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Topic: A Vision of a Line in the Sand" Kathi Pelton, Eugene, OR
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from the Elijah List
August 19, 2015
A Vision of a Line in the Sand"
Kathi Pelton, Eugene, OR
Last week I received a vision for a particular nation,
and although I knew that it was specifically for that
nation, I also felt it was a clear message for the whole
Church.
What is the Vision I Had for the Church?
I came out of a deep sleep and heard, "He among you
without sin cast the first stone."
Immediately I was taken to a scene that resembled the
story in John chapter 8 of the woman caught in adultery.
I saw four men with stones in their hands, and upon each
stone a single word was written. The first stone had the
word OFFENSE, the second stone had LAW, the third stone
JUDGEMENT, and on the fourth stone was written SELF-
RIGHTEOUSNESS. (Photo via Pixabay)
Again I heard the words, "He among you without sin cast
the first stone."
When these words were spoken the atmosphere changed from
a sense of accusation, anger, and judgment to one of
humility and compassion. Unlike the story in John 8,
where the men dropped the stones and walked away, these
four men dropped their stones and went to embrace the one
caught in sin. I could not see if this person was a man
or a woman, but the four men surrounded and embraced this
individual who – just moments before – they had felt
justified in stoning.
As they encircled the one caught in sin, all of them were
suddenly transformed into one person. It was a young boy
whom I knew was like a young King David. Then the Lord
handed this "young David" a new smooth stone, and upon
that stone His name was written.
Jesus spoke as He handed him the stone saying, "While you
were busy judging another, a giant has moved into the
land who seeks to destroy My people. His name is Goliath.
Now go in My name and slay this enemy."
A Line in the Sand
This vision was very profound and spoke to me of a
mindset that has distracted some within the Church,
allowing the Accuser of the Brethren to gain a foothold
in their hearts. God is asking His people to put the
stones of offense, law (letter of the law), judgment, and
self-righteousness down. We have all sinned and fallen
short of His glorious standards, but in the Lord's
merciful grace He has embraced us, forgiven us, and
restored us to Himself.
I believe God is saying that the enemy has created
distractions through accusation that has caused
divisions. These distractions have given the enemy time
and space to move upon the land, seeking to change times
and seasons similar to what we read of in the Book of
Daniel:
"He shall speak pompous words against the Most High,
shall persecute the saints of the Most High, and shall
intend to change times and law. Then the saints shall be
given into his hand for a time and times and half a time"
(Daniel 7:25 NKJV).
In God's great mercy He is calling to the Church, "He
among you without sin cast the first stone." This is
God's line in the sand. This is His call to repentance.
He is calling His Church to a posture of humility. He is
calling for us to drop our stones and restore those who
have been caught in sin. This is a call to lay down
offenses, to give grace, to walk in humility rather than
judgment, and to recognize that there is one Judge and
that there is no righteousness apart from the
righteousness of Christ. In God's kindness, He is calling
His Church to align with His heart as spoken in Romans
2:4: (Photo via Flickr)
"Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness,
forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's
kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?"
ElijahList Prophetic Resources
Forgive As You Have Been Forgiven
One of the most sobering parables Jesus ever told was the
Parable of the Unmerciful Servant found in Matthew 18:21-
35. Peter asked Jesus how often he has to forgive his
brother or sister who sins against him. Jesus replies,
"Seventy times seven." In other words, without limit.
Let's look at this parable again:
"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many
times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins
against me? Up to seven times?'
"Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but
seventy-seven times.
"'Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a king who
wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began
the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of
gold was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay,
the master ordered that he and his wife and his children
and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
"'At this the servant fell on his knees before him. "Be
patient with me," he begged, "and I will pay back
everything." The servant's master took pity on him,
canceled the debt and let him go.
"'But when that servant went out, he found one of his
fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He
grabbed him and began to choke him. "Pay back what you
owe me!" he demanded.
"'His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him,
"Be patient with me, and I will pay it back."
"'But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man
thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. When the
other servants saw what had happened, they were outraged
and went and told their master everything that had
happened. (Photo via Pixabay)
"'Then the master called the servant in. "You wicked
servant," he said, "I canceled all that debt of yours
because you begged me to. Shouldn't you have had mercy on
your fellow servant just as I had on you?" In anger his
master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured,
until he should pay back all he owed.
"'This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you
unless you forgive your brother or sister from your
heart.'"
We are called to forgive from our hearts. We have been
forgiven of so much; how can we clutch so ferociously to
unforgiveness? We must forgive as we have been forgiven.
We must drop our stones and move from law to grace. I am
not promoting lawlessness, but we err when we fail to
live in the grace freely extended to us by the only One
who was able to fulfill all the righteous demands of
God's holy law. He alone is able to create within us all
the righteousness that God requires.
Make No Room for the Enemy
At the end of the vision I heard the Spirit say that the
distraction of accusing our brothers and sisters has made
room for the enemy in our land. The enemy enters through
breaches in the wall. When we are divided it creates
opportunity for the enemy to strike.
I saw a wonderful story on the news this past week about
a couple who were walking hand in hand when the young man
was struck in the head by lightening. The electricity was
transferred through his body, through both their hands,
then down her body and out her feet. The doctors that
treated them said that they were alive because they
"shared the strike." Had the young man taken the full
force on his own it most likely would have killed him,
but because they were joined, neither of them was
seriously injured.
This is a beautiful picture of unity and our need for one
another. When we stand in opposition to each other, we
cannot withstand the strikes of the enemy; but when we
join in intimacy and unity we overcome. We need one
another!
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, because they
have a good return for their labor: If either of them
falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone
who falls and has no one to help them up... Though one
may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of
three strands is not quickly broken. (Photo via Pixabay)
This is a truth not just for personal relationships, but
also for the corporate Body. When we stand together there
is protection and authority. The enemy knows this, which
is why he works so hard at dividing relationships and
severing bonds of love. He would rather we hold a stone
that harms than hold a hand that heals. Our unity
releases authority. This is why (in the vision) when the
four men and the one being accused embraced they became
ONE. They not only became one person, but they were now
ready to face the giant. They were given the new stone
with the Lord's name written upon it and sent out to
strike the enemy in the head with this stone.
Be Encouraged
This word is not meant for condemnation but
encouragement! God disciplines those whom He loves. When
He speaks a word of correction it is proof that we are
His sons and daughters. If you have been holding stones
of accusation, then be aware you can simply drop the
stones and embrace your brother or sister and allow the
Lord to restore what the enemy has stolen. Forgive as you
have been forgiven.
If this is not directed to you, pray for the Body of
Christ. Pray and don't judge those holding stones –
because that would be picking up a stone! Let's bind
together in the love of Christ and receive the stone with
His name upon it so we might stand against the giants in
the land. Let's slay those giants that have come to
oppose the Kingdom of God working through the Church to
bless our families, our culture, and our nations.
Kathi Pelton
Inscribe Ministries
Email: jkpelton@sbcglobal.net
Website: inscribeministries.com
Jeffrey and Kathi Pelton understand our culture's need
for encouragement and hope. Through writing and speaking,
they escort individuals into awareness of God's profound
compassion and mercy that heals brokenness, and they have
a unique ability to help anyone seeking pathways into His
kind embrace. For several years, Jeffrey and Kathi led a
house of prayer located in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Currently, they travel extensively, working with prayer
and prophetic movements. Kathi began writing for The
Elijah List publication over a decade ago. She continues
to write articles for The Elijah List and other prophetic
newsletters, as well as contributing to different blogs
that she and Jeffrey maintain.
Recently, Jeffrey and Kathi, their grown children, and
their one grandson relocated from Northern California to
Eugene, Oregon. They continue to travel and have begun
networking with prayer ministries in the Pacific
Northwest. They are also part of a development team for
Kairos Ministries, a local church plant.
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