Finish Well! The Summer of Love In the 2020 “summer of love,” 574 “mostly peaceful” riots occurred across our nation. Two dozen innocent people were killed, and upwards of $2 billion in property damage occurred. Kamala Harris famously said they wouldn’t and “shouldn’t” stop. (1) “On June 2, 2020, David Dorn, a 77-year-old retired police captain, was fatally shot after interrupting the burglary of a pawn shop in The Ville, St. Louis. The incident took place during riots in St. Louis, Missouri, following the murder of George Floyd. Stephan Cannon, who was 24 years old at the time of the incident, was convicted of his murder on July 20, 2022.” (2)   We may be headed for another “summer of love.” Violence is amping up again, this time not stemming from anger toward police, but Jews… and Americans who support them: “On January 1, 2025, at around 3:15 A.M. CST (UTC–6), Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, then exited the truck and engaged in a shootout with police before being fatally shot. Fourteen victims were killed, plus the perpetrator, and at least fifty-seven others were injured, including two police officers who were shot. The attack occurred during New Year celebrations in the city, which was scheduled to host the 2025 Sugar Bowl later that day.” (3) Then on Sunday, April 13, 2025, a man named Cody Balmer, 38, was charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and other crimes after allegedly setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence. The fire occurred early on a Sunday morning while Governor Shapiro and his family were asleep inside. Balmer had broken into the mansion after jumping a fence and was reported to have planned to assault Governor Shapiro with a sledgehammer. While authorities have not officially stated a motive, Balmer reportedly said he targeted Governor Shapiro (who is Jewish) over Palestine, according to a search warrant. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, and Governor Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated. (4) 
 On May 21 of this year, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were savagely gunned down as they exited the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The gunman showed no mercy, firing shot after shot, and shouting, “free, free Palestine.” (5) Then, on Sunday evening, June 1, in Boulder, CO, illegal alien Mohamed Soliman targeted Jews with a homemade flamethrower while shouting, “Free Palestine.” Twelve of those targeted were injured. (6) Biden’s Insane Open Borders Millions of illegal aliens are now in our nation, some of them very evil and violent people. During Biden’s reign of open borders, millions of illegals entered America. Some say 10 million, while others contend that it is closer to 20 million. An estimated 2 million of them were “gotaways,” those who did not want to greet Biden’s and  Mayorkas’ welcoming committee at the border. One has to wonder why an illegal migrant would try to sneak into America when they could have walked right in, stopping temporarily to receive money, a cell phone, medical care, free transportation wherever they wanted to go, and free food and lodging when they arrived. The answer is not complicated. They were rapists, murderers, spies and terrorists, many of them on the terrorist watch list. Only a fool would deny that there are thousands of these evil individuals in America, now waiting to perform their heinous acts.  The Left wanted them here. Do not allow them to get away with hypocrisy by now “condemning” the violence that illegals are performing. They are the ones who defended letting them in. Not one Democrat in Congress had the backbone or decency to raise a voice in protest. To the contrary, they promoted it. Innocent blood is on their hands.  We now have leftist judges who do not want these criminals deported. The sad truth is that America is filled with leftists and Marxists who do not want the strong and free America that many of us once knew. This new breed of Americans was formed by educators, is funded by globalists, and fed by many in the media who also want to see America weakened. These leftists harming America are not stupid; they are deceived.  As always occurs when the Left sees the need for another season of uprising, they are now working overtime on America’s campuses. Using the conflict in Israel and Gaza, they foment rage and violence. This has been ongoing in the Middle East for millennia, and if not stopped quickly, it will intensify in America. Predictably, efforts to restore America by President Trump and his administration, along with allies in Congress, are being resisted in every way possible, including violent rhetoric. The Left is willing to tolerate a few deaths to accomplish their goals, just as they did in 2020. They are fomenting anger and violence, with the goal of creating fear, unrest, polarization, and delays to Trump’s efforts. Nevertheless, President Trump’s team and conservative members of Congress are doing their best to oppose the traitorous activities taking place. However, they will not succeed without us. We must continue to pray fervently for them and for an intensification of the revival that has begun. The changing of millions of hearts through salvation will produce heightened levels of common sense, love, self-control, and peace. It will also weaken the powers of darkness that orchestrate much of the conflict and insanity from the invisible realm. Though this revival has begun, we must not grow complacent. It is expedient that we pray with more fervency than ever. We must finish well!  “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” (Edmund Burke) (7) Pray with me: Father, over and over in Judges chapter 1, You indicted the Israelite tribes for not finishing the task of possessing their inheritance. After achieving great victories under Joshua’s leadership, they grew complacent. This resulted in sin, compromise, and idolatry leavening itself into their lives and culture. Judgment followed. We ask You to do whatever is needed in the American church to keep this type of complacency from occurring in our day. Raise up the right voices, bring the right messages, and fan the flames of revival and awakening - both in the church and among unbelievers.  We realize that restoration in America will not result from a restoration of earthly possessions and power. It must begin with a spiritual restoration that turns the hearts of millions to You. This will heal our land, bringing peace, strength, and prosperity. Therefore, we ask for the fires of revival to intensify. We ask for these fires to burn until they blaze with more strength and intensity than any revival in history. Shake the earth with this outpouring. Let the power released be unprecedented, the harvest unparalleled.  Stir the hearts of leaders in the American church. Wherever necessary, break off complacency, lukewarmness, passivity, and fear. Restore vision, reawaken hunger, renew first love, and fan the flames of destiny that once burned in their hearts. Let a cry go up from the earth that heaven cannot resist, causing rains of revival to fall that earth cannot repel.  Give our righteous and honorable government leaders wisdom. Give them renewed determination and zeal. Keep them from the effects of weariness and hope deferred that would cause their hearts to weaken. Give them strategies born in heaven, strategies that cannot fail. Please protect them. We ask that You remove from influence those who refuse to honor You and refuse to walk in truth. Stop them!  All of these things we ask in the name of Jesus. And since we are asking according to Your will, we know we will receive that for which we are asking (1 John 5:14). Amen.  Our decree: We declare that the praying church in America and around the world will now step into its finest hour.  Click on the link below to watch the full video. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/kamala-harris-lack-news-coverage-black-lives-matter-protests-1299205/   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_David_Dorn   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_Orleans_truck_attack   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Pennsylvania_Governor%27s_Residence_arson   https://www.aol.com/justice-department-urged-seek-death-111507425.html   https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/02/mohamed-soliman-boulder-colorado-terror-attack-suspect/83986962007/   https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/edmund_burke_377528

The Upcoming Healing Summit–Power Is Increasing There are various reasons why people do not receive supernatural healings. It is not my purpose to list and comment on those reasons today, nor do I pretend to always know why a person does not receive a healing from God. And I certainly would never insinuate that everyone I pray for is healed; anyone who asserts this is dishonest. My purpose for today’s post is simply to urge individuals to not give up on receiving their healing or miracle. This is not always easy. We have all prayed for things we did not receive, and when this occurs, the tendency is to question either our faith, God‘s will, or the method. And, sadly, the tendency is also to lose hope and give up. We’ve all been there.  The Scriptures offer us accounts of those who experienced disappointment regarding being healed of physical conditions. John 5:1-9 shares the account of the man healed at the pool of Bethesda. Lame for all 38 years of his life, he lay daily at the pool, waiting for an angel to move the water in hopes that he could be the first into the pool and be healed. When Jesus asked if he would like to be healed, the man simply said someone always beat him into the water. Clearly, he had lost all hope of being healed. Jesus, however, ended the man’s wait and made him completely whole. And in Mark 5:25-34, the story is related of a woman who had suffered a hemorrhage for 12 years. She had exhausted all of her resources on treatments and physicians, but had only grown worse (verse 26). Certainly, naturally speaking, there would have been little or no hope of recovery. Then she heard about Jesus, and He was nearby. “If I could just touch him,” she thought,  “I would be well.” Two problems confronted her, however, in getting to Him. Multitudes were around him, making it difficult to press through the crowd. And secondly, according to Jewish law, her hemorrhaging made her “unclean.” Consequently, she was forbidden to touch anyone else, as it would make them ceremonially “unclean” (Leviticus 15:19-33). In her desperation, she overcame 12 years of disappointment and hope deferred, ignored the Levitical law, pushed through the crowd, and touched Jesus. God honored her faith, and rather than Jesus being defiled, she was healed.  In Acts 3:1-10, we are told of another individual who had been lame from birth. He was now over 40 years old (Acts 4:22). Jesus, the Great Healer from Galilee who had healed thousands of people in Israel, had walked by the man dozens, if not hundreds, of times. It is impossible that this man had not heard of Jesus. No doubt he had hoped… but, no, Jesus had chosen not to heal this man. He obviously had given up hope for a miracle - he asked Peter and John for money, not healing. And yet, this man was not totally accurate in thinking God had chosen not to heal him. The Lord had not decided against doing so; it just wasn’t yet time for his miracle when Jesus passed by. However, in Acts 3, Peter discerned by the leading of Holy Spirit that not only was it God‘s will to do so, it was now time. In one of the most dramatic miracles recorded in Scripture, the man was instantly healed and became an incredible sign and wonder to all of Israel.  Three disappointed people. 1) “Someone else always seems to be healed, but not me.” 2) “ I have tried everything, and doctors/medicine can’t help me.” 3) “The great miracle worker called Jesus passed me by.” And yet, the miracles came. I know it can be difficult to persevere, but don’t give up on receiving your healing/miracle. We have entered a time in which numerous prophetic voices have stated that a new season of the miraculous is being birthed in the spirit. There are seasons when the actions of a nation or people hinder God’s power and blessing from being released to them. In His grace and mercy, God works to produce repentance and a return to Him. When this occurs, He is able to pour out His Spirit once again, which includes many blessings. Healing and miracles are two of the blessings always associated with revival. I, and many others, believe we have entered one of these seasons. Millions will be saved, and many will be healed supernaturally. When we discern that it is time for the “rain” of God’s Spirit to be poured out in a fresh way, we are instructed to ask for it (Zechariah 10:1). When Elijah discerned that it was time for rain, he had to travail in prayer to birth it (1 Kings 18). When Daniel discerned that it was time for restoration in Israel, he had to enter a season of prayer to produce this (Daniel 9).  This principle, combined with discernment of the Lord's timing, is why some of my friends and I are conducting the Healing Summits in Middletown, Ohio. We are asking God for a broad release of healing rain, and we are also doing so for specific individuals who desperately need supernatural healings. We have received credible reports of many healings in the previous summits. Most of them have not been life-threatening conditions, but simply healings related to injuries, pain, and other debilitating illnesses. However, there have been several reports of verified healings regarding tumors, cancers, and other life-threatening conditions. We are asking for more, believing for bona fide, visible, undeniable signs and wonders.  The next  Healing Summit is June 27 , once again being held at the Oasis Church in Middletown, Ohio. Please join us, either in person or online. Petition the Lord with us for this outpouring of signs and wonders. If you need a miracle, ask for yours. If you are a leader, please agree in prayer with us for the release of signs and wonders throughout the earth. Ask for miracles in your services on a regular basis. Consider joining us via the livestream, and when we begin praying for people, do the same in your gathering. We believe the corporate agreement of the body of Christ is accomplishing much. You need not guarantee miracles when you gather, just give God the opportunity to move. Let’s agree in prayer right now for the increase of signs and wonders throughout the earth. Pray with me: Father, You say in Your Word that signs and wonders accompany the preaching of the gospel. Although there has been a lull in the manifestation of this over the past few decades, we believe the atmosphere of earth is pregnant once again with your miraculous power. You told us to ask for the release of this power. Therefore, we are doing so. Send the rain of miracles throughout the world, miracles of such magnitude that people are awakened to the reality of who You are. Our hearts are moved, Father, over the suffering of people. Use us to bring healing and deliverance to others. Release the gifts of Your Spirit to perform these miracles and deliverances. Increase faith and revelation among believers, enabling them to believe for this, and stretch forth Your hand to heal.  Use this service in Ohio on June 27 to increase signs and wonders throughout the earth. We ask that Your power be present to heal, and that signs and wonders be done in the name of Your Son, Jesus. Use this gathering and the miracles that occur to bring great glory to Him. And in His name we pray, amen. Our decree: We decree that power to heal the sick is increasing in the body of Christ, both here in America and throughout the world. To find out more about the upcoming Healing Summit  on June 27, go to OasisWired.org Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Buy the Opportunity One of my favorite verses on revival is Acts 3:19: “Therefore, repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” As is often the case, it i s challenging f or our English translations to fully convey the Greek content of this verse. The phrase “times of refreshing” is loaded with meaning. “Times” is translated from the word kairos,  which means “strategic or opportune time.” (1) Kenneth Wuest, a very literal translator of the New Testament, uses the following phrases to translate kairos : “epoch-making periods” (Acts 3:19); “strategic, significant period” (Acts 12:1); “strategic, epochal time” (Acts 19:23).   Using a combination of his words , kairos  times are strategic, significant, and potentially epoch-making. America and the nations are about to experience an “epoch-making” revival. (2) I checked Mr. Webster’s meaning of the hyphenated phrase “epoch-making” to gain greater understanding. He said it means “significant by virtue of ensuing historical developments,” (3)  “a period of time characterized by momentous events or changes,” (4)  and “a fixed point of time from which succeeding years are numbered.” (5) That’s what we’re after - “momentous events and changes.” A revival so great it is “historical,” one “from which succeeding years are numbered.” This is how we speak of historical floods, such as the Johnstown Flood of 1889 or the Big Thompson Canyon (Colorado) Flood of 1976. The size of a flood is measured by how often one of that proportion occurs: a 50-year flood, a 100-year flood, etc. We want a flood of the river of God so great that it is epoch-making, even historical. The word “refreshing” in Acts 3:19 is powerful. Anapsuxis  is composed of two words, ana  and psucho . Strong’s Concordance says  ana means “repetition, intensity or reversal.” (6)  Zodhiates agrees, and adds the word “increase.” (7) Psucho  means “to breathe, blow, or refresh with cool air.” (8) Here are five definitions of anapsucho or anapsuxis : “to draw breath again” “to revive by fresh air” (9) “to cool or refresh with a breath” “to regain strength”  “restoration” ( 10) Using these definitions, Peter is saying that proper responses to Holy Spirit allow God to breathe on us, revive us, restore us, and give us new strength. I especially like the concept of intensity in  ana . God wants to breathe on us again intensely . Peter was probably thinking back a few days to Pentecost when the breath of God blew intensely, once more filling humans with the Spirit and life of God. In Ezekiel 37:1-14, dry bones are used to picture spiritual death. When reversing this, God first caused the bones to reconnect; then He put skin on them, “but there was no breath in them”  (v. 8). The prophet was then told, “Prophesy to the breath…say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they come to life”’”  (v. 9). God’s life-producing breath is what was released in Genesis 2:7. He breathed into Adam’s lifeless body, infusing it with His life. In Acts 3, Peter probably thought back through history - Genesis, Ezekiel, Pentecost - and prophesied that this life-giving breath could blow again if the people would repent and turn to God. They did, and God did. Many winds of revival have blown since, and God is ready to do it yet again! He is going to release His breath, another wind, to our generation, and He will do so with great intensity. Buy the Opportunity! We must seize the opportunity. Twice, the New Testament tells us to “redeem the time” (Ephesians 5:15-17; Colossians 4:5, KJV). “Redeem” is translated from exagorazo , meaning “buy or purchase,” and “time” is kairos: buy the opportune time. (11) Indeed, opportunities must be bought; they cost us time, energy, abilities, money,  even our very lives. Those who don’t spend what is necessary and “buy” them, lose opportunities. When Apple Computer fell on difficult days, its young chairman, Steven Jobs, traveled from Silicon Valley to New York City. His purpose was to convince Pepsico’s John Sculley to move west and run his struggling company. As the two men overlooked the Manhattan skyline from Sculley’s penthouse office, the Pepsi executive started to decline Jobs’s offer. “Financially,” Sculley said, “you’d have to give me a million-dollar salary, a million-dollar bonus, and a million-dollar severance.” Flabbergasted, Jobs gulped and agreed - if Sculley would move to California. But Sculley would commit only to being a consultant from New York. At that, Jobs issued a challenge to Sculley: “Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water, or do you want to change the world?” In his autobiography, Odyssey , Sculley admits Jobs’ challenge “knocked the wind out of me.” He said he’d become so caught up with his future at Pepsi, his pension, and whether his family could adapt to life in California, that an opportunity to “change the world” nearly passed him by. Instead, he put his life in perspective and went to Apple. (12) We are not going to miss our opportunity to change the world! We will buy the opportunity for an epoch-making revival.  Allow God to increase vision in you until it motivates you to action. Vision is a life-changer, a rearranger, a cause producer. Its hunger can be insatiable, a motivating force creating energy and energizing creativity. Passionate vision moves us from mere mental assent to physical exertion. It separates the hearer from the doer, converts from disciples, and mediocrity from excellence. It is also what separates a ripe harvest from a reaped harvest (see Matthew 9:37). Let’s once again ask for increased vision and greater passion for a historical, epoch-making revival, and for willing hearts to buy the opportunity. Pray with me: Father, we ask You to increase our passion and vision for the epoch-making revival You have planned. Light the flames of passion in the church to such intensity that no price will be too great to pay. Awaken our hearts to seize the moment, buying the opportune time that has been created. Bring greater vision to the church, motivating us to write history. Breathe on the dry bones of the earth and give them life. Save and deliver, redeem and transform. Make this revival epochal, historic, unlike any other. We believe entire nations can and will be born again in a day. Do it, we pray! Send the rushing, mighty wind of Acts 2. Give us miracles on the level of Acts 3 that cause millions to be saved. Blow Your breath all over the world. We ask these things through Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Our decree: We decree that the life-giving breath of God is bringing an epoch-making revival to earth again, and this cannot be stopped! Click on the link below to watch the full video. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. ref. no.  2540. Kenneth Wuest, The New Testament: An Expanded Translation. Eerdmans, 1961. New Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus of the English Language,  s.v. “epoch-making.” Ibid. The Consolidated-Webster Encyclopedic Dictionary, s.v. “epoch.” James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible . Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. ref. no. 303. Spiros Zodhiates, Hebrew-Greek Key Study Bible - New American Standard, rev. ed. AMG Publishers, 1990. p. 1804. Spiros Zodhiates, The Complete Word Study Dictionary . Word Bible Publishers, 1992. p. 1496. Ethelbert Bullinger, A Critical Lexicon and Concordance to the English and Greek New Testament . Zondervan Publishing House, 1975. p. 631. Geoffrey W. Bromiley, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament , abridged. Eerdmans, 1985. p. 1352.  James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. ref. no. 1805. Craig Brian Larson, Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching . Baker Books, 1993. p. 278.

Eagles and Arrows Our friend, Gina Gholston, recently sent the following word to me. I find it very interesting that it references past dreams regarding the Lord merging the fruit of several revivals in history, including the Welsh revival. When sending the word Gina had no idea I was going to Wales, and I did not know what she had written in this post until I returned. Gina shares: The Lord has been reminding me of two dreams I had a few years ago. Dutch has talked about these dreams before, so they are not new to those who have followed the GH15 posts through the years. But I am feeling that there is a prophetic revelation God wants us to receive through them now. Although we find ourselves in a time of necessary governmental shifting in our nation, we, as the Ekklesia, must not forget that the one thing that will save our nation is an awakening to an awareness of God! We have now begun to witness that awakening! In 2020, I had a dream that took place on the grounds of the Red River Meeting House near Russellville, Kentucky. A mighty revival occurred there in 1800. In the dream, I saw a geyser burst forth, releasing waters of revival, and I heard the Lord say, “It’s time!” He was revealing that wells of revival would be opened once again. I then saw 100 bald eagles being sent out from that place, drenched in the waters of that opened well; each was carrying three arrows and a rolled-up piece of paper in their talons. In the dream, I also saw lines being drawn on a map of the United States. Those lines connected the Red River Meeting House, Cane Ridge (1801 revival), and Azusa Street (revival in1906), forming what appeared to be a spearhead. Then another line came from the nation of Wales (revival of 1903-1904), forming what looked like the shaft of the spear. Each of these is a location that experienced major moves of God in past years that brought spiritual transformation. Seeing this formation in the dream, the Lord said to me, “I am going to spearhead  another greater move of My Spirit in your time, and it’s time.” Then, in 2021, I had another dream in which I was standing with someone on a deck-like structure in the heavens. From this place, we were looking down, observing the United States of America. I did not know who the man was standing next to me, but I could feel a strong anointing from him, and his presence was causing me to have an indescribable hope for America! As we looked down, we saw what first appeared to be warplanes flying over the U.S. The man next to me nonchalantly said, “Oh my, I wonder what is happening in America? And what do all of these warplanes mean?” He said this, not with concern, but almost as though he wanted me to see something that wasn’t obvious. He looked at me as if I should know the right answer to his questions. I said, “Those are not warplanes. Those are eagles! I have seen them before in a dream. There are one hundred of them, and they are carrying water from the well of revival that has been unlocked and is now gushing forth into the nation.” I noticed that each eagle was still drenched with water from the opened revival well of Red River Meeting House, and in their talons were the 300 arrows and the rolled-up piece of paper.  As the eagles flew across America, they suddenly began to dive simultaneously toward the land. It appeared that they would hit the ground, but instead, they leveled off and began to drop their 300 arrows. [Intercessors did a prophetic act regarding this in 2023, burying 300 arrowheads throughout the nation.] When each arrow hit the ground, it ignited as though it had hit a gas pocket. Up from that spot would come a spiraling column of fire. Then the water the eagles were releasing began to be ignited by the fire until it seemed that all of America was ablaze. In the dream, I fell to my knees as I became very  aware of the power and presence of God! The gentleman next to me then began to speak under a heavy anointing. “You have seen correctly! This is how America will be saved! Do not doubt it!  A sweeping move of the Spirit of God is coming, igniting the land with the fire of His presence, bringing a swift and undeniable awakening. What appears to be one thing is about to be revealed as another thing. Some are in fear because of how things appear, but others SEE with holy awe and expectation! The eagles are on assignment. They carry ‘Fire Power.’ They carry glory, and at the precise moment, their arrows will be released, and they will hit their targets, and the move of God will ignite and spread very quickly!” He then said again, “DO NOT DOUBT IT!” I then instinctively knew that this man was Duncan Campbell. That was the end of the dream. Duncan Campbell represents a major move of God that took place in the Hebrides Islands from 1949-1952. The revival fires that burned in those islands were so powerful and transforming that multitudes were born again as the glory of God filled their land. It is of great significance that God put this man in the dream. It declares to us that the same transforming power of God that saved the Hebrides Islands will manifest in our time to save our nation! As I have pondered these dreams, I feel that Yahweh is revealing we have now entered the time of fulfillment. The dropping of the fiery arrows pictured by the prophetic acts of planting 300 arrowheads in 2023, is igniting fires of awakening in America and around the world. Strategic pockets of revival history and prophetic promises for now are merging. We are seeing it happen! Though it may have seemed that America was destined for emanate destruction, God is saying, “Look again! See things from My perspective.” He has a plan! He has declared His verdict: America shall be saved! That salvation will come by way of another great move of His Spirit! This is a prophetic promise that has been “set to the rhythm of Heaven’s time clock,” and now God says, “It’s time!” Two very significant aspects of releasing an arrow: Arrows are piercing. They leave an undeniable mark on whatever they hit, and, The releasing of an arrow is well-timed and intentional. If an arrow hits a target, it’s because it was specifically aimed at that target. God knows the location of the fire pockets. He has determined this moment to strike the land with the demonstration of His power, which will ignite and spearhead this next great awakening! Watch for this. Stay focused and filled with expectation. The fire may seem small at first, but a spark can quickly become a blazing fire, demonstrating the reality of our all-powerful, all-consuming God. Do not doubt this! Pray with me: Yahweh, saturate us with the waters of Your prophetic promises and purposes that You have determined for our times. Light the flames! May we witness an undeniable move of Your Spirit ignited by the release of the piercing arrows of Your glory! Cause the church to change her perspective, Lord, no longer judging things by what we see through the lens of our natural understanding. Cause us to look with holy awe and expectation. We will now witness the supernatural awakening as You spearhead another greater  move of Your Spirit. And Father, we refuse to grow complacent in praying for the governmental changes needed in America. For decades now, the left has used activist liberals in the courts to further their radical agendas. We appeal to You to expose their corrupt efforts and thwart what they are currently doing. Rein in and restore integrity to our judicial system, from the top down, we ask. In Jesus’ name, amen. Our decree: We decree that the arrows from God’s glory are hitting their targets, and the fire of Holy Spirit is igniting the land with awakening. Today’s post was contributed by Gina Gholston. You can find out more about her at GinaGholston.com . Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Honoring the Past to Empower the Future I mentioned the phrase “synergy of the ages” when speaking at The Bible College of Wales this past Sunday ( see yesterday’s post ). I teach on this phrase in depth in my book An Appeal to Heaven , explaining the setting and purpose for which God first spoke it to me. Today’s post is an overview of the concept. Throughout the biblical narrative, we observe a profound pattern of continuity where God’s dealings with His people weave through generations, connecting past acts of faith with present encounters and future promises. Isaac restoring Abraham’s wells (Genesis 26), Jacob’s divine encounter at Bethel where Abraham had also met with God (Genesis 28), and Elijah’s retreat to the same cave in which Moses found sanctuary (Exodus 33, 1 Kings 19) are all examples. These stories exemplify how honoring the efforts of past individuals and connecting with their actions are vital for spiritual growth, divine favor, and divine continuity. And this connection produces the “synergy of the ages.” This pattern of continuity highlights the importance of recognizing that our spiritual journeys are not isolated, but are part of a rich tapestry woven throughout history. By understanding and honoring the efforts of those who came before us, we tap into a divine synergy that energizes our faith and propels us toward divine purposes, as these three examples demonstrate. Let’s look at them further. 1. Isaac and the Wells of Abraham In Genesis 26, Isaac re-digs the wells that his father Abraham had originally dug; the final well was Beersheba, which means “the well of covenant.” (1) Redigging the wells symbolizes more than just restoring water sources; it’s about reclaiming the spiritual and covenantal legacy of his father.  Abraham’s faith and obedience had established a divine covenant. By connecting with Abraham’s actions, Isaac demonstrated respect for the spiritual foundations laid before him. This act of honoring past efforts not only restored physical sustenance but also signified a spiritual continuity—affirming that the promises of God are passed down through obedience and remembrance. 2. Jacob and Bethel In Genesis 28, Jacob’s dream of the ladder reaching to heaven occurred at Bethel, where Abraham called on the Lord and built an altar after his first encounter with God and received his calling (Genesis 12). At this special place, the Lord echoed the promise to Jacob. Bethel, meaning “House of God,” was a sacred site that symbolized divine visitation and covenant. Jacob’s experience there connected him to the spiritual heritage of Abraham and Isaac, demonstrating that divine promises are passed down across generations. Jacob set up a stone pillar and poured oil on it, showing reverence for the divine encounter and the sacred place. Many scholars believe the stone used for this pillar was from the very altar Abraham had previously built there! Recognizing and connecting with the actions of those who came before establishes spiritual continuity and deepens one’s sense of divine purpose. 3. Elijah and the Cave of Horeb In 1 Kings 19, Elijah found himself exhausted, discouraged, and on the run after a series of prophetic confrontations. God led him to a cave on Mount Horeb—also known as Mount Sinai. Many scholars believe this cave was the very “cleft” in a rock from which Moses encountered Yahweh, as described in Exodus 33. This cave wasn’t merely a physical refuge; it symbolized a sacred space where divine revelation and renewal occur. Elijah’s visit to the cave connected him to the legacy of Moses, the lawgiver, and to the divine encounters that had shaped Israel’s identity. God’s instruction to Elijah at this place to stand on the mountain and listen for His voice is similar to the earlier divine appearance to Moses (Exodus 33). It signified that Elijah’s spiritual destiny was intertwined with Moses’ and Israel’s entire history. By honoring the sacred space where Moses met with God, Elijah was invited into a continuum of divine revelation—a “synergy of the ages”—where the faith of past generations empowered the present. The recurring theme in these biblical accounts is that honoring the efforts of our spiritual ancestors is vital. Doing so produces: Spiritual Legacy and Identity:  Recognizing the efforts of past individuals helps us understand our connection to God’s overarching plan. It reminds us that we are part of a divine family, inheriting promises, blessings, and responsibilities. Faith Reinforcement:  Connecting with previous acts of faith and obedience builds our confidence in God’s faithfulness. It encourages us to trust in His promises, knowing that He has been faithful across generations. Divine Continuity: These biblical narratives reveal that God’s dealings are continuous and cumulative. Honoring past efforts aligns us with God’s eternal purposes and opens the way for new divine encounters. Inspiration and Motivation:  Stories of God’s faithfulness inspire us to persevere through challenges, knowing that we stand on the shoulders of giants, who also trusted and obeyed God. Spiritual Renewal:  Revisiting sacred sites or recalling divine acts can serve as catalysts for personal and corporate renewal, rekindling our passion for God and His purposes. As you can see, connecting with the actions of past individuals is not merely about remembrance; it’s about spiritual alignment and empowerment. When we honor the sacrifices, obedience, and divine encounters of those who came before us, we tap into a divine synergy that transcends time. This connection creates a spiritual bridge that sustains faith through trials and ignites divine activity in our lives. Conclusion: Embracing the Synergy of the Ages The biblical accounts of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and Elijah reveal a divine pattern—an ongoing connection between God’s people that spans generations. Recognizing and honoring the efforts of those who went before us is vital for spiritual growth, divine favor, and the continuation of God’s plan. By connecting with the actions of past individuals, we participate in the “synergy of the ages,” allowing faith and effectiveness to multiply and flow from one generation to the next. This sacred continuity not only bolsters our personal walk with God but also strengthens the spiritual fabric of the church at large. As we honor the past, we lay a firm foundation for the future, ensuring that divine promises are passed on, fulfilled, and expanded in future generations. In embracing this divine synergy, we become active participants in a timeless covenant—standing on sacred ground, honoring sacred acts, and trusting that God’s work continues, unbroken, across the ages. Pray with me: Father, thank You for the faithful members of our spiritual family who have gone before us. We owe them more than we can imagine. They labored, stood for truth, honored You and Your ways, and many gave their lives for Your cause “...Of whom the world was not worthy” (Hebrews 11:38). You continue in this Hebrews passage by stating, “ Not one of these people, even though their lives of faith were exemplary, got their hands on what was promised. God had a better plan for us: that their faith and our faith would come together to make one completed whole, their lives of faith not complete apart from ours ” (Verses 39-40, The Message).  You have said through prophets that a synergy of all past revivals is going to be released in our day. All that You have poured out and restored – all the gifts, anointings, and manifestations of Holy Spirit – released in one powerful revival. We ask for this now. Cover the earth with Your glory, as You promised (Habakkuk 2:14).  We are also careful to remember and pray for our leaders. We pray for President Trump and his team, our Congress, and the judicial system of our nation. We pray that they would be given protection and wisdom. We also pray that they would be stirred in their hearts to recognize and honor You, continuing the heritage of our Founders. And again today, we ask You to bring correction and order to our judicial system in America, including the Supreme Court. Uproot evil, destroy corrupt seeds, replace judges who need replacing, and restore common sense and wisdom. All this we pray in Jesus’ name, amen. Our decree: We declare that we will honor the lives and efforts of past believers, finishing what they so effectively started. Click on the link below to watch the full video. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 884.

Breaking Open the Wells Firstly, I want to say thank you to Ceci for doing such a wonderful job on yesterday‘s post while I was traveling home from Wales. She always does an amazing job.  I was in Swansea, Wales, to speak this past Sunday at the 10th anniversary (since its reopening) of The Bible College of Wales . The school has its roots in the gre at Welsh Revival, the effects of which are still being felt around the world. Here is a little background.  The Great Welsh Revival The Welsh Revival of 1903-1904 transformed Wales and had lasting impacts on Christianity worldwide. The revival was characterized by widespread spiritual passion, mass conversions, and renewed commitment to Christ among Welsh communities, particularly within the Methodist, Baptist, and Independent churches. The outpouring of Holy Spirit was sparked by the preaching of Evan Roberts, a young evangelist whose passionate sermons and deep spiritual conviction inspired thousands. Leaders emphasized the importance of personal repentance, a return to biblical principles, and the need for individual revival as a means to restore spiritual vitality to the nation. The moving of Holy Spirit led to large gatherings and thousands of conversions, much prayer, tremendous worship, and incredible testimonies. The movement quickly spread across Wales, affecting towns and villages and leading to a significant increase in church attendance and conversions. Churches reported revitalized congregations, increased moral standards, and a decline in negative social issues such as drunkenness and crime. The revival also influenced other parts of the U.K. and beyond, inspiring movements worldwide. The social impact was profound, as the revival fostered a sense of community, hope, and moral renewal. It also prompted many to pursue active evangelism and social reform. The revival is generally regarded as one of the most powerful and influential spiritual awakenings in history.  By 1904, the revival began to wane, but its effects persisted for years, leaving an enduring legacy of spiritual passion and a renewed sense of purpose among Welsh Christians. The great Welsh Revival of 1903 and 1904 remains one of the most notable religious revivals in history.  Rees Howells Rees Howells was a product of this revival. He was born in 1879 in Wales, became a Christian, and then discovered a deeper relationship with Christ during a period of time spent in America. He moved back to Wales and was deeply impacted by the great revival. Rees became a missionary and developed an incredible life of faith and prayer.  He is best known for founding The Bible College of Wales in Swansea in 1924, and the intercession that took place there.  Throughout his life, Howells emphasized the importance of prayer and intercession, believing that prayer could influence global events. During World War II, these convictions led him and his students to dedicate themselves to interceding on behalf of the Allied forces and the war's outcome. Many people, and I am certainly one of them, believe Rees and his students were instrumental in saving the world from Hitler and the Nazis. Rees’s approach to prayer included spiritual warfare, a powerful tool to combat evil and influence nations. He encouraged his students at the Bible College of Wales to pray earnestly for the military, leaders, and civilians affected by the conflict. The students engaged in continuous prayer, often dedicating entire days to intercession, believing that their prayers could impact the course of the war and bring about divine intervention. Throughout the war, Howells and the students held regular prayer meetings, praying specifically for the safety of soldiers, the defeat of oppressive regimes, and the preservation of freedom. They also prayed for wisdom for Allied leaders and for peace to be restored quickly. Many testimonies from those associated with the college recount the supernatural leadings of Holy Spirit, and confirmations of their prayers being used to stop evil forces. Their deep faith that God would intervene through their prayers was vital in overcoming the darkness of war. Through Norman Grubb’s book, Rees Howells: Intercessor , his life and ministry continue to inspire believers in the power of prayer to influence global events, and bring about divine purpose during times of crisis.  The Rebirth After Rees’ death, The Bible College of Wales was eventually relocated in 2009 from Wales to England and renamed Trinity School of Ministry. The Wales campus fell into disrepair; the buildings deteriorated, weeds overtook the property, and portions of it began being sold to developers. On a visit to the area to honor and connect with the roots of revival in Wales, Holy Spirit put into the heart of a Singaporean pastor, Yang Tuck Yoong and his congregation, Cornerstone Community Church, to purchase the campus and restore it. They raised the millions of dollars necessary from believers in Singapore, purchased the property in 2012, and conducted a thorough and beautiful restoration. The school reopened in 2015, not as a typical Bible College, but as a 12-week ministry training course to propel individuals towards the Kingdom purposes of God for their lives. It was my great honor to be part of the opening ceremonies. When Pastor Yang invited me to speak at the BCW’s 10th anniversary, I felt an immediate desire to do so, honoring what God did through Rees Howells, and what Pastor Yang and his congregation have done to re-dig this well.  Being there once again was very moving for me. I slept in the restored bedroom of Rees Howells and could still feel the presence of the Lord, not only there but throughout the grounds. This sacred place represents revival, prayer, the sacrifices of fellow believers, and the spiritual joining of the nations. By looking back and honoring what Holy Spirit - and those in the great cloud of witnesses - accomplished in the past, we tap into the fruit of their labors and see the power they released multiplied today.  Thank you, Pastor Yang and  Cornerstone Community Church  for reopening this well and for giving me the honor of participating in this wonderful anniversary celebration.  Pray with me: Father, You have taught us the importance of honoring those in the family who have labored before us. We stand on great shoulders, reaping from seeds we did not sow,  “entering into the labors of others”  (John 4:38). May we be found faithful, in order that others coming after us can do the same.  Thank You - and the Welsh church - for the well of revival dug for us in 1903 and 1904. Thank You, Rees Howells, and the nameless students with him, for the well of intercession dug for us in Swansea, Wales. And thank You, Pastor Yang, and his congregation, for reopening that well for us all. It is flowing once again, releasing its living water.   Lord, as we move into another great awakening, this one worldwide, we ask that You cause the “synergy of the ages” to manifest. Give us fruit from every previous revival, combined into one unprecedented outpouring of Holy Spirit. We will be faithful to honor those who laid down their lives to produce those former revivals, giving all the glory to the Lord Jesus Christ. And in His name we pray, amen.  Our decree: We decree the opening of the wells of revival around the world, releasing rivers of living water! Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Foxes and Fleas “Have you ever noticed how incredibly easy it is to focus on what’s wrong with life? It’s easy for even ordinary irritations to build into occasions for grumbling and dissatisfaction. The weather; traffic; the alarm clock not going off on time; the noisy neighbors. We seem to easily find irritants rather than the good in life. We complain about our job, snap at our spouse, get honked at by traffic, or worse. Sometimes it seems there are more bad moments than good in life. If we don’t stop and take a good look at our perceptions of these situations, we soon find that we have bitter, negative experiences all day long.   “The effects of focusing on the negative can hurt us more than we may realize. You may have heard that there is a link between our emotional health and our physical health. God created our minds and our bodies to be at peace with each other. When we are embarrassed (something that happens in our mind), our faces go red (a response in our body). When we’re nervous, we get sweaty hands or butterflies in our stomachs. When we’re angry, our blood pressure rises. What we think and feel affects us, spilling over to our health and well-being.” (1) Life is comprised of moments and choices. “Choices have consequences - they are both a gift and a responsibility. What we choose to think about, and how we act on those thoughts and feelings, have a massive impact on the quality of our lives (Deuteronomy 30:19). Have you ever looked back on a bad choice and thought, What in the world was I thinking??” (2)   We might find ourselves in a situation where someone else’s thoughtless decision now puts us in a challenging, possibly even devastating position. Do we blame them for the hurt that it causes us? After all, we can feel pretty justified when it is someone else’s fault, right?? If they had done things differently, handled it better, made a sounder, more careful decision, considered someone besides themselves, we could go on and on, finding justification, and stroking our pain.  Life is all about relationships – not just at home, but at church, in the workplace, and throughout life. Healthy relationships are built on communication, understanding, mutual respect, kindness, patience, forgiveness, and love. Many problems come when there are misunderstandings, unmet expectations, and offenses. These cause detrimental thoughts, which, over time, can poison relationships and cause things to implode. Working through differences takes grace, humility, and  effort . If we don’t put forth the effort, we won’t see the answers, and nothing will change. (3) Let’s ask Holy Spirit to help us not hang on to the pain. Ask Him to help you to become willing  to forgive. Did you get that? If you’re not yet willing to forgive, ask Him to help you become willing to forgive . He knows our hearts, and He’s willing to help. God has wired us for love and acceptance, not conflict. By telling ourselves the truth and applying God’s Word, we can once again find peace. But realize, learning to make good choices, right choices, and sometimes making difficult decisions, is a lifelong commitment. As we do this, however, we will grow and be an example for others to do the same. You are an influencer – especially to those in your own home, and in your sphere. Let’s choose to bear good fruit. God has an amazing plan for us and uses the hard moments in our lives to shape us. He uses the difficult situations to truly forge who we become. Our responses to them mold our character. It’s our reactions to the challenging circumstances in life that truly make us who we are. God desires for us to be men and women known for our godly character and strength. And as you know, the best example of all is Jesus.  Romans 5:3-5 ( NLT) tells us :  “ We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.   And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love. ”   James 1:3-5 “because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and be complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (NLT) Romans 8:28, the Amplified Classic tells us:  “We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose. ”  1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) tells us:  “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” In Corrie ten Boom’s book The Hiding Place , Corrie shares about her life in a Nazi concentration camp. As prisoners, she and her sister were placed into barracks at Ravensbrück, Germany. The building was packed with dirty and sweaty prisoners: 1400 people were crammed into a space designed for only 400. Plumbing had backed up, walls and floors were soiled and putrid. There were rows of narrow platforms stacked three high and wedged side-by-side, end-to-end, where they slept; there were no individual beds. Another misery would soon be discovered.  Corrie wrote: “Suddenly, I sat up, striking my head on the cross-slats above. Something had pinched my leg. “‘Fleas,’ I cried. ‘Betsie, the place is swarming with them!’ “The sisters prayed, asking the Lord to show them how they could live in such a place. They knew they would not be allowed to move to a different location. As they read from the Scripture that morning (from a Bible Corrie hid in a pouch around her neck), they were reminded to give thanks in all circumstances. “‘That’s it, Corrie,’ Betsie said. ‘That’s His answer. Give thanks in all circumstances [1 Thessalonians 5:18]. That’s what we can do. We can start now to thank God for every single thing about this new barracks!’ “‘Such as?’ I said. “‘Such as being assigned here together.’ “I bit my lip. ‘Oh yes, Lord Jesus!’ [Then Betsey said,] “‘Such as what you’re holding in your hands.’ I looked down at the Bible. “Yes! Thank You, dear Lord, that there was no inspection when we entered here! [Had they searched Corrie, they probably would have found the hidden Bible.] “‘Thank you,’ Betsie went on serenely in prayer, ‘for the fleas and for…’ “The fleas! This was too much. ‘Betsie, there’s no way even God can make me grateful for a flea.’ “‘Give thanks in all circumstances,’ she quoted. ‘It doesn’t say “in pleasant circumstances.” Fleas are part of this place where God has put us.’ “And so we stood between tiers of bunks and gave thanks for fleas. But this time, I was sure Betsie was wrong.” Only later did the sisters realize how strategic the fleas were to their situation. Every night, they held a Bible study in their barracks, but feared the guards would enter and see them. Night after night, no guard ever came near. Soon, they grew bolder and began having two services, sharing the gospel with many prisoners. The sisters couldn’t understand why there was no supervision or harassment by the guards in their barracks, as in others. They finally realized that it was because of the fleas! The guards would not come near because of the fleas.  “Corrie writes, ‘My mind rushed back to our first hour in this place. I remember Betsie’s bowed head, and her thanks to God for creatures I could see no use for.’” (4) We do not have to deal with imprisonment at Ravensbrück as the ten Boom sisters, but we all face our own difficult situations and hard places – the little foxes or fleas nipping at our heels (Song of Solomon 2:15). They tempt us to grumble at our situation or hold onto our hurt. Friends, let’s give Him our broken places, the challenging situations, and ask Holy Spirit to heal our hearts and make a way. And may we give thanks for His love, His patience, and transforming power. Pray with me: Lord, I thank You for our friends who have joined me today. We pause and say that we are grateful for our many blessings. Thank You for loving us, for Your guidance, and for being faithful to us, even when we are not always faithful to You. Today, Lord, we are being candid and real, asking for You to touch our souls: our minds, our strong wills, and emotions. Cleanse us and heal us. We choose to let go of what doesn’t please You. We give it to You, Jesus. We are grateful, oh Lord, and we celebrate You this day. In Christ’s name. Amen. Our decree:   We decree that we will let go of what doesn’t please Jesus, and will embrace the new. Click on the link below to watch the full video. Carole Lewis, A Thankful Heart  (Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 2005), pp. 9, 11, adaptation.  Dr. Caroline Leaf, Who Switched Off Your Brain  (Inprov, Ltd. and Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2011), p. 14. Ibid., pp. 14, 19, adapted. Corrie ten Boom and John and Elizabeth Sherrill, The Hiding Place  (Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour Publishing, 1971).

The Last Full Measure of Devotion  In my book, The Way Back , I share the following: “I recently read an account of American warriors who fought in the battle for Betio Beach during World War II. It was imperative that America take this beach. The odds against us doing so, however, were great. The results of the battle were horrific, the hearts of our men heroic. In his book Looking for America , Douglas Simpson states concerning our soldiers, ‘Never before in the history of warfare have men been asked to face such withering fire before them with only the cold sea behind to which to retreat.’ (1)   “The enemy, knowing the importance of this location, had hand-picked 6500 of their finest soldiers and placed them in fortified positions from which to defend the beach. When the battle began, it was terrible. Our men were cut in half by the firepower. Seventy-five of the 125 landing crafts were destroyed. The waters of the lagoon turned crimson; hundreds of bodies bobbed in the surf, with hundreds more littering the beach. The Marines suffered 3000 plus casualties, but still kept attacking. Of those who reached the pier, many did so by walking on the submerged bodies of their fallen comrades! “By the end of the second day, Colonel Shoup, commander of the Marine landing forces, radioed to headquarters, ‘Casualties many; percentage dead unknown; combat efficiency - we are winning.’ Though the battle was costly, our Marines took the beach. “Warriors!  “Freedom’s heroes!!” (2) Today, we honor them. A few years ago, I asked another hero and friend, retired Army Major William Ostan, to share a few thoughts with our Give Him 15 listeners regarding what Memorial Day means to him. Here is what Will sent back then. It is especially meaningful to me today as Will is fighting for his life from diseases acquired while serving in Afghanistan.  Will shares:   “There’s an old saying that bears witness to a day like today. ‘People sleep peaceably in their beds because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” (3)  On Memorial Day, we remember the ‘rough men and women’ of the U.S. Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives so we can enjoy the blessings of liberty in peace.    “As a combat veteran of two foreign wars (Iraq and Afghanistan), I tend to experience mixed emotions on Memorial Day that can sometimes vacillate wildly. One minute, I will be in deep anguish and sorrow while remembering my fallen comrades in arms. I mourn the loss of friendship with them, and think about their families left behind, the Gold Star spouses and children whose lives have been radically changed forever.   “In the next minute, after the wave of grief has crested and fallen, I feel a sense of overwhelming pride. Pride that I was privileged to be friends with such great Americans. Pride in what we accomplished while at war. Pride that we kept the homeland safe while fighting over there. While seemingly paradoxical, it is good and right to experience both ends of the emotional spectrum when it comes to memories of the fallen.   “In this vein, for the past few years, I’ve initiated and led a family tradition of reading the Gettysburg Address on Memorial Day. Sometimes we read it aloud at home in the late afternoon before enjoying the inevitable barbecue with friends. Other times we read it silently before laying a wreath at a Soldier’s grave in the early morning hours. I want my young daughters to know and understand the high price of freedom. I think oftentimes children grasp more than we adults realize.   “Our civilization’s fragile flame of liberty is able to keep burning brightly because of such moments when generational transfer takes place.   “Why the Gettysburg Address? Because I believe the words hold the import and portray the gravitas of what the military dead have given to us, the living, more than any others. Furthermore, President Abraham Lincoln’s speech is much more than a remembrance; as critically important as remembering is, it is ultimately a thunderous call to action.    “Lincoln, the great orator and gifted wordsmith, crafted a masterful phrase to describe what the fallen have provided for those of us still enjoying life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In his legendary Gettysburg Address, the penultimate words he scribed before closing the short, yet epic speech were, ‘we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.’ (4)   “He was speaking, of course, about the soldiers from both the North and the South who had been killed at Gettysburg. He describes their death as the ‘last full measure of devotion.’ Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines ‘devotion’ as ‘the state of being dedicated, consecrated, or solemnly set apart for a particular purpose.’ (5) The military warriors Lincoln spoke of had done away with half-hearted measures and were ‘all in’ to complete the mission, even though it meant laying down their lives. They did their duty, and Lincoln now calls us to do ours through the following exhortation:   ‘It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us…that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.’ (6)   “So you see, my fellow Americans, Memorial Day is about much more than remembering the heroes of the past. It is also about us, their descendants, honoring our ancestors’ sacrifices by continuing the unfinished work they so nobly advanced. This is why we must, with all the fire of our faith, continue to pray for America to be turned back to God. Regardless of how bad circumstances may look, we must not falter, because duty is ours - results are God’s. A new birth of freedom is possible,  if we don’t give up .”   “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” (Psalm 116:15)   Pray with me: Heavenly Father,  Your eyes have seen the sacrifice of every one of the fallen.  Every man. Every woman. Every casualty of war. Every friend, every spouse, every parent, every child and family member, every comrade who has lost a loved one, both past and present– You’ve seen their tears and grieved alongside them all. Not one moment in battle has escaped Your attention. You are intimately aware of each dying breath and the measure of full devotion that was poured out through their ultimate sacrifice.    Father, we take a solemn moment now to join You in this. We honor the men and women who so selflessly gave their lives, and we honor those family members and loved ones who feel the loss most deeply. For those still mourning, would You wrap your arms of comfort around them and make Yourself known to them. For those who have been lost far in the past, help us never forget their sacrifice. For our own hearts, Lord, we ask that You impart to us a deep gratitude for the great cloud of witnesses who’ve paid such a price so that we can live in a land of liberty. Fan aflame the fires within us that we might continue to advance the unfinished work of our ancestors.    On this Memorial Day, we ask You, Lord, to remember the fallen and all that they so nobly fought for – we join our prayers with theirs and ask that You would bring a new birth of Freedom to the United States of America.    In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.   Our decree: We decree that the lives of our American Servicemen and women were not sacrificed in vain. This nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom. BIO: William J. Ostan is a retired Army Major and the recipient of two bronze stars. He is the founder and CEO of Arc of Justice , a nonprofit organization that advocates for wounded warriors. He is the co-author of the Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights , which is bipartisan legislation being considered in Congress. You can find out more about Will’s efforts at   ArcofJusticeUSA.org   Click on the link below to watch the full video. 1. Simpson, Douglas . Looking for America, p. 310. 2. Sheets, Dutch, The Way Back , pp. 42-43. 3. The quote is of unknown origin, but most scholars attribute it to either George Orwell or G.K. Chesterton. 4. Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, November 19, 1863. 5. American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster, 1828, “Devotion” First meaning. 6. Gettysburg Address

The “Communion” Revival There is absolutely no doubt that we are in the beginnings of revival in America, an outpouring of such proportions that it will be considered another Great Awakening. Many efforts have contributed to this: much prayer, worship gatherings, repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation, and more. America has obviously not been fully cleansed and transformed – sin still abounds – but cleansing and transformation are the results  of salvation and revival, not the causes.  Small acts of obedience have been essential; grassroots efforts that are often unseen by the masses combine in the spirit realm to become great waves of anointing and momentum. Occasionally, however, the Lord leads individuals to convene larger gatherings of believers. Lou Engle and The Call  come to mind, as does Washington for Jesus , A Million Women , and others.  One of the more unique, larger gatherings Holy Spirit has orchestrated was  Awaken the Dawn  in October of 2017. Fifty-eight tents lined the Washington Mall, filled with 24/7 worship led by 1700 worship teams. Yes, I said 1700. Fifty thousand people attended, and 4,000,000 watched and participated online! Many people were saved, including government officials, many more were healed, and statewide movements of prayer and revival were birthed in every state. This event truly was used to help birth a new day. Since 2017, Awaken the Dawn  has hosted 800 tent gatherings in capitals, campuses, and cities around the nation.  Holy Spirit has sovereignly led David Bradshaw and Awaken the Dawn  to host another gathering on the National Mall this upcoming October 9-12, called Communion America .  Though David and his ministry are hosting the week, it is truly a collaboration of several ministries, including ours. The power of unity and agreement will contribute to the release of incredible breakthroughs for our nation. Fifty tents, one for each state, will be filled with 24/7 worship, culminating in partaking of the Lord’s Table together. The sacrifice of Christ will be honored as millions of people there and throughout the nation take Communion together. Without question, this will further open the heavens over America. I will be there – consider joining me.  I realize many of you, due to jobs and other responsibilities, cannot attend every event of this nature. However, if it is possible, you should consider attending this gathering at least for a day. We are told in Scripture that three times a year, all men in Israel who could possibly do so were required to attend the major feasts in Jerusalem (Exodus 23:14-19). Joel 2:16 emphasizes gathering the nation to seek the Lord‘s restoration. These and other references emphasize the importance of God’s people coming together at times. The sacrifice and agreement that takes place accomplish things in the spirit that do not occur as we gather in our smaller gatherings. I can safely say that God has used various visits to Washington, D.C., to accomplish as much or more in my heart than any other activity. There is something about taking a stand in our nation’s capital – as both a citizen of heaven and of America – that is incredibly significant. My emotions have run the gamut when doing so, from overwhelming travail accompanied by many tears to exultant, powerful decrees. If you have never made such a pilgrimage, this would be a great time to do so. During my visits, not only have I been used, I have been marked . Nothing has done as much to solidify the revelation that this is MY country as have these visits to pray in Washington, D.C. Holy Spirit has told me many times while there, “Take ownership of this nation – it belongs to you.” Why Communion? The Lord has informed numerous leaders over the past few years that Communion would play a significant role in what He’s about to do. This is not a new phenomenon, by the way. The great Cane Ridge revival of the 1800s was born out of Communion. That great revival rocked our nation and birthed the Second Great Awakening. It is no exaggeration to say that Communion birthed an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that saved our nation.  Why would the Lord choose Communion to launch and be the focal point of an outpouring? The answer seems simple: nothing honors, calls attention to, and reminds us of the Lord‘s sacrifice and our salvation more than partaking of the Lord’s Table. Imagine the honor He will feel when millions of His family do it together in this gathering. And imagine the terror hell must feel when we do so! Nothing overcomes the powers of hell like the blood of Jesus. God’s decree of freedom for the human race was written with the blood of Jesus. It covers the Mercy Seat of heaven and unlocks God‘s mercy on earth. The book of Hebrews says that the blood of Christ “speaks!” (Hebrews 12:24). Indeed, it does. Loudly. I believe its message of freedom will reverberate in the heavens over our nation this October, as millions of us join together to honor its life-giving power.  Please get behind this effort in any and every way possible: your prayers, participation, and by spreading the word. You can also help with financial support, as these events cost a couple of million dollars. Perhaps you can sow a gift into this. Ceci and I will certainly be doing so. Check out the  link we are providing, which will explain the event more fully and tell you how you can support it. Pray with me: Father, we know You relate to people, not just as individuals, but as groups of people. Family units are blessed and cursed, as are cities and entire nations. Also nations, just like individuals, possess divine purposes and destinies. We know You raised up America to propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the Earth. And though we have rejected You and turned from this calling, in Your mercy You are restoring us. We declare that we will experience a great harvest, and also be used to reap an incredible harvest in other nations. Without a doubt, You have led David Bradshaw and Awaken the Dawn  to host this Communion gathering on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Now, we ask You to breathe Your life, favor, and blessing into it. Give it wind. Move upon the hearts of tens of thousands of people to attend, and millions more to participate online. We ask that through this event, Christ would take His rightful place in our nation. As we partake of the bread and wine that week, arise and scatter Your enemies. Give us great breakthrough in the heavens, shattering strongholds and lifting the veil of darkness off millions of people. Let the power released as we gather merge with the power released from millions of prayers and other significant events in our nation over the past 30+ years. Amalgamate and synchronize these into one huge explosive release of Your power. We ask for all the funds needed to accomplish this event. And we continue to pray for our government leaders. Today, we focus on the judicial system of America. This branch of our government is out of order and out of control. Many of those in it release injustice, not justice. Many judges, including Supreme Court justices, oppose You, disrespect Your Word and ways, violate our Constitution, and reject common sense. We ask You to stop this somehow! Bring Your redemption into rebellious elements of this branch of our government. Remove those who oppose You and give us righteous and wise judges who honor You.  Continue to give righteous leaders in the executive and legislative branches of our government wisdom and understanding, as they seek to transform America back to health. Pour out Your Spirit on our government – let history read that the government of America was impacted greatly by the Third Great Awakening. Change our government! Awaken it! Enlighten it! Return it to our righteous roots. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen. Our decree:  We decree that another great Communion revival has begun and will come to fullness in America. Visit this link  to find out more about the Communion America  event scheduled for October 9-12, 2025. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

God, Government, and the Church One of the fastest ways to create controversy is to mix the subjects of God, government, and the church. It is easy for me to see why the leftist and antichrist elements in our society don’t want God or His Word influencing government. It is inconceivable to me, however, that believers would fall prey to this error. The belief that we are to separate God and government is one of the greatest possible heresies. His influence is meant to permeate EVERY facet of life on Earth.  “Government” is the overseeing or management of an entity. Our English word comes from two Latin and Greek words, which mean “to steer a ship.” Governments are actually sometimes referred to as “ships of state.” AI provided me with the following definitions of government. “A government is the system or group of people responsible for making and enforcing rules, providing public services, and ensuring the overall organization and function of society. It’s the body that makes decisions and establishes policies that affect society, including economic activities and human rights.”              Who wouldn’t want God’s help with this?! Trying to steer ships of state through storms, currents, icebergs, and other dangers without the Creator’s guidance is like “the captain of a ship on a dark night who saw faint lights in the distance. He told his signalman to send the message: ‘Change your course 10 degrees south.’ “Immediately, he received the response: ‘Change your direction 10 degrees north.’ “The proud captain was angry that he was being challenged, so he sent a further message: ‘Change your course 10 degrees south. This is the captain speaking!’ “He received the response: ‘Change your direction 10 degrees north. I’m Seaman Third Class Jones.’ “The captain, thinking he would terrify this insubordinate sailor, wired a third message: ‘Change your direction 10 degrees south. I am a battleship.’ “The final reply came: ‘Change your course 10 degrees north. I am a lighthouse.” (1) In the Genesis creation, King Jesus prepared Earth, a planet in His Kingdom, to be the home of His future family. He then formed this family, beginning with Adam and Eve. Next, He assigned them, and their descendants, the responsibility of governing  or managing  their home, the earth, (Hebrew: radah  and mashal ) and delegated to them the authority needed to do so (Genesis 1:26-28; Psalm 8:6). As those with delegated authority, they were obviously to manage according to God’s will and ways - the principles under which His Kingdom operates.  This was all interrupted at the Fall. We humans lost our relationship with God and decided we could manage the earth without God’s help and guidance. We would just do as we pleased. Chaos ensued. The first son born to Adam and Eve, Cain, killed the second son, Abel (Genesis 4:8). By chapter 6 of Genesis, God said “the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent…was evil” (verse 5). The ship was sinking. The Repair But God had a plan for recovery. Jesus was incarnated – He became human – to restore us to God’s family, which all believers know. What is not as well known is that He also came to restore our assignment and authority to manage the earth. The first Adam had lost this, the last Adam recaptured and restored it (1 Corinthians 15:45; Matthew 28:18-20). Our authority to represent God’s Kingdom on earth now flows to us, not from our natural connection with the first Adam, but from our spiritual connection to Christ, the last Adam. This is why we operate “in His name.”  Through this delegated authority, Christ uses the church, His Ekklesia, to once again accomplish His Kingdom will and purposes here on earth (Matthew 16:18-19). When Jesus said He would build His Ekklesia/church, an Ekklesia was a governing body. How would this governing assignment be fulfilled? Not by force! Jesus was not saying we would “govern” or release His will by using physical force, but through spiritual authority and the implementation of His ways - the principles under which His Kingdom operates. To picture this, He said His Kingdom was like leaven, meaning that it permeates and influences all with which it comes into contact (Matthew 13:33). When we operate according to His Kingdom principles, He is steering the ship through us. The same is true when we offer biblical prayers and Spirit-led decrees. As I alluded to earlier, God’s divine influence should occur in every facet of life on earth. This especially includes government, with its incredible responsibility of “steering the ship.” God intended for ALL earthly government – whether in a home, a city, or a nation – to be an extension of HIS delegated authority, releasing HIS love, resulting in HIS righteousness, justice, and peace on the earth. The more influence God is given – the more a government aligns with His Word and Kingdom principles – the more peace, health, and justice are released into that jurisdiction. In the Scriptures, government leaders – not just spiritual leaders – were almost always involved in God’s saving and transforming of a people and nation. To contend that God would not want to influence government is not only heretical, it is absurd, even asinine. America’s Restoration It is impossible to overstate the significance of God being increasingly worshiped and honored by elements of our government. Worship and prayer are now occurring regularly in the White House and congressional offices. President Trump has invited God into the White House. He is attempting to restore not only America’s greatness, but also honor and restore America’s Christian heritage. Coming from the most powerful position in our nation, this is opening the door for even more righteous change in our nation. As all seeds do, the seeds of truth are multiplying after their kind. Spiritual hunger is begetting spiritual hunger, spiritual life is begetting spiritual life. This is flowing down to the nation. Revival has begun and will now multiply. As it does, it will provide the power and ability to also reform  laws and systems in accordance with God’s ways and Kingdom principles. We must pray for this to continue. Pray with me: Father, thank You for what You are doing in our nation. Our faith is certainly not in government; it is in You, the God of government. As You are honored in portions of our government, life and blessings are released. We see this beginning. And again, we thank You. We understand our responsibility to represent You and Your Kingdom in our land. We carry Your heart, we possess Your authority, and we are Your voice. We ask that You keep the church motivated to pray and be a voice for good in our nation. We ask that this manifest in government, education, families – and every facet of life in America. Multiply the harvest and empower the reformation. We pray for our leaders as they make decisions that steer the ship of America. Help them avoid mishaps and wrong turns. Give them the ability to rule righteously, honoring Your Word and ways. Through this, restore greatness to our land and make us a blessing to all the nations of the earth. In Jesus’ name, we pray, amen. Our decree:  We decree that the earth’s government is on Christ’s shoulders; He is our King (Isaiah 9:6-7). Click on the link below to watch the full video. Craig Brian Larson, Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching  (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1993), p. 134.

Notable Miracles that Bring Awakening, Part 2  We are continuing on the topic of notable miracles  today because I believe Holy Spirit is renewing our minds when it comes to the topic of miracles, signs and wonders—the supernatural demonstrations of Jesus’ Kingdom. These are not secondary matters that should be subjects of controversy, but essential, non-negotiable expressions of our faith. Tim’s book,   Angel Armies: God’s Supernatural Enforcers , is a timely and prophetic work that is reminding Jesus’s Ekklesia—you and me—of what time it is in the spirit. It’s time for us to see cities, regions, and entire geographies influenced by the Gospel.  The New Testament Ekklesia of the book of Acts (and the first several hundred years of church history) regularly practiced proclamation AND demonstration; it was not one without the other. Undeniable gospel demonstrations of power and miracles accompanied gospel words.  In the book, Tim shares: “Holy Spirit reminded the first Ekklesia of Christ’s words recorded in John 14:12: ‘ Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father .’ “Again, it’s one of the things Holy Spirit does. We are told He brings all things to our remembrance  [hupomimnesko] (1) . And no doubt, Peter and John remembered these words very clearly in the events that Luke captured in Acts chapter 3.  “As they approached the gate called Beautiful, Holy Spirit filled them with a surge of power and great boldness. Peter fastened his eyes on the lame beggar and said, ‘Look up here at us.’ And when he did, expecting to receive alms or a donation, Peter said, ‘I’m not giving you silver, and I’m not giving you gold. I’ve got something for you that money cannot buy. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk’ (see Acts 3:6). Then he grabbed his hands and pulled this man to his feet. Immediately, his feet and ankle bones received strength, and this man leaped and began to run, glorifying God throughout the temple.  “Muscles, bones, and ankles that had never been used instantly received strength. And beyond that, this 40-year-old man, who had never walked, received a miracle in his brain and nervous system; balance and coordination were supernaturally provided.  “When you’re born, you have to learn how to walk. Some who have been in accidents must relearn to walk. This man had never walked. But instantly, there was coordination between his spinal column and brain; signals were sent to muscles and ankles that had never operated, and strength was instantly given to atrophied muscles. People were astounded as they watched this lame man, whom they had passed by for years, jumping and running throughout the temple. Who wouldn’t be astounded?  “Amazingly, religious leaders, priests, and the Pharisees didn’t like it. Can you imagine that? They felt it would diminish their importance and influence, so they had Peter and John arrested for doing this. I mean, that’s hard to believe unless, of course, you live in our present times.  “The next day, Peter and John were brought before the council and asked whose authority they operated under to heal this man. Peter and John answered, ‘Jesus, the resurrected Lord, whom you guys crucified. We did it in His name.’ Through faith in His name, this man had been made whole.  “The leaders of the dead religion didn’t like that one bit, so they determined they were going to intimidate Peter and John. They persuaded the government to partner with them and issue a decree to Peter and John that said, ‘We forbid you to ever do this again, and do not even preach in the Name of Jesus.’ Peter and John replied, and I’m paraphrasing, ‘Go pound sand. You can’t intimidate us. We’ll do exactly what our King told us to do. We’ll not be silent. He told us to speak in His name, and He told us to do miracles in His name.’  “The Sanhedrin council got together, wondering what they could do about this. Acts 4:15-16 says:  ‘But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, saying, “What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it” (Acts 4:15-16 NKJV).’  ‘Saying, what are we to do with these men? For that an extraordinary miracle has been performed by (through) them is plain to all the residents of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it (Acts 4:16 AMPC).’  ‘What should we do with these men? Everyone in Jerusalem can clearly see that they’ve performed a notable sign and wonder —we can’t deny that (Acts 4:16 TPT).’  “In other words, ‘ It’s too obvious. We can’t deny this. We can’t bury it .’ And they had to let them go.  “Now, in another apostolic age and to other Ekklesias, Holy Spirit is once again saying to press into the miraculous healing realm, believing for notable miracles to occur in the Name of Jesus.  “The word ‘notable’   is the Greek word gnóstos, (2)  and it means known, great, knowable, recognizable, capable of being known. In other words, these are miracles that anyone can recognize as miracles: clear, visible, and great, coming only from God. ‘Only God’ power. ‘Only God’ possibilities. ‘Only God’ manifestations. ‘Only God’ workings. ‘Only God’ accomplishments. ‘Only God’ actions. ‘Only God’ deeds.  “In other words, notable miracles are miracles ‘only God’ can do, and everybody knows it.  God-actions on earth that can’t be denied. They are signs that say, ‘God did that.' A person running and jumping after being lame for 40 years is a notable sign. Holy Spirit is saying to us: ‘…you are now moving into days when notable miracles will increase through Kingdom Ekklesias. They are flowing into towns, cities, regions, states, nations, and religions. People will be forced to admit that God performed them.  ‘I want you to believe Me for supernatural power to come into your churches and lives. Believe Me for God-possibilities. Believe for God-actions to start being released around you. Believe for God-manifestations and deeds. Believe for God-accomplishments to flow through your life.’  “We must believe for notable miracles that grab the attention of the world ; notable miracles that prodigals can witness; signs and wonders that unbelievers can see. This will grab their attention, convincing them that Jesus is Lord. Raise your faith level. Believe that the same works, the same healing power, the same miracles Jesus performed, we shall do also, not through our power, but by the same Spirit, Holy Spirit, that raised Christ from the dead.  It is now time to follow the lead of Holy Spirit into supernatural times, supernatural manifestations of signs and wonders. It’s time to receive His anointings for signs, wonders, healings, and notable miracles.  Pray with me: Father, we raise our faith level to believe You for both proclamation AND demonstration of the gospel. As Your Word is preached with boldness, we ask You for notable miracles that will confirm the words being communicated. We thank You that the world will see a demonstration of Your miracle working power that is absolutely undeniable.   And although we have been speaking of Your supernatural power being released to work physical miracles, we also ask for it to be released in other ways. Release Your power to change and transform the thinking of people in our nation. Do so in order to change laws and systems, reforming our nation. Bring about breakthroughs in other nations, stopping violence and oppression. The youth revival has now begun – cause it to intensify and expand to all age groups in every nation.  Release Your power to stop any planned violence against those in our government. Deliver us from all evil plans to harm them. Stop violence in our land and thwart the plans of those who seek to divide us. All of this we ask in Christ’s name. Amen. Our decree: We declare that we are living in days of undeniable demonstrations of miraculous power that will capture the world’s attention, directing multitudes to Jesus.  Today’s post was taken from my brother’s book that was just released, entitled Angel Armies: God’s Supernatural Enforcers.  You can find it on Tim’s website  or Amazon. Click on the link below to watch the full video. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 5279. Ibid, ref. no. 1110.

Notable Miracles that Bring Awakening! In my brother Tim’s new book, Angel Armies: God’s Supernatural Enforcers, he includes a chapter that references a phrase from Acts 4 where critics and persecutors of the gospel describe the miracle that took place in Acts 3 (the lame man who was healed at the gate named Beautiful). The religious critics commented, “What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it” (Acts 4:16 NKJV). This notable miracle clearly had a far-reaching impact. Notable miracles reveal the Father’s heart to bring wholeness and healing. They are needed in this hour because they can do what the greatest strategies fail to accomplish: break open cities, regions, and territories for the advancement of the gospel, igniting territorial awakening. In the book, Tim shares: “We must understand that we, the Ekklesia today, are to move in supernatural power. It is a part of the Father’s plan. The Ekklesia is supposed to flow in the supernatural power of Holy Spirit. “Sadly, much of the church has become stagnant because it has settled for the natural. But the remnant that has been prepared for our times, the remnant in the true church, the King’s Ekklesia, is refusing to settle for only the natural realm way of doing things. “The Lord has said prophetically that we are stepping into His most supernatural era…signs, wonders, miracles, and healings, and also what the Scriptures call notable healings or notable miracles. We must grow our faith now, daring to ask for the double portion. We are not going to change history without the supernatural. “In March of 2022, Holy Spirit gave me a prophetic word that I believe is amping up now for this era: ‘There will now be seen throughout the earth a functioning church in the midst of the world’s dysfunction. Multiplied grace is now being poured out. Bound souls will be set free. Captives in heart, delivered. Those blinded by sin and iniquity will be liberated from hell’s bondage as the revival of the ingathering now leaps ahead. ‘The generations in sync with My Angel Armies will be soaked in the fresh rains of Heaven and will now leap forward into great revival. It will be a movement that moves in power, passion, and purity. I will support it with signs, wonders, miracles, and notable miracles that are leaping forth into your region. Notable miracles are leaping into your capitals. Miracles are leaping into your households. The revival in the womb of my intercessors is now leaping. It’s leaping from the womb of those in travail. It is now time for the birthing of My Kingdom revival.’ “Kingdom revivals involve notable miracles. In Acts 3 and 4, shortly after the outpouring of Holy Spirit in Acts 2, Peter and John were going to the temple for the 3 o’clock prayer meeting. On their way, they had to pass through the temple gate that is called the Gate Beautiful, where a lame man sat begging for money. This man was 40 years old and had been unable to walk from birth. Every day, his family would bring him to this gate and lay him down so he could beg for money. That was his source of income. “Hundreds of thousands of people had walked by this man as he lay at the gate. Jesus Himself had passed by him many times. All the disciples had seen this man and walked past him. But on this day, Holy Spirit was emphasizing miracles to the Jerusalem Ekklesia. “Peter and John knew firsthand the miraculous healing power of Jesus. They were with Jesus when He had healed those unable to walk. They were standing beside Him when blind eyes were opened. Peter and John were also there when deaf ears were opened. They were there when leprosy and other skin diseases were healed, and the flesh on individuals became like that of a newborn baby or child. “They were there when a woman was healed of a blood disorder she had dealt with for 12 years. She had spent all of her money to see if a doctor could help her find a cure. Then one day, she heard that Jesus was coming by and hope began to rise inside of her. Twelve years of anguish and pain, but Jesus was coming by. She believed that if she could just touch the hem of His garment, she would be healed. She slipped through the crowd and touched His garment; when she did, Jesus said, ‘Who touched Me? Who touched Me?’ “Peter said, ‘Lord, there are hundreds of people. Many have touched You. We’re having to part the crowd to get You through. What do You mean?’ “Jesus said, ‘No, someone touched Me differently, pulling anointing from Me. I felt virtue leave My body.’ “Virtue is the Greek word for power. Dunamis is the actual word used here.(1) Jesus said, ‘Dunamis was pulled from Me.’ The same power, dunamis, that Holy Spirit later brought at Pentecost flowed from Christ, and instantly the woman was healed. Her pain was gone, and the blood disorder was cleansed. Peter and John witnessed that miracle. “The words Jesus spoke to His disciples the night of the last supper are also words to all believers. In John 14:12-14, He made what I believe is one of His most astounding statements. ‘I tell you this timeless truth: The person who follows me in faith, believing in me, will do the same mighty miracles that I do—even greater miracles than these because I go to be with my Father! For I will do whatever you ask me to do when you ask me in my name. And that is how the Son will show what the Father is really like and bring glory to him. Ask me anything in my name, and I will do it for you!’ (John 14:12-14 TPT) “If it is timeless, it is true today. The passage says ‘greater miracles,’ meaning greater in number, not greater in quality. Jesus did signs, wonders, and miracles in a relatively small area: Israel and its surrounding regions. But we are scattered throughout the entire world. We need far more, greater in number, signs, wonders, and miracles because of the size and the scope of our assignment into all the world.” Pray with me: Father, we recognize that demonstrations of Your Kingdom power through signs, wonders and notable miracles open territories to the Gospel. Miracles reveal that Christ is alive, He is working in the world, and the gospel is true. We recognize that being used to work miracles is not reserved for the spiritual elite or select few. All believers who follow Jesus in faith can be used to do the same mighty miracles He did, through the empowering of Holy Spirit. Lord, use our hands. Use our words. Overshadow us with Your Spirit as You did the Apostle Peter in Acts 5. Saturate us with Your glory as You did the Apostle Paul in Acts 19. And Father, we are reminded today that prophets have said we are entering a renaissance age. We ask for wisdom to be given to our government leaders as they work to bring about appropriate changes. As the tug-of-war occurs between those espousing leftist, globalist, antichrist ideals and those seeking to reform America back to biblical ideals, give favor and success to those aligning with You. Give us revival - millions of salvations, and reformation - a return to Your ways and plans. In Jesus’ name we ask, amen. Our decree: We declare that notable miracles are breaking out from the presence and glory of the Holy Spirit. These miracles will draw attention to Jesus, and open territories to receive the gospel. Today’s post was taken from my brother’s book that was just released, entitled Angel Armies: God’s Supernatural Enforcers. You can find it on Tim’s website or Amazon. Click on the link below to watch the full video. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 1411.