Civil War Within The "Church"
Civil War Within The "Church"
09/30/00
There is a war raging right between our ears! This warfare is between our intellect, (mind, soul) and our spirit or our spiritual being which involves the heart.
Can we actually see the Body Of Christ? No, The body of Christ is not seen! Christians are in hiding places or caves the same as the Israelite army was in the day of Gideon (so as the army will be according to The Father) when the Midianites had come against the children of Israel. David in his flight from King Sol found himself hiding in caves. These Old Testament events depict where we are today in many ways.
I had a dream that I would like to share. Many of my dreams and visions start with a realization of where I actually was. In this dream I found myself in a field with grasses and small bushes surrounding me. The air was full of fragrances like sulfur and all types of burning wood and other things. There were flashes of light, various sized explosions that filled the night skies. There were sounds of war all around me. I knew that I must be in a battlefield somewhere around the southern part of America. I could hear the thunderous sound of companies of men on horseback. Foot soldiers were surrounding me both friend and foe. I stopped and looked at my clothing and figured out that I was dressed as an officer in the cavalry for the Confederacy. I began to make my way through the undergrowth and avoided any conflict because I had no firearm. I did have the sword with me but it seemed so inadequate. There were soldiers ahead of me that I could hear and they were talking about how General Sherman was on his way. There was a cold chill that filled me as I heard the men enemy discussing their plans of the march on Atlanta. At this point another man approached and shouted over the noise of guns going off around us "Corporal Thomas, First Tennessee Volunteers! Reporting as ordered Sir" The men turned to him and ordered him to the city and don’t allow anything to get in your way. The young man said, "We will take the city Sir."
By now I had no idea which way to run. I knew that I had vital information to get back to our troops and already felt a sense of sorrow. I came upon a shot southern officer and he had a small pouch on his hip with the name Gideon crudely written on it. I was able to gain his weapon and the bullets that I may need. I remember stopping and looking up at the stars and asking God where are you in all of this.
The instant that I acknowledged God I felt him invade my surroundings. Isaiah the messenger that appears to me many times in my dreams began to say you are not in this, you are not here! You are just a voice to bring clarity and vision. You will be just a mouthpiece, a voice of one crying forth.
The times of division are coming to changes and choices. The army of the Lord and all the supporting people must begin to change their direction. Just as Sherman came out of desperation so shall it be for us. Sherman knew where and how to bring an end to the battles and war. Even though he was poorly supplied he still remained aggressive to follow the time tables he originally set into action.
I believe that those that are in hiding will be coming out. What they will be required to do is be great teachers, encouragers and disciplers of people. They will truly have a heart change and begin to see the value in the servant’s heart. God ordained this heart for us all. This shall be that year of uncovering the precious that have been hidden and the installation of those fallen soldiers The Lord himself has called into action.
The Spirit of Athaliah
Larry Bailey
07/07/1999
There is a scripture text needed 2 Chronicles 22:10
"But when Athaliah (the mother of Ahaziah) the daughter of Jezebeel saw that her son was dead, She rose up and set out to destroy all the royal seed (Anointed Children) of the house of Judah.(*Note that this is not Israel)
Jehoshabeath, The daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him from among the king’s sons that were (to be) slain and put him and a nurse in a bedchamber. (*A place of comfort and protection)
So Jehoshabeath and Jerohorum the wife of the high priest hid him and themselves in the house of the Lord six years. Athaliah reigned during this time.
There has been an important lesson learned through understanding the simplicity of the Old Testament and in finding present day truth from that which is of the old order, in the Lord. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament hidden and even hearing Him speak of himself, as being there is powerful.
What I mean is Jesus spoke about himself all the way through the Old Testament. At this place we find that there is present truth in the patterns of older times applicable to our day as well as the future. We often times miss the understanding of our being or having a call by the Lord, it’s only the beginning!
The process of Modern day Christianity says, "Name it claim it" or "Ask and you will receive". Although there is some truth in this partial understanding, this is only true if we are moving as we are required to do, acting upon His will. The whole truth is, The Fathers Will, "To Lift Up The Son". This is the only way that we can find any affirmation in our walk with the Lord. Fulfilling the requirements to apprehend more of His attributes. There is a love that we so many times limit with our thinking that we have a love that is like The Father’s Love. This is so hard to comprehend.
This will tend to lead many to reliance in the laziness and limited thinking that makes up Idolatry within the congregational setting. This is seen clearly in the church with those people that are only after manifestations not inhabitations.
Athaliah was and is an anointing killer and after the removal of the Godly seed which the Lord has set among men. We begin to get the real picture of what is alive and well in the carpet of the church today.
We need to understand who Jezebel is. She is often the man or woman that positions herself in a place of authority just under a leader to bring direction (false direction) to cleverly lead and impact long term results in what the Lord is trying to accomplish. We so often see Jezebel as that deacon, elder, board member, or church secretary. Maybe even the pastor’s wife. There is often a form of righteousness but a false humility and a hidden agenda. They’re often full of religiosity that is sickening to us but due to their position we have little or no approach to them. This is quite often the very reason people leave the church setting and cannot give a reason why. They see something that can only be called witchcraft or manipulation something that they know they only want to disassociate themselves from. Giving the problem victory without even a fight. Yes, the church is full of wimps they are often cowards and weak in faith and many proselytes. Ready to present the problem with not even prayer or any fasting for the answers from the Lord. God himself revealed to them, for a purpose, the very thing that they run from. I am convinced that if He showed it to them then He will show us how and when to bring solutions for this.
This story shows that the Father will place us in a place of comfort, just as Joash was, and often times allow us to stay there for an ordained time. Sometimes we are left in this place just for the maturity development we need. There is also an underlying sin both in this story and in the church. Jealousy!
Athaliah is killing all the children because of hidden jealousy even though they are her relatives! Yes, we hurt the closest ones to us most often. Absolute power is corrupting and corrupting power is absolute!
There are many deep Christians out of the organization (The Church) now. This is evident by the level of corruption that has entered the business system that is called the western church. The church of today is no different from the world in the things (Sins) that we have a clear call to abstain from.
The love of the Lord would be enough reason to leave the former lust and repent (change our Mind and Direction). This will lead us down a path of acceptable social lying and boastful pride with prosperity in the world’s view. This will reap a harsh judgment on an unrepentant nation.
California and the destruction that is to come will be a sign of His impending judgments. The Athaliah spirit is powerfully at work in this state. You can see it in Hollywood, Silicon Valley, Wealth, Power, and the overall numbness to sin.
This is the Word of the Lord and in accordance with the word. So when we see America begins to increase in violence and terrorist increase. Destruction will enter the Lands of Israel. The Cloud of His suffering has already begun to dwell over the Land of Israel. We will know that the time is at Hand just as the Kingdom should be at hand (Hand of Mercy). We as Christians should be immobilized into that call that the Father of creation has created us for. I challenge all Christians to ask now what the Father requires of each of us. Then just do what He has called you to do. That is really what The Father is requiring.
Shalom