Wayland Henderson: "Prophetic Watchmen and Apostolic Gatekeepers - Stopping Enemies at the Gate"

2 Samuel 18:24-27, "Now David was sitting between the two gates; and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate by the wall, and when he looked, he saw a man running alone. The watchman called out and told the king. The king said, 'If he is alone, he has news to tell.' And he came on and drew near. Then the watchman saw another man running, and the watchman called to the gatekeeper, 'Behold, another man running alone.' The king said, 'He also brings news.' The watchman said, 'I think the man in front runs like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.' The king said, 'He is a good man and comes with good tidings.'"

Seeing and Entering

Just as David's watchman and gatekeeper worked together to discern the messengers with news attempting to enter the gates, prophetic watchmen and apostolic gatekeepers will begin to work together in cities and regions to guard the gates and properly discern what messages are coming into the region. It will take an outpouring of repentance, humility and honor to accomplish this, but I believe regions are being positioned for it. This is critical in this hour as we shift into new territory in the Spirit.

There have been messages that should have come into regions but were rejected; as well as messages that have entered and polluted regions which should have been stopped at the gates. Apostolic gatekeepers and prophetic watchmen will stop enemies at the gate while working together, to rightly see and to let the right messages enter in, bringing restoration and reformation.

What Jesus declares to Nicodemus in the Gospel of John gives us prophetic insight to how these prophetic watchmen and apostolic gatekeepers will work in unison. Our Master Jesus proclaims that those who are born again will see the Kingdom and those who are born of the water and the Spirit will enter (John 3:3-5). These watchmen and gatekeepers will accurately discern which messages are born of the flesh and which ones are born of the Spirit.

The King Who Sits in the Seat of Justice

The Scriptures in 2 Samuel 18:24-27 share of two messengers who approached King David (who sat in between the two gates of the city) to bring news of his son Absalom. This is a prophetic picture of several regions where prophetic watchmen will be able lean into the distance and see messengers coming, and will work together with the gatekeepers. They will not measure the message by their own standard, but will listen to King Jesus who sits in the seat of justice. Not only is Jesus sitting at the door, but He is the Door, and thieves and robbers will not be able to enter in (John 10:1-14).

Discerning and Equipping

Elders on the local and regional level will meet at the gates of the city, not with a critical spirit but a discerning one that will measure each message by the plumb line revelation of Jesus Christ the King. The shakings that come from the voice of God are coming to realign and properly position His people to receive and steward great outpourings. Regional gatherings will begin to increase, but they will be married by equipping centers assigned to cultivate and grow the fresh rivers of revelation that have been poured out.

Prophetic Warning

The prophetic watchmen and apostolic gatekeepers are a picture of those who measure all things by the foundation of the apostles and prophets and Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone; the King who sits in between the gates (Ephesians 2:20). False messages will attempt to enter cities and regions. They will seem very similar, yet derive from another spirit. These messengers will be driven more by establishing a platform instead establishing His Kingdom. We will need an increase of the discerning of spirits and a full operation of the seven-fold Spirit of God to righteously judge (Isaiah 11:1-3). In the midst of much uprooting in the Body of Christ that is coming, the planting and building that leads to true unity will begin to be seen and embraced. This will turn desert regions into a Garden of Eden, where the voice of the Lord will be heard and obeyed again. (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)

Wayland Henderson
Greater Works Generation Ministries
Email: greaterworksgeneration@gmail.com
Website: www.greaterworksgeneration.com

Wayland Henderson is a prophet who carries a heart for revival and moves in a strong revelatory gift with a unique anointing to impart prophetic understanding of Jewish roots across cultural and generational lines. He is co-founder of Greater Works Generation Ministries with his wife Jeanette, and their heart is to awaken a generation to their destiny to become mature sons and daughters of God. Jeanette is a prophetic psalmist, gifted teacher and is a worshiper at heart with the ability to usher in His Presence. Wayland is also co-founder of A.G.E.S. (which stands for Awaken, Gather, Equip and Send). A.G.E.S. is an apostolic and prophetic monthly gathering where several ministries have joined to gather regionally to see revival glory come forth in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They currently reside in Arlington, Texas with their three beautiful children.

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