The Mountains of Israel

The very land upon which Abraham walked was promised to him and his descendants, as an everlasting inheritance from God. Nothing can every change that. Abraham's grandson, Jacob (Israel) had twelve sons. Each of them become a tribe becoming the Nation of Israel. Each also represented a mountain, the very land itself— the dust or sands of the seashore (typology), thus the mountains of Israel. When Israel crossed the Jordan River, they took possession of the Promise Land. But they eventually neglected the warnings of Moses and God. They followed the ways of other nations and their gods, and the consequences for those sins were sever. Even after the coming of Jesus, they for the most part rejected their promise messiah. The apostle Paul said to the Roman Christians, "For I don't want you, brethren, to be uninformed of this mystery—so that you will not be wise in you own estimation—that a partial hardening has happen to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in; and so all Israel will be saved, just as it is written." (Romans 11:25) 

The prophet Ezekiel had this to say:

"And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel and say, 'O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God, "Because the enemy has spoken against you, 'Aha!' and, 'The everlasting heights have become our possession,' therefore prophesy and say, 'Thus says the Lord God, "For good reason they have made you desolate and crushed you from every side, that you would become a possession of the rest of the nations and you have been taken up in the talk and the whispering of the people."'" 

Therefore, O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord God. Thus says the Lord God to the mountains and to the hills, to the ravines and to the valleys, to the desolate wastes and to the forsaken cities which have become a prey and a derision to the rest of the nations which are round about, therefore thus says the Lord God, "Surely in the fire of My jealousy I have spoken against the rest of the nations, and against all Edom, who appropriated My land for themselves as a possession with wholehearted joy and with scorn of soul, to drive it out for a prey." Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel and say to the mountains and to the hills, to the ravines and to the valleys, "Thus says the Lord God, 'Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and in My wrath because you have endured the insults of the nations.' Therefore thus says the Lord God, 'I have sworn that surely the nations which are around you will themselves endure their insults. But you, O mountains of Israel, you will put forth your branches and bear your fruit for My people Israel; for they will soon come. For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn to you, and you will be cultivated and sown. I will multiply men on you, all the house of Israel, all of it; and the cities will be inhabited and the waste places will be rebuilt. I will multiply on you man and beast; and they will increase and be fruitful; and I will cause you to be inhabited as you were formerly and will treat you better than at the first. Thus you will know that I am the Lord. Yes, I will cause men—My people Israel—to walk on you and possess you, so that you will become their inheritance and never again bereave them of children.' 

"Thus says the Lord God, 'Because they say to you, "You are a devourer of men and have bereaved your nation of children, therefore you will no longer devour men and no longer bereave your nation of children,' declares the Lord God. "I will not let you hear insults from the nations anymore, nor will you bear disgrace from the peoples any longer, nor will you cause your nation to stumble any longer," declares the Lord God.'"

"Then the word of the Lord came to me saying, Son of man, when the house of Israel was living in their own land, they defiled it by their ways and their deeds; their way before Me was like the uncleanness of a woman in her impurity. Therefore I poured out My wrath on them for the blood which they had shed on the land, because they had defiled it with their idols. Also I scattered them among the nations and they were dispersed throughout the lands. According to their ways and their deeds I judged them. When they came to the nations where they went, they profaned My holy name, because it was said of them, 'These are the people of the Lord; yet they have come out of His land. But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations where they went."

Israel to Be Renewed for His Name's Sake

"Therefore say to the house of Israel, 'Thus says the Lord God, "It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for My holy name, which you have profaned among the nations where you went. I will vindicate the holiness of My great name which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst. Then the nations will know that I am the Lord," declares the Lord God, "when I prove Myself holy among you in their sight. For I will take you from the nations, gather you from all the lands and bring you into your own land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols"

 "Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will be careful to observe My ordinances. You will live in the land that I gave to your forefathers; so you will be My people, and I will be your God. Moreover, I will save you from all your uncleanness; and I will call for the grain and multiply it, and I will not bring a famine on you. I will multiply the fruit of the tree and the produce of the field, so that you will not receive again the disgrace of famine among the nations. Then you will remember your evil ways and your deeds that were not good, and you will loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and your abominations. I am not doing this for your sake," declares the Lord God, "let it be known to you. Be ashamed and confounded for your ways, O house of Israel!"'Thus says the Lord God,"On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be inhabited, and the waste places will be rebuilt. The desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by. They will say, 'This desolate land has become like the garden of Eden; and the waste, desolate and ruined cities are fortified and inhabited.' Then the nations that are left round about you will know that I, the Lord, have rebuilt the ruined places and planted that which was desolate; I, the Lord, have spoken and will do it." (Ezekiel 36:1-36 NASB bold and underline mine)

We have yet to see this prophecy completely fulfill, yet the most important and best part is still to come; the spiritual salvation and restoration of all Israel. This will be done in His time and way, just as it will be for us, our country and other nations. By His grace we are save, not of our works less any man should boast (Eph.2:8). It is God's grace and grace alone. Period!

As you just read that it was after God brings Israel back to Himself, that He causes them to remember their evil ways... and will loath themselves in their own sight. This also applies for us Christians who are gentiles, because we are the spiritual sons of Israel. Yet, God is not going to make our sin public that will be for us to do if we chose to. However, confession is good for the soul, and it also helps to free others from their bondage and bring them to salvation too.

What Will It Take?

Lately I have asked the Lord, how much judgment will it take before people will turn their hearts toward Him? We have seen disasters taking place all around the world and yet I have seen very little change in people's hearts or attitudes. Most don't even see it as judgment, but freak accidents or an act of "mother nature." In many of those situations people may cry out, "Why God?" But that's often the end of their search for an answer. Some hearts may change their behavior for a while, but most will usually turn to their friends, neighbors, government, or insurance company for help. Only a few really get the message and surrender their hearts to a loving God that will do whatever it takes to reach His children. This pattern has continued for ages, and it seems more frequently this last century. 

Even in the Bible we saw how blind people were to their depravity. God judged the children of Israel over and over again and still most would not repent nor did they see the wrong in what they were doing, even when being warned many times by God's prophets.

The Bible also shows us that God's uses the weather and earthquakes to bring judgment even the lack of rain or attacks of other countries was a form of judgment upon His people or other nations. So what will it take to humble mankind? How many more will have to die before people or a nation humble themselves? One night the Lord said, "even though you pray that you would like to see change now, I'm still God. What if it took another 10, 20 or 30 million more lives before people's hearts were humbled?"

If we expect to see real change in our lifetime, I believe it can only happen one way. The scripture says, "If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, the I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land." (I Chronicles 7:14) The only real problem with that this verse, is that most Christians don't even see their own sins (self-centerness), just as the world doesn't and they and we assume that everything will eventually be OK despite unpleasant situations or the circumstances we're in now. Neither do most Christians really know how to pray or spend time abiding with Abba Father. 

We must humble ourselves and have our eyes opened to see our own depravity. Likewise, we need to prepare ourselves to hear God's voice so we can understand who we really are and what we have in Christ. I believe that is changing, but our flesh continues to resist the Spirit and it is an on-going battle. However, our Spirit-man must overcome as we yield our mind to His. Then our flesh will submit and circumstances will bow. The victory is ours and our future secure in Jesus Christ.

This past month I have been spending more time with God and as a result I have also had to deal with more spiritual warfare—satan doesn't want us to pursue God's presence. Sure it's challenging, but it's still worth it. My heart is crying out for more of God's presence and anointing, and I know that it is the only answer that will change me or restore this lost and broken world. 

This is also the middle of the Jewish Tabernacle Season, which started on the 29th. of September. And even though I'm not a Jew, God's Holy Seasons should still be an important time in our lives. It will to take the anointing of God on His sons and daughters who have chosen to enter the tabernacle's Most Holy Place (THE PRESENCE OF GOD) by faith to change things. We must remain there just as Jesus did to establish His Kingdom on earth—because everything else has failed.

My heart's desire is to abandon and immerse myself in His love and grace and I pray that is your desire also. Time is precious and I would like to be using and investing it more wisely. It is also my desire that what I have to say and do will have a greater influence and impact toward the Kingdom of God. Therefore, I have shared all that I need to for now, and so for the next three month or longer, I will not be posting anymore new articles. You may want to reread some of the past prophesies or read articles on Sheldon's, Cloak of Zeal blog site. They can be life changing. In the meantime I will post certain articles from the past just to keep my site active and for new followers. 

We are in a covenant with Yahweh and we've barely scratched the surface of knowing Him and understanding His ways. Not to mention all that He has in store for us. We should love Him with all their heart, mind, soul and strength, and God will teach us how to do that by abiding in Him. 

God bless you and thank you for joining me on this incredible journey. It's just begun and it's only going to get better. Amen!                                

Your friend and brother in Christ.

Note: God said that 2012 would be an AWESOME YEAR! And I will have some traveling to do the next year. However, there is still more in store for us the rest of this year. The spirit realm is always active and reaching out to prepare our hearts for the Father's visitation. Remember: Prayer is the key and so is forgiveness, "Whatever you ask for (desire) when you pray, believe that you have received it and it will be given to you." (Mark 11:24 and 25) Forgive others, including yourself and please pray for me. Thanks again! I love you all and hope to see you someday in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Golden Calfs

It was near the end of Jesus ministry, and He had some final words to say to the religious leaders. It was a harsh discourse, which began with seven woes. These warning came from the Father's heart. Jesus said to them, “Woe to you scribes and Pharisees...” Jesus still loved them and He would proved it a few days later by hanging on a cross. But for now He had some things to get off His chest. Jesus had been patient long enough and their hearts needed to be exposed. The scribes and Pharisees had accused, harassed, argued, and questioned Him for over three years, and now they were plotting to kill Him, their Messiah. I believe, these seven woes from Jesus was a despite attempt to open their eyes and heart for the need for a savior before they faced Him at the judgment seat; where He would say to the depart from Me for I never knew you.

Each woe shed light on their darken hearts. However, there is one that I would like to highlight at this time, and that has to do with the swearing by the gold of the temple. The Pharisees believe that those who swore by the gold were more obligated to what they said. Jesus told to them, “You fools, which is more important the gold or the temple that sanctified it.” The Pharisee had made the gold of the temple more important than the temple itself, which ultimately represented Jesus Christ and His Bride. They place a greater value on the material substance than the spiritual, things that were done by man’s effort and labor. Just as the Israelites had Aaron build a golden calf in the wilderness, so too the Pharisees, in their minds, had taken the place of Aaron and made something for the people to worship.

Many ministers today would not see themselves as modern scribes and Pharisees. Yet many have placed a higher value on the church building, their ministry and even their words or beliefs, than on the word of God or the examples of Jesus. They will do very thing to protect their domain and the control over the people than to consider the heart of the Father. Just watch them and see what happens when any of that stuff is threatened. They would consider it an attack from the satan rather than a rebuke from God, just as the Pharisees felt toward Jesus. And even though they would never consider killing someone, many certainly have done it with their words. God has been very patient and gracious, but there will come a time when the prophets will rise up and confront them and it won’t be very pretty. If Jesus did it then, you can be sure God will do it again. It was a prophecy of things to come.

Sure it would be easy for us to point finger at the religious system and leaders, but how about us. Are there things or ideas that we still hold dear to us that they have become our Golden Calf. Things that we feel are more important and swear by them as if they were of God. I felt that way about some things and I was wrong. Idolatry comes in many shapes and forms, including people, places and things and traditions.

Have we become just as guilty claiming not to be like our forefathers the Pharisees, when in reality we’re not that much different? Jesus Christ is the Gold Standard that we should live, buy and invest more time in. And the more we have of Him the less we will want of the other.

What Do You See?

This past year, when Sheldon and I met on Friday nights, God had told us to think big, and not to despise small beginnings, and to see the future. And so we have prayed some incredible prayers. However, now that I’m working more solo, I’m still trying to take some pretty big steps in my prayers of faith as God would lead me.

Lately, the Lord has been asking me, “What do you see?” And as a son I understand that my Father wants me to see beyond the obvious, and then to pray about it. He has also told me not to think or pray small prayers. They don’t necessarily have to be long prayers, but ones that simply reflect God’s heart and will. So I have been doing it. For example, one day a couple months ago I was back in central Washington, where I used to live. I was looking at some fields that surrounded our acreages that were once was covered in natural grasses and wildflowers, but now they were covered mostly with weeds that had spread or blown in; chocking out most of the other plant life. It was a shame to see what had happened over the past twenty years in this county. It was an endless battle trying to kill all the weeds. And this has been happening all over the world. But, it wasn’t supposed to be like this. The garden that God had made for mankind was meant to be beautiful. So I prayed and asked God to remove the curse off our property, our country, and the earth as the result of Adam’s sin in the Garden of Eden. And to remove the weeds from our hearts that have also hindered or chocked our relationship with God. What usually happens in the spiritual realm also reflects and affects the natural realm one. This is why we need to change first. As it says in II Chron. 12:7, “If My people who are called by My name, will humble themselves, pray and turn from their wicked ways, then I will forgive them and will heal their land.” (Most of us do not see our own wickedness, that’s the reason the world is the ways it is. But we have to start some place and so it must start with the church, by faith through repentance our prayers.)
 

Another time I was sitting in the car waiting to get a pizza, and I felt the Lord ask me, what do you see? I looked and saw a young woman get out of a car and she was extremely skinny. I thought that doesn’t look natural and so I prayed that God would help her and that I cast down that spirit of anorexia and declared that she is free, and that she would see herself through Christ‘s eyes. I also prayed that God would also set others free across the planet from their eating disorders.
 

Then a few days later, I was in a J.C. Penny department store and I felt God asked me, what do you see? From where I was standing, I saw large photographs of beautiful people everywhere, and manikins draped in the latest clothes fashions, plus racks and tables displaying all kinds of new clothes. I told the Lord, “I see vanity.” Everything there was to try and make people look better on the outside with no thought or cares about the inside. The stores only interest was in making money. (Many people in America have far more clothes than they need while other poor nations struggle to have something to wear. I remember one time seeing a large 40’ container filled with new and use clothes, because there was no longer any interest in them at the Goodwill Store, so they were hauling them to the dump, because it was too expensive to do anything else with them. That to me was a shame on our society.) Anyway I asked God to forgive us, and America, for our vanity. To help us see our true self. Some people spend more time in front of the mirror, than they do considering what is really mattered to God. “Man looks on the outside, but God looks on the heart.”
 

Again, one evening I went out for a walk and I saw papers and trash all over the street and in yards that people had thrown from their cars after leaving a local convenient store. I was seeing how lazy and careless some people had become. This was reflection of their heart and attitude. Garbage in and garbage out, and where are we going to put it all? Only God can clean up the mess we’ve made of His creation, both on this planet and of mankind. Again I prayed, Father forgive us for we know not what we do. I wondered what this world would look like a hundred or even a thousand years from now. God help us! And give us wisdom on how to restore this world and people’s lives. On my way back to our apartment, I picked up some of the garbage and then put it in a trash bin.
 

Then this last week I saw lots of moths in one of our fir trees and lots of rust on the water pipes I was repairing, I prayed that God would remove the curse of pestilences, rust and mildew from the earth that devour the beauty of His creation. I also prayed that He would remove the pride, greed and thoughts of lust from my heart that devour my time and emotions that I seem to be unable to remove.

My point in sharing all this is that as sons and daughter of God we need to speak bigger prayers—to declare things as though they are. I know to some people this may sound crazy, but God wants us to restore this world and His people. So how is it going to happen if we don’t pray and speak those things that are not as though they are? That’s what faith is all about. Right? We need to think outside the box, beyond our self and beyond our personal family. We need to speak and act on behalf of future generations. God wants us to pray, and pray His will and see heaven on earth once again. “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

Miracle of Multiplication

"I telling you tonight that the miracle of multiplication is your inheritance to perform just as it was for Abraham and as it was seen through Jesus and His disciples, that which you saw in the Bible. Whatever things you ask for when you pray. Whatever you desire in your heart; these things will be yours.

It's been a long...It's a Beatles song. It's been a long and winding road. It's been a long road, and it seems like it's been going on for half your lives. And you know, it's gone on for thousands of years, because your simply living out Abraham's life in modern clothing. I have invested a lot into you. I'm investing everything into you. I'm investing everything into you. I'm not going to be testing you to see if your worthy of it, just to pull it away and give it to someone better another day, that's not the Bible. I've been grooming you your whole life, to be placed upon a lampstand for my house keeping. And I know your flesh wrestles with that...You know the heart of the Father and that He loves people and that He has invested all that He has in you, just as He did before you were born. And He seeks for you, both of you to understand how He has always seen you. We've see you without that sin nature. Oh, He recognizes The Fall of mankind, of course, but He sees you beyond that, without that.

You see, you may spend a lot of time and attention about that stuff. And I really don't like it when you do that. It really isn't that helpful. I like it when you come up here and put your head against My chest and you start hearing My heart and desires; to know My heart and ways.

On Wednesday night, David, you quoted the prophet Jeremiah to the people, 'that Yahweh loves you with an everlasting love.' Through those words you will convince My people that the Father's plans for them are for good, that the Fathers hearts is all Good, And the more people receive and accept those words the more His presence will come into people's lives, to that "church." You see, that great move of God is simply allowing God in the door."  

(A portion of prophecy from Sheldon David on 2-04-2011)

Every son of God has to walk out the life and faith of Abraham, even Jesus did. Christ was also in Abraham. The gift of multiplication is available to all of them. However, there are many churches today who are teaching there congregation how to lead people to Christ, but often ignoring the most important thing. As "good" as that may be, it is not the way of God. People get save, because someone paid a price and spent time in the presence of God, just as Jesus and His disciples did. Then on the Day of Pentecost they saw the results. It is the presence of the Holy Spirit the bring conviction and salvation, not clever words or principles.

Although some people may get a few results following these methods, the best results will come from those who are true sons and daughters of God. Hundreds and thousands of people will be set free; physically and spiritually, because their life and prayers transcended time and space for future generations. They will even break bread to feed the hungry multitudes. This is the miracle of multiplication.

God's Chosen People

"Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you will also be revealed with him in glory..."   

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. [Put on His robe of Glory.] Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3: 1-18 brackets mine)

Sonship takes God's words to another level by faith. They are not deceived, but lead by His Holy Spirit, therefore they have a different life style. They see and do things from a different perspective, and the future God has planned for them is awesome. "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." (I Corinthians 2: 9) 

Note: Sometimes it best to just let the Bible speak for itself. 
 

Birth Pangs and the Man Child

"In the 1960's there was a revolt. The church often called it a rebellion. There was a revolution that was rising up from the earth. A change was needed, prejudices were meant to be broken. The world needed change. That was the beginning of the birth pangs. That was the beginning of the birth pangs—the beginning. But the child that would be born in this age, a son, the multi-member man would be born. And what appeared as a revolt or a rebellion in the 1960's will be a powerful sword in the powerful hand in this decade. The child, the man child is being born. 

I spoke to you about a piercing of the heart that Christ's side was pierced and in Christ you were pierced and out of His side came water and blood. He poured out Himself for the Body and the Bride of Christ. All the contents of His heart, all the contents of His soul poured out into the earth for the revelation to come. Many men and women have died through wars. Oh man, oh man, meaningless battles and wars for the sake of deception. Blood being spilled so one nation can take advantage of another nation and have a move on this chaotic chessboard they call politics. And I never asked you, my believers and sons to play on the same table as they. I asked you to be in my presence, to hear my voice, to speak my will and word." 

(A portion of a prophecies spoken by Sheldon David.)

The Bible gives us a hint of this child in the book of Isaiah and Revelation:

Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. Who hath heard such a thing? Who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her sons. (Isaiah 66:7-8)

A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth... The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might devour her child the moment he was born. She gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. And her child was snatched up to God and to his throne. The woman fled into the wilderness to a place prepared for her by God. (Revelation 12:1-6)

As I have said before, everything in Jesus' life was a prophecy. From His birth until His death, even His resurrection and Ascension all prophesied of something greater to come; a 30, 60 and a hundred fold revelation. The prophesies of Jesus' birth also prophesied of the natural rebirth of Israel in 1948, and the spiritual birth of the sons of God; a man child, a multi or many member man who would one day rule the earth with a rod of iron, because they share the same heart and authority as Christ. A thousand years from now there could even be a greater birthing.

These sons (and daughters) have been prepared and hidden in Jesus Christ (God's secret weapons), and they will come forth with resurrection power and authority, to establish His Kingdom on earth. What the church has failed to understand is that it takes more than just being saved and believing you're a son or having some theological knowledge, but to have His life manifesting in and through us. Sonship comes by being in submission to the Father's will and having an intimate relationship with Him. We're not to be of this world, but live somewhere between heaven and earth knowing God's heart and ways. That is why I share so much with you, but we all need to know His voice as well.

I believe that those who have followed our blogs would agree that the church is not where it needs to be, and that God has been preparing you for such a time as this. You are sons and daughters of the Heavenly Father. There are many gifted people, but as you know that's not enough. It's the anointing that was on Jesus' life that the world wants and needs to see again. We have seen a glimpse of this in a few people's lives, but we will see it in more sons in 2012, and with greater power and authority. An overturn is coming, yet it's not going to be the end of the world, but the beginning of a new one; as God's grace and love move across planet earth.

This revelation of the man child was given to the apostle John about 2000 years ago, but he probably didn't understand everything he heard or saw. Today, God is giving greater understanding as to the purpose and meaning of this "man child" for this generation and decade. It is for true Sonship to be established on earth. These sons know who they are and their mandate, restoring the Kingdom of God. There will be signs, wonders and miracles that follow them, and they will break the powers of darkness and sets people free. Therefore, by faith we watch and wait and move; as the birth pangs increase and the earth shakes and trembles. Soon all will see the glory of the Lord, and our hope and joy will be made complete.

"All creation eagerly waits the revealing of the sons of God."

(Romans 8:19)

This prophecy is an older one of David's, but it is worth repeating:

"My children are beginning to know the birth pangs of a New Day. I am that Day, declares the Lord. The gods of this age are reeling, loudly and tenaciously reeling, because that DAY is close at hand. Night is falling!

A birthing is upon My people. The order about to be born will not be the same as before. Many who were leaders in past moves of God will be passed over in this great delivery. Many in the old order will attempt to keep people following the traditional way, yet I have aborted that way, declares the Lord.

The thrust upon My new people is to reform the Church; this will be done through a seemingly rebellious nature that tears and shreds false covenants and religious mindsets. Yet these people are not rebellious; they are holy. They will not TRY to convert everyone to their way, yet they do have a solidly stated and heartfelt passion to be faithful to their Lord. In this passion they will disregard the prized teachings of many prestigious elders, becoming a new path to follow. This order will appear to be the enemy of the Church, but will be My friend and ally whom I anoint to tear down worldliness in My House. Their mission will continue until Jesus Christ is seen as Priest and King within His Church."

Open Door

"I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, 'Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.' He was afraid and said, 'How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.'" (Genesis 28:15-17)

After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, "Come up here." (Revelation 4:1 underline mine) 

Jacob was the first man to see something few men have ever seen. Saint John, on the Isle of Patmos, was another man. What they saw was a doorway to heaven. There have been others throughout history that have been blessed to see beyond that open door, like John, and got to see heaven and the throne room of God.

Last Wednesday night, at the little church I attend, an interesting thing happened. The small group had been praying for about a half hour along with some worship music in the background. During the last song called Revelation, I was on my face before God. At the end of the song, the Lord showed Sheldon a vision, and then He confirmed (amen) it by having me read all of Revelation chapter 4. However, I didn't know the details of David's vision until the next day, when he shared it with me. His vision had to do with God wanting to give Sheldon greater access to heaven beyond what he had already experienced; by going through the big glass door or window he was seeing and then they were opened; end of vision. Then I began to read Revelation 4, which starts by saying, "After these things I looked, and behold a door standing open in heaven, and the first voice which I had heard, like the sound of a trumpet speaking with me, said 'Come up here, and I will show you what things must take place. At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it..."

After I read the chapter, another man shared a dream that he had the night before, of seeing heaven through a window. Then the Lord had David read this scripture to us. "These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name." (Revelation 3:7-8) Sheldon David indicated that he had a vision of seeing something similar and then gave a prophecy, which basically stated that God wanted to extend the invitation to all those there, "to come" through that open door by taking a step of faith. I did and I will continue to take more steps.

I also want to extend that invitation to you, and to encourage you to do the same, even though this past season may have been a struggle or bumpy one for you, as it has been for me. Don't give up, press on. We must understand that we are in fight and a race. Satan would want nothing more than to distract or discourage in order to keep us from reaching our goal; the finish line—the threshold of a "New Age," the Kingdom of Love, and the Throne Room of heaven.

God has given us the key of David, His authority and power, to establish and overturn. But most of all, it is the key to His heart. God desires to reveal more of Himself and His future plans for each of us, as we wait in His presence. He may also want some to see the things the apostle Paul could not describe. 

God desires to bring us all back to "this land," as He did for Jacob. That land is the Promise Land, the spiritual Garden of Eden, where we walk with Him in the cool of the day 24/7, and where there is no more Tree of Knowledge of good and evil, just the Tree of Life. A lot is happening in the spirit realm now, and we need to be ready to bring it to earth.

Jesus is also the Garden, He is Heaven. He is our Mansion (dwelling place). When we really understand that this is available now, not just for us after we die. Then we can join the four living creatures by saying, "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come." (Revelation 4:8)

Jesus Christ is the "open door," the portal to another dimension, the Kingdom of God; where there is no more night, sea or sun, but the eternal Light of Day. Neither, will there be any more curses, death or time, only an endless wedding supper, feasting on the Tree of Life and drinking from the River of Life. No one can ever shut that door.
 
Neither can anyone come to The Father or that wedding, except by wearing His robe and His righteousness. 

"For it was the Father's good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile all thing to Himself...whether things on earth or things in heaven." (Col.1:19-20)

No matter how old we are, there is a lot that God still wants and needs to accomplish through us. Take a step and then another. 

Broken Promises

Promises, promises every ones making promises, especially the politicians. But people across the planet are sick and tired of broken promises from greedy self-centered would be leaders, rules and dictators. The people want change and the only one who can make it happen is God, and part of it is happening through an unexpected way.

This past year we see the poor people rising up in mass; rebelling against the unjust systems and demanding change from their government. Places like China, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and many other nations, you can see and hear the people crying out for justice. God is also listening and He has sent forth His sword to do justice. How that happens is His doing, but it's an answer to prayers. However, I was surprised to see on the internet that there was a revolt in the Nation of Israel this last week. So I read up on it. From what I gathered, there is an imbalance of wealth there too, just as there is in many other countries, and the Jewish people are demanding justice. The gap between the rich people and the poor "tent people" is one of the highest in the Western Civilization. That was a surprise to me. Sadly, it seems that the wealthy in Israel have formed their own kind of monopoly to increase their wealth and at the same time make it difficult for others to compete or improve their standard of living.
 
For some reason, I though as much difficulty and suffering as Jewish people have had over the last century, surely they would lookout more for each other. It only goes to show that greed has no boundaries, not even in the Holy Land. They actually have a long history with that problem. I guess I was hoping that some things had changed, but apparently not. However I'm praying it does and that their heart are soften and their ears ready to hear the Truth.
 
The Bible tells us that Jesus had strong feelings about this problem and taught the people to do what was right, including the times He went to the Temple. On two separate occasions He confronted the moneychangers and overturned their tables. He even made a whip the last time and beat them with it. (This was all a prophesy of judgment and overturn that would eventually come to the world systems, and our own false mindsets.) The religious leaders and the wealthy were abusing the House of the Lord, and taking unfair advantage of the people that they where suppose to be helping. Another time Jesus made this statement:
 
"The axe of his judgment is poised over you, ready to sever your roots and cut you down. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire. The crowd replied, "What do you want us to do? If you have two coats," he replied, "give one to the poor. If you have extra food, give it away to those who are hungry." (Luke 3:9-11)
 
Even back in the days of the Prophets, the wealthy Hebrews took advantage of their brothers and others, who were acquired as slaves, because of bad debts or for other reasons. However, a covenant had been established so that at the end of every seven years they were to free their Hebrew brothers. But they had failed to keep their oath and continued to keep them in bondage, until the Lord finally confronted them. Then they agreed to release their brothers. But, later they broke their promise, just as their forefathers had, even after swearing an oath to God, and to the prophet Jeremiah.
 
“Therefore this is what the LORD says: You have not obeyed me; you have not proclaimed freedom to your own people. So I now proclaim ‘freedom’ for you, declares the LORD—‘freedom’ to fall by the sword, plague and famine. I will make you abhorrent to all the kingdoms of the earth." (Jeremiah 34: 12-17) Wow! If this is how God would deal with His own people, would He be any less lenient today with other people or government leaders?
 
We could caulk it up to greed or selfish behavior. But it seems to me that the real issue has more to do with pride. Many people like to think of themselves as being better than others and worse yet, they like people to be indebted to them for whatever reason. Some even thrive on the power of control over others. Yet, they all seem to forget that it is the Lord who gives them power or the ability to gain wealth. (Deut. 8:17) For the rich and the poor have this in common; the Lord created them both (Proverbs 22:2). And everything belongs to the Lord—all the silver, all the gold and all the cattle are mine, says the Lord. The whole earth is the Lord’s. (1Corinthians 10:26)
 
God will deal with people and leaders who do not help their brothers in their time of need. There is no competition in the Kingdom of God. The Bible says, we should honor our brothers and sisters and esteem others as better than ourselves. (I Peter 2:17 and Romans 12:10) There is also the Golden Rule: "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you would have them treat you." (Matthew 7:12)  Jesus also taught them to:
 
"Love your neighbor as much as you love yourself." (Mat.22:39)
 
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."(John 13:34)

These commands of Jesus are greatly lacking in the world today. Yet, Jesus told His disciples that the world would know them by their agape love, and to let it shine out for all the world to see. That is how real change will come about. A new Kingdom is coming and it will be established through the Sons of God.
 
We have all broken promises. Maybe that is why Jesus tells us not to make them. (Mt. 5:37) God should be the only one who makes them, because He will never breaks His promise.

Hirelings

"I'm not like these men, I'm not like them. Almost everything you see around you is defiled. You see so many people in church who love their natural family more than the spiritual family. You see ministers who would never invite people into their homes, because they have no concept of the church. And most are hirelings today—most of them are. Not the true minister, those without the titles. But, those who meet in churches are not true sons, not the true, true ministers. 

You've never judged yourself by yourself. It never worked for you. You always needed a true standard and I've shown you the true standard is Christ... You now know what it is like to be poor and be mistreated and experience pain..."

"There is a reason for the fight. You've become strong, you've become solid. You've become a friend of God. You learn to understand the infirmities of others...You now know what it's like to be in pain. You know what it's like to need a healer. You know what it’s like to be a slave. You know what it's like to be angry. You know what it's like to feel that God ignores you..."

"I'm not like other men. I'm not like the government that over taxes... or any others. I'm proud of you. I chose you. I could have chosen other men who had better resumes than yours. I could have. But I chose you, because I knew you would believe me and have the faith. There's that faith in you.”

(A portion of a prophecy from Sheldon David on 3-25-2011)

Note: God said most not every minister are hireling. It's because most of them would not be minister, if they didn't get paid to do it. The Lord said, "Ministers shouldn't expect to get paid from the people they serve." However, people should give to ministers and it’s not wrong for them to get paid, but one should never demand or require it as a means for their services. (God always supplied Jesus needs, including His disciples. Jesus never had to ask for an offer.) Unfortunately this practice of hiring minister has become the standard in most organized religions; along with many other false concepts and bad habits. However, I don't believe they will go to Hell, but some may. Most just don't know any better, yet they will need to eventually change. They need to hear God's voice and "come out of Babylon" and enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. 

God's pattern for the church was shown by Jesus Christ, and by His disciples in the book of Acts. He desires to see us return to their example, including the home church fellowship. Obviously, this will take some time, in the meantime there's a need for repentance on how we serve Him and His Body. We also need to pray and forgive one another. Just as we need to examine our own motives for the things we do. Calvary's Love is our example. 

 "The Sword of the Lord"

"Out of the depth of my being I cried out to the Lord come save me tonight and bring me your sword and I will cut of the resistance and I will set the prisoners free. It's not okay that tyrants rule as they do. This uprising comes from Me. Whether they know My name or not, whether they know the name of Yahweh or not. I always side with the poor."  

(Prophecy from 2-04-2011)