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The Kingly Anointing
Pat Cocking
This month, our prayer directive takes us into the birthing of the "kingly"
anointing in the Body of Christ. The kingly anointing involves the
manifestation of the power and authority of Christ through the church. The
Lord has impressed me concerning a spiritual assault that needs to be prayed
through for the Body of Christ as the kingly anointing surfaces in
manifestation. It is concerning a spirit called "leviathan". Jezebel
attempted to assault the prophetic move but leviathan will attempt to thwart
the kingly.
In Job 41:34, it says that leviathan is "king" over all the sons of pride.
This spirit is desiring to claim the "power" for it's own glory and will
seek to tempt believers into pride in order for them to ultimately give him
the glory (without knowing it).
The kingly anointing of Jesus and the release of power in the Kingdom is
going to be wide spread and awesome under a corporate anointing but it MUST
be protected from pride.
Please pray for alertness and protection from the subtle temptations that
this spirit brings. "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil".
Please pray especially for leaders and preachers.
The following is a list of some possible temptations initiated by leviathan
in regards to the kingly anointing:
Bless you! PAT
cocking@telus.net
With Great Expectation
Jana Alcorn
I have not forsaken you, says the Lord, but am looking upon you with
expectation. I am searching your heart. For it is in this season, that
your desire will come before Me. Do you want Me above all? Are you ready
to take My yoke upon you, instead of the yokes of others? This is a time
of release. When you are truly dead to acclamations, then I can move
ahead for My utmost purpose and Glory. I am teaching you new ways, saith
the Lord and you are learning new things, even a new language says the
Lord. You have been in the position of predictability, now I move you
beyond. Fear not to believe Me again for My will and My purpose. Flow
with this press and I will come forth, says the Lord, for I have ordained
you for My purposes before the foundation of the world!
JAlcorn@aol.com
Who will Release My Spirit?
Linda Patterson
Early this morning I experienced a cry from the heart of My Father.
"The Spirit of the Lord wants to be released. Who will release My Spirit?
He has been contained in man made boxes, push down and stifled.
Allow Me to move in fire and in power. It is the power of My resurrection
that will set the captives free and My fiery passion will melt the frozen
hearts.
My desire is to have a heart totally submitted to Me. My agenda for this
day is signs, miracles and wonders. Who will be a sign and a wonder for me?
My fire and power cannot be found in man made tradition and religion. Fresh
fire brings life, creativity and strength. Who will be a fire starter for
Me? Who will allow My fresh fire to spread forth to the nations?
Shaking and sifting, wilderness walking, old wineskins to new are all part
of the process for the releasers of My fire. Fiery passion can only flow
through prepared and yielded vessels.
Road blocks shall be removed. Nothing shall hinder the pathway I have
chosen for My fiery messengers of truth. My Spirit groans and cries out for
release and so shall it be.
1 Thess. 5:19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire..
Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be
shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and
awe, for our God is a consuming fire.
Intercessors For Jesus Ministries
Press on through!!!
Wayne MacKay
Don't look at the storms in your life. Don't look at the
circumstances. Don't look to the left or to the right. Look into My
face. Look into My eyes. I will guide you every step of the way.
Even though things look black and you feel like you will never make it
through the storm. PUSH ON THROUGH. I am there to help you. I am
there to hold your hand. I am there to protect you. I just want you
to PUSH ON THROUGH. Many of you want to sit and wait and say Lord I'm
scared. Don't be afraid My children. For I will not let you be
harmed. I will guide your every step. Just PUSH ON THROUGH. Know
that I am preparing the way for you.
faith@connection.com
The True Meaning Of Success
Stephen Hanson
12 May the LORD give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you
may keep the law of the LORD your God. 13 Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees
and laws that the LORD gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. 14 "I
have taken great pains to provide for the temple of the LORD a hundred thousand talents of gold, a million talents
of silver, quantities of bronze and iron too great to be weighed, and wood and stone. And you may add to them. 1 Chronicles 22
2 Chronicles 26: 4 He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. 5
He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the LORD,
God gave him success. 6 He went to war against the Philistines and broke down the walls of Gath, Jabneh and
Ashdod. He then rebuilt towns near Ashdod and elsewhere among the Philistines.
"What is the measure of a man?"
"How would you measure a man's success? Is it financial? Is it some other form of promotion?
I tell you that these are earthly standards. These are the ways that man would measure success. But look beyond
the framework of this earth. There are things that I have instilled in the heart of man. He would find these things
if he would search for them. "
"A man's success in my eyes, is a relationship which is built upon love and trust. It is a relationship where his
Spirit is joined with mine. It is a home that is filled full of love. It is a place where children can play without fear or
retaliation. It is a place where my word is spoken. It is a place where forgiveness is given and received. It is a
place where the young and the old embrace the arms of the aged. It is a place where those who are weak can
become strong in ME. It is a place where all who come to Me are accepted and received."
"Your success must be measured by my standards. These are my standards. You cannot serve two masters. You
cannot follow the course of the spirit of this age and also follow my Spirit. You will become a divided house. My
Spirit will cause you to see what the measure of success is. You will go out in peace and be led there. The
mountains and the hills will break forth into singing before you. Seek first my kingdom and my righteousness and
then you will know the true meaning of success."
Stephen Hanson
cshanson@theprophets.org
Discerning The Prophetic
In the 'mainline' church environment where I minister, the gifts of the
spirit and the five-fold ministry are just beginning to be recognized as
something for now, instead of something that happened historically in the
Bible. The prophetic voice is being heard, and along with it, satan has
reared his ugly head and brought in false prophetic voices to deceive.
Some have already fallen into deception. Few know how to tell the
difference between the false and the true.
To help teach the truth and expose the lies of the enemy, I sought the
Lord for some basics. The mindset of many is still to depend on the pastor
for teaching and application from the Word, and many simply don't have
time to study in depth. Yet they need the protection of God from
deception.
So I believe the Lord provided me with this brief "starter kit" on
learning to accurately discern the true word of prophecy and the prophet.
Perhaps it will be helpful to you to share with others "new" to the
prophetic. There will be much to add, I'm sure, but we have to start
somewhere!
Nita
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DISCERNING THE PROPHETIC
In these days of increased prophetic activity, it is critically important
that we be able to discern the true from the false; else we shall be
deceived and misled. Many of us have received sound instruction regarding
the prophetic, but to many it is a new subject. I asked the Lord for some
good 'bottom line' guidelines for discernment - things that can be quickly
read and applied in our lives.
Jesus said:
Matt 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and
shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible,
they shall deceive the very elect. (KJV)
The "if" in this passage is the Greek conditional, which is better
translated "since". That means it is possible for us to be deceived! But
God's guidelines in His Word, the inner witness of the Holy Spirit (John
16:13) and the gift of discernment from the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:10),
provide us with tools to accurate discernment.
Here are 4 "quick" guidelines from the Word to help in discerning the
prophetic.
YOU SHALL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUIT
First are the words of Jesus:
Matt 7:15-16 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's
clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by
their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? (KJV)
Notice it is the Fruit, not the Gift, that gives discernment, for the
Gifts are without repentance (Rom 11:29). The fruit of the Spirit must be
evident in the life of the prophet. Primary fruit - can you feel the love
of God from this person and their words? (This does not mean sinless
perfection!)
BEWARE OF LABELS
There are congregations which try to recognize the gifts of their
individual members and give them titles, such as "evangelist, prophet,
etc.". This can be positive, as it recognizes each person as a valuable
member of the Body of Christ, and encourages them to walk in their gifts
and callings. However, there is a down side.
Mistakes can be made. Pride can enter in. Jealousy and strife can result,
which opens the door to every evil work (James 3:16). We
are to desire the higher gifts, but not be jealous of someone else who
receives them. We can all prophesy (1 Cor. 14:31), but all are not
prophets.
Jesus set the example of humility. The majority of the time, he called
himself "the Son of Man". He refers to himself as a prophet (in small
caps) only twice: (1) see Matt 13:57, Mark 6:4, Luke 4:24, and John 4:44,
and (2) Luke 13:33.
The strongest warning about labels is in Revelation 2:20-23:
20 Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman
Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my
servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.
The Strong's concordance reveals the underlying meaning that this false
prophet causes God's servants to stray from the truth, to get off the path.
Jezebel is a witchcraft spirit, and its prophetic insight is NOT from God.
The word of knowledge, which may be true, comes from the same source as
tarot card readers, palm readers, etc. - from familiar spirits (demons).
Note: not all false prophets are women. This passage reveals the spirit in
operation behind this particular kind of false prophet.
If you are called to walk in the office of prophet, God himself will
establish you. Others will recognize the gift and authority from the
Lord. Giving yourself a title, even if it's true, will not do what only
God can do.
A PROPHET SUBMITS TO AUTHORITY
Prophets are willing to submit to the authority over them, and to submit
their words to other prophets for discernment. Other prophetic voices
will confirm a word as being from the Lord, and/or add interpretation and
application to it, thereby making it more edifying for the Body, which is
the purpose of the prophetic.
1 Cor 14:32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
(KJV)
Anyone who resists submitting to other prophetic voices, or who resists,
disdains, or defies authority is not a true prophet of God.
A PROPHET IS AN INTERCESSOR AND PERSON OF PRAYER
A prophetic person will spend much time in prayer. It is key to hearing
and recognizing the voice of the Lord. This is another fruit to be
examined in the life of a person operating in the prophetic.
EVERY biblical prophet was an intercessor. The scripture below bears
witness to this conclusion, as does a quick study of the prophets in the
Old Testament, beginning with Abraham.
[Jer 27:18] But if they be prophets, and if the word of the Lord be with
them, let them now make intercession to the Lord of hosts that the vessels
which are left in the house of the Lord, and in the house of the king of
Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon.]
This is an important characteristic of the true prophetic ministry -
another fruit. This is so important to God. For those just beginning to
experience giving prophetic words, this is NOT A GAME! It is an awesome
responsibility to give the Word of the Lord.
The power of life & death is in the tongue, especially of a prophetic
word. For words of correction, there is a BIG difference between the
Conviction of the Lord, and the condemnation of the enemy.
Intercession produces the right heart toward others - God's heart. It
eliminates judgment and condemnation. It produces compassion for others.
It helps keep the Lord's word pure and untainted by the flesh. It helps
the prophet to stay humble and prevents him from falling into pride.
Even though Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father, highly
exalted above everything, he also is still humbling himself and "ever
lives to make intercession for us" (Hebrews 7:25).
There are those called to intercession who are not prophets, but all
prophets bear some intercessory burden.
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God does not want us to be led astray - He gives us standards in His Word
to help our discernment. These are a start. The Word says we are to test
the spirits to see if they be of God, and hold fast to that which is good.
(I Thess 5:19-21 & I Jn 4:1)
If you are just realizing you have a prophetic call, this is also a
challenge to "examine yourself before the Lord" and ask Him to
help you "do it right".
NitaBotz@netscape.net
Soldiers of the Cross
Nita Botzenmayer
And I say, go forth as Soldiers of the Cross and claim the land and fight for the cause for I go with you as you go. With a two-edged sword in your hand you shall possess the land, in Jesus Name. Many will say, "Well that isn't for me." Well, it had better be for you, because this is one nation under God.
From the beginning of time it was one nation under God. Where are my people? Where are my people, God says. Where are my people? Where is the fire going in my people? It is going every which way, but is not the fire that I have put in my people to win back the land, to inhabit your inheritance, which is the land?
This is your land; fight for the land. I have given you this land just like I gave it to Israel many years ago. But my children say, "Oh, but I'm fighting this war at home; I'm fighting this other war." But this war is so much greater. Pick up your arms; I have given you the spiritual weapons; I have given you the spiritual tools. Are you going to use them? Are you going to use them, I say this day?
And one of your spiritual weapons is fasting because it is in that fasting that we come to our true humility in Christ. Body, go forth and fight the battle, but humble yourselves before your God. Humble yourselves before your God so I can empower you and I can direct you and I can lead you in the intercession that I would have you to do for this great nation which I have called into existence.
Yes, I parted the Sea, many, many years ago and I brought you into this land and don't forget what it stands for. It stands for liberty and justice - My liberty, My justice, not just anyone's liberty.
My children, I call you forth today to be soldiers of the Cross and to say, "Yes, Lord. I will do it. I will stand; I will stand for you. Sign me up; sign me up in the Book of God. I will fight the cause, oh God. I will fight the cause."
I don't care who you are; just have obedience to Me. I see your hearts. You're saying to yourselves, "Well, this is not my burden." It is God's burden. It is your God's burden to take back the land. Take back the land for your God. Will you do it? Will you do it? Will you do it, I say?
NitaBotz@netscape.net
Failure and Success: Paralysis From Past Mistakes
A.W. Tozer
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy
toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so
far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Do not let any of the things of the world or past mistakes paralyze
your hearts. I believe there are Christians who have allowed some of
their past mistakes to paralyze them. You were so bright and cheerful
in your spiritual life once, and then you made some tragic mistake or
had something happen to you. You got out of it somehow, and prayed
and wept your way out of it. But it did something to you, and now you
cannot lick it. Past wrongs that have been done to you, past
failures, times you thought you were going to win and did not, or
present sins or discouragement-these things are not mental at all.
They are deeper than that; they are subconscious, and they prevent us
from believing.
I most urgently exhort you, and I trust God Almighty to deliver you;
to sponge that out of your spirit; to sponge that out of your heart
so you are not hindered by unbelief. Rut, Rot or Revival: The
Condition of the Church, 162-163.
"Lord, I'm surely not the only one who desperately needs this
reminder this morning. So many of us struggle with past sins,
failures, or hurts. I pray for all of my fellow-servants who need
deliverance, who need to have the past sponged out of their spirits
and hearts. Amen."
Read "Insight for Leaders" online at:
October 1, 2000
eaglevw@golden.net
by Nita Botzenmayer
21 I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is
unwilling.
22 So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who
commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways.
23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that
I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you
according to your deeds. (NIV)
--Psalm 103:11-12
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