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The Lord is looking for a people whose heart is right with
Him, so that He can fully support all that they are doing (see
2 Chronicles 16:9. The Spirit of Truth is raising up leaders
that will teach the people the vast difference between what is
pure and what is profane (see Ezekiel 44:23). It is crucial
that we walk in uprightness if we are to ascend the hill of
the Lord (see Psalms. 24:3-4). As we embrace accountability
then we can be trusted with more true authority. Christ Jesus
informed us that if we are faithful over little we will become
ruler over much more. On the other hand if we fail to handle
small things correctly even the small things are in danger of
being removed. It is required of a steward that he be found
faithful.
The message of the book of Jude is blasting out to this
end-time Church age. The warning is all too clear, if we do
not return to the Acts of the Apostles we will continue to see
the Actions of the Apostates. It is imperative that we become
contenders and defenders of the faith (see Jude2-3).
In a vivid prophetic experience the Spirit of the Lord spoke
these encouraging words to me.
1. Accept No Imitations!
2. Expect No Limitations!
3. Embrace Infinite Possibilities!
As we aspire to make these three areas a living reality in our
life, we will see the Church being launched into a much higher
level.
Accept No Imitations
Artificial, counterfeit, synthetic are but a few of the words
that help us to grasp a better understanding of the word
imitation. I once asked the president of a leading bank, "how
do you detect a counterfeit or bogus bill?" His answer was
profound, he said "the best way to expose phony money is to
have someone that is so accustomed to handling the real that
when they touch a fake something within them instantly sets
off a warning." This is what the Body of Christ must have—true
intimacy with Jesus. We must become so accustomed to His voice
that we are not moved by the enticing of a stranger’s voice
(see John 10:3-5). We cannot continue to spend our life for
that which is worthless, everything that is wood hay and
stubble must be removed from our Christian walk.
It is crucial for the Church to commence walking in true
apostolic authority. However, if we are going to be trusted
with a higher level of authority, resulting in true Kingdom
power, it is essential for us to walk in integrity and
uprightness. The writer of the book of Hebrews instructs us to
pursue peace as well as purity for with out it we will not see
the Lord (see Hebrews 12:14).
The Lord spoke these encouraging words to me, "If I can find a
people without mixture, I will pour out My power without
measure." There will emerge a group of "overcomers", walking
in true kingdom power (see Revelation 3:20-22). Three
questions arise in my heart:
"If not you….who?
If not here…where?
If not now…when?
Teaching The Truth
I was recently in North Dakota and it began to rain the most
wonderful sweet slow rain. I asked the Lord what is this rain
a sign of? In response I heard, "The substantial rainfall
signified the anointed teaching that is being released through
the emerging Zadok priesthood." These anointed priests will
begin to authenticate that which is holy and divulge that
which is profane (see Ezekiel44:23). God is moving the Body of
Christ from information to impartation.
The Spirit of Truth is seeking to establish each one of us in
truth which is our only method of sanctification. It is time
to take a stand for righteousness and holiness, grace is not a
license to live loose. In our attempts to appear political
correct, have we drifted far from the calling to stand for
truth and righteousness? Only as we return to true holiness
of heart can we be vessels of honor. This will allow us to be
sanctified in truth and presentable to the Lord as a
consecrated vessel. The call is clear, we must present the
truth in order for true freedom to reign in the hearts of man
(see John 8:32). God is calling each of us to embrace the
conditions of 2 Corinthians 7:1.
What is the difference between the profane and the holy? The
Lord said what He called profane was anything we are doing
that He did not initiate. Remember the words of Christ Jesus
when He states "depart from Me you worker of iniquity, I never
knew you." These words were spoken to a person who had been
very involved in religious activity; however, not truly
trusting Christ (see Matthew13-27). Christ Jesus commanded,
"Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth" (see John
17:1). As believers we are to have upright lives which are
characterized by genuine authentic lifestyles of faith. Our
walk must match our talk, if we are to have a message that
will legitimately change lives.
The Zadok Priesthood
The fundamental purpose of the Zadok priesthood is to minister
unto the Lord as described in Ezekiel 44.
"But the priests, the Levites, the sons of Zadok, who
kept charge of My sanctuary when the children of Israel went
astray from Me, they shall come near Me to minister to Me; and
they shall stand before Me to offer Me the fat and the blood,"
says the Lord GOD.
"They shall enter My sanctuary, and they shall come near My
table to minister to Me, and they shall keep My charge"
(Ezekiel 44:15-16).
This signifies an emphasis on the five fold ministry of
prophetic teachers as they prepare the Body of Christ to
receive the strong prophetic and apostolic ministries yet to
be truly inaugurated.
Character Not Just Giftings
Many feel a sense of disorientation at this time, this is the
result of being upon the "Potter’s" wheel. However be assured
the Master Potter Himself is about to touch the soft pliable
clay and soon we will bear His image. We are in a time of
transition which will produce transformation. Our
responsibility is to remain soft and moist yielded upon the
Master’s wheel. If we attempt to mold oneself are if we allow
our self to become dry and brittle we must be broken and
remolded. It is a must that we stay moist and surrendered.
Presently, these emerging leaders are in a season of sifting
and pruning—the refiners fire is forging their character to
carry this unique anointing. They will be the leaders and
counselors who will not judge by what their eyes see nor what
their ears hear, but in true righteousness they will make
decisions resulting in equity and justice.
The refiners fire is absolutely purifying these leaders so the
anointing will not be lost nor the wineskins damaged or
destroyed for lack of character. It will be a true impartation
of the divine nature and holy character established in the
spirit and soul of the Lord’s leadership.
Please don’t forget the wonderful promise given by The Spirit
of God , "If I can find a people without mixture, I will pour
out my power without measure." Again let me impress upon each
of us the mandate to embrace the promise of purity found in II
Corinthians 7:1. The results of this embrace will be the
identifying of us as the sons and daughters of Almighty God.
What an awesome motivation for purity.
The Spirit of Truth is calling for each of us to walk as did
the true Zadok priests. These priests had the responsibility
of modeling and maintaining the highest standards of morality,
self-control, and self-denial. They were charged with the
ministry of teaching the people how to distinguish between
what is Godly and ungodly (see Ezekiel 44:15-23).
There is a vast difference between deception and denial. Many
today are actually walking in deception because they do not
know that they have departed from the true path of
righteousness. However many are also aware of their
wanderings, but choose to walk in denial of the fact that they
have turned away from their first love. We must face our
artificial allegiance to Christ and become genuine, authentic,
and unadulterated in our walk with Christ.
Expect No Limitations
The question is posed, "Is there anything too hard for the
LORD?" (Genesis 18:14). The prophet Jeremiah answers this
question stating; "Ah, Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the
heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm,
and there is nothing too hard for thee" (Jeremiah 32:17). The
cry of our soul must be….God nothing is impossible with YOU
(see Luke 1:37). If we would expect more I am sure God would
release more. According unto your faith be it unto you. Let’s
pray for big faith, that moves the hand of God (see Mark
11:21-24). Now is the time to think big, God can do anything.
It is time to expect more, believe for more, and ask for more.
Paul the apostle reminded us that "God is able to do exceeding
abundantly above all we could ask or think according to the
power that is at work within each of us (see Ephesians
3:20-21). I want to share some of the faith building
statements of saints.
"There are boundless possibilities for us, if we dare to act
in God and dare to believe." Smith Wigglesworth
"The only limit to the power of God lies within the
individual."
Kathryn Kulhman
"It is when active faith dares to believe God to the
point of action that something has to happen." Kathryn Kulhman
Embrace Infinite Possibilities
In order to embrace someone we must seek to draw near reaching
forth our hand, taking hold bringing them near to our heart.
A true embrace is heart to heart, there is know such thing as
a distant embrace. We cannot embrace this coming move of God
at a distance. He is calling each of us to draw nearer to Him.
It is time to come aside to know His heart. In Psalms 46:10 we
are instructed to be still and know that He is the Lord. It is
only as we behold His face that we are truly changed into His
divine image (see II Corinthians 3:18). So I encourage you to
meditate upon these promises. If we will accept no imitation
and walk in unadulterated union with Christ, all the while
seeking to have an indisputable relationship with Christ
Jesus, then we can expect no limitations. It is time now to
begin to embrace these infinite possibilities.
Bobby Conner
Demonstration Of God’s Power Ministry with Bobby Conner
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