Thinking about the month of October and all the horrific events that happened unto us, our city, this year. We are about to come to the close or should I say, the end of another year. The state has organized government, police forces and army reserve; all for the peace and safety of the civilians or residents. All of this is great! But there are yet cracks for waters.
Scriptures declare that warning comes before destruction because God has always set watchmen on the walls of every city! When I revisit the past to see how things were executed by yesterday’s watchmen, it seemed that the damage was done when the church stood up; and the church, according to its responsibility in maintaining peace, had fallen asleep on the wall. The truth is, God is not a liar, neither is He ever-changing in basic foundations and principles for His church. We looked at the past to understand the inroads of the enemy, the progress of the battle and the promises of God for us, even our dwelling place.
In every city there is a hidden eldership. You will not find this grouping of saints listed in any human book. This circle of mature believers are established by God and groomed to stand in the gap until (1) victory is won and (2) the plans and purposes of the enemy are stopped at the gates. As Isaiah 62:6-7 declares: Upon your walls, O Jerusalem, I have set watchmen; all day and all the night they shall never be silent. You who put the Lord in remembrance, take no rest, and give Him no rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes it a praise in the earth.
Some of these watchmen are obvious, others may be obscure intercessors or prophetic people. Unfortunately, many tend to believe that God has given an entire territory to them, an individual or one particular church or ministry. This is where the breakdown down occurred in the past. God always confirms a strategy through several witnesses. When the spiritual leaders of any city are walking in friendship, respect and the spirit of unity, then the full power of God can be released against principalities and powers. No one church or individual will ever be able to do it alone. God will not give humans that kind of glory. Prevailing and dominating forces will always go unhindered until the principle of agreement that God, Himself, established is employed. Jesus said, “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand” (Mark 3:24).
Today my plea for the church in Alabama is to declare greater humility in prayer, supplications and warfare before God in 2015… The words of Jesus Christ in Revelation 2: 13, 3:2…I know your works and where you are, even where Satan is seated…Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain that are ready to die. 3:3… If we would acknowledge Him before situations happen on a regular discipline, Satan would not have the power to rob so many lives.
Until next week! Have a great one in Him!
Fun day Saturday October 4th, 9 a.m. til 3 p.m.
1024 Ethel Ln Off Hwy 11. Free lunch: join the talent show event! Bring the kids. Look to see you there!
