging against the government of God on earth. The wise masterbuilder said, "We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Ephesians 6:12). The Greek word for "principalities" is arche, meaning the habitation of demonic government. He then proceeded to equip them by imparting faith, truth, the Word of God, revelations of their righteousness in Christ, their salvation and the importance of invading the kingdoms of darkness by spreading the Gospel. Paul's strong words in his epistle to the Ephesians capture the essence of the fight to stop the local church from equipping believers to rule and reign as priests and kings. It paints a vivid picture of the wiles of the enemy designed to hinder believers from governing spiritually and influencing naturally. The devil knows that the local church connects the spiritual realm with the natural realm. The evil one understands that the local church is more than the house of God; it is also the gate of heaven. Remember Jacob's ladder? The Bible records Jacob's powerful dream in which he saw the Lord atop a ladder that stretched from the earth below into the heavens above. Jacob saw angelic beings ascending and descending on that ladder delivering divine assignments directly to the servants of God. He called the footrest of that ladder the house of God, the gate of heaven (Genesis 28:10-17). JACOB'S PROPHETIC DREAM As Christ's ambassadors, we need to understand that Jacob's prophetic dream portrays local churches today. The local church is a house of prayer, where revelation, strategies, instruction, direction, warning â??and â??the prophetic voice are released into the heart of God's victorious believers. It is where the Holy Spirit governs through His Word, His voice and His people. It is the place for the perfecting of saints and the gathering of sent ones and companies, all called to take the Kingdom of God into the heart of their cities (Acts 13). Paul also told the Ephesians that it is now God's intent for His Church to make His manifold wisdom known to the rulers and authorities in those same high places (Ephesians 3:10). Making His wisdom known is accomplished through the act of exercising and demonstrating His righteous rule on earth. AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST Finally, Paul taught the Corinthians that Jesus must rule through His Church by continuing to put down all opposing spiritual government, authority, and power, thus subduing all His enemies under His feet (1 Corinthians 15:24-28). Jesus gave His Church the right to exercise His majestic authority, challenge anything that opposes His Word, resist demon principalities and powers, decree a thing, announce, command, influence, and, yes, govern. Jesus has entrusted His government to His Church. We must not lose sight of the truth that local churches are set in territories and have an awesome responsibility to invade and occupy with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Believers are ambassadors of God's government - ambassadors are the highest-ranking representatives of a government or kingdom - and every believer is called to actively represent and demonstrate the rule of God on earth (2 Corinthians 5:20). When you understand the governmental function of the local church, then you can find your place in it as a believer. Remember, "You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9). Keep in mind that Jesus said He is building His church - not a ministry that is disconnected from the local church. If you help build what He is building - the local church - then the "increase of His government" will come on you, too. God bless you, © by Jonas Clark

The Lord Of Hosts

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:15:19 GMT

A heavenly shift! Fear not, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. The Lord will bare his holy arm and go to war in the heavenlies! We have received a kingdom which cannot be shaken. Jesus is the Lamb that was slain, the King Of Kings, the Lord of Lords, the Lord of Hosts, the Lord strong and mighty who is mighty to save! Angelic hosts do his bidding! He runs to the defense of his children when they are threatened with danger. He is faithful to deliver his own from the power of the enemy. Joel 3:16-21 The Lord also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the Lord will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. So shall ye know that I am the Lord your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more. And it shall come to pass in that day, that the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the Lord, and shall water the valley of va-poo-risetim. Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom shall be a desolate wilderness, for the violence against the children of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land. But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the Lord dwelleth in Zion. Daniel 12: And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. Rick Joyner word: Re-post from 2009 The beginning of a New Year is always a good time for evaluation. Most of the time we want to say "good riddance" to the old, embracing the hope that this New Year will be better. Certainly it can and should be a much better year for every Christian. We are told in Proverbs 4:18: "The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines brighter and brighter until the full day." If we are on the "path of the righteous," or the right path, our lives will get continually brighter, as will the path, so that we can go forward with increasing confidence and boldness. That is normal Christianity. If we are experiencing anything less than this, then somehow we have departed from the right path. In the Lord, the wrong path will never turn into the right one, so if we have departed, we must go back to where we missed the turn. This would be a good time to evaluate this and resolve to get back on the right path if this is the case. The further we continue down the wrong path, the longer and harder it can be to get back on track. In the increasing intensity of these times, the price for not being in the will of the Lord will be increasingly serious, so now is the time to resolve to get back on the track in any way that we have departed from it. Virtually all of the prophetic people I know see increasingly difficult times in the world this year. In John 16:33, the Lord says: "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." If we are abiding in Him, we too will overcome the world. Regardless of what happens in the world, it can be the best year of our lives, and every year thereafter should be even better. Our paths are supposed to get brighter, not darker. It is remarkable how the Psalms have paralleled the times according to their numbering. The Psalm for this year is 110, which seems again to be an amazing fit for this coming year. It is short, so let's briefly go through it verse by verse: The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at My right hand, until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet" (Psalm 110:1). The enemies of the Lord have been rising around the world, and the exhortation here is to be patient because the Lord is going to subdue them. In prophetic symbolism, the "feet" in biblical prophecy often point to the last generation of this age. The Lord has been completing His body since the first century, and the last to touch the earth are the "feet." These are the ones who will prevail over the enemies of the Lord. The LORD will stretch forth His strong scepter from Zion, saying, "Rule in the midst of Your enemies" (Psalm 110:2) The Lord is going to reveal His authority this year. Our enemies do not have to rule over us, and we can prevail even in the midst of them. This is what we must learn this year, which means enemies of the faith are going to arise. Also, Zion, of the nation of Israel, has had to rule in the midst of its enemies since its birth, surrounded by enemies on every side. This is also true of "spiritual Israel," the church. However, I expect a serious new assertion of this authority by the nation of Israel this year, as well as the church. Your people will volunteer freely in the day of Your power. In holy array, from the womb of the dawn, Your youth will be to you like the dew (Psalm 110:3). This speaks of a great mobilization, a release of power, and a great youth movement, which we can expect to break out this year. The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek" (Psalm 110:4). We can expect a prophetic emphasis on the priesthood that all believers are a part of the order of Melchizedek. The Lord is at Your right hand; He will shatter kings in the day of His wrath (Psalm 110:5) We will see the judgment of the Lord coming upon leaders who are His enemies. He will judge among the nations, He will fill them with corpses, He will shatter the chief men over a broad country (Psalm 110:6) The Lord begins His judgment with His own house because He cannot judge the world for things His own people are doing. This judgment has been happening for years, and now it will turn upon the nations in a greater way, and we can expect much death. He will drink from the brook by the wayside; therefore He will lift up His head (Psalm 110:7). When rulers drank from the streams of a land, it was a statement that they had dominion over that land. The Lord has dominion over the earth, and nothing is happening that He has not allowed, but now we are going to see Him assert His authority. The lifting up of the Head speaks of the lifting up of Jesus. The time is coming when no one on earth will be able to escape His witness. We will know this when He is lifted up, and all will be drawn to Him. This is going to be a great and exciting year. In many nations where Christians have had favor, there will be increasing persecution against them, such as in the U.S., but the Lord will prevail. The more the nations seek to afflict His people, the stronger and more numerous they are going to become. My prayer for you is that this will be the best year of your lives, that you will get much closer to the Lord this year than you have ever been, and that you will be known as one of God's best friends in the last days.

Never Give Up!

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:43:48 GMT

Spiritual Pruning

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:03:06 GMT

SPIRITUAL PRUNING by Pam Clark pamclark@prophetic.net I believe we have entered a time of Spiritual pruning that will continue to manifest for a while. We have watched with some personal sadness in places, many of the glorious saints going on into their heavenly reward. While we are happy for them and treasure their legacy, we also feel the gap we know we have to fill now in the Body with the Body. For those of us who have been imparted to by them, we realize that we have to carry on the Spiritual torch and run our lap with it now. Honor is a beautiful thing. There is a Spiritual flow of anointing that carries on it. We are a gifted generation. We really need to know that. Many say we are picking up their mantles and we are finding those places of Spiritual witness where we can take those gifts and understandings, store them in our internal treasures boxes, and use them and share them in the appropriate places. You don't "collect" Spiritual things as display items, they are tools that are meaningless unless used. I can admire the hammer, saw, nails and lumber laying around, but if I don't have the plans and the vision to build the project, they are just meaningless things unless the energy is also supplied also to create it. We need insight and understanding and training to accomplish the goals. The Baby Boomers had their children and now their children are having their children and then some. Our population is growing exponentially. We are entering a time when the majority of people in the world will be under 21 and their interests and buying habits will be the strongest influence of things seen in the marketplace. I was a baby boomer of the 60's and that generation carried a great influence. Our growing age range from 16 to 25 carried a strong impact on society. Now instead of this group affecting the schools by needing more teachers and classrooms, there will be a demand on geriatric health care and nursing homes. That will create a better health system for the future. A lot of awesome things happened in the 60's that were Spiritually significant. There were a lot of cultural changes for good and for the worse. Relationships status quo was challenged and racism was confronted head on. A lot of the hypocrisy was defeated in many areas. Values of life were apprehended and acquired, but at the same time, some things were being lost. People went from formal to more casual in many areas and then what was "feel good" became standards over good sense. On Sundays many would not be seen without dresses and suits on, and then it was t-shirts and shorts. For those who felt they had no proper Sunday clothes to appear in, the door was open to them to come as they are. But in the comfort, some people lost respect for the order of the house and they became surprised and offended at disciplines and order imposed. In a number of areas we can see what looks like a pendulum swinging back and forth. Too little, too much, and then there are those sweet spots in the middle that we never can seem to fully lay hold of. But these are the areas where we really need to find God and know Him. It can be so right to adjust a certain way but if we go to far with that "message," we start losing the victory that we gained from it. So it boils down to finding God and knowing Him and knowing the times that we live in. Communication is quick these days. Things will happen a lot faster with experimentations, and because travel and technology is on the increase, there is a natural world hope that at its least, will give a new form of entertainment, games and activities. But the soul will still cry out for God, and some people will accidently find damaging ways to try and fill that inward void they feel. Fads still seem to affect the young and the old, but are predictably short lived. We need our tuning forks and God will use the generational cohesiveness to speak to His seekers. There is the wisdom of the older and the zeal of the younger that keeps life fresh and vibrant. And it's great to have a good time together! Many who don't get family time at home will find it in church. For them, "the house" and what happens in "the house" will be significant. But as they catch on to what really works, they will internalize it and be able to carry it with them. Then when the pendulum swings, they will have a good idea where to set their boundaries. There will be a natural human pruning through that but we also need to be aware that God does His Spiritual pruning too. When God cuts back, He does it for the exponential growth of the things He wants to see more of. Pruning can seem very harsh, and things pruned can have some seasons of major ugliness. But God knows what He is doing! When we find pruning going on in our own lives, it's hard to accept it but if we work - and it takes work - to go along with God's Plan and look to see what HE is doing, we will be on track for a stronger foundation. We may feel and even look naked, stripped and bare, but God knows what those new little leafs and buds will bring. I had two rose bushes that I tended and watered faithfully, but they just did not do all that well. They weren't spindly but they just didn't thrive and produce very many roses at all. I did some yard rearranging and transplanted one of those rose bushes to another location. Suddenly it became happy and I had more roses than the life of the plant had ever produced! So I took the other one and replanted it near the first one and it is beginning to get new leaves and buds, too. Sometimes we don't know why God transplants us. Sometimes He lets our own ideas play out so that when HE does it, it's obvious to us that it works. God wants our attention. He wants us in a flow but obviously first He must get our attention first. Then we can move with the flow. Some people have functioned in the flow well enough because they grew up in it, but He doesn't have their attention the way He wants. He is not out to destroy and prove how ruthless He can be, but He wants us to follow and look to Him - much like the sunflower follows the sun throughout the day. But to get that, He has to break into our lives - not to harm but to preserve. The sun is predictable, but God will sometimes show a little more personality. He doesn't want us complacent. Some people and some days are more serene, where other times the atmosphere is much more lively and active. We need to be adaptable and find our place of best function for we are all called to be productive and produce good fruit for the Kingdom, but we can't do that if we don't know what the Kingdom is! As we see beloved saints going to Heaven, especially those we did not expect to go so soon, we can realize that God is pruning. God will prune for the right instruction and God will prune for justice. Because of our exponential growing, God needs strong branches for the lost to lean on and graft into. The lost don't dictate to the plant, but they can learn to assimilate so they can produce their own unique gifts. And sometimes God wants to revive the old treasures but it took a certain pruning to get them activiated. We should always ask, "What is the Father doing?" even when it's beyond us and we don't have a clue, because something is going on. God is not dead or boring. We also don't need to think that our first answers and guesses are the right ones because you don't know the inside of a puzzle by its borders alone. We can be bored with Bible prophecy until we see our place in it, and guess what? We each have a significant place in it! Don't let a lukewarm spirit neutralize or desensitize your life. Pray and adjust to the adjustments. You need to fit and sometimes there are some bumps along the way. When you are in just right, the things around you thrive but if you are placed wrong, you may have a temporary growth spurt and then lose the flow. Seek for that relationship in God that when the pendulum is swinging, you understand it, but you also understand it's limitations. God loves the society of community. He just does not want it polluted or defiled. If He finds that, He has to prune, and it can affect the good things around it. Flower arrangements are beautiful but in our life zone the old have to go out and the new have to come in. In Heaven, flowers don't die, but here, we have slower motion glory. Some of that is because we are learning things, but we need to also know that this is a training ground for our will. God wants us to have dominion over our own soul for partnering with Him and it takes having right and wrong choices to accomplish that. He who started the good work will be faithful to complete it. We need to cooperate with the Master Vinedresser for our maximum blessing and potential. He didn't put the good in us to take it out of us. He prunes for greater glory.

Resurrection Power Is Being Released

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:54:43 GMT

Resurrection Power is Being Released! The Winds of Heaven will Facilitate Great Changes! by Barbie Breathitt www.breathofthespiritministries.com Barbie Breathitt Prophesy to the Dry Bones! God's mighty hand brings comfort, enabling us to cross through the wilderness valley of dry bones. Learning God's majestic ways gives us strength to climb over obstacles to reach the highest mountain peaks. In the valley God reveals destiny and purpose, because many are disjointed, dry, barren and dying in their confusion. We set our goals to reach the cloud-covered mountain tops. Resurrection power is being released to enable us to speak to and encourage ourselves in the Lord. We are to bring forth new hope and speak life to those that are dead and despairing. As our ears are tuned to hear the Lord's voice, His words will create abundance. The Source of eternal life will connect us to others that will empower us to become all we are destined to be. "The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones...He asked me, 'Son of man, can these bones live?' "I said, 'O Sovereign LORD, You alone know.' "Then He said to me, 'Prophesy to these bones and say to them, 'Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD!...I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life. I will attach tendons to you and make flesh come upon you and cover you with skin; I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.' "So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I was prophesying, there was a noise, a rattling sound, and the bones came together, bone to bone. I looked, and tendons and flesh appeared on them and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them. Then He said to me, 'Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, "This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, that they may live."' "So I prophesied as He commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet - a vast army." Ezekiel 37:1-10 The Winds of Heaven Bring Change The winds of Heaven will facilitate great changes and unify those that are called to walk together - so the Lord's commanded blessing will be released. Earnestly seek God's glorious face and He will answer the questions that have been on your heart. Spend time resting quietly in His presence to hear His voice. Be willing to relinquish and transcend the desires of your flesh to come into the unity with His Spirit. He will direct your steps, enabling you to make the necessary changes to bring you into a good place. John 12:26 says, "If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor." When Jesus walked the earth He came clothed in humility and He poured out His life for those who love Him, but equally important He gave His life to save those that hated Him and were His enemies. Refuse to be distracted by those who try to pull you off the center of love. God loves unconditionally and offers great grace to cover our multitude of sins. How can we offer any less to those around us? Transition and change is never easy or comfortable; it stretches us to a new level and capacity. Maintain your focus on the only One who embodies truth and light and continue to trust in His sure guidance and care. Total surrender to God's purposes in our lives insures a stability that the world cannot understand. As the four winds blow and the earth is shaken the only thing that will remain unshaken and true is God's unshakeable Kingdom. Isaiah 54:10 says, "'Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor My covenant of peace be removed,' says the LORD, who has compassion on you." A heartfelt pursuit of God's love will release great insights, revelation and new strength to courageously move forward to accomplish His plans and divine purposes in life. Psalm 27:14 says, "Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!" In a time when hearts will grow faint from fear we are called to show the way by letting our lights shine in the darkness pointing to freedom. What Was Lost Will Be Returned We are emerging out of a wilderness cycle. The Spirit of the Lord is bringing restoration to those that have been slain, wounded, lost hope, and struggle with their faith. We are entering a new season where all that was lost or stolen will be returned. Learn to prophesy as the Lord commands to overcome the situations and stormy surroundings. David was encouraged that he would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. We too can possess this promise as we forget those hurtful things that try to prevent us from reaching our potential or that draw our attention to the failures of the past. God doesn't look at us in our sin, weakness and failures. He sees us through the cleansing Blood of Jesus. Faith looks forward expecting to receive the blessings and good things of life. We get what we expect. As we leave the dryness of the desert that tried to weary and drain our excitement for life, we will receive a fresh breath of the Spirit. By preparing for the next level of anointing, power, and favor the Lord will redirect our paths. There is a fresh impartation of "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" coming to those who believe - that reach out and boldly declare it with confidence. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so! Crossing over from the wilderness wanderings of hopelessness and despairing lack, into the promised land of increase, abundance and joy comes as we agree with the Lord's plans for our lives. We are on the very thresholds of moving into the glory realms through covenant relationship with Jesus. We can choose to come up higher in the realm of peace, prosperity and understanding of fresh revelation or remain content in the struggles we find ourselves battling. Genesis 17:2 says, "I will make my covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly." Multiplication is always better than addition because the acceleration rate launches you into the fullness and overflow of the immediate. This is not a time to wait for tomorrow or some future date in the by and by - but the time is NOW! Are You Willing to Embrace the Changes? God gave us freedom of choice to exercise our will to bring change and create an environment around our lives that will enable us to prosper. Are you willing to embrace the changes that are necessary to go to the next level? Will you take a risk to break a cycle of defeat? If you continue on the same path eventually you will come full circle and repeat the same habitual mistakes over again. To enter into increase and fullness you must release your faith to see the unseen and possess the impossible. The word change scares some but it also represents an exciting challenge to others who want to break out of the status quo of normality and become exceptional. Pray and ask Holy Spirit to reveal the areas of change that need to take place in your life. Receive, and embrace them with thanksgiving. Ask for understanding and then release them from your life. Prophesy as you are commanded. Allow your bones to shake, rattle and come together. Take your position in this great army of harvesters that are being raised up to bring in this end-time harvest. God's Breath to you, Barbie Breathitt Breath of the Spirit Ministries Email: Barbie@BreathOfTheSpiritMinistries.com Barbie Breathitt

Apprehending Heaven's Purposes

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:18:39 GMT

Note by Rita; Although this is a ministry based in California, there is rich revelation to study and consider for our personal and ministry application, I believe. Apprehending Fred and Sue Rowe The Living Wall Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; 'and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,' says the Lord of Hosts. Hag 2:6-7 This was the last scripture spoken standing by an altar near the joining of the Sacramento and American River at a gathering last weekend, April 2nd-4th during Passover in Sacramento. On Easter Sunday, within 24 hours of the meeting, a 7.2 earthquake struck Baja California with reverberations reaching as far north as Las Vegas, NV. Within another day a 7.7 earthquake hit Indonesia. Since Easter Sunday, repercussions of the Baja earthquake have traveled up the "backbone" of California (see: http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/ ). As California faces its most severe financial crisis in its history, we believe God is trying to get our attention as Haggai's message goes on to say in v. 8 The silver is Mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of hosts. The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And in this place I will give peace says the Lord of Hosts. The earthquake was further accentuated by an alarm going off in the prayer room in Bakersfield and the power going out this past Monday morning, April 5th. As a result of the signs, and with a certain sense of the "Fear of the Lord," we are compelled to relay what we witnessed and experienced as we see the repercussions from the gathering unfold. Something in heaven was apprehended that requires our attention, not because of who we are, but who He is and what He wants to do in our individual lives, families, cities, and state. It is an hour to apprehend the times and what God is doing. What we encountered was an amazing display of true Kingdom dynamics as the Presence of the Lord met us and intensified over the days together. Each brought their gift to the throne of grace as He led us through a very narrow gate. In a multigenerational gathering, there was an amazing level of preferring one another that unfurled a seamless tapestry of God's purpose and desire. It was like a family. MW from Redding School of Ministry wrote the following: Another quote from Bill J. - if we step outside of family, we have stepped outside of the Kingdom. The container for revival is family. Our gathering sooooo felt like a family reunion. As we truly learn to love each other, I believe more life than we could ever dream about will come into our lives. God's glory will flow through covenant relationships. We need to live connected at our hearts, not theologically. The kingdom is set up so that we need each other. We were created to do life together. When love is our motivator and our leader, we will not fail. We are family here. Again, when we step outside of family, we have stepped outside of the Kingdom. John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. The foundational strength of building one another up, even generation to generation, in a most holy faith through relationship deepened as we stepped into and experienced the reality of Kingdom dynamics we have rarely encountered beyond our own families and immediate relationships. It is very difficult to express on paper what we experienced?simply stated, it was transformational!! Fruit: We are so thankful for all the youth present. They were a vital part to all that God did. re: Prayers for UC Berkeley, please view and see this video re: new church plant at UC Berkeley. Righteousness is springing forth!!! http://agtv.ag.org/Conversation-with-Jeff-Sandstrom Sign: As Psalms 30:8 states, the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness. The earthquake in the wilderness of Baja was a sign the Lord of Hosts heard our prayers and wants our attention. CM from Tulare wrote, "If you had to place a large earthquake, this was a good location," said seismologist Susan Hough of the US Geological Survey. "Call it a near-miss," said geophysicist David Wald of the USGS National Earthquake Information Center in Golden, Colo. Not only was a disaster averted, but God what is God saying in it all? What do earthquakes represent? One of the youth present accurately stated that the earthquake represents a sign of a heavenly shift. This is substantiated in scriptures as earthquakes are represented in the following: o Release of the captives: Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody's chains came loose. Acts 16:26 o Sign: Our contact in El Centro gave a report of over 50 people being saved Sunday evening (after the quake) at an outreach at a hamburger stand around the corner from her house. o Application: The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, Matt. 9:37. It is an hour of the release of captives, both the workers and the lost alike. We, as believers, are being sent into our spheres of authority with the message of the gospel. Believe for great favor as you reach out in love to those around you who need to know Jesus. o Resurrection power: There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. Matt.28:2 o Sign: On Monday, April 5th (right after the meeting in Sacramento), the power went out in the Bakersfield Prayer Room during the prayer meeting and the alarms went off! It got our attention!!!!! o Application: We are in a time when God wants to revive us. Where hope in our lives, families, ministries has been dashed, God wants to restore hope. It is a time to shed disappointment, discouragement, despair, hopelessness and speak into your purpose and destiny scriptural truths that will remove the tombstone from your life and release you in resurrection power. o Revealing of truth, unveiling of eyes for the release of God's purposes: o When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, "Surely he was the Son of God!" Matt 27:54 o Application: It is an hour of favor for those carrying prophetic vision and purpose to see them come to pass. Ask God to clarify not only your vision and purpose but how it can build and strengthen others. The hour of the "vision carriers" has come. o Shift in the heavenlies: o You will flee by my mountain valley, for it will extend to Azel. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with him. Zech. 14:4 o Sign: See Resurrection power sign o Application: Seek to continue to build the altar of worship and intercession in your cities and regions as a Kingdom dynamic of churches and ministries working together to build the altar of the Lord where angels can ascend and descend. We pray this stirs our hearts towards the Kingdom purposes of God in this hour. May a spirit of boldness and resolve encourage your Spirit today that there was a purposeful response in heaven to the gathering, prayers and worship this past weekend. The signs following need our attention. We will be planning the Fall Feast of Tabernacles for September (sometime between Sept 25 and Oct. 1st) in Bakersfield as it will be convening national leaders in early October just before the elections (for more info on who will be coming see:http://www.bpcbakbusconf.com/2010-conference/event-highlights ) . It will be a gathering to "Prepare the Way," and we invite and encourage your prayerful consideration to participate as we purpose to build into the foundations of intercessory worship and relationship in our state. We pray for a continued resolve to build the tents of worship in our cities and regions through relationships and that you are encouraged, strengthened and alert today. After the earthquake, power outage and alarms this week?.we certainly are!!! Heaven is being apprehended!!! Vision: To encourage, equip and empower the saints through intercessory worship and building relationships to persevere for personal and community transformation in the order of Amos 9:11, On that day I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, and repair its damages, I will raise up its ruins and rebuild it as in the days of old. Building a Living Wall Fred and Sue Rowe www.thelivingwall.org BY the way, 7.2 is significant in that 72 is 3 days. For consideration and promise in Faith read Hosea 6:1-3 Come let us return to the Lord; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight. Let us know, Let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD. His going forth is established as the morning; He will come to us like the rain Like the latter and former rain to the earth. Amen. Let it be so LORD!!!! Added by Rita: Damage from Baja California earthquake Chuck Pierce Jan 2010 prophecy of highways buckling: Chuck Pierce: The Lord told me to prophesy, "Watch the highways that begin to buckle. For throughout the states and throughout nations as signs going into this season, I will buckle highways. You will say as My people, 'I can ride the change of the road that is changing ahead of me.' For it will be a spiritual sign to you, but it will be a frightening shaking to others. "You will ride the sign of the buckling highways throughout the earth. I AM rearranging the order of the earth so that the covenant with My land can now manifest in a way that was stopped from manifesting in the last season. Watch the road systems for they will now begin to change." http://elijahlist.com/words/display_word/8407

A Leap Of Faith Testimony

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:48:33 GMT

This story of a miraculous escape from tragedy was featured on our local news yesterday. The company name , "Leap Of Faith" was actually demonstrated by this driver! It quickly brought to my mind the story in Acts of Paul's miraculous escape from tragedy when a poisonous serpent bit him, but he failed to die. By the fact of human beings of faith safely surviving things which by all natural laws should destroy them proves to many that God is real and watching over his children. Often, we have to go through the fires in order to allow the glory of God to be seen by those in our midst. Trucker Makes Leap Of Faith In Fiery Crash 04/08/2010 Associated Press A fiery three-vehicle crash left an 18-wheeler hanging off a freeway overpass and thousands of pounds of frozen chicken strewn across a highway in suburban Dallas. No one was seriously injured in the crash, which happened Thursday afternoon on Texas 121 Lewisville when an 18-wheeler carrying 40,000 pounds of frozen chicken collided with a dump truck, which burst into flames. Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Lonny Haschel says the tractor trailer then jackknifed across the highway and struck a third vehicle. The truck, owned by a company called Leap of Faith, partially slid off the overpass. The driver leaped from the cab to safety before it slid off the highway. The highway was shut down for several hours Article link / Dallas Morning News http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D9EV679O3.html Acts 28:1-6 Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, "This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live." But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects. The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead, but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.

Build A Barn, It's Harvest Time!

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:33:47 GMT

Bob Jones: Build a Barn! It's Harvest Time! Recently, Bob was told that churches will become hospitals and bars will become churches. According to Webster's dictionary, a hospital is an institution that provides medical or surgical care or treatment for the sick and the injured. Isaiah 26:9b says, When Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. (NIV) As the world grows darker and darker and all that can be shaken is shaken, the Church will become brighter and brighter. The light or glory of the Lord will arise upon the Church and through His Bride, and all who come shall be healed. The Healer has never left the Church; the Church has abandoned her duties. The world will come to the Church to be healed spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, financially, socially and sexually. Bars or taverns will become churches. They will become a natural watering hole or well of redemption. God is going to redeem all things for His purposes. Bars currently advertise "spirits" and now they will know "The Spirit"?the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Holiness, the Spirit of Love and Righteousness, the Holy Spirit of God! Now, when they belly up to the bar, they will come away full of the Holy Ghost with the expression of tongues in their mouths and fire in their bellies. A Season of Having the 'Faith of God' It is time for the Church to begin building barns?it's harvest time! Barns are the people coming together in home meetings where they learn to grow in their gifting and exercise their faith. They are the harvesters! We're moving from the faith in God to a season of having the faith of God. Jeremiah 22:3a says, Execute justice and righteousness and deliver out of the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. (AMP) The harvesters will be able to deliver those oppressed by the spirit of this world and as they are delivered, God's justice and righteousness are restored. Bob and Bonnie Jones The Prophetic Ministry of Bob and Bonnie Jones

New Seasons Springing Forth

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:32:08 GMT

Terri Jordan Good morning and blessings to each of you! I'd like to take a moment and share with you these words I heard in my heart. May the blessing of the Lord be upon you as you take another step into your destiny! NEW SEASONS SPRINGING FORTH ~ APRIL 2010 I heard the Spirit of the Lord say, "You are now coming into the realization that you are indeed a new creation in Me. Old ways of life are becoming unfamiliar, the old mindsets are being transformed and now a renewing is taking place within you. As the seasons change in the natural, so shall your season change in the spiritual. New life in me is springing forth. Those things that have laid dormant in you shall shoot out and develop as you begin to view everything with My mind. As it is with time lapse photography, so shall it be in this next season. An entire season can mature within a matter of moments in the spirit realm. Do not view life through the lens of man. Ask Me to give you kingdom eyes. Knowledge of My glory will mature quickly and begin to clothe you. Watch the blades of grass as they welcome the springtime. Notice how quickly the grass will cover the landscape with no effort on its part?so shall My glory be. I am the root of David, the Lion of the tribe of Judah. I am breaking forth. Listen for My roar, it is the sound of My glory going forth. My roar will awaken My sons and daughters as the sunshine awakens each new day. How can this be, you ask? I have illustrated this in the natural. You say, "but Lord, I do not see it." I say, "you must see it." The beauty of springtime lies dormant during the winter months. You do not see the flowers, yet underneath the ground, hidden from man's view, a transformation is taking place. My beauty sleeps until the time is right, secure in its hiding place patiently waiting for nature's kiss. Then suddenly it happens, from deep within the seed, its roots begin to stretch forth after a long winter's nap. The seed begins to produce life and push its way through the dark, hard ground. The harder it pushes, the warmer it becomes, until finally it pushes through into the fullness of the sun. There is no struggle in the push, see, I spoke in the beginning for it to be fruitful and multiply. The seed has the knowledge contained within to perfectly follow its course. Despite the darkness, despite the hard ground, despite the obstacles in its way, it continues to push until it breaks through. But, its destiny has just begun. So it is with you, My precious ones. You have been pushing your way out of the darkness, pushing through the hard times, gazing upwards as you grow. Hold on, remain steadfast, continue pushing your way through, because just over the top of adversity you will breakthrough into My glory. As easily and effortlessly as the sprout finds its way above the soil, so shall My children find their way. The seed determines what the sprout shall become. The seed contain everything the sprout needs to reach maturity. My seed in you will produce My likeness and it contains all you will ever need to reach maturity. My incorruptible seed which is watered by My word will grow outside of time as you know it. My seed growth is determined by the death of the outward shell in which it inhabits. Once this happens, then My seed can and will begin to reproduce after Its own kind! Embrace the death of the outward man, rest in the growth of the new creation springing forth in you. This is the course of your destiny. My seed has been planted in your heart soil and within My seed in everything that I AM." In HIS service, Terri www.terrijordan.org

On Eagles Wings

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:12:34 GMT

Tender Words To The Tired Heart

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:06:16 GMT

Come unto to me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls." Matthew 11:28-30 Tender Words to the Tired Heart by Max Lucad0 Brook Besor. Don't feel bad if you've never heard of the place. Most haven't, but more need to. The Brook Besor narrative deserves shelf space in the library of the worn-out. It speaks tender words to the tired heart. The story emerges from the ruins of Ziklag. David and his six hundred soldiers return from the Philistine war front to find utter devastation. A raiding band of Amalekites had swept down on the village, looted it, and taken the women and children hostage. The sorrow of the men mutates into anger, not against the Amalekites, but against David. After all, hadn't he led them into battle? Hadn't he left the women and children unprotected? Isn't he to blame? Then he needs to die. So they start grabbing stones. This could be his worst hour. But he makes it one of his best. David redirects the men's anger toward the enemy. They set out in pursuit of the Amalekites. Keep the men's weariness in mind. They still bear the trail dust of a long campaign and haven't entirely extinguished their anger at David. They don't know the Amalekites' hideout, and, if not for the sake of their loved ones, they might give up. Indeed, two hundred do. The army reaches a brook called Besor, and they dismount. Soldiers wade in the creek and splash water on their faces, sink tired toes in cool mud, and stretch out on the grass. Hearing the command to move on, two hundred choose to rest. "You go on without us," they say. How tired does a person have to be to abandon the hunt for his own family? The church has its quorum of such folks. Good people. Godly people. Only hours or years ago they marched with deep resolve. But now fatigue consumes them. They're exhausted. So beat-up and worn down that they can't summon the strength to save their own flesh and blood. Old age has sucked their oxygen. Or maybe it was a deflating string of defeats. Divorce can leave you at the brook. Addiction can as well. Whatever the reason, the church has its share of people who just sit and rest. And the church must decide. What do we do with the Brook Besor people? Berate them? Shame them? Give them a rest but measure the minutes? Or do we do what David did? David let them stay. He and the remaining four hundred fighters resume the chase. David and his men swoop down upon the enemy like hawks on rats. Every Israelite woman and child is rescued. Every Amalekite either bites the dust or hits the trail, leaving precious plunder behind. David goes from scapegoat to hero, and the whooping and hollering begin. And what about the two hundred men who had rested? You might feel the way some of David's men felt: "Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except for every man's wife and children" (1 Sam. 30:22). A Molotov cocktail of emotions is stirred, lit, and handed to David. Here's how he defuses it: "Don't do that after what the Lord has given us. He has protected us and given us the enemy who attacked us. Who will listen to what you say? The share will be the same for the one who stayed with the supplies as for the one who went into battle. All will share alike." (30:23-24 NCV) Note David's words: they "stayed with the supplies," as if this had been their job. They hadn't asked to guard supplies; they wanted to rest. But David dignifies their decision to stay. David did many mighty deeds in his life. He did many foolish deeds in his life. But perhaps the noblest was this rarely discussed deed: he honored the tired soldiers at Brook Besor. Someday somebody will read what David did and name their church the Congregation at Brook Besor. Isn't that what the church is intended to be? A place for soldiers to recover their strength? If you are listed among them, here is what you need to know: it's okay to rest. Jesus is your David. He fights when you cannot. He goes where you cannot. He's not angry if you sit. Did he not invite, "Come off by yourselves; let's take a break and get a little rest" (Mark 6:31 MSG)? Brook Besor blesses rest. Brook Besor also cautions against arrogance. David knew the victory was a gift. Let's remember the same. Salvation comes like the Egyptian in the desert, a delightful surprise on the path. Unearned. Undeserved. Who are the strong to criticize the tired? Are you weary? Catch your breath. We need your strength. Are you strong? Reserve passing judgment on the tired. Odds are, you'll need to plop down yourself. And when you do, Brook Besor is a good story to know. From Facing Your Giants Copyright (Thomas Nelson, 2006) Max Lucado

Cool, Clear Waters

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:17:40 GMT

John 4:14 Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." Psalms 42:1,2 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. Nehemiah 3:28 And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son in law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me. Nehemiah 6:1-4 Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;) That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief. And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner. Nehemiah 4:14-15 After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes." When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to his own work.

You Raise Me Up

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:07:03 GMT

"You Raise Me Up" When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; When troubles come and my heart burdened be; Then, I am still and wait here in the silence, Until you come and sit awhile with me. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up... To more than I can be. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up... To more than I can be. There is no life - no life without its hunger; Each restless heart beats so imperfectly; But when you come and I am filled with wonder, Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up... To more than I can be. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up... To more than I can be. You raise me up... To more than I can be.

The Spirit, The Dove And The Olive Leaf

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:34:28 GMT

Twice this week the Lord has quickened to me the revelation of the dove bringing the olive leaf back to Noah, which signalled the time of the receding of the floodwaters and the time to land in the new land. I am paying close attention to his voice as he prepares us for the new things of this new season. Isaiah 55:12 You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. The song I received from the Lord in 2003: "Build An Ark" Children, build an ark of faith; Build it on the firm foundation of Christ. You must work with patience and perseverance, Though scorned by the world. It must be built by the pattern in God's word; Line upon line, precept upon precept. A willing heart and a hearing ear Ensures the measure of mercy and grace Needed to finish your task. Your ark of faith will carry you, And all God gives you Through troubled waters of tribulation, Through floods of persecution, And storms of spiritual wickedness; With all long suffering in joyfulness, Into the bliss of holiness; Without which no man will see the Lord. The ark of faith I have built by his instruction has carried me and mine through many storms of spiritual wickedness and floods of persecution. The new land is in sight, it's time for the tress of the field to clap their hands! Feast on this rich manna from God's kingdom table!

The Power Of His Resurrection

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:57:17 GMT

The Power of His Resurrection By Francis Frangipane Let there be no question, Christ's crucifixion and subsequent resurrection are the cornerstone realities of our faith. Upon these two united events the most vital truths of Christianity unfold. Indeed, if Christ did not die upon the cross, there would be no atonement. If He did not rise from death as He foretold, then all He taught would become suspect. He would have been yet another philosopher/prophet who lived and died a tragic death. Yet, Jesus demonstrated that He was the "Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead" (Romans 1:4). Christ's resurrection broadcast throughout time and eternity that One more than a prophet died for mankind's sins. It was God on earth who prayed to God in heaven, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." Is this not the reason why we celebrate the miracle of the empty tomb? God Himself came to earth to rescue mankind from damnation! Christ's crucifixion was the covenant act, securing full payment for mankind's sin by His blood. His resurrection was the inaugural act of heaven, heralding the beginning of a new dispensation of grace and power. The Nature of the Power If we believe in Jesus Christ and accept His sacrifice for our sins, we receive two things pledged to us by God: forgiveness for our sins and resurrection power through the Holy Spirit. This power is not limited to our ultimate resurrection of the dead, but it is something we can walk in now. Martha, at the tomb of her dead brother Lazarus, dutifully acknowledged a future resurrection (see John 11:24). Yet, what Jesus told her caused a revolution in her thinking. He said, "I am the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25), thus bringing the power of resurrection into the immediacy of her dire circumstances. He then demonstrated that resurrection was a "now" reality by raising Lazarus from the grave! Beloved, the church today needs to grasp this truth: resurrection power is not confined to a future date; it is available right now in the person of Christ Himself! Everyone living in union with Jesus Christ has access also to the power of His resurrection. Even as divine forgiveness has been granted us through Christ's crucifixion, so resurrection power accompanies us through Christ's resurrection. Resident within us is Holy Spirit power. God Himself is eternally committed to direct and correct us, to lift and restore us until we stand before Him in eternity. "But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you" (Romans 8:11). From the moment you received Christ, the Holy Spirit has been giving "life to your mortal bodies," the same life that conquered death for Jesus. Just as it was "impossible for [Christ] to be held" by the power of death (see Acts 2:24), so also is it impossible for the death in us to block Christ from rising in our hearts! Indeed, if Jesus could conquer death and ascend triumphantly from His grave, He can conquer the realm of death, darkness and sin that exists in us as we keep faith in Him. Resurrection Access Through Faith Two keys unlock the power of resurrection life. The first is our faith. Indeed, "This is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith" (1 John 5:4). We must believe in Christ and confidently trust His power, especially when we fail or experience overwhelming circumstances or demonic attack. We may not know how God will rescue us, but we must believe He will. We may look as dead as Lazarus in the grave, but we must remember: the same power that raised Lazarus dwells with us! Have you been through conflict, fear or loss? It is time to believe in the resurrection power of Christ. Has a loved one fallen prey to battle, sin or discouragement? Take faith! Christ is He "who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist" (Romans 4:17). I have come to believe that, no matter what I go through, I will emerge more like Christ on the other side. I trust resurrection power to carry me through! Jesus is not only my Lord and Savior, He is also as the "Resurrector" of my life. You also have been through much, yet even when you had no strength in yourself, God Himself carried you through. Your very life bears witness that resurrection power has renewed and restored you, in spite of the battles you've faced. Faith, your deep-seated trust in God, secures you in the flow of resurrection power. When Paul wrote, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good" (Rom 8:28), he was speaking of abiding in a continuum of resurrection life that transformed everything he experienced into something good. This is the power of resurrection: the working of all things for good. The Second Key The second essential to unlocking resurrection power is to carry the cross of Christ. If we are to truly follow the Lord Jesus, we must also walk with Him in His call of redemption. Like Jesus, we will face death for the sake of love. It is this that leads to greater fruitfulness and power. The cross also puts to death our fears, lusts and lack of love, and to carry the cross is to agree that something in us must die for Christ to live. Thus Paul wrote, "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death" (Philippians 3:10). If we will know the power of His resurrection, we must embrace the fellowship of His sufferings. For those who have received the resurrected Christ, let us remember: we have been raised up with Him. God has seated us with Him in heavenly places. Our spirits are already positioned in resurrected life. Let us not accept the illusion that we are here alone. Even as we shall soon celebrate the resurrection of Christ, let us obtain the substance of His resurrection power now by faith. Let us release it's power through love. And let us remember: it is impossible for death to contain Him.

Unlimited Access

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:24:46 GMT

UNLIMITED ACCESS (Prophetic Word) Elaine Tavolacci www.awordinseason.info Unlimited Access The Lord says I have given My people unlimited access in My Kingdom and into a higher realm of My Glory. You have access to enter into the Holy of Holies without guilt or shame. The veil has been torn and I am inviting each one of you to come into a higher dimension and receive the fullness of what I have for you. Come up to this next level of My favor. I am calling you into a new place that you have not experienced before. Come up here and receive this unlimited access to the gifts that I have provided. I am sending an invitation to whosoever will to receive in abundance. There is now an open door of unlimited access to enter into My presence. You have unlimited access to receive My anointing without measure. There is a greater glory and a new authority available to you that you have not known before. I have more than your heart could perceive or you mind can believe. Make yourself available to this by simply saying yes and receiving all that I have for you in this time of unlimited access into My blessings says the Lord. Hebrews 10: 19 - 22 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Revelation 4: 1 - 2 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne.

Passover Message Of Love

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:21:20 GMT

A PROPHETIC PASSOVER WEEK MESSAGE OF LOVE FROM MESSIAH As we follow our Lord through this Passover week may we fall ever more in love with Him and surrender to Christ's perfect plan for each one of our lives. I share this prophetic word with you now and pray it will be encouragement and fresh manna to your soul today. In Him we are Catherine Brown Founder, Gatekeepers Global Ministries Co-Founder, Scottish Apostolic Networking Enterprise IN BETRAYAL - "I LOVE YOU" "While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?" Luke 22:47-48 "Beloved one, I am Love that will not let you go. To those of you who have walked in the pain of betrayal from dear ones you have trusted and loved, I release the grace to overcome such pain and crushing disappointment. My Love is more than you will ever need to forgive betrayal. Reach deep inside of Me and find a place of forgiveness from which to draw upon. Rest your souls in Me, let Me cover the scars of betrayal with the healing power of My Love. Be not battle weary, but allow Me to kiss away the effects of the lies, the greed and the fear from others that led to your betrayal. You have shared in My cup of suffering, so that you might also share in My cup of Joy. My heart overflows with Love for you. My Love is freedom, my Love is unchanging and all-powerful in the pulling down of strongholds that would keep you from flowing fully in My grace. My Love is your storehouse in times of great need. Child of my heart, I love you; betrayal is overcome by the Cross." IN DENIAL - "I LOVE YOU" "Peter replied, "Man, I don't know what you're talking about!" Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him. "Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly." Luke 22:60-62 "For those who have walked as a prodigal and have turned from Me in denial, who have believed the lie of the enemy that you are too much of a sinner to return to Me - child of my own, I will never reject you. I am waiting with outstretched arms to receive those who will return with earnest hearts, humble and genuine in seeking to be reconciled to your Father in Heaven. Your denial of Me is embraced in My grace and your rejection swallowed up in My mercy. I wait for your response to My invitation sealed at the Cross of Calvary by My blood. I am Love that never changes. I am Love that cannot fail you. I am Love that has overcome the power of death and sin. Where sin abounds grace shall speak a better word that the blood of Abel. Return to Me and experience restoration. Child of my own, I am your Reconciler. Walk again in the paths of righteousness; allow Me to overshadow you with the power of My forgiving Love so that you might walk in freedom and in truth, as a legitimate son and heir. Child of my own, I love you; denial is overcome by the Cross." THROUGH RIDICULE, INSULT AND MOCKERY - "I LOVE YOU" "The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. They blindfolded him and demanded, "Prophesy! Who hit you?" And they said many other insulting things to him." Luke 22:63-65 "When you have been insulted, ridiculed and mocked and when you have been reviled for My namesake, know this my precious child - I love you. I am the Healer of every wound, I am the Love of Eternity that guards your heart and mind and wraps around you when life assails and batters you. When the enemy draws near and you feel overwhelmed, I am Love that flows as a never-ending river to refresh you and to be a precious ointment on your wounds. I will never leave you or forsake you. For you I died, for you I rose again and for you My heart is ever moved in compassion and in righteousness. For you I gave all that you might walk in the fullness of knowing Me and be empowered to experience transformation and become a nation changer to the glory of My Father. Child of my own, I love you; ridicule, insult and mockery are overcome by the Cross." WHERE MEN HAVE NOT BELIEVED THAT YOU ARE A SENT ONE - "I LOVE YOU" "At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priest and teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them. "If you are the Christ," they said, "tell us." Jesus answered, "If I tell you, you will not believe me, and if I asked you, you would not answer. But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God." They all asked, "Are you then the Son of God?" He replied, "You are right in saying I am." Then they said, "Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from his own lips." Luke 22:66-71 "When men have not believed whom I have called you to be, I call you now to lay down that burden and the pain of rejection for I am re-establishing My people in their destiny and in their gifting. What I have established, no man, no weapon formed against you, demon, ruler, power or principality may take from you. My authority is irrefutable. Believe in Me and believe in the One who sent Me. Believe in My faithfulness, trust in Me, and listen to My voice. The darkness cannot overpower the Light of Christ in you. All hell trembles because I have walked the sanctified path of sacrifice to the Cross in obedience to My Father. Child of my heart, I love you and My Love will position you in covenant grace to walk in the footsteps that I have decreed and ordained so that the purposes and plans of My heart be fulfilled in your life. Rejection is overcome by the Cross." WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN FALSELY ACCUSED - "I LOVE YOU" "Then the whole assembly rose and they began to accuse him, saying, "We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Christ, a king." Luke 23:1-2 "Beloved child of My own - you who have experienced the searing pain of false accusation - know that your reward is in Heaven. Blessed are you when people falsely accuse you and persecute you for My namesake. Rejoice and be glad for you are walking in the footsteps of the heroes of faith who have gone before you to blaze a trail with their surrendered hearts that shout of My love. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Draw from the well of My endless Love so that you may be called sons of your Father in Heaven. My Love will set the captives free. My Love will disempower the assignments of the enemy and annul the evil agendas of hell. My Love will draw the multitudes to My Father as the multitudes see the power of My Love at work in you. Cast your anxiety upon Me; set your heart free in abandoned Love to Me. You love because I first loved you; greater Love is being poured out on My Bride, for My greater Love is the fountain head and source of global harvest. Without My love you have nothing. Allow My Love to become your all in all and in this way My church will become unstoppable in the flow of the miracle provision of Heaven. Child of my own, I love you; false accusation is overcome by the Cross." WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO CARRY THE CROSS - "I LOVE YOU" "As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus." Luke 23:26 "Beloved child of My own, seize the moment when My Love manifests in your life. Allow yourself to become one with Me in the expression of My Love. As you surrender to My Love I will give you a testimony that will touch the hearts of your communities, your cities and your nations if you will choose to walk in the overshadowing power of My Love. My Cross is raised up so that My resurrection Love and power will manifest in the nations, causing millions to be won in salvations, causing the hearts of the heartless to become soft in My grace; causing the prisoners to be set free; the lame to walk, the blind to see, the deaf to hear and the mute to speak of My Love. Holy love is flowing from My heavenly seat of Righteousness and justice. All heaven declares, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain from the foundations of the world." Earth is echoing Heaven's glory declaration and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against My church. Triumphant in purity and in righteousness; mantled in My agape, My church shall rise up to serve, to give and to love with My everlasting Love. Child of my own, I love you. I carried you at the Cross so that you might become an Overcomer." Amen 31 March 2010

"Agnus Dei" by Michael W. Smith

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:24:44 GMT

Pressing Through The Veil

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:03:31 GMT

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Pressing Through the Veil into the Cloud of His Presence From the beginning of time man was born with the unquenchable desire to know God and to be known by God. This awareness is not learned or taught but rather is an instinctive hunger deep seeded within the heart of man by God. There has been a veil placed over the hearts and minds of humanity and it is crucial that we wrestle past it through repentance in order to encounter the living God. It's normal for us to desire to see the face of God. Moses talked with God face to face . After seeing and speaking with God face to face Moses asked "show me Your glory" . When God makes Himself known to us in the congregation it can at times seem awkward or strange because like the children of Israel we're not acquainted with "His Ways." Manifestations of the Spirit in the congregation during worship tend to be uncomfortable for many. As the Lord begins to move supernaturally in our midst even the most spiritually mature have a tendency to become unsettled. The experience in many ways seems to be more "wacky" than not. I've often wondered why God just didn't reveal Himself in a more "palatable" way that doesn't offend so much. As I sought the Lord on this issue I found more evidence of God's desire to reveal Himself to us as "Friend", and not just a mere "manifestation". He will only reveal Himself to the degree we are able or even willing to see Him! It's accurate to say that if God were to allow us to see His full nature we wouldn't be able to handle it and in turn He would have to judge us on the level of understanding and revelation that we have. His mercy and love toward us cannot allow this to happen! Manifestations of the Holy Spirit of God are merely an evidence of Gods presence and power reaching toward us. His face is constantly being revealed in and through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. If we're willing to look for Him in the outpouring of His Spirit, He can then begin to wonderfully reveal Himself to us in ways far beyond our experience and understanding! A MORE PERFECT IMAGE Throughout the Old Testament God spoke of a day that we would be able to see a more perfect image or picture of who He is. Neither will I hide My face any more then from them, when I have poured out My Spirit upon the house of Israel, says the Lord God. EZEKIEL It has always been God's desire is to make Himself known to us. I said it earlier, and will say again, that God will only reveal Himself to the degree that we are willingly to open ourselves to know Him. To the degree that we are willing to come after Him will be the degree that He is able to allow us to see Him!! It was God's desire to reveal Himself to Israel but they were unable to handle it. The Lord knew that if they were to "see" Him they would make an image of Him and worship the image instead. says, "Only take heed, and guard your life diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes have seen and lest they depart from your (mind and) heart all the days of your life. Teach them to your children and your children's children." Verse 15-16: "Therefore take good heed to yourselves since you saw no form of Him on the day the Lord spoke to you on Horeb our of the midst of the fire, lest you act corruptly by making for yourselves graven images in the form of any figure, the likeness of male or female". OUT OF THE MIDST OF THE FIRE God led Israel out of Egypt with a powerful and strong hand with many signs and wonders. The hand of God was upon them continually. They saw the Lord in a pillar of fire by night and a cloud of smoke by day. The power and presence of God was physically manifested over the Ark of God. The Lord told them "I met with you face to face but you did not see my form". God had revealed Himself to the degree that they were "able" to respond and not fall into idolatry. The Lord told them He would not allow them to "see" His form because they would make an idol after His likeness! God new they would make an image of "HIS FACE" and would end up worshipping the symbol or the image rather than seeking after the His Face! says "the Lord spoke with Israel "FACE TO FACE" on the mount OUT OF THE MIDST OF THE FIRE?5. I (Moses) stood between the Lord and you at that time to show you the word of the Lord, for you were afraid because of the FIRE and you did not go up into the mount!" All of Israel was there on the side of the mountain with Moses and the Lord and they did not recognize God's "FACE TO FACE" encounter with them. They recognized "the fire of God"? but did not recognize "God in the fire"? instead they said: "For this great fire will consume us"? and v.27 "Moses you go near and hear all that the Lord our God will say; and we will hear and do it!" GOD IS LOOKING FOR FRIENDS The Lord told Moses, "Oh, that they had such a mind and heart in them always to reverently fear Me and keep all My commandments, that it might go well with them and with their children forever! Go say to them, Return to your tents? BUT YOU (Moses) STAND HERE BY ME"! The Lord is looking for those who will "stand here by Me". Moses was the Friend of God and was entrusted and faithful in all the house of God. Moses spoke with God face to face, or mouth to mouth. says, "Suddenly the Lord said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, 'come out, you three to the Tent of Meeting'. And the three of them came out. The Lord came down in a pillar of cloud and stood at the Tent door and called Aaron and Miriam and they came forward. 6. And He said, 'Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, make Myself known to him in a vision and speak to him in a dream. 7. But not so with My servant Moses; he is entrusted and faithful in all My house. 8. With him I speak FACE TO FACE (mouth to mouth) directly, clearly and not in dark speeches; and he SEES (beholds) the form of the Lord." Moses displayed in the Old Testament then what is available for us to experience in the New Testament now. Moses was entrusted with all of Gods house because he had a desire and an understanding to know God as an intimate friend. Moses actually saw the form of the Lord because idolatry had been worked out of him. It was the charge of God in that if we keep our garments clean (from idolatry) and our minds clean (from polluted and corrupted thinking) "If you will walk in My ways and keep My charge, then also you shall rule all My house and have charge of all My courts and I will give you ACCESS to My presence and places to walk among these (the angels) who stand here (in this heavenly arena)"! To the degree idolatry is worked out of us will be the degree He will trust to reveal Himself to us! It's our heart that sets the standard for what we will see and hear. BEHOLDING HIS GLORY The scripture teaches us that "as a man thinks in his heart that's what he becomes". . We become the very thing we set our "GAZE" upon. tells us plainly to "seek" that which is from above, where Christ is?"Set" your minds and keep them "set" on what's above?for your real life is hidden with Christ in God! It's absolutely necessary that we have the "veil" stripped from the eyes of our understanding in order to "see" the way things really are. says, "Be renewed in the spirit of your mind". Jesus said "Unless you are born from above you cannot 'see' the Kingdom of God. . That which is born of flesh is flesh and that which is born of Spirit if Spirit. says it best?"But whenever a person turns to the Lord, the VEIL is stripped off and taken away. v.18 And all of us, as with 'unveiled' faces because we continued to 'behold' in the Word of God as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being 'transfigured' into His very own image in ever increasing splendor from one degree of glory to another"? So when we turn to the Lord in repentance and look to him alone there is a veil that is stripped away that has kept us from seeing Him for who He really is. As we "gaze" at Him with a "clean (renewed) heart and mind" our perspective changes and we are being "transfigured" or "transformed" by the "Living Word" in ever increasing splendor from one revelation? to another revelation? to another revelation?etc? v.17 says we are "transfigured by the Lord who is the Spirit"?. The Spirit who liberates us from our "old mindsets" of bondage from the past. THE RENEWING OF THE MIND Pete, James, and John had an experience on the mount of Transfiguration with Jesus that radically changed the way they perceived Him. They saw the glorified Son of God and their perspective instantly shifted. Transfiguration and Transformation are the same words used in this supernatural encounter. As they were on the mountain with Jesus the old veil of their understanding was stripped away and they plainly saw as He was transfigured right in front of them. Moses and Elijah stepped out of a cloud and they beheld the Supernatural out-raying of His presence. / Transformation is the same word as "metamorphosis" or "transfiguration". Metamorphosis is the transformation process of a caterpillar "morphing" into a Monarch Butterfly. From "WORM" mentality into "MONARCH" or "ruler ship" mentality! Our "lower life" (worm) or lower way of thinking is in process of being transformed into a "higher life" (Monarch) or higher way of thinking and acting! Jesus said "For whoever wants to save his (higher heavenly) life will lose it?(the lower earthly life); and whoever gives up his life (lower earthly life) for My sake and the Gospel's sake will save it". People have made statements to me like "Oh that's just mind over matter or the power of positive thinking". Maybe so, but it's all about where our head is at! But I say it's not mind over matter but rather Spirit over mind! The spiritual mind is life and peace . The body is the servant of the Mind? The mind is the servant or student of the Spirit!!! It's the Holy Spirit that "opens up to us" and then empowers us to see with a renewed mind. If we can get hold of the reality of the transformation of the mind the power of God will flow freely through us. When the mind is renewed the unthinkable begins to look possible! Fear and anxiety will kill faith and shut down the work of transformation! We need to step in faith and believe! The principal of "Beholding and Becoming" is paramount. What we think about is what we become! encourages us to "Fix our eyes on Jesus". To "FIX" means to "STARGAZE" like gazing into space?or to "STARE AT" ? "FOCUS" all of your attention upon. The world has been longing to see a people who not only claim to know God but walk, talk and act like Him. "For God Who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness' has shown in our heats so as to (beam forth) the Light for the illumination of the knowledge of the majesty and glory of God (as it is manifested in the Person and is revealed) in the FACE of Jesus Christ. It is God's desire that the glorious Light and power of His presence would shine through the hearts of believing believers all across the globe. God wanted all of Israel to SHINE like Moses face had. The invitation was for all of Israel to SHINE, but they refused! It's the desire of God that the very power and glory of heaven would fill the body of Christ in such a way that the "Light Power" and "Presence" of our heavenly citizenship would physically shine through us like it did with Moses! Do we want that much of God?!... ARE YOU HUNGRY! By Jeff Jansen http://www.globalfireministries.com/

Being True Disciples

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:37:51 GMT

Part 1 of a three part video series by Bishop Harry Jackson on "Being True Disciples" The other two videos can be accessed on youtube.

Stand Firm And See His Deliverance!

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:47:57 GMT

Quickened Word delivered by 10:30 A.M. by three witnessess! He said: "Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's. ... You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.'" 2 Chronicles 20:15,17 (NIV)

Why Passover?

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:07:11 GMT

article source / the elijahlist.com Chuck D. Pierce and Robert Heidler: Why Passover? Chuck D. Pierce So many have asked the simple question: Why Passover? In Exodus 12:13-14 we read, The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live; and when I see the blood I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you when I strike the land of Egypt. This day will be a memorial to you, and you shall celebrate it as a feast to the Lord. Throughout your generations you are to celebrate it as a permanent ordinance. Robert Heidler As we approach the celebration of PASSOVER we must remember that Passover is a celebration designed by God! This Feast and event was given to increase our faith and prepare us to enter into the fullness of His blessing! Passover was commanded by God for the Jews in the Old Testament to teach them the importance of redemption by the blood. But it was also observed by Christians in the New Testament to remember and understand God's redeeming work. The Bible tells us it is to be a permanent ordinance?a celebration for all time. Many Christians don't realize that Passover is just as much a New Testament Feast as an Old Testament Feast. It's all through the New Testament. Jesus and the apostles all celebrated Passover. The original Lord's Supper was a Passover meal. The apostles taught the Gentile churches to celebrate Passover. In 1 Corinthians, Paul wrote to a predominantly Gentile church and said: "Christ OUR Passover Lamb has been slain, therefore let us celebrate the feast!" For hundreds of years, Passover was the most important yearly celebration in the early Church. What Makes Passover So Important? Derek Prince once said that the most powerful faith declaration for deliverance is this: "I am redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb out of the hand of the enemy!" He said that if you can make that declaration in faith, and keep on making it, something will happen. You will be delivered from the power of the enemy. That's really the message of Passover. The Feast of Passover is a faith declaration that we are redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb. It does something in us when we celebrate Passover. When we come together to remember God's great works of redemption, and declare the power of redemption in our lives today, it ALWAYS does something! Passover is very important to God. But satan HATES Passover. The enemy has worked diligently to steal Passover away. The good news is: God is restoring Passover. But it is a battle! The battle for Passover is the battle for the Blood. Satan wants to give us a bloodless religion, because a bloodless religion has no power. The power is in the Blood! There's always a battle for PASSOVER. We see it in Church history. In the 4th century, when the emperor Constantine tried to merge Christianity and paganism, it sounded like a good deal to many. He legalized Christianity. You could go to church without having to fear being thrown to the lions. And Constantine didn't mind Christians having a celebration of Jesus' resurrection?but he did have an issue with PASSOVER. He demanded that Christians not celebrate Jesus' resurrection at the time of Passover. At the Council of Nicea (A.D. 325), he declared, "This irregularity [observing Passover] MUST be corrected!" At the council of Nicea, Constantine outlawed Passover and directed that Christ's death and resurrection be celebrated on "the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox," which is a time associated with the spring festival of the pagan fertility goddess Ishtar also known as Eastre. (That's why in the Church today we celebrate the resurrection at Easter instead of Passover.) Constantine's goal was to remove Jesus from the context of Passover. The Battle Continues! Many in the Church resisted Constantine's edicts, so for many centuries after Constantine, the battle for Passover continued. In the sixth century, for example, Emperor Justinian sent the Roman armies throughout the empire to enforce the prohibition on Passover. In his attempt to wipe out the "heresy" of Passover, thousands of men, women and children were brutally murdered. Entire cities were massacred for refusing to stop celebrating Passover. (The battle for Passover has had many casualties.) Pressured by the government, the Roman Church joined in the attempts to stamp out Passover. Notice some of the decrees passed against Passover by various church councils. A Curse Pronounced! THE COUNCIL OF ANTIOCH (A.D. 345) - "If any bishop, presbyter or deacon will dare, after this decree, to celebrate Passover, the council judges them to be anathema from the Church. This council not only deposes them from ministry, but also any others who dare to communicate with them." (The word anathema means "cursed." The Church actually pronounced a curse on Christians who would celebrate Passover!) THE COUNCIL OF LAODICEA (A.D. 365) - "It is not permitted to receive festivals which are by Jews." THE COUNCIL OF AGDE, FRANCE (506) - "Christians MUST NOT take part in Jewish festivals." THE COUNCIL OF TOLEDO X (7th century) - Easter must be celebrated at the time set by the decree of Nicea. The battle for Passover is seen clearly in Church history! That battle against Passover is nothing new. We see the same thing in the Bible: satan always tries to steal away Passover, because he knows the celebration of the Blood releases power. Look what happened in Hezekiah's day: Hezekiah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. He repaired and cleansed the temple, tore down the false altars, restored the sacrifices, and Davidic praise. Then Hezekiah sent word to all Israel and Judah, inviting them to come to celebrate Passover. Couriers went throughout Israel and Judah: "People of Israel, return to the Lord." The hand of God was on the people to give them unity of mind to carry out what the king had ordered. A very large crowd of people assembled in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast. They slaughtered the Passover lamb and celebrated the Feast for seven days with great rejoicing, while the Levites sang to the Lord every day, accompanied by instruments of praise. The whole assembly then agreed to celebrate the festival seven more days; so for another seven days they celebrated joyfully. There was great joy in Jerusalem, for since the days of Solomon son of David, king of Israel there had been nothing like this in Jerusalem. The priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them, for their prayer reached Heaven, His holy dwelling place (see 2 Chronicles 29-30 for more). The same thing was happening in Josiah's Day: Josiah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. In the 18th year of his reign, while repairing the temple, they found the TORAH scroll in the temple. When the king heard the words of the Torah scroll, he tore his robes. He went up to the temple with all the people. He read in their hearing all the words of the Covenant. Then all the people pledged themselves to the covenant. The king ordered them to remove from the temple all the idols made for Baal and Asherah and all the starry hosts. He tore down the quarters of the male prostitutes, which were in the temple?The king gave this order to all the people: "Celebrate Passover to the Lord your God, as it is written in this scroll of the Covenant." In the 18th year of King Josiah, this Passover was celebrated to the Lord in Jerusalem. Not since the days of the judges who led Israel, nor throughout the days of the kings of Israel and the kings of Judah, had such a Passover been observed" (see 2 Kings 22-23 for more). We see a Biblical pattern! In both of these passages, God's people had drifted far from the Lord and turned to idolatry, and the blessing of God was lost. They turned back to God and sought Him, and the first thing God did was restore Passover! As they turned from pagan idols and celebrated Passover, they were restored to God and experienced great joy and blessing. That's an interesting pattern. Over and over again in the Bible, we discover that Passover had been LOST. Even during the Old Testament era, and even among the Jews, generations lived and died without celebrating Passover. Why had Passover been lost? Satan had STOLEN it away! Satan always wants to steal Passover. Then, as a new generation turned back to the Lord, and began to read the Bible, they read about Passover for the first time. It seemed strange to them. They said, "We've never done this!" (That's exactly what we see in much of the Church today.) But as the Holy Spirit moved on their hearts, they celebrated God's feast of redemption, and God's power and joy were restored! Why Does Satan Hate Passover? Satan hates Passover because Passover is the celebration of JESUS. When the Church gave up Passover, it invented other celebrations of Jesus. That is how we shifted the timing of our celebration to Christmas and Easter. It's not bad to celebrate Jesus on those other days. (It's always good to celebrate Jesus.) But the celebration of Jesus that God gave us is called Passover! The New Testament tells us that Jesus IS the Passover Lamb. When John introduced Jesus He said, "Behold the LAMB!" Paul said: Christ, our PASSOVER LAMB has been slain! Celebrating Passover IS celebrating Jesus! As the Passover Lamb, He shed His Blood to redeem us from the enemy. When His Blood is "on the doorpost" of your life, God delivers you from the destroyer. So if you understand Passover, you automatically understand what Jesus did. On the original Passover night, everything pointed to Jesus. Every father in Israel was told to stand at the door of his house with a basin containing the blood of the lamb. He was to dip a branch of hissop into the blood and smear the blood on the two doorposts of the house. Then he was to repeat the action and put the blood on the lintel over the door. If you can picture the motion he made with that blood-soaked branch of hissop, you'll see he was making the sign of the Cross! On Passover night, every father in Israel made the sign of the cross in the blood of the lamb. And as result, the family experienced redemption from the power of the enemy! God's deliverance always comes by His Cross and by His Blood. That's what Passover celebrates. You see, it was not by accident that Jesus died on Passover. God could have had Jesus die any time of year. But it was God's will for Him to die at Passover, so we would recognize that He is the Passover Lamb! Passover is so important to God that He chose to have the most important event in history (the death and resurrection of Jesus) take place at Passover. God went to great lengths to CONNECT the sacrifice of Jesus to Passover. (This is interesting: Constantine's goal was to separate the work of Jesus from Passover, while God's goal was to connect Jesus' work to Passover.) God wants us to think of Jesus in the context of the Passover celebration! The Timetable of Passover It's interesting to compare the timetable of Jesus' crucifixion with the Passover celebration. According to the Torah, at the time of Passover a number of events had to take place in a specific order, and at very specific times. 1. The Passover Lamb had to be selected on a specific day. Exodus 12 instructs that the Passover lamb be chosen on the 10th day of 1st month. By the time of Jesus, only lambs from Bethlehem were considered eligible to serve as Passover lambs. So the lamb born in Bethlehem was chosen and brought into Jerusalem from the east (down the Mount of Olives) and entered the city through the sheep gate. On the 10th day of 1st month Jesus, the Lamb born in Bethlehem, came down the Mount of Olives and entered Jerusalem through the sheep gate. (This is called His "triumphal entry.") As He entered, the people waved palm branches and shouted "Blessed is he that comes in the name of the LORD! Save us, Son of David!" By mass acclamation Jesus is designated as Israel's Messiah! The crowds had chosen their Passover Lamb! 2. The Lamb then had to be examined. The Torah instructed that once the lamb was chosen, it had to be carefully examined for blemishes. Only a perfect, spotless and unblemished lamb would suffice for the Passover. After arriving in Jerusalem, Jesus went to the Temple to teach. While there, He was approached by the Pharisees, Sadducees, Herodians and the teachers of the Law. Each group posed difficult questions, trying to trap him. Essentially, they were looking for any blemish which might disqualify Him as Messiah. But no one could find fault with Him. He was without blemish. 3. The Leaven (impurity) must be cast out. Torah instructs that before the feast, all leaven (impurity) must be cast out of every Israelite home. Each mother took a candle and searched out impurity, removing it from her house. This regulation is still observed today. Passover is a time to cleanse every house. Every observant Jewish family carefully cleans their house before Passover. Every trace of impurity is removed. After Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, He entered the Temple and cast out the moneychangers. He was following the Biblical instruction to prepare for Passover by cleansing His Father's house. 4. The Lamb is taken to the altar for public display. On the morning of the 14th day of the 1st month, when all has been set in order, the lamb was led out to the altar. At 9 a.m. that morning, the lamb was bound to the altar and put on public display for all to see. On the morning of the 14th day of the 1st month, when all had been fulfilled, Jesus was led out to Calvary. At 9 a.m. that morning, just as the lamb was being bound to the altar, Jesus was nailed to the Cross and put on public display at Calvary. 5. The Lamb was slain at a specific time. At exactly 3 p.m. the high priest ascended the altar. As another priest blew a shofar on the temple wall, the high priest cuts the throat of the sacrificial Lamb, and declared, "IT IS FINISHED!" At 3 p.m. on that high holy day, at the moment the Passover lamb was killed, Jesus cried with a loud voice, "IT IS FINISHED," and gave up His spirit. In Greek, "It is finished" is tetelistai! It means, "The debt has been paid in full!" The Celebration of Jesus! Do you see how God chose to connect Jesus with Passover? It's no wonder John introduces Jesus by saying, "Behold the Lamb!" It's no wonder Paul writes "Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been slain!" Passover is all about Jesus! Do you see that Passover is all About JESUS? * He came as the LAMB of God! * His Blood redeems US! * By His Blood?judgment turned away! * By His Blood?the power of the enemy is broken! * By His Blood?we are released from bondage and oppression. * By His Blood?we are set free to enter into God's Promise! Passover is the "JESUS" Celebration! The more you understand Passover, the more you appreciate Jesus! If you don't understand Passover, you have a hard time fully understanding what Jesus did. As you celebrate Passover, you are declaring your faith in the power of His Blood and His redemption. That's why one of strangest things in the world is that Christians all over the world have accepted satan's lie that Passover is not a "Christian" thing! Satan tries to steal away Passover, because he knows the celebration of the Blood releases power! When the celebration of Passover was stolen away, the power left! But when Passover is restored, the power RETURNS! The Good News is?God is RESTORING Passover! All over the world churches are again celebrating Passover! And the POWER is returning! We invite you to celebrate the power of Jesus' Blood. We invite you to join with Christians all over the world in the restoration of Passover. Join with us in proclaiming: We are REDEEMED by the BLOOD OF THE LAMB, out of the hand of the enemy! If you would like to know more about Passover and see suggestions for celebrating it, we recommend the book The Messianic Church Arising! by Dr. Robert Heidler. Blessings, Chuck D. Pierce and Robert Heidler Glory of Zion International Ministries Email: chuckp@glory-of-zion.org

In The Hands Of God For Justice

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:20:10 GMT

"God be merciful to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us, That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all the nations." Father thank You for granting us Your Presence and Favor that You will be known throughout the nations..... This matter of government ignoring the cries of the people and passing legislation which mandates such strict control over citizens is very troubling to me. By the legislation just signed and approved for Healthcare Reform, all U.S. citizens are being commanded by government to purchase costly health insurance. The greatest outcry from the Christian community, and rightly so, is against the government funding of abortion, but many unconstitutional mandates are a part of this legislature. I am sensing a very real possiblity of abuse of power which benefits insurance companies at the expense of the little man, the lower and middle income citizen. Please bear with me as I present an example of what I am saying. Currently in my home state, Texas. insurance companies have lobbied for and won legislature which mandates liability insurance on all vehicles. An overview of some of the repercussions of this: 1. Vehicle cannot be registered or inspected without insurance. 2. Late payment and allowing any lapse in coverage results in a loss of ability to find inexpensive coverage with reputable companies 3. Lapse in coverage; traffic tickets with excessive fines; late payment adds a large penalty, failure to pay; warrants issued for your arrest, jail time, 4. Possible loss of driving license resulting in adverse effects on earning power. 5. Possible vehicle impoundment; with a fee of approx. $300 or more to recover vehicle. Texas Financial Responsibility Law / http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/pubs/consumer/cb088.pdf This puts a burden on any man who is not wealthy. Personally I have had two car accidents in 50 years of driving, but I am by law required to pay out in excess of $1200 yearly for liability insurance. We are fined excessively for things we might possibly do that will cost others, having done no actual wrongdoing. The young person just starting out as a driver faces a difficult task of buying affordable transportation in order to make his living, and maintaining car insurance which can be more costly that their monthly car payments. The young are penalized by excessive rates hikes based on statistics which show that they are responsible for the majority of car accidents. The insurance companies are granted powers by law which oppress and control unjustly. Therefore the poor are often treated as low class and rebellious to the rule of law citizens. It seems to be that this kind of injustice through corrupt legislation would serve to sow seeds of disrespect for law. I am old enough that I can remember when it was not against the law to drive a car without liability insurance, and I have watched the progression of change over the years. In summary, based on previous experience with these legislative mandates in my state, in the matter of the Healthcare insurance mandates, I can foresee poor men who cannot keep regular insurance because of financial lack being penalized and fined and even jailed because someone in their family had a health crisis and they were forced to seek medical help with no insurance. What other unjust abuse of power can be hidden here? I fear even worse from this legislation. I have set my face to seek the help of my God for such injustice! God is the defender of the poor who are oppressed by the rich! We must seek the Lord for the kind of obedience that will bring his intervention and justice for the poor! Change to society can only come through the obedience of God's people! We must set out hearts right before the Lord as we pray for our leaders who are legislating hurtful laws; remember that Daniel was unjustly commanded to bow down to King Nebuchanezer's idol. When he refused to obey the King's decree, he was severely punished, but then delivered by his God. As he dealt with the unjust King, he kept the peace, saying, "Oh, King, live forever". The end of that matter was the King acknowledging that heaven ruled and turning his heart toward true reverence of God. The current Healthcare legislation just signed into law has been challenged at the Supreme Court level by Jay Seculow and The American Center for Law And Justice. Thirteen State Attorney Generals have filed suits against the Federal government. Other lawsuits will be filed. An interesting article citing the unconstitutional mandate of the law. (written before the law was passed) http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/12/Why-the-Personal-Mandate-to-Buy-Health-Insurance-Is-Unprecedented-and-Unconstitutional I am not in any way joining in a political war between Republicans and Democrats, or conservatives and liberals. I desire to stand with Jesus, as many others do, to see justice done for the little man who has no defense but the Lord! Pray,Pray,Pray! Prepare,Prepare,Prepare! Who is your King? 1 Samuel 8:10-22 Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, "This is what the king who will reign over you will do: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots. Some he will assign to be commanders of thousands and commanders of fifties, and others to plow his ground and reap his harvest, and still others to make weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants. Your menservants and maidservants and the best of your cattle and donkeys he will take for his own use. He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves. When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, and the Lord will not answer you in that day." But the people refused to listen to Samuel. "No!" they said. "We want a king over us. Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles." When Samuel heard all that the people said, he repeated it before the Lord. The Lord answered, "Listen to them and give them a king."

"Your Blood"

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:02:17 GMT

Prophetic Release Word

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:24:13 GMT

THREE PROPHETIC WORDS TO HEED IN THIS KAIROS MOMENT; PROPHECIES ABOUT NEW THINGS AND WARNINGS TO BE PREPARED TO ENTER IN BY BEING WHOLLY ATTENTIVE! "In the mouth of two are three witnesses every word is established! MATT SORGER WORD March 26! Shift is going to happen! We are about to change! Lost things are being found! Broken things are being restored! Double for your trouble! There is a wind coming to lift you!!! We are going higher!! Attention! Come to Attention! A new Grace and a new Favor like the Body of Christ has not seen before! Declare the times and seasons! This is a Kairos moment! Destiny is converging with the timings of God! We are leaving something good for something BETTER! We are in a NEW DAY where God is making all things new! This is PASS-OVER weekend? we are PASSING OVER!!! It is a new time, new season, a new day for the Body of Christ! It is not program as usual!! ASK the Holy Spirit -- where is your Wind blowing? New Level of Freedom is coming to the Body of Christ God is bringing ALIGNMENT to man and nature. The purpose of the latter rain was to bring the fruit to harvest - to full maturity. As we move into the Passover season, we are moving into the Latter Rain season! A MATURE harvest! A FULL harvest! Seeds that have been placed in you for many years / generations are coming into FULL MATURITY in the Kingdom of God. Thinking different! Acting different! Receiving different! Joel 2 24 And the threshing floors shall be full of grain and the vats shall overflow with juice of the grape and oil. We are coming into a season of OVERFLOW! A place of harvest like we've never seen before! An OVER-COMER anointing! Joel 2 25 And I will restore or replace for you the years that the locust has eaten -- the hopping locust, the stripping locust, and the crawling locust, My great army which I sent among you. A season of RESTORATION! That which has been LOST for YEARS? will be RESTORED! Joel 2 26 And you shall eat in plenty and be satisfied and praise the name of the Lord, your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you. And My people shall never be put to shame. NO MORE SHAME!!! EAT IN PLENTY!!! Passover is all about the HAND OF GOD destroying the YOKE of the enemy! Passover is all about RELEASING you from CAPTIVITY! Passover is all about COMING OUT and COMING FORTH clothed in FAVOR! The wages from 400 years of slavery was RESTORED in a DAY!!! SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL HARVEST! When the Word of the Lord is declared, it will be accomplished!!! When you CONNECT in your Spirit with the Word of the Lord, it will be accomplished!!! ================================================== Matt encouraged all of us to sow a special seed into this Word from the Lord. Let me encourage you so SOW into your church this Sunday. I want to also encourage you to sow into Ignited Church to help us with the expense of bringing this MEDIA to you. Article source / Steven Strader GRANDMA ANNA WORD March 26 *EXPAND YOUR WAYS OF HEARING ME Loved one, a storm is coming that is going to muddy the waters of hearing My voice. For you to be prepared you need to expand your ways of hearing Me. Also, your faith and trust in Me needs to grow. I want you to know in your heart of hearts that I ALWAYS work all things together for good for those who love Me. My voice is heard in many ways - not necessarily the inward voice or the audible voice, or hearing through the prophetic voice. I also speak through My written Word, as well as in daily parables involving all of My creation. Just a few of the other ways I speak are through confirmations, visions, quickened eye glances, trances, quickened thoughts, dreams and anointed hands. Look for Me to speak even in other ways I have not mentioned. If you will search for Me with all your heart, I promise you will hear Me, FOR MY SHEEP KNOW MY VOICE. "Behold, the days are coming," says the Lord GOD, "That I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine of bread, Nor a thirst for water, But of hearing the words of the LORD. And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it." Amos 8:11-12 NKJ) "While it is said, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation." Hebrews 3:15 KJV) "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 NKJ) "Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him." Luke 8:18 NKJV) My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 KJV) *Taken from Moments of Intimacy SANDY WARNER WORD March 27

Overcoming Strongholds Tearing Down Evil Thrones

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:48:41 GMT

Chuck Pierce Facebook devotional 14 Day Devotion: Day 4: "Overcoming Strongholds and Tearing Down Iniquitous Thrones!": 3/25/10 STRONGHOLDS! One of the things that keep God's people in bondage is a stronghold. A stronghold is a fortress or anything you run into for protection. 2 Cor.10 says that spiritual strongholds are formed by thoughts that raise themselves up above and against the knowledge of Christ. The foundation of a stronghold is a belief system or mindset that is opposed to the truth of God. Many times a stronghold forms in a time of distress, trauma or need. The devil comes to you accusing God or offering you a solution or way of escape that leaves God out of the process. This eventually leads to a greater bondage. A stronghold is opposed to the "knowledge" of God. Knowledge means a living and interactive experience, not a theoretical or merely intellectual understanding of God. True knowledge is linked with that which has been tried and proven true by personal experience. Satan will present you with a way of escape in which does not involve intervention by a loving God. There is no possibility of personal interaction with God. On the foundation of this lie, a system of worship is built. We worship what we serve. When the devil presents his way of escape from our distress, we will do whatever is necessary to keep that way open to us. We will serve the system that keeps the lie in place. Let God show you any strongholds that have developed in your life. Let Him reveal anywhere that the enemy has convinced you that God cannot intervene to help you. Let the truth of God uproot the lies of the devil so that demonic strongholds are demolished and you are free to worship the true and living God. Meditate on: II Cor. 10:3-6; Ex. 12:12; Josh. 24:14 In Egypt, a system of worship had developed in which an elaborate network of gods and goddesses offered protection from every conceivable source of trouble. Israel had lived under this system of worship for 400 years. To bring His people out at Passover, God had to prove that He was over and above all the gods of Egypt. He had to demolish the stronghold that the gods of Egypt offered to the people. He had to show that He was a God who would intervene on behalf of His people. Through the plagues of Egypt, God showed Himself to be stronger than all of the gods of Egypt. He judged them by showing them to be lacking in power compared to Him. God wants to demolish the strongholds in our lives. He wants to prove Himself strong on our behalf. He is listening for the cry of His people and looking for hearts that are devoted to Him. INIQUITOUS THRONES! When the demonic powers in the heavens are worshiped by the people on earth, an unholy agreement between heaven and earth is formed and a throne of iniquity is established. Just as God is enthroned on the praises of His people, demons are enthroned wherever they are worshipped. Whoever is enthroned has the right and power to rule. This was the problem in Egypt before the Exodus. For Israel coming out of Egypt, it was necessary not just to break the power of the gods of Egypt, but to establish a new order of worship to the Lord. This was God's intent from the beginning. This is why He said, "Let My people go that they might worship Me." The nation could not be established in the Promised Land without the Lord being enthroned over them. Thrones of iniquity can be over a geographical location, over a people group or even over an individual life. says that a throne of iniquity cannot be joined with God. The two cannot rule at the same time. Where God is enthroned by the praise and worship of His people, a throne of iniquity must fall. As God breaks us free from the powers of demonic forces, we must see that the key to becoming established in freedom is to worship God in a new way. The Bible gives many examples of how thrones of iniquity were torn down. In 2 Kings 18:7 Gideon was instructed to tear down his father's altar to Baal and erect an altar to God in its place. This Baal altar was evidently a corporate altar. When Gideon tore it down, the people were freed to turn to God and the spirit that enabled the Midianites to steal their harvest each year was broken. In the nation of Judah there were several revivals recorded during which idols were removed. One of the most notable was under King Hezekiah. 2 Kings 18 and 2 Chron.30 record that the first thing he did upon becoming king was to tear down the idolatrous altars, cleanse the Temple, and restore true worship. The thrones of iniquity were torn down, and God was enthroned in the land! They then celebrated the Passover! Because of this, tells us that the Lord was with Hezekiah wherever he went and he prospered. During his reign the Assyrian army came against Jerusalem, but God sent an angel who killed 185,000 of them in one night. Judah never fell to the Assyrians because the Lord's throne had been established over the land. Over the NEXT TEN DAYS WE WILL ADDRESS THE PLAGUES OF ISRAEL! See the demonic power that God was confronting and overcoming. Let God set you free from the power of that spirit in your own life. Do like Gideon and establish an altar of worship in its place. By the time we come to Passover, you will have new freedom to worship. As we corporately worship from territory to territory, we will see God enthroned in a whole new way so that His will can be done on earth as it is in heaven. His power to rule will be manifested wherever He is worshipped. READ: Judges 6-7 II Kings 18:1-8 II Chronicles 29:1-11 Col. 3:1-17

Soar!!

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:52:29 GMT

Mount Up! As we abide in him and his words abide in us his winds will carry us up above the storms! "Life On Wings" blog by Ern Baxter / http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=176325&view_mode=blog

Do Not Fear, Lean Back On My All Sufficient Power

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:06:24 GMT

A Word of EnCOURAGEment: "Do Not Fear! Lean Back on My All-Sufficient Power" "Confidence is an internal state that is made up of perceiving the risk, experiencing the fear, and overcoming the fear in order to take action." I trust you are all persevering in the faith. While some of you may be sailing smoothly, many are in a season of warfare contending for a breakthrough. It is with that in mind that I wanted to send you a little word of encouragement. I have been reminded of late that it is Christ in us who fights the battle. Wigglesworth and Dr. Charles Price are both quoted as having said something close to this: "When my faith comes to an end, His is just beginning!" It is impossible to have intimacy with Christ without encounters with the powers of darkness. While we have no desire to pay undue attention to the enemy, C. S. Lewis reminds us of the two extremes that the enemy seeks to purport on the children of God, being that we either pay too much attention to him or pay no attention at all. There are some seasons where I never even give a thought to spiritual warfare, and there are other seasons I am reminded by virtue of the tests, adversities and strange occurrences that I experience and endure while there is a war going on--this is one of those seasons. For what it is worth, during these kinds of seasons you have to remember Paul's admonition: "Having done all STAND." When that kind of season is one you are enduring, you have to remember to get plenty of rest, and make sure you are adequately nourished, and stay in a place of internal quietness and confidence according to Isaiah 30:15, "In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." You also have to remember: "Do not throw away your CONFIDENCE which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have DONE the will of God you may receive what was promised" (Hebrews 10:35-36). The rest of this chapter is all about possessing your soul by faith in seasons of endurance through adversity: "FOR YET IN A VERY LITTLE WHILE, HE WHO IS COMING WILL COME, AND WILL NOT DELAY. BUT MY RIGHTEOUS ONE SHALL LIVE BY FAITH; AND IF HE SHRINKS BACK, MY SOUL HAS NO PLEASURE IN HIM. But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul" (Hebrews 10:37-39). Overcoming Fear with Courage Here is a thought: ever wonder what was going on in the lives of the apostles when they were called to write what they were writing? We see men of strength, the giants of the faith, incredible exploits of power, yet what was going on in them during those incredible seasons? Don't be fooled by the world's idea of how success and courage manifest. Courage requires an ingredient we talk little about: FEAR. Paul says to the Corinthian Church that at a certain season in his life, he was with them "in weakness, and in FEAR, and in much trembling." He also speaks in another place of "fightings without, AND fears within." This is the same apostle who tells us that "God has not given us a spirit of fear!" Is he contradicting himself? Never! He is talking about how he learns to master fear and turn it into courage! Courage is a form of CONSTRUCTIVE COPING! Courage travels with CONFIDENCE. Confidence comes from the Latin "con fideo," which means "with faith." We are most vulnerable to the enemy when we are lacking confidence (lacking the "with faith" factor). Courage travels with confidence because courage requires a number of components: fear, risk, purpose and ACTION (when you have DONE the will of God...Hebrews 10:36). It would seem that the writer to the Hebrews is telling us that confidence (which requires courage, and we are commanded to be STRONG and COURAGEOUS) is an internal state that is made up of perceiving the risk, experiencing the fear, and overcoming the fear in order to take action. When you throw away your confidence--you think in self-debilitating ways; when you hold fast your confidence and your confession--you think in self-enhancing ways that strengthen your experience in Christ. Just remember that in Christ--His faith begins where yours ends. And He is the HOPE of GLORY within you. That means that the higher your level of hope in the acting out of courage, the lower your fear goes. Hope shows you that your success is on the pathway of faith. God will give you what you need. In Christ's faith you already possess all the necessary resources, skills, abilities, the will (for it is Him doing His Father's will through you), and the pathway to overcoming (He is THE WAY or the pathway), and you have what it takes to overcome any setbacks you may be facing. When the enemy comes, there is a standard in you that God raises up. See yourself succeeding and discover that as Kingdom success is your goal (which is basically being faithful to The Father), you will regulate your actions in the face of opposition from the enemy while he is threatening to undermine your existence. Your perseverance will be for the possessing and the restoring of your soul! A Prophetic Word of Encouragement Here is a fresh prophetic word that the Lord gave me for you: "For in this season of turmoil, do not fear! Lean back on My Power, My All-Sufficient Power. For I am not unaware of your troubles or the assails of the enemy. I have seen his foolishness in thinking he can persuade you to give in. This is only a season for the perfecting of My faith in YOU. I have conquered what you are facing already. I AM WITH YOU, I AM IN YOU. I WAR FOR YOU, I WAR THROUGH YOU. Let My faith be released against your enemy. He fears Me and therefore He fears you. This will be a decisive season in your maturity for My Kingdom, and I will prevail through you. I will protect you in your going out and your coming in. Your tears will be tears of release and tears of joy, I will also restore your soul. Goodness and Mercy are following you, remind yourself of these things. This temporary affliction will pass in spite of the lies of the prince of darkness. Let your heart be strong and take courage, soon there is a new level of enlargement coming your way. For every clash between the Kingdom of Light and the kingdom of darkness, I will release My Spiritual Titans in this season! The wars of the Lord will be fought against the gates of hell and the Warriors of the Lord will prevail. And for every fight there will be a new kind of split decision! Not a split decision as to whether the enemy won or My people won, rather the enemies of My people will be split on whether I defeated them or My People defeated them. For these will be days when the enemy will not be able to distinguish between Me and My people for there is a new level of the manifestation of unity between Heaven and earth. Hell is in confusion for the saints are rising in this day of warfare! While there are tempests and trials, there is a deep underlying assurance I have given to My people in this hour. The people of God are on the brink of a great surge of the release of My power and My irresistible PEACE! For My Peace will crush the enemy under your feet in the days of battle. And know that there are hidden factors lying in the secret places of the hearts of My people that will come into play in these days. Even as John the Baptist was in hiding in the wilderness before the days of his public appearing, there are hidden factors in My people that have been hidden for a season and for a time that will now be made manifest for the purpose of Kingdom advancement. Rejoice My People, for these are days when things long-awaited for will begin to emerge from the deep places in your hearts. The secrets of your hearts are being revealed. War with Me for sweet victory lies just ahead!" Much love, Mark J. Chironna Mark Chironna Ministries Email: markchironna@markchironna.com

Everything's Going To Be Turned Upside Down

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:57:32 GMT

Article source: elijahlist.com Clement Prophesies From the Lord: I Have Sent Nine Angels that Have Stood with the Greatest of Warriors...In March, Everything's Gonna Be Turned Upside Down! Kim Clement Prophesied on February 27, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan The Spirit of the Lord says, "All I need is somebody to agree with the prophet. Beginning in the month of March everything's gonna be turned upside down. "The prophet warned you that there would be earthquakes even greater and worse than what took place in Haiti. The reason is your enemy wants America; your enemy wants the United States of America, he wants to shake the ground, he wants to destroy you again. But," God said, "he will not touch this land." You see, the earth shall shake, but God said the people of the Lord shall survive. Yeshua, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, has saved the people. The Spirit of the Lord says, "The ground has shaken, but the powers of Hell have been buried. Their powers will not control nor manipulate what takes place in the house of the Living God, because in My house there will be a shaking of another kind?I said, a shaking of another kind. There will be a shaking of another kind, and I will shake sickness and I will shake poverty. I will shake witchcraft, I will shake negativity. I will shake poverty. I will shake Jezebel. I will shake religion and I will shake Hell!" Song: Shake, shake, shake the powers of Hell! I will shake poverty and I will shake witchcraft, I will shake religion and I will shake Hell itself. I will shake darkness, I will shake sickness. I will shake passivity and I will shake Jezebel! Shake, shake, shake the power of religion! Shake. Shake, shake the power of sickness! "I Have Sent Nine Angels that Have Stood with the Greatest of Warriors" Every mountain that is on the earth has been placed there to possess. There is no mountain that cannot be possessed. Caleb said, "I want the mountain with the giants." God says, "There are mountains that have stood before you, mountains that have been waiting to be possessed; darkness has filled them. Now these mountains and those that have possessed them must be dispossessed." The Spirit of God says for me to tell you tonight, "There are mountains that seem as if they will never be taken because you have listened to the voice of majority, 'We cannot go to the mountain, we cannot take this land, because the land is filled with giants.' Ha! Is there, is there, is there a Joshua, is there a Caleb who will say, "Give me this mountain"? I said, is there a Joshua?" The Spirit of God says, "There are kingdoms that must be possessed. I have found the people that will take them, warriors scattered throughout the earth, waiting not to be taken away, nor are they waiting for the strong hand of the Lord to deliver them. They have been given the command. "The land is yours, the land is yours." The Spirit of God says, "The land is yours to take. And in 2010 I have given the command to nine angels; one of them fought for Daniel, the other fought for Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Another one fought for Jacob to become Israel. The other one stood with Paul. The other one was with Peter to get out of the prison. The other angel was with Moses. "Every one of these I have sent for this time on the planet Earth?nine angels that are acquainted with warriors; angels that have stood and watched Daniel in a lions' den, the angel that stood in the fire with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. That angel is standing here. That same angel is standing here and he says, 'I want Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego shouting in the fire! Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego shouting in the fire, "There's a fourth man standing in the fire! There's a fourth man standing in the fire!"'" God says, "Think it not light that that same angel is watching the plans that are trying to consume the servants of the Most High God by a prince of Babylon,the same prince that tried to destroy Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; the Messiah; the same one that tried to destroy Daniel. That same prince of the East has come to this nation to take captive those who declare the name of the Most Holy of Gods." But God said, "He will hear the same sound of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego praising in the fire; Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego shouting in the fire, 'There's a fourth man standing in the fire! There's a fourth man standing the fire!'" The Spirit of God said, "I have sent nine angels, and you know your prophet doesn't speak lightly of angels. I have sent nine angels that have stood with the greatest of warriors. They have come, and they will come in March. They have come for the distinct purpose of fighting for you, fighting for America, fighting for those that declare the name of Christ. They will war at your words. They will go to war with your words. They will go to war with your praise. They will go to war with your words. They will go to war with your shouts! "A great and mighty army is being raised up in 2010, the likes that the earth has never seen. Never in the history of mankind, am I raising up America, South America, Central America. I am raising up a band of warriors the likes that the earth has never seen. They shall not be afraid of the lions' den, of the '666,' they will not be afraid to storm the gates of Hell. They are you and your children. The Spirit of Elijah is upon this generation for the fathers and the sons to be one voice, and all that I am raising up, the likes that the earth has never, ever seen before!" says the Lord. In 2010: Mountains Will be Taken, Kingdoms Possessed, Demonic Strongholds Dispossessed, a Movement Amongst Children "I will raise up bass guitarists like this; they will touch one note, and the kingdom where they are standing arts, entertainment shall saturate with the sound of the Holy Spirit through the sounds of their instruments. "There shall be a movement amongst the Happys. The Happys, many of them will come out and say, 'We lost our father, we lost our image, we lost our manhood, but we have found Abba, Abba Father, therefore we shall arise!'" Beginning in the March of this year, of the decade of 2010, mountains will be taken, kingdoms will be possessed, demonic strongholds with be dispossessed, and a movement amongst children likened unto Samuel shall begin to transpire. Once again, the great cloud of witnesses will hear the same sound that they heard. That's right, they hear the sound of Daniel lifting up his hands while surrounded by death. They hear the sound of David. David as he danced before the Lord as he shouted in Zion. They'll hear the sound again, the sound they long to hear coming from us. America will release the strong grip of secular humanism, and the power of controlling, organized religion. They will say, "How can we abandon the Ten Commandments? These were the laws that God gave to protect us." Groups shall be raised up that once protested and said, "Away with the Ten Commandments, away with Christ's words in the schools." God says, "A movement shall be raised up by these and they shall win. They will say, 'We tried to keep Him out of the schools, we tried to keep Him out of education, out of the legal system, but He came anyway.'" God says, "America, once again I walk your streets. Don't take this lightly. I will take the lion nations, and they will roar. Africa will not be stopped. It shall be like the roaring lion that shall be after the prey, being the power of darkness that has brought them to poverty and violence. "Europe, Asia and Africa shall join forces in a movement that shall bring salvation to many millions of lives. "China will endeavor to try and come and rise up against this land and against Israel with a pact that they wish to make with Iran, but there shall be betrayal from Russia that shall make them angry and they shall withdraw. For there shall be another time, and time and a half of time, and again a time. "It shall be given to the Saints of the Most High God; a judgment shall be made from the Supreme Justice in favor of the Saints of the Most High God to not only possess, to not only receive, but to possess the Kingdom of Almighty God." "I Have Brought You into a Time of Reformation" Prophesied on March 5, 2010 in Humble, Texas The Spirit of the Lord says, "I have brought you into a time of reformation. I have brought you into a time of reformation. Throughout the previous decade there were events that shaped; every event shaped this nation to bring you to this decade to live to see the dreams of the forefathers. You have been brought to this time to live to see what Abraham saw, what the great cloud of witnesses saw. A season of reformation has begun. Reformers are performers." God says, "I will now bring about a multitude of changes where the entire earth shall know My name because of the technology that is going to advance, and advance, and accelerate to where every home in the world will know the Gospel of the Kingdom, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This did not come about without labor, without tears, without warfare, agony and sorrow. They labored and they fought for this day. "Therefore, a generation is being raised up that will not come before the Lord only to declare their needs but to declare His deeds. This is a period of time where your enemies shall become your footstool," says the Lord. "For there are those who fought for this day: a period of reformation, restoration and reconciliation. For," God says, "reconciliation is the bringing together of two opposing forces. In this decade I will take the people, the youth of the Middle East and the people of the West; the youth will combine and a sound will emerge as the earth has never heard before. This is a time and a season of reformation, restoration and reconciliation." I would suggest to you tonight by the Holy Spirit that we are alive on this earth, no matter what position we have attained, no matter what authority we have attained, for one purpose and one purpose only to bring something for a generation, to birth something. We know it's not a "something," it's a "Someone." That authority has been given to you. "Pray for Your President" The Spirit of the Lord says, "I have given to you Presidents from this State (Texas). I have given unto you the cream of the crop from this State, and I have raised up Presidents who would reign with righteousness." God says, "There's no reign in this present Administration, there is pain. But it is your duty to pray for your President. For," God says, "in so doing, I will bring about a change in the summer of this year." Now these are the plans of the Lord. He says there will be many, many changes in the high office. "As the prophet stands in Texas once again, I will raise up a President from this State once again." The Spirit of God says, "I will raise up a President from this State. A President who has been informed, a President that has been enlightened, a President who has had a taste of the good things that are to come in the Kingdom of God; a President who will pray silently every night and every morning just like Daniel did. I speak the name 'Daniel' to you." "For," God says, "a President shall come to you from this State again, and this President shall rule with righteousness. He shall not be one who will stand back." God says, "Your enemies will be subdued in a way, in a fashion, as never before. For this one will sing the song 'Amazing Grace.' This one will say, 'The Lord is His name.' This one will not be afraid." Once again God says, "Texas, I thank you for what you have given to Me. I will take again from your hands and I will bless this nation and the nations of the earth with a President that shall rule and be Spirit filled, and shall love the Lord God Most High," says the Lord. God said the American dollar will never crash?they've tried it once, they tried it twice, they've tried it a third time now, and their attempt is to bring down the American dollar, the U.S. dollar. The Spirit of the Lord says, "It shall not take place." In fact, God says that, "Within a few years it will be the strongest that it has ever been before, because this is My nation and this nation shall call My name only." "You Shall Triumph in this Decade" Prophesied on March 6, 2010 in Humble, Texas God said, "I've sanctified My altar, there is no dust; there is no stain of flesh, for you see, the spirit of Eli that has rested upon this place, the spirit of Eli that has come and endeavored to take the sons of the Kingdom and corrupt them in their service for the Lord, is about to be annihilated by the emergence of the spirit of Samuel. The children, this generation, will destroy the power of the spirit of Eli and the corruption that he has brought into the temple of the Most High God." God says, "Won't you rejoice with Me tonight and love on Me tonight? For I will give you something that you've never had before! I will give you something that you've never had before!" says the Lord. Your soldiers have died on the battlefield, so few realizing?so few realizing?that wherever you set your feet, God has given it to you. The wars that you have waged were not in vain. Now you will hear the sounds of triumph. Media...media will report and say, "There is great evil." But the Spirit of God said, "There is great evil everywhere. You shall hear of triumph. You shall hear of great victories. "This nation has come to a place to give birth to that one thing that was dreamed about, prophesied about, and preached about which is the greatest, greatest shaking the planet has ever felt in the history of humanity. This shaking is of the Spirit of the Lord." And the Lord says, "Beginning the month of March, for the decade that is ahead of you," God says, "the Heavens have been torn open to pour out a new, fresh rain upon this nation. And your house and your children shall triumph in this decade," says the Lord! "Are you hearing what the Spirit is saying to this nation and to the nations of the earth? I created you, therefore I own you, for," the Lord says, "what I created I own. And therefore, I am taking back what is rightfully mine!" says the Lord. Prophesy Over Your Country: "You're Beginning to March into Your Destiny" Many of you watching all over the world are saying, "What about my country?" I'm singing about America. We are prophesying to our nation. America, America, you are the light of the earth. America, America, you are the salt of the earth. You can sing it for your country as well. Africa, Africa, you are the light of the world. You see dead bones, I see an army. Prophesy over your country. Prophesy over your family. Prophesy over your business. America, America, you are the light of the world. America, America, you are the salt of the earth. Africa, Africa, you are the light of the world. Africa, Africa, you are the salt of the earth. There's a breakthrough that is coming. You've waited. There's been one breakthrough after the other, but not like this one. The Spirit of the Lord says, "Hear Me, O people of God, and be not afraid to enter in the cloud that is presently in this place." All over the world the Spirit of the Lord says, "There are clouds of My glory coming, clouds that contain My voice, clouds that will affirm the Son of the Living God. This is no small thing. You have broken through from the previous decade. You have broken away from war. You have broken away from poverty. You have broken away from sickness. You have broken away from curses. You have broken away from religion. You have entered into a new decade; therefore, take what I have for you tonight," says the Lord! I want you to know something by the Spirit of the Lord tonight, you have stepped into the month of March; you are going to begin to march right now. God says, "You are beginning to march, because you are marching into a destiny that is greater than you've ever had before," says the Spirit of the Lord. God says His prophet has been welcomed into Houston so many times, "Therefore I have raised up one of the greatest works in the world. I wish to do this all over the earth, to raise up centers where young people can come and dance. They can come and dance and lift up their hands, and they can shout and they can be free; where children don't have to stand for hours and hours hearing nothing." The Lord says, "I'm going to build My house, and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it," says the Lord. Therefore tonight, let the Spirit of God seal this word. Now, Lord, I pray, as you told me the month of March is the beginning of the new decade. From this month onward, the changes that You have predicted and spoken of in the previous decade, we are entering into it now. You may be saying, "This is very difficult to receive, because we've had promises like this before." I have had them and I've received them. This is far greater than what we've ever thought about. This is a new decade. This is a decade of reformation. This is a decade of reconciliation and a decade of restoration. "Man has Tried to Bring Back What has Died?Which Alone Belongs to the Lord God Almighty" Some people dress a corpse. It's not alive; it may look alright, but it's not the same as bringing it back to life. I saw a corpse, I saw a dead body, that still had flesh and people were taking it and they were dressing it and making it look as if it were alive. And God said to me, "This is what man does when a movement has died, when the revival has come to an end; they endeavor to dress it up, prop it up, but they cannot bring it back to life. That alone belongs to the Lord God Almighty. This alone belongs to the Lord God." And if God resurrects something that has died, it comes back with a greater portion. When Jesus Christ was resurrected they didn't recognize Him. One of His closest said, "It's the gardener." Others did not recognize Him, because when God resurrects and brings it back to life, it has only an appearance of what it looked like; it is in a different fashion and a different form. This is what the Spirit of the Lord said to me: "Man has tried to bring back what has died and said, 'This is the move of God,' and men have died in the process. They tried to take the Ark of the Covenant, place it upon a cart that was built by man, and they've celebrated and danced around it. And suddenly the cart began to stumble." And the Spirit of the Lord says, "Men said, 'We cannot let this fall,' and they tried to stop it and died." This is not always physical death. This means the death of someone in their business, home or whatever, because they endeavored to stop something that was supposed to fall. God said, "There has been a false movement that's taken place; something that has not represented what I wanted." God said, "They tried to dress it, and those that tried to dress it, raise it up to look like something that was alive, they have fallen to the ground. Now," God says, "this which I am about to do shall not rest upon one man, but it shall rest upon the shoulders of the Levites and the priests of the Most High God, the apostles, the prophets and those that are truly called with an ascension gift ministry. They shall carry the glory of the Ark. They shall carry the glory of this next great thing that I do." And the Spirit of the Lord says, "In this next thing that is now being brought to life, I will bring every single move that I have given to the earth; I will package it in one, and there shall be everything in one manifested to one generation, and it shall go on and on and on until the coming of the Lord," says the Lord of Hosts! Kim Clement Prophetic Image Expressions Email: hope@kimclement.com

Above All

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:11:10 GMT

Receive Your Inheritance

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:45:30 GMT

T.D. Jakes.com Bishop's Blog Thought of the Day: Receive Your Inheritance The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. (Ephesians 1:18) Like the infirm woman Jesus healed in Luke 13, you are a daughter of Abraham if you have faith. You want the inheritance of your father to pass on to you. Why should you sit there and be in need when your Father has left you everything? Your Father is rich, and He left everything to you. However, you will not get your inheritance until you ask for it. Demand what your father left you. That degree has your name on it. That promotion has your name on it. That financial breakthrough has your name on it. There is no need to sit around waiting on someone else to get you what is yours. Nobody else is coming. The One who needed to come has already come. Jesus said, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10b) That is all you need. The power to get wealth is in your tongue. You shall have whatever you say. If you keep sitting around murmuring, groaning and complaining, you use your tongue against yourself. Your speech has got you bent over and crippled. You may be destroying yourself with your words. Open your mouth and speak something good about yourself so you can stand up on your feet. You used your mouth against yourself. Then you spoke against all the other women around you because you treated them like you treated yourself. Open your mouth now and begin to speak deliverance and power. You are not defeated. You are Abraham's daughter. When you start speaking correctly, God will give you what you say. You say you want it. Jesus said, "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." (Matt. 21:22) God willed you something. Your Father left you an inheritance. If God would bless the sons of Abraham, surely He would bless the daughters of Abraham.

This Land Is Your Land

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:29:20 GMT

Deuteronomy 11:24 Every place whereon the soles of your feet shall tread shall be yours Joshua 24:8 And I brought you into the land of the Amorites, which dwelt on the other side Jordan; and they fought with you: and I gave them into your hand, that ye might possess their land; and I destroyed them from before you. Zechariah 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.

In The Face Of The Impossible

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:01:11 GMT

The River And The Schism

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:13:01 GMT

I feel led to re-post this word over our nation and the body of Christ through Chuck Pierce from 2008. I believe it is a key word to understanding where we are right now. This crucial matter of government takeover and mandated obedience to a man's unjust rule brings to mind the warning in scripture below: control belongs to God, and those who belong to God are exempt from the control of Caesar. But we are responsible for learning how to obey God over Caesar in God's way, which is not offensive. (Matthew 17) It's time to seek the Lord as to what our individual part in the matters at hand must be! We must be kingdom minded and learn to intercede in God's right way! Revelation And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 13 States filing lawsuit against Congress http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100323/ap_on_re_us/us_health_overhaul_lawsuit Steve Shultz, Founder and Publisher The ElijahList & ElijahRain magazine http://www.elijahlist.com CHUCK PIERCE: "The RIVER and the SCHISM: Get Prepared! A 9-Day Prayer Focus" (Pray that God will Insert His Will Rather than Man's!) Chuck Pierce Dear Friends: With all the waters rising and rivers flowing, and societal structures changing, we must have revelation on how to interpret the times. The level of contention that is brewing in this land is overwhelming. You hear the concept of revolution and revolutionaries being discussed daily. This nation was birthed on revolution and will see revolution again. This political election seems like the two women in the Bible arguing over the one live baby (). There are some that have a righteous heart for the Lord. There are others who are motivated by political ambition, a Judas spirit. May the "one" who has the true heart of God for this nation be exalted by God and come into a new place of nurturing and leadership for our nation. How we vote is how we will be visited. I do know the people of this nation will be allowed by a Holy God to choose their future. We could make a choice that would be detrimental in days ahead. As the word of God says in , the nation of Israel chose a king. In the Lord warns the people that if they choose a King that is not His choice, the following would happen: "And you will cry out in that day because of your king whom you have chosen for yourselves, and the LORD will not hear you in that day." The Rift or Schism We are now determining our future. The real danger is the Lord turning His ear away from us in days ahead because we make a choice that is against His will. Kingdom people must do the will of God. We are a nation above other nations. Concerning this nation, the picture below is a great reflection of what I see ahead of us. Chuck PierceNotice in the picture the river and the rift or schism. I recently met Pam and some of my children at the Grand Canyon. I had been ministering in Las Vegas and then drove to meet them for one day before we proceeded on to Phoenix. When I was viewing this magnificent display of God's power and creation, I saw something. What I saw quickened in me and reminded me of what I saw in August 2007. It was then that the Lord began to show me a nation divided. He has continued to deal with me from an intercessory standpoint to get prepared for a great schism that is coming to this nation. On May 31, 2008, I was ministering at the major gate of this nation in Liberty Park, New Jersey, and as the Spirit of prophecy began to fall I exclaimed what our nation would look like in the future. I have not yet had the liberty to discuss all that I saw. As my family and I looked at one of the incredible viewpoints on the rim of the Grand Canyon, the Lord spoke to me and said, "A new type of river is now rising in this land. This River will create a schism unlike anything this nation has ever known before." Be prepared - this nation as we know it will no longer be the same. In the Hebraic Year 5769, the Year of the New Wineskin, we must be prepared for the structure of this nation to change. A schism is a division or disunion of mutually opposed parties. In Ecclesiastical understanding, a schism occurs when a formal division or separation occurs where some doctrinal or administrative difference in one sect of the Body creates an offense resulting in division. Division is the opposite of multiplication. states, "But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. And the eye cannot say to the hand, 'I have no need of you'; nor again the head to the feet, 'I have no need of you.' No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, but our presentable parts have no need. "But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it." (NKJV). A rift means to burst open or split. A rift is an opening made by splitting. This can be like the picture you see above or can occur from a break in friendly relations or difference of opinion. We can agree to disagree without condemning each other. I see the River of God that has been released from the heavenly realm creating a new place for us to stand and cry forth for His power and glory to come into the earth. The River of God "Rivers" and "waters" are frequently used in Scripture to symbolize abundance, as of the grace of God (; ; ; ; ), of peace (), of good things of life (; ), and of God's providence (). The fruitfulness of trees planted by rivers is figurative of the permanent prosperity of the righteous (; ). However, rivers can also be related to affliction (; ). The drying up of rivers represents God's judgments (; ; ; ), as can their overflowing (; ; ) and moving outside of its originally intended boundaries. How the water gushes or flows indicates a message from the heavenly realm by the Father-God of creation to His people. How to enter the "Harvest Waters" is of utmost importance to understand at this time in history. This is a time of violent praise. This River must rise! We are nation that has many factions within it. I share much about the blood war in God's Unfolding Battle Plan. Watch this winter! Winter torrents sometimes come down with great suddenness and with desolating force. Get ready for accelerated changes that will begin this winter. What we see in the natural will become spiritual. That river will become torrential and devastating to some and refreshing and moving to others - bringing us to a new place of harvest. The river of God is stirring the fish. They are coming to the surface. The Lord will fill our nets if we will creatively stand in the rising river and not fear being swept away. God's river is life. His life always overcomes death. There must be a fresh release of His Kingdom River in America. says, "Everything will live where the river goes." This river even has power to heal nations (see and ). Saying we need a release of the river of God is another way of saying we need a fresh outpouring of His Spirit. Nothing else will break this spirit of death and political schism that is rising in this land. We must return to the Lord. This means to repent, which means to change our minds. We must repent for having divisive political leanings that cause us not to represent the God of Righteousness in our choices we make. We are a nation above all nations and must always represent His Kingdom in our actions in the earth. Stand Firm! Do Not Run! I love reading about Elijah. James said that we have an emotional make up like him. I have been studying the end of and the beginning of , and asking the Lord for revelation over the "Baal" structures that would oppose our nation. Elijah faithfully carried the word of the Lord in his heart until the time came to intercede, bring God's word into the atmosphere, and produce change. After the birth of the next season, he established himself in the gate of the nation. However, the strongman, Jezebel, made a decree that opened his eyes to the demon rule in the nation. says that he "SAW" her threat. That means that the demonic forces behind her threat could be seen in the atmosphere. He "saw" the demonic forces empowering her threat and could not stand before them. This caused him to vacate his position of victory and flee. He needed new strength from a new word of revelation that would produce a new faith so he could continue to stand. Stand firm, do not run! Wait for the next word, and we will see a generation arise that will overthrow the Jezebel structure in the land. Babylonian spirits have brought great confusion into this land. There is something coming of God that will look confusing but will produce a new order in this land. We must not compromise or rearrange our support for God's covenant land. Babylon is shaking. We must stand in our relation with Israel and watch God produce a people in this land who will stand for our future. Stand and command these spirits that would negatively direct our government to be blown from their position of influence. 9-Day Prayer Focus Nine Days for you to Make the Shift that God is Requiring NOW in our Lives at the Crossroads of History and the Blending of the Generations: Day 1: Develop His MIND! Read and . Don't lean on your own understanding. You will never make the right choice with your limited knowledge. says, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus...who made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant...He humbled Himself and became obedient." says, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Don't let satan's scheme fashion you into one who thinks like the world. Don't let outward appearances deceive you, causing you to miss what God is doing. We must prove the voice of God, and practice in everyday life what God's will from Heaven is declaring to us. says, "The carnal mind is in enmity with God." Declare that the Lord will put His finger on every area of carnality in your thinking. Day 2: Learn to express His heart! Memorize and Mediate on and . Prophecy is expressing the mind and heart of God. Let the Lord deal with your emotions. Invite the Spirit of God to subdue your emotions so His heartbeat can be heard. Declare that all self-pity and hope deferred is being removed from you. Command bitterness and unforgiveness to leave your soul. Express the heart of God in your thinking. Don't let inordinate affections cause inappropriate alignments in your life. The heart can have weights or attachments. I declare a "free" heart over you. Without correct prophetic revelation we perish. Day 3: Change your atmosphere! Read . Speak faith! Jesus could do very little in Nazareth because the atmosphere was so filled with unbelief. Jesus was the all-powerful God walking the earth, capable of signs and wonders, yet the atmosphere in Nazareth created a barrier for His intervention. Break the negative atmospheric presence around you by prophetic declarations of victory! Day 4: Do exploits! Optimize resources! Memorize which says, "...the people who know their God shall prove themselves strong and do exploits for God!" Remember to "optimize." That means to see things from a positive standpoint. To do exploits means to take the resources you have and create new resources or bring them into a new level of fullness. This is one of the things that God means when He says to optimize resources. Read and . In a Mudslinging Year (9, the Hebraic character Tet, means Mud and Mire), take all the mud that is being slung and be creative. The Lord was creative with mud. He made us from it! Day 5: Watch for the "suddenlies!" Read . We've heard about the suddenlies happening, but now they manifest. If hope deferred and weariness is ruling you, you will miss the time when our Lord moves on your behalf. If fear is influencing you, you won't understand when God starts breaking through on your behalf. The process that you've been going through is moving toward a SUDDENLY! Day 6: Learn the process of going "OVER"! Read and memorize verse 17. We must have an "over" mentality. Overtake or be overtaken. Overthrow or be overthrown. Overturn or be overturned. Overcome or be overcome. Be sure you are being overseen. Also, define the sphere that you are overseeing! Day 7: Develop a Kingdom mentality! Read Mathew 11, 13 and .The Kingdom of God is within you. We build the Church, but we get keys to the Kingdom. Study the Kingdom. says, "...now the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force." The Kingdom advances in victory. This occurs through violent spiritual conflict and warfare. Fear not! The Church is God's warring agent. Worship and war! The Kingdom increases. Understand the sword and the fire because they are both important in the battle ahead. Day 8: Find your new river of JOY! Read , and . Do not let the RIFT ahead stop you from standing. Praise causes Him to enthrone Himself in our midst. Jesus' display of glory to raise Lazarus from the dead created a rift. Do not let upcoming manifestations create a rift that keeps you from experiencing God's Kingdom plan. Day 9: Experience a SHIFT in the Rift! Read . For God's covenant plan to make the next shift, there came a rift between Abraham and Lot. This was really over provision and worldly choice. A "shift" is a change of place, position or direction. A shift also includes an exchange or replacement of one thing for another. A shift is a change of gear so you can accelerate. A shift can also be an underhanded or deceitful scheme. Therefore, in our shift, we must recognize that the enemy is plotting to stop it. A shift also entails a scheduled time. Shaking occurs during a shift. Think of a fault line. A rift is the place of dividing. God has a time where division is necessary for His covenant to come forth in a new way. Jesus said it this way: "I didn't come to bring peace, but a sword!" Let's just be sure that we, in God's Kingdom, don't use the sword on each other. Blessings, Chuck D. Pierce Glory of Zion Ministries

We Will Glorify

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:11:41 GMT

Refiner's Fire

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:41:23 GMT

T.D. Jakes.com Bishop's Blog « Thought of the Day: Refiner's Fire Thought of the Day: With Us in the Fire When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. (Isaiah 43:2) It has been suggested that if you walk in the Spirit, you won't have to contend with the fire. Real faith doesn't mean you won't go through the fire. Real faith simply means that when you pass through the fire, He will be with you? The presence of the Lord can turn a burning inferno into a walk in the park! The Bible says a fourth person was in the fire, and so the three Hebrews were able to walk around unharmed in it. (see Dan. 3) King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished when he saw them overcome what had destroyed other men. I cannot guarantee that you will not face terrifying situations if you believe God. I can declare that if you face them with Christ's presence, the effects of the circumstances will be drastically altered. It is quite popular to suggest that faith prohibits trouble. But when I read about these young Hebrew men, I realize that if you believe God, you can walk in what other men burn in. Seldom will anyone fully appreciate the fire you have walked through, but be assured that God knows the fiery path to accomplishment. He can heal the blistered feet of the traveler. When John was on the isle of Patmos, he was limited to a cave but free in his spirit. (see Rev. 1) Remember, satan may work feverishly to limit the ministry and reputation of God's vessel, but he can never confine the anointing and the call on your life. In fact, John's predicament on Patmos proves that negative circumstances reveal Christ, not veil Him. While in the dank, dismal, dark caves of persecution, surrounded by the sounds of other abused prisoners, John caught a vision. In his newfound image of Christ, he describes the crisp clarity of a revelation given in the midst of chaos. A crisis can clear your perceptions as you behold His face, looking for answers that will not be found in the confines of the situation.

Shout Loud Then Celebrate Recovery!

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:33:14 GMT

Grandpa, Tell Us About The Good Old Days

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:32:40 GMT

I liked this song back when I was in the world and without the Lord. As I am now reminded of it again, I am seeing that everything we seek in orayer after we have committed our lives to God revolves around families and children, the new generations coming after us. The beautiful scripture passage from Deuteronomy speaks of the precious and best things of the earth; I think families are a big part of that. But only through the Lord Jesus Christ will the cleansing of the land come; by the focus of God's people on the good old days of godly generations we find demonstrated in his word we can bring change. I am grateful for the cross of Christ and his blood and the change I have already seen in my own family and relationships! Not yet perfect, but we are all new creations in Christ Jesus!

Some Facts About The Healthcare Reform Bill

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:05:40 GMT

According to many trustworthy voices, some very unconstitutional actions are being taken to get this bill passed. Prayer or action, or both, as the Lord leads! This link is to a website for any who desire to protest by petition and November voting decisions. http://novemberiscoming.com/

The Field Is Mined

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:48:57 GMT

This morning I heard the Lord say "the field is mined". I quickly thought of the powerful and destructive land mines which are used by enemies as troops advance into their territories. These are hidden from sight, buried so that the advancing army will be stopped and wounded or destroyed. The wise commanding officer is alerted to this danger and prepares an offense. A battalion of soldiers are sent out ahead of the division to "sweep the fields" in order to block the enemies plans to destroy. "Mine Sweep" Daily, our spiritual warfare is the same. Daily we enter a field of battle against our enemy, satan, and his kingdom of darkness, just as Jesus taught; "The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force." As we journey on with the Lord, we go through seasons of change, transitioning from one spiritual place to another. We have seen great victories in the season we are leaving, but the field ahead is planted with demonic strategies through oppositions and deceptions to foil us from reaching the next territory God has shown is ahead. These transitional times are times that we must rest in him, yielding our all to in his grace and leadings, trusting in his mercy, as he goes ahead of us and clears our path. The violence Jesus spoke of which takes the kingdom is our zeal to obey in love for the Lord and his people. We must learn how to submit to God, and how to resist the enemy's temptations to walk contrary to God's revealed will to us as individuals. As we seek to learn to hear his voice and obey his leadings, he goes before us to make provision, clearing the fields ahead of enemy traps and spiritual land mines set to harm us. "Our continual cry must be "Rock of ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee" as he daily teaches our hands to war and our fingers to fight! Isaiah 45:2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight.

Joel 2 Prayer Gathering

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:53:26 GMT

From Pastor Dutch Sheets It is 5:00 a.m. I have been up all night praying and agonizing over the condition of America. While praying for the nation in general, and also concerning a gathering this summer to cry out for awakening in America, I felt drawn to the book of Joel. While reading it, this word began to stir in me for our nation. I know it is lengthy, but please read it prayerfully. Not since October of 2000, have I been so burdened for America. At that time I issued a call to prayer, which, due to the favor and anointing of the Lord on it, went viral. Millions received it and prayed. My heart cry is that the same thing happens with this word, for I am actually more burdened now than I was then. America is in a horrendous crisis of monumental proportions, a season much like Israel in the days of Joel. This Old Testament prophet warned of devastating judgment coming to Israel, but laced the warning with hope and Godâs mercy if certain things occurred. That is precisely where we are in America. We Americans are a confident and optimistic people, which is often good, but can also create a dangerous denial and crippling passivity. This is happening with many. But please do not be deceived by those who are saying everything is fine. The truth is that we, as a nation, are in serious trouble. Listen to these words from Joel 2 they are accurate for us today: What a day! Doomsday! God's judgment has come. The strong God has arrived. This is serious business! ... Shake the country up! God's judgments on its way the Day's almost here! (Joel 1:15 2:1) The Message) The State of the Nation If God brought corrective but serious judgment to Israel, we are horribly deceived if we think it will not happen to us. If something doesn't happen to lessen this judgment, and it can be lessened--we are headed for very difficult times. The economy is going to be devastated. The stock market will go well below where it went a few months back, a crash is coming, and soon. More terrorism and violence will occur in our land, perhaps even war. In my spirit I've seen buildings crumbling and cities burning. Devastating natural disasters will take place. In general, hard times will be prevalent. Why is this so? Because we have turned from God and His ways. Consider the true condition of America. This assessment is bleak but accurate. 1) Our government is in decay. The current leaders of Congress promote homosexuality, abortion and socialism, while arrogantly ignoring God and the wishes of the people. They are proud, power-hungry, self-serving, career politicians, not the statesmen/women we so desperately need. Our President fits the same description. Along with the above, while honoring in the White House the Muslim day of prayer, homosexual activists and a coalition of atheists, he refused to honor the time-honored traditions surrounding the National Day of Prayer. And along with Congress and the President, we have many Judges with no regard for God's word, the Constitution or our true history. The predictable verdict is in: America is in a moral and spiritual crisis of such magnitude that it is almost unbelievable. 2) What does this look like practically? From my grandparents day until now, we have gone from 65% of Americans having a biblical worldview to now 4% of today's young people sharing these beliefs. This is staggering! Apart from an absolute miracle, which I believe is still possible, we have lost a generation of Americans to Satan and secular humanism. Generally speaking, we are a narcissistic, self-loving nation that has accepted a culture of death, perversion, drugs and violence. We have murdered 51 million babies in the womb and to satisfy the cry for a toleration of immorality and perversion, we are ready to throw away 6000 years of honoring God's definition of marriage and family. 3) The church, which is supposed to be salt and light for this mess, is neither. Though a remnant has remained faithful, for the most part the church of America has become totally irrelevant and completely ineffective. We have produced lukewarm Christians and a generation that doesn't know God or His ways. Our pulpits are filled with smiles, not tears; entertainment, not passion; and self-help stories, not prophetic truth. Our feel-good messages and mega fun-centers have anesthetized us to the reality of our condition and, as opposed to offering solutions, are actually part of the problem. We, the church, are not changing our world, we're being conformed to it. It's easier to find the truth about our condition as a nation on talk radio than in our churches. We have left our first love and abandoned our cause. In short, an apostate church, an ungodly government and a culture of death, perversion and self-centeredness has earned us an appointment with judgment. There Is Still Hope for America But there is still hope. God desires to bring a Third Great Awakening to America. It can be truly amazing , millions saved and delivered; all of society impacted in a huge way; the youth of America finally introduced to the true Christ in all of His power. But please hear me when I say this: our prayers and actions will determine the magnitude and timing of this awakening; and the level of awakening will determine the magnitude of our judgment. Again, the hope-filled words of the prophet Joel are very pertinent: But there's also this, it's not too late. God's personal Message! Come back to me and really mean it! Come fasting and weeping, sorry for your sins! Change your life, not just your clothes. Come back to God, your God. And here's why: God is kind and merciful. He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot. This most patient God, extravagant in love, always ready to cancel catastrophe. Who knows? Maybe he'll do it now, maybe he'll turn around and show pity. Maybe, when all's said and done, there'll be blessings full and robust from your God! (Joel 2:12-14) The Message) What powerful words of hope! Re-read them. Our God is so ready to show mercy. But not to the proud and indifferent! The prescription to turn a crisis such as Joel warned of and that which we face today, and the trigger that releases the spirit of awakening to offset it have never changed: repentance, humility, prayer and fasting. Please hear me: This is our only hope for a reduced sentence. Judgment cannot be fully averted but it can be lessened. A Gathering: Wilderness Outcry With this in mind, I now believe more fully than ever that a strategy recently given to some colleagues and I, is from the Lord. There are and will be numerous opportunities for Americans to gather corporately and cry out to the Lord, but this is one that I know God has ordained and will use greatly. Through dreams and other confirmations, He has spoken and directed several national, spiritual leaders to call for a Joel 2 gathering. We are calling for tens of thousands of believers to join us this June 14-18, for 5 days of worship, prayer and some form of fasting (a meal a day, etc.) in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. (Though we will have worship Monday and Friday, the heart of what occurs will be 3 days, Tuesday through Thursday.) Listen once more to the words of the prophet Joel, he articulates what we are calling for: Blow the ram's horn trumpet in Zion! Declare a day of repentance, a holy fast day. Call a public meeting. Get everyone there. Consecrate the congregation. Make sure the elders come, but bring in the children, too, even the nursing babies, even men and women on their honeymoonâ" interrupt them and get them there. Between Sanctuary entrance and altar, let the priests, God's servants, weep tears of repentance. Let them intercede: Have mercy, God, on your people! Don't abandon your heritage to contempt. Don't let the pagans take over and rule them and sneer, and âso where is this God of theirs (Joel 2:15-17) The Message) A Call to the Entire Nation Can you hear the passion and desperation in these words from the prophet? One translation says: Sound the alarm. No one was exempt from Joel call: spiritual leaders had to come; young and old had to come, even nursing babies; honeymoons had to be postponed! No one was excused. And this sweeping appeal is no less appropriate today. I plead with you to hear the call: we have come to a time in America! So much hangs in the balance! How we respond to Him today will decide what America looks like for the next 50-100 years! This Joel gathering will be led by individuals who have truly been mantled by God for such a time as this: Lou Engle, who carries the greatest mantle of our day for solemn assemblies and Nazirite consecration, will lead much of the gathering. Lou feels this could launch the next phase/generation of the Nazirite movement that was embodied in The Call gatherings of the last 10 years. (Please go to www.wildernessoutcry.com to read a dream one of Lou's spiritual sons had about this gathering.) Karen Wheaton and Damon Thompson of the Ramp will also be leading the gathering with Lou and I. Without question, the Ramp has the greatest mantle of/for awakening that I know of anywhere. They will be releasing this anointing. There will be approximately 25 very anointed worship leaders joining us. The worship will continue 24 hours a day, pausing only for a few short messages as well as other national leaders from around the nation. This is not a concert and it isn't a festival. It will truly be presence driven, and the Holy Spirit is going to hover over us for these special days and nights as we humble ourselves before Him. Can you imagine what it would be like if thousands of people from all 50 states did this in one accord for several days? I don't know if there has ever been a gathering quite like it. Many of those attending will be camping in tents and campers on the land. We have room for 35,000-40,000 people to camp on this incredible property. (Go to www.wildernessoutcry.com to register for a site.) Many others will camp in nearby campgrounds, and for traffic flow reasons, be bussed back and forth throughout the day and night. Still others will stay in nearby hotels and also be bussed in. Even if you have to stay as much as an hour away, I assure you that these days will be some of the most significant of your life! And just think, in Joel's day they walked for hours probably days to join the gathering. Please come! It is not too late for America. Together we can release the transforming effect of a Third Great Awakening. If Woodstock 40 years ago could change a nation, what could thousands of believers crying out to God for several days accomplish?! We would like to have people from all 50 states, all ages and all walks of life. We can do this! (We already have a group coming from Hawaii.) It is a small thing to ask for the Lord and the future of this nation. Help us sound the alarm. Even if you absolutely cannot attend, spread the word. Send this email to everyone you know. I hope to see you in Poplar Buff, Missouri, as together we answer the call and cry out for mercy and awakening. Here is a final quote from Joel that states what I am believing for, not just through this gathering, but because of the many prayers and the true repentance that I believe will take place in the coming days in our land: At that, God went into action to get His land back. He took pity on His people. (Joel 2;18) The Message) May it be so, Lord! For awakening and reformation, Dutch Sheets If you have trouble viewing this email you can read it on our website http://www.wildernessoutcry.com/blog

Bring The Rain

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:05:16 GMT

The River Of God

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:50:49 GMT

The River Of God God the Refuge of His People. Psalms 46: God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah. 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. 6 The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered; He raised His voice, the earth melted. 7 The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah. 8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, Who has wrought desolations in the earth. 9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. 10 "Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." 11 The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah. Come Drink In The River Warrior of God. Declare My Word. Take the power of the decree and decree a thing and it shall come to pass. Speak My Words. There is power in the Spirit as you declare a thing with your voice. Declare it in song before Me. Declare the Word of the Lord. Do not hold back but speak faith filled words that will break the power of the enemy. Speak in the power of My Spirit for My Spirit holds life. The resurrection power of the Lord will flow as you declare My Word. Put aside all things that do not glorify the Lord people of God. Put aside all the things that are mundane and temporal and begin to concentrate on the things of My Spirit. My Word is wonderful. Dwell there. Take time to drink. Drink of the well of living water. You will thirst no more as you drink of the living waters today. Come you who are thirsty. Come and drink for it will cost you nothing. Come and drink of the river of God. It is flowing come and drink today of the river of life. It is life everlasting come you who are thirsty, come and drink. It will give you refreshing. It will give you new strength. It will hold you in the battle. It will keep you as you swim in the river. You need to stay in the river. Yes, stay in the river. It is dry when you are not in the river. Come to the river. You are being called people of God to come to the river of God. It is flowing from heavens throne room and is available. See it in the Spirit and come drink of the river of God. Praise My name and see what I will do with the one that will live in the river of life. Love the river of life and live in it. Put your feet in today and you shall know its refreshing. Know the refreshing of the Lord. Put your feet into the river and walk out into the middle and swim in My river. It is there that you shall be satisfied and find the life that you have been looking for. See Me for I am the river that is flowing and you need Me and you will find Me when you seek Me with your whole heart. --- Patricia Hamel

Lord Of The Dance

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:55:42 GMT

Whispering Hope

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:24:59 GMT

Hebrews 6:17-20 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us ...may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

Blessed Assurance

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:25:16 GMT

We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true?even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Dear children, keep yourselves from idols

Be Bold And Dig Deeper

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:58:46 GMT

Recently I found a news story of some cave explorers who just recently discoverd the largest known cave in the world. Yhis was so interesting to me! I enjoyed the pictures and the article. (Pictures link below)I thought on it for a while and began to see that these men were demonstrating great courage and commitment to their life's work by undertaking such hard work. They went deep into unknown territory in spite of the fears and danger they sensed in order to make an exciting new discovery that would thrill many. Excerpt from article: "Khanh has been a guide for the team in many expeditions to the jungle to explore caves and this year he took a team to the cave which had never been entered before by anyone including local jungle men. "This was because the entrance which is small by Vietnamese cave standards (10m high and 30m wide) emitted a frightful wind and noise which was due to a large underground river." The team spent six hours trekking through the jungle to reached the cave. Climbing down into a large chamber, they had to negotiate two underground rivers before reaching the main passage of the Hang Son Doong. Full text of article with pictures: Copy and paste into browser http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2404763.ece I began to compare this adventure of exploring with our pursuit of the Lord. We who seek God must stay filled with our first love and joy of discovery. We must understand that there are undiscovered secret places in him. We must never come to the place that we feel we have all the knowledge of him we need.We must be continually willing and ready to seek to dig deeper into the unknown realms of the Lord for the revealing of the undiscovered things for the profit of many. The riches of secret places are waiting for the hungry who will let nothing stand in their way of knowing him and reaching our God given destiny. Yes, there will be opposition from the Kingdom of darkness, but as we begin to experience the rewards we find in these new depths in him, we are strengthened and encouraged to fight the good fight required to breakthrough. Greater is he who is in us than he who is in the world! Victory in finding what he has hidden for us has already been decreed! His word promises us that he is the rewarder of those who diligently seek him. Psalms 107:2 1Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. 22Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy. 23Others went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. 24They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep. 25For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. 26They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away. 27They reeled and staggered like drunken men; they were at their wits' end. 28Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. 29He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. 30They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. 31Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. 32Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders. 33He turned rivers into a desert, flowing springs into thirsty ground, 34and fruitful land into a salt waste, because of the wickedness of those who lived there. 35He turned the desert into pools of water and the parched ground into flowing springs; 36there he brought the hungry to live, and they founded a city where they could settle. 37They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest; 38he blessed them, and their numbers greatly increased, and he did not let their herds diminish. 39Then their numbers decreased, and they were humbled by oppression, calamity and sorrow; 40he who pours contempt on nobles made them wander in a trackless waste. 41But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their families like flocks. 42The upright see and rejoice, but all the wicked shut their mouths. 43Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord.

How Deep The Father's Love For Us

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:43:09 GMT

Mobilisations And Management Part 2

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:23:59 GMT

Catherine Brown PART 2 COMPLAINING IN THE CAMP "Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. When the people cried out to Moses, he prayed to the Lord and the fire died down. So that place was called Taberah, because fire from the Lord had burned among them." Nu 11:1-3 The place where the fire burned in the camp was named Taberah (which means 'burning'). God was merciful to only burn the outskirts of the camp AND NOT THE PEOPLE, nonetheless His fire burned amongst His people. The fire was a visible sign of the manifest power and presence of God who was not willing to leave His children in the condition in which He found them, but was committed to journeying with them to remove the unlovely from their hearts. God is still sending the fire of His presence to conform our lives to His image! Complaining is like spiritual dross that God burns away from the outskirts of our hearts by sending the fire of His Holy Spirit. Just like the Israelites, when our routines are disturbed and we are moved from our "comfort zone" - whether literally or figuratively - we often resort to complaining before God. Often when we experience physical, emotional, mental or spiritual discomfort we complain; God's grace is sufficient in such times to meet us in weakness and carry us through to victory in Him. In his second letter to the church in Corinth, Apostle Paul permits us to take a behind-the-scenes look at a part of his life that most leaders today would hesitate to share openly about - an aspect of personal suffering that he describes as a "messenger of Satan"! (2 Cor 12:7b). Can you imagine a pastor or ministry leader declaring to their flock that God had sent a messenger of Satan to them and then can you think about how the church might respond?! Paul's forthrightness and transparency is testiment to his humility and security in the Lord. May we take note of such character strength that flows from trusting in God with our lives. May we also seek to emulate the level of agape in which Paul ministered. Furthermore, Paul could have spoke to the Corinthians and pointed out their faults, but instead he chose a meeker posture and pointed to some of his own struggles. Paul had a "thorn in his flesh," which he does not give specific details about other than he asked God to take it from him on three separate occasions. It doesn't take too big a stretch of the imagination to consider that just maybe, St Paul, complained about that pain to God until he received understanding from God of the purpose of his trial. He describes it to us thus, "To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations." (v7a) By prayerfully seeking God in the midst of his life-trial Paul had gained divine perspective on his suffering, which caused him to rise above 'complaining' to soar on the wings of grace. God did not take away Paul's thorn; instead God gave Paul more grace: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Cor 12:9 Today, we desperately need to understand and embrace the truth that God give us grace for the process of moving into the new things He has planned for us in our calling and destiny. Furthermore, grace is the means by which we maintain our faith responses through times of trial and testing as we rejoice in the Biblical truth that God is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hallelujah! (see Hebrews 11:6) APOSTOLIC LEADERSHIP INTERVENTION = GAP STANDING Moses prayed for his people and the fire died down. As Godly leaders we are called to love those with whom we co-labour and to intercede on behalf of those who complain. We all must come to the realisation that it is only by grace that the 'complainant' becomes compliant to God's will. We can learn from Apostle Paul that divinely decreed "weakness" is a position we are mandated for beore God. A surrendered heart is a perfect crucible through which God can manifest His holy power. Leadership is not about lording it over people, it is about loving people, helping others through issues, offering wisdom and remaining prayerful and diligent about releasing God's destiny in those whom we are blessed to oversee. We learn patience when we are compelled by God's love to walk with others through life issues. Patience is developed in the valley of trial: our character is important as a lifestyle model to those whom we are entrusted to lead. CRAVINGS IN THE CAMP "the rabble with them began to crave other foods and again Israel started wailing." Nu 11:4 Most leaders will understand all too well that where there is a gathering of God's people, somewhere in the midst, there is often a "rabble." A rabble can be as few as one person or several. It only takes one person who is discontented to negatively affect a whole group and the discord they sow can spread as fast as a viral airborne infection! In this case the "rabble" was complaining about what they were being 'forced' to eat. The people of Israel had left Egypt, where they once had access to fresh fish, melons, leeks, cucumbers, onion and garlic. Now they were existing on manna that tasted a bit like coriander, that they had to grind and make into cakes. They were fed up with their diet and said, "But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna." Nu 11:6 The Israelites craved meat. They had a longing in their appetite that was contrary to what God had planned for that stage of their walk with Him. Apostle Paul teaches us in his letter to the church at Galatia that the carnal desires of our fleshwill lead to destruction, whilst our walking by the Spirit leads to the blessing of eternal life. Cravings of the flesh can lead to distractions/loss of focus; delay of blessings and ultimately destruction of destiny. The sad fact is that we often want things that are not good for us; God, on the other hand, is in the business of encouraging His children to have a "carnal free" diet "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life." Gal 6:7-8 Often during mobilisation of new vision there is a "rabble" somewhere in the group of saints who have been gathered. This might be just one person with a difficult attitude, someone who is fearful or a person with their own 'agenda' (e.g. a desire for power). Such a person(s) has the potential to sow discord, division and disunity amongst God's people. A Godly leader must deal with such discord with decisive prayerful action, wisdom, and compassion. "Leading people is not just about plans, programs, and projects. Leading people is about developing their issues, ideas, advices, opinions to make meaning applicable and adoptable to their situations though diverse they may seem. Not all the disagreements are unhealthy but scrutinized properly wells; treasures of jewels can be obtained. Thus we do not lead people but lives full of issues, questions awaiting answers, joy awaiting expressions, tears wiggling in the eyes waiting to be shade. A successful leader is one who is able to produce himself/ herself in others." Apostle Edward Mbuyi, Uganda Ap Edward's insights give us a further perspective on complaining and help us to comprehend that a certain amount of conflict can produce good fruit when managed with wisdom and Godly insight. Nonetheless, we recognise that the discord that Moses' was dealing with had a different emphasis. Find out in part three how Moses dealt with the "rabble"! God bless each one of you precious saints today. Together in the Harvest, Catherine

Mobilazation And Management Lessons From Moses

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:56:20 GMT

Catherine Brown Gatekeepers@injesus.com MOBILISATION AND MANAGEMENT - A STUDY IN THE LIFE OF MOSES (NUMBERS 11) PART 1 Dear Gatekeepers, Wherever Jesus ministered, His presence drew crowds and gathered multitudes to the Father leading to multi-faceted expressions of the Kingdom being manifested on the earth. From this Biblical blueprint we comprehend that the apostolic anointing has an ability to gather. Gathering has the effect of building momentum, which becomes a catalyst under the anointing of God's Holy Spirit to cause mobilisation that leads to acceleration, multiplication and advancement of God's Kingdom on earth. Hallelujah! I believe we are in a season of global outpouring of apostolic grace on the church to enable the church fulfil the Great Commission. As more and more believers respond to the harvest mandate, there will be worldwide mobilisation of the church for the glory of God. Whilst this is a wonderful spiritual reality, we must also embrace the more sobering and perhaps difficult aspects of mobilisation, in that there are many potential pitfalls ahead. The following short study from the life of Moses, will give both the servant "leader" and the "follower" spiritual "food for thought," which I hope will prove to be a Godly plumb-line, blessing and an encouragement to all. Management of people is not an easy task; in truth mobilisation often causes complaining, fault finding, carnality, attack on leaders and downright rebellion against God. In this article we will look at the effects of complaining, craving and compromise by studying three different incidents in Moses' life during the time when the Israelites were being mobilised by the Lord. MOSES - A THUMBNAIL SKETCH OF HIS LIFE * Moses - Levite - brother of Aaron (ex 6:20, 1 Ch 6:3) * Put in a basket in the Nile; discovered and raised by Pharaoh's daughter (Ex 2:1-10) * Fled to Midian after killing an Egyptian (Ex 2:11-15) * Married Zipporah and fathered Gershom (Ex 2:16-22) * Called by the Lord to deliver Israel (Ex 3, 4) * Pharaoh's resistance (Ex 5) * Ten plagues (Ex 7-11) * Passover and Exodus (Ex 12-13) * Led Israel through the Red Sea (Ex 14) * Song of deliverance (Ex 15:1-21) * Brought water from the rock (Ex 17:1-7) * Raised hands to defeat Amalakites (Ex 17:8-16) * Delegated Judges (Ex 18, Dt 1:9-18) * Received Law at Sinai (Ex 19-23; 25-31; Jn 1:17) * Broke tables because of the golden calf and Israel's idolatry (Ex 32; Dt 9) * Saw the glory of the Lord (Ex 33, 34) * Set apart Aaron and priest (Lev 8-9) * Opposed by Aaron and Miriam (Nu 12) * Sent spies into Canaan (Nu 13) * Announced 40 years of wandering for failure to enter land (Nu 16) * Opposed by Korah (Nu 16) * Forbidden to enter land for striking rock (Nu 20:1-13, Dt 1:37) * Lifted bronze snake for healing (Nu 21:4-9; Jn 3:14) * Succeeded by Joshua (Nu 27:12-23; Dt 34) * Death (Dt 34:5-12) * "Law of Moses" (1 Ki 2:3; Ezr 3:2; Mk 12:26; Lk 24:44) * "Book of Moses" (2 Ch 25:12; Ne 13:1) * "Song of Moses" (Ex 15:1-21; Rev 15:3) * "Prayer of Moses" (Ps 90) MOSES AND THE ISRAELITES "Whether the cloud stayed over the tabernacle for two days or a month or a year, the Israelites would remain in camp and not set out; but when it lifted they would set out. At the Lord's command they encamped, and at the Lord's command they set out. They obeyed the Lord's order, in accordance with his command through Moses." Nu 9:22-23 On the day the tabernacle was set up, the cloud of God rested above it and it looked life fire. The people of God would set out whenever the cloud lifted at the Lord's command (which they received through his anointed leader Moses) and they would settle again whenever and wherever the cloud settled. Sometimes this was only for a day, at other times it could rest in one place for a whole year but whatever length of time the cloud remained the Israelites encamped or set out in obedience to the command of the Lord. The Israelites waited for the Lord's signal before they moved out in mobilisation. They trusted the protection of His presence, evidenced by the holy fire above the tabernacle. Likewise, today it is essential that we are led by the Holy Spirit into the new things of God. A people of God's presence will become a people entrusted with God's power, so long as we remain humble and obedient before Him. The Israelites were in covenant relationship with God and were being established in His purposes and plans. God was developing strong spiritual foundations in them through their leader Moses. Leaders have the humble privilege of helping to establish strong faith foundations in others. To be established in God's presence means we have a secure covenant relationship with the Lord that enables us to respond in radical obedience to move into God's purposes for our lives. Such foundations enable us to become resolute in pursuing and embracing God's purposes and plans as we wholly surrender our lives to His will LED BY THE SPIRIT The tribes of Israel moved out in a divinely mandated order as the divisions of the camp set out one-by-one. The Ark of the Covenant of God went before them and the cloud of the Lord was over them by day (Nu 10, 15-23, + v33, 34) The Israelites also responded to trumpet blasts on silver trumpets blown by Aaron's sons, who were the priests. These gave different instructions such as gathering of the heads of the clans, gathering for assembly at the Tent of Meeting and setting out of the tribes. The Israelites were also reminded to blow the trumpets in times of rejoicing, such as the New Moon festivals as a memorial before the Lord. The Bible teaches us as New Testament believers that "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." (Gal 5:25) God also spoke to the Israelites, "When you go into battle in your own land against an enemy who is oppressing you, sound a blast on the trumpets. Then you will be remembered by the Lord your God and rescued from your enemies." Nu 10:9 When the people set out with the Ark of the Covenant Moses prayed, "Rise up, O Lord! May your enemies be scattered! May your foes flee before you." Whenever the cloud came to rest he would pray, "Return, O Lord, to the countless thousands of Israel." (Nu 10:35) Penetrating new territory is part of pioneering, which in turn is an element of mobilisation. Such pioneering activity will often involve head on encounter with enemy opposition. So whether one is at the forefront of leading or following in the footsteps of a servant leader, this is an excellent prayer for every believer involved in mobilising! Not only did Moses pray for God to arise and scatter his enemies, but Moses was also careful to pray for the Lord's present to return to the multitudes of Israel. SHIFT INTO APOSTOLIC PARADIGM "As they were setting out Moses spoke to Hobab and encouraged him to come with them saying, "Please do not leave us. You know where we should camp in the desert, and you can be our eyes." Nu 10:31 Following on from Moses' request, it evident that felt Hobab possessed some reconnaissance skills and had experience of the desert. Perhaps we might liken Hobab to one with "eyes to see" in terms of prophetic insight and interpretation. Moses was an apostolic leader and he chose to welcome the prophetic gift into the camp. Apostolic grace, wisdom and prophetic insight are a powerful combination of gifting in the Lord. It is time for the global church to shift into the apostolic paradigm. A paradigm is simply a pattern or a model; in this context it simply means a way to "be" church and receive Christ's apostolic grace anointing by faith and walk in the blessing of fruitfulness that it releases to the church. Apostolic grace brings acceleration to the purposes and plans of God. It releases encouragement to and through the church. The shift into apostolic paradigm makes room for all the gifts; apostolic and prophetic ministers lay strong foundations upon which the church can mature and enter into the fullness of God's blessing. (Part 2 to follow, "Complaining, craving and compromise") God bless and keep you in His loving care Catherine Brown Founder, Gatekeepers Global Ministries (GGM) Co-Founder, Scottish Apostolic Networking Enterprise

Too Much To Gain To Lose

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:54:54 GMT

Too many miles behind me too many trials are through Too many tears help me to remember but there's too much to gain to lose Too many sunsets lie behind the mountains Too many rivers my feet have walked through And there's too many treasures awaiting over yonder And there's too much to gain to lose I crossed the hot burning desert struggling the right road to choose Somewhere up ahead there's cool clear water and defeat is one word I'll never use Too many sunsets lie behind the mountains... Yes there's too much to gain to lose

God's Army As War Horses

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:16:35 GMT

I see war horses side by side here; representing anointed and appointed teams, the five fold ministry. The unity of God's army will bring the resolution to the demonic violence around us. The prayer of faith is able to rout demons! We are an army being prepared to war in unity against the devil who comes to kill, steal and destroy. As we come to the maturity of the faith, we demonstrate the Power of Jesus, who comes with abundant life. He brings life to the spiritually dead, as well as the physically dead at God's command. He robs robbery and destroys satan's destructions. This begins in our own hearts, then our houses, then in neighborhoods, communities, and all the mountains of influence in the world. The thrones of evil powers must be thrown down and righteous ones raised up. Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers A peculiar people, seated in the heavenly realms with Christ Jesus, pilgrims, being in the world but not of it. Deuteronomy 14:2 For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth. Ephesians 1:20 Eph 2:6 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,And has raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Song "Side by Side" God's army as war horses; "Their appearance is as horses" full text from Joel 2 / http://www.christnotes.org/bible.php?q=joel+2&ver=kjv

Come People Of The Risen King

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:25:22 GMT

Fault Lines Are Being Exposed

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:46:06 GMT

Chuck Pierce Fault Lines Are Being Exposed Deep In Our Blood Fault lines in the earth are realigning. A fault can be a mistake, failure, or act of wrongdoing. This detracts from the integrity, functioning, or perfection of something else. In Geology, a fault is the displacement of rock layers in the Earth's crust in response to stress. These are accompanied by a break in the continuity of the rocks on each side of a line. Fault lines in us are realigning. You find fault in others because you are filled with faults in your inner being. Therefore, you see through your faults as you look at others. Weaknesses, shortcomings, imperfections, defects, flaws, deficiencies, and drawbacks become you're your way of discernment. The opposite of fault is strength. Once a fault is working, your strength is removed. The perception you have for others is then distorted. This is a time for the faults within you to realign and create good ground and a firm identity for your future. Once the fractures from past seasons come together, you will surprise the enemy with the power that is in you. Allow the realignment of your soul to be completed. Allow the shaking of His hand to have full access to deep fissures in you. Decree that all fragmentation of your soul that has affected your personality will be healed. The Lord is ready to heal you so He can heal the land. The enemy will be surprised at who you really are. You were in God's mind before the foundation of the world, but the trials, circumstances, wounds, and iniquities in your blood line has created a personality that has never come into the fullness of His plan. Now is the time for healing and realignment. Now is the time for a shaking to occur in your blood. This shaking will purify, realign, and release a new glory! Matthew 7 Haggai 2 Isaiah 58

Signs And A Call To Wonder

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:16:05 GMT

And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. Signs in the heavens of the shaking of the earth's foundations. Breaking Christian News Force of Chilean Earthquake May have Shifted Earth's Axis, Shortening Days by Aimee Herd : Mar 4, 2010 : Nancy Atkinson - Universe Today "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of Heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory." - Luke 21:25-27 "A startling report from scientists this week, suggests that the earthquake that hit Chile last Saturday was so strong and deep that it actually knocked planet Earth off its axis by about 2.7 milliarcseconds (about 8 centimeters, or 3 inches). The shift would cause a shortening of each day by 1.26 microseconds. The change to Earth was described as being similar to the spinning of a figure skater, who spins faster and faster as she brings in her arms?the earth actually contracted as a result of the quake, causing it to spin faster on its axis. According to the Universe Today article, there was also a shift to Earth's axis during the 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Sumatra in 2004, and although it was a stronger quake, due to the placement and depth of it, the shift to Earth was not as great." A Call To Wonder by Paul Washer There is a great shaking going on, but we who abide in the shaker are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken. No weapon formed against God's people will prosper; weapons will be formed, but they cannot prosper by the power of Christ in those who believe. God's anointed are to declare the work of the blood of Jesus over our families, ministry work, and all the Lord assigns to us. The young who are not yet well trained in warfare will follow those who follow Christ. The body of Christ is fulfilling the promise God made in Isaiah 58:12 of building up old waste places, raising up the foundations of many generations, repairing the breaches and restoring paths to dwell in. Isaiah 51:16 And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people. Isaiah 54:11 O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires

God Bless The Broken Road

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:41:04 GMT

Along the journey I have traveled with the Lord I've found that I was continually faced with situations where I had to make a decision. Did I desire the Lord, or did I desire what I wanted and needed from the Lord? Some of these choices seemed at the time very hard to make, I've lost houses and cars and possessions, money and friends along the way. The Lord has been faithful to comfort me and help me to make wise choices, therefore each new decision where drastic change was required became easier to make, and he himself has been my reward. I've come now to a place on the road I travel where hindsight is revealing that I've lost nothing,it's all been gain. I'm thankful to him now for every plan of my flesh he interrupted, and there have been many! I'm also learning that he restores old dreams in time,some weren't lost, they were just shelved. He said "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart" But the priorities of the heart must be drastically changed, for he must be enthroned above all! He is faithful to keep the willing from getting sidetracked and will keep us on the right road that leads us straight to him! Then we enjoy fulfilling dreams together!

A New Day Dawns

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:37:24 GMT

A New Day Dawns By Junior deSouza www.juniordesouza.com A New Day Dawns - Biblical Basis In Scripture, the dawning of a new era in God's plan is illustrated by the rising of a sun. Such "dawns" or "mornings" can pertain to a single person (Ps 57:8, 108:2, Isa 38:13), God's people (Mt 4:15,16), or even the entire world (Isa 26:19). However, the metaphor is consistent: a glorious sunrise terminating a long, dark night. Here's a few examples. The incarnation of the Messiah dawned a much-awaited new day. Matthew, quoting Isaiah the prophet, said of Jesus' arrival (Mt 4:15,16, underline added): "Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way to the sea, along the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles--the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned." Zechariah, in his prophetic celebration of John the Baptist, spoke similarly (Lk 1:78,79, underline added): ...the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death. Jesus, the Morning Star, was dawning the New Testament era. Notice the providential metaphor...He resurrected at dawn (Lk 24:1-3), and birthed the church in the morning (Ac 2:15). Isaiah and Hosea prophesied a new day would dawn for Israel, a day when the Lord would relent from His judgments against her and restore her completely. Isaiah 30:19-26 is the entire passage with several promises, but notice the illustration used in verse 26 (underline added): The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven full days, when the LORD binds up the bruises of his people and heals the wounds he inflicted. Hosea foretells likewise. The entire passage is Hosea 6:1-3, but once again, notice the illustration used in verse 3 (underline added): Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth. The dawning of new days can also be personal. David said weeping would last throughout the night season, during the momentary anger of the Lord. However, joy would come "in the morning"--when a new season dawned--and that favor would last a lifetime (Ps 30:5). Hezekiah, in the midst of his agonizing illness, said (Isa 38:13, underline added): I waited patiently till dawn, but like a lion he broke all my bones; day and night you made an end of me. After eating some boiled figs, he recovered miraculously and his new day dawned (v21). Song of Songs refers to Solomon's bride as a "sunrise". Song of Songs 6:10: Who is this that appears like the dawn, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, majestic as the stars in procession? The friends could see that her presence in his life was a brilliant sunrise to him. She dawned a new day for Solomon. The Lord God is a sun, dawning new days of shielding, favor, honor, and good things for those who walk blamelessly with Him (Ps 84:11). He is the Morning Star (Rev 22:16), and that very nature demands that He manifest as a sunrise somewhere. Will you be that somewhere? A New Day Dawns - Prophetic Rhetoric? I present this message to you today in childlike sincerity and divine seriousness. I say this, because, numerous prophecies are presently circulating about a coming "new day" or "new era", in this arena or that. Some of these words are 100% authentic, while some are hand-me-downs reissued in the spirit of prophetic rhetoric. The phrase new day has a high voltage, charged with sensation and hope, capable of being exploited simply as a mesmerizing catch-phrase. Brothers and sisters in Christ, from the depths of my heart, I assure you this message is not prophetic rhetoric, spiritual sensationalism, Charismatic mesmerism, or trending/fadding. This is not a bandwagon prophecy. I have enjoyed several enlightening experiences the past few weeks that verified the Lord is truly revealing the dawning of a new day. A giddy excitement has filled my heart as this hope trickles down into my core! As with all prophetic messages, I urge you to prove this word in your own secret place with the Master. I urge you to prayerfully wait on Him and the various confirmations He will provide in the coming weeks and months. And as He does, rejoice! I am so happy for what the Lord has scheduled! Many of His weary warriors and faithful fighters have waited long years for this good news. In writing this, the Spirit urged me on joyfully from Isaiah 40:1,2: Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD's hand double for all her sins. For those of us who thought/think our warfare would never give way to a new era, the Lord cries from Isaiah 66:9, "Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?" says the LORD. "Do I close up the womb when I bring to delivery?" says your God. A New Day is Dawning I do not speak for literally every Christian, but I do speak for MANY. Around May/June of this year (beginning of summer), and also September/October (beginning of fall), many Christians, churches, ministries, and other kingdom segments will enter a significant new day, a new era. The Lord has scheduled other dawnings, but this word is graced only to address these two in particular. Some will dawn in May/June, some in September/October, some at both. This new day is not simply "a new season". This will be a new mega-season, one that will mark the end of a very long and distinctly undesirable period in an area(s), and begin an even longer one marked by the fullness of rewards and inheritance in that same area(s). This is that glorious new day many have labored for, battled for, waited for, and only dreamed about from the prison cell. Generally speaking, this day will be marked by the following (obviously, some will experience certain ones more than the others): An Era of Peace from War - The Ending of Heavy Warfare The day is coming when many will no longer look over their shoulder for fear of the enemy's flood. The bullride will be over. It will be a day of peace from war, a day of rest on every side, a day when mega-seasons of brutal warfare have resulted in victory and subjugation of the enemy. David entered this era personally (see Psalm 18, the caption). In that day many will quote the following scriptures (Ps 9:6 NKJV, 18:37,38, 46:9): O enemy, destructions are finished forever!...I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back till they were destroyed. I crushed them so that they could not rise; they fell beneath my feet...He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. Their prayer from Psalm 7:9 will finally be answered: Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the just. An Era of Successful Building - A Time to Build The circumstancial peace will allow for settling down and the development of God-inspired projects. The enemy's resistance will be minimal and quickly manageable. It will be a time to focus energies not on warfare, but on building. Important progress will be made and God-dreams will become reality. In that day many will have the experience of King Asa and Judah (2Chr 14:5-7): He built up the fortified cities of Judah, since the land was at peace. No one was at war with him during those years, for the LORD gave him rest. "Let us build up these towns," he said to Judah, "and put walls around them, with towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, because we have sought the LORD our God; we sought him and he has given us rest on every side." So they built and prospered. An Era of Long-awaited Second Chances - The Redemption of Major Mistakes Waiting for a second chance to redeem colossal mistakes can be torturous. The humiliation and reproach weigh heavy on our souls, imposing a necessary sanctification on our pride, motives, and goals. For those who cooperated with the humbling, a new day of long-awaited second-chances will arrive. In that day many will sing from Joel 2:19,26,27: The LORD will reply to them: "I am sending you grain, new wine and oil, enough to satisfy you fully; never again will I make you an object of scorn to the nations...You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be shamed. Then you will know that I am in Israel, that I am the LORD your God, and that there is no other; never again will my people be shamed. An Era of Unusual Confidence - Fearless and Sure, Finally Insecurity and hesitation are pandemic in God's people. Heaven and earth are overwhelmed by the opportunities missed, relationships passed up, expressions suppressed, destinies delayed. This new era will be one of great inner strength and confidence, where insecurities and hesitations no longer restrain the faithful from the risks and adventures of the Christ-life. The faithful will assert and initiate in ways that terrified them before. Fear of rejection will be replaced with fear of missing the blessing. In that day these once-fearful ones will praise from Psalm 65:5 (NKJV): O God of our salvation, you who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth. An Era of Surprising New Work - Unexpected Vocational Reordering Work will be reordered in a major way. Many will be surprised, even shocked (pleasantly), at the unexpected new tasks and projects the Lord appoints them to. Major portions of many destinies have been kept carefully concealed until this time. This has been for both lofty and practical reasons. The dawning of this new day will dawn abrupt and unforeseen work assignments that will reorder many Christians' vocational lives completely. In that day many will testify with the words of Amos (Am 7:14,15): "I was neither a prophet nor a prophet's son, but I was a shepherd, and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the LORD took me from tending the flock and said to me, 'Go, prophesy to my people Israel.' An Era of New Demarcation Lines in Conscience - Expansion of Personal Liberties The Lord will be greatly expanding the personal liberties of many in this new day. The demarcation lines of their conscience will widen into a broad place (1Co 8:7-12, 10:25-29, Ro 14). Many who were under divine "restriction" and testing will be released from seasonal prohibitions. Many who were legalistic in certain areas will be illumined to the overstrictness of their convictions. A widespread relaxation from divine permission is dawning. In that day many will say (Ps 16:6,11, 84:11, Ro 14:17): The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places...with eternal pleasures at your right hand...no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless...For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. An Era of New Authority Spheres - New Leadership for the Next Mega-season We are on the brink of a new mega-season in God's plan, corporately and individually. Corporately, God is establishing new spheres of authority that will remain untouched and unchanged for many years to come. This is why we have seen the deaths and public exposures of many previously-established leaders. (If this is happening on a global scale with the highest leaders, imagine how much more at the regional and local level!) "Musical Chairs" is being played, authority seats are being rearranged and reset, and God is establishing His leaders in crucial new seats for the new era. In that day the words of Job 12:19 will be well understood: He leads priests away stripped and overthrows men long established. An Era of First-century Churches - Rebuilding the Ancient Ruin The chastisement of both the lukewarm and religious church is fast approaching. Conversely, the rebuilding of authentic, first-century, New Testament churches is already underway. However, this new era will see church growth explosions in the spirit of Acts, as the kingdom and the church finally reunite in that magnificent first-century precedent. In that day the brethren will run with the inspiration of Isaiah 58:12: Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings. Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will go to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of incense. --Song of Songs 4:6 Article source; Vision2advance@injesus.com

U.B.U

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:28:16 GMT

The Glory Promise

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:49:04 GMT

Halleluyah To The Lamb

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:47:48 GMT

Cindy Jacobs Prophetic Word

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:31:39 GMT

Sea Of Galilee Worship Boat

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:32:02 GMT

Jeremiah 16:16 Behold, I will send for many fishers, saith the Lord, and they shall fish them; and after will I send for many hunters, and they shall hunt them from every mountain, and from every hill, and out of the holes of the rocks. Isaiah 26:9 With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

Clear And Present Breakthrough

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:28:41 GMT

Clear And Present Breakthrough Chad Taylor I am currently working/waiting on the Lord regarding a word He spoke to me, He stated, "CLEAR AND PRESENT BREAKTHROUGH". This has many different ramifications and dimensions and will be released prayerfully. It contains some "keys" I believe and revelations to imminent breakthrough on every level. But like Paul these "great doors of utterance" or breakthroughs will not come without a price. There will be "many adversaries" to our breakthroughs. The enemy sees the "cloud the shape of a man's hand" as clearly as Elijah's servant did and he is amassing a force of resistance even now against us. But- the testing of our faith will prove that our Word from the Lord is gold and not wood, hay and stubble... Stand! The Face of Revival What does it look like? How can you look at any landscape and say, "That is Revival?" Even the word revival has endured misunderstanding and abuse. But what is revival and what does it look like? I have a clear definition for you: Harvest is the intuitive knowledge and insatiable hunger of a world to know God. Revival is when God's people are overcome with the desire to see that hunger and knowledge available to every human being. The church revived is clearly a Body that is consumed with the love of God and in that foundational passion lives and dies until a world that Jesus sacrificed Himself for is saved and born into His Kingdom. If you peer through the curtains of history this is the scarlet thread that is weaved throughout it. Tragically, many claim to love God and have elaborate outward displays but are unwilling to reach beyond their own self-created boundaries and share what they have freely received. Can you imagine with me for one minute the Church of Acts if it would have remained recluse in the upper room after Pentecost? The killer of most revivals defers to the modern "modus operandi" of most ministries; itinerary. Webster's describe an itinerate minister as someone who, "travels from place to place, esp. on a circuit, as a minister, judge, or sales representative?" As soon as we make the "sale" or collect our honorarium we are out of town despite the possibilities of revival in that region. If you study the lives of revivalists throughout history they would often stay months or even years in one region when visible signs of revival began. Today we are driven to succeed in ministry to such a degree that our personal gain and status amongst our peers has caused us to sacrifice the greater impact of a genuine move of God that can consume years and months of our lives. The future of revival lies at the feet of a generation that has counted the cost of personal gain and status quo crashing the gates of modern ministry with a Cry of Harvest. Again, Revival is when God's people are overcome with the desire to see that hunger and knowledge available to every human being. Revival has a face; its human etched with the lines of necessity and pain aching for reality and acceptance. It can be smudged black by coal from the mines of Pennsylvania or red rouge from a Las Vegas stage. But it has the same intent: salvation and the redeeming love from God. The clarion call of John 3:16 is still the rudder of revival, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that if anyone would believe in Him he would not perish but have everlasting life." It is the gale wind that fills the sails of ministry resulting in countless salvations and healing. It's the river that will reshape the church as we see it today washing away the debris of the past 200 years. Revival is imminent everywhere and you can hear the "sound of a rushing mighty wind" in the rafters of today's church. There is hope despite the bedrock of tradition; the wells are being dug again releasing the ancient current of reformation that has left its mark from generation to generation. Once again a generation shall be The Face of Revival? Chad Taylor - info@consumingfire.com Web: www.consumingfire.com

The Army Of God Mobilizes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:34:46 GMT

http://www.elijahlist.com Rick Joyner: "The Army of God Mobilizes--Every Christian is Called to be a Warrior" Rick JoynerQuality of Warriors We have been blessed by a core leadership team and staff that have been together many years. As a result, we have been through many battles together. I don't think anyone enjoys conflict, but they nevertheless thrive on it. They come alive with focus and resolve when there are attacks. Even so, we have some that I have watched recoil with every new attack. Their first tendency is to draw back and retreat, but when they fortify themselves in the Lord, they tend to be the ones who stand with great endurance. On the other hand, the ones whose first tendency is to bow up and fight sometimes tire the fastest. For this reason, I try not to judge the quality of warriors by their first response to conflict, but by how they fare over time. Those who can quickly engage and stand their ground and those who take a little longer to have resolve, are important to gaining success in the battle. Just as the natural Special Forces are now the tip of the spear in military campaigns and can accomplish things that would often take forces many times their size, these would be wasted and not fare well in the day-to-day fighting in the trenches. Few wars will ever be won just by Special Forces, but used rightly, they can help prepare the way for a much more swift and total victory. My point is that we need to discern what kind of battle we are in or are going to be in. At our home base, we are doing some things that are considered radical and threatening to many other Christians - such as laboring to see an authentic prophetic ministry raised up in the Church. As we see in Scripture, this stirs up the wrath of those who serve other gods, or those with a Jezebel spirit, and we must have many who will fight with great endurance. We also have a Special Forces Missions group being raised up that we deploy mostly in special missions. These are adventure junkies who do not do well sitting anywhere for long periods of time, so we use this characteristic and see it as a part of their missionary gifts. Every Christian is Called to be a Warrior Every Christian is called to be a warrior, but not all warriors are the same. I do not consider myself to be smart enough to really know people with much depth until I have known them for a long time. I am constantly amazed and surprised at people. One thing I have learned over time is to not try and fit people where I want them to be, but to let the Holy Spirit place them in the Body where it pleases Him. I can discern the kinds of battles we are likely to be in by the type of people the Lord sends to us. We do not try to fit people into Special Forces Missions (SFM), but we put out a call. Those who respond to this type of training and danger will come. Our goal is to then provide the training that will help them to understand their own gifts and callings, and some learn that the SFM is simply not for them. As we mature in age and experience, our callings can also change. I used to thrive on the edge of danger much more than I do now. When I was a young pilot, I gravitated to aerobatics and would get bored to tears flying a long, straight, and level flight. I was more of the fighter-pilot type, not the long-range bomber type. When I owned an air charter company, I gravitated toward taking the freight runs that were going through challenging weather, rather than taking the passenger flights where smoothness was far more important. I knew the pilots who were more tense in the challenging situations would stay clear of them and were therefore better with passengers. We all have our gifts, callings, and places, so we do not need to force others into trying to be something they are not. Therefore, one key element after mobilizing people is to discern what they have been created by God to do and help prepare them for that, not forcing them into something they are not called to be or do. The Knights of Malta One of my favorite and, I think, most inspiring accounts from church history is the history of the famous Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Rhodes, and Malta, or as they are more popularly called, "The Knights of Malta." They were a small order of monks who are credited with inventing the hospital, which they founded in Jerusalem to care for the sick pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land during the Middle Ages. Because many pilgrims were being attacked on the way to Jerusalem, these monks later formed a military division to protect the pilgrims. As these military monks became recognized as knights, they started to become renowned for both their courage and skill as warriors. They also focused their resolve to not only protect the pilgrims, but protect Christian territory. They vowed to never retreat before the enemies of the Cross and to die rather than surrender an acre of Christian territory to them. They also vowed to do all that they could to preserve Christian unity and to never take up arms against fellow Christians or the forces of a Christian nation. Because of this resolve, this little order became one of most important and strategic forces in history, not only impacting their own times, but changing the future course of history to the degree that European monarchs credited them with saving Europe from an Islamic takeover. At the battles of Rhodes and Malta, there were just a few hundred of these remarkable knights, joined by several thousand militia, who took their stand against the most powerful Muslim armies numbering nearly one hundred times their own. After months of sieges, with some of the most fierce human assaults by numbers many times their own, and when the smoke had cleared, the banner of the knights still stood on the ramparts. The few but bloody knights who were left stood next to that banner. Their courage and resolve even gained the respect and honor of their enemies. Today there are Muslim leaders who have such respect for this order that they give an audience to the modern knights. One reason may be because these more fearsome and courageous warriors never forgot their calling as healers. After each battle, the knights, even though exhausted and often wounded themselves, would not rest until all of the wounded on the battlefield had been taken care of, even those from among their enemies. Humbling Ourselves to Serve To keep their humility, these knights, who were mostly the scions of the most powerful and wealthy families in Europe, and even their leader, the Grand Master of the Order, would spend time weekly in the hospitals serving the sick and wounded, even changing their bedpans. They did this believing that as they served even the least of these, they were serving Christ Himself. This is something that must be recaptured and maintained. People are not our enemies - we do not war against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers in the spiritual realm. With all of the courage, resolve, strength, and devotion that we have as spiritual warriors, we must also grow in our skills as gentle healers, humbling ourselves to serve in this way even those who are used by the enemy to attack us. We must always keep in mind that our victory is salvation and the greatest victory of all is the salvation of our enemies. However, even if our enemies do not turn to the Lord and continue to hate us, we must love our enemies, and while resisting their error, we must be open to serve them in any way that we have the opportunity without compromising our message and convictions. Rick Joyner MorningStar Ministries Email: info@morningstarministries.org

Hear The Voice Of My Beloved

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:44:02 GMT

Song Of Solomon 2: 10 My lover spoke and said to me, "Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, and come with me. 11 See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. 12 Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. 13 The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me." Good quality audio tract available on lala.com http://www.google.com/search?q=hear+the+voice+of+my+beloved+lyrics&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Spiritual Combat Boots

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:55:02 GMT

Note by Rita: I do have a short word to add to this great and true word as I post it. We are not all at the level yet that we can speak as this with great confidence and authority, but we make getting there our goal. We must all learn to deal justly with strife, confrontation by enemies and persecution which goes with the territory. But remember that there is mercy and a learning curve time of grace as we labor to become the victorious overcomers the Lord died to make us. While we are learning these things, the Father is faithful to assign mighty warriors who are trained for spiritual warfare to cover us. The army of God consists of Generals, officers, foot soldiers, watchmen, and those who stay in camp guarding the stuff, as the Holy Spirit wills in each individual. We learn to align together and fight the common enemy satan, while covering the weak and the wounded, never breaking ranks. Glory to God, he does the judging, adding and subtracting as only he can. We just delight in him and learn to follow along. Selah!! An Edited Version of: Putting ON: Spiritual Combat Boots. Most everyone has heard the phrase : "Grace Under Fire", right ? But, I thought that was something that we might have to use when faced with a confrontational or argumentative person or situation. But, we really need to be prepared at all times. The Holy Spirit is teaching me, by reminding me that: "satan comes but to steal,kill and destroy.... "And, that the evil one comes in a MYRIAD of forms. Like a prowling lion looking to see what instrument he can use to create strife. Strife, if allowed to linger long enough IN us, OR, in our environment, eats away at our peace,.... And can disrupt our spiritual communion or connection with Jesus. (But, even still, Jesus, our #1 Intercessor, is always sitting at the right hand of the Father, constantly interceding for us! So,keep that picture in your mind.) But, we MUST remember that our traumas & dramas are, . . . * SPIRITUAL BATTLES * AND THE Word says, that they BELONG TO THE LORD! HOWEVER , . . WE, the Saints of the Most High God, MUST PUT ON OUR SPIRITUAL COMBAT BOOTS! Not to worry, Abba made them to fit us perfectly ! They are.... " All Weather Boots " So, that whatever situation we find ourselves in, they adapt, and CONQUER ALL, & we are VICTORIOUS ! WE WIN, Its a SURE THING. A DONE DEAL. ( Abba says, "My Grace is sufficient for thee." Just know it in your 'Knower' .) Wherever we lay our foot down, *GODS AUTHORITY* Is established ! We are SOLDIERS in the ARMY of the LORD! AND, MY Combat Boots may have pink bows & lace on them,..... But don't be arrogantly self assured you lousy devil, the AUTHORITY of God is IN Me! AND is sufficient to crush your head ! 'Cause the Word says: "satan, you are UNDER my feet" ! ! AND,....MY boots are made of leather with steel toes, But, INSIDE they're lined with MINK ! Molded around me, warm & comfy, thank you very much! I'm Confident & Feel Secure of His POWER, & IN HIS Ability ! No Sweat. Our Father, takes very good care of His children. So, Let's remember to: Not Only PUT ON Our Spiritual Combat Boots But the The FULL Armor of God, EVERYDAY. Though a righteous man falls 7 times,he just gets back up. Grab hold of those spiritual bootstraps and... just g e t b a c k u p! Blessed Assurance, Jesus is MINE, Pat Jennings . http://patjennings.injesus.com

Intercessions Concerning Israel

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:41:57 GMT

Intercessions over High Level Dialog Meetings The situation in the Middle East is heating up, and lovers of this nation and of Israel can make a difference through prayers and fastings. Jerusalem Post Article By HERB KEINON 24/02/2010 04:52 Israel-US strategic dialogue set A high-level US delegation headed by Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg is expected in Israel Wednesday for the first Israel-US strategic dialogue since Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu came to power last March. The dialogue, which was established in 1999 and is scheduled to take place on Thursday, is a framework for multi-agency high-level discussions on strategic issues common to both countries. Iran is expected to dominate the discussion, as it has for a number of years. Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon will head the Israeli team, which will also include officials from the Foreign Ministry, Defense Ministry and Prime Minister's Office. Steinberg is one of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's top foreign policy advisers Timothy Snodgrass http://elijah1.com Follow link below to an appeal for intercessions by the body of Christ in the matters of the dialog between President Netanyahu and President Obama concerning Israel. It contains a very serious prophetic word and vision. http://injesus.com/index.php?module=message&task=view&MID=7B007HBZ&GroupID=IB0064YS

A Million Raindrops

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:10:37 GMT

Were It Not For Grace

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:16:28 GMT

All praise be to God for his amazing grace and for his messengers who deliver his truth! Amazing Grace! "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me, I once was lost, but now I'm found was blind, but now I see. Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; was grace that brought me here this far, and grace will lead me on." We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us! We cannot praise the grace of God enough!!

Nurturing The Seed Of His Word

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:36:13 GMT

Daily Golden Footprints Nurturing the Seed of His Word 10-1-09 Some people think when they are given a "Word" that it is imminent and if it doesn't happen right away, then it must have been a false prophecy. You have a responsibility to bring it to pass. First of all you have to receive it in faith. Then you are responsible to nurture it until it is manifested. You cannot receive a word one night and then in one or two days, just let it go confessing that it must not have been of God. You have to do your part. You have responsibilities too. I witnessed one man get a word when He was serving God and then he backslid. He claimed that it was a false prophet. He has a free will to follow God or backslide. He cancelled the prophecy. Now sometimes it can be reinstated if he returns to God. It is so important that we nurture the seed of the Word planted within us. You can compare it to pregnancy and childbirth. When a man and a woman conceive a child, a seed is implanted into the womb to grow into a child and be born. You could compare this to receiving a promise from the Lord. That promise has been available all along. Now the Holy Spirit has ministered it to you. It is time for you to nurture it. () My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, Perhaps a prophet gave you a Rhema Word from God. You must take that Word which was implanted in your spiritual womb and protect, feed, nurture, and prepare for the birth. In the natural many women won't even announce that they are pregnant the first four months because of the greater vulnerability of the baby. It is the same in the spirit. When you are a baby and have not been grounded in the Word of God, you are more vulnerable to satan's tricks. Right after a Word is given to you, the devil comes to steal the Word. He makes you too busy to nurture the seed. He tells you lies to make you think that you didn't get that seed in the first place. (Read ) It is just like it is in the natural. When a seed is implanted, it becomes a living soul. That is why abortion is wrong. It is a child. And that is why satan wants to abort it right then so badly. Later you are stronger and quicker to see his tricks and resist him. You have the power and authority in the name of Jesus. The more you nurture that seed of the Word, the stronger you grow in battle. You become more able to spot the wiles of the devil and stand against him with the promises of God. When satan lies, you have to nurture that seed of the Word, with what you speak. · () But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. · (Mar ) For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Your also nurture the seed of the Word by what you think. You thinking is both changed or/and strengthened by the feeding of the Word. · () For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. · (Php ) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. It is also nurtured by what you choose to be a doer of the Word. This means that you are obedient to the promises of God. This is like walking in line with Him. Not in disobedience or sin. It means walking and talking like you believe the promise that He has given you. Sometimes the devil is fighting your faith, but you must say what the Word says and not what the devil says. With every Word you continue to think on and every Word you speak you are either nurturing the Seed of the Word, or, starving it. When you starve it too much, it will die. (W in Word is capitalized believing in faith that you will speak God's Word) · () Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. · () Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. Never say out of your mouth, God must not have done it! () Blessed be the LORD, ?according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised ?. You must fight the spiritual battle just like Jesus did. He fought the battle with "It is written." It is a spiritual battle to nurture that seed of the Word until birth. · () But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Another way that you nurture this seed of the Word is to meditate of the word day and night. · () Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. · () But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. · () And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. · () Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.() This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. · () And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. If you will keep the word coming in no matter how you feel, then you will be able to answer the devil with it is written. Don't neglect the Holy Spirit inside of you. Praying in tongues/The Holy Ghost builds you up. It is nurturing as well. I don't want to fail to emphasize the greatness of this gift. (Act ) But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses?. Read in (Luk ) Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. When I was first baptized in the Holy Spirit, it opened up my life. The Holy Spirit was now alive in me. The Holy Spirit gave me understanding of the Word like I had never had before. The Holy Spirit empowered me to believe Him and walk in faith. He Holy Spirit helped me with times got tough. The Holy Spirit ministers to me every day. The Holy Spirit gives me a Rhema Word every day?many of them. The Holy Spirit quickens His Word or makes it come alive to you. That is when the Gift of Faith comes. That is when it is a "done deal." He has given you power after the Holy Ghost comes upon you. A believer is walking a balanced life when they equally pray (in their natural language and tongues) and meditate on the Word of God. · () But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost. · () Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of (FROM) God. The Gift of Faith As you protect and grow this seed of the Word inside of you, you will one day grow to the Gift of Faith. · () To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; · () So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. In the original language, literal translation you could read this scripture?. So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word FROM God. Many ways of hearing Whether that seed of the Word was birthed through you reading it for yourself or someone speaking it, the Holy Spirit brought it to you by the anointing of the Lord. () Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. It is a name of Jesus The Word is so pure and dependable. Jesus is not capable of a lie. That is how important it is to cherish His Word. He and His Word are one. () And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. All those good and righteous things that you have said so many times convinced you in your mind, but now they drop down into your spirit. The Gift of Faith is the God Kind of Faith. The Gift of Faith is in operation when He speaks what you are to decree. You know when that is. He speaks so powerfully and you know that you know. It is then you have become the Voice of the Word of God. It is then the Lord will be working with you and confirming His Word with signs following (). He acts as the high priest of your profession. () Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. He will confirm that seed of the word inside of you. (Mar ) And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. It is then birthed into completion. It is manifested into the natural realm. This is fighting the spiritual battle. Protect the seed of the Word that is planted in you. Bring it to maturity. Protect, feed, defend and keep it as it comes to the Gift of Faith and then the manifested promise. When the children of Israel came to the promised land, they found giants in the land. They had giants to face. This did not nullify the promise one bit. They had to act to in faith to go in and possess it. In Him, Prophetess Frances Lloyd Undrai amd Bridget Fizer: As you embrace the energy, passion, and consciousness of the Divine Seed within you, and manifest it's Intentions through your body, "you will find yourself creating The Seasons for what you possess." Your commitment to the mind of the Seed "will determine the Season you experience in your Spirit!" It is not a "season" until you manifest the Mind of the Seed within. When you do, the barren will produce forerunners and the virgins will give birth to kings! You see, we all must seek more than "divine moments of the miraculous," but a Lifetime of "being the Miraculous!" God has fixed it so we do not have to "yearn" anymore. He has given our hearts permission to "become" the Seed within. Yearning is good, but it gives the impression "that the possibility of that hope is afar off!" Yearning, without becoming, conditions the heart for "frustration and a vision that is diminishing by the day!" The door to Becoming is hidden within the seed. And as you allow yourself to be consumed by the Intention of that Seed, "you will become what is inside of You!" BECOME what is within! Create the season where the barren will give birth to "fulfilling prophecies!" Create the season where "the virgin will give birth to kingdoms, dominions, purposes, and powers!" Create the season where generations will discover the vast mercies and Divine Life of the Father! Create what Jesus felt on a daily basis in His own heart! Reveal to the world what God feels like "being God!"

Stay Strong

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:37:30 GMT

Many Transgressions To Justification

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:37:38 GMT

Many Transgressions To Justification As we seek to learn discipleship, we can learn much from the accounts in scriptures of the disciples who followed Jesus. By learning from their successes and their failings we are better able to understand our own, and the Lord's patience with us as we go on with him.They were imperfect men. Consider Paul, who testified that he had been blameless under law, but fought to destroy the righteous, thinking he was doing God a favor. What mercy God showed to him, recognizing his zeal, but requiring that he repent and be cleansed;. For a season he was called aside and separated from all the old traditions of religion that were familiar to him, so that the heart could be changed. Consider the disciples who were so disrespectful of their great leader Jesus that they questioned his wisdom for his fellowship with the Samaritan woman. And some who ordered a poor blind men begging for mercy to leave the Lord alone. Or Peter, who had been so bold as to attempt walking on water, then denied the Lord three times after his arrest by the rulers and officers. Or doubting Thomas, who had the attitude that he must see to believe, although we are commanded to walk by faith and not by sight. Others also, it seems, were upbraided by the Lord for their unbelief who continued to doubt even after he was raised from the dead! Mark 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. We can look at these things and be warned, but comforted at the unfailing mercies of the Lord as these weak and imperfect men repented and were then made perfect. For we see the mighty works accomplished through these imperfect men after the day of Pentecost, the infilling of the Holy Spirit. They, who experienced such mercy and long-suffering from the Lord, were used to change the world around them, and to lay a foundation for future generations to build upon. Let us also consider that they continued to make mistakes and had to submit themselves to the daily disciplines and correction of mercy after they were anointed with such mighty powers!i Peter once had to be rebuked by the regenerated Apostle Paul for aligning himself with the Jews against the new gentile converts. The heart fully set on God and on the seeking of his eternal promise of Christ's kingdom is the fruit of the serious disciple of Christ. Though we all come to the Lord flawed, we yearn to be found faithful to do his will. Therefore, as we seek these eternal things, we experience the Father's mercies in spite of our failings. We are then better prepared to extend mercy to many other flawed human beings. Through the work of the blood of the cross the imperfect can be made perfect. Many transgressions resulting in justification! Romans 5:15 But the free gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many. 16 The gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgment arose from one transgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the free gift arose from many transgressions resulting in justification. 17 For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ

Prophetic Dimensions Saries

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:39:08 GMT

This is the first video to a seven part teaching series from Apostle John Eckhart on "Prophetic Dimensions" All seven videos can be accessed on youtube page. Deep calling unto deep series!

Creating Change In Life

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:37:20 GMT

Creating Change In Life by Dr. Audrey Drummonds Change...What We Create in Thought is Created in Life Often times when people have not heard anything new from the Scriptures, they go back and try to bring life to the old way of understanding into a new generation. If the Spirit of God is not there, then they have taken the Word and made a religion with it. In order for people to justify the means that their interpretation of Scripture is truth with authority and power, they use the Scriptures as a legalistic rod which measures right and wrong bringing separation and division to the body of Christ. This is an antichrist spirit. Another arena people justify with the Scriptures is when they receive something new; they often believe the new is related to the old. They try to put new wine in old wine skins, or make new bread with parts of old, moldy bread. When we press into something new with God, He does use the same WORD, but He desires for us to press into His Spirit. His ways are not built upon yesterday, but are new every morning. He desires for us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind as the mind of Christ in us. God gave us a new birth be born from above to see as He sees us in this world. For those who have flown in a plane, think about the different perspective of seeing your home or your city where you live from the air versus standing in your yard looking up. You are the same person, but what you see things from the heights of flying in a plane, there will be an experience that cannot be understood by someone that has never seen an aerial view. If we were to computerize an aerial photograph in the mind of a person on the ground with the description of the aerial view from the person in the plane, it would be different, even though they are both looking at the same photograph. The word of God is Spirit. Words carry life. In John 4:24, "God is Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." 1 John 5:5-7: "Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." Words are spirit, and they have the ability to carry LIFE or death according to the heart of the vessel releasing the words. If it is the Spirit of God that gives witness to the words, then LIFE is manifested. Now consider this; everything lives (is alive) in its domain whether it is the soil, the trees, the water, the clouds, and even mankind and death. Within their domain, there is a realm of microscopic moving energy that exists giving that substance space and time. With this understanding we can view that the earth and the atmosphere are alive. Everything created has life according to its kind within its domain of energy. When a child comes into the world, they see everything in creation alive: the flowers, the trees, stuffed animals, dolls, toys, sand, sky, etc. It is not until death is introduced to a child that a transformation in their minds takes place about what is alive and what is not. Those forms that exist for life to be consumed, such as plants or animals, are consumed to be transformed life into a higher form. This is the creation pattern found in Genesis Chapters one and two. Now, here is a place to stop and give some thoughts to this statement. This next statement must be a quickening by the Holy Spirit if you are to grasp the truth of this statement. Man was not created by God to be consumed by death to become a lesser life giving energy to death so that plants could grow or to become food for bugs, including bacteria, fungus, and viruses.Man was created to give life to LIFE. God is LIFE. In HIM, there is no darkness, or death. Selah. God created laws of nature to function in seasons and time to serve those laws. Even creation in other realms such as the sun, moon, stars, and rain serve the earth creations of plants, animals, nature, etc. in a harmony of seasons so that all the orders work together for a higher purpose (Eccl. 3: 1-8). If there is anything within the order, out of order, it has a chain reaction to affect the whole order hindering the potential of the order to function to its fullest.... http://www.interiorcoveringsministry.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=56382&columnid=2628 May your spirit be blessed with the continuation of this article quickening your understanding that to change the world must first begin with the change of our hearts. Dr. Audrey Drummonds www.interiorcoveringsministry.org or write us at: Interior Coverings Ministry 1039 Carriage Park Dr., Valrico, Fl. 33596

When The Tears Fall

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:19:43 GMT

Habakkuk 3: The mountains saw You and quaked; The downpour of waters swept by. The deep uttered forth its voice, It lifted high its hands. 11 Sun and moon stood in their places; They went away at the light of Your arrows, At the radiance of Your gleaming spear. 12 In indignation You marched through the earth; In anger You trampled the nations. 13 You went forth for the salvation of Your people, For the salvation of Your anointed. Selah. 17 Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive should fail And the fields produce no food, Though the flock should be cut off from the fold And there be no cattle in the stalls, 18 Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. 19 The Lord GOD is my strength, And He has made my feet like hinds' feet, And makes me walk on my high places.

Draw Me Close

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:55:24 GMT

Putting Off, Putting On

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:29:39 GMT

Rita Hanks Most of us who love the study of the word are very familiar with the scripture passage that says we are saved by grace, through faith. As young babes in Christ, this sounds so easy! Salvation is a breeze, God does it all be grace! But then we come across one of those core truth scriptures that begin to get our attention, as "If the righteous are barely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?" I am learning that the disciplines of the Lord's salvation will get our attention with one of those hard to hear truths for our eternal good. Then we begin to see a need to look deeper, because what we have previously believed to be truth is challenged by a deeper truth. We are developing a sincere desire to be overcomers, and we begin a search for "How?". In these scripture passages below from Ephesians, we see phrases like, "put off", "put on", "put away" "do not let" "do not give" and "doing something" That sure makes us to see more clearly that salvation is work! We are instructed to "put off" the old self in verse 22-24, to "be renewed in the spirit of your mind" and to "put on" the new self. Ephesians 4: If indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. I believe the first verse of this great passage will give us a vital key to learning to work the works of faith which will bring salvation by his grace. If indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus. He reigns, he is the spirit of truth! He does not fellowship with anything but truth! Our part is to get the "made-up mind" that we will give no place to the devil, but will co-operate with Jesus as he teaches us how to live our lives for the glory of the Father. Without that mindset, we cannot put off the old man and put on the new man we were created to become.

Special Bulletin by Rick Joyner

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:50:07 GMT

Note by Rita; As we labor to grow up in the Lord, we are equipped by the five fold ministry according to God's kingdom order. Rich wisdom from seasoned and anointed elders serves to greatly enhance our lives and ministry hopes. To know Jesus is to know his kingdom order. Although this article is very long, it is well worth the time and attention required to study and learn from it. Ephesians 4:11-13 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. SPECIAL BULLETIN Revival and the Todd Bentley Restoration pt.1 By Rick Joyner I first want to apologize for this Bulletin being long overdue. We have tried to cover most of the issues that people have had questions about concerning Todd's restoration in video bulletins simply because it was so much easier and faster that way. However, not everyone has been able to watch all of the videos, so I will try to address the most important issues and commonly asked questions in a series of Special Bulletins. I also want to apologize for this Bulletin being a bit long. Future Bulletins on this subject will be shorter; however, I want to answer some of the frequently asked questions in as much depth as possible in this one. Present Status After nearly a year and a half of working with Todd, I recently felt that it was time to release him into some limited ministry in our local church. This does not mean that Todd has been released back into ministry in general, nor does it mean that Todd is nearing the end of his restoration process. We do not know how long this will be, and as from the beginning, we want to be confident that it is the Lord's timing with each step that is taken. Before Todd will be fully released back into ministry, we will ask for a council to endorse this, which will be composed of those who are respected throughout the body of Christ as true elders in the church. Of course, they would need to come to the comfort level that would enable them to become part of this council, which we think would be a worthy test of Todd's present spiritual condition. This is not to imply that this would endorse anything that Todd has done in the past; rather that he recognized his mistakes and his sins, has genuinely repented of them, and has adequately "shut the gates of hell" that gave the devil access into his life in every area where this happened, making him now fit for release back into ministry. At the same time, the expectation of this process should not be interpreted as resulting in Todd being made perfect or that some of the nuances of his style, which have been offensive to some, have been dealt with. There is no guarantee that Todd will never fall again, just as there are no guarantees for any of us. However, he will probably be far less likely to fall than those who have never fallen but have judged with pride or condemnation those who have. We see clearly in the Scriptures that the Lord has a lot of mercy for sinners, but none for the self-righteous, and that such pride usually precedes a fall. This is not to imply that all who question or oppose Todd's release are doing this out of pride, but it is a form of pride to make important or sweeping judgments with partial information. Therefore, we will try to provide all of the information possible to keep people from stumbling in this way and to judge Todd and our process rightly. Todd is now very much in touch with the grace and mercy of the Lord, and to that degree, he will be made stronger in the Lord. As the Apostle Paul explained, the Lord's grace is made perfect in weakness (see II Corinthians 12:9), and Todd has had some major weaknesses. The anointing on Todd's ministry seems stronger than ever, which is probably a result of this deeper revelation of the grace and mercy that he needs. The miracles have been spectacular, and at least in one case have been lifesaving. I live to do the will of the Lord and to see as many people touched by God as possible. I will not make any apologies for this. It might have made my job easier if Todd was not so anointed, but that is up to the One who knows what is best far better than I do. Therefore, I resolve to be thankful for it and enjoy it, and I do. We have received many testimonies from those watching our meetings on our IPTV channel at www.MorningStarTV.com. I'm sure that at least some of the explosive growth of those watching MorningStar TV is because of Todd. Since MorningStar TV is already being watched by people in more than 140 nations, I have heard a few concerns that this seems like Todd is being released back into international ministry. I can understand this objection; however, I do not agree with it. People are free to watch or not watch these meetings, just as they are free to come to our church or not come. We have visitors from many other nations in virtually every meeting we have, so what is the difference except in degree? Whether they visit our local church or if they watch our services on Morningstar TV, sometimes Todd will be ministering. I am glad to take the heat to see as many people touched as we are currently seeing. Reason for Release in Local Church I felt that it was time to release Todd into limited ministry in our church because I had the leading of the Lord to do this. To me, this always trumps every other reason, but I had some other reasons, too. Some of the major issues, or strongholds, which had caused Todd's problems, failures, and sins had been understood and repented of with considerable depth by Todd and Jessa. Todd's personal relationship with the Lord has been restored and strengthened. Todd has an understanding of, and a vision for, entering the rest of the Lord, and he has done this to a great degree. As far as his spiritual health, Todd is probably now in a better place than many other ministries I know. However, he does still have issues that could hurt him, or cause problems in the future, some of which we have not even addressed yet. Therefore, he is still very much in the process of restoration, and so is everyone else that I know, including myself. We are all in a restoration process if we are not perfect yet. So where do we draw the line and say that people are at a level of maturity where we can release them into ministry? This is one of those questions worthy of deep consideration because its impact on the church has been, and will be, huge. My position is that if we are going to do this right, we need to consider how the Lord did it. How did He do it? In Luke 10, the Lord sent the seventy out in teams of two. They cast out demons, healed the sick, and preached the gospel. They were so successful that the Lord said He saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning. It was in Luke 11 that these disciples came to Jesus and asked Him to teach them to pray. Think about it?they did all of this and they did not even know how to pray yet! Look at the condition of the leadership in the church when the Lord went to the cross and basically left everything in their hands. They were fighting over who was the greatest on the very night He was crucified. They could not even stay awake for one hour to pray with the King of kings in His most desperate hour, then betrayed and denied Him, fleeing from Him when He needed His friends the most. This is after three years under the greatest Mentor there will ever be! It is hard to understand why the Lord would trust so much to men in any degree, much less to be representatives of His kingdom. In looking at the great heroes in the Bible, it seems that every one of them had failures and were a major embarrassment in some way, often in many ways. He is the King, so I have resolved to keep it simple and follow Him regardless of whether I understand everything or not. I am also resolved to do my best to stand for His truth and His people, regardless of the consequences. It is interesting that the person who is considered the very first evangelist in Scripture is the woman at the well, since she was the first to go forth proclaiming Jesus to be the Messiah. She had been divorced five times and was living in sin at the time. It would be much easier to explain if the Lord had chosen someone far less controversial for this great honor. Then there is the embarrassment of Peter, who lived with Jesus for several years, had seen all of His miracles, and had the revelation from the Father of who Jesus was, then denied Him three times in one night?one of the worst things he could do. Just a few weeks later, he was again in leadership preaching one of the most important evangelistic messages ever preached on the Day of Pentecost. I'm quite sure most of those new converts wondered just what kind of leadership the Lord had given them in the church. From the beginning, we certainly have had a leadership that would definitely be a stumbling block to those who care about appearances. Many leaders feel that these embarrassing falls from those in high visibility in the church are causing many to stumble, and doubtless they do. However, the self-righteousness manifested by many when this happens is probably causing far more to reject the church and our message. How can anyone trust our message of redemption and restoration when we will not even restore our own fallen? An even more important point is that those who are forgiven much love much and tend to have more real faith?which is having a dependence on who Jesus is, not on who we are. Those who are immature are more dependent, and those who have received the mercy and grace of the Lord in a fresh way seem to be the most powerful in sharing it in a way that lead others who are struggling to receive salvation?making them some of the most powerful evangelists. Being an elder in the church is a different matter. Many think that being any of the equipping ministries listed in Ephesians 4 automatically makes one an elder, but it doesn't. If this were true, why would Peter and John have to verify that they were elders in their Epistles? Being an elder is often superficially understood in much of the modern church movements. The New Testament model adopted by the early church was from the nation of Israel. In the church, we often honor people with these positions just because they have some maturity and wisdom, but in Israel an elder was a gatekeeper and a judge. Even prophets were not considered elders, but like watchmen on the walls of a city, they communicated what they saw to the elders who sat in the gates. However, it was the elders who determined the action to be taken from their reports. This is a study worthy of much more depth than we have a place for here, and even though any minister could be an elder, having a ministry does not make you an elder. The woman at the well may have done a great job as an evangelist by getting people to meet Jesus, but this did not make her an elder. On the other hand, Peter was certainly an elder, a gatekeeper to the entire body of Christ, opening the gate of salvation to both the Jews and the Gentiles, having great authority over the church of the first century. Even so, he was prone to some serious mistakes, too. Todd may never be an elder, but he has already led an estimated one million people to the Lord, and I think he is destined to lead many millions more to salvation. This is fruit that remains, too. We were recently visited by the leader of more than twenty-two hundred churches in India. He told us about how people go to villages all over his region and ask young children their names, and a good number will say, "Todd Bentley." Their parents named their children after him because he led them to the Lord in his crusades there. This church network, one of the strongest and fastest growing in India, credits much to Todd's work there. His crusades did not leave new believers who had to make it on their own, but left churches, orphanages, and schools by raising up and working with strong local leaders. Of course, this was not done just by Todd, but by his whole team. A large part of my motivation for seeing Todd restored to ministry is to see more of this kind of fruit, and I am not at all ashamed of it. Many years ago, I was shown Todd's calling. I know that what he has yet to do will greatly eclipse what he has already done. As Bob Jones said when the Outpouring broke out in Lakeland, "This is just previews of coming attractions." Even so, one of the greatest concerns I had about Lakeland was the prima donna attitude that began to manifest on Todd. People with this syndrome don't think the rules that apply to others apply to them. This will cause you to start thinking you are the main reason for the revival, not Jesus, and not the lost. You'll start seeing yourself as more important than any one person is, and even essential to the plan of God. This is the root of pride, which likely caused the fall of Satan, and has caused many falls since. One of the biggest open doors to this prima donna syndrome is low self-esteem and rejection. These can cause one to be driven to prove their value to others. This is why the foundation of Todd's restoration was entering the rest of the Lord and finding his acceptance in what the Lord had done, not what he could do. True faith has to be coupled with patience to attain the promises. One reason why I felt it was time to release Todd into some limited ministry was because I have seen people with serious strongholds in their lives get free almost immediately when they receive the great encouragement that comes from being used by God when this is coupled with patience and rest in the Lord. This seems like a paradox, that he would start getting the prima donna attitude by being used, and could get free of it by being used. As the law of inertia teaches us, you cannot steer something that is not moving. Likewise, Todd doing some ministry will allow us to see and deal with some of these things that could cause him to stumble again. I felt that him doing some ministry again would bring some things to the surface so they could be dealt with in a more controlled place. However, my real reason for releasing him into some limited ministry was a clear leading from the Lord. Todd still has some open doors that could trip him up in the future. At times, he has to fight the discouragement that would naturally come with the failure of his marriage, the way the Lakeland Outpouring ended, and the loss of just about everything he had built over the last decade of very hard work. If he allows these feelings of failure to become a drive in his life, he will likely burn out again, and the next time could be the last. I want to be with him while he works through some of these. When I was a flight instructor, I could fairly accurately tell which mistakes a student would make. I would not let those students solo until they had made those mistakes with me in the cockpit so they would not kill themselves. However, no matter how much I tried to explain their tendencies that I considered dangerous to them, until they actually made the mistakes while flying, they did not get it. It was time for Todd to start flying again, but I am going to be very close to him for a while, for his sake, and for anyone else who might later get in the plane with him. A Visitation I was not asking for confirmation of this step with Todd because I was confident in the leading I had, but confirmation did come in a very powerful way. Bob Jones had been saying for some time that he knew he was about to have a "face-to-face" encounter with the Lord, and he did. In this encounter, Bob was told to come to our Sunday morning service and lay hands on Todd for his release, and then to break off of Todd and MorningStar the negative spoken words against us from other Christians. The effect of this prayer was so powerful that it was like having the sky go from dark and overcast to clear blue instantly. In 1988 and 1989, Bob Jones operated in a level of the prophetic that I have not seen in him since. This was true in some ways of the prophetic ministry in general. Then a great persecution was raised up against the prophetic ministry in the church, and some prophetic people did not respond to it well, including Bob. Much of the high-level prophetic ministry was also hindered by the doubt sown in the church about the prophetic. Even Jesus was hindered in His ministry by doubt, and prophetic people were faced with so much doubt after this persecution that many quit traveling to try to help the church. MorningStar became a haven for many wounded prophetic people, and we grew stronger in the prophetic, but even here it has taken a lot of plowing, hard work, and dry times. We only saw occasional flashes of the high levels we had seen in 1988 and 1989. Since Bob had this visitation, it seems as if he has been catapulted back to a very high level. When he prayed to break off the negative words that had been spoken against us, it seemed as if our whole prophetic ministry here had the shackles taken off, and we are again beginning to see remarkable things that have us in awe daily. It seemed to be the same with Todd?he was instantly in a new place. At the first meeting when Todd preached, I felt he had one of the greatest messages on hunger for God that I have ever heard. It was not just about the words or concepts that he was teaching, but there was a tangible impartation of hunger for God like many had not experienced in a very long time. You cannot have that kind of impartation if it is not working in your own life. This was the greatest witness that the restoration process I have been leading Todd through has been working. I do believe that above any knowledge or personal discipline we have, it is our love for God that keeps us hungry for Him more than anything else. Loving God is our main job description as human beings, and it is the main way it will be determined if we have been successful in this life. This is going to be the main thing that keeps Todd, or any of us, on track in this life. Immediate Revival? In that meeting, and virtually every meeting since, the presence of the Lord has been stronger than we've experienced in a long time. It seems to be increasing as the hunger in us is increasing. This is what we signed up for in the beginning?the manifest presence of the Lord. We are having great miracles and prophecy, but this is better than all of that. We may be in the first stages of an authentic revival. We're not calling it that yet, but it seems like it is the beginning of something remarkable, and the beginning of it all was Bob's visitation and prayer for us. In our first MSU class after the students returned from the Christmas holiday, I asked Jason Hooper to say a short prayer over them for spiritual hunger. The power and presence of the Lord fell so strongly that their two-hour class lasted for twelve hours. The students skipped their meals and everything else just to stay in the presence of the Lord. Soon others were gathering. Then Bob and Bonnie Jones came. Todd said he had felt surges of power going through him all day, and when he heard that something was happening at Heritage, he jumped in his truck and came over. By early evening, the place was virtually full. Better than anything was the powerful, tangible presence of the Lord. Students and people who had been a part of some of the great revivals and moves of God in recent times said that they had never been impacted as much as they were that day, and it has been getting better. If it had stopped with that one day, I think many of the students would have thought that it alone would have been worth coming to the school for. We did not know if it would last, but we decided to gather the next night to see if the Lord would move like that again. He did. We have continued these meetings for almost a month now. I have felt that virtually every one was a dramatic encounter with the Lord. At this time, Todd has been there for less than half of them and has only ministered in a handful. There have been noteworthy miracles, waves of the joy of the Lord, and an uncommon prophetic anointing, regardless of who was leading the ministry. We also seem to have gone to a new level of anointing in worship, and all of our worship tends to be pretty high level. We are obviously in the first stages of something major. It is not built around Todd's ministry or anyone else's. I'm thankful we had released him to minister in our local church because he has been a large part of what's happening, and he will no doubt be a big part of what unfolds. He may be in the forefront for a period of time, and then others will. Todd is just one of about a half dozen who are being used on the forefront of this, and we expect that number to grow. Several have an anointing similar to Todd's, but others are different, but no less God. I am "the designated driver," and I am the primary one with the authority and responsibility to steer it. If I do my part right, I will free the others from having to do this, and I expect all of them to go to a new level. To do this, I need to know where the Lord is leading us, and I do have a general map that I have been shown, beginning thirty-five years ago. When we planted a church here, we began with the team ministry concept because we were shown that this was not only biblical, but would be necessary for the revival that was coming to this area. After living here for a short time, I started to meet older people who told me about the prophesies from as far back as the late 1930s and early 1940s of this coming revival. None of these had lost hope, but were sure it would come one day. This could be it. If it is the beginning of what I was shown, it will grow into something more remarkable in some ways than anything we have experienced in our lifetime. If this is the beginning, we will soon be in the greatest of all of the Great Awakenings, and a tithe of all Americans will soon be born again and filled with the Spirit. That is thirty to forty million people who will be added to all who are already born again. These will also be added to a real New Testament church life because the church is going to be transformed into this. If what is happening here is what I was shown, then no man or group of people will be the face of it. MorningStar will not be the face of it either. This one will be about Jesus, not us. If this is what I was shown, we will have the greatest anointing for worship, preaching, the prophetic, miracles and healing, and everything else, but no one will leave here talking about us?they will leave talking about Jesus and the encounter they had with Him. The King will be manifest in the midst of His people and the gospel of the kingdom will go out. Once we have experienced the manifest presence of the Lord, we are ruined for anything else. What good is the most glorious temple if God is not in it? If God is in His temple, then it does not matter how glorious or spectacular the temple is?it will not be the temple that gets your attention. If people come here and then leave talking about any of us, or even the great experiences that they have here, it will have fallen short of what it is supposed to be. If this becomes a Todd show, or a MorningStar show, we will have fumbled in what we were being entrusted with. One of the main promises we were given thirty-five years ago was for Isaiah 60:1-5 to be manifested here?the visible glory of the Lord appearing on His people. We are earthen vessels. When this comes the way it is supposed to, as this text declares, it will not be the vessels getting the attention, but rather the glory of the Lord. However, that glory is going to be on His people. We must resolve that we, the temple, exist for God, not the other way around. If we are the ones who start getting all of the attention, then we have somehow lost the real glory. Some of us experienced this once before in a meeting in the mid- 1970s in Eastern North Carolina. Since then, I have visited many of the great revivals and moves of God and have been able to be a part of some of them, which I am very thankful for. I've seen the pillar of cloud appear right in front of me, and I have been in meetings where the weighty presence of the Lord pinned everyone to the floor, but nothing I have seen since has measured up to a fraction of what we experienced in that one meeting when the visible glory of the Lord came. When His glory comes like that you can be changed more in one meeting than in years of teaching or counseling. Of course, we need the teaching, counseling, and spiritual disciplines, but we need His presence and His glory much more. We were given a taste and then a prophecy?that to see this come to the church was our destiny and calling. This has been a motivation in everything I've done since. When I took on the ministry of helping Todd through his restoration, I honestly did not connect him with this move that we knew would one day come to the Charlotte area. However, when I thought of what I was shown years ago about Todd's calling, and what we were shown would one day break out here, I now see how they could fit. When I first took on the restoration of Todd, I thought he might move here for a period of time and then would probably go back to Abbotsford. When Todd was severed in a way that was obvious he would not be a part of what was then known as Fresh Fire?Canada, I did hope that he would find a permanent home here. He and Jessa are greatly loved here and appreciated. However, that is totally up to them when this process is over. Ultimately, I think Todd will go out to do large crusades in the nations again, but it will help him a lot by serving as a part of a team in which he is not the leader. When he goes out, I think he will know the value of a team so that the pressure does not rest on just one person. A huge factor in the breakup of Todd's marriage was his marriage to ministry and the pace that he tried to keep up, which led to two major burnout episodes. If God would rest after six days, who are we to think we don't need this? It's quite a presumption to think we can do something God did not even try to do. Presumption is pride. Restoration and the Favor of God Many years ago, I had a dream in which one of my children had fallen into a sewage ditch and could not get up. Covered in filth, no one would help my child. People only scorned or jeered at my child, which was one of the most grievous things I have ever experienced in a dream. Then someone came and helped my child out of the ditch, and cleaned and helped them to go on their way again. In that dream, I would have given everything I owned to that person who had helped my child. I was thinking what I could do for them when I heard the voice of the Lord say, "Jim Bakker is My child. Will you help him?" When I asked Jim Bakker to speak at a conference right after he was released from prison, I did take some heat for it, and some on my staff even thought I was risking everything. I may have been, but I also had no doubt that I would gain the Lord's favor, which is far more valuable than having man's favor. I know the reason that we were able to acquire the former Heritage Grand Hotel and Conference Center and other parts of the former PTL property, at a tiny fraction of its value, was because of the favor of God we received for helping Jim. I actually did not do very much to help Jim Bakker, and others may have done much more, such as Tommy Barnett. I also think we have received such a huge benefit from our friendship with Jim that it would have been well worth it without getting the property. We did get the most remarkable home for our ministry that I could ever imagine, and we have even more of the favor of God in other remarkable ways. No doubt it has been a huge risk to help Todd. Of course, I lost some friends, and we lost some people and partners. I have no guarantee of how this is going to turn out, and I have had restoration failures before, too. However, I try not to weigh the possible costs or benefits in such matters, but rather just try to be obedient. If I get rewards here, fine; but I'm just as good to get them in heaven. No doubt some people will never accept Todd's restoration to ministry, and we did gain a few more enemies, some of whom were friends before, but I know that the favor of God is worth more than any cost we can pay in this life. Even with the controversy, we gained far more friends than we lost, and we have even had a net gain in partners for our ministry. I also think the greatest favor of all could be one of the greatest revivals in history, resulting in thirty to forty million new brothers and sisters in Christ just in America. If we are trusted with this, which is yet to be determined, it might be linked to this risk we took in helping Todd. In Mark 10:29-30, the Lord gives us a wonderful promise: "Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and for the gospel's sake, but that he shall receive a hundred times as much now in the present age, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and farms, along with persecutions." In my ministry to date, I think every time I have taken a major risk to help someone, or to speak or write something that I was given but knew it would be controversial, the benefits gained always outweighed what I had risked by at least one hundred times. It is always right to do what you think is right regardless of the risk or potential reward, but the Lord is faithful to reward those who do so. Along with it, "persecutions" may be expected. The Lord did nothing but what was right. I'm sure I'm not doing everything perfectly. I have made some mistakes and will probably make more. Not all of our critics are wrong, and many have a sincere desire to protect the truth and to protect God's people. Much of what is said and written about me and Todd is false, but some we do need to consider. What I think is false I will answer for the sake of others who are being caused to stumble by it. I do not have time to deal with some that seem less important right now, but as I have time, I may try. Regardless of how right we are, if we are about to see a major revival break out, the persecution will also break out on a correspondingly high level. This too "comes with the territory" as the Lord Himself taught. With the increase of power and impact in Jesus' ministry, the persecution went up accordingly. With the undeniable resurrection of Lazarus, the Lord's enemies determined that it was time to kill Him. I have no doubt that the persecution will ratchet up dramatically with the increase of the favor of God. This is biblical. So what kind of favor is that? Ask the Jewish people who have been His "chosen people." It may not seem like favor to those who care about earthly things and the favor of men, but to be considered worthy to suffer shame for His name's sake is one of the greatest honors we can have in this life and will be an eternal honor in heaven. It's not fun, but I'm not here to have fun?I'm here to do the will of God. I fully trust Him for any reward He thinks that I deserve or any honor such as persecution that He thinks I need. Again, this is not to imply that I am doing everything right, but I am trying my best to keep it simple and seek to be obedient. The same crowd that was crying, "Hosanna," when Jesus entered Jerusalem was crying, "crucify Him," just five days later. Therefore, I think it is foolish to put our trust in people's opinions whether good or bad, but I seek to please the Lord. As the Apostle Paul wrote in Galatians 1:10, "If I were still seeking to please men I would not be a bondservant of Christ." Because of this, seeking the approval of men can be the main thing that diverts us from the true course of serving God. Nothing irks men, especially religious men, more than this, and they will persecute you for it. I do have many who I consider peers, and I know are friends who will tell me the truth when I need to hear it. I am accused of not having this, but I actually have far more than anyone else I know. The demon-possessed were easy for the Lord to deal with. The sinners were attracted to Him, but it was the religious community that persecuted Him. I knew that the result of going into this process with Todd would be to expose and help many get free of an evil, self-righteous religious spirit, which has dominated the church throughout most of her history. To get free of some things, they have to be exposed. So I knew all along that this was about much more than Todd or me. For the sake of those who are bound or influenced by this religious spirit, I will be straightforward in confronting it whenever and in whomever it rises. I would expect no less from those who are my own true friends who see it rising in me, and I certainly do not claim to be perfect in this either. We cannot go into the future carrying some of the things we've been carrying in the church. I am going to be addressing these issues boldly and candidly in future Bulletins about Todd's restoration for his sake, your sake, and even the sakes of our opposition, some of whom will be helped. To try to write them all at once would require a book, not a bulletin, so I am preparing a series of these Bulletins to address them. I hope to address most of the questions people have about this process and to help clarify the doctrines of marriage and divorce which the whole church is in desperate need of. When I say I will try to address almost all of the questions, there are many questions that I still have. I have sought answers, and I am still seeking them, but I have to admit at this point that I don't have all of the answers. One thing almost everyone agrees on, and we should, is that the sanctity of marriage must be protected and strengthened in the church, certainly not weakened. I have no doubt that the result of this process can do that. I also have no doubt that many will be surprised at our conclusions, but I think most will actually end up agreeing with them. We already have a good list of people who began, in some cases, vehemently disagreeing with us who now agree with us. As this process is laid out, I think this list will grow. It will also no doubt cause more opposition from others. Even so, it would be a terrible presumption for us to think we are right about everything, but at least we want to be open about what we are doing and why. I am quite sure anyone who follows this process with us will benefit from it. Thank you for caring enough to read this Bulletin regardless of your position on what we are doing. I think you will find the future Bulletins to be even more interesting. We will cover many subjects related to divorce, remarriage, the restoration process, judgment in the church, and other important topics. -Rick Joyner 2/9/2010

Come To Jesus

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:32:43 GMT

Fly Like An Eagle

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:20:53 GMT

Rita Hanks This is another one of the Lord's unusual ways to present his wonderful life changing truth! God is saying "Mount up!" The time is now, catch the wind, soar above the storms, fulfill destiny, feed my children and cover them with intercessions! Exodus 19:4 Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself Deuteronomy 32:11 As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings Daniel 7:4 The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it. Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Fly Like An Eagle Lyrics Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future I want to fly like an eagle To the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me I want to fly like an eagle Till I'm free Oh, Lord, through the revolution Feed the babies Who don't have enough to eat Shoe the children With no shoes on their feet House the people Livin' in the street Oh, oh, there's a solution I want to fly like an eagle To the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me I want to fly like an eagle Till I'm free Fly through the revolution Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future I want to fly like an eagle To the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me I want to fly like an eagle Till I'm free Fly through the revolution Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future

Deliverers

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:36:44 GMT

A word for our prayer and meditation. Some meditations on Jesus Christ, the mighty deliverer of his people who suffer oppression and are enslaved by their circumstances. He hears the groanings of his people and comes to deliver them! Although this particular dream speaks of the African people, it reveals the heart of the Lord toward any people who suffer wrong and need a savior. THE DREAM - "THE ENSLAVED SHALL BECOME THE EMANCIPATOR" (Wed 20 Jan 2010) During the night I had a powerful dream and saw again the continent of Africa and understood I was looking down through many centuries of time into the past. I witnessed nations come from the west to enslave Africans and my heart was broken. Then an amazing thing happened in my dream as we transitioned to present time revelation. The "tables were turned" and the one who had formerly been enslaved was now no longer a slave and this African person reached out in mercy to the one from the west who had made them a slave and immediately bridges of mercy appeared all over Africa. The release of mercy caused Africa's borders to extend as bridges of God's mercy were sent to reach the nations. The bridges speak of African believers anointed with mercy of God to bring restoration to those who are now enslaved to sin in the west. Africa grew in size in my dream as God's mercy was extended - this speaks of the advancement of God's Kingdom on earth through the ministry of African servants of the Lord. God spoke to me by His Spirit and said, "The Enslaved shall become the Emancipator". Under the anointing described in Isaiah 61, African believers are being sent out to the nations to bring deliverance to western nations who are now entrenched (and thus enslaved) to sin. It is my firm belief that this is God's kairos time for the west to receive Africa's anointed end-time leaders as they are commissioned to serve God's purposes and plans in the nations. As I shared the dream and its interpretation I prophesied that Africa had entered her sovereign time-line for revival and would experience an exodus of redemption. It is my sincere conviction that Africa is a gateway continent and that whatever is bound and loosed in Africa, will therefore be bound and loosed on the earth. Through Africa, the west can receive blessing or curse, depending on who is doing the binding and the loosing! If the church in Africa will rise up and take her place in divine destiny, God is going to release mighty waves of His redemptive glory through African ministers and ministries that will bring transformation to the nations. Word through Apostle Catherine Brown Gatekeepers @injesus.com Note by Rita: Many have suffered severe trauma and persecution and have overcome by the power of the Lord, as the people of Africa. These, after learning the love and forgiveness he offers, have forgiven the deep woundings, and then been used by the Lord to become deliverers of others who are still suffering and need deliverance. As Moses, who came out of Pharoah's Egypt and was then made a mighty deliverer of the Hebrew nation enslaved and oppressed by Egypt. Or as Joseph, who suffered severe trials yet remained faithful throughout and became second ruler of Egypt! It seems to me that in our nation, we can see this principle at work in the life and ministry of Bishop Harry Jackson; an example of this turnaround grace http://www.thetruthinblackandwhite.com/index.cfm?fuseAction=section&pSectionID=5&CFID=10264405&CFTOKEN=86581568 This principle also is seen in the life and ministry of Joyce Meyer, who was enslaved as a very young child to horrible parental abuse, and now is used by the Lord to deliver many abused and oppressed people from the power of satan. http://www.joycemeyer.org/OurMinistries/EverydayAnswers/encouragement.htm Praise to the Mighty King, author of everything!

Establishing Foundations

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:34:32 GMT

"ESTABLISHING THE FOUNDATION OF OUR SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE" Wade Taylor In Philippians 3:5-10, Paul gives expression to the fact that there is much that can be apprehended and experienced beyond that which he had previously known. "That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable to His death...not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:10, 12 He has come to know that the Lord can be personally, intimately known. The Jews of his day did not have this concept, as they saw only the structured religious system which they sought to protect. Paul said, "That I might know Him." This is a "knowing" that transcends all religious doctrine and activities, and finds its fulfillment in deep personal communion with the Lord. It includes not only information about Jesus, but an ongoing involvement with Him, as He leads and directs. We must first come to Jesus, before we can be sent. "Come, My beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages. Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give you My love." Song of Solomon 7:11-12 "The power of His resurrection" can only be experienced after we have surrendered the totality of our being to the Lord, and died to our self-life and ways. Only then can we identify ourselves with Jesus in the "power of His resurrection." This will lead us toward a place of identification with Jesus that few experience - "The fellowship of His sufferings." Examples of this are the sufferings of the Lord over lost humanity, and the dullness of our spiritual hearing. He desires our fellowship and longs that we come to Him. He has a purpose for each of our lives. "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10 We may not understand how the Lord becomes personally interested in us - as though we were the only person in the universe, and how He has a special purpose and calling for each of us. It is not necessary that we understand these things, but it is vitally important that we respond to Him as He seeks to become personally involved in our lives. When we are too dull of hearing to respond, and as a result, come short of all He intends, He suffers; for as a loving Father He longs for us to come into the best, just as we desire the best for our children. When Paul became aware of the possibility of entering into an active relationship with the Lord in communion and fellowship, he counted all else as refuse and began to seek that for which he had been "apprehended" by the Lord. The desire for spiritual reality became the priority of his life. "If by any means I might attain to the resurrection of the dead." Philippians 3:11 Paul was not expressing a concern about losing his salvation. Rather, there is a much deeper meaning that speaks of an "out resurrection" from the natural course of our life experience, into the realm where the Lord uniquely puts His hand upon us and lifts us into an active, cooperative relationship with Him. Going Down into the Depths For example, many years ago I owned a television cable system which I sold to attend Bible school. Each week I received a sizable check from the sale of the system, which I used to pay for my schooling and support my family. The Lord dealt with me to set this money aside for missions. Before long, our food was gone. One of my children discovered that a quantity of squash had been sent to the school dump. We took it home and began a diet of squash, three times a day. This was all we had to eat. A great reduction took place, as my pride and all self-sufficiency were being dealt with, as the cable system had been very successful. During this time, I was given money to go home for a weekend. When I saw the man to whom I had sold the business, he showed me a new Cadillac and told me he had paid cash for it. Then he showed me a large boat and said he had paid cash for it. He had purchased the very home we had intended to buy and extensively remodeled it; he told me that he had also paid cash for these improvements. All this stung as nothing else could. We were eating squash from the Bible school dump. I was so affected that I began to shake within and almost rebelled against the Lord. All this was added to a pressure I was already facing. I had grown up in a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania during the depression. When I sold the business, my mother became very upset and told me I had a responsibility to earn money and support her and my father in their old age. Feeling that I should do this, I used a compass to mark off a twenty mile circle around my hometown so I could be close to them to fulfill my responsibility. Gradually the Lord worked on me until I felt that I was more willing to go to one of the poles, or to the equator, than I was to stay within the circle I had drawn. During this time, I began to understand that the Lord had a purpose for my life, and that He would provide for my needs and make a way for the ministry He would impart into my being. In the Lord's time, I was led to establish a Bible school, Pinecrest Bible Training Center. I saw my parents both saved and cared for until the end of their lives far better than I could have done had I stayed near home. After this diet of squash for several weeks, the Lord directed me to work at a factory that made frames for furniture. I was hired for $1.05 per hour. Night after night, I was sent alone with a large truck to a railroad siding to unload rough, cut hardwood lumber from a railroad boxcar. Early one Saturday morning, while unloading lumber in the freezing rain from a large truck, I met the Lord in a depth beyond anything I had known. Later, I was released from this, and my life was transformed during a visitation that came to the Bible school during 1958. I would never trade any of this for all I might have had through owning a TV cable system. Nor would I bypass the experience of eating squash from the school dump, or the pressures of the extremely difficult work I had experienced. My inner being was changed and prepared to become a usable vessel in the hands of the Lord - that the riches of His presence, with the transformation of lives that is presently taking place, might have its full outworking. "For many are called, but few are chosen." Matthew 22:14 There is another way to say this. "Many are called, but few will pay the price in order to be chosen." Your circumstances might be quite different than those I faced. The Lord does not duplicate His workings. But if we are to come into that which He has reserved for us, we must submit to His dealings, and come His way. We may say, "This is not fair, others are being blessed and are prospering." In our natural, self-centered life experience, this may be true. But once we have submitted all to Jesus, and made Him our personal Lord, we have no rights. There is an "out-resurrection" from all we had known into that which He has prepared for us. Unless we first go down in death, there will be no rising. The extent to which we are willing to go down, will determine the distance we will be brought up. Some time ago, I saw a picture of some high rise buildings in Basil that were leaning, about to fall over. They were so anxious to build, that they forgot to first go down to build a substantial foundation. "Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that hears these sayings of Mine, and does them not, shall be likened to a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it." Matthew 7:24-27 It is so important that we allow the Lord to do all that He desires in the establishing of the foundation of our spiritual experience. We must allow the Lord to bring us through even difficult things that neither we, nor others, seemingly understand. But the Lord understands, and we must trust Him in all things, knowing that He knows what He is doing. "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 Wade E. Taylor Wade Taylor Ministries Email: wetbanner@aol.com

We Bow Down

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:42:09 GMT

Our Mission: To Love

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:12:59 GMT

Victoria Boyson: Our Mission: To Love You are My friend if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends...?John 15:14-15 Jesus wants to call us His friends. I love being His friend; it's the greatest privilege and joy I'll ever have in this life. He is my joy and I love Him more than any words could say. I love Him and I want others to know Him as I do?to feel His love for them and not just wonder, but truly feel it. The Lord spoke to me and said this would be the year that would begin a time of incredible intimacy with the Him; it would be a honeymoon with His people. It gives me great pleasure when God's children start to realize His love for them and find the joy of intimacy with Him. He has such love to give us and He wants only to love us and make us a part of His family. Our Need of Him One night, I needed Him desperately. I felt lonely in my spirit for Him. Soon I felt His presence near me and in my spirit I knew He was just as lonely for me as I was for Him. I then experienced the most intense spiritual experience I've ever had; it completely overwhelmed me. All I could do was cry. I love Him so much and my relationship with Him is truer than any relationship I have on this earth. The love I feel for Him is what compels me to help others to truly know His love. There's so much in this life that is unbearably hard. Without God, it's even harder to deal with?almost impossible for some. But His love sets captives free, comforts the lonely and heals the sick. Life is hard, but without Him it's even harder. It's easy to harden our hearts when we've been hurt?to shut it up with anger and pain or fear?even against God. But running from God isn't the answer. God understands our pain and loves us even when we are angry with Him. Sometimes, we can focus on forgiving all the people in life who have hurt us and yet, without realizing it, though God has done us no harm, we can harbor unforgiveness against Him too. He wants you to let go of your pain, loneliness and despair and give it to Him. When we refuse to let go of offense, it can drive us even farther from Him. Living separated from God opens our hearts to deep darkness exploited by the enemy. It's a terrible place to be. In the darkness, we can end up doing things we'd never do in the light. And it's easy to strike out at what we can't really see because the darkness has blinded and deceived us. Yet, if we are able to see even a tiny flicker of light through God's love, our conscience is able to feel again. The darkness is soon exposed, freeing us from our fear of God's light through the safety of His love. God has always loved us, even if we've hated or rejected Him. Through His love, we can know that even when we refuse to believe in Him, He still believes in us. There have been so many wrongs committed against Him by those He loves, yet He hopes for us, because He can't stop loving His creation. He knows your heart and what has caused you pain, blinded you and driven you to the darkness. He wants you to know that no matter how long you push Him away and hate Him, no matter how much you blame Him, no matter how much you try to forget about Him, He will never stop loving you. He can't stop. God's Love for the Lost I discovered there were two movies released in January 2010 depicting God as a harsh, unloving and even violent god. One is called Legion and the other is Creation (which is the story of Charles Darwin). Legion is the story of a group of people who fight against God and win when He gets fed up with mankind and wants to destroy it. When I first heard about these movies, I was shocked and stunned. Then my shock turned to grief. I thought, "Have we failed to show the world the true nature of God?" The synopsis of the movie Legion depicts God as someone who's angry and tired of our sin and has decided we are no longer worthy of Him. Thus, He's seeking our destruction. It's as if they are role playing Revelation 19:19, "Then I saw the beast and the kings of the world and their armies gathering together to fight against the One (Jesus) sitting on the horse and His army," with a twisted outcome. In essence, the message of the movie is: God doesn't love us anymore and He doesn't care about us so we're forced to join forces with a fallen angel and rebel against Him. So, we see that this unseen war we've been fighting is not about the existence of God (you have to believe in Him in order to make a movie against Him), but is really about the nature of God. Is God love, or is He a harsh and hateful Creator who just wants to dominate us? So we find our mission made much clearer: to show the world how much God loves them. I asked the Lord to show me something that would prove His love for mankind. Immediately, I was shown the ark built by Noah. Yes, He did flood the earth because of its intense wickedness, but He made provision to save mankind. He flooded the earth to rescue mankind from the wickedness it had succumbed to. If the lost could sense His love for them even for a moment, they would know there is more to life than what they've experienced. They feel the empty void in their soul?that's why they try so hard to rage against God. Sin has grabbed them and has tried to devour them. They feel the guilt of sin whether they admit it or not, and the enemy has exploited the darkness they're in to foster rebellion against God. They don't really need more condemnation. What they need is liberty through Christ. Indeed, the lost may not always realize what they do is sin, but they sense the darkness in their separation from God. Jesus Christ came to the earth NOT to condemn it, but to save it (see John 3:17). He came to set men free from what enslaves them. God is not full of anger and disgust for His creation. No! He hasn't given up on us. Even in the darkness of our sin, He hasn't stopped loving us. That's why our sin causes Him such pain, because He cannot stop loving us even in the midst of our sin. He hates sin because of the affect it has on His creation. It causes Him great pain to watch the ones He created fall into sin that will damage and blacken their lives causing them to turn away from Him. No, as much as it hurts Him, God will not stop loving the world. He will not stop trying to save it. For God so loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life?John 3:16 God so loved. He loved. He loved. God loved even the vilest sinner so much that He gave His Son to save them. Yes, there is redemption for every sinner who repents. In Germany after the Holocaust of the Jewish people in WW2, how did He react toward those who tried to annihilate them? He did rescue the Jewish people and He did restore their nation to them, but His love went beyond thinking of the victims of this great evil. God's love continues to seek out those through whom this great evil came to be. He sent and is still sending His love into Germany to minister and save those who had perpetrated such atrocities against His people. His heart ached for those lost in darkness who, blinded by sin, tried to blacken out the apple of His eye (see Zechariah 2:8). God sought out His children who had been wounded by the war?those who'd been victimized by the ruthlessness of their enemies, but also those who'd been held in the grip of an evil so terrifyingly dark they saw no light at all. His love saw what few are able to see. He saw an incredible evil was gripping their hearts and He fought to redeem them from it. Again, there's redemption for everyone who repents. Hold on to God's Love God sent His Son to seek and to save those who have lost their way, and through us this world will know His love. They will realize it's real as we cry out for God's mercy for them. Can our love go beyond judgment and plead for His mercy? In John 8:1-11, the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery to Jesus. But He refused to judge her. Instead, He judged her accusers. Everyone has a story of why they made the choices they made?what has pushed them to the point they are at now?what incident started them on the path they are on. God knows all that they have endured and what's made them who they are. But He has made a commitment to love them through it for He alone can see them rightly. He sees us all as we truly are and He sees us through eyes of love. We are called to love as God loved us. And He said "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone" (Mark 16:15); the news that He's purchased freedom for us, and redemption from the curse and bondage of sin. Satan has conspired to twist the world's view of God, making them believe God is cold and heartless. He's desperate to keep us from experiencing God's love. The enemy fights against true freedom found only in Christ. He tries to twist the minds of people making them feel as though it is God who is really their enemy. For those of us who love God, our mission is clear: we must show the world by every means possible that God truly does love them. They will know His love by our love for them. They will know His love through forgiveness and mercy. It's often so easy for Christians to fall in to the "Pharisaical" mindset of "destroy the sinner." Truly, that's what satan wants us to do. In fact, his plan quite often is to cause the lost to come against us, wound us and persecute us, trying to get us to hate them. He knows if we hammer them with anger and condemnation, they will run away from us as fast as they can, thereby losing the opportunity to show them God's love and mercy. So, the enemy works at both ends causing us to hate those we are called to reach out to. And when we do, he uses their mistrust toward us to make them misunderstand God. That is our war: to hold on to our love?to hold on to God's unconditional love. And truly, we can only be victorious if we know God's love for ourselves. Indeed, when we've experienced the captivating power of His unconditional love, we are compelled to forgive and release those who've wounded us and love them. Our battle is to remember that God SO LOVED the world that He sacrificed His own Son to save them. Every offense is an opportunity for a miracle of His grace. The abundance of sin in this age should not shock us, for "Where sin does abound, His grace does much more abound" (Romans 5:20). In the midst of great darkness, the light of Christ shines brighter through us to a very desperate world. Victoria Boyson Speaking Life Ministries Email: victoria@boyson.org

Keys Are Being Released

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:26:20 GMT

www.awordinseason.info Elaine Tavolacci Keys Are Being Released The Holy Spirit has been showing me "Keys" several times throughout the past few weeks and The Lord says I am releasing keys to My Covenant people. No they are not man made keys but they are the keys to enter through the door of revelation. This is an open door and will give you free access to bring you into this new portal of My Glory and the eyes of your understanding will be enlightened. I am releasing keys to those of you that have pressed in through prayer and travail in interceding for others. You have heard of others receiving the "Keys to the city" but I am releasing to My intercessors this priceless gift of the keys to the Kingdom. I am taking you to a higher level of intercession as you seek My face. Yes it is a mystery but I am the God who reveals mysteries. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." I am releasing keys to the overcomers. For those of you who have pressed in through the hard times without wavering and not fainted in the fires of affliction. These keys are for My warriors that have overcome evil with good, stood on My Word and not denied My name in times of adversity and trials. I am inviting you to Come up here to a new level and I will show you things that will astound you as you have been faithful during times of misfortune. I am releasing keys to those of you that have kept your eyes from evil and your tongue from speaking slander. You have kept on the full armor of God and you will now see with the eyes of the Spirit and you will speak as My voice as you release My words to others. You will hear My voice with clarity. As you have come before Me with clean hands and a pure heart your purity shall surely be rewarded. You will see My Glory take residence in your life and ministry. I am releasing keys to those of you who have been obedient to My Word. You have done what is right, loved mercy and walked humbly with your God. For those of you that have loved your neighbor as yourself, gave to the poor and not delved in pride or haughtiness. I will release to you the keys to set the captives free and loose them from their bonds of wickedness. As you have been faithful in little I will trust you with much. Rather than seeking the riches of this world you have left all for the sake of the gospel and therefore you will receive a hundred fold now in this time. Houses, family and land as well as eternal life. I am releasing keys to those of you that have been persecuted for My names sake. Those of you that have been hurt and slandered by others your reward is great. As others have judged and accused you falsely you did not repay evil for evil. You shall surely receive justice from Me as the righteous judge as My favor will be upon your life. You will find favor with God and with man. Righteousness and justice are the foundations of My throne. I am releasing keys to those of you who has sought Me diligently in the secret place and studied to show yourself approved. As you spent time with me and have been seeking My face I will fine-tune your senses and you will see and hear with clarity and receive a new spiritual perception. I will open the eyes of your understanding and I will reveal My secrets to you as you have cried out to Me for wisdom and understanding. The gifts will be evident in your life as you will be carriers of My Glory. I am calling you to come to a higher place. So I say come up here to this place that I am calling you to and I will show you great things which you have not yet seen says the Lord. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. - 2 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne.

Rejoice At His Lovingkindness!

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:02:34 GMT

Psalm 36:7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

Some Revelations On Natural Disasters

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:42:12 GMT

This is a link to my blog with some prayer meditations and revelation to myself and other prophets who are among God's Generals in the body of Christ about the tradegy in Haiti. http://harvestage.ning.com/profiles/blogs/some-revelations-on-haiti-and

Opporutunity For Great Awakening

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:36:08 GMT

From the desk of Steve Shultz: Whenever there's disaster, there's a lot of opinion about it. "Was it God's judgment?" is usually the question that arises thereafter. Instead of focusing on "What caused this disaster?", we as Christians have been given the command to preach the Gospel, lay hands on the sick, cast out demons...because FREELY we have received, FREELY GIVE (see Matthew 10). There is NO given environment or condition to this command...it fits all conditions of living. Yes, God can stop pending disaster and many times I believe He has, but I've also said that at times He will ALLOW things to happen so that His GOODNESS can come out of a situation. We can never say we understand His ways, because His ways are higher, but we can know and practice His nature and character of grace, mercy, lovingkindness, and most of all LOVE in all situations. With that said, this is a great word by Luke Holter on this very subject. God spoke to him about catastrophes, and it's not only enlightening but very encouraging in the nature of God and how we can display it to the world. It's harvest time and it may come in ways we don't think it should or ways we don't comprehend, but nonetheless it's here. It's a time of Great Awakening for the Body at large. Luke Holter: Opportunity for Great Awakening with the Lord of the Harvest I am hearing a lot of things as of late on the issue of catastrophe and the wrath of God as it pertains to mankind and the globe. I find myself on a personal journey with the Lord on this issue and on how we respond as the Church. My heart has been gripped over the reaction I have seen and heard concerning Haiti and judgment. I am asking the Lord, "Papa, what do You want us to do?" I believe that the Lord has given me specific prophetic insight into such issues as wrath and catastrophes. On New Year's Eve the Lord spoke a very clear word to me during an event at our church. We had just wound down the celebration into the New Year and were celebrating with a time of worship and prophetic declaration when, all at once, the Lord broke in and spoke to me! I heard the Lord speak this phrase: "I will tug on the heartstrings of this world, and My Church will be the cords of loving kindness. The Church will be My song to this world." I began to dialog with the Lord by asking, "Papa, what do you mean?" And the Lord spoke to me and said, "There is coming catastrophe to the world and I am providing opportunity for My Church to shine the Light of Christ to the hurting and lost." The Lord started telling me that, "When we observe judgment or wrath, My Bride uses it as a reason to do nothing." We need to rise as the Church and pray for God to bless and help those who are going through suffering, praying for the Glory of God to come. We sometimes make internal statements like, "Well, they are in sin so they deserved what happened to them." The major problem with this kind of thinking is that once we agree with those thoughts, we reject others and do nothing with the opportunity we have just been given. The Lord spoke and said, "My Church is missing the opportunities that are being laid out before them because they have misunderstood My nature and character." I started asking the Lord to show me what He means by this statement and He began to overwhelm me with His Glory and Fear. I began to manifest and shake under the weight of His presence. Then the Lord spoke again to me and said, "My Church doesn't understand My nature and character, thus they do not respond correctly; you think you know Me but you do not! My Church thinks I am one-dimensional in My nature and character, thus you only side with one dimension, but I tell you that I will never suspend one attribute for another. I AM fully wrath and fully love, fully mercy and fully chastising." We are called to act on behalf of God on this earth. We have a mandate to be the actions of Christ in this world. We must interpret the times and respond under Holy Spirit unction at a kairos moment. The world will be given a "road to Damascus" experience in this next year, I believe, and the Church must be poised and ready to be the light of Christ in that moment and speak a word to the lost, dying, and hurting. We must respond in prayer and tenderness to the world around us for the sake of worldwide salvation through God-given opportunity. There is a great harvest coming and the Lord of the harvest is waiting for us to join up with His work. Prayer: God, give us the strength to love the lost in this world. Father, help break down all the false doctrines we have in our hearts of Your nature and character. Father, we ask you to help us be Your hands in this world. God, give us a spirit of prayer and compassion so we can respond in wisdom unto great salvation! Amen. Luke Holter Prophetic Sheep Ministries Email: propheticsheep@

Discipline And Training

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:23:56 GMT

Rita Hanks A revelation of the purpose of the Lords training and discipline. His desired result is children who love to follow and move as he instructs. Job 5:17 "Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty Psalms 32: 7-9 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble ...and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.

Sabbath Surrender Rest

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:01:45 GMT

Chuck Pierce 28 Day Devotion: Day 6: "Sabbath is a Window Cleaner that Helps Vision!": 2/6/10 We have been declaring that poverty would no longer rule or blind us. Our conscience is the key to seeing! When Jesus is defining the conscience, He admonishes us that the antagonist of our seeing is MAMMON. Matthew 6:22-26 says, "Do not gather, heap up and store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust and worm consume and destroy, and where thieves break through and steal. But gather and heap up and store for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust nor worm consume and destroy, and where thieves do not break through and steal for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is sound, your entire body will be full of light. But if your eye is unsound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the very light in you [your conscience] is darkened, how dense is that darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stand by and be devoted to the one and despise and be against the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon (deceitful riches, money, possessions, or whatever is trusted in)." (AMP) There seems to be a key relationship between how we see, our heart's desire, and whom we serve. Bob Dylan's song, "You Gotta Serve Somebody", is so true. God made us to serve Him and to set aside one day a week to rest and meditate on all that He is about in our lives. This is key to our seeing. "For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy." (Ex. 20:11, NIV) By remembering the Sabbath we will see clearly. From the Mount, God told Israel to remember the Sabbath and sanctify that day. This meant to stop doing any creative work and break out of the cycle from the preceding week. God made all creation in six days and rested on the seventh. To be a true Son or Daughter, we are commanded to rest on the Sabbath. I was recently in Las Vegas, and I asked the Lord, "What is the real problem here?" I heard Him say, "Sabbath is not part of this culture!" Until heaven and earth pass away, we must recognize Sabbath (Matt. 5:17-19). When we do, we acknowledge Him as Lord over creation and time. This is part of seeking Him first and seeing. There are blessings, vision, and rewards for those who seek Him first! Isaiah 58:13-14 says, "'If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on My holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the LORD's holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words, then you will find your joy in the LORD, and I will cause you to ride on the heights of the land and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob.' The mouth of the LORD has spoken." (NIV) Be intimate with Him today and seek Him. Break out of your old cycle of the week. See Him in a new way. Ask Him to cleanse your conscience from any infiltration of the world that invaded you the preceding week, and prepare yourself to see in the week ahead! The conscience is a window between our soul and spirit. This window is easily dirtied. Sabbath is a major part of cleansing the window. You can gain more insight on this by reading The Rewards of Simplicity. Pam Pierce explains Shabbat in detail. Robert Heidler also has a wonderful book, The Messianic Church Arising, which will help you understand this principle. Read Isaiah 58. Meditate on and memorize Matthew 6:22-24.

Frogs Over The Land

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:02:45 GMT

Arlette Pollard Frogs over the Land 1 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Go to Pharaoh and say to him, 'Thus says the LORD, "Let My people go, that they may serve Me. 2 "But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite your whole territory with frogs. 3 "The Nile will swarm with frogs, which will come up and go into your house and into your bedroom and on your bed, and into the houses of your servants and on your people, and into your ovens and into your kneading bowls. 4 "So the frogs will come up on you and your people and all your servants."'" 5 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Say to Aaron, 'Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, over the streams and over the pools, and make frogs come up on the land of Egypt.'" 6 So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt. 7 The magicians did the same with their secret arts, making frogs come up on the land of Egypt. Arlette Pollard Ascended Life "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. You shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree brings forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree brings forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that does not bring forth good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits you shall know them." Matthew 7:15-20 "Not everyone that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven [Jesus spoke these words before His death and ascension which means they were said before He made it possible, through His obedience unto God, for people to partake of God's kingdom of righteousness. To be a partaker of God's kingdom of righteousness is to receive, through faith in Christ, a deposit of God's heavenly, Holy Spirit. To receive a deposit of God's heavenly, Holy Spirit, is to enter into a relationship with God, whereby certain information regarding God's kingdom of righteousness is able to be known and appreciated. While I think it is safe to say that no one person could possibly know the depth and height of the majesty that God's kingdom of righteousness encompasses, I think it is possible for someone who has received a deposit of God's heavenly existence into their lives, to find themselves awakened unto a reality whereby the knowledge of who God is - He is holy, He is love - is experienced. It is encountering God, through receiving God's Holy Spirit, that will cause someone to change direction in regard to what it is they value, revere, appreciate and consider being of worth. It is changing direction, from self focus to God focused that will help a person bear fruit worthy of the King.]; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day [in that day began the hour when God's Spirit was made available to anyone whose faith was toward Christ. Beginning with the moment that God began to judge people according to their faith in Christ, so that whosoever believed would receive God's Holy Spirit, describes the intent behind Jesus' words, which spoke of another day, or "in that day"], Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? And in your name have cast out devils? And in your name done many wonderful works? And then will I [Jesus] profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity [while these words can describe someone who, through lack of sincerity (? Only God truly knows the heart and desires of a person) has not been judged worthy of God, to receive His Holy Spirit, even though they may have done many things in the name of Christ, it can also describe someone, who, upon physical death, finds themselves eternally separated from God. Only someone who has received a deposit of God's heavenly kingdom, God's Holy Spirit, will, upon physical death, find themselves eternally united unto God]." Matthew 7:21-23 While continuing to study Revelation 16, I am drawn toward what it is the dragon, beast and false prophet have to say (by using the word mouth it seems very logical to believe that God is directing our attention to words and their use, because from out of the mouth come words. From there we can understand that words are representative of thoughts and desires because we will speak the desires of our heart and mind). Because God had Apostle John see "three unclean spirits like frogs" I am led to believe that God is speaking of how ideas are being presented (through the use of words), which promise life, but in truth will lead anyone who listens, believes and follows, to dried up rivers where nothing of eternal value or worth can be found or obtained. The reason I have come to this conclusion is that in the natural order, humankind once considered the frog to be representative of life (in the Bible you will find some evidence that early Egyptians worshipped the frog as being divine. History has also provided evidence which helps us realize that the early Egyptians worshipped the frog because of their believing frogs were representative of life. The Egyptians had realized that whenever the river flooded, with the river making it possible for them to live, that up from its banks came many frogs. This is one reason why frogs came to be symbolic of life. The early Egyptians then proclaimed Heket as goddess of fertility. She was representative of what the Egyptians believed the gods purposed through the frogs. It was also believed that if someone revered and worshipped Heket, they would be blessed with life, usually in the form of a child. Because I know the scriptures proclaim it is in drinking the living water which Jesus provides that will cause someone to be a partaker of eternal life (see John 4:14), with the word "water" used to describe God's Holy Spirit (see John 7:37-38 "If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believes on me, as the Scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. But Jesus was speaking of the Spirit which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given: because that Jesus was not yet glorified"), then I know the only way to obtain life, eternal life, is through faith in Christ. God's spiritual application and purposes for eternal, abundant life is found within the words water and Holy Spirit. In God's spiritual realm water and Holy Spirit speak of life, abundant, eternal life. But, in the natural realm, where humankind's focus is toward those things which do not exalt God to a position of primary importance, a frog and a natural river were placed in the position which belongs to God. This means that people believed the way to obtain life was through worshipping creation as opposed to the One True Creator. People once looked to and trusted in the river and the frog (things which God had provided through what He created), as being a source of divine power, which could provide life. In Revelation 16, we read about the unclean spirits like frogs which come out of the mouth of the dragon, the beast and the false prophet. This would seem to imply that whatever is being said by this unholy trinity promises life, but in accordance with God's plans and purposes for humankind does in truth, bring about death, which is to realize that to continue in this practice is to be eternally separated from God upon physical death. To look at certain religious practices, where focus is more in keeping with that of the OT (the dragon), as opposed to teaching which focuses attention on the goodness of Christ and His teaching, it is easy to realize that the words these teachers speak might promise life but in truth there is no life to be found, which is in essence what the unclean spirits like frogs represent. But what of the false prophet and the beast? What types of words could they speak which would promise life but in fact to listen and follow their teaching is to remain in bondage to death? Recently, I heard a pastor speak on the radio, whose nature it is to speak with pride about himself. I think in almost every sermon I have heard him speak, he has let the audience know how wonderful he is; he can do no wrong. Everything he does is perfect. Oftentimes he has alerted the audience to the fact that women could never be as wonderful as he is, not only because he is just about as perfect a man as could ever walk the earth, but because of the fact that they are women. In his opinion, because of what he considers to be a woman's place and position, women are not entitled to share their opinion with him. I will be honest and say I have a difficult time listening to him, when he is on the radio, but I try to listen for as long as possible, which is not long, just so I can hear what ideas he is sharing with his congregation. The other day I happened to hear him say that anyone who believes in Christ will be baptized of God's Holy Spirit. Like many other things he says there was no humility or kindness in his voice. Instead he loudly and authoritively stated that anyone who believes in Christ will receive God's Holy Spirit. That was to be the end of the matter. It was hearing the way he stated his idea that I wondered if his words could be somehow compared to the words spoken by the false prophet. Could his words cause someone to believe they were saved from the punishment due sin, which is death, when in truth they were not? While I do believe anyone whose faith is sincere toward Christ will receive God's Holy Spirit, I think that if we have actual concern for the spiritual life of any other person that we would be sure to include scriptures which describe what should be occurring in someone's life if they have actually received God's Spirit (I also believe that we should always encourage others toward faith in Christ, the goodness of Christ and am drawn to preachers who do so). Words should be spoken which describe how someone who has actually been born again of God's Spirit will find themselves bearing good fruit, perhaps using Galatians 5:22-26 or other scriptures to explain (I do know that the action of sanctification may take years, or if my life is an example, that we may go to our death bed aware that God has continued to work or clean up certain areas of our thought life). While there are many teachings which could be used to enhance what I am trying to say, I think the main idea is that a false prophet, like the one mentioned in Revelation 16, should not be delegated to one particular person, but should include any person who speaks words which would cause other people to believe they were saved from the punishment due sin, which is death, when in fact they are not. This is an area I hope to delve into deeper next week, as well as discussing what words the beast might say that could cause people to believe they will obtain eternal life by following him, when in truth all that he has to offer is a road that leads to destruction, where suffering and all that is evil exists. Lapol@sbcglobal.net, www.ascendedlife@injesus.com

The Mark Of Baal's Prophets

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:13:55 GMT

Arlette Pollard The Mark Of Baal's Prophets "Come unto me [Jesus], all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Yesterday, I had used to try and shed some light on who the beast might be in . Believing that the dragon, beast and false prophet each has an agenda whereby God is proclaimed, so that they have a name of being alive, I believe the reality is they are far from Christ; they are none of His. Though their words may "go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world" having achieved status based on their numbers, influence and wealth, God does not sit idly by. Believing that God is able to achieve His perfect will for humankind, I hold unto hope that there exist those who will not compromise the truth through submitting their souls unto ideas or activities where a man's will, and not God's, is exalted to a place of utmost importance. But, what does this involve, our not compromising the truth for a lie? I think someone who has entered into the rest that Jesus speaks of will most likely have some understanding. It may sound boring for me to once again talk about the fact that each of us is brought into the world influenced by the knowledge of good and evil, and that it is according to this knowledge that our personalities will be developed; because I believe this is a very important truth to understand. It is important to realize that it is this personality, the one developed according to the knowledge of good and evil that will strive against the Lord's holy and perfect will for humankind. It is this personality that will exalt self focused ideas and preservation above love of the Father and of the Son. It is this personality, one where the knowledge of good and evil shapes and develops our character (decisions are made, lines are drawn, attitudes are developed, etc.), that must be laid low, be undone, or put to death. And this is what will occur when through faith in Christ (remembering faith is a gift of God) we receive God's Holy Spirit, who being God will reveal to a person's understanding the love and holiness of who God is. It is in experiencing the love and holiness of God (Holy Spirit) that will allow a person to draw from a new source, a holy and living source, which some might define as a reality (to those who have partaken of God's Spirit, experiencing His love and holiness will be as real as anything that can be touched, heard or seen). It is drawing from wells that spring eternal (again speaking of God's Holy Spirit) that will encourage someone toward behavior where God and not self focused attitudes and desires, or self preservation, is exalted to a position of supreme authority. I am not saying it is easy to live as Christ asked. I know from my own life there are times when I do not want to turn the other cheek, to someone who laughs at the idea there is a God, or walk the extra mile with someone who has behaved rudely. There are times when I don't want to show love or kindness toward someone who walks in great pride expecting to be adored and shown respect in spite of the arrogance they exist within. My list is long when it comes to things, behaviors and attitudes, that I don't like. But God, who is good, knowing the rebellion of my own heart (which was greatly influenced by ideas formed according to the knowledge of good and evil), in His mercy did not hold back in revealing His great love toward me, so that today I am encouraged of God, to do those things I don't want to do, which, in His Word, He asks me to do (I don't always obey God, there are still times I act contrary to God's perfect will. But I press on toward the high calling of Christ). There is a rest for those who have lived their life according to carnal, worldly thinking, developed according to the knowledge of good and evil; it is found in looking to Christ in all situations (for me, at certain times, I think of the joy in experiencing His love and holiness, at other times I think on certain scriptures which deal with the situation at hand, then at other times I am thankful for those He has placed in my life, or there are times I praise Him for making it possible for a wretch like myself to have been cleaned up and made ready for the Master's good use - there are many things I am able to think about that help me appreciate Christ being involved in my life). To rest in Christ is to find that unrighteous anger, retribution, pride and a myriad of other behaviors which are contrary to God's perfect will, are laid low, meaning they have or will cease to control a person's life. To rest in Christ, is to find that to look to Him for answers regarding life is to learn obedience unto God, so that it becomes possible to overcome evil with good (speaking of the evil we would do, but being overcome by the goodness of God as we look to Christ for help and understanding, we do not). I think it is extremely important to recognize what will occur as someone "rests" in Christ, meaning having experienced the love and holiness of God (Holy Spirit) they are encouraged of God to look to Him for understanding, as opposed to resorting to looking to and trusting in ideas developed according to their knowledge of good and evil. I think it is important for people to realize what is able to occur in someone's life who "rests" or puts their trust in Christ. Returning to , where we find the beast speaking words which proclaim to be representative of who Christ is, but in truth are representative of the carnal, worldly, Adamic nature, we are able to realize the destruction he might bring upon those seeking relationship with God. I think today, just as yesterday, and I imagine tomorrow, we find evidence that the beast is alive and thriving. Today, just as yesterday and I imagine tomorrow, we will have heard of people who proclaim to be Christians, but who declare that their carnal, worldly, Adamic desires and views toward life should not be denied but accepted within the halls of Christian fellowship. While the dragon, being representative of a Christian ideology where OT and NT teachings and practices are intermingled (contrary to God's will for Christians) and the false prophet, being representative of a type of Christian teaching where both OT and NT promises are interpreted as ideas which promote walking right on by who God purposed us to be in Christ today; the beast, presents a Christian philosophy where carnality, worldliness and the Adamic nature are to be accepted within the Christian circle as opposed to something God would like to lay low, or put to death. The beast says; what is wrong with who I am, the person I have become according to the knowledge of good and evil? Why should I have to change the desires I have toward life? Instead of acknowledging there is a standard God desires us to live by, the beast says, Christians should love them for who they are (not realizing that God's love is extended toward the person but hating certain practices, and ideas developed according to their knowledge of good and evil, says, in coming onto faith in Him, they are to become a new person, where they find their desires becoming conformed to that of Christ's). The beast says; leave my carnal, worldly, Adamic nature alone. Don't say I am to change my behavior (speaking of the person whose focus toward life continues to be along the lines of the knowledge of good and evil as opposed to the knowledge of love associated with what is holy in God's sight) because that is being critical and unloving. While to many of us it may seem the Christian church has taken a wrong turn, in seeing that there are churches which now outright reject certain teachings (speaking of how some have no understanding that the old man - the carnal, worldly, Adamic man - in putting on the new man - Christ - is to experience a desire to turn away from certain practices, so as to be more like Christ), I would have to say that if they studied history they would find that immoral behavior (what God considers evil in His sight) among those who profess to know Christ, has always existed. It may be that there was not as much media attention in years past as there is today, so that people were not as aware to what was going on around them. But, as far as history goes, carnality and worldliness has always been involved with the church. In spite of what the dragon, beast and false prophet may have to say, or the power and influence they might wield, I hope and believe that God has always, and will always, be the victor over and within certain people's lives. I believe there are those whose relationship with God remains steadfast so that nothing anyone might say, or do to them, is able to take them from resting in God's arms of love. To gaze into His eyes (I am being poetic in the sense that I realize people don't actually look into God's eyes. What I am saying is their hope is in Christ) so that they encounter His love and care toward them, has been able to keep them trusting in the goodness of God, today, and until the day they die (physically). Lapol@sbcglobal.net, www.ascendedlife@injesus, www.revelationsvoice.com

God's Priorities

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:41:55 GMT

Several years ago, as a very new and zealous babe in Christ, I knew I had a strong call on my life, and I was developing an interest in the homeless. I felt really burdened for people who had no warm and comfortable home or warm clothing when the weather was bad. I would gather up old clothes and take them to ministries who sold them, or gave them away, to the needy. I even began to have some thoughts about taking someone into my home and maybe having a ministry to the homeless. Then one day I had a vision, much like a daydream. I was seeing people sleeping on my floor, as though I had began this ministry. Then I had a strong thought, and just knew it was the Lord; "You must get your own house in order before you can minister to the needy" He spoke to me then about the strife and discord in my family relationships, in his very kind way, he convinced me that my priorites were not right and I must re-position myself and set my heart to learning how to walk in love and harmony with those in my own house. It seems that my desires to minister outside my family were more of an escape from reality than a true godly love for the needy. I wanted to do something for the Lord. He saw this desire and loved me with correction, re-directing my desire to help others into a desire to first learn forgiveness and godly love toward those who were closest to me. We tend to feel that we have freedom in these "safe' relationships to just be our natural self and react in ways that we would not consider toward our friends or employers or business acquaintances. Who we are in these situations is who we truly are in our hearts. I learned that the strife in family relationships could only be corrected by the Lord, and that the solution he offered would only come through my decision to accept the responsibility of the believer to forgive and to serve and to share his love with some who were unjust in their actions toward me. He took me to the teaching of Jesus below from John. I had a quick understanding that if we cannot walk in peace in natural things, such as our reactions toward those we live with and deal with every day, we can never learn the peace of spiritual things. John 3: I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? We must learn to learn and to get established in God's right order, and that right order begins at our own hearts and houses. No man can be ordained by God for ministry until he has obeyed God's covenant in family matters. Family affairs are covenant relationships, he has spiritual laws which must be observed in all these relationships. Bob Jones Word On Priorities: We must be sealed in Him by the oil of the Holy Spirit. Cracks in our foundation appear when we get things out of order. How would you honor God? You would honor God by spending time with Him; for in ministry we must first spend time with God in relationship. That is our first priority. Our second priority is honoring our spouse. Third priority is honoring our children. Fourth priority is our relationship with His church. And our fifth priority is you and your ministry. If you keep these priorities in proper order, you will not fall. Bob Jones 2009 Shepherds Rod: http://www.bobjones.org/Docs/ShepherdsRod2009.htm

There's Power In The Blood

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:21:52 GMT

Hebrews 13:20-21 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 10:7 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?

We Will Dance

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:04:09 GMT

Rita Hanks 1 Thess. 4: Therefore comfort one another with these words. Jesus said about the signs of the end times "And when you see these things begin to come to pass, look up, for your redemption draws nigh!" As we fight the good fight of faith we trust that our redeemer is drawing nigh; Let us remember that he comes on watches to see if he can find faith that will ensure that we may endure until the end when he comes for us, his pure and spotless bride. As we continue to look toward the skies for Jesus coming on a cloud in power and glory, let us focus on expecting him to come and redeem us daily from all unrighteousness, and from every battle, every plan of the enemy set against us. Let us focus on learning to overcome the devil who would rob us of our rightful inheritance with lies and deceptions. Let us learn to be bold and take the territory of the promised land he died to secure for us. Let us rejoice that he comes with just reward after we have waited patiently for due season. Let us be prepared and ready as he comes in Pentecostal power; as a mighty rushing wind with blood and fire and pillars of smoke! Let us comfort one another daily with his words!

Laugh And Learn!

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:16:32 GMT

I am learning to understand and enjoy the way the Lord speaks to us in very unusual ways. He uses methods often that will challenge our religous mindsets. We must get past our ways of thinking that the Lord is religous! The whole earth belongs to him, and he uses his creation in many ways to accomplish his will. We can learn much from the ways he teaches us about the the precious things of the earth. Jesus told his disciples that he would make them fishers of men. There are many different ways to catch fish, and all fish are different, requiring different baits and methods, depending on the type of fish. Only he who created them knows how to catch them! This reminds me of Peter going to find the fish with money in his mouth! What a strange bank, and a strange way to teach about governmental authority! Little girl goes fishing I'm seeing here that we must be prepared with great strength and skill to deal with the abundant harvest our ministry will produce. Fish jumping into the boat. Selah! What do these say to you?

Marching Forth-Out Of The Battle Into The Glory

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:30:48 GMT

Paulette Reed: "Marching Forth?Out of the Battle into the Glory" From the desk of Steve Shultz: We've all been broken and wounded in more ways than one. What can be hard to remember during painful trials is that God has a plan of restoration and redemption to our soul as well as others. In this article by Paulette Reed, she shares, "A contrite heart contains inner brokenness that weeps over sin and sinners and leads others to be revived by the King of kings. Contrition is powerful! It creates a heart of habitation."God will not despise a broken and contrite heart. Be encouraged that much good will spring forth out of your brokenness and into His glory. Here are also a couple of resources that will help you enter into the Glory Realm: Blessings, Steve Shultz Steve Shultz, Founder and Publisher The ElijahList & ElijahRain magazinehttp://www.elijahlist.com Paulette Reed:"Marching Forth?Out of the Battle into the Glory" As we "spring" into a new season, the Lord wants to bring refreshing to the Body of Christ, as is written in Isaiah 43:18-19: "Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert." Alleluia! God's Word is so amazing as it disciplines us. By it we learn to take every thought captive so as not to call to mind former things but, rather, march forward with the mind of Christ. For, beloved, if we look back, we draw back. Surely, rivers in the desert will sustain us as we prepare for a great harvest of souls.Friends, there have been many long, hard-fought battles, and sin has tried to enter in, but righteousness will have its way! Holy Spirit recently reminded me of the woman at the well who had become entangled in darkness, possibly due to wounds from her past (see John 4:9-15). But Jesus met her right where she was at, even as a spirit of death (sin) crouched at her door. Jesus offered her exactly what she needed?living water, life...abundantly. Praise God!He offers this "living water" to each one of us, no matter what has transpired on our journey?by nature or by nurture. For the Lord sees each person created in the image of God, and "there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). How exciting to read of the Samaritan woman hearing of eternal life and running from the well to share the Good News?whose name was Jesus. Beloved, we too are being called to run and share truth as living waters now flow from our bellies (see John 7:38). You are a well?go! Healing Waters Healing Wounds. Many years ago, I had a vision of the Body of Christ, the army of God, marching but wounded. Thousands of men and women hobbled along, clothed in bandages, using crutches to prop them up as they moved forward on the battleground?ever so slowly, but not so surely.Following the vision, I witnessed outpourings around the world as our Commander in Chief, yet loving Father, poured out His Spirit. It was truly a spirit of love likened to that of a compassionate parent kissing the wounds of precious children?bringing comfort and healing. Of course, that balm is always available as needed. But, His "army" is much stronger today, and we know that offensive troops gain ground quickly. It's time to occupy, Church!Bless the Lord as He hands out "prescriptions" for wisdom. For if we don't draw upon the healing waters, allowing deep cleansing of the wounds, then spiritual infection can enter in. Bitterness, for example, can become cancerous to the soul if it remains as unresolved revenge. Internal poisons can become like deadly cells, multiplying and attaching to peace and joy?killing and destroying. Wounds that have superficially scabbed over can create barriers, interfering with intimacy with the Lover of our Soul.The fact is, all warriors for Christ can be wounded in the battle, dear ones, so we must be attentive to the ploys of the enemy. It's crucial to remember, we march on a victorious battleground, so it is actually the deep, inner infection and poison that is the real war. But aren't we blessed to have the cleansing Blood of our Savior to bring healing and total forgiveness to us? Oh friends, ALL things work together for good, for God, and nothing the enemy throws at us is a challenge to the King.Yes, we encounter temptations and if we're not careful we can create landing strips for the enemy. But we must keep in mind that satan only has as much power as God allows. So what the devil wants to use to draw us away from the Lord, Holy Spirit wants to use to draw us closer to the Lord. In actuality, battles can produce increased Christlike character in us, for godly purposes, and allow His Kingdom to be advanced with power.If you've been wounded friend, today is a good day to let go and let God. Hebrews 9:22 is a living, active Word that can wash your wounds of all infection. It says, "Without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." In other words, no church, no therapist, no religion can do the cleansing Jesus can do, because the shedding of His Blood paid for every sin. There's power in the Blood yesterday, today and forever. The Power of Choice Sometimes I think we underestimate the power of choice?a power we see in mankind initially in the Garden of Eden. Beloved, each time we're wounded we can choose to become bitter or better. We can choose to inquire of our Heavenly Father as to how He wants to use every circumstance in our lives to conform us to the image of Christ. In other words, how do we process an event with the mind of Christ (see 1 Corinthians 2:16) so we do not allow sin to take a foothold? We must realize poor choices can cause distance in our relationships with our Savior and His/our family. Question: What choice did our role model Jesus make each time He was hurt, wounded, betrayed? Answer: Love was always His greatest aim.Another great example to follow is our brother Paul. We see in Acts 9:16 he was destined for pain in service, even before he was an apostle. The Scriptures read, "I will show him how much he must suffer for My name's sake." There we have it...we're in good company.Friends, have you ever been falsely accused? If so, you have even more in common with Paul. He was being falsely arrested in Jerusalem and ended up in Rome as a prisoner of the empire (see Acts 21-23). However, it's amazing that while in prison he wrote the letter to Philippi?the epistle of joy. May we do the same, shouting joy unspeakable?salvation?to the world during times of darkness, and letting them know there's an eternal joy from above that the world cannot give and the world cannot take away. We must let them know we can all be faithful, even in the hard times because we know eternity is coming!Are you imprisoned in some manner, today? Perhaps in your mind, your circumstances, your finances? If so, the epistle of joy clearly gives us keys to freedom. Paul kept his eyes on God! He knew God's peace, God's glory, God's salvation, God's effort and God's ownership. He kept his eyes on Jesus! His hope was in the return of Christ. He kept his eyes on the Gospel, on humility, on obedience, on faith, on knowing Christ, on the power of resurrection, on the sufferings of Christ, on the ownership of Christ, and on the grace (see Philippians 1-4). Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!Of course, the devil would like to bring the focus back on ourselves, getting us to focus on our comfort or lack thereof when there's tribulation. But the Lord has created a divine plan whereby we can put our focus on others, defusing the pain of the battle. "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves" (Philippians 2:3).Paul recognized wounds as tools to advance the Kingdom. Listen to what he wrote in Philippians 1:12, "Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the Gospel." He had made a choice to go through anything and everything for Jesus. He went on to say, "More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ" (Philippians 3:8).Spiritual battle wounds can be very productive tools if we allow them to complete a work in us?if we consider it all joy when we encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of our faith produces endurance. If we let endurance have its perfect result, then we lack nothing (see James 1:2-4). Did you catch that, friends? We lack nothing?Alleluia! March Forth into Revival Glory Okay, we know if something needs reviving, it must be dead. And we always rejoice in a God who causes ALL things to work together for good. How amazing?every spiritual battle wound can help crucify the flesh, allowing us to walk in the Spirit.So we might ask today?Death, where is your sting? Praise God! Jesus, our Forerunner, conquered death thousands of years ago, and the same power that raised Him from the dead dwells in us?resurrection power. Therefore if we've been crucified with Christ, is it not time for revival? Beloved, if you've been wounded in the battle, if you know the Lord is near the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18), then contrition can equal revival. This is one of the keys, Church, for God has promised to "revive the heart of the contrite" (Isaiah 57:15).A contrite heart has been broken and crushed. It's like particles of clay that can be molded into beautiful vessels, ready to carry the glory of God. A contrite heart contains inner brokenness that weeps over sin and sinners and leads others to be revived by the King of kings.Contrition is powerful! It creates a heart of habitation. For the Lord says, "'Heaven is My throne and the Earth is My footstool. Where then is a house you could build for Me? And where is a place that I may rest? For My hand made all these things, thus all these things came into being,' declares the LORD. 'But to this one I will look, to him who is humble and contrite of spirit, and who trembles at My word'" (Isaiah 66:1-2).Oh, yes, out of the battle into the glory! Onward Christian Soldiers For Christians, the battle wounds we really need to be concerned about are the ones in our souls, when we choose to think sinfully. We must also be alert for the wounds we refuse to pray about or choose to hang onto, not forgiving others, for those can become poison from the pit. Yes, the war rages friends, but the battleground is victorious. Jesus has given you all that you need to win?it is finished. Walk it out, be watchful?recognize spiritual warfare as choosing good or evil.Each time we find ourselves in a spiritual battle, we must remember that we are overcomers! It's not about the battle, it's about the victory! It's about slaying the giants and advancing Earth as it is in Heaven. March forth! Don't allow any dark cracks in your armor, beloved. You've made it through boot camp with the Lord of victory?so claim your inheritance as sons and daughters of the King! You are not prisoners of wounds from the past but totally free to walk in your true identity.Take off the grave clothes as He prepares a crown of beauty for His Bride instead of ashes. He gives you the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair (see Isaiah 61:3). Adorn yourself with faith in God, knowing that all discomforts and sorrow are covered by the Blood of Jesus. Forgiveness is mingled with forgetfulness. Arise, and put off despair as you clothe yourself in the praises of the Lord.Fear not! Even the heat of fresh fire you may walk through only burns up more infection and ignites more anointing of His Presence. Your light has come! No more hobbling along?prepare for acceleration. Prepare to MARCH FORTH, aggressively, occupying the land for the King of kings! YOU are a revival! Paulette Reed Extreme Prophetic Ministries Email: info@xpmedia.comAbout Paulette Reed: Paulette is operations manager for Patricia King and Extreme Prophetic Ministries, in Maricopa, Arizona. She is a powerful preacher, prophetic minister, encourager, and author. Her passion is to share the love of Christ and unite people to the inexplicable love of our Heavenly Father, exhorting them to arise and reach for their destiny. Paulette loves to see God's people awakened and proclaim the active extension of the Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven. She ministers in the revival anointing accompanied by revelatory ministry, healing, miracles, signs and wonders.

"Selah" Wisdom

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:16:16 GMT

SELAH Pause and calmly think on these things! It is translated into today's general language with the meaning: think about it or praise [the Lord]. Aa change in rhythm or melody at the places marked by the term, or a change in thought and theme. Selah; pause and wait for the anointing According to Tony Warren, an online source, there is an alternate interpretation: Selah, [celah], is from the primary Hebrew root word [calah] which means 'to hang,' and by implication to measure (weigh). This is readily understood because in Biblical history, money, food and other valuables were 'weighed' by hanging or suspending them on a type of balance (the equivalent of our measuring scale) to determine their value. We find an example of this word [calah] as it is literally translated 'valued,' in the book of Job, indicating that which is measured. Job 28:15-16 "It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire." The word translated valued is the exact same Hebrew word [calah], and it quite obviously means "measured against." In this context, God is telling us that wisdom "cannot be measured against the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire." Here the translation 'valued' is to illustrate the measuring of something for an exchange. i.e. wisdom cannot be measured with the gold of Ophir. It is beyond that value. In verse nineteen we see this very same illustration again. Job 28:19 "The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold." Again, this word translated valued is the Hebrew word [calah] meaning measured. This passage is declaring of wisdom that, "The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither can it be measured against pure gold." In other words, it is beyond comparison or measuring against. And by these type examples of comparing scripture with scripture, noting a word's context, and how it relates to other words, we can very easily begin to see the true meaning of words. And in this context, this means "measured" against something else, illustrating that wisdom cannot be measured, not even with pure gold. What does Selah Mean So seeing that this Hebrew word [calah] means to 'measure,' as in weighing something in the balances, we better understand how the word Selah [celah], which is derived from it, is illustrating that we should measure or value what has been said. In other words, just as we would say today, the diplomat should, "weigh what he says carefully." Or if we were to say that, "The lawyer measured his words to the Jury." Or again, if we said, "we should consider the Professor's words wisely." All those sentences are speaking of the very same thing. And the word [celah] is used in this very same way. It is an illustration that we should 'measure' or value carefully what has just been said. And you may not realize this (because it's so seldom brought to light), but it is not only in the Psalms and Habakkuk, it is also a word which is used in the lamentations of Jerusalem. And of course, it is 'hardly' illustrating a musical stop or poetic notation there. Lamentations 1:15 "The Lord hath trodden under foot all my mighty men in the midst of me: he hath called an assembly against me to crush my young men: the Lord hath trodden the virgin, the daughter of Judah, as in a winepress." The four words translated 'hath trodden under foot' is actually the very same Hebrew word Selah [celah]. Here in the lamentations or mourning of Jerusalem, God is illustrating that the Lord has "measured" or weighed all the mighty men in the midst of her. In other words, it is an illustration that they were weighed in the balances, and found wanting (Daniel 5:27), thus their judgement is required. So again we see the word is illustrating measured. And just so that there is no confusion, note carefully that the second part of that verse where it says the Lord hath "trodden [darak] the virgin," is an entirely different word, and indeed means to tred. No doubt in this context, this is why it was thought the word [celah] should also be translated trodden. What does Selah Mean As we know, this word is extensively used in the Psalms. And the reason is because the psalms are a prayer book, divinely-inspired songs of the people of Israel, often messianic, allegorical, and historically parabolic. That is to say, history, replete with spiritual meanings. The Selah is there to signal the believer to 'measure' carefully the meaning of what has been said. i.e., here is wisdom, reflect and understand. Just as the Hebrew word Amen [amen] is an exclamation of confidence or truth and certainty of what has been said, so Selah [celah], is an exclamation that we should measure and reflect upon what has been said. Psalms 4:4 "Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah." Psalms 9:20 "Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah." Psalms 57:6 "They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah." Psalms 62:8 "Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah." Psalms 89:3-4 "I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah." Whether of urging our meditation upon our sinfulness, declaring God is our refuge, or speaking in 'types' about Christ, this word is an exhortation for us to be wise and measure or weigh what has been said that we understand. It is used in the Psalms seventy-three times, and is also used in Habakkuk three times. Each time it is illustrating that we should measure wisely or 'weigh' solemnly what is said. Habakkuk 3:13 "Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah." This is not a passage to pass over lightly as just a simple narrative. Here is wisdom and spiritual understanding. Whenever we see this word in scripture, we should understand that the Lord is exhorting us to 'weigh' these things thoughtfully, and to reflect and consider in good sense judgment, what is 'really' being said. Tell your children, that they may tell it to their children! PSALMS 19: The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the gullible. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true, They are righteous altogether. They are more desirable than gold, Yes, than much fine gold. Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them your servant is warned; In keeping them there is great reward.

Down In The River To Pray

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:53:11 GMT

The river of his love is deep and wide!! I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge, and my fortress, my God, in whom I will trust. Chuck Pierce word; 1-31-10 - The Word the Lord Gave Me While in England! Facebook Here was the word the Lord gave me while in England! I hear the Lord saying to us: "In the midst of your warring and pressing forward, the enemy has tried to restrain your vision. He is subtly speaking to you that you cannot enter into all and accomplish your destiny in the future. I am going to allow you a glimpse of an acceleration of a new vision. The enemy has tried to stop you and you have moved in one way. He has moved you off of my track. He has created bars around you and is attempting to hold you captive. But I have come to say to that named demonic force called Restraint! I am removing the influence of Restraints from you. I am telling Restraint how it must let go so you can begin to hear in new way. "You are to lift the bars now and let go this captive go! Restraint, no longer can you continue in your vision blocking force. No longer can you block the move of God in the future, you are now gone from this atmosphere!" There is death in the pot! I have brought you to the beginning of the river to break the death out of the waters that will flow in days ahead. There is a new river that is rising! For you have had one refreshing move and felt the river flowing in one way, but debris has gotten into My waters and blocked the way for your future. But like a stick of dynamite, I am coming in to re-empower you, and I am blowing open that blockade that has been blocked up. A new river movement now begins. I say to that demon of Blockade, "You now must let go and go! Blockade, let go, and GO! For this river will be one that comes from a new spring. Don't try to go back to the spring that brought in the last river. Know that I am going deeper to bring forth a new spring in this place. Don't try to move in what flowed in one season, for you have seen nothing like the water that I am going to rise in your midst." I Am cleansing the waters of the past and Poison Bitterness will no longer affect the flow of the river ahead. All poison bitterness that has produced words that has attached deep into the soul of My people, I say to you, 'Remove your fangs and LET GO!' "You have seen a mission that has grown muddy. Now you will see the point of entry for the next release of My cleansing, healing water will come. Get ready and ask Me for the next healing movement. You have longed to see the outbreak, but now I will send in and release the healing waters that will now begin to flow. I Am forming the mantle for your future and I will recover you from the exposure of the past." Chuck D. Pierce

Following God's Order

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:24:56 GMT

Recently I have been blessed with a burning desire to understand this scripture and seek to apply my heart to obedience to it. i am seeing that this is a very vital key to learning how to walk in covenant with God. Malachi 4;16 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. God's command to honor father and mother was said to be the first command with promise; the promise was that it would go well with those who obeyed it. As it applies to both natural and spirtual families, we would do well to seek to pray into the Lord's heart concerning this one great truth. In kingdom living, respect and honor for the fathers and sons of the kingdom is the key to being equipped to pray the prayer of faith. Truthful understandings of who the fathers and sons are in the kingdom of Christ will come to the earnest seeker. In Elijah's day, he worked to turn the hearts of the people away from the prophets of Baal and back to God. Scripture is full of examples of men who chose to align them selves with things contrary to the Lord. We can learn much from sincere prayer and meditation on these things. That same scripture in Malachi was fulfilled by John the baptist, who, according to Jesus, came in the spirit and power of Elijah. many such anointed prophets are moving in that spirit now. They don't speak human opinions, they speak the word of the Lord. Selah! Without the discernment of the Holy Spirit, we are at a loss to identify the prophets of Baal and the false prophets. This leaves us open to the lies of the enemy and we hinder the delivering power of the covenant of promise to be redeemed from the curse of the law. Scripture wanrs us that there is a group of people who are ever learning but not able to come to the knowledge of the truth. We don't want to be a part of that error! We must not lean on our own understandings, we must at all times be ready to confess that we don't know a John from a Judas, but be prepared to follow the Lord out when he reveals to us that a man is headed a wrong way. Many who are in error can be turned but we cannot turn them by agreeing with them. I have set my face like flint to learn to walk in God's right ways and align my agreement with others of like minds. His mercies are new over us every morning as we remain seekers and learners!

Angels Among Us

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:45:04 GMT

Several years back, a word came to the body from the Lord that explained what he wanted to see in the church in this time of reformation. As I recall, he said we must know and teach Jesus the crucified, resurrected savior, Jesus the revivalist and restorer and Jesus as judge of and warrior against God's purposes. Also, he desires to hear the message that the reality of angels at work in the earth is an ever present truth. The supernatural realm is becoming more real to many , as a result of obedience to this word. This is a link to a revelatory teaching on angels, and has a link to an audio of angelic singing! http://injesus.com/index.php?module=message&task=view&MID=XB007H74&GroupID=EB0065LB

Legal Rights And Strongholds

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:00:28 GMT

Scripture reference added by Rita; Revelation 12:11; They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives even unto death. LEGAL RIGHTS AND STRONGHOLDS By Pastor Melinda Bauman Worldwide Great Commission Fellowship www.worldwidegcf.com Today we will talk about emotional strongholds. Strongholds damage our soul, and we need inner (emotional) healing. Spiritual hurts happen when we commit sin, or when others commit sin against us. We all come from a background of sin. Spiritual damage brings about emotional wounding, causing the need for inner healing. One of the reasons Jesus came was to save the lost and heal the sick. He came to bring about both physical and emotional healing. He came to heal the brokenhearted. Luke 4:16-21 Jesus came to help the hurting people. Whatever hurts we have gone through in life, Jesus came to heal us. He is the healer and Savior. Emotional damage sets us up for spiritual strongholds. The human body consists of 3 parts: the body, soul (mind) and spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we are saved, we receive the Holy Spirit. We get a new Spirit, but we still have the same mind and body. Satan can attack Christians through their mind and body. After we are saved, we have to engage in spiritual warfare with the enemy. When we become saved, we are set free from bondage to sin. But we may still have emotional wounds, which must be healed. If we do not receive inner healing, we may not stay in victory over sin because of issues stemming from our past. If we have not dealt with our past, it will come back to torment us. Satan attacks us at our spiritual weaknesses. In addition to the born again conversion experience, a person must receive inner healing. Another word for inner healing is deliverance. Therefore, even when a person gets saved, there might still be issues remaining that need to be dealt with for complete healing to happen in that person's life. Example #1 A man comes into church and is miraculously delivered from alcoholism. He is born again and filled with the Holy Spirit. Time passes, and issues surface in his life. He has emotional damage because of no father when he was a child. He struggles with anger, bitterness and unforgiveness. As a result of his unresolved issues, he has behaviors of being short-tempered at work, and verbally abusive to his wife. This man needs to deal with the emotional strongholds from his past if he expects to grow in his relationship with God. Often people become emotionally hurt when they are children. When people experience hurts, they must be willing to talk about it in order to be healed. This is how they can let it go. People often try to cover it up, and block out the painful memories. But it must come out, because spiritual bondage lies at the root of the painful memories. Example #2 A woman who had been baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit more than 30 years ago had an unconquered problem. She loved the Lord and had faithfully served Him. But as a child she had felt deep resentment toward her father for mistreating her mother. Resentment had invited bitterness, hatred, criticism and rebellion. After she got married, she discovered the resentment she once felt for her father had been transferred to her husband. The problem was not her husband, it was the stronghold she had. Through the authority and power of Jesus' name, she commanded the stronghold to be broken, and was set free. Spiritual warfare is fought with spiritual armor. The Bible tells us to put on the full armor of God to protect us from the attacks of the enemy. Ephesians 6:10-17 Pieces of armor: 1) Helmet of salvation: The purpose of the helmet is to protect our mind from satan's attacks. He attacks through tempting thoughts. 2) Shield of faith: Protects us from the fiery darts of satan's attacks. 3) Breastplate of righteousness: To protect our chest and heart. Righteousness is living a right relationship with God. 4) Loins girded about with truth: Purpose is to protect God's truth 5) Feet shod with gospel preparation: Shoes are to keep us prepared to spread the gospel. 6) Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God: This is an offensive weapon. We defeat satan using the Word. Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil. Where do strongholds come from? They come into our lives because there was an open door that allowed satan in. The open door is also known as a legal right, or an entry of evil. If the door is shut, satan cannot come in. When the demons get in, they set up a stronghold in the person. James 4:7 Resist the devil Unless there is an open door, evil spirits cannot freely attack. Many of us opened up the door before we were saved by submitting to sinful habits. This gave satan a legal right for invasion. But after experiencing salvation, the spirits must leave. At the point of salvation, satan becomes an illegal trespasser and he has to go. But unfortunately he usually doesn't want to go, so we must forcefully evict him (otherwise known as casting out demons). We must receive emotional healing (deliverance), then close the door by breaking satan's legal rights. Then we can break the stronghold and force the demons to leave, since they no longer have a legal right to be there. Many spirits manifest themselves during childhood. Parents must be careful to protect and pray for their children. Parents are responsible, not only to educate, feed and clothe their children, but to be their spiritual guardians. OPEN DOORWAYS TO THE DEVIL (LEGAL RIGHTS) There are two types of sin 1) Sins of omission- not doing something you should 2) Sins of commission-doing something you should not If you are committing sin that you know is wrong, you are in rebellion against God, and it puts you in spiritual danger. Legal right #1 is willful sin Legal right #2 is inherited curses Spirits may enter a person when they inherit their parent's problem. This is involuntary inheritance, such as addiction, abuse, etc. Just as diseases can be passed down the generations, curses can be passed down. Curses may be placed on our family line through witchcraft. Exodus 34:6-7 Sins of the fathers A person can have a spiritual problem that wasn't their fault, but it was passed down the family line. Inherited curses must be broken. Legal right #3 is the occult or witchcraft This opens you up to the demonic realm. Witches cast spells and call up demons. The practice of witchcraft is an abomination to God. Witches operate though the familiar spirit or spirit of divination. Deuteronomy 18:9-12 Legal right #4 is abuse There are many kinds of abuse: physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or spiritual. A person who is abused is considered a victim. The victim will have anger, hate, bitterness, resentment and unforgiveness towards their perpetrator. Abused people are in spiritual bondage if they have not forgiven whoever harmed them. Abuse victims must have emotional healing in order to be able to forgive. Some people hold onto their emotional wounds, and never allow God to heal them. They built up walls of protection around themselves, and become very defensive because they do not want to be hurt again. Forgiveness is a major key to spiritual freedom. Legal right #5 is addiction Some addictions are alcohol, drugs, smoking, gambling and pornography. Addicted people are trying to get fulfillment in something that cannot satisfy. They try to fill an emptiness inside, but it doesn't work. The only thing that can satisfy the emptiness is a relationship with God. Whether or not a person knows it, they have a need for God. Jesus Christ is the only one who can truly satisfy. Legal right #6 is abandonment A person may have been abandoned by a parent, spouse or friend. Abandonment can be either physical, emotional or both. Abandonment can cause a person to feel they are rejected. The Lord can heal abandonment issues, because even if people reject us, God accepts us. He will never leave or forsake us. We can always count on Him; He will never fail or let us down. We are special to God, and He loves us very much. Every person needs love and acceptance. Stronghold #1 is fear God has not given us a spirit of fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 Stronghold #2 is anger Stronghold #3 is rejection Stronghold #4 is self-hatred Satan tries to make us feel condemned, or that we have sinned so badly that God would never forgive us. He tries to make us feel shame and guilt. When we repent of our sins, God does forgive us, so we are no longer condemned. Romans 8:1 Satan is the accuser of the brethren. Revelation 12:10 Stronghold #5 is despair A person can get so depressed that they do not want to go on. Other strongholds are: hatred, jealousy, unforgiveness, bitterness, pride, suicide, depression, murder, lying, sexual perversion, etc.

Beautiful Lord

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:01:21 GMT

And those that be of you shall build up the old waste places, they shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths to dwell in. When the storm is raging all around me You are the peace that calms My troubled sea And the cares of this world Darken my day You are the light that shines And shows me the way Oh, the beauty of Your majesty On the cross You showed Your love for me! Beautiful Lord Awesome and mighty I'm captured by this love I see Beautiful Lord Tender and holy Your mercy brings me to my knees It's Your mercy that has made me free Beautiful Lord When my sin is all that I can see Your grace remains the shelter that I seek And when my weakness is all I can give Your gentle Spirit gives me strength again And oh, the beauty of Your majesty On the cross You showed Your love for me Beautiful Lord Awesome and mighty I'm captured by this love I see Beautiful Lord Tender and holy Your mercy brings me to my knees It's Your mercy that has made me free Beautiful Lord And I am lifted by Your love to sing! It's Your mercy that has made me free! And I am lifted by Your love to sing! It's Your mercy that has made me free! Oh, the beauty of Your majesty On the cross You showed Your love for me! Beautiful Lord Awesome and mighty I'm captured by this love I see Beautiful Lord Tender and holy Your mercy brings me to my knees It's Your mercy that has made me free Beautiful Lord You're beautiful, my Lord You're beautiful, my Lord

Shout Loud then Celebrate RECOVERY!

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:51:33 GMT

Chuck Pierce Facebook Devotional 1-20-10 Shout Loud then Celebrate RECOVERY! There is a cry deep within My People that is arising. This cry will begin to cover the land. Cry loud and long! Allow this cry to come from deep within you. Cry Restore! Restore! Cry DIVINE RECOVERY! If you will sound this cry, I will come and act. Divine recovery will be loosed and the atmosphere of loss will begin to break. The cry has been within you, but you have been afraid to allow that cry to be sounded. Your disappointment has captured this cry. I can see the cry because I am who is stirring this in you. Now I need to hear the cry! When this cry comes up into the heavenly realm and penetrates My throne, divine recovery will begin. Shout loud and then celebrate recovery! Recovery! Recovery! Recovery! Recovery! RECOVERY! RECOVERY! Shout now for nations hang in the balance. Shout these words over your family! Shout these words over your bloodline! Shout these words over your neighborhood! Shout loudly over your city and shout recovery even louder over your state. Shout long and hard for your children. This shout must be extended into the next 10 years. Shout over the supply lines that you need to open so your provision is released. Divine recovery! Shout over businesses. Divine recovery! Shout for I long you to recover what was lost! Recovery is coming! I will recover your lost integrity. I will recover your identity that has been submerged. I will recover your hardened heart and make it soft and new again. I will recover your spirit that has been wounded. I will recover you from the shame of mistakes and unwise decisions. I WILL! I WILL! I WILL! So shout loud and long!

Prepared For The Times

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:21:31 GMT

Scripture added to Rick Joyner message by Rita: 1 Cor. 9:19-27 The Message Bible Even though I am free of the demands and expectations of everyone, I have voluntarily become a servant to any and all in order to reach a wide range of people: religious, nonreligious, meticulous moralists, loose-living immoralists, the defeated, the demoralized?whoever. I didn't take on their way of life. I kept my bearings in Christ?but I entered their world and tried to experience things from their point of view. I've become just about every sort of servant there is in my attempts to lead those I meet into a God-saved life. I did all this because of the Message. I didn't just want to talk about it; I wanted to be in on it! You've all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You're after one that's gold eternally. I don't know about you, but I'm running hard for the finish line. I'm giving it everything I've got. No sloppy living for me! I'm staying alert and in top condition. I'm not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself. 2010 Word for the Week 4 - Prepared for the Times, Part 4 Prepared for the Times, Part 4 Week 4, 2010 Morningstarministries.org The primary way we get to know the voice of the Lord is by being with Him, yet some principles we learn in our own personal relationship with Him can be helpful to others. He relates to each of His people in a unique and personal way. This is not because He is changing, but because we are all unique, an attribute He seems to especially love in His creation. This is why He gave a different word to each of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation. Even though they all existed at the same time and in the same region, they were all unique. Early in my walk with the Lord, I came to perceive that there is a divine protocol full of special class, grace, and wisdom. I learned to recognize this, and whenever a message came which did not have that sense of special class and dignity, I knew it was not from the Lord. I don't know how to articulate this any clearer, and I don't think it can be recognized by using a formula. I just know about this because of the years I have spent walking with Him. This has been a great help to me. I have been privileged to lead a ministry built on accurate prophetic words that have been an invaluable help to us. I would not trade anything for this experience. However, as the Lord explained, whenever He plants wheat in a field, the devil will come along and try to plant tares in the same field. The devil also tries to become involved in what we are doing through false prophetic words. Most of these false words were easily discernable to me because they did not have that class and dignity I have come to know as being unique to the Lord. One of the most obvious examples of a word lacking this class is when people occasionally tell me they have had a revelation, or prophetic dream, in which the Lord told them I was going to give them something or do something that would have required a major commitment on my part. Instead of feeling the "divine class," I almost always feel manipulation or pressure with this kind of word, and so I reject it. Inevitably, my rejection will reveal the true spirit behind these words. I have also had the Lord tell me that someone in particular was going to give me something specific, or do something specific for me, and it came to pass. However, I would never tell the people involved about this revelation until after they had done it, because it could be manipulative to do so and would lack the class and dignity I have come to expect from the words of the Lord. If what I had heard was from the Lord, He will work it out without my manipulation. Manipulation is an aspect of witchcraft and is counterfeit spiritual authority. I don't want to receive anything that way. Never give in to something you feel pressured to do. Never do anything that would put this kind of pressure on others?it is a basic departure from the path of the righteous, and anything gained in this way will only result in being a stumbling block to us. To balance this, we must also understand that many of the true words that God gives will come through vessels that we might not think have much class. We must remember that the Lord Jesus did not come in a form that was esteemed by men, but the class and dignity He portrayed was royalty on a level beyond any earthly king. This is not a matter of appearances. Let us keep in mind that many of the prophets, the primary vessels of the word of the Lord, could also be some of the strangest people. However, the word of the Lord they carried still had that divine class on it. Someone else may have grown in recognizing a different divine characteristic of His voice, such as His love or authority, or whatever their own particular gifts and callings would make them more sensitive to. This is why the Apostle Paul did not say, "I have the mind of Christ," but instead said, "We have the mind of Christ" (see ). The Lord has composed His body in such a way that we all need each other. We "see in part," and "know in part" (see ), so to have the whole picture, we will have to put the part that we have together with others. The fact that we cannot know all or see all can make the insecure fearful, but far too many doctrines and principles have been taught that are based more in people's insecurities than in the truth. True security is in the Lord, not in us, and not even in our ability to perceive Him or know His voice. Even the great Apostle Paul admitted to having been "foiled by Satan," which I would think means that any of us could, too. This humility of being dependent on Him and each other is perpetual. Since we know that God gives His grace to the humble, we should be glad to embrace this humility. We must seek to learn from the ways that others are able to recognize the voice of the Lord, so that we, too, can become more sensitive to it. It might be easier if we had a list of clear principles for distinguishing the voice of the Lord, but then we would not have to seek the Lord as much. The value of a single word from God cannot be measured in human terms. As is the case with anything of value, what makes it valuable is that it is either rare or hard to get. The word of God cannot be purchased because it is more valuable than anything we could pay for, and it has already been bought by the most precious commodity in all of creation?the blood of the Son of God. It is therefore promised to all who love His word enough to seek it. Those who seek it do so because they love the truth will continue past any obstacles. The Apostle Paul commended the Galatians for receiving him as if he were an angel, or messenger from God, even though his flesh was a trial to them. We are not told how his flesh was a trial to them, but they could see beyond the flesh to receive the messenger, and sometimes we have to do that too. We have quite a few cases in Scripture of prophets acting in a wrong manner, but the messages they carried were still true. This is why we are discussing these things as principles, not laws. There are always exceptions to principles. We actually have some people in Scripture who had bad character traits but were true prophets, such as Balaam or Jonah. A number of the great champions of the Book of Judges had questionable and even bad character traits. However, this does not reflect on the Lord as much as it does us. The Lord deserves better. If He is using vessels that we do not approve of, maybe we should be asking why He could not use us. Even so, throughout Scripture His Word was carried most of the time by those who required His people to look past the packaging to receive the message. However, the Lord does have a certain dignity, class, grace, and wisdom that we will be able to discern in the message because they are His nature. That is why the most important thing we can do to come to know His voice is to know Him. -Rick Joyner

Love For Haiti Orphans Video

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:19:09 GMT

Prophecies From Key Prophets Over Current Events

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:30:20 GMT

Chuck Pierce, Cindy Jacobs and Kim Clement: Highways are Buckling! His Glory and Unity Will Come! by Chuck Pierce, Cindy Jacobs and Kim Clement Jan 19, 2010 From the desk of Steve Shultz: Contrary to many who ask us to do so, we don't normally post how we "got a prophetic word right" after the event comes to pass. To do so COULD sound like we are more interested in being right than in being righteous and compassionate. Please know that we are wanting to be Righteous and Compassionate before we care about being right. Having said that, these words were all given BEFORE the earthquake in Haiti. It lets you know that we serve a God who is in control and a compassionate Savior who has a plan for the people of the earth?all of whom HE LOVES far more than we do. On July 17, 2009, while prophesying about Chicago, Kim Clement suddenly mentioned this line about Haiti: "In Haiti, a spirit of unity is being released." -Kim Clement. It seemed out of context and was in fact out of context of his other words. It may show a strategy on God's part of how HE planned to bring good from what the enemy had planned. The rest of Kim's word can be found http://elijahlist.com/words/display_word/7910 I want to note something. This would be a "take" I have on God. The enemy does his dirty work against nations. God will from time to time allow it. This, I believe MIGHT be what is meant when God says, "I WILL BUCKLE HIGHWAYS..." I'm fully aware that others will explain God's actions differently. Someday, we'll understand for sure how God works. What we can all agree on probably is this: God saw this shaking/buckling ahead of time and HE showed great mercy by saving many. Yes, even though the death toll is great, many were saved. Having said that, below are two powerful prophetic words spoken by Chuck Pierce and Cindy Jacobs on December 31, 2009 at Glory of Zion's Starting the Year Off Right conference?this was well before the events in Haiti. So again, note that ALL of these prophetic words were spoken PRIOR to the shakings that have taken place since then in Haiti. These words about shakings and the buckling of highways are likely more encompassing than only the nation of Haiti. We should be in compassionate prayer for great mercy to be shown where and when the shakings occur. Chuck Pierce and Cindy Jacobs: Highways are Buckling! His Glory Will Come! Dear Friends: We are truly entering a new season. We must enter this season watching and listening. We must enter this next season with JOY. Listen carefully to the revelation that the Lord is bringing forth this hour. We've included prophetic words with a video link from a session when Cindy Jacobs and myself ministered at the Starting the Year Off Right conference on December 31, 2009. This was such a powerful session with prophecy, tongues and interpretation. God does not do anything without first telling His prophets. Prophetic Words from Chuck Pierce and Cindy Jacobs Spoken on December 31, 2009 Chuck Pierce: The Lord told me to prophesy, "Watch the highways that begin to buckle. For throughout the states and throughout nations as signs going into this season, I will buckle highways. You will say as My people, 'I can ride the change of the road that is changing ahead of me.' For it will be a spiritual sign to you, but it will be a frightening shaking to others. "You will ride the sign of the buckling highways throughout the earth. I AM rearranging the order of the earth so that the covenant with My land can now manifest in a way that was stopped from manifesting in the last season. Watch the road systems for they will now begin to change." Then Cindy Jacobs continued, "I'm going to shake it. I'm going to shake it. I'm going to shake the earth. You will begin to see earthquakes in places and the news will say, 'This place isn't on that fault line. This place never shakes.' But I am coming to shake everything that can be shaken. There are things that you would say, 'Oh no, that would never shake.' I am going to shake that which seems impossible to shake. "When you hear this happening know this: there is a sound as a rushing wind coming and the nation will be shaken even as at Pentecost. It is time to wake up and listen and see and know. If you tarry in this year, not only in the United States, but if you tarry in your nation, if you use this as a year of prayer and fasting to establish a covenant root in the earth and in the heavens, I am going to blow with My wind and My fire. I am going to visit with new Pentecost. "It seems as if I have delayed. It seems as if I have not answered, you think. You think I have waited and I do not hear your pleas and I do not hear your cries. You think I do not see. But why would I tell you to see if I could not see you? You have awakened Me. I am awakening on My holy hill. Surely I have awakened and I am arising in ways that you cannot imagine and dream!" After Haiti Earthquake, here are some reports about "Highways are Buckling" Israel Highway Buckles First Several days later we received the following note from our friends in Israel: "We watched the first night of the conference with Cindy. At one point you said to watch where there would be buckling in highways. That was on Thursday night. Immediately afterward you also mentioned Mt Zion. On Saturday, January 2, we spotted a small news story?that on the road going up to the City of David (Ancient 'Mount Zion') the wheel of an Egged City Bus broke through the pavement!" California Earthquake Many of you are aware that a magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on January 9, 2010, Saturday afternoon?shaking buildings, knocking out power in several coastal communities and leaving a trail of broken windows and dishes south of the Oregon border. A section of Humboldt Hill Road was buckled by this earthquake. Haiti Earthquake However, this pales in comparison to the tragedy just experienced in Haiti. In addition to the catastrophic damage which will take years, if not decades, to rebuild, the far more important loss of life is yet to be fully grasped. Roads leading from the dock into town were buckled about 5 feet high, and large cargo ships can't dock at the city's damaged port. The rubble-strewn roads, downed trees and the battered communications network hampered humanitarian groups trying to get supplies to victims, and thousands of homeless people lived on the streets. A report from Bill Adams (his wife is in Haiti): "I talked to her last night, right after it happened. She called me, crying. She said, 'You just won't believe what happened. An earthquake has just hit.' And, they were in a hotel in Port-Au-Prince and they ran outside and she saw the road buckling." Florida Interstate Buckles A highway near Tampa, Florida has buckled. Yesterday, Patti sent us an email and shared, "I live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. One of our main highways is I-4. This week we had a large sinkhole develop under a part of it and the road "BUCKLED UP." Parts of the highway are closed until they can find all the weak areas and fix them. This was one of Dr. Pierce's New Year words he spoke in the meetings. 'WATCH THE HIGHWAYS, THEY WILL BUCKLE...'" Chuck D. Pierce Glory of Zion International Ministries Email: chuckp@glory-of-zion.org Video Clip from December 31, 2009 Here is the link to this powerful prophetic word spoken on December 31, 2009 by Chuck Pierce and Cindy Jacobs at the Starting the Year Off Right Conference. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOTsiHsxVto&feature=player_embedded

CBN News article and Haitian leaders testimony

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:59:53 GMT

Hebrews 12: 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12: 13 Keep on loving each other as brothers. 2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. 3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. Link to news article and testimony video of Haitian pastor who survived earthquake. http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2010/January/Survivors-Quake-Was-Gods-Blessing-in-Disguise/ Bishop Joel Jeune, who has a large orphanage and ministry in Haiti. The link below is to his testimony of the background of the spiritual war over Haiti http://www.etpv.org/1998/haiti.html

Christ In The Rubble

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:09:37 GMT

Amid all the devastation in Haiti a sound rings out. It is the sound of prayer; the sound of crying out to God. One man, when found under all the rubble said "I am a Christian, so I say "Jesus"...My life is in His Hands".....He was freed from the concrete prison. What I noticed most about this man was his calm. He was so peaceful as he spoke those words. This morning I sensed an urgency to encourage each of you to continue to pray. God hears your prayers. He is listening. Psalms 102:7 tells us that "He shall regard the prayer of the destitute and shall not despise their prayer" I Thess. 5:17 says: "Pray without ceasing" He hears the prayers of the people in Haiti and He hears your prayers also. ______________________________________________________________ I am printing below a poem that I found a couple of years ago. No one knows who wrote it or why. I believe the poem is for now: _____________________________________________________________ Christ in the Rubble Anonymous O Christ beneath the fallen stones Nailed fast to twisted bars of steel Slain in flesh and blood and bone To free the grieving from their dread Arise from ash and dust and death And breath into crushed hearts New breath O Christ among the wreckage shown Of Hope for those who lie there dead Yet bathed with sweat of labors borne To free the grieving from their dread Arise from our despair's long night And pour upon us Living light O Christ within a world at war Where love and hate fight for the soul And all sights trained on death see far But only love can see the whole Arise from unforgiving pain And teach us how To love again. ___________________________________________________ "There abide faith, hope and love, these three, but the greatest of these is love" I Cor. 13:12 Sondra Stallman Sounds Of Heaven Ministries Zion Ministries International

Prophetic Points For Years Ahead

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:28:29 GMT

Note by Rita; A powerful word of truth, among many sent previously. This is where you will find me this year! Seeking with all that I am to walk in obedience to all the Lord has spoken here through this voice from heaven. I am earnestly praying that all who come and read will choose to follow! To follow Jesus means following his words through his prophets! David Herzog: article source; theelijahlist.com Prophetic Words for 2010 and Beyond Below are points which the Lord showed me is ahead for 2010 and beyond: ? Great favor is about to be released with the "suddenlies" of the Lord. Suddenly, multiple promises and blessings will start to fall into people's laps, who have contended so hard in year's past which looked hopeless, if they continue and do not lose heart and faith in the promises! God is able to make all favor and grace abound in 2010, as it will be a year of double grace to Believers that have been faithful in not giving up and quitting on the promises. When you have done all to stand, just stand your ground, and suddenly God will come in and shift the promises of God over your life in your favor. ? Those who know their God shall be strong and do exploits. And it is not for the faint of heart. It's a year of either advancing fearlessly despite the fear all around, or shrinking back in fear. That is why it says "(those who) know their God shall be strong, and do exploits" (Daniel 11:32). Also, the word I kept receiving is that "(they) shall be volunteers in the day of (His) power" (Psalm 110:3). The power of God is going to increase as well as the shakings. ? 2010 is a year of invading the enemy's strongholds, taking the high places where false altars have been set up and setting up an altar to the Lord. (Examples: Hollywood/media, New Age and false religions, business, health industry, etc...) ? 2010 is a year to advance deeper into enemy territory. In order to do this, many will have to let go of certain ministries or projects that God may have ordained in the past but were only for a season, and that would be too time consuming and/or economically draining to be able to enter this new open-door phase of harvest. ? 2010 is a year of great acceleration in Israel. Much spiritual activity will be occurring this year, and many in Israel will be open to the Messiah on a new level with an increase in dreams and visions of the Messiah and a harvest that is riper than ever, both in Israel and among Jewish people in America. Keep your eyes open for divine appointments that will lead to awesome salvations among those you would normally consider the least open to the Gospel in times past. God is removing the veil in a big way as a new harvest is ripening. This applies not only to the Jewish people but many groups in deep darkness steeped in the new age and false religions and other power sources; those in the entertainment industry, as well, will start getting Saul-like conversions. ? Persecution in general will gradually start to escalate. As you see a dramatic increase in the media and government taking a much stronger stance against Israel than at any time before, know that the persecution of Believers and ministers in general will also increase out of fear that the enemy has of the coming harvest. On the same note, the grace, favor, harvest and power of God will simultaneously increase! The best place to be is where the fire is hottest. ? Safe Houses: As the shaking continues economically as well as in nature and the earth itself, resulting in natural disasters in different places, houses of prayer and intercession will become places of refuge, and they can lessen these things in different geographical locations. ? In 2009 many were tested and are still being tested, but the Bible says that when you have done all to stand, just stand. Don't lose your faith and ground in the spirit concerning certain promises due to the economy (and other physical, emotional or family attacks), as you are citizens of Heaven and God's will is not determined by the world's monetary system. ? 2010 through 2012 is a year of advancing much deeper into the harvest of souls as opposed to just focusing on equipping only in conferences and church meetings. Divine strategies are coming also to move into influencing the secular world this year. It is a year of new positioning. Many ministries will be possessing new properties and buildings as a means of possessing the gates of our enemies, both in the physical and spiritual realms. Though there is much concern about the nation of the USA at this moment in history, the next two years will be a season of great and sudden advancements into the harvest and deeper into pulverizing enemy territory, despite the shakings on the earth. At first, it will seem only a few will penetrate these realms of harvest, blessings and glory, but as the first group of people go into new harvests, others will be encouraged and shake off fear and start to also go for the harvest and promises of God and to get the Gospel into the darkest places. Normally in the business world, the higher the risk in investments?the higher the returns. The same is true in bringing the Gospel into the darkest places on the earth; those that were previously known as more risky, will also yield the greatest fruit as you go where no man (or woman) has gone before. ? 2010 is a year to totally consecrate your life to His purpose in your life. Don't allow apathy and loss of hope and vision, or you will start to retreat. The spirit of "faith" and "overcoming" will start to invade Believers, that if they will even use the little strength or faith they do have and release it, it will move mountains in this year! Don't allow secular media to dictate how this year will go for you, but let God's Word and the prophecies over your life, city, ministry, business and nation be your standard. War with the prophecies that have been given to you as you begin to walk into them this year. ? Be wise in the transition as not to stop certain things "cold turkey," but gradually shift according to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Romans 12:1 says, "Lay aside every weight..." This refers to breaking off patterns of sin this year that would destroy you, but it also refers to breaking patterns of works that were once fresh and that are now just dead works lacking the joy and freshness of the Holy Spirit. This is the year to run the race, aiming for the high calling of God on your life. Aim for the number one thing that you know you were born to do for His Glory. Start to take the first baby steps toward that "High" call, and it will start to awaken the fullness of this calling, the excitement of it, and the fresh power and grace to do it. David Herzog David Herzog Ministries Email: office@thegloryzone.org About David Herzog: David Herzog is the founder of David Herzog Ministries and co-host of a weekly TV program called "The Glory Zone," which can be seen on Daystar and God.tv David is a dynamic motivational speaker, author and television host who moves in unusual miracles, signs and wonders worldwide, equipping Believers to operate in the Glory and Power of God. His passion is to live in the Glory of God and to bring the Gospel to as many souls as possible in every nation of the world. David and his wife Stephanie have ministered in crusades, conferences, revivals and outreaches all over the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Central and South America, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, the Caribbean, the Arctic, Native American Reservations, several Middle Eastern nations and Israel. They have lived 12 years overseas ministering to the nations of the world, and have led 11 yearly tours/outreaches to Israel.

"His Body" by Rita

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:24:27 GMT

His Body Rita Hanks Song Of Solomon 5:14 His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl. His body is carved ivory inlaid with sapphires. His legs are pillars of marble Set on bases of fine gold. His countenance is like Lebanon, Excellent as the cedars. His mouth is most sweet, Yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, And this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem! His Body Humble servants, chosen for greatness Led by God's chosen elders Men confirmed by God By signs and wonders. Marching in unity Never breaking ranks Living the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sowing and watering seeds of truth Showing mercy Tending the household of God Greatly enriching the earth. His body, children of light Walking to and fro Through the earth; Not the light, but vessels for the light Shining in darkness According to the measure Of the gift of Christ. These come in the name of the Lord And all who receive them prosper. Rita Hanks 2004 Creative Commons License

Holy Spirit Revival With Signs

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:46:13 GMT

This is a video of a Fire Revival in Florida being held by Roger Webb, an online connection on my Facebook page. He is seeing many healing miracles through prayers for online friends.

A Year For Harvest Of Souls by Joni Ames

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:15:08 GMT

From the desk of Steve Shultz: theelijahlist.com Joni Ames shares some deep and practical insight for the New Year...and all is good to pray and ponder as we prepare and walk into a new decade. From the significance of what this new season has in store to how we can prepare in very practical ways, like getting our household in order, Joni's got it all packed into this one article. Here are also a couple of deep and practical resources Joni Ames: 2010: A Year for Harvest of Souls, Preparation, and Following the Cloud Lord, I thank You that no matter how things look in the world, "You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance" (Psalm 65:11). Isaiah 60, verses 1 and 2, promises us that even when gross darkness will cover the earth, His light and glory will rise and shine upon His People?that's us! The year 2008 was a year of new beginnings and new vision; 2009 was a year of birthing, harvest and fruitfulness (a baby is born in nine months; September, the ninth month, is the harvest month; there are nine gifts and nine fruits of the Holy Spirit). Additionally, 2009 saw many "voices" of our day go home to be with the Lord. Just as when a caterpillar goes into a cocoon before it comes forth as a butterfly, death is an ending to one phase, but a New Beginning to another phase of life as well. And so, in 2010, we will see many new faces and hear many new voices pick up the batons and mantles that have been passed down, and begin to run with them?even the healing anointing such as God gave to Oral Roberts. Want it? Just pick it up by faith and run with it! And know that to the degree that you are faithful with it, will be the degree that you are successful in it! As we move into 2010, it will be a year for the Church to begin to come into divine order, government, restoration, and responsibility, to the degree that we are willing to follow the leading of the cloud of the Lord. The number 20 signifies responsibility, and 10 is divine order, government and restoration. As we submit to the Lord and resist the devil, and begin to take responsibility and seek for God's order and follow His leading, His Divine Government will begin to be established and restoration will come?in our own lives and homes, our churches, businesses and nation. But we must pursue it and do it. Faith without works is dead. Fruit of Your Ground Restored and Harvest of Souls Ten is also the number standing for tithe?and as we come into a time of greater responsibility, many will recognize that the tithe is an important financial restoration point, especially during these times of serious financial stress. There are people who say this isn't New Testament, but Hebrews 7:8 says, "Here mortal men receive tithes, but there He receives them, of whom it is witnessed that He lives." So, if you need the devourer rebuked and the fruit of your ground restored?read Malachi 3. Then, as the Word says, try Him and prove Him! Unfortunately, just as historically occurred in the Bible, people usually don't return to the Lord until they need Him. So, thankfully, we will see many turning to the Church, to the Lord, and to their families in these times. Lay hands on the photos of your unsaved loved ones and pray that the Love of God and His Kindness will so permeate them that they will return to Him! (Romans 2:4) Message For Those in Marketplace Ministry Many businesses have crumbled, yet there are those who feel they are called to Kingdom Finances, and they are wondering why what is happening seems to be so opposite of that. But the fact is, they are in "Kingdom Finances 101"?a time of training. A time when they are going through things in advance of the blessing, so they know how it feels to be on the receiving end, and know they will not be condescending and/or stingy when they are the one "on top of the world." Rather, they will deal with others with a compassionate and tender heart. Those of you in business in this time and season must be flexible and willing to change what you are doing at a moment's notice in order to continue to thrive. Be willing to follow the cloud, even in business. Be willing to be involved in four or five things at a time, and to let go of things at a moment's notice from the Holy Spirit, and quickly move on to the next thing. Stop second-guessing God. To be stubborn or overly analytical in this time and season could cost you greatly. These are times when there is nothing that can be depended upon, but Him and His advice. Also remember the tithe as mentioned above as you prosper in business. Remember where you came from. Read Malachi 3. Women Arise! Just as there were "certain women" who traveled with Jesus and even supplied for His financial needs, God is calling many women into the Marketplace and into Ministry "for such a time as this." The Lord has need of you! Preparation and Prayer Prepare your hearts in the spirit as well as in the natural for the days ahead. If you are going through something?don't complain, but pat yourself on the back. You must be a threat to the enemy! Good job. Welcome to the club. Don't give up! Fight! The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. Matthew 11:12 The Bible is true. And while we can "pray some things away," there are things it says we are going to have to go through. In that, our attitude will determine our altitude. Even if we were at the very beginning of the seven years of tribulation, we need to have the mind set to make it all the way through?I believe we can. God knew we could make it or He wouldn't have put us here for it. No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Be Ready to "Follow the Cloud" By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. Exodus 13:21 Again, the times we are in require flexibility and obedience. This is two-fold. We must be willing to follow the cloud at a moment's notice, or to stay put?putting our anxiousness on the altar until the cloud moves. Whenever the cloud was taken up from above the tabernacle, the children of Israel would go onward in all their journeys. But if the cloud was not taken up, then they did not journey till the day that it was taken up. For the cloud of the LORD was above the tabernacle by day, and fire was over it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys." Exodus 40:36-38 It's time to get organized and be ready enough to even move at a moment's notice! Take advantage of these cold, snowy days and clean out those closets, garages, attics, basements and junk drawers! Once you are ready, the things God has been promising you will come forth. Even finances. Prepare for your miracles! Proverbs 10:22, "The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it." Obedience brings forth great reward. Our obedience opens the door to God's blessings. If we are faithful in the little, He will reward us with the much. Spend Time with the Lord We must be faithful to spend that time aside with the Lord in these times. True relationship with the Lord is the key to soundness of mind, peace, anointing, and power in these times. Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 Prayer Lord, we come before You and ask that You give us wisdom, direction, strength, clarity, and peace of mind in this time so that we will know and do what is right in Your sight. Thank You for our families and this nation. Help us to be a people that will bless You. In Jesus' name, amen. Joni Ames A.C.T.S. Ministries Email: JoniAmes@aol.com

Acting On Acts

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:53:55 GMT

Pastor Bob Chapman Extreme Life Ministries @injesus.com Acts 2:16-18 "But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 'And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams. And on my menservants and my maidservants I will pour out my Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.'" Acts 2:33 "Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear." Acts 2:38-39 "Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.'" Nobody is excluded from the prophesied, promised outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the endowment of His fullness. Where in the world the teaching came from that this prophesied "promise" of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the endowment of His fullness was exclusive to the apostles and concluded upon their decease bewilders me. The Lord clearly states in the six verses above that the Holy Spirit and His fullness was promised to all flesh, in all generations as far off as one can imagine. The promise was for both sexes and was seen and heard by those in Peter's presence on the Day of Pentecost. The promise was for simple folk, rich folk, influential folk, poor folk, and all races of both sexes. Nowhere in scripture is it recorded that this promise would cease following the death of the last apostle. In stark contrast to that argument, the apostle Peter declared the promise of Joel, which they witnessed being fulfilled, would not cease but would be for all the generations of disciples throughout history. The gift of the Holy Spirit includes all the fullness of the Holy Spirit and all that He is and can do, for the promise was confirmed with the manifestation of one of His endowments and the promise of the manifestation of more (dreams, visions, prophecy). His living, active presence is endowed upon all immersed, repentant, believers as Acts 2:38 indicates. His fullness, along with the fullness of the Father and the Son (Colossians 2:8-12) is also endowed upon all immersed disciples (Gal. 3:27 & Rom. 6:2-4) throughout all generations. Why is no disciple excluded from the prophesied promise and fullness of the Holy Spirit? So that the kingdom of God can be seen to have come with word and with power and not religion, 1 Cor. 4:20. Every disciple of both sexes is thus called into the kingdom of God, the focus of which is not religion but the kingdom of God overcoming the world. Religion, be it evangelical, conservative, charismatic, non-charismatic, orthodox, or ritualistic inhibits the effectiveness of God's kingdom and strips bare the basic principle of Spirit-filled, Spirit-led, Spirit-empowered and Spirit-anointed disciples going into all the world as the kingdom of God. The book of Acts is a record of simple disciples living in partnership with the Godhead and accomplishing all that the Godhead directs them to do for the kingdom's sake; not for their religious organization. Throughout the book of Acts the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, along with angels get directly involved in the lives of the disciples. Such involvement was not experienced exclusively by the Apostles. Any disciple could, and Luke records that some did, become directly involved with the Godhead as they went about living out their calling and proclaiming the kingdom of God had come. Disciples of both sexes need to focus on the fact that they are in partnership with the Holy Spirit (Hebrews 6:4 see Thayer) and the other members of the Godhead and make themselves available to it in order to expand its kingdom on the earth and not their manmade religion. Only the kingdom of God will overcome the dire circumstances the world is currently facing.

We Must Pray For Obedience

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:37:06 GMT

We Must Pray For Obedience Rita Hanks This morning the Lord is speaking of "agents of change" We are sent to learn how to bring change to the unjust circumstances around our lives through total surrender of the self life. An unsurrendered heart is divided and the focus will be on pleasing men and on the the problema rather than on the learning of the Lord's right ways to become the agent of change we are ordained to be. As illustrated by the instructions of Jesus to his disciples in the Mark 5 parable of the sower, only the good and honest heart will be willing to fight the good fight of faith that God requires of all his children. Only those who have passed this test are anointed with life changing power. Those who sincerely desire to grow in the Lord must pray for discernment and obedience to this parable so that you will not follow men who still have divided hearts into their ditches. If God then reveals to you these who are trying to take men where they have never been, then pray for them in mercy, while following him as he leads you to the sincere and anointed leaders. All who have a heart toward the Lord can give testimony to the great things he has done for them, but until they have proven them selves worthy of leadership they are not yet anointed to interpret scripture and to lead others. Mark 4: 13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? 14 The sower soweth the word. 15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. 20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

The Seasons Come, The Seasons Go

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:45:02 GMT

Seasons to remove stones, to plow, to sow seed, to water, to believe God for increase, and to wait patiently for the harvest of fruit. Genesis 8:22 While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. Ecc. 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Isaiah 28;23-26,29 Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. Doth the plowman plow all day to sow? doth he open and break the clods of his ground? When he hath made plain the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and cast in the principal wheat and the appointed barley and the rie in their place? For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him. This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working. Philippians 4:11 For I have learned to be content in all seasons, whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Galatians 6:9,10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Shakings, Shiftings When God Is Moving

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:05:36 GMT

Shakings And Shiftings When God Is Moving Ronald W. Parks www.TMW.InJesus.com; This morning, let's most certainly hope our heavenly Father cannot be coerced into being humanized, that is, His sovereign being somehow reduced, limited to or transformed into the sensitivities, sounds and sights of the realms of our human nature, God seemingly becoming increasingly like us instead of us becoming increasingly like Him - God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? [Numbers 23:19] It would be a most sad day in heaven when the Omnipotent One begins to practice and perform as a human being based upon the tendencies of human shaping and standards. And quite possibly, it may be even a sadder day on earth for our benefit to discover an emotionally flustered God, capable of being distressed by what He hears or afraid by what He sees. We mere humans desperately need our God 'large and in charge', self-existent in His person, transcendent in His place, supremely prudent in His knowledge and wisdom and unshakable in His omnipotence - "For this is what the Lord of Heaven's Armies says: In just a little while I will again shake the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the dry land. I will shake all the nations, and the treasures of all the nations will be brought to this Temple. I will fill this place with glory, says the Lord of Heaven's Armies." [Haggai 2:6.7] In fact, we need a God quite capable of shaking and shifting instead of being shaken by anything He sees occurring on this planet. And if that's the quality of God we want, than that's precisely the quality of God the Scriptures disclose to us - Then this message came to Jeremiah from the Lord: "I am the Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?" [Jer. 32:26,27] And you know what's so supremely wonderful about God's disclosure of himself? 'Large and in charge' over everyone, everything and anyone is exactly the way God sees himself with absolutely no risk or threat of ever being humanized - God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. And make no mistake about it, this same God is supremely loving and even has given us a Savior that's totally sympathetic with every human sensitivity and experience we'll ever face - For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are yet was without sin. [Hebrews 4:15] Today and at this very moment and yes season of our lives, Jesus is more than willing to demonstrate His compassionate heart of understanding just to let us know He sees us, He knows us, He cares for us, He loves us and He's with us. But what Jesus will not do is alter the present movements of His Father's heart and will just based upon our human sensitivities, sounds and sights. Jesus is humanly experienced at knowing precisely what His Father's course of action will be in the face of human sensitivity, sound and sight: 'The Father presses us forward in His present, unfolding and updated will', bypassing any of our supposed needful request for change and altering of such - Then he said to them, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me." Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." He went away a second time and prayed, "My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done." He left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing. Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" [Matt. 26:38-48] You see, our Father and His will cannot be humanized and will not be, no matter how intense our human sensitivities, sounds and sights. God finds nothing about the present circumstances concerning us, our lives or this world intimidating, which is why His movements are marked with such velocity of precision and power toward completing purposes and plans dear and near to His heart - So he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty. "What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of 'God bless it! God bless it!'" Then the word of the LORD came to me: "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you." [Zech. 4:6-9] And while He most certainly intends to show us supreme compassion for all we humanly sense, hear and see, He supremely aims to press our lives and living into the movements of His will, this Christ even knew to make the prayerful concluding point of all request knowing exactly how the Father works in the face of human sensitivities, sounds and sights - "My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done." Unfortunately for our way of human processing and reasoning, God's will looms larger in His heart than anything that concerns us and our will, which is why Christ models for us precisely what our response should be when our sensitivities, sounds and sights have run their course upon God's present and unfolding will: "Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" As our God moves forward, so much we. Finally, we better understand the unfolding circumstances and situations of our personal world when we supremely begin to understand the workings of God and His will from His omnipotent world - "After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch son of Neriah, I prayed to the LORD : "Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. O great and powerful God, whose name is the LORD Almighty, great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to all the ways of men; you reward everyone according to his conduct and as his deeds deserve." [Jere. 32:16-21] God absolutely does nothing absent of both the backdrop and providential activity of His omnipotence. And that's just something we humans can't fully comprehend with our frail, finite, fleshy, flawed and faithless human minds. At times, we actually are found believing that God and the power He executes behind the movements of His will, that He can be held hostage to our human containment of reasoning, definition and even supposed Scriptural or spiritual interpretation - But some Pharisees saw them do it and protested, "Look, your disciples are breaking the law by harvesting grain on the Sabbath." Jesus said to them, "Haven't you read in the Scriptures what David did when he and his companions were hungry? He went into the house of God, and he and his companions broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests are allowed to eat. And haven't you read in the law of Moses that the priests on duty in the Temple may work on the Sabbath? I tell you, there is one here who is even greater than the Temple! But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: "I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.' For the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!" [Matt. 12:2-8] Unless we truly yield our will to God's will and the present activity of His power propelling His will forward, this will most certainly become our confusion and frustration point, as we will witness firsthand God shaking and moving regardless of our faith participation with Him or not - "For this is what the Lord of Heaven's Armies says: In just a little while I will again shake the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the dry land. I will shake all the nations, and the treasures of all the nations will be brought to this Temple. I will fill this place with glory, says the Lord of Heaven's Armies." God just has His own unique way of releasing His powerful activity into circumstances and situations of our lives and that at just the right time for completing His purposes and plans specifically concerning us. He assigns His Spirit to our name, our task and our direction, just to assure we most certainly will complete His will at hand and that without hindrance or fail - So he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty. "What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of 'God bless it! God bless it!'" Then the word of the LORD came to me: "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you." For when God is for us, who or what can truly be against us? And when we are for God and His plan for our lives, well, what is it that by His power, His love and His provision He will shake or move for our full participation in His unfolding will? This is The Morning Word The Morning Word is a featured ministry of Ron Parks Ministries, composed by Pastor Ronald W. Parks, P. O. Box 16867, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153 - USA, 215 365 6264. Listen to 'Ministry Talk Today' a feature of Ron Parks Ministries on Blog Talk Radio: Monday's am, Wednesday's am and Friday's am Listen To Show Archives Anytime

Some Godly Understandings

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:51:50 GMT

One of the most important spiritual lessons we can learn is to honor the wisdom and anointing of the elders God sends for our good. The true fear of the Lord is followed by a love and respect for his leadership and the order of the body of Christ. The Lord mentioned in the book of Malachi that he would turn the hearts of the fathers to the sons and the sons to the fathers. He promised that except this command be obeyed, he would send a curse. By sincere prayer we can learn how to obey that command, for it is surely a learning process. Isaiah 50:10 Who is among you that fears the Lord, that obeys the voice of his servant, that walks in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. This is John Maxwell, a very anointed and well respected leader and teacher we can learn much from!

You Are Mine

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:03:52 GMT

Matthew 13:44 "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

Lord Of The Breakthrough

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:50:33 GMT

LORD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH By Pastor Melinda Bauman Worldwide Great Commission Fellowship www.worldwidegcf.com There is a shaking taking place in America. What happens when something gets shaken? It causes a change, or shift. When a person gets shaken, something dramatic just happened to them. When people are shaken, it gets their attention. People notice when there is a shaking going on. There are different kinds of shakings. There are shakings in the physical world, and in the spiritual world. Many times what happens in the natural world is a reflection of something happening in the spirit world. When there is a shaking in the natural, it can cause a spiritual awakening. There were times in the Bible when a shaking occurred. Let's go to Acts 2:1-4: "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." This passage is about the outpouring of the Holy Ghost on the day of Pentecost. There was a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house. When the Spirit was poured out, the people were filled, and they spoke in tongues. This was the shaking that began the New Testament church. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He told His followers to go wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Holy Spirit. Before the outpouring of the Spirit, the people were praying. What was the result of the day of Pentecost? People were saved. Peter preached the first sermon of the early church, and on that day 3,000 souls were saved. There is a shaking taking place in America. There are shakings in the physical world, and in the spiritual world. Many people today would say that we are living in perilous times. Because of situations happening in our country, many are fearful and uncertain about the future. Ever since the year 2000, America has had challenging times. This last decade has been difficult for America, and people are wondering if God has forsaken this country. In 2001 Muslim terrorists attacked America. In 2003 America went to war with Iraq. After that, the economy declined as the dollar lost value and jobs moved overseas. In 2006 the real estate market collapsed, and since 2008 America has been in a recession. Many times what happens in the natural world is a reflection of something happening in the spirit world. When there is a shaking in the natural, it can cause a spiritual awakening. A great revival is coming to America. Before this revival happens, there will be a shaking. As saints of God, what can we do to help bring about this revival? We need to call upon Jesus, who is the Lord of the breakthrough. The Lord of the breakthrough is with us to breakthrough on behalf of His people. He will give His people victory over those things that hold them in bondage, and God's people will pass through the gate of victory. In Micah 2:12 - 13 it says, "I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of the multitude of men. The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and their king shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them." What does it take for heaven to open, and invade the earth? It takes a breaker anointing. A breaker anointing is when the gates of heaven are opened, and there is a breakthrough of every obstacle and hindrance to the Gospel. It breaks every shackle that holds the Church back from possessing our promised land and destiny in God. When we breakthrough, we advance and take ground. The Lord of the breakthrough is the forerunner, He is the breaker who goes before us to destroy every opposition of the enemy. When King David was fighting the Philistines, he asked the Lord how to fight the battle. In 2 Samuel 5:17-20 it says, "But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. And David enquired of the Lord, saying, shall I go up to the Philistines? Wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto David, go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand. And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, the Lord hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim." God was the breaker for King David, and Israel got the victory over the Philistines. God opened up the floodgate, like water that breaks through and flows freely. The Bible describes the Holy Spirit as living water. When the Spirit flows freely in the church, people receive in an atmosphere of revival. We do not want to quench, or hinder the flow of the Holy Spirit. We want the rain to fall, the river to flow, we want people to be filled with the living water of His presence. The anointing, or Holy Spirit, is what destroys bondages. In Isaiah 10:27 it says, "And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing." God is the Lord of the breakthrough. He can break down the resistance and bondage of the enemy, which tries to keep the church powerless and weak. Can God open up the windows of heaven and breakthrough in a mighty way? There was a famine in the land in Israel. The people were in bondage and they needed a breakthrough. In 2 Kings 7:1-2 it says, "Then Elisha said, hear ye the word of the Lord; thus saith the Lord, tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measure of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria. Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, behold, if the Lord would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof." The king did not believe Elisha, but God defeated the Syrian army and Israel got the spoils of their enemy. In verse 16 it says, "And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the Lord." Are you going through some difficult situations in your life? Do you need a breakthrough? Your situation may seem impossible, but God is the Lord of the breakthrough. He can turn your situation around and open up the windows of heaven over your life! There is a tremendous warfare at the gates of our cities; there is a contesting at these gates to shut down the power of God. Demonic forces often control the entryway of God's presence. It takes a breaker anointing to open up the spiritual atmosphere so heaven can invade the earth. When the breaker anointing occupies a region, a revival atmosphere takes place. The breakthrough must come if we are to see the transformation of our city. In an atmosphere of open heavens, the Holy Spirit is poured out with signs, wonder, healings and miracles take place. The Lord is the breaker who breaks open the gate so that we can pass through for breakthrough! When breakthrough comes, the Lord goes before you with overwhelming force to defeat the enemy. God wants us to breakthrough and possess that land, but it will take persistence and perseverance. We need to press in and contend for revival. There is something about pressing into the kingdom of heaven by force. The kingdom of God doesn't come without pressing in. Pressing in means that there is a pursuit of the presence of God. We must seek after God by contending for His presence. In Matthew 11:11-12 it says, "Verily I say unto you, among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force." We must press into the kingdom of heaven with violence. The word violent means: to seize, to take by force. Whenever commitment and a persevering spirit press into the kingdom of God, there is resistance from the enemy. God wants to release the breaker anointing. What is your breakthrough that you need from the Lord? Where you have not broken through before, it is time to advance! ABOUT PASTOR MELINDA BAUMAN Melinda Bauman was filled with the Holy Spirit in a Pentecostal church in 1990. At that time she felt the call of God on her life. In 2003 she began holding weekly Bible studies out of a coffeehouse in Euclid, then in Wickliffe. In 2005 she obtained a Pentecostal minister's license, and began holding monthly revival church services. The purpose of the services was to demonstrate the spiritual gifts and power of God to the church. Different speakers who operated in the prophetic, healing and deliverance ministered at these services. Melinda began to pray about obtaining a building and starting a church, which would be called "Worldwide Great Commission Fellowship". God provided a building in Eastlake, and the first church service was held in April 2007. The goal of the church is to fulfill the Great Commission (Mark 16:15) by spreading the Gospel message of salvation, healing and deliverance through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He Will Keep You And Your Destiny

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:05:01 GMT

Victoria Boyson: He Will Keep You and Your Destiny Victoria Boyson When the Lord begins to fulfill our destiny, the enemy will try and destroy it in its infancy. "The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that he might devour her child..." (Rev 12:4) There are many similarities between giving birth to a child in the natural and giving birth to our destiny in the spirit realm. There is a time of conception, of waiting, of labor and there is also delivery. In the spirit, when we give birth to the promises of God for our lives, our destiny is in its most vulnerable state. It is then that the enemy will try to gain access to devour it. At the moment our destiny is birthed, it is at its most helpless state. We can do nothing for ourselves, and if we were left alone, we would surely be destroyed. Just like a newborn child needs tender care to keep them healthy and happy, we need our Lord more than ever. So, why would the Lord allow His plan for us to be tested at such a vulnerable time? It is because at this stage He is the strongest; when we need Him the most. We are in desperate need of His help. We don't know what we're doing and He likes it that way. It is at this stage and through this method that God seeks to input into our method of operation a singular trust and reliance on Him. He is in charge, and with every trial we grow stronger and stronger in Him, and we are driven more and more into God. We know our need is great. We see now how vulnerable we are and how much we need to obey Him. Infant Child The Christ child was no exception. Yes, He was very special, but this little wrinkly baby could not save the world at this stage, but that was His destiny. He could not even change His own diaper, but three kings, many shepherds, and a host of angels honored Him as the Savior of the human race. Herod feared Him and realized there was no better time to try and destroy Him than to kill the Savior while He was a helpless child. Herod killed hundreds or perhaps thousands of babies while he was trying to destroy Jesus. Even with all his horrendous efforts to kill Jesus and stop the promise from coming to pass...he failed. But Herod did not destroy Him because God saved Him again and again. This is one thing that we know to be true; when the Lord begins to fulfill a promise, the enemy will try and destroy it in its infancy. When your destiny is birthed, all Hell seems to come against it. Your destiny, even in its infancy, is a prime target for the enemy. He wants to destroy it while it is small and seemingly helpless...we should expect this. That way when the attack comes, we will know it is just an attack and not the end of our destiny. We should not fear this attack, because it is indeed a part of the process of birth. You may not look very threatening to the enemy now; you may even feel like a failure. However, satan, like Herod, is terrified of your future. God's Protection I truly believe that the vision of the dragon waiting for the woman to give birth in Rev 12:4 is a prophetic picture of Christ, but quite often in Scripture there is more than one meaning to a passage. I believe this Scripture is also a picture of the enemy's tactics against our future in Christ. We know he does not play fair, that he will strike us at our weakest. He did not play fair with Jesus and he won't play fair with us. "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you..." (Isaiah 43:1). When we walk through the waters of persecution, we see God more clearly and experience a greater measure of His power to protect us. We shouldn't become fearful because of these circumstances, but let it increase our confidence in our Lord. When He was born, Christ's defeat seemed inevitable. He was the Savior, but He was just a helpless baby...or was He? Don't forget the God of destiny. The God of the whole universe is watching out for you. Whatever comes upon you, you will see the dawn of destiny's light and you will have nothing to fear because God is with you. I am with you, and will protect you wherever you go.Gen, 28:15 TLB In spite of all that life throws at you, you know that you are in the arms oHappyentle Heavenly Father, and every battle you endure He will use to strengthen you. Through every trial, you gain knowledge. With every test, whether you pass or fail, you become more aware of God's mercy and grace. It is God's desire that you possess more of His Son's character through every trial you endure. Our Destiny She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. Rev 12:2 This woman's destiny was to give birth to a child. She was in great pain, but her pain was a part of the plan. It had a purpose! How often we want the pain to stop. It hurts and we do not understand it. But it is a part of God's plan for us and we need to trust Him. Our trials produce a power in us that can be gained by nothing else. Do not despair, friend, He will carry you through every valley and up to every mountaintop. Don't waste your energy or your heart trying to rush through or away from your pain. Work with it to produce the purpose and power God intends. When the Lord Builds the House For (God) spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.Psalms 33:9 God set into motion the days that we live in; He spoke and separated the light from the darkness. The light He called day and the darkness night. Every morning when we awake and the sun rises with us, we experience God's faithfulness to the plans He has spoken into being for our lives. It doesn't matter if we make mistakes; God is faithful to defend what He has set in place. "The Lord foils the plans of the nations; He thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations" (Psalms 33:10-11). When the Lord has set you in place, you will stand firm. He will keep you! Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. Psalms 127:1 Only God can keep you. If He has set you into place, He will be faithful to keep you. What God has established, He is faithful to protect. Your destiny is in God's hands and He will not fail you! The only destiny worth having is the one God has planned for you. The only house that is of any value to you is the house which God has built for you. Dearest Father, I bless what You are building in Your dear child. I pray now that You would complete and defend what You have created in their heart. Amen May God bless you and keep you. May your unfailing love rest upon (this one), O Lord, even as (they) put (their) hope in you.? Victoria Boyson Speaking Life Ministries Email: victoria@boyson.org article source; the elijahlist.com

A Morning Prayer Revelation

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:21:30 GMT

There is more to be learned and sought! To be mighty in the scriptures is good, but that sign does not mean we have arrived. There is still a Pentecost baptism to be experienced! Those who have and are experiencing the baptism of fire by the spirit of God respect those who love God and are mighty in the scriptures, but explain to them the way of God more clearly. Then these devout ones can be used by God for great exploits! Morning prayer thoughts: Men who are mighty in the scriptures but are not learned as to how to flow with the now move of my spirit. Acts 18: 24 Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately. 27 When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On arriving, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. 28 For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. Morning scripture: Psalms 74:9 We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.

First Love

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:47:17 GMT

KINGDOM CHRONICLES FIRST LOVE Shoutlife/Patricia Hamel One day we all want to hear well done you good and faithful servant. Jesus summed it up clearly in the gospels that we needed to take up our cross daily and follow Him. He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We are sinners saved by grace and God is calling us to a repentant walk. There is a cost to following Jesus! Men will know of our love for Jesus by our love for one another. 30 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment. 31 And the second, like it, is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." (NKJV) What kind of gospel are we hearing? Are we discerning what we are hearing before we let it take up residence in our spirit? The Lord is speaking and we want to hear Him. We also need to be aware of the counterfeit. The Galatians were told that they had so soon turned to another gospel and this was not a gospel at all but a counterfeit. There is one that appears as an angel of light. Test and try every spirit to know whether it is of God or not. Just because prophet or apostle said it does not make it true? Jesus said one sign of the last days would be false prophets. Let us back up what we see and hear by the Word of God. All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for correction and instruction in righteousness. Let us take time to sit down with the Lord and hear Him. What kind of signs followed those that believed? says 17?These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; 18they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." (NASB) The gifts and fruit of the Spirit need to be maturing in our life. We are not to judge but should test the fruit. Rotten fruit is not very appealing and we need to be fruit inspectors. Patience is also needed with those new in the faith and need to grow up in Him. A good tree will bring forth good fruit. Where there is the genuine there will also be the false. The wheat and tares will grow together to the end. In being married for any period of time one realizes that relationships take work. Two people loving one another helps much in making a good relationship. Think of the effort you put into the relationship when you first met. Likewise, when you first met Jesus you your heart was full of love for Him. The book of The Revelation speaks clearly about Jesus being our first love. But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. (NASB) We are being admonished to come back to our first love! What has taken you from your first love! What keeps you too busy from spending time with Jesus? Make your calling and election sure. Make loving Jesus your priority and give Him first place in your life. The Lord is saying to come to Him and not delay. Deception and a great falling away are signs of the end times so daily let's get close to Him. Little foxes spoil the vine. Let us root them out of our lives. Weeding your garden will yield good fruit. Come closer to Him and out of your relationship to the Lord you will touch the lives of others. Patricia Hamel http://patriciaforchrist.inJesus.com

Cindy Jacobs Root 52 Prayer Strategy

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:13:55 GMT

Note by Rita; I am posting to inform and encourage. I have asked the Lord to make clear to me any thing I am responsible for doing to support and forward this move of his spirit. The winds are shifting in the land; this unity will bring much needed change to our nation! ROOT 52 National Prayer Strategy __________________________________ Cindy_Jacobs_2Dear Intercessors, After some time of seeking the Lord for continued direction and focus for the United States Reformation Prayer Network (USRPN) as we enter the New Year, I was contacted by Vicki Nohrden, the USRPN Apostolic Prayer Coordinator for the State of California. Vicki shared that she has been given by the Lord a prayer strategy for the USRPN. We have built upon what Vicki shared with us to develop what is now the Root 52 National Prayer Strategy. This prayer strategy is simple, and yet, could be a highly effective strategy to implement as a united front for our nation. I strongly believe that this strategy has been given to counter attack what the enemy is trying to do in dividing the nation, the church, the family, etc. The first two weeks will be a special concerted time of prayer for the governmental leadership of the nation and then we will go state by state in the order that they joined the Union. By the end of the year, we will see all 50 states have a covenantal root established or deepened as we build a highway of prayer across the nation from state to state. Part of the strategy is to make proclamations from the Preambles of State constitutions. For the first two weeks, and throughout the year, let us also pray over and make decrees from the Preamble to the United States Constitution and the United States Constitution itself. We also need to "declare" from the Declaration of Independence and pledge our nation to be "one nation under God". As all of us have watched the deterioration of our nation concerning biblical rights being stripped from our society, it should be a matter for alarm and a wake-up call to pray for the nation more than we have ever done in the past. I have heard two distinct prophetic words for 2010-they are "Win in 2010" and "Arise and Shine America". We have lost a number of skirmishes concerning the nation in 2009 but we are going to win in 2010! Our decree should be that America will be that city set on a hill that the reformers who came to our shores dreamed we would be. We must not back down one inch or give any ground-rather, let us draw a line in the sand and say to the enemy with a loud decree--Your time of advancement is over! Let us stand together in a greater measure than we have ever done in the past-shoulder to shoulder in the battle for this nation until we see the Great Awakening and Reformation back to biblical worldview that we have all dreamed would happen in our generation. Standing in the gap with you! s4mdc Cindy Jacobs _____________________________________________________ root52"ROOT 52" USRPN National Prayer Strategy We are calling this initiative "ROOT 52" because it is a 52-week prayer strategy to bring the nation back to it's covenantal roots. A torch of prayer and fasting will go "en-route" from state-to-state in the sequence that they joined the Union and came to form the United States of America. The strategy for ROOT 52 encompasses all 50 states standing together in covenant both to fast and pray in agreement during the first two weeks of 2010 for our national leadership and national governmental structure. We will then move forward each week with individual states continuing to bow in repentance before God and taking up the torch of prayer and fasting until we complete 52 weeks, equaling 1 year. (50 states plus 2 weeks for government leadership). The first week of the year begins corporately with all 50 states mobilized and joined together in prayer and fasting for our nation's leadership in the White House: * President Barrack Obama and Vice President Biden, their wives and families, the Cabinet members, as well as the many Czars, as they are part of the whole (team). (See List of White House Czars and Cabinet Members) The second week we would continue to pray and fast corporately for the Judicial, Legislative and Executive branches of our government. (See Current Supreme Court Members) During these first two weeks, we are to pray over and make decrees from the Preamble to the United States Constitution and the United States Constitution itself. We also need to "declare" from the Declaration of Independence and pledge our nation to be "one nation under God". (See ROOT 52 National Proclamation, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and Pledge of Allegiance) The third week would begin with the state of Delaware--the first state that entered the Union--taking its place to stand in the gap to fast and pray corporately within their state for seven days. During this week of prayer and fasting, there will be a focus on their government leadership, seven gates or mountains, founding documents, prophetic words, and covenantal roots. (See Preambles to State Constitutions) * Government leadership could be broken down by county, city, precinct, etc. * The seven gates or mountains will be covered by targeting a specific gate each day of the week (7 days/7 gates), according to the following schedule: o Monday: Business o Tuesday: Government o Wednesday: Education o Thursday: Media o Friday: Arts & Entertainment o Saturday: Family o Sunday: Religion/Church * Pull up former prophetic words to war with and decree as a corporate cry of repentance to call it back into covenant alignment; seeking the ancient paths of righteousness with God's intended purpose. (See Prophetic Words on Covenant Roots, and reference Releasing the Prophetic Destiny of a Nation by Chuck Pierce and Dutch Sheets, which provides spiritual mapping and prophetic words for each state) * Reference founding documents of statehood such as the preamble to your state constitution for prayer. All 50 states should be covered with deliberate corporate decrees and declarations. (See Preambles to State Constitutions) * Research your state's covenant roots. As Chuck Pierce was shown by the Lord, some states have a covenant root of our founding fathers. If there's not one, the state will contend for one and war to pull down, tear down, and uproot, and seek the Lord to plant and to build a new structure spiritually in that state. (See Prophetic Words on Covenant Roots by Chuck Pierce). * Pray Jeremiah 1:10 that God will uproot and expose as well as build and plant. o Pray that any terrorist funding, and jihadist plots be uncovered * Pray for the complacency of the the church be broken * Pray for a Great Awakening and for Reformation to start in every state * We are encouraging churches, prayer leaders, houses of prayer, ministries throughout each state could unite as a corporate cry throughout their designated week. * We also recommend that each State begin their designated week with prayer and worship rallies focused on a time of repentance. The fourth week will be led by the state of Pennsylvania; the second state to enter the union. Each state in the union will do the same and we will continue to pass the torch of prayer and fasting from state to state in the sequence that they came to form the United States of America until we complete the entire year. The pattern will continue in like manner that it was originally covenanted. (See 50 State Weekly Prayer Calendar and States in the Union Graph) In Hebrew, the United States is translated Artzot Ha-Brit, which means "lands of covenant". If we will covenant together as the body of Christ, we have an opportunity to turn this battle at the gates. As the United States of America, we've all heard the motto, "united we stand and divided we fall." We believe that as the call goes out and the praying church arises, uniting in heart and purpose, that we will stand strong. As a result, we will see the walls of deception, seduction, lies and rhetoric come down like those of Jericho. Something needs to change and I we trust you agree. We know the Lord is faithful and he has a plan for good and not for evil; to give us a hope and a future and an expected end. We see a remnant arising. There is a triumphant reserve. There are those who recognize it is no longer "business as usual" and the grass roots movement is feeling the wind of resurrection blowing. If we will take our place in repentance, bowing low before God in humility with fervent prayer and fasting, seeking God's face and his heart towards our nation, we believe that united with God and one another, a nation can be shifted. Babylon and Egypt were both built with bricks but His building program is building with living stones. Apostle Dutch Sheets said that its time to altar a nation. Elijah, led by the spirit of God, rebuilt the altar that had been torn down in the nation through the seduction, control, intimidation, lies and unrighteous political alignment with Jezebel--a covenant breaking spirit. Even as Elijah used twelve stones to rebuild the altar of God, representing the 12 tribes, we too can stand on the principle that we have 50 stones/states as an offering to build and to re-altar this nation and turn it back to God. Let's bow together. Let's war together. Help save the soul of our nation. We have issued the call: ROOT 52! Mike and Cindy Jacobs Presiding Apostles United States Reformation Prayer Network ROOT 52 Prayer Tools and Reference Materials * ROOT 52 National Proclamation * United States Constitution and Preamble * Bill of Rights and Later Amendments * Declaration of Independence * Pledge of Allegiance * Prophetic Words on Covenant Roots - Chuck Pierce * List of White House Czars * Current Members of the US Supreme Court * Cabinet Members * 50 State Weekly Prayer Calendar and USRPN State Prayer Coordinator Contacts * States in the Union Graph * Preambles to State Constitutions ROOT 52 Recommended Reading * Possessing the Gates of the Enemy 3rd Ed. - Cindy Jacobs * Releasing the Prophetic Destiny of a Nation - Chuck Pierce and Dutch Sheets * The Reformation Manifesto - Cindy Jacobs

Let The Revival Fires Begin To Burn!

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:06:14 GMT

Let The Revival Fires Begin To Burn! Revival fires will begin to burn as the apostle and prophet are restored to their rightful place as the foundation stones in His Church, Jesus Christ being the chief corner stone. For too long there are those that have had a misconception of their role and been fearful to let them take their place. The enemy has fought hard and tried to keep the apostle buried in his religious rubble for he knows that when they are in their rightful place, the church will be stirred, on fire and the body will mature. The sent ones are being restored to their rightful place, Jesus Christ being the chief Cornerstone! God is moving, God is shaking and the religious spirit will be brought down as we continue to press into God and come against it. The Kingdom of God is love, joy and peace in the Holy Ghost. Let the revival fires begin to burn! Let His Kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Let the church be sharpened and be the prophetic church she is called to be. Let iron sharpen iron in these last days and let the harvest be brought in. The fire needs to burn up the dross and the church needs to be willing to let it be burned up. Pulpits are being shaken, homes shaken and all that can be shaken will be shaken to bring His glory in the earth. Governments need to line up with His purposes. What the enemy has meant for evil God will turn for good. The separation between light and dark will become much greater and His true church more visible as this shaking continues to take place. If we belong to the Lord say so! If we belong to the Lord walk the walk and not just talk the talk. Let us love as Jesus loved. Let us forgive as He did and let us begin to walk as those with a Kingdom assignment. Let the true apostolic ministry be restored to the church! The sent ones were willing to pay the price. Indeed there is a price to pay! It is death to all you will ever be that Christ will be all in you. Christ in you the hope of glory. The foundation stones need to be aligned. Once they are in place there will be no stopping His army from moving forward and taking the Kingdom of God. Generals will be in place, and all of God's army in Divine order and not breaking ranks but moving forward at a steady pace and taking this world for Jesus and destroying the works of the enemy. What a day that will be when the church once again knows the power that is in the name of Jesus. The bride will awaken to her destiny and be one body and do the greater works in His name. Unity will prevail! The one new man will walk and the blind shall see, the lame will walk and it will be the churches finest hour in the earth. Let us pray the Word of God, declare and decree it in the earth and see His Kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Come Lord Jesus!!! Patricia Hamel http://patriciaforchrist.inJesus.com http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=176252

2010 Prophetic Directives from Europe

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:57:37 GMT

Note by Rita; This word is from and speaks to a certain geographical are, but many secrets of the Lord's heart toward men and their circumstances are revealed. It is for us to seek to understand how what is spoken applies to us and our situation and areas. Blessings, Steve Shultz, Founder and Publisher The ElijahList & Breaking Christian News http://www.elijahlist.com HR Netherlands Prophetic Council: Prophetic Directives for 2010?The Year of the Mobilization of the Body of Christ in Europe Arleen Westerhof Intro by Arleen Westerhof, Facilitator: On Wednesday, November 11, 2009, the members of the Netherlands Prophetic Council came together to present the words which God had spoken to them?for the Netherlands for 2010. We do this annually because: ? God does nothing without first revealing it to His servants the prophets (). If the Scriptures make anything clear, it is that God desires to reveal His heart to us and what He wants to do. ? A collective word often carries more authority and gives a more complete picture of what God desires to do than a word brought by a single individual. ? If we know which areas God wants to move in we can partner with Him more effectively by initiating new projects in these areas. This document is a compilation of these words. The words were tested before publication by prophets both inside and outside of the Netherlands. We especially want to thank Dr. Sharon Stone and Stacey Campbell for being willing to be part of this process. We are aware of the prophecies from other parts of the world which refer to global famine and other natural and manmade disasters. Amidst all of this however, there is a unique window of opportunity for Europe and for the Netherlands that we cannot afford to miss. As such, we have chosen to focus on topics related to this window of opportunity. This year we have included prayer points at the end of each theme. As you read these words, we ask you to pray for them regularly. We expect that as you do, God will give you revelation as to what you can do to help advance His Kingdom in Europe and in the Netherlands. With thanks to the members of the Netherlands Prophetic Council, Arleen Westerhof Facilitator, Netherlands Prophetic Council 2010?The Year of the Mobilization of the Body of Christ in Europe At the beginning of 2009, God gave a vision of the Body of Christ lined up like an army on every continent of the earth. This was not the Body of Christ that we had been used to seeing. This army was composed of the young and the old, and of men and women, who were dressed and ready for battle. There were no injured among their ranks. Everyone knew what their assignment was and who they needed to follow. Everything was completely silent. It was obvious that they were waiting for something to happen. All of a sudden, a trumpet sounded and the ground began to shake as the armies began to march forward. Nothing could stand in their path. They walked over the waters of the oceans, and they were unstoppable. Months later, some of us were present at a meeting in which we experienced the start of the fulfillment of this vision in Europe. 2010 will be the year in which we see the Body of Christ mobilized in Europe. Europe is currently the only continent on the earth without a major move of God. This is about to change. God has prepared a people who will take His Kingdom into the world. It is a people who have Him as their first love, who are filled with compassion and acts of justice and who do not compromise. The strategies that He gives in this season will be used to bring the Netherlands and Europe back into line with His plans. In addition to "evangelism" and "remaining in the tent of intimacy," "occupation" and "taking the high places" will become important themes in the Body of Christ this year. Prayer Points: ? That God will give divine strategies as to how to occupy and to take the high places in the arts, business, the media, politics, culture, education and religion. ? That God would cause His people to stand up and to start to execute these strategies. The Church Awakening One of the council members had a vision of the Church in the Netherlands. It looked like an old woman sitting on a park bench, bowed over and leaning on her walking stick. She's sleeping and is totally unaware of the violence, abuse, and injustice happening all around her. While she sleeps, ungodly foundations are being laid and structures are being erected. "But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way" (). We hear God saying, "The Sleeping Beauty is about to be kissed and awakened." The awakened Church will arise and shine as she brings the Kingdom of God into the world where it can be seen and experienced. To those who do this, God says, "You will see signs and wonders in a greater way than before, because the new wine is also for the world." Prayer Points: ? That God would wake up the Church in the Netherlands. ? That God would raise up watchmen intercessors who are alert and who know how to intervene in prayer when the enemy tries to sow tares among the wheat. ? That God would give wisdom and strategies as to how to cut off the tares that have already been sown so that God's purposes for this season will not be contaminated, delayed or aborted. ? One of the tares that God is highlighting is that of "false unity." It is a unity based on being exclusive. God's heart is inclusive (). Beware of a heart attitude which says, "If you are not part of our group, then you are not part of what God is doing." God wants to use every denomination and stream in this season. A New Visitation and a Window of Opportunity God is starting to visit the Netherlands with His glory and with His fire. It's a new fire and a new visitation. It will not look like what we have known in the past. "Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing" (). This will be a season of acceleration as the "plowman...overtakes the reaper and the treader of grapes him who sows seed" (). The book of Jonah is significant. 2010 will be a year in which God offers Europe and the Netherlands a unique window of opportunity. The threat of judgment will be present because the cup of sin is full, "Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!" (). In many places however, judgment will be transformed into mercy as people respond and repent as the word of God is spoken?"So the people of Nineveh believed God, proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest to the least of them" (). God wants to pour out His mercy in places where we least expect it. This is good news! Prayer Points: ? Continue to cry out to God for His visitation in this season. ? For repentance of sins both individually and collectively. The Prayer Movement and Large Scale Prayer Gatherings If there ever was a time for us to humble ourselves and pray, it is now. Since the Netherlands is the door to continental Europe, there is more at stake than only our own interests. Several of us heard the Lord say that it is time to "consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly; gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land and cry out to the Lord" (). Last year we prophesied that the momentum of the prayer movement in the Netherlands would increase. This is precisely what happened. This increase in momentum will continue into 2010 and will be evidenced by an increase in the number of mass prayer meetings as God's people humble themselves and come together to pray. Several of us heard God say that it is time for a "Call" in the Netherlands. Prayer Points: ? That God would bless the initiatives being taken to organize large scale prayer events in 2010. ? That He would cause national leaders to be able to put aside their differences and work together. Taking Responsibility in Warfare and Radical Worship Even though we will start to see God's glory poured out in an unprecedented measure this year, that doesn't mean we won't have to fight. We have given away much ground to the enemy which will need to be retaken. We must learn to use our spiritual weapons (). The Commander of the army of the Lord is in the land. When He appeared to Joshua before the battle of Jericho, He didn't choose sides: "And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, 'Are you for us or for our adversaries?' So He said, 'No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come'" (b, 14). Instead, He brought it to Joshua's attention that God was present, "Then the Commander of the Lord's army said to Joshua, 'Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy.' And Joshua did so" (). Joshua's response of worship was the only appropriate response. God is highlighting aggressive, spontaneous worship in which the glory of God and His Kingship are proclaimed over our nation(s) as an important weapon of warfare in 2010. Prayer Points: ? That God would put worship and warfare back onto the agendas of His people. ? That God would raise up musicians and singers gifted with the ability to release a sound in worship that will push back the enemy and expand the Kingdom of God. The Fear of the Lord and Holy Ghost Activism The fear of the Lord will also be an important key in helping God's people overcome in 2010. The fear of the Lord will break the power of the fear in which many are caught up and imprisoned. The fear of the Lord will cause us to reverence God and His Word above all else. It will cause us to obey God even when to do so would be to our own harm (). The fear of the Lord is an important key in defeating the spirit of Jezebel in many of our cities. It will lead to Holy Ghost activism as Believers stand up and speak out for what is right. Prayer Points: ? That God would pour out the fear of the Lord on His people. ? That God would raise up a fearless generation who will offer divine solutions to societal problems and who speak out against injustice. Amsterdam en Rotterdam We believe that God is going to do surprising things in Amsterdam and in Rotterdam this year in the area of cooperation. This will be especially evident in joint projects between churches, the police corps in both cities and other government and non-governmental organizations. Prayer Point: ? That God would end the enmity between these two cities. Submitted by the members of Netherlands Prophetic Council Email: info@nederlandseprofetischeraad.org The Netherlands Prophetic Council is comprised of church and ministry leaders from across the nation. Two or three times a year they organize conferences and other events related to seeing the Kingdom of God established in the Netherlands. In addition to this they come together annually to seek the Lord for what He wants to do there and across Europe. Their goal is to release the prophetic and to provide a platform where prophets from different denominations and streams can be encouraged, challenged and sharpened in the use of their prophetic gifting

The Current Chaos Will Produce Order

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:23:40 GMT

Clay Sikes Jan 7,2010 Lighthouse Prophecy @injesus.com The level of chaos and disorder running rampant in the remnant is almost laughable. Everywhere I turn, in speaking with other members of the Body, I find the same thing - people going through hellish circumstances. And yes, we can laugh at the devil when we accurate know what is really going on. Many of these same fine folks once walked in blessing and visible favor, yet now have had their lives turned upside down through one adversity after another. Take heart O Saint! There is Divine Design is what is happening, even down to the financial meltdown and subsequent crisis the country is now experiencing. For some years, accurate prophetic voices have seen and spoken of the next great move of God. We have, in the past, seen great moves of healing, teaching, evangelism, and preaching. Some of these 'moves' have names and dot the landscape of our spiritual history; yet now, there is emerging move, a move for the Ages! The next great move of God is "The Kingdom." The Kingdom is coming upon the earth with Kingdom evidence and Kingdom power as God is truly contrasting His own from those who are not. God is interfering in the affairs of men to bring them into His Power and His Glory for His 'Kingdom' purpose. Out of our chaos will come God's order, as the 'refining process' is doing its work of producing individual and corporate order in the true remnant Body of Christ. How will a man receive the Kingdom of God?through much tribulation (). There is no other way to find Kingdom purpose without test and trials. Those the Lord loves (has great purpose for), He chastens. The current difficulties the world is experiencing, and our individual struggles are a sign of the Kingdom's emergence upon the earth. Many steeped in religion today do not understand this incredible point, as they simply see God as good, which He most definitely is, but their understanding of 'good' is linked to surface blessing only. Many classically eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and are quick to recognize the 'evil' side of the tree, but have little understanding of the deadly 'good' side of this fruit. God is indeed good, but all good is not God. We classically measure God's goodness to us based upon our understanding of 'good.' My bank account is full - "Good." What if the bank account is empty? Is that bad? Maybe through this adversity one learns the meaning of prayer and faith, or learning to hear and completely depend on God. The Kingdom of God is "peace, righteousness, and joy in the Holy Spirit." These attributes cannot be gained by any other means than through the Holy Spirit, and often come with a price - adversity. Dennis Peacock, a noted Christian writer and speaker from California, has often said that he didn't desire to walk with anyone in the things of the Spirit who didn't walk with a limp. We must go 'through' in order to get 'to,' and the journey can be a challenge. So, take heart O Saint; especially those who are going through deep trials, cumbersome existence, and grand feelings of disjointedness. You are part of the emerging Kingdom of God. Laugh at the devil; for soon you will see the hand of God as never before.

I Surrender All

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:33:54 GMT

He Reigns

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:43:22 GMT

The Jubilee Harvest

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:46:02 GMT

JUBILEE HARVEST Rita Hanks I have often meditated on the "Jubilee Harvest" I began hearing about early in my Christian life. The OT teaching on 50 th year Jubilee is in , and is claimed for Israel when he was appointed by God to lead the people back to Jerusalem after their days of captivity were turned by God. It is basically a time of the releasing of old debts and restoration of losses, simply put. I have been rewarded with some revelation of the Jubilee harvest that to me is very fascinating. I hope it blesses you. We all want out families to be set free from captivity and all losses to be restored! In prayer, I heard a word "Jesus is the Jubilee" During Pentecost Jesus invited the people to "COME" and wait. Wait for the Holy Spirit Whom Jesus promised to send. They knew the history of Pentecost because they celebrated it every year. They knew the times and seasons of God and they knew that the Holy Spirit was going to come on the 'fiftieth day' just as Jesus had promised. It was going to be the manifestation of the promise of God and oh what a day it would be! Jesus invited them to experience the Holy Spirit firsthand empowering them for their journey, experiencing Him personally and relationally. The 50th day is what he promised. The 50th year; Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty ... Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you; By the blood of his cross; All debts are paid.Captives are set free; captivity is captive.Restoration of all we have lost.The Giants are driven out.We possess the promised land. From Don Kistler's "The Arithmetic Of God" The number 50 The Spirit, Holy Ghost, and Israel's Jubilee The next number is a precious one to me, it is 50 ? the Spirit and Jubilee and the Holy Ghost. Fifty is the number connected with the Spirit, Holy Ghost and a Jubilee. Its Spirit was poured out at the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus. The word "Pentecost" means 50. "And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf on the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete: Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number FIFTY days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the Lord." That's Lev. 23:15,16. I wonder how many have read that scripture? The sheaf of the firstfruits on the morrow after the Sabbath, of the first day of the week as in , representing the resurrection of Jesus. "But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept." That's 1 Cor. 15:20 The new meat offering that was offered 50 days after the waving of the firstfruits, representing the outpouring of the Holy Ghost which came 50 days after Jesus' crucifixion. He arose on the first day of the week and the firstfruits were waved before the Lord on the first day of the week or on the morrow after the SABBATH. That's, of course, in Lev 23:10,11 Now let's go into the Court of the Tabernacle. The court of the Tabernacle was 50 cubits wide. "The length of the Court shall be an hundred cubits, and the breadth FIFTY every where, and the height five cubits of fine twined linen," That is Exodus 27:18 Here is seen the number five, for Grace, 50, for the Spirit, Who is called the "Spirit of Grace?" in Heb. 10:29 It will be seen that 100 stands for the children of Promise or the Elect. This hanging of the Court that was 50 cubits in length joined up with the hanging of the long side which was 100 cubits long, so does God give the Spirit to everyone everywhere. Whom He calls. "For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." That's Acts 2:39 Let's take JUBILEE now. Israel had what is called the year of Jubilee every 50 years. "And thou shall number seven sabbaths of years unto thee, seven times seven years; and the space of the seven sabbaths of years shall be unto thee forty and nine years. Then shalt thou cause the trumpet of the JUBILEE to sound on the tenth day of the seventh month, in the day of atonement shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land. And ye shall hallow the FIFTIETH year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a JUBILEE unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family." That's . Lev. 25:8,10 This year of JUBILEE, in which every man returned unto his own possession, is a picture of the reign of Jesus and His saints, when all Israel shall return to its possessions and the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with songs of everlasting joy. I'd say that meant JUBILEE. "And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away." That's . Here is the word "ransomed," so that meant "redeemed," and it is connected with Israel's return of JUBILEE. Then when 20, the number for redemption, is multiplied by 50, the number of years connected with the year of JUBILEE, the product is 1000, the number of years of the Millennium reign as in . The blowing of the trumpet was connected with the year of JUBILEE and the returning of the people to their possessions. "And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall pray from the channel of the river unto the stream of Egypt, and ye shall be gathered one by one, 0 ye children of Israel. And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the Lord in the holy mount at Jerusalem." That's Isaiah 27:12,13 "Then shall they know that I am the Lord their God, which caused them to be led into captivity among the heathen: but I have gathered them unto their own land, and have left none of them any more there. Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord God." That's Ezekiel 39:28,29 From this it is seen that there is to be an outpouring of the Spirit on Israel bringing great joy. We find that in and in . This is why the number 50 is connected both with the Holy Ghost and the years of Jubilee. In the year of Jubilee they were to proclaim liberty throughout all the land. In we read, "where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." The word of God tells us that creation shall be delivered from the Bondage into the glorious liberty of the children of God. See . Israel shall also have rest from her bondage in the glorious year of Jubilee, or the 1000-year reign. See . That should do it for number 50. Oh, my precious Lord. The outpouring came to the Gentiles. It won't be long now until the outpouring upon the Jews, and the Gentiles cut off. (Note by Rita; This was written in 1976)

Shepherds And Sheepdogs by Charles Carrin

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:16:04 GMT

This article is copyrighted, so I have copied the website link to be copied and pasted in your browser. From a seasoned leader in God's kingdom and well worth the read! Shepherds and Sheepdogs by Charles Carrin: http://injesus.com/index.php?module=message&task=view&MID=TB007H55&GroupID=DB006X0K#group-options

Why Prayer? Why Now?

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:38:11 GMT

WHY PRAYER?... WHY NOW? www.TeachUs2Pray.org info@dougfortune.org Doug Fortune (Read more articles at www.InChristInternational.com) I guess I was under the impression that God is sovereign, that He holds the destiny of all things in His hands. It appears that He has a purpose and a plan, and He is going to do what He is going to do. In fact, some of us are beginning to gain a deeper understanding that He has ALREADY done what He is going to do; "Declaring the end and the RESULT from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I WILL DO all My pleasure and purpose..." (Isaiah 46:10 Amplified Bible), "Then said the Lord to me, You have seen well, for I am alert and active, watching over My word to PERFORM it." (Jeremiah 1:12 Amplified Bible) If then, this is indeed the case, why on earth should I pray!?! Perhaps it is just a good exercise?... perhaps something to keep me busy so I don't get into mischief? Why on EARTH should I pray if Father is sovereign? That is the key... it is because we are on EARTH; "The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the EARTH hath He GIVEN to the children of MEN." (Psalms 115:16) The wording translated as "hath He given" is nathan in Hebrew. It's meanings include- to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, requite to, put upon, appoint, assign, designate. Yes, Father is indeed sovereign, but in His sovereignty He has entrusted the affairs of the EARTH to US. With this in mind, there is much talk in the Church these days about going to the next level, the next dimension in God in order to impact the earth. If we are going to the next dimension in God, then let's ask the question, What IS IT and how do we get there? What Is It?- Some have called it the Third Day, Beyond the Veil, the Kingdom Age, the Holy of Holies, Mature Sonship, the Deeper Life, the Christ-Life, the Parousia, the Feast of Tabernacles, the Melchizedek Priesthood, etc. All of these terms point to the same basic spiritual principle. Personally, I like the analogy of the Tabernacle and going Beyond the Veil into the Holy of Holies, as it is easy to understand. The Outer Court of the Tabernacle, containing the Brazen Altar and the Brazen Laver, speaks of our initial salvation experience in God, as it is all about the shedding of blood, dealing with sin, and washing in the Water of the Word. This could be likened to the Evangelical experience. This experience could also be foreshadowed in the Feast of Passover. The Holy Place, which contained the Golden Candlestick, the Table of Shewbread, and the Golden Altar of Incense, speaks of our being baptized in the Holy Spirit. In this dimension we come into the revelatory realm (the prophetic, word of knowledge, word of wisdom, etc.) through the illumination of the Golden Candlestick, which speaks of the Holy Spirit. As we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, we receive a new "language" for prayer, which the Golden Altar of Incense speaks of. One of the things the Table of Shewbread speaks of is our receiving a revelation of divine healing as the "children's bread." These are experiences we come into in this dimension of the Holy Spirit. This could be likened to the Pentecostal/ Charismatic experience. This experience could also be foreshadowed in the Feast of Pentecost. This is where many Christians have come to rest in their spiritual growth. We know however, that there is another dimension in the Tabernacle- the Holy of Holies. There is another feast- the Feast of Tabernacles. There is something beyond the Pentecostal/ Charismatic experience in our spiritual growth that we are moving into. This is the next level, the next dimension in God that is to impact the earth. The Holy of Holies contained the Ark of the Covenant. This was the place of God's manifest Presence, His Shekinah Glory; "And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel." (Exodus 25:22) As we experientially move into this next level, this next dimension in God, it is His manifest Presence, His Shekinah Glory in a people that impacts the earth. How Do We Get There?- In keeping with our analogy, since the Golden Altar of Incense was located in the Holy Place, it would seem that prayer falls in the dimension of the Pentecostal/ Charismatic realm. There is a verse we need to consider, however; "But [inside] beyond the second curtain or veil, [there stood another] tabernacle [division] known as the Holy of Holies. It had the golden ALTAR OF INCENSE and the Ark (chest) of the Covenant, covered over with wrought gold." (Hebrews 9:3-4 Amplified Bible) This verse clearly states that the Altar of Incense was in the Holy of Holies, but we know that the Altar of Incense was in the Holy Place. Either we have a contradiction or there is an explanation for this discrepancy. For the explanation, we must refer to the Mishnah, which is the first major written redaction of the Jewish oral traditions called the Oral Torah. According to the Mishnah, the Golden Altar of Incense was taken into the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement. This is the ONLY piece of furniture in the Tabernacle that was moved from one part of the Tabernacle to another. On the Day of Atonement, the Golden Altar of Incense transitioned from the Holy Place to the Holy of Holies. It transitioned from one "dimension" to the next... are you beginning to get a picture? It is also significant that the Day of Atonement happened right before moving into the Feast of Tabernacles. I believe that if we are truly going to impact the earth by moving into this next "dimension" in God, foreshadowed by the Feast of Tabernacles and the Holy of Holies, there is one thing that will serve as the catalyst to transition us there- PRAYER! Prayer IS the Golden Altar of Incense! Yes, we have talked about going to the next level, transitioning into the next dimension in God for a long time, but I don't know that we have seen a great deal in the way of results! Why is that?... because talking about it won't get us there. Prayer is the KEY!... and not just any kind of prayer, either. The incense in this Golden Altar was lit on fire by coals that came from the Brazen Altar, and the fire came out from God initially to light the sacrifice on the Brazen Altar. This fire that originated with God was to be kept burning continually; "And the fire upon the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be allowed to go out. The priest shall burn wood on it every morning and lay the burnt offering in order upon it and he shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings. The fire shall be burning continually upon the altar; it shall not go out." (Leviticus 6:12-13 Amplified Bible) These coals from fire that originated with God were used to light the incense; "He shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the [bronze] altar before the Lord, and his two hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the veil [into the Holy of Holies], And put the incense on the fire [in the censer] before the Lord, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy seat that is upon [the ark of] the Testimony, lest he die." (Leviticus 16:12-13 Amplified Bible) Just as with the natural incense in the Tabernacle, the "incense" of our prayer must be lit with a fire that originates with Father. The prayer that will transition us into the next dimension must be the "prayer" that is burning in the heart of God! How many times have we come before Father with our list of things we want Him to do? Perhaps it is time to declare the "prayer" that is burning in Father's heart! I believe we are living in the fulfillment of this Day of Atonement and Father is beckoning us inward, as the Golden Altar of Incense transitions us into a new dimension! We can continue to talk about it with little results, OR we can enter into His plan and become that moving Altar of Incense! So, why prayer?... because is Father's PLAN to transition us into the next dimension! Why now?... because it is TIME to transition into the next dimension! (Read more articles at www.InChristInternational.com)

Day Of Restoration by Yolanda Ballard

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:09:17 GMT

Yolanda Ballard RoarNworship @Shoutlife.com Day Of Restoration Monday, January 4, 2010 - 1:54 PM Word submitted for your discernment by Yolanda Ballard DAY OF RESTORATION Today is the day where there is a long list of mishaps among My people. Many are being tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine when they are sincerely trying to seek My face, and others are being distracted by the luxuries of this age, all the new phases of electronics they feel they have to keep up with. But I am calling My people to a life of simplicity where the joy of fulfillment comes by gathering together as a family, sitting around feasting on My word, and basking in My presence. For you know that is the only way you will be fully prepared for the times ahead. It will take love and unity, peace and joy, and the ability to hear My voice clearly, and to be content with what you have at the present time, and to be thankful. I want you to take the time to seek My face, and cry out for discernment, and to know where or if there is an open door to the enemy in your life. You need to know to be able to get your life right now while you have time for when all hell breaks loose upon this nation and the nations of the world, it will be too late to take this time to prepare. And the time of preparation is drawing to a close. There is not much time left. You really should have been past this point by now, but I am extending this time of grace for a short season. Prepare, seek My face, draw close to Me, gather together in peace and unity, and learn where you are to be set in. The time of floating around is also drawing to a close. You must seek My face, and know where you are to be set in, and be faithfully committed to that place no matter what. The place of safety and rescue is in the body not as an island. This is the day to count My promises, and truly know that I am faithful, and firmly stand on My faithfulness like standing upon a rock for yes, My word is like a rock of assurance that will not fall through the hard times. For yes, My people will not be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine, and My people will not be attacked by the enemy every turn that they make. For My people will rise up as strong and mighty warriors. They will know where their strength comes from. They will know Who their leader is. They will call on My name, and I will answer. I will be with them in trouble. I will deliver them, bless them, and show them My salvation, for surely this is the day of restoration for My people who are called by My name. --- "WE NEED TO START SOMEWHERE", a book to encourage God's people, for those who are struggling and for those mature in faith! http://www.ourchurch.com/member/r/RainNglory/ At The Father's Feet prophetic writing To join e-list: reRain-subscribe@myinjesus.com

Promise Over The Sincere

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:40:42 GMT

These Are Serious Times

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:53:03 GMT

I am reposting this word the Lord gave me in Jan 2008; since confirmed often by many key voices in God's five fold ministry. Very strong and relevant now word from heaven to seek to get aligned with. The days of man made religion and taking God's words lightly are at an end. We must learn how to guard the heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life. We must pray without ceasing for spiritual discernment and obedience! He will be faithful to complete all he has begun in his own! These Are Serious Times Rita Hanks 1/20/2008 You can trust Him. Remember, you are God's property. He faithfully watches over His family. He knows those who trust in Him. (Nahum 1:7) We (the body of Christ) are in a time right now as in Ezra and Nehemiah's time; when 42,200 men and all that pertained to them returned from being exiled, (given over to the world's powers for idolatries) rising up to rebuild God's spiritual Jerusalem, a time to restore righteous foundations in our nation. A time of guarding ignorant young ones from wolves and predators seeking to stop the advancement of the Kingdom of God in the earth, the Sanballat's and Tobiah's who come with lies, presenting themselves as friends, but who mock the righteous and seek to discourage kingdom labor. The nobles in authority, as King Sennacherib's, who try to intimidate and threaten, speaking lies, saying God sent me, and you cannot stop me; the prophets of Baal, who war in the flesh against the true prophets, naming God's name, but speaking as the world, men pleasers; there are the Lot's, who are righteously vexed by evil but not armed in full armor and need intercession from the warrior Abraham's to protect them. There are also those who come against us thinking they are doing God a favor; as Saul who became Paul. Only by death to our flesh and the resulting discernment of the spirit can we recognize and respond correctly to all men we deal with. We are continually responsible, as much as is in us, to bless our enemies, to do good to those who hurt us and to pray for those who despitefully use us. Only by total surrender and the seeking of the Pentecost power of the Holy Spirit is this kind of obedience possible. God will bring justice for the blood's sake when we maintain a right heart while dealing with opposition. In these days, many chosen and anointed leaders are contending with unrighteous leadership, and many intercessors are covering them in prayer. Consider how Esther and Mordecai's intercession against Haman, the enemy of the Jews, saved these 42,000 from disaster, and how God used these saved by the intercession of others to rebuild Jerusalem. This is no time to be complacent and tolerant of Satan's evil works in our midst; we must stir up the gifts Jesus has ordained for us and seek God's plan, his purpose and his protection for our lives and for the lives of our loved ones. Only by consecration and holiness can we defeat Satan; a heart wholly dedicated to the Lord, with fastings and prayers, bring the victories Jesus died to give us. RELIGION is powerless and will bring destruction. Those who are promising peace and safety to men who are refusing God's kingdom order will be dealt with by the Lord. His desire is to bring repentance, but to continue on in these evil ways after correction has been spoken will bring correction and discipline. Only by obedience to the voice of the Spirit through God's ordained elders can men who are captive to Satan and his deceptions be freed. Only the anointing can destroy yokes of the enemy. Jan 23, 2009 I saw a vision of a hose burning, with plumes of smoke rising in the air. The Lord began speaking to about rescuing people from burning houses. Some who desire to obey but do not have truthful knowledge of the times and season are left with no spiritual covering and desperately need faithful love and intercession. Ps 51:18 Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem.

The River Is Here

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:24:01 GMT

The Unity Of The Faith

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:08:12 GMT

In this time, all God's people are desperately aware that there must be answers and solutions to the trauma we are witnessing in the world around us. It is a time that even multitudes of unbelievers are rising up in discontent at the things coming to pass, and trying to obtain solutions. Many in the Lord are beginning to wonder "Why aren't our prayers bringing more change?" I myself have wondered and sought and looked for answers. It seemed to me as a young believer that to desire to pray for an end to abortion and the breakdown of moral values was a righteous thing, and these were prayers that a loving God would answer easily. I began studying what the prophets were saying after I got serious about prayer, and began to glean some some more mature wisdom about the Lord's ways. One very key prophet and leader was said to have asked the Lord "Why can't our prayers bring an end to some of these things, as terrorist attacks and violence" The Lord's answer to her surprised me, and it was written on my heart and mind. He said, in brief, "Too many of my people are not fully committed to kingdom things, they are too focused on their own agendas, their own houses and such." I heard of another who had received an answer from him about his people, saying that if many were as committed to lay their lives down for his cause as the Islam terrorists are for theirs, prayers would be more effective. As a result of s few setting their hearts right before the Lord, he is and has been ushering in a great awakening. Bringing order to the house of God is where it has begun. The current move of his spirit is restoring order to his body of believers. Prophets have been sent out as in the time of Haggai, bringing correction to a people who have not aligned their priorities and lifestyles with God's word, leaving his house in disunity and disorder. Haggai 1:1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, ruler of Judah, and to Joshua, the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, 2 These are the words of the Lord of armies: These people say, The time has not come for building the Lord's house. 3 Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying, 4 Is it a time for you to be living in roofed houses while this house is a waste? 5 For this cause the Lord of armies has said, Give thought to your ways. 6 Much has been planted, but little got in; you take food, but have not enough; you take drink, but are not full; you are clothed, but no one is warm; and he who gets payment for his work, gets it to put it into a bag full of holes. 7 This is what the Lord of armies has said: Give thought to your ways. 8 Go up to the hills and get wood and put up the house; and I will take pleasure in it and be honoured, says the Lord. 9 You were looking for much, and it came to little; and when you got it into your house, I took it away with a breath. Why? says the Lord of armies. Because of my house which is a waste, while every man takes care of the house which is his. 10 For this cause the heaven over you is kept from giving dew, and the earth from giving her fruit. 11 And by my order no rain came on the land or on the mountains or the grain or the wine or the oil or the produce of the earth or on men or cattle or on any work of man's hands. Many have heard the Lord's voice through his messengers, and as a result a great awakening is happening. We are now better able to hear the Lord's heart and by hearing his leaders, we can be equipped to bring his order back into our society, beginning at our own houses. A study of scriptural truth will reveal to the seeker that God has always commanded his people to hear his voice and to obey it. The previous generation is being replaced with those who are willing to learn to apply God's order to their own lives, and then to teach others. Blessings from heaven come from the priesthood down to the earth. The unity of the faith commanded by scripture will begin to restore the needed order that will produce the spiritual fruit that will bring answered prayers. .Hearing the forerunner prophets is mandatory for true believers! The kings charge the people: 2 Chronicles 20:20 King Jehosophat; "Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper". Jesus taught us to hear the Lord's words through his prophets. The rebuke of a leader is a blessing; God only corrects those he loves! Luke 24:25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:. Jesus said we must abide in him and his words abide in us. His words come through his anointed five fold ministry; fruit bearers who execute God's will.. John 15:7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. Disciples of Christ demonstrate godly fruit through total separation from the world and all it's ways, revelation knowledge, righteousness, love, kingdom authority and power. They are anointed to lead the Lord's sheep and to equip them to hear the Lord's voice. John 15: 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. Ephesians 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the 5edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith pand of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; Titus 1:6 Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless?not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. To despise the works and the words of the five fold ministry offices can disqualify us from kingdom blessings. 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loves not his brother abides in death. 2 Timothy 4:3 3 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. Let us hope for these better things ; things that accompany our salvation! Hebrews 6:9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are confident of better things in your case?things that accompany salvation. 10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. 11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. 12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

You Are My King

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:07:47 GMT

Zeph 3: 16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. 17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. 18 I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden. 19 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. 20 At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.

Oh Lord, You're Beautiful!

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:06:30 GMT

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ In You

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:55:36 GMT

The Revelation of Jesus Christ in You, the Glory of God by Dr. Audrey Drummonds Interior Coverings Ministry @ injesus.com In the Book of Revelation, chapters two and three, we saw many representations of the church or body of Christ. These churches are not individuals, but a corporate body that represents the whole body of Christ. We must understand that the church has the ability as a new creation in Christ to manifest eternal life today or else Jesus couldn't have given us this hope. The body of Christ is the evidence of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The tomb was empty. Today, we are individual cells bone of His bone and flesh of His flesh. However, it takes the corporate body of the WORD for the manifestation to be literally visible. Jesus was the first one to walk in the power and authority of God. We follow Him today because our spirit connects with the Holy Spirit who shows us that He is the WAY (John 14:6). He is our foundation; the first born from the dead; the tried corner stone that took judgment and gave us righteousness as we are now one with Him (Isaiah 28:16-17). On resurrection morning the covenant we had with death was disannulled, and the bondage of how we perceived hell or the place of the dead can now be loosed (Isaiah 28:18). In the day that the Holy Spirit reveals this truth, the spiritually deaf will hear the voice of God by the WORD, and the spiritually blind will see LIFE appear out of spiritual darkness and the grave (Isaiah 29:18). The lie of all lies; the blindness of all blindness is to believe that we must experience death in the body to come into the presence of God. God is NOT glorified by us going through a bodily death. When we believe this we are saying that the cross didn't finish it all. No matter how we try to justify death, it is still associated with sorrow which is the power the grave. If death truly is the way to enter into the Holy of Holies, we would not have sorrow when people died. It would be a time of joy and celebration. We are the evidence of the resurrection. Adam chose to reproduce by his flesh instead of by the Spirit of God. Today, we have the ability to understand that we are new creatures in Christ, the old man is past away and all things are new, and all things are of God (2 Corinthians 5:17-18). John says in Revelation 4:1 that he "looked." He came out of spiritual blindness and the darkness of the grave (Isaiah 29:18) and saw a door; Jesus Christ. I repeat... the grave is not the way to glorify God! "I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE: No man cometh unto the FATHER, but by me." (John 14:6) The grave will take you into the presence of the Lord, but this is not the same as being an over-comer who sits down with the Father in His throne (Rev. 3:21). When John writes the words "door" and "opened in heaven," he is letting us know that while in his natural body he is at the entrance of the Garden of Eden that Adam and Eve where taken out of (Genesis 3:24). John has not physically gone anywhere, but has been transformed into the spirit realm while on the earth. John hears a trumpet talking which is symbolic of the voice of the Lord. "Talking with me" is the word "meta" meaning "in the midst of me." This is where the word "metamorphosis" comes from. John heard the voice of God within himself telling him to "come up hither." The Lord is not saying, "Come float up to a cloud in the sky," but He does want us to come into the spirit realm where God communes with His sons... http://www.interiorcoveringsministry.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=22564&columnid=2827 Be blessed today knowing God as your heavenly Father through Jesus Christ the son, Dr. Audrey Drummonds Faith is the light of time by Jean-Pierre de Crussade Time is............too slow for those who wait; too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve; too short for those who rejoice; but for those who love...... time is eternity.............. Jean-Pierre de Crussade insisted that: Faith is the light of time, it alone recognizes truth without seeing it, touches what it cannot feel, looks upon this world as though it did not exist, sees what is not apparent. It is the key to celestial treasures, the key to the unfathomable mystery and knowledge of God. Faith conquers all the fantasy of falsehood; through faith God reveals and manifests Himself, defying all things. Faith removes the veil and uncovers eternal truth. When souls are given the understanding of faith, God speaks to them through all creation, and the universe becomes for them a living testimony which the finger of God continually traces before their eyes, the record of every passing moment, a sacred scripture. The sacred books which the Holy Spirit has dictated are only the beginnings of divine guidance for us. Everything that happens is a continuation of the scriptures, expounding for us what has not been written. Faith explains the one through the other, in which souls can discover the key to all its mysteries...... Faith is only living at its best when sensible appearances contradict and attempt to destroy it....... To find God is good in the trivial and most ordinary events as in the greatest; is to have not an ordinary, but a great and extraordinary faith..............How delightful the peace one enjoys when one has learned by faith to see God in this way through all creatures as through a transparent veil. Darkness becomes light and bitterness sweet...........There is nothing that faith does not penetrate and seek out. It passes beyond darkness, and no matter how deep the shadows, it passes through them to the truth which it always finally embraces, and from which it is never separated. www.ChristAsUs.com

2010 A Year Of Divine Order

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:05:14 GMT

2010: Year of Divine Order, Government, Responsibility & Following The Cloud - Joni Ames Lord, I thank you that, no matter how things look in the world, "You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance." (Psalm 65:11) Is. 60:1 & 2 promisses us that, even when gross darkness will cover the earth, His light and glory will rise and shine upon His People. - That's us! 2008 was a year of new beginnings and new vision; 2009 was a year of birthing, harvest and fruitfulness (a baby is born in 9 months, September, the 9th month, is the harvest month; there are 9 gifts and 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit) Additionally, 2009 saw many "voices" of our day go home to be with the Lord. Just as when a caterpillar goes into a cocoon before it comes forth as a butterfly, death is an ending to one phase, but a New Beginning to another phase of life as well. And so in 2010, we will see many new faces and hear many new voices pick up the batons and mantles that have been passed down, and begin to run with them. - Even the healing anointing such as God gave to Oral Roberts. - Want it? - Just pick it up by faith and run with it! - And know that, to the degree that you are faithful with it, will be the degree that you are successful in it! As we move into 2010, it will be a year for the Church to begin to come into divine order, government, restoration, and responsibility, to the degree that we are willing to follow the leading of the cloud of the Lord. 20 is the number of responsibility, and 10 is divine order, government, and restoration. As we submit to the Lord and resist the devil, and begin to take responsibility and seek for God's order, and to follow His leading, His Divine Government will begin to be established, and restoration will come. - In our own lives and homes, our churches, businesses, and nation. But we must pursue it and do it. Faith without works is dead. Do You Need The Devourer Rebuked & The Fruit of Your Ground Restored? Ten is also the number standing for tithe - and as we come into a time of greater responsibility, many will recognize that the tithe is an important financial restoration point, especially during these times of serious financial stress. There are people who say this isn't New Testament, but Heb. 7:8 says, "Here mortal men receive tithes, but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives." So, if you need the devourer rebuked and the fruit of your ground restored - read Malachi 3. Then, as The Word says, Try Him and prove Him! Harvest of Souls Unfortunately, just as historically occurred in the Bible, people usually don't return to the Lord until they need Him. So, thankfully, we will see many turning to the Church, to the Lord, and to their families in these times. Lay hands on the photos of your unsaved loved ones and pray that the Love of God and His Kindness will so permeate them that they will return to Him! (Rom. 2:4) Message For Those In Marketplace Ministry Many businesses have crumbled, yet there are those who feel they are called to Kingdom Finances and they are wondering why what is happening seems to be so opposite of that! But the fact is, they are in" Kingdom Finances 101" - a time of training. A time when they are going through things in advance of the blessing, so they know how it feels to be on the receiving end - so that they will not be condescending and/or stingy when they are the one "on top of the world." - Rather, they will deal with others with a compassionate and tender heart. Those of you in business in this time and season must be flexible and willing to change what you are doing at a moment's notice in order to continue to thrive. Be willing to follow the cloud, even in business. Be willing to be involved in 4 or 5 things at a time, and to let go of things at a moment's notice from the Holy Spirit, and quickly move on to the next thing. Stop second guessing God. To be stubborn or overly analytical in this time and season could cost you greatly. These are times when there is nothing that can be depended upon but Him, and His advice. There is also warning to those who are beginning to go through their time of thriving - remember where you came from, and do not withhold tithing and giving. Read Malachai 3. Do not rob God nor withhold blessing from those God would put before you to help. WOMEN ARISE! Just as there were "certain women" who traveled with Jesus and even supplied for his financial needs, God is calling many women into the Marketplace and into Ministry, "For such a time as this." The Lord has need of you! Do not let a religious spirit (anyone's!), or others' opinions hold you back! PREPARATION & PRAYER Prepare your hearts, as well as in the natural for the days ahead. Be prepared for the worst, and pray for the best. If you are going through something - don't complain! Pat yourself on the back! You must be a threat to the enemy! Good job! Welcome to the club! Don't give up! Fight! The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force! (Matt. 11:12) The Bible is true. And while we can "pray some things away," there are things it says we are going to have to go through. In that, our attitude will determine our altitude. Even if we were at the very beginning of the seven years of tribulation, we need to have the mind set to make it all the way through. - I believe we can! God knew we could make it, or He wouldn't have put us here for it! "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." (1 Cor. 10:13) BE WISE Don't fall into a false sense of security, no matter what the news media says! Do not go into debt, and do not get involved in the stock market, unless you know that the Lord telling you to do so! This is a time to simplify and downsize lifestyles and work smarter, not harder! BE READY TO "FOLLOW THE CLOUD" "By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night." (Exodus 13:21) Again, the times we are in require flexibility and obedience. This is two fold. We must be willing to follow the cloud at a moment's notice, or to stay put - putting our anxiousness on the altar until the cloud moves. "(36) Whenever the cloud was taken up from above the tabernacle, the children of Israel would go onward in all their journeys. (37) But if the cloud was not taken up, then they did not journey till the day that it was taken up. (38) For the cloud of the LORD was above the tabernacle by day, and fire was over it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys." (Exodus 40:36-38) It's time to get organized, and be ready enough to even move at a moment's notice! Take advantage of these cold, snowy days and clean out those closets, garages, attics, basements, and junk drawers! Once you are ready, the things God has been promising you will come forth. Even finances. Prepare for your miracles! Prov. 10:22, "The blessings of the Lord make one rich and add no sorrow with it." Obedience brings forth great reward. Our obedience opens the door to God's blessings. If we are faithful in the little, He will reward us with the much. PRAY FOR AMERICA Pray for America. And remember that faith without works is dead. Get involved by using your rights to vote and speak up about what goes on in this nation. The Lord spoke to me awhile back and said to tell the church, "Don't let a religious spirit kill America." He went through a long explanation, but the bottom line was, we need to be involved in government. America's government is to be "for the people, by the people." Pull up a copy of the Declaration of Independence. Read it. Find out what it really has to say. (http://www.thelibertybook.com/entry/9/What-does-the-text-of-The-Declaration-of-Independence-say): We are in the midst of a great awakening - not just in a religious way - but to government issues as well. And the result may soon be that it leads to Civil War. Civil War means "a family feud," or "a country that fights against it's own people." - Again, we need to be prepared in every way. SPEND TIME WITH THE LORD! We must be faithful to spend that time aside with the Lord in these times! - True relationship with the Lord is the key to soundness of mind, peace, anointing, and power in these times!: "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. They realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) "But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." (Is. 40:31) "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." (Is. 26:3) ======= PRAYER ======= Lord, we come before you and ask that you give us wisdom, direction, strength, clarity, and peace of mind in this time so that we will know and do what is right in your sight. Thank you for our families and this nation. Help us to be a people that will bless you. In Jesus' name, amen. - Joni Ames JoniAmes@aol.com ==== P. S. ==== There are many other aspects to all of the above. Please pull up the articles listed below to get a bigger picture of what the Lord has been speaking about the days ahead. 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Some Prophetic Revelations

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:39:58 GMT

Some valuable revelation for prayer and meditation. On sacrificial offerings, on ministry to widows and orphans, on going where we are sent and no other place, on waiting patiently through hard times for God's timing. What else is here for the seer and seeker? The unmarried prophet Elijah spent three+ years in the widow's house in obedience the word of the Lord. Jesus taught us that there were many widows in Israel in this time, but to only one was Elijah sent. James "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows." I tell you the truth," he continued, "no prophet is accepted in his hometown. 25 I assure you that there were many widows in Israel in Elijah's time, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and there was a severe famine throughout the land. 26 Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to a widow in Zarephath in the region of Sidon. 27 And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed?only Naaman the Syrian." This story is in When the widow woman faced famine because of the world around her had chosen to follow satan, she thought she would make her last cake with her cruse of oil and bit of wheat and die. The man of God gave her an alternative. He said give me the first one. That was a prophecy of creation. By saying the "first" one, he was prophesying that there would be more. Sure enough the widow woman believed the man of God and gave first. She has food throughout the famine. In the same chapter right before that story, we find the story of Elijah who was sent to the Brooke Cherith because of a famine. He was sustained there until God told him to go to the widow's house. These were lessons in faith for us

The Old Man Is Dead

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:16:12 GMT

Celebrate At The Lord's Table!

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:50:21 GMT

Exodus 32:16 And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, graven upon the tables. Proverbs 7:3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart Psalms 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. John 21:16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth Luke 22:30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. John 6:55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. . 2 Corinthians 3:3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.. Don't feast at the table of the enemy! Isaiah 65:11 But ye are they that forsake the Lord, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for that troop, and that furnish the drink offering unto that number. Psalm 78:19 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? 1 Kings 18:19 Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table.

2010 Be Fruitful And Multiply

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:53:20 GMT

Article source; the elijahlist.com Patricia King: 2010: Be Fruitful and Multiply I always understood that in the Lord we were destined for increase, but it never dawned on me until recent years that we were destined for multiplication?not just addition. The Lord challenged me in prayer one day to expect multiplication in fruitfulness. The lowest level of multiplication is double. Image yourself doubled in fruitfulness right now. What does that look like to you? In Genesis 1:28, the Lord blessed humankind and made the following command: "Be fruitful and multiply." You have the Word of the Lord over your life to be fruitful and to multiply in that fruitfulness. When you agree to come into this blessing, you are actually obeying God's commanded purpose for your life. In Deuteronomy 1:11, Moses prayed for the people of Israel to increase a thousand times more than they were. I think "a thousand times" increase of God's goodness in life is a wonderful thought to ponder and embrace. The Lord showed me some "keys to fruitfulness" which I share below: Abiding, Pruning, and Sowing and Reaping. Abiding Jesus taught us the keys for living in this level of blessing and multiplication?abiding, pruning, and sowing and reaping. Our fruitfulness comes through abiding in Him (see John 15:1-8). When we are born again, Christ's Spirit comes inside us and makes us a brand new creation. We also come inside of Him. We are "in Christ" when we are born again. He abides in us and we abide in Him. You can experience and activate the abiding presence of Jesus by intentionally acknowledging Him in your devotion times. You empower what you focus on. If you focus on Christ's presence within, then you will empower His life in you. You cannot bear fruit on your own. Your fruitfulness as a branch comes from abiding in the vine. Jesus is the vine. His life flows into you like sap does in a tree or like blood does in the circulation system of the body. He is your life! I like to take time in my devotions to acknowledge Jesus. I simply close my eyes and thank Him for all He is to me. I make decrees of truth like, "Jesus, I am in You. You are my life. You are my strength. You are my health and my vitality. You are my wisdom and my sanctification. You are my righteousness and my provision, etc." After meditating on Christ's life within me for five minutes or so, I begin to feel the empowerment of His presence. I then enter into deeper fellowship with Him. I share my heart and my needs. I wait on Him and listen for Him to speak. I listen for Him to share His heart and desires. I make inquiry of Him and journal what I believe He is speaking to my heart. Jesus promised in John 15:7 that if I abide in Him and His words (the words I receive in His presence) abide in me, then I can ask what I wish (according to what He has spoken) and it shall be done for me. This is how fruit is created. Fruitfulness and increase are birthed out of abiding in Christ. Pruning Increase also comes through pruning seasons in our life. Jesus said that every branch in Him that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit (see John 15:2). It is good to invite the Lord to prune us when needed in order to bear more fruit. Pruning often deals with alignments to His purposes for a particular season. He calls for fresh consecration, and sometimes downsizing and streamlining. We downsize and streamline not out of fear but in faith and obedience, knowing that the pruning does not decrease us in fruitfulness, but ultimately brings great increase and oftentimes invites us to engage in new assignments. We had a tree in front of our ministry center that my husband, Ron, would prune once every year. I drove up to the center one day shocked to find that the tree had been pruned down to a mere stump with a few fully pruned branches sticking out of it. I was horrified and absolutely convinced that he had killed the tree. The tree was pathetic looking. It was over-pruned?or so I thought. Ron tried to convince me that it would be fine, but I struggled to believe his confident report. How could it possibly grow back when it had been pruned to a mere stump? Sure enough though, in a few months, the tree grew back in fullness. The foliage was rich and luscious?absolutely stunning?and many remarked on its beauty. Sowing and Reaping Another key to fruitfulness is found in the sowing and reaping law of the Kingdom. In Genesis 8:22, God makes a perpetual promise to humankind. He said, "While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest?shall not cease." Well, the earth still remains. That means that there is a time to sow seed and a time to reap a corresponding harvest. Jesus taught about sowing and reaping in Mark 4, and emphasized the type of soil you sow into. If you sow a seed into good and worthy ground, it will grow and multiply. The fruit is always more than the seed, and within the fruit are many more seeds. If you plant one bean seed, you will reap a bean plant that has many beans on it. You always reap more than you sow. If you then took one of the beans on that plant and sowed the seeds that were in it, you would reap many more bean plants the next season. When you sow sparingly, you will reap sparingly and when you sow bountifully, you reap bountifully (see 2 Corinthians 9:6). If you desire fruitfulness and multiplication to be activated in your life, you need to give the Lord something to work with. You need to sow seed according to what you desire to harvest. If you desire an increase of friends, then sow friendship. If you desire to increase in healing anointing, then go sow healing prayer and ministry into the sick. If you desire to reap a bountiful harvest of finances, then sow financial seed into good Kingdom soil. Isaac sowed in a time of famine, and he reaped a hundredfold in that very year (see Genesis 26:12). No matter what is happening in the world around us, we can sow into the good ground of His faithful promises and reap abundantly. We do not live by the world's systems or ways. We live in the Kingdom. The Multiplication Factor If the Word says we are to multiply, then we will. We can appropriate every promise of the Lord by faith. If you want to multiply, then receive multiplication by faith. Expect multiplication. Your seed and your fruit will multiply. Are your seed and fruit bad, good, or mixed? It is important to purge your life from anything that is not in line with God's Kingdom values. For example, if you were given over to the sin of gossip, you would want to pray for a crop failure and not multiplication. It is vital in these days to live with clean hands and a pure heart. Repent from all sin. Allow the conviction of the Spirit to minister deeply into your heart. Sow good, holy seeds and produce good, holy fruit. You are called to be fruitful and multiply. This is the truth! You will not decrease in this hour. You will increase in every good thing if you sow holy seed and remain in faith. Stay focused! A Word From the Heart of Jesus For You? Be Fruitful and Multiply! "This is both a sowing season and a reaping season for you. You will reap what you sowed in days gone by, and you will sow into the days to come. My promises are true and if you believe My word with unhindered faith and allow My word to be seeded in your heart, you will surely be fruitful and multiply. You will see the manifestation of My goodness and it will be much greater than anything you can imagine. "Fill your heart and mind with My promises. Meditate on My promises day and night. Sow the Word of My promises through decrees made in faith. You will reap abundantly what you sow. "You are called to fruitfulness in all things. When you abide in Me, you will experience fruitful life. You will not encounter dry seasons, for your roots are planted by rivers of living water. There is no such thing as a dry season in Heaven. There is no such thing as an unfruitful season in Heaven. Every month the trees bear their fruit in My glory realm. Even so, you will bear fruit continually as you abide in Me. "Even as I prune your life, you will still bear fruit. I take My pruning shears to your branches and remove anything that would hinder continued growth. You will then experience accelerated fruitfulness in My goodness. "Trust Me in all things right now. In the world there is tribulation, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world. Many will suffer the loss of all things. But for you who trust Me with all your heart, even what might look like a loss will turn into unexpected blessing and increase. "You will be fruitful in everything you put your hands to as you abide in Me. You will multiply in every good thing as you obey Me. You were created for this purpose. Be fruitful and multiply!" Patricia King Extreme Prophetic Ministries Email: info@extremeprophetic.com

Some Guidelines For Maintaining Christian Love

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:40:26 GMT

The scriptural description of Christian love is given in the 1 Corinthians teaching below. 1 Cor. 13: 4 Charity suffers long, and is kind; charity does not envy; charity is not self-serving; does not exalt self; is not proud; 5 Does not behave in unrighteous ways; does not seek it's own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil; 6 Does not rejoice in or agree with iniquity, but rejoices in the truth 7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. While we are yet young in the faith it can be difficult to rightly discern how to recognize this fruit in others, and to apply it to ourselves. Does this description of love mean that we can not disagree with someone, even in a heated exchange? No, it does not. In Christian love, we seek to walk with God's heart of love toward all men, but we cannot agree with any type of iniquity they are in agreement with. Only by the grace of God through the leading of the spirit can men deal justly with one another. God's mature disciples act as parents to his children; the parent does not get angry and argue and debate with the child, but he guards the flock, guides, disciplines, instructs, rebukes and teaches a right way. God's mature anointed vessels have great grace in these matters, baby Christians who have little spiritual power and experience have much mercy from the Lord as we are seeking to learn. We are taught that if we get angry, we must not let the sun go down on our anger; we must forgive any offense quickly, for they are sure to come. This scripture does not mean that if there is correction, rebuke and disagreement we are not walking in love. To react with strife and argument, to harbor a grudge and to desire revenge rather than to submit the offense to the Lord for resolution is to fail in the love walk. There are most certainly times when we are instructed by the Lord to withdraw from a relationship that has been troublesome; only by sincere seeking prayer and obedience can we stay in the Lord's will concerning all relationships. For the purpose of our need to learn and compare, I have gathered some examples of Paul's dealings with those the Lord entrusted to him, as a general guideline for those who lead the young by word and by example. Paul loved his disciples dearly and poured out his life for them, but faithfully defended truth for the good of all, maintaining the authority he was blessed with by God. The disciple who truly desires to learn to walk in righteousness will always find answers through prayer and the word. The rewards of the Lord's joy and peace are well worth the challenges that might arise daily. The God-given Responsibility Acts 20:26 Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 27 For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. 2 Cor. 4:7 Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it. I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while. 9 yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. 10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 11 See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter. Speaking to some who were backsliding Gal. 4:20 "I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you." Speaking of one who was harming the Lord's f;ock 1 John 3 "Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he has done, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither does he himself receive the brethren, and forbids them that would, and casts them out of the church." Warnings Titus 1:10 For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision group. 11 They must be silenced, because they are ruining whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach and that for the sake of dishonest gain( and the glory of men.) This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith.

Walk In The Work Of The Cross by Rita

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:06:02 GMT

Beautiful truth is presented in song here. How can we apply this truth to our Christian lives? How does one glory in the cross worthily? According to the holy scriptures, there is a form of worship that can make the grace of God and the purpose of Christ's sufferings in vain. 2 Corinthians 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. If we would look honestly at the scriptures, we would see that the examples of glorying in the work of the cross were shown by the first apostles who laid the foundations of the true body of Christ. Their ministries and lives were the manifestation of the eternal plan to redeem souls from sin's powers and bring healing to all who would receive through the blood covenant. If our Christian walk does not demonstrate the fruit of the spirit, we are still lost souls. Jesus did not die so that we could gather in groups and talk about what a great thing he has done for us through his suffering and death; he died so that we could reproduce his life by surrendering ours. Galatians 2:17 "If, while we seek to be justified in Christ, it becomes evident that we ourselves are sinners, does that mean that Christ promotes sin? Absolutely not! 18 If I rebuild what I destroyed, I prove that I am a lawbreaker. 19 For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!" Luke 18:10-14 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men--extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 'I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.' And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." If you are one who is a lover of the Lord, there is a way for you to escape the captivity of religious form which is powerless and leads to destruction. A simple prayer of repentance and surrender will set you on the right track, and the faithful Holy Spirit will begin the work of guiding you into all truth. Isaiah 58: And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.Those from among you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.

God's Marvelous Leadings In All Details Of Life

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:24:34 GMT

Ronald Parks The Morning Word @injesus.com It's pays to have a spiritual rating of godly or good, at least in God's eyes, as He has personally committed himself to directing the life and serving steps of those who fit such a practical and spiritual billing - The Lord directs the steps of the godly. [Psalm 37:23] And God does something for the good and godly that not even the good and godly can do, that is, He takes a special and personal heart interest in absolutely every detail of their life and serving steps - He delights in every detail of their lives. [Psalm 37:23] Even the best of the good and godly are capable of missing personal and spiritual details of their lives and service for Christ because, good character and a godly heart does not eradicate their human nature and susceptibility to both faith failures and Satanic temptations - "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers." Peter said, "Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you." But Jesus said, "Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me." [Luke 22:31-34] But to know that there's a loving Father and masterful God taking interest in both the minute and magnanimous details of the good and godly, well, it most certainly should lead to a life and ministry practically expressed and lived out in greater peace of the heart and rest of the soul, especially when such is based in supremacy of trust in the LORD - "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" [Isaiah 26:3] Maybe that's the secret of the good and godly, they both trust the LORD and entrust the details of the direction of their lives to His great all-wise and all-knowing person - The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Hey look, details of direction whether large or small can become difficult to manage especially with precision, even for the good and godly - Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. So instead, they went on through Mysia to the seaport of Troas. That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us!" So we decided to leave for Macedonia at once, having concluded that God was calling us to preach the Good News there. [Acts 16:6-10] Even when the good and godly assume the direction, the details of where to be, when to act, what exactly to do, who to participate with and how to be postured or positioned, it all becomes difficult to manage without our Father's direct directing activity - The Lord directs the steps of the godly. The Father's directing activity is in demand because not just our lives demand direction, but our life and serving steps. Matters of our lives and ministry are general categories and headings which define specifically our roles and general functions therein, while matters of our steps are the moment by moment, hour by hour and day by day detailed decisions we face in the constantly unfolding situations and circumstances of life and ministry - Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. [Proverbs 3:5-6] Maybe this is why in the secular and professional arenas of our world, people are hired and paid great salaries just to concentrate on the specificity of details. And you know what? They get details right too because, details are measured down to the precision of the minutes, the inches, the pennies, the exact sound and visual quality, the touch and sensory response, the texture of fabric and design, the grammatical oratorical or written expression of speech, the colors, shapes and sizes, etc. Details most certainly can become overwhelming for the common, the normal, the regular person, the so so guy or gal, even of the good and godly - Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. But the secret of the good and godly is possessing such a supremacy of trust in the LORD that the direction of their will always yields to the direction of God's will - Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. They understand their limitations to manage details in the face of God's qualification to do so and that perfectly without fail, therefore, they entrust to Him their direction without question, compromise or critique of His person and plan in the directing - That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us!" So we decided to leave for Macedonia at once, having concluded that God was calling us to preach the Good News there. The trust of the good and godly is the point of God's supreme delight concerning them, which is why they don't have to struggle or seek anxiously or scream loudly or survive desperately for His direction - He delights in every detail of their lives. When God is most certainly delighted by trust and that by anyone who dares to turn wholeheartedly the direction of the whole of their lives to His loving care and all-seeing eye, God most certainly guides and provides for the detailed steps they must take of their life and serving direction - And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. [Hebrews 11:6] So here are some thought provoking questions intended not for the mind, but heart: 'Are you among the good and godly, certain God is presently directing your life and serving steps?' - The Lord directs the steps of the godly. And do the present details of your life and service reflect God is or is not delighted with your level of trust in Him? - He delights in every detail of their lives. Is there present peaceful harmony between the direction and details of your life and ministry? - "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" And have you reckoned with your inability to manage life and serving details with God's direct activity? We are supremely blessed to be in relationship with a Father and God lovingly interested in both the steps and details of our life and serving direction. May we allow His love in this way to be multiplied in abundance until we know for certain were be guided by none other in all things. This is The Morning Word The Morning Word is a featured ministry of Ron Parks Ministries, composed by Pastor Ronald W. Parks, P. O. Box 16867, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153 - USA, 215 365 6264

Jesus Is The Lamb That Was Slain

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:57:08 GMT

Rejoice, Rejoice, and again I say Rejoice!!

Prophetic Word For 2010 / All Believers Worldwide

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:52:54 GMT

Dennis Cramer: Prophetic Word for 2010 - For All Believers Worldwide Annual Word of the Lord for 2010 In the order of their importance, here are some prophetic words the Lord gave me for all Believers for 2010. Let me emphasize these words are for ALL Believers everywhere?worldwide. 1. OBEY! As each Believer begins or continues to OBEY God, the devil will experience frustration and failure in his attempt to delay and destroy the will of God upon the earth. Simple obedience will produce incredible spiritual victories. The devil has no strategy that can successfully stop any Believer who is operating in obedience. Obedience is the KEY word for 2010. To obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen to God is better than to offer religious sacrifice. Amen. Everyone obey God! 2. SECRETS! As each Believer walks in obedience, God will begin to share even more prophetic secrets with them through the prophets for 2010. This will be a year where the prophets increase in their spiritual capacity to receive and release more SECRETS to the Church. This is what Amos meant when he said in Chapter 3, verse 7, "The Lord God does nothing (of any spiritual significance) without first revealing his SECRETS to his servants the prophets." 2010 prophets will be dealing in more high level secrets than ever before. Individuals, conferences, churches, states, regions, and even nations will have SECRETS revealed to the prophets for them. A new and even more deadly level of revelation will come to the prophets. These SECRETS will equip the Church for its role in the earth for 2010 and beyond. The Church will not be pushed around anymore. Watch out! 3. FILTERS! As each Believer walks in obedience, all negative "hearing" FILTERS?blockages, hindrances, and restrictions that affect our hearing the voice of God?will be removed. Perfect Prophetic Perception (hearing) is being restored to the Church. She will begin to hear more clearly again and act more decisively again on the word of the Lord. A spirit of deafness is coming off the Bride. She will declare, "I can hear again!" 4. HONOR! It is the year to give honor. Churches need to increase the honor they show to their leaders. "Honor to whom honor is DUE," says the Lord. Each Believer must do something to honor a servant of God who has blessed his life. Even if it means going back 30 years to bless or honor someone who blessed you. In 2010 each Believer will remove the debt of HONOR they owe another?debt free for 2010. "Owe no man a debt of honor?.pay up," says the Lord! I strongly encourage all Believers to honor or bless any minister who has helped you in your spiritual life. But don't honor them to get something more or something new; just honor, bless, or give to them for who they are and what they have already done for you in the past. 5. WISDOM! The wisdom of God is going to be heard and seen in and through the Church as never before. It is time for the Church to fully realize what Ephesians 3:10 says, "It is God's intention that right now the manifold WISDOM of God be made known in and through the Church...to all the heavenly and demonic principalities and powers." The Church (worldwide) will be the happening place to hear and receive God's wisdom for your life for 2010. God will unveil His wisdom in and through the Church. Demons will tremble and angels will applaud as all hear the wisdom of God spoken and demonstrated in and through the Church. The Church will be the place to be for 2010 and the hotspot to hear what God has in store for the earth. People will begin to say, "You heard it here first?in the Church!" Amen. 6. CREATIVE! Apostles and Prophets will begin to unleash a barrage of prophetic creative declarations over the Church. These will not be sermons or teachings, but anointed "now" creative declarations from Heaven, literal "awakening words." Their words will have a life-giving dimension?a literal "bring into being" creative dimension when they prophesy. Apostles and prophets will operate in and express more revelation in their ministries in 2010 than in the last 10 years combined. Awesome! 7. MEDIA! For 2010 we are to take the media back from the world. Any Christian ministry that has an opportunity to get on the radio or TV needs to do it now! 8. FEAR! The Church needs to repent for the sin of fear. It is epidemic in the Church. We must all go from fearful to fearless. The devil has used fear as his number one strategy, and it has been working. 9. HOLINESS! It is time for the Church to clean up her act. "The filthiness of the flesh AND OF THE SPIRIT?" will be eradicated from the Church. 10. DREAMS! 2010 will be a year where ALL Believers will see a dramatic increase in the number of spiritual dreams they experience. Seventy-five percent of them will be warnings. Take heed. Denny Cramer Dennis Cramer Ministries Email: denniscramer1@comcast.net

Showers Of Blessings

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:43:21 GMT

This is another great proof to me that the ministry of music is a gift to be treasured by all who profess Christ. I am continually amazed by how the lyrics to songs teach and prophesy truth. They must never be thought of as just pretty melodies to sing and then ignore the message given. This particular song has been on my heart for several years; it speaks of showers of blessings being desired and needed; a common need for all men. It speaks of the truth that mercy drops are falling, but the writer is desperate for the showers to come. The believer who will set his whole heart on obtaining the favor of the Lord is able to move from the mercy drops into the downpour of the latter rain showers of blessing! Jeremiah 14:22 Are there any among the false gods of the nations who can bring rain? Proverbs 16:15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. Job 29:23 And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. Showers Of Blessings lyrics; written by Daniel Whittle/1883 There shall be showers of blessing: This is the promise of love; There shall be seasons refreshing, Sent from the Savior above. Refrain: Showers of blessing, Showers of blessing we need: Mercy-drops round us are falling, But for the showers we plead. There shall be showers of blessing, Precious reviving again; Over the hills and the valleys, Sound of abundance of rain. There shall be showers of blessing; Send them upon us, O Lord; Grant to us now a refreshing, Come, and now honor Thy Word. There shall be showers of blessing: Oh, that today they might fall, Now as to God we're confessing, Now as on Jesus we call! There shall be showers of blessing, If we but trust and obey; There shall be seasons refreshing, If we let God have His way.

Get Ready For A New Wind

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:11:16 GMT

The Lord Says: "Get Ready for a New Wind, and in this Wind will Come My Glory in a New Manifestation!" Eileen Fisher The Lord says, "Get ready for a new wind, and in this wind will come My glory in a new manifestation. Get ready to hear the wheels that will begin to turn in the spirit realm. For as these wheels turn in the spirit realm, they will carry My people higher into the Spirit than they dreamt was ever available. For I am going to start to speak Spirit-to-spirit because My people have made so many choices from the soul's realm and they have looked to the left or to the right for confirmation. But as My people have chosen to look up, My Spirit will descend upon them and join the agreement that He has already sealed within their spirits. "I Am Calling My People to Rise Up and Follow a Cloud" "There will be an envelope that will be opened, and coming are new orders over My Church. In this new order that is coming over My Church, at first it will cause things to rise up and cause a stench even to the saints of Holiness. But in that stench there will come that transformation, of the smoke, which will cause My presence to come forth. In that smoke, when it is all cleared and everything has settled, you will realize that there has been a cloud of deposit of holiness that will remain. "I am calling My people to rise up and follow a cloud. This cloud will touch down and descend upon them. In the midst of this cloud there will come miracle, after miracle, after miracle. For there will be a manifestation of the visitation of the heaviness of My presence," says the Lord your God. "For I do go, to and fro from the earth, looking for hearts that at all cost will follow Me, to make Me a manger that I can lie in once again," says the Lord. "There will Come Back Smiles and there will Come Back Laughter" "You will understand that as a child lies in the manger there were smiles, so shall the joy come back to the Church. There will come back smiles and there will come back laughter. For I have been grieved by the tears of My Bride. My Bride has been judged, My Bride has been defiled, My Bride has been abused," He says, "but now the Groom has entered the sanctuary and has taken the Bride aside and has reclothed her with dignity, respect and honor. "Do not be concerned when you get more and more reports that judgment has come to the House of the Lord. But remember this My people: you are My temple, and remember that grace and judgment come hand in hand. I do not judge to condemn. I judge to bring knowledge for salvation. "And, so I am about to do a new move," says the Lord, "for you will have people come to you once again who are hungry to get saved. You will have people coming again asking where is His power resting?" He says, "It will be resting upon you. I will come in a new wave and in a new visitation of My presence. For I have seen your hearts that are searching and I have seen the wounds that have been left gaping and bleeding by the words and the curses of man." He says, "I am going to bind up the wounds, and in the process I am going to deposit within that wound: healing virtue of hope. I will deposit within that wound - supernatural healing." Love and Blessings, Eileen Fisher Eileen Fisher Ministries Email: Eileen@eileenfisher.org About Eileen Fisher: Eileen ministers very strongly with the Holy Spirit in healing and prophecy and she has a special burden for Christians to understand the Holy Spirit as a person. Her desire is to teach about the Father who loves us, the Savior, Jesus, who died that we might be free, and the Holy Spirit, the Helper, who enables us to live the power-filled life. At present Eileen travels and is a frequent TV guest and teaches Schools of Prophecy and Healing. Eileen and her husband Fred have been happily married since March 14, 1963 and Fred oversees the ministry and is the ministry administrator. They have one married daughter Theresa, their son Michael went home to be with Our Lord in 1993, and they have four grandchildren. Eileen and her husband Fred were born-again in 1974

Victory Testimony / Death Was Defeated by Rita

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:16:32 GMT

In February of 2008, while still a very inmature believer, I was faced with a severe challenge. The spirit of death came to our house through an attack of cancer in my 69 year old husband. This is my testimony that I now share with others in hopes of encouraging them in the faithfulness of God's words spoken through his anointed ministers. This is the end of the story! Today, Dec. 29, 2009, after two battles with this spirit of death, we finally received the results of the final Pep Scan showing no more cancer! The Beginning Of The Story Having surrendered my life to the Lord,, and being submitted to his preparation processes, I was learning to seek and try to understand and honor God's anointed five fold ministers, and began to follow their words on the elijahlist.com website. One day this strong word came from the Prophet Bobby Conner; BOBBY CONNERS DREAM; Source the elijahlist.com "CLOUDS OF DEATH ARE GATHERING. I WAS SHOWN HUGE, HORRIBLE CLOUDS OF DEATH WHICH ARE GATHERING-THE DEVIL WOULD WANT TO DISPERSE THESE CLOUDS ALL OVER THE EARTH. SAINTS, WE MUST PRAY INTENSELY TO KEEP THE SPIRIT OF DEATH FROM TAKING UNTOLD NUMBERS OF SINNERS BEFORE THEY CAN BE WON TO CHRIST. NOW IS NOT A TIME TO PANIC, BUT RATHER, IT IS A TIME TO PRAY." I was led to copy and keep this word, for I was learning how to pray and intercede for my unsaved husband and family members. I did not realize until later that the word was a prophecy of what was coming. A few weeks after this word came, my husband was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. I was in shock; the Lord gave me a word that "he watches over those whose hearts are perfect toward him", and I quickly began to seek a right heart attitude and his help to come through this crisis. He taught me much about his healing promises in his word, and reminded me of this prophecy from Bobby Conner, and by his mercies, in spite of many of my own failings, he proved to me and to all of my family that his word is truth. Throughout this time, the enemy kept working to sow his lies; that this man was old enough to die, why would anyone at that advanced age think God would heal them? That he was not even a believer, he was still very much a sinner, and unworthy. My husband went through a short period of agreement with that thought, but by declaring God's spoken word over him and to him, he begin to receive the hope to fight it through. The power of the spoken rhema word of God is greater than the negative thoughts from the enemy. Some feel it's not necessary to look so foolish as to go around all day speaking God's word over the fears that come to the mind, but I am here to tell you that the devil will lie us right into the grave if we allow it! When faith is activated, his lies are overcome and new mindsets are established! After lung surgery and one year of chemo and radiation with several severe scares with the effects of the treatment, my husband was declared by his doctors to be cancer free. Gradually, then, his health began to return and he began to gain some of his weight back, he had lost 55 pounds! Then after about nine months, he began to lose his appetite, and the weight gain stopped. My daughter then made him another appointment with the doctor, and we soon found the cancer had returned in the lymph glands. Once again I sought the Lord for his way to come through this. Several years back, he had given me a song that said "He takes me to places I don't desire to go, then causes me to delight in them" This was one of those times; I did not want to go back through that valley, but he gave me grace and brought us through it with joy! I had learned that keeping my joy in him and my faith in his love in spite of trials always brought the grace needed. I learned that the strength I had gained in the first trial made the next one much easier! The second treatment went much better; the Lord had said "he will sail through it", and he did. Very few side effects and strength and activity all through the second round of chemo. Radiation was needed but was very dangerous to try because of where the cancer was located. Then a breakthrough came; a new drug to be taken by mouth! This drug very new and very expensicve; $4000 for a one month supply! By the favor of the Lord, we were provided with this drug treatment free for about 6 months! Having come through this trial I have remembered the word God spoke through his prophet Mark Chironna while prophecying on a TBN broadcast that said "You will not only survive, but you will thrive!" Having suffered the loss of our life savings, we have now been restored and once again have more than enough and a fairly large savings account built up again. Myself, my husband and my close family members are different people after walking through this with the Lord. Our children were such a blessing to us throughout; God has used them and blessed them in many great ways, and we now enjoy a harmony in our relationships we have never before known. I cannot say enough about the great things the Lord did throughout, both in health and in finances, but I will just say that he made a believer out of me! By continually keeping the promise of God and the confession of his word in my mouth, death has been defeated! He truly will take what the enemy has meant for evil and use it to bring a greater measure of Christ and his joy! I would encourage anyone reading this to always seek the word of the Lord when faced with challenges that look hopeless. He alone knows what everyman must do to receives his promises; we must simply be willing to hear and act upon what he reveals to us. Note by Rita / THE AVENGER OF DEATH; IN Moses, God set up cities of refuge for those who were guilty of murder, that the avenger of death not kill. In Moses, when he sprinkled the blood on each household, God's people were rejoicing in their tents, and the avenger of death was prevented from destroying. By the letter of the law of sin and death, the wages of sin is death; but by the intercessions of faithful believers in the work of the blood of Christ, a man who is guilty can be saved from death. Although the letter of the law judges him guilty, the mercies of the spirit of Christ is able to bring life. I've seen the proof; God will save the lives of unregenerated sinners who don't walk in his word so that he may save their souls! HOSEA 13:14 I WILL RANSOM THEM FROM THE POWER OF SHEOL; I WILL REDEEM THEM FROM DEATH. (THE WORK OF THE CROSS IS FINISHED;THOSE WHO RECEIVE TRUTH CAN BE SAVED FROM DEATH. THOSE WHO WON'T HEAR REMAIN UNDER LAW.) Psalms 23 The Lord is my shepard I shall not want He makes me to lie down in green pastures He leads me beside the still waters He restores my soul He leads me in paths of righteousness For his name's sake Yea, though I walk through The valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil For he is with me. His rod and his staff They comfort me Surely goodness and mercy Shall follow me all the days of my life And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever!

2010 A Year To Rise To New Levels Of Faith

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:01:46 GMT

Article source; the elijahlist.com Rebecca Greenwood: 2010?A Year to Rise to New Levels of Faith Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I love this promise from Hebrews 11:1. It tells us that even when we do not know and see all the things that have been promised to us?when we have prayed for years for a specific breakthrough and it has not yet come, when circumstances in our lives are going the exact opposite direction they should be, when people let us down or betray us, when we are being pressed through financially difficult times?we can put our hope and trust in the Lord and expect that He is going to prove Himself faithful on our behalf. One thing I know and we all can agree upon is that when we are being put through uncomfortable times, it doesn't feel good. We are being stretched. We have days where we are filled with faith and other days when we wonder how we will make it through. There are times we are certain in our standing and then feel the weight of the burden we are carrying in our place of waiting for breakthrough and deliverance?knowing He is the only One who can truly deliver and see us through. We all have these days. But the beauty of the Lord is?He never wastes any season in our lives. He always works all things in our lives for good if we allow Him to. I love this truth that one of my friends shares: Our certainty is in Him, which means that we embrace this world's uncertainty in a spirit of expectancy! What an awesome, encouraging word. You see, these times and seasons bring growth, an overcoming spirit, and release us into a growing maturity and authority in Him. Our hope and expectancy is placed in Him. As we move into 2010?it is a year in which we are to rise to new levels of faith, breaking out of the old season and expecting "in faith" that the impossible will be made possible in the new. Peter's Faith Lesson I love this story of Peter in Matthew 14. We know the scene. Jesus walked on the water in the midst of the winds and the storm approaching the boat in which the disciples had sailed in the night hours. As He drew close, some of the disciples thought He was a ghost. Jesus reassured the twelve that it was Him. Can you imagine witnessing someone walk on water? I am sure they were awestruck and even had a difficult time wrapping their minds around what they were witnessing. Peter in his zealousness cried out, "Lord if it is you, tell me to come to you on the water." How does our Lord respond? He simply answers, "Come." He did not give Peter a teaching lesson on how to get out of the boat. He did not tell him what the waves would feel like under his feet. He did not teach Peter how to keep his balance on the rocky water as the waves were mounting in strength and intensity with the ever escalating winds. He did not explain or reveal to Peter that he would be able to walk or if he would sink. He just told Peter to come. Peter, in abandoned faith and trust in the Lord, climbed out of the boat and began to supernaturally walk toward our Lord. I love it! He is the only human in history besides Jesus that we know of who has walked on water. As I write, I am reminded of a cartoon my daughters used to watch. It showed Peter walking on the water with great joy in this unchartered Kingdom moment that he was experiencing with the Redeemer of the world. I can envision the heart of Jesus welling up with love and encouragement for Peter. In my version of the Bible, I can see and hear Jesus coaching Peter in his mind, "Come on! Yes! You are doing it! You are walking on the water!" But Peter's joy soon turned to fear and despair when the winds and the storm grew to such intensity that he suddenly realized the undeniable fact of the impending danger in which he had willingly placed himself. Overcome by the water and sinking to his certain death, he cries out, "Lord, save me!" Without hesitation, our Lord immediately reaches out to rescue him. Now is my favorite part of the story. Jesus asks, "Why did you doubt?" I believe He was not rebuking Peter for his failure or lack of faith. It was not failure, but an historic Kingdom moment in human history and the Body of Christ. Our Lord was encouraging him to increase in faith and hold on to it. He was saying, "Peter, you had it. You were doing it. Great job. Even in the midst of the darkness, the winds and the pounding waves you saw and heard, you responded to My voice calling. You could have even walked further and longer." You see, Peter was the only one of the 12 willing to even risk the danger. And as our Lord was instructing him, they made the journey back to the boat together on top of the perilous water. Sound Familiar? I can relate to Peter. Can you? We have entered a season in history in which we are witnessing darkness infiltrating society. The spiritual winds and storms are growing in strength and speed, blowing hard, and causing everything familiar to be moved out of its place, and our footing may feel unsecure and unsteady. But these winds are driving out all impurities and fanning the flame of the fire of the Lord within each of us, where we begin to hear that still small voice of promise that begins to rise up until it becomes a resounding heart's cry?faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. And as stated further in the Hebrews 11, concerning the ancients who were great men and women of faith, all these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. We are living in the days and times where we are going to see the things promised that great men and women of faith have seen and prophesied for thousands of years. We are in a historic time in the world. Darkness is increasing in a final attempt to keep its hold on what is rightfully our inheritance and absolutely belongs to the Lord! Pagan beliefs, moral decay and sinful ungodly systems are taking their stand. But as the winds of darkness, uncertainty and evil try to overcome us, we know who our hope, faith, trust and expectancy is in! He is the majestic King who rides on a white horse and sits at the right hand of our Father, far above all dominion, powers and authorities. And it is with Him that we can stand and overcome. God is giving us the ability to have night vision in the darkness where we can see the light in the midst of the storm, recognize the danger of the waves, face the reality of where we are in this season, and all the while expect God to do great and awesome feats for us, in us and through us. Can we hear His voice calling, "Come!"? Do we feel the strength of His hand reaching down to ours with that firm secure grip in who He is, pulling us out of our trials and tests? To Spur Us on to Faith Here are promises of what faith provides to each of us: 1. It is an unquestioning, unwavering belief that does not require proof or evidence. 2. A true faith is triumphant in the worst situations. 3. Faith seeks God and His Kingdom first. 4. Faith believes in God's goodness. 5. Faith stands on God's Word. 6. Faith obeys God's commands. 7. Faith lives life on God's promises. 8. Faith is full of joy. 9. Faith is full of thanksgiving and praise. 10. Faith praises God. 11. Faith causes worship to rise up within us. 12. Faith rejects the spirit of this present evil age. 13. Faith releases Kingdom authority. 14. Faith seeks a heavenly home. 15. Faith perseveres in the seasons of testing. 16. Faith blesses the next generation. 17. Faith refuses sin's pleasures. 18. Faith endures persecution. 19. Faith performs mighty acts of righteousness. 20. Faith suffers for God. 21. Faith does not return to this world and its way. 22. Faith steps into the new moves of God. 23. Faith moves mountains. 24. Faith prays, hears God's voice and believes His words. 25. Faith speaks forth the word of God. 26. Faith knows the love of God. 27. Faith is captivated by Jesus. 28. Faith releases anointing and the supernatural. Reigning in Life Our God is awesome, powerful, and faithful. He created each of us to walk in faith and shine as Kingdom ambassadors. Paul gives us an incredible positional truth in Romans 5:17: "For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ." Paul does not say that life reigns over us. Nor does he say that life reigns in us. He does say that we shall reign in life! Here are definitions for basileuo the Greek word for reign: "to be king, to exercise kingly power, to govern a province, to exercise the highest influence, to control." As I studied this verse, I discovered that this great promise of Romans 5:17 can be translated word by word into the following interpretation: If one man's one offense let loose against us the tyrant power of Death, to hold us as its victims in helpless bondage, much more, when we stand forth enriched with God's abounding grace and in the beauty of complete absolution (forgiveness, pardon, release, freedom, liberty) from countless offenses, shall we increase in a life divinely owned and legally secured, reigning (exercising the highest influence and kingly power, governing a province) in exultant freedom and unchallenged might, through that other matchless One, Jesus Christ! What a powerful promise! In this season, we cannot allow our fears to hold us back. We must advance the Kingdom of God. As the Body of Christ we have to move out of a condition of fear and into our rightful position of faith, boldness and authority. This is not a time to shrink back, but to move forward. Fear has to go! We have been too long on the defense instead of the offense. The Lord gave me a vision, describing the promised season we are in. It's also included in my book Destined to Rule. It is a simple analogy, but I want to share it as it will give us encouragement and understanding. I saw a football game. The two teams were lined up at the line of scrimmage preparing for the ball to be snapped. One team wore black uniforms and the other white. The team with white uniforms was the Lord's team and the team with black uniforms was satan's. At the beginning of the game the white-uniform team had possession of the ball, but fumbled. The black-uniform team recovered the ball and began to run plays that were winning the game. At one point the ball was intercepted by one member of the white-uniform team, but it was as if his team members did not know it had changed hands. So even though the ball was rightfully theirs, they continued to allow the black-uniform team to run offense. The white-uniform team focused only on defending its territory, as though expecting to be on the defense. But suddenly, the white-uniform team seemed to realize that the ball had been theirs and that the other team had possession only because they had handed it over voluntarily. They decided that enough was enough. On the next play they intercepted the ball confidently! Not only that, the player with the ball ran so quickly to the end zone that the other team could not catch him. The white-uniform team left the black-uniform team in the dust to win the game. Friends, we are the white team. The truth is we are so busy in the defensive mode that we do not realize we have the right to grab that ball and run the offense. Not only are we to call the plays, but we are to run with confidence, assurance, faith and authority. When we rise out of bed in the morning, darkness should come to attention. We are the ones to call the offensive play of the day that will end with a victory. We have to shift our thinking from "What do we have to defend ourselves from today?" to living each day focused in faith on God and His plans. We praise Him for His goodness. We expect to see individuals, families, workplaces, cities and nations transformed for the glory of God. Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us.?Hebrews 12:1 AMP In this season let's get out of the boat, walk on the turbulent water in the midst of the mounting waves and dangerous winds with the mindset of no regrets and no reserves. Let's be partnering with the Lord in calling the offensive play of the day. And above all be in expectant faith in Him to move! In His Abundant Blessings, Rebecca Greenwood Christian Harvest Int'l Email: info@christianharvestintl.org Rebecca Greenwood is an ordained minister and gifted teacher and is called to minister across generations to see the Body of Christ come into their Kingdom identity and purpose. She ministers nationally and internationally in seminars and conferences in which she teaches on numerous topics including prayer, intercession, spiritual warfare, spiritual mapping, deliverance, prophecy and the Kingdom of God. Over the past nineteen years, Rebecca has participated and led in spiritual warfare prayer journeys to countries such as Egypt, Nepal, Italy, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Korea, Aruba, Bermuda, Mexico, China and to many cities and locations throughout the United States. Having a heart for lost souls, Rebecca has seen many saved and set free. She ministers in transparency from her personal experiences of overcoming fear, depression and rebellion into freedom. She is committed to equipping the Body of Christ in scriptural truths on how to live an overcoming life of purpose, fulfillment and destiny. She is a member of ISDM (International Society of Deliverance Ministers), Women in Strategic Leadership Roundtable, Deborah Company and Global Spheres. Rebecca is the author of: Authority to Tread: An Intercessors Guide to Strategic-Level Spiritual Warfare; Breaking the Bonds of Evil: How to Set People Free from Demonic Oppression; The Power of a Godly Mother (an eBook); Destined to Rule: Spiritual Strategies for Advancing the Kingdom of God. Rebecca Greenwood's Itinerary:

Observations And Ponderings by R. Ricciardelli

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:47:32 GMT

Observations and Ponderings For 2010 By Robert Ricciardelli www.vision2advance.com I love to ponder the possibilities and creative ways we can please God and serve others. I love to reflect on how things are, and "what if" we changed them. How can we further align ourselves toward His Most Excellent Ways. We only know in part, so it is always good to check what we think that we know often. These are observations and ponderings can be purposeful to challenge existing paradigms, while firming up Kingdom foundations. Many of these are happening all around us, but what if they were not just the exception, but were consistently happening. What will Father do as His children grow up in becoming more like Him? My prayers are to continually stimulate possibility thoughts towards ways that bring forth His Kingdom through our lives. Here are my Observations and Ponderings as we move into 2010: Pray for our leaders rather than complain about who we have or don't have in office. God is on the throne and will have His way, regardless of who is in office and we are called to pray for His will and for His purposes to be accomplished for our nation. Give to Caesar (government) what is Caesar's, and give to God what is His, which are our very lives. Jesus was consumed with His Father's Kingdom being brought to the earth, we must focus on that rather than political processes, and give that burden to Him. Do what you are called to do, and leave the rest to Him. Governmental systems have many elements behind the scenes that control what laws are passed, and even influence and control leaders. May God's people be aware so they do not look to government for answers but ask God on how they may lead and help others in societies future. May the Lord begin to raise up new leaders who will stand for righteousness in the realms of government. For the Daniels and the Josephs to be raised up and take their place in leading nations with Fathers influence, presence, and wisdom in governmental offices. Father is shaking all foundations that are not built upon the Rock of Himself. How are we responding to the shaking all around us? Be active in using what we do have, and quit wasting time worrying about what we don't have. We will not fear any longer, we will not fear life or death, because we are in His hands. "Stop it, just stop it" in our negative thought patterns. "Stop it, just Stop it", thinking that way, in Jesus name! We must understand and activate true repentance in every area of our lives, truly turn away instead of just feeling sorry for our patterns of sin. We must forgive every wrong committed against us in the past and more swiftly in the days ahead. We will allow His presence to eradicate bitterness from the depths of our souls. We must understand and apply His freedom from every deliberate and unintentional wounds from our past. Choose to never live as victim again, because the revelation of Christ and His grace suffices daily for us. Live as a victor and flee from the victim mindset. Forgive ourselves, and move on past the shame simply because Jesus has forgiven us, and His work in forgiveness is complete. We will accept and believe with all of our heart, soul, and mind that Jesus loves us, accepts us, and is for us, every moment of every day. HE ACCEPTS US AS WE ARE to the point that it overwhelms the fact that we do not accept ourselves sometimes. You are growing but you are also complete in Him NOW. We will live the way of the cross, knowing persecution and trials will come. We will die more to self, because it is the narrow way He asked us to follow. As we die to self more, Christ lives through us more, and every single need will be met as our joy is made complete in Him. Rest in who we are in Christ, rather than running around doing activities He never called us to do. Being rather than doing! God loves us, and it has nothing to do with our past, or our future performances. Rest in Him daily! Pastors and leadership teams around the world need to train and release every member of their church into the ministry the Lord has called them to. This training and release goes beyond the four walls of organized church. We need to pick up our mats and walk in obedience after the Lord's deliverance, rather than come back for prayer and healing for the same things week after week. God's true leaders will seek to always serve beyond ever having to be served. Leaders will train and lead others in the vision God has for them as individuals, and trust the Holy Spirit to move on them to support community or corporate vision. Manipulation and control must go, while faith arises in leaders. Leaders must not respond to the fear of rejection and failure. Growth is not about numbers. They must trust the Lord for any perceived growth in numbers they expect to see, or better yet, consider to not look at numbers at all. Look to God, He will do what only He can do for their community. Citywide transformation can begin to take place when each individual realizes his or her purpose and calling, and are released to fulfill it in every day life. Church pastors must seek relationship with the other pastors of the community to fulfill a citywide vision beyond their own ministries. They must know that the vision for the city WILL NOT be realized without partnering with others. These concepts of futility must not continue to be perpetuated in our cities. The Lord owns everything we have and asks us to steward everything He has given us. We must ask Him how much to give and to where, always willing to give 100% if He were to ask that of us. The orphan spirit in many are looking for fathers who will love them, and disciple them to their Heavenly Father. The Father's heart will rise up, and we will begin to see kingly & priestly fathers in the order of Melchizedek, in the ways of Christ. Children of God must understand and operate more fully in the authority that Jesus Christ sacrificed for them to have. It is He that performs it through their lives. Kingdomized people will continue to bring godly influence and leadership to all the gates of the city. Kings and priests of God need to lead by serving in His wisdom and strength in government, business, healthcare, media, law, and educational jurisdictions of our cities. Every believer must not settle in how they view themselves, while ever seeking the Father to know the full potential of what He sees in them. We must accept others and the blessing that they are, rather than being offended by them in their differences. Choose to see the good in people, pray for the rest in them, and love them regardless if they change in the ways we think they should. Believe for the best in others. Mammon and control must continue to be exposed and deposed in godly leadership systems. The release of Father's saints upon the earth will increase as the chains that bind are removed. Accountability through relationship, and the righteous fear of God is far more impactful than ungodly control and manipulation. We must be willing to serve in every phase of our lives rather than being served. Every believer must understand the eternal process they are in, and walk without judgment beside those not as far along in the process. We look at many things as realities that are not. As more exposure comes to false realities, the more we can live in the reality of His eternal Kingdom. Choose to have an un-offendable heart. When offenses come, let go of them quickly. Forgive in every situation and not only because the Father said He would not forgive you unless you forgive, but because it is in your heart to love in that way. Be excited about the uniqueness of each other's differences, and the value of each expression of God's people. Spiritual Fathers should have a heart of giving to their spiritual sons that surpass any thoughts of what they would receive in return. Shepherds, (pastors), must be willing to run after the few of the flock that have been hurt, isolated and in need of life giving expressions of our Saviors love. God's people should pray and communicate intimately with the Father on a daily basis. Daily people are gathering both missionally, and relationally in homes, coffee shops, and businesses. Believers need to be concerned with their own end time, which could end at any moment. If we are more concerned with our own end time rather than THE end times, it will become more productive. We must live each days as it is our last day, and continue to build each day for a better tomorrow for future generations. The perceived rapture could be a long ways off, or not come at all in the timing and ways that some may think. We must not consume ourselves with such thought and seize the day for God and doing His business of establishing His Kingdom upon the earth. Do not fear dying. In fact, in living for Him, choose to die to self daily. As you do, you will truly live in and through Him in powerful ways. Live and move and have your being in the Holy Spirit, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week. Oh what a standard to move towards. Receive every word or deed with the Father's eyes and with His heart. Then Father can also engage you in a response to life and bring forth words and deeds that bring life to others, and bring Him glory. Authentic servant leaders will rather have a towel (servant), than a title in leading others. We do not need titles, we need obedience to serve and give as He directs. We must seek to trash every idol in our life to be free in serving effectively in the army of our Lord. The greatest idol that we battle is the idol called "self", continue to lay down self and become selfless in our pursuit of Christ and His Kingdom. Believers must realize that their obedience to all that they do each day is ministry to God and His kingdom. Housewives' and mothers are in a valuable full time ministry in keeping the home, and raising the next generation in the pursuit of the will of God. People of God need to see more fully the ministry the Lord is doing through His daughters. There is a need for further freedom from limited mindsets regarding the Father's potential and ministry in women. Women have no limits in what the Lord may call them to do, and people must not get in the way of God's desire for them. The Kingdom of God is beyond race, gender, or age, but is a diversity of expression in His glorious Kingdom. In the Kingdom male, female, Greek, and Jew can work together in the fullness and likeness of Christ. Business owners and all workers must realize that in Christ, they are full time ministers in their calling. For the business owner, people are their greatest resource and they can be an effective pastor for their businesses. Those in business should look at co-workers, vendors, and customers, as potentially part of their household of faith, or sphere of godly influence. Christian business owners can look at their businesses as an impact for the community. Churches, homes, businesses, are redeemed and moving in God's glory throughout the community. There should be synergy and acceptability in viewing the spirituality of organized church pastors and those who may pastor their homes, businesses, and others in the community. God speaks in relevance for today beyond the written word in alignment of the written word. In other words, many services and ways that the Father has given us stewardship over is beyond biblical context, but will be in alignment with the Word of God contextualized for today. So many are operating in the prophetic, as we are a prophetic people. But we are people that can be subjective. Therefore we must find godly ways to enhance prophetic accountability. When a prophetic people can apologize when they have spoken amiss, God's glory is revealed. It is okay to make a mistake; it is not okay to cover it up. We must acknowledge equally what we have gotten right and what me may have gotten wrong. This encourages others, and creates an audience that is more willing to listen. We will worship the foundation of all orders, all systems, all expressions of faith, (Christ Himself), beyond the order or perceived order of things that man has built. We must have fellowship and connections with others during the week instead of relying on one Sunday Service, which was never designed to meet our "one anothering" needs. The earth continues to be filled with the glory of the Lord and He is just waiting for more of us to get involved. True wealth is measured in what you give away, and not what you keep. Love as He loves, speak as He speaks, and do what He does, and we can change the world. Your opinions are okay, because they are your opinions. It would be nice to be loved regardless of how different we all perceive life. Appreciate the different cultures and expressions in God's Kingdom, regardless if you understand them, or fancy them. Understand the commandment to love. Choose to love, even if you do not feel the return of love from others. Our prayer is that many of these become realities in people's lives, enabling them go out and make a bigger kingdom difference. Come share on our blog your Ponderings for this year http://vision2advance.blogspot.com

Sharon Stone UK/ Global Prophetic Directives

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:22:55 GMT

Preface to the Prophetic Directives for the United Kingdom for 2010 In November 2009 the UK Prophetic Council came together to consensus the revelations that God had given us for the United Kingdom and Europe. We do not consider these words as the only prophesies the Holy Spirit is imparting or ourselves as the elite "trumpets", but rather His servants, the Prophets who also hear His voice. (Amos 3:7) Our prayers for you as you read these prophetic words are: · That you will be personally blessed, have confirmation of what God has been speaking to you and be aligned with God for greater partnership. · That you will send this prophetic compilation out to your data base, friends and family, that many might be mobilised. · That you will engage prayer groups/networks in partnering with this revelation, in order to birth God's purposes. · That you will preach/teach these revelations from a biblical perspective in your churches and gatherings. As we enter into this new decade we believe God is asking us; "Are you willing to step out into the new and unfamiliar? We have much ground to cover in this earth and many atmospheres to change. We have transformational assignments waiting. Therefore, let go, be transformed and renewed, and move with Me." With thanks to the members of the UK Prophetic Council, Dr. Sharon Stone 2010 - THE YEAR OF A NEW GREAT AWAKENING A New Great Awakening Hallelujah, the cloud of God can be seen to be moving again just as when He went before Israel. Before the end of 2010 we are going to see a "New Great Awakening" in the earth, but it is our responsibility to make sure it comes to our nations, to our churches and families. For God would say, "Sixteen centuries from the birth of My church, My church had grown formal. Man was seeking a more personal, spiritual and immediate kind of assurance. Something that would touch their hearts directly and guarantee that they would indeed be saved. This atmosphere has cycled around again for you. At that time I brought a "Great Awakening" I swept through the English speaking world. Then I brought a second Great Awakening when it looked like the only faith that remained inoculated people from Me. In England there was the Methodist revival, in Wales the Welsh revival. I hid The Awakening from the wise and prudent, those who loved intellectualism and I am again coming to reveal this Great Awakening to babes. There is a broken generation and I will heal them with a heart transplant. Upon the youth and university campuses I will bring great joy from Holy Spirit encounters, healing their brokenness, shame and addiction. You will see My goodness for I like and love you. This Awakening will be built upon a prayer and worship base. I remember geography and Revival Trade routes, those that carried this Awakening back and forth across North America and Europe. You will do it again. This Awakening will be preserved by those of discipline and godliness. The media will also support My wave of sovereign healing." A Time to be Nimble We are on an important trek right now and we are to stay nimble, 'lean and mean', not picking up things on the way that will weigh us down. We need to stay focused on the goal before us. Releasing the grip we have had on over-structured, over-programmed church. For God would say, "There have been so many small distractions that have tried to attach themselves to you, like wet sand on your hands. They have been accumulating slowly so its been almost undetected. This season will be one of shaking off the distractions, which will allow you to sense more clearly what lies ahead. Stay nimble!" God is moving with acceleration and we need to partner with Him and be more nimble in our response. God is giving a shorter response time to His moving. Many in this next season will be asking what they have done wrong to not engage with the supernatural side of God. The answer will be 'because they held too tightly to what they had built'. Don't miss out on this blessing. (Isaiah 52:2) "Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, O Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion." Explosions and Catapulting 2010 begins a time of explosions and catapulting. Many will be catapulted into their divine destinies and some into different nations. This is a time God is bringing you to your mountain like Caleb so that you can take of your mountain. (Josh 14:11-12) There will be those who are moved and some radically rocketed forward in their destiny. Many will shift from the commissioning of Elisha in 1 Kings 19 when Elijah put his cloak upon him. Launching into 2 Kings 2 where Elisha picked up the fallen cloak of Elijah during his departure in the chariot. For God would say, "Get out of the interval waiting place and pick up the cloak! Go back and stand on the banks of your Jordan and cry with expectation for My miraculous multiplied power to come upon you." Get ready for explosions of God's light as gross darkness comes upon the earth and people. (Isa 60:1-3) "But the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentile nations shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising." This is a realm of the Lord's explosive enlightenment and glory, to manifest the power of a resurrected Jesus, in and out of the church. Mantles for Change God said, "In this season I am giving Mantles for Change." He is providing an accelerated metamorphose, which is, change through supernatural means. Some mantles will be mended as we are altered. God is mantling us with what has been unfamiliar, unaccustomed and untried authority, influence and responsibility. 1. For some it will bring inventiveness and solutions, the possibility for a new era of thought. It is time to believe Luke 1:37, that with God all things are possible, in order that the quality of life for others would improve, through inventions. 2. For others it will release authentic identity where the enemy falsely yoked you with lies. 3. Consecrated holy lives will be pursued as true repentance (change) clothes you. 4. This mantle of change will affect our position of how we view Jesus Christ. (1Cor 13:12) "Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known." We are going to see new dimensions of God. 5. God is giving us mantles of change in order for us to bring change to our atmosphere. New Divine Order The question of this new decade will be: "How much of the kingdom of God can actually be expressed before the second coming of Christ Jesus?" As we emerge from the ruins of our passive Christianity, we are being given the responsibility for this new divine order of reformation. We must learn to discern and judge on a new level in order to not remain in old destructive patterns and to correct past mistakes. Repeating the old can hijack us from entering into our highest potential. This can be a time of recovery of what we lost or was robbed from us during our wilderness journey. Ownership of the Land This next decade is one of ownership, particularly for God's people, who He is calling to rise up in faith and take back the land, physically and spiritually. This is a time to buy and own land, buildings, houses and businesses. But do not operate in presumption, financial over extension and debt, that was the error of last season. We will obtain these things via faith, wise financial diligence, and hard work as well as supernatural provision. The UK will continue to feel the bite of the recession. These disruptions will give opportunity for the church to take the initiative in many areas from providing for the needs of individuals as we respond to the heavenly call to take the land. Worshipping Army The change in season will be highlighted by the emerging of new bold worship/warfare songs. This warrior call is for the children of God to take the nations. A habitation of God will come as this generation releases a new sound of praise, which causes the enemy to flee. For God will grant favour to those who have positioned themselves against injustice and demonic giants in the land. Your children will run through a troop and leap over the wall. (2 Sam 22:30) A people movement is still rising and forming where saints operate fully in their gifts and callings, being impassioned to be in the place God wants them to be. Intimacy and Holiness - Leading to Provision Part 2 of Dr. Sharon Stone's insights for 2010... Intimacy and Holiness - Leading to Provision A body of believers is being raised up who are radical in their hearts and are willing to die to self and to move in the power of God. Total surrender will be required in this season. God is highlighting the parable of the ten virgins in Matt 26, and as in this passage, provision in this season will be linked to intimacy with God. Watch and Pray This is the Hebraic year 5770, which is the letter Ayin. Ayin is also the symbol of the eye. God is releasing a greater ability to see. Watchmen are called to awaken and take their place upon the walls, raising a clear sound again in the nations. The watchmen are to scrutinize, identify and herald what is not right. This will help birth a radical prayer army, that deals with real issues. Some results of watching and praying are: 1. Our spirit will overtake our weak flesh. (Matt 26:41) 2. We escape all that is about to happen, to stand before the Son of Man."(Luke 21:36) 3. There will be an increase of 24/7 houses of prayer and worship. As sight is being contended for, God wants our focus that we might say, Now I see (understand), instead of, this is the way I see it. (Isa 55:9) "My ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Shaking The main purpose of the shaking is now being revealed to us, (Heb 12:27-28) "that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken?" The Kingdom of God is not just surviving but thriving during this clash of kingdoms. Yes, there will be more shaking in the UK, manifested through economic pressure and felt in many of our current national structures, in response to overwhelming needs within the nation. Just as in the days of Joseph of Egypt, the famine will be felt over a protracted period of time. This is a global shaking. As part of it, we can expect to see: 1. Homes and possessions being repossessed. 2. National companies going bankrupt; e.g. the post office and the student loans company will be shaken 3. Further economic and societal shaking in the financial, energy and public sectors which will continue to greatly impact the lives and finances of individuals. 4. A shaking of mortgages. 5. A shaking of governmental positions and political staff. 6. A shaking of governmental authority in the nation and a decentralisation out of London - where national structures fail, a door for local initiatives will open up with a fresh sense of community. 7. Closer links will be forged with Europe as shaking continues. 8. As financial systems 'peak and trough' new solutions will be sought. 9. The justice system will come under God's scrutiny. 10. Shaking also continues as Believers leave behind old traditions that have made the Word of God to no effect. This is a time for short and long term strategies, of new technologies, governmental strategies, and effective administration systems being birthed, alongside alternative banking systems, and new models of education. Kingdom Rest verses Striving Be careful and do not align with fear, anxiety, or intimidation in your life. This is not a time of striving, but we are to be proactive in pressing to maintain momentum and mobilisation for kingdom advance. Luke 12:32, "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Rom 14:17, "For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." We need to be connected with those that will be 'force multipliers' for the kingdom. As we transition, God is calling us to be careful of the covenant relationships we embrace. We need to be released from inappropriate covenants and to realign ourselves with divine kingdom relationships. A Decade of Unprecedented Harvest Amos 9:13 "Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "When the plowman shall overtake the reaper

Here We Are

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:55:27 GMT

Discerning The Sheep From The Goats

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:46:52 GMT

Discerning The Sheep From The Goats Cindy Allen Foundations.com People have little or no discernment where there are no clear boundaries of the spirit marked. After I began receiving sight and discernment into the realm of the spirit many years ago, the first "land" that I began to see was that of my own spiritual land. Apostolic and prophetic ministry led me into choices that would be made towards Kingdom life. This was especially so where community was built through relationships of church, family and friends. In smaller communities, there is little difference in relationships within the church and relationships outside of the church. This is one of the reasons the Body of Christ needs to cross pollinate with members who are unlike themselves. During this time, much of what I was shown in the spirit revealed hidden, unrepented sin, or flesh. However, we speak of this, the flesh must be dealt with through the knowledge of the ministries of Christ in order to become "born" from above. Flesh will never manifest the Christ nature. The knowledge of the ministries bring us into fuller knowledge of the cross as we learn how to surrender our lives. The more serious sin that I saw was cloaked in darkness which was hidden through the ways that community is built among people. People must be taught to yield "natural" relationships to the ways of the spirit in order to come to know Christ in corporate relationships that bring healing to families and community. Much of the darkness that is birthed in spirit life is built through the ways people deal with their circumstances when they face difficult times or tribulations. In the times that followed the visions and knowledge I was given, I began ministering about a River that the Holy Spirit had begun revealing to me. I was led to the River that flows from the Temple in Ezekiel 47. The prophetic times that followed this period revealed people either being carried into deeper relationship with God and His people, or revealed people being carried away in their sins as an unseen river. In the River of the Holy Spirit, the fruit of the spirit was clearly seen in people's lives. In the opposite, the full manifestation of sin was seen in people's lives. To walk in this level of discernment, our lives need to be led by vision that will serve to reveal what is being manifest in our lives by the spirit. Without vision, everything that happens to us is personal. When we can identify the processes of discipleship and sonship, we're better equipped in how to flow with the Holy Spirit in relationship with our circumstances. As a River floods it's banks, the areas of our lives that are not established in covenant with God are exposed. What is not in relationship with God will never be relational to His people. When foundations are tested, the demand for loyalty and relationship will be placed upon God and His covenants or that of man's. One imparts living plumb lines of faith in the fear of the Lord and the other imparts the fear of man. One River flows in increasing knowledge and wisdom of God and His Kingdom; the other river flows to reveal sin in it's full manifestation and how man departs from God's presence. Ignorance and lack of discernment of our actions in times of visitation, or manifestation is our enemy. These are the purposes that discernment needs to be sharpened toward as we can easily align ourselves as goats in the time of trials. Years ago, as a new student and disciple, what struck me the most was that those who seemed to walk in the most deception proclaimed to be Christians for many years. Because of their blindness and hardness of heart, it was clear that they never knew the ways of the cross. Because they didn't know the cross, they never knew Jesus. This ignorance is usually present where there is a lack of knowledge and equipping in the ministries of Christ, especially in relationship to a corporate body. Offense is always personal and nothing can be taken personal when we're seeking to walk by vision that will keep us aligned with the corporate Body of Christ so that we manifest His works. Like the man in Ezekiel who measures the stream every five hundred and sixty yards downstream from the sanctuary of the Temple, we need to measure some boundaries that would mark the life of a disciple, the life of a son, etc.. Five hundred and sixty yards downstream from a disciple is that of fully manifested son or daughter of God. A Disciple begins a process of decreasing so that Christ can increase. A disciple goes on to become equipped in the fullness of expression of Christ through Five Fold ministry. Their entire life is built on relationship with Christ. Any relationship that is not first established on Christ is a sinking ship. There is no way to walk our lives out in relationship with a greater standard apart from vision. Without vision, we become inverted in our faith to do battle with personal circumstances, even as we're aligned to a corporate body. The end result is to battle Christ and His Church to be separated from the Sheepfold. Once a disciple's life is fully developed in Christ,THEN they go on to become manifest sons and daughters of God. Sons operate in full revelation of Christ and in relationship with His Church. A son's life is marked by the fruitfulness of the Lord and all ministry flows out of this relationship. Ministry that doesn't flow out of the relationship of sonship is a false measure. False standards lead people into greater darkness because submission will always be towards man and religion rather than relationship with and in Christ. When the River floods it's banks, we will either manifest Christ or an anti-Christ nature. It's time that we know where we are in relationship with Christ and His Church as foundations will be tested in the times ahead. The ministries of Christ are needed to make disciples where lives have not been submitted or committed to Christ. Ezek 47:6 We walked to the riverbank, 7where I saw dozens of trees on each side. 8The man said: This water flows eastward to the Jordan River valley and empties into the Dead Sea, where it turns the salt water into fresh water. 9Wherever this water flows, there will be all kinds of animals and fish, because it will bring life and fresh water to the Dead Sea.

The Healing Rain Of his Word by Rita Hanks

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:13:19 GMT

The Healing Rain Of His Word We must renew our minds and be washed by the water of the word. The carnal mind is corrupt; it needs daily washing. Eph. 5:25 Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, 26 so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless. His word through his anointed ministers speaks great blessing over hearers and doers.It's a healing rain! To those who refuse truth, they become transgressors who have hindered the work of the blood covenant. Some can still be saved by intercessions, but we must be faithful to always seek discernment and be willing to submit all to the Lordship of Christ! Hebrews 13:20 Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, 21 equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 22 But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. His word through the anointed minister warns and speaks woes to those who refuse to seek to get aligned with it. God resists the proud and independent man. Jeremiah 44:4 Again and again I sent my servants the prophets, who said, 'Do not do this detestable thing that I hate!' 5But they did not listen or pay attention; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods. 6Therefore, my fierce anger was poured out; it raged against the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem and made them the desolate ruins they are today. "Now this is what the LORD God Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Why bring such great disaster on yourselves by cutting off from Judah the men and women, the children and infants, and so leave yourselves without a remnant? 8Why provoke me to anger with what your hands have made, burning incense to other gods in Egypt, where you have come to live? You will destroy yourselves and make yourselves an object of cursing and reproach among all the nations on earth. As Jesus wept over rebellious Jerusalem elders and those who aligned themselves with them, he still weeps now! Jeremiah 13:7 But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the Lord's flock is carried away captive.

The Light Of The World Overcomes Darkness

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:48:51 GMT

Chuck Pierce Facebook Devotional 12-25-09 - Watch the darkness be overcome by the Light of the World! Today at 10:16am One of my dearest friends is Barbara Wentroble. Her ministry, IbM (International Breakthrough Ministries), is an apostolic ministry filled with power and miracles. You can go to her website at www.internationalbreakthroughministries.org to learn more. Here is what she wrote: During this season, allow light to overcome every place of darkness in your life! Obstacles can produce an atmosphere of dark hopelessness in a person's life. Finding light at the end of the dark tunnel is the only way out for these people. What is the one step you may need to take toward the light in your dark tunnel? Take the one step you know to take. When you have done that, the next step will become visible. Step by step, you can walk toward the seemingly small light that is visible until you come out of your dark place. Darkness cannot overcome you. You have the Light that can overcome the darkness! President Dwight Eisenhower encouraged people to pursue the light of freedom. He is quoted as saying, "May we, in our dealings with all people of the earth, ever speak the truth and serve justice. May the light of freedom, coming to all darkened lands, flame brightly - until at last the darkness is no more." Let the light that is in you become a flame of hope for the world. May your flame burn brightly! Be willing to speak truth and to serve justice. Watch the darkness be overcome by the Light of the World!

The Hanks House Night Before Christmas

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:50:37 GMT

Twas the night before Christmas And I'm thanking my God So faithful and true For all through the house Are miraculous gifts Of old loved ones Made new!! Signs to announce That stars still arise To guide wise men To the saviour of lives. The light of men, Born on this night Brought joy to the world Turning darkness To light; Sent to save lives And restore shattered dreams. Breaking off yokes Of torment and strife. Follow those Who follow Christ Still birthing children By holy seed Sown into hearts Confessing their need. Thank you Father, for the stars you create to guide wise men to your son! Philippians 2;15,16 Children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life. John 1:4,5 In him was life, and of men. It shined in the darkness, and the darkness could not overcome it. Matthew 5 You are the light of the world, and give light to all in the house. Rita Hanks

Prophetic Perspectives Of Hope

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:56:14 GMT

Word re-posted from the elijahlist Oct 2009 Note by Rita: This is a great word of prophecy, but the way it is copying out on this blog seems to be somewhat hard to read; this is a link to the elijahlist posting for you if you have any problem reading it. I am learning new skills with text sizing codes as I grow! http://www.elijahlist.com/words/display_word/8089 Bob Hartley: "The Lord is Raising Up Quartermaster Generals to Bring a Prophetic Perspective of Hope" Bob Hartley The following are progressive revelations that came to me through visitations from the Lord in recent months. In one such encounter, I was behind a big dark cloud with a group of people; some were "Daniels" and "Josephs." This dark cloud represented the challenges of the day. These people were called to be "Hope Reformers," however everywhere they looked ahead of them, they couldn't see through the fog and were not able to perceive solutions. As a result, they felt hopelessness and were overwhelmed because it felt like they could not get ahead. In the encounter, I also saw many prophets in the cloud prophesying; even though they were stating true facts or circumstances, they were not seeing or prophesying the answer in Him. Therefore, they were not to prophesy according to their discernment in the dark cloud, but to move ahead of the dark cloud, and here was how from the dream: those in the dream had to make a choice of whether to focus on the black cloud or to focus on His Eyes. There were angels waiting to help them to focus on God's eyes. There was a supernatural breakthrough that would come through MIRACLES, NEW GRACES and NEW MANTLES to give them supply and the ability to be catapulted ahead of this dark cloud?where they had the best! They then would receive the ability to "sing the song of hope." LOST and FINDING of Supply and Calling of Quartermaster Generals What would it take for the Daniels and Josephs to move forward? First, the Lord showed me that they were in this cloud because they had lost their supply of hope. The Lord called it the "lost and finding of supply." This was very important because He wanted them to understand how to regain supply in the future when the enemy tried to cut it off. He said it was like the beaches of Normandy, when many were out in front, fighting on the front lines, and the enemy had come from behind and cut off their "source of supply" of hope, both spiritually and practically. The black cloud had tried to create a "loss of supply" of the nearness and perspective of God and His true supply. In answer to this loss of supply, the Lord is raising up the QUARTERMASTER GENERALS who would reopen spiritual supply lines of true hope for those fighting on the front lines. They would be able to open up the supply line of God's heart. These would not be satisfied with salvation, but would push for discipleship and transformation of nations. They would help people get their true hope and dreams back in the place of prayer, with freedom from negative emotions that keep us from hearing God clearly and with confidence. The Quartermaster Generals were PATRIARCHS and MATRIARCHS who brought a prophetic perspective of hope and magnified God, versus the demonic influence. Their prophetic perspective was not about prophesying out of pain or discouragement, but through hopeful and abundant life views that magnify the person of Christ. Strength would be released when this hope was apprehended! They helped to bring forth a true and hopeful balance of what overcoming Christianity was to look like. They were true MOTHERS and FATHERS that would give out true versus false hope. They had hope for the people, for the next generation, and for cities and nations that would abound. The Quartermaster Generals would be like Jesus and help open up the supply of God's heart. This reflected God's nature. Jesus spoke to me that they were not "fatalists" but more than conquerors; where sin and lack increased, grace and abundance would increase even more. , ...but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more... , For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and deep darkness the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you and His glory will appear upon you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Quartermaster Generals would bring a "true definition of biblical hope" into all arenas of life. We must look to the appropriate supply of hope, or we would, as church and marketplace leaders and Quartermaster Generals, fuel offense and cause people to be dependent on wrong hopes. First, I saw that these leaders needed to get a hold of TRUE BIBLICAL HOPE to avoid becoming offended at God. There are age old, historic roots of false hope in people (down to their toes) and they would be plucked out with Holy Ghost perspective and power encounters. True liberation and more of God than we could ever imagine in the marketplace would be brought forth with God's true hopes. In the dream, I saw many that would walk in the doors of who God is in the different arenas of life?economical, political, educational arenas?with God's true hopes. I saw people that would get ahead of the "clouds" and be filled with "beautiful laughter." Then, in the dream, these reformers had a choice to be injected with false hopes and the dark cloud or to be injected with MIRACLES and NEW GRACES or MANTLES that had been given to reformers of the past. Those who chose God's remedy were able to break through the cloud and fog, and the light of His presence came pouring in, and because of this, I saw the Samuels released to put the Davids in place. This represents the ability to hear in order to raise up and anoint the future kings?the next generation of Godly leaders. God caused them to go from SHEEP to WARHORSES and be "Discoverers of God" and "Reformers of Cities and Nations." They were then able to be Issacharians who could see clearly and discern the times, to lead others into true biblical hope and faith. Miracles and Mantles Here's some of the miracles I saw being injected into these reformers: 1. Miracle of ?Hopeful, heartfelt prayer that leads to hope in God. Like Daniel, this is a miracle where he could pray three times a day and connect in a meaningful way with the Lord to where his heart burned for God; he had delectable feelings and a transformed perspective. This was the miracle of releasing the sons of Jacob?those who would wrestle for their inheritance in God; that could pray and prevail. 2. Miracle of ?Hearing the voice of the Lord on another level?the miracle, like Daniel, of hearing God like a patriarch or a matriarch, filled with perspective and given a sense of where they are at, where they are to go, and how they are to get there (Issacharian miracle). This would bring about inventions. 3. Miracle of ?Marvelous comrades and building together. Daniel was a man of excellence, but at the deepest levels he was really afraid. The king had threatened to take away Daniel's life if he did not interpret the king's dream correctly. I dreamt that Daniel really wanted to give up and accuse God. He wanted to run away! If Daniel wouldn't have had Marvelous Comrades at the deepest levels praying him through, he wouldn't have made it. He had been seen at his worst, in his most broken places, and they still believed in the calling on his life! 4. Miracle of ?Learning about who God is in every facet of life. This miracle would bring forth a "healed and expanded view" of God in the marketplace and in all of life (see ). The Daniel lifestyle of "loving to learn" would begin to transform minds within the marketplace as they saw God in places they had not seen Him before (see ). Here are some of the mantles that were being put on these reformers: 1. Brother Lawrence?Constant communion with God in all of life. Exceedingly above all that we could ask or think! Super provision! God's outcomes and dreams are the greatest! 2. Gideon?The mantle to overcome the devil. The military leader of a small force of 300 Israelites, whom God used to rout the Midianites. Even the least in the Kingdom of God are of use to Him (). 3. Nehemiah?Mantle of a City Builder and a Destiny Reformer. Deep piety and prayer; leadership and organizational ability; compassion for his people; impeccable integrity. 4. William Carey?The mantle of valuing people (families, callings, destinies); transforming culture. 5. Abraham Kuyper?The mantle to see the God of all of life; rebuilding education. 6. Nielson Hauge?The mantle of the best view in town; going from the earthly to the heavenly view. 7. Martin Luther?The mantle of a new idea; going from duty to grace. 8. John Calvin?The mantle of work as worship. Symphony of Hope and "AA" Programs After these reformers broke through the cloud, they became a symphony of hope?those who'd "sing the song of wisdom" over their cities and over the nations. They were heart hearers who began to hear in a new way on their instruments and became very skilled. They would listen and hear new paradigms and be able to put other instruments in place and understand the importance of other instruments and their need for each other. I saw these going to other cities and nations and bringing forth great symphonies of hope. Their primary challenge was that they felt they were not good enough. Yet God had hand-picked them! To get into this hope, they needed to get in an AA program, according to of "Adoring" and "Asking"?not meant to be a one-time fix-all but a constant, daily feeding. "Adoration" is identifying the specific face of God that they are to discern in this season of their life and be able to magnify and adore Him in the place of their deepest groan. It is understanding His heart. "Asking" is the inquiring of Him with the right questions at the right time. It is illegal to move forward out of the "unanswered questions," and so we must only move forward in the revelation He has given. It is time to "dust ourselves off" from the spirit of despair and doubt, for the Lord says, "It is time for promises to be fulfilled." ASK AGAIN! It is time to dust off our old promises, hopes and dreams, and begin to believe them freshly, and ask with a new confidence, attitude and view in Him. This Year We Win The Lord kept saying that from this September to next September: "THIS YEAR WE WIN...THIS YEAR WE WIN!" God showed me that true, biblical hope is the confidence in God that knows and understands that with God we win no matter what. God is calling forth Patriarchs and Matriarchs of true hope. Truth is not wishful thinking. Truth is having hope in the right things. Are we going to be spared from trials, tribulations and persecutions? NO! Jesus told us in , "...In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." Trials and tribulations produce perfect fruit and are the gold of our character?the internal gold that we can give Him. This is the fruit of the Spirit, and when we see Him face to face, we will offer Him our faith, hope and love, those things that remain. No matter what comes our way, we can put our hope and trust in God and know with confidence that He is working all things together for our good and His glory. With God, WE WIN NO MATTER WHAT! And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.? Cities and Nations that Would Love God Well In 1983, I asked the Lord, "God, what are Your heart's desires?" The Lord spoke to me about His desire to see His name vindicated, as in . He gave the answer to me in an open vision in a stairwell in Fort Collins, Colorado, about God's desire to see cities and nations come forth that would love Him well and would have hope for the next generation (see ?the Lord desires to give us "splendid cities"). As a Kingdom company, we have been given a mandate by the Lord to "rid the earth of despair" and bring forth the great treasure of hope in God in this generation. I have had dreams and encounters from the Lord for over 25 years regarding this "call to hope." Our hearts burn to see men and women, boys and girls from all walks of life, able to face the challenges of the day with a firm faith and hope that God is bigger than any circumstance, and that with Him on our side, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! A golden treasure: the Lord showed me that hope in God is a golden treasure that has been buried for thousands of years, as in , that the Lord wants to release to us in this time. There is a great battle at hand to break the power of the Idol of Despair, and to release a true and powerful hope in God that shatters doubt, fear and cynicism, breaking through the clouds of hopelessness with the light of His presence. It is a daily choice to live out a life of HOPE, but it is the inheritance of every Believer. It is the desire of the Father that every person lives with the anticipation of good from God in every arena of life, not just in mind knowledge, but from the heart. Hope Reformers and City Builders: In a vision, I saw specific cities and nations of the earth that were to love Jesus well. I saw many "City Builders" or "Hope Reformers" who were to "sing the song of wisdom and hope" in all arenas of life and rebuild cities that love God well. I knew that I was to hear God's heart for (and with) others, to help equip City Builders of Hope with advanced tools to help them succeed in rebuilding their cities, while helping them discover the "Forgotten Faces of God" in every arena of life (see ). They would also walk into prayer with authority. is describing David bringing in the ark of the presence into ALL the gates of the city, announcing to the city the God of all of life, His leadership over every arena and avenue of the city. Inquiring in His Temple The chief advance tool He wanted to give us in this next season is the reality of , not only sitting at His feet and gazing at His beauty, but also inquiring of Him in His temple. The One thing of is actually two things. It begins with seeing Him for who He is and adoring Him, but also moving into a place of dialogue and friendship with Him, seeking out the pearls of His wisdom, and inquiring of Him regarding His heart for us, for others, and for cities and nations. This place of inquiry is the "Counsel Table of the Lord." The Lord is inviting us into this place and has laid out a path for us to get there. This is the "Journey of Hope." On September 1st, our team began embarking on this year-long journey together with our marvelous comrades around the globe! We will walk together, month by month, through this journey into the place of deep intimacy and friendship with the Lord. We are so excited to see how the Lord equips and trains each of us with a deep and powerful hope in Him that will transform cities and nations. Bob Hartley Deeper Waters Ministry Email: deeperwatersinc@gmail.com About Bob Hartley: Bob Hartley is the founder of Hartley Institute/Deeper Waters Ministry in Kansas City, Missouri, inspired through a dream the Lord gave to Bob more than a decade ago, where the Lord spoke that the "The Youth of this nation are diving into 'shallow waters' of the knowledge of God, and it is killing them!" Bob's heart is to take this generation deep into the knowledge of God through hopeful, heartfelt prayer and intimacy with the Lord, and opening up their ability to hear from His heart and partner with the God of All of Life in every arena and season of the soul. Bob served as a pastor at Metro Christian Fellowship with Mike Bickle before entering the marketplace in 1983, with a vision to see the marketplace redeemed and cities established that value and love the person of Jesus. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Hartley Group, a "Hope Center" for the marketplace, consisting of Hartley's Executive Cleaning, Swift Chemicals & Supply, Prize Properties and H&H Management in Kansas City, Missouri. Bob is a frequent speaker to youth, churches, businesses and national leaders throughout America and the world. His quest has been to bring the Kingdom of God into every arena of life and give spiritual tools and equipping to those seeking to know and love God in the midst of their everyday lives. Currently, Bob resides in Kansas City with his wife and four children.

Were It Not For Grace

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:29:51 GMT
So much truth to receive and walk in in the deep truths of God's amazing grace! Amazing Grace! "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me, I once was lost, but now I'm found was blind, but now I see. Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; was grace that brought me here this far, and grace will lead me on." We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us! We cannot praise the grace of God enough!!

The War On Christmas by Kim Clement

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:57:24 GMT
Kim Clement The War on Christmas Matthew 2:7-8 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him." Matthew 2:13 When the "wise men" had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and His mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill Him." Kim Clement There has been a concerted effort to eliminate the word "Christmas" from public discourse, especially in the United States, where there is a (sort of) "War on Christmas." The stories seem to be more frequent: a grade-school choir sings "We Wish You a Happy Holiday" instead of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" for their "Winter Concert." A library invites "holiday displays" from the community, provided the displays have no religious connotation?the stable may have animals in it, but no people. It is possible to do all your Christmas shopping and never see or hear the word "Christmas" in many stores. Of course, there's nothing wrong with saying "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings." Considering that for over 2,000 years the enemies of the Cross, the secularists, have been unsuccessful in removing Jesus Christ from the lives, hearts and mouths of human beings, it is no wonder they have stooped so low as to attempt to remove Christmas from the world. Why is the word "Christmas" censored? Why do some public schools celebrate La Befana the Christmas witch, yet ban the Nativity, all in the name of "inclusion" and "tolerance"? One school's "Winter Program" features a secularized version of the traditional Christmas carol "Silent Night" with the following lyrics: "Cold in the night, no one in sight; Winter winds whirl and bite. How I wish I were happy and warm, Safe with my family out of the storm." Oddly enough, these secularists that reject all forms of religion and worship still encourage the giving of gifts so that the economy will not suffer, but without the presence of the Gift Himself. So we can have a stable, animals and gifts, but no people. How ridiculous. Christmas. What does it mean to you personally? Most of us have experienced a Christmas without Christ's presence, and it's like celebrating a birthday and arranging a party, gifts and guests, without the Person whose birthday it is being present! There's no fun in that. The Life of Jesus From the time He was born to the present, there has been a deliberate effort to get rid of Jesus. A percentage of the human race has tried to make Him disappear. After the resurrection, from the time of His birth to the time of His death, there were plots to assassinate Him. King Herod killed all the little boys who were two years of age and under in an attempt to destroy this new King. While preaching in the synagogue, the people led Him out to a cliff and tried to cast Him off, and at the Feast of the Tabernacle they sought to kill Him. All the while, their reasoning was that this could not possibly be the Christ, however, this was based on their own perspective of what a "Christ" should be like. Jesus? A King? How could it be? Joseph was a carpenter and Mary a peasant girl. Yet the Magi traveled for days to see and worship the newborn King. The Wise Men, or more correctly, Magi, were Eastern astrologers. Oddly enough, these Magi were more prophetic than those who were living in Israel at the time. Astrology was a sophisticated science in this era, and they were Gentiles who had come to worship with great joy, in contrast to the Jewish hostility at the time. After they had knelt before the young Jesus, the first of the Magi opened the latches of a strongbox, pushed open the lid and there was Gold! "For the King," he said simply, and then prostrated himself before the child. Can you imagine little Jesus as He woke up and sat there watching intently? The second visitor opened his box and the fragrance of exotic spices flooded the room. Can you imagine as Jesus sniffed and peered into the box? The second visitor prostrated himself before the child. Then the final visitor brought his gift in a fragile alabaster box. I can imagine him opening it, and suddenly...the smell of death. Heavy and rich...myrrh, used to anoint the bodies of the dead. This was a strange gift for a baby, even a royal one. These Wise Men were not ignorant of the plan God had for this young King. They had seen the star in the East, which told them that a great King had been born among the Jews, greater than any on Earth. These Wise Men were, in fact, deeply prophetic and were the first amongst men to recognize and worship the Son of God, the King of the Jews and Savior of the world. As trained students of the stars, the Wise Men observed an unexplained phenomenon in the Heavens, which was somehow interpreted by them as a sign of the birth of the King of the Jews. What a contrast to the lesser knowledgeable King Herod. Instead of guidance from the Heavens, he had to gather all the chief priests and scribes to inquire of them where the Christ was to be born. After they had searched the PROPHETS in the Holy Bible, they discovered that from Bethlehem was where the Ruler would arise. Herod sent the Wise Men to bring the child back to him so that he could "worship" Him as well. I believe that we are seeing a reoccurrence of this event in our day. People are searching the skies for a sign of the manifestation of God's glory, and those who are being led to Christ are ignorant of the devices of religion. We see people searching for God through psychics, fortunetellers, horoscopes, the study of celestial objects, astrophysics, cosmology, clairvoyants and many other celestial avenues, whether divinities or angels, dungeons and dragons or simply the "stars" on the silver screen. The "world" is searching the heavenlies for a sign to point them in the right direction. There is a war in the Heavens against the Christ, but this time they are endeavoring to destroy Him through legislation, just like Herod did, and the saddest part of all is that it affects the children. What harm does Christmas do to children? They experience love, warmth, joy and gifts. What a wonderful time to be close together. Gifts The idea of gift giving at Christmas goes back to the Scripture in Matthew 2:10-11, which talks about the Magi giving gifts to Jesus, "When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with His mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh." The Bible gives a wonderful story about the gift God gave us?Jesus Christ?and we can use it as an opportunity to show love. Does the giving of gifts take away from the true meaning of Christmas? No, it does not. If we focus on the wonderful gift of salvation that God has given us (Isaiah 9:6), then giving to others is a natural expression of that gratitude. The key is our focus. Is your focus on the gift, or on the ultimate Gift-Giver, our Father in Heaven? James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights... Let us pray on Christmas day: Be my peace, O Prince of Peace. Let its gentle, joyful blanket comfort my nervous soul, and still the warring of Your Earth. Welcome Christ. All my life I needed You. O Child of Promise, this Christmas morning I give to You my heart. Amen. Enjoy your families, loved ones and especially the children during this beautiful Christmas season. Remember the joys you felt as a child around this holiday and let's all actively attempt to bring that same feeling of joy and glee to the children around us. In fact, I would like to encourage you all to make an effort this year to locate a less-fortunate child around you and take them for hot chocolate or ice skating or even share a gift with them so that they too can feel that wonderful feeling of Christ's love on Christmas. Jane and I would like to wish you all a very Merry CHRISTMAS and God's very best for this New Year! Kim Clement Prophetic Image Expressions Email: hope@kimclement.com

Discerning The Times by Rick Joyner

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:23:24 GMT
Discerning the Times, Rick Joyner http://www.morningstarministries.org Dec 2009 The beginning of a New Year is always a good time for evaluation. Most of the time we want to say ?good riddance? to the old, embracing the hope that this New Year will be better. Certainly it can and should be a much better year for every Christian. We are told in Proverbs 4:18: ?The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines brighter and brighter until the full day.? If we are on the ?path of the righteous,? or the right path, our lives will get continually brighter, as will the path, so that we can go forward with increasing confidence and boldness. That is normal Christianity. If we are experiencing anything less than this, then somehow we have departed from the right path. In the Lord, the wrong path will never turn into the right one, so if we have departed, we must go back to where we missed the turn. This would be a good time to evaluate this and resolve to get back on the right path if this is the case. The further we continue down the wrong path, the longer and harder it can be to get back on track. In the increasing intensity of these times, the price for not being in the will of the Lord will be increasingly serious, so now is the time to resolve to get back on the track in any way that we have departed from it. Virtually all of the prophetic people I know see increasingly difficult times in the world this year. In John 16:33, the Lord says: ?These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.? If we are abiding in Him, we too will overcome the world. Regardless of what happens in the world, it can be the best year of our lives, and every year thereafter should be even better. Our paths are supposed to get brighter, not darker. It is remarkable how the Psalms have paralleled the times according to their numbering. The Psalm for this year is 110, which seems again to be an amazing fit for this coming year. It is short, so let?s briefly go through it verse by verse: The LORD says to my Lord: ?Sit at My right hand, until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet? (Psalm 110:1). The enemies of the Lord have been rising around the world, and the exhortation here is to be patient because the Lord is going to subdue them. In prophetic symbolism, the ?feet? in biblical prophecy often point to the last generation of this age. The Lord has been completing His body since the first century, and the last to touch the earth are the ?feet.? These are the ones who will prevail over the enemies of the Lord. The LORD will stretch forth His strong scepter from Zion, saying, ?Rule in the midst of Your enemies? (Psalm 110:2) The Lord is going to reveal His authority this year. Our enemies do not have to rule over us, and we can prevail even in the midst of them. This is what we must learn this year, which means enemies of the faith are going to arise. Also, Zion, of the nation of Israel, has had to rule in the midst of its enemies since its birth, surrounded by enemies on every side. This is also true of ?spiritual Israel,? the church. However, I expect a serious new assertion of this authority by the nation of Israel this year, as well as the church. Your people will volunteer freely in the day of Your power. In holy array, from the womb of the dawn, Your youth will be to you like the dew (Psalm 110:3). This speaks of a great mobilization, a release of power, and a great youth movement, which we can expect to break out this year. The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind, ?You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek? (Psalm 110:4). We can expect a prophetic emphasis on the priesthood that all believers are a part of the order of Melchizedek. The Lord is at Your right hand; He will shatter kings in the day of His wrath (Psalm 110:5) We will see the judgment of the Lord coming upon leaders who are His enemies. He will judge among the nations, He will fill them with corpses, He will shatter the chief men over a broad country (Psalm 110:6) The Lord begins His judgment with His own house because He cannot judge the world for things His own people are doing. This judgment has been happening for years, and now it will turn upon the nations in a greater way, and we can expect much death. He will drink from the brook by the wayside; therefore He will lift up His head (Psalm 110:7). When rulers drank from the streams of a land, it was a statement that they had dominion over that land. The Lord has dominion over the earth, and nothing is happening that He has not allowed, but now we are going to see Him assert His authority. The lifting up of the Head speaks of the lifting up of Jesus. The time is coming when no one on earth will be able to escape His witness. We will know this when He is lifted up, and all will be drawn to Him. This is going to be a great and exciting year. In many nations where Christians have had favor, there will be increasing persecution against them, such as in the U.S., but the Lord will prevail. The more the nations seek to afflict His people, the stronger and more numerous they are going to become. My prayer for you is that this will be the best year of your lives, that you will get much closer to the Lord this year than you have ever been, and that you will be known as one of God?s best friends in the last days.

Stand Up For Jesus!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:11:28 GMT

Be Anxious For Nothing, Nothing, Nothing!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:58:33 GMT
Bobby Conner: Be Anxious for Nothing, Nothing...Nothing! Bobby Conner American culture is a cauldron of fear, stress and anxiety. Nervousness and worry plague our business lives, home lives, social lives?and even our church lives. We live with silent murmurs in our souls: What if I lose my job? What if my child goes astray? What if he doesn't...she can't...we don't...? We seem to work harder and longer every year?but find less and less peace. We face more and more unanswered questions?and find more and more reason to fear. We worry that war and terror attacks may occur at anytime and anywhere. We worry about whether our struggling economy can recover. We worry about aging and health. We have stress at our job or stress about our lack of a job. Our families can be a place of comfort?or a place of anxiety, especially concerning our children. Someone once said, "A mother is only as happy as her saddest child," which is true for fathers, also. We all carry loved ones in our hearts?their battles becoming ours, adding stress and anxiety to the load we already carry. Indeed, anxiety seems to be the American Way! And even the way of Believers. Fear, depression and worry are common in the daily lives of most Christians?but, according to the Word of God, none are welcome in the soul of the Believer! The Bible commands us to be anxious for nothing. The Bible commands us to fear not. Survey the Bible and take note of the many times the Lord commands His people?indeed, even the great heroes of the faith?not to fear: Genesis 15:1: "Fear not, Abram" Numbers 21:34: "Moses, fear him not" Joshua 8:1: "Joshua, fear not" Daniel 10:12: "Fear not, Daniel" Matthew 1:20: "Joseph, thou son of David, fear not" Luke 1:13: "Fear not, Zacharias" Luke 1:30: "Fear not, Mary" Luke 5:10: "Simon, fear not" Acts 27:24: "Fear not, Paul" The Lord instructs all His people, the sheep of His pasture, not to fear: Isaiah 41:14: "Fear not...ye men of Israel" Joel 2:21: "Fear not, O land" Zephaniah 3:16: "Jerusalem, fear thou not" Luke 12:32: "Fear not, little flock" John 12:15: "Fear not, daughter of Zion" Note also the many times righteous men and women of faith encouraged God's people not to fear: Genesis 50:19: And Joseph said unto them, "Fear not..." Exodus 20:20: And Moses said unto the people, "Fear not..." Joshua 10:25: And Joshua said unto them, "Fear not..." 1 Samuel 12:20: And Samuel said unto the people, "Fear not..." 2 Samuel 9:7: And David said unto him, "Fear not..." 1 Kings 17:13: And Elijah said unto her, "Fear not..." We needn't come under condemnation if fear and anxiety are engrafted into our souls, but we do need to find the cure that will eradicate these besetting sins?once and for all. Stress is Not a Sickness?but a Sin We see commercials promising relief from stress and depression, and we can buy pills for almost any ill, mental or physical. Stress-related anxiety has become so familiar, so accepted, that it has become part of our everyday lives. Unfortunately, we no longer recognize fear and anxiety for what they are: sin. We medicate stress but do not change the habits of fear that caused stress in the first place. Do not be deceived: fear and anxiety are sin. At its core, fear is a stubborn refusal to trust the goodness of God or rest in His power. Anxiety is a by-product of unbelief. It is a spiritual "terror attack" from Hell that is silently killing tens of thousands every day. You will not find the cure for anxiety in a pill. A pill may numb uncomfortable feelings and adjust brain chemistry, but it won't address the spiritual root of the physical problem. Your serotonin may be depleted...but it is your faith in God that is also depleted. You will not overcome fear through a self-help book. Soulish teachings may adjust cognitive and behavioral patterns for a season, but the soul cannot cure itself, no matter how determined we are to change. The belief that we can exert our will-power to change or redeem ourselves is exactly what the Lord came to overturn at Calvary. And, unfortunately, you will not conquer fear and worry through a divine impartation or anointing, or even by attending another glory conference! Some Believers develop a dependency on others' anointing, or even on godly counsel and prayer, when the Lord is asking each of us to learn to drink from His well within us, looking to the Holy Spirit as our Teacher and Comforter. What is the lasting antidote for anxiety? How do we repent and be healed from this besetting sin of fear? How do we rise above stress and abide continuously in the divine peace that Christ won for us on the Cross? Where do we turn, then, to find the antidote for anxiety? Where do we find the lasting cure for fear? The antidote for negative thoughts or emotions is simple: we must obey the Word of God. The only cure for fear and anxiety is abiding in the Word, the person of Christ Jesus. Paul declares in Philippians 4:6-7: Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. And God's peace (shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace) which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Amplified Bible) Consider this passage in another translation, from The Message Bible: Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. The answer to stress and anxiety is not medication, but the Master! This is the pattern we need to learn: as we turn our inner focus, our will, to Christ and place our affections on Him, adjusting our thoughts to the Word, we will discover abiding peace. This is the Enoch walk of the overcomer! Christ's Presence within us is our assurance that we can live in peace, even in times of pressure and turmoil. The promise is much more than just merely getting through the tough times; He promises us perfect peace and constant contentment! How can this be true? It is true because the Kingdom of God is within us. The Prince of Peace abides within us! We have a blood-bought right to walk in uninterrupted shalom, free from all anxiety and fear, because of the living, breathing presence of Christ in our temple. Does this sound too good to be true? Despite how your mind or heart may argue, the Scriptures are always true, and are filled with examples of people living in peace in overwhelming situations. Abraham believed God, even as he raised the knife over Isaac. Caleb and Joshua believed God's promises after 40 years in the desert. Mary believed God's Word, having never known a man?and her soul rejoiced! Christ Himself believed His Father even as He was crucified. When He overcame sin, fear and death at Calvary, we overcame them in Him. We were united with Him in death, then united with Him in His resurrection. The Cross stripped the power from fear and anxiety: they no longer have legal mastery over our souls?unless we let them rule. We must repent from allowing fear and anxiety to rule in our lives. We can and must experience the peace of God that surpasses all human understanding. In our union with His resurrection, we have been given open access to perfect peace. How do we abide in this peace as a daily, lived experience? By keeping our mind, will and emotions fixed on Christ. Whenever the emotions stray from peace, ask for forgiveness and return to the heart of your Beloved, found in His Word. Whenever the mind strays from peace, ask for forgiveness and return to the truths of your Beloved, found in His Word. Whenever the will strays from peace, ask for forgiveness and return to radical dependence on your Beloved's good will, found in His Word. Ponder the promise in Isaiah 26:3-4, "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in YAH, the Lord, is everlasting strength." Never doubt that God is good and He does good (Nahum 1:7): "The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him." This is the Rock on which you can stand when the storms come your way?and they will indeed come (Matthew 7:24-27). Despite the storms, however, God's plans and purposes for you are wonderful (Jeremiah 29:11): "'For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,' says the Lord, 'thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.'" You must distinguish between the truths of God and the facts of your existence?and choose to trust the Lord, no matter what you perceive or feel. Look not at the facts of your life, think not about the facts of your life and do not place your emotions upon the facts of your life...but upon the truths of these marvelous Scriptures, and you will abide in peace. Instead of worry and anxiety, recall this to mind: The Lord's compassion and mercies are overwhelming (Lamentations 3:20-24). When I recall this, I have hope. I am not consumed because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great is His faithfulness! Your battleground is not the circumstances of your life. Not at all. The true battlegrounds of the enemy are your mind, will and emotions. Keeping your thoughts and heart focused on good things will prevent darkness from overtaking your soul. Philippians 4:8-9: Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy?meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Paul wrote, "Be anxious for nothing" (Philippians 4:6). We must stay focused upon Christ and His unchangeable Kingdom if we are to have abiding peace during these days of chaos (Matthew 6:33-34): "But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." There is no greater warfare than our abiding with the Prince of peace. The God of peace will crush our foe under our feet (Romans 16:20). The moment you feel the loss of peace, repent and ask for the Forgiver Himself to flood you with His peace. Have no doubt?He will bring peace because He always keeps His promises. Media Madness One of the most powerful avenues for confusion and chaos into our soul is the media?television, movies, newspapers and magazines. Much of the mainstream media has an agenda that is far removed from God's plans and purposes, with an agenda to mold the minds of the unsuspecting. Much of the media is motivated by political agendas: reporting the whole truth is no longer honored, no longer the highest aim of journalism. Although the Scriptures admonish us to keep our mind on that which is holy, we are constantly bombarded with bad news, chaos, misinformation, censorship and conflicting reports. We have but one source of Truth, one that can bring stability and hope to every heart, and that Good News source is the Word of God. The Word of God is powerful and perfect. Psalm 19:1-11: The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun, which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man to run its race. Its rising is from one end of heaven, And its circuit to the other end; And there is nothing hidden from its heat. The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward. Now is the time to present the real Truth that will set the anxious heart free: Christ stated that we shall know the truth and the truth will set us free. Yet many are anything but free, living in panic, having watched too many news broadcasts that predict doom and gloom. This is not a time to run in fear, but rather, to stand firm in faith. We do not need to stumble in the dark but rather leap in the light (Psalm 119:130). Choose to set your mind on the Good News?not on broadcasts of despair. Choose to let your emotions glory in the Cross?not the losses on Wall Street. Choose to turn your will to stand on His promises?not on the slippery slope of what if. In a world shaken by financial, environmental and political upheavals, we must remain calm as followers of the Prince of Peace, constantly pointing men to the solid Rock of Christ. During this time of shaking, we must remain steadfast: nothing takes God by surprise. God is not sitting in Heaven, ringing His hands, saying, "I never saw that coming!" On the contrary, God has everything under His control. I've read the back of the book, and it's no surprise: we win! Christ has won! In Christ Jesus, you are more than victorious (Romans 8:37). You are called to live as more than conquerors, not as victims (1 John 4:4). The promise from Isaiah 54:17 states that no weapon that comes against you will work. Choose this day to believe the Word and to turn from doubt, fear and unbelief. Choose this day to repent?for fear is sin. We are accusing God of a lack of faithfulness, of being unkind, of ignoring us, forgetting us, not loving us. Repent of fear and receive the lovingkindness of your Father, who will never forsake you. His perfect love?no matter the circumstance?casts out fear. Love is stronger than death itself. These Days were Prophesied I'm rather shocked to see how the Body of Christ has been shaken by the current economic and political situations?as if the Church has been caught off guard. Did we not read the Word of God? It should come as no surprise that we are facing the end-times. The Word of God informs us that in the last days, the world would face untold problems and perilous times. Why are we surprised by global disasters, wars, earthquakes and pandemic diseases? Over and over again, the Bible gives us clear warnings concerning the last days. 2 Timothy 3:1-5: But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! These days were prophesied, but Jesus said, "Do not be terrified" (Luke 21:9). As followers of Christ, we must not panic. Christ also warned that, because of world conditions, men's hearts would fail them "from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth" (Luke 21:26 NKJV). This, unfortunately, is taking place in our day. Not only will these events generate fear worldwide, but the expectation of difficulties will cause men's hearts to fail. Indeed, doctors are reporting that heart failure is the number one cause of disease-related deaths in North America. Stress and strain resulting from the cares of this world are very real; however, God invites us to come to Him and cast all our cares upon Him, reminding us that His yoke is easy and His burdens are light. We must slow down and focus on Christ. Psalm 46:10-11 admonishes us to "Be still and know...God." I am not suggesting we become passive; however, we ought to abandon our fears and the stressful anxieties that come from not trusting in God. One title for the Messiah is "Immanuel," which means "God with us." Jesus promised to be with us "even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). At some point, we must accept the wonder and power of Christ's promise. He is with us always! To mistrust this promise is to reject the very character of the divine nature. It is not a minor issue. Jesus says, "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30). My friend, let us come to Him! Cast your burdens upon Him, for truly He cares for you! Break your addiction to stress. Repent. Repent. Repent! God's Word promises that the God of peace will crush satan beneath your feet (Romans 16:20). Believe that. Trust Him. Repent from fear and anxiety by admitting that all fear and anxiety is sin. Break the bondage of fear and anxiety in order to walk as sons and daughters of God, who are anxious for nothing. You are not called to face these dark days with dark hearts. On the contrary, you are called to have hearts filled with divine light! Do not be afraid of the dark, little children: our God reigns. You are not alone?you are not facing the future without the help of God (Joshua 1:9). You are a child of God, called and commissioned to live in the light (1 John 1:5-7). Never, never, never forget you are called to be the head and not the tail (Deuteronomy 28:13). The foe of your soul is attempting to get your focus on the problems and away from the promises of God. Turn away from problems. Turn to the promises. Turn away from any thought, feeling or intention that does not bring peace. How do you turn away? Repent. Repent and the Forgiver Himself will flood you with His peace. Without fail. The nightly news reports continue to paint a dark picture and it is easy to feel the gloom seeping into our culture right now. But we must set our mind on things above. We must think on good things. Arise, come out of the murkiness, shake yourself from the fog, focus on Christ. This turning of our soul to the Word of God will drive away the spirit of fear and cast out anxiety. A Time of Great Potential and Possibility Yes, times are rough, yet while these are hard times, God is still working all things for good. His Word and Promises do not change just because the stock market is down and your 401k is not what it used to be. "Hard" times do not mean "bad" times; it just means that we must apply faith, keep listening to God, and?for Heaven's sake?keep our joy, for the joy of the Lord is truly our strength! Times of darkness are actually when the leaders of tomorrow are being forged. If you see light while others see gloom, your faith will inspire others to follow you into the future (Isaiah 50:4). These will not be easy times, but we must stand strong on the Word of God: "Do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward" (Hebrews 10:35). The reward will be great for those who trust God. We are on the brink of many new breakthroughs in the natural realm and also in the Kingdom of God, especially in the next three to five years. Consider technology. The Spirit of God is releasing wisdom and insights! New sciences are developing energy sources that have zero emissions and are utilizing resources that are abundantly available. Oil will still be necessary?and the news reports stating that we are running out of oil are wrong. Huge oil fields offshore in Brazil and also in the upper Dakotas and Canada offer hope for lower energy costs. New breakthroughs are also emerging in medical research. Health cures for many of mankind's most devastating diseases, including cancer and Alzheimer's Disease, are on the horizon. I was encouraged by a vivid vision recently; I watched as a formula slowly made its way in front of my eyes. I inquired, "What is this?" I was told this is the cure for AIDS. Expect to see a genuine breakthrough in this area. These discoveries have the potential to be as stunning as Jonas Salk's vaccine in eliminating polio. Do you want to partake of these wonderful breakthroughs?not only in science but in the arts and media? Also in government and, indeed, in every part of culture? Contend with the Lord that you may prevail, even in the knowledge of "witty inventions" (Proverbs 8:12). As we obey the commandments of God, the blessing of God will overtake us (Deuteronomy 28:1-20)?but know this: you will not prosper in this time if you continue to abide in the sin of anxiety rather than the peace of God. It is as we seek first the Kingdom of God that all these other things are added to us (Matthew 6:33). Pray this prayer with me, with all your heart: Lord, forgive me for my sin of anxiety. I renounce fear. Forgiver, come to and through those places of fear and anxiety in my emotions and thoughts. I turn my will to follow after You, to fix my heart and mind on You. I declare that my soul is Your property. I choose this day to believe Your Word, and trust that You have promised to care for me. I believe this promise. I come to You and entrust all I am into Your love and care. In Jesus' Name. Amen. Bobby Conner Eagles View Ministries Email: manager@bobbyconner.org

Letter To Satan

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:36:49 GMT
John 14:30 Jesus said: The prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. A poem from the Passion For Christ youth website; Dear Satan, I'm writing you this letter to inform you that our relationship is officially done. You just lost one! Cause for too long I've battled in my mind Your voice v. God's v. mine For too long I've entertained the same thoughts as Cain Like how truthfully my flesh loves to be first How my pride tries to cover and hide so I can't see the extent of this curse So I'm returning all your gifts Rejecting all your myths See all this time I thought that I had control, but you were controlling this Despite me doing good works in the church Thinking I was a Christian All the while allowed your spirit to lurk What a deception You went to church with me A thwarted perception Saying that I love God louder and louder But had a spiritual infection I see you're a deceiver; you take advantage of every weak part I could come to church every week As long as I don't apply the word to my heart We were friends because I did what you wanted me to I thought a little sin wouldn't hurt I mean I didn't want to sleep with you I just thought it would be cool to flirt But I see you play for keeps Now I know that the Word is true What you sow is what you reap I keep saying I'm so blessed, I'm so blessed All the while secretly giving you a kiss I remember all the places we used to go Now inwardly it makes me sick Like how you talked me into going to the club At first I really didn't want to go I thought it wouldn't affect me But while I was there my lust began to flare and I got hot and heavy Started thinking about the dudes in the room Wanting to ride off in their Chevy Or the comedy spots where we sat and laughed enjoying ourselves all night When they were joking and mocking the church like that situation is light And explicit sexual content echoed through that mic And I laughed like it was alright Now I know God wasn't laughing Even though you and I was on a roll I see it was because my heart was so numb and cold In the back of my mind I thought I'd really give God 100% when I'm old Once I'm done having my fun Then I thought what if I don't make it past 25, then what? What did I live for? I just can't ignore anymore this proposal from the Lord So I changed my number so you would no longer call And I would no longer fall But even though I did all that you still controlled me from afar Because I was just trying to be a better person Stopped clubbing, stopped sex, stopped cursing Dropped friends, cause of greed stopped working But stopping things don't rid the seed of the serpent It was all self-righteousness A righteousness I created It's like using filthy rags to take a bath When the truth is my entire sin nature is bad And me stopping those things never dealt with the wickedness of my heart If I thought someone did me wrong I was so quick to lash back, all the while singing a praise song Even though the Bible says repay not evil for evil, I refused to believe And your strings got me doing things that I can't even help Trying to love my brother but always thinking about myself What a curse Like I could run up and hug someone at church But because inwardly I wanted to be first Didn't realize it but I was wishing them the worst Although the outside was clean The inside of the cup was filthy and mean So I wrestled with the conclusion Maybe I've been excluded from being able to live this Christian life But then that sounds like your voice You've influenced so much of my life Those events help me see how powerless I am And the reality is there is only one way And before I was set free, I had to realize I was a slave I have no merit, virtue or favor with God It's Christ' poured out lifeblood that saves And I'm sick of it, my sin I've defended it, time and time again Dead in my transgression but now I've come on out of the grave Because this new relationship is based solely by grace through faith And my life is a result of what I believe Since you shall know a tree by the root and the fruit So rather than just dress modestly, I'm checking my heart too Making sure there is no vanity Or that I'm dressing to grab the attention of humanity Because I know what I can do, if I remain in a relationship with you My potential outside of Christ is extremely detrimental So I'm clinging on with all I've got So now when I think of all the movies we went to Man I get so hot Cause Christ has won my heart I can't sit there and glory in the violence on that screen And even though I used to justify by saying I never hurt anyone I was being entertained by the very thing God choose to destroy the world for in He said the earth was corrupt and filled with violence So the only reason I wasn't destroyed Was God's kindness You see you helped me build a tower like you did with Nimrod But I'm tearing it down for my God By the way I'm clearing out my ipod I'm giving you back all your music Couldn't see it before This tool you were using Different song Different score Brought the same conclusion All about lust, money, self and sex Yet those things are the reason Christ was out to death Who you using next Chris Brown, T-pain, souljah boy, ne-yo, Beyonce or Game? Every artist motivation is the same To take my heart away from the reason Christ came I could say I'm saved all the while exalting men Not a fanatic for Christ cause I'm a TI fan No-one no-one, not even Alicia keys supersedes the reason Christ bleeds No-one no-one has even ever heard Alicia sing about why Christ is grieved And I thought her music was positive But when I look into the word, Christ and Alicia are opposites Christ is on my mind So you won't see me bobbing it Because He's all I need He is all I need Cause all that music was to glorify me Yet the reason Christ came was to mortify me To crucify my flesh Not to be the Christian in Christian-Dior up in the video with Kanye West Now I see How he's saying he's Christian yet he's exalting women, sex, and greed And I said I was just listening to the beats You had me so blind to the content I was so deceived Didn't realized Satan disguised as I was hitting repeat At the same time they were pushing repeat when my savior was beat Pierced in His wrist and feet To take away these worldly lusts these songs stir within me So I confess I'm no longer impressed with you whack lines You'll give me all your kingdoms if I bow and worship at your shrine And I used to But now I'm adopted into the vine So every lie you told me Like you being my homie That I could rep Christ as long as we kicked it on the low key I'm done with you and all the excuses you gave Like living holy is a long process But the truth is, you didn't want me to change I used to be a daughter of lies You used to be my master But now I'm at the feet of Christ with me box of alabaster Because He redeemed me, set me free And I will spend my time, all of eternity Learning Him Wiping His feet with my tears Oh well, there will be no tears in heaven But I will sit and give Him reverence Because I know I'm undeserving of His love See I'm now covered in the blood of the Son So in case you forgot I'm writing this letter to inform you that our relationship is officially done, You just lost one! Behold I give you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing by no means shall hurt you." info@P4CM.com Church Address: 1525 E 25th St Los Angeles, CA 90011, USA Mailing Address: 8939 S Sepulveda Bl #110-152 Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA Service Times: Sunday Service: am Wed Bible Study: pm Other Church Activities Click Here for P4CM Calendar

Enjoying The Peaceable Fruits Of Righteousness

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:25:17 GMT
John Belt: Enjoying the Peaceable Fruit of Righteousness Isaiah 32:17 The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. John Belt As Believers in Jesus Christ we have been graced with His righteousness. Apart from Him we have no righteousness at all. He is the Gate to Heaven's courts. It is through Him that we are able to approach the Throne of God. The Blood of Christ is sufficient to bring us into His courts again and again. Our righteousness is as filthy rags and will not even begin to bring us even close to the entryway of the courts of God. Romans 4:5-6 But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works. Although Christ has made the way for us there does remain an effect of righteous living that we can only experience to the degree that we align ourselves with His thoughts. His righteousness must have its work in sanctification for us to experience the peaceable fruit that is promised to us in Scripture. To the degree that we yield to His ways as revealed in His holiness, to the same degree we will live as a habitation of God, experiencing a greater fullness of His life in this earthly life. Aligning Our Hearts with Righteousness 1 John 3:10 In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. The spirit of the world is everywhere and accessible to the eyes and ears of us all. Idolatry runs rampant in our society and is disguised, many times innocently, to dull the senses, causing Believers to lose their spiritual sharpness. Discernment is needed in these days as compromise has been redefined in many circles. What was compromise 50 years ago now is acceptable to many. The standards have been dumbed down in the minds of many. God's standard is always here and is available to us as a guard for our hearts. His word is grace, protection and wisdom for our times as illuminated by His Spirit. It is necessary for us to break ties with the idolatrous patterns of our society that we may see more clearly, hear more clearly and walk in the peace of Christ, making a difference. Jesus told us that His peace was different than the peace the world gives. That means that His peace is superior, not temporal but eternal, and effective in our hearts making us pliable for God's use. The work of righteousness is peace and quietness. When our hearts come into alignment with the righteousness of God we reap the fruit of rest, peace and a quiet experience in the inner sanctum of our hearts. Voices come from many directions to steal away "righteousness" manifested by the Spirit of God. Counterfeit peace is substituted in place of the true peace that only God can give, a peace that is never ending. The idols of this age are aiming to lure the people of God away from the inheritance that is obtained through simplicity of devotion to Christ. If we have trouble seeing what the idols of this age are, then most likely we have been seduced in measure to some of these things. In return, our spiritual power is diminished, leaving us wondering where the peace of God has gone from our lives. The Substance of His Peace The peace of God is substance and notable. The Lord has blessed us with the tangible realities of His Kingdom; they are part of our inheritance that we can experience at all times. No matter what is going on around, His manifested presence is always there for us. The best the enemy can do is distract us off the path, causing us to lose sight of what was once so clear. The beauty is the simple cure. We are able to simply repent of coming into alignment with lies, agreements that are unrighteous?thoughts that do not reflect the heart of God. It is here that we are able to receive cleansing from all "unrighteousness" and experience the peaceful fruit that comes with the territory of the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is first of all "righteousness," then peace and joy follows. Psalm 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters. Our addiction to noise must be broken. There must be a revival of loving the quiet place with God. We should be addicted to "quiet." God promises us quiet resting places. Deep within us is where the Lord longs to take residence. With so much noise coming from every direction in our society, we need to be the people who know God in the place of "stillness." It is in this place that He establishes His glory within us and finds the place of release through us. We have been made the righteousness of God in Christ. As we agree with His righteousness in our lives it becomes a river of life that flows through us. His righteousness makes us right in God's eyes. His righteousness flowing through us brings us into His realm of His peace, joy and liberty in this life. His Peace Be Yours... John Belt Live In His Presence Ministries Email: admin@liveinhispresence.com John Belt's Itinerary:

Reformation and Restoration Movement

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:14:41 GMT
This is a great word from Apostle Eric Reeder detailing the April 2009 launch of the movement to begin to restore America back to it's godly roots. There is also a link to Apostle Dutch Sheets video blog with more information on this unified movement in the body of Christ. There are several other great moves of God as this rising up and ushering in God's restoration strategies. I do hope and pray that you will be touched and strengthened with fresh hope as we see that the promised revival is well on it's way to our nation. Only a church consecrated and in unity will bring change to our land. Love and blessings, Rita U.S. Alliance for Reformation Conference Report by Eric Reeder Youtube service:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQkxwaLX9b4 As this letter is written, we find our nation at the threshold of change. The question is quickly becoming, "What kind of change is this, and who will set the course for it?" We find that a majority of the Church is asleep, awaiting a day of escape, and relegating her responsibilities to some time in the future, while evil presses to advance its agenda. It is with this backdrop that God is stirring the "Sleeping Giant" of His Church, connecting the dry bones that are scattered, disjointed and separated, causing them to stand as a mighty force in this moment of history. An hour of awakening-revival-is upon us! The demand is to carry this eminent revival through to reformation -- a move of God that endures until a nation is set back on its foundations and heading toward its God-given destiny. Two Gates In scripture, we see two accounts, and , that can be used to picture the Church at a hinge place, a threshold, a gate. From one we can see the picture of a broken nation at the gate of the Church, and from the other we can see a praying Church at the gate of the government. These two pictures reveal our current situation and the need to accurately respond to the issue of this hour. In we see a lame man at the gate of an anemic religious system. Like this lame man, our nation is lying broken, disabled and lame at the gate of the Church, taking insufficient handouts from the religious order while they continue on their way of ritual and rhetoric. And just as they did in Acts, the "Apostolic Church" must show up offering what they possess-a power and authority to produce the needed restoration to rise, leap and run again. In Esther we see Mordecai, picturing the praying/interceding Church, positioned at the gate of government, crying out for the solution to the misguided governing of that day. His efforts brought forth what was needed to release a strategy shifting the direction of government. From sackcloth and ashes, humbling and repentance, came a joining of spiritual and civil government in a partnership that ultimately overturned the death decree set to destroy a nation. These two hinge moments in scripture provide perspective for our nation today. Our nation is crippled and begging for solutions while most of the Church, like the religious leaders in Jerusalem, offers nothing that produces real change. But God's apostolic Church is arising! And just like Peter and John, this rising remnant won't continue the current operation but will offer something different...real answers to the world's problems. We can no longer continue flowing into our "beautiful" places while a nation is broken on our door step. America is in a position that requires us to arise and offer that which we possess. We must awaken from the religious order of the day to offer the restoration and strategy that addresses our nation's condition. And like Mordecai in his day, we must have the apostolic, prophetic, praying Church of America at the gate, seeking the needed solutions in an hour of crisis. America has forces of darkness at its gates demanding entrance, with plans to redefine God's institution of marriage, release unrestrained murder of the unborn with a return to partial-birth abortion, cause economic collapse, redefine our history and remove our identity as a Christian-based country. There MUST be an awakening NOW that prepares the way for true reformation!!! The Launching of a Movement The USAR (formally USAA) National Conference contained the necessary revelation and communication required for anyone desiring to be a solution in this hour of history. God has converged streams and generations to produce a reforming force. This convergence is creating leadership from covenant-keeping lovers of Christ which will shift culture and take America toward her purpose for God's glory. This USAR gathering March 30-April 2 was not just a conference, but a launching of a movement! God has set a course for awakening now and reformation in our lifetime. Unprecedented strategy and revelation came and commissioned a movement to reclaim a nation. From across the nation, those attending saw a new wineskin for awakening reformation the opening night, as Dutch Sheets presented direction through four prophetic words that were released in Dallas on January 2. After each word, a team of three decreed and prayed based on that word. This presented a much needed shift from our typical gatherings to interactive gatherings that strategically release and receive information, activate the people and effectively accomplish something. Rather than scattered thoughts and random ideas, there was a concentrated, corporate, intentional shift in our meeting that had within it the force to shift the entire movement of our stream in this nation. We moved from escaping the future to embracing and owning it. We moved from ignoring the culture to engaging it. We moved from generations separated to generations synergized. We moved from wishing we could do something about the state of our regions and nation to hearing the voice of God with clear strategy on how to move forward. This was not just a gathering or a conference -- it quickly became the launching place for awakening and reformation on a national scale. We birthed and launched what was conceived in the Spirit last September at the "Hosting His Presence" gathering in Colorado Springs. It was a more "congressional" form of a Kingdom gathering, versus a lecture hall and note taking format. Preaching, prayer, prophecy, worship and declarations all flowed interchangeably and from all generations in a release of Kingdom power over the nation. God sounded a call to shift our attention and efforts toward reclaiming a nation through awakening and reformation, both in the Church and the world. With powerful sounds of worship and music, a fire has been set for reformers of today to carry an awakened passion; to turn efforts from simply building churches and ministries to building a nation that glorifies and pleases God. A major adjustment is upon all of us to give ourselves to this awakening and reformation. The Seven Mountains Through Lance Wallnau, the direction of God came strongly concerning the requirement for those of God's Kingdom to pursue high places of influence and leadership within the "Seven Mountains of Culture." In the 1970s, Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade, and Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth with a Mission, brought forth revelation concerning culture being shaped by seven "spheres" or "influencers". Lance Wallnau advanced that revelation and redefined the terminology as the "Seven Mountains of Culture." The understanding is that every culture is led and shaped by seven areas of society (mountains) -- government, business, education, family, religion, media, arts/entertainment. Those who rise to the top of these mountains provide the influence and leadership to direct a nation. God is calling His people to pursue these places of influence. Strategy was presented through Dr. Tim Sheets to have this understanding imparted into all ages. His "ID Culture" material has been developed to enable local churches to awaken a generation to their God-given calling in one of these mountains. This is a heartbeat of God. His people are to build and rebuild nations. There must be those in His Kingdom that seek this revelation, apprehend the necessary strategy and implement that which causes culture to reflect His desires. From Local Church to Local Territory Mark Pfeifer brilliantly taught that looking beyond our four walls and projects in order to see that God has given us stewardship of a region/territory is critical. We can no longer be satisfied building our own personal success stories, but must work with those in our region to see the success of that region. God has placed each of us in our territory-not just in a congregation-to develop and bring forth His Kingdom expression. The current paradigm of creating a "one stop shop" ministry megaplex has to move to an understanding that we are set in a region to impact and improve every aspect of that area. No one ministry can accomplish this. Taking on this identity of leading a territory far supercedes the leading of a group meeting in one location every Sunday. This understanding is what senior leaders, pastors, business people, educators and government administrations must come to. As we do, we'll work as one in God's Kingdom to cause a region/territory to continually reflect more of heaven. This is also being accomplished as greater strategy for citywide and statewide prayer is being developed. Moving from a 24/7 model that is a worship canopy only, into a strategic, tactical prayer company is the direction needed. Tim Taylor shared that developing communication hubs and coordinators in a city/state wide operation center is a potential strategy to move toward. Targeted, ongoing prayer and intercession over the seven mountains in an area is the first step to shifting it toward a Kingdom culture. We must move beyond self-focused, self-seeking intercession to recognizing our strategic part in shifting the authority structures over regions. Synergy vs. Succession As we take steps toward implementation of strategy for awakening and reformation, rising to the top of culture so we can lead a nation toward a Godly identity, we will have an accelerated rate of progress as the generations run as one. God is speaking clearly concerning generational synergy. Generations can no longer be separated and self-focused, but must become one, bringing that which each carries to the table of reformation. The current paradigm of "succession" will not afford us the rate of advancement needed to shift this nation, but rather generations working synergistically like Mordecai and Esther; Saul and David; Samson and the child; Jesus and the boy with the lunch; and Peter and Timothy. Synergy leads to continuity, while succession leads to replacement. Generational synergy will bring forth great succession, but aiming for succession misses synergy. Synergy says, "we will go together now," while succession says, "you will take my place one day." We need everyone at the table of reformation now to secure the future. Every Kingdom work on a local, regional, state and national level must operate in generational synergy to accomplish that which God needs us to do. No longer can a generation gap separate and segregate. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob working as one will bring forth the Josephs that will reach the top of the seven mountains and bring Kingdom solutions to national issues. The generations must now work as one. Covenant Root States Through Chuck Pierce, God prophetically revealed that some states have a "covenant root" with God while others do not. Each group was identified, revealing which states currently possess a covenant root that can be tapped into and built upon, and which need a covenant root set in place. This gave insight to the priorities for each state -- work to build upon this root or work to set one into the state. God and Government Our nation is at an unparalleled time when a majority of leaders in our government are strongly attempting to erase the Godly heritage and foundation of our history. Len Munsil taught that God desires to have those in government that will acknowledge Him and seek to do His will. The Body of Christ is to embrace our role of holding government accountable to God and His principles. It was emphasized that this is a time demanding a strong priority of focusing on and addressing the state of our government. This is not a political issue; it is a government issue. Nor is this a time to back up in intercession, engagement, involvement, activism, or be lax in keeping leaders accountable to righteous principles. Possibly more than ever America, as it has been historically, is in the balance. What will God's people do for the righteous governing of this nation? What must we do to win the culture war? Dutch Sheets challenges us to remember our history which makes evident that God had a purpose in the founding of this nation. The writings of our founding fathers and early leaders clearly demonstrate the Godly heritage that they believed in. Understanding our nation's spiritual legacy and our covenant with God is essential as we combat the revisionists and secular humanists that say our nation was never a Christian nation, or that we've always been a mix of many faiths, or that we were at one point Christian, but are no longer. As an example of Godly government, Dutch read a proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 calling on Americans to humble themselves in prayer. President Lincoln's proclamation is powerful. It speaks of reformation and about a nation being blessed whose God is the Lord. We were all encouraged to honor the anniversary of this proclamation on April 30th by making it a day of prayer for our nation. Since the conference, Dutch has shared a plan to carry this out. Everyone is encouraged to pray and come into agreement with President Lincoln's proclamation both individually and corporately in prayer meetings and congregations beginning on Thursday, April 30th - then to continue to pray each day leading up to the National Day of Prayer on May 7th. Let's join Dutch and make a statement to this nation, to the spiritual powers that are trying to steal from our Christian heritage, and let's say, "The war isn't over! We are not going to give this nation away and the culture war isn't over!" (For more information http://www.dutchsheets.org/ A Course is Set Things in our nation are not at a desirable place in many regards, but God has a people that will not surrender or give up. The enemies in invaded so strongly that God's covenant people retreated into caves and clefts of mountains. It was from that situation that insignificant Gideon was brought forth to call for an army to awaken, align and advance. Just as Gideon viewed himself as insignificant and the least among others, the least likely are becoming the army of the Almighty today. This is an awakening! This is a reformation! A course is set. There is a response each of us must make for days like these. There are those all over the nation rising as they hear the sound of heaven awakening within them a cause that demands facing all odds in the name of the Lord. Getting the conference CDs or DVDs are a must for all - present or not. You must to be on the leading edge of this movement. All generations are needed. Children, young adults, middle aged and seniors are all needed to come together. Gather in your city, your state and your region. Connect with a movement reclaiming a nation to please God's heart - awakening in our day, reformation in our lifetime!! Running together, Eric Reeder

Dance With Me by Paul Wilbur

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:47:05 GMT

The Witness Or The Teacher?

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:41:42 GMT
Over the years it has come to my attention that many who are called children of God feel pressured to interpret the bible and preach the gospel to others. I would share some revelation that I hope will free some up from that deception, for to take that burden on oneself when it is not appointed by the Lord is not good. Only one who is ordained of God and has been commissioned by the counsel of prophets ordained by God are legally teachers of the word. As an example of that, when Paul was knocked off his horse on the Damascus road, he asked the Lord "What must I do, Lord?" and Jesus spoke to him to go to the house of a prophet and he would receive further instruction. The laying on of the hands of the prophet Ananias then comissioned him and he became a disciple of Christ. There are many sincere people who love the Lord for what he has done for them and have a desire to serve him, but are not yet cleansed of their worldly mindsets; they are still of the world. As an example, the man who was set free from several demons asked to follow Jesus; he said "no, go and tell what great things God has done for you". Even those who have had formal theological training do not hear the voice of the spirit clearly until they have been prepared and ordained through God's Holy order. We must submit to the process of new birth and be recreated in the image of Christ in order to be trusted with God's word. Those who abhor abortion and injustice and are called conservative have some righteousness to speak well of, but until the renewing of the mind and a demonstration of the fruit of the spirit is evident, they cannot be trustworthy representatives of God's truth. They may be seen as simliar to Lot in Sodom whose righteous spirit was vexed by the evil in Sodom, but the anointed warrior Abraham had to interceded to bring him out. The great commission, "go out into all the world and preach the gospel", was spoken to men who had been hand picked by God to walk with Jesus and learn his order and be filled with the Holy Spirit. These anointed vessels are then laboring to equip young learning disciples and sending them out under the canopy of a corporate anointing. I counsel all who desire to handle God's word to seek the Lord in prayer and repent of any self imposed burden that is not God given. His yoke is easy, and his burden is light, and his mercies fail not to any man who will humble himself and seek to do his will. . Luke 8: 38The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 "Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him. Mark 16: 14Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. 15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well." 19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. 20 Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. 1 Timothy 4: 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you Hebrews 5: 14 Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. 3 This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. 4 No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

Beware The Voice Of Chihuahua's

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:06:32 GMT
Beware the Voice of Chihuahua's As young and immature Christians, we all desire to please the Lord but we are not sure what he expects from us. After our times of prayer and bible study, it often seems that we struggle with our new found faith, and feel the need to do something more. We need to learn how to apply his word while trusting in his leadings. Be reminded that Jesus said "Let not your heart be troubled, just believe in me". I am learning that the Lord is very practical, and will help with small ways of practicing our faith in our daily life experiences. One such small beginning in my own daily life has come through my husband's favorite pet, a small Chihuahua. A somewhat humorous but seriously true lesson in spiritual warfare has unfolded. I was presented with a unique opportunity to learn to practice walking in the spirit. When we first got this dog it was fully grown, and had a fear of most everyone, as though he had been mistreated. We were strangers to him, and it took some time to get him adapted to us and our routine. He quickly claimed my husband as his possession because he had such an affection for him. He has always loved dogs. Although I do not dislike them, I need grace to love them as he does. This new pet quickly began to show a fierce distrust of me, while jealously guarding my husband from me. If I approached his chair, the dog would sit up and bare his teeth and growl fiercely! If I reached over to the table beside his chair to pick something up, he would snap at me, and even bite. If my husband left the house to go to town, this small but bossy dog would stand and bark at me loudly., as though accusing me of hiding him. The poor dog would then run all over the house crying and searching for him. If he managed to get outside, he would take off down the road, nose to the ground, sniffing his trail! When the children came to visit, he would hide under the couch and bark ferociously until they left. A pleasant visit with company was impossible.This was turning into a constant irritation! I was very young in my experience with spiritual warfare, and was just learning to hear God's voice through his prophets. One day while watching a well known prophet of the Lord on T.V., a rhema word was quickened to me. I do not even recall the subject he was speaking on, but suddenly, I heard, "don't be intimidated by the voice of Chihuahuas"!! Isn't it amazing how the Lord speaks into our lives through our everyday habits and events? The Lord then began to teach me quite a bit about spiritual warfare through this experience. I was learning that the Lord desired to free us from the bondage of all control through fear and manipulation. A spirit of witchcraft can and does work through animals and humans, with an underlying purpose of destroying our hope for peace and victory. Many churches and leaders need experience in this kind of warfare, for God loves the person these spirits are controlling. We, as believers, are given the authority to bind carnal responses and to loose spiritual ones. We can choose to crucify the normal reactions of our flesh by the spirit. The feelings of anger, jealousy and hurt are very real, but by our continual practice of walking in the spirit, grace is able to make us into brand new creations. I was instructed by the leading of the spirit to demonstrate the love of God and to turn the other cheek and to bless my new enemy, Cooter the Chihuahua. I took the responsibility of feeding and keeping his water fresh daily. Occasionally he would have a day of sickness, and I would pray and seek his healing. By grace, I struggled to maintain a right heart attitude while this small dog was wreaking havoc in my home. As the Lord promised in his word, little by little, he brought peace and change, while giving me great victory over my own emotional reactions, and those of my husband's. As a result of the truth of the word of God being practiced, what was a real irritation has become a laughing matter, and is gradually vanishing away. The word of God is active and powerful! We have been blessed with spiritual giftings that enable us to decree God's words of truth over our lives and see changes in our circumstances. The devoted believer has mighty weapons of warfare to activate against enemy plans. Just as the children of Israel had to drive the enemy from their promised land, we must overcome these spiritual giants in our own lands. The strife and division that is ever present in the carnal nature must be tamed and brought under the Lordship of Christ. Voices of strife from the enemy camp in our homes and families can be bound, and spiritual peace can be loosed by setting the mind and heart to learning the Lord's way of resolving issues in our lives. We must not be intimidated by works of the enemy camp, Joshua and Caleb said the enemy was as grasshoppers and not giants. The work must always begin in the heart and home of the believer. To start with the voice of Chihuahua's will give good practice in learning to overcome and conquer bigger spiritual enemies. King David started with lions and bears, then he grew strong enough to bring Goliath down. Life by the Spirit Galatians 5:s 16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law. 19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

Sow So That Others May Reap

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:01:09 GMT
Chuck Pierce Facebook Devotional I recently took my cat to the vet for an ear mite exam. Sitting with us in the Waiting Room was a crated, subdued, blonde Cocker Spaniel. I was immediately drawn to him. The next day, unable to get him out of my mind, I called to ask if he was available for adoption. "Yes," replied the receptionist, "Henry is up for adoption. If you're interested, come in for an interview." So I did! During the interview I learned that several months ago Henry had been brought to the clinic when a passing motorist found him injured on the side of the road. My interviewer explained Henry was "excitable," a "submissive urinator," and was on doggie Prozac due to extreme separation anxieties. She concluded, "If Henry doesn't work out, don't take him to the pound; bring him back to us. We love him." Undeterred, excited and hoping for the best, returning him was the last thing on my mind. After two and a half months as my dog, and with two "behavioral intervention counseling" sessions with the veterinary technicians at Henry's old clinic, it became clear that although Henry had made great progress in a few areas, he showed regression in others and additional issues were unexpectedly emerging at an alarming rate. It became clear to me that I had a project rather than a pet, and with my other work related and personal responsibilities, something had to shift. Finally, faced with a difficult choice and after much prayer and anguish, I returned Henry to his home at the veterinary clinic. Ultimately, I had acted hastily, without thought to the perseverance and day-to-day dedication it would take to work with a rescue dog. Questions still come to mind, a month later. Should I have kept Henry? No. Should I have taken him home in the first place? I would question my heart if I hadn't. I looked at the Word and saw that Jesus took on projects that He knew would not change. He spoke many times to Caperneum and the city did not transform. He wept over Jerusalem because He gave so much and they did not recognize Him. He took Judas to disciple and we all know how that worked out. Thomas continued to have doubt, even after being with Him for three years. His heart reached out. His heart let go. I want to encourage some of you to do your part as you give and bless and disciple. However, do not condemn yourself if things do not seem to work out in what you have been working on. Know this?He can show you to sow and have someone else reap. Read Luke 8 Meditate on Luke 19:44 and John 4:37-38

Thy Word

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:37:22 GMT
Isaiah 28:9-10 "To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message? Those who are weaned from the milk, those taken from the breast For it is precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, there a little." Isaiah 30:21 You will hear a voice behind you saying "this is the way, walk ye in it."

An Invitation And A Confirmation

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:09:41 GMT
Excerpt from a word through the prophet Chuck Pierce today on facebook: I knew I had to refocus and bring my relationship with the Lord to a new level. I knew that I must have a new revelation of the Lord. I knew I had to broaden and deepen my relationship with Him. I heard Him say, "Come higher". As I opened the doors of my heart and allowed the Holy Spirit come in and search me deeply, He began to reveal my fears. I felt a grace to face and address them. I sensed a faith to move forward. I knew that my heart had to become pure before the Lord. "The pure in heart see Him." I was encompassed by an awareness that I could not carry any of the old baggage into the new season. When we bring our focus into a new place of seeking and desiring a deeper relationship with the Lord, fresh revelation comes. I know my deeper relationship with Jesus brings new faith and activates me to move into my new season and place. Ask yourself this question: "What fears do I have blocking my relationship with the Lord?" Chuck Pierce A comment posted below this word; Victoria Bernadel Moving forward...Holy Spirit uses a song for me this morning to hammer this message home. It's an old song by Rodgers and Hammerstein called You'll Never Walk Alone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypEIomaMeJw Walk on with hope in your heart... Moving forward...one step at a time. Looking for the hop, skip and the jump. Note by Rita: I'm delighted at the way the Lord sends confirming words to his children who walk with him. As we keep hearing and obeying his call to come up higher, we leave some low places behind, but we are assured that by following him out and up we will never walk alone. The link above is to an old song from the world I always loved when I was still in the world. Last week I had the song on my mind, and was thinking of how the lyrics sounded so much as God's words of comfort to us as we go through storms and trials. I sometimes have a struggle with my religious mindset about the Lord speaking to me through worldly songs, but he's done it often, so I am the one who seeks change, as he can speak to me in any way he pleases. I see also that he speaks to others who are open to him through unusual ways as worldly music. I pray for ears to hear and heed! And also, often, and again this morning, I thank God that his refining process is making my feet like hinds feet so that I may hop and skip and jump on high places!! Two confirmations in one day through a quickened word through a sister I don't know on facebook!

The God Who Sees, Who Hears, Who Knows

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:44:18 GMT
The God who Sees-The God who Hears - The God who Knows By Mary Lindow GOD SEES ALL!! EL ROI - Hebrew for the God who knows and sees all. "THE RIGHTEOUS MAN OR WOMAN RUNS INTO THE STRONG TOWER OF THE GOD WHO SEES"? (Genesis 16:13) ARE YOU LONGING FOR REFRESHING FROM THE HEART OF GOD THE FATHER? Are you in a place where you risk laying down what might cost you your past history, and which will create a new and fresh beginning in the walk of the saint on earth? Sadly, many choose to return to the safe place of familiarity and control to gain perspective, and lose the joy set before them. They also will return to religious metaphors, forms, and familiar patterns as to how to deal with difficulty or things out of their control. No nation will be changed, no crisis will be silenced as long as the believer does not first deal with the issues that are hidden and that are well nurtured within their own flesh. THE FATHER IS WATCHING THOSE WHO ARE NOT CREATING AGENDAS AND PROGRAMS TO ATTEMPT TO HAVE AN "EDGE" DURING THIS LONG SEASON OF TRANSITIONING. He is allowing the breaking and "coming to the end of ones' self" to continue. Few have stepped over the line into the abandonment He desires from those who claim that their lives are for His use. Breaking is not done just through loss or strain, It is also a persistent blow to the hardened soul who presumes that they are perhaps more blessed or more righteous because it appears as if the Father is blessing them above their brethren who appear impoverished, humiliated, and even sick in body. BEWARE of the lies of arrogance and selfish ambition! It was a similar voice that tempted the Savior to bend the Word of God to fit His situation. And He as your model, stood firm against the voice of any religious spirit and temptation and did not cave in under pressure. IN THIS CRUCIAL HOUR Yes? Right now even as you read and contemplate, the Lord is not requiring acts of greatness and profound gatherings to bring glory to His plans. The Lord says these words to those who will choose hear: "THE SACRIFICE I WANT IS A BROKEN SPIRIT. A BROKEN AND REPENTANT HEART, THIS MY BRIDE, I WILL NOT DESPISE. (PSALM 51:17) WHAT IS IT THAT JESUS THAT JESUS WANTS FROM US? ?REALLY? The obedience to do the simple, and often at times? mundane acts of "silencing our fleshly need for action and control." JESUS REQUIRES THOSE WHO WOULD BE HIS FOLLOWERS TO A RADICAL DEVOTION AND AN EVEN MORE RADICAL DEPENDENCE ON GOD. His followers must be meek, Must not retaliate, Must go beyond the Word of God's "rules and regulations" and instead, understand its spirit. They must do what is right when only God is looking, Must depend on God for their needs And pursue His interests rather than their own. HIS DEVOTED FOLLOWERS MUST LEAVE SPIRITUAL MEASUREMENTS OF OTHERS' HEARTS AND ACTIONS, "SEEMINGLY GOOD OR BAD" - TO GOD. In short, true people of the kingdom live for God, not for themselves. ARE YOU IN AN "UNCOMFORTABLE" SEASON BECAUSE YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO WALK THE NARROW PATH? But small is the gate and narrow the path that leads to life, And only a few find it. Matthew 7:14 THIS IS THE AGONY THAT TURNS INTO A GODLY DELIGHT! When we fully realize that only God the Father can be the full and well trusted Redeemer and Rescuer in all of our life situations right now! So Fear not! He is dealing with the hearts of those who still cling to hidden control over their brothers and sisters. HE IS PROBING EACH HEART WHO CALLS HIM LORD! He is allowing a spiritual discontentment and a holy frustration to stir up all unsatisfied and unfulfilled hearts until they begin to wail out loud, "How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?" Psalm 13:1 How much does El Roi CARE? Matthew 10:29-31 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? and yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows THE LORD IS TRAINING US! Do you ever wonder why there is such a limited level of joy and rest in the heart? It is because until the body of believers in Christ have a heart that is broken and repentant for assuming that they are allowed to call the shots in decision making in this life?He will not expose us to His full measure of Glory! Psalm 19:13 (CEV) Don't let me do wrong on purpose, Lord, Or let sin have control over my life. Then I will be innocent, and not guilty of some terrible fault. IT IS TRUE THAT THE KINGDOM IS AVAILABLE TO US ONLY BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH; BUT?.. But! Genuine faith means genuinely embracing and yielding to God's reign, not simply acknowledging it and then passing it by as if it did not exist. The kingdom is a treasure, and those who really believe it will sacrifice everything else in their lives for its agendas. Professed Christians who crave worldly wealth and position but are not nearly as excited and consumed with the advancing of God's kingdom, really need to take a brutal and laser piercing look at the true state of their souls. When we preach that people who simply "pray a prayer" will automatically be saved from hell regardless of whether they truly commit their lives to Christ and commit to trust that He is saving them from sin (from selfishness, from going their way instead of his), we preach a message other than the one our Lord has taught us. 2 Timothy 2:19 "Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness." Romans 10:9 (CEV So you will be saved, if you honestly say, "Jesus is Lord," and if you believe with all your heart that God raised him from death. ONCE WE PASS THROUGH TIMES OF DISTRESS, HE WILL RETURN WITH HIS FRESH AND SWEET JOY! Oh, give me back my joy again; you have broken me? Now let me rejoice. Psalm 51:8 IT IS AN INTENSE STRUGGLE TO CHOOSE TO BE EXPOSED BEFORE GOD! But the delight of allowing nothing of the soul to influence your decisions when the Lord speaks and gives command far outweighs this present suffering between spirit and flesh! "If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored." Matthew 23:12 (CEV) MANY WHO ARE NOW HIDDEN AND YES, BEAT DOWN, TESTED, RIDICULED AND SEEMINGLY FORGOTTEN, WILL SHORTLY PASS THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR OF FRESH OPPORTUNITIES? ?AND PATHWAYS OF TRUTH WILL LEAD THEM. "He makes me strong again. He leads me in the way of living right with Himself Which brings honor to His name." Psalm 23:3 (NLV) THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE SLOWLY ARISING FROM THE HIDDEN PLACE WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING TO GROW IN WISDOM, UNDERSTANDING AND DYING TO SELF- LOVE? ?STAY THE COURSE! "We are pressed on every side by troubles, But we are not crushed and broken. We are perplexed, But we don't give up and quit." (2 Corinthians 4:8) HE HIMSELF WILL BIND UP EVERYTHING BROKEN IN YOUR HEART, YOUR DREAMS, AND YOUR REPUTATION, WITH HIS OWN HAND, AND HE WILL RESTORE YOUR JOY! "He heals the brokenhearted, Binding up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 EL ROI SEES YOUR PAST MISERY, YOUR PRESENT PAIN, YOUR UNCERTAIN FUTURE. He is so watchful that He knows when the smallest sparrow perishes (Mt. 10:29, 30, 31). And He is the God who sees and cares for you and I today. Duplication and re-transmission of this writing is welcomed provided that complete source and website information for Mary Lindow is included. Thank You! Copyright © 2009 THE MESSENGER " ~ Mary Lindow www.marylindow.com www.glo

A Baby Wakes From Coma Through Prayer

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:18:22 GMT
My heart was touched and I believe changed as I watched this. This is Pastor Sheryl Brady's church in Durham, NC. I first heard of her ministry about 7 years ago; I have heard reports that she was a worship leader at T.D. Jakes Potters House Church for season. I saw her often as she began to make appearances on TBN as an encourager and prophetic voice. I see that God has brought her through intensive training and she now has a powerful life changing ministry. His workings in us are for are for a great purpose!!

A Way That Seems Right To A Man by Rita

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:15:56 GMT
There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof is death. Proverbs 16:25 I have often been confronted with teachings such as these things presented here, and my reactions and my thoughts have been mixed, and all have required seeking the Lord's wisdom to rightly discern. There are some great truths presented here; everyone in the world needs to be inspired to look and expect better for themselves and their loved ones. But the bottom line truth to any who want to learn to walk with the Lord must be considered. Great sayings that sound as good wisdom which do not give the glory to the Lord are false teachings; they are called, among other things, humanism. The wisdom that would make a man an achiever is carnal ambition. Paul taught us that we are to run to apprehend what we have been apprehended for by the Lord. We are never to follow voices that speak great swelling words that are from the spirit of the world. Our guide is the Holy Spirit, and where he guides us will take us into heavens wisdom and ways and away from the world's. To follow false prophets, and especially those who speak in the Lord's name will keep us on a road that leads to destruction. False teachings always acknowledge good principles which are found in God's word, but they are for the glory of man and not God. We must all seek God before following any leaders. We cannot discern what is true and what is false without godly wisdom. I post this video as an example; everything here could be said to be good for us, if Jesus is first made our source for every desire and gifting, and we remain willing to surrender all things to his will for our lives in all seasons we go through. James 4; 13Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." 16 As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil. 17 Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.

O Holy Night

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:46:29 GMT

The Sheep And The Shepherd

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:03:25 GMT
The Parable Of The Sheepfold John 10: Truly I say to you, He who does not go through the door into the place where the sheep are kept, but gets in by some other way, is a thief and an outlaw. He who goes in by the door is the keeper of the sheep. The watchman lets him in; and the sheep give ear to his voice; he calls his sheep by name, and leads them out. When he has got them all out, he goes before them, and the sheep go after him, for they have knowledge of his voice. They will not go after another who is not their keeper, but will go from him in flight, because his voice is strange to them

New Hearts, New Minds, New Heavens, New Earth

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:23:19 GMT
Rita Hanks I have blessed with a love of the prophetic; both of the Old testament prophets and the modern day prophets of God. Daily they are releasing teaching and revelations from God's heart to his body. By learning to listen to these voices, gradually some understanding has been imparted that I believe to be worthy of deep consideration by any who seek to know the Lord.Many words have been released through key voices about a move of reformation in the body of Christ. All are in agreement that this is no time to take the words of God lightly. It's a new day; what has worked in the past will no longer work! These are a few highlights of some things I am seeing now and continuing to seek to see deeper into. The promise of "New heavens and a new earth" caught my attention several years ago and has not let me go. I feel that a better understanding of this prophecy will help us to see the bigger picture. As we seek revelation of God's will we are armed with truth that enables us to apply our prayers of intercession wisely, and stay in the flow of his seasons and timings over all things. We were created to learn how to bring God's blessing into our own lives and into the lives of those in our midst. Only by seeking to align our hearts and lives with the voice of God through his five fold ministry offices can this be realized. The promise of new heavens and a new earth was spoken through the prophet Isaiah; For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the Lord, so shall your seed and your name remain. And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, says the Lord The apostle Peter spoke of this and of looking for the promise in his day: Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. The writer of Hebrews spoke of a rest remaining for the people of God: Again, he limits a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. For if Joshua had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. It is written in Acts that Jesus waits for a certain day to return, after all things have been restored; And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. RESTITUTION: The act of restoring to the rightful owner something that has been taken away, lost, or surrendered. See synonyms at reparation. The act of making good or compensating for loss, damage, or injury; indemnification. A return to or restoration of a previous state or position. Peter's generation spoke of looking for the new heavens and new earth fulfillment. They all labored faithfully through many fiery trials in obedient endurance. We, by hindsight, can see that they accomplished a mighty work. I believe they often were called upon to trust God in spite of what must have sometimes appeared as a small beginning, even impossible. However, by faith, they obeyed all they were comissioned to carry out, laying the foundation of the end of the age kingdom of Jesus Christ. Since that time, the kingdom has continued to advance, and nothing has prevented it. As they labored in their season of time they continually looked ahead to the day of the fullness of the promise. Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. The new heavens and new earth, the New Jerusalem, Kingdom of peace, promise is that the lion will lie down by the lamb, and no harm will come to innocent children. The quiet and peaceable life is the inheritance of the believer, and is evident in their homes and lives. We are to take dominion and rule in the midst of our enemies. The plan of the Lord is to bring this quiet and peaceable life to the lost in the world, thereby changing the world. God's word marches on! As national Israel is said to be God's timetable, the promise could not see it's ultimate fulfillment until the unfolding of key events concerning Israel and it's people. For I would not, brothers, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in. The restoration of the homeland to the seed of Abraham in 1948 is one of the most significant prophetic fullfillments in modern times, I believe. Many voices are now in agreement that the time of the fullness of the gentiles has come! The time is fast approaching for righteousness and justice. And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob. We are Mount Zion, out of this body the deliverance of His Beloved Israel will come! Personally, I want to do all I am called to do in order to make this better life God has promised a sure thing for me, my loved ones and my descendants. I believe you can agree that our families deserve it. ISAIAH A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD and he will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist. The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearlinga together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play near the hole of the cobra, and the young child put his hand into the viper's nest. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. While we continue to look for the fullness of that word, we are called to expect the promise to be fully manifested in it's appointed time. As the first disciples, we are to labor through times of small beginnings and fiery trials of opposition to advance his kingdom in the earth. As "ambassadors for peace", reigning in life with Christ in whichever territory the Lord assigns us to. That work must begin in our own hearts and houses. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: As the people of the Lord, we are invited into the rest of God. As our lives are surrendered for the sanctification and cleansing of hearts and minds we die daily to our old lifestyles and agendas For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. The works of flesh no longer rule, and we become people of faith and power. The perfect love of the Lord casts out all fear.We are to take the ground we stand on, bringing kingdom dominion into the territories we are assigned, seeking and saving the lost, being trained to be wise as serpents but as harmless as doves. It is our privilege to sow the truth in love, expecting the power of the anointed word to bring renewal to opened hearts. As we act boldly to obey in our work of advancing his kingdom, the effects of kingdom righteousness will spread and cover the earth, as the waters cover the sea. But ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. Glory to God! We live in the time of the beginnings of fulfillment of everything that has ever been written! The whole earth is being restored to the heir of all things, Jesus Christ and his heirs who reign in life with him! May we all be found willing to repentant at teaching, ever watching, seeking, praying, and hungering and thirsting for righteousness as the kingdom marches on until it truly covers the earth!

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:04:44 GMT

The Nearness Of Our God by F.Frangipane

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:28:10 GMT
Francis Frangipane: The Nearness of Our God Francis Frangipane In the 73rd Psalm, the psalmist Asaph expressed a struggle we all might feel at times. He questioned why the wicked seem to prosper while the righteous are chastened. The whole idea was troublesome until he entered the sanctuary of God. Once in the presence of God, Asaph realized his error. As he compared himself to the unbeliever, he saw that, apart from the influence of God, he had nothing in which to boast. He said, "When my heart was embittered and I was pierced within, then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You" (vv. 21-22). Finally, his soul brightened as he considered that God alone was his salvation, and his relationship with God was his strength. He wrote, "Nevertheless I am continually with You...You will guide me, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in Heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth...God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (vv. 23-26). The summary thought of Asaph's revelation, and the point of this chapter, is in verse 28. He wrote, "But as for me, the nearness of God is my good." Let's settle this truth once and for all: It is the nearness of God that produces our good. Christianity was never designed by God to be sustained by nice people trying to appear good. We're not that good. We're not that clever. And we're not that nice. The only thing that can sustain true Christianity is true union with Jesus Christ. It is nearness to Him in all things that produces our spiritual fruit. If we are honest, we will admit that, apart from the influence and work of God, there is nothing morally superior or remarkably virtuous about our lives. Our flesh has the same carnal passions as do people in the world; our soul carries within it the same insecurities and fears. Thus, apart from the influence of Christ in us, there's no difference between Christians and non-Christians (except that Christians, when living separate from God's presence, can be more obnoxious). It's only our relationship with the Lord that keeps us from fulfilling the lusts and desires of the flesh, for apart from Him we can do nothing (). Therefore, the strength of our walk does not originate from within ourselves; rather it comes from our relationship with Christ. Our virtue, if it can be defined as such, is that we have learned to prioritize seeking God; our character is the offspring of our oneness with Jesus. By this I mean, Jesus is not only first on our list of priorities; His influence rules over all our priorities. He inspires love in our relationships; His voice becomes the conviction in our integrity. God has made "Christ Jesus" to be to us "wisdom...and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption" (). Thus, the God-seeker desires to find the Lord's pleasure drawn to every aspect of his soul. He also knows that, should an area of his heart exist in isolation from God, he will remain vulnerable to manipulation by the enemy in that area. So let me underscore the psalmist's truth, and let us say with our own voice of conviction: it is the nearness of our God that is our good. Oh God, You are the lover of my soul. Faithfully, have You extended Your hands toward me. Yet, I have been, at times, a drifter and distant. Master, this day I acknowledge my most wonderful times are those spent close to You. When my heart is near to You, I am partaking of the nectar of life. Francis Frangipane Ministries of Francis Frangipane Email: francis1@frangipane.org

Jerusalem, City Of God

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:05:33 GMT
Isaiah 62:6-7 I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.

Church, This Is Your Hour To Shine Brightly

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:55:46 GMT
Church, This is Your Hour to Shine Brightly 12/9/08 By Pastor Melinda Bauman www.worldwidegcf.com I see revival, and I see a flood. I see an outpouring of the Spirit, a rushing mighty wind. I see people coming into the Church. They are flowing in as the Spirit moves. I see a mighty move of God. I see the Church rising up to take its place. The Church knows who she is, and to whom she belongs. The bride of Christ is going to rise up in these last days. She is going to stand up and shine. Church, its time to rise and shine, for the glory of the Lord has come. It's time to shine brightly in these dark days. Realize the times we are living in. This is the time of the great ingathering, says the Lord. You will see souls flowing into the Church. The lost, the poor, the hungry, and those who are desperate will be coming. Church, you need to be prepared for the great harvest. In these difficult times, the Church will shine brightly. Church, this is your hour to be strong. Do not fear; it's time for you to stand up and be strong. Be bold and courageous like a mighty army. The Lord is pouring out His Spirit to cause an ingathering of souls. It's important to discern the times we are living in. These are the times of the Church shining brightly in the darkness. The Church will be a beacon for those who will come in because they have nowhere else to go. Many lost souls will be drawn to the light. The Church will offer what the people are looking for. The Lord is causing a shaking. There will be a division in the Church, where some people will fall away and go the way of the world. Others will shine even brighter. Church, this is your day and hour. You are living in a great time and season. The Lord says, you will see a mighty revival. Rejoice, and prepare for the things that I am causing to happen on the earth. I am causing a great shaking, and many people will now come to me, says the Lord. Because of the uncertainty in these times we are living in, and because many people have fear and worry, they will be coming to me. Be strong, Church, and be encouraged! Let your light shine, and rejoice in what I am doing in these days! ABOUT PASTOR MELINDA BAUMAN Melinda Bauman was filled with the Holy Spirit in a Pentecostal church in 1990. At that time she felt the call of God on her life. In 2003 she began holding weekly Bible studies out of a coffeehouse in Euclid, then in Wickliffe. In 2005 she obtained a Pentecostal minister's license, and began holding monthly revival church services. The purpose of the services was to demonstrate the spiritual gifts and power of God to the church. Different speakers who operated in the prophetic, healing and deliverance ministered at these services. Melinda began to pray about obtaining a building and starting a church, which would be called "Worldwide Great Commission Fellowship". God provided a building in Eastlake, and the first church service was held in April 2007. The goal of the church is to fulfill the Great Commission (Mark 16:15) by spreading the Gospel message of salvation, healing and deliverance through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Blessed Assurance

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:39:16 GMT
1 Timothy 4:6 Godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 9 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance 10 (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.

Free E-Book On The Jewish Hannakah Celebration

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:11:34 GMT
Dear friends, Happy Hanukkah! I'm back in CO and had an awesome time in Israel. I believe God wants to bring many people to Himself here in America as well to be a part of His end time army. I pray for shalom over you during this season! The feast of Dedication/Hanukkah is mentioned in the gospel of John 10:22 If there was no Hanukkah, there would be no Jewish people (they would have been wiped out and/or assimilated fully into the nations). And if there were no Jewish people, then there would have been no Jewish Messiah (Yeshua/Jesus). This festival portrays the miracle of how the Maccabees survived against the odds. And we as believers in Messiah can also see the symbolism of Yeshua as the light of the world and we as His lights in the world portrayed as well. The Maccabees were faced with the choice of forsaking the torah or death, and they chose death. With what committment they had to guarding the words of scripture! Here's a free e-book put out by FirstFruits of Zion that you can read to get some more info. on this festival as well. Shalom, Chad Leatherby http://ffoz.org/gifts/hanukkah.html Note by Rita; God desires to bring the Jewish devoted to his son through the ministry of reconciliation of the obedient saints. God's heart toward the Jewish people is explained in Romans 11. Romans 11: As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.

Breakthrough Season!

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:51:20 GMT
Rita Hanks Prophetic alert For believers; Three major prophets have sent out words to alert us that the next week will be a time of great breakthrough for all who hear his voice!! The Hannakah/Christmas season is a breakthrough season!! C. Pierce, Phyllis Ford, Sue Rowe. As we believe his prophets, we prosper! The word through Chuck Pierce is below; if anyone desires a link to the words of these other prophets I have named, please let me know. Matthew 10:41 He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. Chuck D. Pierce: Hanukkah Begins! Important Prophecy: "Stay Connected This Week" Dear Overcomers: Prophecy is so important. Without prophecy, we perish. I know that so many of us are going through tremendous trials. However, we are receiving incredible breakthrough reports from many. Here is a prophetic word to encourage you: Prophetic Word of the Lord: "Stay Connected This Week" "Stay connected this week! Stay connected this week! There is something that you are going to have to praise your way through. Stay connected this week! Stay connected this week! Do not disconnect from Me. Do not disconnect from My Throne Room. Do not disconnect from where you are. Do not disconnect from each other. Stay connected so you can press on through what you'll be going through. "Be where I assign you, when I assign you. There are new connections coming into your path this week. You will begin to experience life in a way that you've not known in the past. So be where you are to be, when you are to be there, and watch Me work on your behalf. Put procrastination under your feet. Put laziness under your feet, and be where I tell you to be. Put shame under one foot and put disgust and lagging behind under the other foot. Be where I tell you to be! It's at that place you will begin to see. "I am pulling down revelation in the night season. I am sending angels of preparation and angels of positioning. I am defining you in a new way. These are not the angelic hosts that you have known in other seasons. These are angels that are sharpening the Word that is in your mouth. They are sharpening your schedule and your timing to put you in the position to which I have called you. "You are shaking off what is not of Me. You are shaking off things you have heard and said that were not about this season. I am sending a new angelic force. You are feeling their pressure as they work to hone you into that sharp place I am putting you in this day. Stay connected! Stay connected even though this is not the message you have expected from a former season of angelic visitation. "There is a new place for you to go. There is a new job waiting on you. There is a relationship waiting on you. There is a new place that I am assigning you. Watch carefully. Go where I send you. Do not go in your own strength, for it is Me that is sending you forth. I AM mobilizing you. I AM giving you the strength to rise up. Go where I send you. Do not be frightened by what you hear. Do not back up just because giants seem near. Stand firm for I AM going before you. Just go with Me and say, 'I have been sent to receive this blessing.' "The Show is Ready to Begin" "I can part what is unpartable. I can cause that which would not let go to now come apart so you can pass through. This is a time of showing. I plan on showing you what you are looking for. Do not back up for the show is ready to begin! The show is ready to begin! Therefore, find your seat in Me and get ready to watch the manifestation that you have been asking Me about. "Your seat and your position have already been prepared for you. Come up! Through your worship, rise up and be seated with Me. Together we will decree into your atmosphere and change your condition. Come up, be seated, and watch that area around you in the earth realm be filled with My presence. Come into a new place with Me. Join Me in a new way. I have blessings that you know not of that I long to pour out over you. "I have been looking for a group. I have been looking for the ones to anoint now. There is an anointing that I am bringing down from Heaven so you can stand as one and break through the barrier that the enemy has erected. I AM coming in NOW! "I am coming into your life in new ways. I am breaking that which has been around you. I am causing you to feel My presence in new ways. I am causing you to be favored in new ways. I am breaking through the blood carrier in your brain. You thought that knowledge could get through, but I have got to break that blood barrier where the iniquitous flow from generations in your life continues to have right to operate. I will cause you to come alive and see what I would see. "I am breaking through a blood barrier! I am breaking through a blood barrier! What has been filed and catalogued is now coming alive. I am going to reverse some Alzheimer's. I am going to reverse some dementia. I am changing some things. I am going to reverse stuttering. I am going to reverse dyslexia. I am breaking through the blood barrier in your brain. My presence can penetrate. "I will reveal My glory. I am coming to reveal so I can break open the seal that has closed up what you have been looking for. I am neutralizing your chromosomes from iniquitous patterns. Let My glory penetrate! Let My glory penetrate! I am breaking your insecurity barrier. I am uncovering the treasure that you have been. I am uprooting what has been buried deep, and causing you to flower and blossom forth in a new way. Let Me uproot! Let Me uproot!" Blessings, Chuck D. Pierce Glory of Zion International Ministries Email: chuckp@glory-of-zion.org

God Chose You Before The Foundation Of The World

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:32:26 GMT
CALLED FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS GOD CHOSE YOU BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD!!! God Chose You Before The Foundation Of The World!!! Paul was a special messenger, a true apostle of Christ Jesus, chosen by the Divine will of God. He laboured for the Kingdom of God and was on the cutting edge of what the Lord was doing. His goal was to further the Kingdom of God. He was an exhorter and encourager who wrote to the church at Ephesus, to those who were SET-APART, FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST in the work of the Lord. Yet, they needed to be reminded of who they were in Christ. It is with the heart of the Father that you are reminded today that you are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ and that you are seated in heavenly places. As Paul reminded the church in his day of these things we too need to be reminded of who we are in Christ. Let the Lord stir your heart today! Let His Spirit arise in you and encourage yourself to continue in the race set before you. Keep running at a steady pace and do not slow down except for time of refreshing in the Lord. The long distance runner only stops for his water (the Word of God) and then continues running the race until the finish line. When you got up this morning did you say, "I am blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ. This is a new day and I am seated in heavenly places"! Most do not get up with this in their heart and yet we need to be reminded that we are seated in heavenly places in Christ. We need to operate from this realm in the Spirit and not accept anything less in our walk with the Lord. Circumstances are screaming right now and many are looking at them and crying out and not knowing where to turn. You need to pray for fresh vision today!!! YOU ARE SEATED IN HEAVENLY PLACES IN CHRIST!!! Glory!!! This should make your Spirit soar when you realized that you are called to soar like an eagle and not walk around like a turkey. You were chosen before the foundation of the world. Yes, God had a plan that included you before the foundation of the world. He knew where you would be this day and knows all your thoughts and even the intents of your heart. How glorious!!! How wonderful!!! God knows right where you are today! His plan for your life is perfect! He is wanting to reveal His plans and purposes to you. They are not all revealed at once but here a little there a little line upon line they will be revealed. For those of you who have raised children you remember that you could not put all of the blessings in front of them at once, but often you would say, Lord willing when you are a little bigger we will do this and that. God has given you EXCEEDING GREAT AND PRECIOUS PROMISES that by them you might be partaker of His Divine nature. You will not taste and eat all of those promises at once but little by little you will chew on them and digest them until they become fruit in your life. Those promises are for you!!! Praise God!!! Look at those promises today and see what God is speaking to you for this day. Take one and chew on it and you will taste and see that the Lord He is good and He is God. There is none other like Him!!! His plans and purposes for your life are going to be revealed. Perhaps they have been revealed to you and you are fighting the battle of your life and feeling that you are giving in to discouragement. This is not is not the time to quit!!! It is the time to press in and go on and take all that He has for you. You are a part of this end time battle and He is equipping you for His purposes. Fit in with His plan and let Him equip you fully so that you are fully dressed within, in your battle array. We are in the end times and fighting a war that cannot be fought with conventional purposes but one that must be fought with the Divine strategies of the Word of God. He is our commander and chief and will show us that which we must do daily in following Him. Prepare beloved, prepare for that which the Lord has called you to do and remember that you are seated in heavenly places in Christ. You are called today to soar like an eagle. Come aside with Him and be refreshed with His refreshing! Let the Word of God give you renewed strength. But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. God has promised this to you and you must take hold of this promises and war, then soar with them. You are called to be an eagle and so must come higher into the presence of the Lord. Stand fast beloved and do not look back! Do not look at things that are temporal for the enemy is seeking to distract you but look at the things that are eternal. Look at the Kingdom of God and realize that you are a part of God's end time plan. The bride is arising from her slumber slowly and when you realize all you can be you will let Me do a work in your life! Let Me equip you, stabilize you and keep you standing untouched by this world. Stand in the liberty where Christ has made you free and do not be entangled with a yolk of bondage. Freedom is yours, war for it and stand where I have called you and having done all stand in the power of the Lord. I will bring each one of you to maturity and that maturity comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ. I am the only true and living God and Jesus is My name. Soon he will consummate all things in Christ. Take the inheritance He left to you in His last will and testament and appropriate it by faith. He is the only one that died on the cross and was raised from the dead and who will come again and know what you have done with His last will and testament. Let us take the Word of God and run the race with it today. Let us say like Paul, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Behold He comes quickly!!! http://patriciaforchrist.inJesus.com shoutlife/Patricia Hamel

Missionary Travels Video

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:06:28 GMT
A very interesting video from a friend on facebook. This is her missionary friend Pamela, who leads a children's ministry called Power Clubs, and is traveling to many nations for the Lord. I always enjoy seeing God's children in parts of the world I've never seen!
Traveling the Road with Pamela from Pamela Ayres on Vimeo.

All Heaven Declares

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:59:10 GMT
: "Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb!! : And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. "All Heaven Declares" Lyrics All Heaven Declares The glory of the risen Lord Who can compare with the beauty of the Lord Forever you will be the Lamb upon the throne I gladly bow my knee And Worship You alone! I will proclaim the glory of the risen Lord. Who once was slain to reconcile man to God Forever You will be the Lamb upon the throne I gladly bow my knee And Worship You alone... All heaven declares the glory of the risen Lord. Who can compare With the beauty of the Lord. Forever You will be The Lamb upon the throne I gladly bow my knee And worship you my Lord!

A Certain Place In Prayer by Doug Fortune

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:48:52 GMT
TEACH US TO PRAY (Prelude) A CERTAIN Place in Prayer info@dougfortune.org Doug Fortune (Read more articles at www.InChristInternational.com) "And it came to pass, that, as He was praying in a CERTAIN PLACE, when He ceased, one of his disciples said unto Him, Lord, teach us to pray..." (Luke 11:1) First off, we see that Jesus was praying in a CERTAIN place. Isn't it funny how sometimes a seemingly unimportant word in the Scripture just jumps out at you? He was NOT praying in an UNCERTAIN place, He was praying in a CERTAIN place. How many times have you felt like you were praying in an UNCERTAIN place, like your prayer was just a last-ditch effort filled with weakness and uncertainty? I am encouraged by Isaiah 40:31 as it declares, "But they that WAIT UPON the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." The word translated as "they that wait upon" is qavah in Hebrew, it means to BIND TOGETHER perhaps by twisting, to expect, to gather together. I want to be so bound together and twisted/ woven together with the Lord that our hearts and desires are ONE. When my heart and desire is one with His then my prayers will be His prayers. THAT is a place of certainty! I love the visual imagery of binding together by twisting! It makes me think of the pictures of DNA models that I have seen. Of course we know that DNA appears as a double helix twisting together. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. DNA is often compared to a set of blueprints or a recipe, or a code, since it contains the instructions needed to construct other components of cells. DNA is made of a sequence of simple units, with the order of these units spelling out instructions in the genetic code. This is similar to the order of letters spelling out words. The organism "reads" the sequence of these units and decodes the instruction. What an incredible spiritual pattern for us! As we "wait upon" the Lord, we are bound and woven together with His divine DNA. His DNA is the blueprint, the code needed to construct the components of His purpose being accomplished in the earth. His DNA spells out the Words we "read" by the Spirit, as we decode the instruction. Contained within those Words are the very substance and power to bring those Words to pass! Being woven together with His divine DNA is the place of certainty in prayer! I believe there is a certain place in prayer we must tap into, a place of CERTAINTY and authority! A CERTAIN place in prayer is a place filled with unfolding destiny and expectation of answered prayer. "I ANSWERED thee in the secret place of thunder... Selah." (Psalms 81:7) I believe that the CERTAIN place in prayer, the place of ANSWERED prayer IS the "secret place of thunder." It is a SECRET place, it is a place of intense intimacy where we are bound together, woven together with the Lord, a place of being "naked and not ashamed" before the Lover of your soul. "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy CLOSET, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in SECRET; and thy Father which seeth in SECRET shall reward thee openly." (Matthew 6:6) The place He is to be found is a SECRET place. We are instructed to enter into our closet. The word translated as closet is tameion in Greek. Its' meanings include, a storage chamber, storeroom, a chamber- especially an inner chamber, a secret room. Friend, there is a storage chamber, a storeroom filled with the purpose and blessing of God that is waiting for us to enter into. I believe that every time we access this storeroom by prayer that it is automatically filled up again with a never ceasing supply! It is especially an INNER chamber, and like the verse says, as we enter we must "shut our door" to all outside and circumstantial influences. I believe that if we do not "shut our door" to circumstantial influences when we access this storeroom by prayer, we could end up "praying" from a mindset of fear or self-interests. This is a SECRET place, or a place of "secrets." A secret is not common knowledge, it is something few people know. Father wants to let us in on His SECRETS, His mysteries. His "secrets" usually are OPPOSED to the common knowledge and circumstantial influences we are surrounded by. It is time to "shut our door" of discouragement from circumstantial influences and open the "inner storehouse" of Father's divine intention! I believe that the place of answered prayer is the "secret place of THUNDER." In Biblical symbolism, thunder speaks of mysteries that can only be discerned in hearing the "higher frequencies" of the Voice of the Lord as He whispers "secrets" in our ears. "Then came there a VOICE from heaven... The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel SPAKE to him." (John 12:28-29) Here we have two groups of people who apparently heard the same sound. However, it would seem that some heard a voice- the distinction of words, and some just heard thunder, an indecipherable rumbling. Some had "ears to hear," some were "dull of hearing." Even today, not all have ears to hear. Some just hear the thunder as an indecipherable rumbling... Some hear the Thunder as the Voice of the Lord. "And it came to pass, that, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of his disciples said unto Him, Lord, teach us TO pray..." (Luke 11:1) Notice it does not say, teach us HOW to pray, rather it says, teach us TO pray. Oh, that prayer would be given its' rightful place in our lives! If someone were writing about our life, which statement would be more accurate- "AS he was praying" or "IF he was praying." I am afraid that for many in the Church today it would be "IF he was praying" rather than "AS he was praying." We must understand that prayer is the "currency" of heaven, without it we find ourselves bankrupt. Prayer must become that which sustains us, it is as necessary as our breath... in fact it IS our breath, because HE is our breath. Quotes of Others on Prayer: "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is, and nothing more."?Robert Murray M'Cheyne "Prayer is the exercise of drawing on the grace of God."?Oswald Chambers "The angel fetched Peter out of prison, but it was prayer that fetched the angel."?Thomas Watson "Prayer is not monologue, but dialogue; God's voice is its most essential part. Listening to God's voice is the secret of the assurance that He will listen to mine."?Andrew Murray "Prayer is surrender?surrender to the will of God and cooperation with that will. If I throw out a boat-hook from the boat and catch hold of the shore and pull, do I pull the shore to me, or do I pull myself to the shore? Prayer is not pulling God to my will, but the aligning of my will to the will of God."?Eli Stanley Jones "I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me seemed insufficient for the day."?Abraham Lincoln "You can do more than pray, after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed."?John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim's Progress May our fervent prayer be, Lord, teach us TO pray! Notice also that is says, "And it CAME TO PASS, that, AS HE WAS PRAYING." I believe that things indeed come to pass AS we are praying. "Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the FIRST DAY that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, THY WORDS WERE HEARD, and I am come FOR THY WORDS." (Daniel 10:12) Things are generally wrought in the Spirit before they actually begin to manifest in the natural realm. Even though we may or may not see an immediate result, things DO come to pass AS we are praying. Jesus, the Master Teacher, and the One who's life WAS prayer gave us the key to prayer and the heart of prayer. The words He gave us are not like some magical incantation to be repeated without understanding. Rather they are the framework upon which the essence and heart of prayer are interwoven. "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." (Matthew 6:9-13) (To be continued...) (Read more articles at www.InChristInternational.com)

Sweeping This Way / Revival Prophecy In Song

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:23:29 GMT
These are the lyrics to a song written in 1927. I believe this generation is beginning to see the fulfillment of this prophecy in song. Many key prophetic voices are in agreement and announcing this now move of his spirit. The youtube video is by a singer I do not know, but I thank her for the use of it. Lyrics Coming from glory,lift up your eyes! While we are watching, and while we pray, A mighty revival is sweeping this way. Refrain Sweeping this way, yes, sweeping this way, A mighty revival is sweeping this way. Keep on believing, trust and obey; A mighty revival is sweeping this way. As He has promised, so shall it be: Blessings from glory on you and me Waters abundant, floods to o'erflow. A mighty revival is coming, I know. Refrain Prophets have told it: in the last days Hearts shall be filled with glorious praise; Our sons and daughters, both shall proclaim The news of redemption thro' His great Name. Refrain Tarry for power,this is our need. Patiently labor, sowing the seed. Soon comes the harvest,glorious day! A mighty revival is sweeping this way. Refrain

Taking The Land by Yolanda Ballard

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:54:47 GMT
Taking The Land Monday, December 7, 2009 - 8:53 PM Word submitted for your discernment by Yolanda Ballard TAKING THE LAND Concentrate on what I am about to tell you. For in the few coming months there will be disasters around the world unknown to common man. For there will be earthquakes and rumors of war that will effect the whole world not just sections here and there. And there will be violence in the streets of your own town. And there will be no peace anywhere to be found. For there will be people dying of fear, and others extremely escaping reality by overdosing on their prescription drugs. For this will be called the beginning of woes for those who do not know My name or are even acquainted with Me personally. For I am calling to My side My people for we are beginning to ride across the nation, and we are letting out a war cry, for we are beginning to take the land. For you must draw close to hear My voice to begin to receive marching orders. For I will divide you up into troops row by row. For you are an army, and you must know where you are to be positioned. Do not care what others will think of you. You must step out by faith, and take a stand for the land. Yes, stand for holiness and truth, and wear a banner of love and not religiosity. You must be real. So take off the mask and be who I called you to be, and that is a fearless warrior, one who will stand up and be counted for what is righteous, and will not compromise no matter what the cost or the price to be paid whether it be life or death it doesn't matter. If I am for you, who can be against you. So buckle up your armor and wear My glory like a shield against the enemy. He will not see you. You will remain hidden until the purpose I have called you to accomplish is complete. So let out a war cry and rejoice for we are truly taking the land this day and this hour. --- "WE NEED TO START SOMEWHERE", a book to encourage God's people, for those who are struggling and for those mature in faith! http://www.ourchurch.com/member/r/RainNglory/ At The Father's Feet prophetic writing To join e-list: reRain-subscribe@myinjesus.com

Meditations On Job's Testings

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:47:53 GMT
Rita Hanks After much prayer and study of the book of Job over the last few years, I feel it may be time to share some things I have observed from this story. For those of us who desire to learn and mature in our knowledge of God and his ways with us, there are some valuable lessons to be learned. Job suffered some severe trials, but the restoration shown after the tests were understood and passed are very encouraging to we who are still going though a time of testing and refining. It appears that Job had spent years previously being trained and instructed by God before the fires of testing came. I believe there is a principle to be seen in this; it seems that the man walks with God through a long period of time before he is subjected to deep and severe testings as Job was. As Abraham, who walked with God for many years before he was required to pass the test of walking his son up on the mountain to sacrifice him. As proof of this, the Lord said about Job before satan came against him "he walks perfectly before me". Faith must be firmly established before it is tried by God. Jesus walked with God for 30 years before he was taken by the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the enemy. God's matured leaders are truly worthy of the honor he gives them; they have been severely tried and tested! Job 1:8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Job suffered a great loss of family, goods and finances;and then said: Job 1:21 The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD." He was then was commended by God because he had maintained his integrity and worshipped. (The Lord speaking to satan) Job 2:3 And he still maintains his integrity, though you incited me against him to ruin him without any reason." We are challenged by our enemy to fall from our integrity when the Lord allows the hedge to be removed for a time of testing. By God's grace, Job survived, and then thrived! Job 1:9-12 Then Satan answered the LORD, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 "Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 "But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face." 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. Then he fell from his earlier integrity after the second trial. His friends came. They came in grief, wanting to comfort, but they all began to try to counsel him in things they had no knowledge of. Although they all did have a lot of great revelation of God's greatness and much spiritual understanding, they had no revelation from the Lord about what he was taking Job through, and were speaking out of God's order. They were speaking out of their own heart. Job fell away from his first faith and became depressed, even accusing God of being his enemy and speaking of a wish for death. He spent some time listening to and heeding the voice of his friends more than he was seeking answers and peace from his God. The process bright him through these times of reasoning and wavering into a returning to seeking the Lord and then repentance. His integrity was restored and he obeyed God who told him to pray for his friends who had accused him. Then God turned his captivity. It is not recorded what happened in the end to Job's friends, but Job obeyed God. Job 42:1-6 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, 2 I know that thou canst do every thing , and that no thought can be withholden from thee. 3 Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. 4 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. 5 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. 6 Wherefore I abhor myself , and repent in dust and ashes. All the earlier words of Job against God and all of his complainings were forgotten by God after he confessed his fall from his integrity to the Lord;. The Lord spoke of his wrath against Job's three friends (Bildad, Eliphaz, Zophar), because they had not spoken right things about him to Job, but told Job to intercede, and he restored them after they obeyed and gave an offering. Job 42:1-9 And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath. 8 Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job. 9 So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job Elihu, the fourth man, was not mentioned by God as a friend of Job; I believe it is beacuse he is shown to be angry and very self-righteous, he spoke of desiring judgment with no mercy shown. Job 33:36-37 (Elihu) 36 My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men. 37 For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God. Job 42:10 The LORD restored the fortunes of Job when he prayed for his friends, and the LORD increased all that Job had twofold. 2 Thess. 1:3-12 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater; 4 therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. 5 This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.

A Sign And Wonder Video

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:32:10 GMT
I must say that I was amazed at this! Humbled,Inspired,Instructed and Amazed! I do not know this man's testimony, but I'm sure he has a powerful one. The Lord has brought me through several deep valleys and has leveled some opposing mountains, but I have much to learn. See what the Lord says to you through this! "Nothing is impossible to him who believes"

Glory In The Cross by Mahesh Chavda

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:55:00 GMT
Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda: Glory in the Cross - the Power of the Blood of Jesus "In the Cross is salvation, in the Cross is protection against our enemies, in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness, in the Cross is strength of mind, in the Cross joy of spirit, in the Cross height of virtue, in the Cross the perfection of holiness. Behold! In the Cross all doth consist...Walk where you will, seek whatever you will, you shall not find a higher way above nor safer way below, than the holy way of the Cross...Turn thee above, turn thee below, turn thee without, turn thee within, and in all these places thou shalt find the Cross; and everywhere of necessity thou must hold fast patience, if thou wilt have inward peace, and win an everlasting crown."?Thomas A' Kempis The Imitation of Christ, ch xii Of the Inward Life Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda The Power of the Blood of Jesus We were recently ministering in Redding, California, when Mahesh had a word of knowledge about a child that was suffering from an eye disorder called Nystagmus. I, Bonnie, stood up in order to see who responded, and a mother with her young daughter in her arms immediately stood. Mahesh released a word of healing, and then continued to minister. Our ministry team found out later that the little girl's vision problem was so serious that she could barely see. But after Mahesh, she pointed to me and asked her mother, "Mommy, who is that woman standing there that is covered in blood?" She had been instantly healed. I had just been ministering on the power of the Blood of Jesus in a previous session. She was seeing spiritual reality as her natural eyes were healed. She was seeing the power of the Blood. The reality of the living Christ is available to us through the shed Blood of Calvary. Nuclear fission is a natural illustration of the power of the Blood of Christ loosed as He entered His passion. The death of Jesus is the epicenter of God's glorious revelation of triumph over the march of death in the course of human history. In one movement in His own body, Jesus halted the cosmos' spiral into chaos and eternal oblivion. He turned it around. As His flesh was torn open and His Blood was loosed, the power of its perfection entered the cosmos and brought the gears of sin and cursing grinding to a halt. The way to the Father was torn and now, Blood-bathed, no man can shut it anymore! As in fission, the inertia of the Blood has entered the core of the substance of all things created visible and invisible, and is ever being absorbed, multiplying in force and power as the Gospel is preached. Hearts transformed by the power of His Blood join into the epic chain and emit an ever-increasing wave of His power. The Blood breaks open the bars of sin's prison and sets the captive free. With it explosive power is multiplied and loosed in testimony of what He has done. This perpetual motion?the release of the light and heat of Calvary?is living and unfolding in increasing glory down through every succeeding generation. It is the assurance that the whole earth shall be filled with His glory. The Love of the Cross The Cross remains. It is not a onetime event of history that has ceased to surround us in its efficacy. It suffuses the very atmosphere of invisible and visible realms with the power of salvation and the treasure of resurrection from the dead! The Cross is the epicenter of glory from before the foundations of this world and the creation of the human race until the Lamb appears. If a man should glory let him glory in the Cross. If a man should find himself and be able to say, "I am," let him say, "I am crucified with Christ!" Are you downcast? Look to the Cross. Are you rejoicing? Look to the Cross. Do you seek a compass? The Cross points the way. Are you weighed down? Let the Cross lift you up: A yoke that breaks every other yoke. A bond that looses every bondage. An ensign that rises above the highest mountain of opposition and is planted immoveable in grace in the miry depth of the lowest chasm of suffering. Let us say with the hymnist, "In the Cross, in the Cross, be my glory ever." Edith Stein, a modern saint who voluntarily revealed her Jewish identity in order to share the love of Christ in the midst of the horrors of the Holocaust concentration camps, writes in her meditation, "The Love of the Cross": The sight of the world in which we live, the need and misery, and an abyss of human malice, again and again dampens jubilation over the victory of light. The world is still deluged by mire, and still but a small flock has escaped from it to the highest mountain peaks. The battle between Christ and the Antichrist is not yet over. The followers of Christ have their place in this battle, and their chief weapon is the Cross. ...The lovers of the Cross, whom He has awakened and will always continue to awaken anew in the changeable history of the struggling church, these are His allies at the end of time. We, too, are called for that purpose...to have one's feet on the earth, to walk on the dirty and rough paths of this earth and yet to be enthroned with Christ at the Father's right hand, to laugh and cry with the children of this world and ceaselessly to sing the praises of God with the choirs of angels this is the life of the Christian until the morning of eternity breaks forth.?Edith Stein, "LOVE OF THE Cross: Some Thoughts For the Feast of St. John of the Cross" Rejoice and Proclaim the Victory of the Cross! Let us enter afresh into the power, victory and joy of our salvation. Make this daily proclamation and rejoice in the grace and victory for you in the Cross: Today I testify personally to what the Blood of Jesus does for me. Through the Blood of Jesus I am redeemed out of the hand of the devil. Through the Blood of Jesus all my sins are forgiven. Through the Blood of Jesus I am justified, made righteous, just as if I had never sinned. Through the Blood of Jesus I am sanctified, made holy, set apart to God. My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, redeemed, cleansed, justified and sanctified by the Blood of Jesus. Through the Blood of Jesus every curse for disobedience is broken. Through the Blood of Jesus every blessing of obedience is mine! Through the Blood of Jesus the way to perpetual communion with the Father has been opened and no man can shut it. Through the Blood of Jesus I am heir and possessor of all the riches of my Father's eternal Kingdom. The Blood of Jesus speaks for me today from the mercy seat of God's throne in Heaven. Therefore, the devil has no place in me, no power over me, no unsettled claims against me. The song of the Lamb surrounds me today with eternal victory and joy. I overcome the world, the flesh and the devil through the Blood of Jesus! Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda Mahesh Chavda Ministries Email: info@maheshchavda.com About Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda: Drs. Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda have served together in full time ministry for over thirty years, reaching the nations with the Gospel accompanied by signs and wonders. Hundreds of thousands have come to salvation and thousands have received healing from critical diseases like AIDS and cancer through their ministry. Many of these miracles have been medically documented, including healings of Stage IV cancer, the lame, deaf and blind as well as the resurrection from the dead of a six-year-old boy. Through the The Watch television program produced by Mahesh Chavda Ministries, Mahesh and Bonnie reach a potential audience of a billion households every week with the saving message of Jesus and are equipping Believers to walk in the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit. Translated into Arabic and Farsi, The Watch is broadcast to 300 million households across the Middle East, and making a deep impact on nations within this critical region of the 10/40 window. In addition, Mahesh and Bonnie have produced many useful tools for Believers including their books, Only Love Can Make a Miracle, The Hidden Power of Prayer and Fasting, The Hidden Power of a Woman, Storm Warrior and their latest book, The Hidden Power of Watching and Praying. Together, the Chavdas pastor All Nations Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia. They also spearhead a global prayer movement, The Watch of the Lord?, where they have been leading their congregation in weekly corporate prayer for more than a decade. Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda's Itinerary:

Worshippers And Intercessors

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:18:35 GMT
Jesus said, "But the hour cometh, and now is, When the true worshipers Shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: For the Father seeketh such to worship Him. God is a Spirit:and they that worship Him Must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth." John 4:23-24 The Hebrew and Greek words for worship mean more than just singing songs. No matter how s-l-o-w-l-y or loudly they maybe. Worship means serving God with all of your life. It pictures the ready-to-hear-and-obey attitude of a servant with his master. God is seeking true worship from us, with passion and love. Intercession requires this same kind of passion for Him, it is an attitude of praise. God seeks intercessors. "I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." Ezekiel 22:30 He wants them to plead for His mercy when His righteous judgments are due. "O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD...in wrath remember mercy." Habakkuk 3:2 Throughout Scripture, it was the intercessor who moved, or stayed, God's hand. Abraham standing before God for Sodom, although not successful in saving the city, did succeed in saving Lot. By interceding, he did the righteous thing in God's eyes. People who do not understand what Israel's restoration means to the Kingdom of God, can still intercede for the righteous in Jesus here. Those who understand can intercede for much more, the true eternal purposes of Father God in all creation! Moses understood and interceded for Israel in spite of their worship of the golden calf. The result: "LORD repented of the evil which He thought to do unto His people." Exodus 32:14 The Hebrew literally says God repented! The Psalmist recalls it this way: "Therefore He said that He would destroy them, had not Moses His chosen stood before Him in the breach, to turn away His wrath..." Psalm 106:23a God wants, and waits for, His children to ask Him to do His will before He does it. In His ruler ship He has chosen to enable us to Co-labor with Him. Ezekiel 36 is the essential chapter in understanding Israel's restoration today. God promises to restore the fertility of His land, bring His people back home and then save them. Throughout this chapter He says over and over, "I will" do this; "I will" do that. None of this is done because Israel is so pure or holy, just the opposite. "Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake, which ye have profaned among the [gentiles], whither ye went. I will sanctify my great name...and the [gentiles] shall know that I am LORD ... when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes." Ezekiel 36: 22-23 After listing many promises, God then says, "I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them..." Ezekiel 36:37a The Hebrew word for "inquired" implies persistently asking God to fulfill His promises. Who are part of the "house of David"? Believers are grafted in and part of the Commonwealth of Israel Romans 11:24; Ephesians 2:12. God is still waiting for our prayers in Israel's behalf. Will you pray? We can be very bold when it comes to asking God to do His revealed will. Asking for His kingdom, His ruler ship, to come and His will to be done on earth. Could asking God to glorify Himself truly be the cure for the all creations ills? God so desires for intercessors to plead with Him to do His will, that He declares, "I have set Watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of LORD, keep not silence, And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth." Isaiah 62:7 He not only ordains Watchmen, but He then commands them to plead with Him to do His will! "But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer." 1Peter 4:7 BLESSINGS AND GRACE, ASPIRE MINISTRIES Ephesians 3:16-21 www.aspireministries.com

Here I Am To Worship

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:51:38 GMT
Eph.1: 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.

Changing Into New Armor

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:18:59 GMT
Sandie Freed: I Saw Each of Us Removing Old, Worn Out Armor and Receiving New Shields of Faith Sandie Freed Believers, I am aware that we do not need to be reminded that we are in the midst of change. Most of us understand that we are also experiencing a spiritual and natural shift. Along with all of this, we are transitioning...whew! Now, that is A LOT of movement, isn't it? Statistics prove that 90% of the population does not like change...however, we cannot negate the fact that it is here. However, I believe that God is using these uncertain times to draw us nearer to Him, so that He can sharpen our sword of the Spirit and give us strategy on how to properly use our spiritual weapons against our enemy. Much of the change we are experiencing is challenging our faith in God's ability to provide for us and restore what appears to be lost. We will discuss later the importance of using our shields of faith during this season of experiencing the fiery darts of the enemy, but for now let's get down to the nuts and bolts of "change." Change is the simplest, bottom-line way to describe words like shifting and transition. I do not intend to take away from the definitions of other words describing how God moves us, but this article is meant to be basic and written in a simplistic overview so that we can understand how to remain connected to our faith during such uncertain times. Change The dictionary describes change as "a cause to be different, to give a different form or appearance." It also uses the word "transform" (we relate transformation to the word "metamorphosis" which is the change that occurs to the worm as it is changed into the butterfly). I discuss transformation in great detail in my book Destiny Thieves. Further definitions for change are "to exchange for or replace with another" (like changing jobs, churches, alignments...replacing something with another thing). Allow me to now write more selected definitions in a format in which we can relate so we can better comprehend the change we are experiencing during this uncertain time. As you read, see if you are experiencing any of these changes: Change also means: "To put a fresh covering upon." Again, this can involve spiritual re-alignments. We must become connected to our destiny links. Many of us will be encouraged, by God, to reconnect and to seek new connections. Also, has the enemy falsely "covered" you with his lies? Has the devil attempted to overshadow you with his evil words? It is time to rise up in faith, denounce what the enemy has spoken over us and declare what God says concerning our future. Declare Psalms 91 over your life and let Him cover you with His wings. "To become altered." Have you ever taken your clothing in for an "alteration"? Maybe there was a tear and the garment needed mending. Some of us need mending during this season. God will allow change so that you can be mended. Some may need a "hem" in their garment. God will use change to complete you, to hem you into His divine will. "To put on other clothing." I believe we are in a season where God is changing our garments. We are removing, taking off the old and putting on the new. The Bible refers to the changing of garments during times of "cleansing." God is cleansing the priesthood. The priesthood is in the midst of great change (see Hebrews 7). We are embracing a freedom from legalism, the law, and, instead, seeking present truth. God is unveiling mysteries concerning His glory and present-truth direction for the days ahead. We cannot wear an old garment in this new season. Use this season as a time to "repent" and turn back to God. Repentance means "to change." During great change we can ask God to show us our hearts. Repentance opens the door for us to change and shift into our future. "To become deeper in tone." I love this definition of change because it refers to a teenager's voice becoming deeper (changing) as he/she matures. Deep calleth unto deep. In this season, we will experience a voice change. As we go deeper in God, our voice will change; we will speak differently with a new sound! We will unveil the mysteries of God to those with ears to hear. This will cause the atmosphere about us to shift and transform others into God's image. "To experience something different; as a change of seasons." We are in a season of uncertainty. Our economic situation seems to dictate our future. However, we must not fear. This can become a season of developing greater faith if we will focus on Him rather than the economy. Use these seasons as opportunities to know God more intimately; let faith arise! "The replacing of one thing for another; substitution." The dictionary uses an example of "changing the atmosphere"! I love that. Just as I previously explained?we can use opportunities of change to mature, grow in God, use our faith and shift the atmosphere from fear to great faith, from darkness to His light. "To alter one's approach or attitude." This is where we will end the discussions of various definitions describing change because this definition leads to where I really want to discuss our need to shift from fear of the unknown, the uncertainty of today, to the faith we must develop in our God who changes not! We must alter our attitudes if we blame God for our circumstances, or judge Him wrongly during uncertain times. God will use change and uncertainty to cause us to pray and seek His face, but we must be careful not to judge Him wrongly. He says that He will use everything (even the economy or other losses) for our good: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28-29 Developing Greater Faith During our First Friday Fire service that we host the first Friday of every month in Bedford, Texas, I had a vision of the Body of Christ experiencing a garment change. Each of us truly needs a garment change for our season ahead. We cannot move into this New Year with out-dated armor! I encourage you to read about transitioning in my book Strategies from Heaven's Throne: Claiming the Life God Wants for You. In this particular book are strategies which will empower you to shift and receive a new mantle, not simply for yourself but for your family and your generations! Another powerful book (which I wrote during my own very challenging time) is Heaven's Voice Touching Earth: Hearing the Sounds of Heaven. In this book are guidelines concerning being active as a member of God's "Third Day Church." I saw each of us, as soldiers in God's army, removing old, worn out armor and exchanging them for an entire new armor. The new armor was shining with God's glory. The breastplate had such brilliance, the sword was sharpened...everything glistened as the SUN (SON) shone upon each intricately designed piece. What stood out to me the most was the shield. It had taken the most "hits" from so many fiery darts that God had to give us each a new shield. During the garment exchange, the shield that was given was not only new?it had "changed." I just knew that we had to shift into new levels of faith for this new season. The shield of faith was shining with God's glory...but it was more...I could see the face of Jesus on the shield! It was as if the shield itself was in the image of Jesus. When I began to study more on the shield of faith, I realized that Jesus is our shield. We must realize that if we do not have complete trust in Him, then we can get out our shield of faith and quote all the right Scriptures but never win the battle. Why? Because we rely on our "words" and have no relationship with Him. Knowing that Jesus, Himself, is our shield will equip us for battle in this season. Satan has pulled out all the stops...he is using every tactic to defeat us. He comes with storms of great adversity to discourage us and cause us to "go back to the old." But, when we remember that Jesus won the battle against satan at the Cross, we can take our shield of faith and use it against the lies of the enemy...and WIN the battle! You see, our faith relies on the finished work of Christ. In other words, our "faith" must have the "image of Jesus" attached to it. If we simply jump up and speak Scriptures over our situation and call that "faith," then we will experience defeat. To do that would mean that we are praying and declaring out of head-knowledge and not out of a "knowing-that-you-know" type of faith. How do we "know-that-we-know"? Well, dear ones, that type of knowing comes from intimate worship and relationship with God. We must become those who worship and war. Worship will empower us for spiritual warfare. We cannot enter into this season without being pure worshipers. The worship will develop the image of Christ within us and will empower us for victory. Keep reading, this gets even better! Using Our Door-Shaped Shields When Apostle Paul described our shield of faith, he used the word thureos, which is the Greek word for "door." Interestingly, the Roman soldiers had "door-shaped" shields. It was referred to as a "castle shield"...symbolizing a portable fortress. My attention was drawn to the "door-shaped" shield. Why? Because Jesus is the door! His victory is our fortress against the enemy. When we hold up our shields, the enemy sees the reflection of Jesus! No devil can stand against that! Also, as we hold up our "door shields" which reflect the image of Jesus, doors which the enemy has closed have to open! Jesus, the Breaker, goes before us through new gates of opportunity and thresholds of new victories! Knowing Christ intimately empowers us to boldly declares! Amos 9:11 The Breaker (the Messiah) will go up before them. They will break through, pass in through the gate and go out through it, and their King will pass on before them, the Lord at their head. Ex 23:20-21,33:14,Isaiah 63:8-9,Hosea 3:5,Amos 9:11 It is because Jesus is our SUN and SHIELD that we will be empowered to fight the good fight of faith. Psalms 84:11 describes the Lord as a sun and shield, and promises that those who walk blameless He will protect and provide for and not withhold any good thing! Bottom line: Because He is WHO He says He is, a God that does not lie, He will not withhold any good thing from us. No matter what the economy, the government, or daily circumstances are, He declares that He is God and He changes not! Psalms 34:9 promises each of us, "Those who fear Him lack nothing." Get Out Your Shield of Faith and Use It! Let me end with some directives: 1. Use this time of change to develop greater faith. 2. Identify what tactics the enemy is using to keep you from advancing. 3. Spend intimate time in worship. During worship allow God to speak to you concerning Scriptures to decree and stand on. These Scriptures and declarations will become a part of your shield that you will use in battle. 4. Use your time in worship to allow God to change you into His image. 5. Come into agreement with what God says about you?let it become part of your spiritual arsenal against the devil as your true, God-ordained identity arises. Allow God to replace your old shield with a new, "door-shaped" shield. 6. By faith, begin to declare and decree what God has spoken to you. Boldly declare His promises. Remember, you have spent time with Him in the secret place. He has been changing your image. You look more like Jesus, sound more like Jesus...you can rebuke the enemy and he must flee! 7. Remember as you declare your victory, that Jesus took your poverty, your sickness, your lack and your sins to the Cross. He died so that you could walk in freedom. 8. By faith, believe that Jesus has defeated your enemy. Choose to reject any discouragement or fear. Jesus is your "door-shaped" shield to break you out of your past. Walk through the open door to your future! You have a new, deeper voice in the Spirit. It's time to use it! Blessings, as always, Sandie Freed Zion Ministries Email: zionministries1@sbcglobal.net

God's Teams

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:13:51 GMT
Rita Hanks God is gathering the Joel army for the endtime harvest of souls! The workings of this mighty army can be compared to the teamwork required for a smooth running and effective baseball team. The team rules and game plans to be implemented are found in our Holy Bible. He is choosing managers, coaches, batters, pitchers, shortstops, field warriors for the war games, and burden bearers for assisting them in their labor. Many who have hungered since their youth to be a part of God's team are being called to report to training camps. They are developing the spiritual muscles and honing their skills in preparation for the war games ahead. They will be fired up with a burning commitment to give their best effort, the passionate zeal to win at all costs by the learning of trust in the grace and mercy of the Almighty God and yielded to agreement with the team strategies and unity among the team players. God has gone ahead and is making provision, building and leveling the playing fields; making crooked places straight and rough places smoother.. Forerunner teams of singers and worshippers are singing his songs of deliverance over these and cheering them on. All are armed with the equipment and weaponry commanded by the King. These are being fitted with their uniforms, garments of righteousness and the praise and glory of their owner and King, the Lord Jesus Christ. They submit to learning their assigned tasks, and to the disciplines which will produce contentment in whatever circumstance they encounter. This will cause them to be very effective in all they do. In the times of waiting on the bench for their turn to go in, many are studying the heroes who have previously been honored in God's Hall of Fame, Hebrews 11. These are seeking to develop these joys and obedience which have been taught by previous generations. They will never break ranks, but will learn and keep God's order and carry out his operation and no other. They will have no desire to play in a position that God has assigned to others. All will honor the strong among them while always seeking to bear the burdens of the weaker. This winning team will consist of players who have devoted their lives to learning to flow in unison with God's established game plan. No enemy can stand before this team and no weapon formed against it will prosper. There are continual shouts of joy for the triumphs of these overcomers. They persevere in battle and win all war games assigned them to recover the territories of the beautiful land stolen by the enemy. Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; the crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth. Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. 1 Samuel 17:47 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands."

Somebodies

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:52:48 GMT

Rising Up In The Glory by Munday Martin

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:05:38 GMT
James W. Goll Intro by James W. Goll: It is my joy and honor to commend to you the ministry of one of today's authentic revivalists, Munday Martin. God has raised up Munday and Jennifer Martin's ministry of Contagious Love International as a next generation voice of credibility, revelation, power and compassion. They make the Gospel of Jesus Christ relevant in our generation and I am proud to have them be a part of our Encounters Alliance?a coalition of Leaders. You will be blessed by the power and testimony of the Holy Spirit in their lives. James W. Goll Encounters Network Munday Martin We are entering into a new decade soon. The other day I was asking the Holy Spirit to reveal to me what He is about to do in the Body of Christ in 2010 and over the next decade. He began revealing to me by the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation what is about to take place. Most of what He shared for me is a word for the Body of Christ. This is what He began to show me: We're All Rising Up in the Glory Together and Will be Activated to Walk in Everyday Life as Jesus Walked There has been such a release of the Kingdom message in the past decade in order to prepare us for the restitution of all things spoken about in Acts 3:21, "He must remain in Heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as He promised long ago through His holy prophets." God's sons and daughters have been hearing about using the keys of the Kingdom and walking in the dynamics of the throne, so that we could learn to walk in a lifestyle of living on the earth as we would in Heaven. The light of His glory is coming upon a radical warrior Bride to contend with the gross darkness that has robbed many of their true identities in Christ. We are now emerging from the ruins of passive Christianity. We have exiled from the mentality of waiting for a rapture to come rescue us away from this present darkness, rather than take our stand and overcome until we go to be with Jesus. We are learning that deep darkness is a reality and it is going to continue out there. However, Isaiah 60 makes it very clear that when it does get dark, get ready for an explosion of light! "Behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon you, and His glory shall be seen upon you. And the (nations) shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising." Yes, we will one day be caught up to meet the Lord in the air, but that day will not come until God restores everything. As we learn to become the living tabernacle of David and use the keys of the Kingdom that are rightfully ours, we will walk in the same anointing Peter walked in, where even his shadow healed people when it was cast upon them. We will walk in the same miracles, signs and wonders that Jesus walked in. Much of the Body has not realized they have a miracle ministry on the inside of them and forfeited their divine Kingdom rights and watched others with miracle ministries, when they themselves can carry the atmosphere of Heaven wherever they go. "Fathering" and "equipping" will become the norm in the Church across the world in 2010 and beyond. "The man of God" mentality is breaking off the Church in the nations. What I mean by that is many have, for years, put men and women of God up on pedestals and revered them in excess, and some even seemingly worshiped them. God is breaking the perception off His sheep that they must wait for the "man of God" to come to their town and bring revival. The whole Body will be rising up in the glory together and will be activated to walk in everyday life with a miracle, prophetic, and signs and wonder ministry. A family of God is arising and shining and He is bringing up His family into dignity and honor. Watch for Outbreaks of Joy Across America There will be a sign released right now that will help inebriate people who have suffered across the Body of Christ! Watch the outbreaks of joy across America right now! Watch for the outbreaks of joy! The Lord told me recently, as I began to smell His fragrance come in the room which smelled like myrrh, that He is releasing the oil of joy right now. Many are about to experience the new wine and the oil of joy who have never felt it before, even across denominational lines. For many it will linger for days and days. Psalm 104:15 says God gave "wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart." Watch for the sign of wine outpourings of the Holy Spirit. Watch also for the sign of oil and bread, as God will rain down manna again in meetings, and oil will physically come more on a mass scale than it is now in some churches. Out of being infused with this glory outpouring, it will release a new boldness, strength and confidence to fulfill our Kingdom mandate no matter where we are. It won't matter what neighborhood we are in, or what nation or what kingdom we are in, because the kingdoms of this world will become the Kingdoms of our God. The Lord told me that He will visit cities all over America with unusual outpourings similar to Toronto. He showed me fireworks and told me that by July 4th of 2010 there will be a new Independence coming upon His Bride in America and Canada. "The Body is Going to Help Shift Men's Paradigms of Who Jesus Is" Get ready to see a mass exodus of Believers leaving behind old traditions that have made the Word of God to no effect. Believers will leave behind their Egypts of vain religion into a new land of fullness. Those who have the vision of "glory centers" and "training centers" in their heart at this hour are right on target with the Spirit of God. Bob Jones' word about one billion youth coming to Christ by 2020 is going to happen, and we must be ready to train those that have come out of the bondage of religion, and even alternative lifestyles. The Lord told me, "I am about to move on the subcultures of America." Just as He chose to save many hippies in the 60s and 70s, get ready to see even the magazines declare another Jesus Revolution has started by 2014! It will invade youth in the indie rock scene, it will invade youth in the hip-hop culture, it will even invade Hollywood and MTV. Get ready to see God's hip-hop prophets arise. Get ready to see God's techno rave DJ prophets arise. I even see healing revivals taking place in clubs across America and Europe. Watch as the Lord begins to shift culture with His Kingdom culture of Heaven. The Body is going to help shift men's paradigms of who Jesus is. Those who have turned to the occult are going to meet God's presence-carriers in the marketplace and streets. Multitudes who are in New Age will begin to hear how the Church is a place where they can go to get healed, be loved, and find freedom in this wonderful man named Jesus. A healing revival is going to spread on mass scale! A Decade of Unprecedented Harvest Seven-fold restoration will come even on a governmental level. Wherever an ungodly leader of a nation steps down, the sons of light have the privilege to take that position. Nations will begin to see a new leadership as God restores. Whenever an ungodly person steps down in media, get ready for a son of light to take the position seven times more. The fulfillment of Isaiah 60 is coming to pass on a mass scale. This is going to be a decade of unprecedented harvest that the Church and the world have never seen. God says, "I have heard the groanings of creation for the manifestation of the sons of God, and I am about to cause a media revival that will shake the heavens and the earth that no man can stop, that will invade even Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu culture through media and Internet with a Kingdom of power and a Kingdom of glory." God also showed me that the nation of Israel is going to enter into a fresh, new season of harvest. This healing wave of glory will come to many Messianic churches in Israel and will cause a great influx of Jews and Arabs receiving Jesus (Yeshua) as their Messiah. We say, "Yes, Lord" and "Amen!" Come Holy Spirit on this thirsty generation and be our fountain! Let the oil of joy come to our nation! Munday Martin Contagious Love International Email: munday@contagiousloveintl.com Munday Martin is a revivalist who ministers and preaches in the prophetic, apostolic and healing anointings. Wherever he ministers, Munday likes to impart the fire of God to people. Healings, signs and wonders often manifest in the glory of God in his meetings. With his wife Jennifer, Munday has traveled the globe extensively in 22 nations seeing literally thousands come to Christ through power evangelism, international crusade work, and prophetic street evangelism since 1999. Munday has a strong burden for the lost, a desire to see a godly generation promote transformation and counter cultural reformation through intimacy with the Holy Spirit. Munday was ordained recently this year by Dr. James Goll as a prophetic revivalist for this generation, and is part of the Encounters Network Alliance, a coalition of leaders.

"Endgame" by Joni Ames

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:32:42 GMT
"Endgame" by Joni Ames Endgame: the stage of a chess game after major reduction of forces; the final stage of some action or process. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For some time the Lord has been speaking about a new message to me, and spoke the terms to me, "Endgame" and "be sober." I've been doing some research and praying about it. I believe this is both a personal, as well as corporate, exhortation for each of us. The dictionary defines "Endgame" as, "the stage of a chess game after major reduction of forces; the final stage of some action or process." Listen, my dear Christian friends, we are in serious times. And it's time for the church to get sober and enter into a new level of maturity. And basically, to declare to the enemy a time of "Endgame." - And to not allow the enemy another inch! - For the "games" the enemy has been involving many in have been a distraction to keep the Church from It's purpose. In that, personally, there are some things many have been "settling for" in their own personal lives that they need not "settle for" any longer. Our God is the Maker and Ruler of the Universe! - Time to stop the enemy from having any further territory in our own personal lives too! Regarding the Charismatic Christian Church, it has gone through a "party" or "getting drunk" period for some length of time. I'm not knocking it. However, regarding specific movements, etc., to everything there is a time & season (Eccl. 3:1), and we must be willing to "move with the cloud." - As well as to know the times and seasons and go forward. For sure, the season we have now entered into requires an entering into a time of watchfulness, sobriety, and vigilance. "Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober." (1 Thes. 5:6) "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." (1 Peter 5:8) While many have been partying hearty, the walls of the Land have become broken down and left unwatched, both in the natural and the spiritual realms. I'm pained in my spirit as I read Nehemiah's account when he saw the condition of the walls in his day in Nehemiah 2: 13 And I went out by night through the Valley Gate to the Serpent Well and the Refuse Gate, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem which were broken down and its gates which were burned with fire. .... 15 So I went up in the night by the valley, and viewed the wall; then I turned back and entered by the Valley Gate, and so returned. ----- 17 Then I said to them, â??You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.â? For those who have been concerned about the condition of the church, this is what the Lord says in Zeph 3:16-20: 16 â?? Do not fear; let not your hands be weak. 17 The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.â? 18 â?? I will gather those who sorrow over the appointed assembly, Who are among you, To whom its reproach is a burden. 19 Behold, at that time I will deal with all who afflict you; I will save the lame, And gather those who were driven out; I will appoint them for praise and fame In every land where they were put to shame. 20 At that time I will bring you back, Even at the time I gather you; For I will give you fame and praise Among all the peoples of the earth, When I return your captives before your eyes,â? Says the LORD. ---------------------------------------- LET'S NOT BE DECEIVED ---------------------------------------- There have been many things that have entered into the Church in the past few years that have tried to masquerade as manifestations of Our Lord, but have not been that. I often stood on the outside, looking in, thinking, "Oh God, if we, the people in the Church, would only use the brain you gave us!" Those (like myself) who questioned those things were often referred to as "religious spirited" or "faithless." However, Jesus was very plain about such things and openly warned us in Matthew 24 about them. As He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, asking about these days and said, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?" The Word (Jesus Himself) says: (4) And Jesus answered and said to them: "Take heed that no one deceives you. (5) For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. ----------------------------------------------------------- WHAT TIME ARE WE PRESENTLY IN? ----------------------------------------------------------- He goes on to tell us what we will see in the World: (6) And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. (7) For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. (8) All these are the beginning of sorrows. And this is where we are at. At the time of the "beginning of sorrows." We are not yet into the tribulation, but we are very close to it. And when that happens, this is what Jesus says will additionally occur: (9) Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake. (10) And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. (11) Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. (12) And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. (13) But he who endures to the end shall be saved. He wasn't just talking about the World. He was saying this would even happen in the Church. You see, when the "world" does things against you, that's one thing. But when our own Christian brothers and sisters deliberately deceive us, or come against us, that's another. And when we go to seek refuge in the Church, and false prophets and false ministers come in and deceive with the games they play, that additionally turns people against the Church. What a clever little plan of the enemy! I know of ministers and their families, and even police officers, who see so much lawlessness and "junk" on a daily basis that they feel they can no longer even believe in anyone any more. It has caused the love and trust they have, even for their own families, to grow cold! We must be wise about the devices of the enemy! ----------------------------------------------------------------- TIMES OF REFRESHING - HOW TO GET IT ----------------------------------------------------------------- We need a cleansing and refreshing in the church. Knowing and operating in the Truth will set us free to get that. This is what The Word says: "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus." (Acts 3:19) Galatians 5:16-26 is pretty clear about the fruits of the spirit vs. those of the flesh: 16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christâ??s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Proverbs 25:28 says, "Whoever has no rule over his own spirit, Is like a city broken down, without walls." The Lord would say, lovingly, to those who have strayed to come home to Him: 7 You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? 8 This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you. 9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump (Gal 5:7-9) 34 â??But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. 35 For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.â? (Luke 21:34-36) Folks, in the process of our disappointment in everyone and everything else, let's not let any of these things turn us against Jesus or each other! We need Him, and we need each other all the more in these times! For, Jesus tells us that, yet to come, is the worst: 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. ......21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened. 23 Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'There!' do not believe it. 24 For false Christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 25 See, I have told you beforehand. 26 Therefore if they say to you, 'Look, He is in the desert!' do not go out; or 'Look, He is in the inner rooms!' do not believe it. 27 For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. (Matt. 24) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Normal" things will continue as they have...... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. (Matt. 24)

Heartwarming Testimony Video

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:26:27 GMT

The Cart Before The Horse Principle

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:46:37 GMT
The Cart Before The Horse Principle Rita Hanks Lately the Lord has been quickening thoughts to me about "The cart before the horse". This saying is a proverb I have heard often in the world over the years. Simply put, the term describes disorder. Common sense tells us quickly that the cart can't pull the horse. The only way to get to the planned destination is for the horse to pull the cart. That is what natural law tells us. In the same way natural law is explained, so is spiritual law. Spiritual laws work just as the law of gravity works, the law rules, whether we agree with it or understand it or not. God's laws which rule over all the affairs of men are the law of sin and death, (the wages of sin is death) and the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus (redemption from the curse of the law) In order to come under the wonderful redemption plan through Christ's blood, one must set the heart and mind to learning the truth and the order of his Royal Kingdom. The heart must be opened to hear and heed instruction through his voice. One must get acquainted with the King himself and recognize his majesty and Kingdom authority.over all. One must become willing to learn respect for and right alignment with the King, his appointed rulers, his servants and his Kingdom puropse. Just as the Monarchs of the world establish kingdom pootocol, there is a protocol to be honored in Christ's kingdom. To resist lawful kingdom order will delay or might even cancel the restoration of our souls. There is a learning curve principle and a grace period, but we are warned against prideful independence of his order; God resists the proud. There is a yoke to be yoked to: There is a learning requirement that when followed will lead to restoration of souls. All who hunger and thirst for righteousness shall be filled. Ask, seek and knock and it will be given. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. We must learn submission to God before we can learn to discern and resist the devil. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. We must honor his anointed elders, we must be teachable and open to correction, These are products of humility. Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Let us be sure we do not neglect such great salvation! Flesh cannot reign, only the Holy Spirit can guide the cart of Kingdom blessings. All flesh was judged as unworthy at the cross of Christ. Many have good intentions and have a desire to do some good works, but if they are not yoked to Christ, their labor has no power in it, and they are open to deception and disorder. Only the anointing will break the yoke of the curse off of mankind. declares the LORD "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. 15 There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will sing as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt.(the spirit of the world) 16 "In that day," declares the LORD, "you will call me 'my husband'; you will no longer call me 'my master.' 17 I will remove the names of the Baals (idols)from her lips; no longer will their names be invoked. 18 In that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the creatures that move along the ground. Bow and sword and battle I will abolish from the land, so that all may lie down in safety. 19 I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you ind righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. 20 I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the LORD. 21 "In that day I will respond," declares the LORD "I will respond to the skies, and they will respond to the earth; 22 and the earth will respond to the grain, the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. (Jesus people) 23 I will plant her for myself in the land; I will show my love to the one I called 'Not my loved one.' I will say to those called 'Not my people, 'You are my people'; and they will say, 'You are my God.' "

Endurance Prophecy

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:27:59 GMT
Endurance Word given at The Prayer Center/Dave Roberson Ministries. Several valuable free downloads with revelation of the walk in the spirit which will enable us to overcome the lusts of the flesh. Gal 5;16 This I say now, walk in the spirit and you will not obey the lusts of the flesh. daveroberson.org ENDURANCE, saith the Spirit of Grace. For I will teach you by My power and by My Spirit how to keep building in power until your endurance will produce My desired will in this place. I will train you about the snares and the traps of the enemy, and if you will pray and make it past those hard places, I will give you divine wisdom and understanding that will at last produce power that you can say is of Me. I desire to pour My miracles out of you. I desire to shake this city and train many people before this first phase of what I want to do is through. So gird yourself up and be strong on My behalf, for I will show you some things by My Spirit that you can have for an eternity. They will last. I am giving you equipment that will work a great reward. For many of you are hungry and have desired to see these things, and I will lead you into that kind of reward. So be brave and stand strong saith the Spirit of Grace! I will work mighty, mighty miracles before this is done; you will not lose your place, and your reward shall be exceedingly great. Heed what the Spirit will say, for something new I begin this day. Great peace is My desire for you, that you may fellowship with Me in love and I can filter through and through your life. I desire to take you from where you are to a place with Me. It is a place you have known about way down deep in your spirit that, from the foundations of the world, I have prepared for you. As I lead you from place to place, I desire to flow through you with grace, and if you will edify and edify and edify yourself, you will see before this is through, that I will purge from you everything that is causing you to fail. You will not only taste the victory that changing circumstances can bring, but you will taste the victory of the resounding peace inside you that will dominate everything in a circumference around you. Oh! For edification, edification, edification; higher, higher, higher in Me; that you will complete the first foundation of your life so that I may be able to move you into intercession, that you can cause those that are bound to be set free. Satan is furious, saith the Spirit of Grace. He already is mad and is stirring up the demons as a whirlwind against this place, but stand fast and edify yourself into a place with Me, and when the storm comes, you will be delivered. Oh! You will be able to deliver the power that is of Me. So be glad for the wellsprings of life and the counsel in the heart of man. I will draw it out, for there are many matters of wisdom that I desire for you to understand. I will teach you to walk in power. For My children, the thing between what I desire and what is now taking place is being purged every hour. Many people come to this city for training you see and, Oh, I desire to give them full training that they may leave in My power. So, know this, all of you who said, "I hunger and thirst after righteousness": you shall be full. I will bring you into a place with Me. Yes, I will bring you into a place with Me.

People Need The Lord

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:06:01 GMT
Isaiah 53: Surely he has carried our griefs and sorrows. He was wounded for our trangressions, he was bruised for our iniquities and the chastisement of our peace was on him. Hebrews 4:16 Therefore, come boldly to the throne of grace so that you might find grace and mercy to help in times of need. Song lyrics; Everyday they pass me by, I can see it in their eyes. Empty people filled with care, Headed who knows where? On they go through private pain, Living fear to fear. Laughter hides their silent cries, Only Jesus hears. People need the Lord, people need the Lord. At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door. People need the Lord, people need the Lord. When will we realize, people need the Lord? We are called to take His light To a world where wrong seems right. What could be too great a cost For sharing Life with one who's lost? Through His love our hearts can feel All the grief they bear. They must hear the Words of Life Only we can share. People need the Lord, people need the Lord At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door. People need the Lord, people need the Lord. When will we realize that we must give our lives, For peo-ple need the Lord. People need the Lord.

I Am A Friend Of God

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:09:24 GMT

New Hearts, New Minds, New Heavens, New Earth

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:41:03 GMT
New Hearts, New Minds, New Heavens, New Earth Rita Hanks New Hearts, New Minds, New Heavens, New Earth Rita Hanks I have been gifted with a love of the study of the prophetic, both prophets of old and the modern day prophets and the revelations they are releasing to God's people. By learning to listen to these voices, and the seeking of the Lord for understanding,gradually some understanding has been imparted that I believe to be worthy of deep consideration. The promise of "New Heavens and a new earth" has caught my attention and has not let me go. Many words have been released through key voices about a move of reformation in the body of Christ. These are a few highlights of some things I am seeing now and continuing to seek to see deeper into. The apostle Peter looked for new heavens and a new earth where righteousness dwells: Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. The writer of Hebrews spoke of a rest remaining for the people of God after Jesus! Again, he limits a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. 8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. It is written in Acts That Jesus waits for a certain day to return, after all things have been restored; And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. RESTITUTION: The act of restoring to the rightful owner something that has been taken away, lost, or surrendered. See synonyms at reparation. The act of making good or compensating for loss, damage, or injury; indemnification. A return to or restoration of a previous state or position. Peter's generation spoke of looking for the new heavens and new earth fulfillment, and labored faithfully through fiery trials in obedient endurance. We, by hindsight, can see that they accomplished a mighty work. By faith, they obeyed all they were commisioned to carry out, laying the foundation of the end of the age kingdom of Jesus Christ. Since that time, the kingdom has continued to advance, and nothing has prevented it. As they labored in their season of time they continually looked ahead to the day of the fullness of the promise. Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. The new heavens and new earth, the New Jerusalem, Kingdom of peace, promise is that the lion will lie down by the lamb, and no harm will come to innocent children. One limiting factor was the promised restoration of the homeland of Israel to the Jews, which happened in 1948. The time is fast approaching for righteousness and justice. And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob. We are Mount Zion, out of this body the deliverance of His Beloved Israel will come! His truth goes marching on! Personally, I want to do all I am called to do in order to make this better life God has promised a sure thing for my descendants. I believe you can agree that our families deserve it. The Branch From Jesse ISAIAH 11: A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him? the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD? 3 and he will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; 4 but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. 5 Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist. 6 The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearlinga together; and a little child will lead them. 7 The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. 8 The infant will play near the hole of the cobra, and the young child put his hand into the viper's nest. 9 They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. While we in this present time are not yet seeing the fullness of that word, we are called to continue to look for and expect the promise to be fully manifested in it's appointed time. As the first disciples, we are to labor through times of small beginnings and fiery trials of opposition to advance his kingdom in the earth. As "ambassadors for peace", reigning in life with Christ in whichever territory the Lord assigns us to. That work must begin in our own hearts and houses. We are to take the ground we stand on, bringing kingdom dominion into the territories we are assigned, seeking and saving the lost, being trained to be wise as serpents but as harmless as doves. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: It is our privilege to sow the truth in love, expecting the power of the anointed word to bring renewal to opened hearts. As we act boldly to obey in our work of advancing his kingdom, the effects of kingdom righteousness will spread and cover the earth, as the waters cover the sea. In this new era the body of Christ is being prepared by transformational reformation. It's new day, the old is being removed so that the new may come. But ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, 23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

He Governs

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:49:58 GMT

Signs Of The Times / Legislative Injustice

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:19:43 GMT
Signs Of The Times / Legislative Injustice Rita Hanks And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. A law has just been passed in the UK against wearing crosses and fish symbols. UK Anglican Civil Disobedience Link / http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/6636130/Anglican-bishops-wear-Christian-symbols-at-Christmas.html Since 1999 the U.N. has been working to enforce laws against the witness of Jesus Christ in the world. The law is presented as righteous and for the good of the people, but the intent is to use it to prosecute Christian witness against false religions. United Nations Defamation of Religion Resolution / http://www.heritage.org/research/LegalIssues/bg2206.cfm The hatred of Israel. The United Nations has issued 131 Resolutions Against Israel / http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_Nations_resolutions_concerning_Israel The Lord is saying the whole world and the body of Christ is suffering an onslaught of spiritual deception and open opposition against life changing truths of his Kingdom. For those who love and keep truth the time comes for justice and the healing of the land. 1 Kings 8:32 Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness A law is at work in many world affairs which causes enemies of righteousness to war against one another. Chaos and anarchy are present when sin reigns in a land. Justice will often turn the work of evil back on itself. The Lord himself decides when the cup of iniquity for haters of truth is full. Haggai 4: And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother. However, the faithful children of Jesus can be hidden with their families in the Lord's secret place as the effects of his judgments pass over the land. Just as when God hid his own in Goshen (Exodus 9:26) as he brought judgments against Pharoah when he continually refused to let his people go. Proverbs 3:2-4 Let not mercy and truth forsake you, bind them upon your neck, wear them as ornaments on your heart. So shall you find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man. "His Truth Goes Marching On" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Zxx8uH8Sg I have given just a couple of examples of the work of deception in our land in legislation. Many who occupy thrones of influence who have no spiritual light are being used to forward satan's cause in the earth. Lord, we desire mercy, with justice. The body of Christ, Christ in us, the hope of glory, is arising! Righteous intercessions will save much flesh! Copy and paste links into your browser.

O Come All You Faithful

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:00:04 GMT
Let's all be reminded to come and behold him, to come and adore him, and to travail with others who are laboring to birth the new life of Christ in their realms of influence. Now I travail in birth until Christ is formed in you. Rita

Again!

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:54:00 GMT
I am sharing this video for the purpose of edifying God's children. It is a powerful word which I am praying through and meditating on, both because of the very interesting word concerning Sarah Palin, and because of the great emphasis on heeding carefully the seemingly small things the Lord speaks to us, such as the word "Again". Recently the Lord has been speaking to me about "Looking Again" at the prophecies he has previously sent to us. Also, I am asking "again", that he would pour his redeeming grace out over you and strengthen you in your pursuit of his truth.

Treasures

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:09:48 GMT

He'll Do It Again!

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:53:20 GMT
Ps 22,5 They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.

Soulish Ties Warnings

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:52:30 GMT
We who are serious about our walk with the Lord must be serious about seeking him before we enter in to agreement or relationship with any man. Our father God is the parent of all parents. No parent ever told a child they must fellowship with and trust in every man who came presenting himself as a good man. We are warned to test everything, and to hold on to what is good. Beware of soulish ties to untrustworthy men! A wise son or daughter asks counsel from the Lord and does not lean on his own understandings. The Holy Spirit will counsel us and lead us into all truth in this matter when we seek it. John2: 23 Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he was doing and believed in his name.b 24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. 25 He did not need man's testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man. Jeremiah 5:26 Among my people are wicked men who lie in wait like men who snare birds and like those who set traps to catch men. Samson was under a Nazarite vow; he was commanded to never cut his hair. Delilah was sent by the enemy to tempt him to reveal the secret of his strength, for no man could defeat him. He gave in to the emotional blackmail she used against him and revealed that his long hair was the source of his strength. The enemy then cut his hair and he lost all his strength. Judges 16: 15 Then she said to him, "How can you say, 'I love you,' when you won't confide in me? This is the third time you have made a fool of me and haven't told me the secret of your great strength." 16 With such nagging she prodded him day after day until he was tired to death. 17 So he told her everything. "No razor has ever been used on my head," he said, "because I have been a Nazarite set apart to God since birth. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me, and I would become as weak as any other man." 18 When Delilah saw that he had told her everything, she sent word to the rulers of the Philistines, "Come back once more; he has told me everything. 21 But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house. Eph. 4:13 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head?Christ? 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. James 3; 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

We Are Thankful

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:47:42 GMT
I am sharing this beautiful poem from Sandy Warner, one of my spiritual mothers. Her website listed here is such a blessing to anyone who loves the Lord and his word. It is rich in revelation and art that she shares freely with all who come. She is an anointed prophet and a great example of the sincere matured disciple of Christ. Blessings and love to all God's people! Rita From the rhema journals of Sandy Warner * swauthor@usa.net * www.thequickenedword.com Thank You our Father for all that You do. Thank You dear Abba for loving us too. How awesome to know Your angels are here. How precious to have loved ones far and near. This day we give thanks for every good thing. Your gifts in plenty are under Your wings. Your love is our refuge, Your love is our strength. From depth, from height, from width and from length. No weapon formed against us shall prosper. Thanks be to Your Word, our triumph's assured. Angels keeping charge wherever we go They're bearing us up if we feel low. Thanks that all things work together for good, Building our lives, grace abounding as should. We're more than conquerors through Jesus Christ. Having given His life through sacrifice. In all we give thanks for this is Your will. We rejoice and pray, remaining here still. Steadfast we follow Your Word and Your ways As You lead us into a brand new day. Our cups are half full as we wait upon You To rebuild and repair, restore brand new. We're forgiven, predestined, and glorified Adopted, made righteous, and not denied. How awesome You are, how grateful are we That we have a future and destiny. Our hearts are crying, dear Abba our Dad. In Your Presence, You make us glad. You're rich in mercy, abounding in love Loving-kindness and justice come from above. Thank You dear Lord, never changing are You. We give thanks to You in all that we do. NKJV So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture, will give You thanks forever; We will show forth Your praise to all generations. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, the Life, and He died for you. Words from the email list, The Quickened Word are excerpts from the rhema journals of Sandy Warner. To better understand how God speaks, read Sandy's book, "101+ Ways God Speaks, And How to Hear Him." Website: www.thequickenedword.com Email: swauthor@usa.net Permission to forward and/or post at websites is given with this footer attached. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Diligence, Vigilance, Excellence

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:50:23 GMT
Rita Hanks Diligently Abiding in the Shadow of the Almighty With Diligence, Vigilance, Excellence We who seek to learn and to be strengthened by the words of God given in his Holy Bible love the promises of hope, love and protection spoken of in the 91st Psalm. How precious that the great Almighty God would make such wonderful statements to mere men! PSALMS 91:1-16 "He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisy pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shall thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shall not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation" As a very young babe in Christ, I began to take comfort in these promises. Having lived my whole life without the knowledge of the Lord, I was desperately needy of his comfort and grace, and he was faithful to supply a measure of strength and grace. As I continued to grow and study the word, I began to see that the word offered greater things than I had yet seen. I had a sincere desire to obey and receive the wonderful promises I was loving, but I was not able to do what the word instructs consistently. I saw my need to be delivered out of the things that were hindering the flow of the promises to me. My family members were also desperate for the blessings of grace that God offers to the seed of the disciple. So I began a quest of digging deeper into the word. Then one day I heard the voice of the Lord say "with diligence you shall excel". Now I had heard the word diligence many times before, but I found that it took on a deeper meaning when I began to study the scriptural teachings about the meaning of the word. DILIGENCE; PERSEVERANCE, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO A MATTER; SPEED, HASTE, PASSIONATE (VIOLENT) PURSUIT OF A DESIRE Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. THE HEART OF THE MAN IS THE HEART OF THE MATTER! Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. THE EXCELLENCE OF THE DAY AND NiGHT, 24/7, COMMITTMENT TO BE A DOER OF GOD'S TRUTH! 2 Peter 1:5 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: DILIGENCE IS NOT JUST AN OCCASIONAL, FOR A WHILE ,THING, IT'S AN ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO THE END THING! Hebrews 4:16 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge, temperance, and to temperance, godliness. GODLINESS, WHICH IS EXCELLENCE, REQUIRES A LINE UPON LINE, PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT PROGRESSION! 2 Cor. 8:7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace of giving also. WE FINALLY PROGRESS INTO ABOUNDING! 2 Peter 1:10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall. DILIGENCE IS POWERFUL! Many times we begin our walk with the Lord while we still have a divided heart, and we live double lives. We are learning that we are loved by God, but we still have our hearts set on other things. We are warned in the book of James that the man who remains double minded is not favored. We must learn obedience and overcome that lifestyle. Thanks be to God for his mercies as we journey from our old nature into the the nature of the new man! When God's conditions are met the promises become "yea and amen". The stipulation to "set our love upon him" and to "know his name" means a wholehearted devotion. Psalms 91:14-16 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. As I had set my face like flint to living the fully devoted life, various trials of opposition came with temptations to fall back to my old fears and doubts. I began to hear teachings about "Vigilance", and after a word study, learned more about what God was saying to me. Vigilance: THE ACT OF CAREFULLY WATCHING, THE CONDITION OF BEING ALERT. The Lord then began to teach me that it is imperative to walk with vigilance in order to guard the heart's decision from enemy opposition. In the parable of the sower this truth is made clear. Jesus said "If you do not understand this parable, how then will you understand any?". Mark 4:13-20 Then Jesus said to them, "Don't you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? The farmer sows the word. Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown." A deeper look helped me to see that this parable makes it clear that if the condition of the heart is not right, we can lose what is given and be unproductive. I found that the "good fight of faith" begins and continues to be a major battle to subdue our own worldly fears and desires. Paul confessed this same struggle in , saying "Oh, wretched man that I am!", and finally concluding that only through the Lord Jesus Christ could he find deliverance.He described the battle between flesh and spirit, between surrendering to grace or staying under the law. Without faith we cannot please God. The promised land of victory is only apprehended by consecrated hearts. Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. The force the Lord has blessed his children with to accomplish this needed violence is the baptism of fire by the Holy Spirit, the spirit of truth. The vigilance to guard the heart against the strategies of the enemy of our soul to distract, deceive, and discourage and destroy come to us through our submission to him. Through the sincere worship of God he brings with him, we set aside all other agendas and we focus fully on the learning to rest in his great love as he fights our battles! We are a work in progress, being formed into a new creation. We are destined to be overcomers by grace. God is able to do above and beyond all we can ever ask or think, but he is limited by the lack of power in believers. Our strengths and blessings can be greatly hindered until we come to the place of a right heart and mindset. I am observing that many are as I was; trying to fight the enemy while still in an unsurrendered state with very small success. Hearts grow weak at hope deferred quickly in this state, and many end up with a hidden enmity against God, although they may not be aware of it. I do hope and fervently pray that all who are seeking to grow in him might be warned and are greatly encouraged in the new beginnings available to us as we re-position ourselves anew. The rewards are for this life, and for the life to come. As we go forward on the path he has set out for us, let us be as the word spoke about the formative years of Jesus; ... ... Meanwhile, the child continued to grow and to become strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor rested upon him. While maintaining our pursuit Of The High Calling! Jude 120-23 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And on some have compassion, making a distinction; but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire,hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.

You Raise Me Up

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:01:28 GMT

Thanksgiving Prayer

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:06:23 GMT

Glory Hallelujah Look What God Is Doing!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:44:05 GMT

Through It All

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:44:59 GMT
You Can Stand in the Storm by Patricia Hamel http://patriciaforchrist.blogspot.com/ The tests and trials you are going through are for your good. You are being perfected and you need to let patience have her perfect work in you. I am doing a deep work and a work that will last in your life. You are standing and I am teaching you to stand amidst the storms of life. Indeed there are storms in the natural and storms in the spiritual and I am teaching you to battle them. Stand strong my beloved and know that I will not allow you to be tested and tried beyond that you are able without a way out that you can bear it. Again stand strong in My Word. Be instant in prayer and see if I do not pour out a blessing on you as you stand tall and strong in Me. Your strength is not in yourself but will be found only as you lean upon Me. Lean on Me.

It Is Time To Encounter God

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:44:23 GMT
A Letter From Mike Bickle and Lou Engle Concerning the Critical Hour in Which We Live - It Is Time to Encounter God and Take Action Dear Friends, We stand at a critical juncture in our nation's history. It is time to encounter God and to take action. The Holy Spirit is visiting His people with power. At the same time, the powers of darkness are raging against the moral fabric of our nation. The light is getting brighter as the darkness gets darker. Many of you will have heard of the spiritual awakening at our Bible school. On Wednesday, November 11, the Spirit fell on a class for more than 15 hours. The word spread quickly and over 2,000 people spontaneously gathered in the auditorium from all over Kansas City, as deliverance and physical healings continued to increase. We canceled our classes for the next week so that each one of our 1,000 students and interns could receive from the Spirit in an extended way. We decided to meet nightly from 6:00pm to midnight because His manifest presence continues to increase. Visitors are pouring in from many places across America to partake of this spiritual awakening. We will continue these evening meetings until our onething conference, December 28-31, 2009, when we are expecting 20,000 young adults to gather for worship, teaching, and to participate in the supernatural ministry of the Spirit. Last year, over 16,000 young adults attended this conference. We are still hearing testimonies of lives that were changed. This year, we are expecting to receive even more from the Spirit. We believe that this will be a historic and important conference, and encourage you to attend. The theme for onething'09 is "What is the Spirit saying to the Church?" Our team will proclaim what we believe the Spirit is prophetically speaking to the Church in this hour. We will also share practical ways in which we can "adopt" high schools and colleges across our nation, as we envision young people to impact each sphere of society with works of justice and acts of compassion. At the conference, we will have extended ministry times to receive healing, renewal, and impartation from the Spirit. We believe that the Spirit will release His power at this conference, as evidenced by what He is currently doing in our evening meetings. Mark Anderson, a senior international leader in YWAM who also works closely with Campus Crusade for Christ, will host forums for leaders to discuss how we can systematically evangelize entire cities and campuses in partnership with the houses of prayer in their area. Mark has remarkable insight that comes from his 30 years of successful ministry in evangelism. The Lord has given him some bold new strategies for this hour. The crisis in our nation is real. The serpentine stranglehold of abortion continues to squeeze the life out of over 4,000 wombs daily. Sexual immorality, both heterosexual and homosexual, are reaching epic heights of perversity. The number of women and children being trafficked into the dark underbelly of the sex industry in our cities is growing at an alarming rate. Entire school systems are giving way to darkness. The sanctity of marriage is under siege, threatening to destroy the moral foundations of our nation. We will also address the growing crisis that is emerging in many churches across America. A new wave of confusion is systematically seducing many young adults into deception. Sincere young people whose hearts were once ablaze for Jesus are being lured into compromise on foundational Biblical truths and practices, while at the same time they are increasing in works of compassion and justice. No amount of increased ministry activity can "balance out" their profound spiritual compromises. In the name of tolerance, they are settling for a humanistic and "politically correct" theology that trivializes the glory of Jesus. Many young adult ministries are falling prey to this as they are seeking "relevance" that dulls the razor's edge of truth for the sake of man's approval. It is not enough to mention Jesus' name if they deny foundational truths about Him. Our works of justice must flow from deep allegiance to Jesus and the Scripture. Our nation has never stood on such a precarious footing as today. The onslaught of spiritual darkness is increasing in our classrooms, boardrooms, courtrooms, and bedrooms. We must confront the confusion that is pouring forth from many pulpits as well as from the halls of Washington. It is time to draw a line in the sand. We must hear what the Spirit is saying and we must act on it. The Spirit will confirm the truth with demonstrations of power. It is darkest before the dawn. Our hearts are full of faith. We know another historic "Great Awakening" is soon to sweep across our nation. We look with confidence to God's promise: "In the last days . . . I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh (Acts 2:17-21). All nations will receive the witness of Kingdom with power (Mt. 24:14; Rev. 7:9). What a privilege to live in this awesome hour of history. At this very hour, Jesus is raising up young adults who are being mobilized to cry out in night and day prayer, win the lost, heal the sick, and do works of compassion and justice as they impact the very fabric of our society. Join us in Kansas City from December 28-31. The onething'09 conference is FREE. You can register at http://IHOP.org With passion for Jesus, Mike Bickle and Lou Engle

Refuge

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:26:15 GMT
Prov 23:23 AMP Buy the truth and sell it not; not only that, but also get discernment and judgment, instruction and understanding.

Apostolic Reformation Era

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:32:23 GMT
Note by Rita; This is a re-release of a word given in 2008 by Bishop Bill Hamon. This is where the Lord is taking his body of believers right now; the move of the spirit continues and will not be quenched. We who desire to walk with the Lord seek to learn how to get into alignment with him in all he is doing. God is requiring the surrender of old wineskins for cleansing and renewal. It's the time of new wine! Bill Hamon: The Beginning of the Third and Final Apostolic Reformation http://www.christianinternational.org/ The Lord Jesus has revealed by His Spirit some insight and application concerning His timely purpose being activated in 2008. I have been prophesying for 10 years that a "Saints Movement" is coming to the Body of Christ. The Saints Movement is a time when the saints, believers in Jesus Christ, recognize and act on the understanding that Christ has empowered and commissioned each of them to be the Church 24/7--manifesting the Kingdom of God wherever they live and work. Every believer has the ability to manifest the supernatural in a miraculous way, and every saint is called to demonstrate the Gospel of the Kingdom (not just the Gospel of salvation) in their sphere of influence. In my book, The Day of the Saints, I prophesied what would be many of the truths and ministries of the Saints Movement. Some of these include: every saint manifesting the supernatural; ministers in the marketplace and in all arenas of society; saints becoming the Church 24/7; and people of all ages becoming activated as ministers for Christ. In the last several years, we have seen these things happening in the Body of Christ, such as through the increased emphasis of signs, wonders and miracles and of ministry in the marketplace (sometimes called the "Faith at Work" Movement or other similar terms). A New Era of Reformation Now in 2008, God has brought new revelation and application. The Saints Movement is the catalyst to launch the Church into the Third and final Apostolic Reformation. The First Apostolic Reformation occurred in the 1st century with the launching of the era of the New Testament Church. The Second Apostolic Reformation, which is known to historians as the Reformation, transitioned the Church from the "Dark Ages" to beginning the period of the restoration of the Church (see Acts 3:21). This Reformation will bring about a paradigm shift in the goal and purpose of the Church. Most Evangelical and Pentecostal theologians see no purpose for the Church other than to win more souls to Christ so they are made ready for Heaven. Now we are receiving revolutionary, reformed thinking from the heart and mind of God. The expanded goal and vision of the Third Reformation Church is to co-labor with Christ in His passionate desire for the fulfillment of Revelation 11:15: "...there were loud voices in Heaven, saying, 'The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!'" The Purpose of God for This Time The First Apostolic Reformation and purpose of God was for Jesus to shed His life's Blood for the salvation of sinners. God was in Christ Jesus reconciling the world unto Himself by purchasing them with His Blood and making them members of His Body of Christ, the Church. God's Second Apostolic Reformation and purpose was to restore and build His Church to the full maturity and ministry of Christ Jesus. This is accomplished through Christ's fivefold ministers, of which the last two, prophets and apostles, were restored to recognition and began fully ministering during the Prophetic-Apostolic Movement, from 1988 to the present. Apostles and prophets have existed throughout Church history but often weren't recognized or allowed to fully function. The fivefold ministers are for the purpose of equipping the saints to demonstrate Christ's Kingdom--the Saints Movement. Christ's Third Apostolic Reformation and purpose is to use His restored Church to fulfill God's original mandate to mankind--subdue all things, take dominion and fill the earth with a mankind race in God's own image and likeness, bring more and more of God's Kingdom and will to earth, and transform nations into sheep nations (those who do the works of Christ. See Matthew 25:31-46). This is the end result of the saints taking the Gospel of the Kingdom into every aspect of society. The Timing 2008 is the year of new beginnings. It is the beginning of the new Third and final Apostolic Reformation. This Third Reformation will bring as much transition and fulfilling of God's purpose as the First and Second Reformation did. We have been prophesying and interceding about this shift for many years. It is with firm conviction that I believe this is now the time for it to fully be underway. Whenever a move of God occurs, there is much action and anticipation ahead of time, during the "birthing" process, and even greater activity afterwards. In later years, historians pick a date they consider to be the "official" start of that new move. Many currents were headed toward Reformation prior to the year 1517, and several key things happened after that date, but 1517 is the year chosen by historians to signal the beginning of that major move. I believe and am declaring that 2008 is God's set time for the full release of the Third Reformation. At Christian International, we saw a birthing of the Saints Movement at our Watchman Intercessor Conference in April 2007, as prophesied by Cindy Jacobs, one of the speakers that week. I witnessed to that word and was glad we have finally seen it. It coincides with one interpretation of the 490 years (70 weeks x 7 days per week = 490, with each day symbolizing a year) that Daniel prophesied concerning the time period to the coming of the Messiah and ushering in the Church (see Daniel 9). Many believe this is also the period of time from the beginning of the restoration of the Church to the time when all presently restored truth and ministries would be activated into fulfilling God's end time purpose. Church historians designated the year 1517 as the birth date of the Protestant Movement, which was the beginning of the period of Church restoration. AD 1517 + 490 years = AD 2007. This time period covers all the restoration movements from the Protestant Movement through the present Prophetic-Apostolic Movement to the birthing of the Saints Movement in 2007. Others may have their own views on interpreting this Scripture, but I believe it is clear that God's Spirit is saying this is a very significant time. Receive God's Grace to Participate In 2008, God is releasing special supernatural grace and power to those who are willing and ready for Church Reformation. They will be those who demonstrate the Kingdom of God for the transformation of nations. Expect to hear much preaching and see many books being written on the saints taking dominion, the Kingdom of God, transformation, wealth for Kingdom purposes, the Third and final Apostolic Reformation, and God's purpose for His Church, His Kingdom and planet earth. All of the hundreds of apostles and prophets that I know around the world are sensing and saying the same thing, although some may use different terminology to express these things. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of understanding and participating in the major transition and new thrust of the Holy Spirit taking place in the Church today. As the leader of Christian International, we are gathering our leaders and ministers in early March (open to all) to strategize how to best position ourselves to cooperate with this great move of God, and I encourage others to do the same. A Word of Wisdom Regarding End Times I want to add a word of wisdom to all who read this. All Christendom, from Catholics to Charismatics, believe in the second coming of Christ--when He will translate the bodies of the living saints and resurrect the bodies of those who have died. The a-millennialists and post-millennialists believe this all happens at one coming of Christ at the end of the Church Age. The dispensational pre-millennialists believe in two comings, one for the Church and one for the general resurrection, and then the great white throne judgment. Most see a seven-year period between Christ coming FOR the saints and Christ Jesus coming back WITH the saints. Some believe the Church will be resurrected and translated to Heaven at the beginning of those seven years, some believe it will happen three and a half years later, and some believe it will occur at the end. The wonderful and amazing thing is all of them teach that the saints are coming back to join the reign of Christ's Kingdom over all the earth. Regardless of the different eschatological beliefs, all Christians will end up back on the new earth, where all the kingdoms of this world become the Kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ. Make the Transition Those whom Jesus has made kings and priests unto God shall be the overcomers who reign with Christ on the earth. Please do not get stuck arguing and debating over what will happen during the seven years. Let us set our vision and goal beyond those seven years to Revelation 11:15. It is the time to give all of our life and labor to be co-workers together with Christ in demonstrating and enforcing His Kingdom in all the earth. We will not cease until we can join the voices in Heaven victoriously, declaring that the kingdoms of this world have become the Kingdoms of our Lord Jesus and His anointed one, the Church. 2008 is a historical time for the Church. Be an overcomer and make the transition. Allow nothing to keep you from being a participant in this day of divine visitation and reformation. Begin now to earnestly pray, prepare and work for God's Kingdom to come, and His will to be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Amen and Amen. Yours in Christ, Bill Hamon, Founder and Bishop Christian International Ministries Email: cimn@cimn.net Permission is granted (and you are also encouraged) to reprint these articles in hard copy form, as well as sending them to your own email lists and posting them on your own websites. We ask only that you keep ElijahList website, email contact info, and author contact information intact. ElijahList Publications 310 2nd Ave SE, Albany, OR 97321 www.elijahlist.com

Revolutionary Living

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:39:49 GMT
Revolutionary Living; Everywhere, ALL THE TIME! By Robert Ricciardelli www.vision2advance.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Worship and living are not two different things when you live "As Worship" to the Lord. Our faith should not be expressed only in certain settings, but all of life, ALL THE TIME! We must partake in the realm of living where every climate is impacted because His transformational presence goes with us into every atmosphere, ALL THE TIME. Can you imagine if God's people could grab on and hold tight to the Wind of His Spirit for everything they engage in? Can you imagine ambassadors for heaven that live from moment to moment, and place-to-place, expecting atmosphere to bow to Fathers presence? It would be the birthing of a revolution for sure. We would see God's people filled with His presence and consumed with doing good to others, doing good at home, doing good on the job, doing good on the bus, and just doing good, because of the Goodness of Father that has overtaken them. They had been blind and on the wrong trail and then a divine interception took place. They were intercepted from death and receptive now to the inherited life that Christ had given them. They were intercepted from darkness and into a reception of light illuminating the Agape road. Eternal perspective is wonderful, but living the realm of eternal perspectives in "real time" is what Father has always desired and planned for His children. It is "Go time" and "Now time" to be set free from dualism, and the darkness of sacred and secular division. The Kingdom of God beckons the releasing of Kingly Priests into every sphere of society. Giving Him glory in every context and jurisdiction of life is becoming more and more the way, because it is His way, and His people are catching on. Glory! Glory to God for the CEO's who are doing business God's way and worshipping Him on how they steward resources, go to market, and steward God's greatest created asset, people. True worshippers who work in businesses and performing for the Lord's pleasure are receiving favor from God and man. They are advancing in so many ways, not only financially, but also with increased joy and peace because of their willful submission to their Heavenly Father. Godly scientists begin discovering things that were not even thought of, because they have entrusted their lives, their minds, and their research to Almighty God. Father gives them scientific breakthrough as we are reminded in Proverbs 25:2, "that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search for it." Government strategists are now finding ways within systems, or outside of systems to do people good, and to honor God in the areas of public policy. We will see more worshippers raised up in local, state, and national governments. Green earth enthusiasts are increasingly not being called tree huggers any longer. Many are becoming God lovers that desire to steward the land, and fulfill Father's desire for creation that goes all the way back to Genesis. And they are working alongside those they once religiously opposed. Doctors and patients are seeking freedom from the pharmaceutical and insurance cartels. Free market health care strategies that are affordable, functional, and go to the root of the issues, are being formed. Worshippers for freedom in health care are rising up. Creative currency and trading at grassroots levels are preparing the groundwork for change that will eliminate much of the fear and control of existing establishments. True worshippers in Fathers strength in the societal mountain of finance will present opportunities for freedom to the captives. We will increasingly see a new generation of spiritual leaders that are not in it for self. They live in the righteous fear of God, with motives of love and service to all they are called to. They seek first the Kingdom and His righteous nature as they lead. In Spirit and Truth they worship by becoming servants of all, with little or no desire to be served? yes the Jesus type leaders the world has been groaning for. Worship will relevantly and powerfully go beyond our singing and praying in a church setting a few times a week. It goes far beyond our rituals. It is something that is intentional, but at the same time it flows from a lives that are willing to act against themselves. It is His presence manifested through His ambassadors for His glory alone. These worshippers will bring light to the darkness in every phase of life. You say you want a revolution, and you say you want a real solution. Are you ready to release His solution through your life? Can you see it? Will you live it? The goal is ever becoming like Christ for the world, so that through our worship, we ooze His love, and ooze His life with every breath, until oxygen is no longer needed.

Stand Firm

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:29:09 GMT
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Prophetic Credibility

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:13:41 GMT
I had a vision of two large scales of justice and they were weighing prophetic people against truth. Many people were not weighty enough to measure rightly, and the Lord had to add Himself to their side of the scale so that they weighed rightly against truth. If they did not receive His measure then they would fail greatly in one area or another that would disqualify them for a season. God's desire is not to discount people hungry to grow in revelation, but to establish them in truth. The Re-release of a Credible Voice in the Land There is a maturing process affecting the whole corporate movement of those who would speak in the name of the Lord. Just like when a teenager becomes a young man he is no longer allowed a level of childish behavior by society; the society of this world is demanding a level of maturity from the body of Christ because there has never been a time that people need to hear the word of the Lord more than now. The world is longing for credible voices to release prophecy that help set the context of faith for our generation to believe what the Lord is doing. The word of the Lord for encouragement and comfort may not be rare in some churches and a few movements, but warnings and true discernment are not as present. When they are, they are so generic that it's hard to decipher if we need to even pay attention to them; not to mention the fact that the word of the Lord is virtually unheard in every aspect of society outside of religious ministry. Where is the voice that brings order to the political arena? Where is the Spirit of Revelation for those in the entertainment industry? Where is the prophetic word for businesses and industries? The world is waiting to hear what God would say, but the Lord is going to have to bring a growth spurt for those who would listen, because right now eyes that see with Heaven's agenda are rare. The World Needs Trackable Words That Hold Real Information If you are a pastor, prophet, apostle, or a leader over people who are stewarding prophetic words, learn to develop a track record for them now . . . it will be the difference between life and death for that prophetic voice. One of the greatest weaknesses to growth in the prophetic movement is the lack of tracking specific information given in prophetic declarations, which means there can not be a learning process or repentance for mistakes. There also isn't the benefit of establishing credibility for success. Most of what we honor is reputation that is not based on accuracy or kingdom impact, but on charismatic personalities and fame. I know there are many well known credible prophetic ministries out there, but God wants a multiplication of these. He wants fathers and mothers to nurture the real thing. Serving Mike Bickle in Kansas City for many years has been so beneficial for me, because he only likes the real thing and he has an ear for it. After observing me giving dates and time frames in prophetic words he asked me, "How often are you accurate?" "I think I am mostly accurate," was my pitiful reply. Mike looked at me and put forth a challenge. "I want you to track every date you give for the next year, whether individually or corporately. Take record of it and go back and ask whoever you need to if it happened." I took his advice and, after tracking for about two years of revelation, I realized that I had not only been wrong a few times, but the way I was operating before I began to track my words left people with the responsibility for my wrong words. Meaning, if I give a word to you and it doesn't happen and I have a credible reputation, you will probably not blame me for the word being wrong. You will either blame God or, most likely, yourself. The prophetic ministries need to take false responsibility off of the people they minister to. When someone is at the beginning ten years of their prophetic ministry, it is their responsibility to track prophetic words as those receiving the revelation. If we give a corporate word about something that is going to happen and it does not, we must take it on as our responsibility to apologize or even, in some cases, repent. As we begin to create a system of tracking in the prophetic, we are going to be able to measure together an accuracy that will go well beyond what we are seeing now. Not because the words are higher, but a whole corporate people can be moved into a realm of faith that is much higher because of their trust for those prophesying. How Do We Let the Lord Measure? Why are we giving platforms for people to address the prophetic issues who have no prophetic experience that is weighed and measured? We need to reserve what we stand behind for those we trust. This trust can not be given because of personalities and great use of puns and riddles called prophecies. I am not being critical but realistic. If I claimed to have a healing ministry but could not show you anyone who was healed through my ministry, how would I be trusted to be brought into a healing crusade when people who will come will be so desperate for the heart of God to come? If you see prophetic ministries in your midst giving revelation without established trust for the proof of their words, then there needs to be a weighing process. How do we weigh each other in prophetic ministry? 1) By character and purity 2) Personal integrity 3) Tracking the verifiable revelations given 4) Relationship responsibility Contrary to popular belief, the prophetic ministry is a relational ministry. Words we get are given in relationship to the Spirit of God who is the Spirit of friendship. If words are given that are inaccurate, it will break down relationship with that person, group, or even region of the earth. This means that for every prophetic person who uses the excuse of rejection to hide behind so they don't have to have real accountable friendships, they are handicapping the fruitfulness of their ministry. Also, this means that to restore relationship there has to be a rebuilding. That rebuilding might be as easy as an apology, but it has to be taken on. If there is going to be a great maturing then there is going to have to be a kingdom process of building. Too many people are not listening to revelation in our generation for lack of credible voices. There is a cry in hearts that is calling for the real God. The land is crying out to hear God, to see what He says about terrorism, about natural events, about politics, about finances, about families in crises, about disasters and calamities, about wars, about love. A Cloud of Confusion God has been allowing a cloud of confusion over some ministries who will not allow a weighing process to revelation or who are falling short but not taking on the anointing of His nature in a sincere way. This is a prophetic statement. Many who have not been prophesying with a right measure have been allowed by Heaven to be in confusion and their words have caused the same. If I prophesy about California saying earthquakes will come one day because of the great sin, with no specific hope given or understanding imparted, all that I am doing is creating a context for shame and fear. Let me tell you one story: One church I was at in Florida had received a word that Florida was going to receive an earthquake that would destroy middle Florida (where they were). It had no date and no reason why, but came from what they thought to be a credible voice. Why would God speak such a word of judgment or even warning without the voice of Heaven's love and hope setting hearts ablaze with the truth of His purpose for the earthquake? God speaks so that we have a greater ability to build His love on earth, not so that we have secret information for self protection. When I asked them to ask the prophetic ministry how many words he had received that were accurate over natural disasters, he replied, "None." He had prophesied over ministries with accuracy and used that same authority to prophesy in this area of natural disasters but, in fact, he had no authority in this new area for himself. Part of the confusion that many are walking in comes from not understanding spheres of authority that God has called them to. This is especially true with intercessory prophets. Many of the prophetic voices who have been prophesying to the body have been actually setting a context to pray by sharing possibilities of what might be. This is totally needed, but when it's not understood for what it is then it creates confusion when the words they spoke don't happen. So You Declare a Thing So It Will Be Established I believe that God is about to establish the declarative ministry of the prophetic in such a way that, when it is spoken by someone who has anointing and relationship with Heaven, it will be done on a level that will blow the world away. There are a few ministries that have a declarative voice, but too few. I believe that warnings and discernment are about to come forth that, if heeded, will change the outcome of some situations in the earth that have been overwhelmed by demonic agenda. If we don't begin to prepare the wineskin of the prophetic to sustain credible revelation then how will we hear these messages in the days to come? Its time for the voice of Heaven to be heard! Application So, we have diagnosed some issues and also pointed to the Lord establishing His own nature within us so that we can weigh rightly. God wants to train and mobilize us in a more mature way in revelation and the prophetic gifts. As we continue to explore this maturing process, I pray that the grace of God will be with you for both the maturing process and the mistakes that we will make to get there. May He, the Spirit of Revelation, increase in you! Shawn Bolz http://www.expression58.org/

Above All

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:15:17 GMT
2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

Shout To The Lord!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:09:36 GMT
Isaiah 40:9-11 A voice says, "Shout!" I said, "What shall I shout?" Climb a high mountain, Zion. Raise your voice. Make it good and loud, Jerusalem. You're the preacher of good news. Speak loud and clear. Don't be timid! Tell the cities of Judah, "Look! Your God!" Look at him! God, the Master, comes in power, ready to take action! He will bring justice to his enemies and reward to those who have loved him. Like a shepherd he will care for his flock, gathering the young lambs in his arms, hugging them as he carries them. Leading the nursing ewes to good pasture.

It's Twilight Time

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:10 GMT
Rita Hanks I have been hearing and seeing quickened words pertaining to "Twilight" for some time recently. A word, or a phrase, from the Lord will often come in several ways to get our attention, as in songs, or a word in an article or from scripture that just seems to come alive before us. What does the word mean and what is he saying to me about it? As we are instructed by the Lord to watch for and seek to understand signs of the times, I began to research and pray through to an understanding of what the Lord was saying to me through this quickened word. Matthew 16:2,3 He replied, "When evening comes, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,' and in the morning, 'Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times I share with you now some valuable spiritual insight for the learning disciple as well as those who come who are not yet believers. The twilight hour is the evening time before the greatest darkness of the night arrives. A time in the natural when preparations are made for the night ahead. The word has other deep relevance to the times we live in. We can all see by observation that the world around us in in turmoil and trauma. In God's word, that is seen as darkness; an absence of the light of the Lord. Twilight: a. The diffused light from the sky during the early evening or early morning when the sun is below the horizon and its light is refracted by the earth's atmosphere. b. The time of the day when the sun is just below the horizon, especially the period between sunset and dark. 2. Dim or diffused illumination. 3. A period or condition of decline following growth, glory, or success: in the twilight of his life. A state of ambiguity or obscurity. While studying these things through, I've lately been hearing an old song many have heard and loved; "Come home, Come home, It's Suppertime" The song goes on to say "The shadows lengthen fast". My friend, the shadows are lenthening fast! Link to listen on youtube;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzgKw-Ox8Uo I believe this came as a reminder to us that our Father God is also calling his children to come home to his table. As a mother would call her children in for the evening meal as twilight approaches, God is saying "Come Home, Come Home, It's suppertime!" Revelation 19:9 Then he said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!'" The song itself speaks of the final journey home to heaven. We all have a desire to go home to heaven when death comes, and all are invited. But we are continually reminded by God's gospel that only the indwelling Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ can prepare us for heaven's gates, We must be prepared by the washing of the water of his word. Acts 3:19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. Our Father is sending many sons and daughters with words of invitation and warning. Some are acting as his voice, some are listening for his voice, some are not yet alerted to the seriousness of the night approaching and must be awakened to his voice. So many are trying to walk with the Lord, but need tender love and instruction in walking out his truth. We must learn to be rightly positioned to ensure that we continually hunger and thirst for the bread of life, his rhema word, spoken by his anointed disciples, and his logos word through scriptural revelation. 2 Peter 1:19 Now we have a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts. Get rid of religious mindsets!!Come and get released into the realms of glory! His feast is prepared in the presence of our enemies. We must learn and teach others to seek and heed his calls! We must maintain our victory through Christ's blood over enemy strategies in our lands. Warnings have gone out to watch and escape from seducing spirits who are active in spiritual darkness. The enemy hides himself, desiring to tempt God's people to commit spritual adultery. We must seek to enter in at the strait gate and not be led away from the narrow path. Job 24:15 ... ... "The eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight, Saying, 'No eye will see me.' And he disguises his face. ... Proverbs 7:9-15 At twilight, as the day was fading, as the dark of night set in. The tempter hides, now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner she lurks. We are equipped to find the Lord's path of escape from these deceivers. Faithful and fervent prayer times and the seeking of discernemnt will keep us from following false apostles into ditches. 1 Cor. 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. Our light must shine bright in these twilght hours for the salvation of those who are in danger of being lost. Prayers and intercessions must go forth for many who still slumber and are groping in the darkness. Those who are not made ready could be shut out! Matthew 22:8 Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy. 9 Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding.' 10 So those servants went out into the highways and gathered together all whom they found, both bad and good. And the wedding hall was filled with guests. Acts 3:19 ... Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord God is faithfully sending Apostolic fathers, and mothers, to labor with him in preparing for the times ahead for all mankind. Below is a recent Paul Keith Davis word with his vision of elders who are anointed as Ezekiel, digging in the wall of revelation to prepare and to feed God's children. Ezekiel 12:6 ... In their sight shalt thou bear it upon thy shoulders, and carry it forth in thetwilight: thou shalt cover thy face, that thou see not the ground: .. Ezekiel 12:7 ... I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for captivity, and in the even I digged through the wall with mine hand; I brought it forth in the twilight.... Ezekiel 12:12 And the prince that is among them shall bear upon his shoulder in the twilight,and shall go forth: they shall dig through the wall to carry out thereby: ... Excerpt from Paul Keith Davis Word and Vision; "In the experience, I saw the Lord walking in a determined manner, but I could only see Him from the back. He was wearing a dark blue robe that reached to the ground. The color seemed to be indicative of His revelatory nature. I was not able to see His face for I was walking from behind Him. I suppose that could be good in that He was leading and we were following. As I approached Him I knew exactly who He was. Other people were seemingly around but I paid little attention to them. As I approached Him I threw my arms around Him and placed my head on His right shoulder, feeling a great sense of affection and friendship. It would have been nice to simply remain there for a few years. It is important to remember this is an experience to help illustrate the relationship and affections this company will have with the Lord. He allowed the loving embrace for a few moments and then pointed to a wall directly in front of us. It had a stone/tile appearance. I noticed at the base of the wall, an area that seemed to have been opened once before but was now sealed and "hidden" with small stones, flat rocks and scraps of paper. It was as though the wall was there the entire time but it took the Lord pointing it out to open my eyes to it. I began to remove the paper, stones and flat rocks and discovered that it was an access to a chamber behind the wall. As I continued to dig, the tile and stone material could be easily removed. Once the hole was large enough for me to pass through, I discovered a room filled with thousands of ancient scrolls, parchments, journals and books. I inherently knew this library of priceless materials had been primarily preserved for our day and contained key secrets in walking closely and intimately with the Lord. It will be a fulfillment of Isaiah 48:6-7 saying: You have heard; look at all this. And you, will you not declare it? I proclaim to you new things from this time, even hidden things which you have not known. They are created now and not long ago; and before today you have not heard them, so that you will not say, "Behold, I knew them." Great forerunners like the Patriach Enoch were allowed to go behind the veil and read the writings of Heaven contained in these books. Not only do they portray an intimate walk with the Lord, but also hidden secrets involving creation, time, space, matter and tremendous insights into the Scripture that we must contend for and give ourselves wholeheartedly to apprehend." Link to full text of Paul Keith Davis word; / http://www.elijahlist.com/words/display_word/7974 Song by The Platters / "It's Twilight Time"/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqUQduCNgK4

Jesus Is Altogether Lovely

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:18:07 GMT
Jesus is altogether lovely, He saves us, and keeps by His power, from sin and death. He has given to us His robe of righteousness, He extends his mercy, longsuffering, loving kindness, tenderness, healing, compassion, He is our shield, our defender, our rock, our hiding place, He is our provider, counselor, great shepherd, our friend, who is closer than a brother, our love. He is the Husbandman, the keeper of the vineyard. He is the source of all blessing, He restores, rescues, forgives and redeems. He is our victor, the captain of hosts, He is our banner, and our standard, mighty in battle, He is he King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus is crowned with glory and honor, He is our savior, sanctifier, redeemer, merciful and faithful high priest, He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the end, He was dead but now He is ALIVE forevermore and He is seated at the right hand of God (seated - it's finished) He destroyed death, and led captivity captive He is the great Apostle of our faith, He is the supreme sacrifice, the spotless and blameless lamb He is our anchor, our strong tower, our shield, our defender, and He was the Ancient of Days before the first day began. He is the forerunner, the firstborn among many brethren, He is the surety of a better testament and He comes from the unchangeable priesthood, He is able to save to the uttermost, His presence doesn't cast any shadow because He is the light that lights the heavenly city. He is the light of the world. and the giver of life. He is the door, the way and the truth. He is the treasure, the pearl of great price, more precious than the finest gold, He was the rock of ages before any mountain peaks were formed. He was the bread of life before there was any grain. He was the lily of the valley before there were any flowers on the earth. He is the eternal intercessor and He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, higher than the heavens, He makes His enemies His footstool and laughs at His adversaries. He came from eternal glory to the depths of humiliation. He abdicated heavens throne for a pile of straw in manger. He sacrificed infinite riches to embrace poverty. He bade farewell to heaven's love to receive men's hatred and shame. He surrendered heavens adoration to suffer scorn, and He turned from celestial bliss and life with Cherubims and seraphim to die between two thieves on a cross. He is the tree of life, He is consecrated for ever and makes us sanctified forever, by His precious blood. He is the minister of the Sanctuary, He is the mediator the New covenant. He is the high priest of GOOD THINGS to come, He's the Lion of Judah, and the Lamb, slain. He is the New and living way. He was born contrary to the laws of birth. He lived contrary to the laws of life. He healed, contrary to he laws of medicine. He was tried and condemned contrary to the laws of justice and He arose, contrary to the laws of death and the grave. He ascended contrary to the laws of gravity and He is coming back again contrary to the expectation of the world He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He is the great shepherd of ALL THE SHEEP HE IS THE HOLDER OF THEY KEYS, HE IS THE AMEN, HE IS THE FINAL WORD... He is qualified to open the Book, He is the expression of the heart of the Father, His love has no limits, His grace has no measure, His power has no boundaries known unto men, out of His infinite riches, He gives and gives and gives again He is our nearest Kinsman, and is qualified to redeem us. He is THE WORD MADE FLESH, the honey in the rock, He is high and lifted up He is the lily of the valley the bright and morning star, the fairest of 10,000. He is more precious than gold, He's the glory and lifter of our heads. He is the righteous judge, He is a refuge for the oppressed. He doesn't forget the cry of the humble He bore our sorrows and our griefs, He was despised and rejected of men and now He controls the destiny of the nations-The kingdoms of this world are going to become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and for ever. He is our portion and our inheritance, His garments smell of sweet myrrh and His breath is as sweet apples. He is a very present help in trouble. He hides us under the shadow His wings, and keeps us as the apple of His eye. He is our high tower, He makes the hills shake, the mountains melt, the heavens bow. He pulled back the curtain of eternity and stepped out on the stage of time for one brief moment, and then stepped back again into eternity, but in that one bridge moment of time He sealed the fate of every man and fixed the destiny of every man and woman. He will light my candle because He is the light of life He is the branch, and the root of Jesse. HE IS THE GREAT WAVEMAKER FROM GALILEE He makes the crooked paths straight and the rough places plain He split history, and divided the ages, He is the greatest teacher the world has ever known, He is the Baptizer in the Holy Ghost, He preserves the faithful, He is the resurrection and life, He spoke and framed the world, He makes our way perfect and makes our feet like hinds feet, He causes us to walk in high places. He is able to comfort, guide and bless. He spoke and the heavens unrolled themselves and the galaxies were born. He spoke and the streams and rivers wound their way across the earth. The rose began to blush, and the violets cast their fragrance, and the birds began to sing. Colors wove themselves into a rainbow. He spoke and a handful of dust became a living soul. He turns our mourning into dancing and, girds us with gladness. Let me tell you about His voice, His voice is powerful upon the waters, full of majesty, like thunder, it breaks the cedars, divides the flames, shakes the wilderness, makes the hinds to calve, discovers the forests, sets the mountains in their place, It stills the seas. His voice shook the earth and melted the hills. His voice is as the sound of many waters, He spoke and calmed the storm, He spoke and gave life to the dead, brought healing to the sick, strength to the weak, and forgiveness to the sinner. Herod could not kill him. The Pharisees could not confound him, Satan could not trick Him. Sickness could not withstand him, Devils could not stay near Him, The waves could not drown Him. The rabble could not disturb Him, death could not corrupt Him. Hell could not keep Him, the grave could not contain Him, Gravitation could not restrain Him and God has highly exalted Him and given Him a Name above every name and at His name every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that He is Lord of all. He led captivity captive and gave gifts to men, He brought a stream out of a rock, and fed the people in the wilderness, He fed 5000 with two loaves and a few fishes He is Savior to the lost, healing to the sick, He is hearing to the deaf and sight to the blind. He is cleansing to the leper, and strength to the weak. He is comfort to the oppressed, hope to the hopeless and help to the helpless. He is a brother to the friendless and a friend to the brother less and He is LIFE to the dead. He is infinite, eternal, glorious and full of majesty.. One day in His courts is better than a thousand, wouldn't you rather be a doorkeeper in His house than dwell in the tents of the world..? He is the covenant keeper keeping- covenant with covenant breakers.. He is sweeter than all the flowers, He is the lover of our soul and the keeper of our hearts. He is music to the poet, and a song to the worshiper. His Name has been whispered by thousands upon thousands of dying soldiers on the battlefields of the ages. His name has been the battlecry of those who fought for righteousness and truth. HE IS THE KING OF ALL KINGS AND ALL RULERS AND EVERY NATION WILL BOW TO HIM, HIS NAME IS JESUS.... Kathiewalters@mindspring.com AVAILABLE in booklet form on my website www.kathiewaltersministry.com

Discerning the Anti-Christ Spirit In Our Midst.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:47:58 GMT
Discerning the Anti-Christ Spirit In Our Midst. Rita Hanks The Mind of Christ and all spiritual understanding is the inheritance of every child of God. Matthew 13:11 He replied, ... ... And he said to them in answer, To you is given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 1 Cor. 2:6 Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; 7 but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory; 1 Cor. 2:16 15 But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one. 16 For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM? But we have the mind of Christ. The anti-Christ spirit denies the word of the Lord through his sons and daughters. It debates against the power and authority of the believing child of God. One who is operating in this spirit does not accept that he is accountable to the body of believers. He will talk about what Jesus did and what he will do someday, but it denies the work of Jesus in the right now. Jehovah Witness doctrine is very similar to what this spirit preaches, although it is given as Christian truth. 2 Timothy 3:5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! 2 John 1:7 7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. 8 Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have accomplished, but that you may receive a full reward. 9 Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not give him a greeting; 11 for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds. We are responsible for keeping ourselves from fellowship with such people who debate against Gospel truth. We do not receive these people as brothers in Christ. We must turn from all bitterness and argument and commit these people to God. He will deal with them in his right way. Many can be delivered from this spirit. Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Acts 20:32 "Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace ... Psalms 147:1 Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant and praise is becoming. 2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the outcasts of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them. 5 Great is our Lord and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite.

In The Presence Of Jehovah

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:10 GMT
Isaiah 44: 24 "This is what the LORD says your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth by myself, 26 who carries out the words of his servants and fulfills the predictions of his messengers, who says of Jerusalem, 'It shall be inhabited,' of the towns of Judah, 'They shall be built,' and of their ruins, 'I will restore them,' Song Lyrics Verse 1 In and out of situations, That tug-of-war at me All day long I struggle For answers that I need But then I come into His presence, All my questions become clear And for a sacred moment, No doubt can interfere Chorus In the presence of Jehovah, God Almighty, Prince of Peace Troubles vanish, hearts are mended, In the presence of The King Verse 2 Through His love the Lord provided, A place for us to rest A place to find the answers, In hours of distress Now there is never any reason, To give up in despair Just look away and breathe His name, He will come and meet you there Repeat Chorus Tag In the presence of The King In the presence of The King

To The Glory Of My Father

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:38:51 GMT

Prosperity Follows Wise Hearts

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:57:49 GMT
Rita Hanks The promises of God to abundantly provide for needs of his faithful children are sure. JOB 41:13,15 "And the Lord blessed Job when he prayed for his friends; also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. And the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning, for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses. And in all the land there were no women as fair as Job's daughters, and their Father gave them inheritance among their brethren." God truly does give power to get wealth for the purpose of establishing his covenant. As we can see by the abundance Job received after he was tried and tested by God; those whom God has approved are prosperous people who are able to keep God's covenant and be a blessing to all they are given authority over. They are able to take care of the financial needs of family, as it is revealed in Job's restoration account, who had twice what he lost restored, and was able to give an inheritance to his children. Many thousands of sheep and camels and she asses would seem as a greedy gain to the mind deceived by spirits of poverty and oppression. (Doesn't that seem excessive for a preacher? ) We can see that Job did not need to rely on lenders to maintain his household; he was blessed with wealth and abundance, and passed it on to others, as the Lord requires. Those who survive his fires of testing come out with great abundance and use it in obedience to establish his covenant in the earth. How can one who is against the prosperity truths ever be used to steward multi-million dollar media outreaches as Christian T.V., or orphanages, hospitals etc. necessary to reach millions? That is the enemy's whole purpose in setting us at odds against one another because of financial matters. He desires to keep the believer broke and in fear and in bondage to the lender, the spirit of the world. This rumor that has gone out across the land that people of God who have good houses, much property, and abundant finances are deceivers who rob poor widows and get their gain from evil are false prophets who lie and cheat God's people. This is a lie of the enemy, and it will rob all who buy into it. Those with sincere hearts and a continual surrender to God's Kingdom purposes are blessed to become a great blessing to many through their prosperity. Another very good scriptural example would be King Solomon, who was blessed with great abundance; the Lord himslef saying "I will give you great wealth you have not asked for", having been pleased with what Solomon had asked for himself; wisdom to rule his people well. 2 Chron 2 11 "And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: 12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like." Some may argue that because it is true that Solomon later turned to idols and the kingdom was taken from him that he was corrupted by his great riches. That, I believe, does not line up with scriptural facts. God gave riches to him freely, and God does not tempt with evil. Solomon, I believe, fell from favor because he became presumptous in taking a foreign wife, which was against God's will for him, without seeking the Lord. This caused a major fall from grace, as he began to honor her idols. Scripture makes it very plain that some will be rich in finances, and that this does not disqualify them from eternal life. We can be blessed with great riches, but we are reponsible for stewarding them in obedience. God is no respecter of persons, but he is a respecter of principles the person lives by. 1 Timothy 6: 17 "Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life." Let us be faithful to seek the Lord when judging prosperity truths, and to forgive and pray for those who criticize people of God through ignorance. We will receive blessing in return; He blesses those who bless his people, and those who forgive their enemies

God Pours Out His Favor On The Thankful Heart

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:40:57 GMT
Paige Norfleet:"God Pours Out His Favor on the Thankful Heart" Recently I had a vision of the Lord in which His arms were lifted high and I could see that they were loaded up with bundles?bundles of blessings just waiting to be poured out upon those who were full of faith and have a heart of thanksgiving. We are currently in a season where we must continually remind ourselves of His faithfulness, not because of the coming holiday, but because of the battle that is being waged for righteousness. I am not a particularly nostalgic person and I do not yearn for the happiness of a former time, but God has been drawing me, even before I rise, to revisit various moments in my life when He moved on my behalf, and it is building a thankfulness in me that was unexpected. My father is a great story teller. I have many fond memories of listening to him recount his own childhood and his own personal battles and victories through the years. When my children were still very young, "Paw" began sharing those same stories with them, and they listened with wide eyes that were full of anticipation. It is my hope that my children will share those same stories with their children and grandchildren, for there is great value in this. Deuteronomy 4:9-11 Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren, especially concerning the day you stood before the LORD your God in Horeb, when the LORD said to me, "Gather the people to Me, and I will let them hear My words, that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach their children." If we do not recount the many ways that God has delivered us, it will be lost to the next generation. The knowledge and understanding that we have gained as we have watched God deliver us must be passed on in order for the next generation to build upon that knowledge and in order to deeply secure their faith. God's Desire is to Bless! What I saw in the vision were armloads of blessings waiting to be distributed, and I sensed that the Father was searching for those who are thankful and who are expecting Him to move mightily on their behalf! "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him." This Scripture is taken from 2 Chronicles 16 where Judah was once again facing the prospect of war. Asa, king of Judah, chooses to enter into an unholy alliance based on fear and doubt rather than being reminded of how God had delivered them in the past. Hanani the seer admonishes them that God searches the earth for those that are full of faith in order to bless them, but because of their foolishness they will now be bound to a season of wars. Joshua 4:15-24 Then the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying, "Command the priests who bear the ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan." Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, "Come up from the Jordan." And it came to pass, when the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD had come from the midst of the Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet touched the dry land, that the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and overflowed all its banks as before. Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they camped in Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. And those twelve stones which they took out of the Jordan, Joshua set up in Gilgal. Then he spoke to the children of Israel, saying: "When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, 'What are these stones?' then you shall let your children know, saying, 'Israel crossed over this Jordan on dry land'; for the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed over, that all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your God forever." We must never forget that God's love for mankind was so great that He went as far as to sacrifice His Son. Why is it that we believe that today, in the hour of our need, that His mercy is no longer available and His love for us is any less? Our God is the same God who delivered His people from the bondage of the Egyptians, and in the process parted the Red Sea before them and crossed them over into the promised land. He is the same God who sent His only Son, whom He loved, to save us from the bondage of sin, and He is the same God who is ready to move on our behalf today! Meditate on What You've Learned! Most of us have moments in our lives that are precious to us because God moved in our behalf. If we don't have them personally, we know someone else who has; and because He promises that He is no respecter of persons, what He has done for one He will do for another. Those miraculous moments have such a powerful impact on us at the moment that we think we could never forget how faithful God is. But in fact, as time passes and the demands of life invade, those details fade and become less profound. As pressures increase and we hear the constant reminders of the increase in wickedness all around us, our faith is shaken and hope can become deferred. However, as we begin to revisit the victories of the past, the details begin to return and our hearts begin to experience again the delight of that event that we once held so dear. Not only does it stir our emotions, but it can awaken thankfulness and faith to a heart that was once being bombarded with discouragement! Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy?meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. The first information that we receive is often what is taken in by our natural senses (such as our eyes and ears). As we assess the challenges before us we begin to calculate how tall and wide this mountain is and just what it will take to conquer it. The mountains that we are currently facing cannot be conquered in terms of human strength or wisdom; in fact, I am repeatedly hearing, "It's going to take an act of God," which is usually followed by a solemn sigh that holds little hope or expectation that anything at all can be done. If our spirits are not anchored in the promises of God we will make unholy alliances with the enemy and agree with him concerning our strategy and what the outcome of our circumstances will be. God tells us to meditate on His goodness because it works! God is prompting me to go back and be reminded of all that He has done in the past in my life and to be aware of the ways that He is moving in the lives of those around me. Discouragement is giving way to hope as I revisit what God has done! As I verbally recount and testify of His working power in my life I can feel strength and faith begin to arise. Suddenly the situation does not seem so impossible and I feel like an overcomer. Revelation 12:11-12 And they overcame him by the Blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time." Once the fog of hope deferred is removed and we are reminded of the promises that God has spoken to us we can begin to declare them in faith. After all, God is not a man that He should lie. Our hearts of thanksgiving and praise will prepare a way for the favor of our God to be released and those armloads of blessings will begin to be poured out upon us! Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near! Paige Norfleet Kingdom Manna Ministries Email: kingdom.manna@yahoo.com Paige Norfleet is an apostolic teacher, bringing forth the Word in a style that is real and transparent, equipping Believers with the tools necessary to walk in the power of the Kingdom of Heaven. Paige Norfleet resides in Oregon with her husband Marty and their three sons. They are the founders of Kingdom Manna Ministries.

Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:51:43 GMT
Isaiah 42:16 I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, And crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, And not forsake them.

God On The Mountain

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:50:23 GMT
Isaiah 42:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle on you.

Because He Lives

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:09:18 GMT

You Can Pass The Faith Test

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:26:04 GMT
Chuck Pierce Facebook glory-of-zion.org For the Devotion today Read Genesis 22 Now let's look at your faith that is being tested. Through life we have many tests. We have tests related to leaving and following. We have tests surrounding relationships. We have tests surrounding fortunes. In some of our tests we get out of time like Abraham and Sarah did when they felt compelled to produce a child through Sarah's handmaiden Hagar. He passed the hospitality test when he hosted the three angels that announced Sarah's pregnancy to come. Abraham had many tests, but none like the one when the Lord told him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac on Mount Moriah. This was the ultimate worship test. He left for a three day journey. He climbed the mountain. He ordered the sacrifice wood for fire. He bound the sacrifice, Isaac. There was nothing for Abraham to rely upon in this test except the faith and knowledge of the God that had been leading him through the other trials and testings of his life. He would have to trust God to send help and provision, because God had always provided when he waited for him to come. However, he would have to proceed as instructed, trust, and watch. He would have to go to a new place of worship. He lifted the knife. Then God sent help. The Angel yelled and got Abraham's attention so he could see the provision of God that had been there all along. God provides when you are at the right place at the right time and listening for His message. When we obey His instructions, provision comes. God is never late. He sent His grace and provision in time of need. Our Father, Who art in Heaven, came! Hallowed be your name! He came as Jehovah-jireh" ? "The Lord will see to it" or "The Lord will be seen." Your assignment might be testing you greatly at this time. However, that is where you will hear the Angel speak and See the Lord in a new way and receive His provision. You will see the Lord provided for you in a new way. Meditate on 2 Kings 4 Memorize Hebrews 4:16

Some Soldiers Homecomings

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:33 GMT
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep!

Dream Revelation

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:00 GMT
Rita Hanks In the night prayers, visions and thoughts: My grandson Dusty had brought my daughter Cyndi a dress. She tried it on and it looked more like a large loose robe than a dress. I noticed that it was made from very good fabric,as velvet. She tried it on, looking in the mirror at herself, but was not pleased with it. He brought her another one. It was not much different, but I noticed again it was the fabric that was very nice. (Understanding; Our friends and loved ones have a desire to dress us in what looks good to them, but we will not be satisfied with any garment except the beautiful garments of grace given through Christ Jesus. Even though these counterfeit garments may have some seemingly good and attractive features, only the Holy garments given by grace are acceptable.) Zephaniah 1:8 And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD's sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel. Romans 13:14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Hail, Jesus !! Re-post

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:59:29 GMT

The Time Of The Remnant

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:56:18 GMT
The Time Of The Remnant Fear Not, Your God Will Come With Vengeance! Rita Hanks April 14, 2009/Published Nov. 14, 2009 In Elijah's day, the rule of unrighteous kings and the prophets of Baal were prevailing . King Ahab and his wife Jezebel reigned; doing what was right in their own eyes. It was said that King Ahab did more to provoke the Lord to anger than any king before him. Elijah's ministry was a forerunner; a model of the brilliant war strategies of the Lord unfolding to take the land back. He preached repentance, the Lord answered his offering by fire, and a great turning of hearts began. Many of God's backsliden people again began to say "The Lord, he is God!". In one day, all the prophets of Baal (850) were destroyed, through the ministry of one man, of like passions as we. Great plans had been set in motion for Israel's restoration and returning to him. These preparations for the new move of God at the time weren't visible and known even to Elijah; he thought he was the last obedient one. God corrected him, saying "I have 7000 hidden in reserve who have never bowed the knee to Baal" (1 Kings 19:18) These hidden prophets were in wildernesses of preparation for the coming move of God. Then, as the Lord prepares Elijah for his time of going home to his reward, he begins to reveal his plan to him for the next phase that had been kept secret until the appointed time. (1 Kings 19:16). Elisha enters the picture, and God has given Elijah some instructions for the release of impartation to the new order. These things are set in order, and soon Elisha is united with many of God's young prophets, and in a school of prophets (2 Kings 2), the work begins of breaking evil powers over unclean cities. More grace was abounding. We are in such a time; justice is the order of the day. God is revealing many secret war strategies to his anointed and unfolding his battle plans. It is a time of judgment over evil thrones, of the giving of mantles of the previous generations of Elijahs, a rising up of Elisha's to replace them; servant prophets who have kissed mother and father goodbye (1 Kings 10:1) and made a burnt offering of his worldly tools of hard labor. They are submitted to receiving and learning from the Lord and his Elijah's. In this time, kings as Jehu and Cyrus are being raised up to execute the purposes of the Lord. Many rulers and lands will be turned to the Lord. Some kings will be as Ahab, humbling themselves somewhat before the Lord and receiving mercy,(1 Kings 21:29) while the evil Jezebels, who tell lies and destroy men deliberately in God's name will receive their just reward. This is the time of the triumphant reserve. A converging of a new generation of leaders and servants. Many are beginning to come up out of wildernesses, leaning on their lover, the Lord Jesus Christ. And we who are of the new covenant remnant walk in the spirit of Elijah in zeal, but our warfare differs because we war with spiritual weapons, not carnal. The fire we call down from heaven is for the destruction of spiritual wickedness in high places; ruling powers of darkness in this present age. Joel's army, consecrated, wielding the sword of truth in love, clothed with Jesus Christ. Marching forward in peace and unity, never breaking ranks, to occupy mountains of influence in earth. Those who are of this victorious army are acquainted with and obey God's kingdom order and their hearts are set on soul winning and harvest. As we travail in prayers of faith with God, he fights our battles. We continually rejoice in Christ's victories. Greater is he who is in us than spiritual evil in the world. Isaiah 35 The Future Glory of Zion 1 The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; 2 It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, Even with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, The excellence of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, The excellency of our God. 3 Strengthen the weak hands, And make firm the feeble knees. 4 Say to those who are fearful-hearted, " Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you." 5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, And the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. 6 Then the lame shall leap like a deer, And the tongue of the dumb sing. For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, And streams in the desert. 7 The parched ground shall become a pool, And the thirsty land springs of water; In the habitation of jackals, where each lay, There shall be grass with reeds and rushes. 8 A highway shall be there, and a road, And it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, But it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, Shall not go astray. 9 No lion shall be there, Nor shall any ravenous beast go up on it; It shall not be found there. But the redeemed shall walk there, 10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, And come to Zion with singing, With everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness, And sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:48:35 GMT
CALLED FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Patricia Hamel Softly, Tenderly, Jesus is Calling You! Lay aside all fears today and contend for the faith. This is the time to contend and not get knocked down. Stand up in the power of My Spirit and fight with the weapons I have given you. They are mighty to the pulling down of strongholds! Use them wisely with my wisdom and you will cut through all that the enemy has done. You will see through him with the discerning of spirits and nothing will be hidden from you. Contend watchmen, contend for the faith. This faith was given to your forefathers and was given to you, as Timothy had a mother and grandmother who served me many of you have been third or forth generation of believers and it is time for you who have been raised in the faith not to rest on the work s of your forefathers. It is time to arise and do My Works. It is time to arise and serve me for you were dedicated to Me and My eye is on you. Come back to Me those of you who have backslidden and I will give you light. Come to Me you who are downcast and weary. Come to Me those of you who are heavy laden with the cares of this world and I will restore you to wholeness. This restoration takes place at my feet. Come aside with Me and let Me love and restore you. Let Me heal your broken heart. Let Me wipe off your wounds as was done by the Samaritan man and let Me take you and set you as one of the bright shining ones in My kingdom that will be used to take out the works of darkness. You know that you were called so come back to Me, says the Lord and do not rest in the works of those in My church that have gone before you. Arise and shine and be the light I have called you to be. Arise and shine for I Jesus am calling you to repentance and then you will shine for Me. 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 http://patriciaforchrist.inJesus.com

Some Prophetic Revelations

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:58:06 GMT
This is a word the Lord had posted through my friend Tammy yesterday from the Prophet Chuck Pierce. I have sought the Lord for understanding of how to apply it and I share with you what I am sensing is from him. CHUCK PIERCE http://www.glory-of-zion.org DIVINE RECOVERY! November 13, 2009 "I am coming and I have brought you here this day to decree a Divine Recovery is being released from heaven. Extend your hands and say: 'Recovery come. Recovery come. Recovery come'. I am causing you to step in My order and aligning you with My time. Over what was tangled, what was held, there is a recovery coming that will surprise you in new ways. Where you emptied yourself in one season, I will fill you with glory in another season. I brought you here so you would shout 'Recovery Come'. Shout victory because I'm bringing down recovery into suffering. I am bringing recovery into loss. If you will shout 'Recovery Come', I will come with a Divine recovery." Rita Hanks / Some notes with revelations from the Lord on this word: Any word of promise through a prophet requires that we seek God for the wisdom to apply it to our own walk and of those we oversee. As parents,as chiefs of their tribe, interceding for their own house. Most prophetic utterances require a fight of faith to bring the promise from the heart of God into the earth. See Mark 4, the parable of the sower. The principle of faith; according to your faith be it unto you. A word from the prophet which is honored as God's word, which it is, always will bring strength and grace. Some words may say specifically that he is releasing grace, or joy or strength, or finances, etc. Some words are right now words, and some are for future manifestation. These prophetic releases reveal God's will to us, that he is for us and not against us. Each word should be prayed over and taken very seriously. Recovery from suffering: Our persevering faith through sufferings is bringing the victory over satan's plans in our assigned territories. Every trial we go through in faith and submission to the best of our ability at the time brings a greater increase of Christ and his joy and power. Recovery from loss; Prinicple based on Lev. Law. When the enemy is found he must return seven times what he has stolen from God's people. In the Jubilee, after the return of the Israelites to Jereusalem at the Lord's word, restoration and recovery was declared over God's people by Ezra, the chosen deliverer. Those who had joined themselves to the world and refused repentance at his word were not included. In our time, the fullness of Christ brings the Jubilee blessing through the chosen delivereers of our day, the five fold ministry offices. 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues. Recovery from loss: In the parable of the sower, the inmature babe who has heard the word sown but has failed to learn how to keep it can recover what has been lost by repentance and the whole hearted desire to re-learn. A new beginning is then granted to fight the good fight in spite of enemy opposition. Recovery from loss could be recovering health that was lost, or relationships that were lost being restored. The Lord will give wisdom and skill to fight the good fight for all who ask. --- Lord, I pray that you would continue to increase our love of truth and our hunger and thirst for your rightousness as we seek to find and keep the love and unity of your people. I release grace to all who are hearing, and I pray for the repentance of those who are still struggling with the new moves of the prophetic through inmaturity. Amen!

Do Not Fear, Lean Back On My All Sufficent Power

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:23:39 GMT
A Word of EnCOURAGEment: "Do Not Fear! Lean Back on My All-Sufficient Power" "Confidence is an internal state that is made up of perceiving the risk, experiencing the fear, and overcoming the fear in order to take action." I trust you are all persevering in the faith. While some of you may be sailing smoothly, many are in a season of warfare contending for a breakthrough. It is with that in mind that I wanted to send you a little word of encouragement. I have been reminded of late that it is Christ in us who fights the battle. Wigglesworth and Dr. Charles Price are both quoted as having said something close to this: "When my faith comes to an end, His is just beginning!" It is impossible to have intimacy with Christ without encounters with the powers of darkness. While we have no desire to pay undue attention to the enemy, C. S. Lewis reminds us of the two extremes that the enemy seeks to purport on the children of God, being that we either pay too much attention to him or pay no attention at all. There are some seasons where I never even give a thought to spiritual warfare, and there are other seasons I am reminded by virtue of the tests, adversities and strange occurrences that I experience and endure while there is a war going on--this is one of those seasons. For what it is worth, during these kinds of seasons you have to remember Paul's admonition: "Having done all STAND." When that kind of season is one you are enduring, you have to remember to get plenty of rest, and make sure you are adequately nourished, and stay in a place of internal quietness and confidence according to Isaiah 30:15, "In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." You also have to remember: "Do not throw away your CONFIDENCE which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have DONE the will of God you may receive what was promised" (Hebrews 10:35-36). The rest of this chapter is all about possessing your soul by faith in seasons of endurance through adversity: "FOR YET IN A VERY LITTLE WHILE, HE WHO IS COMING WILL COME, AND WILL NOT DELAY. BUT MY RIGHTEOUS ONE SHALL LIVE BY FAITH; AND IF HE SHRINKS BACK, MY SOUL HAS NO PLEASURE IN HIM. But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul" (Hebrews 10:37-39). Overcoming Fear with Courage Here is a thought: ever wonder what was going on in the lives of the apostles when they were called to write what they were writing? We see men of strength, the giants of the faith, incredible exploits of power, yet what was going on in them during those incredible seasons? Don't be fooled by the world's idea of how success and courage manifest. Courage requires an ingredient we talk little about: FEAR. Paul says to the Corinthian Church that at a certain season in his life, he was with them "in weakness, and in FEAR, and in much trembling." He also speaks in another place of "fightings without, AND fears within." This is the same apostle who tells us that "God has not given us a spirit of fear!" Is he contradicting himself? Never! He is talking about how he learns to master fear and turn it into courage! Courage is a form of CONSTRUCTIVE COPING! Courage travels with CONFIDENCE. Confidence comes from the Latin "con fideo," which means "with faith." We are most vulnerable to the enemy when we are lacking confidence (lacking the "with faith" factor). Courage travels with confidence because courage requires a number of components: fear, risk, purpose and ACTION (when you have DONE the will of God...Hebrews 10:36). It would seem that the writer to the Hebrews is telling us that confidence (which requires courage, and we are commanded to be STRONG and COURAGEOUS) is an internal state that is made up of perceiving the risk, experiencing the fear, and overcoming the fear in order to take action. When you throw away your confidence--you think in self-debilitating ways; when you hold fast your confidence and your confession--you think in self-enhancing ways that strengthen your experience in Christ. Just remember that in Christ--His faith begins where yours ends. And He is the HOPE of GLORY within you. That means that the higher your level of hope in the acting out of courage, the lower your fear goes. Hope shows you that your success is on the pathway of faith. God will give you what you need. In Christ's faith you already possess all the necessary resources, skills, abilities, the will (for it is Him doing His Father's will through you), and the pathway to overcoming (He is THE WAY or the pathway), and you have what it takes to overcome any setbacks you may be facing. When the enemy comes, there is a standard in you that God raises up. See yourself succeeding and discover that as Kingdom success is your goal (which is basically being faithful to The Father), you will regulate your actions in the face of opposition from the enemy while he is threatening to undermine your existence. Your perseverance will be for the possessing and the restoring of your soul! A Prophetic Word of Encouragement Here is a fresh prophetic word that the Lord gave me for you: "For in this season of turmoil, do not fear! Lean back on My Power, My All-Sufficient Power. For I am not unaware of your troubles or the assails of the enemy. I have seen his foolishness in thinking he can persuade you to give in. This is only a season for the perfecting of My faith in YOU. I have conquered what you are facing already. I AM WITH YOU, I AM IN YOU. I WAR FOR YOU, I WAR THROUGH YOU. Let My faith be released against your enemy. He fears Me and therefore He fears you. This will be a decisive season in your maturity for My Kingdom, and I will prevail through you. I will protect you in your going out and your coming in. Your tears will be tears of release and tears of joy, I will also restore your soul. Goodness and Mercy are following you, remind yourself of these things. This temporary affliction will pass in spite of the lies of the prince of darkness. Let your heart be strong and take courage, soon there is a new level of enlargement coming your way. For every clash between the Kingdom of Light and the kingdom of darkness, I will release My Spiritual Titans in this season! The wars of the Lord will be fought against the gates of hell and the Warriors of the Lord will prevail. And for every fight there will be a new kind of split decision! Not a split decision as to whether the enemy won or My people won, rather the enemies of My people will be split on whether I defeated them or My People defeated them. For these will be days when the enemy will not be able to distinguish between Me and My people for there is a new level of the manifestation of unity between Heaven and earth. Hell is in confusion for the saints are rising in this day of warfare! While there are tempests and trials, there is a deep underlying assurance I have given to My people in this hour. The people of God are on the brink of a great surge of the release of My power and My irresistible PEACE! For My Peace will crush the enemy under your feet in the days of battle. And know that there are hidden factors lying in the secret places of the hearts of My people that will come into play in these days. Even as John the Baptist was in hiding in the wilderness before the days of his public appearing, there are hidden factors in My people that have been hidden for a season and for a time that will now be made manifest for the purpose of Kingdom advancement. Rejoice My People, for these are days when things long-awaited for will begin to emerge from the deep places in your hearts. The secrets of your hearts are being revealed. War with Me for sweet victory lies just ahead!" Much love, Mark J. Chironna Mark Chironna Ministries Email: markchironna@markchironna.com

"The Warrior is A Child"

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:59:22 GMT
Psalm 119:50 ... My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. ...

"Learning Curve And Discipline"

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:21:55 GMT
Rita Hanks Psalm 34:9-14 Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. This beautiful Psalm begins with the instruction to "Fear The Lord". In the beginnings of learning to fear we reside under what the world might call "learning curve" mercies. Because of the atoning and cleansing capabilities of the work of the blood through Christ's death on the cross, we have great patience and mercies covering us as we continue to seek to be learners. Learning curve: Answers.com Learning Curve: A graph that depicts rate of learning, especially a graph of progress in the mastery of a skill against the time required for such mastery. "Frequently a "learning curve" is used to describe the effort required to acquire a new skill (e.g., expertise with a new tool) over a specific period of time. If it's a complex task requiring you to reorient your way of thinking as with learning new software, what makes it a "steep learning curve" in the mental strain of comprehending a new language rather than the time or physical effort involved. The effort to achieve significant progress and sufficient skill to start using a tool may be fairly predictable, but achieving real mastery requiring much more time, effort and making original discoveries about its use. Often learning brings one to an "impasse", only resolved by a seemingly radical intuitive change in direction, an "ah-ha moment" or "breakthrough" representing "S" curve learning of a different kind and on a different scale." Early on we must be nourished on spiritual milk. Learning the knowledge of his great love for us and his awesome power over all things. Trust is being built, and as we grow in our zeal to know and seek him, our abilities to trust him grow. We must gradually but surely progress into being weaned from the milk and strengthened on the stronger meat of his word. All of the Lord's dealings with his children are for the purpose of bringing them to maturity. Babies are expected to grow up. 1 Corinthians 13: 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part; 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. 11 When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.12 12Now we see as through a glass, darkly, then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. As we encounter the trials of spiritual warfare that serve to mature us in the faith we often experience some distress, both physical and emotional. This is especially true in times of transitioning from one spiritual level up to the next. The Lord, I believe, looks on these perplexing moments, hours or even days as young adolescents who experience "growing pains". 1. Pains in the limbs and joints of children or adolescents, often attributed to rapid growth but arising from various unrelated causes. 2. Emotional difficulties that occur during adolescence. 3. Problems that arise in the initiation or enlargement of an enterprise. In the natural application, our children persevere through these difficult times, then finally and surely grow up into adult frames. We must become as little children, who move with the parent from stage to stage, enduring whatever it takes to finally get grown. We must simply and surely set our whole hearts to submitting to our Father's sure "growing up" methodologies. The times of clouded sight and ignorance of childhood must begin to be changed into times of clear vision and direction through submission to the Holy Spirit. John 16:13 ... But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth To resist his work in us would hinder his purpose in us and keep us in the inmature child stage. Jesus warned us that those who did not press on to the end would be cast off as dead branches on the vine. We must learn to change our times of fear into times of great courage. These sometimes painful, but necessary, growing pains are only a smalll part of a very large and eternal plan. Hebrews 12: 11 All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. 12 Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. 1 Corinthians 10: No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

Refining And Restoration

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:03:51 GMT
CALLED FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS/Patricia Hamel HONED SHARP FOR HIS PURPOSES We are living in an unprecedented time in the body of Christ. Amid the wars and rumors of wars that Jesus spoke of we are the hearing words of false prophets and we need to discern between the genuine prophetic word and the counterfeit. Those false prophetic words seem so very real at the time unless we are hearing from the Lord through the discerning of spirits. This gift protects us from deception. We are living in the last days. and need our senses exercised to discern between good and evil. The more we operate in this gift the more it will be honed sharp in our lives. The counterfeit and the true prophetic word can seem real especially when it is a word concerning some future event. So...what do we do? Do we throw the baby out with the bathwater. There is the genuine prophetic word. Let us go back to the Word of God and see what we are told. We are told that in the last days there would be false prophets. We are also told that they would appear genuine so that if possible even the elect could be fooled. The elect is you and me. Yes, we need to guard against being fooled. We need to take a Word and if we have even a small sense of being unsure about its validity then put it on the back burner and wait. In the multitude of counselors there is safety. We need to hear the Lord on our own and corporately in the body of Christ. God is never in a hurry and usually when we are in a hurry we miss it. Yes, we are all learning daily and this is a learning process. The sad part is the worry and fear that false prophetic words cause to the body of Christ. It is being used to cause doubt and fear and then the genuine word from the Lord is doubted. We can become desensitized. Brothers and sisters there is the genuine prophetic word! We are told not to judge the person giving the Word but are to judge every prophetic word. We need to be vigilant because the enemy is walking about seeking whom he may devour. Take time with the Father so that we might discern between the two. I would venture to say that we all need more time at the feet of the Father so that we might hear from Him more clearly. Let us press into Him and put aside all that is distracting us from hearing more clearly. Let us hear Him. Sometimes we need to stop reading all that is out there for a season and hear Him. Let us pray that the Lord sharpen the discerning of spirits in us today. Patricia Hamel / http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=176252 http://www.injesus.com/index.php?module=group&task=details&GroupID=CT03CK6R#group-options Added to above word by Rita: We are in a season of refining which is bringing in a wave of joy and restoration to all who are heeding! Restoration is a process that begins with the restoration of the soul. It brings the blessed assurance of the Lord's love and keeping power. The inward work then begins to be visible outwardly and our prayers and ministry to others is more effective. That is the work of "bringing home" the scripture below speaks of. The period of refining prepares us to walk worthy of the honor and praise from brethren, both spiritual brethren and natural. Scripture teaches that the mature disciple must be well spoken of by those who are not yet covenant people. We are taught to "condescend to men of low estate". Those who have respect and a show of humility even in their unregenerated state. God says that his people will have respect in the presence of kings of the earth, as Daniel, Esther and Joseph did. We will always have enemies to deal with, but the battle is fought by the Lord as we travail with him in intercessory prayer. We learn as we mature how to discern and deal properly with all men we meet. The Lord will keep the faithful in his joy as we walk these things out with him, and will amaze us with his grace as we submit ourselves to the learning to flow with him in his right ways and timings. Zephaniah 3;20 At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes," says the LORD.

I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:47:24 GMT
A Word for Your Day! by John Mark Pool Boldly Prophesying God's WORD to the WORLD! November 12, 2009 I Desire Mercy, not Sacrifice! By John Mark Pool "But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Matthew 9:13 Jesus came to set the captives free, not to accept the rotten fruit of the Hypocrite Tree! Matthew 9:10-13 10) While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. 11) When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and 'sinners'?" 12) On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13) But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Conspicuous Piety The Pharisees fasted twice a week to assure others saw and knew of their prideful self-righteous actions were notices or a fervent display of conspicuous piety. John's followers were probably fasting in mourning for him. The required public fasts were only three in number: the Day of Atonement; the day before Purim; and the ninth of Ab, commemorating the fall of Jerusalem. They needed to hear from the New Covenant, and take them out of the old. This was a mission for our Savior and not another earthly King. Viewing this in the New Living Translation says it how I believe Jesus would have spoken to us in our culture today: "Then he added, "Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to be merciful; I don't want your sacrifices.' For I have come to call sinners, not those who think they are already good enough." Matthew 9:13 NLT emphases added. Jesus Christ only did and said what His Father told Him to do and say. Jesus was not just wandering around hoping to find some negligent by-stander who would follow his regimen! No, Jesus called Matthew the tax collector because the Father had already put His plan into place before the foundation of the world God created for this moment. And it worked to destroy the "Do Good Gang" that just could not understand how come Jesus would associate with "scum" as these detestable sinners obviously represented! Jesus was quoting from the prophet Hosea, to show how our Father wanted a "real relationship," not a substitute for love! Hosea 6:6 "I want you to be merciful; I don't want your sacrifices. I want you to know God; that's more important than burnt offerings." NLT emphases added. When you see the base of this from the book Hosea, the prophet who was required to marry a prostitute in order to convey God's repulsiveness for a "promiscuous bride" that He yet woos to His love, we must consider this view. Hosea 1:2-3 2) When the LORD first began speaking to Israel through Hosea, he said to him, "Go and marry a prostitute, so some of her children will be born to you from other men. This will illustrate the way my people have been untrue to me, openly committing adultery against the LORD by worshiping other gods." 3) So Hosea married Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she became pregnant and gave Hosea a son." NLT emphases added. God is not impressed with our "outward" show of great sacrifices of actions that are not ever accepted by Him, yet are more of an abomination, as our human substitute (prostitues) for His pure love relationship! What? Our enemy would trick us into offering in replacement for our pure love to our Creator, our loving Father, our Almighty God, an outward view as if it were our god? That is the idolatry of worshipping a "religion over a relationship!" This is the "replacement" religious spirits want us to accept as "looking good," with no intimacy as proof of the genuine life and truth of the Father. This is the trick of the devil, and when we want what looks spiritual but has not real fruit, we have bought into the lie of satan's "hypocrisy deception!" It is subtle, it is gradual, and it is the one that is "neutering the church," to make certain no lost gets the real "fruit of relationship transformation!" Be assured, most devils will not need to invade the rank and file church of today in America, it is already neutralized with the spirit of hypocritical deception. That means it believes to itself, "I look good, feel good, sin not, and pay great tributes to my ambitious religion of self!" Reading this again in the New Living Translation puts it in our language of the day: Matthew 9:9-12 NLT: 9 As Jesus was going down the road, he saw Matthew sitting at his tax-collection booth. "Come, be my disciple," Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him. 10 That night Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to be his dinner guests, along with his fellow tax collectors and many other notorious sinners. 11 The Pharisees were indignant. "Why does your teacher eat with such scum?" they asked his disciples. 12 When he heard this, Jesus replied, "Healthy people don't need a doctor--sick people do." Some time after his call, Matthew sought to bring his old associates to hear Christ. He knew by experience what the grace of Christ could do, and would not view them with despair. Those who are caringly brought to Christ cannot help but bring others to His loving presence. However, those who feel their souls are without disease will never welcome Jesus, the only spiritual Physician. This was the case with the Pharisees; they despised Christ, because they thought themselves whole; but the poor publicans and sinners felt that they wanted instruction and improvement. It is easy, and too common, to put the worst conditions upon the best words and actions. It may justly be suspected that those who do not have the grace of God themselves, cannot be pleased with others obtaining it. Christ's conversing with sinners is His message of mercy; because reaching out to the worst of them is the greatest act of mercy. The lost are the ones who know they need a "spiritual physician" that can truly change the sin disease of their heart. The gospel message is a clarion call for everyone, regardless of lifestyle to repentance! When the Savior called it was for us to have a new heart change, not mental assent to living a better life in view of what others think or see! If mankind had not been sinners, there had been no need for Christ to come among them. Let us examine whether we have found out our sickness, and have learned to follow the directions of our great Physician?Jesus Christ! When we think we are above sin, and have no need of the remission of our sins from our only Savior, Jesus Christ, we prove our disease is the deepest of need, and that is the Spiritual Disease of Deception! Oh, that we would simply lay our burdens down at the table of bread with the Savior of the World beckoning us to come and dine with Him for eternity! Yes, even the hypocrite needs a savior, it is just praying his deception is realized, and that can only come from the Holy Spirit. Galatians 6:7 makes it clear: "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." If we sow to pride and arrogance, wanting to appear more spiritual than other, we breed hypocrisy, and become blind guides of the blind. Thus as we reap the sorrow of deception, we are harder to win and must be broken through by others who care to intercede on behalf for our blind fruit of pure deception! Yet, God, through prayer and fasting will allow many settings to become very unstable if it will indeed cause the proud to view Jesus as the only answer! Never doubt that shaking can bring the hardest of hearts to their knees. The word sinner in Matthew 9:11 is hamartano, pronounced ham-ar-tan'-o, means, "to miss the mark" and by implication also means to "not share in the prize." The common meaning is "to err," or to not be included in a reward because a person missed the mark and was not therefore rewarded due to their own faults. This same word is the original language that means "to offend," or "to trespass." Trespassing is going into the land of another without permission or grants to belong on that property. It also means a person taking unauthorized rights of the fruits of land that does not belong to them. If we "assume" authority and fruits of land that does not belong to us, then we are illegally taking possession of what is not granted to us. This is the summary of what "sin" really means, especially in view of the "Lord's Prayer" where Jesus instructed us to pray, "forgive us our trespasses as we for those who trespass against us." Therefore, if you picture a person copying all the answers on an "A" student's exam, handing it in signed with their name on it as though they did the studying, yet guilty of "stealing the answers" then you have the picture of the "trespassing" meaning of sin. Why then all the fuss about Jesus Christ eating with some sinners and tax collectors? The Pharisees and the Sadducees had all the rules and regulations on their terms. They "controlled" the way the public was to view their religious doctrines. They did not like the owner of the land to come in and now make the title deed viewed as the Father had created it?for the "whosoevers that would believe on Him!" Wow! That was not tolerable for the "tax" they created so the "scum tax collectors" who Jesus would make free and have a way to not pay "tribute of stolen money to their treasury any longer!" Understanding the "make-believe" religion, reveals the true identity of the captor of the lost! That sounds like satan, does it not? You get the picture! All that glitters is not gold, so the famous phrase sums it up. Man looks on the outward, but God looks on the heart! It is always a matter of the heart! Yes, it is all about "control" for the rulers of the Synagogues and the power-mongers who wanted to "appear as righteous" yet had hearts of dead men's bones in white-washed outer garments. The Pharisees were the epitome of the Religious Spirit that is best termed "hypocrite." Matthew 23:26-33 26) Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean. 27) "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men's bones and everything unclean. 28) In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. 29) "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous. 30) And you say, 'If we had lived in the days of our forefathers, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.' 31) So you testify against yourselves that you are the descendants of those who murdered the prophets. 32) Fill up, then, the measure of the sin of your forefathers! 33) "You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell?" NIV emphases added. We would best substitute the term "fraud" for the word hypocrite to get the true meaning of why Jesus came to break off the "moneychangers" from the necks of the common everyday person, known as a "lost individual" who did not realize how to be free from straightforward Sinful ways, that is until Jesus came on the scene! When Jesus came, He brought light and life! That is what the "sinner" who, when Jesus gave them truth in love, wanted! That is because they then knew they were lost in comparison to a real loving Savior! Temple Tax Condemned! Remember in John chapter two where Jesus fashioned a whip and ran out the tax collectors and the moneychangers? John 2:14-17 14) In the Temple area he saw merchants selling cattle, sheep, and doves for sacrifices; and he saw moneychangers behind their counters. 15) Jesus made a whip from some ropes and chased them all out of the Temple. He drove out the sheep and oxen, scattered the moneychangers' coins over the floor, and turned over their tables. 16) Then, going over to the people who sold doves, he told them, "Get these things out of here. Don't turn my Father's house into a marketplace!" 17) Then his disciples remembered this prophecy from the Scriptures: "Passion for God's house burns within me." Christ found some of the courts of the temple turned into a market for cattle and things used in the sacrifices, and partly occupied by the moneychangers. Our Lord drove them from the place, as he had done at his entering upon his ministry, (John 2:13-17 compared to Mark 11:15 and Matthew 21:12) His works testified of him more than the hosannas that others sounded; and his healing in the temple was the fulfilling the promise, that the glory of the latter house should be greater than the glory of the former. Matthew 21:12-16 "12) Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out the merchants and their customers. He knocked over the tables of the moneychangers and the stalls of those selling doves. 13) He said, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be called a place of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves!" 14) The blind and the lame came to him, and he healed them there in the Temple. 15) The leading priests and the teachers of religious law saw these wonderful miracles and heard even the little children in the Temple shouting, "Praise God for the Son of David." But they were indignant 16) and asked Jesus, "Do you hear what these children are saying?" "Yes," Jesus replied. "Haven't you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, 'You have taught children and infants to give you praise.'" John records Jesus cleansing the Temple at the beginning of His ministry (John 2:12-16). Mark makes clear that a second cleansing occurred much later, on Monday of Holy Week (Mark 11:12-19). Ordinary coinage had to be exchanged for ancient Hebrew or Tyrian shekels, which were of standard weight and without blemish, as an offering to God. This was a form of "temple taxing" common people as they could not control the amount the "moneychangers" charged them on the exchange rate which they were required to obey in order to enter the temple. Jesus came to free them from the "Religious Taxation" and give freedom from this yoke of bondage for the "sincere lost person" controlled by the serious "trespasser of God's House or Prayer!" When Jesus came, He took a whip He made and drove out the Thieves from God's House of Prayer they wanted to make into a court for robbers! Today, God has turned the tables, as will be viewed before the great day of Accounting of our Actions in His real House of Prayer! When the books are opened, all hearts will be tallied, and the very intentions and motives will be revealed before the God who sees and knows all. God is the one who counts accurately and is keeping balanced books! If Christ came now into many parts of his visible church, how many secret evils would He discover and cleanse! And how many things daily practiced under the cloak of religion, would He show to be more suitable to a den of thieves than to a house of prayer! God came to make a way for the worst of sinners, the lost of lost, the most hopeless cases, as the sick who need the Great Physician! What will they see if we come to help them today? Will they see Jesus Christ the loving doctor who offers an eternal remedy of sins disease as total love, acceptance and forgiveness? Or would they see a "trespasser" clothed in fine clothing looking down upon the pathetic yet honest sickness?known as sin? Jesus said shortly after dealing with the hypocrites, when He cursed the barren fig tree, that "they will know us by our fruit!" Sinners need an answer for their lost condition, not a judge. When we show them Jesus, the loving savior who came to save the lost, they will respond when we give them the remedy called "we care for your disease of being lost!" We area not good because of man's "great outward demonstrations," yet simply because of Christ transforming our hearts! We are what we are because of His obedience to His Father, and our Father's Great Love! God wants our lives, not meaningless sacrifices that pay tribute to an outward appearance, but simply to have fellowship with our Father. Hearts of the lost will be changed as they see the view of Jesus the Savior, to love them as He loved us?no matter what! We must return to the way of the Savior, as Jesus said, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice." Always a Voice for God, John Mark & Sandy Pool www.w2wmin.org

"Breaking Free From The Spirit of Control"

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:16:22 GMT
Breaking Free From the Spirit of Control Wednesday, 11 November 2009 03:22 PM EST J. Lee Grady Newsletters - Fire In My Bones Here are six ways to identify an unhealthy leadership style in a church or ministry. My world was shaken 20 years ago this week. On Nov. 10, 1989, one day after German protesters tore down the Berlin Wall, a Christian ministry I had been a part of for 11 years also fell apart. Maranatha Campus Ministries was a vibrant outreach to college campuses. It was founded in Kentucky during the Jesus movement by a passionate charismatic couple, Bob and Rose Weiner, who eventually started churches on more than 50 American universities. In its heyday in the Reagan era, students from Maranatha took the gospel around the world. "Authoritarian leaders know how to control people through manipulation ... In such a church no one is allowed to ask questions." But with all our good intentions and youthful zeal for evangelism, the ministry did not survive. We had a flawed, authoritarian leadership model, which was made worse by a lack of mature advisers. When Maranatha's young pastors grew up and realized the ministry had an unhealthy and oppressive structure, they voted to disband. The churches either went independent, merged with other groups or closed. Meanwhile, the many young people who had been discipled in Maranatha had to deal with their own unique form of post-traumatic stress disorder. They woke up and realized that Maranatha had been influenced by the Shepherding Movement, which taught that all Christians should be submitted to personal shepherds who dispense advice and approve all decisions. The Shepherding movement, which had broad influence in many charismatic churches, collapsed around the same time. Because I lived through that era, I am hypersensitive to the way a spirit of control works in a church. And I can assure you that controlling attitudes will destroy a ministry. Here are six obvious signs that a spirit of control is at work: 1. Little or no accountability. There is safety in the multitude of counselors (see Prov. 11:14). There is much less safety?perhaps even danger?when a leader does not bother to seek counsel from a diverse group of his peers, as well as from gray-haired men and women who have the wisdom that comes with age. If a pastor or church leader isn't open to correction, he is headed for a train wreck. 2. Spiritual elitism. If there is a spirit of control in a church, people are usually told that their group is superior. Supposedly they have special spiritual privileges from God, along with "exclusive" revelation. If people choose to leave, they are shunned or branded as renegades. Sometimes, in extreme cases, people are even cursed if they leave. (Last week when I was in Hungary I learned of a charismatic church that publicly curses people when they quit the congregation.) This cultic behavior inflicts unimaginable emotional suffering and also divides families. 3. An oppressive atmosphere. Authoritarian leaders know how to control people through manipulation. In some cases, this control may simply take the form of subtle suggestions and persuasion. In the most abusive situations, it may come in the form of threats, legalistic demands, unreasonable requirements or false doctrines. In some cases, especially in charismatic circles, it can come through misguided personal prophecies or mystical visions. In such a church no one is allowed to ask questions. Spiritual heaviness lies like a thick cloud over the congregation, and few believers manifest genuine joy because they are overburdened by feelings of guilt and fear. 4. Angry domination. Tyrants are surprisingly similar. Because they want to control their surroundings, they often blow up when people do not conform to their demands. Yet the Apostle Paul taught that church leaders should not be "violent" or "quarrelsome" but "self-controlled" and "gentle" (see 1 Timothy 3:2-3). Later he instructed Timothy that the Lord's servant "must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone" (2 Timothy 2:24). You will always find lots of anger wherever there is a controlling spirit. 5. Individual guidance is discouraged. The Bible teaches that every Christian has direct access to God through one mediator, Jesus Christ. Every believer can hear God's voice personally and should expect to receive God's guidance. In authoritarian church situations, however, members are not encouraged to seek God's guidance themselves. Rather, they are urged to conform to the preferences of the leader or the group. In some cases, leaders have actually taught their congregations to seek counsel and specific approval from a pastor before making major decisions. Thus church members develop an unhealthy dependence on a man in order to function spiritually, and their ability to trust God is diminished. This kind of control is emotionally crippling. For many who submitted to the philosophy behind the Shepherding movement, it took years to recover from the loss of decision-making ability. They relinquished their wills and lost their identities because they viewed absolute obedience to their spiritual leaders as a Christian virtue. 6. Women viewed as inferior. Some churches today permit the ordination of women, even as senior pastors or bishops, while others maintain that Scripture does not permit women to hold these positions. Apart from these differences of opinion on biblical interpretation, it should be noted that authoritarian churches usually discourage women from pursuing any genuine role in ministry. Women are viewed as useful only in their functions as wives and mothers, and they are not encouraged to step beyond these confines to pursue ministry opportunities. Such a low view of women leads men to treat them as God-ordained sex objects or drones equipped to perform only menial tasks. Women who have leadership gifts are branded rebels or "Jezebels." When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, similar walls of communist control fell in rapid succession until the entire Soviet Union broke apart. Yet walls of spiritual bondage still exist today in so many parts of the church?and the ghosts of the Shepherding movement still haunt us. We are called to be emancipators, not enslavers. As we seek to build healthy churches, let's remember these words from Galatians 5:1: "It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery" (NASB). J. Lee Grady is editor of Charisma. You can find him on Twitter at leegrady.

CORNUCOPIA

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:11:59 GMT
As a demonstration of the unique ways we receive revelations from the Lord through his body of servants I am sharing this word. The word "Cornucopia" was part of a vsion given to Bonnie Jones, wife of the prophet Bob Jones. The vision was posted then with a word that came from Prophet Jeff Jansen with the revelation of the current move of the spirit he saw in it for the body. (link to word below). I quickly saw a posting on injesus titled "A Cornucopia Of Preciousness". I was led to follow the thread of the subject of that word, and this marvelous teaching expounded on what the word meant to God. One vision that contained much mystery in Dec 2008 is still feeding the Lord's sheep in this present time. I, for one, am still seeing new things in it each time I re-visit it. This is a time of taking a hard right turn to get to the precious things given us in the Lord Jesus Christ! Every word and every vision from heaven has deep meaning for us to dig out through prayer and meditation, as a treasure hunt! I hope the word blesses you as it has me. CORNUCOPIA/ An overflowing store; an abundance: a cornucopia of opportunities. IN BRIEF: Abundant supply. Excerpt from Jeff Jansen Word Bob Jones wife Bonnie's vision Link to complete Jeff Jansen word / http://www.elijahlist.com/words/display_word/6873 In a recent dream, Bonnie Jones was visited by the Lord. In the dream, the Lord came to Bonnie and led her on a journey. The first place the Lord took Bonnie was a massive storehouse filled with organs and body parts. The Lord allowed Bonnie to put her right hand (faith) into this storehouse where she held all different types of organs and limbs. She felt He was teaching her to have the faith "of" God, not faith "in" God. The Lord continued to escort Bonnie on the journey. The next place was on a bridge and then over railroad tracks. The bridge and the railroad tracks formed a cross, symbolizing "righteousness and justice." Next they went to 22nd Street. The Lord was giving her the key of David out of Isaiah 22:22, "Then I will set the key of the house of David on His shoulder, when He opens no one will shut, when He shuts no one will open." She looked up and in the distance saw Lake Superior. The Lord is about to do something far superior to what we've recently witnessed. Next she was holding a map. The instructions said, "When you come to 9th Street, take a hard right." When they took a right on 9th Street the dream ended. Bonnie is from Ohio, so when she woke up she knew where Lake Erie was, but not exactly where the other Great Lakes were. She decided to check the atlas and found where she was in the dream while looking at Lake Superior. She was in the extreme northern point of Wisconsin in an unincorporated village named Cornucopia - which represents an "open portal and the blessings of God." Looking straight ahead at Lake Superior are the 22 Apostle Islands. Interestingly enough, there are 22 apostles recorded in the New Testament. The Banner of Truth injesus.com Al Stoner Dec 8 2008 05:00AM A Cornucopia of Preciousness Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints" (Ps. 116:15). "How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! " (Ps. 139:17). "I will make a Man more precious than fine gold; even a Man than the golden wedge of Ophir" (Isa. 13:12). "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste" (Isa. 28:16). "Since Thou wast precious in My sight, Thou hast been honourable, and I have loved Thee: therefore will I give men for Thee, and people for Thy life" (Isa. 43:4). ". . . the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ" (I Pet. 1:7). You were not redeemed with corruptible things as silver and gold, "but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot" (I Pet. 1:19). "Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on Him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe He is precious . . . " (I Pet. 2:6-7). "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord" (II Cor. 5:8). In each of these instances the preciousness of the saints' endearment to the Father and to the Son, and being brought, at last, forever into the Presence of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ is being clearly enunciated. In Summary. In summary, we are called upon in Scripture to consider with wonder, among many other things: death (the last enemy) transformed into that which is precious, precious (not fearful) thoughts that are entertained by men of the Holy One, a precious Man (the Lord Jesus Christ), Himself being both the Source and Resource of all the precious things mentioned here, a precious foundation and cornerstone for believing men to build upon, a precious regard for those who are in Christ Jesus on the part of God our Heavenly Father, precious faith that is under trial, the precious blood of Christ by the which we have been redeemed back to God, and a precious departure from this war zone of affliction, trial, and temptation into fullness of joy in the Presence of God and of the Lamb forevermore. "This is" but a part of "the heritage of the servants of the LORD" (Isa. 54:17), namely, of those who are partakers of "the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory" (II Tim. 2:10). In the first example included above we see that it is veritably a precious thing to God for His people to be with Him without the encumbrance of the fleshly nature. In the last, Paul, speaking for himself and in behalf of all those who are reconciled to God through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus, affirms that the anticipation of this is exceeding precious in their sight as well. And in each of the other mentionings can be seen all manner of closely related personalities and commodities, directly related to the Lord Jesus Christ, that are characterized by this exceeding preciousness as well. Let us take care that we are ever found regarding as precious the things that God esteems to be precious. This is one valid aspect of the warfare of faith unto which we have been called.The Holy City, New Jerusalem. We should also include in this consideration "the foundations of the wall of the (holy) city were garnished with all manner of precious stones" (Rev. 21:19). Even the basis for its establishment shall be precious to contemplate throughout the endless ages to come. "The building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass" (v. 18). These expressions, denoting the means of protecting this city, and the very city itself, are also of inestimable value. "And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass" (v. 21). Being made abundantly accessible from all four sides of this city, particularly during the day of salvation, every entrance way into it, as well as every avenue in it, is marked by preciousness. The singular use of the word "street" and not "streets" seems to be pointing to the preciousness of access to God Himself through the Lord Jesus Christ. This city is, of course, none other than "the bride, the Lamb's wife" (v. 9), a precious contemplation in itself. Some Final Considerations. Incidentally, as a passing consideration, it is the death of the saints that is to be regarded as being precious. The advocates of the soul sleeping "persuasion" (Gal. 5:8), however, erroneously affirm that death inducts men into a state of unconsciousness until the bodily resurrection: not a precious consideration at all. But David, by the Holy Spirit, did not say here that it was the resurrection of God's saints that is precious in His sight, but rather the death of them, namely, the point and time of their departure from "this present world". And Paul did not say that he was "willing rather" to be risen from the grave, and to be present with the Lord, but rather to be "absent from the body" and so to be present with Him. And from this perspective of preciousness, it is inconceivable that either God or Paul would have attached such a "willing" and loving regard to the prospect of death if it meant the beginning of an unconscious state. No, and such is not the case. The saints, upon their death, go immediately to be with the Lord. And Paul regarded his death, and we should so regard it as well, as "the time of" his "departure" (II Tim. 4:6), when he would go "to be with Christ; which is far better" (Phil. 1:23). --editor@banner.org

Possessing Your Inheritance

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:49:12 GMT
Chuck Pierce Nov 12 Facebook glory-of-zion.org Inheritance means that you have a portion waiting to be possessed and occupied. Everything in the boundaries of your promise is yours. This includes all of the enemies that have occupied the portion that God is giving you. We war not with flesh and blood. This occupation is not like in the days of the Crusades where Christians felt justified in the invasion of Holy Land. This occupation means that every spiritual force that is contrary to the Presence of God has no legal right to rule in His stead. The promise God has given you: your children to be taught by the Lord, no weapon formed against you will have right to prosper or you can get wealth, does not ever violate His principle of love. Faith works by love. Our love for the Father, the love for the Son, the love for Holy Spirit and our love for our neighbor creates our daily faith. When we draw near to God, He draws near to us. When we submit to Him, we can resist the enemies that have occupied our land. Your land is not just a physical land, but a mental land. When we submit to the power of His sacrificial love, all of the dark forces, angelic hosts in satan's kingdom must flee. May you see your boundaries and occupy them by expressing the love of God in your land. Your mind is equated to land. May your mind have peace and remain focused on Him. You will possess your inheritance and the Lord of Hosts will assist you to build your future. Please go to our website and get Possessing Your Inheritance. This book is very helpful to learn spiritual life and warfare. Memorize Isaiah 26:3 Read James 4 and 5 Meditate on Deuteronomy 8 and Isaiah 54

The Healing Rain Of His Word by Rita

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:59:45 GMT
The Healing Rain Of His Word Washed by the water of the word. Ephesians 5:25 Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, 26 so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless. His word through his anointed ministers speaks great blessing over hearers and doers.It's a healing rain! To those who refuse truth, they become transgressors who have hindered the work of the blood covenant. Some can still be saved by intercessions, but all must be submitted to the Lordship of Christ! Hebrews 13:20 Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, 21 equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 22 But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. His word through the anointed minister warns and speaks woes to those who won't get aligned with it. Jeremiah 44:4 Again and again I sent my servants the prophets, who said, 'Do not do this detestable thing that I hate!' 5But they did not listen or pay attention; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods. 6Therefore, my fierce anger was poured out; it raged against the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem and made them the desolate ruins they are today. 7"Now this is what the LORD God Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Why bring such great disaster on yourselves by cutting off from Judah the men and women, the children and infants, and so leave yourselves without a remnant? 8Why provoke me to anger with what your hands have made, burning incense to other gods in Egypt, where you have come to live? You will destroy yourselves and make yourselves an object of cursing and reproach among all the nations on earth. As Jesus wept over rebellious Jerusalem elders and those who aligned themselves with them, he still weeps now! Jeremiah 13:17 But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the Lord's flock is carried away captive.

Hidden Message In Name Meanings From Genesis

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:43:02 GMT
Meanings Of The Names In Genesis 5 by Chuck Missler http://www.khouse.org/ Q & A: Where did you find the meanings of the names in Genesis 5? The background behind the genealogy in Genesis 5 is one of our most frequently asked questions. Since the ten Hebrew names are proper names, they are not translated but only transliterated to approximate the way they were pronounced. The meaning of proper names can be a difficult pursuit since direct translations are not readily available. Many study aids, such as conventional lexicons, can prove superficial when dealing with proper names. Even a conventional Hebrew lexicon can prove disappointing. A study of the original roots, however, can yield some fascinating insights. (It should be recognized, however, that the views concerning the meaning and significance of the original roots are not free of controversy and are subject to variant readings. This is why we receive so many questions or comments on variations.) Adam The first name, Adam, comes from adomah, and means "man." As the first man, that seems straightforward enough.Seth Adam's son was named Seth which means "appointed." When he was born Eve said, "For God hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew." Enosh Seth's son was called Enosh, which means "mortal," "frail," or "miserable." It is from the root anash: to be incurable; used of a wound, grief, woe, sickness, or wickedness. (It was in the days of Enosh that men began to defile the name of the Living God.1 ) Kenan Enosh's son was named Kenan, from which can mean "sorrow," dirge," or "elegy." (The precise denotation is somewhat elusive; some study aids unfortunately presume an Aramaic root synonymous with "Cainan.") Balaam, looking down from the heights of Moab, employed a pun upon the name of the Kenites when he prophesied their destruction. Mahalalel Kenan's son was Mahalalel, from mahalal, which means "blessed" or "praise"; and El, the name for God. Thus, Mahalalel means "the Blessed God." Often Hebrew names included El, the name of God, as Dani-el, "God is my Judge," Nathani-el, "Gift of God," etc. Jared Mahalalel's son was named Jared, from the verb yaradh, meaning "shall come down." Some authorities suggest that this might have been an allusion to the "Sons of God" who "came down" to corrupt the daughters of men, resulting in the Nephilim ("Fallen Ones") of Genesis 6.3 Enoch Jared's son was named Enoch, which means "teaching," or "commencement." He was the first of four generations of preachers. In fact, the earliest recorded prophecy was by Enoch, which amazingly enough deals with the Second Coming of Christ. Methuselah The Flood of Noah did not come as a surprise. It had been preached on for four generations. But something strange happened when Enoch was 65, from which time "he walked with God." Enoch was given a prophecy that as long as his son was alive, the judgment of the flood would be withheld; but as soon as he died, the flood would be sent forth. Enoch named his son to reflect this prophecy. The name Methuselah comes from two roots: muth, a root that means "death"; and from shalach, which means "to bring," or "to send forth." Thus, the name Methuselah signifies, "his death shall bring."6 And, indeed, in the year that Methuselah died, the flood came. Methuselah was 187 when he had Lamech, and lived 782 years more. Lamech had Noah when he was 182.7 The Flood came in Noah's 600th year.8 187 + 182 + 600 = 969, Methuselah's age when he died.9 It is interesting that Methuselah's life was, in effect, a symbol of God's mercy in forestalling the coming judgment of the flood. It is therefore fitting that his lifetime is the oldest in the Bible, symbolizing the extreme extensiveness of God's mercy. Lamech Methuselah's son was named Lamech, a root still evident today in our own English word, "lament" or "lamentation." Lamech suggests "despairing." (This name is also linked to the Lamech in Cain's line who inadvertently killed his son Tubal-Cain in a hunting incident. 10 )NoahLamech, of course, is the father of Noah, which is derived from nacham , "to bring relief" or "comfort," as Lamech himself explains. 11 The Composite List Now let's put it all together: Hebrew English Adam/ Man Seth/ Appointed Enosh/ Mortal Kenan/ Sorrow Mahalalel/ The Blessed God Jared/ Shall come down Enoch/ Teaching Methuselah/ His death shall bring Lamech/ The despairing Noah/ Rest, or comfort Message: Man appointed mortal sorrow The Blessed God Shall Come Down Teaching His death Shall bring The despairing rest, or comfort

Flow With The New Movement

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:01:58 GMT
Chuck Pierce Facebook On Sunday, Violet Dickson who leads dance at Glory of Zion was playing the tambourine in worship. She was leading the people to activate their dance and move with heaven's sound. Nothing was wrong with the instrument, but the streamers from last season were tattered and unraveling. They would get her caught by wrapping around her hands and arms, and hanging up the expression of sound, dance and worship that was attempting to be brought forth on Sunday. We all could see this. The streamers represented the Glory of the last movement here at Glory. They had been on that tambourine since 1995 (almost 14 years). They were the embodiment of the emotion and sentiment of when and what we would hear in Word or sound in the last season and then express that through worship. The expression of movement from the last season was now tangling us up today and holding us by an old time sequence. These also represented the soul ties of the last season seeking to prevail. If these were not taken care of in some way now, they would hinder the future movement and stop us from seeing the blessing cycle of the future. She took scissors (in the month to cut old ties) and cut the streamers off. The old ended in a pile on the floor. When the children of Israel were delivered from Egypt, the Lord cut Rahab in pieces and led them across into a new journey toward their promise. The first thing that occurred when they crossed out of Egypt was Miriam taking the tambourine and leading them in dance. The tambourine was an Egyptian instrument that was now being used in the "new season". The sound of the instrument was being redeemed. This sound and movement was leading them into the future. The Lord said to them, "Let me get your time in synch with heaven (paraphrased). Here are three times that you need to stop and worship Me in days ahead as you advance. I have now reordered your time." Now that they had moved out of a 400 year captivity and stepped back in God's perfect time, He then promised to send an angel to lead them into their future. He instructed them not to resist this angelic help. His Name and revelation for their future was being carried and communicated by this angel. When He sends angelic help, we are not to resist that help. If we do resist the angelic help, we will reject the revelation and the Name of God for Now for our lives. This will cause us to quit advancing. Instead of seeing our promise, we will be held in our wilderness place or else long for the old season (the mud pits of Egypt). Cut loose old soul ties. Get moving. Listen to the messengers the Lord is sending to assist you on your journey. Don't stop! Read Exodus 23

"We Must Agree With God"

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:10:50 GMT
We Must Agree With God Tuesday, November 10, 2009 When we joined this army we had the benefit of knowing that the battle was already ours. Jesus had already won the war. However, we still have to fight many battles for our faith. The mind is our battleground. (2 Corinthians 10:3) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (2 Corinthians 10:4) (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) (2 Corinthians 10:5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; The Israelites were promised a Promised Land, but it didn't stop the fact that there were giants in the land to be subdued. This is a type and shadow of our problems to be conquered today. God has already won the war over the enemy to win back our rights and freedom but we have to go after the giants by faith in order to walk in the promised land. (Colossians 2:15) And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. One of our most powerful weapons available to us today is the power of agreement. (Matthew 18:19) Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. There is proven power in agreement. These next scriptures tell us that one person alone can put one thousand devils to flight but in agreement the power multiplies. (Lev 26:8) Sometimes this battle can get rough, but we have the weapon of agreement in our arsenal. We just have to come into agreement. Why do you think that satan works so hard to bring strife and confusion? He understands the power of agreement. I believe that one of the most powerful forms of agreement is in your marriage. You two have become one flesh. This is not a natural thing. Our natural coming together is symbolic of our Spiritual joining. This is a powerful agreement. I believe that if the two of you will use your weapon of agreement, you will see more and greater successes. Before your spouse comes into this revelation, you just keep on going in Christ. It will happen. Sometimes when you are physically feeling the battle, then the power of agreement is just what you need. If you are not feeling the pain in your own body, sometimes you can act in faith better for the other person or vise versa. Another person is likely not being hindered by what you are feeling physically. In James 5:14, he told us to call for the elders of the Church, anoint him with oil and the prayer of faith shall save the sick. That is a prayer of agreement as well. Although the Word is definitely talking about the physical agreement between two human beings, He is also talking about your agreement with the Word of God, the blood of Jesus and the name of Jesus. Come into agreement with these things as well. In John 15:7 He said, "if you abide in me and my Words abide in you" which is a very effective form of agreement. You are agreeing with the Word of God. To meditate on the promises of God and to mentally and spiritually agree with them is a powerful weapon against the fiery darts of the enemy. By praying the Word of God, you are coming into agreement with the Word of God. (1 John 5:14) And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us. (1 John 5:15) And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. By praying in the Spirit, you are putting yourself in agreement with the perfect will of God. Jude 20, "But ye beloved, building up your most holy faith praying in the Holy Ghost." In (Mark 16:20) And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. He was telling them yet another way to come into agreement. You are agreeing with the Word of God, then He is doing the confirmation part. How does God confirm His Word? With signs following, of course! You do your part of the agreement and He will always do His part. He is not a man that He is even capable of a lie. Another thing that you need to come into agreement with is His name. (Acts 3:16) And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. (John 20:31) But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. Come into agreement with the finished work of Calvary. It has already been accomplished and is available to you. Come into agreement with the blood of the lamb. (Revelation 12:11) And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. By coming into agreement, you are recognizing what He did for you and the authority that you now have as a result of it. Agree with His Word and His name. It works. These next scriptures tells us what happens when we are not in agreement. (James 3:16) For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. Strife and confusion bring on every evil work. Lack of agreement can be the very open door that the enemy finds to block us from the promises. Deuteronomy 28:15 through the end of the chapter tells us what is in store for us if we do not come into agreement with His Word, whereas 1-14 tell us what we are entitled to if we do come into agreement with His promises. Make it your choice to come into agreement. Agreement is a very powerful weapon in our arsenal. (Deuteronomy 30:19) I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live. It is a choice that you have to make for yourself right now, today. And it is a choice that you have to make again and again with every thought you have. Proverbs 23:7 ?as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. You have to choose what you think. Decide right now to choose to agree with the blood of the lamb, the Word, the will and the way of the Lord, and all His promises. One last nugget from the Lord: God will soon be transferring wealth into the hands of the Christians to use for His kingdom. It is not to heap it upon you're your own lusts but to use in His Kingdom. (Proverbs 13:22) A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Come into agreement with His Word about your vision and about giving into His kingdom. (Habakkuk 2:2) And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. (Habakkuk 2:3) For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. When the widow lady agreed with the man of God and gave her last gift, she was sustained through out the famine. Come into agreement with the Lord when He speaks to you. It is a powerful weapon. There are some who have decided what they want and are trying to coax God into agreeing with them. There were a few times in the Old Testament where God gave into their desires against His will for them. I think of when they were given a King. It was never the intentions of the Lord. A lot of heart ache came out of it. No doubt today when we want what we want regardless of the will of God, it doesn't work out well today either. Should we desire the gift of agreement in our lives, it is us who must find the promise and agree with it. It is never the other way around. I once heard of a lady who fell for another woman's husband. She prayed and "believed" God for it. Of course she didn't have God's help, because it is against His will. Find out what the will of God is and come into agreement with it. In Him, Prophetess Frances Lloyd

"Idealistic Idolatry"

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:56:11 GMT
Idealistic Idolatry Rita Hanks 1. Idealistic; Showing a tendency to envision things in perfect but unrealistic form: utopian, visionary. See hope/despair, real/imaginary. 2. Not compatible with reality: quixotic, romantic, starry-eyed, unrealistic, utopian, visionary. See hope/despair, real/imaginary. This word is connected to an understanding of some of the forms of idolatry we as a people of God are worshipping. Deeds that are of the flesh and give glory to any man are idolatry, no matter how noble they may sound. The underlying heart motive is not to honor the laws of Christ, but the philosophies of men. Some who are seen as saviours of men and visionaries for change without the proper acknowledging of the Lord Jesus Christ must repent or be removed. People of God who seek to draw his children to them through the deceptive and soulish mindsets of men; promising things they have no authority to speak. Bureaucratic government leaders who have been given authority to lead people but will not hear wise counsel. Some are naïve, some can be saved. but they must open their hearts up to receive truth, that change may come. In the parable of the prodigal son, the son had to come to his right senses through the things he suffered. No man gave unto him. He then said; "Father, I have sinned before heaven and before you, I am no longer worthy to be called your son, please forgive me and make me as a hired servant in your house." Restoration came from the Father, then. Proverbs 28:9 He who turns away his ear from the hearing of the law, even his prayer is an abomination to the Lord.

"Those Who Make A Covenant With God"

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:27:26 GMT
Those Who Make A Covenant With God by Francis Frangipane The Covenant- Keeping God Throughout the history of God's dealings with man, He has revealed Himself as a covenant-making God. The Almighty covenanted with Noah, Abraham, Moses and David; He renewed His Abrahamic covenant in His call to Isaac and Jacob. Each covenant initiated a new wave of redemptive power into the world and forever impacted the human condition. The word covenant means "to fetter" or chain together. It was the highest form of commitment that two individuals could share. Any of several rituals were employed to express the covenant partners' unity: A sword might be passed, signifying that the two would be united against the enemy as one. They might pass a sandal between themselves, which symbolized they would travel any distance to be at one another's side. Or, they might cut an animal in two and pass between its halves. Just as the two halves, though separated, were still one animal, so the two covenant partners would become as one individual. When the Lord initiated His covenant with a man, He did so as an extension of His eternal purpose; the man was a component in a series of divine initiatives. Contained within the Lord's covenant was His divine intervention, His supernatural wisdom and strategies, and His provisions. Thus, if we look at the Lord's call to Noah, we see that it was not the ark, but the covenant of God, that preserved Noah and his family during worldwide judgment. Noah was a component, a factor in a series of divine initiatives, which accomplished the Lord's predetermined plans. God established the covenant, designed the ark and brought the animals. The Lord even shut the door after Noah entered the ark. When the Lord established His covenant with Abraham, twice a flaming torch passed through the halves of the animals Abraham offered in sacrifice. The two passes signified that God would keep His part of the covenant and He would keep Abraham's part of the covenant as well! Today, a restored Israel testifies to God's faithfulness in His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. And it is God's covenant with Abraham, not merely the Jewish military, which preserves Israel in our times. When the Lord entered into covenant with man, God promised that the covenant conditions and possibilities would not only apply to His servant, but His servant's descendants as well. Noah and his family, Abraham and his seed, and David and his family were all united as beneficiaries of God's covenant relationship. Similarly, we are saved and sustained through life's battles by Christ's covenant with the Father. Payment And Pattern Our salvation has been secured, not only because Jesus died for our sins, but because His death was part of a covenant He had with the Father. The fact that Jesus suffered on my behalf is staggering, but His crucifixion was a component of an even more powerful reality: His covenant with the Father. The terms of Christ's covenant were such that, if He would live His life blamelessly and offer that holy life upon the cross for sins, everyone who looked to the Son of God would be granted forgiveness. The Father would look to Christ's sacrifice and see justice; and sinners would look to Jesus and find mercy. Yet, as maturing disciples, we find in Christ's covenant-mission not only our peace, but also a pattern Christ calls us to follow. He told His disciples, "As the Father has sent Me, I also send you" (John 20:21). Having laid down His life in covenant surrender, He now bids us, "Take up [your] cross, and follow Me" (Matt. 16:24). Of course, our cross does not replace His cross nor do the sub-covenants we make with God supersede Christ's covenant. The truth is, our cross extends the power of Christ's cross into our world and times, and our sub-covenant with God finds its backing because of Christ's covenant with God. Thus, the Lord calls us to follow Him in personal covenants for our homes, cities and nations. The covenant we embrace is nothing less than the expression of Christ's nature, revealed again through us for our families, cities and nation. The Harvest and Covenant Power To many Christians, the idea of making a special covenant with God is unfamiliar. Yet, I believe that many have already felt the Holy Spirit speaking, urging them to deepen their commitment to Christ. Even so, covenants and our obedience to them must come from our hearts in response to the Lord's initiative. You will know the extent of your covenant by the measure of vision and faith, which also come from God. Especially in the last days, we need to become a people who know the truth given us through Christ's covenant. And, in following Him, we should also know the unique endowment of grace He brings in making special covenants with us. Indeed, Daniel 11:28-32 warns that the last days will be a time of unprecedented deception and spiritual intrigue. According to this text, Satan's rage will be hurled uniquely against "the holy covenant"! (v. 28a). Yet, in this same chapter we read, "But the people who know their God will display strength and take action. And those who have insight among the people will give understanding to the many" (Dan. 11:32-33a). The prophecy continues, "And those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever" (Dan. 12:3). In the midst of great deception there will be a time and a people who know their God, have great insight, do exploits and lead many to righteousness. They will receive a new and powerful endorsement of God's Spirit. Additionally, if the enemy will be warring specifically against the holy covenant, we can assume there is something of unparalleled power that Christ's covenant provides against Satan! A new authority is coming to those who desire full conformity to Christ. For a great harvest is indeed prophesied for the end of this age, and those leading the way will be individuals who understand Christ's covenant and have themselves covenanted with God for their land. God's Unalterable Commitment It is right to pray for the Lord to bless our lives. However, praying for the blessing and provision of God is not the same as covenanting with Him. A covenant is an altar upon which the Lord and His covenant partner give themselves fully to each other. The quality of a covenant relationship with God does not cease once prayers have been answered. For, in covenant love we mature from simply being "believers" to becoming living sacrifices, given to God's highest plans. By so yielding, He creates within us a life that He can use extraordinarily in the process of divine redemption. Covenant power is greater than that which comes through prayer alone. The effects of a covenant reach far beyond simple faith. Prayer and faith are essentials; they are prerequisites, but not substitutes, for covenant power. The covenant relationship is a lifelong pledge, an unbreakable oath that God Himself initiates and promises to sustain. Contained within His promise is His unalterable commitment, not only to satisfy His redemptive purposes, but also to supply grace and faith to His human counterpart. Together, the all-sufficient God and a believing man accomplish the impossible through their covenant relationship. The Power Released in a Covenant A covenant with God accomplishes two interconnected goals. It thrusts us beyond "subjective prayer" (prayer made primarily for our personal needs), and it brings us into a deeper commitment to God. Out of greater commitment comes greater grace to accomplish God's redemptive work in the world. An example of covenant power is seen in ancient Israel during the revival that occurred after Athaliah, an idolatrous Judean queen, was dethroned. Jehoiada, the high priest, looked to God in covenant prayer. We read, "Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the Lord and the king and the people, that they should be the Lord's people" (2 Kings 11:17). The result of his covenant was that grace came upon the people and they cleansed the land of idolatry. We read, "So all the people of the land rejoiced and the city was quiet" (v. 20). Jehoiada's covenant brought the nation back to God and ended violence in Jerusalem! Consider also the power released in Hezekiah's covenant with God. The nation of Judah had been fully corrupted by Ahaz, the preceding king. However, Hezekiah began his reign by seeking God's highest favor. He opened the doors of the temple and reconsecrated the priests. Yet, the purification of priests and buildings by themselves would not have brought about revival had not Hezekiah taken one further step. He said, "Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that His burning anger may turn away from us" (2 Chr. 29:10). Just eight days after the king made a covenant with the Lord, we read, "Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced over what God had prepared for the people, because the thing came about suddenly" (v. 36). The difference between a long-term struggle and a speedy turning of the nation was, I believe, in the power that was released when the king covenanted with the Almighty. It is vital that we who are Americans remember that our spiritual forefathers were people who knew and exercised principles of covenant sacrifice. When they came to this country, they knelt on its shores and covenanted with God for this land, dedicating the "new world" to Christ and His kingdom. It is unlikely that the revival of our nation will come without local and national church leaders covenanting together with God for their land. Making A Covenant With God A personal covenant with God is a serious commitment, worthy of extended prayer and focused waiting before God. I have covenanted with the Lord to see the body of Christ delivered of carnal divisions and racism; my covenant goal is that Christ's prayer of John 17 be answered. I have also united my life and faith with the covenants of our Pilgrim forefathers. Together with other brethren, both locally and nationally, we have covenanted with God to see this land restored according to 2 Chronicles 7:14. I believe there will be a time when this nation, like all nations, will become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ (Rev 11:15). Until then, whether revival comes quickly or we pass through the fires of divine judgments, our lives belong to Christ-not simply to be blessed or prosperous, but to see His highest purposes accomplished in our land. However, not all of us will covenant with God for the nation. According to their faith, some will make covenants with Him for their families. Others will covenant to see abortion ended in their cities. While still others will covenant with God for the church--to see unity established in the citywide church in their cities. Making a covenant with God takes us further into our goal of Christlikeness. It is the highest relationship we can enjoy with God and it is the most deeply surrendered. It is, in truth, that which brings Him the most pleasure. To those who covenant with God, He says, "Gather My godly ones to Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice" (Ps 50:5). Today, as this nation stands at the threshold of two realities, let us take time in contemplative prayer and kneel before the Almighty Father. In Christlike, focused surrender, as Christ was a living sacrifice for our sins, so let us become living sacrifices to God for those we love. Let us embrace covenant oneness with God that His purpose and passions be fulfilled in our lives and in our times. * * * * * The preceding message is adapted from a chapter in Francis' book, The Power of Covenant Prayer

"Praise The Lord"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:17:17 GMT

Conversion For President Obama Promise

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:22 GMT
Promise Over Our President Note by Rita: God has spoken through his prophet; Intercessors who are walking in the same spirt Daniel walked in will bring it to pass! The called are to be equipped to fulfill the ministry of reconcilation. Kim Clement: "Your President Shall Have a Great Conversion in 2010 Which Will Bring About Changes to this Nation" Prophesied on October 25, 2009, in Memphis, Tennessee: "For there has been a scheme and a plan against the President of this nation, to suffocate him." God says, "The enemy has planned in 2010 to bring shame to the first African President. So that they will say, 'Never again shall an African American be the President of the United States.' This will not happen," says the Lord. "This will not happen. This will not happen. "There shall come a change in the early part of 2010 and many will say, 'Look, things are not quite as bad as what it seemed,' and those who have murmured and those who have spoken evil, those who have spread words out to bring shame to this race will not be satisfied." God says, "It has been My desire to raise up a man who would honor Me. Yet the people say, 'But the policies, what about the policies?'" God says, "I told you I will change everything in the midterm of this Presidency. However, the enemy has planned an assassination to suffocate his voice. This will not be completed." God says, "This will not be successful. This will not be the desire of the people at the time. There are three groups that have planned this, and the prophet has heard these words. For the one who prophesied this President into existence will not regret the words that God placed into his mouth." "Three groups are putting this together to bring shame to the USA in 2010, but it shall be," says the Lord, "that I will take My angels and I will cause them to hear the prayers of Daniel, Daniel of old. And the prayers of Daniel shall be placed into this time and into this moment. For they shall say, 'What is happening with the prince of Persia? Why is it that there is a battle going on?'" God said, "The spirit of Daniel is praying that this will not take place. I will bring freedom to Persia. I will bring freedom to Persia. I will bring freedom to the Middle East, but there will not be a peace treaty. However, the salvation of the Lord shall begin to take place in the Middle East as never before." "Spiritual Renewal in 2010 Will Break the Cycle?I Will Break the Cycle" God says, "Your President shall have a great conversion in 2010 which will bring about changes to this nation and because I have spoken. "Your prayers and your praise shall bring about a change in the atmosphere; your praise and your shouts bring about a change, for you don't understand the significance of these sounds. I'm not listening to the journalists or the prognosticators. I'm not listening to CBS or NBC or ABC or FOX." God says, "I'm not listening! "I'm listening for one sound and one sound only. The prophetic sound that comes from My people as they shout out the victory; for there is a victory that is coming that is greater than ever. A spiritual renewal in 2010 will break the cycle. I will break the cycle. For they have already predicted, 'This President is in line to die in office.' But God says, "Hear the word of the Lord. I do not see men the way men see men. I see men through My eyes. I know their hearts. I know that the changes you desire politically and economically are not happening. No one can change anything in this nation but the Lord God Almighty. No one can. A prosperity is about to come upon the Church in such an unusual way." God says, "Athletes are about to arise and penetrate the Kingdom of darkness. Economists are about to come forth from young men and young women, and the African American people shall rise up and say, 'We have been given the honor and the privilege to go into the marketplace and to build pulpits, and to bring people to Christ,' and so it shall be that I shall put My mantle upon this nation," says the Spirit of God. An Exposure "There shall be an exposure; a corruption that has been taking place in the political arena shall be exposed," says the Lord. "And they have prayed for this President to lay face down in shame. And they shall say, 'How is it that he (Obama) was the one who brought the truth out, and this that took place, this corruption that was taking place, was not revealed by the journalists of this hour but by the President of the United States?' "Why? Because this President sought the Lord, got onto his knees and prayed out for God's blessing upon the nation." "Your Song Has Come Before Me; You Will Not be Brought to Shame" God says, "I will honor the prayer in the Easter of 2010. I will break the cycle. "For they have predicted another one shall die in office. It shall not be so. For this President shall leave this office bringing honor to the African American people." God says, "Some will say, 'Now will there ever be another African in the White House?' Yes, there will be another. It shall be an African American woman whom I shall raise up to stand in office and you shall be proud in Memphis, Tennessee, for you celebrated the word of the Lord. "I've loved to listen to you over the centuries as you have sung. You sang in pain, you sang in bondage and you sing in freedom. They will never take your song away. You sang as slaves, as bondswomen, you sang of freedom. "And that sound has risen to Me today again. Certain people of this nation who are enemies of the Cross have said, 'We will bring to shame this race.' "Are you not Americans?citizens of this kingdom? "No, you will not be brought to shame. There will not be another unnecessary death. There will not be another unnecessary assassination. For your song and your breath, the fragrance that is upon you, has come before Me," says the Spirit of the Lord. Kim Clement Prophetic Image Expressions Email: hope@kimclement.com

"I Am Pouring Out My Joy"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:28:14 GMT
Nancy Shupp Injesus.com I AM POURING OUT MY JOY I am pouring out my joy. Most of my children have lost their joy as they've struggled to accomplish my purposes without my power and presence. They haven't learned yet that all I want them to do is fellowship with me. All the other things they spend so much time and energy doing trying to please me and bless others is just a distraction. I'm pouring out my joy to remind them of how wonderful it is for us just to be together. Let me worry about ministry, you just enjoy me. Stay still long enough for me to flood you with joy. Quit running to and fro searching for me. I'm here. Quit feeling guilty because you "ought" to be doing something that others want you to. Sit at my feet and receive from me. Come frolic with me in the glory river and let's laugh together. Very soon you will be with me forever. Start enjoying me now. I long for you. Come and let me pour out my joy on you. http://tinyurl.com/ycl8w9y

"The Ten M's Of Ministry"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:12:33 GMT
Note by Rita; A valuable guide to help us discern the works of the anointed of God. God's truth must be rightly divided by the mature five-fold ministry. All must be respectful of God's order and submit themselves to rigorous seasons of training and be always open to corrrection. In our young and inmature state, we might know what scripture says on a given matter, but without the revelation and wisdom of the Holy Spirit we will err in trying to apply it and can cause harm. Bishop Bill Hamon http://www.christianinternational.org/ The Ten M's of Ministry Manhood Gen 1:26,27 God makes a man before manifesting a mighty ministry Rom 8:29 Man - apart from position, message or ministry Heb 2:6, 10 Per-son-al-ity evaluating the person not performance I Tim 2:5 Jesus - manhood 30 years; ministry 3 ½ years, 10 to 1 ratio Ministry II Cor. 6:3 No offense to ministry; I Cor. 2:4, 5 power and demonstration Matt 7:15 - 21 By their fruits you shall know them - anointing, results Deut. 18:20-22 Prophecies or preaching productive: proven, pure, positive. Message Eph. 4:15 Speak the truth in love, present truth, and life giving I Tim 4:2 Message balanced, scriptural, doctrinally sound & spiritually right Mk. 16:20 God confirms His Word - not the person, pride or reputation Maturity Jas 3:17 Attitude right; mature in human relations; heavenly wisdom Gal. 5:22 Fruit of Spirit, Christ like character, dependable, steadfast I Cor. 13 Not childish, Eph 4:14, Heb 5:14, Biblically knowledgeable and Mature. I Tim. 3:6 Not a novice Marriage I Tim. 3:2,5 Scripturally in order. Personal family vs. Godly family I Peter 3:1,7 Priorities straight - God first, wife, and family, then ministry Eph. 5:22 - 23 Marriage to exemplify relationship of Christ and His Church Methods Tit. 1:16 Rigidly righteous, ethical, honest, integrity - upright Rom 1:18 Not manipulating or deceptive Rom 3:7 - 8 Good end results does not justify unscriptural methods Manners Tit 1:7, 3:1 - 2 Unselfish, polite, kind, gentlemen or lady, discreet. Eph. 4:29, 5:4 Proper speech and communication in words and mannerisms Money I Tim 3:6 (Amp) "Craving wealth and resorting to ignoble and dishonest method's of getting it. I Tim. 6:5,10,17 Luke 12:15 - Love of money and materialism destroys. (i.e. Achan, Balaam, Judas) Morality Col. 3:5, I Cor 6:9, 10, 18 Virtuous, pure and proper relations Eph. 5:3, I Cor 5:11 Biblical sexual purity in attitude & action Matt 5:28 Wrong thoughts of desire to do without opportunity to act Motives Matt 6:1 To serve or to be seen? Fulfill personal drive or God's desire? I Cor 16:15,16 True motivation? To minister or be heard to minister? To herald the truth or just to be heard by man. I Cor 13:1 - 3 Motivated by God's love or lust for power, fame, name, etc? Article source; Cindy Allen Foundations injesus.com

"Majesty'

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:52:20 GMT

The Father, The Son, And The Holy Spirit

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:39:13 GMT
Word through Aspire Ministries: A Prophet communicates the heart of God to His people. Prophecy interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching. We must interpret scripture by scripture. (2 Peter 1:19-21) Most of the inspired Word of God is prophetic in nature. It would seem reasonable that an unchanging God would continue to use the prophetic to minister to His people. The main purpose of the prophetic ministry is that of reconciliation. The Elijah ministry (prophetic) is a ministry of turning our hearts to the heart of the Father. (Malachi 4:5-6) Prophecies speak to men for edification, exhortation and consolation, so that we may have the mind of Christ. (Joel 2:28-29, Amos 3:7, Acts 2:16-18, 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, 1 Corinthians 2:16b, John 16:13, Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 4: 11-13) Faith is the assured expectation of the things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld. The true prophetic sees the reality of God's Word as if it is already accomplished. Do we see the vision as if it is real? Will we step out and walk in faith to see the manifestation of the dream? Peter had that kind of spirit. He walked on the water, experienced the supernatural, followed the vision, and carried the Gospel to a different people group. He recognized God wanted him to get out of the "box" of his day. Do we step out of the "box" of our theology to accomplish what the Lord has called us to do? Being on the forefront means taking risks, without that we settle for mediocrity. Are we listening to the direction of the Holy Spirit in obedience to the call? (Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 14:26-33, Acts 2:14-21, Acts 11:1-18, Acts 12:5-11) Prayer is communion with God. It is our expression of dependence on Him for everything. Intercession is our praying on behalf of others and allowing ourselves to be used by the Holy Spirit to accomplish God's will in their life and in the earth. Prayer is the primary reason for the Armor of God. It is in prayer that we gain access to the power and strength of God. Prayer is the foundation for all spiritual warfare. (Ephesians 5: 10-18) Intercession is at the heart of what the Lord is now doing for the Church. (Hebrews 2:17-18, 5:7, 7:24-25, 13: 15-19) Prayer is the lifeblood of our relationship with God. (2 Chronicles 7:11-16) BLESSINGS AND GRACE, ASPIRE MINISTRIES injesus.com

Movie Ministry Webpage

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:20:05 GMT
This is a link to the movie page of my website. The entertainment industry is a target of the new move of the spirit in marketplace ministry of the Kingdom of God in the earth. There is a great word by Apostle Rick Joyner there on taking back the arts, several movies can be watched free online, and you can view trailers and read reviews of some the movies coming from these pioneer disciples in Hollywood and other places. http://thelightbrigade.org/mission.html

The Voice of The Lord

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:40:54 GMT
THE VOICE OF THE LORD A Prophetic Decree for Today info@dougfortune.org Doug Fortune (Read more articles at www.InChristInternational.com) "The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters." (Psalms 29:3) During a recent "Presence Encounter", which is an evening of worship, prayer and communion in our local fellowship, the Lord brought forth a word I would like to share. Most of the time I am a bit hesitant to present a word like this spoken in the first person, mainly because there is so much flying around out there that is supposedly a "Thus saith the Lord" and because of the human element of possibly hearing incorrectly. Having said that, I believe He said that evening, "A new day is upon you, a new season, a new era." Then He said something that came in the form of words and also a mental picture. He said, "I have shifted My waves... I have accelerated the sound of My voice." We know that a voice consists of sound waves, and according to what the science of quantum physics is discovering, everything that has substance, at its' most elemental form is energy waves. Hebrews 1:3 declares that He is "upholding all things by the WORD of His power..." Also Colossians 1:17 says, "And He Himself existed before all things, and in Him all things CONSIST (cohere, are held together)." All things were not only created by His Word (in Genesis 1, God spoke and things were created...) but all things are truly HELD TOGETHER by His Word, by His Voice. If indeed all things are essentially energy waves and are held together by His Word, then the way to change things is to alter the waves. As He spoke, "I have shifted My waves..." in my spirit I could see what appeared to be light/ sound/ spiritual energy waves radiating all around. The repercussion of these waves was that things began changing very rapidly. He said, "I have accelerated the sound of My voice" and it was like time itself began accelerating, even to the point where it no longer became relevant, producing an "Eternal NOW". All this happened as a result of His Voice. He then took me to Psalm 29 and began to open it up to me. "The voice of the LORD is upon the waters..." (Psalm 29:3) As I meditated upon this verse in Psalms, my mind also went to Genesis 1:2-4, "And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness." The words translated as "Spirit of God" are Ruach Elohiym in Hebrew, meaning Breath of God. One element of the Breath of God is the Voice of God, as you can't have a voice without breath. I believe that in Biblical symbolism, the breath speaks of the "essence" of a thing. We can see this illustrated with Jesus and His disciples; "And when he had said this, he BREATHED on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:" (John 20:22) The disciples received His "Essence", His Spirit, as He breathed on them. So here in Genesis we find the Breathing Essence of God, the creative Voice of God moving upon the face of the waters calling forth Light and separating darkness. In Biblical symbolism the "face" speaks of the nature or image; "And all of us, as with unveiled FACE,continued to behold as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being TRANSFIGURED into HIS very own IMAGE in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit." (2 Corinthians 3:18 Amplified Bible) Waters, of which our bodies are made up of about 70 percent, speak of our INNERMOST being; "He who believes in Me [who cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, From his INNERMOST being shall flow [continuously] springs and rivers of living water." (John 7:38) What an incredible spiritual picture as it is being fulfilled in a people. The Breathing Essence of God, breathing His Essence into US... the creative Voice moving upon the very character of our innermost being, calling forth Light and separating darkness. Truly, the voice of the Lord is upon our waters! "...the God of glory THUNDERETH: the LORD is upon many waters." (Psalm 29:3) In Biblical symbolism, glory speaks of Father's character and nature, and thunder speaks of judgment. How befitting that the God of CHARACTER would bring forth judgment upon that which is NOT of His nature. However, the prevailing thought when it applies to judgment is that of punishment or retribution. This is clearly NOT New Covenant understanding, for 2 Corinthians 5:21 is quite plain as it states, "For He hath made Him to BE SIN FOR US, Who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him." The New Covenant emphasis of judgment is not punishment or retribution, rather the emphasis is that of SEPARATION. Jesus came into the world as a Separator! "Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the EARTH..." (Matthew 10:34 Amplified Bible) As we've discussed before, earth is symbolic of carnality. Jesus definitely did not come to bring peace to our carnality! "I have not come to bring peace, but a SWORD. For I have come to PART ASUNDER..." (Matthew 10:34-35 Amplified Bible) He came to bring a Sword to our carnality! This sounds like what we just read in Genesis 1:4, "...and God divided the light from the darkness." We also have a spiritual picture of thunder in the particular time frame we are living in right now; "And it came to pass on the THIRD DAY in the morning, that there were THUNDERS and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the VOICE of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp trembled." (Exodus 19:16) Indeed this is the morning, the dawning of the first Light of this new day, the millennial Third Day from the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are definitely spiritual thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount! You see, thunder also speaks of Biblical mysteries that can only be discerned in the "higher frequencies." Allow me to explain; "Then came there a VOICE from heaven... The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel SPAKE to him." (John 12:28-29) Here we have two groups of people who apparently heard the same sound. However, it would seem that some heard a voice- the distinction of words, and some just heard thunder, an indecipherable rumbling. Some had "ears to hear," some were "dull of hearing." Just a few verses previous to the messenger bringing the Word of the Lord to Mary, there is a very similar message for Zacharias concerning the birthing of John. If you remember the account, it would seem that Zacharias had been listening to other frequencies- opinions of men, fear and unbelief, prejudice and ignorance. Dull of hearing, he had lost sensitivity to the HIGHER frequency of the Word, to him it was just thunder. Even today, not all have ears to hear. Like Zacharias, some just hear thunder, an indecipherable rumbling. "The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon." (Psalm 29:4-5) As thunder speaks of judgment upon that which is NOT of His nature, I believe there is at least one area that must be dealt with that is of paramount importance if we are to go into the next dimension in God- the "cedars of Lebanon" must be broken. And what, you ask, do the "cedars of Lebanon" represent? "For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is PROUD and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are HIGH and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan, And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up... And the LOFTINESS of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day." (Isaiah 2:12-14, 17) This may be a universal "bringing low," but I believe it especially applies to those in leadership, or who desire to be in leadership, in the Body of Christ. Earlier I said that as He spoke, "I have shifted My waves..." in my spirit I could see what appeared to be spiritual energy waves radiating all around and the repercussion of these waves was that things began changing very rapidly. I believe that one of these changes will be a "bringing low" of the "loftiness" of our spirituality. I am especially concerned for those whom the Lord has been gracious enough to impart a deeper revelation of present truth. Among many of us who are of the Kingdom/ Third Day/ Most Holy Place/ Feast of Tabernacles mentality (whatever box we prefer to be put in), there almost seems to be an inherent propensity toward elitism and loftiness. Just because Father sees fit to give a deeper revelation of present truth to someone, that does NOT make them any greater in the Kingdom! Just because someone is able to discern the "higher frequencies" of Biblical mysteries, that does not give them an exalted position! Yes, I am well aware of Ephesians 2:6 as it states, "And He raised us up together with Him and made us sit down together [giving us joint seating with Him] in the heavenly sphere [by virtue of our being] in Christ Jesus." (Amplified Bible) However true spiritual authority causes us to be seated in heavenly places, yet with an attitude of humility. No flesh shall glory in His Presence! We would do well to heed Peter's words as he pens, "And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away... and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time:" (1Peter 5:4-6) The chief Shepherd, Christ, desires to appear within a people for His glory, and what are we to do with our crown of glory that fadeth not away?... "The four and twenty elders FALL DOWN before Him that sat on the throne, and worship Him that liveth for ever and ever, and CAST their CROWNS before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created." (Revelation 4:10-11) I can hear the "thunder" approaching rapidly... may we be prepared by laying down the "loftiness" of our spirituality. "The voice of the LORD DIVIDETH the flames of fire." (Psalm 29:7) Indeed, this is a day of separation, of dividing carnality from spirituality, and I believe this especially applies to those who hold places in ministry. The book of Hebrews refers to those in ministry as flames of fire; "..Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire." (Hebrews 1:7) In case you are wondering, the word translated as "ministers" in that verse is leitourgos in Greek, its' meanings include- a public servant, that is, a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, a minister. I believe this is speaking specifically of those who hold places in ministry, although in practice ALL Christians are in "full time ministry." I said all that to say this- I believe that the Voice of the Lord is DIVIDING the "flames of fire." Yes, Father is bringing a unity among ministries, but He is also DIVIDING the "flames of fire" in the process. Ministries that exalt men will implode upon themselves! Ministries that exalt Christ as preeminent in all things will explode in impact and effectiveness in their spheres of influence. The day of Christian "celebrities" and "superstars" is gone. Yes, God will still use strong leaders, but all "self promotion" is subject to the "thunder" of God. "And He sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man DESIRE to be FIRST, the same shall be LAST of all, and servant of all." (Mark 9:35) How many pastors have prayed for "revival" with the subtle motivation of making a name? Most every church that I know of has had a prophecy that "revival" would break out in their church, and then spread from there all over the world, and that people would flock to the "place where it all started." Can't we see the subtle pride in all that? The truth really IS that Father indeed desires that "revival" (for lack of a better term) would break out in EVERY church, and spread all over the world, and nobody would really care WHERE it started! Let us make sure that we are on the side of humility as "the voice of the LORD DIVIDETH the flames of fire." "The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh." (Psalm 29:8) The the wilderness of Kadesh, or Kadesh-Barnea means "desert of a fugitive." A fugitive is one who was once apprehended, but now has escaped and is on the loose. "...I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:12) I dare say that there are many who were at one time totally apprehended of Christ, but now due to offense in Church, circumstances, selfish desires, self promotion, an independent spirit, etc. are wandering "on the loose" so to speak. This place of being a spiritual fugitive is a wilderness of wandering where the focus is on getting our needs met. How many Christians do you know that wander from place to place because "We were not getting our needs met at the last Church?" I believe that the Voice of the Lord is shaking the wilderness of Kadesh! It is also important to note that from Kadesh-Barnea Moses sent out twelve spies to spy the land. We know that these spies brought back an evil report, Joshua and Caleb were the only ones who brought a good report that agreed with what God had already said. Influenced by the evil report, the people abandoned all hope of entering into the Promised Land and they remained a considerable time at Kadesh-Barnea. Because of their unbelief, they were consigned to wander in the wilderness. The wilderness of Kadesh also speaks of that mentality of being influenced more by circumstances than by what God has already said. It is the place of UNBELIEF. "So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief." (Hebrews 3:19) Unbelief will keep you from your promise. The Amplified Bible states it clearly, "So we see that they were not able to enter [into His rest], because of their unwillingness to adhere to and trust in and rely on God [unbelief had SHUT THEM OUT]." (Hebrews 3:19 Amplified Bible) The Voice of the Lord is shaking the wilderness of Kadesh to remove our unbelief! "The voice of the Lord makes the hinds bring forth their young, and His voice strips bare the forests, while in His temple everyone is saying, Glory!" (Psalm 29:9 Amplified Bible) The Voice of the Lord is procreative. His desire is to continually birth a New Thing in the earth, "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?..." (Isaiah 43:19) Yes, we are to live with a sense of continual EXPECTANCY, however expectancy must produce a spiritual birthing. An expectant woman that never gives birth will eventually die. "Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God." (Isaiah 66:9) The Voice of the Lord is calling forth the birthing of a Holy Thing in this day! "His Voice strips bare the forests..." In Biblical symbolism, forests/ wood speaks of people. May His Voice strip us bare of our religious "cover up" that we may be naked and not ashamed before Him. May all that is not of the nature and character of Christ be stripped away from us. The result of this stripping away is that, "In His temple everyone is saying, Glory!" WE are His Temple, and His Temple was designed to bear His Glory, which is His nature and character! May our corporate declaration be thus; "And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is FULL of His glory." (Isaiah 6:3) Back to where we started at the first of this writing, at the evening of our recent "Presence Encounter", after He began to open up Psalm 29 to me, I believe He went on to say this: "I am bringing a culmination, a consummation of all that I have purposed from everlasting. All of history as you know it has been building for this culmination. All creation has been groaning in anticipation. THIS is MY appointed time! This is MY HOUR! This is YOUR HOUR! Go forth! Go forth! Go forth!" Indeed, the voice of the Lord is upon the waters! 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Be Bold And Dig Deeper

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:17 GMT
Recently I found an article in the news that quickly caught my attention. The article tells of some explorers who have just recently discovered the largest known cave in the world. As I studied about this very interesting discovery, some thoughts were quickened to me by the spirit of God. I saw their love of adventure and their courage to undertake such a daring and possibly dangerous task.The article mentions that they went through some feaful experiences in order to explore uncharted territories. These menfollowed a guide deep into the bowels of the earth and achieved some success in thrilling many. Excerpt from article; "Khanh has been a guide for the team in many expeditions to the jungle to explore caves and this year he took a team to the cave which had never been entered before by anyone including local jungle men. "This was because the entrance which is small by Vietnamese cave standards (10m high and 30m wide) emitted a frightful wind and noise which was due to a large underground river." The team spent six hours trekking through the jungle to reach the cave. Climbing down into a large chamber, they had to negotiate two underground rivers before reaching the main passage of the Hang Son Doong". The Lord then said "A new day". We must declare that new day in him and get aligned with his moves so that we can discover new things that will thrill many! We who seek God must never come to the place that we decide we've learned all there is to understand about him. The river of his greatness and goodness has vast and unexplored secret places. We must submit to digging deeper into the unknown realms of the Lord for the revealing of the deeper revelations all creation is groaning for. In this day and time, many mighty men of valor courageously risk life and limb to investigate by extreme sacrifice the thrill of exciting new things. Let us be bold and rise up against the challenges from our enemy's kingdom which would cause us to draw back into complacency and mediocre mindsets. our guide is the Holy Spirit who gives power,love and sound minds ; let us refuse the fear the enemy would seek to surround us with. Daily we can choose faith which will overpower fears as we press on towards his high calling! I am challenged to pray to dig deeper. We overcome the devil by the word of our testimony, by the blood of the Lamb, and by not loving our own lives, even in the face of death! Greater is he who is in us than he who is in the world! Copy and paste link in browser to read story about cave discovery with slideshow photos/ http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2404763.ece

The Names Of God

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:12:22 GMT
October 09 by John Paul Jackson http://streamsministries.com Every time a word is spoken, that word becomes established in the Earth. We may not remember it; we may forget it the moment it leaves our lips, but it hasn't disappeared. In part, this is why we pray. This is why we bless our enemies and not curse them, because if we return their evil actions with evil, it perpetuates evil, but if we return their actions with goodness, it stops evil and starts the flow of God in our lives. The eternality of words is one reason we avoid careless speaking (Matthew 12:36), and perhaps it is also one reason the Bible declares the names of God, His nature and His character over and over again. The Hebrews believe that once a word is spoken, it never stops speaking. It is good to remind ourselves of the nature and character of God. It is good to speak His names into the atmosphere surrounding us. It is good to declare His glory and His favor and His blessing into our bodies, our families and the environments we find ourselves in, because once a word is spoken, it never stops speaking. The Psalmist understood that there is no place where God is not (Psalm 139:7-12). There is only a difference in the measure of His presence. God Himself determines that measure, which is in accordance with His self-existent ways. Why is this important to us? Because God is always here. He is watching us, aiding us, protecting us and preparing us to be a habitation of the Most High. We are never, ever forgotten, and we are never, ever alone. As I have written in an e-letter before, I pray declarative prayers often. Something happens when we declare who God is in our lives, in our circumstances, in the hard things and in the easy things. Something changes. Something shifts and adjusts and realigns with the Father's purposes for us; this is why He created us. He wants us to succeed and achieve those purposes. When we recite His attributes back to Him, we synergize with His Kingdom and with the results of that Kingdom, which far surpass the effort it may have taken us to pause a moment and speak His names. In this place of remembrance, we grow and find new life. You are my Protector. You are my Strength. You are my Shield. You are my Covering. You are the One who keeps me from falling. You are my Director. You are my Way. You are the One who keeps me upright. You are my Choice and my Decision. You are my Hiding Place. You are the One I trust. You are the One I love. You are the One who treasures me, even when I see nothing good within me. You are the Creator. You are Wisdom when life is confusing. You are God, who speaks to me. You are my Healer. You are my Helper. You are the One who completely forgives me. You are the One who never forgets a promise. You are Gracious. You are Patience. You are my Comforter. You are ever faithful. You are the One who brings me peace. You are my Father. You are my every breath. You are the Answer to every question I have. Nothing is too hard for You. Even when fear surrounds me, and worry tries to steal my heart, Father, you are the One I choose. You are the One I will trust. My life is in Your hands, and it will be to me according to Your word and not to the word of the enemy. There will be no fault or shortage in the promises You have made me, because You are the One who made them. I will take You at Your word, and I will remember who You are. When life is difficult, declare His nature and His names. When you find yourself wrapped up in negative circumstances, call to mind who He is and how safe you are with Him, and experience again the hope found in His presence. Then I called upon the name of the LORD: "O LORD, I implore You, deliver my soul!" Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful. Psalm 116:4-5

"Seeking First The Kingdom"

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:54:04 GMT
Ryan Wyatt Abiding Glory Ministries In last month's "Abiding Glory: Kingdom Voice Journal", I shared about my vivid vision of the perfect storm that the earth is now experiencing. In my spiritual experience, the Lord showed me that the only hope for our times was when we "seek first the Kingdom" even in the midst of the distracting and mounting storm of adversity around us. Isaiah 33:5-6 says this: The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. And He shall be the stability of your times, A wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; The fear of the LORD is his treasure. The Lord is going to teach us, as bornagain believers, that our only source of stability is God and God alone. Sometimes a shaking of everything in our lives is required in order for us to end up putting our trust, hope and faith in God as our sole source of stability. Jesus said in John 16:33: "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." Seeking first the Kingdom of God is actually an act of repositioning yourself into the eye of the hurricane. Jesus was in the world but not of it. It's as if Jesus walked through the storm of life but existed in the eye of the storm, being unaffected by the wind and waves. Jesus was able to do this because He lived in the Kingdom realm of God even while living life here on the earth. Jesus sought first the Kingdom and therefore lived from the dimension of the Kingdom of God while operating in the earthly realm. GOD'S WORLD INVADING OUR WORLD Jesus was modeling for us the kind of lifestyle that He wants us all to live. When His disciples asked Him how they ought to pray, Jesus responded by instructing them to ask that God's Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. There is a lot of talk about the Kingdom these days and a resurgence of the Kingdom message. We need to understand that Jesus main message during His earthly life was not the gospel of salvation. Jesus' main message was, and still is, the gospel of the Kingdom.... the "good news of the Kingdom". What is the good news of the Kingdom? Jesus shared the good news in Mt. 4:17 when he first began His public ministry. Jesus said: Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand. In Mt. 10:7 Jesus released the same ministry of declaring that the Kingdom of heaven is at hand to His disciples. After Jesus resurrection and before His ascension, He spent another 40 days with His disciples and gave them further instruction about the Kingdom of God. Yes, Jesus came to seek and save that which was lost. However, that which was lost in the beginning with Adam was much more than a salvation that would one day grant Adam entry into heaven. In the beginning Adam was given a mandate to carry the dominion of God's kingdom in the earth. Jesus, as the Last Adam (1 Cor. 15:45), came to the earth not just to seek and save and provide a way for humanity to be redeemed. He also came to provide a way for the Kingdom of God to return to the earth and be advanced in the earth through redeemed sons and daughters of God! There is currently a revolution taking place in the understanding of believers all over the world. Most believers have been preached a gospel of salvation that gets them saved enough to "go to heaven". The problem with only hearing this limited portion of the good news of the Kingdom is that it has not prepared a people to actually fulfill God's ultimate call for His people. Here is the age-old, revolutionary understanding that many in the church are now beginning to grasp: You were not born again just so you could one day "go to heaven". In fact, humanity was not created for heaven at all. We were created to be f i l l e d wi t h G o d a n d carry, release,and fill the e a r t h wi t h he a v en! As bo rn a g a i n believers, we are not even b o u n d f o r heaven at all.e a r e already seated in heavenly places with a mandate from God to establish and expand the Kingdom of God, on earth as it is in heaven. Somewhere along the line, people began to get in their head this idea of one day "going to heaven". The bible is clear about God's intentions for the earth. God intends to invade the earth with His Kingdom. We are not going to heaven... God is bringing the Kingdom of heaven here and we, as born-again believers, are His agents He intends to do it through. Heaven and earth will be brought together as one in Jesus as He begins to fill ALL things. Will a greater dimension of the Kingdom come to earth when Jesus physically returns again? Of course. But until that time comes, we have been given a mandate not to wait around and be good Christians until Jesus comes to save us, while the world gets darker. NO, we have a mandate to establish and expand the Kingdom of God by demonstrating His goodness and power, serving humanity with the love of God, influencing culture with the culture of His supernatural Kingdom and ultimately discipling nations! The bible says in Hebrews 12 that God will once again shake everything that can be shaken. However, He also says that we have received a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Are things in your life shaking a little bit? Then, the proper response for you would be to begin to "seek first the Kingdom of God" in the midst of the storm and you will be elevated into the perspective of the Kingdom and find that God is your stability and begin to live from His supernatural Kingdom realm and become an agent of transformation in your sphere of influence! God intends for His world to invade our world and He intends to do it through you! http://www.abidingglory.com/

"Thank God For The Lighthouse"

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:13:54 GMT
Isaiah 54:11 "O afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will build you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with sapphires. Link To Music Video / copy and paste into browser; "The Ligthouse" by John Starnes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUWZzu6BsH4

"What The Enemy Is After" by Ray Hughes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:52:34 GMT
"What The Enemy Is After" by Ray Hughes Lead [-] What the Enemy Is After Historically Israel's enemies had many things in common, including the fact that they were all idolaters. They worshipped gods other than the one true God. The Philistines, the Amalakites, the Moabites and all the other "ites" were people created by God but motivated to fulfill the purposes of Satan against Israel. Generation after generation, every enemy was after the same things. Here are the five common motives for their attacks on Israel: 1) Land, 2) Destiny, 3) Generational Covenant, 4) Worship and 5) Harvest. 1. LAND God's enemies were always after the land or territory that God's people inhabited. If they had the land, they had its resources. If they had its resources, they had power. God is very geographically minded. He thinks multi-regionally because the whole earth belongs to Him and the fullness thereof. We, as God's people, are supposed to redeem land spiritually and physically because it has value in the kingdom of God for today as it always has. When we take land, that land has a purpose and a destiny. Our battle starts by taking the land that we stand on. "Every place that your foot shall tread?" is not just a biblical metaphor. When we buy real estate, we own it all the way to the third heaven, and this principle holds true for us as God's people today - individually as well as corporately. 2. DESTINY The second thing the enemies of God's people were out to steal was Israel's prophetic destiny. The enemy desires to destroy corporate destiny as well as individuals' destinies. And destiny is not necessarily something that unfolds in the future. Destiny is also in the now. 3. GENERATIONAL COVENANT The enemy, Satan, seemed to have a long-term diabolical plot to undermine the generational covenant between God and His chosen people. His plan was to use Israel's enemies to wipe out the people of God, the race to which the Redeemer of all humanity was to be born, so that the covenant could not be fulfilled. Then, humanity could never be rightly related to God as worshippers. Modern-day idolatry manifests itself in multiple ways but always has the same end: to water down the purity and the power of God's promises to us. Remember that the great performances of God's power in generations past are all promises to our generation. If our faith is watered down with fear and hopelessness, can we really believe that God would heal us and cause us to prosper? There is a new covenant with us now that was made through Jesus. These are promises of the cross: healing, deliverance, provision and the power to do greater things than Jesus did, among many others. God's covenant with His people today stands as strong as it did with Israel then. The enemy knows this and is persistent in his vision to do things now to undermine and destroy the future generations and to keep us from walking in the covenant today. All of hell now stands in resistance to what God has promised us. Our enemy never ceases to plot to rob us of the very hope that is our salvation. If the voice of the Lord can be diminished in our generation to the point that there is neither honor nor respectability for His people in any given culture, and if the message of life can be watered down so that people find no hope in the gospel, the enemy is accomplishing his task. In essence, what he is doing is invading the church and bringing hopelessness to a people who in reality have been given a covenant promise by a covenant-keeping God. 4. WORSHIP If the enemy could not destroy the people of God, the second-best plan was to put them into captivity, thereby controlling their worship. (The story of Moses and the children of Israel is a prime example of this scenario.) One of the primary purposes for praise and worship is to cover the throne of God and create a habitation that the Lord can enthrone Himself upon. The enemy has always attempted to thwart this purpose of worship. Lucifer was the "anointed cherub that covereth the throne" of God. Within his very being he had the ability to make music. When he rebelled he said, "I will be like the Most High." What most people don't know is that he pulled it off. He is like the Most High; he is a counterfeit. When he was cast down, he took a third of the angels with him. He also left the throne uncovered. Therefore, God said, "I will raise up a people who will worship me, a people who will cover the throne. I will enthrone myself upon the praises of my people." We take the place that Lucifer once had. As a result, he is so angry and jealous toward our place that he will do whatever it takes to stop us from fulfilling this purpose. Since then it has been his purpose to make sure that we don't walk in the reality for which we were created. Lucifer creates fads, trends and soulish excitement around releases of emotion that distract from the One who is worthy. He sets us up for fights and arguments over musical styles and preferences, he creates big music productions that simply emulate real worship and perpetuate the regurgitation of soulish displays. These things are all to steal, kill and destroy the true releases of worship that penetrate the spirit realm to change things in the heavenlies. As a result of the enemy's devices, we now have huge musical extravaganzas that can attract man, not God. So now God is raising up a generation of people who are releasing a sound that He is attracted to. This sound is untainted by the destructive devices and obstacles that the enemy has effectively used in past generations. 5. HARVEST Throughout the ages, harvest time has signified many things to many people. There have been songs, books, legends and poems that herald the joys of this special time of reward and reaping. There are also accounts of this time being one of devastation and weeping. The harvest has always been extremely significant to God and His people, as well as their enemies. The enemies of Israel always seemed to show up at harvest time. After God's people had toiled, sown and nurtured their crops, the Midianites or the Philistines stood by to invade, destroy or steal the harvest that was to sustain His people through the next seasons. Revival Harvest Typically a harvest is the spiritual parallel to what, in our time, we know as a "revival." The Old Testament harvests can be likened to the fields of humanity that are to be reaped into the kingdom in the end times, mentioned in the New Testament. Through the centuries, significant moves of God have caused masses of lost and purposeless souls to be saved. These revivals are the enormous yields of fruit produced from the seed sown and toil invested in a nation or area. From the time that Jesus walked the earth to now, we have been commissioned to bring in the great spiritual harvest of souls for His kingdom. Although God's enemies are still standing by trying to thwart the purposes of God and to steal the harvest right out of our hands, we can't forget that He who is with us is greater than those who are against us. God has a plan and God has provision! An excerpt from Thunder on the Mountain: Tactical Training Manual by Ray Hughes. Copyright © Ray Hughes / Selah Ministries http://www.selahministries.com Used by permission/Rita

Galatians 1

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:16:11 GMT

Diligence, Vigilance, Excellence/ Repost

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:56:03 GMT
Rita Hanks Diligently Abiding in the Shadow of the Almighty With Diligence, Vigilance, Excellence We who seek to learn and to be strengthened by the words of God given in his Holy Bible love the promises of hope, love and protection spoken of in the 91st Psalm. How precious that the great Almighty God would make such wonderful statements to mere men! PSALMS 91:1-16 "He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisy pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shall thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shall not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation" As a very young babe in Christ, I began to take comfort in these promises. Having lived my whole life without the knowledge of the Lord, I was desperately needy of his comfort and grace, and he was faithful to supply a measure of strength and grace. As I continued to grow and study the word, I began to see that the word offered greater things than I had yet seen. I had a sincere desire to obey and receive the wonderful promises I was loving, but I was not able to do what the word instructs consistently. I saw my need to be delivered out of the things that were hindering the flow of the promises to me. My family members were also desperate for the blessings of grace that God offers to the seed of the disciple. So I began a quest of digging deeper into the word. Then one day I heard the voice of the Lord say "with diligence you shall excel". Now I had heard the word diligence many times before, but I found that it took on a deeper meaning when I began to study the scriptural teachings about the meaning of the word. DILIGENCE; PERSEVERANCE, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO A MATTER; SPEED, HASTE, PASSIONATE (VIOLENT) PURSUIT OF A DESIRE Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. THE HEART OF THE MAN IS THE HEART OF THE MATTER! Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. THE EXCELLENCE OF THE DAY AND NiGHT, 24/7, COMMITTMENT TO BE A DOER OF GOD'S TRUTH! 2 Peter 1:5 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: DILIGENCE IS NOT JUST AN OCCASIONAL, FOR A WHILE ,THING, IT'S AN ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO THE END THING! 2 Cor. 8:7 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge, temperance, and to temperance, godliness. GODLINESS, WHICH IS EXCELLENCE, REQUIRES A LINE UPON LINE, PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT PROGRESSION! 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace of giving also. WE FINALLY PROGRESS INTO ABOUNDING! 2 Peter 1:10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall. DILIGENCE IS POWERFUL! Many times we begin our walk with the Lord while we still have a divided heart, and we live double lives. We are learning that we are loved by God, but we still have our hearts set on other things. We are warned in the book of James that the man who remains double minded is not favored. We must learn obedience and overcome that lifestyle. Thanks be to God for his mercies as we journey from our old nature into the the nature of the new man! When God's conditions are met the promises become "yea and amen". The stipulation to "set our love upon him" and to "know his name" means a wholehearted devotion. Psalms 91:14-16 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. As I had set my face like flint to living the fully devoted life, various trials of opposition came with temptations to fall back to my old fears and doubts. I began to hear teachings about "Vigilance", and after a word study, learned more about what God was saying to me. Vigilance: THE ACT OF CAREFULLY WATCHING, THE CONDITION OF BEING ALERT. The Lord then began to teach me that it is imperative to walk with vigilance in order to guard the heart's decision from enemy opposition. In the parable of the sower this truth is made clear. Jesus said "If you do not understand this parable, how then will you understand any?". Mark 4:13-20 Then Jesus said to them, "Don't you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? The farmer sows the word. Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown." A deeper look helped me to see that this parable makes it clear that if the condition of the heart is not right, we can lose what is given and be unproductive. I found that the "good fight of faith" begins and continues to be a major battle to subdue our own worldly fears and desires. Paul confessed this same struggle in , saying "Oh, wretched man that I am!", and finally concluding that only through the Lord Jesus Christ could he find deliverance.He described the battle between flesh and spirit, between surrendering to grace or staying under the law. Without faith we cannot please God. The promised land of victory is only apprehended by consecrated hearts. Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. The force the Lord has blessed his children with to accomplish this needed violence is the baptism of fire by the Holy Spirit, the spirit of truth. The vigilance to guard the heart against the strategies of the enemy of our soul to distract, deceive, and discourage and destroy come to us through our submission to him. Through the sincere worship of God he brings with him, we set aside all other agendas and we focus fully on the learning to rest in his great love as he fights our battles! We are a work in progress, being formed into a new creation. We are destined to be overcomers by grace. God is able to do above and beyond all we can ever ask or think, but he is limited by the lack of power in believers. Our strengths and blessings can be greatly hindered until we come to the place of a right heart and mindset. I am observing that many are as I was; trying to fight the enemy while still in an unsurrendered state with very small success. Hearts grow weak at hope deferred quickly in this state, and many end up with a hidden enmity against God, although they may not be aware of it. I do hope and fervently pray that all who are seeking to grow in him might be warned and are greatly encouraged in the new beginnings available to us as we re-position ourselves anew. The rewards are for this life, and for the life to come. As we go forward on the path he has set out for us, let us be as the word spoke about the formative years of Jesus; ... ... Meanwhile, the child continued to grow and to become strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor rested upon him. While maintaining our pursuit Of The High Calling! Jude 1:20-23 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And on some have compassion, making a distinction; but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire,hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.

The Spirit Of Truth Comes

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:09:48 GMT
The Spirit of Truth Comes By Dudley Hall www.sclm.org I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you. (John 16:12-15) The disciples have no idea that what they are about to experience is so cataclysmic. A new world is about to be born. It will be traumatic, confusing, and painful. But it is not just another hard time. It is the birth pangs of the new creation. Jesus has been as thorough as possible in explaining the meaning of history and his role in bringing it to a climax. But there are some things that just won't make sense until after the cross and resurrection. In addition, it will take the illuminating power of the "Helper" to cause them to see what is happening and what it means. It cannot be explained to the rational mind. We often misunderstand biblical texts because we don't interpret them in light of the cross and resurrection. We stop short of their fullest meaning because the dynamics of the cross and resurrection are essential to hearing the word of God. So we end up with nice principles, lessons, and laws, but we miss the ultimate intention of every biblical text. Like the Pharisees in Jesus' day we search the scriptures thinking that in them we can find life, but we neglect the perspective of the Son as revealed by the Spirit. The "Helper" Jesus promised earlier is now identified as the Spirit of truth. He comes to define and establish reality as found in God's kingdom. He is not interested in a new religion or novel interpretations of scripture. He is all about exposing the relationship Jesus has with the Father and showing believers how to access it for themselves. He takes the words Jesus spoke and reveals the life that is in them. He makes sense of all the injustice and mess-ups that occur and puts the puzzle together for the benefit of the sons of God. He shows how the Father gives everything to the Son and how the Son gives everything to his followers. He makes sonship real and unlocks the treasures contained in the inheritance. It is no wonder the early disciples were unstoppable. They believed that they were recipients of the same fellowship enjoyed by the Father and Son. They actually believed they were living in a new world with a reality defined by the Spirit. They lived in the culture of the cosmos but they were citizens of another sphere. The Holy Spirit was more than another religious tool to be used in gaining some leverage in ministry endeavors. He was a true Comforter in confusing times and an Advocate to plead their case when the defeated powers of this age tried to usurp their authority. We live on the "after" side of the cross when the Spirit has already been given. We have the privilege of receiving the "rest of the story" that He reveals. We cannot ignore such a great grace. We can, by faith, live in a new order and express that order in the world. It will cause confrontation and consternation, but ultimately transformation. Truth will win out over deception. The Father of lies has been stripped and exposed by Jesus on the cross. Now the sons of God the Father get to do our part in applying the truth wherever the pockets of darkness remain. We dare not bow in defeat because the circumstances of this world look bleak. The Spirit of truth has instructed us. He has shown us that reality is not determined by our circumstances, but by the word of God the Father. Article source/ Visionary Advancement Strategies http://tinyurl.com/ygrnjb3

Give Up...Give In...Give Out....

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:38:27 GMT
Give Up...Give In...Give Out...In the Midst of it All by Rod Myers Study includes: A. Prophetic Encouragement B. Devotional Teaching C. Weekly Scripture Meditation D. Resource Corner A. Prophetic Encouragement Living in the "Information Age" has added some interesting dynamics to our lives. The earth is groaning - earthquakes, hurricanes, floods - and we get to see it firsthand, in full color, and almost instantaneously. The starving children, the dying soldiers - we can see it all. We watch the families in our neighborhood struggle with addictions. Relationships are strained. Jobs are lost. Dreams die. At times we're hurt, at times, offended. We seem to have more questions than answers. But in the midst of it all, there is a place where we can live. It's time to leave the place of fear, to live in a new place - a place where the Father's perspective is our perspective. Where hope conquers despair and love dispels fear. This is our destiny, to live in a new place - in the midst of it all. B. Devotional Teaching When Jesus prayed, "My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one" (John 17:15), He indicated that we can remain in the midst of trouble, but still be in a place of protection. Running and hiding isn't an option for us. So what should we do? Try harder? Have a plan? Do more? Give more? Pray more? We want to succeed in our personal journey and make an impact in the world, but how do we get there? The other morning I sat in my prayer (easy) chair, praying for one of the youth leaders that I was to have coffee with later in the day. I had this keen sense that Holy Spirit had a download for this young man. As I waited, a portal of revelation opened and Holy Spirit began to speak to me about the relationship between our effectiveness in ministry and our personal walk with Jesus. He gave me three phrases: Give up, Give in. Give out. As revelation flowed, I realized just how significant these three areas could affect our ability to live in a new place - right in the midst of it all. Give Up I believe there are two major battles that we are fighting - the fight for our own lives and the fight for others' lives. In both cases, the only way to win is counter-intuitive. It flies in the face of today's wisdom and was modeled by Jesus as He hung on the cross. It is Surrender. We need to give Jesus our life in exchange for His. The new place we can live in is His place. His plan. His life! We have been crushed under the responsibility of getting it right, of carrying the weight. Now it is time to embrace the fullness of the Shepherd's heart for us: green pastures, quiet waters, soul restoration, comfort, goodness, love (Psalm 23). Even in the midst of tough circumstances, we can surrender and follow Jesus into His place. Horatio Spafford wrote the hymn, "It is Well With My Soul" while passing by the very place where his four daughters were lost at sea. Just before that, he had lost his only son and was financially ruined by the Chicago fire. In the midst of tragedy, he had found a place to live. My own story involves the loss of my mother on the mission field and the loss of a son at the age of two. Admittedly, I have had a lot of questions. It might be time for me to surrender. The same kind of exchange needs to happen in our fight for our friends and relatives. We surrender our agendas and our efforts and give Him the responsibility for their lives. In some cases, we need to trade our hopeless, wailing prayers for His empowerment and perspective. Our prayers and actions ARE different when we live in His place. Once we have given up, we are ready to actively engage in another process - giving in. Give In "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23). Sounds good. We all want to grow the fruit. We can see God's character in it. Are we ready to give in to God's agricultural process? How about the pruning? (John 15) God has invited us into the process where he conforms us to "the likeness of his Son" (Romans 8:29). He is making us into a beautiful sculpture that looks like Jesus. How do we opt in? We just say yes. When the rough edges are being knocked off, we say yes. When the sanding gets irritating, we say yes. But what if things happen that we don't understand? A husband leaves. A job is lost. A friend dies of cancer. If we understand God's character, we know that He wouldn't allow that kind of suffering just to knock off our rough edges. But can we still say yes to God's character building process in the midst of it all? It's a new place to live. But it IS a choice that we can make: To opt in and embrace the process of character development. Perhaps saying yes will have an effect on our relationships with others as we look beyond our own journey and give out. Give Out Have you ever been around someone that has given up (is totally dependent on Jesus) and given in (has embraced the process of character development)? Chances are, they can speak life to your soul and bring courage to your heart. You feel safe because they don't have their own agenda. You feel loved because they can relate to your brokenness. You know that they are living in a special place, in the midst of it all, and you want to know that place. You don't need pat answers and religious formulas. You need the real deal, and they seem to have it. What you need is godly wisdom: "pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere" (James 3:17). It is the ability to give people real answers that lead them to the Tree of Life and away from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Just like the act of giving up, the impartation of godly wisdom is often the opposite of man's wisdom; God's secret wisdom (1 Corinthians 2:7). Conclusion As Holy Spirit continued to speak that morning, I saw an image of a multitude of Christian leaders that people were following. He showed me that only leaders that had given up were effective in inviting people into that special place to live in the midst of it all. Only leaders that had given in could effectively model the process of character development, and invite people into that process. Only leaders that had given up and given in could be imparters of godly wisdom that brings life. The revelation became clear. We cannot lead people to where we haven't been. Our personal spiritual walk cannot be separated from our ministry. Who we are is what we lead others to. It is time to give up, give in, and then others will be blessed as we give out. C. Weekly Scripture Meditation Week ONE - Psalm 23, John 17 Week TWO - John 15, Galatians 5 Week THREE - Romans 8 Week FOUR - 1 Corinthians 2, John 17 XPMEDIA.COM

Reclaim The Seven Mountains Of Culture

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:58:05 GMT
Jesus is advancing his kingdom in the earth, and it is destined to go into all the world to preach the gospel! These are links to two excellent videos which give revelations from heaven on this move of the kingdom in the earth. Bill Bright And Loren Cunnigham Vision / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQtB-AF41p8 Lance Wallnau Apostolic Teaching / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQbGnJd9poc To activate links, highlight link w/cursor, click, then in dialog box,click on "navigate to"

Marketplace Entrepreneurs

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:24:39 GMT
Article Source/Catherine Brown/Gatekeepers/injesus.com Marketplace Entrepreneurialism (by Gordon Cowan) Called Into The Marketplace One of the major issues facing the church today is a failure for us to recognise a calling into business as a real spiritual calling. Many would question the very notion of being 'called into business' and would view it as a secular pursuit rather than considering it as a Kingdom calling into business, let alone it being considered anywhere on a par with any other mission activity within the local church. Within God's word there is no biblical foundation for this attitude towards one's calling, based upon Colossians 3:23 and 24 where Paul says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." This reference to work does not just mean coffee mornings, cell group activities, general church attendance or meeting with your pastor/minister. This refers to real Kingdom 'get your hands dirty' normal 9 to 5 work where you meet with non-believers, swear-ers, blasphemers, adulterers and 'women/men at the well': all of the types of people that Jesus impacted the lives of and wants us to reach. As my friend Bert McKaig says regularly, "We are His hands and feet on this earth". Life Changing Moment A life changing statement that impacted me and caused me to question my purpose in life was when I heard a speaker at a men's conference at Abundant Life in Bradford say, "There are two important days in your life, the day you are born and the day you discover why!" Why are you on this planet earth? Taking up space? Or impacting others for the sake of the Gospel? I was truly challenged and impacted. Power & Influence for Good I think that we need to recognise that it is unlikely to be the pastor, treasurer, church worker or missionary that will create real change within our society, it will be those in a place of authority and influence who are currently in a position to proactively make changes in the system and are willing to be catalysts of transformation. The body of Christ is made up of many parts but we must begin to positively encourage our young people to go into the secular areas of society like education, business, media, local and national government in order to impact our society for the better, demonstrate real Christ-like values and model a 21st century Christian worldview. Only at this point can we then begin to see society experience real marketplace entrepreneurialism, leadership and positive influencers in action, a true force for good. This is a place where the Gospel can be practically shown and can deliver real cultural impact. This particular introduction into what marketplace entrepreneurialism is causes us to think outside our normal thinking and hopefully makes us to look at being in business or having a job at all, as a massive opportunity to make a real difference. One Life with No Divide Too many Christians separate their lives into the spiritual and secular, something that Jesus clearly did not do during his life on earth. What an opportunity we have, no matter who we are, what we've got or how little influence we believe we have - we can ALL make a difference. We don't have to be spiritual fruitcakes that set ourselves apart, another scripture taken out of context to suit religiosity; we just need to be a people who are genuinely interested in other people. Our society is broken because of sin but fundamentally, people don't really care and show no outward signs of wanting to look after each other within our communities. When society has no hope, the church has such an opportunity to bring hope. Why do the majority of people in the church seem to be sleepwalking in the light? Don't kid ourselves - Impacting Lives is Sacrificial In one of my businesses which is a call centre of 100 people, I have had staff in alcoholics anonymous; I've paid for legal bills for single mothers to get fathers to stand up to their responsibilities; I have helped families move because of physical abuse; I have had vulnerable people in supportive therapy; I have picked up drunken staff at 2 a.m. in the morning and drove them home with a poor frantic mother waiting up and worried sick. These are not acts of heroism on my part, these are simple acts of an employer who has a set of Godly values, compassion and commitment for people who struggle, get it wrong, come from environments that they have no power to get out of and who need to see the love of Jesus. Unfortunately their view of Jesus is a group of people who meet in a building for an hour and a half on a Sunday. What Is Really Holding Us Back? I ask myself often, why in the church do we just not get it? We need to impact the world and guess where it is? Outside the church, on the streets, in the places where we work, down the wine bar, behind closed doors, in the gym, at the PTA and very few of the people who need hope in Christ actually go to house groups to look for him. Don't get me wrong as a church we do need to fellowship with one another but our calling is simple, bring people to faith in Christ and make disciples of them...... beyond this we have to practice Matthew 25: 35-46 to feed, clothe, visit or give a drink to those less fortunate and who need our help. People Are the Business You may think I have strayed a little from the subject of marketplace entrepreneurialism but God is in the people-empowering business and whatever business we think we are in, nothing is more important that empowering and believing in people. People empowerment is the foundation of a believer's business. Christ died to empower people because truly serving people is what God is all about. God loves us all equally, cares passionately about our lives and has a definite plan for everyone. As Christians we need to relax our views and just get out and love people as Christ loves the church. It is NOT optional, it is our choice but it is NOT optional. What Can I Do To Make A Difference? Marketplace means you are mixing on a daily basis with those who may not understand or believe that God cares for them as much as he does. To impact them requires a non judgemental agape love and putting yourself out for them. Entrepreneurialism is someone who organises a business venture and assumes the risk for it. From a Christian viewpoint the meaning in the same but the purpose is about people, profits and community. You need the profits to give you options and allow yourself to invest in the other two, people and community. Be An Influencer - Be The Change John Maxwell, the pastor in the US says that "Leadership is not about position it is about influence". If that is the case, ask yourself the question, who are you influencing for good outside of church? If you seek first the Kingdom of God, everything else will begin to change and the people within the circle of our spiritual influence will want to change too. Gordon Cowan is Global Head of Sales for Rusada Software based in Switzerland, Non Executive Director and owner of gr8enterprise (call centre), gr8webmedia (web design), Avid Scot Consulting (Recruitment and Coaching) and has several on line businesses. He is also a trustee of The Scotland Trust, Medic Assist International, The Smiles Foundation, Nicky Cruz Ministry Worldwide and is on the board of Alpha Scotland. As well as his commitment and heart for the Gospel and a passion for change in Scotland, Gordon is married to his lovely wife Ann and has four fantastic children, Mhari, Fiona, Kirstie and Scott and is an elder at Seagate Evangelical Church in Troon, Ayrshire. He is a key and strategic supporter with Jim Ritchie, Bert McKaig of Catherine Brown and her vision for the ministry of the Scottish Apostolic Networking Enterprise within our nation. gordoncowan@avidscot.comwww.gr8enterprise.comwww.gr8webmedia.comwww.avidscot.com

Shout "Grace" To Your Mountains

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:37:11 GMT
Shout 'Grace!" to Your Mountains For the Lord says, "My faithful and righteous ones have [unknowingly] stored up for themselves multiplied riches in glory. For years they have sown love to the unlovely, food for the hungry, intercession for the lost, mercy to the dying, kindness to the stranger, prayer for the saints and seed for My harvest. Through past seasons of plenty these righteous have not required My miraculous intervention. "Now the tide has turned, famine quickly approaches, and multiplied need shall soon overtake the land. Yet, even as Joseph prepared storehouses of provision, so the righteous have secured for themselves bountiful treasures in glory. "Shout 'Grace!' to the mountain of debt, and you shall see My provision in the midst of famine. Shout 'Grace!' to the mountain of chaos, and you shall experience My peace in the midst of confusion. Shout 'Grace!' to the mountain of fear, and you shall experience the victory of faith in the presence of doubters and cynics. Shout 'Grace!' to the mountain of iniquity, and you shall experience a mighty deliverance. Shout 'Grace!' to the mountain of disease, and your health shall spring forth speedily. "But it shall be neither by your might nor by your power, but by My Spirit that I will open the windows of heaven to pour out upon you blessings so great that you will not have room enough to receive them. "Your due season has come, so ask and ask largely. Shout 'Grace!' and shout it loudly. For the wealth that the wicked have stored up for themselves shall be released to My righteous ones for My righteous purposes. "By faith you shall release My grace and the bounty of heaven, and I shall overwhelm and amaze you at My provision in this new season; your due season. For while there is famine in the land, there shall be abundance in My house for the faithful." "For I am pouring out My abundant grace upon the righteous as a living, undeniable testimony of My everlasting covenant of love. For this will not only inspire the complacent among you but also provoke to jealousy those outside My covenant. In search of deliverance from this time of multiplied need, many shall seek you out. They shall find Me through the word of your ... testimony [regarding] My abundant grace. For through your testimony I will cast My net in the midst of a great storm and harvest a multitude into My kingdom for My glory. For My goodness shall lead them to repentance. Therefore, shout 'Grace!" from the rooftops, for the time is short," says the Lord. About the author: Rob Winters is president and co-founder of Prepare the Way International, an itinerant prophetic ministry based in Phoenix, Arizona. Prepare the Way's mission is to ignite a spiritual revolution and reformation in America through preaching repentance, prophesying restoration and promoting revival. This mission is embodied in Rob's latest book, The Elisha Commission: Turning the Heart of America Back to God, which can be ordered at www.preparethewayint.com.

"Follow The Right Crowd"

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:21:29 GMT
Does It Pay To Follow The Crowd? Rita Hanks Recently, as I was sitting at my computer, my attention was drawn to the headline of an advertisement that said: "Some days it pays to follow the crowd; especially when it leads to great rewards". I spent a while thinking that thought over; it really sounded like an interesting statement. To follow something that can lead you into great rewards sounds like a very smart thing to do, but at the same time, I wondered, what if you got in behind a wrong crowd, and wasted all your time and money, and even possibly your life? While there are all kinds of people who desire to lead crowds, and all kinds of people who are looking for something they consider worthwhile to follow, it's quite possible to be led down some paths that go nowhere, even though there is a promise of success given. By trusting in empty words without seeking wisdom many end up feeling disappointed, disillusioned and maybe even stupid. Some of what I am trying to get across to the reader was portrayed in a humorous but true way in the plot of the movie "Forest Gump". In this movie, a thread of the words of wisdom taught him by his mother, played by Sally Field, was woven though the story line. This nugget of wisdom was "Forest, stupid is, as stupid does." The main character, Forest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, began as a young boy being encouraged by various friends and enemies, to "Run, Forest, run!" On one of his famous runs, as he ran, people, one or two at a time, got in behind him and started following him. It became a very large crowd, and he kept peeking around at the people over his shoulder, seemingly very nervous and looking somewhat bewildered. Just as if he knew within himself that he did not have the foggiest notion where he was going, and wondered why in the world they were following him. Even so, he just kept running, and they just kept following. This was one occasion where the truth of Mrs. Gump's wisdom seemed to shine through. Scripture certainly supports the wisdom of Mrs. Gump. It describes the one who does not pay attention to wisdom as senseless and stupid. Psalm 94:8 ... Pay heed, you senseless among the people; And when will you understand, stupid ones? The point I would like to get across here is that wisdom is desperately needed by all who are seeking leaders and crowds to get in behind. Wisdom sought and applied in seeking worthwhile leaders and crowds to follow can most certainly lead to great rewards. For all who are hearing what I say and desiring to heed and learn wisdom in your life pursuit of who to follow and what, I suggest that we may all set our hearts to learning how to follow the great crowd of witnesses in the word of God? Have you heard of Abraham, who set his heart to following and obeying the voice of the Lord, and became the Father of God's family in the earth? Many generations of family and friends got in behind him, and still follow his examples today. For the sake of this one man, nations and people groups are still daily receiving blessing. He began the lineage that produced the Lord Jesus Christ, and that lineage daily brings salvation to the world. Or how about the faith giants from Hebrews 11? Common human beings who have all been commended by the Almighty God as worthy of praise, and left a glorious inheritance for their children following behind them for generations? Read Hebrews 11 passage; God's Hall of Fame; http://nasb.scripturetext.com/hebrews/11.htm Consider the great apostle Paul, if you are seeking someone worthwhile to follow. His gems of wisdom encourage men to "Follow me as I follow Christ". By setting your heart to following leaders who demonstrate the fruit of being Christ followers, great rewards will certainly get in behind you and chase you down, and also your descendants. God's promise is to you, and to your children, and to your children's children, both in this life, and in the life to come. Don't get in behind the Forest Gumps' of this world who don't know where they are going! Stupid is, as stupid does! Romans *8 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. God's Everlasting Love Romans 8: 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: " For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter." Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. . Scripture Source / Holy Bible

Skill Comes To The Hungry

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:51:16 GMT

Forgiveness, But Not Always Trust

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:33:10 GMT
WE MUST ALWAYS FORGIVE, BUT NOT ALWAYS TRUST IN MEN REUVEN AND MARY LOU DORON WORD / LINK TO COMPLETE TEACHING / http://www.christianity.ca/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=3911&srcid=1973 Forgiveness Of all the commandments of the Lord, the commandment to forgive has been the most quoted and more wrestled with than all the rest. While forgiving demonstrates the very heart and drive of God's intention toward His fallen children, it is also the most difficult virtue to fulfill on a consistent basis. Why is that? Why is the greatest commandment the hardest to perform? The reasons are numerous, and we will address only the most basic of them. Having been falsely taught, many believe that forgiveness means that the offending party must be readily accepted into your circle of trust. First, we need to realize that our fallen nature is incapable of forgiveness. The "flesh," that corruptible humanity we all partake of, is instinctively more prone to harden its heart and seek vengeance than to forgive and release an offense. Recognizing, crucifying and denying that fallen nature in us can be difficult and often requires struggle. In other words, forgiveness is not always easy. Second, many who confuse forgiveness with trust hold back forgiving an offender because they cannot trust them yet. Having been falsely taught, many believe that forgiveness means that the offending party must be readily accepted into your circle of trust and treated as a safe friend. The fact is that nothing can be further from the truth! Jesus Himself, the king of forgiveness, "on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men " (John 2:24). Apparently, in the beautiful heart of the Son of God, forgiveness and distrust existed side by side without conflict. While He poured out His life in love's greatest expression to obtain forgiveness for all of us, He was also very realistic about the unreliable nature of His fallen brethren and knew how to draw boundaries. Forgiveness does not constitute automatic trust. The same is true for us. To forgive means to release from debt; to give up the rights of vengeance and retribution. Paul said, "Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord'" (Romans 12:19). Yet, while forgiveness releases the offender from payback, it doesn't procure instant trust or fellowship. Trust has to be earned, and fellowship cultivated. Those who haven't been taught the distinction between forgiveness and trust often struggle with shame and are battered with guilt. Not able to readily trust or experience deep fellowship with a forgiven offender, they doubt the reality of their forgiveness and can enter into condemnation by religious spirits and legalistic brethren who pervert the Word of the Lord. You however, if you have truly released your offender from your heart and wish them nothing but God's will, have no obligation to live under such manipulation. Be at peace then. It is possible to truly forgive without trust. Reconciliation, like personal transformation, is gradual, and has to grow through authentic and tested relationship that builds layer upon layer. God forgave us completely and eternally through the sacrifice of His Son. Yet, though reconciled to God in Christ, we are daily growing in our fellowship with Him, drawing ever closer and reaching ever deeper into His heart. The Father shares His true treasures and secrets only with those whom He can trust. Forgiveness is instant and is by choice; trust is gradual and is supported by mounting evidence. Having cleared these obstacles, why is forgiveness so important as a weapon of warfare? First, because it is the greatest testimony of the Lord's nature and mission to set the captives free; it is a mighty blow against the forces of evil that seek to bind and imprison souls. Second, due to the intricacy of our human nature and tendency to emulate whatever we focus on, our only ticket to true freedom is in releasing those who offend us. As Craig Hill from Ancient Paths ministry says, "Our soul is like a camera whatever it focuses on, it creates an image of [it]." Whose image do you want to have imprinted on your heart? Only through forgiveness are we able to free our souls from the troubles that touch our lives. That is the reason why the Lord's first commandment after His resurrection had to do with forgiveness. In the upper room, on the resurrection day of First Fruits, Jesus said, "'Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.' And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained'" (John 20:21-23). For your own sake, let go of the offense and use the weapon of forgiveness.

"Mindsets That Will Rob Us" by Chuck Pierce

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:22:43 GMT
Tags: None Chuck Pierce Sept 15, 2009 Today, let's recognize the mindsets that rob us of our inheritance. Many issues can block the flow of God's blessing in our lives. Use the scriptures that are included in each point as your daily reading and meditation. Grade yourself on a scale of 1-10 on how prevalent these thought processes are in your life. Even though the following list is not comprehensive, it provides several possibilities to consider as you begin to reestablish your Kingdom portion. Ignorance. Often we Christians simply do not know that God has an inheritance for us to possess. We may not understand issues of covenant or the process of spiritual life. Another aspect of ignorance deals with the revelation the Holy Spirit is bringing in this present season. The enemy longs to capture us in yesterday. If we become so attached to what the Holy Spirit was revealing yesterday that we cannot move forward, then we are in danger of coming under a religious spirit and missing revelation for the present day. The Holy Spirit brings revelation to us in order to give us the wisdom to dismantle the enemy's authority upon the earth. Therefore, if we resist the spirit of truth, which enables us to have fresh power against Satan, we fall into the enemy's trap. Poverty mentality. A poverty mentality keeps us from entering our full potential. Those bound by expectations of poverty never look beyond the narrow scope of the immediate lack in order to find God's rich promises for the future. If we expect to live in poverty, whether physically or spiritually, we will not be disappointed. Poverty says, "God is not capable!" The poverty mentality is not just linked with possessions, but with every issue of supply in our lives, including such things as relationships to God and to one another."There is one who scatters, yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty." (Prov. 11:24) If we have a poverty mentality, we tend to resist giving because there may not be enough left over. However, the Word of God says that a mind-set like that will actually lead to poverty. We must get right in our giving if we are to break out of poverty! Another issue of poverty is found in Proverbs 21:5, which says, "The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty." You must learn to wait upon the Lord! To wait means to see the door of opportunity opened to you. If you become hasty and get out of God's timing, you miss your door of opportunity and you are held in poverty. False humility. This differs a little from the poverty mentality. False humility will cause us to say, "I know God has more, but I just don't deserve it." Not one of us deserves all that God has given us. We have all fallen short. But out of His grace and love for us, and because He has a covenant with us, the Lord offers us life abundantly-no matter what we have come out of. False humility negates confidence and boldness. Confidence and boldness are linked with faith and belief in the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Early Church was a bold church. False humility is nothing but pride in disguise. It is also linked with a religious spirit that can hold us in undue shame (back to the "I don't deserve it" mentality). Romans 1:16 tells us not be "ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation." Laziness. Though we may not feel that we don't deserve it, some of us just may not want to deal with the responsibility of inheritance. Luke 12:48 says that to whom much is given, much shall be required. We do not possess our inheritance just for our own benefit. As we come into our full covenant with God, He will ask us to use our resulting inheritance to advance His covenant with the earth. Just as in the parable of the talents that Jesus gave in Matthew 25, we are expected to take that which God has given us and expand His kingdom with it. In Proverbs 15:19 we read that the way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns. And Proverbs 22:5 says that thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse. Laziness is linked with perversity and fear. Proverbs 20:13 says, "Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread." If we do not resist and break free from laziness, it will lead to poverty. If we break free from this spirit, we will begin to see a new level of supply. Fear. Some people do not want to take a risk that may be required in order to possess their inheritance. I know a couple who, after a miscarriage, were so devastated by the experience that they decided not to try for more children simply because of the fear of the same thing happening again. Fear can be a gripping and immobilizing force that keeps us from even trying to reach beyond our present circumstances into a future that is unknown. Ask God to break the back of any fear that immobilizes you. Presumption. Satan would love to capture us in one of two ways: either through unbelief or presumption. Many fall into the latter snare by presuming to know what God has for them and how He wants to accomplish His purposes. No one can know exactly what God has in store for them. People who have received prophetic words often begin to work on making the prophecy come to pass, only to be terribly disappointed. Even if we know in general where the Lord wants to take us, we must allow Him to set our path to get there. Furthermore, we must be prepared that our "there" may not look like we imagined. God's ways are far above ours. And His plan of redemption and inheritance in our lives is far more complete and fulfilling than any plan we might craft on our own. Past woundings. Just as fear can immobilize us, so can past woundings. If we feel we have been treated unjustly, we may not be able to trust God or others enough to stay in our covenant place. We must come to a place of forgiveness and then allow God to heal and soothe those places where we have been too wounded to move forward. If we do not, we will never possess our inheritance. Rebellion/authority problems. We cannot secure our inheritance until our authority structures are in place. That means that God is on the throne of our lives and that we submit not only to Him but also to those who are in authority over us here on earth. If we have a problem with rebellion and with submitting to biblical authority structures, we must ask the Lord to reveal the root of the problem so we can rid ourselves of it. God cannot lead us into our inheritance if we refuse to follow! Now, after you have reviewed these mindsets, declare that you will have the mind of Christ and overcome any stronghold holding you captive! Note added by Rita: A great book for the serious disciple! http://gloryofzion.org/webstore/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=438

"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:39:41 GMT

Pray For Israel!

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:26:37 GMT
We who listen for the voice of the Lord keep our ears tuned to all he is instructing us through his chosen elders. Robert Stearns is one of God's chosen leaders who have revelations from God's heart about the nation of Israel and prophecies over her. We are warned to always pray for the peace of Israel as she goes through her times of trauma which are ushering in all end time events. We are Zion, the prayer army of the Lord of Hosts he will use to bring revival and restoration to Abraham's seed Israel. Concering times and seasons; The voice of the Lord through this elder says the time of the fullness of the Gentiles is here! I pray the Lord give understanding to all hungry hearts! Robert Stearns Website: http://www.eagleswings.to/Group/Group.aspx?id=1000001702 Romans 11: 25 For I do not want you, brethren, to be uninformed of this mystery so that you will not be wise in your own estimation; that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in; 26 and so all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, "THE DELIVERER WILL COME FROM ZION, HE WILL REMOVE UNGODLINESS FROM JACOB." 27 "THIS IS MY COVENANT WITH THEM, WHEN I TAKE AWAY THEIR SINS." 28 From the standpoint of the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but from the standpoint of God's choice they are beloved for the sake of the fathers Romans 11:12 But if their transgression means riches for the world ... ... Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness? ... //bible.cc/romans/11-12.htm - 16k Isaiah 34:1 .. ... ..COME near, ye Gentiles, and hear, and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear ... Robert Stearns 2007 dream video; "The Times Of The Gentiles Has Been Fulfilled"

"The Prayer"

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:44:31 GMT
--Verse (Yolanda)-- I pray You'll be our eyes And watch us where we go And help us to be wise In times when we don't know Let this be our prayer When we lose our way Lead us to a place Guide us with Your grace To a place where we'll be safe --Verse (Donnie)?(Yolanda) I pray we'll find Your light (I pray we'll find Your light) And hold it in our hearts (and hold it in our hearts) When stars go out each night (when stars go out each night) Remind us where You are (remind us where You are) Let this be our prayer (let this be our prayer) When shadows fill our day (when shadows fill our day) (D) - Oh Lord, lead us to a place, oh my (Y) - Guide us with Your grace (guide us with Your grace) (D/Y) - Give us faith so we'll be safe Both: A world where pain and sorrow will be ended And every heart that's broken will be mended And we'll remember we are all God's children Reaching out to touch you, reaching to the sky We ask that life be kind (we ask that life be kind) And watch us from above (and watch us from above) We hope each soul will find (we hope each soul will find) Another soul to love (another soul to love) (D/Y) - Let this be our prayer (let this be our prayer) (D) - Just like every child (just like every child) Both: (x2) Needs to find a place Guide us with Your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe

"Be Filled With The Spirit Of Ubderstanding"

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:27:01 GMT
Be Filled with Spiritual Understanding! by Keith Miller www.sfwm.org I believe God is releasing a Spirit of understanding and wisdom, to some of our past visitations and impartations and new impartation. I'm in the place where I don't just want to know God's prophetic word; I want to walk it out! With Him are wisdom and strength, He has counsel and understanding. (Proverbs 12:13) Isaiah 11:2 says, The Spirit of the Lord came upon him and the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. And the kind of understanding God is talking about is a river of understanding?not just a small stream. Do you want to build your life according to Heaven's blueprint? Do you want to be a wise master builder? " Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding: In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:4-5). Do you want the Lord to burn up the wood, hay, and stubble of your life so you can offer Him the pure silver and gold! I don't want to trust in my own understanding, I want the Lord to direct my paths. From this day on, say, "I'm going to press in. I want wisdom and understanding for my life. I don't want to operate in a measure, but an increase from glory to glory". This spirit of understanding comes in many forms. In Exodus 35:34, you'll find that the spirit of wisdom and understanding will give you that ability to teach. Remember, it's not you, but Him. The best teaching flows out of the anointing;that way, it won't dull the ears because it won't be powerless, it'll be powerful! God wants to open up a river of understanding of the things that He has spoken to you for your ministry, for your family, for all areas of your life. I know that you have something burning in you, but you can't articulate it. God will impart the Spirit of understanding to you and bring understanding of the words and visions He has already placed inside of you! The words that have been spoken by God into your life are being imparted to your inner man. The Spirit of understanding gives clarity. Colossians 1:9 says "For this reason we also, from the day we heard of it, have not ceased to pray and make [special] request for you [asking] that you may be filled with the full (deep and clear) knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [in comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God] and in understanding and discernment of spiritual things! (amp) " Paul didn't say, "Get more information." He said, "I'm going to pray for you to receive knowledge, wisdom and understanding." He said, "I do not cease to pray for you, to ask that you may be filled." I want to walk in spiritual understanding to walk out what the Lord has spoken to me. God is bringing forth the Spirit of understanding; filling us with the knowledge of His will. In all wisdom and spiritual understanding that you may walk worthy of the Lord fully pleasing him being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. (Col.1:9b-10). It's not groping and hoping it is God. It's authority and confidence. The disciples in Acts said they wanted to know God's predetermined will before the foundations of the earth so that they could speak with boldness. They didn't just want to just speak the word; they wanted to know what they were talking about! The word "boldness" is confidence! When we walk in the Spirit of understanding, we walk fully pleasing the Lord, being fruitful in every good work because we are not walking in our understanding, we're walking in His understanding and it releases authority! And wherever you're from and whatever you do God wants to remove all limitations and do something through your life that demonstrates His power! We need the Spirit of understanding, don't we? When God imparts understanding it comes to your inner man. Ephesians 1:18 says it causes the eyes of your understanding to be illuminated. You know what that means? Awakened, understanding, the hope of your call, and your inheritance. It causes a confidence and a holy boldness. Isaiah 32:15-17 says when the Holy Spirit is poured out from on high you dwell in that quiet assurance. A few years ago I was in a meeting and as I watched the speaker I thought, he was one of the most arrogant persons I'd ever heard. And all of a sudden I heard the Lord say, "You call that pride? I call it confidence and what you've been calling humility has been a stench to my nostrils." God wants us to operate in boldness and confidence! We are plugged right into the best connection; we are getting our information from the best possible source! We are receiving understanding from the One who can just speak a word and change the whole world. That should give us confidence. If God is for us who can be against us? This new season you are going into; you are not going in blind. God is going to give you the Spirit of understanding with strategies, and clarity. The Spirit of understanding it breaks off fear! Jesus operated in both the Spirit of understanding and the Spirit of wisdom. Even as a 12-year-old boy He had more understanding and wisdom than the learned Pharisees and Sadducees. When they heard Him, they marveled at His understanding. His understanding greatly exceeded theirs. He was blowing their minds. It is time for us to become the light on the hill that raises up a standard. It's not by our ability but by being connected into the Spirit of understanding. It is through understanding that authority is released. Don't you want to get plugged in like that? You can! Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding! (Pr. 3:13) by Keith Miller

Trains To Glory

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:17:52 GMT
2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Ephesians 5:1 Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, 26 so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless before him in love.
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"Does Anybody Hear Her?"

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:15:16 GMT
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"He Who Overcomes"

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:38:17 GMT
"He Who Overcomes - Deliverance from Religious Bondage" ...Where the Spirit is Lord, there is liberty.2 Corinthians 3:17, paraphrased At this present time, many are feeling an intense burden for the Body of Christ and sense that something fresh beyond our present understandings is about to unfold. It is very important that the mistakes of the past are not repeated during this coming visitation. The Word of the Lord to the seven Churches (Revelation 2:1 - 3:22) prefigures the progression of events that span the entire Church Age. Indications as to why past visitations did not come into the fullness of all that was intended or why they did not last can be found within the Word of the Lord to these seven Churches. The Church at Ephesus The first of these, the Church at Ephesus, was told that they had departed from their "first love" (Revelation 2:4). This was the Church that witnessed the power and faith of the early Apostles who had personally experienced the presence of the resurrected Jesus. The Lord expected them to maintain this experience of His personal (manifest) presence, but they had already begun to fall away. This Church was commended because it "hated the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate" (Revelation 2:6). There is no explanation given in Scripture as to who these Nicolaitans were. However, we can come to an understanding of their identity through the meaning of the word "Nicolaitan" itself. "Nikao" means to conquer or consume the "Laos" or laity, the people. The Nicolaitans advocated a compromise with the world system so Christians would be able to take part, without embarrassment, in the social and religious activities of the society in which they lived. They attempted to harmonize heathen practices with the Christian faith. In the time of the Church at Ephesus, their teaching allowed Christians to participate in the Roman civil religion. This resulted in the withdrawal of the Holy Spirit from their meetings, which caused the loss of the spontaneous impartation and movings that came to the members of this Church. Thus, the Nicolaitans represent a clergy that departed from the "presence and power" of the supernatural and substituted "form and ritual" in its place. The compromise that they advocated caused the "dulling of the spirits" of the Lord's people, as they became conversant with the society and practices of their time. Also, the "clergy" gained control over the functions of ministry and did away with the spontaneity of worship that resulted in the manifest power of God being present. Thus, the people became "spectators" to the functioning of the clergy. In His message to the Church at Ephesus, the Lord clearly said that He hated the deeds of a clergy that causes His people to depart from experiencing His manifest presence and the operation of the supernatural. In Ephesus, these Nicolaitans were present, but hated. In the third Church, Pergamos, they are again mentioned by the Lord, "So have you also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate" (Revelation 2:15). Here, they were firmly entrenched. The Church of Thyatira, Sardia and Philadelphia Then in the fourth Church, Thyatira, the Lord said, "But to you I say, and to the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine..." (Revelation 2:24). By now, the Nicolaitans were in control, and only a remnant remained. This teaching of "compromise" by the clergy led to a progressive spiritual declension that culminated in the Dark Ages. During this time of intense spiritual apostasy and darkness, a spark of revelation concerning "Justification by Faith" came to Martin Luther. This began a progressive restoration that developed within the fifth Church, Sardis, and found its full outworking in the last two Churches, Philadelphia and Laodicea. Concerning the fifth Church, Sardis, the Lord said, "I know your works, that you have a name that you live, and are dead" (Revelation 3:1). This Church had returned to right doctrine, but did not experience the restoration of the fervent "first love" that had been lost at Ephesus. Apparently, the Nicolaitans still exercised considerable control and hindered the Lord's people to the extent that they were not able to experience the "quickening" of the manifest presence of the Lord, or the "power" of the Holy Spirit moving in their meetings. The sixth Church, Philadelphia, speaks of an overcoming Church that is experiencing this manifest presence and power of the Lord. They have contended for, and gained an open door into the operation of the supernatural in their meetings. Of this Church the Lord said: ...I have set before you an open door, and no man can shut it: for you have a little strength...Revelation 3:8 Here, the Nicolaitans were totally defeated and lost all of their influence and control. This Church has cultivated the presence of "He that has the key of David, He that opens, and no man shuts: and shuts, and no man opens" (Revelation 3:7). Once again, the Lord's people are possessing this same fervent "first love" for the Lord that had been lost at Ephesus. His manifest presence is burning within them, and all bondage is melting away as the Holy Spirit is having His way in their lives and assemblies. Much will be accomplished through this present-day "Philadelphia Church" that is allowing an open display of His presence and power. The Church of the Laodiceans The seventh is the Church of the Laodiceans. The Word of the Lord to this Church is: Because you say, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and know not that you are wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.Revelation 3:17 This present-day Church has received more prosperity, gifts, and ministry than any previous Church. Though it is quick to testify about these blessings, this Church is exposed by the Lord as being spiritually immature (blind and naked). However, this prosperity is not the primary cause of their spiritual blindness and nakedness. Their problem rests in the fact that they do not recognize their spiritual need "and have need of nothing" (Revelation 3:17). They are satisfied with the things they possess and are not seeking after the One who gave all this. The Lord is revealed as standing outside of this prosperous Laodicean Church, knocking upon its door, seeking to attract their attention: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.Revelation 3:20 Because this Church has lost its sensitivity to His voice, the call of the Lord has changed to seeking out individuals who are responsive"if any man." The doctrine of the Nicolaitans has caused this Church to become "dull of spirit." Their acceptance of and adjustment to material prosperity, has effectively hindered the visitation of the Lord within this end-time Church. This is one of the primary causes of the failure of the "Charismatic" visitation. Thus, the Nicolaitan spirit that sought to bring about compromise with the world system in the early Church is still present within the Church of our day. Jesus clearly said, "My Kingdom is not of this world" (John 18:36). James told us that "Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God" (James 4:4). Notice the contrast between these two present-day Churches. In Philadelphia, the Lord has set before them an "open door" into the revelation of His manifest presence and the operation of the Supernatural in their midst. In Laodicea, He is outside of the Church knocking upon a "closed door," seeking out any individual that is still able to hear His voice, inviting them to turn aside and commune with Him. The Lord counsels these, who willingly open the door of their spirit to Him to "buy of Me gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich" (Revelation 3:18). This "gold" speaks of the divine nature as being of far greater value than all of these external riches that they possess and rejoice in. A glorious promise is given to the individuals who choose to turn aside from this materialistic spirit within the Laodicean Church: To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne.?Revelation 3:21 This is the greatest of the promises given to each of these seven Churches, yet the most difficult to attain, even more so today, because of the many subtle deceptions that must be discerned?the intensity of the temptations that must be resisted. The hindrances to true spirituality that must be overcome are greater than any pressures that other generations had to face. It is popular to compromise, but the cost is high. Those who do will not be able to hear the gentle knock of the Lord on the door of their spirit"If any man hear My voice." The Open Door into His Presence The Lord is looking for those who are willing to pay the price in order to be a part of the "Church at Philadelphia," and gain the spiritual life and strength that is available therein. Few do because the "Church at Laodicea" is very popular. It knows and uses the techniques that bring about Church growth and material prosperity. A passage of Scripture that the Lord is making very real at this present time is: "I love them that love Me; and those that seek Me early shall find Me...That I may cause those that love Me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasure" (Proverbs 8:17, 21). This speaks of overcomers who have entered this "open door" and are experiencing a new "first love" for Jesus Himself. These are seeking His Kingdom by submitting their lives to the rule of His government and are purchasing gold that has been tried in the fire. These are finding an eternal treasure they had little anticipated. Those who turn aside to enter "The Church at Philadelphia" will never be disappointed as they pass through this open door into His presence. Wade Taylor Wade Taylor Ministries Email: wadetaylordc@aol.com www.wadetaylor.org About Wade Taylor: Wade has been serving others as a teacher and spiritual father for over 50 years. He is respected and loved by many for his quality of spirit and walk with his Lord. He is an anointed author, bringing forth deep truths of the Spirit with a clarity and simplicity that draws the reader up into a closer walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

"God In Our Lives"

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:15:24 GMT
I have found so many on shoutlife who love the Lord and are seeking to walk with him. We often, as young believers, need true Godly voices to get us established in our giftings and calling. We are in great danger at all times of getting captured by mindsets that would take us in wrong directions, and can only get on the right track by following voices who have been gifted by God to lead us. There are many voices out there, and while we must always love and respect the desire to study and learn, we must remember that if God's truth is not rightly divided, it is not truth. The mature prophets have the sons of Issachar anointing, and have the wisdom and revelation to discern times and seasons, knowing what Israel ought to do. There are always diverse seasons in God, and he is always moving his children into new things and new seasons. If we elect to stay in winter when the spirit of the Lord has gone on to spring or summer, we will be left behind. That is not to say that the situation cannot be corrected, because the Lord is continually sending words of warning to hear and heed what the spirit is saying to the churches. We cannot stay in places of following what the minds of men are saying; we will fall into a ditch if we do. We all love to study and share what we are trying to learn, but we must not come to a place that we begin to ignore what elders ad true prophets are saying in order to follow what we see as truth. "Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." Chuck Pierce, among others, many on the elijahlist.com, and the elders in many others streams in the body, are trustworthy five fold ministry elders. By checking what we are learning against what the elders of the past and current times have to say, we can stay ontrack. There are streams in the river of God. We must stay in the flowing, life giving healthy stream and not allow the enemy to divert us into following tributaries which dry up and become polluted. I pray the Lord will increase undertanding in all who hear. Rita Chuck Pierce 21 Day Devotion: Day 20 "Become Aware of God In Our Life and Our Society": 10/26/09 This week we will press into faith and prepare for angelic help. This is a season to become aware of God in our life and in our society. His Presence should be the defining influence in how we are directed on a daily basis. The theme of the season ahead is: "Lift up your eyes and see. Help cometh!" (Ps. 121) We must resist religion! Religion has methods and rituals attached to how we present our life to a Holy God. God is longing for relationship, not religion. He gave His Son as a sacrifice to open our eyes to who He really is and the freedom he can restore in our lives. His best premise and promise is that man is able to surpass himself by entering into a relationship with the Creator of the world. By yielding our heart to His Son who resurrected and overcame death, hell, and the grave, and was witnessed by many, and by allowing His Spirit to dwell in our spirit, we can now have access to Father's heart and love freely. Man, who is part of this world, can have relationship with the One who is greater than this world. To know God, we must have a sense of MYSTERY. In any healthy relationship, one must never lose the mystery. When we lose mystery and wonder in a relationship familiarity takes over. I love to surprise my wife, kids, those I love and those I am associated with by giving them gifts or speaking to them or letting them know something that they would not really know. God is God! He is the same yesterday, today and forever. However, His love is an incredible mystery that man must remain in awe of. This is why we worship Him. May you have a sense of that mystery today! God has implanted in the hearts of mankind the mystery of Himself. Seek His heart as you enter this season. Analyze every relationship you have and see if there is a mystery working in that relationship. Then ponder your relationship with God. Read Eccl. 7:23-24, 8:16-17, 3:10-11 and Job 28 (especially 12-14, 28:20-22) Memorize Daniel 2:27. Meditate on Is. 40:12; Prov. 30:2-4. Chuck Pierce glory-of-zion.org

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"Lessons In Learning"

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:31:17 GMT
I want to share a story from my heart about one of my early experiences while trying to learn how to walk in the spirit. As the Lord has used the testimonies of many to help me to learn, I hope to share some experiences that may add some light to another's journey. I was a 50 year old grandmother when the Lord first touched my life. I've had the thought before that it's taken me somewhat longer to make the journey from there to here because I had spent so many years getting established in the strong and rebellious mindset I was captive to. It seems to me that we often get to thinking we know quite a bit more than we actually do because we have raised several children. So the parent of all parents began to teach me a new way to think and act. He had a strong hand on my life, and brought me through some unusual things; odd often, but amazing things. God will use many different ways to teach us that he rules over all the affairs of men. That very often requires our willingness to look foolish in the sight of men who have no spiritual understanding. We even wonder in ourselves at the time if we are truly losing it as friends and loved ones say. But, hindsight always helps us to see more clearly, and some situations which seemed a great struggle at the time later on take on a more humorous tone. We were hard working but barely making it people. I was continually broke; we sometimes had to choose between buying groceries and paying the mortgage or paying other bills. Keeping current car liability insurance was a recurring and serious crisis. I don't know about the laws in your state, but in Texas, traffic laws are very strict and fines are very expensive. The laws about seat belt requirements and car insurance really give too much room for control and tyranny. Not having current insurance is a major thing. As is driving without your seat belt. We are a state that works through legislature to prevent what might possibly happen in traffic mishaps in such a way that fear and threats are commonplace. Traffic tickets are costly, if you fail to pay them by the deadline, they are tripled, and jail time is threatened, and warrants for your arrest are issued. If you are late making insurance premium payments, it is very hard to get coverage, and driving without it is nerve wracking and risky. These perversions of government authority cause many who are poor and oppressed feel guilty as a criminal. It breeds a rebellion in the heart toward law enforcement. Young people starting out in life who make minimum wage often find it a very hard struggle to keep transporation. l had a small business that required continual travel to and from jobs. When money was short, I just kept driving, insurance or no. I spent quite a bit of time walking through these situations; I was making a choice, did I fear God, or Caesar? The Lord surely will tell one of his own at times to resist what he has shown us is unrighteous authority and trust him in it. I was learning trust, and even at times where my reactions to the unjustness of the matter fell short of his best. He just kept covering me with favor. Once I was stopped for speeding, and the policemen, kindly, just said, slow down, and did not even ask for license or insurance. In one situation that was a trial of faith, I got a ticket for speeding through a school zone with no seat belt. The ticket started out at about $140. I was unable to pay the ticket on time and had a warrant issued for my arrest. I was led to go to the police station and make arrangements to pay the fine out, which by now had grown to about $400. The Lord did some amazing things through this situation; I learned later, after I had matured some spiritually, that he used it to bring some change to the rule of law in my city. Police officers and departments have a choice as to whether to show mercy or to throw the book at a man. God loves and teaches us to honor righteous authority, but he is does not favor laws that oppress the poor while making the rich richer. This is a spirtual problem many men are ignorant of. As I continue to seek him, I continue to seek his resolution to some of these longstanding problems in our land. (See my note added on Oct. 26 to myself) No man fully realizes how great is the mercy of the Lord over the daily failures of men. But learning to fight off the fear of man and his unjust ways while walking orderly before the Lord is a daily challenge. Trusting always that the end result of this would be the faith developed that could bring change to the lives of others, I persevered. I learned quite a bit about civil disobedience. There are times that the Lord will use it to accomplish his purposes. God brings us through changing seasons, and once we have learned what the current season is to accomplish in us, we move on to doing things a different way. Now I do not have a shortage of finances, but at that particular time, when I had a severe shortage of money, I found I had an abundance of mercy! Now I can laugh about things I struggled through, and just recently I found this word posted on prophet Bob Jones website. I see the Lord's sense of humor shining through, he seemed to me to be describing this time in my life! YEAR OF THE GRANDMOTHERS This is the year of the woman! Those over 50 coming forth to show mothers and sisters how to live successfully through this troubled time. Recently Bonnie had a vision of an old granny driving her old jalopy. She darted in and out of traffic while the police were in hot pursuit of her. Cars and trucks got out of her way, a semi almost overturned to avoid hitting her while she sped on. Quickly she darted onto a side street out of sight from the police. They continue in pursuit never seeing her turn. She brought her jalopy to a screeching halt and quickly turning around looking over her right shoulder put her right thumb up and yelped "tee hee!!" She had out run the law. She knew who she was in Christ and she was no longer under the law but under grace. Follow link to complete word: http://www.bobjones.org/Docs/ShepherdsRod2009.htm Note added by Rita on Oct 26; Word of the Lord concerning resolutions to Texas unjust laws. Find the resolutions you crave in your relationships by speaking of it all in past tense. Talk, love and release old bitter places with forgiveness. Oct 26, 2009 - 9:41 AM

Death Was Defeated by Rita Hanks

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:03:43 GMT
You who know me know that my husband just recently passed away, but after seeking the Lord, I feel this testimony may be beneficial to someone. It's only part of the story, but a great part which gives God glory for the change his power brought to many. Bill's life was extended several years beyond what it would have been without strong faith applied through family love and unity. In February of 2008, while still a very inmature believer, I was faced with a severe challenge. The spirit of death came to our house through an attack of cancer in my 69 year old husband. This is my testimony that I now share with others in hopes of encouraging them in the faithfulness of God's words spoken through his anointed ministers. This is the end of the story! Today, Dec. 29, 2009, after two battles with this spirit of death, we finally received the results of the final Pep Scan showing no more cancer! The Beginning Of The Story Having surrendered my life to the Lord,, and being submitted to his preparation processes, I was learning to seek and try to understand and honor God's anointed five fold ministers, and began to follow their words on the elijahlist.com website. One day this strong word came from the Prophet Bobby Conner; BOBBY CONNERS DREAM; Source the elijahlist.com "CLOUDS OF DEATH ARE GATHERING. I WAS SHOWN HUGE, HORRIBLE CLOUDS OF DEATH WHICH ARE GATHERING-THE DEVIL WOULD WANT TO DISPERSE THESE CLOUDS ALL OVER THE EARTH. SAINTS, WE MUST PRAY INTENSELY TO KEEP THE SPIRIT OF DEATH FROM TAKING UNTOLD NUMBERS OF SINNERS BEFORE THEY CAN BE WON TO CHRIST. NOW IS NOT A TIME TO PANIC, BUT RATHER, IT IS A TIME TO PRAY." I was led to copy and keep this word, for I was learning how to pray and intercede for my unsaved husband and family members. I did not realize until later that the word was a prophecy of what was coming. A few weeks after this word came, my husband was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. I was in shock; the Lord gave me a word that "he watches over those whose hearts are perfect toward him", and I quickly began to seek a right heart attitude and his help to come through this crisis. He taught me much about his healing promises in his word, and reminded me of this prophecy from Bobby Conner, and by his mercies, in spite of many of my own failings, he proved to me and to all of my family that his word is truth. Throughout this time, the enemy kept working to sow his lies; that this man was old enough to die, why would anyone at that advanced age think God would heal them? That he was not even a believer, he was still very much a sinner, and unworthy. My husband went through a short period of agreement with that thought, but by declaring God's spoken word over him and to him, he begin to receive the hope to fight it through. The power of the spoken rhema word of God is greater than the negative thoughts from the enemy. Some feel it's not necessary to look so foolish as to go around all day speaking God's word over the fears that come to the mind, but I am here to tell you that the devil will lie us right into the grave if we allow it! When faith is activated, his lies are overcome and new mindsets are established! After lung surgery and one year of chemo and radiation with several severe scares with the effects of the treatment, my husband was declared by his doctors to be cancer free. Gradually, then, his health began to return and he began to gain some of his weight back, he had lost 55 pounds! Then after about nine months, he began to lose his appetite, and the weight gain stopped. My daughter then made him another appointment with the doctor, and we soon found the cancer had returned in the lymph glands. Once again I sought the Lord for his way to come through this. Several years back, he had given me a song that said "He takes me to places I don't desire to go, then causes me to delight in them" This was one of those times; I did not want to go back through that valley, but he gave me grace and brought us through it with joy! I had learned that keeping my joy in him and my faith in his love in spite of trials always brought the grace needed. I learned that the strength I had gained in the first trial made the next one much easier! The second treatment went much better; the Lord had said "he will sail through it", and he did. Very few side effects and strength and activity all through the second round of chemo. Radiation was needed but was very dangerous to try because of where the cancer was located. Then a breakthrough came; a new drug to be taken by mouth! This drug very new and very expensicve; $4000 for a one month supply! By the favor of the Lord, we were provided with this drug treatment free for about 6 months! Having come through this trial I have remembered the word God spoke through his prophet Mark Chironna while prophecying on a TBN broadcast that said "You will not only survive, but you will thrive!" Having suffered the loss of our life savings, we have now been restored and once again have more than enough and a fairly large savings account built up again. Myself, my husband and my close family members are different people after walking through this with the Lord. Our children were such a blessing to us throughout; God has used them and blessed them in many great ways, and we now enjoy a harmony in our relationships we have never before known. I cannot say enough about the great things the Lord did throughout, both in health and in finances, but I will just say that he made a believer out of me! By continually keeping the promise of God and the confession of his word in my mouth, death has been defeated! He truly will take what the enemy has meant for evil and use it to bring a greater measure of Christ and his joy! I would encourage anyone reading this to always seek the word of the Lord when faced with challenges that look hopeless. He alone knows what everyman must do to receives his promises; we must simply be willing to hear and act upon what he reveals to us. Note by Rita / THE AVENGER OF DEATH; IN Moses, God set up cities of refuge for those who were guilty of murder, that the avenger of death not kill. In Moses, when he sprinkled the blood on each household, God's people were rejoicing in their tents, and the avenger of death was prevented from destroying. By the letter of the law of sin and death, the wages of sin is death; but by the intercessions of faithful believers in the work of the blood of Christ, a man who is guilty can be saved from death. Although the letter of the law judges him guilty, the mercies of the spirit of Christ is able to bring life. I've seen the proof; God will save the lives of unregenerated sinners who don't walk in his word so that he may save their souls! HOSEA 13:14 I WILL RANSOM THEM FROM THE POWER OF SHEOL; I WILL REDEEM THEM FROM DEATH. (THE WORK OF THE CROSS IS FINISHED;THOSE WHO RECEIVE TRUTH CAN BE SAVED FROM DEATH. THOSE WHO WON'T HEAR REMAIN UNDER LAW.) Psalms 23 The Lord is my shepard I shall not want He makes me to lie down in green pastures He leads me beside the still waters He restores my soul He leads me in paths of righteousness For his name's sake Yea, though I walk through The valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil For he is with me. His rod and his staff They comfort me Surely goodness and mercy Shall follow me all the days of my life And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever!

"The Clarity Of The Kingdom" by Ron McGatlin

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:29:52 GMT
1. The Clarity of the Kingdom By Ron McGatlin This morning as the brightness of the sun dawned upon one of those crystal clear, crisp fall days, the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north of our home which, are often seen through a light blue haze were today crystal clear. Much detail was clearly visible and caused the mountains to seem much closer and more perfectly defined. I heard God in my spirit clearly say, "I am removing the haze that has limited the crystal clear reality of My kingdom. The last remaining coverings are now being lifted that those who seek my kingdom will clearly see and understand the mysteries of My kingdom. They will no longer see as through a glass darkly." It is a good thing to see the beauty of the mountains lightly veiled in their blue haze. They appear as an artist's painting that portrays the aesthetic overall beauty of form and color without much detail. It is even a more exciting thing to see with clarity the crystal clear details of the mountains emerge into view in the brightness of a new day. The kingdom of God that many have seen as a distant, lightly veiled, beautiful view is now being revealed in crisp detail as the brightness of the light of God is shining forth by the Spirit of God. Things that have made little or no sense to many will fall into place as God by His Spirit opens the depths of His kingdom word to them. Things that some have known or felt deep in their hearts but could not express in words or clarity of thought will now become crystallized. The random pieces of spiritual understanding will align and fit together bringing peace, harmony, and assurance in their hearts and lives. There is not a more satisfying experience of life than coming into oneness with God in His kingdom reality. It is the maturing into knowing Him as we are known of Him. All internal and external religious strife caused by trying to fit conflicting teachings and opposing views together is ended in the clarity of the revelation of the kingdom of God. For many their Bible will seem brand new again as familiar passages open up to speak to us clearly of the kingdom of God now in Christ Jesus by the Holy Spirit. Passages will fit together perfectly that we struggled to fit together in the past. In this day of clarity, reading books and prophetic kingdom writings will yield more light when read again than they did when they were previously read. This may be a time to slow down some of our activities and ask God to reveal the kingdom with clarity into our spirits by His Spirit - a time to sincerely seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness. There will be fresh clarity of revelation of Christ and His kingdom for those being given eyes to see and ears to hear. To those who have more will be given (Mat 25:29). Kingdom apostles and prophets will be amazed as they speak and write what they had not previously heard. It will flow as they go. The kingdom wisdom developing as they speak or write will be astounding and very satisfying to themselves and to the hearers. Eyes will be opened wide and mouths hanging open with the "wow-factor" of the fresh kingdom word coming to life in their presence. Real life demonstrations will not be a show but a practical reality of the kingdom invading our lives and the world around us. The time of the kingdom being revealed is here for all who will abandon the past, turn away from distractions, and turn to God with their whole hearts. Let us not allow doubt and unbelief or any religious rocks of preconceived views nor anyone or anything to cause us to miss the kingdom habitation offered to all who sincerely seek it in this window of opportunity. Seek the kingdom with your whole heart in this season of light and clarity. Growing the Fruit of the Kingdom Growing the fruit of the kingdom begins with the seed (word). Jesus spoke of the heart of mankind as the soil in which the kingdom seed is to grow. In order to prepare the soil to receive the word of the kingdom, hardened views planted by previous life experiences may need to be plowed up. Hard rocks of religious convictions may need to be thrown out. The thorn bushes of the cares of this world and deceitfulness of riches may need to be dug up and thrown out. Our hearts need to be cleared and healed to receive the seed (word) of the kingdom into the Holy Spirit moistened soil of our hearts (Mat 13:1-23). Mat 13:19: "When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside." The word of the kingdom planted in a prepared heart will grow the kingdom into fruition in our lives and will affect the people and the world around us. The kingdom planted and growing will change our lives. Our lives sown into the world will change our world. The kingdom within brings forth the kingdom without. Kingdom changes people and kingdom people change the world. The grace of God working in and through people can bring forth the works and ways of God in all areas of life. Mat 13:23: "But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." The kingdom is the work of God. We can no more grow the kingdom than we can grow a field of grain. We can prepare the soil and plant the seed, but we cannot make it grow. We have a part in the process of kingdom of God ruling in the world, but only God can make the kingdom grow in us and into the world. Mark 4:26-29: And He said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head. But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come." The gospel (good news) of the kingdom of God is that the kingdom is now available through the work of Christ Jesus in the Holy Spirit. He has provided all that is needed for our redemption and the cleansing of our hearts for the preparation of growing the kingdom of God into our world. For centuries Christ Jesus has been working by His Spirit to make soft again our hardened hearts, heal all our wounds, and set us free from the bondages of our afflictions. Christ Jesus is living in us by the Holy Spirit to grow the word of the kingdom into the rule of God on earth as it is in heaven. The good news is that God is here to rule and reign in the world with His perfect love and power. Christ Jesus is in the world today abiding in His temple (Body) to establish His kingdom in His people and in the world. Why has it not already fully happened? Why do we not yet see all things under His feet? What has delayed or held back the fullness of the kingdom on earth as it is in heaven? It has not happened because most believers have not even really heard the word of the kingdom much less grown it to fruition. Most have only heard and believed an incomplete gospel, a gospel focused on the needs and desires of man. We have preached the gospel of man's salvation to go to heaven, prosperity, healing, and deliverance. These things we ought to have done but we stopped short of the gospel of the kingdom now on earth in Christ Jesus to rule and reign. We have sought these blessings while continuing to live unholy, sinful, pleasure-seeking lives mixed with our seeking to serve God. The good news (gospel) of the kingdom is that we can be carriers of the Spirit of God and all the attributes needed to re-establish the glorious kingdom of God now on earth. The good news of the kingdom is that the rule of God has come to earth to make all things new on earth as it is in heaven. It is time to repent (turn) and believe the gospel of the kingdom. Mark 1:14-15: Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." The Spirit of Christ is again clearly proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom (the good news) that the kingdom is at hand. Repent means to turn and go another way. Jesus is preaching and teaching the word of the kingdom today by His Spirit. "Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand." Mat 4:17: From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Mat 28:18: And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth." Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Ron McGatlin www.openheaven.com basileia@earthlink.net

Praise!

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:23:33 GMT

"The Just Shall Live By Faith" by Frances Lloyd

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:36:30 GMT
The Just Shall Live by Faith Tuesday, October 20, 2009 By definition the word Justify means to become innocent or right. If we are talking about our position of being redeemed by the blood of Jesus, we are speaking of becoming right again, or in right standing. If you break down the word justify, just if, you have returned to God to become just as if you never were divided by sin. You have become eligible through Jesus for all of the blessings of Abraham plus every other promise in the Word of God. To be justified by faith, was first prophesied in (Hab 2:1) I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. (Hab 2:2) And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. (Hab 2:3) For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. (Hab 2:4) Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. This scripture was speaking of our new position in Christ because of the Cross and what was redeemed for us. We are told several times in the Word of God about how we are to live for God. It is by faith. Without faith it is impossible to please Him. (Heb 11:6) 1. (Rom 1:17) For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 2. (Gal 3:11) But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. 3. (Heb 10:38) Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. No lesson on faith is complete without reading all of Hebrews 11. Some call it the Hall of Faith. You should read the whole chapter of Hebrews 11. It was from them we first learned how to live by faith. We learned from Noah to stand on what God spoke to us and not on what we see. There had never been rain on the earth when God told him to build the Ark. He must have truly looked foolish until the rains came. It was from the widow woman that we learned to give to the man or woman of God first and then think about ourselves. It must have seemed foolish until the cruse and oil kept refilling. It was from Moses we learned so many things about faith. He must have looked foolish when he came to Pharaoh demanding that he let God's people go. With each plague Moses looked less foolish. In the end, Pharaoh must have wished he had just let them go. Abraham must have looked foolish when he spent his life talking about the Promised Land until they finally were there. In the New Testament, the boy and his lunch of fish and bread must have looked foolish offering to help with what he had until it fed the thousands with basketfuls left over. It must have looked foolish to many that Grady would pay a vow believing God for a wife, until he met her and married her within a few short months. (Me!) Even today when people give their offerings and pay their vows in faith, the devil tells you how foolish it is. We all know what the Word says about it. Give and it shall be given unto you, pressed down, shaken together and running over shall men give unto their bosom Luke 6:38. Obedience to God's Word makes us a doer of the Word and not a hearer only. We can say that we have faith all day long, but if we don't act of that faith, how good is it? It isn't real. You could be in need of healing, but never ask God for it. You could just say, "I am waiting on God. If it is really true, He will do it for me. I am a good person." We all know that is not living by faith. To live by faith we must do things the way that God said to do it. We must pray for healing or thank God that He has already done it for you. You must acknowledge the Word. You may need to call for the elders of the Church letting them anoint you with oil and pray over you. You may just need to anoint yourself and pray. You may need to get the healing scriptures and meditate on them. Build up your faith level. How do I know this is true? How many good people do you know that go to the hospital and die every day? You must receive by faith. How do I know this is true? We were told in Deut 30:19 that life and death blessing and cursing were set before us. We must choose. We must meditate on the law day and night. How do I know this is true? In James 1:22, we were told to be doers of the Word and not hearers only because we could get into self deception. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God Romans 10:17. You can never walk in faith without getting into His Word again and again. Hearing by definition means to keep on hearing. Hear means to hear it once. Keep on hearing His Word. Build your faith. The just shall live by faith. In Him, Prophetess Frances Lloyd http://tinyurl.com/yl6racb

Sweeping This Way / Revival Prophecy In Song

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:27:33 GMT
These are the lyrics to a song written in 1927. This generation is beginning to see the fulfillment of this prophecy in song. The youtube video is by a singer I do not know, but I thank her for the use of it. Lyrics Coming from glory,lift up your eyes! While we are watching, and while we pray, A mighty revival is sweeping this way. Refrain Sweeping this way, yes, sweeping this way, A mighty revival is sweeping this way. Keep on believing, trust and obey; A mighty revival is sweeping this way. As He has promised, so shall it be: Blessings from glory on you and me Waters abundant, floods to o'erflow. A mighty revival is coming, I know. Refrain Prophets have told it: in the last days Hearts shall be filled with glorious praise; Our sons and daughters, both shall proclaim The news of redemption thro' His great Name. Refrain Tarry for power,this is our need. Patiently labor, sowing the seed. Soon comes the harvest,glorious day! A mighty revival is sweeping this way. Refrain

Rise Up

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:46:14 GMT

Run The Race Lawfully

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:53:17 GMT
2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier. 5 Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. This scripture has been brought to my attention often, and I believe it is one we must earnestly seek a right revelation of in order to be victorious in our walk. There are many running and many teaching, but only those who are striving according to God's ways and not man's will win. Paul points out here that the gardener is due the firstfruits of his labor. God is the gardener, the husbandman! We are created for his glory. John 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See ... ... Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath longpatience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. I am understanding this to mean that God's order must be followed in order for the race to be run lawfully. We are proven worthy of his kingdom by our submission to enduring his refining processes with praise and joy intact. It's too much for flesh to do; we have to die to our flesh daily as we allow the spirit to accomplish what flesh cannot. It requires the line upon line, precept upon precept obedience! We must seek to learn to submit to his agendas only. To learn to wait patiently with him for his timings and his strategies. This will establish Christ in us, the hope of glory. He promises that after we have endured suffering for a while he will put the enemy underneath our feet. As we grow in endurance by grace, we are granted a greater measure of the spirit. This enables us to be able to teach others. 1 Corinthians 9: Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable. 26 Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; 27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. Mercies over us, Lord, as we seek to learn how to find your way of building up your kingdom.

"The Voice Of The Lord" Music Video and Prayer

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:14:49 GMT
Who's voice are we listening to? Lord may it be your sounds, your voice. May the enemy not distract us or confuse us. May Your strategies be heard above the sounds of the enemy. May the victory be sweet. May Your music fill our souls. Train us to hear Your still small voice, Your shout, Your melody, Your direction and Your "sweet nothings" which woo us towards You and You alone. Lord, You are our favorite word, our favorite sound. A prayer through Nancy Magiera / The Hub Injesus.com / http://tinyurl.com/yfjqns8

A Marvelous Bedtime Prayer

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:32:19 GMT

My Eyes Are On The Lord

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:11:04 GMT

"Dominion" by Robert Riccadelli

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:18:19 GMT
SUBDUE THE EARTH, AND TAKE DOMINION; Dominion- An Eight Letter Word...... When some people hear the word dominion, flags go way up. I have seen fire come out of some who have heard the word preached. I can understand this, because there are various interpretations of what this word means as a believer in Christ, and His Kingdom. Agenda filled paradigms make this an eight letter cuss word in some circles. I wanted to briefly share my view of dominion in light of the Kingdom of God. Dominion is in the bible. Stewardship and godly influence are in the bible. The ability to carry His love, His presence, and watch atmospheres and hearts change for His glory, are all in the bible. When Christian or non-Christian men are after their own desires, the dominion they operate under is a very ugly word. Greed, domination, and control, are some characteristics that come to mind. Ultimately, power, while putting others in bondage is the fruit of ugly dominionist mindsets. Father's love for the world and allowing us to be His ambassadors of love, is the foundation of His dominion plan. He has always desired His people to steward the earth as led by Him. By walking in His presence, in His plan, and with His heart, dominion is inevitably going to happen. It is His very nature. It is His very plan from the before the genesis of creation. The Lord stewards people, and His people steward His stuff. We must remember that Jesus said His Kingdom is not of this world. So if what we are building looks like, smells like, tastes like, the kingdoms of this world, we probably are operating outside of His blueprints for the thing. I am not interested in building an earthly kingdom, but I am interested in building His heavenly Kingdom on earth for His glory. How do we get there? We die. Baptism is supposed to symbolize are commitment to death of self, and our new birth and life in Jesus. Our journey is supposed to be increasing death, while revealing His increasing life flowing out from within us. If we do not live, move, and have our being in Him, then it is probable that we may be building an earthly replica of His true Kingdom. When we do not use the keys of His Kingdom, we build a product that does not represent Him or His Kingdom. Binding and loosing in a sea of humanity opposes the Lord's Prayer of "Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven". We must hear His voice and begin to declare His will and purposes for our life and for the things He has called us to. We must have His revelation, His vision, and His mission for our life. The world is looking on and they are seeing self seeking church, a church seeking after a sign rather than delivering a sign and a wonder by His mandate, and His authority. My friend David VanCronkite says often, "If the Kingdom of God is anything, and it is everything, it is relational, supernaturally relational". Anything that we do must have relationship and love as the foundation. When we desire to do good to others, which should be always, we put them first. We take on the role of servant. What happened to the "greatest among you must be your servant" concept? It has fallen way to agenda's, mammon, control, etc. These are the things of anti-Kingdom building. These have no part in the Kingdom Jesus was talking about, and this is not the dominion Jesus is talking about. Hear Ye Him! The Kingdom of God desires to serve, influence, transform, deconstruct, reconstruct, shake up, wake up, and glorify Him in all things, in all spheres, throughout the planet. If you want to call this dominion, and the bible calls it such, then we can call it such. I do not understand all of it, but it is unfolding to me, almost daily, and sometimes moment to moment. So if you want to throw stones at those believing in dominion, make sure you are certain of what brand they are speaking of, and oh yeah, check again and see if the Father is calling you to stone anyone. (I would suppose not). Visionary Advancement Strategies Robert Ricciardelli http://vision2advance.com/ Scripture inserted by Rita 2 Thessolonians 2: 11With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. 12We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalms 100 Out Of The Mouths Of Babes

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:43:21 GMT
Deuteronomy 11:19 Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up

"Arrows In The Hands Of A Warrior" by Rita

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:20:52 GMT
Dec. 10, 2008 Re-post Oct 14, 2009 Revelation 6:2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. Several years ago, I heard someone in the spirit ask a question; What does the empty bow in the Lord's hand mean? No arrows for the bow are mentioned. That seemed a very good question to me, and I began to try to look deeper into the meaning of the scripture. Proverbs 25:2 says " It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but thehonor of kings is to search out a matter". So I began searching for an understanding.It turned into quite a detailed project, and little by little over time, I began to see a picture emerging. I was learning that my early understandings of the book of Revelation was mostly from the mind, and not by the spirit. I started with the study of the scriptures about Jesus and horses to see if I could see any clues there. Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean This scripture portrays Jesus, the warrior king, the conqueror, crowned; the white horses represent purity. Then, I wondered "how does a conqueror war without weapons?" As I continued to meditate on this, more revelation began coming. The famous passage in Joel 2 (Read Joel 2 scripture passage: http://niv.scripturetext.com/joel/2.htm) describes a mighty army, such as had never been before, the Lord thundering before his army, the mighty who obey his command. They are described as having the appearance of Horses, and thundering through the earth in victory! According to Pauls' teaching in Ephesians, we are seated in the heavenlies with Christ Jesus, we are the Lord's weapons of war, his arrows, his war horses! Ephesians 2:5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus Ps. 127:3-5 "Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate." Isaiah 49:2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; Habakkuk 3 At the light (children who speak by the spirit of truth) of thine arrows which shot forth,?At the shining of thy glittering spear. Revelation 12:10-12 They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Spiritual Violence: Fire is the number one essential ingredient in the Christian life. The fire of God is the passion, motivation and power to accomplish the will of God. John the Baptist referred to Jesus when he said, "I baptize with water, but there is coming one after me who will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire." This is why Jesus told His disciples to go and tarry at Jerusalem? until they were endued with power - fire-power - power to be a witness. We cannot do without the mighty baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire! Just as the children of Israel had to go in and war against the giants to possess the promised land, we must go to war against the devil and his kingdom in order to possess our promised land. Daniel 7:18 ... ... But the saints of the most high God shall take the kingdom: and they shall possess the kingdom for ever and ever We reign in life with the Lord; possessing our promised inheritance by the proclamation of the word of God through prophecy! 1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on you, that you by them might war a good warfare; For any who also love the study of the book of Revelation, I recommend the teaching of Arlette Pollard. She is anointed and gifted by the Holy Spirit to open up the deeper truths of this fascinating book, and explain much of the symbolism of the different scriptures. It is very definitely a book to explain the "right now", not only the farther down the road events. http://www.revelationsvoice.com/letters.htm

A Revolution Of Prayer

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:59:06 GMT
Rita Hanks OCTOBER 31, 2008 Re-post Oct. 13, 2009 A REVOLUTION OF PRAYER THE HEALING OF THE LAND 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Revival is in the land! We are in the midst of a season that multitudes of God's children are bowing the knee and praying as never before. The wake-up calls have gone out; the increase in evil in earth, the signs in the weather, the corruptions being exposed in governors, the crisis in the economy; these things have caused a sleeping church to arise and pray and seek the face of God. The familiar prayer for the pleading of the healing of the land is again being taught and prayed in the many prayer movements. The fear of what is comimg on the earth prophecied by Jesus is evident everywhere. There is much emotion and confusion. Many who name Christ's name are choosing to war with criticism and accusation. The healing of the land is, and must, begin in the person of the believer, in his home and family, then in the land, corporately and nationally. God's order is clear in the 2 Chronicles scripture; prayer, humility, a personal repentance and turning from wicked ways, and then healing. As homes and families are brought into his right order, the domino effect of righteousness will begin to bring change to our own hearts, then our families,schools, churches, businesses, and government offices. Ephesians 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: Galatians 5:16 This I say then, walk in the spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh Many are as righteous Lot, whose righteous spirit was vexed by the evil of Sodom, but who was not called to bring change to it. He was rescued from the evil in Sodom by the chosen warrior Abraham. Many in the land in this time are vexed by the evil around them but are not armed with spiritual weapons of the gospel of peace and reconciliation. A call to repentance and personal cleansings has gone out. As a result, many will bow the heart and earnestly seek the deliverance of the Lord from a spirit of personal anger that causes us to war as flesh against flesh, beating the air but never able to get the victory. The mature spiritual man recognizes that satan is the source of the evil, and that the wars require preparation in prayer closets and obedience to the voice of the Lord through his anointed elders. The conservative mindset must become the Kingdom mindset. 1 Corinthians 9:24,27 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. We know that the Lord has planted the seeds of righteousness that cries out to see revival and restoration of godly values in the nations. He has been faithful in going ahead and making provision for this time by preparing many Daniels and Esthers and Gideons for the repairing of breaches and the shakings and re-alignments in seats of government. This remnant and their disciples are expert at educating the public and guiding us by right examples; in turning us back to the whole-hearted devotion to the Lord, in teaching us how to discern between good and evil, and alerting us to beware of hidden agendas in the church, the business world and in government thrones. These mature leaders will not war with carnal weapons; they are trained in warfare using the mighty weapons of Jesus that will ensure the victory. They will speak truth in love while pleading for salvation and mercy over the souls of un-regenerate men who are spiritually blinded. Let us be careful to pay due honor to our spiritual fathers and mothers in this critical time. Those who serve on the front lines are satan's main targets. They fight demons in the power of the Lord for our good. Isaiah 65:16, 18 That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy. Micah 5:7 says: "The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for man or linger for mankind."