Flotsam and Jetsam

Yes, most of us DO live in limitations. But it’s time to break them off as Kim Hadaway shares in this article. Kim Hadaway is a minister with Extreme Prophetic and Patricia King writes a short intro for her below.

As I read through this word, it made me look at my own limitations and made me want to break them off! There’s too much to do here and the possibilities are endless. So receive this word and powerful prayer Kim shares and together let’s break off our limitations!

Intro and Endorsement by Patricia King:

Kim Hadaway is one of the most dynamic intercessors and speakers I know. She is a seasoned and respected leader on our team at Extreme Prophetic but more than all of that, she is a passionate, lover of Jesus!!

Patricia King
Extreme Prophetic

Several months ago, I was awakened by the Holy Spirit, and I heard a phrase from Him out of 2 Kings 6. This chapter begins with the sons of the prophets realizing the place they had been living was too limited. That is when they asked permission of the prophet Elisha to go and enlarge their territory. They began to chop down the trees to enlarge this place, and also removed the obstacles that blocked their vision.

There were many things the Lord spoke to me out of this, but we will only touch on this one. Prophetically, I believe the Lord showed me it was time to remove the things that obstruct our view of who God is and all that He has made available to us. It is time for us to have an enlargement of the Kingdom of God released in us. I began to cry out for an enlargement of my territory, but it began with enlarging my view of Him.

He has given us everything that pertains to life and godliness, but we have been limited because of where we have been living, and because of our perception of His Kingdom. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to live in a place of limitation in any area any longer. This was an amazing thing—God was showing He wanted to enlarge my territory, but really, He wants to enlarge all of our territories.

Feeling Limited? Walk in the Fullness!

Have you ever felt limited? Have you ever had seasons you feel you can’t fully enter into all God has for you, because of the limitations?

I believe we have all felt limited at times, but we serve a God who gave us everything. He desires for us to walk in the fullness of all He has released to us. He also has made a way for us to walk in complete freedom with no limitations. The Word says Jesus came that we would have life and life more abundantly (John 10:10). If we are not walking and living in the abundant life, we need to find out why.

The Word also says, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36). Jesus came to give us all freedom. Let’s join in agreement to have freedom from all limitations; this is part of God’s plan for every one of us. Another powerful thing that Jesus stated is that the things He did, we would also do (John 14:12).

That is our hearts cry, “God, we want to walk in the fullness of all that You have made available for us. We want to see Your Kingdom come in fullness in every area of our lives; we want to model this and step into the fullness of all we were created to be and do. We want to be demonstrations of Your Kingdom and Your power on the earth.”

We have been seeing this in greater ways than ever before in the past few years but, guys, there is more. If I don’t see salvations, healing, cleansing of the leapers, healing of AIDS and HIV, the raising of the dead on a regular basis, then I am not fully walking in all Jesus paid for and has intended for me. We can get so caught up with daily life that we lose sight of the living reality that is before us: Jesus has given us all, and He has greater plans for us.

Preach the Gospel Where You are At

There is a great commission and we are all called to it: We are commanded to go into all the world and preach the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. Some of you may say, That limits me. Well, not really. Where is your world? You can reach out where you live. Some may say, I have a physical disability and can’t leave my home. You can influence your world by being a light to those you come in contact with. If you are reading this on the Internet, that can be a form of reaching your world and the nations. We must no longer allow wrong thinking and mindsets to govern what we perceive to be effective.

I remember a young man several years ago who took every word literally concerning the word Jesus spoke in Matthew 10 . This young man went out on a mission to another country, because the part in the Word about cleansing the lepers was not available for him where he lived. He sought out the lepers; did he see the lepers cleansed the first time he went? No, but he saw the village saved! That is pretty big, I would say. So again, don’t allow discouragement to bring limitation. If you don’t see it at first, then there will be a next time.

I live in North America. I can’t say I have ever seen a leper, but I have seen HIV and AIDS. I believe this is a part of that commission: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers. Have we seen cancer? Have we seen disease? Again, expose the lie. If you are homebound, how can you do this? Prayer! You can find the need and pray from where you are at. God is not limited to our location, so we shouldn’t be.

Again, are you battling limitations in any area of your life? Today is the day for them to be broken off! Let’s press in for the greater to be released in our lives. This young man could have said, I don’t know anyone in this foreign country, or I don’t have the finance, or I fear the unknown, or man has blocked my path. What God has for us, man cannot stop, if we pursue God and His Kingdom.

“Your Authority is with God, Not Man”

Many years ago I had a prophetic word spoken over me several times. It was this, “Your authority is with God, not man.” Let me share the interpretation. There is a place where I felt man would disqualify me, man did not always cheer me on, I felt limited by man’s perception of me and my gifting or ability. But God has always known the plans that He has for me and for you! I began to pursue that plan, and God began to open doors. That is a continual process—if we look at man and see how man has not always celebrated us or seen the gift in us, or feel they may not celebrate us because of our weak areas or lack of training, we will be limited.

I know of two stories that can blow that theory out of the water. One was Gideon and another was David. God sent the prophet Samuel to anoint the next king of Israel. But as you remember the story, it was not the one who man would have thought was the obvious choice—it was the small shepherd boy who had been tending the sheep. In this chapter God states to Samuel, “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). David was a man after God’s own heart. Let us together pursue God’s heart in every area, no longer allowing past limitations or obstacles to block or hinder.

When we pursue God fully, all the things of the world fall away. It is like the old song we sing, “In the light of His glory and grace…the things of earth will grow strangely dim” (Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus). Let’s focus on Him, His face, His goodness, His glory, His truth, His provision, His covenant to us!

I have another testimony that should inspire us all. I met an amazing woman of God who has a son with Down Syndrome. Her family’s desire is to see him healed and made whole, but in the meantime they are not allowing limitation to stop them from living in full blessing. When this young man was growing up, his mother would pray over him and prophesy to him that he would be a blessed man of God, strong in the Lord and be a minister of the Gospel to the nations. They would find themselves in meetings and this would be prophesied over him and them also.

But what was awesome and so sweet to me was this. At times this young man would come to his mother and lay his head on her shoulder and say, Tell me again, Momma, about how I will be a man of God and minister the good news of Jesus to the nations. She would and he did. This young man, when he turned 18, was asked by his family what he wanted for his birthday. He said, “I want to preach,” so his family gave him a platform to do this. They got him a suit, invited family and friends, and his mother even told him, “You seek the Lord for your message and I will write it out for you, but you will have to ask the Lord what He would have you share.”

He did and people were so blessed by this young man. Later his family was going on a missions trip and he shared he felt the Lord calling him to go also, and had even had a word of knowledge about a young boy with Down syndrome and God touching him with His healing power. He even saw the young boy’s face. The last night of the missions trip, he met this young boy God had shown him. So, the point of this is, God used this young man with Down syndrome to bring the good news of Jesus Christ and Him crucified for us all to the nations! Who was limited? Not this young man nor his family. They knew in whom they serve and believe that He is faithful and His words are true.

The Enemies of the Past are Being Cut Off

In this past season, I heard the Lord say to me that the enemies of the past are being cut off. In this past season, I felt the Lord show me that the things of our past that had pursued us will no longer have place to rule over our lives. Is it your past that is limiting you? Read Exodus 14:13-16 and Isaiah 43. The enemies of Israel’s past pursued them, but God showed His mighty power on their behalf. He also showed them the authority He has given His servants and how we need to use it, no longer held back by our understanding or the threats of the enemy.

How does that take place? Know your God and His Word, His covenant, seek Him and His face, praise Him. We are instruments of praise; let’s release the new sounds of praise within us. Also, we need to change our minds and focus on all that Jesus has done for us. Praise Him daily for it. Read Psalm 103 and Zechariah 3.

We need to change our focus. What you focus on, you empower. Look at the Lord and His promises and ask Him to give you a deeper revelation of Him and His Kingdom. This is a season of renewed passion, and as we enter into the heart of God daily, we are finding a deeper revelation of all. Let’s pray.

Prayer to Pray Over Yourself and the Body of Christ

Lord, we thank You for exposing all limitations that have been operating in our lives, and we thank You for removing them. We thank You for the invitation into this place of enlargement.

Lord, we choose this day to have a renewing of our minds, and we call for a removal of all mindsets that have held us back. We thank You that the enemies of our past are being cut off right now. We choose to focus on You and Your Kingdom and all You have given us, and no longer focus on limitations or lack. You are the living Word and Your Word is true.

Thank You for watching over and caring for us. Thank You for providing for every need. Thank You for a fresh anointing for every season and for enlarging our capacity to love and receive love. We also give thanks for this season of renewed intimacy with You, and we thank You that You have invited us into this place. Thank You that You are taking us deep into Your heart and revelation of who You are and all You are, just as You did for John in the book of Revelation.

Give us clarity of vision and open our eyes, Lord. We are hungry to see You like never before. We desire the deep things of God, no longer having limited or shallow understanding. We desire to join You in this place of illumination and renewed and deepened intimacy, and we accept Your invitation. We thank You that You have shown us Your Kingdom realities. Thank You that You are establishing Your Kingdom in us like never before.

Lord, we thank You that You hear every heart cry and You answer as we call on You.

Kim Hadaway
Extreme Prophetic
Email: khadaway@xpmedia.com

Kim Hadaway currently serves as head intercessor for Extreme Prophetic in the U.S. She carries a true pastor’s heart, desiring to see the love of Christ consume and transform people. She longs to see the people of God equipped and walking in the fullness of God. She believes all in the Body of Christ are called to be ministers of fire! Kim leads women’s groups and intercessory prayer, as well as teaching, preaching, and operating in a strong seer anointing. She has seen the Lord impact people and regions through prayer and the release of the prophetic. She has been used along with others at Extreme Prophetic to release revival fire, seeing salvations, physical and emotional healings, deliverance, and restoration come to many as a result!

A Personal Testimony Wade E. Taylor: Having a “Hearing Ear” for the “Present Word”

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect… I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12, 14

A teacher (Walter Beuttler) in the Bible school I attended often spoke of having a “dissatisfied satisfaction.” He was thankful for and satisfied with all that he had received from the Lord, yet he was dissatisfied as he knew there was much more that could be possessed.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

These “good works” are the things or circumstances that the Lord places in our path for the outworking of His purposes – first within us during our time of preparation, and then through us for the benefit of others. The word “should” is conditional, which means that we have a part in choosing the path that we will follow in the outworking of the Lord’s purpose for us. Because the right choice is usually not the easiest or most convenient, it is extremely important that we choose rightly.

“This is My Will For You…”

After graduating from Bible school, I diligently sought the Lord as to what I was to do, but seemingly, I was not receiving direction from the Lord. I knew about a new school that was about to open. One of their goals was to train students to minister in the Italian language, and I was unable to relate to this, as I am not Italian, nor felt any calling to minister to Italians.

Therefore, I pushed aside the “drawing” that I felt toward this school, and instead, I decided to pioneer a church on Stenton Avenue in north central Philadelphia. On July 4, 1959, I started toward Philadelphia, a sixty mile trip, to rent a store front for the church, and to find a place to live. As I drove south, the feeling that I was going in the wrong direction became stronger and stronger.

I stopped the car and asked the Lord about this feeling. He responded that I was to go to this new school. I had to turn around and go in the opposite direction. I had prayed much about what I was to do after graduation from Bible School, but the Lord waited until I had taken an active step toward serving Him, then He spoke regarding the place where I was to be.

Soon after arriving and being settled in a guest room, I found a quiet place where I could pray, and repeated to the Lord that I did not want to come here, but that I wanted His best. In response, the Lord clearly spoke the following into the depth of my being: “I will allow you to go to Philadelphia, and I will give you a ministry there and I will bless it. But, this is where I want you, as this is My will for you at this present time.”

The next day, I was accepted as a student and moved in. A few months later while alone praying, suddenly I was in Heaven, standing in the presence of God. I knew that He was directly in front of me, seated on His throne, but I could not see Him as I was blinded by brilliant glory. I had a sense of holiness that was beyond any ability or words to express.

As I stood there facing the throne, from my left intense wave-like streams of glory, in brilliant color, began to move slowly toward me and entered into the depths of my spirit. This could be compared to a freight train, with each box-car carrying a cargo that was deposited into my spirit. As each of these entered into me, one after another, I became aware that I was to establish a ministry on this property. It was as if every cell in my body became a sensitized voice box, and I understood the Lord’s desire for a “set-apart place” in which He could both be and do as He desired.

When I returned from Heaven to the place where I had been praying, I was so deeply affected by the manifest glory I had experienced, that I had great difficulty in relating and functioning in my normal circumstances. It was two weeks later that I was able to be “normal” again.

Having a “Hearing Ear” for the “Present Word”

I gradually became aware that the purpose of the “ministry” to which I was being called would be to prepare those whom the Lord would send, to recognize and become responsive to His voice and also to have a respect for, and a sensitivity to His manifest presence. This related to those who would be “called apart” to be “made ready” for His end-time purposes.

Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife has made herself ready. Revelation 19:7

This Italian Assemblies of God school closed at the end of its third year and remained vacant for six years, when in a very unusual way, this property was given to me. While waiting during this period of time, the Lord caused me to know that I was being prepared to be used as an end-time “John the Baptist.” Later, the Lord confirmed this through a Scripture that expresses the deepest irony in all the Word of God.

Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. Luke 3:2

“Annas and Caiaphas” speaks of the headship and function of the established religious system, which the Lord by-passed. “John… in the wilderness” speaks of an isolated, barren environment, which the Lord used to prepare John for a critical time of ministry.

The Church system was fully in place and functioning. Yet the Lord could find no one within the religious system of that day who had a “hearing ear” to whom He could impart a “present” word. Therefore, He chose one who was not a priest, and led him into a “wilderness experience” to be trained.

Today also, there are those within the Church who have fully committed the totality of their being to the Lord, and are being called apart to receive a fresh word from the Lord. This speaks of the absolute necessity of our receiving a “present word” concerning preparation (our being an end-time corporate John the Baptist), to become a witness of the Lord’s manifest presence in these last days. Therefore, we must make the right choices to bring this witness into its full expression, first within and then through us.

This religious system, which the Lord by-passed, had experienced the glory of God and had received much by direct revelation from the Lord. However, they became dependent upon past experiences for their present standing with the Lord. The fact that the Lord had moved through them in the past was not enough to equip them for the present need. They were incapable of hearing a present word concerning the soon to appear “Lamb of God.”

During this present time, there are those who are being called apart concerning the soon to appear “Lion of the tribe of Judah.” Therefore, there must be within each of us a present seeking of the Lord, even though we may have received much revelation from Him. Yesterday’s revelation is not enough to prepare us to face today’s problems and pressures.

The Real Wine of the Holy Spirit

While I was a student in Bible School (1956-1959), we experienced a major visitation from the Lord which lasted two weeks. We were daily in Chapel from early morning until late at night. In the beginning, there was a time of intense confession and cleansing, after which His “manifest glory” was poured out upon us. Along with this, a “fountain of new wine” was discovered. Anyone who “drank” therein became intensely filled with the Holy Spirit in boldness and power.

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18

“Being not drunk with wine, wherein is excess” speaks of a substitute for this higher spiritual impartation and enabling power. This substitute (wine) has been used by satan to wreck countless lives and families. Any seeming “benefit” that comes from it is deceptive, and carries a terrible price tag.

“…but be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:18-19). This is the transforming effect of the real wine of the Holy Spirit. It will release us into a spiritual boldness and liberty beyond that of which we are capable, which will glorify God and enable us to minister in great freedom and power.

However, no matter how tremendous this experience might be, we cannot continue to depend upon the experience of “drinking at the fountain of past visitations.” It is urgent that we begin seeking the Lord to bring us into a fresh new dimension of the supernatural. No longer are we to look back to where we first met the Lord. Nor, are we to tell the Lord how, when, or where the “new” is to come into our lives and ministries (I turned around and went north to a place that seemingly did not fit the calling I had received).

We must have a “dissatisfied satisfaction”—our being thankful for what we presently have, but actively seeking the Lord for “more.” There are two sides to a coin. They are different, yet make a singular whole. Our past and present experiences must merge to make a way for us to enter the future.

John’s testimony was that he is the “voice of one crying in the wilderness.” He clearly saw the urgent need of that hour by saying, “Prepare you the way of the Lord, make His paths straight” (Mark 1:3). The very heart of my calling and ministry is the preparation of a “voice” that can speak in our day, as John spoke in his day, to be available to the Lord for His purposes during this difficult time in which we live.

All this came into being, when, on July 4, 1959, I stopped the car while driving toward Philadelphia, turned around and went in the opposite direction, in response to “a present word” from the Lord. Looking back, I can rejoice in the fact that I made the right choice.

Many years have passed since that date in 1959. There were years of glory, spiritual impartation, and transformed lives. Mistakes were also made, for which I have repented and received forgiveness from our Lord. Now, at this present time, while residing in Washington D.C., I am receiving a “present word,” and I am again making another “turn” that I might move into a higher outworking of my calling and ministry, which is now coming into its intended purpose and fulfillment.

I pray that you also will look beyond your past spiritual experiences, and your present circumstances, and make the right choice during your critical moment of decision.

Wade E. Taylor
Wade Taylor Ministries
Email: wadetaylordc@aol.com

About Wade Taylor: Wade has been serving others as a teacher and spiritual father for over 50 years. He is respected and loved by many for his quality of spirit and walk with his Lord. He is an anointed author, bringing forth deep truths of the Spirit with a clarity and simplicity that draws the reader up into a closer walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Greetings friends,

We trust this New Year is already starting off on a higher level than the previous year. This December’s prophetic tour that we did across Alabama with Chuck Pierce, Pastor Kyle Searcy and Kent Mattox created for us a certain momentum that has carried over into 2010. It was an incredible time of insight and release. We will now shift our emphasis to the prophetic implications of Arizona with our Tucson conference entitled “Possessing Bridal Inheritance” this February.

We will have Chuck Pierce and Steven Shelly as our guest speakers along with JoAnn McFatter and Steve Swanson leading worship. I believe it would be an incredible time as we tap into the rich heritage of the prophetic events that transpired outside of Tucson in the mid-to-late 60s.

This past New Year’s, our ministry co-hosted a conference in Smiths Station, Alabama with the hope and expectation of touching God’s heart for direction and insight for this year and the coming decade. We were not disappointed! Considerable revelation was granted involving one of the most meaningful seasons in modern times.

Last year the Lord spoke to me and indicated that I was entering the most important seven-year span of my life. It was as though everything I have been through in life was preparation for this season. If that is true for me, then I suspect it is also true for many of you as well. Clearly, a simple examination of the political, economic and spiritual climate would support this position.

Furthermore, the Lord also made it apparent that circumstances are going to dictate the emergence of God’s people in maturity, power and authority. The escalation in spiritual darkness will reach such a pinnacle during this season that the only remedy or resolution will come from the Lord’s people. We must become what we are destined to be and activate our calling as both “priests and kings” to our God. This admonition is given from Revelation 5:9-10, saying:

And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your Blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, and have made us kings and priests to our God; and we shall reign on the earth.”

This passage highlights multiple spiritual dynamics that will be unfolding in the coming days:

1. It is a new thing.
2. It is the revealing of what has been concealed.
3. It is to the nations.
4. It involves the purchase of His Blood and harvest.
5. It facilitates the activation of His people as kings and priests.

Mysteries and Secrets

Foremost among these mandates is the Lord’s unleashing of mysteries and secrets of His Kingdom that have been reserved for the end-of-time generation. This paradigm is made clear in the book of Daniel. This notable prophet received one of the most profound revelations ever given to mankind. However, the angel that delivered the insight admonished Daniel to seal the book and conceal the revelation until the last days. (See Daniel 12.)

This is a clear reference to the generation that will be on Earth immediately prior to the Lord’s return. It would require very little effort to prove that we are that generation. That being the case, we are to then expect considerable revelation to be granted involving God’s plans, purposes, and the unveiling of His Word in greater measures as the mysteries of those things previously concealed are now revealed.

The sealed book was unsealed by the Lord Jesus and its contents are to be conveyed to a Body of people called the Bride of Christ. Once this revelation has been consumed by this company they will then appropriate their calling as priests and kings and facilitate the harvest. This Biblical admonition is one of the primary mandates we as a ministry carry.

Exponential Increase in 2010

As a result, the Lord spoke to me this past New Year’s concerning the imminent fulfillment of this Biblical promise that I believe will be exponentially increased in 2010. Interestingly, the Lord also highlighted two prevailing enemy spirits that will be dispatched this year and the years to follow, with the given assignment of hindering this call. They are fanaticism and criticism!

I saw these two spirits functioning like book ends coming from two diametrically opposing directions yet with the same determination to squelch the prophetic release of God’s Kingdom and hinder the harvest. The first was a dark wave of fanaticism that will sweep behind the Kingdom truths that are to be revealed with the expectation of pressing them beyond Biblical parameters and proper balance.

The Fear of Fanaticism

Fanaticism is simply defined as “wildly excessive or irrational devotion, dedication, or enthusiasm; an extreme zeal or enthusiasm as in religion or politics.” Unfortunately, Church history is filled with more instances of spiritual fanaticism than we could possibly enumerate. Every revival in modern times had its fanatical element. Clearly, the prophetic movement has had its fair share of hype and fanaticism that has effectually driven many away from this vitally important aspect of our heritage. Even so, we must embrace the admonition of 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, saying:

Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances. But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

The diabolical intent of this spirit is to drive things beyond Biblical balance and sway people away from the core truth because of the fanatical element that the more grounded Christians desire to distance themselves from.

Of course, fanaticism must be defined within a certain context. I remember as a young college student in the late 70s, that word got back to my father that I was born again and participating in an on-campus Presbyterian Fellowship. Naturally, the Presbyterian movement is not known for excessive spiritual manifestations yet my unsaved father called me into his office at that time and expressed his concern that I had become, to use his exact phrase, “a religious fanatic.”

This perception primarily stemmed from the fact that I was very zealous about the salvation I had come to discover and often prayed, read my Bible and attended Bible studies with other students. You can imagine his shock when I became a Holy Ghost “Book of Acts” preacher. Fortunately, he came around and accepted the Lord Jesus as his Redeemer shortly before his death in 2005.

The point is I do not believe that I would have genuinely fallen into the definition of a fanatic as I am seeing it today. The fanatical spirit will have a tendency to cause genuine Kingdom seekers to sway away from the truth in order to distance themselves from the fanatical element. That would be tragic!

Historical Observation

History records this fascinating observation concerning Martin Luther. Although Luther made glaring mistakes involving Israel and the Jewish people, it remains a historical fact that God used him to launch a great Reformation for God’s people. Many historians marveled not at the fact that he was able to survive his direct assault against the religious organizational structure of the day that possessed great political power to eradicate its enemies, but that he was able to keep his head above all the fanaticism that followed his movement.

My experience revealed the tendency of many saints to turn away from vitally important truth that is to be unveiled today because of various fanatical elements that will attempt to attach themselves to that truth. We must be like the Bereans and study the Scriptures to see if these things be so. If indeed it is supported by the Word of God and the Holy Spirit then we must embrace the balanced truth in order to become what we are called to be, despite the fanatical element.

The Spirit of Criticism

The other spirit that I saw coming from the opposite direction was criticism. Criticism is defined as “the act or instance of making an unfavorable or severe judgment, comment, analysis or interpretation of one’s theory, doctrine or life.” From what I saw, this season will produce even more harsh critical religious opposition to Kingdom truth with the hope of deterring the emerging army. Like fanaticism, history is littered with countless examples of unwavering criticism against spiritual outpourings and movements. This was clearly seen in the Azusa Street Revival, the Latter Rain Revival, the Charismatic Renewal and so on.

In my experience, I was personally told that the one that I must be the most cautious of is fanaticism, although I am to also be aware of the critical spirit. As an individual, I would be more prone to distance myself from the fanatical element than to give in to criticism. Even so, we must develop fortitude like the early apostles to forge this new day and present to God’s people revelatory truth that has been reserved for our day.

We are literally living in the day foreseen by Jeremiah when he said:

Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know (do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand). Jeremiah 33:3 AMP

Therefore, it should be no surprise to anyone that much of this truth extends beyond traditional belief structures and into the realm of revelation. The Word of God is to be revealed in this hour on a scale never before seen in Church history. That is the prophetic directive of Daniel 12 and Revelation 10. It will expedite the emergence of God’s people in great power and facilitate the harvest. This prophetic promise will be realized despite spiritual opposition including fanaticism and criticism.

Paul Keith and Wanda Davis
WhiteDove Ministries
Email: inquiries@whitedoveministries.org

When I read this latest word by Bobby Conner, I felt like “Coach Bobby” was giving the team a “pep talk” to rile them up for what’s ahead. This is a penetrating word, and quite sobering in parts—but it’s all good. Yes, you too are called to be a “dread champion.” You need to read on for the calling, purpose and cause which Bobby explains so profoundly well.

Dread Champions, Arise!

Do you hear the battle alarm? It is ringing loud and clear! We are entering a very serious season—a season of confrontation. Our lukewarm “business as usual” attitude must die. The Spirit of God is awakening and arousing the Church, prompting us to arise and take a strong stand for Divine Truth. The war is raging and we must prepare for battle.

Meditate on this clear warning in Romans 13:11-14—and begin to declare this over your life and the life of this nation:

Besides this you know what (a critical) hour this is, how it is high time now for you to wake up out of your sleep (rouse to reality). For salvation (final deliverance) is nearer to us now than when we first believed (adhered to, trusted in, and relied on Christ, the Messiah). The night is far gone and the day is almost here. Let us then drop (fling away) the works and deeds of darkness and put on the (full) armor of light.

Let us live and conduct ourselves honorably and becomingly as in the (open light of) day, not in reveling (carousing) and drunkenness, not in immorality and debauchery (sensuality and licentiousness), not in quarreling and jealousy. But clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for (indulging) the flesh (put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical nature) to (gratify its) desires (lusts).

Now is the time for the Body of Christ to be bold, brave and extremely courageous, combating the spirit of this age.

How will this happen? First, we are to “make no provision” for darkness. We’re called to violently “fling away” quarrels, jealousies and any hint of immorality, to make absolutely NO provision for the flesh. The Lord has raised the standard of holiness to the highest levels of perfection.

Next, we are to not only resist in a defensive posture—but we are also to be on the offensive for our King. We are not called to live passive, quiet lives in the midst of evil giants; on the contrary, we are to actively arise and violently drive giants out into the open, exposing wickedness and defeating it through His mercy and grace, for God’s glory. Consider the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:12:

“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.”

We are called to take the promised land of the Kingdom by force—without compromise or retreat. This war between King Jesus and His enemies of this world is going to be much, much more militant than we expected and we must prepare as serious soldiers of the Cross. Don’t misunderstand me—our weapons are not knives and guns, bombs and bullets, but eternal weapons of power: Zechariah 4:6 states that victory is won “not by might nor by (our human) power, but (only) by My Spirit (of the Lord).”

Never forget it is by the Holy Spirit that we are empowered for action—but we need to come into agreement with the Spirit through the spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting, purity, revelation of the Word of God, faith working through love and, above all, radical, unquestioned obedience. These are the characteristics of God’s “dread champions.”

We are champions because we have overcome the world by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony; we are dread champions because we consider not our lives unto death. This level of radical obedience produces Believers who will truly follow the Lamb wherever He goes—no matter the consequences.

This is the nature of a hero—and God is calling for spiritual heroes in this hour. The word heroism speaks of bravery and fearlessness. Heroes fight not for themselves, but for their King’s honor, their country’s honor, a greater honor than their own acclaim. These qualities of selfless valor are not born of the flesh, however. We cannot exert our will and abilities to become a dread champion. On the contrary: our heroism is in direct proportion to our yielding to Christ, the one true Hero. Only as we yield to the Holy Spirit will we be equipped to display these outstanding qualities of God’s champions.

Are You Ready to Arise and Be Bold as a Lion?

Scripture declares in Proverbs 28:1 that “The wicked flee when no man pursues (them), but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Are we timid? If we are, our timidity testifies to our carnality, not true humility and meekness. To the extent that we are passive and fearful, we are giving ourselves over to the flesh, not the Spirit. It is sad but true…many churches today are embracing a lukewarm, compromising culture and departing from sound Biblical teachings—to the point of embracing false teaching and activities that contradict Holy Scripture.

May lukewarm love never be found in our hearts!

Are you lukewarm? Are you ready to arise and be bold as a lion?

Ask yourself this most important, soul-searching question: are you, as a Christian, tolerated by a Christ-rejecting world? Or are you so distant from your Elder Brother (the Lord Jesus Christ), that you no longer truly resemble Him? If you did, you would be persecuted and accused just as He was. This is not an easy question to ask, but ask it, we must! Christ Jesus warned us, stating that “the servant is no greater than his Master!” While He walked the earth in the flesh, Jesus displayed perfect love. Do we? Jesus healed the sick and set captives free. Are we? Are we offending the world by working the works of God, loving with His love, forgiving with His heart?

Jesus did nothing wrong—yet wicked and cruel men struck His face with their fists and spat upon Him as a criminal (Matthew 26:67-68). The Lord Jesus’ back was beaten with many stripes. His beard was pulled from His face. A crown of cruel thorns was driven deep within His head. And, finally, He was nailed upon a cross to suffer horrendously and die between two convicted men.

What is the lesson we must learn? The servant is no greater than the Master!

We are no greater than Jesus! How can we, then, expect to receive the keys to the city and win Person of the Year? Saints, take heed! We must take a reality check. Remember that Scripture states, “All who desire to live godly…(in this present world) will suffer persecution.” Our lack of true persecution does not testify to God’s blessing on our lives—but to our weakness! To our flesh! To our desire to win the approval of men, not of God. If we do not resemble our Master, we pose no threat to the enemy and do not offend the world.

You Are Witnesses for Christ

Ask yourself this New Year: “Am I a true witness for Christ?”

Indeed, one of the Greek words translated “witness” is martyrion, from which we derive the English word “martyr.”

Consider these Scriptures in which we find martyrion used:

…and killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. Acts 3:15

And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree. Acts 10:39

And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him. Acts 22:20

The blood of the “martyr” Stephen is the blood of the true “witness” Stephen—it is the same Greek word. Are we willing to suffer as a martyr for our Lord? What does this mean exactly? We are called to pick up our cross and die daily…for die to this world we must.

The good news is that as the battle escalates, so will God’s grace upon our lives. So will our passion for the King! Our lukewarm love is about to become inflamed for Christ. The timid Church is about to become the Church of the Lion of Judah—bold as lions!

Again, we have entered a serious season of confrontation in which we must contend for and defend the faith. This is the Word of the Lord for this hour: the battle is going to become fierce…but we know that “the battle is the Lord’s”!

And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saves not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give you into our hands. 1 Samuel 17:47

You can be confident that our foe, satan, has not changed his intent one bit: he still seeks to steal, kill and to destroy (John 10:10). We have nothing to fear because the Spirit of God is kindling a fire within the souls of God’s people to prepare them to walk in power and purity.

Dear saints of God, hear what the Spirit of God is releasing in this hour. It is a clear and forceful command to the Body of Christ: Be bold and exceedingly brave, for God is with you in your quest! (Joshua 1:9)

Now is the time for the victorious dread champions to arise, come to the forefront and take a bold, strong stand, contending for and defending the faith (Jude 3).

Arise and Shine

It is time to arise and shine (Isaiah 60:1-8).

Holy Scripture warns that, in the End Times, the love of many will turn cold (Matthew 24:12). We must not let the light of our hearts dim, but we are to be a shining beacon of hope and love, radiating God brightly in a sin-darkened world (Matthew 5:14-16). If our light is to remain bright, however, we must rally now. Now! We must embrace the call to become “keepers of the fire” and defend the flame of the Holy Spirit.

This is who you are now, beloved: you are a people of burning passion, standing strong and filled with true conviction—never cowering, no matter the persecution or attack. Although we are observing an all-out attack to undermine the foundation of the Church and our nation, you are called to burn brightly with passionate love and radical obedience, true to the King. This is the call of the dread champions!

Is There Not a Cause?

I challenge each one reading to answer one question as honestly as you can. Let this soul-searching question—a question asked by a young David—echo within the depths of your heart: “Is there not a cause?” (1 Samuel 17:29). In other words, Is what you have worth fighting for?

In this passage of Scripture from 1 Samuel, we see the cowardly heart of Saul’s army clearly revealed. Saul’s men had run from battle. They were cowering in a ditch, fearful of their foe. Suddenly, a young shepherd lad approaches with a very different heart—the heart of a true champion. As the young David ponders the proceedings before him, Goliath taunts and threatens Saul and his troops, but David is not intimidated. He boldly asks, “Is there not a cause?” And again, he asks, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” (vs. 26).

What are we to learn from this passage? As the armies of Saul, we, too, have been intimidated by the foes we face. We have retreated into the ditches while the antichrist groups remove our privileges and rights as Christians! In some places in America, it is against the law to pray in public or to read one’s Bible. This is America—not a communist nation! If we don’t take a bold stand, who will? “Is there not a cause?”

Our spiritual heritage is at stake—the legacy we will leave for our children and our children’s children, the legacy for which our forefathers fought and died in WWI and WWII. We can’t just sit by and let our nation spiral deeper into deception and darkness.

Why is this happening? The prophet Isaiah warns us of this very day in Isaiah 5:20, a day when people will call good evil and evil good. In our attempt to be politically correct, we have lost our goal of remaining Biblically correct. We see a culture that has contaminated the truth of God’s Word, accepting what is forbidden in Holy Scripture, voting for same-sex marriages and installing gay clergy, following New Age teachers, consulting horoscopes and psychics, practicing yoga, drinking to excess and considering violent, pornographic and God-mocking films as acceptable entertainment. Some who call themselves Christians are even accepting other ways to Heaven than our Lord Jesus Christ, believing that there are “many ways up the mountain” (Acts 4:12; John 14:6).

We must heed the severe warning of Christ:

Strait is the gate that leads to life, and few there be that find it, because broad is the gate that leads to death and many go in there. Matthew 7:13-14

There will be many who call out to the Lord in that Day, explaining that they prophesied in His name, cast out demons in His name and did not just some, but “many wonderful works.” This is a fearsome Scripture indeed! For “many” will hear not a word of welcome, but a word that will cause them to gnash their teeth: “I never knew you, depart from Me, you workers of iniquity” (Matthew 7:23).

May it never be, Lord! May we be known by You!

Yet, the Scriptures warn us that “even the elect” may be fooled in the End Times. We are in just that time. This is a season of confrontation and spiritual warfare on a level not experienced in our lifetime. The spiritual landmarks are being removed and destroyed. It is time for a spiritual revolution! Now is the time to take a strong stand. As Scripture reminds us, “Having done all, to stand” (Ephesians 6:10-18).

Don’t Just Take the Fort, Take the Land!

No one can exempt themselves from this war as a conscientious objector. No one is too young, too old, too weak or too unlearned. Simple, everyday Believers are being called to the front lines—and simple Believers have always performed enormous exploits for their King. Scripture reminds us that “It is the people that know their God that will display strength and take action doing great exploits for God” (Daniel 11:32). Such bold and brave examples should motivate us to resist the foes we face, and not just resist and hold the fort—but to take the land! Ponder the great exploits of the mighty men revealed in 2 Samuel 23:8-12:

“These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-Basshebeth the Tachmonite, chief among the captains. He was called Adino the Eznite, because he had killed eight hundred men at one time.

And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel had retreated. He arose and attacked the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand stuck to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to plunder (or pick up the spoils).

And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a piece of ground full of lentils (beans). So the people fled from the Philistines. But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the Lord brought about a great victory.”

These Believers fought until they were weary, until their “hand stuck to the sword.”

They contended with their very lives—with their entire strength—for the glory of their King. These reports are almost unbelievable, yet this history is reported accurately in the Holy Word of God. Just look at what these Believers accomplished:

- Adino was such a warrior that Scripture reports that he killed 800 men at one time.

- Eleazar fought when all others fled. He stood his ground and defeated the Philistines until his hand cleaved to his sword.

- Shammah took his stand in a bean field and defeated the Philistines.

These may have been called “mighty”—but we also have the example of Gideon. Here was a man of God who cowered and hid…until the Lord put on Gideon “like a glove” (the original Hebrew translation)—and prevailed!

These men were champions because they were true to their calling. The Lord gave them the heart of a warrior and the soul of a true champion—and they refused defeat.

The characteristics and conduct of these gallant, lion-like warriors of God serve as a prototype of the coming champions who are now being raised up. God’s Spirit is once again calling forth the gallant Gadites to become part of a victorious band of Believers. These passionate warriors are the overcomers who stand strong for God’s Kingdom (1 John 5:4), who defend the King and His Kingdom, no matter the consequences or persecution.

Remember the promise, “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Knowing this truth will allow us to stand boldly, confident in the Lord’s Presence, no matter what situation we face.

Paul reminds us that we are “More than conquerors in and through Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:37). Many of us don’t feel victorious—but it is a disastrous mistake to consider our feelings as our guide to truth. We must walk by faith in the promises of God’s Word and bring our feelings into alignment with His truth, not our subjective experiences.

Renewing Our Hearts and Minds for Victory

Practically, how do we manage our emotions in these End Times, when tempers flare, the news is gloomy and the darkness grows darker? The essential key is for each Believer to maintain a consistent walk of forgiveness—a forgiveness lifestyle.

How do we walk in a forgiveness lifestyle? When your feelings stray away from God’s peace, even to the smallest degree, don’t deny your feelings, but ask the Holy Spirit to reveal where the root lies in your soul. He will indeed reveal a wound or open door, most often a wound or door resulting from unforgiveness and offense. Then, simply ask the Forgiver to come and release forgiveness to the person who caused the offense that opened the wound. That person may include a loved one, a stranger, yourself—or even God. Ask the Holy Spirit to take the “ground” that you had given to the enemy with His Spirit and Truth, and your feelings will inevitably shift to the Lord’s peace! It’s guaranteed.

We must renew our minds and hearts in this manner so that the peace of God may rule and reign in our innermost being. Become a champion for your own inner healing by pursuing forgiveness in every single area of your life. This is the first and most important step to becoming a dread champion.

When you are free from unforgiveness, you will be able to boldly declare, “Let the weak say, ‘I am strong’” (Joel 3:10). And to declare these mighty words of victory from Psalm 44:5:

“Through You we will push down our enemies; through Your name we will trample those who rise up against us.”

Amid the conflicts and confrontations, we will maintain great peace, knowing that it is the God of Peace who crushes satan under our feet (Romans 16:20). You, beloved, are an ambassador for Christ, a divine catalyst to bring the Kingdom of God to earth. You are salt and light in a sin-darkened world. For the true followers of Christ, this is our finest hour! Prepare to see multitudes brought into the Kingdom of God. Now is the time to shine brightly, to rejoice and to be very glad! We are now in the age of the great harvest!

Dread champions, arise to contend and defend!

Bobby Conner
Eagles View Ministries
Email: manager@bobbyconner.org