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5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-16-2024 August 16, 2024 Releasing God’s NOW Strategy Genesis 1 tells us that when God began the creation process, the earth was formless (tohuw)(1) and empty (bohuw).(2) As well as formless, tohuw has a broad range of meanings, including “desolation, desert, barren, confusion, and even chaos.”(3) How does God deal with chaos, confusion, barrenness, and other negative things represented by these words? He began His transformation process by speaking: “Then God said…” (verse 3). “Said” is amar(4) in Hebrew; as well as “saying” or “announcing,” it can mean “to say in one’s heart; to think; to imagine.” Zodhiates used the phrase “internal speech”(5) as one of its meanings. So, God imagines and conceives in His heart or mind, then releases His creative power with His words. It should come as no surprise then that the first step for us when dealing with chaos is to find out what God is thinking and saying about it; what His will is. This always begins with Scripture and/or scriptural principles, but also includes Holy Spirit’s now revelation. Once God’s will is known, His now strategy can be implemented. This may be fasting, agreement in prayer, prolonged intercession, declarations, etc., or even a prophetic act such as “go wash your eyes in the pool of Siloam” (John 9:7). The sons of Issachar “understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). “Understood” is biyn,(6) which includes both wisdom and revelation. It is wisdom, understanding gained from experience and learning, but also revelation, that which Holy Spirit is revealing now. Because of this unique blend, these Issachar leaders could discern times, timing, and what to do regarding the time. What, when, and how. Revelation (what is He saying?) and application (how do we apply this?). This is why God says in Ephesians 1:17 that we need a spirit of wisdom AND revelation. This is what Solomon possessed. We think of him as having wisdom, but Solomon asked for and was given biyn (1 Kings 3:9), understanding, wisdom, and discernment - revelation. The margin of my Bible says he asked for “a hearing heart.” This is also what Daniel possessed (Daniel 9:22-23). In verse 22, the angel Gabriel said, “I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding (biyn)” (NASB). What a phrase - insight with understanding! That’s how we turn chaos into order and remove darkness with light! One of the gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:28 is “helps,” as it is usually translated. The word comes from antilepsis,(7) meaning “to lay hold of.” This is why it is often translated as “helps” - one person taking hold of an object with another “helps” them. The Passion Translation, however, translates it as “gifts of revelation knowledge.” This was surprising to me. In their margin note, and I have confirmed this in other sources, they say that the word means not only “to lay hold of” but “to lay hold of revelation; to apprehend or perceive.” One of the ways we help one another is through revelation, helping them hear what God is saying. Only then can we apply His strategy to His will. Both must occur. When we know what God thinks about a situation, first and foremost from His Word but also by His Spirit, we can then say what He says. Remember, that’s how God dealt with chaos: He thought, imagined, conceived; then He said. And His words have creative power. In yesterday’s post, I mentioned the New Testament word used for God creating all things: ginomai(8) (John 1:3, 10; Hebrews 11:3). The word means “to cause to be, become, or be created.” I also pointed out that He told us to ginomai His will (Matthew 6:10) by commanding. Obviously, we don’t create matter or physical objects from nothing, as He did. We create or cause His will to be done, to manifest. And one of the ways we do so is by declaring His will and Word. God and His Word are one. He is His Word. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). This is why His words are filled with such power - they flow from the essence of who He is. The Passion Translation states regarding Genesis 1:3, “God created light but did not create the sun until the fourth day. God Himself filled the universe with the light of His presence and glory.”(9) Incredible! This same translation continues by explaining that “The Hebrew verbs used with the phrases ‘Let there be’ and ‘and there was’ are both related to the holy name Yahweh: yehi (“let there be”) and wayhi (“and there was”).” As Yahweh spoke, the essence of His creative being flowed from Him into the universe. The I AM released His nature with the words “Light BE!” and light BECAME! Truly, there is no one like our God! Pray with me: Lord, we are in chaotic and dark times, just like in Genesis 1. Just as You thought, imagined, and released Your plan, then, we know You have plans for our situation today. We know what some of those plans include: we know Your will is that no one is lost - You love them all; we know You have a great harvest planned all over the Earth; we know the Father has promised You the nations of Earth - they all belong to You; we know America shall be saved; we know You’re building an Ekklesia that the plans and counsels of hell cannot overcome; and we know we can declare the release of Your Kingdom authority, and the coming forth of Your will. We align with Your will and declare worldwide harvest. We call forth such incredible revival that a billion or more people will come to Yeshua. We decree the salvation and restoration of America, including a transformed government. We call forth a youth revival in America and around the world that will result in millions of them coming to Christ. We decree the breaking of Baal’s strongholds over America. We call forth the fire of Holy Spirit and renewed passion into America’s churches. We declare these things in Christ’s name and authority alone, Father. We humbly acknowledge that we have no other authority to do so, and that His will is what You honor. Of Him, to Him, and through Him are all things. And we acknowledge that Yours is the Kingdom and power and glory forever. We want You alone to be honored in all we do. Amen. Our decree: We decree that God is bringing order and light into the chaos and darkness of our time. ************************* 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. 8414. Ibid., ref. no. 922. Spiros Zodhiates, Hebrew-Greek Key Study Bible - New American Standard, rev. ed. (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 1990), p. 2063. Strongs Concordance, ref., no. 559. Zodhiates Hebrew-Greek Study Bible, p. 1804. Strongs Concordance, ref. no. 998. Ibid., ref. no. 484. Ibid., ref. no. 1096. YouVersion Bible App, The Passion Translation.

4 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-15-2024 August 15, 2024 “Restructuring” America Through Prayer Today, I want to talk about the fascinating subject of “light.” Science is just scratching the surface of their understanding of light. Reading articles about it can leave one running for headache medicine and needing a day or two off. An article about light in National Geographic stated that “Einstein’s relativity presents all manner of head-scratching implications. It reveals that as objects approach the speed of light, time slows down. At the speed of light itself, time stops.”(1) Like I said… Light is now used to heal, transport sound, heat, destroy (as in weapons), provide energy, and more. The same article said, “Light could even become the preeminent power source for long-distance space travel. The spaceship would have an ultrathin sail to catch the ‘wind’ of light beamed from an Earth-based laser. In theory, such a craft could accelerate to a sizable fraction of the speed of light—without carrying fuel.”(2) LIGHT AND INTERCESSION God’s Word has a lot to say about light, including as a weapon. A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about light/lightning and intercession. In it, I mentioned a dream given to Steven Springer, in which lightning struck the top of the White House. This strike began a season of cleansing, followed by revival, in our nation. The book of Job tells us that God “fills His hands with lightning and commands it to strike its mark” (Job 36:32 NIV). “Strike its mark” is the Hebrew word paga, which amazingly is also the word for intercession.(3) Yes, one of the meanings of prayer is to release God’s power, light, and glory to “strike” spiritual targets, releasing God’s judgment. In my book Intercessory Prayer, I state, “Have you ever seen a tree struck by lightning? If so, you’ve seen a picture of intercession. I pray a lot in a stand of woods nearby. At times, I come across trees struck by lightning. The lightning is so hot that it literally changes the molecular structure of the trees and twists the trunks until they look like the stripes on a candy cane. The temperature in a lightning bolt can reach 30,000 degrees Celsius (45,000 degrees Fahrenheit), hotter than the sun’s surface. That’s hot stuff! And God uses this to picture His judgments!”(4) In the book, I write an entire chapter on the subject of God’s light and glory being released through intercession (paga). Recently, Holy Spirit has once again directed my thoughts to lightning-struck trees and their changed molecular structure. “That’s what the prayers of the Ekklesia are doing,” He said, “changing the ‘structure’ of America.” This gave new meaning to the time-honored phrase: prayer changes things. Our prayers release the authority of our King, Jesus, to change the structure, shape, and condition of our government, education, culture, etc. It is little wonder that in Steven's dream, the lightning from God resulted in the exposure of evil - masks came off of people, and “all sorts of evil were revealed and removed across the nation.” Then came revival. God created all that exists, including light, using only His words (Genesis 1:3; John 1:1-5; Hebrews 11:3). Ginomai is the New Testament word used to describe this creating of all things. The word essentially means, “cause to be or become.”(5) This word is also used in Christ’s teaching on how to pray in Matthew 6:10. In the phrase, “Thy will be done,” the two words “be done” are translated from this one Greek word, ginomai. The tense of the verb (aorist imperative) indicates a command. Simply stated, Christ said we are to command or declare for God causing His will to be, to become, to be created. Through your prayers, release God’s light over America every day! Command the unveiling, unmasking of darkness. Release His light over the deceitful plans, the hidden agendas, and the lies of corrupt people. Release it over the elections and candidates. Declare exposure. And release God’s light over the minds of unbelievers, freeing them to “see” the gospel. CAUSE these things TO BE! Friends, we must continue to strike with intercession!!! Pray with me: Father God, Creator of light, we are in awe of who You are. Just as light always overcomes darkness, You, Holy Spirit, and Your Son - the Light of the World, always win over darkness. We are Your offspring, children of light (Ephesians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:5). We walk in the light, and through our prayers, we release Your light. Paul said He was called “to open [the Gentiles] eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in [Christ]” (Acts 26:18 NASB). We do this through declaring the gospel and through our prayers. Today, we cause Your will to be done - we command the exposure of corruption in our nation’s government. We command the exposing of hidden plans, people, and systems being used to control our nation. We command the exposure of hidden agendas and motives, including in this current election cycle. We ask for Your lightning, Father, to be released to restructure our nation. Let light flash forth from Your presence and consume the darkness! We ask for Your light to also burn up the veil of deception that keeps people blinded to truth and the gospel. Shine forth into their hearts just as You did ours (2 Corinthians 4:6). Transform enemies into Your friends, children of darkness into Your family. With bold faith we ask for this over entire nations in our day. You said when Zion travails, nations can be born in a day! (Isaiah 66:7-8) Send lightning strikes to entire nations! Psalm 18:14 says You send Your arrows of lightning and destroy Your enemies. Do so - destroy strongholds that blind entire nations, and reveal Christ to them. We pray these things in the name and authority of the Savior, Christ Jesus. Amen. Our decree: We decree that the mask-melting and veil-removing lightning of God is being released in America and throughout the world. **************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. --------------------------------------------------- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/power-of-light Ibid. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 6293. Dutch Sheets, Intercessory Prayer (Bloomington, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 1996), p. 202. Strongs Concordance, ref. no. 1096.

* 5 Minute read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-14-2024 August 14, 2024 Introduction I received the following word from our friend Gina Gholston, and thought it was a good followup to yesterday’s post. Hang in there. Holy Spirit is moving in ways we cannot yet see. Gina’s title: ______________________________________ The “Fast-Forward” Button Recently, I felt a sudden urgency in my spirit and heard the Lord say, “Another push in prayer will be required in the days ahead. I am calling My watchmen warriors to go up again!” While I do not yet know everything that will necessitate this push in prayer, I strongly felt the Lord was instructing me to encourage intercessors. He is saying to us, “Arise and regain your footing. Stand in a readiness to advance. Lift up your heads! Ascend and enter into My presence. Hear and declare My Word, My verdict, and My will.” The past season has left many in a state of weariness and hope deferred, but I heard the Lord saying, “This is a divine moment. Don’t be entrapped by your emotions. Don’t relax your stand on what I have said! My Word stands! Do not allow weariness to rob you of your due season! Don’t lose hope, and don’t discard your courage! Shake off distractions. Shake off disappointment. Remember My Word! DO NOT DOUBT IT!” The Lord reminded me of a vision I had a few years ago in which He revealed the necessity of focus and undaunted resolve to keep moving forward with Him. In that vision, I saw a line of people moving toward something. They were working as they moved. The “something” they were moving toward seemed to be far away, and some began to get weary; they stopped where they were and built a house. The others kept moving, but eventually, some of them got weary, and they stopped. The rest kept going. They reached a point where, even though the thing they were moving toward still seemed far away, it was as if a fast-forward button had been pushed, and they were just suddenly “there”! The Lord then said, “Many have grown weary while waiting for My promises to be fulfilled. Because I didn’t move in their timing, they thought I wasn’t moving at all. They have grown weary and built their own thing to compensate for My thing. Sadly, they stopped short." “But to those who have continued to advance and remain focused on Me, I say you are coming into a fast-forward season, and I Am anointing your feet to run forward. All you have done in the past as you have obeyed Me—even when you didn’t understand—has led you to this moment and prepared you for this fast-forward launching. And though it will unfold quickly in the days ahead, it is not a new thing; it’s the fulfillment of an old promise that you kept moving toward because you refused to settle. It was a promise for a “time.” Now is that time, and you will see that for which you have believed. This is a launching into the greater glory. As you arise in agreement with and obedience to My Word, transformation will be unavoidable.” Intercessors, be encouraged! Your labor has not been in vain. Your co-operation with Holy Spirit in past seasons and in this season matters. His call is “a call to the wall” so we take our place as watchmen. We set our faces like flint toward Him. We are not moved by what we see happening around us! It’s temporary. There is a turning in the works. We believe and declare the promises of our righteous King Jesus. As His ambassadors, we set our words in agreement with His Word and His will, and we are assured that He will work through our obedience and fervent prayers to establish His intentions for our times. Yes, we see the distress that our nation is in currently, yet we are not given to fear or despair. We are given to fervent prayer. We rise with a confident knowing that God is with us and that He will strengthen us! I feel that God is saying, “I am taking things to another level. Remain steadfast at your post and watch as Holy Spirit and the hosts of Heaven work through and with your prayers and declarations to set things in motion. There is a swift movement coming, but I have prepared you as My rapid responders. As you remain focused and alert, you will receive the impartation of My wisdom, plans, and strategies. As you align yourselves with Me through your obedience, My Word will be released to activate and accomplish the fulfillment of My purposes and intentions for this time.” There is another push in prayer coming, and the alert watchmen will now arise with a readiness to advance, doing so with wisdom and understanding of the will and purposes of God! We come before Him to hear His mind and counsel, and we will pray and declare the things that are on His heart. As we align our expectations, prayers, and decrees with His will, they will not return to Him without results; they will accomplish all that God desires and achieve every purpose for which He sends them. Pray with me: Father, we hear Your call to stand as watchmen on the wall of this nation. We are honored to work with You in Spirit-led prayer. Though the past season has been difficult, we have not, nor will we, relent in our position of faith in You. We refuse to yield to evil and surrender our posts. We shake off weariness and distractions, and take our steadfast stand as Your watchmen on the wall. Thank You for healing us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually so that with renewed focus and strength, we can rise to finish what You have started through us! We trust You, and we will not be afraid. You are our strength and our defense, and You are our Salvation. Your favor is upon us, and You will establish the work of our hands. You, O, Lord, will satisfy us with Your mercy, and we will rejoice and be glad, for we shall see the performance of those things that You have said and shown to us in prayer! With Your words in our mouths we will declare Your will and Word, and You will watch over those words to perform them. You are anointing our feet to run with You in this fast-forward season, and we will remain alert and focused. We do not look at the things that are seen, but into the realm of the spirit. We take hold with You—and You with us—as we declare Your will and Word as watchmen intercessors. We rise with You, and we believe that You will work through us to strengthen this nation again. America will revive, heal, rise, and reform as the nation You birthed her to be. Our decree: In this next push of prayer, we will arise as Yahweh’s watchmen warriors to declare His promises. As we set our words in agreement with His Word, Holy Spirit will work through us to establish His intentions for this time. ******************* You can find out more about Gina at GinaGholstonMinistries.org. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-12-2024 August 12, 2024 INTRODUCTION In the foreword I wrote for Terri Brown’s great book, Troubleshooting Your Prayer Life, I state the following: “Having been the beneficiary of literally hundreds of prayers offered up by Terri Brown, I can attest to her qualifications for teaching on the subject of prayer. Terri is a mature, seasoned intercessor. Unlike many, she doesn't teach theory; Terri teaches what she lives, having learned to pray the way most true intercessors have - on the job. And I consider her to be one of the best.” In his endorsement, my brother Tim Sheets says: “Terri has gifted us with an incredible resource. There is probably no one reading this who has not at some point cried out, ‘How long, oh God!’ We have prayed, interceded, decreed angelic assistance, fasted…and yet answers seem elusive. Troubleshooting Your Prayer Life is the handbook you will want at your fingertips. It is practical, relevant, spiritual, and yes, it is REAL. Embrace it, and then recommend it to everyone you know.” Terri was once asked by a friend, “When did you start writing this book?” She quickly answered, without even thinking about it, “The day I prayed my first prayer.” Writing her book has required a lifetime of processing victories, defeats, “why’s” and “why not’s.” We are the beneficiaries. Today, Terri shares some of her recent thoughts regarding how to prepare for the coming season. Enjoy. __________________________________________________ TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR PRAYER LIFE Recently I heard the Lord say, “In this season, the intercessory army needs to be shored up.” This is not a phrase I use very often so I looked up the meaning. “Shored up” means, to support, to reinforce or strengthen something at risk of failure.”(1) So, I have been meditating on this for a couple of weeks. Why would the prayer army need shoring up? First let’s acknowledge that we have been in an intense battle for our nation. In addition, many of us have been in personal battles over our family, finances or our health. This can be wearying. I live in the only county in the nation with five military bases. When soldiers and airmen return from deployments, they are welcomed back, then go through a period of reintegration. They take time to be restored, physically and emotionally. Their equipment is cleaned and restored. I am sure there are evaluations of strategies employed while on deployment. The prayer army, on the other hand, stays very faithful to their post and continues to war with little time given to reflection, restoration or course correction. However, we should remember that this is a marathon, not a sprint. Even when prophets say, “It will be an intense battle for the next two months,” that doesn’t always mean the war is over in two months. It may just mean a battle needs to be won in the next two months, so we are ready for what comes next. We are living on a battlefield. It is vital that we diligently keep our weapons clean, our hearts pure, and our overall health strong, ready to be deployed. Years ago, I heard author and prayer leader Cindy Jacobs say, “We know we need to put on the full armor of God, but if we put the armor on over hearts that have holes in them, we can be defeated from the inside.” Those holes can come from friendly fire (when we are wounded by people on our side), or from battle wounds; either way we can’t leave them to fester. We need to take the time to receive healing from the Lord. Many times, this can be done through the Holy Spirit guiding us into truth. Sometimes, however, we may need the help of a friend or counselor. Either way, it is part of the process of shoring up the intercessory army. When in an intense battle the temptation is to pray the way we have always prayed. It is easy to get in a rut and forget to inquire of the Lord. David demonstrated the importance of asking the Lord for our battle assignments and strategies (2 Samuel 5). Is this my battle? Is this the right time to take on this battle? What weapons should I use in the battle? In spiritual battles, the strategy can vary from worship, high praise, intercession, high level spiritual warfare, decrees and declaration and yes, even rest. We must make sure we don’t pray from habitual mindsets, but from a place of revelation. I don’t know what the next twelve months hold. Some prophets have said intense times are ahead. We must prepare and remain ready: deal with our wounds and disappointments; examine our rhetoric and our practices; search our hearts for hope deferred mentalities; and drop the plumbline of God’s Word into our prayer habits. Let’s agree with David’s prayer in the Psalms: “Create in me a clean heart, oh God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10). “Steadfast” means to be firm in purpose, unwavering, firmly established.(2) An online thesaurus says a synonym for steadfast is abiding.(3) It’s not only a synonym; it’s a prerequisite! We won’t accomplish anything without coming from a place of abiding with the Lord, spending time with Him. May all of our prayers and strategies come from a place of abiding with the Lord, that we might be “...steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing [our] labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58 NKJV). Pray with me: Father, Terri is right: as frontline intercessors we often do not take the needed time to refresh and restore. We are reminded today that there are many warriors interceding for America and the nations - it’s ok to rest! As she said, this is a marathon, not a sprint. We have all experienced disappointments in our prayer efforts, having failed to receive that for which we asked. We’ve all experienced unwanted delays. Help us to grow and learn from this, not become cynical and succumb to hope-deferred heart disease. We are all students of Your Word, growing in our understanding. You told us to learn of You, to learn Your ways (Matthew 11:29), and that this would contribute to finding rest. Teach us, Holy Spirit. And thank You for reminding us today to always inquire of You when in spiritual battles. When David did so, he found breakthrough (2 Samuel 5). Give us Your strategies as we pray for our families, our friends, and yes, our nations. When we ask according to YOUR will, which includes Your methods, You hear and give us the provision we need (1 John 5:14-15). And remind us to abide in You. As we abide in You - spending time in Your Word and presence - we ask what we will and receive it (John 15:7). And as Terri reminds us, this will enable us to be steadfast, immovable, abounding in Your work, and producing fruit. We ask these things in the name and authority of Christ. Amen. Our decree: We decree that we are yoked to the Lord, learning from Him, and are at rest (Matthew 11:28-30). ***************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. ----------------------------------------------------------------- You can find out more about Terri at TerriBrown.live. ----------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/shore-up https://www.dictionary.com/browse/Steadfast https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/abiding

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-8-2024 August 8, 2024 The North Star State I was recently in Texas with my friend, Tom Schlueter, speaking to the prayer network he leads. The Texas Apostolic Prayer Network (TXAPN) has done a remarkable job of blanketing the state with Spirit-led prayer. Holy Spirit made it clear back in 2003 when Chuck Pierce and I were on the 50-State Tour that Texas was a “prophetic state” for the nation. He said they would announce God’s plans, but also would, at times, initiate and/or birth those plans for the nation. Tom and his team have done an amazing job of stewarding this word. They have grown in maturity over the years to the extent that Holy Spirit has said they will now focus more and more on the nation. In the Friday gathering, he highlighted the state of Minnesota as one of the states they would help. Tom is already praying about this assignment, and did a podcast yesterday morning addressing it. In the podcast, he mentioned Chuck’s and my visit to Minnesota on the Tour. (You can listen to it here.) I was fascinated, as was he, that Chuck and I were there August 3-4, 2003, twenty-one years - almost to the day - from when Holy Spirit spoke of Minnesota last Friday…AND from when the state leaped into the news on Tuesday. As you know by now, the Democrat Vice Presidential candidate, Tim Walz, is from Minnesota. He is one of the most liberal governors in the nation, a perfect match for Kamala. His policies have hurt the state - Michele Bachmann stated Tuesday that 30,000 people have moved from MN in the last couple of years, taking $2 billion dollars with them.(1) Walz is radically left and a true socialist. He once said, “One person’s socialism is another person’s neighborliness.”(2) My point today is not to talk about Walz and Harris, however. It is to follow Tom’s lead of praying for Minnesota. Too often, we write off portions of the country that become woke and progressive in their policies, forgetting that revival can turn them back to God. There are many wonderful believers in Minnesota praying for their beautiful state. God is not biased toward the Bible Belt! His love knows no bounds, and He is planning on transforming places many have given up on. I want Minnesota to be one of them! The name Minnesota is a Sioux word meaning “sky-colored water.” How beautiful is that! It is known as “The North Star State,” and its motto is “The Star of the North.” “The North Star, also known as Polaris, appears to stay fixed in our northern sky. It marks the location of the sky’s north pole, or the north celestial pole, the point around which the whole northern sky – full of stars – turns. That’s why you can always use Polaris to find the direction north.”(3) On the 50-State Tour, Holy Spirit called Minnesota “the threshing floor state.”(4) Threshing floors were mentioned often in Scripture. “In biblical days, there was no machinery, so after the harvest, the grain was separated from the straw and husks by beating it manually. First, there had to be a flat surface that was smooth and hard, and this was known as the threshing floor. The process of threshing was performed generally by spreading the sheaves on the threshing floor and causing oxen and cattle to tread repeatedly over them, loosening the edible part of cereal grain (or other crops) from the scaly, inedible chaff that surrounds it (Deuteronomy 25:4; Isaiah 28:28). On occasion, flails or sticks were used for this purpose (Ruth 2:17; Isaiah 28:27). Then winnowing forks were used to throw the mixture into the air so the wind could blow away the chaff, leaving only the good grain on the floor.”(5) Threshing floors were used to separate the bad from the good. As such, they came to picture Old Testament sacrifices which were used to cover the people’s sins and make them acceptable to God. The sacrifices generated mercy. David offered a sacrifice on a threshing floor he purchased from a man named Araunah, which generated forgiveness and cleansing for Israel (2 Samuel 24:16). This threshing floor was on Mount Moriah, where Abraham and his son, Isaac, were used to picture the cross (Genesis 22) and where Solomon later built the Temple (2 Chronicles 3:1). Simply stated, threshing floors picture the Cross where we find cleansing and mercy! How about that, Minnesota! We should start calling Minnesota “the Mount Moriah State” or perhaps “the Mount Calvary State.” Let’s ask God to cleanse Minnesota from all that would separate it from God and use the state to fulfill its name and destiny by bringing salvation to others. And let’s ask Holy Spirit to use it as “the North Star,” leading many people to Christ. Let’s ask Him for a sweeping revival to invade Minnesota, causing it to be a hotbed of revival and awakening. Pray with me: Father, You are one who transforms people and places. Moriah became a holy hill, filled with Your presence, Mount Zion, Jerusalem. Kiriath-arba, meaning “the city of Arba,”(6) who was the greatest of all the giants, became Hebron, the place of covenantal friendship with You. You’re the God who doesn’t change, the same yesterday, today, and forever. Surely, Lord, You can bring life to dry, desert places. You can transform our nation, and You will do so at city and state levels. Transform Minnesota. Many believers there are calling on You to do so. Answer those prayers by sending a powerful outpouring of Holy Spirit to that region. Fill the city streets with miracles and salvations, just as they were with anger and violence in 2020. Fill the schools with revival fire, causing great life to flow through the hallways and campuses. Revive the churches with holy fire. Gather dry bones, send Your wind, and make them a powerful army. Eradicate the effects of liberalism, socialism, false ideologies and beliefs, and restore to Minnesota a purity of thought and beliefs. Give them righteous leaders who love life and protect children, who lead with wisdom, honesty, and integrity. And Lord, we ask for these things also to all of America and the world. Send revival! Awaken and transform! It’s time, and we ask. Pour out Your Spirit on all flesh!!! In Christ’s name and authority, we ask. Amen. Our decree: We decree that Minnesota shall receive the fire of revival, and point many to Christ! ************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. --------------------------------------------------- https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/08/michele-bachmann-tim-walz-is-as-radical-as/ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/harris-running-mate-faces-renewed-scrutiny-weird-socialism-comparison-resurfaces https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/north-star-movement/ Chuck Pierce, Dutch Sheets, Tim Sheets, Reforming the Prophetic Destiny of a Nation (Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image Publishers, 2024), p. 329. https://www.gotquestions.org/threshing-floor.html James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 7153.

6 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-9-2024 August 9, 2024 The Upcoming Healing Summit “One day Jesus was teaching, and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the Law sitting near who had come from every village of Galilee, Judea, and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was present for Him to perform healing. And some men were carrying a man on a stretcher who was paralyzed, and they were trying to bring him in and set him down in front of Jesus. But when they did not find any way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down through the tiles with his stretcher, into the middle of the crowd, in front of Jesus. And seeing their faith, He said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven you.’ The scribes and the Pharisees began thinking of the implications, saying, ‘Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, except God alone?’ But Jesus, aware of their thoughts, responded and said to them, ‘Why are you thinking this way in your hearts? Which is easier, to say: “Your sins are forgiven you,” or to say, “Get up and walk”? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,’ He said to the man who was paralyzed, ‘I say to you, get up, and pick up your stretcher, and go home.’ And immediately he got up before them, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. And they were all struck with astonishment and began glorifying God. They were also filled with fear, saying, ‘We have seen remarkable things today!’” (Luke 5:17-26 NASB) How can anyone not love this passage? The power of the Lord was present to heal. The Passion Translation says, “And the power of the Lord God surged through Him to instantly heal the sick.” There was a holy power surge occurring that day! Many prophetic leaders feel we are moving into a time of great signs and wonders throughout the earth. God’s healing power has never stopped flowing since the time of Christ, but history demonstrates that the release of “gifts of healing” and the “working of miracles” (1 Corinthians 12:7-11) occurs more at some times than at others. My friend Greg Hood was given an important dream regarding healing and miracles back in 2021, which several other leaders and I have been praying into, waiting for the time of its fulfillment. We believe that time is upon us. There are many significant details in this amazing dream, far too many to include in this post. Here is a portion and summary of the dream: ‭”Several leaders with whom Greg and I associate, including my brother Tim, Clay Nash, and a prominent leader from another “stream” in the body of Christ, were in a boardroom waiting for an important meeting to begin. None of us knew what the upcoming meeting was about, only that we were instructed to attend. “The boardroom’s large glass doors opened, and Jesus entered with Gordon Lindsay, Charles Spurgeon, Kenneth Hagin, and my and Tim’s dad, Dean Sheets. Greg did not know my dad, not even his first name, but was given his name in the dream. These 4 men accompanying Jesus in the dream have all died and are in heaven. (In no way does this indicate that we are to try and communicate with the dead. Holy Spirit was simply using these men in a dream to symbolize some things.) Hagin, Lindsay, and my dad represented faith, healing, and miracles, having all been part of the healing movement of the 60s and 70s. Spurgeon, known as the “prince of preachers,” represented powerful, anointed preaching. “We all took seats around the table, the four men from the cloud of witnesses on one side, those of us alive today on the other, Jesus at the head. Kenneth Hagin said, ‘Let's start the transfer and merger. Is everyone ready?’ Those on our side of the table looked at one another as if to say, ‘What’s being transferred? What merger?’ “Gorden Lindsay smiled largely and said, ‘There is much that has been held back from your generation, but now it's time to release what we have, and what is yours, to you. It's your inheritance and your assignment!’ “Then, simultaneously, Gordon Lindsay and Kenneth Hagin slid papers across the table. Gordon Lindsay slid his papers to my friends and me, Kenneth Hagin slid his papers to the leader representing the other stream. Both papers were titled, ‘KINGDOM DECREE—TITLE DEED.’ “Written under this were several important phrases and passages of Scripture: Ekklesia mandate; Renewed foundation alignment; Reaping of nations; under this was Isaiah 9:1-7; Isaiah 22:22; Daniel 7:27; Revelation 11:15, and other verses; Harvest, signs, wonders, and miracles; under this was Mark 16:15-20, The Book of Acts, and other verses. “The documents had the signatures of many leaders from past movements, and we, to whom they were being given, had to sign them as well. In the dream, the former leaders present anointed us with oil and prayed for us. The documents were then sealed with Christ’s signet ring, after which He took them in His hands and breathed on them. They began to glow and were transformed into mantles for us to wear. Then Jesus said, ‘The clock has started. The angelic movement has begun; steward this well.’ “Christ and those from the cloud of witnesses vanished, and we were left alone.” End of dream. As I stated above, I, as well as others, believe it is time for the fulfillment of this dream; it is time for our generation to move into the next season of signs and wonders. This is why several leaders are jointly convening a Healing Summit at Tim’s church, The Oasis, on August 30, at 7:00 PM EST. (The event is already full; if you haven’t already registered, you’ll need to join us online.) This gathering is not only to ask for miracles of healing, but to ask for the inauguration of this new wave of signs and wonders in our generation. In no way is it to promote our ministries; we are asking for this outpouring to begin around the world. This is why we are encouraging churches, not only individuals, to gather and stream the event, joining us online. After we prophetically share what we feel God is saying, and then begin praying for people, we’re encouraging leaders and elders in the churches to do the same: pray for those present to receive healing. As of now, we have 260 host churches here in the U.S. and 9 from other nations participating. We believe miracles will occur throughout the earth! And gifts of the spirit will be released. Why should you join with us rather than just have your own service? We know that you do not need to join us to receive any anointing or to see miracles. However, we believe the agreement that takes place across our nation and nations will multiply power significantly. Consider joining us online either as a church, a small group, or individually. Pray with me: Father, I believe we are moving into another season of many miraculous healings. In this dream, You referred to it as our inheritance and our assignment. You also said this had been held back from our generation but it was time for the transfer and merger. This merging of the generations, our generation joining those who labored before us, will produce the synergy of the ages. Power will multiply as we together embrace this anointing of Christ and His assignment. We ask for gifts of healing and the working of miracles to be imparted throughout the entire world. We ask that these gifts flow not only through leaders and in churches, but through believers in general and in every setting. We ask for notable miracles, not only on August 30, but into the future. Heal the terminally ill. Give creative miracles to those who need them, including deliverances and emotional healings. Heal minds, break generational curses. The dream also said, “The clock has started. The angelic movement has begun. Steward this well.” We ask for Your wisdom and heart, enabling us to steward the movement well. Keep our hearts pure, wanting only to love people and glorify Jesus. And use this outpouring to bring millions of people to Christ. We ask for these things with Christ’s authority, because we do so in His name. Amen. Our decree: We decree that the time has come for signs, wonders, and miracles. ****************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video.

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-7-2024 August 7, 2024 The Most Radical Presidential Ticket In History Kamala Harris has chosen her running mate in the upcoming elections: Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota. My purpose in today’s post is not to try and influence anyone regarding who they vote for. Those who follow my posts and social media have already made up their minds, with the exception of a few critics looking for some words to twist. My purpose in the posts is to teach, inspire, and give guidance as it relates to prayer. Having said that, here is some background on Walz. In 2020, he allowed the city of Minneapolis to burn for days before stopping it, because he agreed with people’s anger toward police. More than 1000 buildings were burned or damaged. Obviously, he is for defunding the police. He is for the gender transitioning of kids (surgical and chemical castration), and for men in women’s sports. He favors sanctuary cities and supports the insane Green New Deal. During Covid, he allowed retail stores half capacity while limiting churches to ten people. He raised taxes on citizens while giving illegals free tuition and driver’s licenses. Much more could be said of his progressive, leftist ideologies but suffice it to say the Harris/Walz ticket is the most progressive, farthest left ticket in America’s history. Former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachman,(1) who served with him in Congress, says, “Tim Walz is a radical’s radical. “I went to Congress with Tim Walz in 2006 and served with him for eight years. On the outside, he looks like an awe-shucks, back-slapping, nice guy politician, when in fact, he is as radical as AOC or more… “Walz passed the strongest transgender protection bill in the country and the strongest pro-abortion bill in the country… “He was chosen because the Islamic community pressured Harris to ditch Jewish Shapiro [Governor of PA], who had served in the IDF [Israeli Defense Force] - her Islamic backers wouldn’t have that.” The brilliant Ben Carson posted to Instagram:(2) “Tim Walz enabled the burning of Minneapolis. Kamala Harris promoted a bail fund for those who lit the fires. I said yesterday that Kamala=Chaos. Kamala + Walz = Venezuela 2.0” What does all of this tell us about America? The Democrat Party? The fact that Democrat elites have installed (not elected) Harris tells us THEY are the anti-democratic-process party, not Republicans. The fact that they chose Walz as Harris’ running mate shows, as I stated above, just how far left the Dems have gone - this duo is by far the most radical presidential ticket in American history. And the fact that millions of Americans will vote for their lunacy is an indicator of how successful the Left has been at indoctrinating the American people through education, government, and media. These and other indicators - not to mention the weak church that in part allowed this - are all the proof needed that America’s only hope for a turnaround is a true spiritual awakening…a national revival that saves and transforms millions of people. This, and this alone, will save America. No plan, no political party, no person can do so. And yet, righteousness in our government is essential. Those who honor God allow Him to honor them; those who despise Him are “lightly esteemed” (1 Samuel 2:30). “Lightly esteemed” could also be translated as “cursed,” “dishonored,” “insignificant,” and even “despicable” (qalal).(3) When governments dishonor God, it brings a curse and causes insignificance to their nation. Can you see America’s significance around the world waning? Yes, America must experience revival and reformation. A Holy Spirit outpouring will revive us; a transformed government will reform us. We must pray and work toward BOTH, keeping our faith in God. And finally, this decision by the Left tells us just how confident they have become, now believing they’re in complete control and cannot be stopped. No longer do they disguise their radical agendas concerning God, the Bible, the church, the truth that we are a Republic, truth in general, babies, children, globalism, open borders, government control (meaning limited freedom for individuals and states), and so much more. God has exposed them, using their pride to do so. Their mask is off. Now that the American people can clearly see their corruption and arrogance, God will judge the pride and resulting rebellion. Like Pharaoh at the Red Sea, believing his god of the wind and sea, Baal-zephon, would now destroy Israel and humiliate their God (Exodus 14), these leftists and their political chariots are confidently charging full speed ahead. But Yahweh had other plans for Baal and Pharaoh. The Red Sea crossing and destruction of Pharaoh’s army was the final judgment of Egypt’s gods (the many expressions of Baal). God is going to deliver America of her slavery to Baal, as well. He loves all those under the control of this spirit, including those who oppose Him, and His desire is to break off the deception and save millions of them. I know this is coming, and we must pray for it to occur. But we must also pray against the evil system and ideologies operating in America. Pray with me: Father, many in our government - often the majority - have despised and dishonored You. We, the American people have allowed this, many agreeing with it. This has brought curses, made us despicable - even odorous, and in many ways insignificant. We now have two people being promoted for President and Vice President who would boldly take all of this to even new levels. You instructed us to pray, “Deliver us from evil.” We do so today. We pray for the salvation of these two individuals and their families, but we also ask You to not allow them to rule over us. Give us mercy by working supernaturally to stop this. Expose all that must be exposed and awaken the American people. Break the stronghold of Baal and the spirits under him - Molech, Zephon, Jezebel, and all the others - off of our nation. Forgive us and heal our land. Our faith is in You alone to deliver us. Yes, we ask for a transformation in our government, but not to save us. We ask for this to honor You, experience justice and peace, and accomplish our destiny as a nation. For these reasons, we ask for You to shake out the corruption and replace it with those who honor You. And lastly, send worldwide revival and save a billion or more people in our day! All this we pray in the authority of Christ Himself, amen. Our decree: We decree that light is shining into the darkness, and the darkness will flee. ************************ Click on the link below to watch the full video. --------------------------------------------------- Michele Bachmann, J.D., LL.M., Former member of Congress, Dean of Robertson School of Government at Regent University. Quote taken from Ben and Candi Carson’s Instagram account, 8/6/2024. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 7043

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-6-2024 August 6, 2024 Our Finest Hour I do not often speak on the GH15 posts about the coming shaking but rather mention it at regular intervals to keep us all praying. I also do so to ensure that you are not blindsided or disillusioned by what may come. Prayer is saving us from the total devastation that the shaking could have been, and is ensuring that what may come is redemptive. America will be reborn into her purpose and destiny. I have no fear of being wrong about the difficult shaking I speak of, because I hope I am. If that proves to be the case, I will rejoice. And I have said several times I am not prophetically predicting when, what, or how severe the shaking will be. Only that it is coming, and I feel it will be severe. I also believe it will be worldwide. The Timing Regarding timing, America’s enemies are having to roll the dice. They would need not be in a hurry if an election of Harris were guaranteed; she doesn’t worry them. Biden’s and Harris’ policies (and those controlling them behind the scenes) created the current unrest around the world, and also allowed the thousands (perhaps hundreds, but I believe thousands) of enemies that have poured into America through our “secure border.” Either these leaders don’t understand “peace through strength” or don’t want it. The opposite phrase, “peace through appeasement” actually has a formal name given it in the 1940s: “World War II.” Trump, on the other hand, understands peace through strength and is a fighter. His “America first” policies, intended to rebuild our nation, terrify our enemies and the globalists of the world. Frankly, I think America’s enemies still want to take Trump out - desperately - in hopes that someone more moderate would replace him. They underestimate the current unrest and determination of American patriots, however. The opposite would occur - these American patriots would not choose a moderate. If Trump were assassiated, they would try to resurrect Patton…or Teddy Roosevelt! I believe our enemies feel that a Trump victory is possible, which means they must act here in America and on the world stage within the next 6-month window: August through January. My opinion is that they will take action before the election, not only to harm us, but also in hopes of disrupting it. The Middle East Two or three weeks ago, I heard the Lord say that things were about to escalate in the Middle East. This is obviously occurring and will continue to escalate. Israel has decided they will not back off; whatever it takes, they intend to destroy the Iran-backed terrorists in the region that are trying to destroy them. Israel’s actions, however, will not stop Iran’s activities; they couldn’t care less about casualties to the Palestinians, the Lebanese, and other people in the region (including their own). The spirits controlling the Iranian leaders are of the same spiritual kingdom as those that controlled the Nazis, and this kingdom hates the Jewish people. It also hates America. It cares not how many innocent people perish, including from among those it uses. Satan loves to steal, kill, and destroy - period. So I do not expect them to back off. For the record, I, like Jesus, love Iranians, Palestinians, and all Muslims. I want to see them come to Christ and am elated by the incredible harvest taking place in Iran. I also have sown gifts to feed and clothe those in the Arab world, including ones who are not yet believers in Jesus, doing so through those I trust. God loves them all. Terrorists, however, do not honor life and must be stopped. I also love leftists, globalists, and those they use. I pray for their salvation and protection from evil, and that millions of them come to Christ in the coming revival. I believe this will occur. But I do not love their policies and I want them removed from power. I am not a pacifist, and I certainly don’t believe the nonsense that says believers—the church, God’s voice on the earth—should stay out of governmental and policy discussions. Nor that we should leave the teachings of Scripture, which form our worldview, out of the discussions. If you are a believer, you did not relinquish your right to be involved in the political process when you said yes to Jesus and a belief in the Bible. Speak up, vote for biblical values, and PRAY! Pray for safety. Pray for the protection of our leaders. Pray for them to receive wisdom. Pray for favor and success to those who espouse biblical ideals and truth. Pray for the end of satan’s control in the Middle East. Pray for Israel and the Arab people. And pray for a worldwide harvest! I close with two quotes from Founder Sam Adams, a believer and patriot extraordinaire: “The liberties of our country, the freedoms of our civil Constitution are worth defending at all hazards; it is our duty to defend them against all attacks. We have received them as a fair inheritance from our worthy ancestors. They purchased them for us with toil and danger and expense of treasure and blood. It will bring a mark of everlasting infamy on the present generation – enlightened as it is – if we should suffer them to be wrested from us by violence without a struggle, or to be cheated out of them by the artifices of designing men.” “The right to freedom is the gift of God Almighty....The rights of the Colonists as Christians may be best understood by reading, and carefully studying the institutes of the great Lawgiver and head of the Christian Church: which are to be found clearly written and promulgated in the New Testament.”(1) This is our Esther hour - we were born for this time, church. Rise up as Christ’s Ekklesia and declare His rule, authority, and will. As we do so, this will be our finest hour. Pray with me: Father, we are not in denial regarding the unrest now taking place here and around the world. We know America’s actions have, in part, caused it. But we also know You, who declare the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10), are always ahead of satan and his plans. He reacts, You predetermine and prepare. He attempts to destine; You predestine. He plans; You preplan. You decided long ago how You would prevail in this season, even using satan’s actions for Your superseding plans. We call those plans forth now. Kingdom - authority of King Jesus - come! Will of King Jesus, be done! Rebirth of America, come. Fire in America’s pulpits, come! Revival in America’s schools, come! Revival in our government, come! Harvest among the nations, come! Harvest in Asia, Australia, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, North America, and the Middle East, come! We exalt and praise You, Father. We love and worship Yeshua. And we love Holy Spirit. Let His wind now blow, and Your angel armies engage. All of this we ask and declare at the instruction of, and in the authority of, Christ. Amen. Our decree: We decree that the Kingdom of God cannot, and will not, be shaken..! ************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. ------------------------------------------------------- https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/31693.Samuel_Adams

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-5-2024 August 5, 2024 Repairing the “Dislocations” Last week I shared two posts on healing history; I feel I need to do one more. There is a fascinating word in the New Testament, katartizo, that relates to this. I’ve touched on it before, but it is timely for now. This word means “to align, adjust; to put a thing in its appropriate position.”(1) In Scripture, the word is used in the context of mending nets (see Matthew 4:21), repairing schisms or relational breaks (see 1 Corinthians 1:10), and even restoring broken lives (see Galatians 6:1). The word also describes the restoration of a dislocated joint or a broken bone. It would describe a chiropractor adjusting or realigning a joint. So, as you can see, the concept of this word involves proper alignment (including realignment, resulting in healing or restoration). Another interesting use of this word is to describe the proper connecting of time and seasons. Hebrews 11:3 says, in its more literal and accurate rendering, that the aligning (katartizo) of the “ages” (aions)(2) was decreed - in advance - by the Lord. This doesn’t mean that He planned and determined every event that occurs in the lives of individuals and nations - personal free will and human decision-making must be factored into this. It means that He decreed the flow of history, from age to age, and has determined the final outcome. He declared the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). For example, Jesus was the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Revelation 13:8). God saw in advance the break, the dislocation, that would come at the Fall. And He declared the realigning, the age and time of Christ and the Cross, reconnecting us to our Father. God also knew that other breaches would occur, causing the need for healings in the flow of history. Simply stated, history would need to be healed. Whether on a corporate level, such as wars, racial division, etc., or on an individual level in the sense of broken relationships, loss, etc., the fact is that history, the past, often needs to be healed. This corporate level of healing is what is referred to in Isaiah 58:12: “Those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will raise up the age-old foundations; and you will be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of the streets in which to dwell” (NASB). (See also Isaiah 61:4.) This is also the concept spoken of in 2 Chronicles 7:14: “[If] My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (NASB). It is what is referred to in Ezekiel 22:30-31; we “stand in the gap” for a nation to see it forgiven and healed, rather than destroyed. God, the holy Chiropractor of history, can heal history’s dislocations. He katartiszos the aions, doing so through repentance, reconciliation, forgiveness, prayer, fasting, prophetic decrees, and other biblical actions. All of these are effective because of the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ. America has come to a time when this is needed more than ever. There is a great breach between our nation and the Lord, as well as breaches between the races and generations. God can, and wants to, heal these torn places. The healing will not come through a president or a political party. They can, however, make decisions that enable the Lord to bless, and they will be used to rebuild/reform. But only God can heal and restore. This is why our prayers and declarations are so important - we are His methods, His voice, on earth. Having the right people in positions of governmental leadership also prevents and stops actions that further separate us from God. This is why elections, especially the upcoming election, are so important. America cannot survive four more years of shaking her fist in God’s face through unrighteous laws and evil, antichrist agendas. God does not demand perfection from our leaders, but He does need leaders who desire to honor Him and His ways. The church must “stand in the gap” for America now as never before. Prayer is critical. Get on board with all of your heart and strength. Repent of any national sins Holy Spirit brings to mind, and ask God to realign us. Ask for angels to war for us. And listen to Him, not the media. Take all strategies from Him, and keep your faith in Him, not in what you see. Pray with me: Father, we thank You for forming this nation as a beacon of light, a city on a hill for You. Our Founding Fathers and the leaders of each state wrote into their own constitutions an acknowledgment of and dependence upon You. Give us more leaders who diligently acknowledge reliance upon You and Your statutes, for only through our trust in You will we see America’s destiny fulfilled. Use our prayers, Lord. Fill the bowls of heaven with them as we cry out for the changes You desire and that line up with Your word. Father, You are conforming us to the image of Your Son. As a nation, You are adjusting and conforming us back into a people You can use for Your purpose and glory. Your apostle Paul, even at the end of his glorious ministry, was still acknowledging that he had not yet been perfected, had not yet attained. He knew there was still a need for growth. We, too, acknowledge this and invite You to adjust us. Heal our dislocations, both individually and corporately. Heal the breaches in our national history, and heal the broken places in our personal lives. We want to shift with You into the next season. Adjust the church. Make us willing to think differently, function differently, and plan differently. We desire to go from glory to glory, from faith to faith, and from outpouring to outpouring. May the coming season find us able to manifest Christ in ways we have not yet been able to. We want to make Him known. May He be seen clearly in our midst and in our lives. Through this, send revival to the earth - the greatest ever. And we ask for this in His name alone. Amen. Our decree: We declare that America is being transformed and realigned. We will shift with Holy Spirit into the next season aligned with heaven and our King, Jesus. ************************ Click on the link below to watch the full video. ------------------------------------------------------ Spiro Zodhiates, Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible, New American Standard Bible (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 1977), p. 1846. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 6031.

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-2-2024 August 2, 2024 Tear It Up and Burn It! In 2001, a team of intercessors, led by Will Ford, Lou Engle, and me, conducted a prayer journey to the northeast part of our nation. Will is a black American; other blacks and Native Americans joined us, along with Caucasians. The purpose was to break demonic roots and strongholds over significant places, re-dig the wells of revival, and pray for awakening. At Holy Spirit’s orchestration, we took a large, old black kettle/pot used for cooking, laundering, and prayer by Will’s enslaved ancestors. Yes, prayer. Will’s ancestors were believers, but were forbidden by their “owners” to pray. They did so anyway, using the kettle to muffle their voices. Turning it upside down, they suspended it off the ground with rocks, laid face down, and prayed into the opening. This pot “caught” and muffled their voices. The kettle literally became their “bowl” of intercession, symbolizing the bowls containing our prayers in Revelation 5:8 and 8:3-5. [“When He had taken the book, the four living creatures, and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints” (Revelation 5:8). “Another angel came and stood at the altar, holding a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, so that he might add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand. Then the angel took the censer and filled it with the fire of the altar, and threw it to the earth, and there followed peals of thunder and sounds and flashes of lightning and an earthquake” (Revelation 8:3-5).] Holy Spirit led us to take this pot/kettle along with us and use it to symbolize these bowls of intercession in heaven. He confirmed this by giving me Zechariah 14:20. “On that day there will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, ‘Holy to the Lord.’ And the cooking pots in the Lord’s house will be like the bowls before the altar.” (NASB) On this journey, we repented at the locations of grievous national sins, prayed at places of America’s founding, and visited past wells of revival; over 30 places total. One of our first stops was a place on the James River, where some of the first slaves were brought into America. In God’s providence, the land was now a Christian Camp owned by a black family. We hadn’t planned to visit this location but as happened occasionally, the Lord added it to the agenda. And He had prepared us. Before the Kettle Tour began, one of my friends, Charles Doolittle, a black brother who accompanied us on the Kettle Tour, gave me a copy of a 300-year-old letter, written by a man named Willie Lynch, saying he thought it was significant. Charles said he saw things in his race today that were the stated goals of this letter. He felt as though the letter and its instructions had released a cycle of curses that continued still. At the very least, the letter was a blight on our society. After reading it, I had no doubt that it was an entry point for demonic curses and influences. Written to the slave owners in the James River, Virginia, area, it was titled “Let's Make A Slave.”(1) Lynch also gave a speech to the slave owners, which he titled “How to Control the Black Man for at Least 300 Years.” No white person I spoke to had heard of the letter, yet almost every black person had. Conceived in hell, this letter was the most insidious piece of literature I had ever seen. It spelled out how to steal male slaves’ dignity, rob them of their identity, pit one against another, and destroy the family unit by removing the father from the home. While praying before this prayer journey, I felt a strong witness from Holy Spirit that I was to take the letter with me. We began our time at this entry point of slaves by praying, “Lord, what do You want us to do here?” This was always our modus operandi on the tour. We did nothing until we knew we had the leading of the Lord. To my surprise, I clearly heard Holy Spirit say, “Get the Willie Lynch letter, and burn it in the kettle.” I felt chills go up and down my spine as I began to envision what the Lord was saying. There were four pages to this letter. We asked four whites in our group, who were descendants of slave owners, to participate. They each took a page and, one at a time repented to the Lord and asked forgiveness of our black brothers and sisters present. This is what is meant by “identificational” repentance. They had not committed the sins, but just as Daniel and Nehemiah (mentioned in yesterday’s post), they identified with the sins of their ancestors and repented of the sins. They then prayed that any resulting curses operating against America as a nation, and against American citizens in general, be broken. After doing this, each one handed their page to a black representative on the team. This person forgave them and their family, decreed that the curses were broken, tore the page into small fragments, and burned the pieces in the kettle. As Holy Spirit allowed us to feel His grief, we were very moved. There was much weeping as our hearts were broken in intercession. But more importantly, we could sense strongholds breaking in the spiritual realm. Finally, in this place of pain, the peace and presence of God began to hover. The black owners of the camp, whom we did not know before arriving, were deeply moved as well. They began the time observing us, wondering what we had come to do; they finished it by participating. One of the young ladies in the family had a dream of creating a memorial to the Lord’s faithfulness on the property. She wanted to build a barn to replace an older one - which was now torn down - that was used to house the first slaves. As she shared her dream, a spontaneous offering ensued. The kettle was emptied of its ashes and became an offering container. Wow! Can God ever write a script?! Pray with me: Father, You have made provision for the reversal of all our failures. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin and unrighteousness. You can even reach back in time to cleanse sins from long ago, and “rebuild ancient ruins” (Isaiah 58:12). You answered the intercessory prayers of Nehemiah, Daniel, and others, cleansing Israel of past sins and restoring the nation. We, too, can be used to intercede for our nation’s past sins; many have done so. We have repented for the sin of slavery, for the broken covenants and mistreatment of the First Nations people, and believe much has been accomplished in the spiritual realm. We ask for the fruit of this to now manifest. We are aware that much work needs to be done in order to bring forth the practical fruit, but we believe this can occur. And we ask for it! And again today, we ask for those who oppose this to be removed from positions of influence. Entire organizations seek to keep old racial wounds from healing, just to gain and maintain political power. This is an abomination; they are despicable people. You called satan “the devil,” meaning the one who slanders, accuses, and divides. We bind this spirit of diabolos(2) and his hold on America in Jesus’ name. Father, release the redeeming power of Christ’s blood to break this hold. Heal our land from hatred, bitterness, and ancient wounds. All of this we ask in the authority of the Lord, Jesus. Our decree: We decree that Jesus defeated satan, the accuser, and that America will not remain under his divisive control. ******************************* Click on the link below to watch the full video. ------------------------------------------------------------ http://nationalunitygovernment.org/content/willie-lynch-making-slave James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 1228.

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/august-1-2024 August 1, 2024 We Are Healers of History Shouldn’t we stop and ask why, after decades, even centuries of trying, races and cultures still can’t get along with one another? Anywhere we go in the world, we’ll find members of different cultures who don’t get along. Blacks and Caucasians in America struggle. Tribes in Africa hate each other. Muslim factions kill one another. White Europeans often can’t get along with other white Europeans. British Canadians and French Canadians fuss and fume at each other. Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have been at odds for years. Many people hate the Jews. The tension and pain of the Great Crusades are still around centuries after they took place. And on it goes. Why does the pain linger in these relationships? Is it possible that in these cases, there is a spiritual poison flowing through history? Are there events in our history that become doors, gates, access points, and entrances for demonic influence to flow to a person or a group of people? If so, can it be stopped? Scripture does indeed teach that the future is ongoingly impacted by today’s actions: blessings, curses, iniquities, and strongholds are passed along generationally (see Exodus 34:7; Numbers 14:18; Deuteronomy 7:9-11). The Lord clearly states that the offspring of our bodies can be blessed or cursed depending on our obedience to the laws of God (see Deuteronomy 28:4,18). Daniel, in his day, knew that he and his fellow countrymen were suffering because his predecessors had “sinned, committed iniquity, acted wickedly and rebelled, even turning aside from [God’s] commandments and ordinances” (Daniel 9:5). Nehemiah knew this as well. He stated, “We have sinned against You; I and my father’s house have sinned” (Nehemiah 1:6). Though both Daniel and Nehemiah identified with the sins of their forefathers and mothers, repenting in the first person, it was their predecessors who had actually rebelled against God and His laws. Isaiah 24:5-6 tells us that our sins pollute the earth and cause curses that devour. Numbers 35:33 says that the shedding of innocent blood defiles the land. Hebrews 12:15, in the New Testament, says that a root of bitterness causes trouble and defiles many. Indeed! Though we don’t often make the connection, we live with the fruit. Yes, there are most certainly doors in history that have opened the way for strongholds and pain to flow from generation to generation. Someone must close them! However, when we try to deal with these roots and their fruit by natural means - legislation, dialogue, material retribution, laws, etc., we are only dealing with symptoms. We are focusing on the fruit, never getting to the root. Although we trim the tree, there is always the inevitable new growth of foliage and fruit. Somewhere along history’s path, we must deal with the root, closing the door and stopping the flow of self-perpetuating pain and destruction. We must treat the cause. When that door is closed, the societal virus that causes social disease and death can no longer be passed on. Ephesians 4:27 tells us to give no place or opportunity to the devil. The word “devil” comes from the Greek word diabolos, which means “one who falsely accuses and divides people without any reason; an accuser or slanderer.”(1) It is the term used to describe satan in Revelation 12:9-10, where he is also called “the accuser of our brethren.” The word “opportunity” in Ephesians 4:27 (“place,” in the King James Version) is the Greek word topos.(2) You can easily see the English words “topo” and “topography” in this word, and they do originate from it. Literally it is a place, location, or piece of land. Figuratively, it also means an opportunity, as this verse indicates. God is telling us that there is a devil, an “accuser who divides,” who is always looking for an “opportunity, a piece of ground” he can take ownership of in order to steal, kill, and destroy those who live there. Simply stated, our sins give satan legal grounds, a piece of turf from which he can accuse and divide. Until this legal ground is taken away from him through repentance and forgiveness, the pain and division will continue. God heals history through the same instruments that dislocate it—people. When we confess the sins of past generations—as Nehemiah, Daniel, and others did—cleansing occurs and history’s dislocations are healed. Curses are broken and blessings return. Health, instead of pain, can then begin to flow through that historical joint. These prayers of repentance play a part in healing history’s breaches because they are offered on the basis of the shed blood of Christ. History cannot be forgotten, but it can be healed. Romans 8:28 is the familiar passage that says, “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” The personal application of this verse, of course, is that God makes failures and successes work together for good to those who love Him and align with His purposes. But this application can be broadened from an individual to a corporate or national level, as well. The words “work together” come from the Greek word sunergeo,(3) from which we get our English word “synergy”! This means that all of our history, both the bad and the good, can be infused with God's amazing wisdom, purpose, and power until only good remains. Like ingredients in a cake, some of which wouldn’t taste good by themselves, the bad can be mixed with God’s purposes until they become synergistically blended into inexplicable good. A good, by the way, that God makes work for His eternal and benevolent purposes. Through a remnant of people who will repent for the past, pray for and with humiity prefer one another, God can heal a nation. He can blend the tragedies with the triumphs, and propel a country forward into His original plans and purposes. Through repentance and healing, we can guarantee our destiny. Pray with me: Father, You said, “Those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; You will raise up the age-old foundations; And you will be called the repairer of the breach, The restorer of the streets in which to dwell” (Isaiah 58:12 NASB). We are called to heal history’s breaches through our repentance and prayers. You are well able to heal wounds and breaches of the past, even those that exist between races of people. Government cannot do this, but You can. We are Your methods. Increase revelation to the church, Your Ekklesia on earth, of our calling to be healers of history. Raise up many Daniels, Nehemiahs, who will repent and intercede on behalf of nations and races. Give us leaders who don’t exploit and divide, but heal and unify. We know those who sow discord among brethren are an abomination to You (Proverbs 6:19); remove them from their positions, cancel the influence of those who seek to divide us. In the coming outpouring of Your Spirit, bring together Black Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Jewish Americans and Caucasian Americans. Make us the melting pot YOU had in mind for this nation. Unite us as one in the bond of love. This will require miraculous intervention, but You are a God who works miracles. We ask for this. All of this we ask in the authority of Christ Himself. Amen Our decree: We decree that we are healers of history! ********************** 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. 1228. Ibid., ref. no. 5117. Ibid., ref. no. 4903.

7 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-31-2024 July 31, 2024 Jim Hodges is a spiritual father to many, including Ceci and me. His wisdom and knowledge are extremely valuable; his teachings have shaped my spiritual life. I’m borrowing a “meaty” teaching from him for today’s post. His perspective is helpful during this challenging time. (There are portions included in the written version of today’s post that I will not read due to time restraints.) Jim’s title: Present Perspectives and Prayer Points for 2024 We live in a time of global chaos, economic disasters, oppression from totalitarian tyrannies, civil government failures through dysfunctional democracies, and large numbers of sleepy church members. We must focus on King Jesus and receive a fresh outpouring and empowering of Holy Spirit in order to advance the will of God in the earth, and the agenda of the Kingdom of God in history! The Ekklesia must refocus, reengage, and redeploy as the army of God. The following four perspectives will help us in this. 1. We must see the cultural war and political war as rooted in spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6 and 2 Corinthians 10:3-6). Church father, Augustine, taught that the church was to be spiritually militant. Yes, we are the family of Father God but we’re also the army of God. Ephesians 1 speaks of us as the body of Christ; Ephesians 2 refers to us as the temple of the Spirit; Ephesians 5 calls us the bride of Christ; all of these prepare and lead us into functioning as the army of God in chapter 6. The New Testament word for “war” is strateuomai,(1) from stratia(2) (see 2 Corinthians 10:3-4). From it comes our English word “strategy.” You don’t win a war without strategy and tactics! With all that is going on in the cultural and political wars, the people of God are, at times, out-maneuvered by the enemies of the gospel. Jesus said: “The sons of this age are wiser than the sons of light in dealing with their own” (Luke 16:8). 2. The followers of King Jesus have two citizenships: heavenly and earthly. Philippians 3:20 tells us: “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” Too many Christians believe they have only one citizenship; too few steward two citizenships. The word for citizenship is politeuma,(3) from the root word polis,(4) which gives us our words “city,” “colony,” and yes, “politics.” It is also related to the words “commonwealth” and “metropolis.” In the Passion Bible, this verse reads: “We are a colony of heaven on earth.” Paul was writing this epistle from a prison cell in Rome. He was writing TO a colony WITHIN a colony. (This Greek city of Philippi was named after Phillip of Macedon, who was the father of Alexander the Great. But the city was now a colony of the Roman Empire.) In their book Jesus And The Powers, N.T. Wright and Michael Bird share the following: “We are to pray that it will be on earth as it is in heaven, to colonize earth with the life of heaven, to bear witness by declaring the gospel truth to all who listen, and speak truth to political powers even when they refuse to listen!”(5) Church history informs us that there were times when the church submited to civil rulers, and there were times when they resisted them. Civil disobedience occurred when the civil ruler was governing unjustly. Romans 13 tells us those in authority are to administer justice and avenge evil. There are many varieties of tyranny, or unjust government, that need to be resisted! Christian faith is an allegiance to King Jesus, and that allegiance sometimes requires the church to engage in active defiance of tyranny, cruelty, corruption, and despotism! (This was illustrated in Hitler and nazism in the 1930s. Eric Metaxes’ book Letter to the American Church is a must-read. He compares the 1930s in Germany with America now. Only a remnant of the church in Germany resisted Hitler and Nazism. That was the Confessing Church led by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Niemöller.) Paul stewarded both of his citizenships! He appealed to his Roman citizenship in order to stand before Caesar in Rome where he preached to him and his palace guards in the capital of the empire. And it bore fruit! In Philippians 4:22 Paul said, “All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.” Some scholars say this included the emperor’s personal security force, the Praetorian Guard, and that they were saved through Paul’s preaching. Bottom line: When necessary, we resist tyranny by praying and voting! Currently, in our nation, only half of the Christians are registered to vote. Only half of those actually vote! This is a recipe for the advancement of darkness and evil. 3. The people of God in history lived and functioned in the shadow of empires. God approves of nations, not empires. Empires were birthed at the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11). A contemporary synonym for Babel is Globalism! As you know, Globalism opposes nationhood. Why? Because Psalm 2 and Matthew 28 declare that the Lord Jesus Christ inherits the nations (see Psalm 2:8-9). Genesis 10 records the birth of nations or nationhood - 70 in number. “Nations” is the Hebrew word goyim,(6) which is also the word for “Gentiles.” The Greek word for nation/s is ethnos(7) which basically means “race” or “ethnicity.” Jesus sent out the 70 beyond the borders of Israel where there were Gentiles, i.e., nations! Old Testament followers of God lived in the shadow of pagan empires. The descendants of Abraham in Moses’ day lived under the shadow of the Egyptian Empire. After that, according to Daniel 2, the following empires cast their shadows over the people of God: Babylon, Medo-Persia (modern-day Iran), Greece, and the Roman Empire. They were presented as a four metal statue with these symbols: gold, silver, bronze, clay and iron together. (Read Daniel 2:32-35 and 44-45). A Fifth Kingdom was also set up on the earth, the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom doesn’t wait until the Second Coming of Christ. It happened in history under the shadow of the Roman Empire. (I have a thought that it was these four empires the devil offered Jesus in the temptation in the wilderness) [see Matthew 4:8-10]. The New Testament people of God lived and ministered in the shadow of the Roman Empire. The Romans were polytheists worshipping many gods, including some planets like Mars, Neptune, and Jupiter. However, their main worship was directed to the ruling Caesar, i.e., emperor worship. In Ephesus there was a statue of Caesar Augustus. On it were these words: “There is no other name whereby anyone can be saved.” Caesar was their savior! This “empire spirit” partnered with the “religious spirit” and crucified Christ. Then it persecuted the church. In our day, it boils down to the same conflict: the battle for the earth between the sons of light and the sons of darkness, the Ekklesia and the Empire, Globalism and Nationhood. The World Economic Forum is a gathering of these globalists, with their open borders policies, led by the likes of Klaus Schwab, George Soros, Bill Gates, and others. This battle hangs in the balance while nations make up their minds! But they don’t have to decide for Globalism or an arrogantly proud Nationalism! They can choose Genesis 12, which is the covenant of Abraham by which all the nations are promised blessing by Abraham’s seed, King Jesus! (See Revelation 7:9-11) 4. The economy of the sons and daughters of light will prosper beyond the economies of the sons and daughters of darkness. Scriptural history is replete with examples of economic wealth being transferred from the wicked to the righteous! Examples: Transfer of the wealth of the Egyptians to the Israelites at the Exodus! (Exodus 12:35-36) Psalm 37 refers to the righteous inheriting the land while the wicked are disinherited. Pagan kings came to Zion and gave Kings David and Soloman riches, treasures, etc. (1 Kings 4-7) Jesus said the meek inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5). According to Psalm 2, Jesus inherits the nations, and we, the church, are co-heirs with Him (Romans 8:17). Conclusion Our Founding Fathers covenanted with the Lord God, and the contemporary Ekklesia army is warring for the restoration of our nation through intercession, decrees, and stewardship of our citizenships in heaven and earth. Because of this, we shall be a sheep nation when Jesus returns! Pray with me: Father, thank You for fathers and mothers like Jim and Jean Hodges. They have set the bar high and given us strong and tall shoulders on which to stand. We pray for blessings on them and the other pioneer leaders who have shown us the way forward. Thank You for reminding us that the cultural and political wars of today are rooted in a spiritual war. Please give us the strategies and tactics needed to win this war. Remind us in the church, that we have two citizenships, that of our earthly nation and of heaven, and that we possess responsibilities in both. Awaken members of the church to our roles and responsibilities. And help us to war with greater wisdom against the globalist agendas of our day. Give us leaders that understand this, and are determined to oppose it. We know that You love all the nations of the earth, and oppose the empire spirit of control. Help us to defeat the globalists of our day. In Christ’s authority, we ask these things. Amen. Our decree: We decree that as citizens of God’s Kingdom, we will fulfill our responsibilities and represent our King, Jesus. ******************************* Today’s post was contributed by my spiritual dad, Jim Hodges. You can find out more about Jim at JimHodgesMinistries.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. 4754. Ibid., ref. no. 4756. Ibid., ref. no. 4175. Ibid., ref. no. 4172. N.T. Wright and Michael Bird, Jesus and the Powers (Nashville, TN: Zondervan Publishing), ch 8. Strongs Concordance, ref. no. 1471. Ibid., ref. no. 1484.

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-29-2024 July 29, 2024 After a challenging two weeks, I’m sure you could use some good news. Words from the Lord like the following, released by my brother, Tim, remind us of the outcome of our battle. They keep our eyes focused on the prize. Be encouraged by Tim’s words today. Our title: Power Eruptions I believe we have now entered into the most supernatural era Holy Spirit has ever brought to pass, and the Ekklesia has been prepared to function in her greatest authority ever to accomplish the Godhead’s plans. We are in a season pregnant with the promises of God, and it is time to birth those promises through prayers and decrees of faith. The water has broken on hundreds of prophetic promises, and it is time to push. I want to share with you a prophetic word and vision Holy Spirit is highlighting to me during this time. I feel compelled to have the Ekklesia declare ‘Now Be’ to the following words: February 15, 2021: “The new era I have planned will now be established in supernatural displays of My dunamis.(1) Holy Spirit's power will be activated on the earth in greater measure and with sudden surges of His mightiness. My people will experience and live in sudden breakthroughs. Long-standing battles will end in sudden victory. I have planned the release of millions of sudden personal victories for My remnant to validate the new, greater glory, apostolic age. I will confirm it with signs, wonders, and miracles. Personal breakthroughs for My faithful warriors will surge and deliver them. I will validate the expansion of My Kingdom's Ekklesia on the earth with displays of My right hand of power, enabling it to see victories over opposition from both natural and spiritual governments. Supernatural reversals are planned and will activate, resulting in God-victories for My Ekklesia. My Ekklesia will report that God-victories are happening everywhere. This will be clear, visible, and irrefutable validation. I will confirm what I say. Sudden surprise attacks are planned against the enemies of My people and My church. Angel armies I command have set traps I have approved. The traps will be sprung in the spirit realm and affect the natural realm. Startled cries will come from demonic thrones. Cries of anguish will rise from fortified positions of demons. They are not fortified enough, says the Lord. Their resistance to Me will suddenly implode as My power explodes. My angels will work the explosions through My Ekklesia’s decrees of governance. The Lord of Hosts decrees that you are moving into the days of My power, power that will validate who I am and who My sons and daughters are. This power will validate the church I am building. You’re moving into a new era of Pentecost that will validate the second apostolic age. I have planned for its mighty surge, not from an upper room in Jerusalem this time, but rather from thousands of upper rooms in the nations of the world. This surge will accelerate the power principles of My New Testament Church, the power ministry of My heirs, and the powerful assistance of My angel armies. I have sent angel army divisions to assist the Holy Spirit in validating the Kingdom of God on the earth, drawing multitudes in the valley of decision to Me. These armies are now on the front lines, says the Lord. My heirs will raise My rod of authority in nations, disciple them through Holy Spirit’s wisdom, power, and strategies. Through an unprecedented release of Heaven's angels on the earth to assist My heirs, I will activate breakthrough angels, government angels, angels of alignment, special forces angels, and seraphim. In unseen ways, I have moved multiple divisions of angel armies into all nations and states where My Ekklesia is rooted. It is time for the unseen to be seen, for the surprise, and for the suddenlies to erupt. It's time for the volcanic hubs of My Ekklesia to erupt in great power and change Earth’s atmosphere. Yes, says the Lord, what has been boiling underground, internal fires deep within My people, will erupt. My Ekklesia will say, “There has been a Kingdom of God eruption. The river of God flows throughout the earth.” My glory has been churning and burning deep inside of My glorious Ekklesia. It will now erupt through My Kingdom’s Ekklesias like volcanoes, penetrating and changing the earth. As My fire and evident presence hover over them, validating the words of Messiah, their breaker, I will further build My Ekklesia, and hell's authority will not overcome them. Hell’s government will not prevail. For you have come to a fullness of time that I have planned, and the Lord of hosts decrees I will shift your nation back into covenant alignment. I will shift nations back into covenant alignment. You will see the revival fires of a new Pentecost worldwide, and the harvest of souls I’ve been planning.” A Recurring Vision Two weeks prior to this prophetic word, I began receiving a recurring vision in which I saw volcanoes erupting throughout the earth. I saw them in nations where the Ekklesia was functioning as the true church Jesus described in Matthew 16:18. The volcanoes in this vision were not dormant; they were alive, with ash spewing and lava flowing. A volcanic eruption can actually alter the conditions of the earth. In this vision, though these volcanoes were spiritual, not natural, they affected the entire natural realm of the earth, changing its atmosphere. As I prayed into this vision and asked Holy Spirit for clarity, I heard Him say these words, “These are volcano-like Ekklesia hubs; they will erupt in great power, changing cultural and governmental climates on earth in sudden and real ways. They will erupt in great demonstrations of Holy Spirit’s power. I will validate their decrees. I have planned for them to prevail mightily.” I shared this vision on a Sunday morning, and the very next day, Mount Etna, a volcano in Italy, erupted. I knew it was a sign, a validation of what God was saying. Mount Etna erupted with a fury that hadn’t been seen in decades. Spectacular displays of ash billowed into the atmosphere that could actually be seen by orbiting satellites. Some of the glowing lava shot 3/4 mile into the air. I knew this was not a coincidence.(2) We are in an incredibly holy, prophetic moment. I picture it as the day of Joshua’s address before crossing the Jordan into the promised land. He told a multitude of people, who had waited 40 years, that it was now time to move, to act—and they did. It’s time for us to align our words with God and declare them with our authority in Jesus’ name. Let’s pray with Tim: Heavenly Father, we thank You for what You have promised and are now bringing to pass. Holy Spirit, release Your explosive power on the earth. May visible signs of dunamis now be seen. We ask You for miracles, sudden miracles, breaking out around the world. Let there be sudden, notable breakthroughs. We declare that an end to longstanding battles is coming. Sudden victories, erupt! Signs, wonders, miracles, and healings, erupt! Lord, validate with dunamis wonders and signs in the the heavens. We decree that reversals are coming in natural governments that promote evil. Evil laws, reverse! Lies promoted as truth, be reversed and exposed! We decree that God-reversals are activating. We declare that God-victories are happening everywhere. We declare that surprise attacks are coming against the enemies of God’s Kingdom. Lord, release an accelerated apostolic age across the nations. We align with You, King Jesus. We decree that the great harvest planned will be reaped, that new converts and prodigals will come! We declare that our God is mighty to save. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Our decree: We decree that there will now be a Kingdom eruption in Ekklesias around the world, and Holy Spirit’s power will bring great change. ‘Now, Be.’ *************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s post was contributed by my brother, Tim. You can learn more about him at TimSheets.org. ----------------------------------------------------------------- James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 1411. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9291659/Etna-erupts-fury-rarely-seen-decades-Volcano-continues-recent-spectacular-displays.html

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-26-2024 July 26, 2024 Turbulent Times Are Here One of the most challenging aspects of being a watchman for our nation at this time is balancing warnings with encouragement and hope. Too much emphasis on warning and it can demoralize, causing despair and eroding faith. Too much of “it’s all gonna be okay” can lead to complacency. I never want anyone to become fearful because of my posts. And I completely believe what I released yesterday - God has begun a season of “suddenlies” through which He intends to save our nation. I also know that His salvation will, in part, result from a difficult shaking that has begun and will intensify. The shaking is not because of God’s anger, but is a reaping. This type of reaping is often required in order to awaken people to their condition and need. The prodigal son is a clear example. It is also true that satan, according to Daniel 7:25, tries to alter times and laws (God’s declared plans). He does so not by overpowering God, but by impacting, wearing down and immobilizing “the saints.” We are God’s methods. If satan can influence us, he can alter some of God’s desired times and plans - not God’s will, but His plans. Jesus referenced this in Luke 19:41-44: “When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, ‘If you had known on this day, even you, the conditions for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes. For the days will come upon you when your enemies will put up a barricade against you, and surround you and hem you in on every side, and they will level you to the ground, and throw down your children within you, and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.’” (Luke 19:41-44 NASB) The destruction of Jerusalem wasn’t God’s will, but the people, by their choices, rejected His will. Satan is an opportunist. He looks for opportunities and open doors created by people’s decisions and actions. Luke also told us that when satan is trying to steal God’s seeds, which are His words, he does so at the most “opportune times” (kairos).(1)“Those on the rocky soil are the ones who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and yet these do not have a firm root; they believe for a while, and in a time [kairos] of temptation they fall away” (Luke 8:13 NASB). Three times in Acts, this word (kairos) is used to describe satan’s attacks: Acts 8:1, 12:1, and 19:23. He waits for the best time, the most opportune time, to launch his attacks, stealing, killing, and destroying (John 10:10). This verse in John’s gospel contrasts God’s plans (abundant life) and satan’s plans. We must cooperate with God in faith, obedience, prayer, etc., to receive His abundant life, while also being alert to satan’s schemes so he will not be able to take advantage of us (2 Corinthians 2:11). One of the meanings of the word “advantage” in this verse is “to get the bigger portion” of something.(2) This is why we are told to “be on the alert” and “pray at all kairos times” of attack (Ephesians 6:18). I labor this point somewhat because of erroneous teachings declaring that God’s sovereignty means He is in control of everything that happens to us. Not true—we have a vote! Obviously, what God has declared as His end results on earth in Revelation and elsewhere will be accomplished. But just as with Israel in the Old Testament and Jerusalem in Christ’s day, we play a role in receiving His will and promises for us personally. That role includes prayer and spiritual warfare (binding and resisting satan). Now, my primary reason for today’s post: America is at one of the most vulnerable times (kairos) in her history. Bullies prey on the weak, and America is now weak. The cyber threat has never been greater; because of Biden’s and Harris’ border policies, terrorists and enemy soldiers are now here - do not doubt this; and our enemies - China, Russia, Iran, and others - have never felt more emboldened. Their mocking spy balloons,(3) fighter jet flybys(4) while Biden hands the torch to Harris, and graffiti stating “Hamas is coming here”(5) are simply our enemies’ ways of saying “you can’t stop us.” China owns land in America next to 19 U.S. military bases!(6) We now have a cognitively impaired, lame-duck President for the next six months, which our enemies are very aware of. If Trump is elected, he won’t stand for their attacks, which they also know. All this and more means the next six months are a very opportune time (kairos) for our enemies to hurt us. I DO NOT WANT TO ALARM YOU. I WANT YOU TO PERSEVERE IN YOUR PRAYERS. Fervently. Faithfully. God has said, “America shall be saved.” He has also said a major shaking is coming. Pray for mercy in the shaking; ask for cleansing and salvation for our nation and worldwide revival. We do not have to miss the time of our visitation, regardless of what satan attempts. We will not allow him to alter our time and steal our promise. I am humbled to be part of the great prayer army God has assembled worldwide. I am proud of the great company of intercessors carrying His heart and birthing His desires. And I tell you without fear of being wrong: this can be our finest hour! Yes, attacks are coming, violence will increase, bad people here and around the world will flex their muscles, and demonic forces are about to make some moves. But this will all be used by God to awaken people. They will cry out, and He will answer. His glorious Ekklesia will rise in authority and power, revealing Him and His majestic Son. Yes, turbulent times are here and are coming. But also know that God will arise and His enemies will be scattered. Pray with me: “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in mercy.” (Psalm 103:8) “Light shines in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous.” (Psalm 112:4) “The Lord is gracious and compassionate; Slow to anger and great in mercy.” (Psalm 145:8) Father, thank You for being merciful and gracious. Thank You for Your light which shines in the darkness. We ask for these traits to manifest in the coming shaking. We declare that mercy is ours through Christ, and that His light will overcome darkness, which it always does. Shake down evil strongholds, systems, laws and plans. Rise up and scatter Your enemies. Terrify and rout the wicked in the day of Your power. Reestablish America in covenant with You. Bring salvation to those who are still able to turn. We ask that You bring Your Kingdom rule to America again. We pray for these things in Christ’s name and authority. Amen Our decree: We decree that we, the Ekklesia, will stand in the day of battle. ********************************* 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. 2540. Ibid., ref. no. 4122. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/us-intelligence-officials-determined-chinese-spy-balloon-used-us-inter-rcna131150 https://apnews.com/article/china-russia-us-military-planes-norad-alaska-4994b489e75ae636b4a4cd5bb40f91ac https://nypost.com/2024/07/25/us-news/liberty-bell-replica-defaced-with-pro-hamas-symbols-by-anti-israel-protesters/ and https://www.foxnews.com/politics/woke-political-college-leaders-set-stage-pro-hamas-dc-protest-lawmaker https://nypost.com/2024/06/20/us-news/chinese-owned-farmland-next-to-19-us-military-bases/

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-25-2024 July 25, 2024 Sieges Are Becoming “Suddenlies” “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly, a noise like a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And tongues that looked like fire appeared to them, distributing themselves, and a tongue rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with different tongues, as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out.” (Acts 2:1-4 NASB) I have heard quite a few sermons over the years about God’s “suddenlies.” This, of course, is not a proper word; the correct wording would be “sudden occurrences.” But that wouldn’t work as well for the sermons. The above passage describing Holy Spirit’s sudden outpouring on the day of Pentecost is often given as an example. These sudden God-happenings are wonderful when they occur unless, of course, they are judgments of some sort, as occurred at Sodom (Genesis 19). Paul’s Damascus Road conversion was a “suddenly” (Acts 9), as was Holy Spirit being poured out on the Gentiles (Acts 10). We could mention others from scripture. A few years back, however, I was surprised when Holy Spirit, playing on this coined word used in our sermonizing, said, “Suddenlies are not actually suddenlies.” (He does things like this to me!) After getting my attention and allowing me a few moments to untangle my brain, Holy Spirit began unpacking His statement. The dots were already there; He connected them. When we experience sudden breakthroughs or actions of God which seem sudden - and the acts themselves can indeed take place suddenly - there have typically been periods of faith-filled prayer and perseverance that caused them. As oxymoronic as it seems, ‘suddenlies’ are, indeed, caused by sieges. Sieges, of course, take time…as do reaping, investing, building, training, learning, and many other worthwhile endeavors. A sudden break in a dam is really “a crack left untreated over time.” A 5-minute Gold Medal ceremony might be better defined as a “Gallons of Sweat and Years of Sacrifice” presentation; A silo filled with grain in a relatively short time frame is actually “a farmer’s lack of sleep, calloused hands, and months of hard work” tower. You get the point. What we call “suddenlies” are usually the last chapters of “sieges;” breakthroughs are typically the end result of fighting the good fight of faith (1 Timothy 6:12), and most answers to prayer are conclusions to a season of intercession. It is ridiculous and saddening when I hear people, especially leaders, imply that national breakthroughs and changes occur because of their prayer meeting or conference. I’ve been guilty of this in times past, which I regret. Millions of past prayers are producing today’s breakthroughs. Some things simply can’t be rushed…and they often don’t come easily. Our generation has been programmed to expect easy procedures and quick results—microwaved processes. But remember that the prepared-from-scratch meal tastes better and costs more than the microwaved sandwich at the local convenience store. Better is worth the wait. Certainly, I have seen breakthroughs occur after only minutes or hours of prayer, but more often than not, I’ve experienced “suddenlies” after weeks, months, or years of praying. Timing is often one of the determining factors. God sometimes synchronizes breakthroughs with what He is doing on a larger scale, as He did with Abraham and Sarah. Isaac was born not when they wanted, but when God’s plan was ready for him. The healing of the man at Gate Beautiful was timed to confirm Christ was the now-risen Messiah. Where America and her restoration are concerned, we are also moving into a season of breakthrough. God has been working through the prayers of the church, synchronizing many aspects of His plans, including the exposing of evil. “Suddenlies” have begun. The greatest shakings and exposures are still to come, however, as Holy Spirit undoes 60 years of leftist, socialistic, and humanistic ideology. Consider the following: The hatred of one man has been used to suddenly expose a 60-year buildup of corruption in our government. A month ago, on June 27, the Trump-Biden debate confirmed Biden’s dementia to the world and suddenly - in one night - ended a 50-year political career of lies and deceit. Two weeks later, on July 13, a former President and current presidential candidate was shot and miraculously spared. Not since 1981 - 43 years ago - has this occurred. A week ago, a sitting United States President suddenly went into hiding. During that time, he was forced from the upcoming election—ignoring the voters in the Democratic primary—and his replacement was chosen by others. (So much for democracy!) On Tuesday of this week, the Director of the Secret Service resigned due to numerous failures of the agency during the assassination attempt on Trump. Suddenly, the insanity of DEI and other leftist ideologies are front and center. This week, the leader of our greatest ally in the Middle East arrived in the U.S. to the news that over 80 members of Congress will ignore protocol and refuse to listen as he addresses them. And suddenly, it is revealed that the votes of antisemites across the nation and Muslims in MN and MI mean more than loyalty to allies. (Unlike Kamala, the new Democratic candidate and her friends who chose not to attend, I highly recommend you find and listen to yesterday’s incredibly moving speech.) And a “hillbilly” from my hometown has been nominated to be the next Vice President! Prayer and faith “sieges” for America are indeed becoming “suddenlies.” Please believe me when I say the chaos and shaking will continue and intensify. America is about to get a bath, a scrubbing is probably more appropriate, followed by a hell-shaking revival of unprecedented proportions. Salvations, deliverances, healings, Holy Spirit outpourings, regional transformations, and more will occur. Many bowls of prayer are full or nearly so (Revelation 5:8; 8:3); faith and endurance sieges are about to bear fruit; and numerous promises are approaching their appointed times (Galatians 6:9). Prayers and decrees must continue, however, until the finish line is crossed. I cannot emphasize strongly enough that we must be faithful in this season, all the way to the end. Keep praying and believing—our “due season” is near (Galatians 6:9). Pray with me: Father, during this time, we draw on the fruit of the spirit You call “perseverance.” We will gather to pray, be faithful in our personal prayer times, and continue to release a symphony of intercession across this land. Help us to accomplish this. Remind us that when we have done what You instructed, You WILL do as You said and heal our land. Persevering and waiting are not forever; breakthroughs, even “suddenlies,” are coming. You told us, “You have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised” (Hebrews 10:36 NASB). We have endurance, we shall persevere, and we shall receive. We ask You for miracles and breakthroughs regarding our families, our health, our cities, and our nations. We ask for our nation’s government to be cleansed of corruption. We ask for our children to be rescued from leaders and educators who want to mutilate them and steal their future. We ask that America be cleansed from demonic influence. We ask for fire to fall on our churches, revival in our schools, and rivers of living water to flow in our streets. We boldly declare that we are Caleb’s—we have persevered. Now, Lord, give us our mountain! In Christ’s name, Amen. Our decree: We decree that sieges are becoming “suddenlies!” ************************* Click on the link below to watch the full video.

4 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-24-2024 July 24, 2024 He Takes Names “Then the Spirit picked me up and took me to the gate of the Temple that faces east. There were twenty-five men standing at the gate. I recognized the leaders, Jaazaniah, son of Azzur, and Pelatiah, son of Benaiah. God said, ‘Son of man, these are the men who draw up blueprints for sin, who think up new programs for evil in this city. They say, “We can make anything happen here. We’re the best. We’re the choice pieces of meat in the soup pot.” Oppose them, son of man. Preach against them.’” (Ezekiel 11:1-4; The Message) “Now the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the east gate of the Lord’s house which faced eastward. And behold, there were twenty-five men at the entrance of the gate, and among them, I saw Jaazaniah, son of Azzur, and Pelatiah, son of Benaiah, leaders of the people. Then He said to me, ‘Son of man, these are the men who devise wrongdoing and give evil advice in this city…Therefore, prophesy against them, prophesy, son of man!’” (Ezekiel 11:1-2,4; NASB) God takes names. In this passage, the prophet Ezekiel was taken in the spiritual realm to a gate of the Temple, where God showed him 25 men marked for judgment. “These are the men,” He said, “who devise iniquity…prophesy against them.” The subsequent verses speak of their severe judgments. I can’t think of anything more frightening than to know that my name was on a list of those God was about to judge. We don’t want that for anyone! He also keeps a list of those He intends to bless. There’s a revealing description of this in the book of Malachi. “The context of this book is the unfaithfulness of Israel, a people God loved very much and who were supposed to be walking in covenant with Him. They had turned away from Him, however, and were instead worshiping idols. God’s desire was for them to return to Him, and He was using Malachi to challenge them accordingly. “In the midst of this season in which God was experiencing such painful rejection, several individuals who still honored and respected Him were conversing. Based on the passage, their conversation was obviously honoring Him. As they were speaking to one another, the Lord heard it and was deeply moved. ‘Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who esteem His name. “And they will be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “on the day that I prepare My own possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him.’” (Malachi 3:16-18) “‘Gave attention’ is from the Hebrew word qashab,(1) which means ‘to prick up the ears, like an animal coming to alertness.’ Imagine God, feeling the pain of unfaithfulness and broken relationships, suddenly hearing some of His family speaking of Him respectfully and lovingly. He became alert and listened to them attentively here in Malachi. “God is always listening for the sounds of love. John said He is love personified (1 John 4:8, 16), and as our loving Father and friend, He enjoys the company of those who also honor the relationship. “The passage in Malachi goes on to say the Lord ‘heard’ these individuals. Among other definitions, this Hebrew word also means ‘to eavesdrop.’ God began eavesdropping on their conversation, not to catch them doing something wrong but because their conversation was blessing Him! “God’s heart is often so incredibly misunderstood. Jesus, who came to show us the true nature of God, was so kind that He was loved by young and old, including sinners. Only self-righteous, religious legalists and the truly evil didn’t like Him. He was interesting, compassionate, and kind. “In Malachi’s day, God’s heart was so moved by these people who loved and honored Him that He instructed angels to create ‘a book of remembrance’ and record their names in it. He would honor them later. He called them ‘mine’ and His ‘possession’ (segullah)(2). Segullah was the word for a treasure or jewel. The Lord was so deeply moved by what He was hearing that He referred to these friends as a treasure to His heart. Amazing.”(3) What an incredible passage. Such contrasts. Some were on the list for judgment, others for blessing. Before the judgments began, God wanted us to know that His heart is that of a loving father, and that He records not only the names of the wicked, but also those who love Him. He loves them back. Pray with me: Father, You take no pleasure in judging the wicked (Ezekiel 33:11). We know there are some in our land who have arrogantly rebelled against You. If they do not turn in repentance, they will experience Your judgment. We ask You to give them another chance; soften their heart before it is too late. We also know You will not allow evil to stop Your plans. We command the release of Your will into our nation, just as You instructed us to do. Cleansing, restoration, revival, reformation, healing, and deliverance - we command these things to materialize. We also continue to surround our leaders with protection. Assign angels to guard them. We pray especially for Trump and leading conservative voices, whom we know satan would love to destroy. Foil every plan. And send true revival to them. We ask that the coming shaking will end with revival in Washington. We pray and declare all this in the authority of Christ. Amen. Our decree: We decree that the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. (Psalm 19:9) ************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. ----------------------------------------------------------- Portions of today’s post came from my book The Pleasure of His Company. ----------------------------------------------------------- James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 7181. Ibid., ref. no. 5459. Dutch Sheets, The Pleasure of His Company (Bloomington, MN: Bethany House Publishers), pp. 159-162.

6 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-23-2024 July 23, 2024 Amp It Up, Praying Church For those interested in the political process, which should be all of us but sadly is not, it is almost impossible not to guess and speculate what each side is doing. In this era of big money, globalism, intricate election tampering, shadow governments, media spin, etc., this tendency is even more appealing. It is actually necessary for campaigns, fundraisers, and candidates to do so; for the rest of us, it’s usually just to scratch our curiosity itch. As one who tries to stay informed, I am constantly listening to others, both secular and spiritual voices. Much of what I hear from both arenas is this speculative guessing, and must be taken with a grain of salt. (That’s a nice way of saying it is a waste of time.) I’m sure I’m guilty of diving into this speculation at times as my curiosity kicks in. But as intercessors, we don’t need to involve ourselves in this guessing game in order to pray effectively. Our assignment is to pray according to Scripture and the leading of Holy Spirit. Even when in conversation with trusted prophetic leaders and intercessors, I listen for and try to distinguish between the “I feel,” “I believe,” or “I think” comments versus “the Holy Spirit said” comments. There are prophetic voices I trust very much when they prophesy, but I realize they are no more accurate than anyone else with their “I feel’s.” Be careful what you take as credible. And as prophetic voices, it’s okay to speculate with our friends, but publicly, we must carefully delineate between our personal opinions and our words from the Lord. Spiritual maturity and a knowledge of the Word give us the ability to divide between soul and spirit, discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart; they do not keep the soul from producing them. Fortunately, as intercessors we do not have to possess all the specifics in order to pray effectively. What Holy Spirit wants and needs for us to know, He will show us. Apart from that, we should pray according to His revealed will in Scripture. For example, we do not need a word from the Lord regarding God’s position on: Abortion Truth Justice Gender identity Sexual promiscuity Treatment of children Drug addiction/enforcement Human trafficking Globalism Oppression of the poor And much more. All that is needed when praying regarding these and many other issues is what Scripture teaches. We should pray for the release of this written will and against that which opposes it. Jesus said we could command His Kingdom authority and release His will into the earth (Matthew 6:10). Also, God does not require us to ask perfectly. In Joshua 10, the army of Israel was defending the Gibeonites, a people under attack and with whom they were in covenant. In order to finish this task and fully defeat the enemy, Israel needed to do so before darkness set in, which was coming quickly. So Joshua took audacious action: “Then spoke Joshua to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon” (Joshua10:12 KJV). And God answered! We know it wasn’t actually the sun that needed to stand still, but rather the earth, in order for this incredible miracle to occur. The earth’s rotation causes day and night, not the sun. When Joshua asked for the sun to stand still, one can almost hear an angel or two respond, “Well, we can’t answer that prayer.” To which the Lord evidently responded, “Give him a break! You know what he wants - give him more daylight!” I submit to you that we don’t have to ask perfectly in order for God to respond with a yes. To pray against satan’s lies from succeeding, we don’t need to know the exact lie. To pray against the assassination of leaders, we don’t have to know which leader or when it will occur. To pray against the conniving of dishonest politicians influenced by demons to manipulate people and facts, we aren’t required to know the details. Binding the lying spirits and their plans is adequate. After doing so, and this is the Ekklesia’s trump card, pray in the Spirit. Holy Spirit knows what, when, and who needs prayer. In chapter 7 of my book, Intercessory Prayer, I teach how Holy Spirit helps us in this regard. We cannot lose when we allow Him to pray through us. This is what causes all things to work together for our good (See Romans 8:26-28). The working together for good doesn’t occur simply because we are saved and love God. It occurs as we allow Holy Spirit to intercede through us and guide us in our praying. At the risk of sounding self-serving, this would be an excellent time to read or reread this chapter of Intercessory Prayer. I stated on June 28, that “Biden is unelectable and WILL be removed…they have a plan.” This past Friday I wrote and released in yesterday’s post, “I believe Biden will now be replaced on the ticket.” I also said that over the next 3.5 months, “hellish assaults” will take place against Trump and conservative voices, as will “unrest and violence.” This I know. The left will pull out all the stops. I don’t know all the plans of the left - the anti-Bible and anti-Christ people - in this election, but I know who does. And as He shows us prophetically what to pray, we will do so. When He does not, we will pray for and command the release of His Kingdom will, as His Word instructs. We will also pray in the Spirit. And we will finish the job. We have three months to finish this phase of turning around our nation. I could not care less about political parties, but I could not care more about protecting babies, ending the mutilation of children, the freedom of the church to operate, and closing our borders to terrorists and murderous drugs. Amp it up, praying church. Turn the radio or music off in the car and pray. Take walks and pray. Pray yourself to sleep. Pray when preparing for your day. Pray alone, pray with others. Pastors, PLEASE make your congregation a house of prayer, as Jesus taught in Matthew 21:13. Let’s Pray Together Now: Father, You never asked us to pray for that which will occur automatically. You didn’t tell us to ask for the sun to rise, gravity to operate, or air to breathe. But You did ask us to pray for harvesters, the rain of Holy Spirit, the gospel to prosper, signs and wonders to occur, evil to be stopped, and righteous leaders in government. Without a doubt, You made us partners with You in releasing Your Kingdom rule on earth. We act on this now. We command Your Kingdom rule into America’s 2024 elections. We declare that we are turning the nation through prayer, and that this election will further this process. We bind evil forces, demonic spirits that are operating in attempts to place antichrist forces into government positions. We bind efforts to stop the clean-up of America’s government. We bind the plans of the evil one to assassinate Trump, Harris, leaders in Congress, and Justices on the Supreme Court. We ask for Your protection from the terrorists now in our nation. We are not sure what door/s we have opened in this regard, but we appeal to You for mercy. We know the next several months will be chaotic - the shaking must come - but You have promised America’s salvation and the rebirth of America. We say what You say, decreeing this. And we declare that the great harvest You have ripened will be reaped. Prodigals, atheists, rebels, addicts, those who are deceived, rich and poor, every ethnic group, young and old - all will be impacted by this great ingathering. This is coming and will NOT be stopped! As always, in Christ’s authority, we ask and declare these things. Amen. Our decree: We decree that the Kingdom of God, through Christ’s authority, prevails in America. **************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video.

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-19-2024 July 19, 2024 Lightning Strikes “Come, and let us return to the Lord; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days, He will revive us; On the third day, He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight. Let us know; let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD. His going forth is established as the morning; He will come to us like the rain, Like the latter and former rain to the earth.” (Hosea 6:1-3 NKJV) “The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad! Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.” (Psalms 97:1-2 NKJV) “Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud, ‘Thrust in Your sickle and reap, for the time has come for You to reap, for the harvest of the earth is ripe.’ So He who sat on the cloud thrust in His sickle on the earth, and the earth was reaped.” (Revelation 14:14-16 NKJV) The above verses speak of revival, clouds, rain, darkness, and reaping. The following dream also speaks of these things. It was given to my friend, Steven Springer, on January 20, 2021, the day Biden was inaugurated. God was showing Steven what He would do in the future. Though many Americans were feeling great devastation, Steven said he woke up from the dream with a sense of hope! Here is the dream: ******* “In the dream, I was taken up over Washington, D.C. It was so cloudy that you could barely see the buildings below. Then lightning struck the top of the White House, and winds began to blow. I saw rain, lightning, and hail coming down from heaven. “As the winds blew, a clarity came across the city. Then one by one, I saw rubber masks coming off people; you could see them for who they actually were; they looked very hideous under the masks. An exposure of all things hidden and masked was occurring. “Then I saw a large broom come down out of heaven and begin to sweep across the entire nation, starting with Washington, D.C. As it swept across the nation, all sorts of evil were revealed and removed. “The cleansing brought awakening! I saw many people getting out of their beds, stretching and yawning, realizing it was daytime! The night was over, and a new day had dawned! “The sweeping continued to go across the nations of the earth. It was being swept clean of corruption and decay, so that awakening could come in a mighty revival and outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The revival brought fire, which burned up the debris left behind by the broom. As the dust settled, the earth looked dark and scorched. But the fire was followed by the outpouring of more rain, and new life began to sprout up everywhere. There was such joy and happiness on people’s faces. Even the land itself seemed to rejoice.” End of dream. ******* Steven shared with me, “Out of the ashes will arise a beautiful church, and incredible revival and reformation, the likes of which the planet has never seen! Our greatest days are at hand.” Numerous prophetic leaders, including myself, have said that God’s agenda for the past 3.5 years has been to expose evil. Americans needed to be made aware of the incredible level of corruption in our government. Few have understood how devious and evil it has become. But the lightning of intercession has struck the White House, God has unmasked corruption, and His broom is sweeping the debris. “He fills His hands with lightning and commands it to strike its mark” (Job 36:32 NIV). “Strike its mark” is the Hebrew word paga,(1) which is the word for intercession. Prayer releases the power, light, and glory of God to strike targets, sometimes releasing blessings, at other times, judgment. “Have you ever seen a tree struck by lightning? If so, you’ve seen a picture of intercession. I pray a lot in a woods nearby. At times, I come across trees struck by lightning. The lightning is so hot, it literally changes the molecular structure of the trees and twists the trunks until they look like the stripes on a candy cane. The temperature in a lightning bolt can reach 30,000 degrees Celsius (45,000 degrees Fahrenheit), hotter than the sun’s surface. That’s hot stuff! And God uses this to picture His judgments!”(2) Keep praying, and keep your seatbelt buckled - He isn’t finished. In this dream, the fire of God brought further cleansing, not only here in America, but throughout the earth. Then, consistent with His redemptive heart, revival rain was released. God’s heart is always to redeem, not destroy. Though the cleansing is well underway, it will take some time to uncover and uproot all of the evil in our government. Many people will need to be replaced; entire departments must be dissolved, and others purged; laws and regulations will be rewritten or eliminated. People will resist this; there will be much screaming over their loss of power. Things will remain turbulent for a while. But remember the end of the dream: there was great joy, happiness, and revival. Even the land itself rejoiced. I close with the words of George Washington in his opening remarks to delegates of the Constitutional Convention on May 25, 1787: “The event is in the Hand of God.”(3) Just as the founding of America was in God’s hand, including the writing of the Constitution, she remains in His hand today. Let’s keep her there. Our prayer today is from King Jehoshaphat, in 2 Chronicles 20: “Lord, God of our fathers, are You not God in the heavens? And are You not ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand so that no one can stand against You. Did You not, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land from Your people Israel, and give it to the descendants of Your friend Abraham forever? They have lived in it, and have built You a sanctuary in it for Your name, saying, ‘If disaster comes upon us, the sword, or judgment, or plague, or famine, we will stand before this house and before You (for Your name is in this house), and cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear and save us.’ Now behold, the sons of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not allow Israel to invade when they came out of the land of Egypt (for they turned aside from them and did not destroy them), see how they are rewarding us by coming to drive us out from Your possession which You have given us as an inheritance. Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” (2 Chronicles 20: 6-12 NASB) Our decree: We decree that our prayers are releasing the lightning of God to judge evil, and these prayers are keeping America in the hand of God. ********************************* Click on the link below to watch the full video. -------------------------------------------------- If you’d like to learn more about Steven Springer, who pastors in the Dallas area, go to GlobalPresence.com. -------------------------------------------------- James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 6293. Dutch Sheets, Intercessory Prayer (Bloomington, MN: Bethany House Publishers), p. 202. William J. Federer, Prayer and Presidents (St. Louis, MO: Amerisearch, Inc.), p. 14.

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-18-2024 July 18, 2024 Intercessors: Keep “Pushing” President Trump knows it was God who saved his life last Saturday. “God alone” were his words. It certainly was divine protection, which was absolutely generated by the prayers of the church. The following dream was given to Gina Gholston just days before the election of 2020. Most of us assumed - never wise to do so - it was for that time. It seems as though the dream was for now. (I’ll be sharing another such dream in tomorrow’s post.) The dream points out the need to pray for the president; tomorrow’s post points out what God intends to do in the coming season. Here is Gina’s dream: “On October 28, 2020, I dreamed there was a large crowd of people that had gathered around President Donald J. Trump in an attempt to overtake and presumably harm him. Then, I saw a smaller crowd begin to surround him. Along with Dutch Sheets, I pushed a large flatbed cart (like those at home/building supply stores) through the large crowd and positioned it beside President Trump. “Those of us in the smaller crowd helped him get onto the flatbed cart. On the cart was a chair, and the president sat down in the chair. He was holding a replica of the torch on the Statue of Liberty in his right hand, which he held up throughout the entire dream. “Trump was not rattled by the large crowd and their attempts to overtake him. He was very comfortable and completely at ease. Once he was seated in the chair, we positioned ourselves to push the cart forward. Before we began, several from our group took four large old family Bibles and placed them on each corner of the cart. The purpose was to balance and help steady the cart as we moved forward. “We then began pushing the cart; we gained momentum and were moving at a very high rate of speed. Others in the smaller crowd, whom I believe were intercessors, went ahead of us and, working quickly, used brooms to move rocks and other objects that had the potential of causing the cart to tip over if we hit them. “Eventually, as we moved forward, there were not only rocks in the roadway, but also land mines. However, the people continued to clear the way, and the landmines were removed without detonating. We never slowed down or hit a rock or a landmine. The way was cleared perfectly. “We continued pushing the President, who was still seated on the cart, holding the torch in his right hand. I said, ‘We must hurry and get him (the President) “there.” We don’t have a lot of time.’ So, we began pushing at an even higher rate of speed. “Then, out in front of us, we saw what appeared to be a solid rock wall blocking the entire roadway. We all looked at one another, wondering how we would get beyond the wall. But we never stopped moving. “Suddenly, I received a prophetic revelation and said, ‘It’s not real. That wall is not what it appears to be. Keep moving! Just keep going . . . same pace.’ I then said to Donald Trump, ‘Mr. President, hold on, we’re going to keep going!’ “The President then said to us, ‘This is not going to be a piece of cake, but do not stop. You can get me there, and this time, it will be different because now it’s realigned. Everything has been “reset”! It won’t be easy, but you can get me there. If you don’t stop, I will finish my eight years well.’ “We kept moving and arrived at the wall. I said again, ‘Mr. President, hold on!’ Then we hit “the wall,” which was not a solid rock wall at all! It was a thin, glass wall with a mural of a rock wall painted on it. We hit the glass, and it shattered into thousands of pieces. There was a huge mess left from the shattering of the wall, but it didn’t stop us. “When we hit the glass, it was as if we entered some kind of an opening; it looked like the image created by an aircraft as it breaks the sound barrier. We broke the sound barrier! We were then engulfed with a brilliant light. “As we went through that light, we suddenly found ourselves in front of the White House lit up with red, white, and blue. There were long tables set up on the front lawn, decorated for a banquet prepared for us, the President, and his family. “On each table were centerpieces that included small replicas of the Statue of Liberty, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Liberty Bell. These replicas were gifts for each of us to keep as a memorial of this day. Between each centerpiece, red, white, and blue flowers lined down the center of each table. “There was great excitement in each of us as the banquet began.” End of the dream. ******* The dream is self-explanatory. Intercession is clearing the debris from Trump’s path to the White House. However, it is vitally important that we realize this is not really about Donald Trump. I’m not enamored with him, just as I’m not taken with any governmental leader. I honor leaders’ authority and positions, but they hold no celebrity status for me. And I certainly don’t place them on a pedestal. Like all of us, they are flawed, make mistakes, and desperately need the grace of God. As King David showed us quite clearly, even those “after God’s heart” are capable of mistakes. I have repeatedly stated that only God can save America, but we must be continually reminded of it; no person or political party can save America. I enjoy the celebrative atmosphere and most of the speeches at the RNC convention, but I am reminded over and over: determination is good, but not enough. Unity is essential, but not enough. Strategy is critical, but not enough. I am reminded over and over and over again as I listen: Faith in God released in humility before Him must be our number one priority during this time. “He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to WALK HUMBLY with thy God” (Micah 6:8; AKJV; emphasis mine). “Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk in Humility” - now there’s an unbeatable platform. May it be our banner as intercessors, as we keep “pushing the cart.” Pray with me: Father, our personal righteousness is as filthy rags; that’s why You sent Jesus. Paul said no good thing dwelled in our flesh (Romans 7:18). That’s why he relied on Christ in him, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). Even Jesus, when operating in His humanness, relied on You and Holy Spirit to help Him stating, “I can of my own self do nothing” (John 5:19,30). We loudly declare this day that You alone are our hope. You are our strength and salvation. Your mercy seat is where our faith lies, and it is accessed by humility. We humble ourselves before You now to receive Your grace. America has sinned grievously, turning to other gods and rejecting You. As mocking fools, we have maligned You. Cleanse us from our wickedness and deliver us from the wages of our sin. Heal our land and use us again for the world’s salvation through Christ. Protect Trump and Vance, Biden, our members of Congress, our Judges, and our spiritual leaders. Protect us from the terrorists in our land. Expose and foil their plans. And as we shall read of in tomorrow’s post, send revival to this dry and thirsty earth. In Christ’s authority, we pray, amen. Our decree: We decree that we will do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our great God. ***************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video.

6 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-17-2024 July 17, 2024 Freedom’s Heroes In 2010, I wrote a small book, The Way Back, about forerunning pioneers, challenging American believers to rise up and lead our nation back to God, her purpose, and our once-held greatness. Most of today’s post comes from this book. Pioneers and forerunners are those who explore, prepare, or open up a new way. Sometimes they aren’t finding or opening up a new way, but the way back. Jeremiah 6:16 in The Message Bible tells us, “Go stand at the crossroads and look around. Ask for directions to the old road, the tried-and-true road. Then take it.” Pioneers initiate; they go first, always ready to try something new. Not only are these way-makers open to change, they insist on it. “There must be a better way” is never far from the thinking of forerunners and pioneers. They’re inventors, explorers, scouts, pathfinders, trailblazers, innovators, change agents, and reformers; the “what if” bunch, the “why” and “why not” folks. They’d rather write history than read it. They’ll rock any boat, buck any system, and go against any flow. The status quo is never safe with a pioneer. Here are a few more identifying traits of pioneers and forerunners: They are often dissatisfied with things as they are, and want to be part of the change. Something deep in their nature comes alive when they hear about making a difference. To them, being “right” is more important than being in the majority. The inconvenience of change bothers them less than the stench of stagnation. Trying—even when they fail—is more appealing to them than risk-free living. They refuse to quit, realizing that setbacks, dead-ends, and failed attempts are just part of the forerunning process. The beaten path doesn’t beckon them; uncharted wilderness does. Playing it safe doesn’t appeal to them; the boredom of the familiar scares them more than fear of the unknown. They are never satisfied with status quo. They have a warrior spirit that would rather fight, even die, than forfeit liberty. As forward thinkers, they would rather advance a cause than maintain a position. Always hungry for change, they can’t ever seem to leave well-enough alone. They want their life to count for more than making money or experiencing pleasure. Making a difference means more than making it big. They would rather die trying, than live trying not to die. They march to the beat of a different drummer... and they often hear a completely different song! Pioneers have become a rare breed in our generation. We’ve seen them in technology, communication, medicine, and transportation. But a large percentage of Americans, and certainly most spiritual leaders, have lost the pioneer spirit that birthed us. Becoming followers and settlers, we seek the comfort and security of the crowd. This taming has created the desire to travel only known paths. And sadly, we’ve lost the desire to be world changers. Deep in the soil of this land, however, is pioneer blood, crying out for a new generation of trailblazers to answer the pioneering call of the wild. This spirit is desperately needed now because America has lost her moral and spiritual bearings, straying from the basic principles that made her great. Truth, integrity, personal and corporate responsibility, self-discipline, biblical morality, and the ideals of our founders—all have been at least partially lost. America needs a new generation of pathfinders, forerunners, and way-makers to arise and lead us back to the old road—our roots. Ironically, the way forward is sometimes behind us. Contrary to what many people believe, “old” is not synonymous with “outdated.” The future must always be built on yesterday’s strong foundation. The Psalmist said, in fact, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3). The church should have been leading America back to her foundations, but Christians seem also to have lost their connection to the pioneer spirit. Deep within the DNA of every believer is the spirit of Christ, the Pioneer of all pioneers, but this nature has been lost in the comfort of conformity, systems of religion, and the slow death of compromise. God, however, is issuing a fresh and powerful invitation to believers: Leave behind the safety and boredom of tame and anemic religion. Abandon the shallow life lived by the all too common narcissistic Christian in America. Overcome the fear of death, loss, and the unknown. Follow Me back to what I birthed 2000 years ago: radical, world-changing, miracle-working, fearless, love-not-your-lives-unto-death, passionate, warrior-hearted pioneers! Heaven waits for a remnant of God-fearing Americans to answer this call and begin a path-finding journey. Earth is waiting, also. Broken hearts, hungry bellies, war-ravaged nations, trafficked humans, and millions of unsaved people— they’re all desperately waiting for a 21st-century breed of pioneers to arise and lead. And these individuals are coming. Perhaps you’re one of them. There is another trait pioneers must have: courage. I recently read an account of American warriors who fought in the battle for Betio Beach during World War II. We’ve all heard of Normandy, Omaha, and Iwo Jima, but few have heard of this beach in the South Pacific. It was imperative that we take it back, but the odds against us doing so were great. The results of the battle were horrific; the hearts of our men were heroic. In his book Looking for America, Douglas Simpson states concerning our soldiers, “Never before in the history of warfare have men been asked to face such withering fire before them with only the cold sea behind to which to retreat.”(1) Knowing the importance of this location, the Japanese hand-picked 6,500 of their finest soldiers and placed them in fortified positions to defend the beach. When the battle began, it was terrible. The firepower cut our men in half. Seventy-five of the 125 landing crafts were destroyed. The waters of the lagoon turned crimson; hundreds of bodies bobbed in the surf, with hundreds more littering the beach. The Marines suffered 3000-plus casualties but still kept attacking. Of those who reached the pier, many did so by walking on the submerged bodies of their fallen comrades! (Reading that brought tears to this warrior's eyes.) By the end of the second day, Colonel Shoup, commander of the Marine landing forces, radioed to headquarters, “Casualties many; percentage dead unknown; combat efficiency—we are winning.” Though the battle was costly, our Marines took the beach. Warriors! Freedom’s heroes!! America saw some heroes and warriors this past Saturday night in Pennsylvania. Trump, of course, displayed his warrior spirit, but others did, as well. Cory Comperatore, who dove on his family, giving his life to protect them, is a heroic warrior. The Secret Service members who dove on Trump, placing themselves between him and any further bullets are, as well. America is filled with courageous warrior-hearted people and they are arising. They’ve heard a sound, and it is calling to something deep within their DNA. This warrior nature is now awakened and will only grow. It cannot be stopped. And for believers, it doesn’t end with patriotic fervor in flag-drapped colliseums. For us, it also surfaces in prayer closets, at altars, and in small clusters of interceding warriors, determined to see “the Lamb who was slain receive the reward of His suffering.” Patriots? Yes, but more than that, we are lovers of Jesus! We carry Old Glory in one hand, an Appeal To Heaven flag in the other. We honor the Constitution; we believe in and live by the Bible. We have put our hand to the plow, and we will not look back. Pray with me: Father, awaken the warrior heart in Your people. This heart loves people, hating only evil. It wars for the soul of its enemies, fights for the deceived, and lays down its life for others. Nevertheless, it is a warrior heart, unyielding in its pursuit of liberty and justice. Break passivity and pacifism off the church. Break off cowardice and complacency. Awaken courage, the pioneer spirit of Christ, and passion. Give us a generation determined to find the old road, though it be overgrown and hidden. It CAN be found, and it WILL be. Thank You for those who have risen up. Thank You for interceding warriors, difference makers, doers. Breathe Your pioneer Spirit into them afresh and anew—Your fire and determination. May they RUN to face the Goliaths of our day. Give us souls; give us nations. We ask in the authority of the Warrior-Christ, amen. Our decree: We decree that we are the offspring of the Warrior-King, Jesus, and will release His overcoming nature. ****************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. -------------------------------------------------- Portions of today’s post were taken from my book The Way Back. -------------------------------------------------- Douglas Simpson, Looking for America, p. 310.

6 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-16-2024 July 16, 2024 The “Mavericks” Are Coming (Part 2) This past Friday night, I ministered with my friend Clay Nash in Independence, Missouri. This was the final stop of a ministry tour Clay and several others conducted based on a dream given to him in March 2022. While there, I became even more convinced of the dream’s significance. I want to share it again today. The dream is about gathering mavericks. A maverick is “an unbranded calf, cow, or steer; a lone dissenter, such as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from their peers; a person pursuing rebellious, even potentially disruptive, policies or ideas.”(1) Here is an abbreviated version of the dream. The Mavericks Dream “The dream began with you, Dutch, creating a thread on Signal titled ‘Gathering the Mavericks.’ You requested those on the thread to meet you in Oregon City, Oregon, at the end of the Oregon Trail. “Upon arrival, you informed us we were there to help gather and drive maverick steers back to Independence, MO, the beginning of the Oregon Trail. You instructed us that the mavericks must be brought to Independence in order to achieve independence. You stated that as we found the watering holes where they were gathered, you would assign individuals to stay there; they would keep other mavericks in the future from muddying up the water holes. “You informed those who joined you in Oregon City that they were assigned certain horses on which to make the journey. The horse you assigned me (Clay) was one I had actually owned, a full Appaloosa named Judge. He had my King Brand saddle on him. Dutch, you were to ride the prettiest Buckskin I ever remember seeing. When I remarked on the strength and beauty of this horse, you informed us that it was a descendant of John Wayne’s favorite horse, Sent, and its name was Messenger. I asked you where the mavericks were, and your answer was, ‘We must find them along the way.’ “The grub wagon was there, packed and ready. Ken Malone pulled you to the side but was within hearing and said, ‘Isn’t that Gordon Lindsay on the grub wagon?’ [Gordon Lindsay founded The Voice of Healing magazine and Christ for the Nations Bible Institute in Dallas, Texas, and died in 1973.] “You answered and said, ‘Yes, but he can still cook food with heavenly nourishment and will bring healing along the way if needed.’ “You began informing us of various watering holes we would be dropped off at along the journey. You did not assign me one, saying, ‘You know about cattle drives, and I need you to scout on the whole journey.’ “We stopped at several watering holes, discovering and gathering mavericks at each; you assigned individuals to stay and protect the watering holes, and we moved on to the next. The 12th and last watering hole was in Independence, MO. When we arrived at Independence, I stated, ‘We must have over 10,000 mavericks.’ “You informed us that there were actually 12,000 mavericks and one ox. You were then asked what we were to do with them. You said that they would be discipled to go forth into the fields that are ripe unto harvest and disciple the nation. Someone asked, “What about the ox.” “You stated to us that the ox’s name was Sign and Wonder, and he would follow the mavericks as they discipled the nation. “Gordon Lindsay then told Dutch that his assignment was finished, but others from the cloud of witnesses would join us as needed.” End of Dream. The Interpretation A company of believers will emerge in the coming days—many of whom are not currently born-again—that will prove to be “mavericks.” Many of them will be young people. These believers will prove to be unique in their strengths and motivations. They are “unbranded” by religion and untamed in many ways; some will seem rebellious. They will be disruptive. But God has great plans for this company. My friend, Pastor Randy Lopshire, said regarding this dream, “I started preaching and prophesying about the mavericks in this dream three years ago, calling them ‘A harvest of harvesters.’ I saw many of them as Gen Z’s and have not yet been born again. But God is priming the pump, and they will know truth when they hear it. They are spiritually allergic to the spirit of religion; God is raising up and developing churches which specialize in receiving people like them.” Here are more of my thoughts: God is saying it is time for the rounding up of these mavericks; we must bring them to “independence.” For many, this will be done by leading them to Christ. For others, it will lead them to independence from the confining systems of religious structures that have tamed their “wild,” zealous desire to change the world. God wants to free them to be those who turn their world upside down. Pray for this to begin and increase; leaders must prepare. Watering holes - God will lead these mavericks to “watering holes” He has prepared for them. These places of nourishment, training, and discipling must be protected from the “muddying” of religiosity, sin, man’s agenda, fear, unbiblical traditions, and more. A horse named Judge, a King Brand saddle, and a scout/prophet, Clay Nash—Jesus is our King, the Supreme Judge, and Prophet; He will be overseeing this roundup as the Lord of the harvest and will lead us in finding the mavericks and watering holes. He is preparing them, even now, and will oversee the maintaining of the watering holes. Horses named Sent and Messenger - This is fairly obvious: we are being sent as messengers to find and lead these mavericks to “independence.” We are also called to “disciple them to go forth into the fields that are ripe unto harvest, and disciple the nation” (Mark 16:15-20; Matthew 28:18-20). We are not called to judge or tame them, but to prepare them for their important assignments. Gordon Lindsay - We must draw from the wisdom, insights, and movements of those who came before us, honoring and building on what they accomplished. One of these movements was the healing and miracle movement of the 1950s, 60s, and early 70s. Gordon Lindsay, a great teacher and author, was one of the leaders of this movement. He published The Voice of Healing magazine, sharing testimonies of the many miracles occurring around our nation and the nations. In the dream, Lindsay was the cook for the workers. We must partake of—eat— this anointing of signs and wonders. Also, the dream told us more from the cloud of witnesses would be sent to us, meaning there are other truths and movements of the past we must build on. The ox - The name of the ox was Sign and Wonder; he would follow this generation as they reaped the harvest and discipled the nation, just as Mark 16:17 tells us will occur. Lindsay said when leaving, that he had finished his assignment. That assignment was 1.) feeding us: we must learn from the past generations, and 2.) giving us the ox, a mantle of signs and wonders he and his generation restored to the church. Twelve watering holes and 12,000 mavericks - Twelve is an important number in Scripture. It represents governing authority, completion, and perfection. There are several possible meanings to this in the dream. It would certainly mean that these mavericks walked in the complete authority of the Lord. The great commission in Matthew 28, which speaks of discipling the nation, references this authority (verse 18). The fact that these mavericks would disciple the nation could also indicate that they would restore our government to its intended purpose and function. Personally, I believe it is both. Get ready for the mavericks. They will stretch the church. There is no box in which they will fit; they won’t accept clichés and methods based on “This is how we have always done it.” They’ll want a true relationship with Jesus, Holy Spirit, and the Father, not religion. They will insist on power—not rituals, traditions, and forms. They will ask why. They’ll want action, not words. They will be lovers of justice. And they will demand change. And they are coming..! Pray with me: Father, we know You have significant plans for the coming generation/s. Not only will You save millions of them, You will use them to change the world, just as You did the generation of the 1960s and 70s, which so many thought was hopeless. We ask You to prepare the body of Christ to receive these mavericks. Prepare the watering holes and keep the water clean. Prepare flexible wineskins that can disciple these unbranded warriors. Deliver us from mindsets and ways of thinking that would want to put them in religious boxes. Give us hearts that embrace their wildness, fathering it instead of taming it. And prepare the hearts of the mavericks for the outpouring of Your Spirit. Finish ripening the harvest; prepare, and send the laborers. We pledge to You that we will not lose this harvest. We ask this in Yeshua’s name. Amen. Our decree: We decree that the mavericks will be found and moved to independence! ************************ Click on the link below to watch the full video. ------------------------------------------------------- Dictionary.com, version 11.6.0.27 (11.7.0), maverick.

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-15-2024 July 15, 2024 The Assassination Attempt on President Trump As we all now know, a 20-year-old man fired several shots at President Trump during his rally Saturday evening in Pennsylvania, nicking his ear, killing a man who covered his family, and critically wounding two others. This was the first assassination attempt of its kind on a president or presidential candidate since 1981. While the agents on site are being praised by many, obvious and inconceivable breakdowns in Trump’s protection planning are being spoken of, including the fact that the Secret Service detail was terribly undermanned. Investigations will surely follow. Like so many in our nation, the trauma of watching the attempt live left it indelibly imprinted in my mind. I have since watched it replayed dozens of times—I didn’t leave my spot in front of the TV for the next eight hours. I rarely watch Trump’s rallies; I’m very busy and know his positions on the main issues. But for some reason, I was drawn to watch this one. Because of this, I, along with thousands of others were praying immediately. Trump is aware of the supernatural protection he experienced. In a statement on Truth Social, he thanked people for their prayers and said, “It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening.” Trump displayed his warrior heart as he stood up from the stage floor with a bloody face, shaking his fist and shouting, “Fight!” He reinforced it in the Truth Social post, stating, “We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our faith and defiant in the face of wickedness.” He also voiced his love and prayers for those who were wounded and condolences regarding the man who was killed. If Trump ever questioned God’s hand and destiny on him, he should now be fully assured of it! Melania also released sincere thank you’s, offered condolences, and made an eloquent appeal: “Let us not forget that differing opinions, policy, and political games are inferior to love…ascend above the hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence.”(1) Since the shooting, there have been hundreds of hours of commentary, thousands of comments from pastors yesterday offering comfort, and millions of prayers lifted to the Lord for peace and healing. What I want to do today is thank you for your prayers and ask you to continue. There is zero doubt in my mind that prayer is why Trump is alive today. Zero. Many had premonitions and warnings from Holy Spirit, myself included, regarding an assassination attempt against Trump, and thousands of people have been praying for his protection. No one group can take credit for this supernatural protection - please don’t fall prey to a proud spirit that wants to take credit, as I have heard some do! What is needed now is deeper humility over America’s sin and rebellion, not pride. God has heard every prayer offered in faith and humility for Trump’s and other leaders’ protection. Your appeal is as important as that of any leader or group of leaders. I also have zero doubt that satan and his pawns plan more unrest and violence. The shaking spoken of by prophets and prophetic intercessors has, without doubt, begun and will continue for a season. Violence, chaos in the Democratic party, exposure of dishonesty, and corruption in our government and media have all gone to new levels, and will continue to do so. Remember that God is not causing this evil! Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV) tells us, “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” God’s mercy will keep the shaking from destroying America, AND He will use it to awaken and clean up our nation. Continue to appeal, and be vigilant with your prayers! Prophets have said the chaos and unrest in America will continue into the spring or summer of 2025. And then it will take several years to fully restore our nation to health and wholeness. I concur. Our sins have been grievous, and the swamp is very, very deep. But it is very important to realize that the turnaround has already begun! Discipline is proof of love! (Hebrews 12:5-11). Don’t confuse the surgeon’s incision with the disease’s destruction. America’s healing process has begun; prayer and humility are the reasons!! Do not stop! The prayers and decrees of the Ekklesia are bringing the Kingdom authority and will of God to America, just as Jesus said in Matthew 6:10! The great wisdom of God is being manifested to principalities and powers through His Ekklesia, as He declared in Ephesians 3:10. The Ekklesia Jesus promised He would build is arising (Matthew 16:18-19). You are part of this spiritual army, this spiritual government. You’re one of Christ’s ambassadors here on earth. Your decree matters; your appeal moves God’s heart. He has found a willing people in the day of His power; like the dew of the morning, we cover the earth (Psalm 110:3). Like David’s mighty men, we can run through a troop and leap over a wall (Psalm 18:29). We are those Isaiah saw who mount up with wings like eagles, run without growing weary, walk without fainting (Isaiah 40:31). And like the early church in Acts, we will turn our world “upside down” (Acts 17:6). In my book Intercessory Prayer, I share the following story: “John Killinger tells about an interesting method used in the past to break a wild steed by harnessing it to a burro. The powerful steed would take off across the range, twisting and bucking, causing the burro to be wildly tossed about. What a sight! The steed would run away, pulling the burro alongside, and they would drop out of sight—sometimes for days. Then, one day, they would return with the proud little burro in charge. The steed had worn himself out, fighting the presence of the burro. When he became too tired to fight anymore, the burro assumed the leader position. And that’s the way it is many times with prayer. Victory goes to the persistent, not to the angry; to the dedicated, not to those who can demonstrate great emotion and energy. We need committed, determined, systematic prayer, not once in a while fireworks.”(2) That’s what we’re doing, and what we shall continue to do. Pray with me: Father, we thank You for protecting Donald Trump from this assassination attempt. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded and for comfort to the family of the hero who lost his life. We pray that You would continue to protect Presidents Trump and Biden and their families. We also pray this for our leaders in Congress and on the Supreme Court. (Take a few minutes and pray for leaders in your state: governors, legislators, judges, mayors, etc.) Use this experience to draw President Trump closer to You, Father. I have always believed that at some point, he would have a profound encounter with You, that You would fill him with Your Spirit and bring him into a close relationship with You. Let this be that time. In the coming days and years, may the White House become a place where You are welcomed, loved, worshiped, and honored daily. May the fragrance of worship and intercession arise from those grounds. Let this be part of the healing for our great land. And we will never stop asking for and declaring that revival is coming to our nation: a Third Great Awakening. You are coming to redeem and reform America. We will return to the God of our fathers and mothers, and we will accomplish Your purposes for us. America shall be saved! Our decree: We decree that we, the Ekklesia, will not weaken in our praying; we will grow stronger, more persistent, and more effective. ******************************* Click on the link below to watch the full video. ----------------------------------------------------------- Melania Trump's Response to Donald Trump's assassination attempt Craig Brian Larson, Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1993), p. 177, adapted.

6 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-12-2024 July 12, 2024 The Unseen Realm The Lord prepared me for the 50-State Tour in several significant ways. One of the most important was by teaching me a principle He called “connecting heaven and earth.” I wrote about it in Releasing the Prophetic Destiny of a Nation. Here is a portion of that chapter: “‘While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are NOT SEEN; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are NOT SEEN are eternal.’ (2 Corinthians 4:18 NASB) “‘For we walk by faith, NOT BY SIGHT’ (2 Corinthians 5:7 NASB) “‘Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things NOT SEEN.’ (Hebrews 11:1 NASB 1995) “There is a relatively unknown dimension that must be understood in order to fully partner with God and experience the fullness of His blessings. It is the unseen realm of the spirit - invisible yet real, hidden yet very active. Much of what happens on earth is influenced by this realm; certainly anything of eternal significance, or which controls the destinies of people and nations is controlled from there. “Most people, including Christians, give little thought to this unseen world, though it governs the one we see. Many individuals, especially in cultures such as ours which emphasize higher levels of education and intellectualism, are actually cynical of this arena of invisible activity. However, the Bible is filled with descriptions and accounts of this dimension; in fact, it is the primary story of the Bible, for the Bible is about God. Indeed, apart from this invisible realm, there is no God, satan, angels, demons, fall of humankind, birth of Christ, redemption through the cross, miracles, or the resurrection of the dead. Yet surprisingly, most Christians live their lives giving very little thought to how much this realm affects them, let alone how they can influence it. “Yet here is an important and inescapable truth: The more we learn to function in the invisible realm of the spirit, recognizing and applying the principles that govern it, the more we can partner with God, positively impact our world, avoid the snares and influence of the evil one, and enjoy the blessings of our salvation. Doing business for the Lord in this invisible arena was the primary purpose of our 50-State Tour. “A clear biblical example of the invisible realm controlling the natural is found in Second Kings 6:8-23. The king of Aram sent an army to kill Elisha. When Elisha and his servant woke up in the morning, a great army had surrounded them. ‘Alas, my master!’ cried the servant. ‘What shall we do?’ “Elisha, enabled by the Holy Spirit to see into the spirit realm, responded that those on his side were more numerable than his enemies. He then prayed that the eyes of his servant would be opened to see into this spiritual dimension, and God answered his prayer. The servant saw a mighty host of angelic forces, which, at the request of Elisha, proceeded to strike the enemies with temporary blindness. An invisible realm was controlling what occurred in the visible. “There is great activity, including spiritual warfare, taking place around us in the invisible realm of the spirit all the time. And the key to an overcoming life, partnering with God, and certainly to receiving spiritual breakthrough, is learning to operate in this arena. We often do so without realizing it as we worship, quote Scripture, preach the gospel, pray and fast, do acts of kindness, and perform many other spiritual activities. However, most haven’t learned to intentionally operate in this realm. “Just before the Tour began, God had been trying to give me a higher level of understanding concerning this spiritual dimension. On one occasion, while studying the subject, I felt impressed to read the five references to ‘heavenly places’ in Ephesians, without reading the in-between verses. What I found was a fascinating sequence sounding like one unbroken passage. Here are the five verses together: “‘Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ…which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places...and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus…so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places...For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places’ (Ephesians 1:3,20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12 NASB 1995). “Taken together, these power-packed verses reveal important truths about operating in this invisible realm of the spirit. First, the Lord informs us that we have been given everything needed to operate in this arena. He then states that Christ has been positioned there with all authority, and we have been seated there with Him, sharing in this authority. This is followed by a declaration that we, the Church, will manifest God’s great wisdom to the opposing forces operating there. And finally, in the last reference, Holy Spirit identifies these invisible forces. “Shortly thereafter, Holy Spirit gave me a final lesson and reminder concerning the importance of operating in this invisible realm. We had actually begun the Tour and were at our second stop, the state of Oklahoma. Chuck was at the podium and when prophesying, spoke of God opening a door. I immediately began wondering what the natural occurrence might be and what natural door might open. In other words, I was envisioning something occurring in the natural realm that would create an open door of opportunity. I actually pictured in my mind a door opening. “Instantly, I heard Holy Spirit say, ‘There you go again.’ Being the intelligent person I am, I immediately discerned that I had messed up! ‘The door I’m opening is not a physical or natural occurrence,’ He said. ‘It is a spiritual occurrence and door - in the invisible realm, the heavens. You must learn to go through the spiritual door up there, before you’ll be able to go through the natural door down here.’ “Just as Holy Spirit said this to me, Chuck stated, ‘Let’s bring Dutch up to speak now.’ Then he hesitated. ‘No,’ he said, ‘before he comes up, I need to share one more verse, Revelation 4:1 (NKJV). It reads, “After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, ‘Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.’” Now, Dutch, come and share.’ “I was blown away. Holy Spirit then spoke to me one more time, ‘I'm trying to teach you to move into the heavenly realm in your thinking, listening, praying, and decreeing in order to partner with Me there. If you will learn to do this, as I stated in Ephesians, you will connect Heaven and earth.’ “What an interesting phrase - ‘connecting heaven and earth,’ I thought. "The Lord concluded by saying, ‘This will give you the results you’re seeking: realignment, restoration, the healing of nations, and the release of My glory.’ Holy Spirit wants to teach all of us to connect heaven and earth. Ask Him for greater revelation in this regard. Let’s do so now. Pray with me: Father, we believe in You, though we cannot see You; Your handiwork, proving Your existence, is all around us. We believe in the supernatural, Holy Spirit and His power, angels, and that we are seated positionally with Christ in the heavenly realm. We also believe satan and his demons are real. We ask for greater awareness and understanding of this invisible realm. Remind us of the incredible influence it has over the natural, visible realm we can see and touch. Teach us to operate more effectively in this dimension, thereby connecting heaven and earth. We know You want to open doors for us in this spiritual realm, giving us access to blessings, provision, and revelation in the natural realm. You also want to open and close doors through us in this realm. Help us to understand how to do this more effectively. Teach us to arrest the powers of darkness working against our children, families, cities, nations, and, yes, ourselves. Give us greater discernment as watchmen, in order to recognize their activities, so we are not taken advantage of. And teach us to work more effectively with Holy Spirit. We ask for these things in Yeshua’s name. Our decree: We decree that we will look not only at that which is seen, but also at the unseen and eternal, according to 2 Corinthians 4:18. And in doing so, we will connect heaven and earth. *************************** Click on the link below to watch the full video. ----------------------------------------------- Today’s post was taken from our new book, Releasing the Prophetic Destiny of a Nation. You can find it at DutchSheets.org.

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-11-2024 July 11, 2024 The Lord gave Gina Gholston two dreams that have to do with God relighting the fire of His presence in the church, preparing us for what He is about to do. As always, you’ll find Gina’s dreams. 🔥 Let the Fire Burn Recently, the Lord reminded me of a dream I had in 2022, which I feel is important to revisit. I will only share a few highlights from the dream: I was sitting next to a campfire with another minister. While stirring the embers around the edge of the fire with a long stick, he began to prophesy. “There’s a redemptive sound coming that will provoke a redemptive movement. Referring to this movement, he said, “It’s NOT a light thing! It’s weighty, and it will come forcefully. Hell has tried to stop it, but they won’t! They can’t!” He then lifted a large rock above his head and dropped it into the middle of the fire, causing embers and sparks to fly out in every direction. Very emphatically, he said, “That is what the redemptive movement will be like once the sound is released. It will come hard and fast, and it will cause a response. There will be an instant breaking loose - a redemption. The Lord is going to redeem the Church, and He is going to redeem the nation!” INTERPRETATION Among other things, the word redeem can mean, “to renew; to bring back to a former or original state.” I feel this dream describes what we are now beginning to experience. The “Rock,” Christ Jesus, is coming to reclaim what belongs to Him - His Church, and the nations His Father gave Him as an inheritance. The nations may rage, and there are those who plot vain things, but He Who sits in the heavens is releasing the “sound” of His laughter (Psalm 2). Jesus, our Rock and Redeemer, has come to produce a movement that will change everything! Christ built the Church to be a strong representation of Himself, against which the gates of hell could not prevail. He made us to be a glorious Church, filled with and operating in the power of His Spirit. We are called to carry His fire and be clothed with His glory, to reveal His awesome might! Now, He’s bringing the Church back into alignment with His original intentions, renewing us to be those fiery “embers.” He will work through us to initiate revival, impacting America and the nations with His power and the reality of who He is! ANOTHER DREAM I had another fascinating dream that speaks to this. It was long and detailed, so I will only share the ending: I was with a group of people that was being shown how the plan of God had moved through the generations. Each generation had assignments for their time, enabling the movement to continue into the future. Throughout the dream a lady accompanied us, explaining the details we were seeing. At the end of the dream, the wind suddenly began to blow. Our guide became very excited and exclaimed, “The wind is blowing again! Hold out the embers you carry! Let them be reignited in the wind!” The wind intensified. As could only happen in a dream, each of us reached inside ourselves and pulled out an ember. As we held our embers out in front of us, the wind began to reignite them. Each ember quickly became a blazing fire, hot in our hands, but still we held it! We were determined not to allow the flame to fall to the ground and be extinguished, knowing they were necessary for our generation’s part of the plan. Then, seamstresses with measuring tapes began measuring each of us. I asked our guide the purpose of this and she replied, “You’re each being fitted for the garments you will wear in the coming days.” Then she said, “And your time…starts…NOW!” It is time for our generation to fulfill our assignment on God’s great timeline. He is restoring and reigniting us to be the Church Jesus intends us to be, unlocking our purpose for this time. The Lord once said to me, “I am awakening that which is in My Church! There are seeds of purpose I have placed in them that are necessary for this moment, but those seeds have been overshadowed by their emotions. It’s time for the seeds to mature and produce the fruit of My intended purposes! “There’s an unlocking anointing being released from the Light of My Glory! My Light will penetrate and remove the shadow being cast by those emotions, and this anointing will unlock My seeds of purpose! The unlocking of the seeds will relieve the pressure surrounding their minds. They will take deep breaths in My presence, feel My life and vitality rush into them, empowering them to run with the purpose I am unlocking!” We must receive this anointing. It will free us from confinements, allowing us to humbly and confidently walk with God in the fullness of His intentions for our lives. We each have an important purpose for the overall function of Christ’s Body. There are no big or little parts - every part matters to God! We don’t have to fully understand all of His plans, but we must do our part. We are in a defining moment, a turning point, and God is calling the Ekklesia to deeper revelations and experiences with Him. This will equip us to be carriers of His fire and glory. The wind is blowing again. Hold out your ember! The Lord has come to reignite in us what is necessary for this time. Allow His fire to burn, no matter the cost, so that with undeniable signs, wonders, and miracles He makes Himself known. The “redemptive movement” has begun; and though hell opposes it, this movement cannot be stopped! Pray with me: Father, though it may seem to some that there is no hope for the redemption of our nation, You still reign, and Your plan of the ages has not diminished. You have said that America shall be saved, and You have not altered Your intentions. Release the redemptive sound that will stir and awaken the Church, bringing us back into alignment with Your original plans. As You remove the shadow of “confining emotions,” we will be free to run with Your purposes. We step into the wind of Your Spirit, and by faith, hold out our embers to be reignited. Shine with the light of Your transforming glory, and impact our nation with the reality of Jesus! We continue to pray protection over our families and leaders. Protect Trump, Biden and their families from harm. Protect those in Congress, and the Supreme Court Justices. Thwart every plan to harm them. Expose terrorist cells in our nation and thwart their plans, as well. We ask all this in Jesus’ name. Amen. Our decree: The redemptive movement has begun, and hell cannot stop it! ********************* Click on the link below to watch the full video. ----------------------------------------------------------- Today’s post was contributed by Gina Gholston and portions were taken from her book Carry On. You can find out more about her at GinaGholstonMinistries.org.

5 min read https://www.givehim15.com/post/july-10-2024 July 10, 2024 The Unraveling Intensifies The most corrupt group of people ever assembled in America has been perpetrating the greatest national hoax and crime in her history. The Democrat Party, Deep State, some members of Congress and the Judicial system, and the Media have worked together to frame their political opponents, place a cognitively challenged man in the Presidency, and run the nation with a shadow government. It has been fascinating to watch many of these complicit liars now try and save face, acting surprised at Biden’s mental condition. They all knew. Truth, legalities, decency, mercy - none of these things matter to this power-hungry group of Obamanites determined to stay in power and transform America. Nor do the lives of the children they have destroyed, the thousands of people that are trafficked, the hundreds of thousands who have died due to the fentanyl highway they created at the border, or the thousands of terrorists that have no doubt entered our nation and are now waiting to earn their 72 virgins. All that matters to this conscience-seared company of criminals is power and control. But…Holy Spirit has a vote. The Unraveling While thinking about this evil several months ago (February 28, to be exact), I heard Holy Spirit say, “It is all coming unraveled.” I was surprised when I looked up the Greek word for “unraveled” and discovered that it was analusis,(1) which comes from the root word, luo.(2) This piqued my interest because I knew luo was translated as “destroy” in 1 John 3:8: “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” The word luo has both legal and physical meanings; this verse is no doubt referring to its legal connotation: to pronounce or determine that something or someone is no longer bound; to dissolve or void a contract or anything that legally binds.(3) Placing these definitions into the verse, Jesus came to dissolve the legal hold satan had over humankind; to pronounce that we were no longer bound by him and his works; to void the contract, ending his dominion over us. There is another relevant passage in which luo is used: Matthew 16:18-19. After making the all-important announcement that He was going to build an Ekklesia (governing body) here on earth, Jesus continued in verse 19: “I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of heaven, and whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you shall loose [luo] on earth shall be loosed [luo] in heaven.” In interpreting these two verses, the obvious question is: If Christ luo-ed satan’s hold over us at the Cross, and He did, why would the church also have to luo satan’s activities? The answer is two-fold: 1) because satan is a thief and trespasser. The fact that he no longer has a legal right to steal, kill, and destroy does not mean he will not continue to do so if allowed. And 2) God’s plan is to work on earth through His family, the body of Christ. We must enforce Christ’s victory through the authority of His name and with Holy Spirit’s power. We do not have to re-defeat satan, but we must enforce his defeat. As I pondered all of this back in February, I heard Holy Spirit say, “As the church has been releasing Christ’s authority, binding and loosing [luo-ing] the plans of satan in America, it has enabled Me to unravel [analusis] and expose his plans.” The next day, February 29, I wrote in the GH15 post: “God is, indeed, exposing satan’s schemes and plans. Americans are beginning to see just how corrupt our government has become. They see the two-tiered system of justice. They are observing the insanity of plans to remove our borders, destroy our families and children, distort our history, and steal our nation. They see the dishonesty and deceit. They are coming to grips with the disheartening and horrifying truth that for many of our leaders, votes and power mean more than the lives of the American people. The corruption is all being unraveled, enabling the American people to understand what is truly happening. The truth is painful, but necessary. And throughout this year, 2024, the process will intensify. The revelations will be amplified, and Americans will not like what they see. “This is all part of God’s deliverance process. America is receiving her MRI. That which is hidden on the inside is being revealed, and the level of revelation will increase. We asked for this, and it is occurring, exposing the cancer of sin eating away at the life of our nation. “Keep praying. Do as Jesus instructed us in Matthew 16:18-19: bind the plans of the enemy; loose, dissolve, untie, unravel his evil schemes. Do as He instructed us in Matthew 6:10—command His Kingdom rule into our land, His will to be done. Ask Christ to pour out His Spirit, bringing life to America’s dry bones and healing our land. Ask Him for revival, the great ingathering, and the transformation of our nation. Yes, grieve over what Holy Spirit is exposing, but don’t be discouraged as you witness it. Be encouraged that we are getting a proper diagnosis in order to receive the cure. “Don’t allow the shaking to shake you. Determine to keep praying and standing in faith that America shall be saved. Decree it daily. Your prayers are saving our nation and releasing salvation to a billion people around the world. Never stop.” ******* Pray with me: Father, thank You for answering our prayers by exposing and revealing our nation’s true condition, even though it is painful and grievous to see. We ask You to continue unraveling the evil structures and plans. Show us where satan has entrenched himself in our nation; reveal his schemes; enlighten us to what must be repented of. Root out evil at all levels. Go deep. We loose this through Jesus’ authority. Even as we pray against the evil, we ask for the salvation of those who are deceived and partnering with the evil one. Help us to remember that You love the lost, Your mercy is great, and just how powerful a cleansing agent is the blood of Jesus. Keep us from the sins of pride and stone-throwing. Deliver those who are deceived and walking in darkness; open their eyes to truth and the gospel; soften hard hearts. Do these things here and around the world. We also pray again today for the protection of our family members and our leaders. Destroy every scheme to take their lives, and expose every deceitful plan to assassinate their character. We pray for Donald Trump’s protection from physical harm and judicial injustice. Turn it all for good. We pray for the protection of our water resources and structures, and for protection from all forms of terrorism. And we ask for the great spiritual harvest. Your plans are on schedule. You change the times and seasons (Daniel 2:21), and You know exactly when to do so. You know when to stop shaking and start saving, when to tear down and when to build up. We trust You. We pray and release all of this in the name of Jesus. Our decree: We decree that the unraveling of evil schemes in America will continue, darkness will be exposed, and truth will prevail. ************************* 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. 359. Ibid., ref. no. 3089 Spiros Zodhiates, Hebrew-Greek Key Study Bible–New American Standard (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 1984: revised edition, 1990), p. 1583.