October 15, 2000: Scott Wilke had a dream of driving with his step-father through an area with sheer cliffs containing rock formations that were taller than a house. Carved out of the rocks were horses with riders. There were people walking on top of them, and they began to topple over. In the dream he heard a voice, "The horsemen have fallen; the horsemen have fallen."

Interpretation by Bill Burns: The step-father represents God the Father who has adopted us and translated us into the Kingdom of His Son. When He is with us, we have vision (through the windshield) to see into the spirit world.

The horses and horsemen carved out of the rock are like unto statues which cannot stand against the army of God. The horses and horsemen represent the rulers of darkness as revealed in Ephesians 6:12. These are not the power demons (such as unclean spirits, lying spirits, etc.), but they are those rulers who have established thrones (in heavenly places) over geographical areas.

Jeremiah 12:5 "If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? And if in the land of peace, in which you trusted, they wearied you, then how will you do in the floodplain of the Jordan?"

Jeremiah is asking the question: If the footmen (power demons) have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses (rulers)? How can we have victory over the rulers if we are not victorious over the power demons who trouble our walk with the Lord?

The Lord is now commissioning gatekeepers for the Tabernacle of David.

Isaiah 22:22, "The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder; so he shall open, and no one shall shut; and he shall shut, and no one shall open."

Isaiah tells us (in chapter 22) that the Lord is going to replace the unfaithful stewards in His house, and is going to appoint true servants and give them the key of David to open and close spiritual gates for His people. Verse 7 tells us that the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate! The horsemen shall oppose this appointment (of gatekeepers), but in the dream the horses and horsemen were toppled over and the saints were walking over them in victory.

In Joshua's conquest of the Promised Land the scripture in Joshua 11:9 says that Joshua hamstrung the horses. This is what the dream revealed: The horses (hamstrung--made ineffective and powerless) will topple over even though it appears that they can't be moved, as they are made of rock.

The Lord is saying that even though you have been wearied by the footmen, do not be troubled. Even though the horses and horsemen look immovable, do not give up, for the rulers of darkness shall also fall before His great army (see Joel 2:1-11).

October 19, 2000: This morning as I awakened I heard the sound of doors opening and closing. The sound was audible, and for a moment I thought someone was in our house. I knew that I was the only one in the house as Marsha had already left for prayer meeting.

The voice of the Lord was then revealed to me, and He said, "Tell My people that I am going to open doors of blessings for them. Tell them that the things that they have been praying for and have almost given up on will now come to My faithful ones."

Revelation 3:8 "I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name."

"Tell them that the Holy Spirit in the type of Eliezer is now going forth to give gifts to My bride." Genesis 24 records the story of Abraham's oldest servant, Eliezer, being sent to find a wife for Isaac. Eliezer takes gifts for Isaac's future bride.

Genesis 24:53 "Then the servant brought out jewelry of silver, jewelry of gold, and clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious things to her brother and to her mother."

The Lord said, "In like manner I am sending gifts to make My bride aware of the soon coming of the Bridegroom. The gifts that I am sending to you will be both physical and spiritual. Enjoy them, My beloved! They are for signs of My love for you, for it is My good pleasure to give you kingdom blessings."

"I will now open up My treasuries and send them forth as gifts for My bride. These gifts are to put your heart in remembrance of Me. When these gifts arrive, remember that they are but tokens of My love for you, and they are NOT meant to replace Me."

Let us lift up our eyes and see Jesus. Genesis 24:64-65, "Then Rebekah lifted her eyes, and when she saw Isaac she dismounted from her camel; for she had said to the servant, 'Who is this man walking in the field to meet us?' The servant said, 'It is my master.' So she took a veil and covered herself. And the servant told Isaac all the things that he had done. Then Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent; and he took Rebekah and she became his wife, and he loved her."

October 16, 2000: In a dream I saw three things that seemed unrelated and disjointed, but I think they have spiritual meaning for us. First, I saw a man with a pet boa constrictor. The snake wrapped itself around the man in what first appeared to be an act of affection, but then as the man began to try to loosen the snake's hold, it squeezed him to death. Second, I saw a woman in her home in complete disarray. There were obvious things that needed to be done in the house, but she was busy with doing things for other people for the sake of acceptance and approval. Third, I saw the face of a large rodent.

What I believe these three things all represent is a spirit of religion which will bring death, disorder and destruction to those who entertain it. In the first scenario, religion will confine and constrict you by seeming to give you a sense of personal boundaries, but in the end will kill you spiritually. In the second scene, religion will keep you from doing what the Lord has prepared and put before you, and will cause you to do those things which are unnatural and out of order for the sake of feeling good about yourself. Finally, the rodent (rat) always speaks to me of destruction. I've been told that they can gnaw through a lead pipe, and the spirit of religion will continue to eat at you, always keeping you in a state of agitation because you can never satisfy its demands to be good enough.

The Lord wants us to be done with this spirit and just come to Him with a whole heart. He offers us personal, intimate relationship with Him, which produces life and peace and joy. It is God who changes us into His image from glory to glory. Let us come into His rest!

October 17, 2000: I woke up with the word "Bozrah" going through my mind; it means sheepfold, fortress, enclosure. And, the Lord says: even though you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be afraid. For, I will gather My remnant like the sheep of Bozrah into a fold and surround you with walls of protection. I will hide you in secret places and cities of refuge until this indignation is past. And then, you shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace. I Myself shall lead you out of exile and bring you to your inheritance.

Isaiah 34:5-8, "For My sword shall be bathed in heaven; indeed it shall come down on Edom, and on the people of My curse, for judgment. The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, it is made overflowing with fatness, with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Edom. The wild oxen shall come down with them, and the young bulls with the mighty bulls; their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust saturated with fatness. For it is the day of the Lord's vengeance, the year of recompense for the cause of Zion."

October 18, 2000: In a vision I kept seeing people with bowls...some full and some empty, and I saw the empty ones being filled. And, the Lord said, I am releasing a new anointing and discernment in My Body for ministry. The days of "shotgun" ministry will no longer be adequate...of shooting from the hip and hoping you hit something. It is imperative that you discern the empty bowls, the hungry and open hearts, for I will fill them. You must discern where there is desire, for My words are food and life and will only go where there is a hunger, just like answered prayer goes where there is faith and desire. I tell you the truth that many have brought a reproach on the Kingdom of God through their disobedience because they went without being sent, and they spoke, but not according to My leading or direction. And, they have shrugged it off by saying they planted seeds, but I tell you that seeds that fall on rock are not planted. I urge you, My people, be sensitive to the moving of My Spirit, and go only when and where I lead, and speak only by My Spirit. Anything other than that is religious exercise.

October 20, 2000: Quiet your soul and allow your spirit to be strengthened. Hush the clamor of your thoughts and emotions that cause inner turmoil. Cast out the fear that causes this agitation and unrest. For truly I am your place of rest, your safe haven, your shelter in the storm. Come to Me and calm yourself so that you can hear even My most gentle whisper. Come, for I am the comforter, and I will fortify you with tranquil boldness that will pull down strongholds and scatter the enemy with a word. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might!

October 21, 2000: The enemy has brought thoughts of doubt and fear along with a sense of inadequacy and failure to many of you. His prime weapon against you to disarm and disable you is discouragement. But, I say that you are MORE than conquerors. When I call you to My service, I also equip, supply and direct. You are not alone, and I do not give you instructions and leave you alone. Haven't I said that My yoke is easy and My burden is light? Come along side Me and yoke with Me, for I would not ask you to do anything that you are not well able by My Spirit to accomplish. Refuse to be overwhelmed. Rise up out of the darkness and oppression that the enemy has encompassed you with and be released in the joy and expectation of victory.

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