Copyright 2011 Theresa Harvard Johnson
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I’ve been in a strange place these past two weeks. I can’t really explain it, but I know it is the Lord. It is also a GOOD PLACE. When I came off my fast in January I asked Father to increase the weep in me. I didn’t know that it would start — yet another — season of tears. Prophets, I know YOU KNOW what I’m talking about.
This time, however, I asked Father to teach me about spirit-led mourning and spirit-led grief; and to take me into deeper places of HATING what Father hates and loving what He loves. I gave Holy Spirit permission to come into my heart and DIG, DIG, DIG out the old wells and build new ones. I want my heart to be so drenched in the compassion of Christ that IT BECOMES ALL people see when Father brings us together.
I asked Holy Spirit to TEACH ME the mysteries and the secrets of Christ’s compassion — beyond what I have now. Let me tell you, I’ve been in mourning. In Hebrew, this means sighing, groanings, lamenting, wailing, roaring, raging… over the things that grieve the Spirit. I’ve experienced this in a way that I HAVE NEVER experienced it before… and it’s changing me — my mind, my understanding, my perspectives…. everything.
I tell you, for those who are here and who have been here…. it’s an unexplainable place of awe in the Father. In the midst of this, the Lord said to me: “Beloved, any pursuit of me will lead the sheep down this path. Beloved, my trumpet has sounded. Ask my people can they heart the cry of gathering, warning and preparation across the land?”
I am excited to be counted among HIS SHEEP. Can you be counted among the sheep? Is your pursuit of Christ taking you into this place of being rent (tear, tear in pieces, break forth, pieces, tare, break off, rend in pieces, redeem) before him?
In this hour people of God, you must KNOW that YOU are a SHEEP. None of us can afford to assume our salvation…. it must be assured. Father is BLOWING on us right now… to REALLY KNOW HIM…. to KNOW what STIRS AND MOVES HIM… to KNOW the depth of His compassion…
Without knowing Him to this degree…. many will follow or fall prey to false doctrines, false Gods… and operate in FALSE ministry. People of God… I pray that you have an ear to hear our Lord’s heart. NOTHING we do CAN SUPERSEDE the need for SOULS to hear and receive the Word. If what you are DOING is not increasing understanding of Christ… then you run the risk of increasing hell.
In the midst of worship this morning, Father began ministering to me about sheep (sons of God); goats (double-minded/lukewarm believers); and wolves (angels of darkness masquerading as light).
Father is saying, “Remind my people that I only shepherd sheep!” This shook through me. You see, so many among the congregation really believe they are sheep — but they are indeed goats… unstable in all their ways, double-minded, carnal, etc. I am also continuing to hear this: “Don’t get comfortable with the understanding you think you have already about the things of God. He is ready to take you even DEEPER in your understanding and wisdom.”
- Ask Holy Spirit to give you understanding BEYOND what you already have concerning what qualifies a sheep (a Son of God), a goat (a double-minded/lukewarm believer) and a wolf (angel of darkness parading as light)? As the Lord highlights key areas to you in the midst of your intercession, study them out. The hour has come AND NOW IS in which many will present a type of “Christ” to you AND YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW beyond a shadow of a doubt if it is the ONE & ONLY CHRIST — our Lord and deliverer Jesus Christ.
- Ask Holy Spirit to guard your heart (all things intimate concerning you) and those whom you have charge over TODAY, RIGHT NOW. I saw the rise of FOUR TYPES of warfare that is intensifying among key saints in this hour. I want to share them with you below.
Father kept saying to me, “I’m teaching you to stand in a greater way bearing my armor.”
Then He gave me these give areas of sabotage, and I want to share them with you. The intent of sharing this is for your UNDERSTANDING and they are not intended to incite paranoia or strange warfare. For some reading this, it will confirm what you are going through and give you intercessory insight. For others, it is a word of preparation and understanding. As sheep, we must be aware of what is being brought to derail and distract us…. and then begin to have a Word-based response and posture.
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Judas: This stronghold rises from within ministries (the inner circle) and usually come at you from trusted leaders. It’s primary goal is to sell you out, annihilate your ministry and scatter your leaders. This attack injects fear and terror.
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Absalom: This stronghold rises up from within families due to perceived or actual wrongs or injustices — (especially natural/spiritual families). It’s primary goal is to destroy your reputation, take over your leadership or authority. This attack pits everyone around you AGAINST YOU — even to the point of causing paranoia or delusions in the heart of the leader.
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Sanballat and Tobiahand: This stronghold is SENT by others who oppose you. There are people who just don’t want to see you succeed! So, they bring out all the obstacles — gossip, slander, speculation, and even dig up the SINS OF YOUR PAST. Character assassination, jealousy, control, manipulation, etc. are at the heart of this. THIS IS A BIG ONE in this hour.
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Haman: This stronghold represents your antagonist — a person or group (in a place of perceived authority over you) that harbors HATRED in their heart for you just because of who you are in Christ. This represents the spirit of the age as well as other strongholds.
- Job’s Wife: This stronghold represents marital strife between a faithful believer and an unsaved or less spiritually committed spouse.
Embracing Immersion!
