Kingdom Age Transition by Clay Sikes

As we enter into this next era with God, the Kingdom Age, we will begin
to notice many new characteristics of God’s people. In fact, the greatest
characteristic will be ‘the character’ of the men and women leading this
new era (Kingdom Age). You will know them by their fruit. First and
foremost, Kingdom Age leaders will have their own money bag; they
will be self sufficient and will never fleece the sheep with money
generating tactics. They will abhor terms like ‘love offering.’ They will
not impose tithing upon anyone. They will offer much of what they have
in terms of ministry items; CDs, tapes, teachings, etc., free, and be a
blessing to those around them. With some exceptions, the ministry will
not serve as their primary source of income. They will always look to
God for their provision, and will never look to man or the tired worn out
exploitive systems that have been used to exploit the Body financially. If
they take an offering, it will be to bless the poorest in the meeting.

These men and women are emerging today, without motive or ambition,
except obedience to the Father. A true characteristic of many of today’s
‘Church Age’ ministries is rooted in personal ambition; men and women
who want to be known. The World’s System applauds this behavior,
which so subtly corrupts what we have traditionally called ‘The Church.’
I know lost ambitious men in corporate America today, who are less
ambitious than many ministers and ministries I know. This should not
be, and is about to change as the Kingdom Age makes its presence
known. Kingdom Age ministers do not seek to be known; in fact, they
prefer to be unknown. They do not seek to share God’s glory, and any
situation that puts them in position to do so is avoided at all cost. They
will duck and run when man starts heaping his glory upon them. In
contrast to their Church Age counterparts, there is a deeply rooted
humility that has come through much tribulation; a characteristic that
can only gain its identity through fire and affliction. The leaders of this
new era know something about adversity. They have faced death and
ruin on many occasions; dealt with physical, emotional, and spiritual
pain – they have died, yet live, but now ONLY for His purpose.

Kingdom Age leaders are not ‘loud mouth know it alls,’ spewing
scripture with every breath who ‘act’ with a practiced and contrived
stage presence to invoke emotional response. They have utter distain
for the ‘big me, little you/clergy, laymen divide that flows from most
pulpits and TV preachers today. They are quiet, and only speak when
God gives them something to say; but when they speak…Oh God!
Listen, those who have ears to hear, you will hear from the throne room
of God. Are these men and women perfect? Anything but, their weak
flesh keeps them bound to the Father.

The Kingdom Age in which we are entering is a time of supernatural
exploits. God is revealing himself through His dead vessels that are
alive in Him. As healing was a major characteristic of the Church Age,
Power and Authority will be a characteristic of the Kingdom Age – an
Age that will ‘prepare the way.’ God is birthing something completely
new; His fire is falling, but we must be careful to recognize the form in
which it is falling. An evangelist would suppose it to be revival; a
teacher would call it more word, an apostle, more churches, a prophet,
more insight, a preacher, more people. Perhaps some of all of this is
true; but the context of fire, from my humble depths, is greater authority
and power to carry out His Will upon the earth. Test this by your Spirit!
Always test any prophetic words you hear, read, or touch.


Clay Sikes
www.lighthouseprophecy.org

PRAISE IS BRINGING YOU INTO A NEW SPACE by Lana Vawser

Many have been feeling like their wings have been clipped. Caged and not able to “fly”.

Praise is clearing the frustration and haze in your heart. Praise is shifting the atmosphere around you and no matter what circumstances threaten to try to constrain you, you will move forward in great peace and joy (contentment) without restrain.

Many are feeling anxious, restless and frustrated in transition. The pains of growing and transition are bringing pressure. Praise is the key to move through these stretching pains and FLY even before you see circumstances shift.

The Lord is bringing His people to a place of greater freedom. It Is time to fly and what has held you down will be left behind.

Be encouraged, in the stretching, pressure and transition as you cultivate the life of continual praise, He will take you to new spaces of freedom, peace and joy.

Hanukkah 2014 – A Gateway to Miracles by Kathi Pelton

The Vision

On November 22, while I was sleeping on an airplane, I was taken into a dream-like vision that was very significant for this coming season. In the vision, I saw a calendar and the word "Hanukkah" written upon it (I did not see the actual dates; only the word). I was then lifted to a higher place in the spirit and I was aware of a deeper connection with Heaven than I had known previously. I realized I was responding to the "Come up here" invitation that God gives to each of us (Revelation 4:1).

Immediately I was standing before two large gates that were opening before me. As I looked, I realized that each gate was in the form of a menorah, and the path beyond the gates radiated light. Even though, in the vision, I did not pass through the gates, I was aware that soon I would do so. I then saw the number 16, but did not grasp its significance. I knew that as soon as I passed through the gates I would enter a season of supernatural miracles and natural victories. –End of vision.

Prelude to the Vision

Before I explain my sense regarding the vision, I should share what I have been experiencing the last few months. Lately I have been captivated by lanterns and the flickering of candlelight. I have felt a strong desire to buy lanterns to decorate our home, and even hung two on our outdoor entry that are lit each night with a candle.

I have learned through the years that often these captivations reflect more than my natural desire to decorate and create and enjoy beauty, but they are indicators of the Lord speaking something deeper to me.

The past few months, my husband and I have often focused our attention on the parable Jesus told of the five wise virgins found in Matthew 25:1-13. We know that the Lord is calling us to be filled continually with oil. The pure oil is found in His presence, in both worship and prayer.(Photo via pixabay)

"Then the Kingdom of Heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

"And at midnight a cry was heard: 'Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!' Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But the wise answered, saying, 'No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.' And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.

"Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us!' But he answered and said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.' Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming."

Along with the verses from Matthew 25, I have continually been impressed with verses of Scripture and words from the Lord, about not trusting in the strength of man, but trusting in the strong arm of the Lord to do what needs to be accomplished. One of the key passages He has been speaking to me isPsalm 147:10-11:

His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior; the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.

He has also focused my attention on Zechariah 4:6:

Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, "This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' saith the LORD of hosts.

What is Hanukkah?

Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of Kislev on the Jewish calendar. It is based on two miracles: a great Jewish military victory and a miraculous supply of oil for the Temple.

Although Hanukkah celebrates military victory—a desperately outnumbered group of Jewish guerilla fighters known as the Macabees triumphed against mighty Greek-Syrian invaders in the second century B.C.—the holiday's major symbol is the menorah, a reminder of the "miracle of the oil". After driving their oppressors out of Jerusalem, the Jews began the process of cleansing the Second Temple, since it had been desecrated by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. (Photo via openheavens7)

While seeking to rebuild the altar and light its menorah, the Jews discovered only one flask of untainted oil for the eternal lamp—just enough to keep it burning for one day. But somehow, the flames continued to burn eight days and nights until more oil could be procured from afar. That miracle is the reason we celebrate Hanukkah for eight days, and also why Hanukkah is called the Festival of Lights.

The verse from Zechariah 4:6 is inscribed upon the menorah in Jerusalem that stands across from the Knesset, Israel's parliament. It serves to remind us not only of military victory, but of the ultimate triumph of God and the spiritual victory of the Jews over their oppressors.

Supernatural Miracles Will Bring Natural Supply

As I sought the Lord for His interpretation of the vision, I felt He gave me the understanding that as we pass into the season of Hanukkah, we will be passing through a gateway in the spirit and stepping upon a path leading us into a time of miracles and victories.

I sense that we will see supernatural miracles that bring natural supply. We will be ushered into a time of miracles in the earthly realm that bring victory over large enemy forces that have intimidated and oppressed God's people for too long.(Photo via yaldah)

I hear God saying, "Enough!" Though we may appear outnumbered by these oppressive armies, as we keep the oil of prayer and worship burning and put our trust in the fear of the Lord, He will give victory as He did during the Maccabean Revolt so many years ago.

As I mentioned, in the vision I saw the number 16 right after seeing the gates fashioned like two menorahs. This year, Hanukkah begins December 16th and ends December 24th—Christmas Eve. It is interesting that Hanukkah falls on the eight days leading up to the Christian celebration of the birth of Christ. I believe that we are entering a season leading to the time that the veil will be removed from the eyes of the Jewish people so that they can see their Savior (see 2 Corinthians 3:13-16, Romans 11:25-32).

Additionally, the menorahs on the two gates each contained eight candles, for a total of 16. Biblically, the number sixteen is symbolic of love. Sixteen of the names and titles for God in the Old Testament especially signify His constant, never-ending love for the children of Israel.

In the New Testament, 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 lists "sixteen qualities of God's love" that Paul informs us we should have as well:

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, alwayshopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. (Photo via pinterest)

Love is Your Mission!

I believe the next eight years we will see an extraordinary number of Jewish men and woman coming to the awareness of the Savior as the Church exhibits the true meaning of love described in First Corinthians. We will love them with the love that God Himself possesses. This Hanukkah season will bring us into a new beginning, where the character of the Father is seen and His true love is displayed in Israel and throughout the nations, like a menorah placed in a window for all who pass by to see.

The modern menorah is a candelabrum of eight branches, with a ninth holder placed higher in the middle. It is used to light the eight candles on either side. This is a picture of Jesus, our ninth candle, who will light the next eight years with miraculous victories and miraculous supply.

I hear the words: "Worship is your passport through the days ahead, with faith as your currency and love as your mission."

Love is your mission!

This is a time to rejoice. Though the world is reporting unthinkable oppression and horrific acts of terror that seem unimaginable, God is proclaiming a different report. He is about to bare His mighty right arm as His people surrender to His strength and live in the fear of the Lord, rather than fear the strength of terrible armies. We are entering a time of great victory and great miracles.

REJOICE!!! This is a time to worship and pray and fill your lamps with oil. It is a time to trust, to dwell safely in the fear of the Lord, and let go of doubt and every bad report that has come your way. The gates are about to open and the Father of Lights will shine and dispel the darkness. A vast Heavenly army has come to fight for His people. Amen!

Kathi Pelton
Oceans In The Desert
Email: jkpelton@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.oceansinthedesert.com

2 Words by Bill and Marsha Burns

THE TRUMPET by BILL BURNS:

And, the Lord says, "If you will do that which is written in My Word, then you will indeed receive the benefits of the kingdom of God that I have in store for you. For, the storehouses are about to open, and the blessings are about to flow. What I have reserved for you as the children of the end of the age will surprise all of you. My goodness is about to come in unique and powerful ways--in ways that you cannot even fathom. But, let it be known to your spirit that I can give to you abundantly and exceedingly above all that you can imagine, think or believe. Expect My goodness to come. Embrace it today and receive it."

SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS:

 Come out from the darkness that has kept you from being all you can be in My kingdom, says the Lord.  Let all oppression become a thing of the past.  Move into the realm of liberty and be free to allow My Spirit to move you from victory to victory.  Truly, many of you have been laboring under unnecessary burdens; let Me take them from you.  Matthew 11:30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." 

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Prophetic Word for December 1, 2014! by Doug Addison

God is revealing things that need to be changed so you can have more energy to accomplish all you need to do.

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UNUSUAL UNEXPECTED ABUNDANT PROVISION by Lana Vawser

I saw many in unusual heavy financial burdens the past few weeks. There has been a “lack” that has begun to manifest that has caused many of the people of God great distress and unrest.

I sensed the Lord saying that the tides are turning. There is unusual (out of the norm), unexpected, abundant provision that is going to flow like a river upon the people of God who have suddenly hit financial crisis and strain that is going to restore above and beyond to them what they “lost”.

As this river flowed I saw not only is the unusual, unexpected, abundant provision of the Lord going to begin to flow rapidly and steadily – in the waters of this provision were wrapped gifts heading towards the people of God.

In this provision, God is releasing specific gifts to His people that are their hearts desires. He is demonstrating again his abundant love and provision and CARE NOT ONLY FOR THE NEEDS of His people but also their DESIRES AS they have made Him their utmost delight. I saw LONG AWAITED hearts desires that many have thought God would never give them or care about being RELEASED.

Many have fallen under condemnation and questioning that maybe somehow they have not stewarded their finances well and that is why these financial strains and crisis’ have hit but have examined their hearts in His presence and found their hearts clean and stewardship done well, yet the constant plaguing of condemning thoughts continue.

BECAUSE of this provision the Lord is releasing the enemy has attacked many of the people of God FEROCIOUSLY in the area of finances to bring about stress, unrest, anxiety and heavy financial burdens.

That is BREAKING! The river of His provision has began to flow. Not only will it be unusual, unexpected and abundant but you will see the GLORIOUSLY GOOD Father heart of God bring healing, restoration and revelation to the hearts of many of His children as they see that He cares and is LAVISH in releasing good gifts upon His children.

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A Word to Help You Interpret Your Dreams! by Doug Addison

Dream Symbols: Water, Rivers, Oceans and Ice

Hey Dreamers! People seem to love my blogs on dreams. So, here are some of my favorite water symbols to help you interpret dreams. If you are remembering your dreams, you are on the right track. The next step is to write them down and figure out what God is saying through them.

Symbols: Symbols do change from dream to dream, and from dreamer to dreamer. But there are common themes that you can apply to your dreams about water. Here is what I have found:

• Water, oceans, beaches, rivers, ice:Water can represent aspects of spiritual life, while oceans often represent humanity. Beaches can symbolize people, because multitudes are compared to the grains of sand on a beach (see for example Genesis 22:17). But the beach can also represent a time of recreation, especially if you live near it. (Photo via Wikimedia)

• Rivers can point to moves of God and it is important to recognize the context of the water. Is it moving fast or is it barely moving, almost still?

• Ice and snow can represent things of the Spirit that are being saved for later.

• Swimming: Swimming in water can represent the spiritual aspect of life. Although swimming can be good, notice the context of the water: is it clear or dirty, fast flowing or stagnant, or shallow or deep?

Context is key: The context of how you are swimming in water will help you understand more about what is happening with your spiritual life. Let's look at context using swimming as our example.

If you are swimming in clear water, it means that your spiritual life is refreshing and life-producing. Swimming in dirty water indicates that some issues might need to be addressed or healed. If you are swimming in fast-flowing water, get ready for things to accelerate and get really exciting.

Swimming in stagnant water indicates that you may be stuck and need to start moving again. If the water is shallow, this indicates that you might be too comfortable and need a challenge. Swimming in deep water shows that you are maturing spiritually and possibly taking more risks.

Of course, remember that these are generalizations.

More Dream Symbols – here are some more symbols you might have encountered:

• Boat: organizations or personal job or ministry, depending on the type of boat
• Bridge: transition, season change
• Dam: things being held back, power
• Fish: sport, people, gift to help others, outreach-oriented
• Floods: major move of the Spirit, cleansing of old ways, warning of disaster
• Ice: move of the Spirit that will come later, slippery time
• Lighthouse: spiritual guidance, keeps you from danger
• Ocean, sea: large move of the Spirit, humanity, great influence, many people
• Oyster: situation that may produce a spiritual blessing
• Rain: blessing, refreshing time in the spirit, unclear time, move of God
• Swimming: move in the spirit, recreation, spiritual life
• Water: the spirit, spiritual life, Holy Spirit, the spiritual realm, refreshment (Photo by Jennifer Page "His Joy" via elijahshopper.com)

Next steps: I would challenge you to keep a dream journal or a pad of paper next to your bed to write down your dreams right away. When you encounter a dream with some aspect of water, ask God to help you with the interpretation and use these key symbols just to start.

You can find out more about dreams in my book Understand Your Dreams Now: Spiritual Dream Interpretation.

Keep dreaming!

Blessings,

Doug Addison
InLight Connection
Email: respond@dougaddison.com
Website: www.dougaddison.com