Persistent Prophetic Warfare

Comment: This is not your typical prophetic word. This is a prophet clarifying the work of the prophetic to which many of us here in the northwest are called. Understand the warfare that you are a part of, take appropriate action, and do not let anything stop you.

Persistent Prophetic Warfare

From my experience there are two “branches” of Persistent Prophetic Warfare. There is what the Persistent Prophet continually does to wage war against the forces of darkness. And, there is what the forces of darkness continually do to wage war against the Persistent Prophet.

Of course, this is also generally true for ANY Child Of God. All born-again believers WILL have to wage war against the forces of darkness – it is written – and WILL suffer backlash and setbacks from that effort – which is also written. There is NO escape. It is our collective reality – and God has made this struggle plain in His Word. From God’s point of view, we are clearly to expect – by faith –  that there will be victories, and we are also clearly warned that there will be struggle.

It was the same for Jesus Himself. 

But I am writing about that particular subset of the overall battle called “Persistent Prophetic Warfare.” And more importantly, about the enemy’s objective and the tactics meant to bring Persistent Prophetic Warriors down.

The scriptural references that apply are legion, I know you know them, so I will be limited in using them and write more from my heart. 

Let’s assume that if you are on my email “to” list [where this article was first published],  that I consider that you already know you have a Prophetic Call of some kind – whether it is the primary Call on your life – a complimentary or secondary Call – or you have intimate knowledge about or experience with those that do have a Prophetic Call. Let’s also assume that as “experienced” prophets we have already exhibited decades of proven experience – and have had ongoing struggle as we have “walked out our faith.”

We have been Persistent Prophetic Warriors.

The enemy is not stupid. When satan sees that you are being obedient and affective – especially long term – he will do whatever he needs to do to “take you out.” He will also be persistent. He will continue to attack your day job, those to whom you report to – like bosses or supervisors, your finances, family, friends, your prophetic “vision”, your health, etc. ...even your effort to continue on with life itself. Misunderstanding, rejection, weakness, shame, embarrassment, disappointment, doubt, fear, and sickness may be your “familiar reality.” You may even be called in front of legal authorities multiple times and find yourself having to repeatedly defend yourself for things you may or may not have actually done. Your family, friends, Christian friends, and co-workers may question you and turn away from you many times.

At points you may loose your prophetic vision too – as these things repeatedly rise up to overwhelm you – and not just in ones and twos – but multiple avenues of warfare coming against you over and over – and over long periods of time.

Effective Prophets sometimes fight on with few friends understanding what they are doing. Effective Prophets may feel the sting of isolation and wonder why they have so many victories, so little recognition, and so much struggle and discouragement. Prophets will know the Juniper Tree. 

And, if Satan can’t destroy you, he will try to distract you.

He will try to separate you from your First Love – and divert you away from your Calling and mission.

He will try to keep you focused on material things: your money, house, cars, clothes, tools, other worldly possessions, and the struggle to get and maintain them. He will try to make work and your ministry overwhelm you: with diverted time, an appeal to selfishly excel, and constant dissatisfactions with procedures, policies, bosses and co-workers. He will try and disappoint you with your family and friends. At times they will be indifferent toward you, neglect you, and – as in my case – outright reject you. He will try and bring fear into your life through the personal, national and international issues we are all facing. He will attack your health, ability to rest, cause you to be dissatisfied with your own level of fitness – and anything or everything else about you. Etc. Etc. Etc.

Satan will use whatever he can to separate you from the Love of Jesus, the Voice and Power of the Holy Spirit, the Absolute Care of our Heavenly Father, and the CALL He Himself has placed on your life. 

You will have Battle Fatigue. 

You will have battle fatigue. Not much fun, huh?

Hardened combat soldiers – those who continue to wage effective war on the battlefield against the enemy – ARE going to be the enemy’s target.   

Experienced Prophet warriors – those who continue to wage effective war against the forces of darkness and win – ARE going to be satan’s target. 

Both are going to face exhaustion. Both are a great threat to the enemy – and the enemy is going to direct his resources toward the greatest threat. 

There is that element of combat experience where the soldier and Prophet get to the point that life and death, victory and defeat don’t matter.

Continue the Fight.

What matters is continuing the fight. Because continuing the fight is right. 

So, be careful to face up to the fact that you are in this thing – Persistent Prophetic Warfare – for the long haul – and that in a certain sense (understand this with godly wisdom) “you” don’t matter.

What matters is far greater than ourselves or any earthly kingdom. What matters is Jesus and the Kingdom of God – and that in the heat of battle you continue to recognize the enemy, continue keep your weapons aimed at him, and continue pulling the trigger.

If victory comes, which it most surely will, there will come a time when your Reward is made known.

Jesus Himself will not forget you – either in the fight or afterward.

The Holy Spirit will continue to empower you and be your Advocate – both in the fight and afterward.

And, our Father will both dry your tears – and bring ultimate judgment.

As it is written: “God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” 

He Himself said that He would “neither leave us nor forsake us.”

Be persistent. 

Keep pulling the trigger.

Unlike combat soldiers, Prophetic Warriors have an unlimited supply of weapons and ammunition – and our Leadership does not fail.

Regards, Scott

Scott Wiley Arnold

Missouri USA

September 18, 2009

A Time is Coming to the Pacific Northwest

A time is coming when the future will intersect with the now, and God will answer the prayers of the mother-protectors—the leaders and intercessors—of His Church.  These are the ones who have faithfully prayed for God’s coming harvest.  These are the ones who have been praying for the removal of the divisions and demonic strongholds within the churches that have greatly slowed the release of Gods power. These are the ones who have been praying for God “to separate what was holy from what was common” (Ezekiel 42:20).

A time is coming when God Himself will gather these men and women in a place of unity.  A place of overcoming where the mountains that have previously blocked God’s plans will be turned into a source of blessings.  A place of overcoming where the mountains that had—past tense—blocked the plans of God’s Kingdom, will be turned into watchtowers to overlook the plans of the enemy. A place where the cascades of the Holy Spirit will heal the divisions between the churches.

Then the heart of God’s people will be judged, but judged with fairness and love.  Each person will be evaluated based on what they have done—how they have walked with God.  All who have done well will be rewarded.  Many will find they have produced rare and unique fruit.  Good fruit, and of such an abundance that there will be enough to bring many into God’s Kingdom.

When this happens, God will open up His book of Wisdom and History-of-the-future.  (This is God’s history of the future, and our God is an awesome, glorious, victorious God!)  God himself will provide the strategy we need to cleanse the church.  God’s light will shine on the windows of opportunity we need to act on.  No longer will we walk in darkness. 

God, the divine authority, will redeem His house and establish Godly unity and Godly government (perfected government) within His household.  Then God will connect His Church to His Power, His River of Life.  No longer will man-made structures block the flow of God’s Power and Love.  God will pour out great blessing and power to those who work in His harvest fields.

To do this, God is looking for a people who can wholeheartedly repeat the following pledge.  (This is a God-version of the 4-H pledge.)

I pledge my HEAD to better thinking, taking on the mind of Christ (under the headship of God).  My HEART to greater loyalty, to the people and Kingdom of God.  My HANDS to larger service, so all can see Jesus in Me.  So that I may bring HEALING to my church, my community, my country, and my world.

One pattern of unity God will use in this time will be that demonstrated by the International Association of Healing Rooms.  A pattern of unity where a passion for God and a love of God is more important than what denomination a person is part of.  A unity that believes in and releases God’s supernatural Power to the world.

A number of people in the Pacific Northwest who are already part of the Healing Room ministries will find themselves called to this greater unity. Other people will find themselves called as well.  Anyone who wants to align his or her heart with the heart of God is welcome.  Anyone who is willing to humble themselves and submit to God’s authority will see the light of God shine throughout their community—spreading to their country and to the entire world!

When this happens, God will take the Columbia Basin—a Bowl “cut without human hands”—and fill it to overflowing with His Power and His Glory.  (The phrase “cut without human hands” comes from Daniel 2:45.)  Then we will truly begin to celebrate the final harvest.

Joan Monteith, Benton City, WA

 

Resisting Ambitious Strongholds.

In our last School of Higher Learning gathering on March 18, 2012. In that meeting reference was made to the spirit of David appearing in the government of this nation, and also to Daniel. I pointed out the fact that Daniel had a vision to describe and interpret the dream of Nebuchadnezzar.

My emphasis was on “visions” because I believe this is one of the strategic ways that God is going to infiltrate the government of this nation. It is happening right now. The reason I felt compelled to bring this to your attention now is because I just received another public email from Kim Clement which read, “I feel like I am standing like Daniel praying for the nation.” Kim then gives a brief excerpt about a vision he had. Of course it caught my attention. I have always found the prophetic ministry very fascinating. Not just because of my own personal love for it, but because it is so diverse. It’s like a spiritual Baskin-Robbins ice cream parlor: the flavors are many.

Yesterday, March 22, 2012, I was in this intense place of the spirit when all of a sudden I saw a portion of a news headline that read, “Two dead: Kabar…” and I was suddenly interrupted by a loud noise, which after becoming fully aware, turned out to be the office phone. I was certain I had turned it off. Normally I am able to block these things out, but this was not the case this time. As you can probably imagine, I was very upset not being able to read the complete news headline. I thought, “Kabar?” I have never heard of such a word. So, I did what any other spiritual individual would do in a moment like this, I went to the second all-knowing; Google.

Turns out that “kabar” could be one of three things:

A fighting knife issued to USA Marine Corps soldiers from 1942. It is also a colloquial nickname for the American 1219C2 USMC fighting knife. It could be a Turkish tribal confederation who lived in the vicinity of Poltava in the 9^th century. They consisted of three Khazar tribes who rebelled against Khazar Khaganate sometime in the 9^th century. Lastly, it could be a new type of grape which came into production in Hungary in 2006.

Given the fact that the headline began with “Two dead”, I doubt that it was a grape, unless they were very bad grapes. Please don’t let my humor minimize the weightiness of what I saw. It’s just that a partial vision like this, outside of a greater revelation, is in the same neighborhood of only seeing the first three letters of a license plate. Nonetheless, I have a strong sense that the symbol of “kabar” is nothing short of a spirit of death. Yes, I know it appears that we have a name for every spirit out there, but I assure you this is worthy of your attention. This is a call to stand against this spirit of death, this spirit of Kabar, which is nothing less than a political spirit trying to undermine the government of God in this nation.

Of course I will continue to lean into the Lord for the full meaning of what I saw. However, make no mistake; there is indeed an intense override that is pressing to reveal itself in this nation. As I write this I find myself in this odd place of serious humor. I was just hearing the lyrics of “Who let the dogs out.” Honestly, that’s not my song of choice. Yet, it somehow depicts the hour we are in. The dogs from hell have been loosed and they are determined to do their worst damage. However, there’s no need to fear, “Wonder Dog” is here. Hell’s best day will still be put asunder by the wonder of heaven on earth.

I am now seeing that what has happened is already done. In other words, the damage has already been done, it just hasn’t appeared yet. Nonetheless, what the enemy has already done behind the scenes, behind the governmental veil of this nation, has already been defeated. In the end, no weapon formed against the people of God will prosper. Therefore, let me encourage you that no matter what transpires over the coming days, keep your eyes on the intended goal of heaven on earth. Because of faithful and enduring people like you, the kingdom of God is becoming more and more apparent everyday. Now the spirit of Daniel is quickly emerging. I know you understand that I am not referring to the literal person of Daniel, but the realm of prophetic vision that was operating in his life. This is one of the many keys of heaven that God is using to set this nation and others on their intended course.

03/22/2012

Michael Danforth

Mountain Top International

Editor’s note: I’ve taken the liberty of slightly editing (and giving a title to) Michael Danforth’s recent public newsletter. I believe it is appropriate content for this publication. While not written as a public prophetic word, it has value as such; it encourages, informs & counsels a prophetic people. I also rather enjoy the transparency he models in describing the process he goes through in hearing God’s voice.

My Power Is In Portland

This city is a pivotal place of power says the Lord. A hinge on the door of revival. A foothold into the higher places of My glory. Many will pass through her and be saved. Portland is positioned for an open Heaven. Like the shepherds in the field by night, so will they be in this place of visitation. In the fields by night. I will set a precedence in Portland. Nations will look to her and be glad. A city upon a hill that cannot be hid.

I have positioned Portland says the Lord. A crossroads of My glory and power. Portland is a pinnacle of My presence. A Jerusalem, a Judah. In it you will hear My voice. From her streets you will find the treasures out of darkness that hold the secrets to the future. In her you will discover keys of revival and restoration, stored up for generations and generations. Prepare yourself O Portland for the former and latter rain. I am going to pour out on Portland, I am going to pour out on Portland.

In this hour I will break down the barriers that have separated church and state, church and street. I will force the issue of outreach and evangelism in this place. I will move the fire and water until My church follows. I will blow upon Portland's surplus until she obeys by command to go. I will close the doors of opportunity if she does not hear My voice, "Whom shall we send? Who will go for us?"

Portland is a spiritual power source. The enemy is trying to tap into it and steal the hidden treasure. Do not allow another generation to be lost Portland. Do not allow another day of visitation to set. Seize the moment Portland! Seize the day of the Lord! This is My appointed time, the day of your salvation is at hand. The day of My sovereign plan. Behold I stand at the door and knock Portland, behold I stand at the door and knock.

Do not overlook the youth, for in them you will find My heart. In their heart you will find My heart. Phenomena's amongst the youth are about to take place. Market place prophets in Portland, prophesying, preparing, the way of the Lord. Youth in the hi-ways and bi-ways of Portland with power and position possessing the land. Portland it is time to possess. How long will you be slack to go in and possess the land that I have promised your forefathers? Portland, I have promised the heathen as you inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth as your possession. Stir yourself O daughter, stir yourself.

I stand to the East and I knock. Then to the West and I knock. Now at the North I knock. In the South I will visit as well. In the South East I will come with a whirlwind and a fire. To the west I will throw down the walls that have divided. To the North I will come in like a flood washing away the debris of division. I am coming says the Lord! I am coming with My presence and power to Portland! The day that they have looked for afar off has come! The day of their visitation is here!

Chad Taylor

http://www.consumingfire.com/

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The Spirit of Samuel

A prophetic word received 7-10-03
Mark Acuna

Scripture reference:  1 Sam. Ch 1-4

The days of Eli are passing  and the light of heaven has already begun to shine on the days of a Samuel & David generation.

Some prophets will weep, for the old order is passing away to make room for a new day birthed in the heart of God.  The Spirit of Samuel has been birthed in the Hannah – like travail of intercession.  This travail has been misunderstood by some but the result is the birthing of a new generation – so young, yet born with ears to hear the voice of God.

The Samuel anointing brings correction & balance to the church.  Eli’s sons have ruled long enough.  What was hidden in darkness will be brought to light and there will be no hiding from the spirit of God.

The order of Eli will fall backward as the righteousness of God leaps forward.

The neck of Eli will be broken – The Lord will sever the power of the rule of the intellect in favor of the rule of the heart within His Church.

The Samuels are ready.  They were nurtured in the Holy Place of God’s presence.  They have walked side by side with Eli, but they are not of the spirit of Eli.  The Spirit of Samuel will arise within the hearts of many and they will govern in the power and authority of the Lord.  The Samuel anointing will mature to become a father’s anointing and it will bring healing to the land.

*The “Spirit of Samuel” is a Holy Spirit anointing after the order of Samuel

A Note from Mark Acuna, February 2009

When the Lord first spoke this word to my heart, I felt as if we were in the beginning stages of the release of a Samuel generation.  In the first chapters of First Samuel, Hannah, whose name means favored (from the Hebrew root: to implore), is a picture of the today’s intercessors.  Like Hannah, our intercessors have been misunderstood and even rebuked in their prayers  (“Eli thought she was drunk 1:14).  But through perseverance and in spite of mocking (1:7) the intercessors have birthed a new generation with a pure heart that follows after God.  And just like Hannah brought a robe for Samuel year after year (2:19), today’s intercessors have been covering a generation with prayers and watching them grow.

Samuel grew up in the House of the Lord under the supervision of Eli the High Priest.  Although, Samuel grew under Eli, he is not of the spirit of Eli.  Eli had two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, whom the Bible calls “sons of Belial” (2:12).  They were evil beyond description and filled with greed and lust.  They corrupted God’s holy priesthood and treated the holy things of God with contempt.  Eli was too weak of backbone to stop his son’s sinful ways and God sent a prophet to ask him, “Why do you honor your sons more than me?” (2:29)

Eli and his sons are a picture of the modern American church.  Just as Eli was fat and weak and dim of vision (3:2)  In the same way we have fattened ourselves with the blessings of God, using what was meant to bless others for ourselves.  Meanwhile, the widow, the orphan and the poor are forgotten.  Enriched by our greed we have lost humility and have become proud – to proud to listen to God or to follow Him.  We favor our own human wisdom and intellect and justify our sins.  The name Hopni comes from the Hebrew word for “fists,” and the name Phinehas comes from the root words “hiss of a serpent.”  This describes well the quarrelling, bickering, gossiping, whispering, and malice seen within the church walls.  And to our shame, the secret sins of the church are now broadcast on the evening news and on the covers of the newspapers.  How many church congregations have been split and crippled by scandal.

But God says, “The sons of Eli have ruled long enough!!!”

Through the mouth of two prophets, including Samuel, God spoke judgment upon the house of Eli.  And on the same day, the Ark of God was lost, the sons of Eli were slain, and Eli himself when he heard the news fell backward,  (4:18) broke his neck, and died.  The way Eli died, paints a picture for us of what the heart of God is in our day.  God wants nothing of the spirit of Eli and his sons to be passed to the next generation.  The old order has fallen backward (it will not be carried forward).  The neck is the division between the head and the heart.  God is severing the “head” that has ruled His church for too long in favor of the ‘heart”.  The head symbolizes the intellect of man, our human wisdom, man’s plans, and man’s ways and traditions.   The heart symbolizes relationship with God, intimacy with Abba Father, and one who’s own heart responds to the heart of God. 

The Lord said, “I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind.” (2:35)

God chose Samuel.  The Bible says, “Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.” (2:21)  He grew up beside Eli, but he had a different heart and spirit.  In our day God is raising up a generation who’s heart yearns for the true presence of God; a generation with ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.  God has called a generation of young men and women who hate sin and hypocrisy and who want to follow God with passion and obedience. 

God is not passing the baton of the old order to this Samuel generation.  What God is doing today in this generation is birthed from His heart and will be a marked contrast to “business as usual” Christianity.  Many in the church will mourn the passing of Eli, and will even try to resurrect the old ways, for that is all they have ever known.  For a season Eli and Samuel will dwell in the same house side by side.  But soon Samuel will emerge to his calling. When this Samuel anointing has matured, it will bring the Father’s heart and healing to the church and to the land.  The widow, the orphan, and the poor will no longer be forgotten.

Today, I feel we are farther along in the release of the Samuel generation than we were 5 years ago when this prophetic word was first given.  Today, the picture I get in my heart is a picture of Samuel standing in a doorway with one foot on the threshold and hands on both lintels of the door.  Samuel is looking to the horizon and a new day is dawning.  Soon he will step out of the house of Eli and walk forward to his destiny as a prophetic generation.  God will be the guide of this generation, but they will need godly mentors.  They are throwing off the robe of Hannah they have now outgrown, to replace it with a mantle of anointing from God.  This mantle still fits too big on their shoulders, the Samuels will need mentors, godly men & women who know the heart of God.  These mentors will need to lay aside the traditions and methods of the old order.  We must not mold this new generation after ourselves!  Instead, we are to come beside them to encourage and support.  We will ask, “What are you hearing from God?”  And our response to the answer will always be the same:  Say to the Lord, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”

On the day the Samuels go forth, the praying Hannah’s will say as Hannah of old:  “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high.  My mouth boasts over my enemies for I delight in your deliverance…those who were hungry, hunger no more…He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor.”  (2:1-10)

Keep praying for the Samuels.  And if one happens to cross your path, come beside him or her to mentor and encourage as Barnabas mentored Paul.  Send the Samuels out with prayer and financial support and whey they return, bind up their wounds, love them, and send them out again.

Mark Acuna – The Apostolic Network of the West, Astoria, Oregon

Comment: several of us feel that this is an accurate word for the region for now: we're walking in this now.

The Spirit of Samuel* is coming upon the prophets of the land.  This Samuel anointing comes from heaven now at a time of transition and change.