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Worldwide Kingdom Awakening News and Views
Published by Ron & Barbara McGatlin - Basileia Publishing
In This Edition
1. God's Business Never Fails
2. The Changing of the Guard
3. Top News Headlines
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1. God’s Business Never Fails
By Ron McGatlin
In this season of the world threatening to come apart at the seams, failure seems to be an increasingly common fact of life. Colossal debt of national governments threatens economic failure in many, if not most, of the nations of the world. Economic failure can create chaos in the social order of nations. The world food supply is becoming insufficient to feed the people of the world. Violence and terror threaten the peace of much of the world. Just to name a few of the multitude of areas of potential failures threatening the continuation of life in the world as we have known it. Surely great changes in the world are imminent.
Two Foundations
There are only two basic foundations from which to derive guidance for governing the world. There were two very special trees in the Garden of Eden. Partaking from one tree would have produced unfailing life. The other would, and did, produce death (failing life). The world and all that is in it has been dealing with failing life (progressive death) throughout history.
For the most part, mankind has sought for thousands of years since Adam to do life in the world according to his own ungodly or religious mindset derived from partaking of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. For the last two millennia the way has been provided in Jesus for mankind to partake of the tree of life and govern the world from it. Yet, again and again men have chosen to deny or ignore God and His ways and continue to govern their lives and the world according to the flawed logic derived from the foundational belief that man’s knowledge of good and evil is better than God’s ways. Simply stated, man has esteemed the spirit of man and his godless intellect to be superior to God and His “life-giving Spirit.”
Partaking of the tree of knowledge involves figuring things out for ourselves. Partaking from the tree of life involves hearing God and following Him.
All of the powerful resources of God are available to mankind for the purpose of ruling and reigning in this world. Fruitful living in all areas of life and proper balance in all systems of the earth must be built upon the foundation of the tree of life – Christ Jesus and His kingdom, the kingdom of God on Planet Earth as it is in heaven.
Man’s Failing Business
Death precedes resurrection life, and failure precedes fruitful life on earth. The old decaying systems of man must fail in order for the new fruitful life of God to multiply into the earth. Business and religious institution failures are a part of the coming down of ungodly Babylonian style systems. The breakdown of families and moral degradation are a part of the failing systems of life derived from the tree of knowledge. The fundamental principles that guide the governing life systems of the world are hopelessly flawed and built upon the wrong foundation. Therefore, the corrupt world systems cannot be fixed and must come down and replaced with a new system built upon the true foundation.
The New World
Forerunners of the new world are being prepared to bring forth the new governing system ruled and ordered by God through His people. The kingdom of God on earth built upon the foundation of Christ Jesus is the new world system to replace the failing world systems.
Apostolic people are emerging through the devastation and persecution of the failing world. A people are arising who have truly experienced the crucifixion of Christ Jesus in their lives. These men and women have no fear of death and no respect for the failing world systems. They are connected directly to the throne of God in Christ Jesus and walk with the pure faith and confidence of Christ. They do not glory in miracles while administering them into the world. Supernatural life in God is normal and undefiled in their daily walk.
It is necessary that these people be largely hidden, even from themselves at times, until the unveiling that will occur simultaneously with the failing of the passing world systems. Even now as the failures have begun, there is some unveiling of sons to those with eyes to see and ears to hear. However, the masses will not see or hear them until the colossal failure of the existing world system is more accomplished.
God’s word always accomplishes its purpose and never returns void.
God’s intended purpose never fails. However, it is not possible to understand the purpose of God with an old world (Babylonian) mindset. We must have a fresh revelation of the kingdom of God to see God’s purpose in the current happenings of our lives. With only a limited revelation of the kingdom of God, we may be trying to measure as success or failure the ventures of our life without knowing the real purpose of God in the venture.
For example, we may determine a business or job venture that God put us into to be unsuccessful because it only lasted a relatively short time and did not provide the income that we expected. That would be Babylonian criteria for determining success. However, that completely ignores what the business or job did while in existence. It may have furnished goods and services for a season that were God’s actual purpose for it. Therefore, it was a fruitful venture and successfully accomplished the will of God. Also, it could have been a stepping-stone learning experience designed by God to train or mature you or others in some needed areas.
The failures of the current world systems are not a failure of the purpose of God. Mankind had to run the full course of seeking to govern life on the earth by his own human and intellectual strength without God. Only after total failure will many become willing to fully acknowledge God as LORD and King of all. We had to come to the end of ourselves to fully return to God for all life. After the colossal failure of man’s efforts mature to their devastating conclusion, there will be no place for man or any created being to rebel against the sovereign rule of God. All will bow the knee to God and worship Him.
The Sovereign Ways of God
God’s business never fails. Following God by His Spirit will always lead us to work perfectly aligned with the universal laws (ways) of creation that will produce great fruitfulness or productivity in accomplishing the purposes of God. Kingdom principles align with universal ways (laws) of God that are set into nature through which all things act and react in God’s perfect order.
One of the universal laws of the kingdom of God is the law of sowing and reaping. This is much more than giving to God’s servants. Our whole lives are sown into the world. The seed of Christ was sown into us, and after it grows into maturity in us we are sown into the world as Christ lives in and through us.
Everything we do or say in life – every work, business, ministry, kind or unkind deed, or any other thing we do in this world is sowing of our life and as a seed has potential to produce fruit in the world. As we sow the seed of Christ into the world, Christ is formed in others and thereby in the world. As we speak the word of the kingdom into the good heart soil of people in the world, the kingdom of God grows into place in the world.
For much more on the universal laws of God and major kingdom principles of managing God’s business in the world see http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202664/0/ - Part 3 of the Kingdom Growth Guides :
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202664/0/ - PART 3
(#024) UNIVERSAL LAWS
(#025) THE GREATEST MYSTERY
(#026) BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
(#027) THE SECOND GREATEST MYSTERY
(#028) NATURAL SUPERNATURAL GROWTH
(#029) UNIVERSAL RECIPROCITY
(#030) THE THIRD GREATEST MYSTERY
(#031) CONCLUSION OF PARTS 1 thru 3
Keep on pursuing Love. Love never fails
and His kingdom never ends.
Ron McGatlin
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2. The Changing of the Guard
HAVING RUN THE COURSE
It is a season of transition and change, and the mantle of authority is passing from one generation to the next. Father is bringing into glory some who have run their race successfully. Their appointed time of service has been for preparation of a generation to pass over into the promised land. These will receive no less of a reward then those who remain. They will in fact receive that inheritance together with all the saints as the kingdom is manifest. For the cloud of witnesses is as close as our breath. And the veil between the realms of heaven and earth is thinning and will one day be no more as death is swallowed up in victory.
There are also those in positions of "church leadership" who are unprepared to enter the unfolding age we have stepped into. Many have exhibited a leadership that is dead religion, and patterned after the world in drawing men to themselves. These do not understand or exhibit the servant leadership of Christ.
DIMINISHING OF SOME-THE RAISING UP OF OTHERS
In a dream last week I was with my old boss at a previous place of employment. He was sick and deteriorating. I laid hands on him to pray for him and could feel cancer that was weakening his body. I prayed earnestly for his healing. He became diminished in size, and I had great concern for his spiritual condition. I knew his time to leave was near and then he spoke and said, "God spoke to me yesterday, He told me, 'I receive you My son'." I began to weep knowing that even in his poor condition Father received him. Then as I was standing there I began to be lifted up as if by invisible hands.
The boss in the dream represents previous leadership in the church. The cancer and diminishing represents many in leadership today who are unable to continue in the place of leadership in this unfolding age because of their poor spiritual condition. Father stills loves and receives them, but the old order of man's religious system is diminishing and passing away. The "raising up" represents new leadership Father is raising up. Today is the day of the rising and diminishing of many.
CHANGING OF AGES-CHANGING OF LEADERSHIP
Throughout history men and women have been raised up by God to fulfill a purpose in both the spiritual and natural realm. Moses was given to Israel as a leader to bring them out of Egypt with miraculous signs and wonders . But, it was not Moses and his generation that went into the promised land. The generation that went in to the promised land were those who had a "different spirit" like Caleb and Joshua and did not have the slave mentality of unbelief of the previous generation.
There is a new breed of leader God is releasing in the earth that has come to the end of the wilderness wanderings prepared to take the land of promise and bring others in with them. These are not like the leadership of the past hierarchal structure in which people have become dependent upon man to lead them and hear God for them. The new breed of leader leads people to the throne of God; the place of knowing, hearing, and obeying Father themselves.
CHANGING OF THE BATTLEFIELD
In World War II, the Nazis took advantage of nations like France and Poland whose leadership was still bound to the mindset of a bygone age of warfare. These nations were unable to stop the advance of an Armored blitzkrieg. France had a bunker and trench mentality that believed it's fortifications would stop any army from advancing. Poland had an aging dictator that resisted the need to modernize and had built up an impressive calvary that was successful in previous engagements, but was no match for Panzer armored tanks. An all out Nazi assault overran these nations whose men fought with valor and courage, but whose leadership had left them unprepared to face a new age of warfare.
Old religious mindsets will bring us to defeat! Our fate in this hour will be determined by way in which we have responded to Father in the times of wilderness preparations intended to help us to face the Antichrist giants of this unfolding age. Those who have in faith allowed Him to change their way of operating and thinking will be raised up to bring in a new generation of victorious Kingdom minded sons into His eternal purposes for this hour.
Many today recognized as spiritual leaders are unable to stop the assault that has already begun and is intended to ravage the earth both spiritually and physically. We have come to the culmination of the ages. The enemies to be faced are coming from every side. Everything that can be shaken will shake, and those without security in God will attempt to steal, kill, and destroy in order to secure stability. Jer. 12:5 If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? All of the forces of darkness are being mobilized for the final battle, and the warfare of the past that could not stand against the footmen of hell will be swept away by the horsemen of hell. But, God is raising up warriors who know how to defeat the enemy and will stand their ground in the face of chaos and turmoil. Not only will these stand their ground, they will route the enemy and watch them flee.
BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE!
Do not fear the intimidation of the giants of the unfolding age. The enemy is already defeated. We are called to go and enforce the victory Christ has already won! Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
In His Love
Kriston Couchey
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/152873/0/ - 3. Top News Headlines
Governor Calls For Prayer & Fasting - 6/23/2011
“Texas Governor Rick Perry, in an historic move that has not taken place in our lifetime, is calling for a National Solemn Assembly called The Response: A Call to Prayer for a Nation in Crisis, on Saturday, August 6, 2011, in Reliant Stadium (indoors) in Houston, Texas. America is in crisis. As a nation, we must come together and call upon Jesus to guide us through." Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202649/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37043&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Slain in the Spirit at Crystal Cathedral? It Happens at Hispanic Service - 6/20/2011
Has Robert Schuller had a recent conversion experience? Not as far as we know, but the Crystal Cathedral is now the site of thriving, Charismatic worship, thanks to Hispanic minister Dante Gebel. Guest speaker Cindy Jacobs recently ministered healing at a Spanish language service. When asked about Jacobs, Senior Pastor Shelia Schuller Coleman, said, in effect, Cindy who? Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202650/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37023&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Van Impe Ministry Abandons TBN in Clash Over Islam - 6/18/2011
It always seemed a little strange Jack Van Impe was on TBN. Differing views on the gifts of the Holy Spirit were not enough to separate them. Neither was the lavish lifestyle associated with the network. But now there's an impasse. TBN was willing to tolerate supporters of what's called "Chrislam," but not Van Impe's exposure of sympathizers like Schuller and Warren. Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202651/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37008&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Seeker-Sensitive Church Escorts Special-Needs Boy Out of Sanctuary - 6/18/2011
The 12 year-old boy was all dressed up for Easter Sunday. The family arrived at a church that prided itself in being seeker-sensitive. When the boy let out an "Amen" in his own way, he and his mother were quickly whisked away to a side room. Later she offered to start a ministry for special needs children, but the pastor says the church focuses on worship, not ministries. Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202652/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37009&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
NBC Apologizes for Omitting God from Pledge - 6/20/2011
Maybe they thought US Open fans would not notice. Your eyes tend to glaze watching TV, and for some, the critical faculty is turned off. Boy, was the peacock network in for a surprise! Viewers immediately turned to Facebook and Twitter. Before the three-hour event was over, announcer Dan Hicks apologized without specifically identifying the missing words as "Under God." Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202653/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37024&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Degar-Montagnards: Youth Group Shows Solidarity with Political Prisoners - 6/21/2011
GREENSBORO, NC -- Hundreds of Montagnard people from different cities across North Carolina attended the Montagnard Foundation convention. The convention was in remembrance of the Montagnard Christians imprisoned in Vietnam for advocating religious freedom and human rights. Many of the attendees had relatives still in prison and some were former prisoners themselves. Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202654/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37027&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
China’s Official Church Members "Admonish" Shouwang Group - 6/21/2011
Police recently detained a further 16 members of Beijing's Shouwang house church and placed several more under house arrest. That while members of China's government-approved churches have gone to police stations to "admonish" detained house church members, according to a statement issued by church leaders. "Some church members have lost their jobs or rented homes or both, Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202655/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37028&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
A powerful new documentary on Pakistan ’Martyr’ Shahbaz Bhatti has been released - He was described as a ’Voice for the Voiceless’ - 6/22/2011
A 43-minute documentary honoring the life and work of Pakistani Christian leader, Shahbaz Bhatti, the former Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs, has been released. Shahbaz, 41, made a life's work of campaigning for tolerance in Pakistan, especially to reform the harsh blasphemy laws. He also bravely stood up for Asia Bibi, a mother sentenced to death for blasphemy. Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202656/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37035&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Gay Rights Movement Taught as History? - 6/22/2011
The gay rights movement could soon find its way into U.S. history textbooks in California. State measure SB-48 would require schools to include homosexual and transgender Americans in their curriculum. The measure has already passed the state Senate and is now before the General Assembly. If passed, the bill would likely have a nationwide impact. Enlightening VIDEO. Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202657/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37036&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
Israel Asks Apple: Remove '3rd Intifada' App - 6/22/2011
Israel wants Apple Inc. to get rid of a free application that it says incites violence against the Jewish state. Developed by a Dubai-based company, the Arabic-language "Third Palestinian Intifada" helps users organize anti-Israel protests and share a variety of pro-Palestinian material such as songs, articles and photos of so-called martyrs. Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202658/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37037&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202659/0/ - Christian Student Is Told He Must Pay a $30 Fee to Witness - 6/18/2011
Pellissippi State Community College probably doesn't teach free speech isn't free in its "Law and Society" course. But Vice President Rebecca Ashford still demanded student Mark Dew turn over $30 in order to share the Gospel on campus. It's a good thing Dew is not taking this lying down, or future students would be forced to pay the same penalty. He's suing the school. Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202659/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37005&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202660/0/ - Swedish Church Members 'Don't Believe in Jesus' - 6/18/2011
The Church of Sweden is officially an Evangelical Lutheran Church. But something doesn't sound so evangelical. A recent survey shows only 15 percent of members believe in Jesus, another 15 percent claim to be atheists, and 25 percent call themselves agnostics. To put this in perspective, consider this. Only 2 percent of members regularly attend Sunday services. Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202660/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37004&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202661/0/ - Virginia Attorney General to Pastors: It's Time to Get Political - 6/18/2011
The only thing that could have been better about Ken Cuccinelli's speech would have been giving it to a group that really needed to hear it — like the American Civil Liberties Union. As it was, the Attorney General was preaching to the choir — the Virginia Christian Alliance. But in a day of pervasive government hostility to faith, Cuccinelli's message was quite welcome. Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202661/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=37003&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202662/0/ - Unsolved Mystery: Vanishing Bees Stump Scientists - 6/17/2011
It's been five years since a Pennsylvania beekeeper sounded the alarm about the mysterious death of honey bees around the world. "Millions of hives have been lost. The real value of the bees is crop pollination" Honey bees help pollinate about one-third of our food supply. 100 crops represent 90 percent of the world's food, and over 70 are pollinated by bees. Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202662/0/ - http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2011/June/Honey-Bee s/
http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202663/0/ - Baroness Cox’s Sharia Bill criticised by Islamic council - 6/17/2011
“The problem with Sharia is that it is inherently unequal for certain kinds of people. “Muslims and non-Muslims are treated unequally. Similarly, men and women are treated unequally. “So if Sharia is recognised in any way in terms of the public law in this country, that introduces a principle of contradiction in the body of the law which will cause problems for the country and for people who will suffer, particularly women.” Read On: http://go.netatlantic.com/t/24910676/72684589/202663/0/ - http://archive.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=36990&a mp;a mp;PN=1&TPN=1
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