The “Book of Ephesians” is a beautiful book which I believe is totally applicable to the day and age in which we live. The goal of the “glorious church” is to do exactly what Christ did on the cross, destroy the works of Lucifer. The Apostle Paul states the conclusion in Ephesians 6:12-13 (ESV)
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.”
It appears that we are at the climax of history as we know it. I believe, we’re getting ready for the greatest awakening and move of God that we will ever witness. As it usually happens in scripture, the Lord whittles down His church to a remnant of individuals who are responsible of co-laboring with Holy Spirit to see it birthed. In following the “Youtube” videos of Dutch Sheet’s “Give Him – 15” and receiving regular reports from Mario Murillo, both are often stunned by the churches “hands-off” attitude towards what is happening in our nation, morally and spiritually. The following is a report I received a few days ago from the desk of Maurice.
“A stupor has settled over the people of God that blurs the lines of what is sacred and secular--what is urgent and what is nonchalant—leaving us with people who are not hungry, burdened, or even curious about seeking the Holy Spirit.
But we declare it is time for that to change.
As you drive past churches in your neighborhood, as your eyes notice organizations originally formed with Christian vision but now distracted on less worthy causes, as you hear about universities (Harvard, Yale, etc) in the news that were founded for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as you notice a friend on social media that has fallen "asleep" and forgotten their first love of Jesus -- call upon them to wake up!!
Let your spirit, intercessor, and prayer warrior declarations come forth - this day!
"WAKE UP OH SAINTS!
Wake up you sleepy heads!
Wake up! The glory of God is here!!! ..."
Speak to their spirits. Pray and declare over their facilities as you drive by. Pause as you look at their social media. Mute the news about that college, while you take time to pray.
"REMEMBER YOUR ROOTS! You are called for the purpose of Jesus Christ and His Salvation!
Dry wells - burst forth with fresh water!
Sleepy hearts -- awaken to your destiny and purpose of God!
Shake off the stupor!
Wash off the sleep!
Return to who God made you to be!
Clear your eyes and mind and spirit of compromise and apathy.
Hard hearts - BE SOFTENED!
Rebellious spirits - COME HOME!"
May the cloud of witnesses in Heaven witness this weekend and this week Generals (YOU!) calling upon the sleepy ones to awaken to their purposes and destiny. May they start to see the sleepy ones respond. May the heavens and earth be full of the sounds of shifting and the stirring of movement -- that those lost in a stupor return to their destiny and Love!
May the Mighty Angelic Hosts of Heaven's Warriors look at each other with a twinkle in their eye as they say with smiles from ear to ear, "It's happening. The Church is awakening."
And may the Father let back His head in a holy roar of laughter and joy as HE DECLARES FOR ALL THE HEAVENS AND EARTH TO HEAR: "Here comes My Bride!!!! The awakening has begun!!"
Go awaken the sleepy ones, beloved. It is time for the waves of revival and reformation to begin.”
From the Apostle Paul; Ephesians 5:6-21 (ESV).
6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.12 For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. 13 But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, 14 for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,
“Awake, O sleeper,
and arise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.