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January 18, 2006
FROM THE DESK OF STEVE SHULTZ:
 God
is in the process of "opening the Scriptures" like never before in history. I
like to say that most of the Scripture--or at least a lot of Scripture--is
"hidden in plain site."
God told Daniel to seal up certain prophetic words for a future time. In our own
lives, we've seen good prophetic words delivered at the wrong time--which is
problem-causing of course.
So, when Paul Keith Davis says below:
". . . If man had
discovered at the inappropriate time the mysteries of God's consummation, then
we would clearly have perverted them as we have most all of our inheritance
throughout history. . ."
Paul Keith is
referring to just such inheritances that must not be mis-timed or mishandled.
Said another way, every good prophetic word is an inheritance ready to be
"delivered." If mis-timed, we run the risk of perverting the purposes of God.
The Good News (and there's always good news) is that God has a great plan for
most of our terrible mistakes.
So while we can pervert God's inheritances held in store for us, nevertheless,
HE has the ability to un-pervert that which we might mishandle through HIS
Glorious, yet mysterious, ways.
His ways truly are past finding out.
I think you'll enjoy this word and learn a great deal.
Blesssings,
Steve Shultz
THE ELIJAH LIST
"The Open
Book"
-Paul Keith Davis
White Dove Ministries
www.whitedoveministries.org
 "O
Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to tell you
and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you." And when he had spoken
this word to me, I stood up trembling." --Daniel 10:11
Daniel was a fascinating prophet
on many levels. His strength of character and personal devotion clearly captured
heaven's attention. He became a spokesman to his generation and to ours.
Daniel is a prophetic model for today's leadership and the generation he
foresaw. His life typifies many leaders maturing in this end-time generation.
Like this notable prophet, men and women of high esteem who will not yield to
the fear of man are poised to emerge. As with Daniel and his three friends,
these have discovered the Lord in the "fiery furnace" and the "lion's den" and
surfaced as overcomers.
As in his day, many of God's people have been residing in spiritual Babylon.
Great confusion has permeated the faith. Nevertheless, we await God's promised
restoration. In fact, this process has already been set in motion and greatly
advanced during the Latter Rain outpouring of 1946-65 and continues today.
The plumb-line is in the Lord's hand by which all truth will be measured (Zechariah
4:10). This can only be produced through the written Word being mightily
anointed to bring forth the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden in Christ.
It is the full revelation of Jesus Christ to be delivered to the end-time
generation by those who eat the now unsealed book brought by the hands of a
strong angel.
We first discover this mysterious book in Daniel 12:3-4 when the prophet
was instructed that,
"Those who
have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven,
and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end
of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase."
It is our prophetic directive to
arise and shine brightly during days of great darkness. We are living in the
"end-of-time" era. We have the scriptural assurance that this wonderful promise
must be fulfilled. A secret to that reality is found in the words concealed in
this incredible book of destiny. Many will go "back and forth" in this day to
apprehend its truth and delegate it to this generation.
In the Father's
Right Hand
We first discover this book as it is sealed in Daniel's day. We then find it in
Revelations 5 held in the Father's right hand, as He sits upon His throne
of ultimate power and authority. It had to be preserved in heaven to keep the
revelation a secret from man and our adversary.
If man had discovered at the inappropriate time the mysteries of God's
consummation, then we would clearly have perverted them as we have most all of
our inheritance throughout history. If our enemy were to realize the contents of
this book, he would surely counterfeit them as he has the things delegated to us
from God. It was preserved by the Father until Someone (Jesus) was found worthy
to take it from His hand and reveal it at the appointed time.
Only the Lord Jesus overcame and qualified to take the book and break its seals.
What an incredible day we live in! So great was this act that all of heaven
worshiped the Lord for His worthiness. The four living creatures and the
twenty-four elders fell on their faces before the Lord in this magnificent
prophetic fulfillment.
He opened the book of redemption and the full revelation of who He is. The
mysteries of God's kingdom are delayed no longer! Many patriarchs and prophets
throughout history longed to understand what will freely be given to this
generation of those who overcome.
The apprehension of the truth contained in this veiled book will cause us to be
illumined with the brightness of His presence and the strength of great
understanding. Then we will lead many to righteousness in a great harvest of
souls.
A New Song
This book is a key to the harvest. The song that is sung in heaven at the
breaking of its seals emphasizes its role in the great harvest and the calling
of many to righteousness. The four living creatures and the twenty-four elders
sang:
"Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain,
and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and
people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God;
and they will reign upon the earth." --Revelations 5:9-10
Daniel stressed that the words of
this book are concealed and reserved for the latter-day generation. We are
there! At the breaking of its seals, heaven's host acknowledges the Lord's great
sacrifice and the relationship between the unveiling of this book and the
harvest of souls purchased with His own blood.
Furthermore, there is also an emphasis on the full measure of power, wisdom,
might, and glory that is to be revealed on this side of eternity. The opening of
this book conveys those virtues in its complete revelation to mankind.
The Strong Angel
In Revelations 10 we next discover this opened book in the hand of a strong
angel coming down from Heaven. He has a rainbow around His head and feet like
pillars of fire that He places on the land and sea. Who is this strong angel? It
can be none other than the Angel of the Covenant who led Israel as a pillar of
fire by night and as a cloud by day. He now brings the complete revelation of
His covenant to present the bridal company without spot or wrinkle. He is
introduced to Israel saying:
"Behold, I am going to send an angel before you to guard you along the way and
to bring you into the place which I have prepared. Be on your guard before him
and obey his voice; do not be rebellious toward him, for he will not pardon
your transgression, since My name is in him. But if you truly obey his voice
and do all that I say, then I will be an enemy to your enemies and an
adversary to your adversaries... But you shall serve the LORD your God, and He
will bless your bread and your water; and I will remove sickness from your
midst." --Exodus 23:20-23 & 25
This angel represented God's
manifest presence among His people. Likewise, the Spirit of the Lord visited
this nation with the manifestation of His presence during the last generation.
The Latter Rain outpouring was much more than just a healing revival; it was the
sowing of seeds for the great harvest. More notable things were accomplished
than most presently comprehend.
Great end-time pledges were set in motion. It was the opening of the mysterious
book foretold by Daniel, but to the 21st century generation He returns with the
now open book in His hand and offers it to be consumed.
Passing of the Torch
The strong angel was introduced in the previous generation through a "Moses"
anointing that brought people out of captivity. He now returns to this
generation through a "Joshua" anointing to carry people in to the promise of the
open book. The Lord walked with Joshua as He did with Moses. Even so, His
presence with Joshua revealed an entirely different aspect of His virtue. (See
our article "As I Was
with Moses.")
We are promised the same manifestation of His Spirit as He beckons those who
overcome to take the now opened book and eat it. It will not be enough to merely
read this book; it must be devoured. When we do, it will cause us to see the
scriptures in an entirely new light. Our understanding of His Word will increase
substantially, while seemingly veiled passages scarcely understood will be
clearly illumined.
The mysteries of God's kingdom will be made evident. This mystery is more about
becoming something than doing something. It is about becoming
God's mature sons and daughters--the Word becoming flesh once again. Then we
will do all that is ordained for this day.
The open book will be offered to those who are hungry for His presence and are
passionate to know Him as fully as He may be known. That is the bridal calling:
to consume it and make it a part of who they are by consolidating the Word with
the Spirit.
It will not be enough to merely intellectually analyze the truth of the open
book. It must be mingled with the spirit of revelation to give it life and
substance. This experience will fully form Christ in us and bring us to
maturity. The Lord's desire is to fully redeem and sanctify our spirit, soul,
and body by preserving us complete and without blame at His coming (1
Thessalonians 5:23).
There is a supernatural element in this destiny that cannot be denied. Like
Paul, these mysteries will come by the revelation of Jesus Christ (Galatians
1:12). Though the open book will be sweet in our mouths, it will become
bitter in our stomachs. It will not be enough to be satisfied with the mere
consumption of this book, but we must also prophesy this revelation to many
nations, peoples, and kingdoms. That is the day we have now transitioned into.
Paul Keith Davis
White Dove Ministries
www.whitedoveministries.org
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Paul Keith's Upcoming Itinerary:
January 25-28, 2006
With Paul Keith, Trevor Baker,
Keith Miller and Don Potter
Revival Fires
www.revivalfires.org.uk
+44(0) 1384 239 9
info@revivalfires.org.uk
Febuary 10-12, 2006
With David Powel
Prophets in Training
Revival Resources Centre
Box 163
Chessington KT9 2BA
United Kingdom
info@prophit.org
Febuary 20-22, 2006
Faith Outreach Center
Uncapping the Wells
With Paul Keith and Keith Miller
3806 Sunshine Ranch Road
San Antonio TX 78228
(210)674-4757
Febuary 23-25, 2006
With Paul Keith, Rick Joyner,
Chuck Pierce & James Goll
Passion and Fire Worship Center
Box 145
WestChester, OH 45071
Register:
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