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The Power of A Testimony In yesterday’s post, I shared some testimonies of healing from Tommy and Miriam Evans’ book Decrees that Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.  I found it interesting that some of those healings occurred during testimonies of other people being healed. Here are a couple of those testimonies from yesterday, quoted from the book: “Another woman who was deaf for 15 years had her hearing completely restored while I was ministering in South Carolina. I simply said to the crowd, ‘You have permission to be healed while we worship!’ When she was able to hear, she ran up to the pastor, and they interrupted the service for her to share. A woman in the crowd was healed of severe tinnitus just by listening to the testimony. The woman with tinnitus shared her story with a woman at a restaurant later that day; that woman was also healed of tinnitus in the middle of the restaurant! “While preaching in Indiana, I began to share testimonies of how God healed people through a group of believers praying over a handkerchief (Acts 19:12). While speaking, a man in the back was in a wheelchair, and he stood up and began to shuffle around the room. His wife and daughter began to cry. I asked for a report, and they said he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and normally could not walk. He walked out to his car that night as his wife pushed his wheelchair and loaded it in the trunk. God is so good!” (1) Several years ago, I had an interesting experience with the Lord that eventually led to an understanding of why testimonies of healing produce healing. While in worship, I heard Holy Spirit say, “I am bringing you full circle.” I knew the “you” was plural - not just me, but we, the body of Christ. As I continued meditating on this, Holy Spirit gave me a vision; I was looking down from heaven to Earth and could see what appeared to be a circle being drawn on the ground. In the vision, I was then moved from above to a side view. From this perspective, I realized I wasn’t seeing a flat circle on the ground, but rather an upward spiral, like a giant coil. Using this as a visual aid, the Lord said to me, “Full circle, higher level. I have now taken the church to a new level. She will do once again works she has done before, but at higher levels of effectiveness. Another season of miracles will be released…revelation will be imparted…revival is coming…all at higher levels. The church is coming full circle, but at a higher level.” I mentioned this in a message a short time later, and a man approached me after the service. “I am a Spirit-filled, Messianic Jewish rabbi,” he said. “I found your vision and comments regarding the circle interesting. This is very similar to what we Jews believe regarding time, and a related word in the Hebrew language.” Continuing, he said, “Do you know what the word ‘testimony’ means in Hebrew?” I answered, “Well, I assume it means to give an account of something that occurred in the past.” “Not exactly,” he said, “the root Hebrew word for testimony means ‘to repeat, to do something again,’ or ‘do time again.’ It does not mean only to tell about or give witness of something.” What an interesting phrase, I thought -  do time again.  He continued, “We believe that when one declares what God did in the past, a testimony, it is in some ways like coming full circle - back to when He first performed the act, the beginning point. And when we do so, the same power released at the beginning is released now to ‘do it again.’ We’re ‘doing time again.’  “That’s why we believe it’s so important to tell our children what God did in the past, and why God was angry with Israel when they neglected to teach them Israel’s history. By failing to tell the story, they were not only failing to educate them about God and their history, but they were also failing to re-release His power. We believe that when we tell our children about the Exodus, relating how God delivered Israel from Egypt at Passover through great signs and wonders, the same saving power is released again. Our children receive the benefits of Passover and deliverance. We believe this power can be released again, and again, and again, and again. “We have actually begun acting on this principle,” he said, “by repeatedly sending believers who have been supernaturally healed to share their testimony over and over with others who are ill. They don’t pray for these individuals; they simply repeat their testimonies of healing. And people are being healed!”  I was just, well…speechless. Testimonies don’t just encourage us or inspire faith; they release power? But he wasn’t finished! “It’s as though time becomes pregnant with God’s words and, therefore, His power. The Eternal God declares His eternal, living, and powerful words (Psalm 119:89; Hebrews 4:12) to accomplish something, and those words and the power they release are deposited in time. We can tap into this power by speaking His words and by declaring what He has done in the past.” To say this rabbi launched me on a quest would be an understatement. I set out to discover if these things were true. I’m still not certain I understand all of it, but I have at least been able to confirm some of what he said. In studying the Hebrew word for testimony, eduwth/eduth , I found that the root word ( ud or uwd ) means “repeat or do again.” The lexicon said It refers to “the continuance of a past event.” For this reason, the Arabic words for “return” and “habit” come from this same root. (2) As I considered all of this, I realized we have had elements of this concept in our Christian faith, but haven’t fully understood it. The best example is the preaching of the gospel, which Scripture says is “the power of God unto salvation”  (Romans 1:16). We know power is released when we re-tell the gospel story, the same power to save, deliver, and heal that was generated at Calvary 2000 years ago. God’s power is in the story, just waiting to be released in the telling. Many believe, and I am one of them, that when we eat the bread and drink the cup of Communion, the same power and provision generated at Calvary should be received by us again. We are to “partake of” it, which is what the word for communion actually means (koinonia ) (3) . Sadly, many have not been taught this and therefore, do not activate their faith to receive it. But the power of the Cross remains in this covenantal act, and when we  “eat this bread and drink this cup…retelling the story, proclaiming our Lord’s death until he comes” ‭‭(1 Corinthians‬ ‭11‬:‭26‬ ‭TPT‬‬) power is available. As I pondered this, I found myself wondering: maybe this is why the Bible says, “We overcome by the blood of the Lamb, and the word of our TESTIMONY!” (Revelation 12:11). Perhaps this is why it is important that “The redeemed of the Lord SAY SO!”  (Psalm 107:2). Tell the stories! Pray with me: Father, what a fascinating thought - testimonies of healing produce healing. You release power to heal in several ways: touching or laying hands on someone, the spoken Word, anointing people with oil as a symbol of Holy Spirit, the prayer of agreement, acts of faith, intercession, anointed prayer cloths…and testimonies.  We are hungry for Holy Spirit’s manifestations and gifts. As we move into a season where His gifts operate at increased levels, remind us that we must never formularize how He works. You resist “boxes,” religious routines that we turn into formulas. At times miracles will simply occur as we talk about miracles. Give us childlike faith to believe, obey, tell the story, and come full circle. In Jesus name, amen.  Our decree: We decree that we will go to new levels of God’s power and glory, as we testify of His greatness. You can find out more about Tommy and Miriam Evans at RevivalMandate.org . You can find their book, Decrees that Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit , on Amazon . Click on the link below to watch the full video. Tommy and Miriam Evans, Decrees that Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit  (Destiny Image Publishers, Inc.: Shippensburg, PA), pp. 146-147.  R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer, Jr., Bruce K. Waltke, Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament  (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1980), p. 648. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no.  2842.

INTRODUCTION Yesterday, I released Part One of an article by Larry Sparks highlighting the book Decrees that Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit  by Tommy and Miriam Evans. The purpose of Larry’s article is to challenge and encourage us to receive and operate in the gifts of Holy Spirit using this powerful book as a reference. These gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12) are such an important part of the coming revival that I wanted to share his exhortation and also promote the book.  Part One, which I shared yesterday, encouraged us that if we share God’s Word regarding the gifts, they WILL operate. It also pointed out that our quest for balance has gotten us out of balance! In our attempts to fulfill 1 Corinthians 14:40,  “Let everything be done decently and in order,”  we have “ordered” a dimension of Holy Spirit activity out of our gatherings. Larry ended by pointing out that Gen Z and Gen Alpha are not atheistic, but are actually beginning to pursue spirituality. However, they want a genuine manifestation of the supernatural, not religion. When we reject the gifts and manifestations of the Holy Spirit, we reject the very thing a generation is crying out for! Larry shares that silence regarding the supernatural in the church is one of the greatest enemies to our cause. Here is Part Two of: _____________________________________ DECREE AND DEMONSTRATE (PART 2) Good News… and Bad News Here’s the good news. The outlandish theory of cessationism is nearly dead.  Cessationism, not worthy of being called a theology, claims that the miraculous demonstrations of Holy Spirit power, such as tongues, miracles, and prophecy, ceased  when the Scripture was canonized and the last apostle died. This is completely unverifiable by Scripture, and also, the vast majority of respectable theologians would denounce this, including people like Dr. Craig Kenner, N.T. Wright, Wayne Grudem, Gordon Fee, and others. This sounds like good news, right?    Here is the next threshold we need to cross: will we demonstrate what we claim to believe? Many of us claim to believe that the Spirit’s miraculous gifts and power continue today. But are we willing to take the risks that welcome His presence into our gatherings and lives?   Practical Things We Can Do to Demonstrate the Spirit’s Power Let’s commit to celebrating the work and manifestation of the Holy Spirit, rather than simply “tolerating” Him.    When the Holy Spirit touches someone and they begin to respond physically, let’s pray that all parties involved would have discernment on how to navigate what God is doing. This is the appropriate response, as opposed to considering His actions as interruptions that should be shut down.   As leaders, let’s couple the preaching and teaching of the Scriptures with an expectation that the Lord will confirm His word with “signs following” (Mark 16:17). This demands that we live in a constant state of wide-eyed expectation that looks for activity of the Holy Spirit even while we are teaching or preaching the Word. I believe divine interruptions are available, through which people are healed and delivered in our meetings, as the Word is taught. But this will only occur if we become open and receptive to these moments.  In their book, the Evans illustrate this by sharing the following:  “A woman who was 80 percent deaf in both ears attended one of our meetings. No one said a formal prayer with her. She was just worshipping in the room and noticed a sensation in her ears. She went out to the lobby to change the batteries in her hearing aids. When she took them out, she found she could hear 100 percent. A few weeks later, my daughter and her friend were telling this same testimony to a teenage girl who was deaf in one ear. The young girl did not say anything but in her heart, she wished the same would happen to her. Three days later, her ear opened up! She immediately told her youth leader, and word spread like wildfire. “Another woman who was deaf for 15 years had her hearing completely restored while I was ministering in South Carolina. I simply said to the crowd, ‘You have permission to be healed while we worship!’ When she was able to hear, she ran up to the pastor, and they interrupted the service for her to share. A woman in the crowd was healed of severe tinnitus just by listening to the testimony. The woman with tinnitus shared her story with a woman at a restaurant later that day, that woman was also healed of tinnitus in the middle of the restaurant! “While preaching in Indiana, I began to share testimonies of how God healed people through a group of believers praying over a handkerchief (Acts 19:12). While speaking, a man in the back was in a wheelchair and he stood up and began to shuffle around the room. His wife and daughter began to cry. I asked for a report, and they said he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and normally could not walk. He walked out to his car that night as his wife pushed his wheelchair and loaded it in the trunk. God is so good!” (1) Perhaps most importantly, let’s all  commit to being practitioners of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Paul provokes us to “ earnestly desire ” the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 14:1. This is not so we can claim higher levels of spirituality, but in order to serve people supernaturally and see measurable results in their lives, bringing great glory to Jesus. Consider this: every time the Holy Spirit moves and manifests Himself in power, it’s a testimony that Jesus died, rose again, ascended to Heaven, and received everything He paid and prayed for. He paid for you and me to be completely cleansed from sin so that  we could become the dwelling place for God’s Spirit. N.T. Wright refers to Spirit-filled believers as “New Temple” people, a poignant description. (2)  Jesus paid for you to be forgiven and indwelt by the Spirit; He prayed for you to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and fire, so that His very presence would rest upon you to change lives and environments.    Bill Johnson famously said: “The Spirit within  you is for your sake, but the Spirit upon  you is for the sake of others.” (3) Miriam Evans states in this book regarding gifts of the Spirit:  “Tommy and I burn to live a life that brings glory to Jesus. We longed to live a life like the early church in the Scriptures. Then one day, we decided to take a risk. We hosted a revival and miracle night and told people to bring the sick and those who were tormented by demons. We said they would encounter Jesus. We took our eyes off our inadequacy and focused on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. We concluded that if Jesus instructed us, His Spirit would empower us. We saw dozens healed that night. It’s been seven years since I wrote this, and we are still hosting those meetings around the world. Countless people have received salvation in Jesus, baptisms of the Holy Spirit, and miracles. Will you take a risk that will be the turning point in your life?” (4)   Tommy and Miriam Evans have provided a treasure to the body of Christ with this new book,   Decrees that Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit . It contains not only stories such as these, but prayers and practical, Bible-based steps of faith with which to receive and move in the gifts of the Spirit. It will also serve as a daily guide to living with the presence of the Holy Spirit resting upon you , and His power changing things around you .    Pray with me: Father, as we move into revival and reformation, we find ourselves being awakened to needed changes – both in the church, and in our secular environments. You are indeed preparing us to be the church when we  gather to worship and when we  go forth  into our daily activities. The spirit of revival and the seeds of reformation are in our land. We ask You to bring both to fullness through the power of Your Spirit.  Your Word teaches us – as does history – that revival is fueled by the gifts of Your Spirit. We must have the release of these precious tools, enabling us to demonstrate the power of the gospel and the resurrection of Christ. We ask You for this. And we ask that resources and teachings, such as this powerful book by the Evans, be breathed upon mightily by You. Stir hearts in the church with a hunger for these gifts of the Spirit; bring a holy discontent for doing ministry without them. Then, satisfy this hunger with impartation and activation, invading hearts and impacting lives. It is time for this, and we are asking for it. In Jesus’ name, we ask, and in faith we say, “Thank You!” Our decree: We decree that a new season is now upon the church, a season of Holy Spirit’s gifts being poured out. We receive these manifestations of the great Holy Spirit, our Helper. You can find out more about Larry at LarrySparksMinistries.com  and for Tommy and Miriam Evans, go to RevivalMandate.org . You can find their book, Decrees that Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit , on Amazon . Click on the link below to watch the full video. Tommy and Miriam Evans, Decrees that Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit  (Destiny Image Publishers, Inc.: Shippensburg, PA), pp. 146-147.  N.T. Wright, New Temple People Language: Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense (New York: HarperOne, 2006), pp. 129-133.   Adapted from the book:  Bill Johnson,  Hosting the Presence  (Destiny Image: Shippensburg, PA, 2012). Evans, Decrees that Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit , pp. 140-141.

INTRODUCTION My friend, Larry Sparks, recently sent me an exciting and informative new book by Tommy and Miriam Evans entitled: Decrees that Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit . I use the word “exciting” not just due to the information it contains, but also because Holy Spirit motivating them to release this book now is just one more indicator of the kairos  time we have moved into. The Lord is further preparing us for the great outpouring that has already begun.  I also used the word “informative” to describe the book. It was written not only by two great teachers, but by two “doers” – the Evans move powerfully in the gifts of the Spirit on a regular basis (1 Corinthians 12). Tommy and Miriam use their experiences to illustrate the Scriptures, providing balanced and practical guidance. This direction, by the way, not only instructs us how to operate  in the gifts of the Spirit, but also how to  receive  and develop these essential tools. It is truly a handbook.  My brother, Tim Sheets, states in the book’s foreword: “Our friends Tommy and Miriam Evans have been anointed to produce this very timely handbook of practical wisdom. You will find yourself turning to it time and time again. Within these pages are spiritual insights that can help the body of Christ grow and mature and release the decrees of faith.” Larry Sparks, who sent me the book, ministers with the Evans on a regular basis. He wrote an article based on the book’s content, as well as his insights on what God is currently saying to the church regarding this important subject. I believe this subject is so critical, I want to share the article and promote this wonderful book here on Give Him 15. I will share Part One of the article today and Part Two tomorrow. The title of Larry’s article is: DECREE AND DEMONSTRATE (PART 1) There have been many exceptional training resources developed on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. From Derek Prince to Lester Sumrall to Norval Hayes to Kenneth Hagin and others, the body of Christ has been given sound, biblical instructions on these gifts. This has provided a foundation for the unique kairos  moment we are stepping into. The teachings of a previous generation are going to be demonstrated by this generation at a whole new level.     I, along with revivalists Tommy and Miriam Evans, have been traveling the nations, witnessing a collective hunger for the demonstration of the Holy Spirit and His supernatural power. And this has not been limited to a specific denomination.  We’ve found ourselves ministering in various settings, from Southern Baptist to Lutheran, and even Catholic environments. Regardless of the setting, the results are the same. As the Word of God is preached, it paints a picture of what’s possible for people to experience from the Holy Spirit. He breathes upon the Word of God, igniting hearts to step into the realities Scripture introduces to them. These results demonstrate the moment we are in : It’s time to decree the Word and demonstrate the power.  This reality is what birthed the book, Decrees that Activate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit . Tommy and Miriam Evans were burdened by a desire to raise up revival practitioners, not simply revival theorists. I believe the simple encouragements and activations outlined in the book will be catalysts, launching many into a life saturated with Holy Spirit demonstration.   A Vision of What’s Possible: Word and Spirit Describing this present kairos  moment a bit more… I had a vision wherein I saw a minister delivering his sermon from an old-fashioned pulpit, similar to what you would see in the days of Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakenings. I knew he was preaching verse by verse from Scripture---expository preaching.  In the vision, I panned down towards the front of the church, right beneath the preacher.  Usually, this is what we call the “altar” space. I was shocked by what I saw. While the minister preached, in that altar space I witnessed people shaking under the power of God. I saw some laughing uproariously as they were experiencing the oil of Holy Spirit joy, some being delivered from demonic torment, others being healed, and still others were being baptized in the Spirit. It was glorious, holy chaos. I watched as prayer teams moved seamlessly through the group of people as they were clearly being touched by the Holy Spirit. One would think this “disorderly” sight would cause distraction or commotion among the attentive congregation. It did not.   I then panned across the congregation, witnessing something extraordinary.  While this wild manifestation of the Spirit was taking place in the altar space, people sat in their seats, diligently taking notes. When something the minister said stirred the heart of one seated in the congregation, they would get out of their seats and move toward the altar space. There, these individuals would begin to have unique encounters with the Holy Spirit.   1 Corinthians 14:40 was, in fact, taking place in this environment; everything was being done “decently and in order.” It’s just that sometimes decently and in order,  from Heaven’s vantage point, looks like 120 disciples in an upper room being described as “drunk” after being filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2); or like a company of priests on their faces completely undone by God’s glory falling upon Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 8). In both the Old and New Testaments, we clearly see a connection between and an emphasis on the declaration of the Word and demonstration of Holy Spirit power.  I’ve learned that if we treat the manifestations of the Holy Spirit as a disturbance and distraction, people will treat them that way. But if we actually celebrate the move of the Holy Spirit, with all of its uniqueness and unusual activity, we disciple people into identifying these manifestations as indicator lights of God’s holy presence in our midst. Manifestations become celebrated confirmations of the Word being preached.   The Greatest Enemies of What God’s Doing… Right Now Much of our ministry and experience has been in western nations – the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the USA. In the Western world, we mistakenly project that we have graduated from the wonder of the supernatural, as if “that miracle, signs and wonders stuff” is archaic and out of touch with modernity. We perceive that we have become more civilized and refined, when, in fact, we have moved away from the very thing that a generation is crying out for!   Historian Tom Holland, author of the outstanding book Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World  has been cited as saying that we need to preach “the weird stuff” and “take the supernatural seriously” in the context of the Christian church. Justin Brierley, author of Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God,  has observed similar phenomena, especially among youth and young adults in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, Brierly’s observation is that atheism is not  the great juggernaut that is opposing the advancement of Christianity. Perhaps it was in a previous era, but now, it would seem that more and more people—particularly GenZ and GenAlpha—are pursuing “spirituality.” The question is  what kind of spirituality are they seeking and practicing?   The greatest enemy that seeks to oppose the move of God in this generation is silence concerning the supernatural in the church . If contemporary Christianity keeps silent on the gifts, power, and move of the Spirit, the devil is waiting right outside our sanctuaries, seeking opportunities to provide counterfeit “power” to the spiritually hungry masses. [Tomorrow we will look at Part 2 of Larry’s teaching/article.] Pray with me:  Father, as we move into revival and reformation, we find ourselves being awakened to needed changes – both in the church, and in our secular environments. You are indeed preparing us to be the church when we  gather to worship and when we  go forth  into our daily activities. The spirit of revival and the seeds of reformation are in our land. We ask You to bring both to fulness through the power of Your Spirit.  Your Word teaches us – as does history – that revival is fueled by the gifts of Your Spirit. We must have the release of these precious tools, enabling us to demonstrate the power of the gospel and the resurrection of Christ. We ask You for this. And we ask that resources and teachings, such as this powerful book by the Evans, be breathed upon mightily by You. Stir hearts in the church with a hunger for these gifts of the Spirit; bring a holy discontent for doing ministry without them. Then, satisfy this hunger with impartation and activation, invading hearts and impacting lives. It is time for this, and we are asking for it. In Jesus’ name we ask and in faith we say “Thank You!” Our decree: We decree that a new season is now upon the church, a season of Holy Spirit’s gifts being poured out. We receive these manifestations of the great Holy Spirit, our Helper. You can find out more about Larry at LarrySparksMinistries.com  and for Tommy and Miriam Evans, go to RevivalMandate.org . You can find their book on Amazon .   Click on the link below to watch the full video.

The Great Architect In Acts 3:21, we find the phrase “ Times of restitution” (KJV). The word “times” is chronos , (1)  meaning a general time or season; “restitution” is apokatistasis . (2)  A better translation of this word in today’s vocabulary would be “reconstitute” or “restore.” The concept is restoring something to its original intent, purpose, or condition. It is a medical term used in Scripture only by Christ’s disciple, Dr. Luke, who wrote the book of Acts. The note in the Passion Translation says this medical term meant “Restoration to perfect health. ” Another word we often use in the context of restoring something is “reformation.” In Scripture, this word is diorthosis (3)  (Hebrews 9:10), meaning to straighten something crooked; to cause that which has fallen or is leaning to stand straight, even upright again.  Diorthosis,  like apokatistasis in Acts 3:21, involves restoring something to its original and appropriate condition. It is important to realize that they do not simply denote change. Change can be good or bad, appropriate or inappropriate. On the other hand, these two concepts involve restoring something to its original intent, condition, and/or purpose. America has been in a season of significant, inappropriate change for half a century. We are now moving into a time of restoration and reformation. Like a surgeon cutting out a cancer, a dentist removing an abscessed tooth, or a chiropractor twisting a body like a pretzel in order to make it straight again, America is being restored. And just as with the human body, the process can, at times, be painful.  Surgeons, dentists, and chiropractors all hurt us to heal us. A therapist demands that we trade pain for gain. A home remodel becomes a mess before it becomes beautiful. Martin Luther’s great reformation was a giant upheaval of the religious and political world while also restoring the true gospel and liberating the people. Reformation can be challenging, complicated, and very messy, which brings me to Donald Trump and his allies. We would do well to remember that they are not simply making a few changes. America is well past the point where that would be enough. Like it or not, we have a cancer in our culture, an abscess in our government. We are twisted and out of alignment, in drastic need of straightening. The restoration is going to hurt, and it is going to be messy. At this point in history, America did not need a statesman. And we certainly did not need a politician. Frankly, and this will upset some of my religious friends, we did not need a peacemaker. We needed a “boat rocker,” a status quo wrecker, a business-as-usual interrupter. We are in the first part of Jeremiah 1:10; the second part is coming, but that will be a little slower:  “See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.” Do I like everything Donald Trump says? Do I like all of his actions and attitudes? Do I like everything in his past? Of course not; that’s not why I voted for him. I voted for a reformer. And at this point, I am more interested in his willingness to face those destroying America than I am his language. I am more concerned about determination than diplomacy. I want a John the Baptist who is willing to make crooked places straight, remove mountains, and raise valleys.  I want someone who will stare down the propaganda arm of the Democrat party, otherwise known as the mainstream media, and not be intimidated. I want someone who will build a military that is an effective war machine, not a woke machine. I want someone who will close our borders to all immigration that is not legal; someone who will demand that our education system teaches our children how to read; and someone who will stop the trans madness. I want healed children, not butchered children, common sense above Ivy League idiocy, and a Congress that can balance a checkbook.  I want reformation.  The progressive Left has used against us our desire for peace and “getting along.” They preach civility and spew venom; they speak of fairness while weaponizing government; they preach diversity and insist on conformity; and they speak of freedom while exerting control. For too long, those on the right have fallen prey to this hypocrisy.  Hearing them criticize Trump, accusing him of inappropriate and insensitive statements, then listening as they sit on committees and model rudeness, character assassination, lying, and the misrepresentation of facts is both laughable and infuriating. They epitomize the evil and ugliness of the political spirit. The Left only wants to get along in order to get ahead. They are like the female black widow spider who says to the male, “Help me multiply, then I will kill and eat you.”  Now that America has seen what they are doing to our nation, and has elected a man with backbone enough to resist it – and who also happens to be a person they tried desperately to humiliate and destroy – the Left is terrified. They maligned his character, turned our judicial system loose on him, “sicced” our FBI on him and his followers, and defiled his home. Now, he is even more angry and determined; their hypocritical cries for civility, kindness, and compromise are falling on deaf ears.  The progressive Left is also watching 50 years of antichrist secularization and globalism dissolve, their media lose influence with the populous, and the American people stand up and say, “Enough!” DEI is being dismantled, DOJ employees and Inspectors General are being fired, lazy employees willing to trade blind loyalty for a free ride have been served notice, and billions of dollars are being pulled from worthless and ridiculous government programs. The Left is angry and horrified. The nation they “changed” is being “reformed.” The time will soon come when America needs builders, statesmen, and peacemakers. At this time, however, we are in the demo stage. As we find the termites, mold, leaks, and cracked foundations, we can repair, reconstitute, and restore. A great revival is coming to fuel this process, also causing the desired changes to align with God’s will and ways.  Keep appealing, church. Do not trust this process to humans, regardless of how well-intentioned they are. Keep it in the hands of the great Heavenly Architect.  Pray with me: Father, we know that both the political and religious worlds hated John the Baptist’s forerunner work. Jesus revealed their true hearts, pointing out that they didn’t like Him either. The truth was, they wanted a completely different Israel than John and Jesus were bringing. The progressive Left in America today doesn’t like Donald Trump, and it doesn’t like the church. We represent an America they don’t want and a Kingdom they despise. They are the Psalm 2 company that conspires against You, declaring that You will not rule over them. In this great Psalm, You offer repentance and honor toward Your son or destruction - nothing in between.  We have no doubt that You love people enough to bring the revival and awakening we hear so much about; You love them enough not to allow the opposition of the antichrist forces to succeed. Expose their plans, tear down and demolish their structures, and destroy their systems. Use President Trump, his team, wise leaders in Congress and state governments, and righteous judges to do so. Give them wisdom, understanding, and strategic timing as they do this. Then give the same to those tasked to rebuild. Revive and reform America and let both be historic, monumental, and epochal.   In the mighty name of Yeshua, we pray.  Our decree: We decree that the uprooting and tearing down needed in America will be fully accomplished, followed by successful planting and rebuilding. 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. 5550. Ibid, ref. no. 605. Ibid, ref. no. 1357.

The Importance of Kairos  Moments As is often the case, our English translations do not fully convey the content of Greek words. With the intricacies of their language -- the various tenses, moods, forms, etc., the Greeks bragged that they could say more in one word than other languages could in an entire sentence. That’s why amplified and expanded versions are helpful.  Another problem is that our translations often use one English word to translate multiple Greek words. This can at times be very problematic. For example, the word “power” is used to translate both dunamis and exousia.  However, dunamis is literal power, as in dynamite; (1) exousia  is authority, the right to rule or release power. (2)  When not understood, this leads to misunderstanding. The New Testament tells us Jesus dealt with and delivered us from satan’s authority ( exousia ) – the RIGHT to use his power ( dunamis ) on believers (Colossians 1:13). Christ did not remove all of satan’s powers. The devil still has power, he simply has no legal right to use it on us. But since he is a thief and lawbreaker, he tries to do so anyway. Therefore, we must enforce Christ’s victory, exercising our authority ( exousia ) over satan’s power ( dunamis ).  Timing The word “time” in the New Testament is another example of multiple Greek words, chronos and kairos,  being translated with one English word. Chronos  means chronological time – you can easily see that our English word chronology comes from this Greek word. Chronos  is simply the general time or season in which something IS done. (3)   Kairos,  on the other hand, means well-timed, strategic time, opportune time; the time at which something SHOULD or MUST be done. Kairos  would be the equivalent of our often used “window of opportunity.” (4) 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 his words, kairos times are strategic, significant, and potentially epoch-making.  Kairos Temptation The parable of the sower is an example of where knowing the difference between these two words is important. Jesus said,  “They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away”  (Luke 8:13). “Time” is kairos. Knowing this brings the realization that Christ was saying satan times his temptations strategically, waiting for just the right time. This might be during weariness, confusion, disillusionment, spiritual laziness, and other opportune times. We must be aware of satan’s strategies and well-timed attacks.  Spiritual Warfare and Kairos Prayers Another subject in Scripture where the use of kairos  is extremely important is prayer. Hebrews 4:16 tells us to “come boldly to the throne of grace, to obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need”  (KJV). While we know we are always welcome in the throne room of heaven, that is not the primary point of this verse. “Time” here is kairos,  not chronos.  God is telling us in this passage that we have a faithful and merciful High Priest, and we can approach Him boldly in our strategic times of need. The Amplified Classic translates the verse,  “ Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].” Wow! Ephesians 6, a chapter on spiritual warfare, is another passage where this distinction is important. Ephesians 6:18 says that we are to “be on the alert  . . . for all the saints ” and “ pray at all times [kairos] in the Spirit .” God is not telling us here to pray all the time, which would be chronos , and would also be impossible. He is saying to pray at all strategic times (kairos ). In other words, if we are alert for one another – in this spiritual war with the powers of darkness – Holy Spirit will warn us of the well-timed ( kairos ) attacks of the enemy. We can then pray, creating boundaries (one of the meanings of paga , the Hebrew word for intercession), a protective hedge, around the person. One morning, way back in 1978, (I was 10 😊) as I was praying the Lord gave me a vision. I saw a rattlesnake coiled at my dad’s feet. I did not yet know the meaning of kairos , but I knew this was a warning. I spent about 15 minutes or so praying earnestly for his protection until I felt a release, a peace. I knew whatever danger was coming his way involving a rattlesnake had been dealt with. The next day he called me – he was in Florida, I was in Texas – and said, “You’ll never guess what happened yesterday. I almost stepped on a coiled rattlesnake in the shed. Fortunately, I saw it in time.” I said to Dad, “Yeah, I know.” Surprised, he asked, “How did you know?” “I saw it in a vision,” I responded, “and prayed for your protection. You owe me.” (I didn’t really say the part about him owing me. I acted really humble and said something to the effect of, “Praise God” or “Glory be to God.” You know how we do it.) In these strategic times of spiritual warfare, it is important that we stay alert for one another. Be sensitive to the promptings of Holy Spirit; when someone comes to mind, pray for them. They may need protection from harm, strength against temptation, or wisdom to deal with an important decision. This could be for a child, a parent, a friend, or the president. Yes, pray regularly  for those in your family and for our government leaders. But also be alert for the kairos  warnings; when they come, pray. Pray with me: Father, there are times ( chronos ) to pray, and then there are times ( kairos ) to pray. As we walk with You and learn Your ways, teach us also to hear Your voice and recognize Your promptings. Holy Spirit is our Guide, our Counselor, our Helper. We want to be sensitive to His voice and instructions. We know that in life there are accidents, things that happen because of people‘s carelessness or mistakes, and there are also spiritually caused attacks, orchestrated by satan. Help us to do as You instructed in Ephesians 6, being alert to Holy Spirit’s promptings, so we can pray for others as You lead. And we pray now regarding any attacks planned against our government officials. We ask for protection over the Justices on our Supreme Court, members of Congress, and President Trump and his Cabinet. Expose terrorists and violent criminals in our nation. Thwart their evil plans. We also pray for our spiritual leaders, those on the front lines of this spiritual warfare. Please protect them from evil, temptation, sickness, and disease. All of these things we pray in the name of our overcoming Lord and Savior, Jesus.  Our decree:  We decree that we are alert intercessors, always on our posts, and will recognize the warnings and prompting of Holy Spirit.  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. Ibid, ref. no. 1849. Ibid, ref. no. 5550. Ibid, ref. no. 2540.

Introduction My friend Larry Tomczak, a leader in the historic Jesus People Revolution, author, and true father in the body of Christ, released a powerful exhortation to the church. Larry exhorts us to rejoice in what the Lord has done, but also diligently  press forward. The title is: Looking Back/Looking Forward  (with God’s Gift of Mercy to America)   “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert”  (Isaiah 43:18–19).  Fifty years ago a struggling Sly Stallone watched a boxing match, wrote a script (in 3 days!), then made the movie, Rocky, for $1 million. It grossed $235 million worldwide, and Stallone made five more movies with the character! I recently watched it again, allowing it to inspire me in this historic moment. We can follow Rocky’s example – he looked back briefly then moved forward purposefully.  This is what God intends for us in this supernatural reset of seeing America restored to alignment with the Founders’ vision, and to the values of our Creator. “The Golden Age of America begins right now” is how our President put it in the opening sentence of his inaugural message to America.  Our children and our grandchildren will now be rescued from the insidious progressive ideology that brought the decline of America. Imagine if we had just endured an inauguration of President Kamala Harris… The opening Scripture says not to dwell on (linger on) the past - God is doing a “new thing!” Learn lessons from the past, but “get back in the ring” and embrace the opportunities God is giving. Satanic forces are not going to exit the arena; their goal is still to diminish Christian influence and promote evil.  Miracle Mile  One of the most iconic sporting races in world history was the 1954 mile competition between England’s Roger Bannister and Australia’s John Landy. Both had previously broken the 4-minute mile barrier and were pitted against each other, with 35,000 watching. The first issue of “Sports Illustrated” launched with this famous race. With 90 yards to go, Landy was heading for victory, but looked back, lost momentum, and Banister burst forward to win 3:58.8 to 3:59.6. Today, in what can become one of the most transformational presidencies since Lincoln and Reagan, we must not look back, as though the race is won. Yes, we should understand and give God glory for what we’ve been rescued from, but then we must focus forward, praying and engaging in sharing truth amidst 2025’s palpable optimism. “Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, let’s press on for the goal of the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus, our Lord. All of us who are mature should be like minded”  (Philippians 3:14-15). Looking Back on 15 Catastrophes   We are beginning a turnaround in our nation, so give thanks to God as we put behind us… The scandalous cover up of Biden in office while mentally impaired.  The Biden Administration leaving Trump with a “mess” as his policies bring ongoing damage for years. He departs office with America culturally, morally, economically, globally and militarily weaker.  The entrance of 15 million unvetted illegal immigrants allowed into America, including scores of terrorists, child smugglers, sex traffickers and criminals (not just “unfortunate children” as a pro-LGBTQ liberal bishop said in an attempt to humiliate President Trump).  The death sentences of 37 death row murderers being commuted, and granting “pre-emptive last-minute pardons” to family and friends.  The aggressive promotion of abortion ’til birth, paid for with taxpayer money, and calling it “reproductive health care.”  Obscene spending, which exploded our national debt to record levels (e.g. spending $100 million tax dollars on DEI!). “If we don’t get this debt under control, the economy is going to collapse!” - Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary.  The shameless pushing of radical trans insanity & the LGBTQ agenda in schools/sports/corporations.  The corruption in our criminal justice system, abusing its authority by suppressing free speech & attacking political candidates (especially Mr. Trump!).  The insulting of Americans by awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to enemies of America devoted to tearing down our values, such as George Soros.  The weakening of America, even as China grew more aggressive and Putin became more destructive, with feeble Biden “asleep at the helm.”  The use of “Lawfare” to attack peaceful pro-lifers, parents in schools and soldiers in service.  The mislabeling of Jan. 6 rioting as “insurrection,” even though Trump said, “I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capital to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.” (Thousands of people rioting in 574 George Floyd riots in 200 cities, taking lives and costing billions, was dismissed as “peaceful protests.”)  The unmitigated disaster of the Afghanistan exit (lives lost plus $80 billion of military equipment left to terrorists).  In summary, Biden departed leaving our nation demoralized, divided and deceived.  We should offer praise to God that a horrible chapter can be put behind us. Like Rocky, we can give ourselves one last look back as we get into the ring, resolving not to squander our reprieve.  Going Forward with Hope and Vision  Goodbye to a Government gone astray! Our appeal to heaven is for God’s grace and guidance as we declare “In God We Trust!” As God-fearing, patriotic, traditional Americans we pledge to pray for our leaders, engage courageously as we share the gospel and truth, and believe for a third Great Awakening!  Undergirded by our prayers, the actions of the Trump team have said, “We’re done with the show, we’re closing the curtain, buckle up!” Our newly inaugurated president has signed over 100 executive orders, taking action with his experienced and competent Cabinet. One bold and decisive order declares the Federal Government will no longer recognize “trans” men or women.  There is a supernatural shift, changing the mood in America. It’s time for realignment. God has been merciful to us, and there is fresh vision, hope and determination to purge the poison of militant wokeism, deceptive socialism and [the true meaning of] DEI: Discrimination, Exclusion and Indoctrination.  Let’s unify and see America great again for the glory of God!  Turnaround Time  We are part of an historical reset and transformational presidency, similar to the “morning in America” when Reagan was elected after the disastrous Carter years.  This is not a time to retreat, but to speak out exposing harmful policies and ideologies regarding critical issues. Together we will remain tenacious, proclaiming truth via all the vehicles God has given us. We are “Sons of Issachar who understand the times and know what to do”  (1 Chronicles 12:32).  We will “fight the good fight of faith” (1 Timothy 6:12), not combatively, but “contending for the faith” (Jude 3). (We know that we have to reach this next generation on their phones. That’s why 16 top Christian leaders did the 30 Bullseye videos  FREE and “on demand” to equip us in confidently and courageously addressing today’s “hot button” issues.) Here’s the Deal: God gave us a reprieve. Let’s seize this gift for His glory and as Rocky said, “Go for it!”  “Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always abound in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord, your labor is not in vain”  (1 Corinthians 15:58). Pray with me: Father, we have come to an intersection in this journey toward seeing America restored. We are truly grateful for the turn we see occurring in America, not only in government but in the great numbers of Americans seeing the need for change. The veil is truly being lifted. Please continue to do so. We do, indeed, take the time to look back, not as though the race is finished, and as Larry has articulated, not in bitterness. We do so to learn from the past and rejoice in Your great deliverance. It is also now imperative that we look forward, dedicating ourselves to the opportunity at hand. You have given us a window in which we can begin a true spiritual and national reset.  We ask You for wise strategy to do so. Give wisdom to government leaders as they wrestle with complex issues, and the courage and boldness to do what is right, regardless of the cost. We also ask that wisdom be given to leaders in the church. Bring forth the appropriate messages and insights, bringing the church Your thoughts at this critical time. Bring forth prophetic vision for the future - Your vision. Changes are essential; show us what they are. Help us seize the moment. In Yeshua’s name. Amen.  Our decree: We decree that the church will move forward into the new that God is offering us.  You can find out more about Larry Tomczak at LarryTomczak.com Click on the link below to watch the full video.

God’s Mega Outpouring of Grace One no longer has to wonder at the motives of the Left in their attempts to transform America. Many of them unquestionably want to weaken our nation, if not destroy it. Globalists, at heart, don’t want a strong America and have attacked it on all fronts. Our education system has been a major target. Angela Morabito, former Education Department Press Secretary stated that 30% of 8th graders in America are functionally illiterate. (1)  Leaders who want to stay the course in education with results such as this are not only without love for America, they have none for our kids. Their willingness to castrate them to further a depraved ideology also proves this. Those behind the leftist ideologies WANT the next generation of Americans to be ignorant and psychologically damaged.  Now that thousands of violent illegals have been rounded up and returned to their nations in the first week of the Trump Administration, we are left to wonder why they were here so long. Our government obviously knew they were here and where to find them. The choice of Biden, Mayorkas, and their puppeteers, however, was to allow them to continue stealing, killing, and destroying. And the mainstream media? Are they excitedly reporting this rounding up of violent criminals? Of course not. Those behind the leftist ideologies WANT more crime in America.  One would think all of America would want a strong and fiscally responsible military - not a weak, woke DEI experiment with low morale and a lower enlistment. Especially with the dragon (China) and the bear (Russia) on the prowl for world domination, it would seem critical to have a dominant military. Yet, once again, ideology outweighs strength - those behind the leftist ideology WANT a weak America.  This is why I am grateful beyond words for our new government. They are making great, common sense changes and doing so quickly. God must have the right instruments to use in His saving and restoring: He needs believers to fund and declare His message (Romans 10:14); He used the words of Jeremiah to root out, pull down, destroy, throw down, build and plant (Jeremiah 1:10); Paul was used by God as a wise master builder in the church (1 Corinthians 3:10); and in the context of government, the Lord told us that when rulers operate in His righteousness, cities rejoice (Proverbs 29:2).  As we consider this truth that He uses people to accomplish His plans, we must also remember that those He uses are part of a divine-human partnership. The power and wisdom behind their efforts must come from God; only He can restore and save. Psalm 127:1 will always be true: “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain to build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”  This is why we must be faithful in praying for our leaders, and for the changes we need. Too often the church slackens its prayer efforts after elections, subconsciously relying on those they elected for solutions. Consequently, the new leaders lack heaven’s power and wisdom, and the enemy is lurking in the shadows, waiting to attack. We must not make this mistake now. We must continue to pray and declare God’s will, releasing it into the Earth (Matthew 6:9-13). As we do, God will answer us, just as He did the prayers of the church in Acts. “And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, by stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.” (Acts 4:29-33) The word “great,” used twice in verse 33, is the Greek word megas . (2)  Our English word “mega” comes from this word. Mega grace brought the early church mega power. Acts 6:8 also speaks of “mega wonders and miracles”; and the miracles mentioned in Acts 8:8 brought “mega joy.” Our great and all-powerful God wants to release mega revival and restoration through us, and it begins with prayer. Let’s do so now.  Pray with me: Father, You are good and Your mercies are new every morning - You start every day with fresh mercy for us. Thank You for not leaving us to perish in our sin, but instead offering Your salvation to us. You are saving and restoring America. Our birth as a nation was linked to the gospel of Jesus Christ; we exist to make Him known. Though we have drifted far from this destiny, You have raised up a people determined to recapture it. We will persevere in our prayers for this.  We are amazed at Your plan of making us partners with You, of allowing us to be Your voice, Your hands, Your feet, and expressions of Your heart. We accept this privilege and ask You to give us more leaders in our nation who will do so. Give us godly and righteous educators, government leaders, parents, business people, and citizens. Give us leaders that fear Your name, honor Your ways, love Your Word, and know Your heart. Restore our nation to You. Give the intercessors here and around the world greater discernment and great endurance. We ask for great grace, resulting in great power, great miracles and great joy. Bring a mega outpouring of the Spirit to the earth. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.  Our decree: We decree that great grace is being released on the church in this hour.  Click on the link below to watch the full video. Fox News Live, aired Sunday January 26, 2025. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 3173.

Introduction God is very determined to honor His Son, Jesus, and fulfill the promises He made to Him. My brother Tim reminds us today that we are entering a new and powerful era in which this will occur. Tim’s title is: Be Daring We are transitioning into one of the most strategic times in history. In times of great transition, God often delivers challenges to His people. We see this when Israel came out of the wilderness and into the land promised to them by God. Joshua was challenged by God to be strong, and in turn, he passed on the same challenge to the people. I hear those same words being given to us today: be strong .  Holy Spirit has revealed to me that the Ekklesia is entering a great time of promises unfolding, one of God’s most supernatural eras, in which signs, wonders, and miracles will rise to levels we’ve never seen. We are being called to advance into this plan, embracing the challenge God has given us to stand strong and administrate it from the spirit realm.  John 16:33 (NKJV) says, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” “Be of good cheer”  is the word tharseo, meaning to be  bold , to engage in great courage , to be daring. (1)  In other words, the Lord is saying we will face times of trouble, but He is challenging us to be daring and bold,  knowing He has already overcome the opposition. God has prepared us for this season. We have been called to represent King Jesus and stand for His honor. We now have functioning Ekklesias across this world, and Angel Armies have been positioned around territories, regions, and nations. It is time to advance the Kingdom of God. In this era, the fear of the Lord and respect of King Jesus will be restored. This assignment will require us to be tharseo  – daring, brave, and bold.  A Vision, A Visitation, and Prophecy I was recently in a time of seeking the Lord concerning this hour, and Holy Spirit reminded me of a vision that I believe is now being activated. In this vision, God showed me a vast army of angel warriors, a type that I hadn’t seen. They appeared in long lines, arrayed for battle, wearing shiny breastplates, carrying bows and bronze arrows. Their countenance was stern and fierce. They seemed determined and confident, their eyes fixed in a stare that could look right through you. This line of angels stretched as far as I could see in both directions.  At this point in the vision, everything shifted and became a visitation in which I felt the weighty presence of God. In this atmosphere, I told the Lord I had never seen this type of angel before, and He said, “ They appear on earth when assisting Holy Spirit’s advancement of new eras, outpourings, and glory surges. I am releasing great numbers of these angels into the nations.” I then asked Him the specific purpose for these angels, and He answered, “They are angels who guard My glory and honor, and are coming to do so. They are preparing the way for My Ekklesia’s move on the earth to expand My Kingdom. Those who honor Me will be honored with greater levels of My governing authority in order to reign with Me. I will increase the favor of My Kingdom upon them, My presence and glory will rise upon them. Words of wisdom, words of knowledge, prophetic unction, supernatural faith, spiritual discernment, healings, and miracles will increase through My joint heirs. These angels will assist them, protecting My honor and glory on Earth, and bringing Me honor from the nations, as My Father has promised Me.” After this vision, the gift of prophecy began to operate through me, and the Lord said,  “You will now see the strong arm of the Lord, and you will experience the aggression of Heaven’s warriors moving on My behalf. You will experience the presence of My glory that advances My might to protect, save, and strengthen, for I declare that My people will rise in My might and strength. My power will be seen in your midst. My passion will now infuse My remnant with zeal for My cause.  “I am now calling forth My passionate warriors. They will stand and not be shaken, displaying hope, confidence, and unshakable faith. These passionate warriors of valor are mustering to their battle stations. They have heard My call, and along with My Angel Armies, are rising in the darkness to push against hell until it quakes under My power. It is a season in which demons will tremble, not My heirs.  “Arise and shine in this hour of My great glory, standing strong in this perilous time. Arise and challenge – with My authority – the abominations of the forever loser. Arise, and with My mightiness reinforcing you, destroy defilements and dominate evil. Hear My words, including My prophetic words; listen to the messages I’ve sent in resounding waves. The prophetic assignments I’ve given are now intersecting their moment. Hear them! Arise with Me to reign, says the Lord, for I am rising in this world as never before.  “My Kingdom’s army is now prepared and armed to march daringly with confident valor, backed by My wisdom, might, and resources, advancing My gospel. They will walk in My covenant promises and inherit new territories, never being stymied or stopped, for I will shake down that which would block them as they decree My promises. Arise, pursue, and recover all that’s been stolen. For I have promised and I will surely keep My Word, says the Lord of Hosts. In the midst of turmoil, shakings, and perilous times, My grace will abound. My Kingdom will increase and win great victories, says the Lord.” Tim Concludes Heaven has now activated a massive force of angels to defend the glory and honor of King Jesus. This is going to be a game-changer.  1 Chronicles 28:20 (AMPC) says, “… Be strong and courageous, and do it. Fear not, be not dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail or forsake you until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.” The Lord has issued His challenge for us to be bold  and daring . King Jesus is calling us to seek and follow His plans for a new supernatural era of signs, wonders, and miracles. Dare  to move forward and contend for these plans. Be bold in your intercession and courageous  in your efforts. Pray with me:   Lord, we declare our faith that You and Your Word never fail us. We are stepping into greater measures of Your glory and power. Signs, wonders, and miracles will increase. We ask for an infusion of understanding and wisdom to be revealed to us. We pray for the angels seen in this vision to be sent to Ekklesias across this land, angels that will assist us in defending the honor of our King and advancing His Kingdom. We ask for these angels to assist us in producing breakthrough, healing, awakening, and reformation.  We pray that Your wind would blow on Your Ekklesia around this nation and the world, revival winds that enable us to fight as strong, mighty warriors of Your Kingdom. We will stand in the authority of our King Jesus, determined and confident. Grant us great boldness as we advance Your Kingdom. And Father, we continue to pray for President Trump and the leaders of our government. Draw them to You; fill them with Your Spirit. Order their ways, and impart great wisdom. Increase their governing skills. Please protect them from harm. We bind every evil plan to injure them, and ask that angels surround them always. We pray these things in Yeshua’s name. Amen. Our decree:   We decree that the Ekklesia is moving into a new era in which we will dare to say what God says, defending His honor with great boldness.  Today’s post was contributed by my brother, Tim. You can learn more about him at   TimSheets.org . 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. 2293.

Phase Two: Operation Redeem All From November 2020 through January 20, 2021, millions of believers - both in America and in other nations - prayed diligently for the exposure of the corruption we believed occurred in the past election and that existed throughout our government. With our prayers, we were attempting to stop another four years of antichrist government from occurring in America.   During this season, numerous dreams and visions were given to leaders and intercessors, encouraging us to persevere and seeming to assure victory. When Biden was inaugurated on January 20, 2021, it looked as if our prayers were not answered. We now know that the dreams were indeed from the Lord, but spoke of a several-year season of cleansing we had entered, one that would lead to four years of the greatest exposure of evil and corruption in American history. They were for then; they are for now. The following dream was given to Greg Hood on January 21, 2021, the day after Biden’s inauguration in 2021; he had not thought about this dream in quite some time, but Holy Spirit brought it back to his memory this past Thursday morning. Here’s the dream: “Six members of the prayer team that worked closely with Dutch during the election battle were sitting at a table on a deck by a lake. There were six empty seats remaining. On the table was a large map of Washington, D.C., rolled out over a map of the United States. “We were discussing the process of the prayer journey we had been on over the last 2½ months. Dutch said, ‘I know we have been obedient to do what we’ve been commanded by the Lord, and I know we’ve been successful.’ “I then pointed out to Dutch that the map on top, the map of Washington D.C., had a large tear down the middle. The tear  was jagged, like an old map would look after being torn. Dutch said, ‘We should fuse this map back together.’ “Suddenly, we realized individuals were approaching us from behind. We turned to look and saw William Penn, Billy Graham, F. F. Bosworth, George Washington (dressed in his Continental Army uniform, not his presidential attire), Abraham Lincoln, and Jesus. Each of them took a seat at our table. “Jesus then spoke very calmly and said, ‘George.’ When Jesus spoke his name, George Washington began speaking to us, ‘Good job, the Ekklesia has completed Phase One. “Operation Expose All” went well, and we have achieved our goal.’ “Again, Jesus spoke very calmly and said, ‘Billy.’ When Jesus called his name, Billy Graham began speaking to us: ‘Guys, now it’s time for Phase Two to go into full swing. We are here to activate “Operation Redeem All.”’ Billy Graham went on to say, ‘Ready yourselves and the Ekklesia. Days of great victory are just ahead of you. These great days of victory will be met with much resistance from the darkness. As you release light, however, America will transform and be reestablished right before your very eyes.’ “Jesus then looked at us and said, ‘I have something for you.’ He gave us a gift, a gold ring like no other I had ever seen. The gold was so pure it was as if you could see through it. The ring had a key etched on it, along with the words ‘King of Kings’ & ‘Kinsman Redeemer.’ Jesus said, ‘Wear this ring and all that you put this ring upon will be impacted with the weight of the Kingdom.’ “Jesus then gave us an old wooden gavel that had Revelation 19:11-12 inscribed on it:  ‘Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness, He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself.’  “When Dutch took the old gavel into his hand, it became very heavy. The weight of it seemed impossible to handle. Dutch said to Jesus, ‘This gavel is too heavy, I can’t lift it. How will we ever use this?’  “Jesus then said, ‘You have to talk to it. It knows our dialect.’ When Dutch began to speak in heaven’s language, the gavel became light and easy to wield. “Jesus said, ‘Have we reached a place of agreement? Are we all in agreement with the release of “Operation Redeem All?”’ He began calling the name of each one present from the cloud of witnesses; each gave their ‘Yes’ to the assignment. He then looked at the remainde r of us  sitting around the table - those still living today - and said, ‘What about you six? What is your answer? Your vote is needed to complete this council’s assignment.’ We all answered a resounding ‘yes!’ “Dutch then slammed the old gavel on the table and said, ‘The Council’s assignment has been approved and carried! “Operation Redeem All” has been activated and set in motion.’ “All from the cloud of witnesses smiled, stood up, and left, patting us on the shoulder as they did so. Jesus said to us, ‘I am with you! I believe in you! I am staying with you to watch you finish this.’ He then said, ‘Look at your map.’ When we did so, it was no longer torn . It had been healed so perfectly it looked as if it had never had a tear.” End of Dream. My Thoughts This amazing dream is filled with rich symbolism. The connection to our past, both nationally and spiritually, covenant (William Penn), America’s birth (George Washington), the nation divided - pictured by the tear through Washington D.C., the survival of a torn nation (Abraham Lincoln), evangelism (Billy Graham), and signs and wonders (F.F. Bosworth).  Holy Spirit  refers  to “phases” regarding what He has been doing through our prayers: Operation Expose All and Operation Redeem All . By referring to Phase One as exposing “all,” Holy Spirit is not saying all of the corruption in America has now been exposed and removed. He is saying that this phase of prayer has accomplished its purpose.  Holy Spirit then references a new phase: a phase of redemption.  I believe it refers to the healing of our land,   the restoration of America’s original purpose and a Third Great Awakening.  In the dream, Jesus gave us His signet ring, representing kingdom authority;  He also gave us  His weighty gavel, symbolizing judicial authority to bind and loose, as well as justice. I feel Christ’s Ekklesia is now going to a higher level of functioning in his weighty authority. A king’s signet ring   stamped  on a d ocument made it the irrefutable law of the land. Christ is reemphasizing to us our authority to enforce His Kingdom will on earth. And as we hear and declare Heaven’s words, the gavel of the Ancient of Days will fall. In the dream, Jesus said we have a vote, and must choose to align ourselves with His will and desires. The King needs our agreement. He cannot do this without us. He also told us He believed in us! Pray with me: Thank You, Father, for what You have done in this nation: the birthing of a covenant people who will submit to You; honoring us with the holy calling of trumpeting the good news of Your kingdom to the ends of the earth; and the incredible blessing You have given our nation as we partnered with You. We are very grateful. We thank You for the  uncovering of corruption  You have done and continue to do  in our land. And we thank You for the redeeming phase we are now coming into. We believe this and cast our vote for it, joining ourselves with the great cloud of witnesses and believing You for the synergy of the ages . We ask for this. We believe that appealing to You still works. And we boldly do so. We accept our responsibility to wear Your signet ring. We take Your gavel with holy reverence and sobriety. Give us Your words, and we will speak  them, releasing Your justice on the earth. We know this partnership is Your plan, and we pledge to You that we will honor and fulfill it. We love You very much, and ask these things in the name of Jesus...Amen. Our decree: We decree that  Operation Redeem All  is now officially underway. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Don’t Fear the Storm Today I’m going to share the message with you I gave at the gala in D.C. this past Sunday night. I’ve shared some of the content in previous posts, but even if some is familiar to the faithful listeners, I pray it inspires you.  “Ronald Reagan once told the following story: ‘A fellow was running for office as a Republican in a heavily Democratic State and stopped by a farm to do some campaigning. When the farmer heard he was a Republican, his jaw dropped, and he said, “You wait right here while I get Ma. She’s never seen a Republican.” ‘So, he went to get Ma.  ‘While they were gone, the candidate looked around for a platform from which to give his speech. The only thing he could find was a pile of that stuff that Bess Truman took 35 years trying to get Harry to call fertilizer. So, he got up on that mound, and when they came back, he gave his speech. At the end of it, the farmer said, “That’s the first time I ever heard a Republican speech.” ‘The candidate said, “That’s the first time I’ve ever given a Republican speech from a Democratic platform.’ (1) The Rooster “Speaking of unpleasant debris piles…the story is told of a man named Samuel S. Scull, who settled in the Arizona desert with his family. “One night, a fierce desert storm struck with rain, hail, and high winds. At daybreak, fearing what he might find, Samuel went out to survey their loss. “It was devastating. The hail had beaten the garden into the ground; the house was partially unroofed; the henhouse was a pile of debris, and dead chickens were scattered about. Destruction and devastation were everywhere. “While standing dazed, evaluating the mess and wondering about the future, Scull heard a stirring in the rubble that had once been the henhouse. A rooster was climbing out of it. The old rooster was dripping wet, bloody, and most of his feathers were blown away. But as the sun came over the eastern horizon, something stirred in his DNA. The pain, blood, bruises, and devastation no longer controlled him. He climbed until he had reached the highest board in the pile, flapped his bony wings, stuck out his chest, and proudly crowed. (2) “Why? “It was his nature, wired into his DNA, to awaken the world and announce a new day. And no amount of devastation could overcome that nature.  “And that’s when the storm lost its power to destroy Samuel Scull.  The American Spirit “It appears to me that citizens of nations take on a national DNA, and the American spirit is much like that rooster. I have a theory about this, which is that somehow God took the hearts of our Founding Fathers and programmed them into the American DNA, shaping the American spirit. It seems that their love of liberty and the willingness to preserve it at all costs made their way into America’s genetic code. Perhaps God planted the heart of Patrick Henry - ‘Give me liberty or give me death’ - into our collective DNA. Maybe lesser known Lewis Morris’ willingness to sacrifice for freedom’s cause found its way into our cells. Lewis was the guy who, when warned by his brother not to sign the Declaration of Independence because of the likely cost, simply said, ‘Damn the consequences; give me the pen.’ (3) “Could that have been when the American spirit took root? “Perhaps our Creator looked down at patriot Sam Adams - instigator of the Boston Tea Party, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and ‘Father of the American Revolution’ (4)  - and told the DNA angels, ‘Put some of him in the American psyche. Because when times get hard, the cultural storms come, and the debris piles up - when the border is open, and the terrorists arrive; when the foundations are destroyed, and the government becomes corrupt; when decency and common sense are abandoned, and children are being mutilated - I’m going to need some patriotic Americans who will climb to the top of the devastation and boldly announce that the storm will NOT destroy us, and declare that a new day has begun.’ Patriotism “Some today would actually have us believe that patriotism is inappropriate. There are even Christians who consider it unbiblical, labeling it ‘Christian Nationalism’ and superimposing on us things we don’t believe. But our English word ‘patriot’ comes from the Greek word for ‘father,’ pater . (5)  Why? Because fathers reproduce themselves, passing on their nature, their beliefs, their hearts, and vision. And in the context of nations, we call this offspring ‘patriots.’ If you don’t like patriotism, you don’t like fathers.  “Now, what must we do when a mutation occurs, creating a genetic disorder…when the generational flow from the Founding Fathers is interrupted…when the American spirit and patriotism seem to have been lost to liars, revisionists, lovers of self, globalists, godless politicians, and though it pains me to say it, weak preachers? Well, the recovery begins with someone climbing the debris pile and shouting, ‘No!!! Our roots are NOT dead! And it is NOT in our nature to surrender to the storm! We will NOT give up our God-given destiny or surrender our inheritance!’ “When Sam Adams was told by James Warren in 1772, three years before the revolution, that many towns and people were faltering in their willingness to face the British storm, he climbed the debris pile and said, ‘Nil desperandum,’ (that’s Latin, and Adam’s interpreted it) ‘Never Despair’. (6)  That is our motto. All are NOT dead, and where there is a SPARK of patriotic fire, we will rekindle it!!!’ “This is occurring in America today. “Here are two more quotes from ‘Rooster’ Adams, ‘Father of the American Revolution,’ and a  pater to millions of patriots.  “In 1777 things were not yet going well for Americans in the Revolutionary War. As the delegates in York considered the plausibility of achieving independence from England, Adams addressed them, stating his firm conviction: ‘We have appealed to Heaven for the justice of our cause, and in Heaven, we have placed our trust. Numerous have been the manifestations of God’s Providence in sustaining us… We shall never be abandoned by Heaven while we act worthy of its aid and protection.’ (7) “In 1780, at the end of the war, ‘Prophet’ Adams spoke into our day: ‘If ever the time should come when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.’ (8) “And here we are.  “I leave you with one more quote, this one the words of a Jewish patriot and prophet named Isaiah. He spoke a word from God, found in chapter one, verse 26, of the book that bears his name. In the Voice Translation it reads:  ‘I will bring back legislators who have integrity, people like your founding fathers—principled decision-makers. Then your city will be called honorable and just, a model of ethics, trustworthy, and strong.’  “Don’t fear the storm.” (9) Pray with me: Father, You have placed in us an overcoming spirit. We are more than conquerors through Christ (Romans 8:37), partakers of His divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). We also have received a heritage of bravery and liberty from our Founding Fathers. We will not cower to the spiritual storm that has brought devastation to our nation and its culture. We will not fear evil, just as You instructed us.  We thank You for fathers,  paters, who prophetically spoke over America Your divine purpose for her, and others who sought You for America’s Constitution and Bill of Rights. As the offspring of these paters,  we are delighted to accept their legacy, making us patriots. We boldly declare that this will not be stolen from us by lying politicians, a deceitful media, propagandizing educators, or deceived preachers. We have laid hold of Your destiny for our nation and will not surrender it.  We ask for a revival that saves millions spiritually and reforms us nationally. Infuse Kingdom ideals back into American life, and the King’s commission back into our hearts. We stand on the rubble of humanism, secularism, Marxism, wokism, and all other philosophies satan has used to form the storm, declaring that it is our nature to conquer, and welcoming a new day.  Protect and lead our government, revive the church, and send the great awakening we need. All this we ask in Yeshua’s name. Amen.  Our decree: We decree that we do not fear storms; we conquer them. Click on the link below to watch the full video. https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/speech/remarks-republican-governors-club-dinner   As related in Craig Brian Larson, ed., 750 Engaging Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers  (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2007), 411-412. https://constitutingamerica.org/90day-dcin-lewis-morris-major-general-new-york-militia-delegate-second-continental-congress-signer-declaration-of-independence-guest-essayist-tom-hand/ https://www.amrevmuseum.org/read-the-revolution/the-revolutionary-samuel-adams    James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 3962. https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/31693.Samuel_Adams   https://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0901/2008015005-s.html   http://www.samuel-adams-heritage.com/quotes/constitution.html   Speech given by Dr. Dutch Sheets at the Thrive America Foundation’s Christian Inaugural Gala 1/19/2025.

Celebrating the Inaugural Weekend Ceci and I left last Friday for some of the events associated with President Trump’s inauguration. Before leaving, I had to prepare and record Monday’s, Tuesday’s, and Wednesday’s posts, so this is the first GH15 post sharing about our time there.  Ezra 3:10-13 (KJV) recounts Israel’s reaction when the rebuilding of the Temple began after decades of captivity:  “And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the Lord, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord; because he is good, for his mercy endureth forever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy: So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.” The two opposite responses in the above verses - rejoicing and weeping - which occurred at the beginning of the Temple’s rebuilding, were also seen as 400 of us watched Trump’s inauguration together in D.C. on Monday. Many were shouting and clapping when he took the oath and gave his inaugural speech; Ceci and I were very moved and teary-eyed. It seems that I am often that way nowadays when back in D.C. Many emotions mingle together, making it almost impossible to isolate one. On Monday, I was a mix of excitement, joy, relief, satisfaction, contentment, gratitude for divine mercy, grief over the immeasurable wages of America’s fall and rebellion, and a sober realization of just how far we have to go (like the above Israelites, we have only poured a slab).  However, so as to not rain on our well-deserved parade, let me quickly emphasize that I did indeed experience great joy and excitement regarding our hard-fought victory over the antichrist spirit being removed from the White House. America survived two of the most corrupt and antichrist administrations in America’s history: Obama and Biden. The kingdom of darkness had free access to the Executive Branch of our government. By the grace and mercy of Almighty God we survived, and “Jehu” has begun his removal of Ahab’s and Jezebel’s influence.  Our time in Washington, D.C., began with a beautiful and celebrative gala on Sunday night, the Christian Inaugural Gala: Realigned for Restoration. Eight hundred or so excited attendees, ranging from members of Congress to business leaders to faithful intercessors, gathered at the black-tie affair to celebrate what the Lord has done. Unlike the other gala’s during the inaugural weekend, this one - while not “religious” -  had a decidedly Christ-centered theme. I was honored to be one of the speakers. Here is a synopsis of the gala in an article by the Christian Post . On Monday morning, we gathered with around 400 people in a private, indoor (warm!) location overlooking the parade route to watch the swearing-in ceremony on TVs, then watch the parade out the windows. (As it turned out, only the swearing-in.) It was exciting, jubilant, and festive - all believers.  I’m sure I don’t need to elaborate on Trump’s inaugural speech - I am sure that most of you saw it, but I do want to comment briefly. There are times when pleasantries and niceties are the most appropriate, and times when unabated truth needs to be spoken. I felt President Trump was right to read publicly the “indictments” of Biden and Harris in front of the entire world. The evil they have unleashed on our nation, in general, and many individuals personally - especially children - over the past four years made it appropriate for our President to state these things publicly. Countless lives have been destroyed. Though not being one given to turning the other cheek, Trump still might not have publicly exposed them had they only falsely accused and tried to imprison him, and sent the FBI to rifle through his wife’s underwear drawer; but I think he drew the line at mutilating children and wrongly imprisoning grandmothers.  The Atmosphere Over Washington D.C. Over the years - indeed, the decades - I have learned to “tune in” to the spiritual atmosphere of Washington, D.C. I can sense, generally speaking, the level of warfare, oppression, and control exerted by demonic entities. I can also sense when that begins to change. I’m very pleased to tell you that I definitely discerned a difference in the atmosphere over D.C. this past weekend. Evil strongholds are being dismantled, and righteousness is being established over our land once again. As many prophetic voices have stated: the dominoes are falling, evil is being exposed, Trump is beginning his second term, reformation is beginning, revival has begun, and America is being saved - not by Trump but by the King of kings and Lord of the Harvest, Jesus Christ.  We must continue to pray:  for Trump’s safety and that of his family and team;  for leaders in Congress like Michael Johnson and other righteous leaders; and  for righteous leaders on the Supreme Court.  We should pray for all in authority, yes, but I emphasize these because satan would LOVE to take one or more out during this crucial time. He will try anything to stop God’s agenda. Cover them! Biden’s open borders left us with many terrorists in our land. And pray that Trump’s cabinet is confirmed quickly. During his first term, the Left tried every trick imaginable to stop or delay the confirmations. Pray for the success of reforming efforts, laws, and bills. And lastly, pray for an outpouring of Holy Spirit on Trump, his team, and in our government.  “Except the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain”  (Psalm 127).  Pray with me: Father, thank You for Your grace and mercy on our nation. We thank You for this, as well, on the nations of the Earth. Though our sins are many and are as scarlet, You wash them white as snow. We thank You for the turnaround that has begun in our government. We ask that this continue and increase. Give us leaders who believe in Your ways and desire to please You. Reform our nation! We ask for Your protection over President Trump, his family, his team, and those around him. We also ask for this over House Speaker Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Thune, and our Supreme Court Justices. Keep them protected from every evil plan to harm them. Anoint and enable those responsible for protecting them with supernatural ability and skill.  And we ask for divine wisdom and revelation of how to transform our nation, bringing biblical reformation and healing. We also ask for the great revival You have spoken of that will save and heal our land. Let it absolutely invade our campuses, homes, government, inner cities, rural areas, and every segment of our society. Let it be a full-on, unprecedented outpouring of Holy Spirit in our nation, and throughout the world. Invade the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, North and South America, and the islands of the sea. All of this we ask for in the name that guarantees we are heard in heaven, Jesus Christ. Our decree:  We decree that America shall be saved, and revival is coming to Earth!  Click on the link below to watch the full video.

2025 - A New Path Forward, Part 2 On yesterday’s post, Jane Hamon said the Lord told her He was bringing us into a time of Renaissance. He said old cycles would be broken and new pathways for success would be established. Much devastation would be overcome as multiplied grace is poured out. Today is Part 2 of this encouraging word. A Year of Revolution, Resolution, and Restitution 1) Revolution A revolution is a radical and pervasive change in society and its structure, one that often occurs suddenly and can be accompanied by violence. For us, it will be  an intense period of spiritual conflict, change, and triumph over our enemy. 2020 began a new era of COVID, global conflict, corruption, and globalism exerting its power. As we press into 2025, our prayers and decrees can set the stage for a new Golden Age of awakening—or our negligence can set the stage for war. It’s time for a Kingdom revolution to turn the tide of this spiritual war and usher in a glorious time of awakening, revival, and reformation on the earth. Revolutions change the course of history. The American Revolution was a time of intense conflict that resulted in the birth of a new nation. This year will not be without challenges, and we will continue to deal with the forces of chaos that want to destabilize our world. But the end result of these spiritual battles will be nations and generations birthed into God’s new purposes. In this time, God is raising up heroes, righteous spiritual revolutionaries who will bring a shift in the midst of the battle. These heroes will emerge from the church world but also from other sectors of society. Those with Cyrus-like leadership capabilities will arise to lead us into a new and better future. The violence I speak of is not natural violence fueled by hatred or anger but rather spiritual violence against Satan and evil. We do not wrestle or war against people. Nevertheless, it will be messy. In a scene from The Patriot  movie, the Revolutionary Armies were running in defeat when suddenly, a man picked up the flag and ran toward the battle, galvanizing the army to turn and fight again. Much of the Church has been in retreat—afraid to rock the boat, fearing cancel culture, and not wanting to be controversial—but God is raising up heroes bearing a standard of righteousness and justice who will turn the battle at the gate. If you have been standing still or running the wrong way, pick up your flag and run to the battle. I heard the Lord say, “The enemy has sown the wind but is getting ready to reap the whirlwind!” (Hosea 8:7) The Amplified says, “He has sown the wind of evil and will reap the whirlwind of destruction.”  What the enemy has started in the past few years, God’s anointed Ekklesia is getting ready to finish! Jesus is our Mighty Man of War, our gibbohr —champion, hero, chief, warrior, brave, valiant, strong man. He is rising for us, in us, and through us! I sensed God’s righteous anger at the works of the enemy and saw a picture of Jesus with a whip, driving money changers out of the temple. God is looking for heroes who will partner with Him on this path—spiritual revolutionaries yes, but nevertheless possessing hearts like George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Paul Revere. Heroes put aside their own issues and fears for the sake of others. The Lord says, “Will you be one of My heroes? Will you be one of My men or women who will display unusual bravery in the midst of battle? If you will step up and raise the banner of victory in the face of all the enemy uses to intimidate, I will show up in supernatural ways to assure your triumph. This is the hour to pursue, overtake, and recover all. I am looking for My Davids, My Daniels, My Gideons…I am looking for My Deborahs, My Esthers, and My Abigails who will step up in times of crisis and overcome.” Renaissance Warfare This spiritual season of Renaissance will yield new strategies of spiritual warfare and upgraded spiritual weaponry that will produce greater breakthroughs for individuals, families, churches, and even nations.  Rather than reacting to the enemy’s attacks, God will cause us to be more proactive, preemptive, and prepared—offensively discerning the right way forward to produce victory. What Are We Battling? War over Worship  – contention exists in this nation and many others about who or what is to be worshipped. Baal systems? Marxism? Communism? False Gods? Wokeness? Mammon? Or the Lord?  War over Power Structures  – who makes the laws and sets national agendas? God is shaking power structures in the seven mountains of culture. Hollywood, government, the music industry, eduction - they are all being shaken.Revival on college campuses in 2024 will explode to a new level in 2025, representing an unraveling of antichrist strongholds in the fortresses of indoctrination. War over the Supply Lines  – who controls the money? Where is money being allocated, diverted, or blocked? There will be exposure of corrupt flows of money. The enemy would seek to cut off supply lines of believers and cause great economic shaking to stifle God’s purposes. We must not allow this. War over the Media  – who controls the narrative?   2) Resolution Resolution is the act of resolving or determining a course of action, providing solutions, settling problems, decision-making with firmness of purpose, and (politically) a formal expression of intention after a vote. It also speaks to clarity, like a picture coming into focus. Psalm 25:4, 5, 8-10 tells us: “Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me…He teaches sinners in the way. The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, To such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” This will be a remarkable time of true justice (not woke social justice, but true biblical justice) for those who have suffered accusations and all manner of spiritual attacks.  Long-standing issues will be resolved. Long-awaited miracles will come to pass. New solutions will be discovered to advance God’s purpose. New strategies will be released to untangle evil agendas. 3) Restitution – Payback! Acts 3:21 speaks of the “restitution of all things”: apokatastasis —restoration to a perfect state as before the Fall. From the root apokathistemi —to restore again. (1) Merriam-Webster defines restitution as “an act of restoring or a condition of being restored, such as returning something to its rightful owner or making good on an injury or loss.” It is also a legal term referring to “payment made to someone, or the giving of equivalent value, to compensate for damages or loss.” Psalm 25:12–14 tells us: “Who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses. He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth. The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant.” Repentance and the fear of the Lord release prosperity and generational blessings, breaking bloodline curses! Joel 2:25–26 says:   “So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied…”  It’s time to reap the spoils. When Israel was attacked by the Ammonites in 2 Chronicles 20, they were horribly outnumbered. But God intervened and gave them victory over their enemy. The spoils were so great that it took three days to gather them. They named the place the Valley of Berachah, which means the valley of blessing. Be encouraged as we step into 2025—our Golden Age of Awakening and Renaissance of Righteousness. Let’s stand in faith for breakthrough, fresh clarity, and restoration in every sphere of influence, trusting God to lead us in victory! Pray with me: Father, we thank You for raising up spiritual warriors with hearts like our Founding Fathers and the heroes in scripture. Those willing to put their fears aside and serve others unconditionally. Give them boldness and great skill for spiritual war. You said this would produce greater breakthroughs for individuals, families, churches and even nations. We ask for this. As we continue to war spiritually against the idols in our land, the structures satan has built in the seven mouintains of our culture, we ask You to give divine strategy on how to establish Your kingdom values in these mountains. We ask that the revival on college campuses explode to an entirely new level in 2025. Give Your wisdom and strategy that will keep the money supply flowing in Your kingdom and for Your purposes.  And lastly, we ask You to restore that which has been stolen from Your people. Reverse poverty, damage, loss, generational curses, and replace these things with blessing. Our valleys of war will become valleys of blessing! Our decree: We decree that this is a year of revolution, resolution, and restitution! Today’s post was contributed by our friend Jane Hamon. You can find out more about Jane at TomAndJaneHamon.com . 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. 605.