Five-Fold Today - Revolution - Taking a Step of Faith - Communing With the Father - Let My People Go! - A Golden Marathon - The Direction of our Nation - Let Me Clean Your Rooms - Those Who Make a Covenant With God - Do you KNOW Him? - Stepping Stones in Transition
Revolution
Fred & Candi Weikert
The Word of the Lord came to me as I was in meditation one evening.
The prophetic movement and the return of the prophets continues to
grow and spread. More and more people hunger to hear a fresh
prophetic word from the Lord through those whom He has called to
this office.
However, within this office there is a rising of a new guard and a
general re-firing of fivefold ministers. Those who will allow the Father
to mold them on His potter's wheel will become vessels who will
contain direction, edification, exhortation and teaching for the last day
Church! The days of religious and apathetic leadership are drawing to
a close. God is raising up a generation of ministers who will seek His
face and ways before releasing a "word" to the Church.
The Church, the Universal Body of Christ, is hungering and thirsting
for another drink: and the Lord is about to release this wave of new
wine through His prophets. The days of Isaiah, Elijah, and Elisha are
returning to the forefront when these prophets will speak direction,
destiny, edification and yes - even rebuke. The difference between
then and now is their words will be followed by ecliptic signs and
wonders! These signs and wonders will be that which will affect the
very acts of nature, and in some cases turn lives of individuals, cities,
states, provinces and nations upside down!
The calling of Lazarus from the grave and fire from heaven in the
form of thunder and lightening will manifest once again to witness
their spoken words. There will be a drawing away from personal
prophecy being the predominate fruit of the prophet as has been the
case in so many conferences of the past. Prophets will begin to start
prophesying at a higher level, giving direction to heads of state,
nations, cities, international leadership and Church leadership:
declaring the intention and direction of the Lord with the evidence of
signs and wonders following, as previously mentioned.
Yes, there will still be personal prophecy, but we are soon
approaching the time wherein the Lord will require us to step into
those words we have received, or be considered disobedient to Him
in refusing to walk as the He has ordered. Grace will abound, but
ever-increasing faith will be the call of the Father's heart through His
prophets.
The fivefold ministry will cease to work as a hierarchal chain of
command and will become the foundational support who will uphold
and uplift the Body of Christ to her rightful leadership along side the
Lord Jesus Christ. Power will no longer trickle down, but will flow as
a mighty river from left to right and right to left, as it is energized and
released into the servant leaders of the Church from the Lord.
Fivefold ministers will be linked arm in arm, as links in a mighty anchor
chain, connected to The Anchor - Jesus Christ! They will be speaking
strength, faith, edification and words of comfort to the Body of Christ,
encouraging them to press into the good things the Lord has provided
in this time of our collective destinies.
We are entering the days of the coming of the "eagle prophets"
spoken of in Revelation 14:6-7 and Revelation 8:13. They are being
released in the spirit to decree to the earth what they have in their inner-
most beings, last day prophecy which has been reserved by God for
this time and hour. The release of these eagle prophets will cause a
stir within the Church, and an upcoming revolution is about to come in
the form of renewed holiness, prayer and a return to meditation and
contemplation by not only the fivefold, but the individual Christian, as
well. Those who will press into the acts of contemplation and
meditation will begin, with greater clarity, to hear the voice and
direction of the Father for themselves. Personal prophesy will then
flow between the Father and the believer, moving us closer to the time
of the perfecting of the Bride of Christ!
What we are seeing in Israel today, particularly Jerusalem, will also
happen in the Church. As there is violence and division in God's Holy
City, that same stretching and pulling will be seen around the world
over the spiritual affairs the Church faces today. The controversy over
a western style vs. an eastern style of worship, prayer and meditation
will become a "rock of offense" as discussions in religious circles flow
with this revolutionary revelation! There will be a turning away from
religious tradition, and greater liberty to move and flow in worship,
prayer, prophesying and teaching led by the Holy Spirit will naturally
increase. This will be done with great grace and order which can only
be orchestrated by the Him. God is about to birth a liberty and desire
in our hearts to flow with the Lord, in His order, leaving the traditions of
the past to fade away as the reality of the Lord Himself dancing and
worshiping the Father with us will be apprehend and overtake us!
I sense we are entering the time wherein the Father has said, "Once
more I shall shake the heavens and the earth...."
Blessings & New Wine
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TAKING A STEP OF FAITH!
Homer Owen
More than a few years ago while still in bed one morning I had a vision
of Jesus and Peter walking back to the boat. Jesus was not carrying Peter,
but they were walking together and the Lord spoke to Peter about his little
faith. The Lord wants us to grow up and walk on the water not being scared
by the many winds swirling around us. The wonderful news in this story is
that Jesus did in fact reach down and pick Peter up and they together walked
on the water.
łThere is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ
Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free
from the law of sin and death.˛ (Romans 8:1-2)
I was thirty four years old when the Lord began to deal with me about
learning how to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. Because I did not
want to make mistakes in my everyday life, I was pretty careful and
cautious. The Lord had spoke to my spirit that He would teach me how to
walk in His Spirit if I desired and I had gladly welcomed His instruction,
but one of the first things he told me disturbed me a great deal. He
informed me that I would make more mistakes than I had ever dreamed in the
past. I didnąt receive this as good news but I didnąt back down.
After thirty two years of exploring the kingdom of God, I can certainly
vouch for the fact that I have made many mistakes, but glory be to God, His
love and patience and long-suffering have been more than sufficient to keep
me going. It seems that Peter made a few mistakes along his journey, but
the Lord did not let him down. Can you imagine the other guys in the boat
as they watched Peter and Jesus walk back to the boat together. Scripture
tells us that when they got into the boat that those in the boat worshiped
Him.
One of the other interesting things about this story is that it was
Peter who initiated this encounter. When Peter saw Jesus walking on the
water his response was to have the Lord invite him out on the water with
Him. łLord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water. And He
said, ŚCome!ą and Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came
toward Jesus.˛ (Matthew 14:28-29)
As we see the Lord today let me encourage you to ask Him to let you come
to Him. He is probably out in the storm wanting you to come and walk with
Him, but you need to make sure it is Him and be willing to get out of your
boat that is being tossed around. It is kinda like jumping out of the pan
into the fire.
łAnd when they got into the boat, the wind stopped.˛ (Matthew 14:32)
Lord help us today to recognize you in the storms of life, knowing that
you are the Prince of Peace. Beckon us to come to You so we can walk in
Your Peace. This is Homer Owen and I appreciate your being on my list. If
you desire off, please let me know. Blessings on your life today in Jesus
name.
homerowen@earthlink.net
COMMUNING WITH THE FATHER
Yolanda Ballard
How is it that many who are called by My name don't come and bow down
before Me and seek My face? Why are they so concerned with having their
own agenda even in what they are praying for? Why do those who are
called by My name do not humble themselves and seek My face and call out
to Me wholeheartedly? If it was their own son, wouldn't they cry out to
Me to touch him?
My people, cry out to Me and travail for My own son, Israel. Cry out to
Me with fastings and with travail that My people who I gave My life for
would know Me and love Me and search their hearts and repent of their
wicked ways and receive Me as their Lord, their King, their Messiah!
O Lord, we are so wrapped up in our own selfish concerns that we cannot
see past our own noses. O Lord, open our eyes as the Church that we can
see the overall picture as You see it.
I come against all the distractions of the enemy, even that which appears
as a real trial to us. I pray that we give it all to you. You said to
seek ye first the kingdom of righteousness and all these things will be
added unto us.
O Lord, I take a stand. I give You my all and all. I commit everything
to You, and I determine wholeheartedly to seek Your face, Your will, Your
burden, all that You are concerned about from this day forth.
I repent, Lord, or our selfishness. I seek Your face. My life is Yours.
Move through me with Your power, Your glory, Your love, mercy and grace.
I pray Your signs and wonders follow Your Word. Cause greater works
rise up through Your people.
We are Your people called by Your name. And we humble ourselves and
repent and turn from our wicked ways and wholeheartedly will worship and
seek Your face from this day forth.
I decree this and believe it is done in Jesus name.
bethsheeba@juno.com
LET MY PEOPLE GO!!!!!!
T. Derocher
Today is a wonderful day. This is the day the Lord has made and I will
be GLAD in it!!!!! I am so thankful today for our Lord Jesus, for what He
is doing in our country in this election, for making known the things that
were hidden. I am anticipating a huge wave of LOVE that is going to be
released
in the spirit realm and is being released.
God is releasing provision for healing of the broken hearts. He had me
sing and proclaim in the name of Jesus Christ---LET MY PEOPLE GO!!!!!!!!!
As never before we MUST move into a new place --a place of profound love.
In this place me must Bless and not Curse. Stop cursing your brother - he
is part of you!!!!Pray for revelation knowledge and Mercy to be poured out
on you as you pray over everyone involved in this election. These people are
our brothers and sisters and the enemy is the one who has cloaked and covered
them (and some of you!)in fear. We don't know the demons of manipulation
these precious ones are plagued with in the night- but we proclaim in Jesus
name there is coming deliverance and healing for the multitudes. The
provision is not denied to any who are seeking help, just call on the name
of our Lord Jesus Christ. Jehovah - Jireh He is our provider. Jehovah - Nissi
YOU are our banner. Adonai you are our father. Jehovah - Shalom, you are
our PEACE. Ruach Ha Kodesh -you are our comforter. Jesus Christ you
are our Messiah, the savior of the world!!!
Rise up people of God - protect your brother in the spirit. Proclaim
reconciliation to the races in Jesus name. There are gaps in the wall that
can only be filled by the one person God has called to fill that spot. YOUR
racism is causing your brother or sister to fear coming forward to fill
that gap.NOW is the time to speak peace and hope and thanksgiving to the
Jewish
people. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. NOW is the time to speak
repentance and hope and thanksgiving to African - Americans who were used
to birth the Pentecostal movement -worldwide. They have paid such a price
for this blessing of the Holy Spirit. Pray in Thanksgiving for the United
States of America and the SHOFAR she has been to the world -proclaiming- give
me
your tired and your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free. Thank
God for the Irish and Polish and Italian and Korean and Vietnamese and
French and Spanish and Mexican and Swedish and Russian and Cuban and
Ugandan immigrants........(name all the nationalities) who have Blessed
this country with their wonderful work ethic and passions and hopes and Faith.
Each one of you are beautiful colors that make the canvas complete. We all
want to return to our FIRST love - our Lord Jesus. You ARE our first love.
I proclaim in Jesus name multitudes are going to fall in Love with you for
the first time. It is finished in the spirit, you did it. You called us to
fast, we prayed and now we proclaim the good news......
America, America -God shed HIS grace on the thee and crowned thy
good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea........
In the Love of Jesus Christ-
T. Derocher
A Golden Marathon
Linda Patterson
The course I have set before you has been challenging. There have been many
obstacles to overcome, hurdles that seemed insurmountable. At times you
cried out to me in despair and pain. Yes, that was My voice whispering, "My
grace is sufficient for you this day child. Press on with Me."
You found on the journey that as you kept your focus on Me there was no
question that you would finish the race in victory. During life's darkest
hour when all looked bleak and despairing there was actually an exchange
taking place for My righteous ones. For even as I exchanged your filthy
garments for robes of righteousness; the pain, the sorrow and despair I now
exchange for the glorious crown of life.
Yes, My faithful Bride My scepter has been extended. As you cross the
threshold and pass through the gate the scenery is changing, for you are
entering into a glorious new day. Times and seasons of refreshing, renewing
and fresh hope spring forth. I cover you in My glory and refresh you in My
arms of love.
Phil. 3: 13-14 Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is
ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called
me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Intercessors For Jesus Ministries
eaglevw@golden.net
The Direction of our Nation
B. Franklin
"Father God, in a matter of days and hours, Lord, the destiny and
direction of our Nation will be determined and we do not know which way it
will go, only you do know, Father. I'm reminded of the time when our Dear
Lord was in the courts, and when he was brought forth with Barabbas and
the Disciples thought perhaps now he'll be released and yet it did not go
that way.
And the Lord Jesus was in the court with Pilate and with Herod and back
and forth. And even when He was on the cross did they not think that He
would send down the Angels? But, Father God, it was your will that your
Son would die, that there would be a crucifixion so that in three days
time there could be a resurrection.
God, we do not know which way it will go. We do not know if the shepherd
will be spared or if he will be struck down. But God, I pray that your
sheep will not be scattered, that we would all know a resurrection in our
hearts, that we would come together and gather in the fold and look to our
Lord Jesus who is our Redeemer.
May we all realize how important it is to pray, how important it is to
think about the future for our children. Yes, do remember the past, yes,
remember the wars that have been fought and the blood that has been spilt.
May we take our eyes off our checkbooks and things we can get for
ourselves and may we think about building a beautiful place for our
children - an America that they could be proud of.
God, raise up patriots once again. I pray for resurrection life to come
into the American people in this Nation. And if a "revolutionary war"
must come then let it come in the spirit for we will fight under the flag
of our God and our King. May this truly once again be the land when in
God we do trust. Once again may we also see the flag of Christ and his
banner lifted up high above the Capital of this Nation and across this
land.
God, may we see Christian broadcasters speaking the truth to the people.
God, send us the Joshuas and the Calebs, who can look in the land and tell
us the truth, tell us the truth, tell us the truth.
I pray for a healing no matter which way it goes, God. May we not be
scattered. May we still come and gather together in peace knowing that
our God does know what He is doing, and our God still does sit on the
throne, and our God still is in control.
And above all, God, drive us to our knees to pray. We've had it so easy.
We've had it so easy. For God, the prayer that have been gathered up in
Heaven over the past hundred years we've about used them all up. It's
time we begin praying our own prayers; we can't live on Grandma's prayers
anymore, Lord. We can't live on the prayers of George Washington anymore
for this Nation. God, send us our own leaders who will pray.
May we as a people gather together in the House of God and pray each day,
pray each day, Lord, "Thy will be done in our hearts and in our land."
Yes, in our church, yes, in our families, but we have forgotten about our
land, Lord Jesus. Forgive us, God.
May we learn this lesson. May we not have to go through this again.
You've called us to be soldiers of the Cross and soldiers of our Country,
and soldiers of our home, soldiers of the Church. May we not lay down any
of these banners, God. But may we be faithful in God, and land, and
country and king."
The Destiny & Direction of our Nation 11/13/00
LET ME CLEAN YOUR ROOMS
Stephen Hanson
He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the
motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
I CO. 4:5
PS 139:11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become
night around me,"
PS 139:12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine
like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
(The Lord showed me someone who was sweeping a room. I watched as the broom
went back and forth. There was a round or oval-shaped rug in the room, and
there were hardwood floors in this room. A huge pile of paper and scrap was
being piled up as this broom continued to pick up all the debris that was
being swept. I watched this person and noticed that it was the Lord
himself, who was dressed in the garb of a servant with a crown of thorns
upon his head. However, when I looked again at Him, I noticed that the
crown of thorns had changed into a crown of a King.)
(As I continued to watch this scene, another person was sweeping. However,
they were using a rake, because there was more to sweep, and the rake seemed
to collect more of the stuff in the room. This stuff though, was being
raked under a rug, so as to hide it and keep it there so that no one would
know of it's whereabouts. Another strange thing was that I was now in the
kitchen of this house. I looked at the sink and it seemed clean but upon
looking at it closer again, there was a huge pile of debris on the counter.
A person there was taking this stuff and had made a hole in the floor.
Here on the floor, one of the tiles was taken up and this stuff was being
dropped below into the basement of this house. The Lord had me walk down
into the basement of this house. I came down some old wooden steps and came
into an opening of the room downstairs. It seemed to be overgrown with all
kinds of things. It seemed to be rotten and mold and types of plants had
become part of the room itself. I noticed people there throughout this
room. Some were laying down lounging on a bed or chairs reading and somehow
oblivious to their surroundings. They had become part of this scene and
were somehow "comfortable" with the filth and debris that was all around
them. Then I saw the Lord himself come down the stairs, gently sweeping each
step as He came. He approached the bottom of the stairs and said, "Do you
want Me to clean this room?" All the people stood up and said in unison,
"No this room is our home." I watched then as the Lord looked very sad and
walked slowly back up the stairs, His head down as He went. )
"My people, there are many areas in your lives that you think are hidden
from Me. They are not.....I AM aware of all of your rooms. Will you let Me
clean them for you? I AM coming back for a bride without spot or
blemish. Let Me clean your rooms. "
Stephen Hanson
cshanson@tri-lakesonline.net
Those Who Make a Covenant With God
Francis Frangipane
Lord, open our hearts to the joy and wonder, the sobriety and fear of a
covenant relationship with You. Lead us, O King, out of the superficial
and into the supernatural. Lead us into a covenant with You for our
nation!
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. 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.
The agreement the Lord cut with His covenant partner upheld not only 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" (Jn 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
which God Himself initiates and promises to sustain. Contained within His
promise is His unalterable commitment, not only to satisfy His redemptive
purposes, but 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 which 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 which 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.
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Do you KNOW Him?
Annette Oden
That's a question that I've heard echoing in my mind for quite
some time now ... God has had me asking it of the strangest people:
church leaders, "Christians" ... I've heard Steve preach it, almost
pleading "Do you really KNOW Him?"
A MOMENT OF RECKONING
PUSHING PAST THE CROWD
At another time a crowd gathered to hear Him teach, but one
woman with the issue of blood pressed in, desperate to know Him
she touched the hem of His garment and was healed. So, I ask you ...
are you just following the crowd? Or are you pressing in ... desperate
to KNOW Him?
The Lord is reminding me of Zaccheus. Small of stature. Known
for his dishonest ways. And yet somehow driven to see Jesus.
Zaccheus was not content to be pushed back into the crowd as people
were saying "Can you see Him?", "Is He there?" ... Zaccheus got so
desperate to see Jesus that he did something that had to be very
unorthodox -- Jesus saw him because of his desperation, not because
of his location. And He met the need of one small man who had a
great desire to know God.
You see, it's all about Him. No matter what circumstances look like,
no matter what wind is blowing, tossing your life about, the fact
remains that it's all about Him. He's asking us, almost pleading
"Do you KNOW me? Or are you just a part of the curious, thrill-
seeking crowd?"
WORTH THE PRICE
Revival IS war. Jesus is worth the price you'll pay to know Him.
Touch the hem of His garment ... press in ... you'll never be the
same again.
His,
ByHisGracex5@cs.com
Stepping Stones in Transition
Bret Wade
These are great times of transition in the Body of Christ! There are major
things happening that we have prayer for and prophesied over the
years. These are exciting times, but they are also stressful times. The
old wine skin is not able to take us where God is heading with the
Church. We are making a paradigm shift to a new wine skin. It's a new
model that is forming. We have waited on it with expectancy! How we
respond in this "now" prophetic season will determine our effectiveness in
the future.
This is a time where there is major rearranging happening. Those who were
not considered capable for the task at hand are surfacing as qualified and
being strategically placed by the Spirit of the Lord. They are the hidden
company of believers that have been waiting in the wings. What has
qualified them? Their faith, patience and the process of God have
qualified them. Though others would disdain them for how they would do
things, they are the cream of the crop. They are Joshuas with a heart to
possess and divide an inheritance to the people of God.
If you are one who is in this hidden company, I am writing this to you as
one modern day Joshua to another. While in the process of transition, there
are some stepping stones to follow that I have found to be trustworthy.
They will keep you from being hindered in forward progress. The enemy
would like nothing better than to distract you to cause you to lose your
direction during times of transition. If he can keep you from advancing,
he can keep you from getting into position to displace him.
DRAW CLOSER TO GOD: We must all make a choice when arising into that which
God has prepared for us. It involves either following the direction that
God has placed in our heart or giving into the desires of others. Draw
closer to the Lord. Be a worshipper of God. There will be a rock solid
assurance in your heart when you do this. It will come down to "but one
thing I do" Phillipians 3:13. You must have a determination to press
forward before setting out to do so.
FOCUS: It is vital that you get yourself focused and keep yourself from all
distractions that would pull at you. Remind yourself that leaders never
lose their focus. Someone will be following even though you may not
consider yourself a leader. Lead yourself well and others will follow in
your steps.
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
In transition, things change rapidly. Be careful what you get involved
with at this time. Don't make long-term obligations without absolutely
knowing that it is God's direction for you at this time. If in doubt, back
up and pray until you know. Romans 8:6 says "to be spiritually minded is
life and peace". God's direction will bring peace.
Everything the enemy will send your way right now is intended to pull you
off course. Choose your battles wisely. Move forward and maintain course
in spite of conflicting opinion and who chooses to stay behind.
KEEP PEACE: Maintain and keep peace at all costs. Understand that often
the enemy will use those around you. Do not burn bridges. You will just
have to go back and rebuild. Your effectiveness in the future will be
determined by how you respond now. It will either be with a forgiving
attitude or bitterness.
Beware of anger and bitterness. It will set you back in your forward
progress. Bitterness is an indicator of pride yet to be dealt
with. Repent now. Bitterness will only fuel an unruly tongue. Watch that
little member! Pass up opportunities to give a piece of your mind! Only
say what is needed, do not try and justify your direction or come against
another's. It takes a response of humility to agree quickly with your
adversary at your expense.
Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see
the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God;
lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many
become defiled. Hebrews 12:14-15
Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your
brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar,
and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and
offer your gift. Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the
way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand
you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Matthew 5:23-25
Do not choose sides on issues. Try and resolve issues if possible but not
at the cost of relationships. In times of transition, it is difficult to
resolve issues because change is likely being resisted. If it is justice
that is ought after, you must discern the condition and intent of your
heart. What spirit are you operating out of? Can this wait? If you can
wait, attitudes will often change.
You can differ, but do it in love. It is very easy to see hypocrisy in
others. We must repent for the hypocrisy that we see rather than attacking
our brothers and sisters in Christ. Stay in a repentant state before God.
Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me. Cast
me not away from thy presence; And take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with a willing
spirit. Psalm 51:10-12
GET YOUR HEALING: Before entering into that new thing that the Lord has
for you, get healed and delivered of the past. Whatever it takes! Don't
let past hindrances become present hesitations. Enter into the new with
wholeness! There is something about being free that causes a refreshing
for possessing the next thing ahead of you!
If you'll do these things, you'll come through much easier. Follow the
Lord and possess!
Pursuing Christ,
bwade@hiwaay.net
www.bretwade.com
November 21, 2000
Fred & Candi Weikert
messengerministries@prodigy.net
WE LOVE YOU LORD JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mtderocher@turbont.net
A Prayer of Intercession by B. Franklin
During Harp & Bowl Mtg. @ Carpenters Home Church
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The Lord reminded me today that revival is war. And I must tell
you that it really is. We hear people say that we have to be willing
to pay the price and we readily agree that we will indeed have to pay
the price never understanding what that price might truly be.
We've heard that we have to be willing to give up everything, to die
to self -- and again we nod our heads and agree that we are sure that
will be the case; never understanding WHAT we will be asked to
give up or how painful it will be to give it up and commit the act of
dying to self. You see, it isn't just a theological notion or some grand
thought. At some point, if we choose to continue to live in revival
and walk in the glory, it will be a reality. A moment of reckoning
must come.
He has reminded me that great crowds of people followed Jesus
when He was here on earth. They flocked in great numbers to hear
Him preach or teach. But only a few pressed past the crowd to
actually touch Him, to be touched by Him. He reminded me that
the number of disciples was only 12 ... and then Judas turned away ...
and then Peter denied Him ... and then Thomas doubted Him ...
Wherever God places you for "church", wherever you are in your
life, I urge you to know Him. Stand in the glory of God and know
that it's all about Him. He longs to know you, He is pursuing you
with all the passion of the Bridegroom who sees His bride and longs
to be with her.
Annette
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