Posted on 03/05/2005 7:16:05 PM PST by Quix
The Gold and the Glory by Ron Wood
Meri Burlingame
Mar 5, 2005
[Some added paragraphing; BOLD & COLOR emphases by Quix]
The Gold and the Glory by Ron Wood
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I am passing along to you the following account from Chuck Pierce. It details a supernatural manifestation of God's presence among worshipping, penitent people. I say "penitent," because only when we get low and humble ourselves, does God disclose his glory.
I was in a similar supernatural setting among intercessors seeking God's intervention in our nation's election in Waco, Texas, in November 2004. We prostrated ourselves before God to acknowledge his holy presence.
A very strong fragrance of incense suddenly manifested in the front of the church for about ten minutes.
The Lord gave me Rev. 8:3-5 to explain the phenomenon. We had the assurance the election would go the way God desired.
I was speaking at a prophetic meeting in Arkansas just recently when the presence of God became so thick it felt like a river's current running around my legs.
People were obviously responding to God's manifest presence with simultaneous laughter and tears.
I began to see that the river of God's glory, His awesome signs and wonders witnessed in bygone eras, a river that has been running underground unseen, is about to erupt again to the surface!
The golden rain which appeared in the Chicago church was a sign. What does it mean? For one thing, it means that Jesus is worthy of glory, and in an earthly way, of riches (Rev. 5: 12). God wants money to be laid at Jesus' feet. Why? Does God need it? No, he can make more… but we need to give it as an act of worship and we need to be free of covetousness or greed.
Gold is precious to men but God has so much of it that heaven's streets are paved with it. Gold represents the honor due King Jesus, the majesty and excellence of his holy and joyous realm. The gold also symbolizes the end-time transfer of wealth which is being stored up for the righteous in these last days. This prophetic plunder from the enemy's camp is the provision for the righteous to inherit the earth and to partner with God's holy prophets and strategic apostles, in order for the Great Commission to be fulfilled in our day.
I believe the gold is also a sign of a fresh release of heaven's greatest treasure, the knowledge of the Lord as revealed in the face of Jesus Christ, with his gifts of power, revelation, and wisdom.
Gold symbolizes glory. 1 Peter 1:7 says gold is purified by fire and as such is a symbol of true faith that has stood the test. There are "degrees of glory" awaiting God's saints who persevere, according to 1 Peter 4:13.
Suffering precedes glory, if we keep the faith of God in a pure heart. Suffering while abiding in settings of mutual respect for others is a prerequisite to greater glory being revealed among us (1 Peter 5:1). What degree of glory are you expecting?
> Supernatural signs are manifestations of divine grace. They are tokens of an invisible kingdom becoming momentarily visible. They reveal God at work as he invades our time-space world to confirm that heaven is drawing near and his kingdom is at hand.
Signs, although spectacular, do not replace the need for pursuing righteousness, or faithfully witnessing, or obeying the word of God. They do testify to God's kingdom, power, and glory being near and they do help generate faith and expectancy in God's people. We need signs and wonders to startle people from their slumber and to alert us to pay attention to His Word.
Signs, miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit are like credentials (Hebrews 2:4) that attest to the authenticity of the person being sent by God. The credentials being carried by prophets today have been earned keeping the faith while enduring suffering. They are shields of gold worn on weathered coats. More than titles that impress mere people, these badges of authority are recognized by angels (both holy and unholy) and these agents of heaven's court are being backed up by heaven's resources.
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The Church is in an incredible season of change. I believe we are all sensing those changes in us and around us. In one of our prayer meetings at Glory of Zion, at the beginning of December, I saw "great atmospheric changes in the heavens that would affect the earth realm." We are hearing about those changes in the natural as well as the spiritual.
I actually prophesied that over the next four months
Actually, the tsunami that swept through Southeast Asia occurred during the first month of this four month time frame. Many people do not relate what happened on the earth to what was going on in heaven. The heavens are changing.
I thought an article by Robert Roy Britt on February 18, 2005, "Brightest Galactic Flash Ever Detected Hits Earth," was very interesting:
"A huge explosion halfway across the galaxy packed so much power it briefly altered Earth's upper atmosphere in December, astronomers said . . .
"The commotion was caused by a special variety of neutron star known as a magnetar. These fast-spinning, compact stellar corpses -- no larger than a big city -- create intense magnetic fields that trigger explosions . . .The blast was 100 times more powerful than any other similar eruption witnessed . . . No known eruption beyond our solar system has ever appeared as bright upon arrival. The blast originated about 50,000 light-years away and was detected Dec. 27 . . .
"Gamma rays are the highest form of radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes X-rays, visible light and radio waves too . . . The Sun is a middle-aged star about 8 light-minutes from us. It's tantrums, though cosmically pitiful compared to the magnetar explosion, routinely squish Earth's protective magnetic field and alter our atmosphere, lighting up the night sky with colorful lights called aurora . . .
"A similar [magnetar] blast within 10 light-years of Earth 'would destroy the ozone layer,' according to a CFA statement, 'causing abrupt climate change and mass extinctions due to increased radiation.'"
SPACE COM LINK: http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/ bright_flash_050218.html
This is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence.
Scientifically, there is no clear correlation between the tsunami and galactic flash hitting the earth. However, it's important to understand that the heavens and earth are changing, and the atmosphere of earth is changing rapidly in the natural. As we intensify our seeking of the Lord, not only will passion increase, but we will also understand that the heavenlies are coming closer and invading the earth. We are entering a supernatural dimension.
ONCE HEAVEN HAS TOUCHED OUR LIVES
A very interesting supernatural phenomenon happened while I was ministering with Robert Stearns this past weekend in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Robert is a well-known worship leader and prophetic minister in the Body of Christ. (Many of you know Robert was one of the leaders who called the Body of Christ to pray for the peace of Jerusalem last October. This connected over 70,000 churches.) He, JoAnn McFatter, and I were ministering in a conference near Chicago called "Open the Gates." Last year I knew God was saying that Chicago was one of the cities He was focused on in our nation.
I ministered last Thursday night on the changes that are coming into the earth. I spoke from John 2 on the changing of the water to wine at Cana and how this began the Lord's ministry of miracles, the disciples believing in a new way, and glory manifesting in the earth realm for individuals to see.
I then went to John 5. This is where Jesus came again to Cana. The word says:
"Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He made the water into wine. A certain nobleman approached Him there asking Him to heal his son, who was in Capernaum."
I began to declare that God was coming AGAIN to places and people He had visited before to fulfill purposes that had never been fully fulfilled. This was Jesus' second sign in the earth realm. I actually believe that once the heavens have penetrated our lives and the atmosphere of the territories of the earth, that they are more easily penetrated AGAIN.
"THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN OPENED AND GOLD BEGAN TO SNOW DOWN UPON US"
The next morning I spoke on the times and seasons and how sound was invading the earth. That afternoon the conference concentrated on the watchman anointing in relationship to Israel.
On Friday night Robert and the team from Eagles Wings began to lead worship. If you have never been in a meeting with this group, then you have missed an incredible dimension of corporate worship. I would encourage you to be a part of their future gatherings. Robert Stearns can guide a group into the heavenlies in a very peculiar way. His incredible ability to produce songs on the piano and lead a team in corporate ascension is amazing. JoAnn McFatter can sing and express what heaven looks like and the activity that is occurring.
While we were worshiping, there was an awesome presence of God, and Robert invited people to come to the altar to repent (or change their minds). As people began to come forward, the atmosphere electrified in the venue, Living Water Community Church, pastored by Ken Hansen.
JoAnn began to sing from Psalm 133 about the dew of heaven coming down in the midst of unity. I believe unity occurs when we are in an environment where we are one with the Lord. Unity is not all of us simply getting together. Nor is unity all leaders thinking the same way. Unity occurs when God ordains a time frame to meet with Him and we are all in one accord.
I do not say this lightly: THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN OPENED AND GOLD BEGAN TO SNOW DOWN UPON US. The person behind me began to yell, "There is gold falling from heaven!" I have been in places where gold was manifested -- it was in teeth or on people's hands and clothes. This was different! This was as if we were in a gold snowstorm. The gold had a wet type of feeling but did not seem to rest on the people. Rather, it flooded and filled the atmosphere. The gold was penetrable instead of just physical. This went on for 20 minutes. Then the atmosphere became fully clear.
> The presence of God was so strong that you were either expressing yourself in weeping or in awe -- on your face, on your knees, or some posture of reverence. However you were expressing yourself, the awe of God was being heard in the people, the instruments, and the worship leading. The Glory of God had entered in from the heavenly window and was pouring like the dew of Hermon down upon us. The people truly entered into the joy of God coming again.
THIS IS THE YEAR OF "SAMEKH"
This is a year of the open window of heaven. As I have written, this is a year of the HEI of God. The Hebrew letter HEI looks like a window. When studying this word, both wind and sound blow from heaven through the window into the earth realm to bring change.
Declare that you are willing to change and watch your atmosphere begin to be filled with God's presence. God does not produce signs and wonders from heaven as ends in themselves. They are released to bring faith to His people and those around them -- whether believers or unbelievers.
This is the year of the SAMEKH of God, or things coming full circle. This is the year to break old cycles. Ask the Lord to come again and break you out of old cycles. Ask Him to allow you to experience His Glory so your faith will explode. Come, Lord Jesus! May you enter into the fullness of this year of Samekh Hei!
Chuck D. Pierce
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Say what? and all this time I've had to use a dentist!
Seriously are you saying someone had a tooth filled by God???
Out of maybe 400-600 people in the room--been about 24 years ago--as best as I can recall . . .
75-125 people in the room had their teeth filled or replaced.
Some had porcelain. Some had gold teeth or fillings. Some had silver.
I had a lot more dental needs than my friend and WAS DESPERATE for a touch from God and got narry a thing.
But many people did.
The first he knew of it was the warmth in his jaw that the evangelist was saying was a clue that God was doing something. He was surprised, not being aware he had a dental need. He went to the bathroom immediately, and sure enough--there was a filling that wasn't there 5 minutes before.
The evangelist said he had no clue why God didn't just replace the teeth with natural teeth or why He chose some for gold, some for silver etc.
It was an exciting night I've never forgotten.
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You might be interested . . .
I thought you dear folks from the other thread might be interested in this dramatic report.
LUB,
BLESSINGS,
I have never heard of that, how interesting. I can imagine it would be something a person would never forget.
Must have been a bit hard for you to see having the need and all but I reckon he gives what he gives to whom he chooses.
Yeah, at the moment, I've been waiting several months to get a tooth fixed that has a big chip out of it.
And my mouth generally is a mess tooth-wise.
God does all things well. Not sure where my faith for dental stuff is. I certainly KNOW He CAN do it.
And, I know that His way has taught me many lessons. Sometimes the tuition has been very steep.
I confess that before that service, I'd heard of such things. And, I actually had faith that they were true while wondering if a percentage of it was Pentecostal hoopla exaggeration.
It was no exaggeration. Several friends were deeply and profoundly touched spiritually that night because of what God did in their mouths. That was probably the bigger miracle--the spiritual side-effects.
And praise God for those!
I kind of think that's the whole object of such things--for most people in most situations--to have a lasting impact on their spiritual health and growth.
I guess my spiritual health and growth were along a different track.
I suspect Kenneth Hagin folks would say my faith was too weak etc. I'm not so sure that glib answer covers it.
Quix I was in a service in San Antonio that God changed peoples fillings in their teeth to gold and there was a Gold "rain" in the church for about 15 minutes the Lords Spirit was so thick you felt as if you were swimming. The joy was like nothing I have ever felt or I imagine will ever feel again this side of Heaven.
Mrs.Rightly Biased and I have never heard of this happening outside of that one event this is encouraging.
RB<><
PRAISE GOD! SOOOO BLESSED TO READ YOUR REPORT!
CONGRATS.
Actually, I believe all the authentically God focused and a good many heathen are going to observe and experience such things.
I strongly believe that God is going to manifest Himself, His power, His majesty etc. MUCH MORE IN THESE END TIMES THAN EVER BEFORE IN HISTORY--PERHAPS THAN IN ALL OF THE REST OF HISTORY COMBINED.
Should be exciting!
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Have been trying to see if we could get together at least a small group also, of very spiritually sensitive, gifted of Holy Spirit in prophetic gifts, Words of Knowledge etc. Would be delighted if you and wife would pray about being part of that.
Any others interested may let me know, as well.
LUB,
Thanks for the ping!
Well,
Over the last 25 years I have experienced, seen, heard of, and believed for many things. The Lord has seen to it that life has been eventful (moreso than I might have preferred sometimes) and surely my own failings have contributed at times.
But the last 14 months have been the most emotionally, spiritually, and financially challenging for me in seven years. Quite frankly, in many ways I barely made it and kept myself on an even keel.
I sincerely hope these "prophetic visions" of an open window of change, etc...are on target and will find application in my life, find God's provision in overflowing abundance again - especially financially (being honest!)
I'm here, I'm praying, believing, and asking others for their prayers I am ready to do the work (I'm a mortgage broker); I just need it to come my way - for it to be released to set my hands to so I can bless and support others.
I pray this is a year of positive and lasting change in the lives of many.
Hear our cry, O Lord!
A.A.C.
AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!
I can resonate easily Bro.
Have been there long years more than once.
BTW, given what you've described, are you sure that you have no prophetic gifting, calling at all????
God tends to put such servants through lots of refiner's fires.
Prayers for you and yours as you outline.
LUB,
I go to a study group on Saturdays, and usually there's around a dozen or so of us on any given day. Everyone there has the appearance of being "normal" and functioning. A few months ago, the group leader started by saying that everyone should stand up before the group and share what God has been doing in our lives ("oh great..."). I expected this to be a parade of Pollyanna Christians doing cartwheels and singing "Praise God, life is grand" but after the third or fourth person, we all gradually became aware that each of us was struggling daily with some unshakable pain. We'd all been Christians for many years, yet through these trials, we were all having difficulty connecting with God. None of us, in the natural, saw any end in sight, yet all professed confidence in God's faithfulness and continue to look for Him to release us, based on His word.
Actually, the only one NOT going through trial was one woman who's 82 years old. What does THAT tell you?
My point is that this Wilderness experience, at this time in history, seems to be universal. A common denominator even, amoung those who love Christ. But it's "under the radar," as we're all doing our best to look normal and go on as best we can so we can learn what we need to so we can get on with things.
It seems to be pointing to good things. It's been prophesied to be over soon.
Hi Quix, bookmarking to read later today. Thanks.
JM
**and you're right, it's physical, spiritual, emotional, and financial.**
Well, physically it has not been bad (although dealing with the rest of it can be fatiguing at times and I would rather feel more energetic and such) but frustrating is apt. Up until this began, I was making good $$ and getting better - steaming right along etc...I would have understood/accepted this a little more (maybe) as disciplining if I had been hogging God's glory and giving Him no gratitude, or cheating clients left and right, ignoring obligations or otherwise running totally off the rails somehow...but I really have not seen where such was the case, so it has been tough to swallow...I'm sitting here saying,"Uh Lord, I really have to meet my bills, and I need to do this and this and this...sigh!
**If it's any comfort, the Hall of Famers throughout scripture were put through this just prior to being used mightily of God.**
Yeah, but - I don't want to be a "Hall of Famer"...Who needs the headaches. Just gimme that "regular guy" stuff: house and car, picnics, hikes, hunting and fishing, kind of "happy go-getter" thing.
yeah, I know - don't even say it: "His plans" are not necessarily the same for me as mine would be. Silly me though, I look at things in such practical terms. By now, PollyAnna is dead, buried, and rotting away...
Oh, don't get me wrong, I certainly do believe He is Lord over all of it and has the sovereign power to make changes; I'm just way past ready for some tangible reversals to occur. I was born with a lot more patience than most people seem to acquire in a lifetime, yet circumstances seem to have directed that I wait and absorb and be taught even more.
I'm all clear on the principle of good things being worth the wait, but it would be really nice for the waiting thing to just be done! I have had enough of it for two lifetimes, honestly! If I haven't said "Uncle" already (several times I recall) I'll gladly say it again -"UNCLE!"
Or perhaps more appropriately, "MERCY!"
I don't know what to say about the 82 year old lady - she probably has more "eternal perspective" than I do, however!
I think along the lines of what you mention re: Elijah. Being done with it and present with Him and my brothers and sisters in the heavenlies would be sweet, but I would really like to not have loose ends anywhere, and feel like I'd given a proper account of myself before exiting the stage!
**It seems to be pointing to good things. It's been prophesied to be over soon.**
Hmmm, I can only continue to hope...and wait for "it" {dry humor}...pray that "it" applies to me (along with the apparently many others) and be on watch for those "good things".
Financial drought - bad. Prosperity - good
It cannot end soon enough. Ten minutes ago. Three weeks ago. Two months. This coming Monday. (whine, whine...)
Prayers up for each of you.
A.A.C.
These were just folks and you could see they had no clue, as that Pastor was rather surprised as well. Holy Ghost Laughter began and looked as if the joy of the Lord made its mark!
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