I have been reading a book by Rick Joyner called "The Path (Fire on the Mountain). This section has stirred my spirit man so I wanted to post it. The Lord has been showing me so much about His Fire and preparing ourselves and His Body for HIS GLORY. We must be walking in our gifts and callings to be complete as a body. This is what stirred me.
It is the writer talking to one in the group named Mark and Mark is replying to the question “Where did you get all of this understanding?”
“When I was given my calling as a prophet I was told that one of my assignments was to recognize those who had the shephard’s staff and to support them. I have only see them in visions before, but I recognized that staff right away.”
“Tell me all you know about it, “ I implored.
“You think your rod is new and freshly cut, but it is much older than you can imagine. It seems like it is new and fresh because of the life that is in it, and life will stay in it as long as you walk with God and do not depart from His path. This was cut from the Tree of Life before the world was formed, and it was sized just for you at that time. This is true of every shepherd’s staff given to the shepherds, even those who lead the smallest company of God’s people. Do you know why Enoch was the one who gave this to you?”
“I know a little, but I think you may know more. Please tell me what you know.”
“Enoch represents the path on which all true shepherds will lead God’s people. True shepherds are known by their walk with God. They may be great counselors, healers, and teachers, but the shepherds will be known most of all by their walk with God and their closeness to Him. There are many things that can cause people to follow you, but the shepherds will be known by how they follow God on the path of life.
One thing by which we can recognize shepherds that have stayed on the path of life is by their increasing joy. This was the joy you saw in Enoch. Shepherds who have stayed on the path of life do not seem to have cares or burdens because they are yoked with the One whose yoke is easy. These are not stressed, but are constantly energized by the strength that comes from the joy of the Lord. Their rod, or their authority, will be recognized by the life that is in them. Their rod will always be budding, bringing forth new life, because it comes from the Tree of Life HIMSELF”
As Mark talked, everyone was enthralled, but some more so than others. I knew these were the shepherds. Deep was calling to deep, and their hearts were being awakened. As I watched Mark I could tell that he was also noting those who were being especially touched so that he could speak to them more at a later time. “What a gift he is to us,” I thought, “and so young!”
“I am young, but I have already walked with God for a few years,” Mark said, as if hearing my thoughts. Then he continued: “Some claim to be able to use a ‘diviner’s rod’ to find water under the ground; they are the counterfeits to what you have in your hand. Your rod can find the living waters that are hidden below the surface. Deep calls to deep, and life calls to life. Those who have the shepherd’s rod become increasingly sensitive to what is life and where the waters of life are flowing,” Mark said, and then hesitated as if he had more, but did not know if he should share it.
“Please continue,” I said to him.
“When your rod buds you must GENTLY break the buds off. Then you must give them to those who are being awakened to their calling as shepherds. These buds will grow with them, and each one will become a staff like yours,” he said, again hesitating.
“Mark, please share all you know,” I said
“Okay. Those who receive the buds now and grow up to be shepherds at the end of the age will walk in the authority of the Shepherd. Their rod will be His rod in the earth. They will not just lead God’s people and protect them from the enemy with the rod, but they will strike the enemies of the Lord. They will not just part seas, but they will part nations. They will lead God’s people to the Promised Land.”
“Why were you hesitant to share that, Mark?” I asked.
“Can I tell you privately?” he responded.
“If you think you need to, sure,” I answered, and we walked a short distance from the rest.
“Your rod was a bud that was given to you when you were very young in the Lord,” Mark began. “You did not carry it for long before you laid it down. In a sense, you did what Moses did when he threw his rod down at the Burning Bush. He was being commissioned as God’s shepherd for His people, but did not fee adequate. When he threw the rod down it became a serpent and chased him until he picked it back up. That is what happens when you cast off the calling of the Lord.”
My Theshuvah 2013 Day of Atonement 9/13/13 (SHEPHERDS ROD FOR the YEAR OF THE OPEN DOOR)
7 Mountains (business, government, media, arts and entertainment, education, the family, and religion)These are the areas of influence in our culture.
I am a HOPE REFORMER. I will be brought before leaders during a time of much destruction BUT THE LORD WILL SPEAK!
God’s original intent was for us to have dominion. This is accomplished through obedience. We do this through servant leadership. We preach the gospel of the “KINGDOM” vs “SALVATION”, the governing impact of a king vs. being rescued. Let HIS KINGDOM come and HIS WILL be done! Here on EARTH! Jesus is Lord of All! A gospel that doesn’t deal with the issues of the day isn’t the gospel at all. (JUST A NOTE: Our testimonies should be CURRENT so that we can ALL OVERCOME by the Blood of the Lamb and the LIVING WORD of our testimony)
The higher you go on the mountain, the more demonic attack (1 Tim 3:1-4)
I am bringing you to your place of authority. I provide all you need. I bring you strength. I am your Lord.
The mountains have been on my heart all day. I can’t quit thinking of “influence”. He said we are His ambassadors and He is giving us favor. Beware of traps. Hold firm to what HE has taught us. (Ezek 36) Prophesy to the mountains of Israel. SHOUT GRACE GRACE to the mountains!
Enemies say “they belong to us” but you have been given dominion!
I am bring you back not because you deserve ti, but FOR MY NAME. “I am a friend to sinners. I love the world so much that I died for them. I am filling my Bride with a love that will consume her. Brokenness is being healed and used at the same time. I have carried her in her time of brokenness and she will carry the world as they are broken. (I saw the image of the two 7s mirrored together and wrote UNITY is completeness mirrored)
I am bring you deeper in to intimacy (into me you see) with me this year. The SUPPER is soon. Hold on to what you have. I am coming for you I am bringing you VICTORY in the mountain. I have ALWAYS supplied you with what you need. The more influence you have, the MORE YOU MUST BE CLOTHED IN HUMILITY.
This year there will be more brokenness which will shine more light into the darkness. I am with you. I told you I would NEVER leave you or forsake you until you have finished all the work for my kingdom. You will not quit. No matter how many times you want to quit, all you need is rest. Just continue to trust me. Don’t be afraid of their faces.
Ezek 33- You are called to be a watchman. You are called to warn the people of danger. If you don’t do it from LOVE, the people will not be able to hear you. I am putting a heart with the capacity to love them deeper. Always remember that this comes from me. “I am married to the Prostitue.” Seek me 1stand My Kingdom Righteousness. Things will be given to you as you are in this my order. When you seek out friends for answers and not me, they will advise you, but unless I BUILD YOUR HOUSE< YOU WILL LABOR IN VAIN. YOU ARE MINE AND YOU ARE NOT TO GO TO ANY OTHER. Intimacy between you and me is precious in my sight. You are at the point of resurrection. I have still got you in the palm of my hand. This year I will resotre HOPE. Hold on to what you have. I am coming very soon. Love Mercy and walk in my Peace. I hear “Hezekiah” and wonder why. (Isaiah 36-39- He asked for more time? MERCY?)
