Rallying Calls to Prayer – 1: A Vast Army

Posted on Tuesday, 14 August, 2018 by Richard Barker

When the servant of the man of God arose early and went out there was an army surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And (so) his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?”

Elisha answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And he prayed and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. (2 Kings 6:15-17 NKJV)

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The urgent Rallying Cry penned by Hugh and Ginny Cryer, republished here last Thursday, invites readers to join them because, “We believe that the Lord is about to move powerfully in this nation once again. This time not just on the indigenous people of this land as in Wesley and Whitfield’s time but now in present day UK…

“For this move of God to come, I believe that the Lord is wanting to raise up an army and that we are all part of that army. His army for His battle for Britain today. Just as Rees Howells wrote about the battle for the skies and the heavenlies in 1940, so we are now called to wage war in the same way…”

[My apologies for the failed link in previous post’s image but the original and above link to Culture Changers now work, but not in a new window; ie. same screen as this one.]

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A VAST ARMY

They’re not alone in sensing the importance of such a holy call to Christians in Britain, and I thank everyone who’s commented on the blog or contacted me direct. Edmund Phillimore emailed the next day and kindly permits me to quote him:

‘Yesterday at New Wine, James Aladurin of Prayer Storm spoke twice calling for people to become passionate prayer warriors birthing the revival we long to see.

‘He (told) how in 2017 the Lord drew his attention to Acts 12. When Herod found popularity following his executing James, he arrested Peter. Peter was asleep, in chains and in prison. But he was delivered by the angel as the church prayed through the night. He sensed the Lord saying that both church and nation are like Peter. There is an apostolic calling on the U.K. to take the gospel to the nations and like Peter they are asleep, in chains in prison. But there is also the church of constant prayer. Just as the prayers of the church in Jerusalem led to Peter being set free supernaturally, so God will deliver church and nation in response to the prayers of his people. Wake up prayer warriors!

‘I believe many at New Wine responded to James’ call. The Lord is on the move.’

Also, he noted that on Thursday UK Prophetic Words had republished a word Veronika West had brought in which she saw an army of the Lord advancing. I’d noticed it some days earlier on her Facebook dated 30 July. It reads:

A MIGHTY ARMY IS RISING; DIVINE TRANSITION

‘LOOK! SEE there is A mighty Army that is Now MOVING and advancing upon the earth, there is a divine deployment in the camp of the Lord, THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF GOD ARE TAKING NEW GROUND AND OCCUPYING NEW TERRITORY. The Season of Great Change and Divine Transition is NOW upon us.

“LISTEN! Do you HEAR The Sound of many trumpets, THE sound of the Shofar”? IT’S TIME TO BREAK CAMP AND MOVE FROM THIS PLACE OF BONDAGE AND STALE BREAD, the Land OF PROMISE, PURPOSE AND MANIFEST POWER IS BEFORE US.

‘I hear the Spirit say, “WARRIORS RISE UP AND TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE FRONT-LINE OF BATTLE, FEAR NOT FOR THE GIANTS STAND POWERLESS IN THE PRESENCE OF THE KING, SEE, I HAVE PUT VICTORY IN YOUR MOUTH, NOW Open your mouths and I will fill it, speak forth My Word and it will go forth to pierce and penetrate the heart of darkness in the land. WATCH! As the AUTHORITY and the transforming Power of My Word goes forth to move and make way, for the Rivers of My Glory to Come and Break forth upon the Nations.

“COME UP HIGHER, YES! Let us go up together to the high places, where the fragrance of the prayers and Praises of My PEOPLE fill My nostrils. Have I not said, the Books that have been sealed will now be opened? WATCH! As My Transforming Glory will Come, WATCH! As My Justice and Vindication will Come, YES! WATCH! As My Compensation will come, For I will pour out My Healing and Restoration Power upon the people of the land. Now Listen! Beloved You must Eat My Word, Speak My Word and NOW Run with the Roar of My Resurrection and Redemptive Power”, says God.

‘Friends, I see the Spirit of Revelation and Wisdom manifesting mightily and powerfully in the hearts and minds of God’s people in this Season causing many to Arise in greater power to go forth and declare their righteousness by His blood. Strongholds and strangleholds of the enemy are being dismantled and broken, I See an Army of Warriors begin to conquer and overcome those things that seemed impossible in the past, the weak are being made STRONG. I hear the sound of a war cry of Victory over the people of God, satan is defeated, the hand of God has overturned and overthrown every situation that has seemed insurmountable and impossible for many.

‘Listen! the ground is fertile and the seeds that you have sown in the last season will SUDDENLY AND QUICKLY COME FORTH, THE SEASON OF Abundant Harvest is upon us. The HAND of God is now moving with greater Acceleration and Momentum UPON THE EARTH, I SEE a SUPERNATURAL SHIFT taking place in the heavenlies which will now begin to manifest in the midst of you, WATCH AND EXPECT A DIVINE MOVE OF RESTORATION, TIMELY REVERSALS AND UNEXPECTED RECOMPENSE in every area in your life where the devourer came to rob, Kill and Destroy. hindrance that has drained and stifled your momentum is being uprooted and removed, there is a clear pathway forming in front of you. A pathway that leads to fruitfulness and Increase. The Spirit of God has equipped and empowered you to Stand and be Strong in the conflict, there is a battle that rages in the heavens on your behalf, be assured of His Blood that has overcome every demonic assignment and onslaught. He has given you weapons to war and to win, Now Take hold of His Peace and His Salvation, take Hold of His Righteousness and His Faith, Let His Spirit and His Truth guide and direct you, I Prophesy you are Standing in His Victory in this hour.
Hope is rising, I Prophesy it’s a New Day and a New Dawn for the faithful ones of God.

‘I see the finger God begin to Stretch you beyond your comfort zone, taking you beyond the borders of the familiarity and safety, He is enlarging you and preparing you for appointed times and seasons, you are being reset and recalibrated for these are indeed set times, times of watching and waiting, Heaven is about to move, there is a release of the power of His presence, I Prophesy His promises will be made manifest upon the earth. Get ready for the Suddenlies of God will begin to sweep across the nations like Wild Fires as the cries of repentance go forth, Be Expectant for a display of God’s Glory that shall be seen on earth like never before.’

WATCH and PRAY

wpc_logo Jane HollowayNational Prayer Director at Birmingham’s World Prayer Centre, also commented upon the Rallying Cry:

“Great to see this.. Can you pass on to them that there are many such groups all over the UK.. Great to know they are meeting to seek God in this battle for the soul of the nation season…people are meeting in groups in towns, cities, villages, there are over 50+ expressions of houses of prayer and worship etc..”

If you to wish to connect with Jane see her comment at the foot of last week’s post. Or read About the World Prayer Centre and visit their home page via this graphic:

GPS #18: Standards…of all kinds – all equally powerful

Posted on Friday, 10 August, 2018 by Richard Barker

God’s GPS system (Global Prophecy Signals) is also our Global Prayer Signalling because, on the day I posted the Cryers’ call to prayer, ‘Cookie’ prays for Christians to find the courage to speak out, as well as quoting Gavin Ashenden’s objections in full to events in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Thank you Julie…

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“When depravity and immorality appear more prevalent in society,
one of the main causes can be traced to silent or inactive Christians”
David Fiorazo

(The Queen’s Royal Standard flying over Windosr Castle courtesy the web)

The Royal Standard, otherwise known as the Royal flag, is flown only when the Queen of
England and that of the British Commonwealth is physically in a particular residence—
The flag is her very visible calling card.

According to Wikipedia,
“the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom is flown when the Queen
is in residence in one of the royal palaces and on her car, ship or aeroplane.
It may be flown on any building, official or private, during a visit by the Queen,
if the owner or proprietor so requests.
It famously replaces the Union Flag over the Palace of Westminster when the Queen visits
during the State Opening of Parliament.
The Royal Standard…

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A Rallying Cry to Prayer – Your Country Needs You!

Posted on Thursday, 9 August, 2018 by Richard Barker

Someone was unable to go with friends from our church to a Kingdom Come conference in West Sussex and we were offered her place. Nina already had an appointment, so I took an unscheduled seat in their car and en-route was pleasantly surprised to learn what and whom we have in common! And that soon connected into this post!

I learned of our friends’ attendance several years ago at Winchester Vineyard church, where we went for monthly Encounter evenings (and prophecy courses) and got to know pastors Hugh and Ginny Cryer.

As a result of a ‘God-incidence’ in 2015 I introduced readers to them and their ministry ‘Culture Changers – Reconnecting His Family’ (as told in Heidi Baker, Cindy Jacobs: Prophetic Messages Applied and Verified).

We keep in touch through the monthly ‘E-zine’ but Ginny emailed asking if I’d publish the latest, which I’d already thought about and so replied, “Something in my spirit is excited about this and its timing.”

As Ginny says, “Although these are just little shoots – I feel that the Lord is really in this too.” I too am no great pray-er – so join in the Cryer’s request and rise up as ...

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A VAST ARMY

I write this with urgency. We believe that the Lord is about to move powerfully in this nation once again. This time not just on the indigenous people of this land as in Wesley and Whitfield’s time but now in present day UK, where we are represented by many different tribes and nations who have settled here and can call themselves British.

For this move of God to come, I believe that the Lord is wanting to raise up an army and that we are all part of that army. His army for His battle for Britain today. Just as Rees Howells wrote about the battle for the skies and the heavenlies in 1940, so we are now called to wage war in the same way.

To be perfectly honest, Hugh and I do not feel we are great “pray-ers” and I want you to know that this letter is for those of you like us. To be even more candid, our hearts rather sank when we felt the Lord calling us to obediently follow Him to rally prayer gatherings. Yet we believe that the Lord has spoken to us from Ezekiel 37 – that we are like dry bones and that there is so much more that the Lord wants to pour into us – His very life! For that to happen He is showing us our need and wanting us to start to pray without perhaps always feeling the equipping to do so.

Will you join us? Will you, in this summer season of rest and holiday, when the flesh may crave “not now”; will you answer this call?

We really believe that as we all ask Him who we could gather and pray with (regardless of denomination or not), He will pull our dry bones together supernaturally and a vast army will arise, and it will be His doing to save a nation that is in desperate need.

“SO THAT THEY WILL NOT PERISH”

Does your heart sink? If so I would ask you to reflect on Jonah when an unbelieving sea captain asked him to call on his God but Jonah was asleep. The captain said incredulously, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish” (Jonah 1:6).

The thing that particularly cut me to the quick was the point that it is not about us, but about them! About all the peoples that do not know Him in our nation. Dear friends, this is not about how we feel either. It is about who we are. The Lord is calling ALL His people to come together in our homes and other venues to pray for our nation

We believe that as we step out in faith – the Lord will give us the strategies – not just to know how to hear the warnings of what the enemy plans to do – but more than that, He will speak to us from heaven showing the counter-attacks we are to use. So whenever there is a warning coming to us – “Seek me” says the Lord “And I will show you the strategy to stop it.” Indeed we believe the Lord is saying, “I will show you how to do it.” He knows we are not yet alive as He would want us to be and we probably know that in our heart of hearts too. All this is about to change! Will you answer this call to the “unqualified”?

YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU!

Whether you live in the UK or not, I felt the Lord say that this applies to you too. If you are not living in the UK, please ask the Lord what your response should be, as our joint response is to serve Him.

So this is a time for action – a time to ask and pray about what YOUR response might be as part of an army which may usher in a fresh move of the Spirit of God in our nation. The issues are above politics, they concern the spiritual future of our nation We need His family to be reconnected and to call upon God, to forget our political differences and as a “Christian” nation to pray that God’s will shall increasingly be done on earth here as in heaven.

WILL YOU JOIN US?

A few months ago I had a text from a friend in Newbury. It was abundantly clear that his heart was to see this nation turned around once more. Since then we have met together in another home equidistant between him and us and our little gathering has begun to grow.

Indeed he has just sent me this prophetic word for the UK [previous post] which I think you would want to see. Here is an excerpt from it which is very encouraging for us as Culture Changers. Not least, as it talks of the importance of keeping the home fires burning at this time:-

“I see prayer gatherings beginning to emerge in the United Kingdom in an immense way, and many will be a part of many home churches/home groups, that will be very Apostolic and Prophetic in nature. Much of the prayer gatherings will come from these, and I see a great wave of the moving of God’s Spirit through these groups. It will be a grass-roots movement of God’s remnant there…”

Would you like to be part of something like this? If so then do follow our lead and just get going – the more vulnerable we feel – probably the more powerfully the Lord can use us. And if, of course, you are intercessors and all this makes your heart soar but you know you are already on course, then please pray for those of us who are starting out!!

GETTING ALIGNED FOR WHAT GOD IS ABOUT TO DO

To finish, in early 2012 the Lord spoke to us about not starting a movement but reconnecting His Family. Just this last week He sovereignly reminded us that now is the time. As I close you might like to know of two, of no doubt many more, events being organised by others who sense the urgency of this hour.

NATIONAL DAY OR PRAYER

One is the national Day of Prayer organised by David Hathaway of World Vision which to be held on 8th September in Westminster Central Hall.

CALL THE NATION TO PRAYER – AS ONE

The other is what looks like a smaller endeavour yet I feel has national importance too. On 29th September, Call the Nation to Prayer is organising, two linked gatherings, ‘As One’. First, at the old Coventry Cathedral ruins and later in the nearby village of Meriden, traditionally the centre of England. ‘As One’, is about unity and reconciliation, prayer and declaration to call forth the release of revival prophecy upon the nation.

Remarkably the date is on the same weekend as a small gathering at our home on Sunday 30th September.

A RALLYING CRY!

This letter is meant to be a rallying cry. We believe we see the beginnings of the Holy Spirit moving in our land once more. How thrilling to be part of it. Let’s not look down and be overwhelmed by what we see. Let us look up and get His perspective once more and know that He has a good plan and that we can be part of it.

Much love dear friends

Ginny and Hugh

PS: see this blog’s subsequent posts for responses….(next)

Richard’s Note – A Repentance Issue: this weekend sees yet another example of the End-times (#15 of About Signs) as the spirit of Herod influences the church (see this post) – read Revd Gavin Ashenden on Ely Cathedral and the Great Apostasy – note some images are extremely distasteful but convey the gross unrighteousness of such parades!

Brexit-EU battles follow Bible history and prophecy – 2: ‘spirit of Herod’ exposed in church

Posted on Tuesday, 7 August, 2018 by Richard Barker

Readers unfamiliar with this topic are advised to read the first part for background info before joining our analysis of this unholy spirit’s other main influence, namely

OVER THE CHURCH:

‘Church’ in the ‘Fox’ prophecy’s context presumably means the Anglicans, or Church of England, because its bishops sit as ‘Lords Spiritual’ in Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords, thereby becoming involved with the government’s legislative process; as well as in furthering or hindering The Lord’s desire in Britain’s severing ties with the EU. Peers elevated to the Lords as a political honour – many with large EU pensions – together with Anglican bishops, thwarted the EU Withdrawal Bill from becoming British law by defeating the government 14 times!! (read report together with Cranmer’s opinion here).

We’d expect, however, this spirit of Herod’s hidden influence to become increasingly observed because the Lord’s promise “to uncover, expose and bring to light the works of wickedness and witchcraft in the land”. Also according to this word, He will cause “those who have dishonoured Me and who have turned away and rebelled against My plans and purposes in the Nation…to be stripped naked and paraded out in the open before all men“ – thus, in their exposure and no longer remaining hidden and operating deceitfully, knowledge of their deeds will become public!

That the Lord’s already working on this behind the scenes was suspected a few years ago in A Passing Thought Becomes Fulfilled Prophecy, with examples reviewed here.

Over the last two years a number of Anglican bishops have spoken out strongly against Brexit, as reported by religio-political blogger Archbishop Cranmer (see ‘Bishops’ tag). The latest noted is the Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines; but that diocese is now reported in The Guardian as being in a “serious financial crisis”!

Cranmer and contributors, therefore, wax satirical in last week’s post; whereas, knowing of that prophetic word on the intrusive spirit of Herod, I simply ask, “Could the Hand of the Lord be in this financial ‘crisis’ to expose and shake what’s not of Him?”

And now, Revd Gavin Ashenden exposes the ungodliness within the Church of England in its longstanding cover-up of abuse and bullying in addition to the introduction of false doctrine.

In Cover Up and Abuse in and by the Church – Corruption in the CoE he concludes,

‘Institutional bullying, cover-up and the abuse of power are unspeakably corrupt and damaging. If the Church can’t hold its own bullying bishops to account to tell the truth, it should not be surprised if the state and the public try.

‘But the Church of England is already in deep trouble. Many of its members are abandoning it in protest about its own abandonment of Jesus’s teaching about gender and marriage. Dependent on its members to remain solvent, it may find that they decline to subsidise what amounts to an exercise in institutional sado-masochsim. They may decline to pay to be bullied and lied to, by many, some, or even any its bishops.’

Keep watching and praying…

THE GOOD NEWS

Despite all the political aggravation it’s clearly implicit that a massive spiritual dynamic is well underway from heaven and that satan is pulling out all the stops to prevent it – no doubt it sees its future in the Lake of Fire beckoning over the horizon!

Just look at the marvelous goal implied in the prophetic promise for both the country and the Church, as bought by Veronika, as the explanation for why the spirit of Herod is manifesting today.:

“(It) comes at a time when a people, nation or individual is about to reach full maturity, growth, purpose and Destiny. The Spirit of Herod hates anything good or godly, this treacherous spirit seeks only to kill and destroy destinies that are on the verge of blooming.” (emphases mine)

Nina and I are particularly blessed to attend a local parish church and a healing centre where the leaders are Holy Spirit-filled and led by Him and keen for Father’s will to be done in our patch of earth – Thy Kingdom Come!

Now Is The Time

In his upbeat editorial on The Future of Christianity Clifford Hill writes there’s a new openness to religious belief among young people, and so he concludes:

‘This is the challenge to Christians in Britain today: there is an incredible window of opportunity for evangelism, particularly during this time of political and social upheaval due to the Brexit negotiations. Many young people are trying to understand what’s going on in the nation: this is our opportunity to talk about social values, ethical principles and religious beliefs.

‘Now is the time to talk about the future of Britain outside the European Union. It is the time to talk about the history of Europe, the secularisation of the EU, and the whole subject of values and beliefs. It is the time to talk about the ultimate truths presented in the Bible and the basis of our Christian faith which transforms lives.’

Yes indeed!

PS (8 August) – This weekend sees yet another example of the ‘great falling away’ (#15 of About Signs) as the spirit of Herod continues to operate over church – read Gavin on Ely Cathedral and the Great Apostasy.

Declarations over all involved in British politics

Posted on Monday, 16 July, 2018 by Richard Barker

We join and stand with Suzanne Ferrett at Passion For The Nation in making these declarations which she published yesterday and today:

It is unusual for me to put out a declaration on a Sunday, and I am aware that there will be many differing views over the current proposed Brexit Bill. However, I felt a strong warning from God, that we need to pray and declare during this weekend, as well as Parliament next week, that God’s purposes are fulfilled.

First Declaration

“Ask of me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance” Psalm 2: 8

Lord, we thank You for our Godly heritage and declare it will be recovered, restored and connected to Your future purpose for this nation in Jesus’ Name, and that this nation will step into God-given identity.

We acknowledge You as the Alpha and Omega, the One who is sovereign and rules in love and truth over the nations, that Your ways are higher than our ways, and Your thoughts higher than our thoughts.

We thank You for all those You have positioned for this time, irrespective of party allegiance. We speak Your strength, Your wisdom and Your mantle of authority upon them, that Your voice will be heard, clearly sounding above and beyond every other voice.

We declare this is the day for Your Kingdom to be manifest, not only in outcomes but also in heart and processes. We declare the Cabinet, Government and Opposition parties will work shoulder to shoulder as Kingdom vision rises above party allegiance and personal preference.

We speak alignment with Your will and Your desire over every conversation taking place (this weekend) within constituency associations, between MPs and over the choices and decisions of those who have recently resigned, that an atmosphere of peace, hope and truth will reign over our land, cancelling every plan of the enemy to bring deception or manipulation or fear – in Jesus’ Name.

Second Declaration

As I stated yesterday, I felt a strong warning from God, that we need to be both praying and declaring over Parliament this week. Thank you to all those who are standing in that place at this time. Please do continue to use yesterday’s declaration.

“The Voice of the Lord echoes through the skies and seas. The Glory – God reigns as He thunders in the clouds. So powerful is His voice, so brilliant and bright, how majestic as He thunders over the great waters (sea of humanity)” Psalm 29:3-4 (Passion Translation)

We declare God is the King of Kings and the Lord of Glory, that He rules over the nations in love and we praise Him for the power of His word released into our world.

Lord, we declare Your people will stand in the full assurance that Your love, Your word and Your covenant with us will never fail, and in the flow of Your purposes for our nation at this time. We decree a new level of love and commitment to the fabric of the land will be released from Heaven, touching hearts, changing priorities and shifting values.

We thank You for all those You have positioned within our parliamentary system for this time, irrespective of party allegiance. We speak Your strength, Your wisdom and Your mantle of authority upon them, that Your voice will be heard, clearly sounding above and beyond every other voice. We declare the Cabinet, Government and Opposition parties, will work shoulder to shoulder, as Kingdom vision rises above party allegiance, political agendas and personal preference. We stand in Your grace and we declare a fresh alignment of the words and thoughts of our leaders with Your will, that Your plans for this nation will be established.

Now, in the Name of Jesus we decree, the boundaries, borders and sovereignty of our nation; judicial, legislative, physical, spiritual, political and economic, will be marked out according to our Kingdom destiny and purpose. That which You would disconnect will be disconnected, and that which You would connect will be connected.

AMEN

Houses of Parliament: courtesy FreeDigitalPhotos.net

For an introduction to Passion For The Nation read the closing section of that title in this post about King Alfred and (P4N’s) Spiritual Magna Carta.

Rule Britannia – Raising the Titanic!

Posted on Thursday, 5 July, 2018 by Richard Barker

Following our unscheduled but divinely orchestrated intermission that harmonises with material from Dave Hood, we continue to his next theme. For background read A 21-Years’ Series of Progressive Revelations, wherein he says this fits in with his comments upon Veronika West’s prophetic vision/word on the UK’s breaking away from the EU, and the urgent word on the break-up of the EU-bloc and on European nations.

As with all prophecies, this guest post is to be taken before the Lord and weighed:

‘Rule Britannia! Britannia rules the waves!

‘Britons never, never, never shall be slaves!’

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Armada Memorial, Plymouth

Britain in its history was once called “Great”, and it was indeed great. It ruled the waves and was once the governing head of the Commonwealth of the Nations. It has since lost its “greatness” and is indeed far from being a “United Kingdom”. But God has plans to make her both Great and United again. In fact, years ago, it spawned a great navy, a vast fleet and flotilla of both merchant and naval shipping in might and power. In years past God used its power to spread the Gospel to the far-reaching corners of the Commonwealth, with some successes. But in some respects it tried to make those far-away inhabitants more like themselves and, as a consequence, the hope fell apart.

God was once with the nation as a “missionary country”. That is not to say that those who venture to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ are failing today. But rather this country has lost its greatness and unity with God. Its ability to measure truth has been stunted and blunted. It no longer has the cutting-edge and place with God among the nations.

England, Great Britain, I believe was always meant to be in God’s hand as His tool. Like Mark, who in his youth walked with God’s greats … it is my belief; He is once again preparing and calling His ‘Mark’, this ‘nation’ to new fields again … the fields of Europe. In part, the mission field is its own soil, its own country, but first, through God’s inner work and vision for this nation, He is reaching outward to its neighbour, France and Europe beyond, to the outer extent of the vision…

2Timothy 4:11 – ‘Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.’

God needs to change the heart of a nation, to become a minister TO the nations.

Mark, is as this country, that had and was meant to have a cutting-edge … Its METAL cutting head fell off the shaft and disappeared under muddy waters. But like those who explored and sought for the sunken metal hull of the Titanic…God knew where she lay and in what depths to find her. He has chosen to raise her from the depths of her long sleep…and like the one who sought to find her, who found her deep down…He, God, having found her, said… “I will come back for you, for I have left My Name there”.

Like the Titanic, she, His nation, His church in this country…she was a wreck, deep in the waters, up to her neck in mud and slime. But God found her, just like those explorers who longed to find her…for He had never taken his eyes off her, but was readying her for her future service.

Like Mark he says, “TELL MARK I HAVE NEED OF HIM”. Just like in the film (‘Titanic’), He intends to make the ending all the more real and all the more glorious. He found her and raised, raises her. Like the axe-head, God raised that up by the power of the cross. Because I live, Jesus said, you shall live also.

He wants again to make Britain a maritime nation, only this time to rule by the waves of his Spirit, and UPON HIS TIDE, His waters boundless limits that He sets…But there mighty [is] Jehovah for us, A place of rivers — streams broad of sides, No ship with oars doth go into it, And a mighty ship doth not pass over it. (YLT)

Just as Lord Kitchener proclaimed, “Your country needs you!” and was communicated to the masses in times of war and need so, too, does another Lord’s signal.

Tell My Mark, My people, My nation their Lord hath need of them.

HE HAS NEED OF YOU ALL NOW

For the campaign He has planted, plotted and planned is upon the battlefield of His Europe. For the earth is the Lord’s and everyone and everything in it.

This country is an island, an iceberg island and set for turning. The Titanic was sunk by an iceberg. This ship represented all that was known of the engineering of man. If it had not fell, oh how it would have “lit up” the oceans of the nations. The Titanic as it was, is similar to Europe, its EEC as it and its nations has been engineered by man and spiritual forces in a particular way. It, Europe, believes its strength is in its planning, in its purpose for the future of the peoples of Europe and its developing and strategic role in the World.

I hear Him emphatically say…

“EUROPE AS THE TITANIC, CANNOT WITHSTAND THE ICEBERG THAT IS BRITAIN”.

God is loosening its iceberg nation Britain OFF its AGE-LONG ROOTS, OFF ITS moorings. The European Titanic, in its pride and blindness CANNOT or WILL NOT SEE WHAT IS COMING, BUT IS SAILING IMPERIOUSLY TO DISASTER…it is ill-prepared and ill-equipped. It thinks itself INVINCIBLE, even UNSINKABLE. It neither understands the times or its tides.

God is turning the iceberg Britain upside-down and making her to be a force, like the Titanic was meant to be in its time. But under His ensign it will be a humble but great force IN HIM to be reckoned with, to sail the seas and the tides of the Holy Spirit.

She herself, BRITAIN, GOD’S OWN RAISED TITANIC, WILL APPROACH the ICE FIELDS OF FRANCE and EUROPE, but she will remain whole through His might…and THIS, HIS MIGHT, will be dispersed among the nations.

You, we, are His raised Titanic, His axe-head raised by the cross … its purpose to be the bows, the cutting-edge of His intercessory vessel, His ice-breaker… its purpose I hear Him emphatically say … the freedom and salvation of Europe. But He first calls His Mark and awakens us to the call.

Editor’s Addendum:

These images from a fictional video are offered for inspiration and ‘prophetical action’:

The mystery of the seven stars

Posted on Saturday, 23 June, 2018 by Richard Barker

Thank you Jo for this heavenly scriptural meditation. May all who read be deeply blessed…

The Kingdom

It’s winter here in New Zealand and Matariki, the Maori New Year. Matariki is marked by the appearance of the Pleiades Star Cluster. In the night sky, the Pleiades can be spotted with the naked eye as a dim cluster of stars above Orion’s left shoulder.

For the Maori, Matariki literally means “eyes of God” (Mata Ariki) or “little eyes” (Matariki.) They’re not far wrong, for the prophet Zechariah, writing about his vision of a lampstand with seven lamps, tells of the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth.

“Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?” Zechariah 4:10

Job 38:31-32 declares that only the Lord can ‘bind the chains of the beautfiul Pleiades’ and bring them forth in their season.

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Passion for the Nation: a Declaration for The Church

Posted on Friday, 15 June, 2018 by Richard Barker

P4Nation

Join with Passion for the Nation in making the following prophetic declaration, as posted on their website today and re-published by kind permission:

CHURCH

“Who is this coming up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved?” – Song of Solomon 8:5

We declare this is a new day, when the Bride of Christ will arise in all her fullness, radiant and covered in Glory and we call her forth in the Name of Jesus.

We decree that as Your people move in revelation from servants to sons and from sons to the Bride, fresh awareness of Your love, Your care and Your faithfulness will come to Your people, fueling a new boldness to step into all You are making possible in this day. We declare this is the day for Your people to come out of the wilderness, out of fear and failure, into the dreams, the plans and the purposes You have prepared for them.

We declare Your Bride will arise, surrendered to Your Spirit, moving with great authority in the spiritual realm, influencing the earth, ruling and reigning as You have desired.

Now, as You are establishing new Kingdom networks across the nations, we decree and declare these nations will stand in their God-given calling and identity, be visited by the power of Your Spirit, releasing the life changing power of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Even as Jesus said “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for the catch” we declare networks and relationships across Your people in these lands that have not carried life in the previous season, will be replaced and renewed, that the capacity to bring in the fullness of the Revival and Kingdom Transformation You are opening before us will be established.We decree and declare life-giving Kingdom relationships will be extended across the nations of Europe, preparing the way for Your Kingdom to increase in both numbers and influence, reversing every negative statistic and forecast in the Name of Jesus.

Read this post under sub-heading ‘Passion for Britain’ to learn about the genesis of this ministry, and click/tap following image for a link to its website:

Important spiritual insight and prophetic words on the anti-Brexit spirit

Posted on Thursday, 14 June, 2018 by Richard Barker

A number of you may be aware of the following message brought on Sunday and which may be one of the most politically important visions that Veronika has received. Since the vision of EU as glacier she has been contending in prayer and asking the Lord for more clarity on what the enemy is doing in Britain. In this message she explains the spiritual dynamics behind this week’s Parliamentary shenanigans in voting on Brexit. (To those viewing she apologises for the first five minutes disruptions.)

Veronika brings a fulsome report and word from the Lord, of which the following script is only a ‘nutshell’:

A DIVINE CONVERGENCE, A TROOPING OF THE COLOURS, THE (FOX) SPIRIT OF HEROD OVER THE LAND

Yesterday early morning I was impressed during my time with the Lord to watch the ‘Trooping of the Colours’ that took place in celebration of the Queen’s Birthday in London. Now as I began to watch the replay of the event, the Holy Spirit immediately spoke these words to me,

“DAUGHTER WATCH, FOR THERE IS A SPIRITUAL TROOPING OF THE COLOURS TAKING PLACE OVER THE NATION IN THIS HOUR, AS MY REMNANT WARRIORS ARE GATHERING TOGETHER IN PERFECT UNITY AND ALIGNMENT, WATCH! FOR A DIVINE CONVERGENCE IS TAKING PLACE ON THE BATTLE-FIELD OF THIS NATION”!

Quickly, I wrote down what I heard the Spirit was saying and then continued to watch the event, now there came a time during the festivities while hundreds of royal fans were watching and waiting for the Queen and her Royal Regiment to march onto the Square Parade, when a small fox came running out of the bushes and ran onto the square. Brazenly, the small fox somewhat pranced across the grounds in front of everyone until it eventually left the square through a narrow gap between a wall and a fence. Now as I looked at the fox in amazement, immediately I felt the anointing become so heavy and tangible, and then I heard the Spirit speak again to me saying, “Daughter Look and See for the Spirit of Herod seeks to destroy and annihilate the Vision and Destiny of this Nation, WATCH AND PRAY! for this cunning, crafty and treacherous Spirit is now operating over the Government and the Church in this Nation”!

On hearing the Spirit speak those words, I switched off what I was watching and I began to intercede for the Nation. Now I was praying in tongues the Holy Spirit quickened to me Luke 13:31-32 – And Jesus said to them, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look, I’m driving out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will complete my work’.”

Now as I read that verse, I inquired again from the Holy Spirit what He was showing me and He revealed to me that the ‘Fox’ was prophetically symbolic of the Spirit of Herod that is now operating over the Nation. The Spirit of Herod comes with the purpose and goal of total destruction and annihilation, this cunning and dangerous spirit comes at a time when a people, nation or individual is about to reach full maturity, growth, purpose and Destiny. The Spirit of Herod hates anything good or godly, this treacherous spirit seeks only to kill and destroy destinies that are on the verge of blooming.

Now, as I continued praying, I began to see a powerful prophetic parallel unfolding before concerning the Nation and BREXIT. I clearly began to see how this same Spirit of Herod which came against the Destiny of Jesus, John the Baptist, Elijah (operating through Jezebel), Moses and Joseph is now operating over our Government and over the Church in the Nation. This Spirit of Herod is Warring against the people of God in this Nation, and this Treacherous Spirit is contending for the Birthright and Destiny of Great Britain. (This Spirit of Herod is a GREAT THREAT TO THE NATION AT THIS TIME)!

While still in prayer, the Holy Spirit then spoke again to me saying,

“Now is the Time for the True Worshipers to Arise in the Nation, (THE TRIBE OF JUDAH), Worshipers who will walk in Spirit and in Truth who will Stand against and combat the powers of the Spirit of Herod over the Government and in the Church, the remnant Warriors must ARISE FROM THEIR DEEP SLUMBER AND TAKE THEIR PLACE ON THE BATTLEFIELD IN THIS NATION”!

Then the Spirit of Revelation showed me a coming together of mantles over the Nation, I kept hearing the words, ‘A DIVINE CONVERGENCE IS NOW TAKING PLACE IN THIS NATION TO COMBAT THE POWERS OF THE SPIRIT OF HEROD THAT IS OVER THE GOVERNMENT AND THE CHURCH’. The Spirit then showed me again the Mantles of Moses, Elijah, Joseph and John the Baptist and how these mantles (Anointings) will now begin to emerge or converge in the days ahead. (LET US BEGIN TO CALL FOR A MANIFESTATION OF THESE POWERFUL MANTLES TO COME FORTH IN THE GOVERNMENT AND IN THE CHURCH).

“GOD IS REBUILDING THIS NATION; GOD IS RESTORING, REVIVING AND REFORMING”

As I continued to inquire of the Lord the Holy Spirit then lead me to the Book of Nehemiah Chapter 4, where we see the REBUILDING OF THE WALL and how Nehemiah came up against THE SAME SPIRIT OF DESTRUCTION AND DEATH. We read how just as Nehemiah and his people began the work of REBUILDING THE WALL, the Spirit of Herod showed up in all his glory, threatening to destroy and dismantle the wall from being restored. YES! the Spirit of the Fox came with the goal of distracting, derailing and ultimately destroying the vision, mission and Destiny of Nehemiah and his people. BUT!! Nehemiah being as BOLD AND COURAGEOUS AS A LION HE STOOD HIS GROUND AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF HEROD AND HE DECLARED THESE WORDS, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome! It’s time to fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”

Nehemiah was NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED OR THREATENED BY THE SPIRIT OF HEROD. (I encourage you to read the whole of chapter 4, it is both very powerful and prophetically poignant in what I believe God is revealing at this time for the REBUILDING OF THE NATION!)

After posting the video the Lord called me back into the place of prayer and He spoke these things to me;

I heard the Spirit say,

“The fox is moving in the Houses of Parliament”, then He likened to me the Houses of Parliament as a HEN HOUSE, and He said “Just as a fox comes to the hen house under the cover of darkness to scatter, to steal, to kill and to destroy, so the fox has come to the Houses of Parliament in this Nation”.

The fox is moving subtly and stealthily, he is cunning, crafty and treacherous not to be underestimated. BUT THEN I SAW THE MIGHTY ONE, THE LION OF JUDAH ENTER THE THE HEN HOUSE AND HE BEGAN TO ROAR AND THE FOX FLED IN GREAT FEAR AND NEVER RETURNED.

And then the Spirit spoke again saying;

“Daughter just as the fox was seen on parade square in the light of day, out in the open for everyone to see, Watch! As My Spirit of Truth and Righteousness moves to uncover, expose and bring to light the works of wickedness and witchcraft in the land, and Watch! For those who have dishonoured Me and who have turned away and rebelled against My plans and purposes in the Nation, I will cause them to be stripped naked and paraded out in the open before all men, FOR NO LONGER WILL MY JUSTICE AND VINDICATION TARRY IN THIS NATION”!

Veronika West, 9th June 2018

Troops parading along The Mall on return to barracks after the Trooping the Colour ceremony in Horse Guards Parade (photo BBC iplayer)

Footnotes:

We cannot forget the supernatural scroll seen on 11th June 2016 just before the start of Trooping the Colour, a couple of weeks before the EU Referendum. The Coldstream Guards marched down the Mall for the ceremony and then Nina gets ‘hit’ by the Holy Spirit, knows the Lord is speaking to her and trembles and weeps as His words scroll like moving text in front of her eyes: ‘This is MY country!’
The closing promise of uncovering and exposure is yet another confirmation of an earlier prophetical musing and several examples of its early fulfillment (#10 refers). Therefore, we can expect the above words from the Lord to be soon fulfilled.

PS – continue reading:

Word validated in next post, Fulfilled Prophecy #30 (14 June)
Scriptural Meditation on Parliamentary Plotting (20 June)
“An Often Baffling Episode in The Brexit Story”… (21 June)
Scriptural ‘Medication’ on Political Plots Against Brexit Confirmed (27 June)
F/Prophecy #30: MORE – Mogg ‘Outfoxed’ Remainers To Save Brexit (19 July)

The Choice – ‘tipping point’ for an Outpouring is close at hand!

Posted on Thursday, 14 June, 2018 by Richard Barker

Leisa Ebere contacted me last weekend and writes, ‘Please find the powerful Word the Lord gave me concerning His timing and authority. I am convinced more than ever that the tipping point for His great outpouring to the nations is very near at hand. But, He is waiting for His people to take their positions as is written about in Jude 1. I have attached the prophecy, if you could please publish this Word to bless God’s People.’ (Emphasis mine.)

THE CHOICE

“The lasting proviso which is required to access the full benefits of My Spirit is reaching out with great extended arms as I seek to surround My People,” says the Lord. “My measuring rod is going backwards and forwards, as My Remnant decide to receive peace instead of pain, and light instead of darkness. The choice is theirs and has always been theirs,” says the Lord. “But I grow weary of tarrying whilst My People waiver to and fro; and show fear, whilst stepping back from the wondrous depths of My Spirit. My Creation must walk in tandem with Me,” says the Lord, “as alignment with My Ways, however unusual or uncomfortable, is My requirement for a great breaking down of barriers that now batter My People with such force.

“Step Out, My People, and be not afraid of those who might bruise in Word or Deed. For My Servant, Stephen, feared not and saw all of Heaven, as He declared My Power and My Glory. And I say to you in this hour, that tapping into My Power must not come through trembling lips and hidden gestures; but by bold declarations and actions; as My People move with pinpoint accuracy, led of My Spirit in the next days ahead. Be bold, and be fearless, and see My Spirit increase as the days grow dark,” says the Lord.

“A Blood Moon with an eclipse in 2018, was the first true heavenly sign of the beginning of the new era of My Rising,” says the Lord. “And I shall cause My prophetic minstrels to gain prominence with a greater release of My Spirit, which shall curtail the power of the dragon. And I shall cast him aside like a limp cloth as My People stand encircled by My Glory and speak the Word of Truth to the masses. The tide of My Spirit has shifted and shall gain momentum as the Harvest comes into My storehouse. Take your positions, My People, for I have marked this season for change,” Amen.

Given to Leisa Ebere on June 1st, 2018.

For more delivered by Leisa click the ‘Ebere’ tag below. The first prophetic word she brought is God’s Mandate for the Prophetic Profiling of our Nation, followed by a very powerful collection known as The UK Nationwide Circuit Prophecies, the first of which promises the Lord will give His prophets the ability to see clearly ‘My numbers’ in 2018!

Leisa advises that the Blood Moon referred to above was the total lunar eclipse of 31st January last. It’s so named because of the typical red colour during a total lunar eclipse. Being near its perigee on 30th January 2018 this moon was also known as a “Supermoon”, as well as being described as a ‘blue moon’ it was also called a “super blue blood moon”. (The term ‘once in a blue moon’ refers to the occasional occurrence of TWO full moons within one calendar month.)

Text of vision and word on UK’s breaking away from the EU

Posted on Thursday, 7 June, 2018 by Richard Barker

In view of my blogging intentions of the past fortnight being being diverted back to the vital importance of Brexit, as in the picture and instruction Neil Mackereth received to cut and cast off the EU’s tentacles and mine, intercessors’ and readers’ reactions (including one for whom that and the previous post confirm personal prophecies of years ago), plus reactions to Justin Welby’s wayward words on the EU, I rejoice in Veronika West’s ‘God-incidental’ prefatory remark to last night’s live-feed video. She, too, had her attention drawn back to Brexit!!

Here’s her introduction, followed by notes published on Ignite Ireland Ministry:

“I want to share something with you all as a matter of urgency really. As you know, I don’t generally do live feed…but this is a vision that God gave me about the nation of the United Kingdom – it’s really just about Brexit.

“In fact, it’s something I haven’t really been…that hasn’t been on my radar in the last couple of months – but yesterday I was busy around the house and I was praying and I was speaking to the Lord and the Holy Spirit kind of…He apprehended me really, and He said, “I want you to begin to pray for Brexit”.

“So I started to pray for Brexit and for what’s happening in the nation of Great Britain and, as I began to pray in the Spirit, the Lord took me into a very powerful vision and so I wanted to share the vision with you. Now, what I’ve done is to keep myself on track and to make sure I deliver the Word with some clarity and have an understanding of what God showed me, I’m going to read a lot of the vision; and then I’m going to stop and just expound upon some places where I felt God gave an emphasis to the vision…”

AN URGENT WORD FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN

”BREXIT; A BREAKING AWAY FROM THE EU, A DIVINE REVERSAL AND A SUPERNATURAL OVERTURNING WILL TAKE PLACE OVER THE LAND”!

THE VISION:

I was taken into a powerful vision yesterday morning where I saw a massive glacier floating on the ocean, now as I looked at the glacier in the Vision, I saw that there was a large iceberg firmly attached to the outer edges of the glacier. Now as I drew closer in the vision I saw that the iceberg was the Nation of Great Britain. As I looked at the Nation suddenly my eyes were drawn back to the massive glacier and as I looked again at the glacier I saw these words, ‘EU, the bloc‘.

Then suddenly I began to feel a spiritual shift and change in the vision and the waters of the ocean began to be stirred up. Then I heard the sound of cracking coming from deep within the glacier, Now as I stayed watching and listening, I saw the mountain-sized iceberg begin to move and then, suddenly, the berg broke away from the edge of the glacier and, as it tumbled and fell into the ocean, its large size and irregular shape led to
the berg swaying violently back and forth, and back and forth in the waters.

Now still watching and listening intently in the vision, suddenly I saw the berg begin to flip over as gravity sought to bring most of its weight beneath the water’s surface. Now as the iceberg flipped, I saw a massive tsunami wave begin to form under the water, and as the huge wave broke through the surface it caused a mighty ripple effect to take place upon the ocean. As I looked at the ripples moving upon the waters, I counted 5 tidal waves, then I heard these words,

“WATCH! For I AM turning things upside down and inside out, I AM will reverse and overturn the curse over the Nation of Great Britain”!

On hearing those words, suddenly I heard the loud sound of cracking once again, and my eyes were immediately drawn back to the massive glacier. Now as I looked at the glacier I saw 5 more icebergs breaking free from the outer edges of the glacier, and then I clearly heard the Spirit say,

“WATCH! For a great breaking away of the Nations from the EU will begin to take place in the days ahead as My Spirit moves mightily to dismantle and destroy the Stronghold of Globalism”!

Then I felt the earth tremble and a great shaking began to take place over many Nations. Suddenly, my eyes were drawn back to the overturned iceberg and I saw that it had now become stable, and I watched as it floated away from the glacier.

Then the vision shifted and suddenly I saw the sun rising on the horizon, painting the skies with the deep colours of yellow, red and orange. Then I heard these words echo in the realm of the Spirit,

“BEHOLD! THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY FOR THE NATION OF GREAT BRITAIN”

Now as I looked at the sun rising in the distance, immediately I heard these words,

“ARISE, SHINE FOR MY GLORY HAS RISEN UPON YOU GREAT BRITAIN”,

then I looked again at the iceberg and I watched as the light and heat from the suns ray’s began to shine brighter and brighter upon the whole Nation.

Now as I remained watching the Nation, I saw the tops of mountains which were covered in lush green grass beginning to emerge from the thick frozen layers of ice. Signs of NEW LIFE began to burst forth from beneath the icy surface. And then again I heard the Spirit say,

“BEHOLD! THE FORMER THINGS HAVE COME TO PASS, THE NEW THING I NOW DECLARE BEFORE THEY SPRING FORTH, I TELL YOU OF THEM”!

(The vision ended)

INTERPRETATION OF THE VISION:

As I have prayed over this powerful vision and what it means for us as a Nation, the Holy Spirit began to show me that there is coming a COMPLETE BREAKING AWAY FROM THE EU. This breaking away will be a sharp severing of both spiritual and natural ties between the EU and the Nation of Great Britain.

Furthermore, the Holy Spirit revealed to me that after the Nation breaks completely away from the EU, there will be a season where things will be violently shaken, the Nation will experience a time of even greater uncertainty and instability both Economically and Governmentally. This great and severe shaking will cause a mighty ripple effect which will be felt across many other Nations in the earth. I believe there will be many people in the Nation of Great Britain in this time who will feel like everything has been turned upside down and inside out. But as the Body of Christ we must STAND FIRM AND REMAIN STEADFAST, WE MUST STAY SECURELY ANCHORED TO HIS PROMISES OF FULL AND COMPLETE RESTITUTION AND RECOMPENSE FOR OUR NATION. WE MUST FEAR NOT!! For this violent shaking MUST COME for the work of rebuilding and establishing God’s kingdom purposes in the Nation.

I PROPHESY GREAT BRITAIN WILL SEE A GREAT SPIRITUAL AWAKENING TAKING PLACE OVER THE LAND AS THE NATION BREAKS FREE FROM THE EU. GREAT REVIVAL AND KINGDOM REFORMATION WILL BE BIRTHED IN THE NATION.

Listen friends! The Spirit of Elijah is coming to the Nation of Great Britain like a mighty WHIRLWIND TO OVERTURN, OVERTHROW AND REVERSE THE CURSE THAT HAS BEEN UPON THE LAND.

We must BE READY AND PREPARED for there will be a GREAT AMOUNT OF DISRUPTION in the Nation in the days ahead, but it will MARK THE BEGINNING OF A MIGHTY BREAKING AWAY OF MANY OTHER NATIONS FROM THE EU.

Lastly, the Spirit of revelation shows me that as the Body of Christ in the Nation begins to walk in TRUE REPENTANCE, HUMILITY, UNITY AND KINGDOM AUTHORITY THE GLORY OF THE LORD WILL BE MADE MANIFEST OVER THE NATION, and as The Saints “ARISE AND SHINE” the heart of the Nation (which has grown cold in Love) will be REVIVED AND REIGNITED, WE WILL SEE NEW LIFE BURSTING FORTH FROM THE ICY DARKNESS AND GREAT PROSPERITY WILL COME TO THE LAND.

I DECLARE AND DECREE THAT IN THE DAYS AHEAD THE EU (the bloc) WILL BE FULLY DISMANTLED AND DESTROYED, IT WILL BE BROUGHT TO NOTHING!

PS: I have already shared this vision LIVE today on Facebook as some of you would have seen and heard. Please share for the purpose of prayer and intercession for the Nation at this poignant time.

Veronika West, 6th June 2018

Thank you, with update on Brexit Prayer Alert

Posted on Wednesday, 6 June, 2018 by Richard Barker

Would regular readers kindly note that Neil Mackereth has emailed me in his usual, inimitable style,

“Yes please, am very grateful if you could thank your readers – and let interested ones know that I am clean shaven!”

He greatly appreciates everyone who’s been able to respond to the call to pray and make declarations, as published here last Thursday, and the many comments thereto – all of which shows it’s a very popular prayer request.

Also, he wrote Monday:

“Thank you so much for disseminating far and wide the urgent request for prayer to cut the serpent tentacles. The response has been overwhelming (or perhaps whelming would be more appropriate, as it has been manageable!).

“We had about 30 Winchester Churches Together intercessors praying on Saturday morning, another prayer meeting this evening and plans to pray over the River Itchen in the coming weeks.

“Suzanne Payne has been in touch with a host of encouraging comments and promises of prayer from readers of her posts. (Like Lurpack butter, our fame is spreading!).

“Just returned from a Winchester revival prayer meeting in the Cathedral undercroft. Powerful wake-up call and cries for unity.”

Then yesterday,

“I have now had a chance to read the comments and agree they are positive and encouraging. As you intimate, the River Thames comment has great resonance.

“I also noted the comment about the DUP holding the “balance of Power” and had referred to that in a paper I’ve been refining.

“Wonderful to hear your comments about your visit to Winvin, and the significance of the Isle of Wight (prayer there tomorrow I see) and I loved your cutting through the (English) Channel. By the way, the IoW locals talk about the mainland as “The North Island”.

Also, Suzanne emailed me direct, “…many intercessors follow and pray about Brexit prophetic words in the facebook group ‘Prophetic Releasers for UK Revival’. Brexit Words/intercession alerts always get high stats on the UK Prophetic Words site also.”

The first response to my pre-blog circular to intercessors last week was most timely. It came from Suzanne Ferrett at Passion For The Nation: “Hi Richard, thank you for this. Interestingly I will be on the Isle of Wight with some other intercessors, we can make some declarations then…

“Standing with you Winchester! I do believe you carry an inheritance of Godly government in your soil.”

AMEN!

Vision and Word on reviving Revival for Britain, and beyond!

Posted on Thursday, 24 May, 2018 by Richard Barker

Don’t you love it when the Lord points to similar incidents that ‘just so happen’ in our lives? It happened a week ago tonight and tomorrow, just like pieces of God’s invisible jigsaw:

First Jigsaw Piece:

This prophetic vision and word delivered by Robert Joy of Kingdom Cause Community appeared last Thursday morning on UK Prophetic Words (republished with permission):

WORD FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND BEYOND – THE WINDS OF REVIVAL

Recently, when praying, I had a clear vision for the nation of Great Britain and beyond. It was panoramic, a crystal clear vision. I’ve had lots of dreams and visions but there have been few that put so much attention on the need for an immediate response.

In the vision, I was standing as if in the sea looking towards the white cliffs of Dover from Europe. And I saw the Union Jack flag positioned at the top of the white cliffs of Dover. I noticed that the flag wasn’t blowing. It was just stationary, motionless. And as I looked in this vision, I saw this huge dense thick block of ice wrapped round the flag that was preventing the flag from blowing; the wind couldn’t get to it. And the Lord began to speak to me; He said, “Son, the majority of the church in this nation has become cold. It’s become lifeless; it’s become just religious.”

And the cry came in my heart, ‘Where is the wind; where is the wind?’ When I say wind, I’m talking about the Spirit of God. In Acts 2:2 it describes the Spirit of God as the wind: Suddenly they heard the sound of a violent blast of wind rushing into the house from out of the heavenly realm (TPT). It wasn’t just a little tinkling breeze. This was an outpouring of the Spirit of God with such ferocity, with such violence, that when it came, it shook the whole place. One hundred and twenty were baptised in the Spirit of God, with tongues of fire remaining on them, infusing them, empowering them. This wasn’t a natural wind. This was the Spirit of God. When you look at the Word wind in the Greek or Hebrew, it always points to the breath of God or the Spirit of God. It is the pneuma, the ruach, the breath of God.

And I just felt like there’s a wind coming, there’s a wind coming, but I tell you, the wind will only touch those who lay their lives down. A few days after the first vision, I was praying in my living room, just ministering to the Lord, and I had a picture of me, and my face was right by the floor, low, low down. And I saw like a wind coming; it went right through my face.

And I said, “Lord, what does that mean?” And He said, “Son, the wind that is coming will only touch the lowly. It will only touch those that are contrite and laid down and humble, that put down their own agenda, that lay down their own platforms and their own programmes and their own plans – lay their face to the ground in the spirit, and say: God, how dare I try and do anything without your presence?”

God resists the proud. And so God’s holding back from so many churches this incredible wind of his Spirit because hearts are cold. And all he wants you to do is just to lay yourself down, and he’ll release the Holy Spirit like we’ve never known before.

And last night God spoke to me, and he said,

“I’m about to revive Revival”.

And what the Lord showed me was this: the wind is about blow and it’s going to pick back up every single one of those ancient Revivals; all of them will be resurrected and restored. There is going to be a Revival like we have never seen before. It will be THE GREATEST AWAKENING, not just another great awakening. It will be like we have NEVER EVER KNOWN!

The Welsh Revival will be picked back up; the Hebrides Revival, Azusa Street Revival. Pensacola and Toronto and all those outpourings. They all brought with them something unique to the body of Christ. The Azusa Street Revival was all about the outpouring of the gift of tongues and the ministry gifts. And words of knowledge and all that stuff being released again. I’m telling you, we’re about to see a ‘word of knowledge’ revival like we have never seen before. The Lord is about to release everyday people to go into the marketplaces and to get words of knowledge and release people from their bondage, in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Acts 2 says: ‘This is what I will do in the last days...’ Here is the gauge, the benchmark, the true litmus test of what God is doing in the church. God clearly says, “I will do this in the last days: I will pour out my Spirit on everybody and cause your sons and daughters to prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will experience dreams from God. The Holy Spirit will come upon all my servants, men and women alike, and they will prophesy.” (Acts 2:17-18 TPT)

God wants to blow in such a way that the streets of our land are filled with everyday revivalists, hungry to see God move in the marketplaces and stun the world as Jesus’ power is revealed.

And what the Lord said to me was this: that the wind that is coming is going to carry with it refreshing; it’s going to carry with it healing; it’s going to carry with it anointing; it’s going to carry with it forgiveness and mercy and grace. It’s going to carry with it fresh songs of the Lord and fresh prophetic words and raise up men and women of God, young and old.

But at the same time as it blows in carrying something in, it’s also going to carry something out. It’s going to carry out your hardships; it’s going to carry out your strivings; it’s going to carry out your failings; it’s going to carry out your insecurity; it’s going to carry out your judgements of one another.

It’s going to bring us to our knees. And the same wind that carries in the glory of God will carry out the worldliness and the Babylonian church thinking. And it’s going to be an incredible wind of the Spirit. And I believe it’s coming over from Europe; I believe it’s going to hit Great Britain; I believe it’s going to affect the whole continent of Europe. There is going to be an incredible reviving of all of those revivals. It’s going to fill stadiums around the world; it is going to fill fields and car parks.

My wife Lydia had a dream the other night; she said, “You were giving a word of knowledge in a pub and the guy came forward, responded to the word of knowledge. As you gave it to him, the dream turned; there was a huge queue going right out the pub – people waiting for you to prophesy over them.” Two days later, Anna Sofia, a friend of ours rings me up, she says, “Rob I had a dream: you were walking through the street and there was an army behind you. And you were teaching them and training them how to heal the sick. And there was a healing movement breaking out in the streets.”

And I’ve been prophesying for nearly a decade now that the next real revival will not come through a platform and a preacher, but through the corporate body being obedient to go into all the world. The moment you become professional, the wind will pass you by. The moment you continue to carry offense, the wind will pass you by. The moment you continue to be judgmental of others that make mistakes and fall, or don’t dress the way you like or speak the way you like, the wind of God is going to pass you by.

I’m telling you this, the only way you’re going to receive this wind and keep this wind is when you get on your knees, put your face on the floor, in the spirit I’m speaking about, lay yourself down. Jesus said this, “The Son of Man has not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

I’m telling you, if you want to see revival, serve your neighbour. Serve one another. Learn to build each other up and encourage each other. When we learn to honour each other, we’re going to see the wind blow, and the ice will unfreeze; it will fall off, and we will start to see Aslan on the move again in the nations of the world.

The cry of God’s heart is for the people of God today to cry out, “Where is the wind? Where is it? Where is the real manifestation of the Spirit of God?” Lord, you are not hiding from Great Britain; you are hovering. And you do not hover without a purpose. You are hovering and you are waiting for the spoken Word. And you have shown us God through Ezekiel, that we have to speak that Word: prophesy to the breath; prophesy to the wind. Speak to the dry valleys and the dry bones:

“Hear the Word of the living God.”

Robert Joy, 6th May 2018:

Rob is currently on a Winds of Revival tour. Watch and listen to him preach a powerful message based upon the vision and word on this video:

Second Jigsaw Piece:

Last Thursday was a full-blogging day before starting our long weekend and to ensure the above wouldn’t escape my attention, editor Suzanne Payne kindly sent me a copy direct. I acknowledged and over the weekend read a hard-copy, but was amazed that what Rob’s wife had told him about being in a pub had in fact happened with our own rector in the village pub at Liphook the Thursday night!!

He’d been given permission to have a small team visit it to pray for anyone who wanted to be prayed for. However, our visit clashed with weekly quiz night! Joining in with that event led to people starting to talk after it finished and rector reports, “One by one they began to open up – the real breakthrough came when I prayed for a bad arm – the pain went from 10 to 5 almost immediately & ended up praying for…- that was enough to get the conversation going!!”

Third Jigsaw Piece:

On pasting Rob’s text from UKPW I noticed the video, played an excerpt and found where he talks about the vision and how he heard from the Lord. He starts introducing it at 1:05:00 mark and then what I hear from 1:10:00 speaks to me of the Smith Wigglesworth 1947 & 1997(!) Visions of mighty Revival in Britain. Do read about them via that link!

Also note Rob’s Call to Intercession re-issued from last June.

[Puzzle In Sky by Idea Go, courtesy Freedigitalphotos.net]

GPS #16: are you too receiving a shower from Daniel’s book?

Posted on Thursday, 10 May, 2018 by Richard Barker

Dear reader – please let me know if you too have been showered by ‘jigsaw pieces’ of prophetic material within the Book of Daniel, especially regarding End-times. It’s like the Lord’s wanting us to help Him complete an invisible jigsaw by picking out pieces and dropping them into our minds – as though pushing a pile of pieces to our corner of the table.

Or to put it another way: it’s like a heavenly cloud’s been sitting for weeks over the three counties-overlap of East Hampshire – West Sussex – Surrey, to release flurries of flakes and then in fly a few pieces from overseas! It’s a melting pot of metaphors where ‘God-incidents‘, ‘Invisible Jigsaw‘, ‘Bridge O’er the Pond‘ all indicate God’s ‘Global Prophecy Signals‘ are definitely operational.

For the record, here’s twelve pieces I’ve noticed:

10 April – learn previous week’s message at service for healing was on Daniel
17 April – Daniel again features at Acorn (unusually, 3 readings over April)
19 April – Cycles and Israel’s 70th Anniversary prompts rethink of Daniel’s 70
23 April – review previous on Daniel for summary on unsealing and new post
23 April – Nelson Walters blogs on his new book on Daniel: ‘70 Times 7′
26 April – intending posting on Daniel but publish Genesis & John geometry
26 April – need to split Daniel draft into two parts (published 6th & 11th May)
26 April – Veronika West vision of heaven and earth’s time synchronising
28 April – Receive invitation to Highlights from Daniel teaching weekend
3 May – Nina tells me of Anne Graham Lotz’s new book: ‘The Daniel Key’
6 May – Flag up Daniel in Signs from God? (Iranian earthquake on Israel’s 70th)
10 May – Finish synopsis on unsealing Daniel as next post > more to come!

Let me know in Comments below if you’ve been getting pieces too. Alternatively, you can email me (richardswatch@talktalk.net) or comment on Richard’s Watch Facebook.

Credits: Flying puzzles by Nokhoog Buchachon and Digital Globe by Cooldesign are published by courtesy of Freedigitalphotos.net

‘Highlights from Daniel’ – Dr Arnold Fruchtenbaum’s teaching weekend

Posted on Thursday, 10 May, 2018 by Richard Barker

“It never rains but it pours,” so the saying goes and you may like to note what’s on this weekend in the Farnham-Aldershot area, as announced below:

Dr Arnold Genekowitsch Fruchtenbaum is founder and director of Ariel Ministries, an organization which prioritizes evangelization of Jews in the effort to bring them to the view that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah. He lectures and travels widely.

This event is one of several recent ‘God-incidents’ regarding this famous Old Testament book of prophecies. Maybe I’ll see you there?

For location and checking in event of cancellation visit the Fellowship’s website Yeshuaspeople.com

Brexit Declaration – Passion for the Nation

Posted on Tuesday, 8 May, 2018 by Richard Barker

B R E X I T

Join with Passion for the Nation in making the following prophetic declaration, as posted on their website today and re-published by kind permission:

“This grace was given in Christ before the beginning of time…but it has now been revealed.” 2 Timothy 1:9

‘We declare over Parliament, God is the Master Planner of heaven and earth. His plans are for good and not evil, greater than every plan of man or of the enemy to bring confusion, division or hopelessness.

‘We come into agreement with His word, He is “The God who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist.” Over all matters concerning Brexit under discussion; the potential UK-EU Customs partnership; the issues of the Irish Border and all matters relating to trade; We stand as the Ekklesia church and in the Name of Jesus we call forth the strategies of heaven. We declare they will be seen, heard, endorsed and enacted by those called to negotiating at this time. Romans 4:17

‘We declare over the House of Lords, God is the highest authority in heaven and earth. We decree shift and change, that both Houses will work in unity, and the democratic will of the people legislated in accordance with Heaven. We decree any aspect of the Bill or any attempted amendments that would harm Your plans for the UK will be turned around for good, in the Name of Jesus.’

Read this post under sub-heading ‘Passion for Britain’ to learn about the genesis of this ministry, and click/tap following image for a link to its website:

Elijahs arise: prophesy! – Leisa Ebere

Posted on Friday, 13 April, 2018 by Richard Barker

Leisa emails, ‘In light of the recent unprecedented gang violence and knife and gun crimes in London and across the UK, which is causing such terrible consequences, I was praying this morning and the Lord gave me this powerful prophetic word:

ELIJAH ARISE PROPHECY

“Yea, I am bringing from underground those that have gone into hiding. For the enemy sought to melt them like wax and destroy their destiny by vile distractions and defilements, which blinded their eyes from the great purposes and plans I have had for their lives. But I tell you, My Children, I will not give up My beloved sons and daughters to such a fate; and I am raising up mighty men and women of particular valour as I free them from despicable places and strongholds. And I shall rain down from gossamer wings a mighty outpouring of My Spirit, as those who are chosen emerge from their catacombs of despair like fragrant flowers growing up in strategic and dark places. For these ones shall be the Elijahs that call fire down from Heaven and a great light shall shine upon darkened souls in their midst. Let there be no tongues that condemn them, for their ways shall be unorthodox and born of My Spirit. Gangs shall be dismembered and young men and women shall no longer be defiled by the evil ramblings of the spirit of death and hell. For I shall shut the mouth of the enemy and cast him into a place of unending darkness, as My People rise and declare the victory bought and paid for by My Precious Son. Psychiatric hospitals and jails shall be emptied as a new day dawns and those held captive shall be made whole by those daring to believe that My strength and mighty power can truly free them. I am God, Jehovah, Creator of Heaven and Earth, and I will rescue My Sons and Daughters from the fiery pit of destruction. Receive My Word and WATCH ME PERFORM MY WILL, as a great paradigm shift suddenly befalls the Earth. The Lion of Judah roars, as His Bride rises up and subdues her prey. And a great feast of plenty shall take place and feed all who partake of the spoils of war by My Spirit. I have declared this long ago through My Prophet in Isaiah 25:6-7,” says the Lord of Hosts, “and I declare to you again: I will destroy the shroud that enfolds My People. I am sounding the trumpet, it is time!”

Given to Leisa Ebere, 8th April 2018

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For more delivered by Leisa click here. The first prophetic word she brought is God’s Mandate for the Prophetic Profiling of our Nation, followed by the UK Nationwide Circuit Prophecies, the first of which promises the Lord will give His prophets the ability to see clearly ‘My numbers’ in 2018!

A season of mighty eagles arising, a crossing over – Veronika West

Posted on Wednesday, 11 April, 2018 by Richard Barker

In view of the very first prophetic word spoken over me (Why Write/blog?) the first of the following words brought by Veronika at Ignite Ireland Ministry is especially exciting:

Eagle-eyed by John Mark Long: courtesy http://www.propheticartists.com

A SEASON WHERE THE MIGHTY EAGLES ARE RISING..!

I PROPHESY GOD HAS ANOINTED YOU TO WAR IN A NEW WAY FOR A NEW DAY IS NOW UPON YOU..!

I Hear the Spirit of God say, “In this season I am releasing a new and unprecedented level and dimension of Faith, Hope and Expectation over My people, they shall not be moved or motivated by fear, they shall not be intimidated, limited or confined by the powers darkness, chaos or confusion that are round about them. LONG ENOUGH! have My people lived as if they were second class citizens powerless, ineffective and impotent going around and around in circles being unable to take back what the enemy has stolen from them. Watch! For NOW My Spirit is moving in a different direction and with greater power and acceleration over the earth. In this season I have called and anointed My people to war in a new way, for it will not be by might nor by power but by My Spirit that they shall overcome. Watch! I am raising up a mighty army of Overcomer’s and just like the army of Gideon My Warriors shall fight fuelled and filled with the spirit of Might, Power, Strength, Knowledge, Revelation, Understanding and the Fear of the Lord. Watch! For even now I am rearming My people and unveiling new weapons in the lifts of increased warfare and I am releasing greater kingdom strategy giving them full advantage over the enemy of fear, destruction and death that has come against My people in this hour”, says God.

“Fear not! for those that are fully surrendered and fully dependent upon Me and My prevailing power shall now taste and see Victory over defeat in the land of the living”.

DECREE; IN THIS HOUR I AM READY, PREPARED AND RIGHTLY POSITIONED TO WAGE WAR IN A NEW WAY, FOR MY WEAPONS ARE NOT CARNAL BUT POWERFUL TO THE PULLING DOWN OF EVERY STRONGHOLD OF EVIL AND WICKEDNESS IN MY LAND.

DECLARE; I AM A MIGHTY WARRIOR ARMED WITH THE SPIRIT OF MIGHT, POWER, STRENGTH, WISDOM, REVELATION, UNDERSTANDING AND THE FEAR OF THE LORD. My destination has changed from being in a place of Hopelessness and defeat to now walking in Expectation and Anticipation for Radical Restoration, Redemption and Great Victory. In the midst of this intense battle I will not retreat or shrink back, I will not be half hearted, compromising or passive, BUT I will RISE UP and become as the Violent that will take the Kingdom by force, I am a mighty conquerer through Christ who enables, empowers and equips me to do ALL THINGS. Satan and his demons are afraid of the power of God that is at work in me, YES, they turn and run in fear, fleeing in 1000 different directions.

I am confident not in my own ability, strength or wisdom but in the Lord of the Angel Armies who fights for me. His Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation has given me access and understanding of how the enemy is moving and advancing, I Know his tactics even the hidden schemes and plots of the enemy, nothing is concealed or unrevealed, I am fully awake and activated to Wage war effectively and overcome my enemies.

I Know and I am assured that the Lord Sabaoth goes before me in this hour, I am confident that the outcome of every battle I face has already been settled in the heavenly realm, I WIN!!! MY DELIVERANCE AND VICTORY IS ASSURED.

The boundaries lines around my life have fallen for me in pleasant places, only the GOODNESS AND MERCY OF THE LORD SHALL FOLLOW ME. I am always in a state of Readiness, I am always Alert and Armed against the enemies tactics and activities. I am a Watchman on the wall, I am always full of High Praises, therefore my life is protected and preserved by the Fire of His Glory and Grace.

Today I choose NOW to Declare to the spirit realm, that no matter what situation or circumstance I am faced with in this hour, this is not a setback for me but rather a divine setup for me to receiving and experiencing the greatest Breakthrough in my life. I AM ADVANCING WITH THE TASTE OF VICTORY IN MY MOUTH.

WARRIORS, I want to remind you all that the devil that he is a defeated foe, his end is very near and his time is very short soon and very soon he shall be vanquished and we shall SEE THE LORD OF GLORY LIFTED HIGH ABOVE THE EARTH.

Veronika West, 7th April 2018: posted at 10:28

“THIS IS THE SEASON OF CELEBRATION, FOR YOU ARE CROSSING OVER”, says the Spirit of God.

I hear the Spirit say, “The cloud of My Glory comes to shift and lift the atmosphere of death and darkness that has covered the whole earth, the cloud of My Glory comes to bring the rain of Redemption, Restoration and Revival that will soak and saturate a dry and thirsty land, the Cloud of My Glory comes to lead and direct My people into a New and Fruitful land, its a land of Promise and Prosperity, WATCH! the Cloud of My Glory comes as a canopy to cover and protect My people from the intensity of the battle that rages and from the deadly arrows that fly, the cloud of My Glory comes to connect My people to My creative power in this hour and season, the Cloud of My Glory comes to unlock and reveal New Vision, New Strategy and Greater Wisdom and Hidden Revelation, the Cloud of My Glory comes to herald the sound of Great Victory and Deliverance for My Mighty Warriors that walking close to Me in this hour”

“Beloved! Now Keep Watch for the cloud of My Glory and Presence is coming like a blanket to LIFT, SHIFT, RAIN, RELEASE, RESTORE, REVIVE, RENEW, COVER, PROTECT, CONNECT, UNLOCK, REVEAL AND HERALD the plans and purposes of My Kingdom on the Earth, for this is season of Celebration and Crossing over,” says God.

Veronika West, 6th April 2018: posted at 19:18

A post-Resurrection miracle as a ‘mystery’ now revealed – part 2

Posted on Friday, 6 April, 2018 by Richard Barker

His disciples came to Jesus and said, “Why do You speak to them in parables?” and He replied, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. For whoever has, to him (and her) more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. Therefore, I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand…” (Matthew 13:10-13 NKJV)

Definition: ‘Mystery’, Greek musterion (moos-tay-ree-on; Strongs #3466). From mueo, “to initiate into the mysteries”, hence a secret known only to the initiated, something hidden requiring special revelation. In the NT the word denotes something that people could never know by their own understanding and that demands a revelation from God. The secret thoughts, plans and dispensations of God remain hidden from unregenerate mankind, but are revealed to all believers. In non-biblical Greek musterion is knowledge withheld, concealed or silenced. In biblical Greek it is truth revealed (Col 1:26). NT musterion focuses upon Christ’s sinless life, atoning death, powerful resurrection and dynamic ascension.’ [New Spirit-Filled Study Bible]

Prophecy: “2018: I will impart to My Prophets the ability to see clearly My Numbers…” (delivered by Leisa Ebere, read in full here).

The above, ancient meaning of ‘mystery’ is rarely understood and appreciated, even by those solidly grounded in scripture. As told in my testimony, my pre-Christian life got immersed in that esoteric knowledge, and so I’m experienced in this matter and can attest that the difference between that discipline and holy revelations from the Almighty is like the contrast between His Light and the devil’s darkness.

MATHEMATICIANS’ MYSTERIES

Roger Penrose, “The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe”, Knopf (2005)

Therefore, the modern definition of ‘mystery’ as an unsolved puzzle, or something difficult or impossible to explain is comparatively trite!

Even the eminent mathematician-physicist Sir Roger Penrose tends toward a circumscribed perception of reality when using this term, as quoted and discussed in RTU’s Three Worlds, Three Mysteries.

According to its author Joseph, Penrose posits the existence of three “realms” existing around us and “which brings three mysteries” that raise interesting questions on how the world should be viewed. These realms are the physical, mental and Platonic mathematical worlds:

Of course, such hypothetical mysteries cannot equal the much deeper ‘mystery’ of revelatory scripture! Yet in positing that mathematical entities don’t belong in space or time and are eternal and unchanging, Penrose is approaching our understanding of the mathematical aspects of the Bible. His recent thoughts upon consciousness originating at a quantum level may approach ideas I’ve broached in the convergence of science and scripture.

JESUS POINTS TO MATHS

Continuing from Part 1 on Apostle John’s account of the miraculous provision of 153 large fish and the re-blog of New Zealander Joanne Rolston’s posts on it, we learn that she asked Jesus direct on why such specific details are noted. Let me quote some pertinent parts of her highly personal account:

“I asked the Lord about the meaning of the 153 fish in John 21:10, and I was given a maths answer. Amazingly I grasped the explanation. Having to learn statistics in order to get my Diploma of Business helped. I had to overcome a lot to learn the math behind statistics…(including) my loathing for maths. Fortunately, I have a very patient husband who helped me with the mechanics of maths in statistics.

“But I kept complaining to God. “Why do I have to learn this?” I protested, “We’re never going to use it in our business!”

“Make friends with maths” the Lord told me. Not reconcile myself to maths, not become acquainted with maths; He wanted me to believe I could learn maths and take an interest in it! It was a big ask. In a Father’s instruction, He says;

“Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7)

So we read that Joanne progressed and mentions Factorial numbers and Venn diagrams as being the first things she learned in statistics. These were the basis of all the wonderful things she was later shown about that ‘action replay’ fishing trip by seven of Jesus’ disciples.

She succinctly explains the unusual significance of the 153 fish by maths of factorials and square root of the third prime number (3), as well as geometrical constructions and proofs in diagrammatic forms, PLUS their relevance to the triune relationship of God, Christ and mankind.

Now examine these facts more closely and delve deeper into the ‘mysteries of the kingdom’:

That historic catch’s mathematical meaning is a surprising shock to we moderns but, in the immense sweep of history, such intellectual knowledge was a relatively ‘recent’ development to those living in the inter-Testamental times of the Graeco-Roman world. The principal propositions, or theories and proofs, of geometry had been compiled by Euclid of Alexandria about 300 years before Jesus’ life. To give us some perspective, this is the same period since the accession of George I (1714) and the appearance of John and Charles Wesley to lead a major evangelical revival, from which was born the fourth largest church denomination in England, Methodism (in Oxford, 1729).

Fascinating Fact: the first proposition of Euclid’s Elements of Geometry is to construct an equilateral (three sides of equal length) triangle by describing a Vesica Piscis (known as ‘Vessel of Fish’!) with a pair of compasses. It’s done by drawing one circle and then a second one exactly the same size, but with its centre on the circumference of the first.

The common, overlapping area looks like a canoe and the ratio of its length to width is 265:153, which closely approximates the square root of 3 as calculated by Archimedes of Syracuse.

All three symbols, triangle and circles with intersecting segment, feature in the ‘mystery’ of the 153 fish – note the use of equilateral triangle as this will be considered another time:

It’s noteworthy that John closes his Gospel account of Jesus’ main post-Resurrection appearances with this most tantalising morsel:

‘And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.’ (John 20:30)

That statement lodged indelibly within my soul when a teenager and I determined to set on a quest to discover the fullness of Jesus’ work. A lifetime later, I learn that ‘seal’ sets the scene for the last chapter’s account of the amazing fishing expedition. That is, it is a clear signpost of the next and final miracle’s deep significance to the early Church.

UNLOCKING THE SIGN MIRACLES OF JOHN – SIGN 8: 153 FISH

Jonathan R Hill, whose above-titled book explains how ‘pi’, the mathematical ratio of circumference and diameter of every circle is found in Genesis 1:1, and that of ‘e‘ (base of natural logarithmic and base rate of growth in all growing processes), are found in John 1:1, devotes a full chapter to ‘Sign 8’, the miraculous catch of 153 fish.

Consider this summary of his main points on Sign 8:

It is the 8th ‘sign’ miracle recorded by John and found in his book only. First and only post-Resurrection sign-miracle and last of the eight, thus reflecting the divinity of Jesus as ‘first and last’ and the ‘alpha and omega’! (I now recall hearing Him tell me during a ministry-team prayer, “I Am Alpha and Omega” – see below).
Time and death represented in this succession by number 7 is followed by 8, the number of resurrection (a new beginning, as blogged in January), underscored by 8 resurrections in scripture other than that of Jesus.
Jesus’ command to cast nets from the other side of the boat, the right, symbolises and prefigures God visiting the Gentiles and taking a people for His name.
The Greek word ‘ekklesia’ translated as ‘church’ means nothing more than ‘called out of’. Thus, the fish being caught out of the sea reflect the characteristic of the Gentile church as those who are ‘called out of’ the world.
153 is of considerable mathematical and typological significance and represents the fullness of the Gentiles.
Key composites of 153 are 7 (spiritual perfection), 10 (numerical completeness) and 9 (finality) because (7+10) x 9 = 153 (= 9 x 17).

Jonathan makes many more deep connections between scriptures and Sign 8 and their importance to the Church and the Consummation of the Age. Building upon the 17-rowed triangle of the number 153 displayed in Jo-Blog’s Go Fish, this is how Jonathan describes this mathematical principle (drag to enlarge, noting number 153 forms an equilateral triangle of sides 17 x 17 x 17):

Triangular Numbers, courtesy Jonathan R Hill

ALEPH-TAV (ALPHA-OMEGA) HIDDEN WITHIN GENESIS 1:1

In Appendix I on the meaning of number 37 and its palindromic partner 73, Jonathan says both form the numerical value for the fundamental Hebrew word ‘wisdom’. He tells how this pair play a role in a multiplication, the result being the precise number of the Hebrew for the creation verse of Genesis 1:1. He goes on to relate this to 666 and a diagrammatic representation, which he interprets as meaning:

‘This transformation represents the dispensational truth that at the second coming of Christ, the dominant spiritual hierarchy of the world changes from 666, the number of the ‘beast’, to 12 – the governmental number of Israel. All this information including this powerful intervention of God is elegantly and visually encoded in the first verse of the Bible.’

That’s on page 202 and page 203 divulges this absolutely astounding mystery:

CONCLUSION

From this brief overview of well-researched data we can confidently conclude that the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven include mathematical principles as an important part of its transcendental wisdom. Selah!

If you liked that, you’ll like this: Amazing Geometrical Symmetry of Gen 1:1 & John 1:1

A post-Resurrection miracle as a ‘mystery’ now revealed – part 1

Posted on Thursday, 5 April, 2018 by Richard Barker

Not long after Father God brought Jesus the Messiah back from the dead by His Spirit, the One who’s the radiance of His glory went once again in search of His ex-fisherman friends. Of the two sets of brothers who’d been partners in the fishing trade on the Sea of Galilee before deserting their nets to follow a peripatetic teacher, their boss had an exceptionally severe crisis of self-confidence.

GONE FISHING!

So this ‘son of Jonah’, named Simon, decided to return to the simple life of sitting in a boat with buddies and dragging a net in the hope of getting a catch – but it proved to be an exercise in futility!

A few years earlier on that inland sea, the four fishing partners encountered and had been ‘called’ by The One to follow Him. Jesus amazed the crowds there with His teaching and had asked Simon if He could address them from his moored boat. Jesus knew the men had worked hard all night without having caught anything because, when He’d finished speaking, He told Simon to sail into deep water and lower his nets despite the fruitless night – Simon was overwhelmed by the result! They’d got such a large number of fish that another boat was called for – then both began to sink with their massive weight!!

So Simon changed his tune. Upon hearing Jesus’ instruction he’d objected because of the poor night, yet respectfully referred to Him as “Master” – but in amazement at the fresh catch breaking nets and sinking boats, Simon addressed Him with the superior term of “Lord”; thus suggesting he was beginning to understand the status of this astonishing teacher. In the account by one of those partners, John, they’d previously met Jesus immediately after His baptism in the river Jordan and Andrew had brought his brother Simon to see Jesus, who then spoke of his identity and implicit destiny, “You are Simon son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas,” (which is translated ‘A Stone’, Petros/Peter: John 1:42).

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After that huge catch of unspecified quantity, Jesus called Simon into his destiny: “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men!” That is, a fisher of men. When they’d landed their boats the four foresook all and followed Him (Luke 5:10-11).

This event would be replayed later but at a higher level when, once again, Simon will be caught by surprise! But before that, the four fishermen disciples were to become part of the twelve chosen as ‘Apostles’, who were given power and authority (Matt 10:2). And Simon was to have a personal revelation of Jesus’ real identity. He blurted out “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God,” to which Jesus responded, “Blessed are you Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you but My Father who is in heaven. I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Also, he was further blessed to see Jesus’ transfiguration and hear Father speak about His beloved Son and instruct Peter, James and John to heed Him (Matt 16 and Matt 17).

Yet this same Peter later earned a severe rebuke from Jesus because, in his devotion, he was shocked upon hearing Jesus speak of His destined execution and in dismay he spoke against God’s plans! AND then, when that dreadful event transpired, poor Peter was distraught during Jesus’ trial to hear himself thrice deny his association with Him! Even so, he was again blessed when Jesus visited, instructed and commissioned the Twelve (minus Judas the betrayer) after His miraculous resurrection from the dead.

However, Peter must have considered his thrice-denial would cost him dearly in losing his standing with his Lord. Hence, a critical crisis of self-confidence for Peter.

So, why not go back to fishing – and far away from Jerusalem? His ex-fisherman friend John records Simon Peter as having told him and five others – seven in total – he was going fishing – and they replied, “We’re going with you!” (John 21:2-3). In fact, Peter was heading into his own resurrection: that of his own self-worth, identity and calling!

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John continues: ‘They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know it was Jesus. Then Jesus said to them, “Children have you any food?” They answer Him, “No” and He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” So they cast, and were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish…

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‘Then as soon as they came to land they saw a fire of coals there and fish laid on it, and bread (Note:) Jesus said to them “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three, and although there were so many, the net was not broken.’

Believing readers will be very familiar with the wonderful reinstatement of Peter. When John recognised who the man on the beach was he told Peter and, being determined to be back with Him, Peter donned his outer garment and dived fully clothed into the water and swam about 100 meters to shore.

This dear man, so like all of us as imperfect disciples, is asked thrice if he loves the Lord much more than his fellow disciples – that is, with ‘agape’ love: the unconditional, unconquerable, benevolent goodwill, as given by the Father and Jesus. Peter, rescinds and over-rights his previous thrice-denial to profess a less emphatic love (‘phileo’) that he knows he can give. In repeating His question at that lower level Jesus accepts but tests his profession further, thus giving him a threefold commission to be His under-shepherd.

[Note: ‘agape’, a word to which Christianity gave a new meaning, for outside the NT it rarely occurs in existing Greek manuscripts of the period. It means a love by choice and refers to will, rather than ‘phileo’, a brotherly love by chance and emotion – New Spirit-Filled Study Bible.]

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Read more deeply, if you’ve not already done so, about the significance of the specific size of this ‘resurrection’ catch in Joanne Rolston’s 153, Signs and Symbols. In part 2 we will go deeper into them as we look into the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven… continue reading.

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A VAST ARMY

“SO THAT THEY WILL NOT PERISH”

YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU!

WILL YOU JOIN US?

GETTING ALIGNED FOR WHAT GOD IS ABOUT TO DO

NATIONAL DAY OR PRAYER

CALL THE NATION TO PRAYER – AS ONE

A RALLYING CRY!

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Now Is The Time

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Editor’s Addendum:

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Footnotes:

PS – continue reading:

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THE VISION:

INTERPRETATION OF THE VISION:

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First Jigsaw Piece:

Second Jigsaw Piece:

Third Jigsaw Piece:

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CONCLUSION

Further Reading:

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GONE FISHING!

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