The Compromising Church… Pergamos … I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.”
Rev 2:12-17
Balaam – a false prophet who sold his services for money
…they are experts in greed—an accursed brood! They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Bezer, who loved the wages of wickedness
2 Peter 2:14-15
Nicolaitans – means “conquer the laity”
Instead of Jesus being the head of the church, man is head of this false church with control mechanisms in place to control the laity through a variety of religious means.
“food sacrificed to idols” – spiritually analogous to…
food = provision
sacrificed to idols = idolatry of the provision – ie, mammon
“sexual immorality” – spiritually analogous to being married to wifes who follow false gods, or simply worshiping pagan gods
“to he who overcomes” receives “hidden manna”
Meaning those who come out (repent) from these practices and consecrate themselves (humble themselves), God will provide for them in otherwise imperceptible means (miracles, signs, wonders).
a “new name” on a “white stone”
white represents purity.
name inscribed on a stone – represents a permanency – it is so written
a “new name” is liken to Jacob becoming Israel; Abram becoming Abraham; representing a transformed life…
Combine the two together we get a word picture of repentance, humility, transformation, overcoming, provision from unusual and imperceptible places. Such as water from a rock. Or bread from the sky. Or water into wine. Or a river in the desert. Blooming in the desert.
However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?
Luke 18:8
They could not buy or sell unless they had the mark
Rev 13:17
Man shall not live on bread alone, but by every Word that proceeds from the mouth of God
Matt 4:4
Seek first the Kingdom of God, and all these things people worry about (food, clothes, drink) shall be added unto you
Matt 6:33
Hybrid of Ministry and Business
The New Breed of Business reformation can be described both as a hybrid of ministry and business, as well as a hybrid of natural and supernatural power. God sometimes gives me analogies using cars, and a hybrid vehicle has a “combustion engine” aspect (like man’s natural power) plus a “electric power” aspect (like God’s supernatural power or heavenly power).
Porsche 918 RSR Prototype with carbon “Flywheel” electric storage devicePorsche “919 Hybrid” LMP1 Racecar
Let’s take this analogy a step further. This model above is a “919”. 9 Biblically represents the Holy Spirit.
Healing, deliverance, prophecy, discernment of spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues, word of knowledge, wisdom, faith.
All of these carry a “supernatural” power dimension.
So, when looking at business and ministry, we should freely be operating both naturally and supernaturally by the Spirit. In other words, when we do things through natural power (money, efforts) they must be done according to the scripture and according to the fruits. This is similar to the naturally aspirated engine in a hybrid vehicle. But we also need to be trusting in God for the heavenly provision that happens supernaturally (heavenly, angelic). You can’t “buy” with money this power. It’s not “for sale”. Simon the sorcerer tried and was nearly killed (Acts 8). This is similar to the electric power of a hybrid. In the days ahead, we will need both aspects to accomplish the will of God.
In the same way we can pray for someone’s (supernatural) “healing” in the hospital, and also for the doctors’ success (natural), we can pray for and seek natural and supernatural provision as well.
Let’s look at some biblical examples:
People in scripture operating in the natural provision: Cornelius giving ALMS to the Jews Boaz blessing the poor, his workers, Ruth and Niomi Jesus sending forth the adulterous woman and telling her to sin no more Jesus dining with the disciples Jesus the carpenter Israel contributing their silver and gold to the building the tabernacle Nehemiah leading the wall building and defenses
People in scripture operating in supernatural provision: Elisha multiplying oil in the pots for the widow Elisha floating the ax head to recover it for owner Elijah riding in a chariot of fire Peter walking on the water Peter fishing for a 4-drachma coin Phillip being “translated” to another location Jesus fed the 5000/4000 miraculously multiplying fish and loaves Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding Moses getting water from the rock Moses parting the red sea
People in modern day operating in supernatural provision: John G Lake receiving SA entry fee by faith Heidi Baker seeing food multiply in front of the children when they had no food Raman Mooi receiving a building and money from Japanese business man without asking (for audio testimony, scroll down to bottom here) Rob Cassera received a multi-million dollar dinner theater property in Darien, CT for $1 George Muller receiving food and milk for the orphans Reese Howell praying for the demise of Hitler $408k mtg settled for $1; $250k mtg eliminated by court
Chandrakaut Shouri
Anyway, all this got stirred up in me again when watching this testimony from 10 Days of Prayer Pentecost: His name is Chandrakaut Shouri and he is from India.
Chandrakaut Shouri
Watch 8 minutes of this clip:
(queued up at 12 min 10 sec – watch through 19m 44 sec). (Watch the whole thing and you will be blessed.)
God sends Chandrakaut and his family into the “jungles” of India into a “dark, remote place”
“We had no finances” “Lord, what do you want us to do?” “We had no plans, no projects”
His family rejected him and friends thought he had gone mad He and his wife had two children at that time There were no jobs available to them
“Lord help us!”
For four years, all they got was Matt 6:33 “Seek first the Kingdom and do not worry. All will be added unto you” and 4:4 “Man shall not live by bread alone…”
4 years of financial hardship
“Either God did not call us here… or we admit it’s too tough because we can’t take this hardship”
One morning separately, both he and his wife vowed to the Lord, we will stay here where you have called us even if our kids starve.
God then spoke a word: Isaiah 51:22 – and broke off the hardship (having drunk from the cup that makes men stagger).
And ever since that day to this day, they have always had provision and food on the table. He doesn’t know how, but it’s true.
“Why did you make us suffer for such a long time God?” G: “Right from when you were born, everything reinforced this one thing: ‘without money you cannot survive.’ That had become a very strong chain of bondage in your mind. It took me 4 years to break that”
That was a revelation, and with that revelation came freedom: “My work is only for the Lord” “My work is not for sale” “That was what actually freed me to do what God wants me to do.”
Two Other Examples
More inspiration from our friend Angela Marra about “Listen to the Voice”:
(watch/listen 8 minutes)
And another good related word is about the opposite spirit to “trusting God with all” is a spirit of “self-preservation” sent in by Chareese Whitaker:
We are now seeing more and more the bald-faced evil of Babylon today… Not just the pseudo civil rights of “Choice” of the slaying of innocent children (ancient god Moloch) and the “Pride” of sexual preference (ancient god of Baal), now just straight up sorcery and witchcraft.
Babylon has become a haunt for jackals and demons
Revelation 18:2
straight up sorcery and witchcraftGoogle now has their OWN app for that
Sage words from my friend, statesman, and father to the New England Church, the late Dr. Roberto Miranda on money and career vs. the calling of God on people’s lives.
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world
John 16:33
He has given us a way forward.
In relationship with Him.
In relationship with each other.
In watering others we will be watered. – Prov 11:25
Being Jesus’ hands and feet. – Matt 10:42
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty” – Psalm 91:1
“The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” – Proverb 18:10
Does it take a crisis to enter into God’s Economy? While it is understandable that most people would prefer incremental steps, sometimes responding to the Lord’s invitation: ‘Will you follow me?’ requires a radical response. We examine what it means to follow Jesus as it relates to the issue of dependency on money / love of money. The way to enter into God’s Economy is saying ‘Yes’ to an invitation from the Lord.
We continue our discussion of inflation impact and preparation. Firstly spiritual preparation, then also natural preparation in heavenly wisdom. We also zoom back out and take a look at the macro geo-political picture again to understand the impact of foreign currency exchange, global trade, and supply lines which affect everything from cars to food.
Israel: The World’s Prophetic Clock
The Israel Factor
On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves.
Note that Israel is moving closer to Russia and China. This is different from its historically close ally, The United States. Israel may see some of the “writing on the wall” with respect to the US losing its favored position of the world’s reserve currency and sole military superpower.
Russia, Russia
Since Russia invaded the Ukraine, the Western coalition of nations sanctioning Russia for its unprovoked actions touted the decline in the Ruble as evidence that sanctions were working. However, since then Russian has played its commodities card, which is to say that it is willing to back the Ruble with gold, and since their oil must be settled in Rubles now, their oil as well. So its now become a preview of a coming economic and currency “arms race” of commodity based/backed currencies vs. fiat currencies. The trouble with the US and the Euro, etc. is the level of the Western nation’s indebtedness cuts against the USD based world reserve currency status. So USD has gone up against other pure Western fiat currencies, such as the Euro, Pound Sterling, and the Yen, but has gone down against the Ruble. And the Chinese yuan was about the same as before, but with the recent Chinese CV19 lockdowns, it has declined slightly against the Dollar.
Its important to understand that the Storehouse vision addresses the issue of inflation (even hyper inflation) and hedges against it using the concept of local currencies, backed by physical tangible goods, but importantly – the value of people working together in community – the power of unity of resources and workforce. When this is coupled with two factors/tools: Reshoring and Insourcing goods and services, as well as creative sourcing of goods and services across Storehouse networked communities, you have a functioning economy that can thrive in the face of these and other global economic troubles, famine, and scarcity. One Storehouse “Nation” Under God, if you will.
Last week we focused mainly on spiritual preparation as the necessary foundation:
You many never know that Jesus is all you need, until Jesus is all you have
Corrie ten Boom
Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God
Deuteronomy 8:1
If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us … But even if He does not, we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up
Daniel 3:17-18
There is no getting around these and other spiritual truths. No more than there is no effective strategy in the Lord in the absence of prayer. And sometimes that’s not only all we need, it is exactly what we need.
Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today
Exodus 14:13
Taking Action – Building and Warring
But do we stop at prayer? Of course not. We listen and obey and move out into whatever the Father is doing. Let’s listen to how David inquired of the Lord, heard the word and stepped out into battle, but in an unusual way:
Once more the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim; so David inquired of the Lord, and he answered, “Do not go straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the poplar trees. As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.” So David did as the Lord commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer
2 Samuel 5:22-25
We don’t prepare out of fear, we prepare out of listening and obeying by FAITH
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of the Lord
Romans 10:17
Faith without deeds is dead
James 2:17
Faith into Action
Noah built an Ark over 120 years
Joseph built Storehouses and collected grain throughout Egypt for seven years, then masterfully administered their release over the next 7 years.
Joshua took the promised land by warfare
David conquered the Jebusites to take Jerusalem
Moses confronted Pharaoh
Nehemiah rebuilt the wall
Zerubbabel rebuilt the Temple
Local Community / Currency / Banking / Agricultural Prep
Wine (Blood of Messiah) and Bread (Word of God)Oil (anointing of the Holy Spirit)Gold (refined in the fiery trials)
Chris Reed and Chuck Pierce Discussion
If you can take 15 minutes to watch this video clip (starting 18min:28sec – 38 min), we will use it as a basis for part of our discussion.
Here are some key points of their discussion:
Chuck affirms what Christ saw in the dream and agrees with the interpretation
Says that God showed him up to 23 aligned states (with heaven – sheep states)
20+ states had a policy supporting Israel – which will be key
He also connects his dream to Chris’ dream re a new “cell phone” digital currency (we touched on that last week)
Cindy asks Chuck – can Chris’ dream (and war) be averted through 2 Chronicles 7:14 prayer?
Chuck, Chris and Rick Joyner believe these things are inevitable and necessary (rise of China, decline of America, inflation, civil war / secession of states from Fed govt) in order to see the revival we seek
Chuck said a great threshing will happening over the next 10 Passover seasons, and to watch 3 years ahead for another great threshing (2025)
Chuck has been telling everyone to get out of debt
13 colonies more relevant to God’s plan for America than Washington DC
Chuck was shown a capitol of something in San Antonio, TX
Chuck noted the Ruble move to back by gold. He said that God showed him that payments backed by US Dollars and Euros will no longer be accepted in the days ahead
In the days ahead we will “do exploits” (Daniel 11:32). How? Through the power of God deploying the :
Law of Use
Law of Multiplication
Elijah and the Zarephath Widow
1 Kings 17:7
“The jar of flour will not be used up”
“The jug of oil will not run dry”
Elisha and the Widow’s Oil
2 Kings 4:1-7
Spiritual Prep
Greatest preparation is spiritual – to discover and strengthen our faith:
If our focus is only or primarily on physical prep, we will fail. Why? Because the point of God’s judgement is remedial, to humble us from trusting in idols or having other gods before Him, and return to dependency on Him.
Rev 6:6 In a time of famine and scarcity (inflation) the angels are commanded “preserve the oil and the wine“
What is the oil and the wine? Is it a stockpiling of crude oil and cabernet? No.
Matt 25:9 “…go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves“
Regarding wine – it is the blood of Christ in the Eucharist
The blood that washes us clean, cleansing our sin.
But how can we be washed clean if we remain in sin? And if we remain in sin, will we be preserved with the wine?
Repentance is KEY to preparation
“Come out of her my people, lest you be party to her sin and subject to her plagues” Rev 18:4
Oil -> the wise virgin’s oil of anointing only gathered in God’s presence
Gold tried in the fire vs. stockpiles of gold.
Rev 3:18 “I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.“
Can gold save us or only God? Is this by design? If God wants to judge us for Golden Calves, do you think he can find us even if we have a horde of gold? Read Judges 7:5 about the sin of Achan.
Now, is there a place for physical prep? Absolutely. This is the Story of Joseph and Pharaoh. But before Joseph was ready, he had to “go through hell” of spiritual preparation. For 13 years. How long was it before Paul started his ministry? 14 years. How long did Moses dwell in the wilderness as a shepherd? 40 years. There are no shortcuts. There is no cheap price on buying “oil” or “gold”.
Physical/Natural Prep
Alternative Business Practices and Financial Systems
Like with Joseph, there is a time and season of physical preparation. It always must be built upon a foundation of spiritual preparation and prayer – seeking Yah. One goes hand in hand with the other.
Chris Reed (who is succeeding Rick Joyner) at Morningstar Ministries had a vivid dream up in Moravian Falls on March 25, 2022.
Interpretative Keys
$50 bill – Ulysses S. Grant; “Reconstruction” of America post the civil war and the next generation, “restoring” after the next American civil war / revolutionary war
50 states in the union
50 is Jubilee in the bible (slaves freed, lands returned), but in a judgment context it has the opposite meaning (Jonathan Cahn calls it the dark jubilee for instance)
1/3 tear is like the dollar will be worth a third what it was. 30% inflation headline
1/2 tear is like the dollar will be worth half again of what it was. Earthquake under my feet. Bob Jones prophesied a West Coast Quake tied to an economic quake (1. 1989 San Fran, 2. 2011 Japan, 3. ???? West Coast).
Israel / Palestine 2 State Solution. God will divide the land of whoever divides Israel’s land. Many have prophesied the San Madras fault earthquake along the Mississippi river. JPJ. Shane Warn. Others. Kushner’s peace plan also divided Israel.
Torn into little pieces. Division in USA. Further weakening / inflation of the Dollar. JPJ hyperinflation.
Man in black suit = Black horse = scarcity, famine, lack in the bible. The man in the black suit is like one of the 4 horseman riding the black horse Rev 6
“A quart of wheat for a days wage” Rev 6:6 is high inflation
Preserve the oil (anointing – 5 wise virgins) and the wine (Jesus’ blood). Goshen cities of refuge. Shane Warren saw similar
“Give us our entitlements” – Shane Warren heard same thing
Middle East oil deal with China and Russia – Shane Warren heard similar things. Like we have been discussing in Currency Wars
States seceding from the union – JP Jackson had a similar dream of the flags 50 stars in 3 dimensions (cylindrical), where some of the stars started to disappear by going lower (receding like seceding)
Wheat and bread shortage headline – Ukraine’s main crop is Wheat. They grow over 25% of the world’s wheat (and therefore bread). KC being a breadbasket for wheat like mid east oil
US citizens growing their own food. Yes, JPJ also saw this where they ripped up some city streets to grow veggies. Armed guards for food trucks. Revelation flying over CA glasshouses / self-sustained micro ecology environments.
New dollar was a cell phone. Digital Dollar. This reminds me of Chuck Pierce’s dream of shipping and ports where he had to use a cell phone like device to use a secret currency backed by gold somehow. Inflation gets so bad that the US will issue a new Dollar. JPJ prophesied this.
A prophetic sign from 2009?
“A new dollar for a renewed America”. Like Grant’s reconstruction after the civil war. Renewal = Reconstruction. “American R
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