History tells us about revivalists such as AA Alan, Smith Wigglesworth, John G Lake, John Alexander Dowie, William Brenham, William Seymour, Aimee Semple McPherson, Kathryn Kuhlman, Maria Woodworth Etter, Charles Finney, Even Roberts, Jack Coe, and many other men and women whom God used in ministries of miracles, signs and wonders. In their revival meetings people were healed of terminal diseases, the blind received their sight, the crippled walked and even paralyzed people were healed.
In Maria Woodworth Etter’s day, most churches didn’t allow women to be ministers. In her meetings, people used to go into trances and visions for hours. The anointing of God was even felt for miles away and people were healed in their homes. John G Lake had healing rooms in Spokane Washington where thousands of miracles were documented each year. In and of themselves, they could do nothing, but all these miracles were done through the Holy Spirit in Jesus name because they knew their authority and carried His anointing.
The other night, I was reading my Bible and the Holy Spirit quickened this scripture to me:
And Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” (Joshua 3:5)
The next morning after I read that scripture again, I turned on a live broadcast of a church that I used to attend. As soon as I turned it on, the new pastor was quoting that same exact scripture. The Lord said to me, “Sanctify yourselves, I am about to do wonders among you again.”
In the book of Exodus, every time the Lord was going to move mightily among the people, He told Moses to tell the people to sanctify themselves. He visited him at the burning bush, the encounter with Pharoah and the ten plagues. Moses parted the Red Sea and millions of the Israelites went through on dry land, but his enemies, Pharaoh and his army, drowned as they tried to pursue them. After Moses died, the Lord said to Joshua, “No man will be able to stand against you, as I was with Moses, I will be with you”.
The Lord promised to give Joshua the land that he promised Moses. He told Joshua three times in chapter one, “Be strong and very courageous”. The book of Joshua goes on to say how they crossed the Jordan with the ark of the covenant and they went through on dry ground with the priests carrying the ark leading them.
Every time the Lord was about to do great things, He told the people to sanctify themselves. The Lord is about to move among us again in a mighty way. We have also been called to ministries of miracles, signs and wonders.
The Lord says;
This is a new day. You are the generation who will walk in My authority and power and demonstrate My kingdom on this earth. I am releasing My glory on this earth as it is in heaven. You are not mere men and women, but you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation who will release others out of the kingdom of darkness into My marvelous light.
Sanctify yourselves and allow Me to work in you. This is the day that My power will be known in the earth. This is the divine plan and purpose that I have for you in this season says the Lord.
Scripture References:
Joshua 1:5
And Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.”
Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
1 John 2:6
Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.
Author: Elaine Tavolacci
After what she has endured in her past, Elaine Tavolacci’s life is a sign and a wonder, an amazing testimony of how God has healed, delivered, restored, renewed, and set her free indeed. She shares teachings and prophetic words on her website, A Word in Season and her Facebook page.
I just found a great talk on this subject by Simon Ponsonby – brilliant speaker, full of the word and the Spirit, really worth a listen. The soundcloud link is at the bottom of the page:
http://www.vineyardchurches.org.uk/resources/consecrate-yourselves/
There’s a video too.
The TRUTH to this post includes the answer to the why? behind this Word. Why are there going to be wonders (and miracles and signs)? Why will we see the most amazing revival this globe has ever seen? Why will we see an anointing on the LORD’s chosen vessels, like that which has never been seen?
The answer: Because this will occur during the absolute WORSE times in recorded history. We will need the greatest anointing ever given. We will need the LORD’s miracles, signs and wonders to even survive what is unfolding, so we can accomplish that which we have been created to do.
We must NOT be deceived by any who claim “all will be well” or “America will be Great Again”. Those who claim such deception have not read the Bible. Things don’t get “better” (by human standards), No. Things get progressively worse in these end times to the point that the Father cuts the days short (Matthew 24:22).
So, to sanctify ourselves: hold on to ALL things in this world LIGHTLY . . We don’t own any of it anyway, if we truly are citizens of Heaven, where our true treasures are stored. All that can be shaken, will be shaken. Many will lose everything in order to bring them to their knees in repentance . . To help prepare their hearts to turn to the LORD. Many will see friends and family members killed, or taken away, even tortured for their faith. Jesus told this it was going to happen and yes, it’s going to happen here in the USA.
We have entered into WW3, that the USA started. No turning back. Get ready. Get your spiritual house in order. The LORD let me know the follow is my LAST post on my blog (see link below).
This is what He said to me, after He let me know it was my last post:
Here’s the link to the LAST post on my blog:
https://believeacts2fire.wordpress.com/2018/04/04/4-3-18-this-is-what-the-sovereign-lord-says-to-the-united-states-game-over/
Thank you, Linda, as I have followed the spirit’s guiding you through these end times and seen your walk with our King, I know you hear His voice and I know through the words He speaks through you (as well as the other prophets/prophetesses who have laid down their lives for Him) I know that this means something.. this , your last post is telling us (the rest of )His bride, that time is shorter than we think. And yes, sanctify our Self, get our hearts right and purify our selves, and if that means, fasting and taking time off from that ‘j-o-b’ , then, yes do that too!!! Thank you , Linda, Father’s special favor and anointing be upon you this day and each day until that glorious day when we see Him coming in the clouds to earth!!!
You’re welcome Thomas. My heart feels VERY heavy. It has been difficult warning about what is coming . . Even more difficult to see the warnings unfold before our very eyes.
Sadly, what will also happen: WHEN more of these things unfold, which we have warned about . . . MOST of those who were mockers/scoffers will come against us again in a different way. They will say:
Then eventually . . .
We will be hated at a level that will rise with demonic powers manifesting through those who do not love the LORD or know Him (and yes, that’s most who sit in a building on Sunday). We will then be hunted, with the mandate to kill us. Those who do not repent will become the zombie army of Satan. And yes, that includes MOST who are sitting in buildings on Sunday and will hate and curse the LORD because they either A) thought they would not be here (e.g., “pre-trib” rapture) or B) Never knew the LORD and never repented, even though they thought they were “saved”.
We will have a measure of time between WW3 and when the “aliens” (fallen angels) are revealed. That time will be “the revival”. The cut off time is at some point when “the aliens” are revealed. That’s when it shifts to being hated and eventually hunted and some of us being martyred (and yes, I’m prepared for that to happen myself, if that is what the Father calls me to go through). Here’s my warning vision of possible personal martyrdom:
10-31-15: Vision of the Guillotine | believeacts2’s Blog
https://believeacts2blog.wordpress.com/2015/10/31/10-31-15-vision-of-the-guillotine/
We will be given the grace to endure all that the Father has called us to endure, including torture, martyrdom, slavery, etc. We will be given a “peace that passes understanding” as we lean on and trust in the fact that JESUS NEVER LEAVES US NOR FORSAKES US. A question each of us must ask ourselves: are we willing to do anything, endure anything for our Faith? A test is coming.
BUT JESUS IS COMING BACK!!! PRAISE GOD!!! \o/
Linda, just a personal word of encouragement. In my personal experience, I did die, through a truck Wreck and a brain hemorrhage which caused me to leave my body of flesh(allowed and released me is far more accurate as it felt like dropping a ton of weight off) and there is no pain, no agonizing indecision, but just a gratefulness and thankfulness that felt something like, ‘Hallelujah, at long last and finally got freed from that garbage of flesh’. It is freedom complete and perfect and greater than anything I had ever been able to even imagine. That release, I believe, happened(happens) once we have decided on and choose our spiritual path, our choice of(for lack of a better way of describing it) not hanging on to this flesh-suit but choosing to drop it off and entering in to the death of the body and the life of the spirit. Once we realize and are made aware that, ‘Yes, this is it, time to put up or shut up. They have the gunpointed at my head and NOW is that acceptable time! Today is that day of salvation’. That’s when the spirit takes over and there is NO pain or fear but just a peace that passes all understanding of. … YAY, IT IS FINISHED! I HAVE FINISHED THIS RACE AND WON THE RACE AND I GET THE PRIZE WAITING FOR ME.’
Thank you, Thomas for sharing that amazing testimony.
Indeed . . . With death . . There is no sting.
I’m not sure I’ll be honored with the privilege of being called to be a martyr for Christ. . . That is an honor that would go into eternity.
Only the LORD knows. I am willing, if that is what He calls me to do.
May the Father’s will be done.
Not many are interested in Fasting and Prayer as they hate going without especially Food and Drink but those who chase after Our Dear Almighty Father GOD YAHWEH do just that…They Fast and Pray…Fasting from food and drink is not easy but will strengthen your relationship and walk with Our Dear Lord Jesus Christ, He is calling many to do just this at this time as well as fast from certain worldly activities that take up much of our free time…The body can go without Water for 3 Days and Food a lot Longer…! So you can either do a Complete fast for up to 3 Days or a Partial fast(DANIEL FAST) which can last for 21 days to 40 days. If you are fit and well hydrated then a short Complete Fast is good to do but don’t drive when doing this…GOD BLESS X
Another type of fasting is sex. Where in the New Testament does it say that, ‘let those men who have a wife be as one not having a wife.’ ?
I’m shocked by what you wrote. Maybe you intended to write absence of sex. Sex is only for reproduction. Otherwise this would be a demonic teaching.
“But this I say, brethren, the time is short, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none…”
1 Corinthians 7:29 NKJV
“The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. 5 Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.”
1 Corinthians 7:4,5
Thank you Marcio. ???
After I read Marcio’s comment I understand that you wanted to locate the verse in the Bible, not to question the verse. I was misled by the your first sentence. I apologize Thomas. I’m a little tired. I wish you all the best.
Not a problem, Robert. I sometimes do not phrase my sentences correctly and am at fault for that . I am having to re-learn some of the language which I thought I once knew( it sounds crazy, even to me having experienced this, but having a massive brain hemorrhage in a truck Wreck that caused the loss of speech patterns for the past 12 years has lead me into a new understanding of and appreciation for, the ‘understanding of the meaning and intention of words’ and not to a literal or assumed meaning based upon previous and past explanations from someone of what such-and-such means or allowing someone else to tell me what or who or why ‘they’ are saying that!!!). Anyway, this exchange, I believe and know, that Spirit is using to instruct not just you and me but others also, in order that we be lead by the spirit rather than any preconceived notion we may have thought (which) meant we can understand anything in our own minds, but rather that, we all must be dependent upon the Spirit at all times to discern what, who, why, how, when, where, etc that the Spirit is showing and revealing to us.
Again, I thank you for the comment and for this opportunity to share a little more of the fruit of the spirit , the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,gentleness, faithfulness and self control fruit which you and I and many many on here are enjoying. Blessings upon you.
After I realized my error I felt ashamed all day. I apologize once again. I know that this unpleasant situations like your truck accident are opportunities to get closer to God. I’m sure that now after the accident you are in a closer relationship with God than you were before. And you are right that without the Spirit we decode messages only with the brain. With the help of the Spirit we can see beyond words. We can feel what the other person feels and we can understand what the other person wants to say. I will try to improve my relationship with God. Thank you for sharing this great testimony. God bless you !
Robert, thank you for hearing the Spirit and having ears to hear. That blesses me as well as it is (for) your blessing. The only ‘unpleasant ‘ part of the truck Wreck situation actually, for me, was sitting in the hospital bed waiting for the doctor to come in to release me! You see, I had stopped a caravan of three carloads of people going up to attend a funeral for my wife’s uncle and everybody was discussing how we were going to be able to get there on time and how much trouble this had caused for the rest of the family. I felt bad about that for causing such a delay. The death part and getting to experience that little piece of heaven was and is one of the highlights of my life. And yes, you are right, I am today much closer to our Father than I probably would have been had that not happened. For one thing, I no longer fear death but look forward to it. I know that no one and no thing can take my life until The Spirit of Yah says, ‘Come Up Here.’
Do not let the spirit of guilt take hold of you though and especially not about this. These are for our examples and our teaching and training. The Spirit just chose to use you and me for this particular exercise is all. That MEANS WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO HAVE BEEN USED OF HIS SPIRIT to bring glory and praise unto Him. Yay!!! ??
Last nite we were supposed to have major storms & were under a tornado threat , I always spend Sabbath in prayer & invite the LORD to supper with me . I asked the LORD to calm the storms & no tornados within the 50 miles of me I claim for HIM . Well the storms were loud , but there was no wind & I stayed up till 3AM . I told the LORD at 3AM , that was not near as bad as the weather men said it would be . The LORD said HE was fulfilling HIS word in Malachi 3 : 16-18 to me , and beginning to show the difference between the wicked & the righteous and those that serve HIM & those that do not . A big Yee Haw & Praise GOD , Blessings .
Amazing John Barry ..Yah ..our God is so faithful.encouraging. !
Amazing.
As I was getting up this morning the Holy Spirit clearly said “I am a jealous God, I will not share my glory with another”.
I don’t hear him like this every morning and I believe it’s a heads up – possibly just for me but I think it’s to share, having just read this post and the comments.
My longing since I was saved has been to speak two word prayers, like Jesus’ and the disciples’ commands (“get up”, “be healed”, “come out” etc) and see people instantly healed, freed, restored, forgiven and saved, rather than all the faffing about that goes on in healing evangelism, with frequently poor, hyped results and less glory to God (I’ve seen it and been involved a bit).
Then I read this post by Elaine. Maybe some of us are going to have our longings answered and it’s a warning about idolatry. Didn’t someone (Bob Jones?) visit heaven and meet John G Lake, who said he nearly didn’t make it in, in spite of his amazing ministry? Maybe he took some of the glory, and the ministry became an idol?
That’s the context of Isaiah 42:6-9 (esp v8), which I had to look up!
“I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness;
I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people
and a light for the Gentiles,
to open eyes that are blind,
to free captives from prison
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.
“I am the Lord; that is my name!
I will not yield my glory to another
or my praise to idols.
See, the former things have taken place,
and new things I declare;
before they spring into being
I announce them to you.”
PS I got saved just after 9/11 and one of the first things I heard the Lord say was “be strong and courageous/ very courageous [x3], you will lead the people to inherit the land” [kingdom of God] like to Joshua. I think this morning is an admonition to stay humble too, in whatever’s coming. I hope this speaks to others too. Praise the Lord.
Great post Nick, I’ve never heard this phrase before…. ” to speak two word prayers, like Jesus’ and the disciples’ commands (“get up”, “be healed”, “come out” etc)”….It resonated with me, love it! Thanks.
Yes, this speaks volumes to me, so much so that, I must share with you as a word of confirmation (and encouragement also) the means by which the Spirit is guiding me to look at each of the (victories or failures/testings) … by whatever name I would have been tempted to classify or name a situation or experience I am having happen to me or around me… (pardon the long explanation but trying to define something that I see in the spirit and bringing it into the “natural” world is challenging at times) . The upshot of it all is this: Plant those ‘experiences’, those ‘situations and circumstances’ as seeds of fruit of the spirit, that is, tell yourself and speak out loud over that as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. Where, in the past I may have been looking at those outward circumstances and felt displeasure or sadness or want to grumble and complain about it, now, I say, to my Self, to any one around or whoever has ears to hear, now I say, “Wow, that is love, that is joy , that is peace… etc.” The key here is not to try to change the circumstance nor the situation nor the experience but to change my opinion about it! I claim that God causes ALL THINGS TO WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD…to Me,(because) I am called according to His (God’s) purposes. And that , Romans 8:28 , His Word, is more true in my experience, situation or circumstance than what I (the unregenerated mind) had believed and claimed prior to my believing His Word is more true than what I had heard coming out of my mouth previously. I know that is a lot to wrap our minds around but, if we can ever grasp how powerful we, man and woman, truly are, with our words, and how when we speak over a situation claiming it to be fruit of the spirit not failings of flesh, we transform not only the situation but our Self and those around us.
That’s good Thomas. Like the psalmist talking to himself, “Why are you downcast? It’s all good, God’s in charge” [or words to that effect!]
I think Bob said William Branham barely made it to heaven, in spite of all the miracles.
A revival is set for May back story on how it came to be19-20 (? location/Pentecost) & June 4-6-GENESIS Ctr., 1 GENESIS ctr. Plaza Gary Indiana. 7 Ministers chosen by the Lord-announced by Lyn Leahz (I do not know anything about her). One of the ministers is Benjamin Faircloth (man of God), & the Lord told Lyn no “money changers” allowed. Gary(=tip of the spear) is the murder capital of the nation. I am just sharing this after listening to a 2 hr You Tube story on how it came to be & am interested to know if anyone has anything additional to add.
Julie..latest news re Benjamin Faircloth & Benjamin Baruch were supposed to be guest speakers @ the Gary Indiana event; but have both now cancelled & resigned from that event being held in Gary Indiana..they fasted & sought the Lord..on the matter..he showed both men individually; that is they discerned certain things that the Lord made them aware of, so they will not be part of it.
I get updates from Benjamin Baruch’s ministry & he has said in a radio message,
titled Zechariah part 2. & Zechariah part 3 .( Remnant call radio)the basis of his own personal decision. That is between The Lord & those 2 men..I have done my own research into the same re Gary Indiana.. & the church & the Bishop involved.Brent Endris & his associates….so maybe The Lord has other plans.
It is the Lord & only the Lord who can bring a revival; but first it has to start in each individuals heart …& humbleness of our spirit man. prayer & fasting is a big part of that..so personal repentance for our sin & mistakes..corporate repentance ..(the so called church) in the form of a sincere solemn assembly as in Joel chapter.2…& national repentance..as Derek Prince .another teacher in the faith,.often taught..1..REPENTANCE.2,.RESTORATION & THEN HOPEFULLY 3.REVIVAL …IT IS UP TO EACH INDIVIDUAL..U CAN LEAD THE PROVERBIAL HORSE TO WATER BUT U CAN’T MAKE IT DRINK..!
ONLY THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN CONVICT EACH PERSON…but scripture tells us the blueprint in Joel Chapter 2. or whenever 2 or more are gathered together in his name. Yeshua Ha Maschiach.. .it can be a small solemn assembly with however many people ( believers you know are sincere.)
God bless that is the update re Gary Indiana as I know it to be..Pray & seek the father thru his son Jesus Yeshua ..diligently.with all your heart.
The way we are sanctified is by reading the word of God. Read Jesus’ words in John 17. The word of God cleanses and is “sharp, active as a double edged sword”. The word of God is not just an option for the serious believer. It is the absolute foundation. If we do not do this then every other teaching or concept, no matter how true serves is no good. We must be grounded in his word, speaking it through our day. As we read and declare the word of God even whispering to ourselves at work or loudly, we will be sanctified. GOD SPOKE is the agent of creation and transformation mentioned in His word. It therefore is upon us to speak his word as He did. Blessings beloved!
To sanctify ourselves requires a willingness to let God do His work in us plus the discipline to do what we can in allowing no distractions that focus our mind/soul on the things of this world. Yes, we live in this world and there are things that have to be done – job, fix meals, mow – but how much of our time is spent seeking and knowing God versus things that don’t really count for anything? We really can be like Jesus and do the works and greater works IF we will also BE like Jesus with our focus constantly on the Father and being led by the spirit instead of the natural desires of the soul. We say we love God but do we really know Him or just about Him? Think back to when you were young and in love. Would you really let a TV program, a ball game, a good book or anything else take up your time when you could be with that special one? Do we follow after God, love Jesus, to that extent? John G.Lake said to pray to hunger and thirst after righteousness. The PROMISE of God is that, if we do, then we WILL be filled. As Larry Lea said regarding prayer time – first comes the desire (to spend quality time with God), then the discipline (putting aside other things to make that time), then comes delight (the wonder and glory and beauty of God with us so much that we hate to call and end to the time and anxiously look forward to our next time together), When we seek Him as the love of our life, beyond all the distractions of the world, then we will walk like Jesus and the Holy Spirit can fill us with the leading and power to DO the works of Jesus.
I believe this is a very timely word and lines up with the times we are in.
According to Bob Jones God lifted his Glory of healings and wonders some 40 years ago because men took the honour for themselves.
Father has been purifying men and woman everywhere – in His cleansing fire of brokenness and suffering (to become perfect in surrendering all to walk in a love relationship with Him, by guarding our hearts and minds, having clean hands)
To those He will entrust his power that will not take the Glory for themselves but put it to the use it was intended: to give it back to God and in doing so bring even more souls into the Kingdom.
Praise belonging to God is poison to people but food for God.
When I was around 11-12 we used to have revivals in church. Saw many people instantly healed from many things. Heard prophetic Words over people’s lives. One man who had been paralyzed his whole life from a diving accident, suddenly got up from his wheelchair and started running around the church!!! It blew my mind! Since then I’ve been wondering why we don’t see this in churches anymore. I am SO excited and eager to see these signs, wonders and miracles happen again!!! Praise God! Thank you so much for this Word. Nickie ?
Hi Nickie, I heard a short sermon about this yesterday. Nathan Humbyrd attended those kind of churches as a youth. He said before service people would come to pray for 1-2 hours. After this the Holy Spirit was there to heal, deliver… He used this reference: “And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Acts 2.
The disciples daily did these, met together, had communion, prayed.. Are we willing to pay the price for revival? Staying in the Lord’s presence??
If we dont give God a place in our churches to move as He wills, we fall prey to man’s futile ways, means, and ambitions……church building programs, phony revivals, and endless self help and “support” groups. Amazing what happens when we follow God’s pattern for doing kingdom business and not ours?