Have You Paid the Cost?

Earlier this week in our Evangelism class, an interesting question was asked. "Is appropriate to say that salvation is not free, though this is what we often hear in church?" I too have heard expressions like, "Salvation is free, but the anointing will cost you something." Well, from my point of view, salvation is not free either.

In response to the question, I posed this scenario to the class: If my husband bought me a $10,000 ring and gave it to me, it would be a gift to me, but it by no means came free. His sacrifice would be required in order to purchase the ring, and he would gift it to me only because of the value I have become to him personally. On the other hand, if my husband went to the Pawn shop and picked up a ring for 35 cents, I would be terribly upset, even though the ring didn't cost me anything personally. Why? Because it has no value, and he has not made a sacrifice symbolic of my worth to him. Hmmm....

God brought this back to my remembrance this morning, when He began dealing with me about a very familiar passage of Scripture...

2 Sam 24:18 Then Gad came to David and said, Go up, rear an altar to the Lord on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.
2 Sam 24:19 So David went up according to Gad's word, as the Lord commanded.
2 Sam 24:20 Araunah looked and saw the king and his servants coming toward him; and [he] went out and bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.
2 Sam 24:21 Araunah said, Why has my lord the king come to his servant? And David said, To buy the threshing floor from you, to build there an altar to the Lord, that the plague may be stayed from the people.
2 Sam 24:22 And Araunah said to David, Let my lord the king take and offer up what seems good to him. Behold, here are oxen for burnt sacrifice, and threshing instruments and the yokes of the oxen for wood.
2 Sam 24:23 All this, O king, Araunah gives to the king. And Araunah said to the king, The Lord your God accept you.
2 Sam 24:24 But King David said to Araunah, No, but I will buy it of you for a price. I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God of that which costs me nothing. So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.
2 Sam 24:25 David built there an altar to the Lord and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the Lord heeded the prayers for the land, and Israel's plague was stayed.

Have you paid the cost? Ahhh.... I just keep hearing God ask this question of His people. We live in such a "microwave" world these days. Even within the Body of Christ, everyone wants everything quick and free. God has been dealing with even our local body about WAITING on Him and basting in His presence. Where is the sacrifice in the Body of Christ? Where is the loyalty to the Father, despite the consequences?

God began to show me people with roots growing from their feet. Those who were willing to die and tarry had deep roots. Their arms (branches) grew long. Their leaves were full, and the fruit they bore was abundant. Then, I saw other people who refused to die to self, refused to wait on God and refused to be still. Their roots were shallow and rotten, and they quickly fell over, because they refused to be grounded!

Ahhh... God is not looking for microwave servants. The Body of Christ needs seasoned Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers. We need gifts that have been proven. We need servants with a testimony. Where are those who have been tried by fire? Where are those who lost it all, but stayed loyal to ministry? These are those whom God is calling to RISE UP.

God asked me, "Why do you think the prophets of old had to suffer persecution from the people? Why do you think I allowed them to suffer?" Yes, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Hosea, Jonah and all the other GREAT prophets suffered, and many times at God's command. It was to build character. It was to allow them access to what God saw and fealt. YES, they had to PAY something for the power and authority they walked in. They were gifted, but a sacrifice was still required in order to perfect the gifts.

Saints of God, let's not be weak in this season. Let's stop looking to God to fix everything for nothing. We can't expect to have huge, impactful churches and ministries when we haven't paid the price: sweat and tears, fervent prayer, fasting and obedience. How can we expect diamonds from God when we only give Him a life worth 2 cents? Ohhh!

What are you willing to pay? God spoke this before, and I hear it again. "It will cost your life."

A Season of Abstinence...

The Lord spoke very clearly to me this morning. He said, "Behold, I am calling many to a season of abstinence. Because my people have failed to seek my face. Many have trusted the prayers of another and attempted to glean from the fasts of others. They trust the anointing on my people, yet they refuse to seek Me. They seek the Prophet yet, they have not sought my face. Their physical churches and ministries have become idols before Me. They love my people, but do not know Me. As I did in the days of Hosea, so shall I do in this hour. Their idols will no longer be able to deliver them from calamity and destruction. The prophets will prophesy judgment rather than blessings. They must cry out to Me. They must seek Me. They must pant after Me. When the people they idolize fail to comfort for a season, my people will turn back to Me. Again, I will receive the worship and reverence. Proclaim unto my people a season of abstinence. Do not be amazed when the old no longer prospers. The methods of the past will not prosper in this hour. I am a jealous God. My people will receive redemption through none other than my Son and deliverance through none other than me - the Father."


Hos 3:1 THEN SAID the Lord to me, Go again, love [the same] woman [Gomer] who is beloved of a paramour and is an adulteress, even as the Lord loves the children of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love cakes of raisins [used in the sacrificial feasts in idol worship].
Hos 3:2 So I bought her for fifteen pieces of silver and a homer and a half of barley [the price of a slave].
Hos 3:3 And I said to her, You shall be [betrothed] to me for many days; you shall not play the harlot and you shall not belong to another man. So will I also be to you [until you have proved your loyalty to me and our marital relations may be resumed].
Hos 3:4 For the children of Israel shall dwell {and} sit deprived many days, without king or prince, without sacrifice or [idolatrous] pillar, and without ephod [a garment worn by priests when seeking divine counsel] or teraphim (household gods).
Hos 3:5 Afterward shall the children of Israel return and seek the Lord their God, [inquiring of and requiring Him] and [from the line of] David, their King [of kings]; and they shall come in [anxious] fear to the Lord and to His goodness {and} His good things in the latter days.

Unto Whom Have You Entrusted My Presence?

1 Chr 15:1 DAVID MADE for himself houses in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.
1 Chr 15:2 Then David said, None should carry the ark of God but the Levites, for the Lord chose them to carry the ark of God and to minister to Him forever.
1 Chr 15:3 And David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the Lord to its place, which he had prepared for it.
1 Chr 15:4 And David gathered together the sons of Aaron and the Levites:
1 Chr 15:5 Of the sons of Kohath, Uriel the chief, with 120 kinsmen;
1 Chr 15:6 Of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, with 220 kinsmen;
1 Chr 15:7 Of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, with 130 kinsmen;
1 Chr 15:8 Of the sons of Elizaphan, Shemaiah the chief, with 200 kinsmen;
1 Chr 15:9 Of the sons of Hebron, Eliel the chief, with 80 kinsmen;
1 Chr 15:10 Of the sons of Uzziel, Amminadab the chief, with 112 kinsmen.
1 Chr 15:11 And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites--Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab,
1 Chr 15:12 And said to them, You are the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites; sanctify yourselves, both you and your brethren, that you may bring up the ark of the Lord, the God of Israel, to the place that I have prepared for it.
1 Chr 15:13 For because you bore it not [as God directed] at the first, the Lord our God broke forth upon us--because we did not seek Him in the way He ordained.
1 Chr 15:14 So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the Lord, the God of Israel.
1 Chr 15:15 The Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses commanded by the word of the Lord.
1 Chr 15:16 David told the chief Levites to appoint their brethren the singers with instruments of music--harps, lyres, and cymbals--to play loudly and lift up their voices with joy.
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My Father really dealt with me last night about the disrespect we have for His glory and His presence. He gave me this Scripture and began to express His anger about so many things we have done in the Body of Christ to disrespect His presence, His anointing and His glory. I literally cried and hurt in my body over the disrespect and neglect the Lord showed me.

When David prepared to have the ark of the covenant placed in the temple, he stated called on the Levites, the CHOSEN priests of God, to carry the ark. This is so significant. The Levites were dedicated at birth and raised in total and complete holiness to serve the Father. The ark of the covenent represented God's presence - His glory. David was determined to follow the will of the Father in handling His presence.

Prior to this, David states in verse 13, God brought judgment upon the people because they did not handle the anointing the way God ORDAINED. Hmmm... The people did not seek His presence nor handle His glory as they were instructed. So, not only did the Father refuse to show up on their behalf, but He allowed calamity to come against the people.

Yes, God dealt with me so heavily about this last night. He literally spoke to me for hours about why His presence is lacking in the earth. God said it's because His chosen people have entrusted His presence and His anointing into the hands of UNHOLY VESSELS. My God! Yes, we have allowed the world to taint the presence of God. We have given them access when they were not entitled.

For some of us, God has anointed our children and chosen them from birth, just as He did the Levites. Yet, we allow the world to taint them. They watch and listen to anything the world feeds them. Then, we allow secular artists and worldly influences to come into the church and teach them. God is not pleased.

Then God began to show me Pastors. Pastors who have prayed and labored over a vision. God anointed them and birthed ministry to them. These leaders then turned around and placed His ordained works into the hands of worldly people. They seek worldly financial advisors. They place leaders on boards simply because they are family members, knowing that have no relationship with the Father. God is not pleased.

What about the many of us who have been called into ministry, but allow the world to shut our mouths? Yes, THIS ONE STUNG ME. God told me He has anointed some of us. He has called many of us. He has placed His hand of favor over us. Yet, we take the very anointing and presence of God that is within us, and make it subject to man. Yes, we allow the world to shut our mouths. We allow unholy vessels to tell us we are not worthy.

Unto whom have you entrusted my presence? To whom have you given access to my glory? God is saying we must follow His protocol and protect the anointing. We must value His presence again. "Cast not your pearls before swine," says the Father.

Saints, we must stop accepting everything that comes within church walls. Notice in the Scripture that the LEVITES chose who would praise and worship God in the temple. They were appointed to anoint singers and dancers. STOP LETTING THE WORLD DICTATE WHAT WE DO IN THE FATHER'S HOUSE!!! God's way or no way! Just as the Father chose the Levites, today He has chosen who will carry His anointing and carry out His work. We must realize - NOT ALL ARE CHOSEN. When will the Church stop lying to people? Not everybody is anointed. Not everybody is called. We cannot entrust the anointing to unclean vessels. Let God be true, and every man a liar. If we really value His presence, we will protect it from unclean access.

Saints, so many are wondering why we are praying without results. Why is God's presence not coming forth during praise and worship as it should? Why are the prophets not hearing and the seers not seeing. I keep hearing God say "Tainted, they have been tainted." My God! Sanctify yourselves.

People of God, I am begging you. Get holy. No, you can't watch everything. No, you can't hang out with everybody. No, you are not everyone's friend. No, you can't listen to what you want. No, you can't end your fast just because your family is having a cook-out. WAKE UP! It is time to make a choice. HOLINESS. SANCTIFICATION. Set yourself apart. Get in God's face, and have respect for His presence, for His glory and for His anointing.

AMEN.

Access to the Source

Mark 5 (AMP)
27 She had heard the reports concerning Jesus, and she came up behind Him in the throng and touched His garment, 28 For she kept saying, If I only touch His garments, I shall be restored to health. 29 And immediately her flow of blood was dried up at the source, and [ suddenly] she felt in her body that she was healed of her [distressing] ailment.


As I was meditating on this very familiar passage of Scripture, the Lord began speaking to me about the state of the Church. So often, we are looking for God to make cosmetic "fixes" in our lives, yet we neglect to grant Him access to the source of our ailments - the root of our problems. This woman with the issue of blood suffered from a hemorrhage, yet this was only the end result of a larger, medical problem, which could be be accessed by the doctors. Because of her faith, not only was the flow of blood stopped, but it ceased FROM THE SOURCE.

How many times do our prayers request only cosmetic evaluation and change? Hmmm.... Yes, I'm guilty. "God, help me pay the gas bill. Father, please help me to lose weight." Instead of asking God to heal the source, I only want Him to deal with the end result. Ahhh... When will we begin to look at ourselves and believe God to heal the source? Yes, instead of praying for rent money, some of us just need to grant God access to the gluttony that makes us eat out every night...the covetousness that makes us want to buy the cutest shoes and the nicest purse...the poor stewardship that makes us get our hair and nails done before paying the tithes. Yes, give Him access to the SOURCE...your heart! Instead of praying for weight loss, "Lord, deal with my laziness. Help me to be a better steward over this temple. Grant me wisdom to know how to care for this body." Openness to the Father must come before He can restore HOLINESS in the vessel.

To God be the glory!

What Honor Have I Received?

I must be transparent and open in this - God has been dealing with me about being a "people-pleaser." Yes, I've always had one of those soft, compassionate personalities - one where I want everyone to be happy and be at peace, as much as possible. Yet, God is bringing me to a new level a maturity in this.

Religion has taught many of us to be at peace at all times...refrain from stirring the waters and causing strife. To some point this is good advice, yet we are in a season where the enemy must be exposed. This means some will get mad. Some will not like me. Many will slander my name and threaten my well-being. Yet, God's judgment must come forth. His heart must be communcated to His people. This is not a season to be popular or well-liked. It is a season to be favored of the Father rathen than man.

John 5:44 How is it possible for you to believe [how can you learn to believe], you who [are content to seek and] receive praise {and} honor {and} glory from one another, and yet do not seek the praise {and} honor {and} glory which come from Him Who alone is God?

Again, I must be transparent. God has rebuked me many times for getting so upset when people don't receive me. The Lord had to remind me..."They are not rejecting you, but they are rejecting Me, your Father." None of us are above correction and rebuke, but be encouraged. If you KNOW you hear the Father and are working according to His will, EXPECT FRICTION. Even in the Body, there are many who will doubt.

Too many have ministries that are highly esteemed by men. Yet, the leaders don't hear the voice of God. They cannot discern spirits. They are not in tune to God's plan. Are we to expect these who walk in darkness to lead the Body into all truth? God forbid.

We must learn to trust that God that lies within us. We must learn to understand our gifts and use them for the Body. It is not about us, but the Kingdom. It's all about pleasing the Father. Let God be true, and every man a liar.

Evangelism Redefined

a homeless man sitting in the street

enduring the cold and extreme summer heat

he heard the Gospel, thought his life was once whole

but his salvation was not complete - purity was never his goal

being homeless is not a sin

but he also smoked and drank

and prostitutes were the distraction

that kept his paycheck from the bank

he'd met an evangelist

on the corner one day

who preached the love of God

said Jesus was the only way

he'll come into your life

and freely cleanse you from sin

all the poverty and pain

you'll never feel again

all that you've endured, he said

was only for a season

the Father was pulling you toward Himself

all for a divine reason

wealth is stored up for the saints

now your prosperity is near

just repeat this little prayer

and your life will change right here

so the man visited the evangelist's church

and was treated so well at the start

he became a mascot for the entire congregation

but there was no change in his heart

you see, we're all about God's business

the members began to proclaim

come one, come all into the house of the Lord

just come as you are, in Jesus' name

as the man visited week after week

he gave offerings with expectation

you see, he'd been told it would help him to prosper

and seal his soul's salvation

for two weeks members fed him meals

loaned him suits and fine clothes

but when his offering didn't increase

their attitudes began to fold

a new trophy was brought to church

and the old man put to shame

the new trophy had a fine job

and gave thousands in Jesus' name

so one day after service

the pastor requested a chance to speak

after all we've done for you, he said

still God you will not seek

but I don't know what to do, said the man

I want to draw closer to God

loaned suits, a hot meal and a quick little prayer

seems to be all I ever got

at the beginning, I was treated so kind

I admit my flesh was pleased

but no one here ever taught me

the importance of staying on my knees

they said to me "come as you are"

never mentioned any of my sins

in fact, preacher, you must know

they looked over my faults with a grin

they told me all about grace and love

they said I didn't even have to change

said I could do and have all I wanted

so long as it's in Jesus' name

how dare you blame the saints of God

you're nothing more than an infidel

we gave you what you needed, but you failed

you're the one who has chosen hell

no place to stay, no job and no home

you don't pay any tithes and you're all alone

you're no longer wanted in this church of mine

you've really disgraced our church this time

so just that quickly, he was back in the streets

his clothes are still torn, he has nothing to eat

and now his dispair is worse than before

he's bitter toward the Church, and God he trusts no more

when you see this man on the corner

don't blame him for being so cold

this time, just tell him the truth

by the Holy Spirit, be bold

don't promise that all his troubles

will instantly be washed away

don't feed him lies and false hope

don't give him a formula to pray

explain to him that hell is real

and there's only one way of escape

accept the work of Christ on the cross

and enter through the straight gate

instead of promoting your ministry and church

teach him to seek the Father

show him how to search the Word

by which his faith will stretch further

and should he visit your church congregation

make him part of the fellowship

don't make him a trophy or mascot of hope

and don't judge him because of his hardship

but show him the love of Christ

and how to grow in God

be sincere and teach him truth

that amongst saints, he won't feel odd

don't tell him "come as you are"

but teach holiness, purity of heart

only then, o Body of Christ

can you say you have done your part

what we must always remember

evangelize as the disciples saw

yes God is gracious and merciful

but mercy comes because of the Law

whom He chastises He loves

yes, God will take care of His own

but He's also a just judge

and will punish from His holy throne

Preparation for the Proper Foundation

For the last month, God has been dealing with me about worship. The clarion call for His people in this season is to develop relationship with the Father. So, many of us have focused on worship and intimacy with Him. Yet, God has even more to say to His people. Hallelujah! I am so thankful for a Father who chastises those He loves!

During these last few weeks, the Lord has been dealing with me through the book of Ezra. Of course, I found this very interesting. Many of us NEVER pay any attention to this book, yet it offers so much insight on true worship and dedication to the Father. The book begins with a decree from Cyrus, the King, to build a house for God in Jerusalem. So, he instructs the Jews who remain after the Babylonian captivity to go back to the holy city and build a temple to Jehovah. Cyrus gathers all the temple materials that were brought out of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar during the capture of Jerusalem. Until this day, they were used in the temple of idols for the worship of false gods.

Now, just in this little bit of information shared during the first chapter, the Lord began to speak to me. So many of us often quote that we are “taking back what the devil stole from us.” The Lord showed me that a season of restoration is coming forth, but not as we may expect. “The church has allowed the world to steal from ME,” said God. This stung me when I first heard it, but God began to show me even more. The basins, bowls, vessels, jewels and fine metals that were stolen from the temple in Jerusalem were all commanded and ordained for worship. They WERE NOT FOR THE PEOPLE, but they were brought into the temple to bring glory to the Father. In the church, HOLINESS has been stolen by the world. The church has allowed the world to dictate music, to dictate the order of service. The pulpit has become a political platform, a fundraising podium and a comic relief, rather than a station for the dissemination of God’s Word. The church bows to the world and allows it to dictate song and dance. My God! How many more preachers will start service at 11:00 and end by noon, just in time to catch the game? “Holiness,” says the Lord, “is being restored.” Church, no longer can we allow the world to dictate how we serve our God. He is the same yesterday, today and forever.

In the second chapter of Ezra, a count is taken of all those who returned to Jerusalem. In addition, a determination of the priestly lineage was also determined. Though they were all CALLED back to the holy city, not all were CHOSEN to take of the priestly sacraments. Again, God is speaking. Those who were of priestly lineage, but had taken spouses of unholy nations, no longer found their names in the book of the priests. Saints of God, we cannot expect to do what we wish and return to God desiring the same position and the same anointing. The day has come when some will need to SIT DOWN. God is not using everybody. This is a season where gifts and talent alone will not suffice. The Father is raising up those who have a heart for Him. He is anointing the lips of those who desire to worship rather than those that can just sing. He’s anointing the feet of those ready to dance in battle rather than those who have professional training, but no anointing. Yes, get ready for the shift. The world’s ways will no longer dictate the move of God’s people.

As chapter 3 opens, the Word says the people gathered together as “one man.” Glory to God! Unity is restored. Once again, God’s people came together with one mind and a willingness to move on one accord. Unity is being restored to the Body of Christ. Hallelujah! Now, take note of what happens next…

Ezra 3:2 Then stood up Jeshua son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and they built the altar of the God of Israel to offer burnt offerings upon it, as it is written in the instructions of Moses the man of God.
Ezra 3:3 And they set the altar [in its place] upon its base, for fear was upon them because of the peoples of the countries; and they offered burnt offerings on it to the Lord morning and evening.
Ezra 3:4 They kept also the Feast of Tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number according to the ordinances, as each day's duty required,
Ezra 3:5 And after that, the continual burnt offering, the offering at the New Moon, and at all the appointed feasts of the Lord, and the offerings of everyone who made a freewill offering to the Lord.
Ezra 3:6 From the first day of the seventh month they began to offer burnt offerings to the Lord, but the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid.

Notice that the altar was built before the temple. Not only that, but the altar was built BEFORE THE FOUNDATION WAS LAID. Oh, God really dealt with me about this. He said the problem with many “church folk” is that we are standing on foundations that were built outside of worship! My God! I had to ask the Lord what He meant. He showed me that most of us still rely on tradition and religion. We still depend on what we were taught my grandmother and granddaddy. We are more devoted to the church body than we are to Him. We’re more concerned about the denomination than the souls of His people. Instead of changing what we think and believe, we want God to conform to the mold we have created for Him. Why? Because a foundation has been laid that was never destroyed. Yes, some of us need to throw out all our ideas. Lay down the titles. Throw out the denominations. Put away the tradition and superstition. JUST SEEK GOD. This is a season for NEW REVELATION. Religion is being challenged…not to create strife, but to bring us into a new season with the Father.

Even in our personal ministries and endeavors, God is saying “Worship me before you lay a foundation. Seek me before you begin to build.” People of God, we must be so careful in this season to keep our motives pure. This is not the time to make any decision without seeking the Father. Even if a thing seems good, do not establish anything before seeking God. We do not have time to build temples in which the Father refuses to dwell. How many times will we establish ministries, set up boards, create activities and take part in events without seeking God first? Why do we insist on completing our own agendas, then “inviting God in?” No. Invite Him first, and let Him tell His people what to build. Just as the people did in this passage of Scripture, we must build the altar first. Worship. Seek God. Then, build a foundation. Last, build the temple. The established work comes at the end, not the beginning. Yes, Lord!

Ezra 3:10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests stood in their vestments with trumpets, and the Levite sons of Asaph with their cymbals, to praise the Lord, after the order of David king of Israel.
Ezra 3:11 They sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, saying, For He is good, for His mercy {and} loving-kindness endure forever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid!

After the altar was erected, and the worship was accepted by the Father, the foundation was laid. The people knew it was accepted by the Father because their offerings had been received, not rejected. Therefore, praise was in order when the foundation was laid. People of God, when we get into God’s will, the works we complete for His kingdom will ignite praise rather than strife…unity rather than confusion. To GOD be the glory!

Ezra 4:1 NOW WHEN [the Samaritans] the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles from the captivity were building a temple to the Lord, the God of Israel,
Ezra 4:2 They came to Zerubbabel [now governor] and to the heads of the fathers' houses and said, Let us build with you, for we seek {and} worship your God as you do, and we have sacrificed to Him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assyria, who brought us here.
Ezra 4:3 But Zerubbabel and Jeshua and the rest of the heads of fathers' houses of Israel said to them, You have nothing to do with us in building a house to our God; but we ourselves will together build to the Lord, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, the king of Persia, has commanded us.
Ezra 4:4 Then [the Samaritans] the people of the land [continually] weakened the hands of the people of Judah and troubled {and} terrified them in building
Ezra 4:5 And hired counselors against them to frustrate their purpose {and} plans all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius [II] king of Persia.

Now, don’t be surprised when the enemy sees the success and tries to get his hand in God’s work. This is where so many of us miss it. Some of us are going to have ministries coming forth with a success like never before. People with a true heart for God are gathering and getting works completed for God’s glory. Beware of allowing the world to take part and corrupt the work. Saints, this is a season when you may have to turn help away. You may have to deny the loan from the bank that supports homosexuality. You may have to tell your sister or brother in the natural that they can’t preach in the pulpit until their lives become holy. Jesus said that his followers would have to deny mother, father, sister and brother for His sake. That time has come. No unholy thing should touch what God has anointed to be built. This is the season of HARD DECISIONS, yet holiness cannot be compromised. Many must sit down and be turned away…OR EXPOSED.

As the book of Ezra concludes, we see that many years pass before the temple is finally built. Opposition comes in many different forms, delaying the building of the temple on numerous occasions. God is telling His people not to be discouraged. No matter how long it may take a thing to be established, as long as the pure worship, in spirit and in truth, is not quenched, the battle has not been lost. The enemy is bringing forth an attack as many of us have never seen before. Be prepared to STAND.

Most importantly, always build the altar before setting a foundation. Any foundation set on anything other than relationship with God will either fall or serve as the base to another altar that must be torn down! If disobedient, do not be upset when God’s people bring exposure and destruction to the work created in idolatry. To God be the glory!

A Word for the Dancers (by Apostle Tonita Patterson)

The Prophetic: When Audible Meets Visible
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Ex 15:20 Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women went out after her with timbrels and dancing.
Ex 15:21 And Miriam responded to them, Sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously {and} is highly exalted; the horse and his rider He has thrown into the sea.

The Prophetic in your gesture...As you move God is allowing a releasing of instructions through your gestures....God uses your body as a visible door way from the spiritual realm to the natural realm...That which you are bout to go in will not be dance as usually it will be an ushering of God's movement through visible gestures...As your body prophecy to the lyrics of that which you dance to, Audible have just meet visible....
A prophetic impact in the natural realm...As you twirl like a tornadoes demons will flee..separation will take place and altars of satan will crash...

As you dance in the rhythm of God's beat your gesture seals that which human words could never convey....Changing the atmosphere with the moving of God will greatly increase the signs and wonders and usher in power in the House once again....

As you move, you put in visual that which God is saying not only in the lyrics but that also in the notes of music...Completing the prophetic with in the song...Completing the mission that was birthed in the song...Sealing that which God is yet to bring to pass...Expressing that which human words could never ever say...Your gestures will become more divine, and DEFINED..Yes each move will have a purpose...No longer just for beauty and for the eye to enjoy...Now as you stomp and clap the heart will understand that which have been hidden...Yes a hidden language for the heart of God's children...A break through in your gestures that words just could not reach....Fight the demon in the air..Knocking them down in your kicks, pulling them down in your leaps...Movements of warfare...Much more in the dance will take place as God completes that which He began in you as a dancing prophet...

Understand Dancer as the apostles are being released and walk in greater anointing every one in the BODY will receive and go higher...Do not ever think dance have nothing to do with What God is doing...You will become more understood..Your ministry in the church will no longer go under look..You will dance around the sick and healing will take place...Prosperity will be in your hands as you wave them around the poverty stricken...Praise and worship will flood the build as YOU BOW before God and not man...Your dance will go to another level...

That which the church missed in dance all these years will be restored...Dance of celebration and victory is not all that you will do...God will use you as a DANCING PROPHET...Bringing Visual with audible...As you embrace this you will understand the prophet that God has called you to be...You will understand that Miriam not only danced for victory but she also sealed that which was being spoken...The Prophet danced and singed She brought Visual with audible...A powerful team....

Yes God is bringing a company of Prophets but some are DANCERS...Do not over look the prophets of Dance...I hear God saying Dance and convey that which man can not hear because it is not spoken in human language...Prophecy to MY PEOPLE says GOD Prophecy in Dance...Relationship MY DANCERS...DRAW closer...You are GREATLY NEEDED in this Hour You are Greatly needed to Prophecy...Move to MY beat...Hear My sound...As the Trumpet blow Dance...As the Flute Plays Dance...Seal that which I have spoke says God in Dance...Let audible meet visible make it complete...

Cry Loud and Spare Not this a War cry for the Warriors WAKE UP!!!!
His bound and faithful serving sent son

The Jonah Complex

Modern Prophets Coveting the Judgment Seat of God


Many times I sit in my car or in my office meditating on the Word of God. In the midst of that, He will give me clarity or a prophetic word relating to whatever it is I have been lead to read at that time. This evening, the Lord told me to be careful of the “Jonah Complex.” It’s funny, but I knew exactly what He was speaking of. Many times, I have to ask for clarification, but not this time. Now, this was a word for ME, but I feel lead to share it, because I’m sure there are others who can benefit from it. Amen?

Jon 1:1 And there is a word of Jehovah unto Jonah son of Amittai, saying:
Jon 1:2 `Rise, go unto Nineveh, the great city, and proclaim against it that their wickedness hath come up before Me.'
Jon 1:3 And Jonah riseth to flee to Tarshish from the face of Jehovah, and goeth down to Joppa, and findeth a ship going to Tarshish, and he giveth its fare, and goeth down into it, to go with them to Tarshish from the face of Jehovah.

So many times, the Lord has given me orders to go to a particular place or face a group of people in order to speak against their transgressions. Yet, instead of obeying, I went in a completely different direction. Too many times…on too many occasions. Like Jonah, I failed to remember two very important things:

1) I cannot run from God;
2) When I am disobedient, it will cause a storm in someone else’s life.

Yes, while the first point is easily accepted, how many of us don’t think about how the intended recipient suffers due to an UNDELIVERED word? Can I be honest? I’ve often thought, “Lord, if you send me to give a word of warning, they will then be held responsible. If I don’t go, maybe it will buy them some time.” Not so. See, God had to show me that many times, the prophet is sent because prior warnings were not heeded. That’s why we must have a face like flint…that’s why we can’t look on their faces and be intimidated. I must be real. I’ve got to GET OUT OF GOD’S BUSINESS. How many of us still question what He does and what He says? Is He not God?

All because of Jonah’s disobedience, the sea began to rage and every passenger on the boat suffered the violence of the storm. How many are being tossed and fro because of my disobedience or yours? Do we not realize that we can curse a situation by not delivering the Word of God? Yes, a sin of omission is just as bad as a sin of commission. Disobedience is still better than sacrifice.

Jon 4:1 And it is grievous unto Jonah--a great evil--and he is displeased at it;
Jon 4:2 and he prayeth unto Jehovah, and he saith, `I pray Thee, O Jehovah, is not this my word while I was in mine own land--therefore I was beforehand to flee to Tarshish--that I have known that Thou art a God, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in kindness, and repenting of evil?
Jon 4:3 And now, O Jehovah, take, I pray Thee, my soul from me, for better is my death than my life.'
Jon 4:4 And Jehovah saith, `Is doing good displeasing to thee?'

Now, this is where Jonah really reminds me of myself. In the 3rd chapter, the Bible tells us that God gave him instruction, once again, on what message to deliver to Ninevah. This time, he is obedient and takes the word he feared delivering. To his surprise, the people RECEIVE it. One might think Jonah would be happy…NOT!

Deep down inside, I believe Jonah expected opposition. Once the people repented, he was mad with God. People of God, let’s get delivered together. Let’s just be real. There are some people I simply don’t like, yet God is sending them a word through me as His prophet. Some of them are going to receive it and get right. Can I handle that? Can you handle that? Can we handle our enemies receiving from the Lord and ending up better off than we are? Can we handle our loved ones getting saved and surpassing us in miraculous works? Can we handle our ex-husbands and ex-wives getting hold to God and walking into prosperity? Ahhh…more flesh that has to die!

Even atop of that, notice Jonah’s excuse for being upset. He feels that his word has been discredited. The people heeded the word given to him, changed and therefore received mercy from the Father. Rather than rejoicing in the victory, Jonah is upset. He tells God this is the very reason he didn’t want to deliver the word in the first place. How many of us have been called to deliver a word, and God completely brought that person out of a dry place? Then, our concern is, “God, why did you make me look stupid…like I can’t hear from You?” Uh oh, there is it again…PRIDE…FALSE HUMILITY. We act like we wanted God to bring forth wrath to protect His word and to set the house in order. Let’s face it…for some of us, it feels good to see others corrected. That brings back a thought…WHO is the measure of your holiness? Yes, seeing others in a seemingly lesser state often makes us feel more secure, but that’s not God’s way. We cannot measure our holiness next to any man…just Jesus Christ.

One of the hardest things for us to do is stand on the Word of God, even when it seems to be wrong. This goes for the written Word (logos) and the spoken Word (rhema) alike. We must learn to walk in obedience and stop trying to judge and/or predict God’s actions. Let Him be God.

As I before stated, this was for ME, yet I pray it is a blessing to someone else who may be dealing with the same thing. I know there are some Ninevah’s in my life. Deep down inside, I know it will be difficult to see some of them prosper. Even moreso after the Word comes forth from my own mouth, but to GOD be the glory. Pray for me on this one, saints. The Jonah Complex within me must die! This is where I struggle within the office of the Prophet, especially because there is so much Teacher in me. Yes, I try to reason with EVERYTHING. Yes, I’m guilty. I want to know God’s entire war plan before taking care of one battle. It’s like I’m a sniper, and I see the enemy. I have a clear shot, yet I don’t just shoot. Instead, I start asking questions. Yes, this is my dilemma. God is telling me to hear and proclaim. That’s it! PLEASE pray for and with me on this. AMEN

"...but thou shalt conceive..."

Matthew 25:23
Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

God bless you!

The LORD gave me a word of encouragement this morning for some who have been waiting patiently for the birth of ministry within you. Some of you know you are called to a great work, but you have not been able to see it come into fruition. You may not know where to start, or you may have "failed" in the past. This Word is for you... God took me to Judges 13, where the Bible tells us of an angel prophesying to Manoah and his barren wife.

"Manoah" is a Hebrew word for "rest." It is sometimes translated as "a quiet, settled spot." In the Scriptures, Manoah and his wife are told that they shall bring forth a son, who shall be dedicated as a priest. Along with the promise comes some conditions. Manoah's wife is not to drink any strong drink, and she is not to eat any unclean food. When the child is born, he is to be dedicated back to the LORD as a Nazarite, so no razor should ever touch His head.

God said to tell His people that He sees those who are as Manoah. Many of you have "rested in God." You abide in the secret place of the most High. You have become content in His presence and have not sought personal glory. Yet, you want to be used of God. Some of you have tried "ministry" before...you've tried to pastor churches, set up outreaches, evangelize in your cities, etc., but the odds were always against you - not enough support, not enough finances. Now is the season to MOVE AGAIN. God said, "You have been barren, but you shall conceive." Glory to God.

Do not be discouraged when you see those who are seemingly successful in ministry, but have not real relationship with the Father. Do not covet their fame, glory or riches. You shall conceive and birth ministries pleasing to the Father. Yet, you must not be tainted by the world. You cannot be influenced by popularity and wealth - the material things that many have claimed by prostituting God's people. You must dedicate the work unto the Father. And do not allow anyone or anything to cut down or destroy the vision that is within you. I hear God saying, NO TURNING BACK!

Also, just as Samson was called to deliver his people from bondage, your ministry will bring you into a place of freedom. Yes, Samson's people were brought under the bondage of the Philistines because they did evil in the sight of the Lord. God is showing me that these ministries will literally break generational curses. Get ready for your loved ones to be delivered when you step forth into the work of the Lord! Do not be surprised when those who once shunned you now call and ask you for prayer, or become members of your churches. Yet, remain humble and receive them in love.

I know this word is not for everyone, but I pray it will bear witness with those it is meant for. Whenever a battle goes forth, fortresses are set up. They are established for refuge and as a point to look out upon the horizon. A fortress is fortified, and established by the military. Oftentimes, even in a battle, the enemy is reluctant to attack a fortress. Fortresses, COME FORTH! Go, letting men see your good works, that they may glorify your Father, who is in heaven!

AMEN.

CHOOSE YE THIS DAY WHOM YE WILL SERVE

Joshua 24:15

[Amplified Bible] And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

[Literal Translation of the Holy Scriptures] And if it seems evil in your eyes to serve Jehovah, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve, whether the gods whom your fathers served Beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. But as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.

[King James Version] And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

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I have seen and quoted this Scripture so many times, yet God told me to tell His people that we must choose whom we will serve. God showed me that many of us are still serving and IMAGE of Him that is called religion. We are serving the God our grandmothers told us about...the God our mothers and fathers sing about, but many still refuse to KNOW Him.

The fact still remains that no man can worship God, except in SPIRIT and in TRUTH. RELATIONSHIP is a must. Without relationship with the Father, there is no true worship. Therefore, there is no true service to Him.

Saints of God, I see all the arguments...all the doctrinal division...the hypocrisy...the jealousy that is so present in God's house and He is not pleased. If we tap into Him, the arguments will cease. How can two walk together accept they be agreed? If God is speaking and all our ears are open, will we not all hear the same thing? If we all hear Him, where is the opportunity for disagreement. God changes not. He is a God of order and a God of unity, not a God of discourse or division.

People of God, we MUST get on one accord. It's time to call it like it is. If you do not have a relationship with God, SHUT UP! Stop trying to cause confusion amongst God's people just to make a name for yourself! It's not worth it.

I saw that the woman of God posted something about the chameleon this morning. Yesterday, God dealt with me about that as well. He said that we can't unify for spiritual warfare and battle because there are too many chameleons among us. Yes, in the Body of Christ...in this group...in our local churches and assemblies. DISCERNMENT is needed now more than ever before. This is the season for the false prophet, the false apostle, the false teacher, the false pastor, the false evangelist. Do NOT fall prey. KNOW THOSE WHO LABOR AMONG YOU.

God said there are not many who are willing to stand. Instead, the chameleons change with every wind and doctrine. They know how to look the part. They say the right things, wear the right clothes, and attach to the right people. My God! Yet, on the battle field, they fade into the background! They avoid EXPOSURE.

Let's hear God on today. He told me yesterday, "Know those who labor among you AND those who HIDE among you." People of God, numbers are not our friend right now. The more people we have among us, the more we need to seek God. I don't endorse the spirit of SUSPICION. Suspicion is not of God, but DISCERNMENT is!

We've got to stop serving the IMAGE of God. Belonging to an anointed group is not good enough. Attending a Bible-believing church is not good enough. Saying "grace" before a meal is not good enough. WE MUST KNOW THE FATHER. I know that not everyone is a prophet, but the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit teaches all things. You must have the Holy Spirit within you in order to survive.

There are some among us with a false sense of security. God wants you reeled in TODAY. CHOOSE TODAY! Lay down your denomination. If God said it, CRY LOUD AND SPARE NOT! Stop worrying about whether or not they will hear you. Stop concerning yourself with your membership or your family's reputation. OBEY GOD!

My heart is so heavy this morning, but I have to be obedient. God is showing me so much. Please, whoever you are, choose today. COMPLETELY SUBMIT today. Some of us here know that we hear from God, yet we would rather follow religion and doctrine. NO MORE! God is saying, "NO MORE." He needs us to be completely sold out. It's time to lay DOWN reputations.

"Not many days hence," says God, "some will be required to lay down life."

To GOD be the Glory! (A Message for the Elect)

Glory to God!

I have been completely awed at the way God has been speaking through His prophets and apostles over the last two weeks. In all this, the Lord has a simple reminder for us...Remember to give HIM the glory! I just feel lead to share a personal experience today.

We are seeing, and will continue to see the Lord do great exploits through us and others who are CHOSEN to come forth in this season. Even greater works, with signs and miracles following will occur in the very near future. It is so easy to get distracted, yet we must be ever so sensitive and very careful to walk in TRUE HUMILITY.

Let me share a personal experience...
A few weeks ago, the Lord told me not to wear purple anymore. It took me a long time to accept this, because I LOVE purple and black! Anyway, it was also strange, because the Lord had never really dealt with me about colors before. He has given me some instruction on how I dress, but nothing this specific. In addtion to the color, He addressed certain garments and even makeup and jewelry! Yet, there seemed to be stress upon my instruction not to wear purple, especially when dancing or preaching.

In my studying and seeking God for more clarification, I learned that purple represents royalty and PRIDE. I understood the royalty, but had never thought about the prideful portion of that. God said, "I don't want you to praise me in pride." Wow! He has appointed us a royal priesthood in the earth, yet we must remain humble before Him.

Initially, I was hurt because I thought God was saying that I served Him in pride. However, the instruction did not come forth because of what I WAS doing. The instruction came forth to REMIND ME WHAT NOT TO DO. The Lord stripped me of something natural to keep my attention focused in the spiritual.

This was a personal instruction for me, but it carries a message for all of us, especially with the signs and wonders to come. It is so important that we don't exude pride when walking in the POWER and GIFTS He has bestowed upon us.

ACTS 12
21: On an appointed day Herod arrayed himself in his royal robes, took his seat upon [his] throne, and addressed an oration to them.
22: And the assembled people shouted, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man!
23: And at once an angel of the Lord smote him and cut him down, because he did not give God the glory (the preeminence and kingly majesty that belong to Him as the supreme Ruler); and he was eaten by worms and died.
24: But the Word of the Lord [concerning the attainment through Christ of salvation in the kingdom of God] continued to grow and spread.

In this passage of Scripture, I never thought anything was wrong with the robe Herod wore. After all, he was entitled, as royalty, to wear the robe. God has given us titles, positions, offices and power in the Kingdom as well. We have the authority He has given us, yet we must be careful not to allow the pride to come forth. That's where Herod's error was. Not in the robe itself, nor in his power, but in his allowing the people to worship him while he walked in the authority.

People will begin to pat us on the backs and give compliments. Many will begin preaching all over. While the message of holiness may not be a popular one, the POWER and the SIGNS and WONDERS will attract many. We must be so careful never to allow for the authority given to us by the Father to open a door to pride.

Even as in the Scripture, we are chosen, but we can still fall, God forbid. The Word will still go forth. God has need of us, but He doesn't NEED us. Yes, there is a difference!

To GOD be the glory!

Increasing in the Prophetic

Wow! God has really been dealing with me over the last few months - showing me things and speaking more loudly than ever. It's amazing - the things that once drove me to believe in my own insanity, God is now revealing as part of His anointing and divine call on my life.

Nights are generally sleepless at this point. Even when I do sleep, the Lord speaks to me in dreams and visions. Yet, I am comforted in Him. I sometimes feel the fatigue later, but I wouldn't change a thing. There's such a peace about knowing the heart of God. Even when He allows me to hear to voice of demons and people who are seeking my destruction, there is peace. I know He is opening my ears for a reason. I see for a reason. I am given a Word of prophecy for a reason. It's all to RECONCILE His people back to the Father.

It's stange sometimes - the things that we would consider "unexplainable" often make so much sense. We serve a God whose ways are not our ways. His thoughts are not our thoughts, yet He allows us to know Him. He invites us to tap into the heavenly realm and learn of Him. He indeed uses the "foolish" things of this world to confound the wise.

I am so humbled on this morning. I'm in a place where I feel that nothing else matters, as long as God gets the glory in my life. I love people. I love ministry. But even above that, I MUST PLEASE GOD! I must say what my Father tells me to say and do what He tells me to do. That is the true definition of holiness, and therefore the true calling of a prophet.

What About the Prayer of Jabez?

Okay, Saints...

I know this will make some people mad, but it has been so heavy in my spirit today, and I must share...

Let me just be blunt - God's people MUST be careful about trying to claim other people's prayers just because they were answered for THEM. There is no "magic prayer" that will work for everyone all the time. After all, how can a prayer be "heartfelt" when it's not even of your own words? Just like the notorious "Sinner's Prayer," the "Prayer of Jabez" and everything like them are only offering a false sense of security to Christians who REFUSE to develop a true relationship with our Heavenly Father. Is this not what Jesus referred to in Matthew 6:7, when He said:

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Yes, vain repetitions...things we repeat over and over again, without true meaning or heartfelt sincerity. The Bible tells us that out the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks - your own words are good enough. If we can't go to God in our own Words, perhaps it is not in our heart to seek him at all!

Now, about Jabez...It turns out that Jabez was of the tribe of Judah. In the Bible, his name is later changed to Othniel. That's interesting because Jabez means "sorrow", but Othniel means "force of God." He was the only man to stand up and win a difficult battle (against Debir) at the request of Caleb, so he was awarded Caleb's daughter as a prize. He was the younger brother of Caleb as well, and the Bible says he was more honorable than ALL his brothers. Hmmm....

He also went on to judge Israel, and his prayer for territory was answered through his wife, Achsah. She was granted the Southland of Judah, but asked her father (Caleb) for more, so he granted it. The Bible then says that Othniel/Jabez lived his life out in peace, meaning he was prosperous and was able to cease from his carrer of battle.

Interesting...

My point is that this prayer was between Jabez and God. Yes, we can learn from it, but it's not for us to use like a spell. Look at all Jabez had to go through just to justify that prayer! It's no wonder God answered it FOR HIM. It's no wonder that such a prayer could come from he heart.

The thing that bothers me is that everytime a seemingly "quick fix" solution comes out about prayer, the Christians who are supposed to be mature (Pastors, Evangelists, Prophets, Apostles, Teachers) go running. Don't get me wrong - teaching is good, but why are those on the Front Line always running for another lesson in what we should already be expert in? Even more, why do we seek such instruction from man instread of the God we should be talking to EVERY day?

Think about this last few years, and you'll notice that all the big "Gospel Movements" (fads) revolve around Prayer...

The Room...The Threshing Floor...The Prayer of Jabez...Behind the Veil...In His Presence...

The list goes on and on and on...

Prayer should be the simplest thing for a TRUE CHRISTIAN to do. Why are so many hungry for a shortcut? Why are there so many who simply cannot enter into the presence of God...so many who don't hear His voice or know how to call on His name? Saints, this is sooooo scary!

If all the saints who claim to know how to pray really do know, where are they? More training, obviously, is just needed on prayer. When all these things came out, it wasn't the sinners seeking them - it was the saints, mainly the ones working in ministry!

People are paying for a "quick fix" and still are not able to tap in. Wow!

Even more, why do we really need to be "taught" how to pray. We aren't taught how to talk on the phone. We aren't taught how to carry on conversations with our friends. We learn because of a natural, human desire to communicate - to interact with others. Where is the DESIRE to know the Father???

WHO is the Measure of Your Holiness?

This is the Word of the LORD for His prophets. When He spoke this to me this afternoon, it stung, and the Lord instructed me to share it with the other prophets - those who are truly seeing and hearing from Him in this season...

God said "Do not get complacent." Many of us are seeing the sins of the saints, because He has opened our eyes. God is allowing us to see the transgressions of the people so we can give warning and bring godly correction. However, the Lord showed me that because of what we are seeing, many of His prophets have a false sense of security in Him.

God is asking, "Who is the measure of your holiness?" I asked Him to explain exactly what He was asking. "Does not my Word instruct you to be holy, because I am holy? Instead of measuring your lack of holiness by the measure of my Son, you are measuring it by the sins of my people." Yes, the Lord said many of us have a false sense of security because we should be striving for complete holiness, like that of our Father...like the holiness demonstrated by Jesus. Instead, though, we see the sins of others and feel that we are alright because we are seemingly better off than those we have been called to correct.

The Lord even began to show me marriages. God showed me friendships. He showed me churches and ministries. So many who were righteous are falling simply because they see the shortcomings of others, and thereby judge themselves to be more holy, thereby becoming complacent, comfortable...stagnant! We must be so careful not to get puffed up when we see the sins and shortcomings of others. In this season, we "not think more highly of ourselves than we ought." "Be sober minded. Be vigilant. For our adversary, the devil, is roaming and seeking whom he may devour." The very elect are being deceived in this season.

Prophets of God, we are called to see and even to judge. Yet, the ENTIRE Word of God is true. With whatever measure we judge another, the same judgment will be upon us. Will we be able to stand?

INCUBATE Yourself

Just this morning, the Lord was speaking to me. He said it's time for those who carry His Word to go back into the incubator. This was interesting to me, because I always thought an incubator was only for the immature - pre-mature babies, eggs, etc.

God showed me this is not always the case. The incubator is just for those that need to be PROTECTED, regardless of their level of maturity. God brought my attention to myself and so many others in ministry who are being tainted by THE CHURCH. Yes, "the saints"...the "church folk." God is calling many of us into ALONE TIME WITH HIM. He wants some of us to be ALONE, yet not LONELY.

We have to realize that when God calls us to do a specific work, especially those in the Five-Fold, we must be very careful. So many who are disguised as the Ministry will cause you fall into SPIRITUAL SIN, just as the Apostle taught here. God says, "Incubate Yourself." Talk only to those He tells you to converse with. Go only where He tells you to go...and yes, this includes CHURCHES. "There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof is death."

This is how the prophecy will be fulfilled that says even the very elect will be deceived. So much looks like God, but He says it is tainted. God wants us to press into Him in this hour. INCUBATE YOURSELVES. Eat only what God gives us to eat. Listen to only what God gives us to hear. Watch only what God gives us to see. For many of us, it is time to get ALONE. God will meet us in our "alone" place.

The Lord even told me that I talk to my Pastor too much! Yes. Now, my Pastors are truly anointed people. Yet, God told me that I cannot talk to them more than I talk to Him! Okay, let's get real! INCUBATE YOURSELF! There's nothing wrong with talking to spiritual leaders and friends in the ministry, but even then we cannot lose focus. You may understand their vision - catch their revelations - but have you missed what God had for YOU?

My God! Thus says the Lord, "INCUBATE YOURSELVES, and I will not leave you lonely!" To GOD be the glory!

Will Your Calling Condemn You?

This is not a deep, spiritual message, but a very simple one I feel a need to share...

God has been dealing with me specifically about the calling and responsibilities of the Watchman, but also that of the entire Five-Fold ministry. He has shown me that many of us have neglected the callings on our lives, or don't realize the responsibility they carry.

Too many in the Body of Christ are satisfied with having a title, but that's not enough. We must WORK THE OFFICE that has been assigned to us. So many of us are missing it, and condemning ourselves due to sheer disobedience. Yes, we preach Christ. We pray for one another. We fast and attend services regularly, yet HE KNOWS YOU NOT! I keep hearing the Lord say in this hour, "Obedience is better than sacrifice."

Specifically to the watchmen, God is yet speaking. He does nothing without first warning His prophets, and so much is taking place in the spirit realm. Are we seeing and hearing from God? If so, are we sharing what we hear with the Body of Christ? If not, are we getting in position to seek Him on behalf of the Body? As watchmen, this is our job. We are to minister unto the BODY OF CHRIST.

When attacks, judgments or even blessings come toward the Body of Christ, whether they be from the Father or from the enemy, we SHOULD KNOW what is coming. If we do not, we are out of place. What a great responsibility! Yes, but there is no other choice. If we are called, we are called. Our warfare is truly in prayer and proclamation. DO NOT ALLOW THE ENEMY TO SHUT YOUR MOUTH!

Concerning the watchman, the Lord also showed me that many stepped into this position as Isaiah, and God honored it. In essence, some desired the gifts that have allowed them to SEE what is coming. Just as Isaiah did, some proclaimed, "Here am I, send me." Others never volunteered, but were drafted into the job, as Ezekiel was. How we are appointed is not the focus at this point, but how we shall move forward.

We must keep one another strengthened and encouraged at this time. It is time for the prophets of God, specifically those set as watchmen, to wake up and take an active role. I see many of us developing prayer lives that require 5-8 hours of consistent prayer. Some of us will begin to lose sleep if we aren't already. Some may need to take some time off work and lock in. If you have keys to your church, go and seek quiet time with the Father. It is imperative. It may just save your position in the Kingdom!

"Seek, see, hear, speak," says the Lord. I don't know about all of you, but after all I've been through, all I've sacrificed, I do not want to be condemned for the sins of another simply because I failed to warn. Don't allow your calling to condemn you!

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1 Corinthians 7:20 (Young's Literal Translation)
20 Each in the calling in which he was called—in this let him remain;
21 a servant—wast thou called? be not anxious; but if also thou art able to become free—use it rather;
22 for he who is in the Lord—having been called a servant—is the Lord’s freedman: in like manner also he the freeman, having been called, is servant of Christ:
23 with a price ye were bought, become not servants of men;
24 each, in that in which he was called, brethren, in this let him remain with God.

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Ezekiel 33 (Young's Literal Translation)
6 But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman’s hand.
7 So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.
8 When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
9 Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

The Ministry of the Watchman

by Chip Brogden

Let us take up the topic of the ministry of the watchman with a text from Ezekiel 33:7

7 So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.

The watchman is a prophet and intercessor called to bring the Word of God to Israel, the Body of Christ. We use the term watchman to include both roles of prophet and intercessor.
Most people liken the prophetic ministry to prophesying and speaking of visions and dreams from God. This definition is too narrow and opens us up to misunderstanding. The function of the prophetic intercessor, or watchman, is best defined as taking place in the course of four stages: Revelation, Intercession, Proclamation, and Restoration. We will discuss these areas more particularly in a moment.

We must use the Scriptures as our sole authority for defining and determining the job description of the prophet. Whatever the popular thought or current practice may be, we are not interested in mans notions of what a prophet should be or what everyone else is doing. Taking the passage from Ezekiel as a springboard, we make the following observations:

1) "I have set thee a watchman." Prophets are not self-anointed. Prophets are not called by a denomination or installed by men. Prophets do not receive a prophetic ministry through the laying on of hands by another prophet (but it certainly may be confirmed by another prophet; that is not the same thing). One does not decide to become a prophet, neither may one volunteer their services to be a prophet.

God reserves the right to set His own watchmen, and this He will do according to His will, and according to His timing. We do not know why He chooses the ones He chooses. It is a work of grace. Many prophets are selected from birth or from childhood. John the Baptist was filled with the Spirit within his mothers womb. We dare not intrude into this holy work by setting up our own prophets or stepping into a place that God has not put us. It is Gods Hand, and no other.

2) "Unto the house of Israel." The prophet speaks primarily to Gods people, the house of Israel. The New Testament church is the spiritual Israel of God (Galatians 3:39; 4:21-31). Watchmen do not speak to the world writ large, casting their pearls before swine. They are called to exhort, edify, rebuke, and build the Church of God, building upon the foundation that is laid already in Christ.

The prophet does not usually bring a one size fits all generic sort of message that speaks to the universe. It is typically a surgical strike, directed and honed to penetrate a particular thing in the Body of Christ, with Spirit-led precision that cuts through the formalities and niceties to get to the guts of the task at hand. The very nature of the of message cuts to the quick and makes some gnash their teeth. Even so, God has set Watchman in the Church for its own edification, comfort, and protection.

3) "Therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me." Why doesnt God speak directly to His people? Why speak indirectly through a prophet? The prophet is called to speak warning. It presupposes that the house of Israel has sunk to such a low degree that God may no longer speak directly to the nation. He must use a man to speak to men.
We may argue that we are all priests and the Lord may speak to us just as He speaks to prophets. This is the spirit behind Korahs Rebellion:

Numbers 16:2,3
2 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: 3 And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD?

Let us not quibble about through whom the Word comes. The watchman is on the wall and is looking at things from a different vantage point. He sees things you cannot or will not see. Since God has set him there, it would be a mistake to ignore the warning he brings. If God can use a donkey to rebuke the madness of Balaam, certainly we should pay particular attention to one who comes to us in the name of the Lord.

Let us receive the prophet in faith and judge the message he brings with righteous judgment, not murmuring because God chooses to warn us through someone else and not directly. Usually it is because God cannot get through to us directly that He is compelled to send a prophet to arrest our attention. Prophets are a last resort, not a primary expression for God or the preferable vessel God would use. If we will not obey the written Word, God will send a prophet to speak the Word to our face. Thus it is that if they will not hear the LAW and the PROPHETS, they will not believe even if Christ should rise from the dead and tell them directly (Luke 16:29-31). To reject the one that is sent is to reject the One who sends (Luke 10:16).

This in a nutshell is the ministry of the watchman. The discharge of the burden of the Lord through the watchman may be properly classified as falling into four areas, in chronological order.

First, there is revelation. True ministry must be based upon God-given revelation, not theological degrees of head-knowledge. We may speak from knowledge but knowledge alone does not impart life. If it did only educated people would be saved. Christ says the Spirit quickeneth; the flesh profits nothing (John 6:63). That quickening is the operation of the Spirit to impart revelation to us. That, coupled with knowledge, is sufficient.

Prophets do not bring new truth. Revelation is simply a revealing of what is already true and bringing it to bear upon our heart and soul. Revelation is based upon insight into the written Word of God, not into visions and dreams and prophecies. These other things are simply tools for expressing the Word, they are not the Word; no more than the water hose is water, it simply delivers the water.

I am sure you have experienced revelation in the course of your Bible study. A passage may be read for years without making an impression upon us. One day the light of God shines upon the passage and we understand the meaning; we know the intent; we enter into the Spirit of the Word and it becomes exceedingly precious, meaningful, and real to us. This is revelation.

If it were simply a matter of study we could just say study your Bible more. But it is not more study that we have need of; it is prayerfully pondering and meditating upon the Word day and night until the Spirit bears witness with our Spirit and we discern the meaning by way of revelation. Christ spoke the Word, yes; but without the quickening Spirit mixed with faith in the hearers, it will not save. Hence, the prophet (and every minister of the Gospel) must have revelation into the Word to speak with authority and impart life to the hearers.

Let us only speak what God reveals to us by way of revelation. We will surely speak less, but our words will be all the more weighty and full of life. If an individual cannot wait upon the Lord and receive fresh insight into the Word and experience the quickening of the Spirit upon that Word, they cannot minister in any capacity and bear lasting fruit.

Once the prophet has received revelation, he must enter into intercession. We must pray for many reasons. For one thing, the revelation is known to the inner man but the mind is unable to express it. It is yet in an embryonic state and must be drawn out from the spirit. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out (Proverbs 20:5). As we wait before the Lord He will begin to give us understanding and words to express what we have seen. This process cannot be hurried. It may take days, weeks, months, and sometimes years to give expression to what we have seen.

Perhaps you have risen to speak or share something God has shown you. You know what you are trying to say, it is near and real to your heart; but after two or three sentences you seem to hit a brick wall. You find yourself talking in circles and take your seat more burdened than ever. There seems to be no liberty in your ability to relate what you know. This occurs when we have not lingered in prayer and received from God words and understanding with which to properly express what He has shown us.

And, we must pray not only for the proper words, but for the proper timing. He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him (Proverbs 27:14). We must wait for Gods timing in giving the Word. Many prophets assume that when we have a Word from the Lord we may then take it and shout it from the housetops. This is not usually the case. Most of the time we are simply called to pray and intercede. If the Lord sends us to speak, well; if not, we will pray. You may pray and pray and pray without outward change. Then one day the Lord tells you to arise, gird up your loins, and get thee to Zeraphath. Then let us make haste. Until then, we will wait for His timing as well as His method of expression.

When the timing is right, then the prophet moves into the third stage of action, which is proclamation. Some think proclamation means prefacing things with Thus saith the Lord and speaking out in an authoritative voice. While this does happen it is not the only way, and probably not the best way.

Here is the situation. God has planted a word in our heart. We will be uncomfortable until we find release through prayer or through proclamation or both. Let me explain. If you are burdened of the Lord to intercede for an individual, your spirit will give you no rest until you have prayed through (some of you older folks knows what it means to pray through). Praying through is nothing more than making intercession until the Lord lifts that burden and heaviness off our heart. If we try to neglect or ignore the burden to pray it simply becomes unbearable. We must pray through to obtain release, just as opening the valve of a pressure cooker releases the steam and reduces the pressure.

The same is true of revelation. The prophets of the Old Testament referred to this as the burden of the Lord. Until we effectively discharge the burden we will be most uncomfortable. Jeremiah referred to it: Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay (Jeremiah 20:9).

How do we discharge the burden of the Lord? After we have received revelation, and made intercession, we will know the best course. Sometimes we will find release through writing, such as Isaiah. On other occasions we may compose a song, as David. Or we may write poems and verse, as Jeremiah. We may act out the word dramatically, as Ezekiel. Or we may thunderously speak the Word as Moses, Elijah, or John the Baptist. We may speak in parables as the Lord Jesus. The tools, methods, and ways are different, but the underlying principle is the same. God will give different expression to the proclamation of the Word, and He will be pleased to use the prophets differently in accordance with their unique gifts and personalities.

But the work is not finished when the word is proclaimed. For the prophet is not merely interested in proclamation, but in the fourth stage of his ministry: restoration. Our mandate is to tear down, destroy, and level; afterwards we must rebuild and raise again. We must pray in the promises of God and keep watch over Gods people, encouraging them to full and complete obedience, standing in the gap to avert the very judgment we may have just pronounced upon them.

We should readily see that the ministry of the watchman is primarily one of hidden, secret prayer and fasting. The true test of the watchman is in the prayers that he utters privately, not the prophecies that he utters publicly. Let him fail or make a fool of himself in public and God will still use Him; let him fail in the prayer closet and he will be discarded as a prophet. Those who think the prophetic ministry is all about visions, dreams, prophecy and spiritual gifts had better rethink their position. It is self-denying, thankless, often unseen and unappreciated labor in secret prayer.

In summary, we conclude that if the Lord was pleased to set watchmen over Israel of old, He is certainly pleased to set watchmen over the Church today. But as we have seen, the ministry of the watchman is more likely to be found in the prayer closet than the pulpit.

May God give us grace and increase the ministry and operation of the watchman!

CRUCIFYING Christ yet RELEASING the Enemy

God has been dealing with me all night about the state of the church. I've been unable to sleep, tossing and turning as God has been speaking to me about the grief and disappointment He has with those who claim part of the Body of Christ. Of course, He dealt with ME first. Then, the Lord had me read a very familiar passage of Scripture, Mark 15:1-24. As I read the passage, I could literally feel my heart beating from the pain and disappointment I felt.

The Lord showed me how we continue to reenact this very event every day. We choose the liar, the thief, the robber, the murderer...satan, and we crucify Christ afresh EVERY DAY. "Where are my followers?" asks God. "Where are my ambassadors, those who have been called to represent me in the world?"

Saints of God, how many times will we continue to let the enemy loose in our homes, our churches, our schools, our countries, our world...and crucify Christ? We know the enemy's agenda, yet we allow him to "slip" in everyday. Where is the HOLINESS? Where is the PURE WORSHIP? Where are the saints WITHOUT SPOT OR WRINKLE?

John 10:10
The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).

We know the enemy is rampant, but he is making progress ONLY because we allow him to do so. It's time for God's people to stand up and fight. Yes, this is a spiritual battle, and we must be VIOLANT in the spirit.


Ephesians 6

11Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil.

Saints, we simply cannot stand without the armor of God. We all know this scripture, but so many fail to carry their armor at ALL TIMES and in ALL SITUATIONS. This is such a serious manner. Every day, we are sacrificing holiness and allowing the enemy to slip in, subtlety. Very slowly, but surely, the enemy is gaining a foothold. I've often heard my grandmother say, "The devil may win the battle, but we know who wins the war!" Well, that sounds good and cute, but I'm tired of the enemy winning the battles! I want him disabled, crippled!

12For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.

Ahhh! When will stop taking this thing personally? Correction and rebuke are a gift from God. We must do what we are called to do, especially those who are part of the Five-Fold ministry. That is to (1) perfect the saints; (2) do the work of the ministry; (3) perfect the Body of Christ (Ephesians 4). God cannot do these things through us without calling and instructing those He has divinely called to exercise correction, in decency and in order. The thing to remember is that this thing is not personal. We are not even that important. This thing is much bigger than us! There is an enemy that must be defeated! When the devil is attacked in us, we mustn't reject the correction because WE feel personally attacked.

13Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].

Praise God, saints. This is a time when WE MUST stand for PURE HOLINESS. It will not be hard, but it is completely necessary. God has no more time for believers with spins of spaghetti. We MUST stop allowing the world to dictate what we can and cannot say, how we discipline our children, what we can and cannot watch on television, etc. STAND on the Word of God, both the rhema and the logos, Amen.

14Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God,

My God. What is TRUTH? The Bible tells us that we shall know it, and it will make us free. It is only by the Holy Spirit that we can know what truth is. We must seek God - stay in His face. So much looks GOOD, but is not of Him. We know we are not walking in TRUE HOLINESS because we lack integrity and moral character as a Body. I'm going to talk about me for a moment. Showing up on time to work, but being late to the house of God DOES NOT SHOW MORAL INTEGRITY. My God. Yes, we all make mistakes, but we must NEVER LOWER OUR STANDARDS! We must always strive for God's best - HOLINESS! I don't believe it's impossible to do. So many say, I can't be perfect. No one told that to Enoch and Elijah, two men whose faith literally brought them to the point that flesh could no longer contain them. Reach!

15And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace.

BOLDNESS! We need holy boldness, that when the enemy shows his face, someone will stand for the sake of the Gospel! Acts 1:8 tells us we are endued with power when the Holy Ghost comes upon us. Where is it? Who is speaking the Word in boldness against opposition? Who is performing miracles? Who is walking in unwaivering faith? Who always has an answer for the faith that lies within?

16Lift up over all the [covering] shield of saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one].

We must BELIEVE GOD at his Word. This is a faith walk, but the sad truth is that many of us LACK FAITH. We don't believe what God says ourselves. My God, I feel the heart of God here. There is such a burden for His people to turn back to Him and stop trying to fix things our way! Oh, there is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof is DEATH. We must stop doing what we think or feel is right, and just obey the voice of God.

17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit wields, which is the Word of God.

The Word of God! Our salvation through Christ, mixed with the Word of God can change so many situations in our lives. By salvation, we have a right to declare the Word for ourselves. We don't need the world anywhere in this occasion. Saints, let's just be crazy enough, for one moment, to believe the Word of God. AMEN.

18Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people).

God is truly bringing me to a place of constant prayer and communication with Him. I hear people say often that you can't constantly communicate with God and that He is not always speaking. I'm am learning to differ with such. I'm finding that if I listen, and even sometimes when I don't want to listen, He is speaking. Most of the time, in fact, it is a word of correction FOR ME. My God chastens whom He loves, so I rejoice and praise Him for it. Let's all learn to stay in His face. WE MUST. A time is coming when this relationship with God will be all we have. The time is approaching when there will be no more (legal) churches, bibles, Christian Yahoo groups, etc. Who will be able to stand? Will we then allow the enemy reign in our lives, and again crucify Christ?


Mark 15

1AND IMMEDIATELY when it was morning, the chief priests, with the elders and scribes and the whole council, held a consultation; and when they had bound Jesus, they took Him away [violently] and handed Him over to Pilate.
2And Pilate inquired of Him, Are You the King of the Jews? And He replied, It is as you say.
3And the chief priests kept accusing Him of many things.
4And Pilate again asked Him, Have You no answer to make? See how many charges they are bringing against You!
5But Jesus made no further answer at all, so that Pilate wondered and marveled.
6Now at the Feast he [was accustomed to] set free for them any one prisoner whom they requested.
7And among the rioters in the prison who had committed murder in the insurrection there was a man named Barabbas.
8And the throng came up and began asking Pilate to do as he usually did for them.
9And he replied to them, Do you wish me to set free for you the King of the Jews?
10For he was aware that it was [because they were prompted] by envy that the chief priests had delivered Him up.
11But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to get him to release for them Barabbas instead.
12And again Pilate said to them, Then what shall I do with the Man Whom you call the King of the Jews?
13And they shouted back again, Crucify Him!
14But Pilate said to them, Why? What has He done that is evil? But they shouted with all their might all the more, Crucify Him [at once]!
15So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, set Barabbas free for them; and after having Jesus whipped, he handed [Him] over to be crucified.
16Then the soldiers led Him away to the courtyard inside the palace, that is, the Praetorium, and they called the entire detachment of soldiers together.
17And they dressed Him in purple [robe], and, weaving together a crown of thorns, they placed it on Him.
18And they began to salute Him, Hail (greetings, good health to You, long life to You), King of the Jews!
19And they struck His head with a staff made of a [bamboo-like] reed and spat on Him and kept bowing their knees in homage to Him.
20And when they had [finished] making sport of Him, they took the purple [robe] off of Him and put His own clothes on Him. And they led Him out [of the city] to crucify Him.
21And they forced a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, who was coming in from the field (country), to carry His cross.
22And they led Him to Golgotha [in Latin: Calvary], meaning The Place of a Skull.
23And they [attempted to] give Him wine mingled with myrrh, but He would not take it.
24And they crucified Him; and they divided His garments and distributed them among themselves, throwing lots for them to decide who should take what.

Premature Birth (by Apostle Tonita Patterson)

Glory to God! I feel a need to share this word, spoken through my Pastor, Apostle Tonita Patterson. Take heed...

I expect the prophets to pick this up....Prophets are subject...to prophets I KNOW YOU

Premature Birth
blown through His living ram's horn
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God is dealing with me to cry out against a spirit that needs to be approach TODAY.....Premature Birth...Those that know they are to give birth but they are refusing to let the Doctor and midwives assist in this BIRTH PROCESS....I was talking To Prophetess Gayden on this subject and she added they do not want COACHING....YES LORD....They think they can do it on their own...

This demon is causing many to want to give birth out in the wilderness with no one around where no can help..Where the there is no sanitize delivery room.

There is a spirit that is running around rampant of WANTING TO BE SOMETHING IN GOD...But refuse to be trained...Refuse to take correction...Refuse to Go through the Spiritual birth Process....

Many want to go straight into ministry but they do not want to be lifted by those that God have sent to correctly lift them....They do not want to go into THE DELIVERY ROOM...

And once the person begin to operate in the BIRTH process the one that needs birthing runs, and calls them their enemy....They now are an ANGRY PREGNANT servant with out a proper place of delivery...They run around looking for people that will agree to their out of order process of birth..Many Cyber Space Prophets and Apostles but what are you in the CHURCH....Who have CATCH YOUR BABY....
What you have to understand ANOINTING OF THE 5 Fold....The Mid wife is the first to touch your baby...If you are birthing your own baby...YOUR HANDS is the first to touch it OUT OF ORDER...The Midwife is to hand you YOUR BABY....

As an Apostle you have to have been Birthed...Are you running from the birthing process?
Rebuke is not to kill...Correction is not to destroy..but because this spirit has adopted the idea that everyone is against them...No one is TRULY walking in the anointing to help them...Everyone is against them and they refuse to hear IT IS NOT TIME TO PUSH...All they know they fell the push but they do not see where the position of their baby......It is okay...Stop premature pushing....Let Your baby take the correct time to process and develop....STOP BEING OFFENSIVE and walking in ERROR....You feel the push but the midwives know when it is time to push.....

The Mid wife touches the baby before the one that gives birth does...Guess what they will see the BABY before YOU as well.....

Breech--- Birth where the baby comes out of position...They birth and out position baby...One that allows the feet to go first...Too many premature births..Unhealthy babies...Too many babies that is on life support because the place of birth was not clean...

God is speaking to YOU that feels the need to PUSH but have not allowed anyone to assist in prenatal CARE...Be ware of this trap of the enemy...Many are calling their MID WIVES their enemies...They have rejected their coach...Sure you might feel the PUSH but is it time...Do you see the position of the head?