An article written by Grant Berry on the Coming Awakening
There is no question that we are in a new day for the Church in the world; that the new wine is being released. For those of us who are connected to the Father’s Heart, we can sense it, we can feel it; and we know the final awakening is drawing near. The final acts of reformation are upon His Church and Messianic bodies:
- The restoration of The One New Man between believing Jews (Remnant of Israel) and believing Gentiles (Gentile Church), through Israel and the Church in the love of God.
- The restoration of our apostolic foundations expressed through the fivefold gifts of the body of Messiah/Christ through the Holy Spirit.
- The reemergence of David’s Tent through 24/7 type worship and prayer, and strategic watchmen intercession; the natural outflow of which is missions and lifestyle witness and evangelism to reach the lost.
- The preparation of the bride for the Lord’s return; that His body would be set apart for the glory of God away from self, and washed clean with the blood of Yeshua/Jesus. A victorious bride readied for His coming!
New days however, call for new strategies and the last great revival will not come upon us as it did during the time of the Gentiles. We can certainly apply many of the principles learned about revival from our past, but because we are in the time of Israel’s awakening this is a new day for His Church, and a renewed perspective is required of us to be able to fully enter into it. The last great harvest of souls and Israel’s spiritual re-birth are now at play. But before these can take place the Church must be realigned to her original identify in and with Israel and the unity between both groups needs to be fully restored.
This is for three reasons:
- To bring glory and honor to the Father who is a God who keeps His covenants and promises to all of His children (Ezekiel 36)
- To help bring life back to Israel through prayer and the mercy of God we have received through Jesus (Romans 11:30-31)
- To prepare the bride to represent a Messianic kingdom upon the earth, which will flow out of Israel to the nations (Rev. 5:9,10)
The Scripture reads, “We are heirs together with Israel” (Ephesians 3:7). To be a co-heir is to share identity and leadership together with Mashiach/Christ and with one another (Romans 8:17).
From the Father’s perspective He has been equitable with individual focuses to both parts of the family:
- 2000 years from the time of Abraham to Yeshua - The time of the Jews.
- 2000 years from the time of Jesus to this modern day - The time of the Gentiles.
But now in order to awaken both groups fully to Himself (the fullness of the Gentiles and Israel’s spiritual restoration), we must reconcile in The One New Man. This is foundational to these days and to John 17 unity. It will help to release the fullness of Joy and the Glory of God upon us that the Father is waiting for, as we move into this reconciliation and embrace His end-time plans to awaken Israel and the last great harvest. This will complete the family of God on the Earth and ready the bride for His coming. These happenings are intricately linked and may not have been seen as such up until this time.
We should also recognize that this mystery has been hidden from us during the time of the Gentiles, just like the mystery to establish the Gentiles was hidden from the Jews (Ephesians 3:5). But now, as we enter this time, the Holy Spirit is awakening us to this understanding and the great significance of family unity between the two groups, as there is once again a remnant of Israel to connect with.
We refer to this process as The Reconnection in The One New Man. And it is most probably the most significant spiritual transaction of our day. But it has been unseen up until this time and is also fraught with all kinds of resistances and obstacles in our humanity that need to get broken away from our hearts and minds.
This is why I have written Romans 911 - Time To Sound The Alarm! It is a comprehensive study book on this spiritual Reconnection in The One New Man between Jewish and Gentile believers to unpack many of these issues and help us to move into it. It will release God’s mercy to wash and cleanse us of all past influences on both sides of the family that the enemy has used to keep us apart, and to properly prepare us for this time.
The Reconnection will help to unlock the end-time power of God upon His Church and open the door to world revival. It is a power key to help ignite the fire of God upon us as we discover the full benefits of this reconciliation. “For if their rejection brought reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?” (Romans 11:15).
Prayer Points:
Pray for Romans 911 that God’s anointing on it would spread to reach the wider body of Messiah/Christ, throughout the nations.
Pray for the book to be fully read and studied.
Pray for greater humility in the body to be able to embrace correction, adjustment and change; for both Jewish and Gentile believers.
Pray against resistance to this new revelation and freshened perspective. Pray for The Reconnection in The One New Man. Pray for Israel’s spiritual awakening, but also for the Church to be unveiled to this message and to fully embrace her role towards Israel.
For more info on Reconnecting Ministries please click here for our website and to watch one of our introductory videos (3 mins).
Last year the government of Nepal formally criminalized conversion to Christianity. They enacted an "anti-conversion" law that makes it illegal to attempt to convert someone from their faith in the former Hindu Kingdom. Christians make up a small minority of the population, and this move is being seen as one to institutionalize Hinduism and stop the spread of Christianity. According to Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, the Church in Nepal has been growing at a faster rate than nearly anywhere else in the world.
On August 15th, this new law will be enforced. It has been said that Christian leaders will be targeted for arrest and prosecution. Our people have been told that Hindu forces within the government have already drafted a list of Christian leaders to be immediately jailed, and our top leaders are on the list. In the last decade these men have overseen the planting of thousands of churches. It makes sense that they'd being targeted by forces trying to halt the growth of the Church.
We are calling on all believers to join us for a day of prayer and fasting for the people of Nepal on August 14th. By the time that we have finished our day of prayer and fasting, the sun will rise in Nepal, and we pray that the Lord will be with his people, no matter what trials they face.
Some specific prayer points:
- Pray for courage and the boldness to continue sharing Christ (Acts 4:29-31).
- Pray for provision for their families should these leaders be jailed.
- Pray for favor within the government.
- Pray for unity among Nepali believers; that the Church would be united in their response to persecution.
- Pray for Christian lawyers to find loopholes to keep these folks protected from prosecution. (like Paul, is it lawful to beat a Roman citizen?)
- Pray that the work of sharing the Gospel would continue and even accelerate.
- Pray that this persecution would spark an unstoppable movement that would spill over the borders of Nepal into China, India, and Pakistan.
- Pray for strength and that the Spirit of God would embolden believers in Nepal to continue sharing their faith while operating in wisdom.
Our hearts are heavy for our brothers and sisters in Nepal, concerned for their safety, families, and future; but we know the One who holds them. The One who spoke through the Apostle Paul, while in prison, "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." May the Lord strengthen his people and give them grace, one day at a time.
Thank you for joining us in prayer for all the believers in Nepal.
Until He Returns,
David
The Timothy Initiative - http://www.ttionline.org
24:14 Global Coalition: A network of organizations, networks and churches which are all committed to the 24:14 vision of praying and working together to start kingdom movement engagements in every unreached people group with urgency by 2025.
To this end, we, the 24:14 Prayer Task Force are seeking to develop a 24/7 canopy of prayer that will pray into this vision of seeing every U/UPG engaged with a team focused on seeing a movement of multiplying churches and disciples. We would like to see at leasat 31 organizations, prayer networks from existing movements, networks and churches commit to cover in prayer one day per month every month.
What we’re asking:
- That each partner org, network, etc will commit to cover in prayer one day per month every month. (eg Every 3rd or every 19th etc) (or less if 24 hour is not possible)
- Each partner is free to divide their 24-hour day of prayer as they see fit (usually into 24 one-hour segments or 48 30-minute segments).
- Since partners will vary in size and numbers each may choose to pray more or less hours depending on their ability.
- Each partner is to identify a prayer coordinator.
- The prayer coordinator will receive and pass along 24:14 prayer points for the month.
- The prayer coordinator will develop and pass along prayer points regarding their own org, network, etc as it pertains to the 24:14 vision.
- The prayer coordinator will follow up with these pray-ers to encourage, train/equip, connect and gather.
- They will give guidance on various, creative ways for their groups to pray.
- They will be in regular communication with a member of the 24:14 Prayer Task Force.
- We ask these prayer teams to journal what they are sensing from the Lord as they pray, how they are led to pray and share back with the 24:14 Coalition.
What you can expect from us:
- A monthly prayer guide of informed prayer points that are specific, measurable, and Bible-based.
- Regular praise reports in order to encourage groups as they pray.
- Monthly or bi-monthly communication with a member of the 24:14 Prayer Task Force. This will be for the purpose of encouraging, informing, identifying gaps and challenges, etc.
NEXT STEPS: YOUR RESPONSE
To join the 24:14 Prayer Canopy please sign up here: http://inheritthenations.net/2414-coalition-prayer-involvement/
- Let us know the day of the month that you can commit to as an organization and how many hours in that day you are committing to pray and fast.
- Please let us know the name and email of the prayer coordinator.
Our thanks on behalf of the 24:14 Prayer Task Force.
WWW.2414NOW.NET
Royal wedding choir signs record deal
The Kingdom Choir, which sang in front of a huge global audience at the royal wedding in May, have now signed a record deal with Sony Music UK. Their debut album comes out in November. Sony Music UK said, ‘Along with the rest of the world, we were stunned by their incredible performance at the royal wedding. The choir believe in love, music and power, and we are excited to capture this on record for their fans across the globe.’
Italy agrees to more migrants
The Italian government recently closed its ports to rescue ships, arguing Italy had taken its fair share of refugees. This week Brussels announced plans to pay EU countries £5,350 to take a refugee, and the Italian foreign minister agreed to allow EU ships carrying rescued migrants to dock at Italian ports (but only for a five-week period). Unfortunately, the interior minister said, ‘If they want to give money to someone else they can do so - Italy doesn’t need charity.’ Italy demands a revision of EU’s anti-trafficking mission in the Mediterranean, as currently rescued migrants automatically disembark at Italian ports.
Child brides - spoon test
The Co-operative Academy of Leeds has been working with human rights charity Karma Nirvana to end forced marriages and honour-based abuse. In school education lessons, students were given spoons which they could use if they feared they were being taken abroad to be married in the summer holidays. If they concealed them in their underwear, the spoons would trigger airport metal detectors, and the child would be taken to one side to be searched away from their parent or guardian. This would allow the youngster to tell airport staff that they were being forced into a marriage. Karma Nirvana’s helpline has taken nearly 70,000 calls in ten years. It has worked with the academy for five years, teaching pupils and staff how to be aware of this problem and how to get help if they are affected. See https://www.karmanirvana.org.uk/what-we-do/raising-awareness-education/
Metropolitan Police corruption
Allegations of ‘serious corruption and malpractice’ within the Metropolitan Police are being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Gross misconduct notices were served on three officers, one of whom is also under criminal investigation, and ‘a number’ of others are being assessed. Investigations are at an early stage and may involve as many as 14 officers, including senior officers who interfered with or curtailed investigations and failed to investigate allegations of wrongdoing. There is also alleged systemic removal of the restrictions of officers under investigation and racial discrimination. According to the Sunday Times, three whistleblowers from the Met told the IOPC that members of the Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) were shielding officers from a range of allegations. Files have been shredded in the past when allegations of corruption were made, making it hard to prove there was sleaze, bribery or fraud.
Visitor’s view of church
Ship of Fools have Mystery Worshippers who visit different churches and denominations with a variety of worship styles and congregation size. They report on what the experience was like and whether they would consider going back. One Mystery Worshipper reported feeling like 'the invisible man', and ‘extremely lonely’. Many reviews noted the only welcome is a quick greeting from someone distributing service sheets. One actually felt bullied by pushy congregation members ‘trying to get me to sign things and buy things’. Mystery Worshippers give us an insight into what it feels like to attend church if you have never been before. People 'like us' are often more easily greeted and assimilated, but people who don’t quite fit can end up invisible and lonely. Alarmingly, one church ‘welcomer’ who stood by the door throughout the service was asked who might feel the most left out. She smiled and replied, 'I think that would be me.'
Evangelist calls for new freedom of speech law
Street evangelist Allen Coote was arrested outside St Paul's Cathedral for reading the Bible aloud. No members of the public complained: it was cathedral staff who reported him. Allen believes the cathedral’s subsequent concession to allow him just 30 minutes’ speaking time per week was unreasonable and said, ‘The Bible tells us to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to everyone. Now, there are many people on the concourse of St Paul's who come from all the nations of the world, and I was just basically reading what they should hear. Some of them were really pleased to stop and just listen to me.’ The cathedral has a policy to limit any ‘source of disturbance’ outside its doors, in order to offer visitors a ‘welcoming space’. Alan is now supporting a campaign by the Barnabas Fund which is calling on Parliament to pass a new law which specifically protects the right to proclaim the Bible in public.
Controversial MP quotes Jesus in maiden speech
Jared O'Mara spoke for the first time in the House of Commons, ‘I was elected a year ago as Hallam's first Labour MP but due to mistakes I made - for which I am truly sorry, I hurt a lot of people - I've been unable to speak in the House with confidence until now.’ He spoke of his pride in representing disabled people, as Parliament's ‘first autistic MP, with cerebral palsy and other disabilities’. He also spoke of what can be learned from the teachings of Jesus, although he considers himself ‘a man of science.’ He said, ‘Jesus was a man who forgave those who truly repented, and he shares my belief that our utmost human priority should be helping those who are most disadvantaged and vulnerable amongst us.’ MPs usually gather around their newly elected colleague for maiden speeches, but Jared stood alone at the end of the rear opposition bench.