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• Children’s ministry is also available Friday nights for ages 5-12.  This is a great opportunity to get your kids and your friends kids into the presence of God.

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1. identity of the redeemed: to be God’s house that operates by prayer
2. The Holy Spirit is raising up the greatest prayer and worship movement in history. God calls or names His people the “house of prayer.” When God names a person or ministry it indicates their character and how they function in the Spirit. For example, God speaks and moves our heart and then we speak and move His heart. The result is that God’s resources are released on earth. His resources include His power, wisdom (creative ideas), unity, money, impact, etc. The Spirit is changing the environment and culture of the Church so that it functions by prayer.

⁷ For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations. (Isa. 56:7)

1. The highest identity of the redeemed throughout eternity is to be “God’s house,” or His family that releases His resources on earth by functioning as a “house of prayer.” In Scripture, a person’s “house” speaks of their family, resources, and future inheritance.
2. The identity of the whole Church is the house of prayer. This is not just true of ministries that focus on 24/7 prayer. God sees all ministries in a city as part of His house of prayer in that city. The house of prayer of Kansas City is the whole church in Kansas City, which has over 1,000 congregations and ministries. Thus, the IHOP–KC Missions Base is not the “house of prayer” in Kansas City but part of it. Ministries with 24/7 prayer are prayer catalysts functioning like a “gas station that puts gas” on the one house of prayer which consists of the whole Body in their city.
3. In March 2004, Mark and Karen Anderson both received a prophetic word on the same day: “My house is a house of prayer; if it is not a house of prayer then it is not My house.” On Dec. 25, 2006, Mark Anderson had a prophetic dream in which the Lord revealed to him that the mission movement and the prayer movement are the same movement in God’s heart.
4. Jesus requires night and day prayer for the full release of justice in the Church and society. The work and cost of 24/7 prayer is a practical expression of the commandment to love one another.

⁷ Now shall not God bring about justice for His elect, who cry to Him day and night…? ⁸ I tell you that He will bring about justice for them speedily. (Lk. 18:7-8; NAS)

1. Justice is God making wrong things right. The two sides of justice are salvation and judgment:
   Salvation, or deliverance for the redeemed, as God makes wrong things right for them
   Judgment, or punishment, on the rebellious who resist God’s justice.
   Examples of God’s justice that make wrong things right include:
   1. Revival: God’s judgment on compromise is seen in reviving the Church by the Spirit.
   2. Soul winning: God’s judgment on the kingdom of darkness is seen when people get saved.
   3. Righteous legislation: God’s judgment on unrighteous legislation (abortion laws, etc.).
   4. Unity (reconciliation): God’s judgment on division in the family, society, and the Church.
   5. Healing: God’s judgment on sickness is seen in the manifestation of healing power.
   6. Holiness: God’s judgment on sin, anger, pornography, drugs and rebellion, etc.
   7. End-time judgments: against the Antichrist’s systems that oppress people.
2. Jesus rules the nations now and in the age to come through intercession. Prayer will not be obsolete in the age to come. It will be central to how Jesus will rule the nations with His people.

²⁵ Since He always lives to make intercession for them. (Heb. 7:25)

⁸ Ask of Me, and I [the Father] will give You [Jesus] the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel. (Ps. 2:8-9)

¹⁶ I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper [Holy Spirit]. (Jn. 14:16)

1. Rev. 4-5 describes the worship order around God’s throne. Those nearest God’s throne agree with Him in 24/7 worship and intercession—the most exalted occupation in the New Jerusalem.

⁸ The four living creatures…do not rest day or night, saying: “Holy, holy, holy…” (Rev. 4:8)

1. end-time global Prayer and Worship Movement
2. The conflict at the end of the age will be between two “houses of prayer,” or two global worship movements. The Antichrist will raise up a worldwide worship movement (Rev. 13:4, 8, 12, 15).
3. The Holy Spirit is raising up the most powerful prayer and worship movement in history (Lk. 18:7-8; Mt. 21:13; 25:1-13; Isa. 19:20-22; 24:14-16; 25:9; 26:8-9; 27:2-5, 13; 30:18-19; 42:10-13; 43:26; 51:11; 52:8; 62:6-7; Jer. 31:7; 51:8; Joel 2:12-17, 32; Zeph. 2:1-3; Ps. 102:17-20; 122:6; 149:6-9; Zech. 8:20-23; 10:1; 12:10; 13:9). Prayer will be central to releasing Jesus’ actions in the book of Revelation (Rev. 5:8; 6:9-11; 8:3-5; 9:13; 14:18; 16:7; 18:6; 22:17, 20).
4. Isaiah prophesied about prayer ministries in the end times that would continue 24/7 until Jesus returns and restores Jerusalem as a praise in the earth. They will not keep silent day or night.

⁶ I have set watchmen on your walls…they shall never hold their peace [be silent, NAS] day or night…⁷ give Him no rest till He establishes…Jerusalem a praise in the earth. (Isa. 62:6-7)

1. Isa. 42:10-15 gives us the clearest picture of the place of prophetic singing before Jesus’ return.

¹⁰ Sing to the LORD a new song, and His praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea…you coastlands and you inhabitants of them! ¹¹ Let the wilderness and its cities lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar inhabits. Let the inhabitants of Sela sing…¹² Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare His praise in the coastlands. ¹³ The LORD shall go forth like a mighty man [Jesus’ coming]; He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war. He shall cry

out, yes, shout aloud; He shall prevail against His enemies. (Isa. 42:10-14)

1. The governmental center of the universe is in the “prayer ministry.” It includes all the Spirit-inspired prayers on earth and in heaven converging before God. The end-time prayer movement will be mature. The bowls of prayer will be full before Jesus releases His judgment on the earth.

⁸ When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders…each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. (Rev. 5:8)

1. David’s revelation of worship: led by full-time singers and musicians
   1. David received revelation into how God wanted worship.

¹¹ David gave his son Solomon the plans…¹² for all that he had by the Spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD…¹³ also for the division of the priests and the Levites, for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD…¹⁹ All this,” said David, “the LORD made me understand in writing, by His hand upon me, all the works of these plans.” (1 Chr. 28:11-19)

1. After David became king he set up a tabernacle of worship in Jerusalem (2 Sam. 6; 1 Chr. 15). He set Levites before the ark (which spoke of God’s presence) to worship God night and day.

¹ They brought the ark…and set it in the midst of the tabernacle that David erected for it. ⁴ He appointed Levites [singers] to minister before the ark…to praise the Lord… (1 Chr. 16:1, 4)

1. David established a full-time occupation for singers, musicians, and gatekeepers (administration).

³⁷ So he left Asaph and his brothers there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD to minister before the ark regularly, as every day’s work required… (1 Chr. 16:37)

1. David provided financial support so that singers could sing as a full-time occupation.

³³ These are the singers…who lodged in the chambers, and were free from other duties; for they were employed in that work day and night. (1 Chr. 9:33)

1. David established 4,000 full-time paid musicians, 288 singers and 4,000 gatekeepers. Thus, he financed about 10,000 full-time staff to facilitate night and day worship. It would cost about $200 million a year to provide $3,000 a month for 5,000 full-time people (plus buildings costs).

⁷ The number…instructed in the songs of the Lord…who were skillful, was 288. (1 Chr. 25:7)

⁵ 4,000 were gatekeepers, and 4,000 praised the Lord with musical instruments… (1 Chr. 23:5)

1. David gave over $100 billion (at modern prices) to God’s house. One talent is 75 lbs. or 1200 ounces (16 oz per lb.) and would be worth about $1 million ($800/oz). Thus, 100,000 talents of gold worth about $100 billion plus a million talents of silver ($12/oz) worth about $15 billion.

¹⁴ I have taken much trouble to prepare for the house of the LORD 100,000 talents of gold [$100 billion] and 1,000,000 talents of silver [$15 billion]… (1 Chr. 22:14)

1. David commanded God’s people to uphold the order of worship according to the revelation that he received, because it was God’s command (2 Chr. 29:25; 35:4, 15; Ezra 3:10; Neh. 12:45).

²⁵ Hezekiah…stationed Levites in the house of the Lord with stringed instruments… according to the commandment of David…for thus was the commandment of the Lord. (2 Chr. 29:25)

1. Solomon upheld the order of worship according to the revelation that his father David received.

¹⁴ According to the order of David his father, he appointed…Levites for their duties (to praise and serve before the priests…for so David the man of God had commanded. (2 Chr. 8:14)

1. Embracing David’s revelation of worship in the Old Testament
2. Amos (about 750 BC) prophesied of the restoration of David’s tabernacle. The fullness of the tabernacle of David speaks of Jesus’ millennial government based on 24/7 Davidic worship.

¹¹ On that day I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down… (Amos 9:11)

1. When Israel went astray, God raised up spiritual reformers with a vision to restore worship as David commanded it. All of the 7 “revivals” in OT times restored Davidic worship. For example, Hezekiah’s revival (about 725 BC) included restoring singers/musicians as David commanded.

²⁵ He stationed the Levites in the house of the Lord with…stringed instruments…according to the commandment of David…²⁷ The song of the LORD began… (2 Chr. 29:25-27)

1. Josiah’s revival (about 625 BC) restored full-time singers and musicians as David commanded.

³ He said to the Levites…⁴ “Prepare yourselves…following the instruction of David…” ¹⁵ The singers…were in their places, according to the command of David… (2 Chr. 35:3-15)

1. Jehoshaphat’s reform (about 870 BC) included establishing singers and musicians.

¹⁹ The Levites…stood up to praise the Lord…²¹ He appointed those who should sing to the Lord…²⁸ They came…with stringed instruments…to the house of the Lord. (2 Chr. 20:19-28)

1. Jehoiada restored temple worship in the order of David (about 835 B.C) with singers, etc.

Jehoiada appointed the oversight of the house of the Lord to…the Levites… to offer the burnt offerings…with rejoicing and with singing, as it was established by David. (2 Chr. 23:18)

1. Zerubbabel (about 536 BC) established full-time singers and musicians as commanded by David.

¹⁰ The Levites…to praise the LORD, according to the ordinance of David. (Ezra 3:10-11)

1. Ezra and Nehemiah (445 BC) established full-time singers and musicians as David commanded.

²⁴ The Levites…give thanks…according to the command of David…⁴⁵ The singers and the gatekeepers kept the charge of God…according to the command of David… (Neh. 12:24, 45)

1. God commanded Israel to financially support the singers (2 Chr. 8:14; 31:5-16; Neh. 11:23; 12:44-47; 13:5-12). The order of worship that God commanded David to embrace is timeless, such as establishing the full-time occupation of singers and musicians in God’s house. The Spirit has not emphasized this throughout church history, but is now calling ministries to embrace this.

⁴⁷ In the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah all Israel gave the portions [finances] for the singers and the gatekeepers, a portion for each day. (Neh. 12:44-47)

⁵ The tithes…were commanded to be given to the Levites and singers and gatekeepers…¹⁰ I realized that the portions for the Levites had not been given them; for each of the Levites and the singers who did the work had gone back to his field. ¹¹ So I contended with the rulers, and said, “Why is the house of God forsaken?” I gathered them together and set them in their place. ¹² Then all Judah brought the tithe…to the storehouse… (Neh. 13:5-12)

01/28/10- During Prayer Time at home

Saw healing river from Throne of God.

Poplar Bluff:  See a well bubbling up and flowing—people are coming.  I am doing something strategic there and in Missouri.  Yes I am.  You will see it with your own eyes.  I am birthing something in this region.  I am strategically placing people in this region for My work.  I am doing something sovereign in Missouri and Illinois.  I am sending My representatives and ambassadors, and messengers to Missouri and Illinois. *

A river is flowing from Poplar Bluff.  Two rivers flowing, two streams.  I am doing it, not by the hand of man, because if it is, it will fail.  It is on the sure foundation.  It is on the rock, Jesus Christ.  These two streams will come and flow throughout Missouri and into one river—one river of healing to bring life, honor, and glory to Me the Lord.  There will be fountains of healing flowing from Missouri.  Like a spring, fed from an underground source, this river will be fed from Me.  I will be its source.

Even now I am working to bring this forth.  And what God is putting together, no man, nothing will destroy it because it is on the sure foundation of My Son.  They will try to stop it, but I say they will not prevail.  They will not stop what I’ve ordained.  For Missouri will fulfill My destiny, yes it will.

(Saw a vision of Poplar trees – they are strong)

Not a popularity contest, but it will be popular, with God, with what He wants to do, not man’s agenda—His sovereign will.

I am going to expose those in it for their agenda.  And those in it for their own agenda or ulterior motives, I will expose it and not allow it to come forth.  It will not prevail.

I am exposing the motives of My people so they can be delivered, healed and set free from those bondages, those motives.  Rend your heart and not your garments.  I am doing a deep work in My people, in the hearts of My people.  I am doing this to prepare them for the sovereign move I have ahead.  I want My people to be carriers of My Glory.  And for it to be given out for those I intend it to.  Not for self or selfish reasons, but for My divine purpose, to bring My Kingdom into the earth, to bring life to those hurting.

There is a sovereign thing going on.  I am fitly forming My Church together, the way I want it to be.  I am strategically placing people here. Poplar Bluff—it’s on the map…it’s on God’s map.

Spiritual Warfare #1

Eph. 6:12  For we wrestle….

2 Cor. 10:4 For the weapons of our warfare…

The Old Testament is referred to as having types and shadows of things to come such as noted in the book of Hebrews 8:5 “who serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things”…

Many times in scripture oil and water are symbolic of the Holy Spirit.

Just as these things are symbols and types, all of the word of God is divinely inspired 2 Tim. 3:16

The Old Testament is filled with stories of great battles, and many adversaries in the natural realm.

Isn’t it interesting that many of the battles in the new testament are more spiritual and not so much in the natural.

John 14:16,17

When our Spirit man became regenerated through the rebirth experience we became more aware of our spirit, now being born again into the life of Christ.

John 14:16,17 says that the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him or knows Him.

We live in a different dimension than that of the world.

Although many times we are still more persuaded by what the world says than what the Spirit of Truth on the inside of us is saying.

This is why it is so important to get the word of God (truth) on the inside of us.

To much of the time we are looking with our natural eyes to solve spiritual problems.

2 Cor. 4:18 We do not look at the things seen…

Paul tells us in 1Cor. 12:1 that we are not to be ignorant concerning spiritual gifts.

One thing we must pray for first is wisdom when it comes to operating in one of the nine spiritual gifts listed here in chapter 12

• word of wisdom
• word of knowledge
• faith
• gifts of healings
• working of miracles
• prophecy
• discerning of spirits
• different kinds of tongues
• interpretation of tongues

Peter warns us in 1 Peter 5:8-9 to be of sober spirit, be on the alert. your adversary the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith.

Understanding the enemy’s schemes greatly increases our advantage in battle.

The entire church age has been one of spiritual warfare, which is increasing as we approach the end of the age.

Those who refuse to acknowledge the reality of this warfare and fight against it are being quickly overcome.

Even so we need not fear-He who is in us is much greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4

But just as the greatest military power today is vulnerable if it doesn’t recognize the enemy’s attack, we to are vulnerable if we do not recognize Satan’s schemes.

Using the Gift of Discernment

Discernment of spirits is a primary gift of the Holy Spirit that enables us to distinguish the spiritual source of influences in the church.

Much of what is considered today to be discernment is really suspicion rooted more in fear and self preservation than the Holy Spirit.

True spiritual discernment is rooted in love. (1 Cor. 13:4-7)

It would seem to us to be this way could lead to naivete rather than to discernment, but the reverse is actually true.

Unless we are seeing though the eyes of God’s love, we are not seeing clearly, and we will not accurately interpret what we see.

True discernment can only operate through God’s love.

This love however is not to be confused with unsanctified mercy, which gives approval to the things which God disapproves.

Insecurity, self-preservation, self promotion, unhealed wounds, unforgiveness, bitterness, etc.. will all confuse and neutralize true spiritual discernment.

What is Witchcraft?

Witchcraft is counterfeit spiritual authority; it is using a spirit other than the Holy Spirit to dominate, manipulate, or control others.

In Galatians 5:20 the apostle Paul named witchcraft or “sorcery” as one of the deeds of the flesh.

Though witchcraft has its origin in the carnal nature of man, it usually degenerates quickly into demonic power.

When we try to use emotional pressure to manipulate others, it is a basic form of witchcraft.

When we use hype or soul power to enlist service, even for the work of God, it is witchcraft.

The primary defense against counterfeit spiritual authority is to walk in true spiritual authority.

Establishing our lives on truth and trusting in the Lord to accomplish what concerns us are essential keys to becoming free from the influence and pressure of witchcraft.

It is written that Jesus is seated upon the throne of David.

This is a metaphor of course Jesus is not sitting on the same throne David sat.

David did however establish a throne of true spiritual authority that would ultimately be made manifest in the Kingdom of God.

How did David establish a seat of true spiritual authority?

By refusing to take authority or seek influence for himself, but completely trusted God to establish him in the position he had ordained for him.

Any authority or influence that we gain by our own manipulation or self promotion will be a stumbling block to us and will hinder our ability to receive true authority from God.

We must utterly and completely trust God to establish us in it in His time. (1 Peter 5:6) Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time.

“Premature responsibility breeds superficiality” (Einstein)

There is nothing more devastating to our calling and walking in true ministry  than seeking influence or authority prematurely.

When the Lord promotes He also supplies the grace and wisdom to carry the authority.

John 7:18 He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory (literally “recognition”) but he who is seeking the glory (recognition) of the one who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

There is no greater security than knowing that God is the one who established your ministry.

The saying that slow growth is good growth is very true.

Usually it will take time to establish something of God, because God is establishing people while He is establishing the ministry.

I have received many suggestions since I have been in ministry, and the times I’ve waited on God as opposed to peoples suggestions are those things that have been long lasting in my life.

The times I’ve gotten ahead of God have truly been devastating and a major setback in my life and ministry.

The Fear of Man Leads to Witchcraft

KIng Saul is a good example of how a man with a true commission from God can fall into this counterfeit spiritual authority. 1Sam. 13:11

When we begin to fear man more than God we are in trouble.

When we start to fear the people leaving more than we fear God leaving, we have departed from true faith.

Proverbs 29:25 says “the fear of man brings a snare”.

The attacks of witchcraft come in a series of stings.

The successive stings are meant to hit the very places where we have been weakened by the previous stings.

In this way they build upon each other until the cumulative effect overwhelms the target.

The stings of witchcraft usually come in the following order.

• Discouragement
• Confusion
• Depression
• Loss of vision
• Disorientation
• Withdrawal
• Despair
• Defeat

This can happen quickly as it did with Elijah after his victory at Mt. Carmel, but it is usually works more slowly, which makes it all the more difficult to discern.

Keep in mind that from time to time we become discouraged, confused, depressed, etc… thats just the way things are sometimes, but they are only for short periods of time.

We must be discerning when discouragement, confusion, depression etc… are constantly tormenting us and causing us to want to give up completely that is a very good indication that witchcraft is involved.

We Have The Victory

Revelation 12:11

By the blood of the Lamb..  If we abide in Him there is no way we can lose He has already won the victory.

By the word of their testimony…every time the enemy challenged Jesus He came right back at him with the word. The word is the sword of the Spirit (Eph.6:17)

They did not love their life even unto death…We must be committed to follow Him regardless of the price.

We are called to take up our cross daily, to do all things for the sake of the Gospel, and no longer live for ourselves, but for Him.

To the degree we remain in self-centeredness, we will be vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy.

When we have reckoned ourselves dead to this world, as crucified with Christ, then the enemy no longer has any access to us because he has no more access to Him.

If we are dead to this world, what can be done to a dead person?

It’s impossible for a dead person to be offended, to be tempted, to fear, to be depressed.

Are we dead yet?