Corpse on Board - A dream I had on 19th Dec and now I submit it to you.
We were in a house. A core of us, were there dressed to go to a Christmas Day Event for anyone who wanted to celebrate Christmas or needed company. In my mind it was time to go and I was potting around doing some ‘last minute’ stuff before Peter, (my husband) and I left.
Others were there in the house (not the one I live in), and someone tried to talk me into staying, saying; “Everyone is accounted for, no one else will be coming, see, we are all here”. I suggested someone who might come and they showed me that they were already there in the house. So, subtly, without being straight up obstinate, they kept suggesting that we “should take care of ourselves, it wouldn’t be any point to going, we already had a party right there … stay”.
I shook it off, determined to go and be there for who-so-ever would come and I went to get something out of the fridge, which was empty. While doing so, curiously, I noticed the retainer wall was disintegrating and that the house was actually becoming in need of repair. These people were also planning and ready to go but merely thinking it might be ‘nicer to stay.’
I told them, “No I have to go, there could be others” as Peter and I left to go. Somewhere during these interactions we got word that someone we all knew had died, a mutual friend. We shared the grief momentarily, saying, “Oh, what a shame”, then Peter and Iheaded out to our cars. They were parked on the other side of a body of water and to get to them we had to cross over and through it.
I felt like I knew it was the sea, but it looked like a slow flowing river, all muddy and brown.
It did not seem strange in the dream to be having to go through the water so we waded in and headed toward where we knew our cars were. At about knee deep, I noticed some ‘caravan’ looking things along the bank. People were trying to pull them into the water and I thought to myself, “they will never be able to pull them in, they are too, planted or heavy or the people too weak”. We kept moving and when the water was past our waist, we came around the bend to notice another 12 or 15 chalets on the opposite bank. Even as I looked at them, people heave hoed (pulled) them all simultaneously into the water, and after some initial turbulence they became still quite quickly, remaining in a row. I was amazed that they could be pulled in by just people and ropes. When they hit the water a great whoosh went through the water from beneath the surface and I thought, “That will surely stir up the sharks and the nasties from below the surface”, and asked Peter to carry me so I could lift my legs up to safety at the surface. Strangely, I was not afraid, but I felt this is what we needed to do to remain safe. He did and carried me in the water across to the other bank.
We emerged from the water on the other side, dry, and we each went to our vehicle. We were going together, to the same destination and for the same purpose and with the same passion but in different vehicles. When I looked in my car I saw 2 people, one alive and one dead. The alive one was in the passenger’s seat and was very passive. The person did not acknowledge me or attempt to interact. I thought the dead person in the back must belong to them, although it was in my car. The dead one was more of a mummy than a corpse, dead for some time and in a vacuum sealed, see through, bag of about 1m square.
The corpse was tucked in behind the seats in the leg space. Looking at them both, I thought it was kind of weird and gruesome but shrugged my shoulders and got in.
Someone from outside the car then called to the passenger, “here, I found this in the rubbish you can give it to her” ( throwing an old bread roll into the car and indicating to the corpse) I thought, “Yuk” and wondered how it could possible eat it”?
I screwed up my face and looked back at it, disgusted and not understanding how such a thing could be fed. I also noticed red lipstick on it. I shrugged again put my seatbelt on and began driving on a long straight road.
On my way, I suddenly I noticed an infant on my lap. It was vibrant and full of life and while I knew the baby belonged to me, I also knew that it could not stay on my lap. I noticed the baby was both strong and happy and I knew I had to pull over and secure it to keep it safe for the journey. As I pulled over to the left and stopped I noticed there were 3 police on the side of the road right there where I stopped. They were actually sitting right below a very bright flood light and were highly visible and yet I didn’t notice them until I was almost parked. While at first I thought I would get in trouble for having the baby on my lap, they seemed disinterested and kept doing what they had been doing. (2 of them were behind playing cards and another one watching the road)
The one in front looked at me for a second and then turned away without expression. Immediately on stopping, Peter who had also stopped spontaneously with me, was at the window of my car reaching for the baby.
When the infant saw him, it got very excited and reached and wriggled to him. It literally felt like holding a bundle of ‘abundant life’, wonderful and free. He took the child through the window and secured it in the back seat in a car seat, not to restrain it but to protect it. I thought it was yuck to put the baby so near the mummy / corpse and made sure they were not touching. I double checked to ensure that the infants foot could not make contact with the bag holding the corpse. Then I buckled up and continued on my journey.
This dream has come at the dusk of 2011 and the birth of 2012.
It is laden with imagery and wisdom to the thoughtful reader and I encourage you to enjoy its depths.
The journey to Christmas speaks of the dreams’ imminence. The centrality of our partnership as men and women was significant. It announces that the future is already alive in us and needs our attention to nurture it now.
2012 is full of promise.
SOME THOUGHTS
The original house is the place of comfort, but it has no food, and is in fact becoming dilapidated.
The people in it were those already saved, on board and doing OK
The voice of reason, ‘stay’, was the temptation to settle
The challenge is to keep moving.
Chalet/vans – were meant to be mobile, could indicate churches, whole movements, ministries, households…
The water is the status quo, it had no movement, harboured nasties, (a stagnant inlet from ocean).
When my husband carried me, it tells of; oneness, the one new man, healing between genders, unity and strength.
The people with ropes are our traditions, culture and expectations, lack of time or even debt. Beware the, ‘everyone else is mooring here’, reason.
The passenger was disconnected, in the car but with their baggage. Feeding off yesterdays bread. It speaks of passivity, flesh?
The corpse that was sealed, once was alive, even beautiful, but time is over must be let go of.
I felt for some the corpse was never meant to die, it is a destiny that was sabotaged or died through offence. However, the Holy Spirit in grace has sealed it up and offers new life, second chance. Beware feeding yesterdays vision.
The Baby is the point – future, destiny, promises, Vision, New Wine in new skin, the Church and her mission as forerunner (new things in evangelism, arts etc
The Road – life, the way
Police – the law. We were outside their jurisdiction. It is passive, has no power to control or protect those on this journey. Spirit led people on their destiny have no need of the law.
Floodlight – the law is good for those who don’t know where they are going????
My husband & I ‘knew’ simultaneously to stop and partnered in attending to infant suggesting a Holy Spirit unity that both protects and secures the future.
The baby needs advocates and protectors
ASK – where am I?
At the house, questioning or seeing no need to move, change?
Are You thinking that it is enough that you are, ‘OK’?
There are some who are in one of the chalet/vans, stuck in dead water,
or even in the water pulling the ropes?
Are you in the passengers seat – not fully connected to what God is up to, or allowing your ‘old man’ to take up serious space on the journey?
Are you outside the vehicle, ‘looking’ for bread in the bin?
Are you feeding the corpse, even hindering others journey through stale or putrid bread of religion. Yesterday’s revelation, which includes some methods and/or ideas, is no longer useful.
Our task is to identify the corpse, what has been sealed by the Holy Spirit (and pronounced dead) but that we continue to carry around with us and, (even if we don’t feed it ourselves) we allow it to be fed.
If you do not know me, Julie Blasé, 10000warriors.com , then by all means discard this.
Feel free to judge it – but handle with care.
I believe the dream has implications for the Body of Christ and His grace will continue to be sufficient if we will continue to trust in Him.
Take this message and ask God to help you discern on behalf of all that He has put under your influence
Num 12:6
And the Lord said to them, "Now listen to what I say:
"If there were prophets among you,
I, the Lord, would reveal myself in visions.
I would speak to them in dreams.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
I am putting it out there that I am refusing to be called a child of pharoah. (see Hebrews 11) Whenever we speak of rejecting the status quo and not becoming like the world, we often consider things like - no drinking, smoking, or hanging out with bank robbers. But here is a thought, how about, choosing kindness when your sense of justice wants vindication or saying 'sorry' when its their fault.
In the words of an old australian bush song the villian says to the troopers, "I'll die but I won't surrender" So many of us are like that. We would rather die, (physically and spiritually) than to surrender to those God has called us to love. Jesus showed us how to surrender to the will of God, how to lay our lives down for His purposes. I am not advocating being a door mat but do you really need to be saving your life so often and making sure that you are one up on everybody.
Use these final weeks of the year to practise losing your life. Never compromise on what He has called you to do... That is a good fight and you must press on to take a hold of that for which Christ took hold of you... However we lose our peace of mind over far less important things, so go on ... let it go!
PS. NEW YEARS EVE - "CHECK THE BACK SEAT"
In the words of an old australian bush song the villian says to the troopers, "I'll die but I won't surrender" So many of us are like that. We would rather die, (physically and spiritually) than to surrender to those God has called us to love. Jesus showed us how to surrender to the will of God, how to lay our lives down for His purposes. I am not advocating being a door mat but do you really need to be saving your life so often and making sure that you are one up on everybody.
Use these final weeks of the year to practise losing your life. Never compromise on what He has called you to do... That is a good fight and you must press on to take a hold of that for which Christ took hold of you... However we lose our peace of mind over far less important things, so go on ... let it go!
PS. NEW YEARS EVE - "CHECK THE BACK SEAT"
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Rick Joyner - Good News
PROPHETIC BULLETIN - The Great Tsunami - By Rick Joyner
In 1987 I had a two-and-a-half-day prophetic experience in which I was shown a panorama of coming events that I wrote about in my book titled, The Harvest. Most of what I saw coming has now taken place, but the biggest event of all, the harvest that was at the end of the age, has not. It is now approaching.
Jesus said, “The harvest is the end of the age” (see Matthew 13:39). This will be the greatest ingathering of new believers in history, greater than all the previous ones combined. In my vision, this came in two great waves. The first wave was the largest up until this time, but it was only the ingathering of those who were called to be the laborers in the coming even much greater one.
This first wave began shortly after I was given this vision and lasted for almost twenty years. During that time more people came to Christ around the world than had come to Him in all of history up until that time. Some estimates were that an average of almost four hundred thousand people a day were coming to Christ during its peak. There were countries where people were being born again faster than they were being born. Hundreds of millions came to Christ in Africa, South and Central America, and Asia.
Though this wave hardly seemed to touch North America and Europe, they provided many of the evangelists and workers for the other great revivals around the world, and their time is coming. I then saw a period of relative calm before the greatest of all moves of God began. We are near the end of that time and are about to be hit by a wave of revival like the earth has never seen before.
The Magnitude of the Harvest
When a tsunami is traveling across the oceans, it is barely a discernable ripple in the water, but when it approaches land, it begins to rise fast, sometimes to a height of several hundred feet. In minutes, a calm sea can rise up and sweep away everything in its path. Even though it may seem that we are in a spiritual calm now, a spiritual tsunami is coming, and we must prepare for it.
The biggest problem virtually every church will be facing is how to handle explosive growth. In the vision, I saw small churches of less than a hundred people adding a thousand new members a week at times. Of course, this happened on the Day of Pentecost, and then there were other days in which thousands came to Christ in a day. Even with a dozen apostles personally trained by the Lord, there was stress caused by this. Pressure points gave birth to new ministries such as the deacon. The infrastructure of church life that this produced is still the model that works, and we need to return to its effective simplicity to handle what is coming.
I saw churches that grew so large that they started renting football and soccer stadiums in which to hold their services. At times, hundreds of thousands would gather in parks and huge outdoor meetings just to hear Bible teachers to pray and to worship. Not only were whole cities coming to Christ, but also entire nations were coming so that the state itself became like a large church.
A few years ago I decided to watch the news for several hours a day for a week to determine what percentage of stories could be considered good news. During that time I did not see one good news story. They were all about problems, crises, disasters, and suffering. This was during the time of some of our greatest economic prosperity. Now it’s worse. However, change is coming. When this next wave hits, the news around the world is going to be dominated by good news.
We will see events like hundreds of thousands of people gathering spontaneously for prayer and worship, becoming the biggest news stories of the day. News teams will be following apostolic teams and evangelists like they do politicians and business leaders now. Much more is happening now than most are aware of, or that is making the news, but when the Lord “suddenly comes into His temple,” it will be the news, and the whole world will be aware of it.
There will be individual newscasts from secular networks that will cause more to come to Christ than Christian networks have in their entire existence. This is not to negate what has been accomplished by Christian networks but rather to stress the impact that this revival will have. We will go through a period when the news of the great things God is doing will crowd out just about all other news around the world.
Both the Welsh and the Azusa Street Revivals made front-page news around the world repeatedly for nearly two years. That was just a foretaste, a seed being planted for what is to come. The coming move of God will in some ways be a composite of many of the great moves of the past, but in one basic way it will be different—this will not just be a move of God, but it will be God moving.
This is not just semantics, because every true move of God is at least initiated by God, but He will bless many things He will not inhabit. His manifest presence will be so great in what is coming that people will not chase after individual truths, or acts of God, but they will be after the Lord Himself. He will be the conversation, not just what He does. This is a move that will lift up Jesus. When He is lifted up, all will be drawn to Him, not just to doctrines, projects, or missions, but to Him.
Doctrine certainly has its place, and there is a great need for sound biblical doctrine to be imparted to all new believers, and for all other believers to build stronger foundations on His truth. There is a need for projects and missions that are His will, but “the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing,” and the Main Thing is Jesus. The true apostolic Gospel was Jesus: “They preached Jesus and the resurrection from the dead.” Jesus will again be the Message, and it will be what He is doing that gets the attention.
What is coming is the return to the apostolic gospel. The Way is a Person. Truth is a Person, and if we don’t know that Person as our Life, then we don’t really know the Way or the Truth either. He is coming to take His rightful place in His church. When He does, the church will be profoundly changed. When Jesus becomes our desire as He should be, the church will become the ultimate society on the earth that multitudes will be streaming to. There is no greater adventure than the true Christian life, and there is nothing more boring than religion. Religion is about to be displaced by the true Christian life, and the great adventure will supplant institutional religion.
Catch the Wave
We are coming to the most exciting times in history, but this is also a warning. If we are not prepared for what is coming, we will be victims of it. This coming worldwide revival will also be one of the biggest challenges ever. Moves of God are often referred to as waves in history because a wave is an accurate metaphor. For a surfer, there are few things as thrilling as catching “the big one.” However, if you’re casually strolling in the surf and the big one catches you by surprise, you will likely eat a lot of sand and drink a lot of salt water. Revivals can do the same thing to churches and ministries that are not prepared for them.
Riding a wave is not possible unless you are positioned right to catch it. To catch a wave, you must discern where it is going to break. Then you must position yourself in the right place. Then you have to begin moving in the right direction when it comes. Though it may seem that everything is quiet right now, we need to be getting prepared for what is coming by getting into position and be ready to move in the right direction as it comes.
The most important thing that we can do to get into the right position is to recover and strengthen our first love—Jesus. We all signed up for Him, not just good teachings, or a better way to live, though we do get those too. There is nothing on earth more contagious than a person who is getting closer to the Lord. Those “who have been with Jesus” are going to start standing out as never before. We only have true spiritual authority to the degree that we are abiding in the King, and the leaders of what is coming will be those who are the closest to the Lord.
What is coming will be far too big for any human leadership or strategy to control. Only the Captain of the hosts can lead this one, and He will. It is not just hearing the words of the Lord as much as it is hearing the Word Himself. The main strategy for what is to come will be to know His voice and to obey Him. He will be giving personal direction to His people. This is why we are told in Acts 2:17-18 that “in the last days” when He pours out His Spirit, the result is dreams, visions, and prophecy upon the old and young, male and female, which obviously includes everyone. This is because we are going to need this kind of guidance for what is to come, and He is going to give it to us as He always has for those who would seek Him.
The coming move of God will be the greatest challenge we’ve ever faced but also will be the greatest time of our lives. These are the times that even the prophets of old desired to see. The Lord has saved His best wine for last, and many who are reading this will witness the greatest move of God of all time.
It is right to appreciate the honor of living in these times, but it is also right to treat it as the great responsibility that it is. To whom much is given much will be required, and this will be a time when much work must be done. Even so, when we are yoked with the Lord, we will find rest and refreshment in our labors as we are told in Matthew 11:28-30:
“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 shall find rest for your souls.
“For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
You do not put on a yoke to go to bed but rather to do work. However, there is no greater rest and refreshment for our souls that we could ever find than being yoked with the Lord in His work. There is no job or profession we could ever have in this life more fulfilling than doing what He created us to do before the foundation of the world. This will be life on a level more exciting and fulfilling than most have ever known. Even so, knowing and abiding in the rest of the Lord will be crucial for all during this time. As much work as there will be to do with so many coming to the faith, we must not fall to human striving. Striving is counterproductive in the work in the true work of the kingdom.
He Is Supernatural
We were created to have fellowship with God Who is Spirit. Because of this, there is a deep yearning for the spiritual, the supernatural, in every human being. Many cover it up, but we can never be truly fulfilled or at peace without this spiritual fellowship with God. As Jesus stated in John 4:23-25:
“But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth;
for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.
“God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
The Apostle Paul said that if we are at home in the body, or in the natural, we are absent from the Lord (see II Corinthians 5:6-9). We should be more at home in the spiritual realm than we are the natural because the “new creation” is born of the Spirit. This too is going to become a reality in what is coming. Then extraordinary miracles become common, and even the “greater works,” such as speaking to mountains and having them plucked up and moved, will be done to prove that the Word of God is true.
The true Christian life is a supernatural life, and this will be a reality in what is coming. However, that we will be seeing such miracles also means that we will be living in times when we will need those miracles. Everyone will be in either continuous awe and wonder at the great things the Lord is doing, or in continuous terror at what is happening in the world. The Apostle Paul said in Acts 14:22, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.” This is true personally and for the whole world. In every trial there is a door to the kingdom, and in the ultimate trial of the whole earth, the whole earth will enter the kingdom.
The good thing is that the tribulation will not last, but the kingdom will. For those who are staying close to the Lord, they will hardly know that they are passing through tribulations. In a prophetic experience, I was once caught up and found myself standing in front of a radar screen on a warship, with the Lord Himself standing next to me. There was a blip on the screen coming straight at us, so I called for the ship to turn 90 degrees. The ship turned, but the blip on the screen remained right in front and coming closer. I called for the ship to turn again, with the same results. I then braced for the impact, but the blip went away and nothing happened. I then asked the Lord what had happened. He said the blip on the radar screen was the great time of trouble. He said that it was coming and there was no way to avoid it, but if we stayed close to Him, we wouldn’t even feel it.
For those who are walking in their purpose, even the great tribulation will be a minor event. There will be far more attention on what Christ is doing than on what the antichrist is doing. As we read in Isaiah 60, at the very time when darkness is covering the earth, and deep darkness the people, the Lord’s glory will be rising on His people. Then, as we see in verse three, the nations will come to the glory. The light wins! We do need to know the devil’s schemes, but true security comes from knowing what Christ is doing, and uniting with Him in His purposes.
As we read in Daniel 2, at the same time all of the kingdoms of men are collapsing and becoming like dust, the kingdom of God is growing, and it will keep growing until it fills the earth. Those who are obeying His command to seek first His kingdom (see Matthew 6:33) will experience never-ending increase. Those who are seeking first the things of this world will experience increasing troubles. Every coming year this distinction will become more pronounced. It is time to put the kingdom first, above anything else that we are pursuing.
One of the most important things that we can do to be positioned to catch the wave that is coming is to come to know the gifts and ministries of the Spirit that we are called to walk in, and begin to walk in them. The Ephesians 4 mandate of all true New Testament ministry is to equip others to do the work of the ministry, not just do it ourselves. Those who do not obey this mandate will soon disappear from leadership in the church, and those who train and equip their people will be the future leaders of the body of Christ. These are the ones who are not burying the talents they’ve been entrusted with but are investing and multiplying them. We cannot accomplish what we must in these times without every part of the body doing its part.
Summary
For the last five years I have been shown many difficulties and hardships that will be coming, and to date, they have proven to be accurate. Not many wanted to hear or believe what we had to say, and I have to admit that it has not been much fun having so many hard words. Even so, all of these trials have doors to the kingdom that we must now walk through. Those who did hear the warning and prepared accordingly have done very well. The prepared will prosper in any situation. One of the most important preparations we can make for these times is simplicity of life.
Gaining or losing natural resources is not nearly as important in these times as being in the right place, equipped for our purpose. To lose everything we own is not nearly as important compared to missing the greatest of all spiritual opportunities that is coming. The most valuable thing we can accomplish in this life is to hear those greatest of words on the Judgment Day: “Well done good and faithful servant” (see Matthew 25:23). There is not a human being who would not gladly trade all that they accomplished to hear those words on that day. This is also what we must live for now. Those who do will be the happiest of all people, and that joy will not go away forever.
In 1987 I had a two-and-a-half-day prophetic experience in which I was shown a panorama of coming events that I wrote about in my book titled, The Harvest. Most of what I saw coming has now taken place, but the biggest event of all, the harvest that was at the end of the age, has not. It is now approaching.
Jesus said, “The harvest is the end of the age” (see Matthew 13:39). This will be the greatest ingathering of new believers in history, greater than all the previous ones combined. In my vision, this came in two great waves. The first wave was the largest up until this time, but it was only the ingathering of those who were called to be the laborers in the coming even much greater one.
This first wave began shortly after I was given this vision and lasted for almost twenty years. During that time more people came to Christ around the world than had come to Him in all of history up until that time. Some estimates were that an average of almost four hundred thousand people a day were coming to Christ during its peak. There were countries where people were being born again faster than they were being born. Hundreds of millions came to Christ in Africa, South and Central America, and Asia.
Though this wave hardly seemed to touch North America and Europe, they provided many of the evangelists and workers for the other great revivals around the world, and their time is coming. I then saw a period of relative calm before the greatest of all moves of God began. We are near the end of that time and are about to be hit by a wave of revival like the earth has never seen before.
The Magnitude of the Harvest
When a tsunami is traveling across the oceans, it is barely a discernable ripple in the water, but when it approaches land, it begins to rise fast, sometimes to a height of several hundred feet. In minutes, a calm sea can rise up and sweep away everything in its path. Even though it may seem that we are in a spiritual calm now, a spiritual tsunami is coming, and we must prepare for it.
The biggest problem virtually every church will be facing is how to handle explosive growth. In the vision, I saw small churches of less than a hundred people adding a thousand new members a week at times. Of course, this happened on the Day of Pentecost, and then there were other days in which thousands came to Christ in a day. Even with a dozen apostles personally trained by the Lord, there was stress caused by this. Pressure points gave birth to new ministries such as the deacon. The infrastructure of church life that this produced is still the model that works, and we need to return to its effective simplicity to handle what is coming.
I saw churches that grew so large that they started renting football and soccer stadiums in which to hold their services. At times, hundreds of thousands would gather in parks and huge outdoor meetings just to hear Bible teachers to pray and to worship. Not only were whole cities coming to Christ, but also entire nations were coming so that the state itself became like a large church.
A few years ago I decided to watch the news for several hours a day for a week to determine what percentage of stories could be considered good news. During that time I did not see one good news story. They were all about problems, crises, disasters, and suffering. This was during the time of some of our greatest economic prosperity. Now it’s worse. However, change is coming. When this next wave hits, the news around the world is going to be dominated by good news.
We will see events like hundreds of thousands of people gathering spontaneously for prayer and worship, becoming the biggest news stories of the day. News teams will be following apostolic teams and evangelists like they do politicians and business leaders now. Much more is happening now than most are aware of, or that is making the news, but when the Lord “suddenly comes into His temple,” it will be the news, and the whole world will be aware of it.
There will be individual newscasts from secular networks that will cause more to come to Christ than Christian networks have in their entire existence. This is not to negate what has been accomplished by Christian networks but rather to stress the impact that this revival will have. We will go through a period when the news of the great things God is doing will crowd out just about all other news around the world.
Both the Welsh and the Azusa Street Revivals made front-page news around the world repeatedly for nearly two years. That was just a foretaste, a seed being planted for what is to come. The coming move of God will in some ways be a composite of many of the great moves of the past, but in one basic way it will be different—this will not just be a move of God, but it will be God moving.
This is not just semantics, because every true move of God is at least initiated by God, but He will bless many things He will not inhabit. His manifest presence will be so great in what is coming that people will not chase after individual truths, or acts of God, but they will be after the Lord Himself. He will be the conversation, not just what He does. This is a move that will lift up Jesus. When He is lifted up, all will be drawn to Him, not just to doctrines, projects, or missions, but to Him.
Doctrine certainly has its place, and there is a great need for sound biblical doctrine to be imparted to all new believers, and for all other believers to build stronger foundations on His truth. There is a need for projects and missions that are His will, but “the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing,” and the Main Thing is Jesus. The true apostolic Gospel was Jesus: “They preached Jesus and the resurrection from the dead.” Jesus will again be the Message, and it will be what He is doing that gets the attention.
What is coming is the return to the apostolic gospel. The Way is a Person. Truth is a Person, and if we don’t know that Person as our Life, then we don’t really know the Way or the Truth either. He is coming to take His rightful place in His church. When He does, the church will be profoundly changed. When Jesus becomes our desire as He should be, the church will become the ultimate society on the earth that multitudes will be streaming to. There is no greater adventure than the true Christian life, and there is nothing more boring than religion. Religion is about to be displaced by the true Christian life, and the great adventure will supplant institutional religion.
Catch the Wave
We are coming to the most exciting times in history, but this is also a warning. If we are not prepared for what is coming, we will be victims of it. This coming worldwide revival will also be one of the biggest challenges ever. Moves of God are often referred to as waves in history because a wave is an accurate metaphor. For a surfer, there are few things as thrilling as catching “the big one.” However, if you’re casually strolling in the surf and the big one catches you by surprise, you will likely eat a lot of sand and drink a lot of salt water. Revivals can do the same thing to churches and ministries that are not prepared for them.
Riding a wave is not possible unless you are positioned right to catch it. To catch a wave, you must discern where it is going to break. Then you must position yourself in the right place. Then you have to begin moving in the right direction when it comes. Though it may seem that everything is quiet right now, we need to be getting prepared for what is coming by getting into position and be ready to move in the right direction as it comes.
The most important thing that we can do to get into the right position is to recover and strengthen our first love—Jesus. We all signed up for Him, not just good teachings, or a better way to live, though we do get those too. There is nothing on earth more contagious than a person who is getting closer to the Lord. Those “who have been with Jesus” are going to start standing out as never before. We only have true spiritual authority to the degree that we are abiding in the King, and the leaders of what is coming will be those who are the closest to the Lord.
What is coming will be far too big for any human leadership or strategy to control. Only the Captain of the hosts can lead this one, and He will. It is not just hearing the words of the Lord as much as it is hearing the Word Himself. The main strategy for what is to come will be to know His voice and to obey Him. He will be giving personal direction to His people. This is why we are told in Acts 2:17-18 that “in the last days” when He pours out His Spirit, the result is dreams, visions, and prophecy upon the old and young, male and female, which obviously includes everyone. This is because we are going to need this kind of guidance for what is to come, and He is going to give it to us as He always has for those who would seek Him.
The coming move of God will be the greatest challenge we’ve ever faced but also will be the greatest time of our lives. These are the times that even the prophets of old desired to see. The Lord has saved His best wine for last, and many who are reading this will witness the greatest move of God of all time.
It is right to appreciate the honor of living in these times, but it is also right to treat it as the great responsibility that it is. To whom much is given much will be required, and this will be a time when much work must be done. Even so, when we are yoked with the Lord, we will find rest and refreshment in our labors as we are told in Matthew 11:28-30:
“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 shall find rest for your souls.
“For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
You do not put on a yoke to go to bed but rather to do work. However, there is no greater rest and refreshment for our souls that we could ever find than being yoked with the Lord in His work. There is no job or profession we could ever have in this life more fulfilling than doing what He created us to do before the foundation of the world. This will be life on a level more exciting and fulfilling than most have ever known. Even so, knowing and abiding in the rest of the Lord will be crucial for all during this time. As much work as there will be to do with so many coming to the faith, we must not fall to human striving. Striving is counterproductive in the work in the true work of the kingdom.
He Is Supernatural
We were created to have fellowship with God Who is Spirit. Because of this, there is a deep yearning for the spiritual, the supernatural, in every human being. Many cover it up, but we can never be truly fulfilled or at peace without this spiritual fellowship with God. As Jesus stated in John 4:23-25:
“But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth;
for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.
“God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
The Apostle Paul said that if we are at home in the body, or in the natural, we are absent from the Lord (see II Corinthians 5:6-9). We should be more at home in the spiritual realm than we are the natural because the “new creation” is born of the Spirit. This too is going to become a reality in what is coming. Then extraordinary miracles become common, and even the “greater works,” such as speaking to mountains and having them plucked up and moved, will be done to prove that the Word of God is true.
The true Christian life is a supernatural life, and this will be a reality in what is coming. However, that we will be seeing such miracles also means that we will be living in times when we will need those miracles. Everyone will be in either continuous awe and wonder at the great things the Lord is doing, or in continuous terror at what is happening in the world. The Apostle Paul said in Acts 14:22, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.” This is true personally and for the whole world. In every trial there is a door to the kingdom, and in the ultimate trial of the whole earth, the whole earth will enter the kingdom.
The good thing is that the tribulation will not last, but the kingdom will. For those who are staying close to the Lord, they will hardly know that they are passing through tribulations. In a prophetic experience, I was once caught up and found myself standing in front of a radar screen on a warship, with the Lord Himself standing next to me. There was a blip on the screen coming straight at us, so I called for the ship to turn 90 degrees. The ship turned, but the blip on the screen remained right in front and coming closer. I called for the ship to turn again, with the same results. I then braced for the impact, but the blip went away and nothing happened. I then asked the Lord what had happened. He said the blip on the radar screen was the great time of trouble. He said that it was coming and there was no way to avoid it, but if we stayed close to Him, we wouldn’t even feel it.
For those who are walking in their purpose, even the great tribulation will be a minor event. There will be far more attention on what Christ is doing than on what the antichrist is doing. As we read in Isaiah 60, at the very time when darkness is covering the earth, and deep darkness the people, the Lord’s glory will be rising on His people. Then, as we see in verse three, the nations will come to the glory. The light wins! We do need to know the devil’s schemes, but true security comes from knowing what Christ is doing, and uniting with Him in His purposes.
As we read in Daniel 2, at the same time all of the kingdoms of men are collapsing and becoming like dust, the kingdom of God is growing, and it will keep growing until it fills the earth. Those who are obeying His command to seek first His kingdom (see Matthew 6:33) will experience never-ending increase. Those who are seeking first the things of this world will experience increasing troubles. Every coming year this distinction will become more pronounced. It is time to put the kingdom first, above anything else that we are pursuing.
One of the most important things that we can do to be positioned to catch the wave that is coming is to come to know the gifts and ministries of the Spirit that we are called to walk in, and begin to walk in them. The Ephesians 4 mandate of all true New Testament ministry is to equip others to do the work of the ministry, not just do it ourselves. Those who do not obey this mandate will soon disappear from leadership in the church, and those who train and equip their people will be the future leaders of the body of Christ. These are the ones who are not burying the talents they’ve been entrusted with but are investing and multiplying them. We cannot accomplish what we must in these times without every part of the body doing its part.
Summary
For the last five years I have been shown many difficulties and hardships that will be coming, and to date, they have proven to be accurate. Not many wanted to hear or believe what we had to say, and I have to admit that it has not been much fun having so many hard words. Even so, all of these trials have doors to the kingdom that we must now walk through. Those who did hear the warning and prepared accordingly have done very well. The prepared will prosper in any situation. One of the most important preparations we can make for these times is simplicity of life.
Gaining or losing natural resources is not nearly as important in these times as being in the right place, equipped for our purpose. To lose everything we own is not nearly as important compared to missing the greatest of all spiritual opportunities that is coming. The most valuable thing we can accomplish in this life is to hear those greatest of words on the Judgment Day: “Well done good and faithful servant” (see Matthew 25:23). There is not a human being who would not gladly trade all that they accomplished to hear those words on that day. This is also what we must live for now. Those who do will be the happiest of all people, and that joy will not go away forever.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Pray & Obey
I recently heard Oral Roberts in an interview and it blessed me. He talked about the sadness of losing his wife of over 60 years and the longing to finish his race well. And then he gave a powerful nugget of wisdom that has been his philosophy or manifeso for life.
Pray and Obey. Ask not what the Kingdom can do for you but what can you do to advance the Kingdom, to promote its attributes of Joy and Peace, Kindness and Grace. I'll tell you, anything and everything you hear from Him, when you pray. Put down your lofty plans and go into the secret place and come out and do the thing He says. You may want to save the world, but He is asking you to forgive your sister. Never mind being the next great worship leader, love your wife, and live.
I saw a vision on Sunday. When we were praying into the idea of 10W and planning our assault on the powers and principalities, I saw Jesus turning up to our events, excited and joyful. For Him it was like sports day and his kids were running. I laughed at the thought because He has already won and He looks forward to our running and claiming our prize. Our inheritance in Him is sure ... therefore prophesy!
Be very very blessed, come out and pray, and celebrate. Pray and Obey, its hard to beat!
Pray and Obey. Ask not what the Kingdom can do for you but what can you do to advance the Kingdom, to promote its attributes of Joy and Peace, Kindness and Grace. I'll tell you, anything and everything you hear from Him, when you pray. Put down your lofty plans and go into the secret place and come out and do the thing He says. You may want to save the world, but He is asking you to forgive your sister. Never mind being the next great worship leader, love your wife, and live.
I saw a vision on Sunday. When we were praying into the idea of 10W and planning our assault on the powers and principalities, I saw Jesus turning up to our events, excited and joyful. For Him it was like sports day and his kids were running. I laughed at the thought because He has already won and He looks forward to our running and claiming our prize. Our inheritance in Him is sure ... therefore prophesy!
Be very very blessed, come out and pray, and celebrate. Pray and Obey, its hard to beat!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
No glamour included.
Today I started my prayer ride. It goes like this, I ride my horse around the city and pray for each house and street and any other random thing that inspires me that pushes back the darkness even just a little. Sounds beautiful eh? beautiful day, birds singing, lovely horse cantering along with the breeze in my hair, right? WRONG!
More like this; firstly its hot and a mozzie flies into my eye and bites me on the eyeball, yes on the white part and my eye starts aching and gets all weepy. The sunscreen is all slimy in the heat and it the first time I have taken Triniy out on her own and she keeps coming up with ways to spin around and head back home. That's fun, the first 2 times. After a very wet season, her feet are very soft and I look down and one of her shoes is skew-if and she is tip-toeing every time she even sees a rock or a bindi. My eye is kind of throbbing now but I am singing, How great is our God ... sing with me ... I keeping a good attitude cause the truth is I love being outside, alone and doing something meaningful.
I have not ridden for more than an hour since March and after the second hour I am thinking I should have put my lambswool cover on my saddle. I stop on a shady corner to read through the 10 minute prayer and while I am off, I feel sorry for Trinity and squeeze the water from my bottle into her mouth. Hendra in mind I am not sharing that and now realize I too am thirsty. I love the prayer and it spurs me on my way, by the way I had my spurs on today which she is not fond of and swishes her tail everytime they touch her just to let me know.
I stop at Greenbank to get a pie and coke and meet about 10 locals who all want to tell me their horse stories, lovely people but hard to eat a pie while talking to a stranger, its gets cold and I throw it out, ask some stanger to hold Trinity while I go to the loo.
I was planning to ride another 10 k's but with the shoe hangin off and the eye hangin out and the heat I decide God needs me to double back and cover the 10 k's I have done again so I head home instead. She is certainly more willing and miraculously her feet dont seem so tender on the way home. She is awesome and lazy and beautiful and too fat for 20 k's in the wrong direction.
So that is the glamour in the prayer ride. 1 day down and 3 to go. Talk soon, Pray without ceasing, just don't worry if it doesn't feel good!
More like this; firstly its hot and a mozzie flies into my eye and bites me on the eyeball, yes on the white part and my eye starts aching and gets all weepy. The sunscreen is all slimy in the heat and it the first time I have taken Triniy out on her own and she keeps coming up with ways to spin around and head back home. That's fun, the first 2 times. After a very wet season, her feet are very soft and I look down and one of her shoes is skew-if and she is tip-toeing every time she even sees a rock or a bindi. My eye is kind of throbbing now but I am singing, How great is our God ... sing with me ... I keeping a good attitude cause the truth is I love being outside, alone and doing something meaningful.
I have not ridden for more than an hour since March and after the second hour I am thinking I should have put my lambswool cover on my saddle. I stop on a shady corner to read through the 10 minute prayer and while I am off, I feel sorry for Trinity and squeeze the water from my bottle into her mouth. Hendra in mind I am not sharing that and now realize I too am thirsty. I love the prayer and it spurs me on my way, by the way I had my spurs on today which she is not fond of and swishes her tail everytime they touch her just to let me know.
I stop at Greenbank to get a pie and coke and meet about 10 locals who all want to tell me their horse stories, lovely people but hard to eat a pie while talking to a stranger, its gets cold and I throw it out, ask some stanger to hold Trinity while I go to the loo.
I was planning to ride another 10 k's but with the shoe hangin off and the eye hangin out and the heat I decide God needs me to double back and cover the 10 k's I have done again so I head home instead. She is certainly more willing and miraculously her feet dont seem so tender on the way home. She is awesome and lazy and beautiful and too fat for 20 k's in the wrong direction.
So that is the glamour in the prayer ride. 1 day down and 3 to go. Talk soon, Pray without ceasing, just don't worry if it doesn't feel good!
Monday, September 12, 2011
26 / 100
Here we are 26 days out from a God appointed showdown in the spirit realm. Remember He, (Jesus) is far above – not slightly above but FAR ABOVE all principalities, powers rulers and authorities on earth or in the heavens. To him every knee will bow and we will reap the promises He said, if we do not lose heart.
I do not pretend it is a simple thing to keep up your courage or your care when it is so easy to look around and think to yourself, ‘I’m OK, the foxtel is paid the Broncos are in the finals and I don’t live in Haiti. Prayer is indeed the greatest act of Faith when it is not for selfish gains and there is no instant gratification, in regard to outcomes (although to share time and burdens with the Prince of Peace is an extremely beautiful experience). Remember too, that life cannot be taken for granted and but for the Grace of God, we are not OK.
On Sunday night, a vision was shared that saw the breath of God marking those who would take their place as a warrior and contend for the Kingdom in this city. So we accept the branding of the Spirit and receive the mandate to fight the good fight, we put on the armour and stand tall knowing that God is for us and therefore any weapon raised against us will fall, it’s a promise!
I do not pretend it is a simple thing to keep up your courage or your care when it is so easy to look around and think to yourself, ‘I’m OK, the foxtel is paid the Broncos are in the finals and I don’t live in Haiti. Prayer is indeed the greatest act of Faith when it is not for selfish gains and there is no instant gratification, in regard to outcomes (although to share time and burdens with the Prince of Peace is an extremely beautiful experience). Remember too, that life cannot be taken for granted and but for the Grace of God, we are not OK.
On Sunday night, a vision was shared that saw the breath of God marking those who would take their place as a warrior and contend for the Kingdom in this city. So we accept the branding of the Spirit and receive the mandate to fight the good fight, we put on the armour and stand tall knowing that God is for us and therefore any weapon raised against us will fall, it’s a promise!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
The Third Year Promise
THE THIRD YEAR PROMISE ….
THREE is an enigmatic number in the Bible. It is the chosen number of days that Jesus was ‘dead’. THREE days warning to cross over the Jordan and into the promises and THREE is the very significant number of persons in the Trinity. THREE things remain, Faith, Hope and Love, THREE temptations in the wilderness, THREE times Peter denies and THREE times Jesus inquired of Peter’s love. THREE disciples close to Jesus in His earthly ministry and THREE crosses on Golgotha and over 300 other sets of THREE.
In 2008, at the birth of our first ever 10000 campaign, I heard the Holy Spirit say that in the THIRD year there would be a shift, an enemy fleeing and the people of God celebrating. So now is not the time to give up but press on to take a hold of that for which Christ took hold of you. The promise? More sowing, more salvations, more ministry ventures, more harvest, more miracles and more blessing.
The THIRD YEAR PROMISE came to me from Isaiah 37 starting at 21.
"This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you prayed … the Lord has spoken this word against your enemy:
"The virgin daughter of Zion despises you and laughs at you.
The daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head in derision as you flee…
… 30 "Here is the proof that what I say is true: "This year you will eat only what grows up by itself, and next year you will eat what springs up from that.
But in the third year you will plant crops and harvest them; you will tend vineyards and eat their fruit. And you who are left in Judah, who have escaped the ravages of the siege,
will put roots down in your own soil and grow up and flourish. For a remnant of my people will spread out from Jerusalem, a group of survivors from Mount Zion. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven's Armies will make this happen!
We are currently in the THIRD year since God announced this promise to us. At the 10W camp we have stepped into this moment with confidence and joy. It is your time to receive the promise. Have there been challenges? Yes, will there be trouble in the future? Yes. Faith & Courage have enemies, but without Faith it is impossible to please Him.
I implore you to leap into this promise with your eyes wide shut to the circumstances and if you listen carefully you will hear the sound of Victory. Shut out the sound of the cautious and abandon the status quo and find yourself enjoying the promise and Hope in a brand new day – everyday! 10000 has no goals separate to the Heavenly Vision that pulsates in the hearts of the Warrior, that simply cries, ‘Your Kingdom Come’ You are the Warrior.
But you must hear this, I woke up just this Monday past and heard the still small voice of the Holy Spirit say, “Open your Bible”. I touched the Bible app on my iPhone and it opened to a scripture that I had been thinking about the day before but had not looked at. Here it is. “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love”. 1 Cor 16 v 13
Strap on this sword, it is the Word of the Lord for those who will pray in the remaining 30 days of this campaign, (campaign; Oxford; series of military operations with one objective). And as we pray we give birth to this season of Peace, Prosperity and the Power of God that has been advancing since the Cross and which alone, can transforms nations.
Revival is inevitable to a praying Church
THREE is an enigmatic number in the Bible. It is the chosen number of days that Jesus was ‘dead’. THREE days warning to cross over the Jordan and into the promises and THREE is the very significant number of persons in the Trinity. THREE things remain, Faith, Hope and Love, THREE temptations in the wilderness, THREE times Peter denies and THREE times Jesus inquired of Peter’s love. THREE disciples close to Jesus in His earthly ministry and THREE crosses on Golgotha and over 300 other sets of THREE.
In 2008, at the birth of our first ever 10000 campaign, I heard the Holy Spirit say that in the THIRD year there would be a shift, an enemy fleeing and the people of God celebrating. So now is not the time to give up but press on to take a hold of that for which Christ took hold of you. The promise? More sowing, more salvations, more ministry ventures, more harvest, more miracles and more blessing.
The THIRD YEAR PROMISE came to me from Isaiah 37 starting at 21.
"This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you prayed … the Lord has spoken this word against your enemy:
"The virgin daughter of Zion despises you and laughs at you.
The daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head in derision as you flee…
… 30 "Here is the proof that what I say is true: "This year you will eat only what grows up by itself, and next year you will eat what springs up from that.
But in the third year you will plant crops and harvest them; you will tend vineyards and eat their fruit. And you who are left in Judah, who have escaped the ravages of the siege,
will put roots down in your own soil and grow up and flourish. For a remnant of my people will spread out from Jerusalem, a group of survivors from Mount Zion. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven's Armies will make this happen!
We are currently in the THIRD year since God announced this promise to us. At the 10W camp we have stepped into this moment with confidence and joy. It is your time to receive the promise. Have there been challenges? Yes, will there be trouble in the future? Yes. Faith & Courage have enemies, but without Faith it is impossible to please Him.
I implore you to leap into this promise with your eyes wide shut to the circumstances and if you listen carefully you will hear the sound of Victory. Shut out the sound of the cautious and abandon the status quo and find yourself enjoying the promise and Hope in a brand new day – everyday! 10000 has no goals separate to the Heavenly Vision that pulsates in the hearts of the Warrior, that simply cries, ‘Your Kingdom Come’ You are the Warrior.
But you must hear this, I woke up just this Monday past and heard the still small voice of the Holy Spirit say, “Open your Bible”. I touched the Bible app on my iPhone and it opened to a scripture that I had been thinking about the day before but had not looked at. Here it is. “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love”. 1 Cor 16 v 13
Strap on this sword, it is the Word of the Lord for those who will pray in the remaining 30 days of this campaign, (campaign; Oxford; series of military operations with one objective). And as we pray we give birth to this season of Peace, Prosperity and the Power of God that has been advancing since the Cross and which alone, can transforms nations.
Revival is inevitable to a praying Church
Thursday, September 1, 2011
9 / 10 / 11 - 38 days till the biggest prayer meeting ever with multiple venues in this nation
God is. All over the planet His Spirit is stoking the fires of prayer. Praying is simply communing with God and acting out of that conversation. He is saying, "Come Away with Me" and those who can hear will be wise to STOP and obey. When the King of Eternity wants an audience with his children we must run into Him.
When you get there in His presence you will undoubtedly feel the smallness of your worry. He is able to absorb both your fear and your doubt. Just sit quietly today and whisper His name, Yeshua!
In Isaiah 6, the novice prophet listens in as God the Father laments over the nation. Isaiah is overwhelmed at his own lack, but Faith must have stirred because he blurts out, "Send Me"
Oh for 10000warriors in every city, who would be crying out to get the attention of Heaven, saying, "Send me"
With 38 days to go, God is still looking for partners to prophesy His intentions into the earth realm. Please if you have not yet downloaded the 10 minute prayer, "The Cry of the Warriors Heart" do it now. Pray it now and everyday at least until we gather to announce that the Church is awake and ready to GO in His name. We are grateful for every single expression of His Body in this nation and want to play our part to see His Kingdom Come and His Will being done, in Jesus name, AMEN!
When you get there in His presence you will undoubtedly feel the smallness of your worry. He is able to absorb both your fear and your doubt. Just sit quietly today and whisper His name, Yeshua!
In Isaiah 6, the novice prophet listens in as God the Father laments over the nation. Isaiah is overwhelmed at his own lack, but Faith must have stirred because he blurts out, "Send Me"
Oh for 10000warriors in every city, who would be crying out to get the attention of Heaven, saying, "Send me"
With 38 days to go, God is still looking for partners to prophesy His intentions into the earth realm. Please if you have not yet downloaded the 10 minute prayer, "The Cry of the Warriors Heart" do it now. Pray it now and everyday at least until we gather to announce that the Church is awake and ready to GO in His name. We are grateful for every single expression of His Body in this nation and want to play our part to see His Kingdom Come and His Will being done, in Jesus name, AMEN!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Cannot Improve on this - Meditate Day and Night
Eph 6:10-18
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
Monday, August 8, 2011
The hand of the Lord placed me in a valley.
This week I am reflecting on the 37th chapter of Ezekiel. He has a vision and in it he sees a valley full of human skeletons. Bones that he describes as very dry. Lets look at a couple of verses
Ezek 37:1-3
The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground and were completely dried out. 3 Then he asked me, "Son of man, can these bones become living people again?"
It is a familiar passage to anyone who has searched for power in their prayers.
Firstly note that it was God who placed him in the valley. Where are you and why do you complain when the steps of a good man are ordered by God, your loving Father. Fix your eyes on Him, thank him for the incredible opportunity that lies, dry and dead, before you. Just stay with these first couple of verses for today and consider it all joy, right where you are and realize that He has a plan, He is showing you the devastation so that you can fully celebrate the miracle. God is in your valley, He is faithful and longs to show himself strong on your behalf.
Makes me want to pray, to prophesy, to say what He says and see a miracle happen . Now go into your secret place and thank Him for where you are and ask Him to show you what He wants to do - then prophesy accordingly.
Ezek 37:1-3
The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground and were completely dried out. 3 Then he asked me, "Son of man, can these bones become living people again?"
It is a familiar passage to anyone who has searched for power in their prayers.
Firstly note that it was God who placed him in the valley. Where are you and why do you complain when the steps of a good man are ordered by God, your loving Father. Fix your eyes on Him, thank him for the incredible opportunity that lies, dry and dead, before you. Just stay with these first couple of verses for today and consider it all joy, right where you are and realize that He has a plan, He is showing you the devastation so that you can fully celebrate the miracle. God is in your valley, He is faithful and longs to show himself strong on your behalf.
Makes me want to pray, to prophesy, to say what He says and see a miracle happen . Now go into your secret place and thank Him for where you are and ask Him to show you what He wants to do - then prophesy accordingly.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
34 / 100 Same Old Dirty Tricks
Read Ch 36 of Isaiah and there is Hezekiah staring down the enemy. The enemy begins ranting at God's people and explaining to them why they are going to 'lose'. He systematically challenges all the promises of God and reminds them of their failures.
Isa 36:4-10 "This is what the great king of Assyria says: What are you trusting in that makes you so confident? Do you think that mere words can substitute for military skill and strength? Who are you counting on, that you have rebelled against me? ... "But perhaps you will say to me, 'We are trusting in the Lord our God!'.
Transcribed into our lives we must answer these sometimes on a daily basis. Yes I am trusting in God and Yes these 'mere' words spoken in Faith to Our Father in heaven are far superior to military might, enemy lies and announcements of doom.
We, like Hezekiah are believing that God will intervene in our cities, and as we cry out to Him who hears us, we restate our dependance on the One who was and is and is to come. Your Kingdom Come, Lord Jesus.
Today especially Lord we pray for all who you have called to stand up on their feet in this great army you are assembling. May the 'sound' be heard in every corner of our nation and in the heavens, so that the day of the Lords favour can be unleashed on us and our children.
In the name of the King, Jesus, Messiah.
Isa 36:4-10 "This is what the great king of Assyria says: What are you trusting in that makes you so confident? Do you think that mere words can substitute for military skill and strength? Who are you counting on, that you have rebelled against me? ... "But perhaps you will say to me, 'We are trusting in the Lord our God!'.
Transcribed into our lives we must answer these sometimes on a daily basis. Yes I am trusting in God and Yes these 'mere' words spoken in Faith to Our Father in heaven are far superior to military might, enemy lies and announcements of doom.
We, like Hezekiah are believing that God will intervene in our cities, and as we cry out to Him who hears us, we restate our dependance on the One who was and is and is to come. Your Kingdom Come, Lord Jesus.
Today especially Lord we pray for all who you have called to stand up on their feet in this great army you are assembling. May the 'sound' be heard in every corner of our nation and in the heavens, so that the day of the Lords favour can be unleashed on us and our children.
In the name of the King, Jesus, Messiah.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
31 / 100
Isa 37:21 Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent this message to Hezekiah: "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you prayed about King Sennacherib of Assyria, the Lord has spoken this word against him:"The virgin daughter of Zion
despises you and laughs at you.
The daughter of Jerusalem
shakes her head in derision as you flee.
Let me put you in the picture. King Hezekiah has been careless about God and has done some pretty dumb stuff. Then a more evil King comes to attack him and his city. His first response is to go into the presence of God and send for the prophet to 'hear the word of the Lord'.
Please take the time to read Is 36 - 37 if you are believing for your city or you have a challenge in your life and as you read, look for the keys that saw Hezekiah receive his victory.
Here in this verse, the prophet says, 'Because you prayed' ... and goes on to annouce the favour of God for his situation.
I, like you and Hezekiah, have done some dumb stuff, but do not let that keep you out of the presence of God. Go there, go there today, commit your plans to Him and he will establish you. This story is full of promises for the Warrior. We are believing for our city and I receive this word that Isaiah announces over my prayers. Take 10 mins today and go to the 'temple' and tell Him your cares and ask for redemption, in the name of His Son, Jesus!
despises you and laughs at you.
The daughter of Jerusalem
shakes her head in derision as you flee.
Let me put you in the picture. King Hezekiah has been careless about God and has done some pretty dumb stuff. Then a more evil King comes to attack him and his city. His first response is to go into the presence of God and send for the prophet to 'hear the word of the Lord'.
Please take the time to read Is 36 - 37 if you are believing for your city or you have a challenge in your life and as you read, look for the keys that saw Hezekiah receive his victory.
Here in this verse, the prophet says, 'Because you prayed' ... and goes on to annouce the favour of God for his situation.
I, like you and Hezekiah, have done some dumb stuff, but do not let that keep you out of the presence of God. Go there, go there today, commit your plans to Him and he will establish you. This story is full of promises for the Warrior. We are believing for our city and I receive this word that Isaiah announces over my prayers. Take 10 mins today and go to the 'temple' and tell Him your cares and ask for redemption, in the name of His Son, Jesus!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Day 26
A certain individual was seeking Justice in a certain city from a certain enemy, as are we. Read this parable every day this week. Take note of its ‘hand-picked’ characters and the outcome, it is a story of contrasts. Jesus has His heart on His sleeve as he concludes. Ask Him to help you understand. Remember that parables are ‘custom designed’ stories for disciples. At least once this week, pray the 10 minute prayer, “FOR OUR CITIES”. You can find it online at 10000warriors.com
LUKE 18
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. "There was a judge in a certain city," he said, "who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, 'Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.' The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, 'I don't fear God or care about people, but this woman is driving me crazy. I'm going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!'"
Then the Lord said, "Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don't you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?"
If you are just starting out, go to 10000warriors.com, download our prayer, For Our Cities, and add your voice in
LUKE 18
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. "There was a judge in a certain city," he said, "who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, 'Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.' The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, 'I don't fear God or care about people, but this woman is driving me crazy. I'm going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!'"
Then the Lord said, "Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don't you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?"
If you are just starting out, go to 10000warriors.com, download our prayer, For Our Cities, and add your voice in
Thursday, July 21, 2011
20 / 100
Our Father in Heaven, may your name be kept holy. Let Your Kingdom Come and Your will be done ...
This is the cry of our heart at 10000warriors.com We ask you, our beautiful and generous Daddy in Heaven to help us understand the enormity and wonder of Your kingdom. Let its scope and majesty overwhelm our hearts and lives so that our days are making a difference for the Kingdom and 'seeing' your Kingdom manifest in our lives. The Kingdom is righteousness, (non earned grace) Joy, (unreasonable happiness) and Peace, (the essence of Jesus) and it belongs to us as we find ourselves praying this in your name. Yes Yes Yes, let your kingdom come to my home and my workplace, let Your kingdom come to our congregation and our city so that all people can know this Joy and Peace and the gift of Your love through us, your people. This is our prayer. Let Your Kingdom Come, in Jesus name. Let your will be done. It is your will that no one would die without knowing you. Your will is to fill the whole earth with your glory. Your will is to see this nation become the Great South Land of the Holy Spirit. Let your will be done in Jesus name. Through this prayer today we thank you for your promises to us and thank you for all you have done thus far. Your devoted child, Amen.
This is the cry of our heart at 10000warriors.com We ask you, our beautiful and generous Daddy in Heaven to help us understand the enormity and wonder of Your kingdom. Let its scope and majesty overwhelm our hearts and lives so that our days are making a difference for the Kingdom and 'seeing' your Kingdom manifest in our lives. The Kingdom is righteousness, (non earned grace) Joy, (unreasonable happiness) and Peace, (the essence of Jesus) and it belongs to us as we find ourselves praying this in your name. Yes Yes Yes, let your kingdom come to my home and my workplace, let Your kingdom come to our congregation and our city so that all people can know this Joy and Peace and the gift of Your love through us, your people. This is our prayer. Let Your Kingdom Come, in Jesus name. Let your will be done. It is your will that no one would die without knowing you. Your will is to fill the whole earth with your glory. Your will is to see this nation become the Great South Land of the Holy Spirit. Let your will be done in Jesus name. Through this prayer today we thank you for your promises to us and thank you for all you have done thus far. Your devoted child, Amen.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Day 17
Greetings fellow soldiers. What an awesome privelege it is to get to be in this army that God is putting together around the world. Woo Hoo!
We are kicking off this week with, what has been dubbed the Lords Prayer. The disciples asked Jesus, "Teach us to Pray". If you are like me then you are thinking, 'excellent idea', Teach me to Pray. So we move to the edge of our seats to hear Him begin, "Our Father" Bombshell. Jesus just gave us an invitation into this divine and beautiful relationship with 'God'. Prior to this, they had heard Him call God, Father, but did He say 'Our', like, His Father, and Our Father! We share a Dad with the Saviour of the World who put us in equal standing with His own Father, and allows us to walk in our full status as His adopted children. So Lets go right now and talk with Our Father, He awaits your conversation.
Daddy, today I do not come tentatively, but boldy, knowing that Jesus has already introduced me to You and invites me into this divine family ...
We are kicking off this week with, what has been dubbed the Lords Prayer. The disciples asked Jesus, "Teach us to Pray". If you are like me then you are thinking, 'excellent idea', Teach me to Pray. So we move to the edge of our seats to hear Him begin, "Our Father" Bombshell. Jesus just gave us an invitation into this divine and beautiful relationship with 'God'. Prior to this, they had heard Him call God, Father, but did He say 'Our', like, His Father, and Our Father! We share a Dad with the Saviour of the World who put us in equal standing with His own Father, and allows us to walk in our full status as His adopted children. So Lets go right now and talk with Our Father, He awaits your conversation.
Daddy, today I do not come tentatively, but boldy, knowing that Jesus has already introduced me to You and invites me into this divine family ...
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Tillie Arela Blase
Welcome to the world Miss Tillie Blase. Blows me away that something so small who, without even trying, can captivate me and make my eyes dance as I look at you in all your tiny perfection. Thank you Lord for all you do and for another wonderful glimpse of your grace.
Tillie's birth began 100 days of prayer for me. Her birthdate, the 7th of the 7th is prophetic in that 7 is the number of perfection and speaks of completion. It is a new day and I desire a culture of prayer, puctuated with moments of unity, solidarity and celebration of all God has promised. This year is the first in a new decade and I know that the season has changed. We are walking into a springtime. It is time to Plant and harvest, (no planting, no harvesting) and a time to tend and drink of the glorious riches of our inheritance. Life is Joy when you understand the journey is the destination. So here is to you Tillie, and all that you remind us of, Our Heavenly Father, the beauty of His ways and the perfection of His promises.
Tillie's birth began 100 days of prayer for me. Her birthdate, the 7th of the 7th is prophetic in that 7 is the number of perfection and speaks of completion. It is a new day and I desire a culture of prayer, puctuated with moments of unity, solidarity and celebration of all God has promised. This year is the first in a new decade and I know that the season has changed. We are walking into a springtime. It is time to Plant and harvest, (no planting, no harvesting) and a time to tend and drink of the glorious riches of our inheritance. Life is Joy when you understand the journey is the destination. So here is to you Tillie, and all that you remind us of, Our Heavenly Father, the beauty of His ways and the perfection of His promises.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Psalm 149
149 v 6 - 9
6 Let the praises of God be in their mouths,
and a sharp sword in their hands—
7 to execute vengeance on the nations
and punishment on the peoples,
8 to bind their kings with shackles
and their leaders with iron chains,
9 to execute the judgment written against them.
This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones.
PRAISE THE LORD!
Here it is people. The mandate for every single believer to be a Warrior in this uncustomary war that is fought with songs and shouts out of the mouths of ordinary folk whose only qualification is the gift of their redemption.
What a joy to praise a King who gives us all that we need to live in him. That joy is then translated into the binding of enemy kings and the pulling down of strongholdS that strangle the destiny of nations.
When the prophet returned from victory in Judges 5, she sang with the captain of the army,
"Hear, O kings! Give ear, O princes!
I, even I, will sing to the Lord;
I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel.
Do not remain silent, choose to partner with Heaven every single day and declare that His Kingdom must come and His will is that the Glory of the Lord will cover the earth.
IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME!
6 Let the praises of God be in their mouths,
and a sharp sword in their hands—
7 to execute vengeance on the nations
and punishment on the peoples,
8 to bind their kings with shackles
and their leaders with iron chains,
9 to execute the judgment written against them.
This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones.
PRAISE THE LORD!
Here it is people. The mandate for every single believer to be a Warrior in this uncustomary war that is fought with songs and shouts out of the mouths of ordinary folk whose only qualification is the gift of their redemption.
What a joy to praise a King who gives us all that we need to live in him. That joy is then translated into the binding of enemy kings and the pulling down of strongholdS that strangle the destiny of nations.
When the prophet returned from victory in Judges 5, she sang with the captain of the army,
"Hear, O kings! Give ear, O princes!
I, even I, will sing to the Lord;
I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel.
Do not remain silent, choose to partner with Heaven every single day and declare that His Kingdom must come and His will is that the Glory of the Lord will cover the earth.
IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Its Time to Defeat the Devil
A condensed version of Chapter 1 of Chuck Pierces Book by the same Title.
There is a moment for Change.
Believe that you can – and you will.
We are in TIME, but God is not.
When you are in TIME correctly, you can grasp God and His purpose for your life.
We are called to have transformed minds and be linked to the HEAD.
We must know our belief systems, and rehearse the word of God.
We must learn to worship and minister in our homes in preparation for hard times.
I believe the Bible IS THE WORD OF GOD.
It is living, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword (Heb 4:12)
Faith comes by hearing – and hearing by the word of God.
I believe I can be a son and receive a full inheritance from Him.
I believe Jesus miracle-working power is available to us if we submit to the cross we have
personally been given.
This power enables us to walk in victory and it unlocks our futures.
I believe His power is working to align and redeem Nations.
God will bring Gentiles and Jews into one NEW man.
War with your Prophetic Word.
The world can not overcome his power of God’s life giving word when released through the
Spirit man.
The word is not bound by time but transcends from generation to generation.
It produces works-divine revelation and requirements that will manifest.
It is wisdom being released synonymous with speech, command, promise and prophecy.
Vision produces Faith. Within our vision is the allotment for our Provision
Faith develops and Increases.
We do not seek God just for information; we seek God so we can respond and relate to him. God
is not important unless He is the supreme importance in our lives.
Faith is not the same as belief. Faith is sensitivity, understanding engagement and attachment.
Faith is like a combination lock. We have many promises, but without combining and mixing
those promises with faith, we can not open up the way to enter those promises.
Secrets of God are revealed when we worship and reverence Him (Ps.25:12)
Faith is linked with submission of our will. Unless our will is yielded to His, we can not secure
our desires. Our faith is God’s concern. Only in HIS light, do WE see light.
This season is supernatural. Through HIS WORD we have POWER to overcome the enemy’s
plan.
When Chuck Pierce’s intercessors meet for corporate prayer, they discuss what the Lord
was saying from heaven and prophesying to them during the week. THEN THEY PRAY, and
WATCH and WAR with this revelation.
God’s people must leave “religion”, and their natural way of battle, and enter this
SUPERNATURAL SEASON WITH SHARPENED WEAPONS.
It is time to break new ground and gain new vision.
We need to extend our hands into the Heavenly realm, touch God and become “LIGHTENING
RODS” connecting Heaven with Earth.
God will release the sword of revelation which will connect with us to Do war
Every dark, evil, watching force cannot hide when God’s light invades the realm of earth and
illuminates our spirit with His revelation.
Revelation produces FAITH and FAITH OVERCOMES.
Lift your hands for a fresh touch.
Slack hands can not grab the weapon needed to defeat the enemy.
There is a new watchman call placed on God’s people. They will stand, observe, and see in ways
they’ve not seen before.
They will KNOW THE ORDER when things are NOT IN ORDER.
God is setting bodies, groups, towns and cities in order. We must see with HIS EYES, and not
MAJOR on MINORS.
God wants us to enter a NEW LEVEL OF FREEDOM – VICTORY.
Now is the time to prosper and be filled with His Holy Spirit.
It is time to soar above all atmospheric forces around us that would rob us of our faith and vision.
The call is to WITHSTAND and OVERCOME the wexing power of an enemy who opposes God
in you – THE HOPE OF GLORY.
War in Time
The enemy tries to deflate your spirit man so you can not soar in the heavenlies with Jesus who
paid the price to make us free.
You have been places in a sphere of authority
In crisis season the strategies of heaven must invade your sphere of authority
You must understand your sphere of authority and know how to operate with others in that
sphere. From here you will watch the formation of Your New
A sphere is” A circuit of motion, revolution or orbit. A wast expanse where your Heavenly
realm appears. A circuit of action, knowledge and influence linked to the functional area of your
involvement in areas you have authority
When you see what is NEW – You must tell your emotions to shake of all discouragement,
disillusionment, disinterest and resistance.
You MUST BELIEVE GOD HAS MORE FOR YOU – better than before.
You must go up into a NEW SPIRITUAL REALM – go beyond where you have been before.
10 key Revelatory War Points. ( Chuck deals with these in the chapters of his book)
1. How to enter the NEW SEASON that has begun.
It takes WAR to break out of one season and enter another. We all go through transition times.
Every transition time has 3 phases, and they all have warfare involved.
2. How to SEE and open your eyes to a greater dimension of the demonic realm.
How to take a stand against what has opposed you from having victory.
3. How to hear the Spirit of God.
Jesus will open the door to have an audience with the KING.
You will look again at revelation promises from the past.
You will receive the revelation you need to see manifestations of HIS Grace & Promises in your
life.
GOD’S SPIRIT IS READY TO MANIFEST IN A NEW WAY.
You will PROCESS and PROGRESS in your spiritual life.
4 How to colaborate with Angels and ministering Spirits
God has released ENGINEERING and CONDUCTING ANGELS.
We are entering into a new BUILDING SEASON.
A NEW Apostolic leadership is arising to lead the body of Christ into this KINGDOM season.
They will DOWNLOAD HEAVEN’S BUILDING PLANS for HIS Kingdom projects.
Angels will minister with fire in this new season, and we will see great demonstrations of
POWER, including unusual MIRACLES.
5 How to receive your new assignments and go forth into new Mission fields.
God will be sending some of His people into dark structures.
He will give you NIGHT VISION to see a path of righteousness through any unrighteous
structure.
Dark Spirits, who have stopped us bringing forth the harvest of the Son, will let go of the harvest
gates. (1 Cor. 16:9)
The word of God will enter places and groups of people that have resisted freedom.
Demon forces will part like the Red sea and will be held back while God’s children go into their
new assignments.
6 How to see and get into the next move of God.
Don’t just jump in the river this season – go to the source where it starts.
Go to the HIGH PLACES – topple the old thrones of iniquity, follow the river down, and
Break all dammed structures.
God is initiating a new move of COMPASSION and LOVE to see the needs of people.
His healing will be released, and whole neighborhoods, tribes, and cultures will experience a
POWER RELEASE.
Heaven WII and IS NOW invading your athmosphere and filling your mouthwiththe word that
will TRANSFORM cultures, structures and territories.
7. How to express JOY in a NEW WAY.
There is a SHOUT rising from us that will cause God to meet us with HIS SHOUT.
This shout is deep in your belly where the SPRINGS OF LIVING WATER FLOWS.
There is a new drink bubbling up within us that expels bitterness, pain and sorrow.
HIS JOY WILL BE OUR STRENGTH.
8.How to gain new vision and see your provision.
God will open our eyes to see things we could not see before.
ALPHA will show us how to begin what has to be finished.
OMEGA will show us how to walk things to the end.
Poverty and infirmity blind our vision – we need to “overcome and disconnect these two demonic
spirits handshake”
9. How to have a renewed mind and restored alive human Spirit filled with the Holy Spirit.
There is a path to freedom and deliverance leading to our destiny.
God is RENEWING OUR MINDS – he is giving us new crowns to present to Him, new turbans
and mind sets.
OUR MINDS ARE MEANT TO SOAR IN THIS SEASON.
10.How to understand the enemy’s vexing power.
How do you detect a curse that is working against you?
How do you discern a vexing power that is stopping the anointing within you flowing?
How do you break the power that have fragmented you and stopped you from expressing God’s
plan of wholeness in your life?
IN this book Chuck Pierce will explain this to you and give you TOOLS FOR VICTORY
He tells us that we will see ‘Babylon arise’ in a new way – BUT
WE ARE NOT TO FEAR – THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD ARE BECOMING HIS
This will happen as WE ARE SENT, as Daniel was, to be the GREATEST INFLUENCE in the
Babylonian system. His promise to us is: WE WILL OVERCOME.
There is a moment for Change.
Believe that you can – and you will.
We are in TIME, but God is not.
When you are in TIME correctly, you can grasp God and His purpose for your life.
We are called to have transformed minds and be linked to the HEAD.
We must know our belief systems, and rehearse the word of God.
We must learn to worship and minister in our homes in preparation for hard times.
I believe the Bible IS THE WORD OF GOD.
It is living, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword (Heb 4:12)
Faith comes by hearing – and hearing by the word of God.
I believe I can be a son and receive a full inheritance from Him.
I believe Jesus miracle-working power is available to us if we submit to the cross we have
personally been given.
This power enables us to walk in victory and it unlocks our futures.
I believe His power is working to align and redeem Nations.
God will bring Gentiles and Jews into one NEW man.
War with your Prophetic Word.
The world can not overcome his power of God’s life giving word when released through the
Spirit man.
The word is not bound by time but transcends from generation to generation.
It produces works-divine revelation and requirements that will manifest.
It is wisdom being released synonymous with speech, command, promise and prophecy.
Vision produces Faith. Within our vision is the allotment for our Provision
Faith develops and Increases.
We do not seek God just for information; we seek God so we can respond and relate to him. God
is not important unless He is the supreme importance in our lives.
Faith is not the same as belief. Faith is sensitivity, understanding engagement and attachment.
Faith is like a combination lock. We have many promises, but without combining and mixing
those promises with faith, we can not open up the way to enter those promises.
Secrets of God are revealed when we worship and reverence Him (Ps.25:12)
Faith is linked with submission of our will. Unless our will is yielded to His, we can not secure
our desires. Our faith is God’s concern. Only in HIS light, do WE see light.
This season is supernatural. Through HIS WORD we have POWER to overcome the enemy’s
plan.
When Chuck Pierce’s intercessors meet for corporate prayer, they discuss what the Lord
was saying from heaven and prophesying to them during the week. THEN THEY PRAY, and
WATCH and WAR with this revelation.
God’s people must leave “religion”, and their natural way of battle, and enter this
SUPERNATURAL SEASON WITH SHARPENED WEAPONS.
It is time to break new ground and gain new vision.
We need to extend our hands into the Heavenly realm, touch God and become “LIGHTENING
RODS” connecting Heaven with Earth.
God will release the sword of revelation which will connect with us to Do war
Every dark, evil, watching force cannot hide when God’s light invades the realm of earth and
illuminates our spirit with His revelation.
Revelation produces FAITH and FAITH OVERCOMES.
Lift your hands for a fresh touch.
Slack hands can not grab the weapon needed to defeat the enemy.
There is a new watchman call placed on God’s people. They will stand, observe, and see in ways
they’ve not seen before.
They will KNOW THE ORDER when things are NOT IN ORDER.
God is setting bodies, groups, towns and cities in order. We must see with HIS EYES, and not
MAJOR on MINORS.
God wants us to enter a NEW LEVEL OF FREEDOM – VICTORY.
Now is the time to prosper and be filled with His Holy Spirit.
It is time to soar above all atmospheric forces around us that would rob us of our faith and vision.
The call is to WITHSTAND and OVERCOME the wexing power of an enemy who opposes God
in you – THE HOPE OF GLORY.
War in Time
The enemy tries to deflate your spirit man so you can not soar in the heavenlies with Jesus who
paid the price to make us free.
You have been places in a sphere of authority
In crisis season the strategies of heaven must invade your sphere of authority
You must understand your sphere of authority and know how to operate with others in that
sphere. From here you will watch the formation of Your New
A sphere is” A circuit of motion, revolution or orbit. A wast expanse where your Heavenly
realm appears. A circuit of action, knowledge and influence linked to the functional area of your
involvement in areas you have authority
When you see what is NEW – You must tell your emotions to shake of all discouragement,
disillusionment, disinterest and resistance.
You MUST BELIEVE GOD HAS MORE FOR YOU – better than before.
You must go up into a NEW SPIRITUAL REALM – go beyond where you have been before.
10 key Revelatory War Points. ( Chuck deals with these in the chapters of his book)
1. How to enter the NEW SEASON that has begun.
It takes WAR to break out of one season and enter another. We all go through transition times.
Every transition time has 3 phases, and they all have warfare involved.
2. How to SEE and open your eyes to a greater dimension of the demonic realm.
How to take a stand against what has opposed you from having victory.
3. How to hear the Spirit of God.
Jesus will open the door to have an audience with the KING.
You will look again at revelation promises from the past.
You will receive the revelation you need to see manifestations of HIS Grace & Promises in your
life.
GOD’S SPIRIT IS READY TO MANIFEST IN A NEW WAY.
You will PROCESS and PROGRESS in your spiritual life.
4 How to colaborate with Angels and ministering Spirits
God has released ENGINEERING and CONDUCTING ANGELS.
We are entering into a new BUILDING SEASON.
A NEW Apostolic leadership is arising to lead the body of Christ into this KINGDOM season.
They will DOWNLOAD HEAVEN’S BUILDING PLANS for HIS Kingdom projects.
Angels will minister with fire in this new season, and we will see great demonstrations of
POWER, including unusual MIRACLES.
5 How to receive your new assignments and go forth into new Mission fields.
God will be sending some of His people into dark structures.
He will give you NIGHT VISION to see a path of righteousness through any unrighteous
structure.
Dark Spirits, who have stopped us bringing forth the harvest of the Son, will let go of the harvest
gates. (1 Cor. 16:9)
The word of God will enter places and groups of people that have resisted freedom.
Demon forces will part like the Red sea and will be held back while God’s children go into their
new assignments.
6 How to see and get into the next move of God.
Don’t just jump in the river this season – go to the source where it starts.
Go to the HIGH PLACES – topple the old thrones of iniquity, follow the river down, and
Break all dammed structures.
God is initiating a new move of COMPASSION and LOVE to see the needs of people.
His healing will be released, and whole neighborhoods, tribes, and cultures will experience a
POWER RELEASE.
Heaven WII and IS NOW invading your athmosphere and filling your mouthwiththe word that
will TRANSFORM cultures, structures and territories.
7. How to express JOY in a NEW WAY.
There is a SHOUT rising from us that will cause God to meet us with HIS SHOUT.
This shout is deep in your belly where the SPRINGS OF LIVING WATER FLOWS.
There is a new drink bubbling up within us that expels bitterness, pain and sorrow.
HIS JOY WILL BE OUR STRENGTH.
8.How to gain new vision and see your provision.
God will open our eyes to see things we could not see before.
ALPHA will show us how to begin what has to be finished.
OMEGA will show us how to walk things to the end.
Poverty and infirmity blind our vision – we need to “overcome and disconnect these two demonic
spirits handshake”
9. How to have a renewed mind and restored alive human Spirit filled with the Holy Spirit.
There is a path to freedom and deliverance leading to our destiny.
God is RENEWING OUR MINDS – he is giving us new crowns to present to Him, new turbans
and mind sets.
OUR MINDS ARE MEANT TO SOAR IN THIS SEASON.
10.How to understand the enemy’s vexing power.
How do you detect a curse that is working against you?
How do you discern a vexing power that is stopping the anointing within you flowing?
How do you break the power that have fragmented you and stopped you from expressing God’s
plan of wholeness in your life?
IN this book Chuck Pierce will explain this to you and give you TOOLS FOR VICTORY
He tells us that we will see ‘Babylon arise’ in a new way – BUT
WE ARE NOT TO FEAR – THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD ARE BECOMING HIS
This will happen as WE ARE SENT, as Daniel was, to be the GREATEST INFLUENCE in the
Babylonian system. His promise to us is: WE WILL OVERCOME.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
IT IS TIME,
Wherever you are, remember Jesus said, 'to the one who hears ... more will be given' So LISTEN UP, discern for yourself, is this I am hearing, something from God. I know we are in a vortex of spiritual unheaval. God has called so many people and groups to arms. Their fire flickers for a while and some dissipate, but prayers are eternal words. When we re-speak the words from God, standing as a voice for the promises of God, then they will not return to Him without accomplishing the thing for which He sent it. So stop beating yourself up that you got tired and roll over, put your feet on the ground and get up and start praying. Add your voice to the constant chorus of praise and prayer that goes up to God.
If everybody who ever got discouraged had their prayers voided then there would be no-one left standing. But God is faithful and just and He is always calling us forward, and He is calling you forward now. See the enemy just wants you to stop. Give up, allow you to think it makes no difference, and I am here to defy his lies and say that the Word of God is powerful and every time you wield it, there is a shift in the spiritual atmosphere. Jesus said, 'You have not because you ask not'. Check it out at Luke 18 v 1, He tells his disciples a story with this purpose, 'so you will always pray and never give up'.
There is no single way to pray. I have learned to engage with my Father in so many different ways. They are not difficult but rather enjoyable. They are not always solitary but often, communal. So dust yourself off, stir up the warrior within and pray. Your Kingdom Come and Your will be done on earth!
If everybody who ever got discouraged had their prayers voided then there would be no-one left standing. But God is faithful and just and He is always calling us forward, and He is calling you forward now. See the enemy just wants you to stop. Give up, allow you to think it makes no difference, and I am here to defy his lies and say that the Word of God is powerful and every time you wield it, there is a shift in the spiritual atmosphere. Jesus said, 'You have not because you ask not'. Check it out at Luke 18 v 1, He tells his disciples a story with this purpose, 'so you will always pray and never give up'.
There is no single way to pray. I have learned to engage with my Father in so many different ways. They are not difficult but rather enjoyable. They are not always solitary but often, communal. So dust yourself off, stir up the warrior within and pray. Your Kingdom Come and Your will be done on earth!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Heard NOVEMBER 2010 before floods
By Graham Cooke
Given at DaySpring Church, Sydney
21/11/10
[NOTE from the editor. This is an extract taken from a much longer address given by Graham Cooke. It was transcribed and sent to me. I have removed the general introduction and large portions that related specifically to DaySpring Church and her leadership. I have placed ellipsis (...) where that cut and paste has taken place]
I am fascinated right now by the spiritual atmosphere in Australia and by the spirit and the sense of promise over the nation. Last time I was here I said, the water level's rising, and I feel that, constantly, every day that I've been here. That sense of imminence, that sense of breakthrough, that sense that Heaven is gathering in one place for something. And what I see over Australia is that I see a wall of water coming towards Australia. I would say it's a spiritual tsunami, one that will go from the east to the west, from the west to the east, from north to south and south to north, and I really believe and a part of the feature of this tsunami , this wall of water, I believe it's going to flood the country. It wouldn't surprise me at all if, in every state and province, the water level in the natural doesn't rise and the drought quits across the whole country, cos I believe that the Lord is going to make us all wet. I know Australian men don't like being wet but, tough! I really feel there is an outpouring coming and one of the features of it, I think, I believe is that we're seeing the war starting to happen against what God is doing against the religious spirit that's captured this country. Some of that probably came from the mother
country, whoever that is these days, but I think there's a violence being done against the religious spirit in our midst. A religious spirit is pretty much always angry about something. It's negative, it's angry, it's judgmental, 'cos a religious spirit can never understand love, grace, mercy or kindness. So it never features in those things. It always moves out of a place of negativity, judgment, harshness, hardness, anger, bitterness, resentment. So we're going to see a violence done to that spirit which I think will be
fun. We're going to see a lot of ministries repenting because they'll have a change of heart, they'll come under a wall of water and, I believe, God will give them a fresh encounter of His goodness and His kindness and His mercy. I see a time of refreshing that is going to precede it. What I feel I'm doing right now is I feel a little like John the Baptist saying, Prepare the way of the Lord. I see two moves happening. I see a move starting right now, it's in the country right now, and it's like a season of preparation to get ready for a move of God that is coming, 'cos the move of God that's coming is going
to sweep across the country. And I would say that to take out your history of all your revivals and all your moves of this nation's history put them all together and what God does next will dwarf all of that. We're seeing a move of God that will be talked about all around the world. We will see a move of God that will not only increase the value of this nation spiritually but materially. We're seeing a move of God where all kinds of things will happen in the economy, in the spirituality of the nation, we'll see things like
crime drop, people getting out of poverty, we'll see business increases, we're going to see the Kingdom come and a move of God that will touch every part of culture and society in this country. We're going to see a wall of water coming that will sweep all around the country. We'll see a move of God that will attack that religious spirit in the church. It will overpower secular powers and overturn legislation to release the church into a stronger Kingdom dynamic in the very structure of our society. It feels to me like the church is going to be given a place in the country. We're going to see a breakthrough spirit in
supernatural power. We're going to see miracles happening in this country that we normally associate with other places. And people will come here because there are going to be breakthroughs against certain kinds of diseases and doctors and hospitals around the country and medical practices will be saying to people, the only hope for you is to go to Australia. Because there is in this place and that place there are miracles happening in this kind of disease and this kind of disorder. How about that? People coming to the end of the world, to be set free! That's funny. And what I see is a move of God in key
churches. I really believe that we're in a move of God right now, preparing for the move of God. We're in a season of preparation where the hand of God is upon us and I'm telling you, He really means business. I see a grace of God but I also see a terror of God coming upon us in the sense of, when God begins to move, in this season of preparation, there is an awe and a respect and a Godly fear going to rise up in our hearts and we're going to stop the stuff.... I know that in the natural and the political world the issue of sovereignty is right there in the background for us in Australia, and that's a cool thing, but the issue over the Australian church is the same one. It's the issue of sovereignty, it's the
issue of who really has the power in this nation? We're going to see a rise in warfare because we're going to see a rise in the sovereignty, the supremacy and the majesty of the Lord Jesus. Everywhere we look, God is going to commit us to a fight that we can win. And this season of preparation is to get us ready for that time. .... There's a wall of water coming and we're moving into a space in the Spirit that God has set aside for us. The water level is rising all across Australia and we're learning a new buoyancy in the Spirit, we're learning the joy, we're learning about the joy, the pleasure and the desire of God. We're learning about the passions of God for us. There's an acceleration amongst
us, an increase of momentum. God is redeeming time. It's time for us to move quickly. It's not a place for us to be splashing about in the shallows. It's time for us to go out into a deeper place. There's an increase in majesty around us. There are storms coming, too, into this nation. There are storms in the Spirit where we are going to take on the enemy in key high places and we're going to win through. Because we have a war to fight in this country and it's time we stood up and fought it. This season of preparation is so important because we get to defeat the enemy with joy and laughter. We get to hear the sound of Jesus laughing on the battlefield. We get to understand that there is a quickening
spirit that's going to allow us to break through on the left and right. The issue in the body of Christ is going to be the Lordship of Jesus. And the issue in our culture and society is going to be the sovereignty of God. Those two things are going together. ... There's a power and a majesty rising up in the body of Christ, and Australia's going to see the Bride standing in the midst of your own culture. And you're going to see the power of the Bride of Christ in these days. You're going to see what a woman in love really
can do. Yeah? We're going to see the power of that in the earth. There's going to be a place in worship where Heaven will touch down. There is a Levitical anointing being released across the nation. Heaven is going to hear the sound of the Bride to be worshipping. It's the sound of victory, it's the sound of power, the sound of anointing, it's the sound in Australia. And the sound of Australia is going to be heard around the world. And it is time within Australia's borders, it is time for the voice of Australia to rise up.
It is time for Australian ministries and Australian leaders to stand up, to rise up, and occupy a place in the Spirit. We're not going to need imports. I'm even hoping that you'll let me in the country so I can serve coffee at your conferences or something. The sound of Australia is rising up. This is our time. There are moments in history where God touches down in places and everything changes. We're going to see one of those moments in history.It's going to be a defining point for the contemporary Australian church to rise up, occupy a place in the Spirit. But you understand something. To whom much is given,
much is going to be expected. ... I believe the Lord is saying to Australia these days, to the Australian church, the country that you're in I am going to give it to you. I'm giving it to the body of Christ. Actually, I believe He's saying I'm giving it to the Bride of Christ that's emerging. This is a bridal issue. God is giving it to the Bride of Christ that wherever worship flows in this nation, wherever worship goes to a whole new level you're going to see outbreaks of the Kingdom. We're going to see a restoration of a Levitical anointing across this nation. And churches, communities that value worship, are
going to see expressions of the Kingdom coming down, touching down that are going to be extraordinary. But make no mistake - if you haven't made any growth in worship in the last couple of years you need to get your skates on. You need to do something in worship in the next twelve months that you've never done before. This is not a time for hanging out at the back, it's not a time for reading the Bible when worship is going. It's not a time for standing there, looking at your watch or your hands in your pockets. This is a time for engagement 'cos that's what happens when the Bride of Christ emerges. It's about engagement. It's about betrothal. It's about coming into a place of worship and
adoration and rejoicing and thanksgiving that you've never been in before. So, I'm calling every man, woman and child in this place. It's time to get in a deeper flow of worship personally. It's a time to worship God from the heart. This is not a place of engagement in worship in your head. This is a time for action. It is a time when you actually open your mouth and real words come out. We don't just think about worshipping God, our body, our mouth, everything in our heart is fully engaged in worship. So there is a challenge from Heaven right now upon every one of us and the challenge is about engagement. So love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, your body, your mind and all your strength.
Given at DaySpring Church, Sydney
21/11/10
[NOTE from the editor. This is an extract taken from a much longer address given by Graham Cooke. It was transcribed and sent to me. I have removed the general introduction and large portions that related specifically to DaySpring Church and her leadership. I have placed ellipsis (...) where that cut and paste has taken place]
I am fascinated right now by the spiritual atmosphere in Australia and by the spirit and the sense of promise over the nation. Last time I was here I said, the water level's rising, and I feel that, constantly, every day that I've been here. That sense of imminence, that sense of breakthrough, that sense that Heaven is gathering in one place for something. And what I see over Australia is that I see a wall of water coming towards Australia. I would say it's a spiritual tsunami, one that will go from the east to the west, from the west to the east, from north to south and south to north, and I really believe and a part of the feature of this tsunami , this wall of water, I believe it's going to flood the country. It wouldn't surprise me at all if, in every state and province, the water level in the natural doesn't rise and the drought quits across the whole country, cos I believe that the Lord is going to make us all wet. I know Australian men don't like being wet but, tough! I really feel there is an outpouring coming and one of the features of it, I think, I believe is that we're seeing the war starting to happen against what God is doing against the religious spirit that's captured this country. Some of that probably came from the mother
country, whoever that is these days, but I think there's a violence being done against the religious spirit in our midst. A religious spirit is pretty much always angry about something. It's negative, it's angry, it's judgmental, 'cos a religious spirit can never understand love, grace, mercy or kindness. So it never features in those things. It always moves out of a place of negativity, judgment, harshness, hardness, anger, bitterness, resentment. So we're going to see a violence done to that spirit which I think will be
fun. We're going to see a lot of ministries repenting because they'll have a change of heart, they'll come under a wall of water and, I believe, God will give them a fresh encounter of His goodness and His kindness and His mercy. I see a time of refreshing that is going to precede it. What I feel I'm doing right now is I feel a little like John the Baptist saying, Prepare the way of the Lord. I see two moves happening. I see a move starting right now, it's in the country right now, and it's like a season of preparation to get ready for a move of God that is coming, 'cos the move of God that's coming is going
to sweep across the country. And I would say that to take out your history of all your revivals and all your moves of this nation's history put them all together and what God does next will dwarf all of that. We're seeing a move of God that will be talked about all around the world. We will see a move of God that will not only increase the value of this nation spiritually but materially. We're seeing a move of God where all kinds of things will happen in the economy, in the spirituality of the nation, we'll see things like
crime drop, people getting out of poverty, we'll see business increases, we're going to see the Kingdom come and a move of God that will touch every part of culture and society in this country. We're going to see a wall of water coming that will sweep all around the country. We'll see a move of God that will attack that religious spirit in the church. It will overpower secular powers and overturn legislation to release the church into a stronger Kingdom dynamic in the very structure of our society. It feels to me like the church is going to be given a place in the country. We're going to see a breakthrough spirit in
supernatural power. We're going to see miracles happening in this country that we normally associate with other places. And people will come here because there are going to be breakthroughs against certain kinds of diseases and doctors and hospitals around the country and medical practices will be saying to people, the only hope for you is to go to Australia. Because there is in this place and that place there are miracles happening in this kind of disease and this kind of disorder. How about that? People coming to the end of the world, to be set free! That's funny. And what I see is a move of God in key
churches. I really believe that we're in a move of God right now, preparing for the move of God. We're in a season of preparation where the hand of God is upon us and I'm telling you, He really means business. I see a grace of God but I also see a terror of God coming upon us in the sense of, when God begins to move, in this season of preparation, there is an awe and a respect and a Godly fear going to rise up in our hearts and we're going to stop the stuff.... I know that in the natural and the political world the issue of sovereignty is right there in the background for us in Australia, and that's a cool thing, but the issue over the Australian church is the same one. It's the issue of sovereignty, it's the
issue of who really has the power in this nation? We're going to see a rise in warfare because we're going to see a rise in the sovereignty, the supremacy and the majesty of the Lord Jesus. Everywhere we look, God is going to commit us to a fight that we can win. And this season of preparation is to get us ready for that time. .... There's a wall of water coming and we're moving into a space in the Spirit that God has set aside for us. The water level is rising all across Australia and we're learning a new buoyancy in the Spirit, we're learning the joy, we're learning about the joy, the pleasure and the desire of God. We're learning about the passions of God for us. There's an acceleration amongst
us, an increase of momentum. God is redeeming time. It's time for us to move quickly. It's not a place for us to be splashing about in the shallows. It's time for us to go out into a deeper place. There's an increase in majesty around us. There are storms coming, too, into this nation. There are storms in the Spirit where we are going to take on the enemy in key high places and we're going to win through. Because we have a war to fight in this country and it's time we stood up and fought it. This season of preparation is so important because we get to defeat the enemy with joy and laughter. We get to hear the sound of Jesus laughing on the battlefield. We get to understand that there is a quickening
spirit that's going to allow us to break through on the left and right. The issue in the body of Christ is going to be the Lordship of Jesus. And the issue in our culture and society is going to be the sovereignty of God. Those two things are going together. ... There's a power and a majesty rising up in the body of Christ, and Australia's going to see the Bride standing in the midst of your own culture. And you're going to see the power of the Bride of Christ in these days. You're going to see what a woman in love really
can do. Yeah? We're going to see the power of that in the earth. There's going to be a place in worship where Heaven will touch down. There is a Levitical anointing being released across the nation. Heaven is going to hear the sound of the Bride to be worshipping. It's the sound of victory, it's the sound of power, the sound of anointing, it's the sound in Australia. And the sound of Australia is going to be heard around the world. And it is time within Australia's borders, it is time for the voice of Australia to rise up.
It is time for Australian ministries and Australian leaders to stand up, to rise up, and occupy a place in the Spirit. We're not going to need imports. I'm even hoping that you'll let me in the country so I can serve coffee at your conferences or something. The sound of Australia is rising up. This is our time. There are moments in history where God touches down in places and everything changes. We're going to see one of those moments in history.It's going to be a defining point for the contemporary Australian church to rise up, occupy a place in the Spirit. But you understand something. To whom much is given,
much is going to be expected. ... I believe the Lord is saying to Australia these days, to the Australian church, the country that you're in I am going to give it to you. I'm giving it to the body of Christ. Actually, I believe He's saying I'm giving it to the Bride of Christ that's emerging. This is a bridal issue. God is giving it to the Bride of Christ that wherever worship flows in this nation, wherever worship goes to a whole new level you're going to see outbreaks of the Kingdom. We're going to see a restoration of a Levitical anointing across this nation. And churches, communities that value worship, are
going to see expressions of the Kingdom coming down, touching down that are going to be extraordinary. But make no mistake - if you haven't made any growth in worship in the last couple of years you need to get your skates on. You need to do something in worship in the next twelve months that you've never done before. This is not a time for hanging out at the back, it's not a time for reading the Bible when worship is going. It's not a time for standing there, looking at your watch or your hands in your pockets. This is a time for engagement 'cos that's what happens when the Bride of Christ emerges. It's about engagement. It's about betrothal. It's about coming into a place of worship and
adoration and rejoicing and thanksgiving that you've never been in before. So, I'm calling every man, woman and child in this place. It's time to get in a deeper flow of worship personally. It's a time to worship God from the heart. This is not a place of engagement in worship in your head. This is a time for action. It is a time when you actually open your mouth and real words come out. We don't just think about worshipping God, our body, our mouth, everything in our heart is fully engaged in worship. So there is a challenge from Heaven right now upon every one of us and the challenge is about engagement. So love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, your body, your mind and all your strength.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Australia, This is Our Day!
Hello Warriors,
I take a deep breath and say from the bottom of my heart that I hope that the year has begun for you with a glint in your eye and an unwavering belief in the goodness of God.
A special word for those impacted by the floods, my fellow Queenslanders, Northern NSWelshmen, and Victorians, our thoughts and prayers have been constantly about you. Be strong and very courageous; cast your cares upon Him, because He cares for you. I will say this again, if you are in need please contact us, we are family.
Let me remind us of our purpose, tell you the game plan for 2011 and encourage all of you, my friends and fellow pilgrims to continue to stir the warrior in yourself, others and the greater body.
We are born for a Cause; but we do not wrestle against flesh and blood ever, but against principalities and powers, hosts of wickedness in high places. We do so by taking up the shield of faith, declaring the intentions of God and bringing the Light of the world, the Word of God into every frontier of this life. We hold our position and keep on ‘Asking for our Nation’ Ps 2. We at 10W believe for a widespread move of God that will not be contained in one group but that the Grace of God will gather multitudes for His names sake. These floods provide us with an illustration of the power of water as it makes contact with culture. First the natural then the spiritual, we are believing for our culture to be overwhelmed with the outpouring of God’s grace and the army rising up to ‘be there’ for humanity.
I want to share with you the specific promise that I am announcing this year. There is a ‘new season in God’, and it is ours to possess, to him who has ears to hear. The text I want to share speaks of ‘years’, but it is more about seasons, and I believe we are entering the 3rd year / season of this story. It will help for you to read from the beginning of Isaiah 37; (go to www.tenthousandwarriors.blogspot.com and read it now).
IN A NUTSHELL: A certain enemy is threatening the people of God by intimidating their King, who had previously been weak in his convictions. (But thanks be to Jesus who is our righteousness and who keeps no account of wrong). The King in trouble does 2 things immediately, which we could learn to copy. He goes into the temple to pray, remembering who His God is and he sends for the wisdom of the prophet (Isaiah) to inquire of the Lord.
While waiting for Word, Hezekiah, (the King) refuses to be engaged in conversation with his enemy, declares the power of God, and ignores the threats from the enemy. When the enemy sends another message, Hezekiah goes again into the temple, and into the presence of God.
When the king’s messengers arrive at the prophet and explain to him the situation, firstly he says
‘Do not be afraid’, and
Then Isaiah sent this message to Hezekiah:
"This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says:
Because you prayed about your enemy King of Assyria,
the Lord has spoken this word against him:
"The virgin daughter of Zion despises you and laughs at you.
The daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head in derision as you flee…
Then to Hezekiah he says;
…"This year you will eat only what grows up by itself,
and next year you will eat what springs up from that.
But in the third year you will plant crops and harvest them; you will tend vineyards and eat their fruit.
And you who are left in Judah, who have escaped the ravages of the siege, will put roots down in your own soil and grow up and flourish. For a remnant of my people will spread out from Jerusalem, a group of survivors from Mount Zion.
The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven's Armies will make this happen!
I encourage you to step into this season of fruitfulness. Plant crops and believe for harvests. Gen 26 v 1 … And that year Isaac harvested 100 times more than he planted….
Tend vineyards, get involved in the mission of the Church, to make disciples, and let His praise be continually on your lips. Let your roots go down deep into God and trust God to the extreme and pray without ceasing. He finished this word with a bold statement that God Himself was the one who‘makes it happen’.
So here we go, head down and pray, 10 minutes every-day, dedicated prayer for our cities, our churches and our nation. Use the prayers at www.10000warriors.comto guide you. Sign up at the blogspot for more updates and be patient in trouble, strong and very courageous, remember his benefits and love one another.
I wrote in December what I believe God plans for this nation and I believe it with all my heart. This Autralia Day can we all pray the "Prayer for our Cities". (download it now at 10000warriors.com)
Join with me and let your message be, “The time of the Lords Favour is Now”.
Humbly yours,
Julie Blasé & the 10W Team
I take a deep breath and say from the bottom of my heart that I hope that the year has begun for you with a glint in your eye and an unwavering belief in the goodness of God.
A special word for those impacted by the floods, my fellow Queenslanders, Northern NSWelshmen, and Victorians, our thoughts and prayers have been constantly about you. Be strong and very courageous; cast your cares upon Him, because He cares for you. I will say this again, if you are in need please contact us, we are family.
Let me remind us of our purpose, tell you the game plan for 2011 and encourage all of you, my friends and fellow pilgrims to continue to stir the warrior in yourself, others and the greater body.
We are born for a Cause; but we do not wrestle against flesh and blood ever, but against principalities and powers, hosts of wickedness in high places. We do so by taking up the shield of faith, declaring the intentions of God and bringing the Light of the world, the Word of God into every frontier of this life. We hold our position and keep on ‘Asking for our Nation’ Ps 2. We at 10W believe for a widespread move of God that will not be contained in one group but that the Grace of God will gather multitudes for His names sake. These floods provide us with an illustration of the power of water as it makes contact with culture. First the natural then the spiritual, we are believing for our culture to be overwhelmed with the outpouring of God’s grace and the army rising up to ‘be there’ for humanity.
I want to share with you the specific promise that I am announcing this year. There is a ‘new season in God’, and it is ours to possess, to him who has ears to hear. The text I want to share speaks of ‘years’, but it is more about seasons, and I believe we are entering the 3rd year / season of this story. It will help for you to read from the beginning of Isaiah 37; (go to www.tenthousandwarriors.blogspot.com and read it now).
IN A NUTSHELL: A certain enemy is threatening the people of God by intimidating their King, who had previously been weak in his convictions. (But thanks be to Jesus who is our righteousness and who keeps no account of wrong). The King in trouble does 2 things immediately, which we could learn to copy. He goes into the temple to pray, remembering who His God is and he sends for the wisdom of the prophet (Isaiah) to inquire of the Lord.
While waiting for Word, Hezekiah, (the King) refuses to be engaged in conversation with his enemy, declares the power of God, and ignores the threats from the enemy. When the enemy sends another message, Hezekiah goes again into the temple, and into the presence of God.
When the king’s messengers arrive at the prophet and explain to him the situation, firstly he says
‘Do not be afraid’, and
Then Isaiah sent this message to Hezekiah:
"This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says:
Because you prayed about your enemy King of Assyria,
the Lord has spoken this word against him:
"The virgin daughter of Zion despises you and laughs at you.
The daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head in derision as you flee…
Then to Hezekiah he says;
…"This year you will eat only what grows up by itself,
and next year you will eat what springs up from that.
But in the third year you will plant crops and harvest them; you will tend vineyards and eat their fruit.
And you who are left in Judah, who have escaped the ravages of the siege, will put roots down in your own soil and grow up and flourish. For a remnant of my people will spread out from Jerusalem, a group of survivors from Mount Zion.
The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven's Armies will make this happen!
I encourage you to step into this season of fruitfulness. Plant crops and believe for harvests. Gen 26 v 1 … And that year Isaac harvested 100 times more than he planted….
Tend vineyards, get involved in the mission of the Church, to make disciples, and let His praise be continually on your lips. Let your roots go down deep into God and trust God to the extreme and pray without ceasing. He finished this word with a bold statement that God Himself was the one who‘makes it happen’.
So here we go, head down and pray, 10 minutes every-day, dedicated prayer for our cities, our churches and our nation. Use the prayers at www.10000warriors.comto guide you. Sign up at the blogspot for more updates and be patient in trouble, strong and very courageous, remember his benefits and love one another.
I wrote in December what I believe God plans for this nation and I believe it with all my heart. This Autralia Day can we all pray the "Prayer for our Cities". (download it now at 10000warriors.com)
Join with me and let your message be, “The time of the Lords Favour is Now”.
Humbly yours,
Julie Blasé & the 10W Team
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Isaiah 37
Isaiah 37
When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes and put on burlap and went into the Temple of the Lord. 2 And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the court secretary, and the leading priests, all dressed in burlap, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz. 3 They told him, "This is what King Hezekiah says: Today is a day of trouble, insults, and disgrace. It is like when a child is ready to be born, but the mother has no strength to deliver the baby. 4 But perhaps the Lord your God has heard the Assyrian chief of staff, sent by the king to defy the living God, and will punish him for his words. Oh, pray for those of us who are left!"
5 After King Hezekiah's officials delivered the king's message to Isaiah, 6 the prophet replied, "Say to your master, 'This is what the Lord says: Do not be disturbed by this blasphemous speech against me from the Assyrian king's messengers. 7 Listen! I myself will move against him, and the king will receive a message that he is needed at home. So he will return to his land, where I will have him killed with a sword.'"
8 Meanwhile, the Assyrian chief of staff left Jerusalem and went to consult the king of Assyria, who had left Lachish and was attacking Libnah.
9 Soon afterward King Sennacherib received word that King Tirhakah of Ethiopia was leading an army to fight against him. Before leaving to meet the attack, he sent messengers back to Hezekiah in Jerusalem with this message:
10 "This message is for King Hezekiah of Judah. Don't let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you with promises that Jerusalem will not be captured by the king of Assyria. 11 You know perfectly well what the kings of Assyria have done wherever they have gone. They have completely destroyed everyone who stood in their way! Why should you be any different? 12 Have the gods of other nations rescued them—such nations as Gozan, Haran, Rezeph, and the people of Eden who were in Tel-assar? My predecessors destroyed them all! 13 What happened to the king of Hamath and the king of Arpad? What happened to the kings of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?"
14 After Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it, he went up to the Lord's Temple and spread it out before the Lord. 15 And Hezekiah prayed this prayer before the Lord: 16 "O Lord of Heaven's Armies, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth. 17 Bend down, O Lord, and listen! Open your eyes, O Lord, and see! Listen to Sennacherib's words of defiance against the living God.
18 "It is true, Lord, that the kings of Assyria have destroyed all these nations. 19 And they have thrown the gods of these nations into the fire and burned them. But of course the Assyrians could destroy them! They were not gods at all—only idols of wood and stone shaped by human hands. 20 Now, O Lord our God, rescue us from his power; then all the kingdoms of the earth will know that you alone, O Lord, are God."
Isaiah Predicts Judah's Deliverance
21 Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent this message to Hezekiah: "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you prayed about King Sennacherib of Assyria, 22 the Lord has spoken this word against him:
"The virgin daughter of Zion
despises you and laughs at you.
The daughter of Jerusalem
shakes her head in derision as you flee.
30 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, "Here is the proof that what I say is true:
"This year you will eat only what grows up by itself,
and next year you will eat what springs up from that.
But in the third year you will plant crops and harvest them;
you will tend vineyards and eat their fruit.
31 And you who are left in Judah,
who have escaped the ravages of the siege,
will put roots down in your own soil
and grow up and flourish.
32 For a remnant of my people will spread out from Jerusalem,
a group of survivors from Mount Zion.
The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven's Armies
will make this happen!
YES & AMEN!
When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes and put on burlap and went into the Temple of the Lord. 2 And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the court secretary, and the leading priests, all dressed in burlap, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz. 3 They told him, "This is what King Hezekiah says: Today is a day of trouble, insults, and disgrace. It is like when a child is ready to be born, but the mother has no strength to deliver the baby. 4 But perhaps the Lord your God has heard the Assyrian chief of staff, sent by the king to defy the living God, and will punish him for his words. Oh, pray for those of us who are left!"
5 After King Hezekiah's officials delivered the king's message to Isaiah, 6 the prophet replied, "Say to your master, 'This is what the Lord says: Do not be disturbed by this blasphemous speech against me from the Assyrian king's messengers. 7 Listen! I myself will move against him, and the king will receive a message that he is needed at home. So he will return to his land, where I will have him killed with a sword.'"
8 Meanwhile, the Assyrian chief of staff left Jerusalem and went to consult the king of Assyria, who had left Lachish and was attacking Libnah.
9 Soon afterward King Sennacherib received word that King Tirhakah of Ethiopia was leading an army to fight against him. Before leaving to meet the attack, he sent messengers back to Hezekiah in Jerusalem with this message:
10 "This message is for King Hezekiah of Judah. Don't let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you with promises that Jerusalem will not be captured by the king of Assyria. 11 You know perfectly well what the kings of Assyria have done wherever they have gone. They have completely destroyed everyone who stood in their way! Why should you be any different? 12 Have the gods of other nations rescued them—such nations as Gozan, Haran, Rezeph, and the people of Eden who were in Tel-assar? My predecessors destroyed them all! 13 What happened to the king of Hamath and the king of Arpad? What happened to the kings of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?"
14 After Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it, he went up to the Lord's Temple and spread it out before the Lord. 15 And Hezekiah prayed this prayer before the Lord: 16 "O Lord of Heaven's Armies, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth. 17 Bend down, O Lord, and listen! Open your eyes, O Lord, and see! Listen to Sennacherib's words of defiance against the living God.
18 "It is true, Lord, that the kings of Assyria have destroyed all these nations. 19 And they have thrown the gods of these nations into the fire and burned them. But of course the Assyrians could destroy them! They were not gods at all—only idols of wood and stone shaped by human hands. 20 Now, O Lord our God, rescue us from his power; then all the kingdoms of the earth will know that you alone, O Lord, are God."
Isaiah Predicts Judah's Deliverance
21 Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent this message to Hezekiah: "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you prayed about King Sennacherib of Assyria, 22 the Lord has spoken this word against him:
"The virgin daughter of Zion
despises you and laughs at you.
The daughter of Jerusalem
shakes her head in derision as you flee.
30 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, "Here is the proof that what I say is true:
"This year you will eat only what grows up by itself,
and next year you will eat what springs up from that.
But in the third year you will plant crops and harvest them;
you will tend vineyards and eat their fruit.
31 And you who are left in Judah,
who have escaped the ravages of the siege,
will put roots down in your own soil
and grow up and flourish.
32 For a remnant of my people will spread out from Jerusalem,
a group of survivors from Mount Zion.
The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven's Armies
will make this happen!
YES & AMEN!
Monday, January 10, 2011
He is our Very Present Help in Time of Trouble.
Calling all Prayers, Warriors who are proficient with their Sword. Let us declare the Goodness of God and His willingness to help us in times of trouble. We stand together at this difficult time and pray for those who are grieving. In the hours and days ahead we know that you are there. I see there is more to come yet and this is an opportunity for us the Church to SHine, to reflect Him who saved us.
We trust in you, Lord Jesus, You are able to save. When we call out to you, Your ear is open to our cry. We call out that people who are alive will be found swiftly, that our emergency workers will remain safe and that You will grant great wisdom to the Premier and the leaders in this operation. God we place our state and nation firmly in your hands. We trust in You alone.
We trust in you, Lord Jesus, You are able to save. When we call out to you, Your ear is open to our cry. We call out that people who are alive will be found swiftly, that our emergency workers will remain safe and that You will grant great wisdom to the Premier and the leaders in this operation. God we place our state and nation firmly in your hands. We trust in You alone.
Monday, January 3, 2011
The seasons were His idea.
Here we are, everybody has said the mandatory, 'Happy New Year' and I have felt the energy of a brand new year as it dawns on us.
My thoughts and feelings are, it is a 'make or break' season. Grow up, Change, Do what you said you would do, And do it NOW.
When I was a child I spoke and behaved like a child. But when I grew up, I PUT OFF CHILDISH THINGS.
This is the year to put off the weights that slow you down. Be very blessed, God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly and above all ...
My thoughts and feelings are, it is a 'make or break' season. Grow up, Change, Do what you said you would do, And do it NOW.
When I was a child I spoke and behaved like a child. But when I grew up, I PUT OFF CHILDISH THINGS.
This is the year to put off the weights that slow you down. Be very blessed, God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly and above all ...
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