Zechariah 8:4,5: "This is what the Lord Almighty says: 'Once again men and women of ripe old age will sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with cane in hand because of age. The city streets will be filled with boys and girls playing there."

Vision:

The streets were dirty and cobblestone. It was hot and dry. So many people were there. They were so close together the smells of the individuals just blended into one aroma. Everyone in this place had a cane. Everyone also had a place to sit, a designated seat with their names marking their place, but most were mingling through the crowd. Some of the canes looked like walking sticks, others like royal maces, actually each one was different and could serve more than one purpose.

But oh, the children, so many children, were just running around all over. Laughing and playing without a care in the world! They seemed unaware of the true activities, and serious business going on around them. The families were now grouping together where they belonged.

The sound and shouts from the joy and expectation of this gathering rejoicing all around began to quiet now as those who had not seen each other for many years were awe struck to see their loved ones still alive. Now through tear stained faces an embracing of tenderness and love swept over the crowd. True, some of the tears were due to sorrow of the past, but new ones of this day were washing them away as tears of joy and fulfillment and reconciliation flowed freely among all gathered. ---

I remember hearing so often that God does not care about numbers when a meeting has been called and only a few show up. That might offer some comfort to the people wondering where everyone is, but God is still searching them out. It seems His his heart is drawn to the masses, the multitudes still in the valley of decision.

As He watched so many respond to the call and gather together, tears of joy streamed down His face as well...

Word to the Church:

Because of your age, because of the maturity you have been brought to, because of the time that has past and the history that has been recorded, I draw you together. Where there has been even wars, and the evidence of war still mounting, I will grant a peace to prevail in your hearts, and a time of rejoicing proclaimed in the streets.

Do not forget what you have been given as you gather together. Some have been anointed as apostles, and the authority and unction of My Spirit is lifting you up to the next level. Some as shepherds will turn in the staff they love so much, because there are other flocks that need the mercy and grace so strong within them.

Some of you hold a mighty sword, the sword of intercession that has even brought forth this day...do not give up what you hold. Hold tightly to that which has been entrusted to you, and go forth into the battle with renewed strength and vigor.

Some have a conductors baton in your hand for you lead the way of worship and entrance into My presence...DO NOT be enticed by the ways and means of the world, I am your provider.

Trust Me and continue to pour out to Me in the secret place. Then you will usher in My love in public, and many will find the way to My heart. A new sound is about to be released through you that will draw the attention of the world crying out to find truth in the church.

You scribes and teachers in the land, you need not draw from the events of the past to make your point, for even in this day I am about a work that will make the headlines of the papers and magazines all over the world. Open your eyes and record what you see, not just what you have heard.

Old and young alike I am banding you together to form one generation of love that will go across the land in the victory and in the truth of My love. This time of rejoicing and renewal and reconciliation, is not just unto Me , but among yourselves. Even as you tend to line up and gather in your distinct streams and family "lines", I will make evident how I am uniting and blending you together for My own pleasure, and your own good.

I will not allow you to be separated, or stagnant or distant from each other any longer.

The strongest wave of My Spirit now is unity.

The commanded blessing has been unleashed already.