"IS ICHABOD BEING REMOVED?” MAKE WAY FOR THE GLORY! by Bonnie Jones

Everything I’m seeing now reflects the coming glory. Although everyone wants a piece of it not many are willing to pay the price. What will it cost? Everything! That’s why the Lord is washing the windows of our minds and cleansing us from the filth of the world so His glory can be entrusted in holy vessels. But He can only do this for those who are willing. He wants us to conform to His will and deny the world. I believe the church has played patty cakes with the world long enough. She can’t have it both ways. It’s time she MUST make a decision.
 

Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Who-ever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. (James 4:4 b,c)
 

Because He’s coming again in power and this time no man will stop Him. The power of the Holy Spirit will not be derailed this time. It will be frightening to those who know Him not. And this nation shall come to the knowledge of the reverential fear of I AM.

 

“NO BAGGAGE ALLOWED”
 

I saw a silver elevator and it was sanctified unto the Lord. There were no down buttons. This elevator only went UP. Posted above the elevator was a sign that read “NO BAGGAGE ALLOWED” that was the only requirement to enter. Everyone was welcome however you had to leave ALL your baggage behind. You were not permitted to bring anything with you from the past that would hinder the new move of God. Everyone came naked and unashamed. They had laid it all down for the Lord. Each one was totally abandoned unto Him. He was indeed their First Love. You see we can’t advance into the new move of God with old baggage.

 

ERUPTIONS OF GLORY
 

Then I saw eruptions of glory taking place throughout the earth. Some of these eruptions were small while others were larger. Some spread out for a great distance while others took a narrower path yet the power remained the same. It will happen this way so that one person’s name cannot be attached to it. The glory belongs to the Lord; He is the Lord of the Harvest!
 

After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. (Luke 10:1-3)
 

Man cannot touch or take credit for the glory this time. That which is now coming to fruition will be spread worldwide. It’s global glory. And the whole earth shall be filled with the knowledge of His glory. (Habakkuk 2:14) There will be whole cities, towns and villages set aflame with the glory of the Lord. Some shall be larger than others but what does it matter? The eternal flame of God’s Glory will ignite the wick of each torch.

 

END-TIME REMNANTS
 

Throughout the earth and all generations God sought a remnant of people that would have an abandoned heart of love toward Him. This remnant walked through fire bearing the shame of the cross and the pain of scourging to bear witness to His eternal glory. There were many remnants from past generations who wore the martyrs robe and entered eternity with scars as evidence. Hebrews says that their testimony is not complete without ours.
 

And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us. (Hebrews 11:39-40)
 

The apostles carried the torch of the first century church and so have many others throughout church history. Remnants from each generation carried it as far as they could before the ember went dim. Others came along and tried in their own strength to ignite a fire but God wasn’t in it so it fizzled and died. Some tried to fan the flame of a dying fire but there was no breath of the Holy Spirit to give it life and it died also.
 

Today the Father is looking for His end-time remnant; a people who will be lead by His voice and obey it. Man has been looking for great signs and wonders, miracles and demonstration of power while God is looking for a willing heart of obedience. The remnant of this generation will hear His voice and obey despite ridicule, persecution and judgment. They will not forsake God nor will they compromise His way. They will not promote God’s glory or market it for themselves. Instead they will be good stewards of the eternal flame God has entrusted unto them and be led by the Holy Spirit. This end-time remnant shall be led by the cloud by day and fire by night. (Exodus 13:21)
 

But the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. (I Kings 19:11-12)

 

GOD’S GLORIOUS GLORY

2016 to 2020
 

In a meeting on March 4^th, I was sharing about how we must watch the next three years as God releases His glorious glory. As the Lord spoke this to me I believe He was highlighting 2016 until 2020. I was also sharing on how in the mid seventies Bob Jones was walking in the demonstration of God’s glory and power. The evidence of His glorious glory resonated from the inside out. Bob would tell of how he could be in a grocery aisle or walking down the street and people came running to him for salvation. As their sinful nature came into the range of Bob’s outer shining of God’s glory, their spirit man came under conviction and they knew they needed a Savior. Bob said that salvation was easy. In Acts 5, Paul makes reference to Peter’s shadow. It was the outer raying of the glory within Peter shining forth that healed people as he passed by.
 

So that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them. (Acts 5:15)

 

“ICHABOD”

Written Over The Church
 

As the meeting continued I began sharing that in the late 70’s the Lord told Bob that He was removing His glory. One of the ministers in attendance remembered the exact date Bob received that word. It was March 11, 1977 when the Lord told Bob that He was removing His glory and writing Ichabod over the church. The Lord said, “My glory is not for sale!  Man has taken it and marketed it for himself.  And God said, I will not share My glory with anyone else.” Bob told the Lord, “Take me home Lord cause I don’t want to live down here without it.” Bob added that once you’ve tasted it, it ruins you for anything less.

 

FORTY YEARS LATER
 

I believe we are still in a period of grace until March 11, 2017, which will mark forty years since God removed His glory. Ichabod means “the glory has departed and God wrote this over His church in 1977.
 

And she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.” (1 Samuel 4:22)
 

In that forty year span the church has gone through many overhauls and face-lifts. She has seen a glimpse of the glory and demonstration of power yet there has been little consistency. The church must move beyond the awe of man and entertainment. God’s glory is not for sale and it cannot be manufactured. God’s glory is holy and cannot be touched just like the Ark of the Covenant. When the church leaders touched the glory in the 70’s God removed it.
 

I believe that in these forty years the church has longed for the demonstration of God’s glory and the power of His presence. The mature church has learned priceless lessons from past movements. She must move beyond the veil and be face to face, one on one, glory to glory with the Lord.
 

The Lord is shaking all that can be shaken from the body of Christ and only that which is of Him shall remain. And those who enter into His glory shall not claim it for themselves but move in demonstration power.
 

God is looking for the end-time remnants that are abandoned unto Him who will steward the explosions of His glory. They are not interested in making a name for them self. Instead they are lifting high the name of Jesus and giving all glory unto the king of Kings and lord of Lords. They refuse to bow a knee to man but lift high the banner of God’s glory. These remnants shall usher in the presence of the King of Glory. He is the Lord of the Harvest!

 

GOD IS A JEALOUS GOD
 

It is the heart of the Father to pour out His glory so His children walk in demonstration of the greater works that Jesus promised. (John 14:12)It is time for His body to walk in resurrection power and dwell in His glory. But God is a jealous God and He will not share His glory with another. Let us use wisdom and be good stewards of the measure He grants us. Let us not strive for what another has but faithfully nurture what we receive.

God’s Message to America It’s Time for Breakthrough to Glory! Let My People Go! by Bonnie Jones

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and say to him, “Thus says the Lord, “Let My people go, so that they may serve Me.” (Exodus 8:1 Amplified)
 

Yesterday, February 10^th, I heard the Lord say, “Today I say, Let My people go! It is time for America’s breakthrough to glory! You shall begin to see the army arise this day as I bring leaders to attention. They shall be amazed as they yield to the two-edged sword. Some at this point shall fall away yet some shall fully endure. The choice is theirs and the answer is on their tongue. Amen.”

He went on to say that we must hold our standard high and do not lower it for any man at any time. For it is His standard that we observe and honor therefor we must mirror Him.
 

He said that His anointing is being poured out in this nation yet people still do not recognize it. He then asked me, “Why are they so blind? Unless the dead are raised they remain oblivious to the power I possess in them.” He went on to say that there are markers for His body to follow, “Preach, pray and prophesy and I’ll anoint their words as they are faithful to do My work.” There are so many hungry citizens of this nation pouring out their heart for truth in any form. In this day they’ll see and experience God’s truth and live to talk about it.

 

Another Exodus
 

Then the Lord began speaking to me about Him being the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and He is coming this day to deliver His people. “As you saw people flee Egypt so will My people flee the church driven by religiosity. They are looking for and now finding the One true God. It’s another exodus because people want truth and more importantly they need it. They want righteous leadership in this nation and it is arising and they will not settle for less.”
 

The Father said, “I’m shaking My fist at adversity in this day and holding on to the righteous as they cry out. Shame has riddled this nation long enough and now is the time to revive what the devil has authorized through the evil deeds of mankind.”

 

His Glory Released
 

He said to watch what happens in the next three years as He releases His glorious glory. The powers from on high shall encompass His people and set unbelievers free in a snap of the fingers. Freedom, deliverance and social justice shall be restored. He said, “Know that I am God and still sit on the throne of grace and My grace sufficiently covers the sin of mankind. I turn not a blind eye; I see all injustice and right the wrong.” Amen and amen.
 

Today He says, “Let My people go! It is time for America’s breakthrough to glory. There shall be some opposition at first but man cannot stop what I AM is doing.” Amen.
 

Oh, that You would tear open the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence. As [sure as] fire kindles the brushwood, as fire causes water to boil— To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble at Your presence! When You did awesome and amazing things which we did not expect, You came down [at Sinai]; the mountains quaked at Your presence. (Isaiah 64:1-3 Amplified)
 

Bonnie’s note: I released this word as I received it in a trance yesterday. I’ve added nothing to it because I don’t feel it’s necessary. It speaks for itself! Let us all join together for America’s breakthrough to glory as we shout, “LET MY PEOPLE GO!” We are all called to preach, pray, prophesy and deliver those held in bondage by the devil. What a glorious opportunity for the body of Christ to come together in unity and be a part in America’s breakthrough to glory.

2016 A Year of Blessings And Supernatural Provision by Bonnie Jones

This is a year of supernatural provision and a season of trusting in the Lord for all our needs. There’s supernatural provision available for all who believe. This is a season of believing for the miraculous; believe and receive. In the heart of all mankind lies belief. Some have selfish motives while others are pure. To those who know their God and believe Him to be their Deliverer they shall receive a double portion. They have learned to trust Him in all situations.

But the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits. (Daniel 11:32b)

I heard the Lord say; “I’m delivering manifold wisdom to the body of believers. Many believe in Me yet they fail to trust Me. There is a big difference. If you trust Me you will believe and I shall deliver that which you ask for in faith. They go hand in hand. Now this day observe as I deliver two-fold to the body of believers.”

I also heard the Lord speak regarding this great nation of ours. He said,

“Let the walls of despair come down in this nation.

Let honor be restored to her shores.

Let the fighting between brothers be restrained.

Let joy and laughter once again be entertained.

Let the Lord reign on high once again as school children sing out His praise.

Let there be sanctity in the homes once again and prayer on the lips of all my saints. Amen.”

Let me comment on these decrees.
 

Let the walls of despair come down in this nation.

Despair is a state in which all hope is lost or a feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well. I believe the enemy gradually invaded the minds and hearts of many Americans, bringing deception and causing them to believe falsehoods instead of gospel truths passed down by their forefathers. Gradually this great nation spiraled into moral decay.

America was built on godly principals and moral ethics. Yet over time Her inhabitants chose to follow the dictates of their hearts instead of standing firm on the Rock of Her foundation; the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Because we called evil good and good evil and the truth of the Holy Word was thrown by the wayside and deemed unworthy our foundation collapsed. Over many years’ walls of hopelessness, depression, fear, and immorality replaced America’s walls of truth, justice, righteousness and morality. But I believe God raised up a people, who are called by His name, which are now in position to turn this nation back to God righteousness. They stand firm on the solid Rock of His salvation and fear not the enemy’s attacks.
 

Let honor be restored to her shores.

Honor departed from this nation when we stopped fearing the Lord. This fact is evident in our schools, public halls and workplaces. We deem America to be a “Christian” nation yet are forbidden to say God’s name publicly. Chastisement is exercised against those who speak the Lord’s name unless it’s in vain. How far have we fallen? God gives grace to the humble but resist the proud. (James 4:6) Have we replaced the fear of God with pride and political correctness? Have we forgotten how to humble our self and pray?

These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. (Matthew 15:8)
 

Let the fighting between brothers be restrained.

No one person or people group is correct about all things all the time. The enemy continues to stir up strife among the brethren to keep them separated. It is only by the grace of God we can agree to disagree and remain civilized. God is far greater than all our problems; if we can only join together in unity and trust Him to guide us in to all truth. Americans must stand together for righteousness, justice and truth.
 

Let joy and laughter once again be entertained.

Today more and more Americans are fearful, anxious, depressed and even suicidal. The greatest reason for these conditions is “not knowing” the Lord. Therefore they have lost their hope and joy. There are many counterfeit joy makers such as drugs and alcohol but their affects soon wear off and greater depression and hopelessness occurs. Nehemiah 8:10 say that the joy of the Lord is our strength. It is only by placing our hope and trust in the Lord that we can truly be joyful in all situations. Remaining joyful in the Lord strengthens our spirit man and overrides grief, sorrow and wrong thinking every time.
 

Let the Lord reign on high once again as the school children sing out His praise.

William Jeynes, a professor at California State College in Long Beach and a senior fellow at the Witherspoon Institute in Princeton, N.J., spoke at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 13, 2014 about putting the Bible and prayer back into U.S. public schools. He stated that since 1963, there have been five negative developments in the nation’s public schools:

• Academic achievement has plummeted, including SAT scores.

• Increased rate of out-of-wedlock births

• Increase in illegal drug use

• Increase in juvenile crime

• Deterioration of school behavior

“So we need to realize that these actions do have consequences,” said Jeynes, “When we remove that moral fiber -- that moral emphasis – this is what can result.”

Other facts included a comparison between the top five complaints of teachers from 1940-1962 -- talking, chewing gum, making noise, running in the halls and getting out of turn in line – to rape, robbery, assault, burglary and arson from 1963 to present. From CNS.NEWS

The seeds of despair and moral decay began to unfold in June 1962 when prayer was removed from public school. It is my prayer that God would once again be acknowledged in public classrooms across this great nation and children would have the freedom to speak aloud about their Lord without fear of chastisement.
 

Let there be sanctity in the homes once again and prayer on the lips of all my saints.

There has been a tremendous assault on the American family. Divorce, broken homes, single parents, and same sex marriage/parenting are commonplace nowadays. Television, electronic devices, sports and entertainment have replaced family values. Eating meals together as a family is something of the past. Its’ eat on the run or fast food drive-thru because everyone’s in a hurry. In fact we live in such fast paced world we don’t even take time for the family to pray or read scriptures together. They don’t have time to glorify the one who made all things possible by shedding His precious blood for them. Is it perhaps time for the family to return to holiness? Is it time for them to review their standing with their Maker? Have we taught our children how to pray and honor God? Its’ not the quantity of time we spend but the quality. Let us all re-evaluate our lives and return to right standing with God.

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility. (Proverbs 15:33)

2016 is a year of blessings and supernatural provision! And I believe God wants to bless us more than we can ever imagine. I believe it grieves His heart that as a nation we have fallen so far into despair and rejected Him in so many ways. However, there are those who have learned to trust and obey Him and follow Him no matter the consequence. They are not politically correct; instead they are steadfast in His love. They have stood on the walls of justice, righteousness, truth and morality and cried out to God for this nation according to 2 Chronicles 7:14.

If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

God makes it very clear that it’s Christians who must humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways. They are the ones called by His name. When you become a Christian, not only do you take on His name, you take on His divine nature by walking in love and communing with the Father. I believe the body of believers has been crying out to God for many years and He has heard their plea. The body has turned from her wicked ways and is now adorned with His love, mercy and grace. Now is the time of recompense as they receive a two-fold portion. Be prepared to stand in awe of the glory of God as supernatural provision is released to those who believe and trust their God.

Healing the Body’s Wounds by Bonnie Jones

These present days are the most exciting in the entire history of mankind. No generation before now had the opportunity not only to witness but also be a part of the supernatural manifestation of the Holy Spirit. Now is a time of acceleration and God is fine tuning His body for the journey of their life. I’ve been shown that the body of Christ is being healed of all her wounds. Some of these wounds stemmed from incidents that happened in our lives a very long time ago. Some wounds went so deep and hurt so bad that we chose to block them from our memory in order to survive. Therefor the wound became a spot or blemish in the soul and never healed. Jesus wants His bride to be without spot or wrinkle. He desires her to be healed of all her wounds so she can represent Him in His full measure of unblemished, unconditional love. In the natural when we stumble, trip or fall and as a result receive a wound, immediately it bleeds which brings cleansing and then begins to heal by forming a scab. Depending on the severity of the wound the scab dries up and falls off leaving a scar. The degree of the wound determines its healing process and how long the scab remains. Some scars are so slight they are barely noticeable while others are quite distinct. In the same way, when we are emotionally wounded and chose to bury it in order to survive, the wound remains in scab form and needs healed. The Lord in His mercy and grace loves us so much that He does not want anything to stand between Him and us. Recently the Lord healed two old wounds that I thought had been dealt with years ago. These were wounds I endured very young in life that involved the same person. At the time of their occurrence I was so hurt and failed understanding of how and why this was happening to me. I tried to hide my feelings and chose to be joyful yet deep inside there was a hurt beyond words. My pain was incredible. I chose to forgive but it was only with my lips. I hadn’t forgiven from my heart and the deep-rooted pain of jealousy and lack of trust remained. Therefore the scab was still covering the wound and never formed a scar. In my mind I had accepted the hurt, hid my feelings and even forgave but the scar was in my heart. All these years later God gently took me to a place in the spirit realm and showed me where the incident occurred. In that place I had opportunity to observe the whole thing once again. It was like watching a movie of my life where I was able to see all the people involved and hear their conversation. Also I now understood where the enemy gained access and brought deception resulting in jealousy and distrust. Although the wound was big I believe the scab was small because I chose to forgive. Yet unlike God I didn’t forget. There’s a big difference. Not only do we need to forgive – we also need to forget! God does and we are to do likewise. I believe that is how we allow the enemy to gain access and set up residence in our life. That’s how the wound becomes festered instead of healed and the enemy’s hook remains. “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake;?And I will not remember your sins. (Isaiah 43:25) Once these old wounds were revealed the scab was removed and the scar seemed to disappear. It was done and over with in a split second.  It was amazing! God is so good!  I realized that it was through His mercy and grace that I lived life without resentment or hatred. And now the hook of jealousy and distrust were removed forever.   God Answers Our Prayers Lately I’ve observed the working of the Holy Spirit uncovering truths in the lives of believers bringing about spiritual freedom and restoration to families as well as ministries. It is Satan’s agenda to keep them bound but the Lord wants His people free from all bondages so they can minister from a pure perspective. Then the Holy Spirit of Truth without hindrance will lead them. You know we spend a lot of time praying about things that are important to us such as family, finances, health issues, school, the nation and the list goes on and on. But there always seems to be certain things that we continue seeking God about and expect an answer. Most of the time He doesn’t answer them the way we think or hope. We think it’s always going to be rainbows and ice cream or a warm fuzzy feeling when in fact it seems to smack us in the face. Why? His answer always reveals truth. There’s an old saying, “The truth hurts!” Well I agree, often times it does but the Bible says, “Know the Truth and it shall make you free.” (John 8:32) After the initial blow to the head, we can then wrap our mind around the truth and realize how long the enemy deceived us. Satan’s deception often resulted in physical, emotional and relational problems, and more importantly spiritual immaturity. If the enemy can distort the truth and get us sidetracked emotionally then our spiritual maturity will be mutated or dwarfed. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”(John 8:31-32) When I awoke from this spiritual experience I was extremely thankful for the deliverance from these old wounds. Immediately I began praising the Lord and giving thanks for His love toward me. I’ve asked the Lord to remove anything that would hinder my walk with Him no matter how painful it might be. My love for Him is far greater than any painful experience life has to offer. And without question His love for me is overwhelming and awe-inspiring. His love never fails! (I Corinthians 13:8) Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults]. (Proverbs 11:12 Amplified)   Jubilee All Things Being Restored I believe we are in a time of all things being set in proper timing and order. We are on God’s prophetic timetable and a fresh wind of the Holy Spirit is being breathed across the body of believers. Unfortunately some will not take time to recognize it while others will allow the Holy Spirit to season them. The body of believers need only to catch the Holy Spirit’s wind and ride its’ wave. Then the fullness of Christ “the hope of glory” in every believer will shine forth. To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.  Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily. (Colossians 1:27-29) If My people God is a god of justice. There are many things that in the natural look as if they have gone unnoticed. But God had His eye on them all the while. This is a year of jubilee and all things are being restored, refreshed, realigned and renewed. Jubilee deals largely with land, property, and property rights. According to Leviticus 25:8-13, slaves and prisoners would be freed, debts would be forgiven, and the mercies of God would be particularly manifested. If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14) Look for righteousness and justice to be restored in this nation. The American church has cried out “2 Chronicles 7:14” for many years. God has heard their plea and is answering His way and in His time. Like I said before, His answer doesn’t come the way we think or expect. And sometimes we’re in the midst of the answer before we realize it. The wounds of this nation have gone deep and many have festered over the years. When a body wound festers, it fills with pus and often has a foul odor. It then needs cleaned, drained and dressed with antibacterial ointment. This nation’s land has been steeped in foul odors for a long time. I believe the innocent blood shed on American soil has cried out for justice and the Father has heard its cry in the same way He heard Abel’s. There’s a healing of our land-taking place right now. America needs the Holy Spirit to heal her wounds and spread healing balm across this land. Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” And He said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.(Genesis 4:8-10) Now look for a rising of the righteous as they take possession and stand empowered by God’s justice in the land. Watch as the body of Christ emerges healed and delivered from her wounds and minister by His full measure of unblemished, unconditional love. Experience the mystery revealed through His children, Christ within you, the hope of His glory.(Colossians 1:27)

“Grand Father” Clock The Church’s Time Being Reset By Bonnie Jones

Time seems to be on the heart of the Father in this season. Recently I saw a beautiful old yet pristine grandfather clock. It stood about eight feet tall and had been painted white. It looked so elegant with its’ long gold pendulum swaying side to side in perfect rhythm. I could also see its gold chimes within the clock’s tower. Although it was still in excellent working order I felt in my spirit that its’ time was being reset.
 

Grandfather Clock

Traditionally, long case clocks were made with two types of movement; eight-day and one-day (30-hour) movements. A clock with an eight-day movement required winding only once a week, while generally less expensive 30-hour clocks had to be wound every day. Eight-day clocks are often driven by two weights – one driving the pendulum and the other the striking mechanism, which usually consisted of a bell or chimes. Such movements usually have two keyholes on either side of the dial to wind each one. By contrast, 30-hour clocks often had a single weight to drive both the false keyholes, for customers who wished that guests to their home would think that the household was able to afford the more expensive eight-day clock. All modern striking long case clocks have eight-day movements.

Until the early 20th century, pendulum clocks were the world's most accurate timekeeping technology, and long case clocks, due to their superior accuracy, served as time standards for households and businesses. Today they are kept mainly for their decorative and antique value. (Wikipedia)

I believe the clock represents the Church and God is the “Grand Father” who holds the key. He alone has the power to reset the Church’s clock. The Lord is the driving pendulum who leads us into all righteousness for His name’s sake and empowers the body to perform the greater works. While the striking mechanism is the empowered church that strikes the head of the enemy with a precise swift motion. 

The clock’s white frame represents the Church that’s been washed in the blood of the Lamb, sanctified and marked as “holy unto the Lord.” In the Father’s precise timing His key was placed into the “keyhole” of the Church. The Grandfather clock is an eight-day clock and eight represents new beginnings. I believe the Father has already placed His key into the “whole” of the Church and by turning it has reset its’ time.

Timing is everything and the Father is teaching the body its’ importance. We’ve witnessed His mighty hand move across the nations yet paid no mind to the circumstance. But today He’s going to teach us the timing of His hand from His perspective. We may not understand at first but we will quickly learn its circumference.

God’s timing is vital and we must spend time alone with Him daily. As we do, truths are uncovered in the Word. Man cannot expect to be fed by manna alone. They need the word of God to chew on and nourish them. No carbs, no waste – only meat!
 

The Race of Endurance

In our microwave world we want everything right now and we always seem to be in a hurry. Patience seems to be something of the past yet patience is a fruit of the Spirit. And I believe God is allowing His children to run the race of endurance. We can’t hurry God. His timing is perfect as is His will for each one of us.

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us(Hebrews 12:1)

I heard the Lord say, “All the horses finished the race in first place!” I believe God is saying that all those who begin His race will finish and be winners no matter where they began. Whether they began early or late in life they will finish their walk in Him. Because deep in the heart of all mankind lies the truth of who Jesus is. And today He’s revealing Himself to those who believe. As time is reset, there shall be no doubt or unbelieving saints in this season. Those who have wavered in the past will know the fullness of God. They shall experience life in abundance overflowing in Him. They shall know Him as “Redeemer.”

I believe the Father is setting the Church on His timetable so She will taste and see the goodness of God in this season. It is in His timing the Church experiences resurrection life. It’s time to send forth a sound of awakening to the Bride. It’s time to awaken her to love in the Lord. 

Introduction to 2016 Shepherd's Rod by Bonnie Jones

Who lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters [above the firmament]? Who makes the clouds His chariot? Who walks on the wings of the wind, Who makes winds His messengers? Flames of fire His ministers. (Psalms 104:3-4 Amplified) I was praying about how to write the intro to the Shepherd’s Rod. As I’m asking the Lord what statement He wanted me to make regarding the book, I heard the following and wrote it exactly as He spoke. I’m not changing anything or putting scripture to it. I believe it is self-explanatory and you can apply the appropriate scripture. I believe it’s a hard word of truth yet full of His love, mercy and grace. First Statement There are times in men’s lives that try their soul. This is one of those times. The Lord is sending His messengers in this day with clear revelation from on high. There is no doubt in their word; it is straight from the throne room of heaven. These messengers are being sent to those who God has chosen to deliver His word without restraint. There will be no misunderstanding as they bring forth the order of Kingdom business. They are the clear trumpets that blast in this season and man should be wise to listen. There is a lot of confusion in the body of Christ – especially now but they will bring clarity. Man will know the fear and awe of God in this season. There shall be no misconception of My word. Amen.    Second Statement God is demonstrating His power in light and sound. Hear the rushing wind as it blows among the timbers. See the light flashes in the sky. Hear the rumbling of the ocean roar as the tides roll in. There is comeliness in My face says God as I stand among the myrtle trees and whisper a gentle sound. Hear the voice of one calling as I call My prophets to order. There is reasoning among them this day as never before. Ones have vied for position in the past and today I pass them by. I raise the standard among My prophets to speak My undivided word of justice, hope and love. These are My messages of truth. And I declare this day My voice shall be heard among the nations as I stand atop the mountains of man and decree Me among men. Hear this oh man and woman of God. Hear My voice in this day. Hear Me as I speak, listen and obey. I’m not speaking gently; I’m speaking loud and clear. I speak to My people and they hear My voice. Who will choose to obey? Follow after Me and be a fisher of all mankind. Amen.    OPENING COMMENTS I hope you enjoy this year’s Shepherd’s Rod. It was a joy to write. It was a special time set apart with the Lord. There are some decrees I share in Chapter five called, “Let There Be.” Each one is a powerful decree and holds its own weight yet they all fit together as one unit. Kind of like the body of Christ should be. I was sent to an area steeped in spiritual darkness and released these decrees. Now, like Habakkuk, I will stand back and see what the Lord will answer. Throughout the book there are special decrees or passages He spoke to me and I write them exactly as He spoke them. I never want to alter His word of prophecy or decree. I believe they speak for themselves and/or the reader can search scripture for deeper personal meaning. I believe the Lord is focusing on His Bride this year. Each one of us went under the shepherd’s rod and in my vision we each received a report card or book. Even when we were in error or falsely accused God’s grace covered us. And by His mercy there was still time to repent. He is calling believers to arise and shine! He’s calling them to take their place in the harvest field and bring in the lost sheep. There are still so many wandering in spiritual darkness and we, the body of Christ, have the responsibility to reach them. There’s a special anointing on this generation of children and they shall not experience death. As adults we are also responsible for the youth. We must teach them good from evil, right from wrong. We must teach them the love of the Lord and lead by example. There are anointed teachers released as watchmen on the wall for these young ones. And we must be supportive of them as well. The door of opportunity for us to enter into His presence is about to close. We must be like the wise virgins who had their lamps ready. If we’re squandering our time instead of resting in Him – repent!  There is still a time of grace yet it is drawing nigh.

Put Your Hand To The Plow by Bonnie Jones

The Lord is speaking in a clear and intentional voice in this season. Recently I heard Him say, “Now is the time for Christians to gird up their loins and follow after Me. It’s time for them to put their hand to the plow and not look back; fear follows those who do. Their past is already behind them.

Jesus said to him, No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things behind] is fit for the kingdom of God. (Luke 9:61 Amplified)

They cannot take illicit lovers into this next season. I’m looking for abandoned lovers, those who are abandoned unto Me.”

You [are like] unfaithful wives [having illicit love affairs with the world and breaking your marriage vow to God]! Do you not know that being the world’s friend is being God’s enemy? So whoever chooses to be a friend of the world takes his stand as an enemy of God. (James 4:4 Amplified)

I believe the question to the body of Christ is, “How much of our self are we willing to surrender to God?” He can only occupy as much of our vessel to the extent that we make available to be filled. If we only surrender twenty percent, He can only occupy that amount in our heart. But an abandoned lover willingly surrenders their whole being unto Him so He can fill them to overflowing with the fullness of His Spirit.


 

The Whirlwind

After hearing His voice I was shown a great and awesome whirlwind coming to the body of Christ. It’s the move of the Holy Spirit we’ve long anticipated and its unlike anything we’ve experienced in the past. In this great movement, those who are being led by the Holy Spirit will remain hidden in the cleft of the Rock. They will follow the Master wherever He directs them and move in supernatural demonstration of God’s unlimited power.

And while My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by. (Exodus 33:22 Amplified)

I was also shown Christians who regularly attend church and continue reading their Bible. Although they truly love the Lord they deny the power of His Holy Spirit. Once again they were offered His fellowship when this mighty whirlwind began.  Yet once again they rejected the gift of the Holy Spirit. 

For [although] they hold a form of piety (true religion), they deny and reject and are strangers to the power of it [their conduct belies the genuineness of their profession]. Avoid [all] such people [turn away from them]. (2 Timothy 3:5 Amplified)

After the whirlwind subsided, there was an immediate acceleration for those who were hidden in the Rock. They never looked back for those who rejected the Holy Spirit. Instead they kept a steady eye on Jesus and followed after Him. Their whole being was surrendered unto Him and they moved in demonstration of His resurrection power. They knew how to rest in God and allowed Him to manifest His presence through them.


 

Parables of Elijah and Elisha

In this experience I could easily see two parables with Elijah and Elisha. First, 1 Kings 19:19-21, we see Elisha plowing the field when Elijah places his mantle upon him. Operating out of an old mindset, Elisha wanted to turn back and kiss his parents good-bye before following the man of God. Elisha already had his hand to the plow and but needed to gird up his loins and follow after Elijah. He had no time to turn around or look back to the way things were. This was a divine appointment that would change the rest of his life and he had a choice to make.  From that time forth, Elisha followed him never leaving his side.

So Elijah left there and found Elisha son of Shaphat, whose plowing was being done with twelve yoke of oxen, and he drove the twelfth. Elijah crossed over to him and cast his mantle upon him. He left the oxen and ran after Elijah and said, Let me kiss my father and mother, and then I will follow you. And he [testing Elisha] said, Go on back. What have I done to you? [Settle it for yourself.] So Elisha went back from him. Then he took a yoke of oxen, slew them, boiled their flesh with the oxen’s yoke [as fuel], and gave to the people, and they ate. Then he arose, followed Elijah, and served him. (1 Kings 19:19-21 Amplified)

Second, because Elisha remained faithful to keep his eyes on Elijah (type of Holy Spirit) he received a double portion of Elijah’s anointing when he was taken up in the whirlwind. In the same way, if we desire to be part of this supernatural movement, we cannot not turn back to the ways of the flesh. We MUST follow after the Holy Spirit of God with a whole heart. It may offend some and others will misunderstand us but no matter the cost we must remain faithful and obedient to God.

And when they had gone over, Elijah said to Elisha, Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken from you. And Elisha said, I pray you, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me. He said, You have asked a hard thing. However, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you—but if not, it shall not be so. As they still went on and talked, behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire parted the two of them, and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. And Elisha saw it and he cried, My father, my father! The chariot of Israel and its horsemen! And he saw him no more. And he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces. (2 Kings 2:9-12 Amplified)

I believe we’re about to step into this supernatural movement of monumental acceleration in the Spirit. It will be far greater than anything the body of Christ has experienced in past movements. Azusa Street was an incredible display of power through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit but this was only a glimpse of that which is now on the horizon.

We can’t afford to miss our opportunity for acceleration because His time is of the essence. Let’s gird up our loins and put our hand to the plow. Let’s become those abandoned lovers so God will fill us with the fullness of His presence as we go into the greatest whirlwind and spiritual awakening of all time!

Sands of Time - It’s Time to Begin! by Bonnie Jones

Recently in a vision I saw the Lord standing on the seashore holding a large hourglass filled with the sands of time. As I watched, He gently turned it upside down and placed it upon the beach. Suddenly my eyes were drawn to notice the time; it was exactly five o’clock. Immediately in my spirit I felt the Lord saying, “It’s time to begin!”                  Bob Jones’ Vision of the Sands of Time In January of 1979, Bob was taken in a vision to a place by the sea called the "Sands of Time." Bob said he saw great men there such as Elijah, Elisha, John and the martyrs. Each one including the Apostle Paul placed their hands down into the sands of time to bring up what looked like old shoe boxes. As each one did, Bob could hear them say, "Is it my time? Are the promises for now?" But with each of these leaders there was nothing in their shoebox because the promises weren't for their generation. Then the Lord told Bob to reach down into the sands of time to pull up his box, but Bob said, "Lord, they are all empty!" But the Lord told Bob to do as he was told. So Bob reached into the sands of time and pulled out his shoebox. As he opened the box he was shocked to see what was inside. The box was filled with white envelopes placed neatly inside. As he opened them he saw that they were draft notices that said, "Greetings, you have been inducted into the Army of God." However, none of these draft notices had postage stamps. Then the Lord told Bob, "I will begin to send these letters out to My leaders when it costs twenty cents to mail a letter." At the time of this vision, postage cost eleven cents to mail a letter. No one ever thought that the price would go up again. But on October 13, 1981, it cost twenty cents to mail a letter. And the Lord said to Bob, "Everyone that was conceived, that was in the womb, or nine months prior was literally the army of God. The first would be leaders and the second would be the greatest army that nothing could ever stop. And when they reach the age of maturity I am going to begin to release them in power. I will arm them out of My armory in Heaven and there is no gift that I will deny them. They will literally pull down the warehouse of God and they will have no fear of the enemy. They will glorify Me beyond anything that has ever been. They will represent Me in My holiness and compassion." They are Mine. They are the army of youth and they will be holy terrors.   Thirty Years Later October 13, 2011 marked thirty years from the date postage cost twenty cents. Thirty represents the age of maturity for the priesthood. That was Jesus’ age when He began His public ministry that lasted three and a half years. There has now been a three and a half year time frame since the thirtieth anniversary of Bob’s “Sands of Time - Shoebox” prophecy and my “Sands of Time - Hourglass” vision. It is my belief that both these are closely related prophetic parables. Although we live in a microwave world and expect everything to happen immediately, God is never in a hurry. His timing is always perfect; never early, never late but always on time. I believe the army of God that received their draft notice in 1981 came into their place of maturity in 2011. However these past three and a half years has been a time of God sifting them to determine who would remain faithful till the end.   Now!  It’s Time to Begin! "Is it my time? Are the promises for now?" That’s the question Bob heard previous great men ask as they placed their hands into the sands of time. Although their boxes were empty Bob’s contained the promises for the generation conceived or born since October 1981. But now the Lord has overturned the sands of time hourglass releasing these inductees into His end-time army and they will be the most powerful force on earth. They will be the army of “greater works” fully equipped in resurrection power and glory.  This army carries a breaker anointing to break the chains of offense, oppression, lawlessness and religion. The time on the hourglass was five o’clock and five represents God’s grace. I believe that during the past three and a half years this emerging army learned the importance of true humility. God resists the prideful but gives grace to the humble. His grace will rest upon this army and there is nothing He will withhold from them. [Submit to God, Resist the Devil] Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5)