Bob Jones and
Paul Keith Davis
2005 Shepherd's Rod, Part 1
(Part 2 Coming)
by Bob Jones and Paul Keith Davis
Day of Atonement - September 25, 2004
www.WhiteDoveMinistries.org
Part
One - Blood and Fire
These are incredibly pivotal days! A clear biblical and strategic blueprint for
this season of the Spirit is emerging from God's heart. This year, as in prior Shepherd's
Rods, our intent is to convey the insights that were given in a clear and concise
manner.
Much
elaboration could follow the revelations. However, we have resisted the propensity
to include substantial teaching and limit this booklet to a prophetic outline.
We have always been greatly encouraged at the many reports that we receive from
pastors and leaders who take these revelations and broaden the base of understanding
through their spiritual gifts.
These insights include much allegorical and symbolic language. Many of the things
the apostle John saw in his revelations were prophetic portrayals of great spiritual
truth. The Lord Jesus also utilized parables to convey the message of the kingdom;
those anointed with spiritual eyes to see and ears to hear could readily apprehend
His message. It seems the Holy Spirit continues to utilize this means during the
revelations that come on the Day of Atonement.
Theme for 2005 - Blood and Fire
The church is entering an age of militancy and spiritual confrontation. The "end
of days" is characterized with great conflict. The struggle between "light" and
"darkness" will escalate. We are entering days that will introduce amplified revelations
of God's kingdom and Heaven's spiritual economy. The Bible plainly foretells this
battle as violent and spiritually bloody.
The Kingdom of Heaven truly suffers violence and God's army must take it by force.
As was prophesied, "the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful
men lay hold of it."
Our adversary will not willingly hand over his influence in this earth without conflict.
We may as well come to an understanding of this reality and accept it as a part
of our generational calling.
Redemption was purchased in a most violent way. The shedding of the Lord's blood
was brutal and unattractive to the natural eye. Nonetheless, it was the greatest
demonstration of divine love ever expressed.
The innocent blood of Abel cried out from the ground with a prophetic voice of recompense.
Jesus is the mediator of a new and better covenant; His blood speaks better things
than that of Abel.
No generation has yet entered the fullness of the new covenant. We have only seen
isolated forerunners who introduced the more excellent way. A new day is upon us!
This divine Life is in the blood of Jesus; our quest is for a more comprehensive
apprehension of its power.
Moving to Maturity
The victory has already been won; it is now our place to appropriate it. This process
is necessary for our spiritual development and maturation to rule and reign with
Him as priests and kings. It would be quite simple for the Lord to eradicate every
evil influence standing in our way. However, it is His desire to achieve it through
us in a series of victorious battles that bring us to spiritual maturity.
These will be days of "blood and fire." Greater appreciation of the redemptive virtue
of God's blood and fiery conflicts between good and evil will prevail in coming
days. Something truly noteworthy has been imparted into the spiritual DNA of this
generation who qualify as overcomers - they are jealous for God in a militant way.
The Lord is a Warrior and those joined to Him share in His warlike attributes. His
ministers are as a flame of fire and the angelic host assigned to co-labor with
us are as winds that fuel the fire. This anointing will begin to address the "lukewarm"
condition prevalent in much of the Western Church.
Great warriors will emerge in this hour. The Holy Spirit is preparing a body of
people to expose spiritual gates and open everlasting doors that the King of Glory
may come in. He will reveal Himself as the awesome man of war Who is strong and
mighty in battle. (Psalms 24:7-8)
Many of them will be young worshiping warriors and powerful praying women. This
company will be ferocious in the spirit...holy terrors identified by Zechariah 1:21,
"Then said I, 'What are these horns and smith's coming
to do?' And he said, 'These are the horns or powers that scattered Judah so that
no man lifted up his head. But these smiths or workman have come to terrorize them
and cause them to be panic-stricken, to cast out the horns or powers of the nations
who lifted up their horn against the land of Judah to scatter it.'" (Amplified)
Substantial authority will be given to this warring band to sever the head from
spiritual influences that have successfully stolen the inheritance of God's people.
According to Psalm 74:14,
"You broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces, and gave
him as food to the people inhabiting the wilderness."
When this victory is achieved, the very influences that had stolen our birthright
become the "sustenance" to release us into greater measures of anointing.
Many gifts of God have been delegated to this generation, but never sanctified.
Someone may possess a tremendous gift of music, but utilize it for selfish gain
or spiritual perversion.
Once that person is saved and the gift sanctified, then it becomes "food for the
people of the wilderness." The gift then provides a source of spiritual nourishment
as it was originally intended. This will be a common pattern in the coming days.
God intends to retrieve His precious gifts and the vessels to whom they are entrusted.
These days will see many who are leaders of wickedness become vessels of light and
righteousness. This is true in both the natural and spiritual arena. God is able!
This year will see substantial spiritual and natural fire. Intercessors must take
authority over the natural fires that will be evident in the coming season.
A Salvation Army
Part of the mandate for this generation is to recapture and restore to the Church
our lost heritage. Many forerunners and pioneers obtained a testimony from God and
blazed a spiritual trail that left an indelible mark upon their generation.
There were Heavenly commissions given that carried the authenticity and weight of
Heaven. Many of those mantels and mandates can be recovered today.
One such individual was William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army. This distinguished
organization is quite different today than its early history. The beginning years
were marked with supernatural power encounters and waves of evangelism.
Great healing evangelists such as Smith Wigglesworth discovered God in awesome ways
during the late 19th century through the Salvation Army.
In the 1885 publication "All About the Salvation Army" it is written that
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"General Booth became a minister
of the Methodist New Connexion and traveled in a great many parts of England, seeing
great success in winning souls, until the year 1861, when he resigned his position
as a regular minister, and gave himself up, with his wife, to evangelistic work.
After this their labors were very largely owned of God, thousands being received
into the various churches as the result. In the year 1865, Mr. Booth was led, by
Province of God, by no plan or idea of his own, to East of London, where the appalling
fact that the enormous bulk of the population were totally ignorant and deficient
of real religion, and altogether uninfluenced by the existing religious organizations,
so impressed him that he determined to devote his life to making these millions
hear and know God, and thus save them from the abyss of misery in
which they were plunged, and rescue them from the damnation that was before them.
"The result of this vision was
the East London Christian Mission, which in 1978 became the Salvation Army. At the
meeting where the change took place, Booth and his colleagues announced -
"'The Christian Mission
has met in Congress to make war. It has organized a Salvation Army to carry the
blood of Christ and the fire of the Holy Ghost into every corner of
the world.'"
This commission echoes the heart of God that has
been released during this Day of Atonement revelation. The Lord is looking to enlist
an army to carry His salvation through the proclamation of His blood and blazing
Holy Ghost demonstrations of power.
Without the shedding of blood there would be no forgiveness of sin or end-time plan
of redemption (Hebrew 9:22). This empowerment will likewise be carried to
the four corners of the earth. They will be a "salvation army."
The enthusiastic preaching of Christ's shed blood will be recaptured in the Church.
Great revivalists in the order of John Wesley and George Whitefield will emerge.
Pastors and teachers will discover notable anointing on messages that stress the
importance of the Lord's sacrifice and the great price of redemption. The movie,
"The Passion of Christ," is only the first in a series of forums to once
again bring this truth to the forefront of the Church.
God is about to download, through His governmental design, messages that teach and
preach Calvary's cross in profoundly powerful ways. The Body of Christ has scarcely
touched the great redemptive truths of the cross; these will prepare the bride for
her union with the Bridegroom.
The Lord is coming with the now "opened" book of redemption in His hand. We are
called to "eat it" and prophesy great mysteries of the Kingdom to every nation,
tongue, and people (Revelation 10:8-10).
As in all wars, liberty and freedom are acquired at a cost. These realities will
be imparted to those willing to consider the cost and pay it freely. We pay the
price by allowing the pruning of the Holy Spirit so we may know Christ, the power
of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings. There is power in the
blood of Jesus Christ.
There is Power in the Blood
Would you be free from the burden of sin?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood;
Would you over evil a victory win?
There's wonderful power in the blood.
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb.
Would you be free from your passion and pride?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood;
Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide;
There's wonderful power in the blood.
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb.
Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood;
Sin stains are lost in its life giving flow.
There's wonderful power in the blood.
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb
Would you do service for Jesus your King?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood;
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
There's wonderful power in the blood.
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb.
Part Two - A Call to War
A Man Called David
In his visions, Bob saw a man called David who appeared to be just under 30 years
of age. This young man was obviously a great lover of God with notable tenderness
for God and His Spirit; yet, he also bore a countenance of resolve and tenacity.
This prophetic image was a representation of David, the son of Jesse, in his younger
years.
It was clear that he had not yet been recognized as king of Israel. This symbolic
portrayal represented the days immediately prior to his coronation as king. It was
the season while he and his band of mighty men sheltered themselves in the cave
of Adullam. That is presently where a spiritual army is stationed today.
Adullam was a town of the Canaanites, allotted to Judah, lying in the lowlands southwest
of Jerusalem. Adullam means, "justice of the people." It is interesting that the
name Laodicea also means "peoples rights" or "justice of the people."
The day in which we now live can appropriately be called the Laodicean age identified
in Revelations 3:14-21. Sadly, this is a far cry from the justice of God. While
the spirit of this world declares human rights first, Heaven declares divine
justice and the Biblical rights of God. A great confrontation between these
two spirits is under way.
It is impossible for justice to be rendered by mere human hands; the heart of humanity
is exceedingly evil. The Laodicean church age completely counters the Lord's justice
He desires to demonstrate through His people. God overflows with equity, impartiality,
and truth.
However, there is an absence of true fairness in the heart of humanity, except when
the Holy Spirit imparts it. Almighty God is perfect in His justice, while the god
of this world is the epitome of injustice.
The analogy of David and his brave warriors in the cave of Adullam portrays the
mighty army of spiritual warriors who have been hidden in the midst of the Laodicean
church age. Now is the time for them to surface and begin to execute God's agenda
for this generation.
This company will not be able to tolerate lukewarm Christianity; their passion will
be burning hot. They will not be content to simply remain in a justified state.
Their destiny is to achieve spiritual maturity. They will demonstrate the Kingdom
of Heaven on earth and fulfill the promise of John 14:12. It would be awesome if
all God's people become mighty warriors for His sake!
The attributes we find in Scripture involving David's hidden years, also provide
insight as to where we have been in God's preparation. Righteous decisions he made
in the wilderness sowed into his future as king.
David honored God and His anointed vessels, despite their failures and misguided
perspectives. He demonstrated spiritual and personal integrity that qualified him
as God's champion.
Birthing Supernatural Wisdom
In the prophetic vision that Bob saw, David was holding a baby boy over his chest.
It was his desire for the prophets to pray for the young lad. David also desired
prayer for his company of mighty warriors, signifying a commissioning for battle.
The young boy is representative of birthing a new generation anointed with the spirit
of wisdom. Solomon was the son of David endowed with a special blessing of favor
because of the faithfulness of his father. God gave Solomon supernatural knowledge,
wisdom, and very great discernment.
This portion of the revelations centered around God's desire to release special
bestowals of grace and favor upon today's "Solomon's." The spirit of wisdom has
never been more needed. We simply cannot accomplish God's purpose in this generation
without supernatural impartations.
Gifts of revelation and power must be apprehended for the temple to be built according
to the Heavenly model. (We will address this arena more extensively in our elaboration
of Psalms 105:17)
In addition to the young boy, "David" also requested prophetic blessings upon his
mighty band of warriors. Clearly, in this analogy David is indicative of the Son
of David. The "mighty men" portray the militant army being assembled in this generation
who are fully yielded and loyal to their "David." They love not their lives even
unto death.
A special emphasis was also placed upon the word "band" in reference to these warriors.
It was literally pointing to a special and greater anointing that is now accessible
upon praise and worship "bands."
Many of David's "mighty men" will be musicians and singers. Worship teams will see
a militancy enter their music in the coming days. An anointing of power and authority
will come upon fully yielded vessels that will open the heavens and displace God's
enemies usurping the land of promise.
The Heart of David
The "heart of David" will be imparted this year to awesome worshiping-warriors who
are totally abandoned in their extravagant devotion. Notable prophetic anointing
will come upon this company to declare the times, seasons, and strategy of Heaven.
This band will consist of mighty men, women, and young people who do warfare with
the enemy. Many in the visions were children under the age of 15 who are to be powerfully
anointed with the Spirit of God that rested upon David.
The "Samuels" of this day, representing the apostolic/prophetic offices, will release
horns of anointing upon this new breed. The Scripture declares that Samuel,
"...took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst
of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day
forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah." 1 Samuel 16:13
In 1973, abortion was legalized in this nation. Every Christian born since then
has a unique calling that can be depicted by David and his mighty warriors. Naturally,
this quality is not limited to any specific age group; nevertheless, that season
marked a notable transition into the release of this generation's "deliverers."
David was a man of blood. He was a warrior wholly devoted to the Lord. He eradicated
the enemies of God and His covenant people.
The church can no longer afford to be a "bloodless" affiliation. We cannot escape
the redemptive virtue of the Lord's blood and our call to spiritual militancy. Our
conflict is not with flesh and blood, but with spiritual influences in heavenly
places that hate God and His people.
In this day, we must preach and teach, with renewed vigor, access granted to the
Holy Place by the blood of Jesus. A fresh and new perspective of the Lord's sacrifice
and the shedding of His blood will emerge.
Any individual or fellowship unwilling to preach the blood of Jesus could disqualify
themselves from participation in God's end-time army.
Through sin man was driven out of God's Presence and away from intimate fellowship
with Him. Now, through great mercy, His blood has inaugurated a way to restore the
broken fellowship once enjoyed in the Garden of Eden. That is the full message of
the cross and the complete power of redemption.
We are to draw near and contend for this place of habitation. It is the high calling
of Heaven - the place where God dwells. The tabernacle built by Moses under the
old covenant was a natural sanctuary for worship; whereby, we have access to the
Heavenly Mount Zion under the new covenant.
Baptisms in Fire
John baptized in water, but the Greater One who followed him baptizes in the Holy
Ghost and fire (Luke 3:16). This will be the season of "baptisms in fire."
The Spirit of Holy Fire will come to the church, and especially first nations people.
There will be a pronounced admonition for the prophetic church to confront false
spiritual influences, as Elijah did at Mt. Carmel.
"'Answer me, O LORD, answer me, that this people may
know that You, O Lord, are God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again.'
"Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and
the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in
the trench.
"When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, 'The LORD,
He is God; the LORD, He is God.'" 1 Kings 18:37-39
The emerging spiritual army will be anointed with boldness and courage to challenge
spiritual atrocities. This will be especially true among those with "first-nations"
heritage. This unique group will be anointed to address ancient diabolical strongholds
that have deceived many generations.
It is the year of the warrior. First nations people have a heritage as great warriors.
The Lord will anoint that generational attribute.
The Spirit of Truth will visit these meetings with power to enlighten our eyes and
dispel fogs of deception and confusion. False fire will become clearly apparent
in the atmosphere of those anointed with Holy Fire.
The counterfeit is always made evident when exposed to the genuine. As Elijah admonished
the covenant people of His day, "If the Lord is God, follow Him."
Isaiah 22:22 Company
We recently released our latest book entitled, "Books of Destiny," in which
I share many of these perspectives involving the uniqueness of this generation and
its revolutionary calling. Special and greater capacity for God is being allotted
in the hearts of those responding to this call. I will include an excerpt from the
book in hopes that it will further explain the message we perceive the Holy Spirit
releasing in this Atonement season.
From Books of Destiny:
Secretariat's twenty-two pound heart could prophetically represent the generation
soon to emerge with a commissioning from Isaiah 22:22:
"Then I will set the key of the house of David on his
shoulder, when he opens no one will shut, when he shuts no one will open."
The key to the house of David signifies a governmental people who, like King David,
will be anointed as both worshipers and warriors. David is regarded in Scripture
as a man after God's own heart. He possessed a special capacity in his heart for
God and His Kingdom revelation.
So shall the emerging generation of radical worshipers and warriors, who in a day
unprecedented in history will champion fresh standards of excellence and victory.
David's heart prophetically portrays the nature of the Lord's army of champions.
The forces of darkness dread them because of Christ's victory that they convey -
they are God's dreaded champions. As the Psalmist recorded:
"Once you spoke in vision to Your godly ones, and said,
'I have given help to one who is mighty; have exalted one chosen from the people.
I have found David My servant; with My holy oil I have anointed him.'"
Psalm 89:19-20
God gave David the power to become a champion of Israel and exalted him as a hero
chosen from among His people. The Holy Spirit anointed him with holy oil. David
was a conqueror for Israel foreseen and identified by the prophetic voice of that
day. We are called to be more than conquerors through Him that loves us.
There have been forerunners and prototypes in years past; but now an entire body
of people is being groomed for this lofty purpose. This great and weighty mystery
is the hidden truth of godliness. In the Lord Jesus, God was made visible in human
flesh, vindicated through the Holy Spirit and preached among the nations.
The Living Word or Bread of life once again desires to be made flesh through a body
of people joined with Him in a holy consummation. As we live not by natural bread
alone, but by the living Word proceeding from the mouth of God, the bread of abundant
life, even so the hidden truth of godliness will become part of our spiritual DNA.
Eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, nor has yet entered into the human heart,
the great blueprint of Heaven, the Lord desires to reveal to His people.
Mysteries reserved deep in the heart of the Father, locked away in the mind of Christ,
and dispersed by the Spirit who searches the deep things, await the passionate embrace
of a latter-day company of overcoming, holy, victorious ones. Abba, His Spirit,
and the Bridegroom say, "Come."
End Excerpt from Books of Destiny
Color for This Year - Crimson/Red
The color for this year is Crimson/Red. This is a representation of God's dual desire
for us to apprehend greater understanding of the Lord's sacrifice and the full redemptive
power of His blood. It is also a symbolic portrayal of a present call to spiritual
war. The "promise land" must be contended for.
A greater understanding of the divine life provided through the Lord's blood will
be deposited in this army. We have scarcely touched the redemptive virtues provided
through His sacrifice. The spirit of revelation will be imparted to this company,
not only to understand, but also embody spiritual excellence.
They will be the virtues of the overcomers.
"And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb
and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even
when faced with death." Revelation 12:11
Victory is achieved through the blood of Jesus and the application of it to our
spirit, soul, and body. Clearly, our adversary does not understand the mystery of
God. If he had, he would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
Now, there is to be an army of people who embody the same life that the Lord Jesus
demonstrated in His earthly ministry. Life is in the blood! Our Lord has provided
a new and living way to reconcile the breach that has existed between God and man
since the Garden of Eden.
Our testimony is derived from what we both see and hear. We can only testify of
our personal experience through the Lord's redemption. A true testimony is given
from what our eyes see and our ears hear. Anointed eyes and ears comprehend the
Truth.
When we fully yield our will to the Father, we, in essence, demonstrate total selflessness;
we die to our own ambitions and agendas. In these days, greater comprehension of
our citizenship in heaven will be realized than our natural life on earth. That
is how the fear of death relinquishes its hold on this company.
The ones who experientially apprehend this reality will be a dangerous army typified
in Joel 2. That is the mystery of God that our enemy did not comprehend through
the Lord's death, burial, and, ultimately, His resurrection. A grain of wheat went
into the ground and perished - the Lord Jesus. Multiplied grains of wheat like the
original seed will now be harvested - Joel's Army.
This reality is what our enemy has so ardently opposed and attempted to keep veiled
from the eyes of God's people. The Holy Spirit is releasing revelatory insight into
this destiny and its end-time resolution.
There is a more sure and excellent way to access this prerequisite. It is through
sharing in the Lord's love for people and ministry to the poor and lowly. Both of
these ministries will become a priority initiative and integral part of our commission.
Pure and undefiled devotion in the site of God consists of care for widows and orphans
and separation from the corruption of this world (James 1:27).
Naturally, we cannot accomplish this directive without initially achieving the first
commandment to love the Lord with all of our heart, soul, and strength. This is
the great and foremost commandment. Then we are able to love our neighbor even as
ourselves. From this perspective are we able to minister with a Kingdom mindset
to overcome and be victorious.
Red War Horses
One of the symbolic meanings for the color red is to communicate war or spiritual
conflict. The Lord is exceedingly jealous for natural and spiritual Jerusalem and
Zion. The prophet Zechariah was given a prophetic vision portraying the Lord's heart
for His people, following 70 years of Babylonian captivity.
The Lord expressed His anger at the nations who were at ease, while he was only
a little angry with his people; but they furthered the disaster (Zechariah 1:8-14).
As a consequence, a spiritual confrontation is the result. In the Lord's jealousy,
He will wage war against the forces that have attempted to overrun His people. Power
and authority will be given to this army to overcome the spiritual pressures attempting
to prohibit the fulfillment of God's plan.
Matthew 13:41 recognizes angels that gather out of God's kingdom every stumbling
block that stands in the way. There are special angelic assignments coming in this
hour to help us in the removal of every hindrance and obstacle prohibiting the full
revelation of the Kingdom mandate.
This extraction will take place by spiritual conflict through the apostolic government
coming to its place in the Church. They will both pluck up and destroy the false,
while planting and building the Kingdom pattern (Jeremiah 1:10).
Daniel prophesied of a future generation of strong spiritual champions who would
know God by observing and experiencing Him and will do mighty exploits to His glory
(Daniel 11:32).
This prophetic portrayal is very powerful in the Hebrew language. It means to be
strengthened with might in order to prevail. It conveys the manifestation of supernatural
endowments to be strong and courageous with a resolute countenance.
In ourselves, we do not possess these qualities. God's courageous and warlike attributes
come by spiritual impartation, through spending time with Him in personal fellowship.
The promise for this season of the Spirit is a release of Heavenly virtue to empower
us in this way. Our call is to humbly present ourselves with emotional and spiritual
integrity. This will begin to qualify us to be enlisted in this army.
Part Three - Spiritual Integrity
Minutes Before Midnight
At 11:55 p.m. on the Day of Atonement the Lord spoke and said, "integrity is vital."
Possessing integrity applies to both the arena of the soul and the spirit. The soul
consists of our mind, will, and emotions. Exemplifying integrity in this dimension
comprises a personal sense of "wholeness" derived from attributes of honesty and
uprightness of character.
The integrity of the spirit is derived through the promise of 2 Peter 1:4 and our
access to the divine nature and holy character of Christ. In this place we are free
from the corruption of this world and its lusts. According to Peter the Lord has
granted to us,
"His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them
you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that
is in the world by lust."
Maintaining these qualities will be essential in the days ahead. On the night of
the Lord's crucifixion, He announced to His disciples that the ruler of this world
was coming to Him but had nothing in Him (John 14:30).
This meant there was nothing in the soul of Jesus that agreed with the nature of
Satan. There were no seeds of corruption in Him into which the adversary could sink
his hooks.
For this generation to fully achieve its mandate, we must be endowed with substantial
deposits of Heavenly power and authority. History has proven this virtue can corrupt
if the issues of the soul and spirit have not been properly dealt with at the cross.
We must be free from the seeds of corruption so there is nothing in us that agrees
with the god of this world. We die to self and live to Christ!
We have been given an opportunity over the last several years to allow the nature
of Christ to be developed in us with the extraction of the tares of our soul that
can corrupt. Our daily prayer must be for the continual overshadowing of our nature
to become compatible with the Lord's.
A Call to Change
This aspect of the revelations was a very unusual admonition. It is dealing with
the development of character in God's people who received as beneficiaries, ministries
or churches from their forefathers.
Some who inherited their spiritual forum from their parents, whether natural or
spiritual, but never grew in character are being called to evaluate their leadership
style and allow a Christ-like standard to prevail.
The guidance and oversight of a New Testament church should not require the use
of a control spirit or manipulation by leadership for it to function. These are
in direct contradiction to the standard of the Holy Spirit.
People will follow character. Leaders are called in this day to lead by example.
In that place, control, manipulation, and political spirits are not needed or welcome.
An impartation of God is coming to help us in this regard. All of us, as part of
God's leadership, need His help. David was mightily supported by God as we need
to be. The Bible declares that the Lord,
"...chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;
From the care of the ewes with suckling lambs He brought him to shepherd Jacob His
people, and Israel His inheritance. So he shepherded them according to the integrity
of his heart, and guided them with his skillful hands." Psalms 78:70-72
We must contend for the faith that was once and for all delivered to the saints.
Many ministries are built from the ground up through forerunners and pioneers mightily
anointed of God. Others are handed down through spiritual forefathers as benefactors.
Very often when this happens the life and vitality of the church is lost in the
transition.
Ultimately, many who are handed their inheritance squander it for lack of character.
In many ways, this has also transpired in both the natural and spiritual arena.
The Lord desires to remedy this. Our prayer should be,
"Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity,
and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Examine me, O LORD, and try me;
test my mind and my heart. For your lovingkindness is before my eyes, and I have
walked in your truth." Psalms 26:1-3
For the sake of the faithful forefathers, God desires to restore the glory of the
prominent years. He will visit places that once experienced notable expressions
of His Presence and power if the people will build a platform for Him. There will
be a recapturing of promises that were once given but have seemingly been lost.
He will do this in those places, but He is requiring integrity and uprightness of
heart.
"Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait
for you. Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles." Psalms 25:21-22
The Holy Spirit is addressing the character issues resident in those who inherited
that kind of ministry so that He can revisit them and bring restoration. The Lord
is simply identifying this as an area of emphasis in order to recover the lost vision
and also carry them to the next level of anointing that is coming.
As we travel all over this nation, we encounter fellowships that once experienced
wonderful demonstrations of revival that were somehow lost. Most are desperate to
see it return.
We are living close to "midnight." There isn't much time left, but we have much
to accomplish. A redemption of time will become evident. We will see, in these days,
an escalation in divine purpose. Even so, integrity and personal character are a
prerequisite.
Integrity in the saints will deliver them from much evil. Even through extreme difficulty,
Job maintained his integrity. Joseph endured incredible oppression through his prison
experience; yet he sustained personal character that qualified him for the throne.
Build According to the Heavenly Pattern
At 3 AM the Holy Spirit announced, "'SEE,' that you build according to the pattern
of Heaven." The emphasis on this portion of the revelations centered on visionary
clarity! There is no place for the "leaven" of human reasoning in the fresh revelations
proceeding from God's heart.
The Spirit is searching the depths of God to unveil the mysteries of the Kingdom
that will prepare and purify the bridal company (1 Corinthians 2).
There is a pure and perfect pattern in Heaven that we are to emulate on earth. Even
as Moses was challenged to carefully build according to the Heavenly pattern, so
are we. God, not man, is the architect. We dare not alter His example in even the
slightest way or perceive that it can be improved upon.
The end-time church is to be built after a specific pattern. There is a message
and ministry that is divinely given. We depart from His plan only to our peril.
The apostle Paul and the early disciples introduced the New Testament standard.
They were a seed generation...we are now called to maturity and the harvest of all
seeds.
Those embracing standards of personal integrity and righteousness will be allowed
to "see" more clearly the Kingdom model to be demonstrated on earth. Part of the
"redeeming of time" will be the economy of scales derived from doing things according
to God's ways.
We have been so captured by "doing" things for God that we have not functioned according
to the efficiency of Heaven. Admonitions involving our personal and corporate destinies
are being commissioned. We must first see clearly, then begin to do what we have
seen according to the Heavenly strategy most appropriate in the achievement of that
destiny. The spirit of revelation is mandatory to accomplish end-time mandates.
Our directive is to "SEE" then "BUILD."
The message proceeding from God's heart is directly related to the spiritual need
of the hour. To be relevant in our generation, we must present "meat in due season"
that the Holy Spirit deems appropriate.
This is not the time for mechanical and repetitious articulation of doctrines and
precepts that have little or no pertinence to this generation's needs. Our call
is to "come up here" and apprehend the blueprint of God. As we are informed in Hebrews
8:5-6,
"But these offer service merely as a pattern and as
a foreshadowing of what has its true existence and reality in the Heavenly sanctuary.
For when Moses was about to erect the tabernacle, he was warned by God saying, 'See
to it that you make it all exactly according to the copy (the model) which was shown
to you on the mountain.'
"But as it now is, He (Christ) has acquired a priestly ministry which is as much
superior and more excellent than the old as the covenant (the agreement) of which
He is the Mediator (the Arbiter, Agent) is superior and more excellent, because
it is enacted and rests upon more important (sublimer, higher, and nobler) promises."
(Amplified)
If Moses was instructed to meticulously follow a specific pattern in establishing
the tabernacle that was a mere type and shadow, how much more are we in the new
and more excellent covenant!
This covenant was not secured with the blood of bulls and goats, but by the blood
of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. We dare not alter His perfect standard! Thy Kingdom
come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Pure Revelatory Perspective
Personal ambition and human agendas are the leaven that can distort our revelatory
clarity. Our earnest prayer should be for the deliverance of our own perspectives
in order to embrace His. Only from this posture can we fully apprehend the model
that is in Heaven to be emulated on earth.
Our perfect pattern is the Lord Jesus Himself. The Father still seeks pure and unbridled
obedience. Much of what is to come has not even entered into the heart of man. Therefore,
the spirit of revelation is essential for it to be birthed. We will do what we see
Him doing and say only what we have heard in the Heavenly realm.
We are the beneficiaries of a new and higher covenant. Yet, the directive is the
same as the one given to Moses. We must see behind the veil to apprehend the blueprints
of God. The strategy room of Heaven is now open for individuals, fellowships, cities,
and regions to apprehend the divine design for fruitfulness in the Kingdom.
There has been a very deliberate orchestration of spiritual outpourings over the
last 100 years. God does nothing without a cause. There have been incredible supernatural
expressions of God on the earth that are of biblical proportions. Much of this has
been hidden from the awareness of the Church.
Nevertheless, there is another great awakening on the horizon to bring an army out
of the wilderness. Their eyes will be illumined and their hearts enlightened to
comprehend God's strategy and apprehend the model of Heaven designed for the "latter
days."
Daniel saw this in his visitation and wrote of it. However, His words and insight
have been sealed from that day until this. The book is now open! The capstone generation
is being prepared to be released with shouts of "grace-grace!"
Part Four - A Kingdom Standard
Uproot and Plant
This portion of the revelations continued with the theme of Heavenly justice. In
many ways the scales have been unbalanced towards wickedness and human agendas.
The governmental anointing now emerging will uproot many of those attributes! In
its stead, the Kingdom of Heaven will be planted and established.
"'As I have watched over them to pluck up, to break
down, to overthrow, to destroy and to bring disaster, so I will watch over them
to build and to plant,' declares the LORD." Jeremiah 31:28
At 4:35 AM the Lord stated, "I'm going to uproot and I'm going to plant." The spiritual
authority that is been delegated will have a twofold application. Not only will
it uproot and destroy things sponsored by realms of darkness, but also build and
plant from the Kingdom of light. John 4:35 states,
"Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, and then
comes the harvest'?
Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look on the fields, that they
are white for harvest."
Sowing righteousness will reap a harvest of salvation. Our call is to sow spiritually
in uprightness; that is from a posture of right standing with God. In so doing,
we will reap according to mercy and lovingkindness. We are entering a season of
harvest. It will be a harvest of "harvesters."
What and how we sow will determine our harvest. We are to break up uncultivated
ground.
"Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually
goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing,
bringing his sheaves with him." Psalms 126:5-6
This is a call to go into previously uncharted territories. Like Elijah, a holy
jealousy for God will overshadow God's army. They will not be afraid to challenge
the "prophets of Baal" who are deceiving many.
This will result in a wonderful harvest of gifted people who will be very fruitful
in the Kingdom. They already have a zeal for spiritual things, it is only misguided.
Once they discover the truth, all their devotion and enthusiasm will be for Jesus.
Much prayer and sacrifice has already been invested in this day. Many seeds of revival
and spiritual outpouring have been sown. We will now become the beneficiaries of
a great spiritual inheritance, eating from vineyards that we did not plant. Even
so, those who sow and those who reap will rejoice together.
A great company of spiritual champions who have blazed a spiritual trail surrounds
us! They have sown into this day as righteous testifier's waiting for us to become
heirs of our prophetic destiny. In that, we will share the Lord's victory.
It is now a time to seek the Lord and inquire favor of Him until He rains righteousness
upon us. Then the full measure of His salvation will be our inheritance (Hosea
10:12).
The Object of Our Focus
We are entering a very dangerous season of Church and human history. We must be
very careful about the object of our focus; the Kingdom of Heaven or the spirit
of this world? Have we devoted our attention to the desire of God or the pursuit
of our own ambition?
These are the pressing questions that must be truthfully confronted! We cannot afford
distractions from the adversary; distractions can lead to destruction.
The highway in this season that will see considerable spiritual activity is "Highway
435." There will also be a spiritual emphasis on the area surrounding the natural
Highway 435.
John 4:35 will be a primary focus of the Kingdom mindset. Many layers of understanding
will be derived through teachers inspired by revelatory insight involving this important
passage. A spiritual and natural harvest is at hand. The church is being poised
to bring in a "harvest of harvesters." The Lord is symbolically stating that this
"highway" will carry us to the place of our destination.
We have now entered a season of spiritual harvest. Seeds sown in prior generations
have come to a place of maturity. Commissions, mantles, and spiritual gifts can
be apprehended that were previously worn by pioneers and leaders of the past.
The Lord, in this harvest age, will remember the prayers and sacrifices of prior
generations. (We discuss this principle much more extensively in our book entitled
Books of Destiny. See below)
The Power-Saw
We are promised a release of power from Heaven on an escalated scale. The purest
form of harvest is through a demonstration of the Spirit and His power. In the visions,
this release of power was illustrated through a tool called a "power-saw."
Carpentry work has been incredibly simplified since the days our Lord was a carpenter
in the region of Nazareth. Modern tools, such as the power-saw, have made this difficult
work much easier. Lumber and boards can now be processed quickly and efficiently
with this mechanism. However, in the hands of careless and inexperienced laborers
it can also become very dangerous.
The Holy Spirit is using this analogy to paint a prophetic portrait that can be
readily understood. Workmen operating a power-saw carelessly or presumptuously can
sometimes lose their fingers and hands. Prophetically, the hand is representative
of the fivefold ministry.
The early apostolic church modeled God's design for unfolding the revelation of
His Kingdom. What had previously seemed an impossible task, is made attainable by
the Lord's power imparted through His resurrection. The Bible records that,
"With great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection
of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all." Acts 4:33
We cannot fully achieve our mandates without the spiritual government of God in
its place functioning with authority. If used wrongly, the power of God can cut
off our ministry. The hand of the carpenter only holds the saw in place.
History has clearly proven: the careless handling of God's power results in shipwreck.
This once again points to the need for great integrity and personal character resident
in us.
God will not share His glory with anyone. Our ministries must be galvanized with
charity and cloaked in humility. The "power-saw" or power of God, will be utilized
to tear down and to build. This is a dual commissioning (Jeremiah 31:28).
In the hands of an experienced builder, the "power-saw" functions efficiently and
beautifully. Gifted carpenters have great respect for the tools of their trade.
Their livelihood depends upon it. Likewise, we are wholly dependant upon the Holy
Spirit and should exercise extreme care in handling His gifts.
This is both an admonition and a warning. The Lord is letting us know that greater
power is available and much needed. However it comes with a condition - proper stewardship.
Presumption and distractions will results in grave danger.
The Blessings of Jacob
At 5:35 AM the Holy Spirit gave Psalm 53:5-6:
"There they are in great fear where no fear was, for
God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you; you have put them to
shame, because God has despised them. Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come
out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of His people, let Jacob rejoice
and Israel be glad."
It will be a very dangerous time to attempt to withstand God's hand. We have entered
a "fullness of time" juncture of church history. There will no longer be delay for
many of the purposes destined for this hour. To stand in the way of these mandates
could be extremely hazardous.
When the day arrived for Israel's liberation from Egyptian bondage, the enemy could
not prohibit the decree of God. Decrees from heaven are issued through angelic "watchers"
that carry authority from God. Not even the Red Sea was able to stand before the
achievement of that decree. Pharaoh's army was annihilated under the weight of this
command.
So is it today! We are living in a day of restoration. The fortunes of God's inheritance
are being replenished. Great will be the rejoicing of those ascending Mount Zion
to experience the awesome spiritual blessings ordained for this day.
The Favor of El Shaddai
In Bob's experience, he was informed that the "blessing of Jacob" is being released
in a pronounced way. This was a very unique and supernatural experience that launched
Jacob into his divine destiny. There is a profoundly significant attribute of God
identified in this impartation of favor and grace. The Lord appeared to him as God
Almighty - El Shaddai.
"May God Almighty (EL Shaddai) bless you and make you
fruitful and multiply you, that you may become a company of peoples. May He also
give you the blessing of Abraham, to you and to your descendants with you, that
you may possess the land of your sojournings, which God gave to Abraham."
Genesis 28:3-4
There are many divine attributes of the Father, all of which are revealed in the
Person of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the express image of God and the exact representation
of His nature. However, there presently seems to be special emphasis on His eternal
quality as El Shaddai.
This descriptive expression depicts the Father as our "all sufficient One" providing
all that we need. It oftentimes depicts Him as the "many breasted One" symbolized
by a nursing mother providing all that an infant needs for growth, maturity, and
protection.
In like manner, as we draw near to Him and rely upon His sufficiency, we will actually
be drawing the very tissue of God into ourselves transforming us into an overcoming
army who embody His qualities and attributes.
The Blessing of Jacob
In the book of Genesis, we discover the Lord revealing Himself to Abraham, Isaac,
and Jacob as El Shaddai. In each case, there was the impartation of this specific
divine attribute essential for the patriarchs to become fruitful, multiply, and
occupy the land of their sojourning.
The Lord released this divine blessing upon Isaac. The result was so profound that
the enemies of Isaac desired to enter into a covenant of peace with him because
of the obvious favor of God.
In Genesis 26 we observe Isaac re-digging the old wells of Abraham. On the day that
Abimelech chose to approach Isaac with a proposition of peace, a well was discovered
that remains to this day. The well is called "The Well of the Oath" or Beersheba.
In December 2001, Wanda and I, along with a few close friends, had the privilege
of spending an afternoon of prayer and proclamation at this well. It was a profound
time to stand upon the very spot where so many significant biblical and historical
events have taken place. We had an incredible encounter with the Lord while there.
It was the very place where Jacob received the blessing that opened the heavens
and introduced a visitation from the Lord.
The Visitation of Jacob
Immediately following the release of this blessing upon Jacob, a subsequent open
heaven experience was granted to the patriarch. The experience unveiled to him his
divine destiny and that of his people. Upon departing Beersheba he traveled toward
Haran. Desiring to rest, he placed a stone under his head and encountered the Lord
in a penetrating revelation of Kingdom purpose.
Presently, there are many who have been prepared by the Holy Spirit to encounter
the Lord in such a way that Heavenly objectives are being revealed and imparted.
Out of that we become fruitful and multiply and begin to occupy the land of our
sojourning.
Jacob watched as angels ascended and descended a "ladder" linking heaven with earth
and listened as a Heavenly promise was given.
"Your descendants will also be like the dust of the
earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east and to the north and
to the south; and in you and in your descendants shall all the families of the earth
be blessed. Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring
you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised
you.
"Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, 'Surely the LORD is in this place, and
I did not know it.' He was afraid and said, 'How awesome is this place! This is
none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.'" Genesis
28:14-17
There is something significant about the release of the El Shaddai blessing and
the subsequent experience of Jacob announcing his covenant destiny and divine promise.
Likewise, as the Holy Spirit continually unfolds to us this aspect of the Divine
attributes, we will begin to see open heaven revelations of our spiritual destiny
and promise to become expressions of His Kingdom. Seeing His plans for us will cause
us to begin to occupy, on His behalf, the land of our sojourning.
This blessing opened a gate of Heaven. Many storms and cataclysmic events have been
occurring in recent days. We believe this is highlighting a place in which the Lord
desires to open spiritual gates and everlasting doors (Psalm 24:7-10).
Although we appreciate the understanding given to us by many authors concerning
the definition of El Shaddai as the "all sufficient One" or the "many breasted One,"
we must also consider what many Jewish writers have suggested concerning this divine
attribute. They find the name to be much more far-reaching than our present understanding
discloses.
As one Jewish scholar put it, "It (the blessing of EL Shaddai) belonged to the
sphere of salvation, forming one element in the manifestation of Jehovah, and describing
Jehovah, the covenant God, as possessing the power to realize His promises, even
when the order of nature presented no prospect of their fulfilment, and the powers
of nature were insufficient to secure it. The name which Jehovah thus gave to Himself
was to be a pledge..."
Divine Intervention
One of the most profound promises in the New Testament is the precious and magnificent
promise that we can become partakers of His divine nature and Holy character. This
endowment of Heaven empowers us to escape the corruption of this world and its lusts
(2 Peter 1:4).
When this work is complete, we can then be entrusted with the power and authority
of His kingdom to make it known in the earth and become the awesome army prophesied
in scripture.
However, the fulfillment of this prophetic mandate seems distant and impossible
from the perspective of our strength and ability. Like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
the realization of our promise requires divine intervention to become reality -
the intervention of El Shaddai.
The manifestation of God as El Shaddai overcame the deficiency and weakness of Abraham
to do what he by nature could not. So is it with us. He is able to do through us
what we are incapable of producing on our own. As we yield ourselves to Him for
the extraction of the seeds of corruption from our soul, we then begin the journey
to become partakers of His nature and escape this world's impurity.
A Call to Maturity
The Holy Spirit is calling us to maturity. We must move beyond the elementary principles
and become the mature sons and daughters who bear His image and express His power.
By virtue of His impartation to us as El Shaddai, as was given to Jacob, we will
begin to bear fruit that is recognizable and provide light and life.
There has been a divine discomfort that has been imparted to the body of Christ.
In times past many have been content to sit in the pews of our churches and allow
leadership and ministry teams do the work of ministry.
This year we will see a tremendous hunger imparted to the body to be prepared to
fulfill Ephesians 4:12 and see the miracles, signs, and wonders for themselves.
This aspect of our development must take place to accommodate the great harvest
in the years to come.
Those who will come with humble and sincere hearts will see notable spiritual fruit
being developed within their nature and character. This will be necessary so that
we can be entrusted with the power and gifts essential to do this all-important
work.
The revelation and impartation of the blessing of Jacob will equip us to begin to
occupy the land and become fruit-bearers with kingdom attributes. As we rest in
this aspect of His divine name, we also draw virtue from Him as our High Tower and
infinite source of strength.
"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous
runs into it and is safe." Proverbs 18:10
We have come to Mount Zion that is the city of the living God. In that place there
are multitudes of angels along with the Church of the Firstborn who are registered
as citizens of Heaven. In this place we discover God in his Justice and the spirits
of the righteous and redeemed made perfect (Hebrews 12:22-23).
These revelations will deliver many from their "comfort zones," but it will also
release great spiritual inheritance ordained for the latter days.
Leaving the Comfort Zone
Dealing with our spiritual "comfort zone" will be a primary emphasis of the Holy
Spirit in the coming season. This principle will be applicable both individually
and corporately.
The Lord intends to develop maturity in a body of people to whom He can delegate
substantial spiritual authority and power. For this to be accomplished, we must
eliminate the parameters we have built around ourselves. During these days we will
be challenged out of our "comfort zone" and into the place of supernatural faith.
In this arena we will discover the "faith of the Son of God."
Individuals being groomed for positions of leadership will, by the Holy Spirit's
direction, move out of the positions of their greatest comfort. Many are in a post
that may presently be fruitful; but a greater place of fruitfulness and authority
can be achieved that requires the supernatural realm.
God's cloud is moving. His plan is unfolding. Our ultimate objective is to develop
Kingdom credentials to faithfully steward what is to come.
Likewise, churches and fellowships may also find themselves extending their tent
pegs and broadening their mandates for spiritual challenges from God. The Holy Spirit
will identify the places in which He is genuinely Lord as opposed to man-made leadership
following human agendas.
Another word for comfort zone is "lukewarm." The Lord has clearly defined His thoughts
concerning lukewarm Christianity. He hates it!
"So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold,
I will spit you out of My mouth. Because you say, 'I am rich, and have become wealthy,
and have need of nothing,' and you do not know that you are wretched and miserable
and poor and blind and naked." Revelation 3:16-17
Many individuals and fellowships may perceive they are blistering hot for God. That
is the dilemma the Bible predicts for the latter days. However, we must see things
from His perspective. In the coming season, the Lord will send teams of people who
are genuinely on fire for God to places that are living in a lukewarm atmosphere.
The zeal and affection for heaven these possess, will become infectious and expose
places that are under the "lukewarm," Laodicean spirit. Their burning passion for
God will melt cold, formal, religious mindsets.
The ones being challenged to leave their "comfort zone" are the very ones being
identified for substantial spiritual impartation. Spiritual bravery and individual
courage must characterize the emerging army of God.
Israel was directed to leave God's Shepherding provision and care that they enjoyed
following deliverance from Egypt. In order to possess the promise, they had to cross
the Jordan as a militant army and contend for their inheritance. The Lord is admonishing
us as He did Joshua saying,
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous!
Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
Pastors and the leaders will be challenged to speak God's truth with boldness and
conviction. This will be true even if the message is seemingly hard and different
from present understanding of doctrinal issues. There is fresh revelation coming
from the heart of God. Man-made traditions will be eradicated through this emerging
army.
Political correctness will have no place in the churches anointed with the mandate
of Heaven. Only spiritual correctness will be the governing standard. The church
will be challenged to take a stand to address socially difficult issues. Homosexual
marriages, flagrant abortion, and other such issues must be confronted. The church
cannot remain silent. We must become the salt and light of this world by setting
a lofty standard.
Outcry for Righteousness
For those willing to leave their spiritual comfort zone, a divine impartation will
transpire. A holy desperation for the righteousness of God will be birthed in them.
It will result in a divine disdain for the spirit of this world and the corrupt
standard it flaunts.
Many Christians will find themselves offended at wickedness. Even those things seemingly
tolerable in the past will no longer seem acceptable. We will come to hate those
things that He hates and love those things that He loves. That will be part of the
Bridal paradigm.
In a spiritual vision given to Bob, he was shown scales of justice made from that
brass that descended in front of him. On one side was "wickedness" and the other
"righteousness." Brass is commonly understood as an emblem of judgment. The altar
of burnt offerings was constructed of brass/bronze pointing to the Cross, upon which
the Lord sacrificially offered Himself.
The Justice of God is approaching. With it will come blessings and judgments reflecting
both the kindness and severity of God!
From the appearance of the scales, it was clearly evident that wickedness had exceedingly
prevailed; corrupt standards were being exalted and righteousness was being mocked.
However, a bestowal from God is being released to balance the scales.
The righteousness of God manifested through His people will begin to balance the
scales with the justice of God. It is a time for righteousness to be heard in lieu
of wickedness. The Lord is also promising that the righteous will be abundantly
fruitful even in their old age.
According to the Psalmist,
"The righteous man will flourish like the palm tree,
He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Planted in the house of the LORD, they will
flourish in the courts of our God.
"They will still yield fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and very green,
to declare that the LORD is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness
in Him." Psalms 92:12-15
Those unwilling to compromise their standards of righteousness will flourish like
a tree planted in its native soil; however, the wicked will be cut off in their
prime. These are the dual qualities of divine justice.
A multi-generational mandate is being issued from the heart of God. A notable promise
is being offered to those willing to embrace it. The young can develop maturity
at an unparalleled rate while the old can enjoy the strength and vitality of youth.
Both come by the resurrection power of Christ!
Many secrets involving communion and the impartation of divine life will emerge
in these days. Our spirit, soul, and body will be fully sanctified as we enter union
with Christ; these relate to our mind, will, and emotions as well as our physical
body.
For the righteous it will be a season of harvest. However, it will be a very dangerous
time to flagrantly sponsor things contrary to the nature of God. A season of repentance
will be offered; if perpetually rejected, a measure of judgment will be released.
While in the prime of their lives, many of the unrepentant wicked will find themselves
at great risk during this season.
Note: Please click the link below for the second half of the Shepherd's Rod
by Bob Jones and Paul Keith Davis
Day of Atonement - September 25, 2004
www.WhiteDoveMinistries.org
The Shepherd's Rod 2005, Part 2
The 2005 Shepherd's Rod, Part 2:
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