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"GET READY -- THERE'S A TRANSITION IN THE CHURCH"
(Including details of a revelation by Bob Jones)
A Word through Todd Bentley
Fresh Fire Ministries
The last few weeks God has moved on my heart to share several prophetic insights about Where we are as a church? Where we are going? And what will be required of us to get there?
IN EZEKIEL CHAPTER 47, WE SEE "THE RIVER"
Ezekiel 47:1 "Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the temple; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the temple eastward: for the forefront of the temple stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the temple, at the south side of the altar."
These waters are the waters of the 'River of God' in {Rev 22:1]
THE FIRST FUNCTION OF THE RIVER IS LIFE, REFRESHING, RENEWAL, AND REVIVAL
I believe that we can see in this passage of scripture Where we are? And where we are heading as a church? The first thing we see is the "River of Life" Ezekiel 47:9 "And it shall come to pass, that everything that lived, which moved, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh.
THE SECOND FUNCTION IS HEALING
We see the second function of the river in Ezekiel 47:8 "Then said he unto me, These waters issue out toward the east country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: which being brought forth into the sea, the waters shall be healed."
EVANGELISM AND HARVEST
We then see the third function of the river in Ezekiel 47:10 "And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from Engedi even unto Eneglaim; they shall be a place to spread forth nets; their fish shall be according to their kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many."
I believe in the early 1990's there was a outpouring of the spirit known as " The River" or the River of God, Renewal or " The Toronto blessing " This move of God was marked with a real time of Joy, refreshing, renewal, inner healing, laughter and has and will continue to impact the globe, but I believe we are beginning to step into the next function: Healing
BOB JONES' REVELATION OF THE WOMAN AND HER NINE CHILDREN
In a prophetic trance a good friend of mine by the name of Bob Jones had a woman named "GRACE" come to her with her "9 children."
In this experience the woman asked Bob Where she could find a church that would have her 9 children, known as the 9 gifts of the spirit. In this experience Bob was told that the "5th child {Healing}" was being restored to the church.
In the last few years there has been a continued move of God's spirit arising in the earth with a real focus on the ministry of healing and miracles. Healing rooms are springing up all over America and beyond.
I have found in our travels a growing interest in John G. Lake and the ministry of Alexander Dowie, the revival of the 1940's and 50's known as the " Voice of Healing" --- "re- digging the ancient wells of revival" and healing anointing.
THE COMMON PROPHETIC WORD IN THE BODY
The common prophetic word in the body of Christ is: "We are on the verge of a healing revival beyond anything that we have seen!!! Prophets have prophesied and many are already beginning to forerun a new anointing for signs and wonders.
This is the beginning of the healing waters; get ready for the release of Power Evangelism and Harvest.
I want to point out one last function of the river and that is fullness,--- "The Spirit without measure" -- A river which could not be crossed, so deep one must swim. I believe in this coming season of God's river movement. God is about to bring us into the revelation of being filled with the fullness of God and walking in union with the Lord {ONENESS}. Get ready for the complete immersion of the Holy Ghost and fire.
WE ARE IN THE BOOK OF ESTHER
This revival, Where we are? And where we are going--- Is also parallel in the book of Esther Ch 1 and 2 with prophetic insights of what God requires of us? In this next wave.
In Esther 1:1-4 it declares, "Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:) 2 That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace: 3 In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him: 4 When he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days."
THE FATHER'S PARTY OF THE 1900'S
In verse Ch 1:1-4 the king proclaims a Feast {party} --at this party drinks are served. Esther 1:7 and they gave them drinks in vessels of gold, and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king. This is a refreshing, renewal, revival and a prophetic picture of the Fathers "party" in the 1900's. The purpose of the renewal: to show the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty, bring us into a fresh revelation of his power and cause us to fall in love with Jesus all over again.
THE TRANSITION TO A "GO YE"
In Esther CH 1: 9 "Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus, The queen was so caught up in the excitement of the party {renewal} that it happened when the command of the king came for the queen to be brought before him for the purpose of showing the princes and the people her beauty, she refused. I fear that many of us will fail to hear and recognize the time we are in, for the excitement that the renewal is and has been and miss the "command of the King" It is time for our beauty to be made manifest to the princes of darkness and a lost and dying world by understanding it is time to "Go Ye"
We need recognize that the time that we have entered into is a time to bear the king's image. The oil of the Lord, favor and resources is shifting to Matt 10:1 and 7, 8
HE GAVE THEM POWER
Matthew 10:1 "And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of diseases."
Matthew 10:7 and as ye go, preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand: 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give."
GOD IS ABOUT TO GIVE WHOLE NATIONS AND CITIES
It is time to Give; God is about to give whole nations and cities!! {Ps 2} God will bless those who allow themselves to move deeper into the river of what is doing and manifest the nature {beauty} of the Lord in word and power. The focus is moving from an introspective inner healing; (bless me and church conference focus mentality) to a "Go Ye" ---outside of the church walls, Healing and harvest thrust.
In The book of Esther Ch 2 The King {Jesus} is looking for a new Queen to favor and share the glories, majesty and power of his kingdom. I want to show you "Esther's Banquet" In the banquet in Esther 1 the focus was "wine in abundance," according to the generosity of the King Es 1:7 { Renewal movement} In Esther 2:18 The focus is "Gifts" according to the generosity of the King. In this next move of God-- parallel with the book of Esther and Esther's banquet.
MOVING FROM "GIRDING YOUR LOINS," TO SEASON OF FAITHFUL NOBODIES -- In 2002, A POPCORN RELEASE OF PAUL'S AND
BARNABUS'
Jesus will be very generous with the five fold gifts {Eph 4:11} I feel in my spirit that the church has moved from a season of girding up their loins and preparing for the battle and a season of inner healing and refreshing: to a season of the manifestation of secret faithful nobodies. These nobodies will be a fresh release of Eph 4:11 ministries. What I mean by this is that in this year and the year 2002 and beyond that there is going to be a "popcorn release" of ministries like Paul and Barnabus.
Acts 13:1-2, "Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them."
THRUST INTO THE HARVEST
The church has been in a season of renewal of passion for Jesus, ministering to the Lord, seeking his face and not just his hand. This will be a continual theme into the 21st century. God is teaching the church to first minister to Him. But the time has now come where those who have remained separate in their heart for years are going to find their release and resources to be thrust into the harvest, --some overnight as they hear the command of the King!!
There were two requirements for this position.
BEAUTIFUL YOUNG VIRGINS
In Esther 2:2 "And let beautiful young virgins be sought" Esther 2:12 "for thus were the days of their preparations apportioned: six months with oil of myrrh and six months with perfumes, preparations for beautifying women."
A HIGHER STANDARD OF HOLINESS--WHAT WAS PERMISSIBLE, IS NOT PERMISSIBLE ANY LONGER
God is looking for a higher standard of Holiness. What was permissible in the last season will not be in this. God wants us to wear his harness of deeper commitment and sacrifice. We must be willing to "bathe" in death to self, and humility and to examine our hearts in a deeper way.
What kind of purity do you have before the Lord?
BATHED IN PERFUMES. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
Bathed in Perfumes: Intimacy. God will trust with his power those who have taken and continue to take the position of Peter and John and have been with Jesus. We must have the fragrance of passion for Jesus, intimacy and death to self.
GET READY!!! GET READY!!! GET READY!!! GET READY!!! GET READY!!!
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