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Who Will Stand In The Gap?

by Jordan Wells January 3, 2022

Many are releasing words about 2022, but few are preparing the church for the days of intense warfare ahead. I believe this will be a year of contending for America. America hangs in the balance in 2022 as we desire to see revival in America. Your destiny does as well, this year is a very important year. This year is one of the most important for us as a nation. I made a New Years resolution that I will pray for our country like never before. I am reminded of the story of Abraham contending over Sodom, we are in a similar season in America. God is looking for Abrahams to stand in the gap.

The enemy in 2020-2021 tried to take this country. We lost freedoms, many even lost there lives. Our economy was shaken and the world as we know it will never be the same. There is a spiritual war being waged for the future of nations. This is the year that the church must rise up as the church and believe for the intervention of God and that the God of awakening will awaken our nation. Seeker friendly church as we know it is over. Churches that just want to sing and preach encouraging sermons are now not able to effect our nation in the way God desires. The church must become the answer to America’s current crisis. We must pray, pray and pray some more.

We are seeing the war that has been raging for ages being brought to the forefront for all to see. America we must not allow our nation to end as Sodom did in destruction. I believe God is speaking to America and especially the church and calling us to stand in the gap as Abraham did. One man’s prayer was about to halt destruction how much more could a huge remnant in America. Church we must rise up like Abraham did because there are more than fifty righteous in America. We are no longer in the days of church as usual. It’s time for us to understand that God wants to save America and a generation. We must rise up in the spirit of prayer and war for the destiny of a generation and our nation. 2022 I decree you will be a your of awakening for America. 2022 you will be a year of reversal and bearing of much fruit. The anointing of Abraham is coming upon the people of God.

-Jordan Wells

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There’s A Greater Purpose For The Wilderness

by Rhoda Gayle December 25, 2021

written by Rhoda Gayle

There’s a greater purpose for our seasons in the wilderness.

Wilderness

In an episode of New Wine United Breaks Out, Pete Hughes shares a message on the purpose of the wilderness. He began his message by explaining how COVID-19 sent us into a wilderness experience. However, there is a purpose for the wilderness because it is in the stillness of the desert where our souls come out of hiding.

We get to be able to present our true selves in the presence of God when we’re in the season of wilderness. And in the presence of God, there is healing and transformation.

“We’ve retreated through COVID-19, it’s felt uncomfortable, we’ve become aware of some of the stuff that’s going on within. But, hopefully, as we brought that before God, there’s healing taking place, there’s formation taking place,” Pete explained.

Greater purpose

It is also in the wilderness where God prepares us for His fire.

“There’s a greater purpose of the wilderness beyond just formation, it’s a place where we are filled with the fire of God’s presence,” he added.

As we come out of the wilderness, awakening, and revival are about to happen!

“We long for a revival in the church because we also long for an awakening in the culture,” Pete emphasized.

“What the Lord is stirring in this season is, I’m fully aware it’s a brutal season in many ways, is it this season is a place for formation, it’s a place of preparation as we ready ourselves to receive fire. Because I believe the Lord wants to bring a spiritual awakening to this land.”

The anointing of Jesus Christ is upon us. And we are called to use that anointing to proclaim and demonstrate the Gospel of the Lord to every nation.

“That’s what the anointing is for, yes, to proclaim the good news, but more on that, to demonstrate good news.”

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December 25, 2021 0 comment

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Outreach Pastor Shares How He Cast Out A Demon In A Hotel Lobby

by Rhoda Gayle June 12, 2021

written by Rhoda Gayle

Outreach pastor Chris Overstreet shared how he cast out a demon from a young woman in a hotel lobby.

Outreach Pastor

One of the Bethel Church’s outreach pastors Christ Overstreet shared during Awakening Europe in Prague, Czech Republic his experience with an unforgiving demon in a hotel lobby. Chris started his message by urging the audience to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

“Our desire is to see Europe saved,” Chris said. “And how about it’s going to happen is by individuals just like you communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Chris Overstreet

He then shared his encounter with a young couple in a hotel lobby and how he delivered them from evil right at that moment. Upon seeing them, Chris approached them and asked them whether he could share the meaning of being “Born Again.” They politely agreed and listened to him.

After sharing the Gospel with them, Chris then led them into a prayer of acceptance of Jesus Christ. They both prayed and accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. And that’s when a demon inside the young woman’s body manifested and acted against what was happening. She began weeping uncontrollably.

Freedom

The Lord then revealed to Chris that there was an unforgiving demon inside her. Right at that hotel lobby where anyone could see what was happening, he cast the demon out from her. The young lady was set free and began forgiving the people who caused her harm.

Just as the Lord moved during that moment in that public place, Jesus can move mightily in your life as well!

“I’m telling you, there’s a lot of people that are going to get saved, healed, and delivered today,” Chris confidently said to the audience.

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Has God Already Done Everything He’s Going to Do About the Devil?

by Jennifer LeClaire July 28, 2020

written by Jennifer LeClaire

When we’re in the midst of a spiritual battle—whether over our personal lives, our families or even contending for revival in our cities and awakening in our nation—many sincere believers tend to petition God to rise up and take action against the enemy. The problem is: When it comes to matters of spiritual warfare, it’s not God who needs to wake up and rise up. He has done His part about the devil. It’s our turn.

Time To Wake Up About The Devil

Jesus defeated the enemy on the cross (see Col. 2:15). Now, that doesn’t mean that the enemy can’t wreak havoc in our lives, in our cities or in our nations. Look at what’s happening in Iraq, China, and the United States of America. Persecution is rising in the Middle East and Asia, while much of the Church is sound asleep on prophetic pillows of prosperity in the Western world.

Clearly, there’s a devil on the loose. A literal onslaught of principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this age, and spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places is working hard to fulfill Satan’s mission (see Eph. 6:12). Our job is to get instructions from the Holy Spirit in a place of worship and waiting on the Lord, run to the battle line with eyes wide open, fully awake to what’s happening in the spiritual realm, and enforce Christ’s victory over the devil He defeated. Victory belongs to us if we follow the Holy Spirit’s battle plan.

The Lord Is Not Sleeping

Sounds simple, right? It is a simple truth, but there are many in the body of Christ who reject any notion that we have to engage in spiritual warfare. Some wonder why do we still have to do spiritual warfare if Satan is defeated. I answered that question from one perspective in an article by that same title that you can read here.

Other believers are convinced there’s a spiritual battle raging, but they hope and believe that if they ask God to handle it for them—as David did—they will see the victories David saw. Some spiritual warriors seem to think God is asleep and if they could just cry out loud enough to wake Him up. they could find deliverance from the spiritual enemies that are sorely oppressing them. It’s true that David often cried out for God to “wake up”…

“Stir up Yourself, and awake to my vindication, To my cause, my God and my Lord.” (Psalm 35:23)

“They run and prepare themselves through no fault of mine. Awake to help me, and behold! You, therefore, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, Awake to punish all the nations; Do not be merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.” (Psalm 59:4-5)

“Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord! Awake as in the ancient days, In the generations of old. Are You not the arm that cut Rahab apart, And wounded the serpent?” (Isaiah 51:9)

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Arise, O Lord, Let your Enemies Be Scattered

Of course, David knew the Lord was not sleeping. Psalm 121:4 reveals that God’s Old Testament believers had a revelation that “He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.”

David’s cries for the Lord to awaken were just his humble way of showing his utter dependence upon God in the face of his enemies. What’s more, David was literally wrestling against flesh and blood and did not have the revelation Paul did about the spiritual army of demons that rise up against God’s people behind the scenes. He didn’t have Christ’s authority to bind the enemy’s power in the spirit realm (see Matt. 16:19). This authority didn’t come to believers until after Christ defeated Satan on the cross.

The Bottom Line About The Devil

You can beg God to arise and scatter His enemies all day long (see Psalm 68:1), but God already has done everything He’s doing to do about the devil. That is until Jesus returns to throw Him into prison for 1,000 years. Christ gave us His authority, and we need to wake up to that reality and start enforcing Christ’s victory in this age.

What does that practically mean? I’ve written a number of articles that can give you more practical guidance, including “One Sure Fire Way to Lose in Spiritual Warfare,” “Spiritual Warfare Strategies: Should You Shout or Stay Silent?” and “7 Ways to Make the Devil Flee Seven Ways.” You have the victory! Amen.

July 28, 2020 0 comment

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Awakening In Central Georgia: Addicts, Alcoholics Among Hundreds To Come To Christ

by Christa July 21, 2020

written by Christa

Central Georgia has been experiencing a spiritual awakening since the beginning of June. Thousands have come together in a small town in Georgia to encounter the Presence of God.

Central Georgia

Evangelist D. R. Harrison of Voice of Hope Evangelistic Ministries appeared on CBN News to tell about the amazing things that has been happening in Central Georgia. “It started back at the beginning of the year,” he shared. “Pastor Chet Cooper of the Crossroad Bible Church invited us down to preach a meeting back in the first of the year, and God just moved mightily, and souls began to be saved.”

DR Harrison on CBN News

He continued, “And Brother Chet at the end of the meeting said, ‘Brother D.R., would you pray about bringing the big Gospel tent to central Georgia?’ And I said, ‘Absolutely.'”

“And COVID started hitting strong, and we just began to pray and seek God’s face. One thing led to another, and businessmen and the community started gathering around it.”

God is on the move

And then on June 1, they had their first service and God just “moved in an unbelievable way.’

Harrison further shared that more than 250 people received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The revival has been going on for 7 weeks and they are planning to continue as of Monday.

The gathering at Central Georgia

“We’re talking about alcoholics, drug addicts. One man was 79 years old that walked the aisle. An 83-year-old woman got born again… It’s just unbelievable to see what God’s doing,” Harrison testified in amazement.

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He has also seen families reconciled and marriages restored.

With the pandemic, Harrison told CBS that they observe proper protocols and guidelines. Seats are placed six feet apart and sanitation stations are fixed all throughout the area. Moreover, masks are available for those who would want to wear them.

Jesus Christ is still the hope

Harrison reported that the revival services are attended by people across US and online services have been watched from all 50 states and more than 15 countries.

People interceding while in central Georgia tent

“In the midst of the chaos; in the midst of all of the stuff going on, God is still alive; He’s still on the throne, and revival is still possible. Every revival that’s ever taken place in history, has always come – and even in the Word of God – has always come when things were at its worst,” he shared. “And we can all agree America is in desperate need today, and it is a perfect time for God to send a mighty awakening – a Great Awakening.”

He concluded, “It’s a perfect time for God to send His power and to get glory and to cause His people to turn back to Him and to repent of their sin. And to show this world that there’s not hope in the Republican, a Democrat, the government, a vaccine or anything like that. The hope today is still the Lord Jesus Christ; He is the answer for all of our problems.”

Reference: CBN News

July 21, 2020 0 comment

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Change Is In The Air!

by Genavieve Gilbert April 12, 2020

written by Genavieve Gilbert

By this point it is no secret that collectively we have crossed a threshold into a new era. The future is bright because Jesus is there, but we can’t go back. We can’t unlive what we are living now. Globally, we have all crossed over into unfamiliar territory, and what’s ahead depends on our response. Will we rise up to the “higher place”? Or descend into the lower place of fear, anxiety, and self-protection?

Surviving Or Thriving In The New Era?

Beloved, are you surviving or thriving in this season? Are you living disconnected from this moment? Does it feel like you’re white knuckling it until you get to the other side? What if instead of looking for the light at the end of the tunnel, you found the light IN the tunnel?

A new season requires a new way of being. The modes of operation quite simply, just won’t work in this new season the earth is in. If Jesus is your savior and you have His Spirit living in you, then you have the Spirit of the Creator living in you, longing to partner with you—to live the adventure of life with you—to release heaven on earth through you, even now! His plans and purposes for you have NOT changed, though the expression of them might. All that stands between surviving and thriving is leaning into creative process with the Creator.

Creative Process

Creative Process, quite simply, is the process of the Creator. He has shown us from the very beginning that it is His way to create from nothing, to redeem, transform, deliver, make new—creating is His way. Consequently, it is your way too, whether you are aware of it or not. It’s your way because you bear His image. It’s your way because you were made by Him and exist within the context of His ever unfolding creation, that is constantly in the midst of process. God LOVES process and He wants to teach us how to embrace it, yield to it, and thrive in it.

When we come into the saving knowledge of Jesus and His sacrifice made on our behalf, we are simply becoming conscious of the greatest story ever written (and still being written), and our small yet valuable part in it. It is the moment of waking up to who you’ve always been—His Beloved. It is the first awakening.

Waking Up

Right now we are all awakening, some slower than others, but awaken we must! For the slumber of disconnection from God is deep and convincing, and yet in a moment we can be awakened to the alarm in the spirit, alerting us to His presence and goodness, as if it’s always been set for that moment. This is one of those moments in time for the Bride collectively. We are being invited to run with Him in a new way, and for such a time as this!

“Can you not discern this new day of destiny breaking forth around you? The early signs of my purposes and plans are bursting forth. The budding vines of new life are now blooming everywhere. The fragrance of their flowers whispers, “There is change in the air.” Arise, my love, my beautiful companion, and run with me to the higher place. For now is the time to arise and come away with me.” – Song of Songs 2:13 TPT

Living In The New Era

Everyone has an opinion on how you should be living in this season, this new era. However, no one can make the decision for you. Only YOU can surrender your life to the call of the good Bridegroom King. His invitation requires surrender, but on the other side of that surrender is holy empowerment.

Is He calling you to a new rhythm?
A new schedule?
A new refined focus?
What baggage do you need to lay down in order to run with Him today?

I echo with the voice of the One who’s calling you – we need you! We need you to shine His light in only the way YOU can. We need your voice to speak up and tell the stories only YOU can tell. It’s time for your facet on the diamond, to shine His light all over the earth! Your engagement with the call of God on your life in this new era affects us all. I hope and pray that as it becomes clear to you in this season how He is calling you to run with Him that you will say “Yes!”

What’s one thing you can do today to embrace the invitation to run with your Creator who calls you Beloved?

April 12, 2020 0 comment

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Lou Engle Invites YOU To AWAKEN 2020…And It’s FREE!

by GOD TV January 7, 2020

written by GOD TV

Dear Friends, in all my years of ministry I have never been more excited for a year like 2020. I am calling all of Arizona, and all of America to gather for AWAKEN 2020 at the ASU Sun Devil Stadium on January 18!

AWAKEN 2020 has a very personal and significant meaning to me because in 1997 I prophesied right outside of the Sun Devil Stadium “It would be filled!” That prophecy was the beginnings of the movement we now know as ‘The Call’.

I feel like we are in a breakthrough moment and God is calling Arizona, THE A STATE to open the womb for the 3rd Great Awakening in America! You CAN NOT MISS THIS, it will be one of the most pivotal and historical events for America in 2020 and for the new decade!

To register for this FREE event, register online at AWAKEN 2020.

Lou Engle & The AWAKEN 2020 Team

AWAKEN 2020

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Some of the most influential generals of our time will be gathering. Partnering with the AWAKEN 2020 team we have Lou Engle, Daniel Kolenda, David Herzog, Stephanie Herzog, Guillermo Maldonado, Cindy Jacobs and Jerame Nelson as well as Brian”Head” Welch, Jake Hamilton, Jeremy Riddle, Eddie James, Steve Swanson and several others.

NEVER in the history of the world has such a stage been set. Humanity NEEDS a fresh move of God NOW! The world is in need of a living and powerful SAVIOR.

We are in such a pivotal time in the history of the world. The body of CHRIST needs to rise up to the occasion. THIS is our time to bear the light of Jesus. It’s time for miracles, signs and wonders and the gospel of the Kingdom without shame or fear.

You don’t want to miss this event! The event is FREE and all you have to do is get there. It doesn’t get better than this!

January 7, 2020 0 comment

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AWAKEN 2020: Be A Part Of Shifting HISTORY!

by GOD TV January 2, 2020

written by GOD TV

It’s time for you to be part of the Jesus awakening that is shifting HISTORY. Open the door and enter into a new era, a new decade, of awakening that is bringing a movement of signs and wonders, healing of the sick, and preaching of the gospel.

AWAKEN 2020 is a FREE stadium event that will take place on January 18th, 2020 in Sun Devil Stadium with expectations on catapulting the nations into the next GREAT AWAKENING!

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We have gathered some of the most influential generals of our time, together, on one stage for one day to press in for the demonstration of the Kingdom of God.

You will be in this movement of revival alongside Lou Engle, Jeremy Riddle, Eddie James, Daniel Kolenda, David and Stephanie Herzog, Guillermo Maldonado, Brian”Head” Welch from Korn, Cindy Jacobs, Jake Hamilton, Jerame Nelson, Steve Swanson, and the nations of the world!

A Letter From Lou Engle

Dear Friends,

In all my years of ministry I have never been more excited for a year like 2020. I am calling all of Arizona, and all of America to gather for AWAKEN 2020 at the ASU Sun Devil Stadium on January 18!

Awaken2020 has a very personal and significant meaning to me. In 1997 I prophesied right outside of the Sun Devil Stadium “It would be filled!” That prophecy was the beginnings of the movement we now know as ‘The Call’.

I feel like we are in a breakthrough moment and God is calling Arizona. THE A STATE to open the womb for the 3rd Great Awakening in America!

You CAN NOT MISS THIS. It will be one of the most pivotal and historical events for America in 2020 and for the new decade!

– Lou

Register TODAY!

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS and join us this January in Phoenix, Arizona. To register or for more information visit our website – www.awaken2020.com.

We’ll see you there! #AWAKEN2020

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January 2, 2020 0 comment

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Lou Engle Shares His Heart For AWAKEN 2020

by GOD TV December 24, 2019

written by GOD TV

Dear Friend,

In all my years of ministry I have never been more excited for a year like 2020. I am calling all of Arizona, and all of America to gather for AWAKEN 2020 at the ASU Sun Devil Stadium on January 18!

Awaken2020 has a very personal and significant meaning to me because in 1997 I prophesied right outside of the Sun Devil Stadium “It would be filled!” That prophecy was the beginnings of the movement we now know as ‘The Call’.

I feel like we are in a breakthrough moment and God is calling Arizona, THE A STATE to open the womb for the 3rd Great Awakening in America!

You CAN NOT MISS THIS, it will be one of the most pivotal and historical events for America in 2020 and for the new decade!

To register for this FREE event, register online at AWAKEN 2020.

Lou Engle & The AWAKEN 2020 Team

AWAKEN 2020

NEVER in the history of the world has such a stage been set. Humanity NEEDS a fresh move of God NOW! The world is in need of a living and powerful SAVIOR.

December 24, 2019 0 comment

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Facing The Truth: Are We Awake Or Asleep?

by The Shulammite November 12, 2019

written by The Shulammite

Are we awake or asleep? Do we pray through the night or complain like petulant children? Is it possible that the darkness surrounding us is a result of not owning up to the truth? Are we living in truth?

In answering these questions, let’s look at the following moment from Jesus’ trial.

Addressing Pilate, He said:

“You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears My voice” (John 18:37).

After hearing these words, instead of taking a moment to reflect, Pilate asked: “What is truth?” (John 18:38). He allowed Jesus no time to respond and left the room to face the uproar of the crowd.

What is truth?

To a certain degree, Pilate had suspicions as to who Jesus was (John 19:12), but because of the crowd, he chose to give in.

Let’s ask ourselves, Do we walk away from the truth because it’s an inconvenience to us?

Jesus said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). So, when we knowingly depart from the truth, we are turning our backs on Jesus.

The light of our lives

Jesus said that the light and candle of life are our eyes, and if single and in unity, our whole body would be transparent, bright, and full of light (Matthew 6:22).

However, He also gave a warning, If our eyes are evil, hurtful, degenerate, depraved, and filled with malice, then our whole body is filled with darkness.

If the light, or that which is known or manifest in us, is darkness, it would be immense darkness! (Matthew 6:23).

Serving two masters

Make no mistake, one cannot be a slave (voluntarily or involuntarily) to two masters or supreme authorities.

Jesus said: “You will either detest or persecute one, and hold fast, care for, and love the other, or you will adhere to one and disesteem and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon” (Matthew 6:24).

There is no middle ground.

Jesus makes it clear that even if it appears we are filled with light, appearance doesn’t justify the darkness inside us.

So, the question becomes: Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place?

Psalm 24:3-6 – The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior.Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your Face, God of Jacob.

A moment of reflection

Jesus told us that “if we love Him, we will keep His commandments” (John 14:15).

He underscores that statement by reiterating: “the one who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me: and the one who loves Me will be loved of My Father, and I will love them and will manifest Myself to them” (John 14:21).

If we do not adhere to Jesus’ commands, then we are like the foolish builder who decided to build his house on sand.

When the rain and flood come (and they will), our house cannot withstand the storm, and great is our fall (Matthew 7:27). Instead of bringing glory to Jesus, our actions result in shame and disgrace.

A call to wake up and face the truth

The journey with Christ involves radical transformation. It isn’t merely a belief but a way of life.

Jesus made it clear that this walk would bring pain (John 12:24), but that the water He gives us will become a spring of water welling up to eternal life (John 4:14).

He said: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10).

God places before us life and death (Deuteronomy 30:15-20) and warns us that His people perish for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6).

The choice is ours.

So, it’s time to wake up, and look in the mirror and ask, “Am I awake to the truth of Jesus Christ?”

November 12, 2019 0 comment

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