Dutch says: I was in a service with my brother, Tim, a few weeks back, and Holy Spirit moved in profound ways. The Lord had brought revelation to various leaders before the meetings, which came together that night and produced great breakthroughs. It was a very significant night. In today's post, Tim shares the majority of information; I contribute some as well.
The Angel Gate Is Open
Tim shares: I believe Holy Spirit has revealed a Kingdom strategy for the Ekklesia that has now been activated at a new level. This will demand that we function as a true Ekklesia, the word Christ used to define the Church. Remember, Ekklesia (the word translated as "Church" in the New Testament) is a Greek word that refers to a judicial or legislative body.[1] This meaning MUST be understood in order for us to comprehend our mission statement.
Our church recently hosted a prophetic summit, a night in which the Ekklesia convenes and presses in to hear from the Lord regarding our current season. As I was praying on the morning of the summit, Holy Spirit allowed me to see into the spirit realm.
While praying, I had said, "Lord, people are coming from around our nation, some driving many hours to be here. I want it to be beneficial to them and worth their time. Some are even flying in."
When I said that, I heard Holy Spirit very clearly say, "They aren't the only ones." I was immediately given a vision.
In this vision, I saw a host of angels coming to the meeting. Holy Spirit revealed that they were coming from other nations throughout the world. Based on the way they were dressed, I recognized different divisions of angels: I saw government angels, which partner with the prayers and decrees of a governing Ekklesia/Church, and I saw seraphim, which are the mightiest order of angels.
During this vision, I could sense the power, strength, and delegated authority of these mighty angels. Hundreds of them were coming to this convening of the King's Ekklesia.
I trembled in the holy presence of God and knew Holy Spirit was revealing a supernatural level of assistance, and it was dramatically increasing. I began to weep as I saw the hosts of Heaven coming from other nations and realized this would be a game changer.
A "White Stone Meeting"
I spoke that evening at the summit, but did not share this vision. In fact, I hadn't shared it with anyone. My brother, Dutch, was also one of the speakers, and at the end of his message, he invited a prophet, Clay Nash, to share a dream he had been given. In this dream, an angel, referring to himself as a "justice gate angel," told Clay this prophetic summit would be a "white stone meeting." My spirit leapt when he said this, and I instantly knew it was why the angels I had seen were coming to the meeting. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
Revelation 2:17 (KJV) says, "... to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it." When this verse was written, the giving of a white stone had two meanings. First, in the Roman athletic games, a white stone was given to the winner of a contest, race, or competition. The person's name was inscribed on the stone, which served as a "ticket" to attend an awards banquet.[2]
However, another meaning of giving someone a white stone occurred in the court system of Rome, which is what I feel the justice gate angel was referencing. Roman courts used juries, similar to our justice system. The jury would hear a matter, deliberate, and then issue a decision, just as we do today. When the verdict had been reached, a clear vase was set before the jury. They placed a black stone in the jar to indicate "guilty," and a white stone for "not guilty."[3]
Dutch shares: For the angel to state that this would be a "white stone meeting" could mean two things: 1) we, the Ekklesia, were going to receive a favorable ruling from the courtroom of Heaven; or, 2) we, the Ekklesia, were the jury and would be issuing the verdict! That is certainly a different perspective.
Could it be? Were the angels actually coming to hear our ruling, and then would take action accordingly?
Matthew 16:18–19 says, "... upon this rock [of revelation] I will build My Church [Ekklesia]; and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on Earth shall be bound in Heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on Earth shall be loosed in Heaven" (KJV, brackets mine).
In his book, Prayer Is Invading the Impossible, respected leader Jack Hayford (now in Heaven) – based on a literal rendering of the Greek verbiage – says the following as a careful amplification of the above verses:
"Whatever you may at any time encounter (of Hell's counsels, which I'm declaring My Church shall prevail against), you will then face a decision as to whether you will or won't bind it. What transpires will be conditional upon your response. If you do personally and consciously involve yourself in the act of binding the issue on Earth, you will discover that at that future moment when you do, that it has already been bound in Heaven!"[4]
Incredible!
Notice this portion: "You will face a decision whether you will or won't bind it. What transpires will be conditional upon your response." Not God's response! This is amazing! And when Tim heard what the justice angel said, he knew in his spirit this was why the angels had come – to hear our decisions and responses in order to enforce them. They were waiting for Christ's Ekklesia to hear what God was saying, judge situations based on His laws, and issue His verdict with their decrees.
Back to Tim: When I heard the words that this would be a "white stone meeting," I knew Holy Spirit had sent the angels to hear the verdict of the Ekklesia: what it would forbid and what it would permit. In a sense, the prophetic summit was a court session and, based upon Matthew 16:18–19, what transpired would be conditional upon our response.
Job 22:28 says that we decree a thing to see it established, and Psalms 103:20 says that angels hearken to God's words and decrees. When we decree verdicts based on God's Word and will, they bring His/our words to pass. Angels are waiting to hear the ruling in order to enforce the verdict. They're the enforcers of the Ekklesia's biblical and Spirit-led rulings against evil, lawlessness, and corruption in their territories. Holy Spirit is releasing these powerful angels at a far greater level to enforce the Ekklesia's verdicts rendered in the King's name. (Photo via Pexels)
The supernatural enforcers have arrived. Will we issue the verdicts they need in order to battle Hell's forces? Or will we, through unbelief and silence, be a hung jury that can't make up its mind?"
Prayer and Decree from Dutch Sheets
Pray with me: Lord, let this revelation seep into our hearts. You are revealing that the Church's authority reaches to greater levels and measures than we have known. The angel gate is open, and these mighty ones will hearken to Your words through us. They will enforce our binding of evil, and our loosing of nations, cultures, and governments from demonic rule. As our decrees for revival and reformation go forth, give us stunning victories and divine surprises in this season. We ask for these angels to enforce breakthrough decrees and verdicts against Baal and his activities. We accept our role as Christ's Ekklesia and declare that we do rule and reign with Him.
In Christ's name, we will open doors no man can close, and close doors no man can open. We will say what You say; Your Words will be our words! May Your Kingdom and Ekklesia rise for Your glory. May Your power be released in the lives of individuals. Let healings, breakthroughs, and victories be released, and may angels be assigned to minister in our personal lives, families, and businesses. In Yeshua's name, we pray.
Our decree: We decree that the supernatural enforcers are with us to carry out the declared promises of God.
(Today's post was contributed by my brother, Tim Sheets. You can learn more about Tim at TimSheets.org. To watch this full word, click here.)
1. James Strong, The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 1577.
2. https://bethelchapelchurch.com/will-jesus-give-you-a-white-stone/
3. https://renner.org/article/why-did-jesus-promise-a-white-stone/
4. Jack W. Hayford, Prayer Is Invading the Impossible (South Plainfield, NJ: Logos International, 1977, revised edition, Bridge Publishing, 1995), p. 140, 1977 edition.
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Dutch Sheets
Dutch Sheets Ministries
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Dutch Sheets is an internationally recognized author, gifted teacher, and conference speaker. He travels extensively, challenging believers for passionate prayer and societal reformation. Seeing America experience a sweeping revival and return to its Godly heritage is Dutch’s greatest passion. Dutch has written over 23 books, many of which have been translated into over 30 languages. His international bestseller, Intercessory Prayer, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Dutch has pastored, taught in several colleges and seminaries, and served on the board of directors of numerous organizations. He is fondly known to many as Papa Dutch. Treasuring time spent with their family and grandchildren. Dutch and Ceci, his wife of 40 plus years, enjoy quiet walks in the woods, reading, and playing a little golf. They make their home in beautiful South Carolina.
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Tim Sheets
The Oasis Church | Tim Sheets Ministries
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Website: oasiswired.org | timsheets.org
Dr. Tim Sheets is an apostle, pastor, and author based in southwestern Ohio. A graduate of Christ For the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas, he returned to Ohio in 1979 to pastor The Oasis, a CityGate Church, in Middletown, Ohio. The site is one of the largest in the Cincinnati-Dayton area and is host to many ministries/conferences. His vision is to raise up people who will authentically demonstrate the Church on the earth and passionately evangelize the world. His heart is for awakening and reformation in America. He has written Armed and Battle Ready, Being Led by the Spirit, Heaven Made Real, Angel Armies: Releasing the Warriors of Heaven, and Planting the Heavens. Dr. Tim Sheets resides with his wife, Carol, in Lebanon, Ohio. They have two children and five grandchildren.
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