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Worldwide Kingdom Awakening News and Views
Published by Ron & Barbara McGatlin - Basileia Publishing
In This Edition
1. Recapturing Past Strengths in Today's Glory
2. Top News Headlines
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1. Recapturing Past Strengths in Today's Glory
By Ron McGatlin
In its depth, the glory of the Lord rest upon the powerful engine of God’s loving-kindness. The righteous goodness of God’s perfect love is the core of all existence and the glory of creation.
The kingdom of God on earth is to shine forth the brilliant light of the glory of God. God’s holiness flowing through the Holy Spirit in the hearts and lives of God’s people is the potential source of the glory of God covering the earth.
The manifest kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven awaits pure hearted men and women cleansed within from every spot or wrinkle of impurity. Heaven’s glory must have a clear channel to flow through.
The glory is like a powerful beam of light that becomes intense heat when it encounters resistance. Explosive and destructive results occur when the powerful light meets impeding impurities.
For decades now God has been gradually turning up the flow of glory light causing the impeding impurities in His people to begin to burn away. To avoid the uncomfortable spiritual cleansing sensation of “heart burn” many have backed away or turned from the brilliant source of holy righteousness flowing in the manifest presence of the glory of God.
All of our fleshly ways and demonic entanglements with the culture of the fallen world systems impede the flow of the light of the glory of God. Religion provides false systems to justify the wicked even while their darkness remains. Religion can become a shield to stop the burning in our hearts as we turn from the bright light of God’s glory and truth. False man-made religion can be much more comfortable for a season but, in the end, will be a great loss of the glory and abundant freedom of life in the Spirit of God.
Returning to the Spirit
For those who have turned away from walking in the fullness of the Spirit there needs to be a return to the place where they left the Spirit and a full overcoming of whatever it was that caused them to turn away. Always the ultimate source of turning away from fully walking in the Spirit is the work of the enemy. For some it may have been Christian education laced with doctrines of demons that caused a partial shift from the tree of life and hearing God, to the tree of knowledge and intellectually discerning biblical principles.
One of the enemy’s favorite schemes is to produce a counterfeit that looks like the true spiritual reality. When the false has been seen by seekers, it can cause them to turn away from the true spiritual reality when they see it, because it looks like the false that they had seen before. This has led to many believers resisting the true walk in the Spirit of miracle working power and guidance of the Spirit of God.
For others the turning away came because of distractions. The enemy can use naturally good things to distract us from the focus on Christ Jesus and walking in the Spirit. Things such as family, business or work, secular education, religious church responsibilities and many other forms of cultural pressures may have been used to distract and divert our attention from living and walking in the Spirit.
The word of the kingdom of God will not prosper in us apart from living and walking in the Spirit of God. In this time of entering the kingdom age, the glory light is being turned up to bring cleansing of impurities and release the brilliant glow of the glorious kingdom of God. It is like God has His hand on the big glory light control knob and is turning it up at an increasing rate.
The powerful holy light of the glory of God will burn and consume evil causing much destruction among all that will not turn to the light and allow their internal impurities to be removed. The same light of glory that produces righteousness, peace and joy in the pure-hearted sons of God brings destructive judgment to those who refuse Christ Jesus and the life of spiritual reality from heaven.
Spiritually Intimate with God
Through the season of severe destructive judgments falling upon everything that exalts itself against God, we will flourish under the shadow of Almighty God. I speak of spiritual intimacy that is available only to those who live and walk in the Holy Spirit. All we have today of Jesus and the Father in this life is through the Holy Spirit. As we are saturated and filled (baptized) with the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Christ fully lives in us and we abide in Christ Jesus in intimate oneness with God. Thus we dwell in the secret place with the Most High and remain under the shadow of the Almighty.
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust."
Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence.
He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.
Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked. (Psalm 91:1-8)
Overcoming False Debate
Demonic deception working through religion has so clouded and confused many good people that they are missing the reality of the life of God in the Holy Spirit that produces the fullness of the kingdom of God within. Great tragedy and loss will soon be upon many as the glory turns up and the laser like light of God burns away their present lives. All they have trusted in and found comfort from that was not of God, will burn as wood, hay and stubble. There is no reason to debate with them or challenge the false beliefs they cling to that are eating their lives as worms devour a carcass. It is God that will bring full resolution of the matter.
Rev 22:11: "He who is unjust, let him be unjust still; he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; he who is holy, let him be holy still."
Ministering to unbelieving Christians as with any ministry must be led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Only by the guidance of the Holy Spirit can we flow in the perfect will and timing of God in every situation. Trying to follow spiritual principles with our natural understanding is always problematic. However, in this time of intense cleansing judgment that we have entered into, it can be a deadly serious blunder to follow principles or our human feelings.
As the Holy Spirit leads, there are times to support and stand with them - a season to try to teach them the word by the Spirit - to plead for their turning to the Spirit of God and from religious spirits and false teachings. The Holy Spirit may also lead, at other times, to stop standing with and supporting them – to be separated from them while the impurities are judged. "Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you."
The work of Holy Spirit is the key to the ministry of Jesus. There can be no healing of hearts without the work of the Holy Spirit. Denying the fullness of the Holy Spirit disallows the healing of wounds in the heart and hinders coming to repentance for cleansing. Denying the fullness of the Holy Spirit over religious debate is severely dangerous to this life. It is the love and mercy of God that brings severe cleansing judgments to turn believers to the fullness of life with Him now or to take them home to their reward.
It would be difficult to grasp the vast amount of loss involved in debating and rejecting the reality of being fully filled within with the Holy Spirit and saturated from without with the Holy Spirit which is the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire. Perhaps a couple of the major losses are the ability to be spiritually built up and to receive revelation of divine mysteries through praying in the Spirit. One of the major gifts through being submersed in the Holy Spirit is a Spirit-given prayer language that connects us directly into the glory light of God.
I could write on for days of the benefits, the miraculous spiritual life, the marvelous worth and absolute necessity of being Spirit-baptized and receiving a prayer language of unknown tongues (unknown to man and the enemy). However, many books have already been written and many sermons recorded by others in years past. I can only tell you that it is time to seek the fullness of Christ Jesus in the Holy Spirit with all of your heart. Pray in the Spirit and be prepared for the times of severe cleansing judgments and the subsequent release of the glorious kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven.
Even if the entire world denied the baptism of the Holy Spirit and praying in tongues, these things are real and urgently needed in our lives today to see us through this day-of-the-Lord Judgment season and empower us to shine forth the glory of God in the kingdom of God.
Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. (Isa 55:6-9)
2. Top News Headlines
Iranian Nuke Attack on US Easy as EMP? - 11/18/2011
Pentagon estimates show Iran could have missiles capable of reaching the East Coast of the United States by 2015. If the Iranians acquire a nuclear bomb, they might be able to cripple their "Great Satan" through an electromagnetic pulse, or EMP, attack off America's coastline. "Within a year of an EMP event, at least two-thirds of the American population would perish. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38251&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
A Modern-Day Daniel? - 11/23/2011
Tim's gifting is different from Daniel's; instead of interpreting dreams for the king, he's re-inventing the parameters of a quarterback in the NFL. As they waited for Tebow to come up to the podium—the crowd lined up in the stands to watch, and the high-energy banter from the commentators—had the feel of being in a revival meeting, like the Spirit of God was present there. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38289&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
10 Basic Blessings You Should Be Thankful For - 11/22/2011
Got clean water? The next time you uncap a bottle of water or grab a drink from the tap, remember that one in eight people in the world (that’s 884 million people) lack access to clean water supplies. Do you have a bathroom? About 40 percent of the world's population (2.6 billion people) do not have toilets. Got a roof over your head? One billion people live in slums. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38286&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Refusal brings reward ... and retribution - Business is booming for a Des Moines cake-maker who took a stand for her faith - 11/22/2011
Business is booming for a Des Moines cake-maker who took a stand for her faith when she was approached by a lesbian couple for a wedding cake. Victoria Childress, tells OneNewsNow the couple arrived for a taste testing. "But at that point I just said, I have to tell you that I'm a Christian, and because of my Christian convictions I cannot do your cake. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38285&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Christians Injured in Attack in Vietnam Denied Medical Care - 11/22/2011
Three Christians seriously injured during a savage attack near Hanoi on Nov. 13 have been evacuated to an undisclosed hospital in Ho Chi Minh City after several hospitals in the region refused to examine and treat them. The attack on a house church leaders’ worship service left one woman with her pelvis broken in two places and with badly damaged internal organs. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38283&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Christian couple attacked soon after their release from prison in Iran - 11/22/2011
They were one of two married couples who had been taken from their home by agents of the Ministry of State Security of the Islamic Regime in Sep. 2010, and held imprisoned for up to eight months without ever being formally charged. They were attacked after their release from prison, and soon after this, fled the country for fear of their lives. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38282&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Sudan: refugees bombed; 'oil war' looming - 11/21/2011
The Republic of Sudan Ar ab-Islamist regime has been waging genocidal jihad against the mostly Christian non-Arabs of the 'new south': Abyei, South Kordofan and Blue Nile. The regime has now escalated its attacks inside South Sudan. On 8 & 9 November it bombed refugees from South Kordofan and Blue Nile as they sheltered in South Sudan's Unity and Upper Nile States. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38273&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Where the Jobs Are: The Amazing Oil Boom of Blessing in North Dakota - 11/21/2011
In a video aired on Rock Center with Brian Williams, reporter Harry Smith details some of the incredible opportunities to be had in Williston. He calls it an oil "boom so big it's gushing jobs by the thousands." "The starting salary for truck drivers is $80,000 a year," "you can make $15 per hour at Taco John's." In five years the town's population has doubled. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38272&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Your Lawmaker Getting Rich off of Insider Trading? - 11/21/2011
When Congress debated the Obama health care overhaul, Sen. John Kerry, had a lead role in shaping the legislation. At the same time, he was investing heavily in health care stocks. When Nancy Pelosi was House speaker in 2008, she got preferred treatment to invest in a credit card company at the same time Congress was considering credit card legislation. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38271&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Crystal Cathedral Still Expects Miracle Despite Bankruptcy Ruling - 11/20/2011
On Thursday, an Orange County bankruptcy Judge ruled that the Crystal Cathedral would be sold to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange for $57.5 million to satisfy creditors. The Diocese will transform it into a Catholic cathedral. Despite the ruling, Robert H. Schuller and his family refuse to stop believing God for a miracle that would allow them to retain ownership. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38265&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Christian who wanted to serve the poor had received threats from area Muslims was Shot Dead in Pakistan - 11/20/2011
Jameel Saawan, and a helper were opening the doors of their cosmetics shop in Karachi on Wednesday morning when a young man appeared and shot him. Jameel had received threats after voicing his desire to start a welfare organization for poor Christians. "Saawan was a very good man and was always eager to help his community," "He was killed by some religious forces. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38264&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Pakistani Bishop and Pastor under threat of blasphemy law - 11/18/2011
Two Christian religious leaders, Bishop Pervaiz Joseph and Rev. Baber George, have become the target of a blasphemy law which forced them into hiding with their families in Pakistan. in order to promote religious harmony, the two men had been meeting frequently with Muslim religious and political leaders to discuss issues of common interests. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38250&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
U.S. Refugee Clampdown Leaves Iraqi Christians in Limbo - 11/18/2011
Hundreds of Christians fleeing persecution in Iraq have had their bid to resettle in the United States dashed by new security measures. 14,000 refugees have been placed "on hold" overseas since June, creating a "massive" backlog. Most of them are Iraqis fleeing troubles in Iraq - and about 40 percent of them are persecuted Christians. Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38249&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Hanoi Church Leaders Attacked in Gang Attack - 11/18/2011
Leaders from an unregistered house church in Hanoi, Vietnam, were attacked and beaten by a gang of men during a recent meeting. 12 people were seriously injured and the gang threatened to kill the pastor if he continues to organize church meetings. In the middle of the attack members of the gang ran outside and shouted, "The Christian pastors are savagely beating people up!" Read On: http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=38248&a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
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