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A Sifting Is Going On
Jane Jacobson
A sifting is going on. The counterfeit will no longer be able to fool
those who are "in Christ. "God's elect will be able to discern the real
things of God, and will no longer be deceived by man and his ways. Works
and plans not established in the "body", in Christ, will fall and bear
no fruit. Those things established through God's plans, in obedience,
and perseverance, will be unshakable.
Affirmation of God's will is going to be unshakable in the souls and hearts
of God's obedient and faithful. They will position themselves for God's
will and purposes. They will stand like mighty oaks and be a refuge and
strength for many. Compromise will not be in their vocabulary. Family
and friends who are not obedient, nor in Christ, will find this hard to
fathom and will try to dissuade them, but the seduction and plans of
"the wicked one" will no longer work or have power over the faithful,
steadfast servants of the Most High God.
Revelation, word of knowledge, prophecy, and other giftings will be
regular conversation for these, who are "in Christ." They will be
empowered to bring hope, love, encouragement, wisdom, salvation, and
miracles to whom God sends them to, or to those who cross their paths.
The "gospel", the "good news", will certainly be so; as there will no
longer be just talk, but there will be action, and power, and life changing
experiences. God's authority will rest upon His people and they will have
confidence in who they are in Christ. The Holy Spirit will fill their
mouths and they will be willing vessels for the Lord. Courage and
"backbones of steel", will prevail as they walk in love, in power, and
not in fear.
It will be God's doing for His will and good pleasure, and certainly
nothing of man. Choices will be made every day; choices that will be
life-changing. The "world' will be shocked as God's people leave their
works, and step into "God's."
There will be persecution. When the gospel goes forth there is always
persecution. There is the "accuser of the brethren." But there will also
be the Defender,Jesus Christ himself who will walk with you, and among
you. Fear not. The battle is already won and the victory is ours! If
Christ be for you, who can be against you?
jjacobson13@sprint.ca
Apostolic Paradigm Shift, Sift, and Swift
Tim and Theresa Early
One of the most exciting things about the global church is that the
apostolic reformation is rapidly and massively bringing new patterns,
positions, definitions, and accurate understanding of the church through
an emphasis of territorial and global mentality, a breakthrough spirit
of kingdom advancement, and a harvest mentality of which the saints are
given to disciple whole nations through the governance and
administration of the kingdom. What this simply means is, the church
must move pass the second day mentality of having mere revivals, to the
reformation of the church and the nations. For revivals have had their
greatest days in the church, but many have become nothing more than
flickering flames, or the result of men attempting to control the new
moves of God through legislation, political jockeying, mind games, and a
poor posture and position of what the saints are given for in the earth.
Just ask the average saint {OOPS! Did I say average?} if they are aware
of the significant thrust as to why we are here in the earth realm? Just
ask the average church the same thing, especially when many have become
seeker-friendly, performance based, and needs oriented. And, consider
this, that the average church, though consisting of a statement of
faith, may easily find a lack of true meaning to their statement of
purpose {If there is one}. For a statement of faith does not tell you
why you are here in the earth. A statement of faith simply cover the
basics of what you believe, not WHOM you believe. And, a statement of
faith often lacks the apostolic thrust as to why we are positioned in
the earth for kingdom advancement. For in John 7:16, Jesus' doctrine was
of him that SENT him, and the word sent reveals the meaning of the
apostolic. In other words, in all of our doctrinal statements, where is
the revelation of what we are given for? True, they may tell others a
little bit {and in some cases a lot} about who we are as some
organization or fellowship, but even the doctrine of the Son revealed
the mission of the Father. Yes beloved, Jesus' teachings were simply
infused with a sense of mission and purpose. For Jesus did not come to
talk about the Father, but to reveal him. And the church is not here to
talk about Christ, but to reveal him. Simply put, it is knowing him and
making him known - Daniel 11:32
In the new apostolic paradigm shift, there is the further consideration
of two important words, both which ends with the "ift" as in shift. In
fact, why don't we give a brief definition of the terms "Shift, Sift,
and Swift."
Shift - To move or transfer from one place or position to another - a
change from one individual, configuration, direction, form, or position
to another transfer.
Sift - To put through a sieve or another straining device in order to
separate the fine from the coarse particles. To distinguish as if
separating from a sieve. To examine carefully and closely. It simply
carries the idea of "passing through."
Swift - Moving or capable of moving with great speed. Coming, occurring,
or accomplished quickly - "Behold, I come Quickly!"
In these three important words lies important characteristics of the new
apostolic paradigm. However, I must say, that the entire body of Christ
has not caught the Spirit of the Shifting, Sifting, or the Swift
momentum and increased speed of the spiritual dimension therein. For
many, church goes on as usual, with the same results as well.
But beloved, in order to see the reality of this new corporate dynamic
in the clusters of saints world over, there must be a paradigm shift in
our mentality towards the true understanding of what the church is. For
if we esteem a building as church, or the size of membership as church,
we may potentially bypass the further dealings of the Lord who is after
a people walking in the substance, image, and expression of his purpose
found in the dominion mandate of Genesis 1:26-28. For it is here, that
every gifting, calling, purpose, and destiny is to ascribe worth to the
image and likeness of God as the prelude for true dominion. Meaning, man
is given dominion to rule the earth through their measure of rule, but
remember, it first establishes the image and likeness of God, and the
revelation of man walking in that image and likeness.
Therefore, we cannot expect to function in our apostolic capacity as
church folk on the notion that we are a growing church, or a large body
of saints from a particular corner of town. But we must rediscover
through dominion {Genesis 1:26-28} that there is given to the saints, a
specific tailor-made will and purpose for our definite and precise
position on planet earth. Psalms 8:5-6
IN the new apostolic paradigm shift, there is a divine sifting, yes
beloved, sifting. There is the straining through God's divine
instruments of process, a people prepared for the Father's glory, and
not the glory of another man. There is the sifting away of old ideas and
mentalities, even false concepts of the church. There is a distinction
being made between the first and the last adam, and a dividing asunder
of soul and spirit. There is the instrument of God at work to bring
about a people of his passion, pleasure, and delight. And you know what,
it may even feel like a death to some, and a painful process for others,
but know for a truth, God the Father has just what we need to bring to
pass his sovereign intentions in the earth.
In the concepts of apostolic paradigm shifts, there too, is the word
"swift." Rapid swift motion seems to characterize certain aspects of
this new reformation era. As the saying goes, the Lord is doing a quick
work in a short time, and in many cases it seems to tear away at some
people for the idea of the Lord bringing increased momentum and change,
especially change in our carnal concepts of ministry.
I for one am a happy camper, not because there is a crushing blow served
to Babylonian mentalities {Revelation 18:20} through the agency and
operation of God's holy apostles and prophets, but simply because God
will always have his way. I am excited due in part that the apostles and
prophets of the Spirit is witnessing a new paradigm shift in the
destruction of old order mind sets such as in the scripture mentioned
above. Also, I am delighted to be a part of the unveiling of all that
CHrist is, as the scriptures says in Psalms 24: 7 "to Lift up your heads
O ye gates, and to be ye lifted up you everlasting doors, and the King
of Glory shall come in...{vss. 7-10}
So, with the consideration of the word sift and swift involved with the
apostolic paradigm shift, lets briefly list some important areas this
apostolic paradigm is taking place.
Tim and Theresa Early
I Am Setting This House In Order
Nancy Smith
I am setting this house in order even to raise up that Joshua generation
of those who will go in and pull up and pluck out and uproot...they will
plunder and they will spoil the enemy's camp. They will not grow weary
when they are assailed on every side but shall move in unison with the
power of agreement to love one another as I have loved them. There will
be none other than I to guide them, to lead them and to shower them with
favor as they move into their places. I have called each of you to join
this army at some level, and to take your rank as a soldier who would
even be willing to go under cover in these days in order to see the
mission fulfilled. For it is not only what you are doing on the outside
that makes a difference in my kingdom but what you are doing on the
inside that will make a differnce. My children, in this day and hour
when men say they are coming out of their closet, I would urge you to go
back INTO your closet and to prepare and seek strategy for the battles
ahead. For the enemy lines are drawn and I would that you listen to Me
more now than ever so that I can teach you My ways.
bntesmith@ohiohills.com
Look First Unto Me
Bill Burns
To those who are seeking direction, I say,
look first unto Me. If you will seek My face and ask for
the wisdom that is necessary, will I withhold it from you?
Will I not give it to you? Will I not speak to you? Will I
not bring confirmation? If I would ask Gideon in the days
of old to test Me according to My purposes, will I not
today bring the answers that you seek? Will I not open the
doors that are before you? Would you not come in faith
asking that I shut the doors that you do not need to go
through? I say, believe and receive! You have sought for
the answers and walked mile after mile in your weariness
seeking that which I have spoken to you, looking for that
which I have promised. This is the fulfilling of all
things. That which you have sought shall now, in the
immediate future, come to pass.
Please understand that
those things that are before you will not always be before
you! You are closer today to the promise than you were
when you first heard the word of the Lord. You are closer
now to receiving that which I have spoken, and it is My
purpose to bring forth a multitude of promises at the same
time so there can be no denial of My word. It will come in
such a way and in so many places that there will be an
absoluteness that I have moved and that which I have said
will come to pass. Do not become discouraged! Renew the
promise now, that which I have spoken to you before. Mix
it with faith and hide it again in the good ground of your
heart. Every promise that has been birthed by My Spirit
and given unto you will be fulfilled in these days. These
are the days of glory. These are the days of the
overcoming church, the days of the promise of the
firstborn and the sons of God in the kingdom!
Faith Tabernacle
The Shelter Of Glory
by Francis Frangipane
What we define doctrinally as "salvation" is, in truth, the entrance,
and then expansion, of Christ's Presence throughout our person.
What we call salvation is, in truth, the beginning of God's glory
in man.
If you are a Christian, then Christ is in you; you are already
in glory. You have been clothed with Christ, who is Himself the
"radiance of [the Father's] glory" (Heb 1:3). The fact is, Satan
knows you are a Christian, not simply because he heard you repeat
a prayer at a church altar; the Devil sees what happened when
you prayed: The glory of Christ entered your spirit!
There, within you right now, abides the substance, the radiance,
of Christ. Your prayer to receive Jesus into your heart was eternally
effective.
The Divine Refuge
To attain the manifest glory of God is the reason for our existence.
Consequently, the Lord is more concerned with our full conversion
than our fleshly comfort; He seeks to establish in us true holiness
rather than false happiness. He will even bring us through floods
and fires, if necessary, to scourge away our addiction to the
goals of men.
The outcome of what seems like harsh or severe dealings is that,
having been delivered from the frail defenses of man, the glory
of God becomes our shelter.
The glory of His Presence "will be a canopy." Isaiah continues,
"And there will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day,
and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain" (Isa 4:6).
Think of it! In the last days the glory of God shall increasingly
become so tangible, so substantial, that it will become a "shelter,"
a "refuge," and a "protection" to those who have learned to live
in the Presence of God.
For all the compelling reasons to serve God, His highest calling
to our hearts is nothing less than the attainment of Christ's
glory: "It was for this He called you through our gospel, that
you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ" (2 Thess 2:14).
Yes, Christ will part the skies and be manifest in finality,
but first He comes to be manifest in our humanity! Paul tells
us that Christ is coming specifically "to be glorified in His
saints on that day, and to be marveled at among all who have
believed" (2 Thess 1:10).
As the return of Christ approaches, entrance into the glory of
God shall not only become more attainable; it shall become ever
more necessary. For as the battle at the end of the age intensifies,
only the shelter of God's glory shall preserve us.
Francis Frangipane
The Lap Of the Lord
Doug Patterson
Zion is calling to a higher place of praise. It is a time to come forward
and march to the sound of the praises of the Lord. It is a time to dance!
It is a time to triumph and have victory over old circumstances and
situations that have chained you down too long. Procrastination is not
your friend My people but it is only a thing that delays your
breakthrough. For as we are going to do a new thing together,
circumstances and events are going to dramatically change.
For I shall pour out My Spirit on all flesh and your sons and daughters
shall prophesy. Hesitation must go for it feeds
on procrastination like a friend. The mind evaluates both circumstances
to see if it lines up with the natural law of the land. How can this be
if we are moving into a supernatural realm?
Your breakthrough is not dependent upon the circumstances that you create
but is leaning heavily on the environment that I am asking you to be
placed into. It is a time to leap off the top of the mountain and fly
into My presence.
It is a time to know that I am your provider in every circumstance. I ask
you My people to wholly trust in Me. Do not lose hope
nor vision. Delaying your steps forward will not aid in the circumstances
but give a root for defeat and discouragement to come in.
So jump into the trusting arms of your Father like a young child taking
that leap of faith, knowing that there is a cradling position available in
the Lap of the Lord.
Intercessors For Jesus Ministries
Today Is A New Beginning
Kathryn Bohlin
Leave behind your bad habits, your disappointments, your anxieties, your concerns, your anger, your
depression, and begin a new and fresh walk with me today. It is a new
day, a new beginning. My mercy is here. Come, let me wipe away your
sins of yesterday and the days before. Let's begin a fresh walk of
unbroken fellowship this morning. Seek my face today and you will find
me. Look in my word today and you will be encouraged. Let's talk
together today about your needs and your desires, your dreams and your
disappointments. I am here. As you go about your busy day, I will go
with you. I will be beside you in the car, at your desk, in your
office, in your home and wherever else your busy day takes you. I look
forward to having a day with you, for I love you more than your mind can
begin to grasp and I enjoy having time with you, my much beloved child.
kbohlin@flash.net
May 4, 2001
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