ZERO, BLAST OFF: PENTECOST IS HERE!
Quite amazing, we have been doing a 10-day countdown to Pentecost, and then suddenly a scheduled launch is pushed back to be this Saturday, right in the middle of Pentecost. Coincidence? The event is being called “Launch America” and that is prophetic for America at this time—despite the “delay.” As a nation, this is destiny launch time. The Launch Pad in Cape Canaveral is 39A. Jesus took 39 stripes on His back so that we might be healed in every way. Because of what He did the Holy Spirit became available for us all. The SpaceX is being powered by a Falcon 9 Rocket. We are to be powered by the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit as listed in 1 Corinthians 12. The language being used in the news around this launching is a "Historic New Era.” The launch seems prophetic in every way.
MAY 29/ACTS 5:29: THE MUZZLE IS OFF
Today is 5/29 and this is the first full day of Pentecost. It is no coincidence that Acts 5:29 says, “But Peter and the apostles replied, ‘We must obey God rather than any human authority.’” This was immediately after the day of Pentecost, when the civil authorities attempted to “muzzle" the newly empowered apostles. I am very clear from the Holy Spirit that the Body of Christ has been masked and muted in an unacceptable way. We are deceiving ourselves by calling it “honoring authority” and “kindness.” We are bowing to the fear of man and a main purpose for now receiving POWER is to break that off. For those following us from other nations, really take this seriously. Peter, in but a few days, went from denying Christ, to unafraid to be put to death by authorities after receiving the Holy Spirit and POWER. Many of you need that in more ways than you know. Some nations won’t turn until some kingdom “muzzles" get removed. Obeying God has always taken precedence over obeying government authorities— even though it is to be done honorably. David confronted Saul. Daniel disobeyed Nebuchadnezzar—as did his three friends. Jesus confronted authorities regularly. The apostles lived that as their norm over and over.
The FREEDOM of the kingdom of God is disruptive to MOST governments—as most governments are about CONTROL. God is, at this time, going to be going after NATIONS as never before. It is now the Lamb’s Agenda for nations that rules on earth. On many occasions He will move in response to courageous voices rising up. Yes, honorably, peacefully, and intelligently— but boldly. There is more to be done than just marching against abortion— though that is a worthy activism. Control has to be confronted. Often it will be a legal confrontation based on a nation’s own constitution, which usually will have more freedom than a government wants to give its people. This is not just an American priority, it is a God priority. America is just the last bastion of freedom. By 2050 at least 50 nations will have that as their priority and this too will be done by the POWER of the Holy Spirit working through apostles and apostolic people in the 7 Mountains of society. Romans 13:1-3, (submit, obey..) was never intended to supersede Acts 5:29. Furthermore, in the original language it does not state it nearly as strongly as it came out. King James of England, who ordered and oversaw the translation of the Bible, forced the translators to interject language that was not there. He was afraid of a revolt and so he had a scriptural guideline of praying and respecting authority turn into absolute submission and obedience. He also had all the Jacobs in the New Testament have their names “translated” into English as James—so that he, the King of England, could be in the Bible. Thus, Jesus’ brother, and the author of the book of “James” received their names. In the original Greek, the book is Iakobos, as is Jesus’ brother. That means Jacob, not James. Many of you, especially in other nations, need to know this. A controlling King had inserted language designed to mute any dissent into Scripture. Many of you are now going to be empowered for kingdom assignments on the mountain of government and you need to know your full authority and responsibility. "Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is FREEDOM.” (2 Cor. 3:17). Not security. Not submission. Definitely not socialism. FREEDOM.
3 SONGS FOR TODAY
There are 3 anointed worship songs I want to recommend for those who can get in a receiving posture today and/or through Pentecost weekend. I believe these 3 songs will help you encounter the Holy Spirit. I will not send links, only tell you where on YouTube I listened to them.
#1. GOD OF REVIVAL- Bethel Music. Watch the Feb. 6, 2020 version with Brian and Jenn Johnson. The words are awesome and go beyond just traditionally thought Revival. My favorite line is “The darkest night, you can light it up. Pour it out, pour it out.”
#2. HERE AS IN HEAVEN - Elevation Worship. Watch the February 4, 2016 version of this song. The title tells you all you need to know.
#3. I SURRENDER - Hillsong. August 3, 2017 version with over 100 million views. My favorite line is, “Like a rushing wind…Lord have your way in me.” If you only have quiet and alone time for one song, do this one.
FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
Below, I put a few scriptures that establish the central role of “fullness of the Holy Spirit” in the historic moments of Jesus and the early church.
Luke 1:15 an angel tells Zechariah that his barren wife Elizabeth would have John the Baptist and, “He will be FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT even before his birth.”
Luke 1:41 Elizabeth upon hearing Mary’s greeting her “child leaped within her,” and Elizabeth was FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT.
Luke 1:67 formerly mute Zechariah after the birth of his son “was FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT and gave this prophecy.”
Luke 4:1 Jesus, after being baptized by John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit descended on Him and now: “Then Jesus FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT returned from the Jordan River…”
Luke 4:14 Jesus after His temptation by Satan: “Jesus returned IN THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT.” (“FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT’S POWER" in NLT)
Acts 1:4 Jesus, post-resurrection, after 40 days with His disciples: “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift He promised…in just a few days you will be BAPTIZED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT.”
Acts 2:4 On the day of Pentecost: “And everyone present was FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT..”
Acts 4:31 “After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. THEN they preached the word of God with boldness.”
Acts 4:8 Peter, boldly before the Council: “FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT” said to them…
Acts 6:3 when choosing deacons, “select seven men who are well respected and are FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT and wisdom…”
Acts 7:55 the first martyr, “But Stephen FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of God, and he saw Jesus…”
Acts 11:24 of Barnabas: “He was a good man, FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.”
The Holy Spirit is still the engine and the engineer of every significant kingdom advancement. BE FILLED and then keep getting RE-FILLED. “YOU SHALL RECEIVE POWER."