As Stephen Jones intimated in his link to our website, this is the 2nd census taken. The first census of the “overcomers” was conducted in 1993 for the specific purpose of Spiritual warfare. However, this census is for both warfare and inheritance corresponding to the 2nd census of Numbers 26 in preparation of establishing rightful inheritance in the Promised Land. Finally the children of Israel were to enter the Land and conquer the inhabitants prior to dividing the land for their inheritance. When I was given the Word “Now is the Time”, little did I realize how Our Heavenly Father would order our steps in this manner.
What is our inheritance that we are all expecting? The Kingdom on earth. The Spiritual activity has now dramatically increased with my wife having two prophetic dreams, back to back:
1st Dream
On the morning of May 1st, the first day of the Census, my wife had a prophetic dream. In the dream we were at a large gathering and there were many booths set up. She could see many people but could not see their faces clearly. She saw me talking to this very tall, large, muscular man who towered above me. It was clearly an angel. I came over to her with this pill I received from the man. It was a large, clear pill containing an iridescent gel. She immediately commented “another pill to add to our regimen of supplements!” I sternly replied “Just take the pill!” (End of Dream) I was reminded of Martin Paulat’s comments back in the 1990’s about his blood in his veins becoming “congealed light”. His blood had transformed into light and was flowing and glowing throughout his body.
2nd Dream
Yesterday, May 2nd, my wife had a second dream. She had been awaken at 5:32, went back to sleep, and had the dream. Once again there were indescribable people and she was given the Word “Acts” and the numbers “one to ten”. Then she was strongly and emphatically given the word “thoroughly” . She woke up. We inquired of Our Heavenly Father about the dream and were given the reference: Luke 13:20 And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.” Acts Chapters 1 through 10 provide a detailed account: from the preparation of disciples to the preaching to the Gentiles. This was the essence of the mandate to “go into all the world and preach the Gospel”. The remnant is the lump that spread the Gospel to the whole world until it is all “leavened”.
532
My wife is not a “numbers” person so when she specifically mentions a number in a prophetic sense, I pay close attention. Previous to the second dream, Our Heavenly Father had her focus on the time, it was 5:32. This number had special meaning to me since it was the house number where I spent my childhood on Fairchild Drive. 532 is the Paschal Lamb cycle: 7 x 76 = 532 (Spiritual Perfection x cleansing). From the Edict of Cyrus (Isaiah 45:03) to the birth of Jesus was 532 years. See: http://www.gods-kingdom-ministries.net/teachings/books/secrets-of-time/chapter-8-the-cleansing-of-jerusalem/ The purpose of cleansing is putting away sin and corruption. Much suffering takes place during the cleansing process as the heart is circumcised.
Citizenship requires a Census
Those who are called to establish Our Heavenly Father’s Kingdom on earth are required to be counted, thus becoming “accountable”. In order for the family to receive an inheritance in the Promised Land, the males had to establish their right to inheritance when Moses was told by Our Heavenly Father to conduct the census. If you didn’t show up, you were not given the inheritance.
An Independent Confirmation
Shari received an email from David Weber yesterday (May 2nd 7:53 A.M.):
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. (Peter 4:1)
This verse is really speaking to me today. The scriptures counsel us to arm ourselves with minds that are ready and willing to suffer, and yet so many believers today are seeking a path that bypasses suffering and leads around the disciple’s cross. This unfortunately is making many folks vulnerable to whole lot of deception. Even many of the preachers and church "leaders" today not having "armed themselves" with a mind to suffer are deceived and are bringing others into a false message.
There is a love for the world and for the self-life that is incompatible with the life and work of genuine disciples of Christ, beloved, and there is an embrace of culture in ministry today that is God denying, truth distorting, Christ demeaning, and which is totally irreconcilable with the way of the Cross. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Demas has deserted me, because he loved this present world…" and even so many "ministers" today have deserted the truth of discipleship in Christ in that they love much of what the world loves and have built ministries which are compatible with that love. We have been told that this would happen.
I’m getting a sense now, beloved, that the Lord is walking among the lamp-stands (the churches) with eyes of flaming fire and with feet as burnished brass. In other words, hearts are being measured in this day, a divine census is being taken in order to determine who shall enter the Land of the Father’s Rest, and who will not.
Our weekly broadcasted Bible study has been focusing on the “Sufferings of Christ”. Clearly, Our Heavenly Father is moving upon men at this time of final preparation.
What is our inheritance?
The entire population of the earth is our inheritance. We are to convert vessels of dishonor to vessels of honor, to reconcile all mankind to Our Heavenly Father. We are called to minister life to all men and speak forth life into them. The remnant is called to “thoroughly” spread the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the earth. We will be empowered with that pill of “light” and life that will transform our bodies so that we can be truly effective witnesses to all men. We have stood up and “registered” our willingness to partake of the Sufferings of Christ that we may ascending to the same high calling. We are casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Yes, we will suffer as we die to the flesh and are transformed into vessels of light. So be it!