Posted: 08/05/2009 at 9:14am | IP Logged

Enhanced navigation in the Spirit will accellerate the obedient and passionate into their kingdom destiny as life-changers and life-givers. A great separation in the Spirit will define those who understand the principles of the kingdom and those whom cling to the system of religion. Those who are living in the reality of the kingdom will be blessed by the King with resources to explore the possibilities that reside within the supernatural and yet to be discovered. Tragically, those who are blind and paralyzed in the system of religion will not experience yet to be discovered treasures of heaven on earth and the abundant life. Spiritual territories and frontiers are awaiting our arrival to advance the kingdom.

Our spiritual navigation through the waters of change and destiny will be essential to the church's health and well-being. Like the natural explorers of old when they founded new and exciting territories, we too, must chart our course into the spiritual unknown and bring back the truth and treasure that awaits the seeking heart. Before the explorations of the past were blessed and financed by the King; they were usually led by visionaries with desire and a passion of what was "possible" but yet not discovered. The transition from the "Order of Saul" to the "Order of the Kingdom" must be navigated through the wisdom and guidance of God's Spirit within those who are fearless to anchor their words and endeavors upon it. Truly we are beginning to sail away from man-made revelations that are not in line with the spirit of the kingdom.


The issue at hand is not so much the "Saul's" that have historically abused their authority and mandate, but the RESPONSE of the "David's" toward the present situation that the Saul's have created. I write this in response to witnessing many people who seem to delight in seeing the defects of individuals within the church. The blatant disrespect for authority and our manipulation of finances that is transpiring in the church is a prime indicator of its true spiritual maturation. Upon seeing Saul's true colors, David chose not to stay in Saul's camp. We also have this same choice. It seems that many are finding pleasure staying in the "Camp of the Sauls" — judging and criticizing rather than simply and honorably leaving.
Simply leaving a "Saul-based" leadership gets the point across with much more impact than stimulating a frustrated and divisive environment by staying. If a body of believer's is not passionate about the kingdom and kingdom principles...It's time to sail away.


Even though Saul sought to "kill" the destiny of his faithful servant; David did not curse or gossip about Saul by the words he spoke nor by the actions he took. On the contrary, David respected Saul's authority even when he was persecuted under that authority. It would be the spiritual maturity of David that God would find worthy of true leadership and spiritual promotion. I am not pardoning or condoning the leadership of Saul, but can God use "Saul's" in the church to fulfill a far greater purpose than we may realize? Can God use the faults and mistakes of those in authority to expose the true condition of our own hearts?

Noah planted a vineyard and after drinking too much of his own labor, he retired in his drunkenness to his tent and removed his clothes — passing out naked. Ham, Noah's youngest son, entered the tent and saw his father's nakedness. Immediately, Ham ran and told his brothers, Shem and Japheth. (We notice that Ham ONLY told those of the "family.") Did this excuse Ham that it was "only" family? believe that Ham told his brothers of their father's "drunk as a skunk" condition along with this deplorable situation for the purpose of feeling better about his own inadequacies! (Isn't this the reason why people desire to gossip to make others look bad?) I believe it was Ham's disposition and true nature to show his brothers their father naked and exposed. How else would Noah have already known that it was Ham who disgraced him? He knew because of Ham's nature and the fact that he awoke to a "COVERING" that Ham was not mature enough to have given.

When Shem and Japheth heard what had happened, they took a blanket or a garment to cover Noah and walked backwards so they would not disgrace their father in his nakedness. When Noah awoke from his drunken slumber, he knew what Ham had done and proclaimed a CURSE over his descendants. (Read Genesis 9.) How can we explain the fact that Ham's seemingly minor transgression brought severe consequences, whereas Noah's drunkenness brought none that is recorded in the Bible? This is a question that we must answer as we navigate the waters of the prophetic and ministerial change that is upon us. Our true anointing and spiritual maturity hinges upon the understanding and answer of this question.

It should be obvious that the moral shortcomings of Noah became a TEST of maturity to his three sons. Ham was proven through this unfortunate circumstance to be foolish and presumptuous. Shem and Japheth, although not approving of the circumstance, were found to be honorable and would not so much as speak a critical word knowing that Noah was in the hands of God -- The Righteous Judge.


The danger with the "Ham's" in today's church is that they attempt to openly discredit others in spiritual authority when nothing that resembles sin has been committed. (SPIRTUAL MUTANY) This mindset provided Ham with a shallow excuse to disobey his father whenever he desired or when he believed it was contrary to his own opinion. The same can hold true with us today. By openly and personally discrediting authority, we feel free to cast off restraint and demand release from godly submission. We become an impostor of God in our desire to assume the position of "Righteous Judge."

Now, with all of the abuses and nonsense that we are witnessing in all areas of ministry today, I can understand the frustration and even anger with what is transpiring. I am just as appalled that so-called "leaders" in the church have somehow forgotten the verse that we are to "submit to one another in the fear of the Lord" in their insecurity and lust for control. However, this does not excuse us to take on the spirit of Ham. We need to prophesy truth and confront sin in the church as prophetic people. This is certainly our biblical and primary call as well as declaring REPENTANCE. However, if we desire to JUDGE another personally, we risk the "Curse of Ham" if our motive is to discredit and damage out of a form of self-righteousness, spiritual insecurity, or just simple opinion. Most of the personal criticism that I see in the church is not about doctrinal error or heresy. It is the OPINION of how one feels that church ought to be done. Ultimately, a prophetic individual will continually prophesy to oneself if not operating from a clean and kingdom oriented heart.


Noah, as a spiritual leader, did not set a good example for a generation that had the opportunity to start over and anew what the preceding generations had abused. This is tragic when you really think about what was at stake. Humanity had moved into a type of being born-again to fulfill God's intended purpose for humanity. In other words, humanity was given a second chance. However, God would still use this event for the purpose of revealing the true heart condition of these three men that would father the future of mankind. Shem and Japheth honored Noah by choosing not to shame him in public and received a blessing from both God and Noah. These two wise sons, along with David, understood that these issues were the Lord's and not their's to deal with. The same test and opportunity is upon us today as a prophetic people. How are we going to handle the exposure of misguided authority that will increase in manifestation as we continue to navigate in the Spirit? Will we pray or judge? 

The Scriptures have a lot to say about the "last days." I firmly believe that we are in the last days and that they will be both awesome and immensely frightful. It will be awesome in that the greatest harvest of all time will be received by our generation. (This is why we are experiencing the expediting of necessary change.) It will be exceedingly frightful in that God will judge iniquity (first, in the church) in His righteousness.

2 Timothy 3:1 states that "there will be terrible times in the last days." This warning is brought to our remembrance over and over in the scriptures. It seems that the over-riding analogy to these "terrible days" is not tyrannical earthly governments, but DECEPTION within the church. The reason that so many authentic prophets are calling for DISCERNMENT in the body of Christ, is because the Lord has revealed to them the magnitude of how deception has and continues to cripple the effectiveness of the church and its destiny.

The power of deception severely injures and even kills a person's destiny because they are deceived into believing that they are absolutely right, when in fact they have proven to be wrong. Deception and its grip hardens the spiritual heart and opens the door for the elect to be deceived if not loved by the example of kingdom oriented leadership. Jesus clearly warns us, "Take heed that no one deceives you."


We discussed the lawlessness and curse that comes with unjustified criticism and judgment of the brethren in authority at the top of the article. However, there are always two sides to a coin. Many in authority have become "pirates" of the destinies of whom the Lord has called them to SERVE.

"But be doers of the Word, and not HEARERS only, deceiving yourselves." (James 1:22)

Certainly, most in authority have HEARD the cry in the Spirit for them to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to present those in there care - mature in Christ. This calls for a leadership that is willing to facilitate and train the body of Christ as their primary call. How can insecure control of the pulpit with a singular vision enhance and build the "many visions" of what others are called to do? Surely they have HEARD that the institution that so much of the church has become has been built by the traditions of man. What is the fruit of simply going through the motions of religious traditions, a few hymns or songs, an offering, and a 30 minute message? Is this building the kingdom of God and equipping people for their spiritual destiny and one shot at storing up eternal treasure? Saul was consumed with building a Judaic system that resembled the worldly systems around him. On the other hand, David was consumed with people experiencing the presence and power of God's kingdom in a real and tangible way.


I realize that what I am saying may seem to some like a contradiction from the top of the article. It is not! The disrespect for authority originates in the condition and motive of our heart and is usually personal in nature through past hurt and rejection. The prophetic call for repentance is based on truth and confronts ungodly systems that deceive people. This truth allows us to confront sin and abuse without moving into judgment and bitterness toward individuals. Bitterness will eat its own mother!

The heart of the Lord as we move toward the Kingdom order is that the "Saul's" within the church would explore and navigate to the shores of His love and anointing.  David is the only person in scripture to have the distinction of being called a "man after God's own heart." Saul had many opportunities to learn the heart of God by David's life, anointing, and example. David held the key for what Saul needed to be an effectual and godly leader. My heart is that none who are presently in authority would fall in a "Saul-like" pride and spiritual jealousy. Change is going to happen and only the "Doers" of God's Word (Those who are obedient to the Kingdom and the will of the King will be left standing in spiritual authority. This is the church that Jesus Christ is soon coming back for.


God loves us so much...And those whom He loves, He will chasten and correct. The question is: Do we have a correctable heart? The Saul of the Bible did not and it not only caused him to lose his authority and impact - but his life as well. We know in our hearts that many things need to change in the function and purpose of the church...Prophesy included! Jesus left us a wonderful model of desiring that we would do "greater works than these." What has happened to the passion and desire of leadership in the church to desire that others would do greater works than THEM? As the church, are we truly a city on a hill with our light burning bright for all to see? Or, are we a shade of grey — a dim and shifting shadow of what the church should be in reflecting the light and love of Christ?

"And when He had removed him, (Saul) He raised up for them David ... I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will." (Acts 13:22)

"After this I will return and will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will set it up; so that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, even the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does all these things." (Acts 15:16-17)

The Kingdom order will have a mandate to rebuild a tabernacle (the body of Christ) that exhibits the manifest glory and love of God. The tabernacle of David was indistinguishable from any other common tent in the area. It was a place that others could feel comfortable and at home. It was a place that was relevant and radiated hope for the common man. There were no sides or hidden chamber to this tabernacle and the Shekinah glory of God would be available for whomsoever would come. Prophetic worship and intercession went on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and it would be only during the reign of David that the people of God would possess their entire promised inheritance.

Those with the heart of David understand what it means to find "shelter under the shadow of His wings." Many have taken this verse and psalm of David as symbolic imagery. I believe that it was much more personal and "real" to David. As the hot Middle Eastern sun beat down upon the tabernacle, David knew that he could find shade and shelter under the wings of the cherubim over the Ark of God's presence. I believe that David spent a lot of time here ... Close and in the cooling shade of His loving Father.

Posted: 08/05/2009 at 10:24am | IP Logged

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Hebrews 12:23 (Amplified Bible)

Posted: 08/05/2009 at 1:04pm | IP Logged

another well said word Danny! i'm so blessed by what the Spirit of God has done and is doing in and through your life. thank you for sharing..such a benefit you are to the body of Christ and to Him we give thanks!

welcome back Jeff! : )

Posted: 08/06/2009 at 8:52am | IP Logged

 Danny , after meditating on your word I woke up this morning and received this . I was seeking an answer for others that have not yet entered into Zion . . .

 Thank you Kathy for your love :o)

My children am I truly your desire ? Then lift your brothers and sisters unto " Me " .

 Show them how to hear " My Voice " that I may be their Mentor and Shepherd for The Spirit of The Lord abounds in wisdom and the riches of  "The Kingdom" , so suffer not the children to "Come Unto Me " For " I AM The Kingdom " and there is no other , show them how to " Call Me Friend " !

Posted: 08/07/2009 at 6:38am | IP Logged

I appreciate the kind words and time y'all took to read the article...Thanks again!

Hey Jeff,

Good to hear from ya man.....Likewise, thanks for the replies. I especially liked the following:

"The fact that Jesus is on the plane and, therefore, "landing with it" is representitive of the fact that He is coming TO His Church before He comes FOR His Church."

This is an awesome statement and prophetic declaration!

dk