"HIGHER EXPECTATIONS!"
Timely Instruction to the Zadok Priesthood
a Word from Bobby Conner
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The
Lord is looking for a people whose heart is right with Him, so that He can fully
support all that they are doing (see 2 Chronicles 16:9). The Spirit of Truth is
raising up leaders that will teach the people the vast difference between what is
pure and what is profane (see Ezekiel 44:23). It is crucial that we walk in uprightness
if we are to ascend the hill of the Lord (see Psalms. 24:3-4).
As we embrace accountability then we can be trusted with more true authority. Christ
Jesus informed us that if we are faithful over little, we will become ruler over
much more. On the other hand if we fail to handle small things correctly, even the
small things are in danger of being removed. It is required of a steward that he
be found faithful.
The message of the book of Jude is blasting out to this end-time Church age. The
warning is all too clear: if we do not return to the Acts of the Apostles, we will
continue to see the Actions of the Apostates. It is imperative that we become contenders
and defenders of the faith (see Jude2-3).
In a vivid, prophetic experience, the Spirit of the Lord spoke these encouraging
words to me.
1. Accept No Imitations!
2. Expect No Limitations!
3. Embrace Infinite Possibilities!
As we aspire to make these three areas a living reality in our life, we will see
the Church being launched into a much higher level.
Accept No Imitations!
Artificial, counterfeit, synthetic are but a few of the words that help us to grasp
a better understanding of the word imitation. I once asked the president of a leading
bank, "How do you detect a counterfeit or bogus bill?" His answer was profound.
He said, "The best way to expose phony money is to have someone that is so accustomed
to handling the real, that when they touch a fake, something within them instantly
sets off a warning." This is what the Body of Christ must have - true intimacy with
Jesus. We must become so accustomed to His voice that we are not moved by the enticing
of a stranger's voice (see John 10:3-5). We cannot continue to spend our life for
that which is worthless. Everything that is wood hay and stubble must be removed
from our Christian walk.
It is crucial for the Church to commence walking in true apostolic authority. However,
if we are going to be trusted with a higher level of authority, resulting in true
Kingdom power, it is essential for us to walk in integrity and uprightness. The
writer of the book of Hebrews instructs us to pursue peace as well as purity, for
without it we will not see the Lord (see Hebrews 12:14). The Lord spoke these encouraging
words to me, "If I can find a people without mixture, I will pour out My power without
measure." There will emerge a group of "overcomers", walking in true kingdom power
(see Revelation 3:20-22).
Three questions arise in my heart:
If not you....who?
If not here...where?
If not now...when?
Teaching The Truth
I was recently in North Dakota, and it began to rain the most wonderful, sweet,
slow rain. I asked the Lord what is this rain a sign of? In response I heard, "The
substantial rainfall signified the anointed teaching that is being released through
the emerging Zadok priesthood." These anointed priests will begin to authenticate
that which is holy and divulge that which is profane (see Ezekiel 44:23). God is
moving the Body of Christ from information to impartation.
The Spirit of Truth is seeking to establish each one of us in truth which is our
only method of sanctification. It is time to take a stand for righteousness and
holiness - grace is not a license to live loose. In our attempts to appear politically
correct, have we drifted far from the calling to stand for truth and righteousness?
Only as we return to true holiness of heart can we be vessels of honor. This will
allow us to be sanctified in truth and presentable to the Lord as a consecrated
vessel. The Call is clear: we must present the truth in order for true freedom to
reign in the hearts of man (see John 8:32). God is calling each of us to embrace
the conditions of 2 Corinthians 7:1.
What is the difference between the profane and the holy? The Lord said what He called
profane anything we are doing that He did not initiate. Remember the words of Christ
Jesus when He states "...depart from Me you worker of iniquity, I never knew you."
These words were spoken to a person who had been very involved in religious activity;
however, not truly trusting Christ (see Matthew 13-27). Christ Jesus commanded,
"Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth" (see John 17:1). As believers,
we are to have upright lives which are characterized by genuine authentic lifestyles
of faith. Our walk must match our talk, if we are to have a message that will legitimately
change lives.
The Zadok Priesthood
The fundamental purpose of the Zadok priesthood is to minister unto the Lord as
described in Ezekiel 44.
"But the priests, the Levites, the sons of Zadok, who kept charge of My sanctuary
when the children of Israel went astray from Me, they shall come near Me to minister
to Me; and they shall stand before Me to offer Me the fat and the blood," says the
Lord GOD.
"They shall enter My sanctuary, and they shall come near My table to minister to
Me, and they shall keep My charge" (Ezekiel 44:15-16).
This signifies an emphasis on the five fold ministry of prophetic teachers as they
prepare the Body of Christ to receive the strong prophetic and apostolic ministries
yet to be truly inaugurated.
Character Not Just Giftings
Many feel a sense of disorientation at this time. This is the result of being upon
the "Potter's" wheel. However be assured the Master Potter Himself is about to touch
the soft pliable clay, and soon we will bear His image. We are in a time of transition
which will produce transformation. Our responsibility is to remain soft and moist,
yielded upon the Master's wheel. If we attempt to mold ourselves, or if we allow
ourselves to become dry and brittle, we must be broken and remolded. It is a must
that we stay moist and surrendered.
Presently, these emerging leaders are in a season of sifting and pruning - the refiners
fire is forging their character to carry this unique anointing. They will be the
leaders and counselors who will not judge by what their eyes see nor what their
ears hear, but in true righteousness they will make decisions resulting in equity
and justice.
The refiners fire is absolutely purifying these leaders so the anointing will not
be lost nor the wineskins damaged or destroyed for lack of character. It will be
a true impartation of the divine nature and holy character established in the spirit
and soul of the Lord's leadership.
Please don't forget the wonderful promise given by The Spirit of God, "If I can
find a people without mixture, I will pour out my power without measure." Again
let me impress upon each of us the mandate to embrace the promise of purity found
in II Corinthians 7:1. The results of this embrace will be the identifying of us
as the sons and daughters of Almighty God. What an awesome motivation for purity.
The Spirit of Truth is calling for each of us to walk as did the true Zadok priests.
These priests had the responsibility of modeling and maintaining the highest standards
of morality, self-control, and self-denial. They were charged with the ministry
of teaching the people how to distinguish between what is Godly and ungodly (see
Ezekiel 44:15-23).
There is a vast difference between deception and denial. Many today are actually
walking in deception because they do not know that they have departed from the true
path of righteousness. However many are also aware of their wanderings, but choose
to walk in denial of the fact that they have turned away from their first love.
We must face our artificial allegiance to Christ and become genuine, authentic,
and unadulterated in our walk with Christ.
Expect No Limitations
The question is posed, "Is there anything too hard for the LORD?" (Genesis 18:14).
The prophet Jeremiah answers this question stating, "Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, thou
hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and
there is nothing too hard for thee" (Jeremiah 32:17). The cry of our soul must be....God
nothing is impossible with YOU (see Luke 1:37). If we would expect more, I am sure
God would release more. According unto your faith be it unto you. Let's pray for
big faith that moves the hand of God (see Mark 11:21-24). Now is the time to think
big - God can do anything. It is time to expect more, believe for more, and ask
for more. Paul the apostle reminded us that, "God is able to do exceeding abundantly
above all we could ask or think according to the power that is at work within each
of us" (see Ephesians 3:20-21). I want to share some of the faith building statements
of saints.
"There are boundless possibilities for us, if we dare to act in God and dare to
believe." - Smith Wigglesworth
"The only limit to the power of God lies within the individual." - Kathryn Kuhlman
"It is when active faith dares to believe God to the point of action that something
has to happen." Kathryn Kuhlman
Embrace Infinite Possibilities
In order to embrace someone we must seek to draw near reaching forth our hand, taking
hold, bringing them near to our heart. A true embrace is heart to heart... there
is no such thing as a distant embrace. We cannot embrace this coming move of God
at a distance. He is calling each of us to draw nearer to Him. It is time to come
aside to know His heart. In Psalms 46:10 we are instructed to be still and know
that He is the Lord. It is only as we behold His face that we are truly changed
into His divine image (see II Corinthians 3:18). So I encourage you to meditate
upon these promises. If we will accept no imitation and walk in unadulterated union
with Christ, all the while seeking to have an indisputable relationship with Christ
Jesus, then we can expect no limitations. It is time now to begin to embrace these
infinite possibilities.
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