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Prophets throughout history had the responsibility to bear witness to mankind of what Our Heavenly Father planned to do on earth.  In the Heavenly Courts, each of us has the responsibility to bear witness “under oath” and provide the truth and the facts as evidence of our right to defend ourselves against spiritual attacks.  Spiritual attacks precede physical attacks for the higher realm of Heaven precedes the lower physical realm.  Jesus understood this law and thus had command of the physical realm because HE operated in the Heavenly realm and was fully compliant of the legal requirements in the Heavenly Court.  With this understanding HE was able to satisfy the Law requiring a perfect blood sacrifice for the sins of the world.

A witness brings forth a testimony.  The definition of testimony:

The first use of “testimony” was used to describe the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 16:34-

Exodus 16:32   Then Moses said, "This is the thing which the LORD has commanded: ‘Fill an omer with it, to be kept for your generations, that they may see the bread with which I fed you in the wilderness, when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’"

Exodus 16:33   And Moses said to Aaron, "Take a pot and put an omer of manna in it, and lay it up before the LORD, to be kept for your generations."

Exodus 16:34   As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.  NKJV

The Ark of the Covenant was a “testimony” of the Law (the tablets), the Authority (Aaron’s rod), and the giving of life or provision (the omer of manna).  The contents were to be a reminder to the people of the commitment made by Our Heavenly Father and this was to be a testimony for future generations.  This manna was the only manna to survive more than two days.  In Exodus 25, Our Heavenly Father told Moses:

"You shall put the mercy seat on top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the Testimony that I will give you, And there I will meet with you, and I will speak with you from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which are on the ark of the Testimony, about everything which I will give you in commandment to the children of Israel.”

The Lawgiver gave Moses the Commandments and Statutes to live by with the “testimony” of HIS power, authority, and provision as credible witnesses.  The Holy of Holies where the Ark was kept, acted as a temporal, earthly version of the “Throne of Grace”.  Just as the high priest had to be cleansed before entering into this chamber of this highest court where the Presence of GOD was manifested, so we must enter into the Heavenly Court cleansed by the Blood of Jesus Christ.  We must remit our sins under the Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ and we do this in HIS Name, Amen!  Without first being cleansed of our sins, we have no right to stand in the presence of Our Heavenly Father to bear witness of our Heavenly case and provide testimony supporting our reasons to have the Heavenly Court judge our accusers and adversaries.

In order for us to effectively win the spiritual battles that confront us, we must understand the basics of the Heavenly Court system and our rights to confront our adversaries and challenge their power and authority.  If we fail to show up for our “court case”, the adversary will receive a favorable judgment by default.  We have the responsibility to testify and bear witness of the Word Of GOD in our hearts and to go boldly to the Throne of Grace.  When lawlessness confronts us, we must present our case to Our Heavenly Father so that HE can lawfully execute righteous judgment on our behalf, first in the Heavenly realm, then the earthly realm.  When persistent, adverse, and unusual circumstances plague you or your loved ones, you would be well advised to bring your case before Our Heavenly Father and exercise your legal rights as a saint of the Most High GOD.

Deuteronomy 19:15   One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.  KJV

The word “witness” comes from a root word meaning:

1) to return, repeat, go about, do again

a) (Piel) to surround, go round and round

b) (Pilel) to restore, relieve

c) (Hithpalel) to be restored

2) to bear witness

a) (Qal) to bear witness, say again and again

b) (Hiphil)

1) to testify, bear witness

2) to cause to testify, take or call as witness, invoke

3) to protest, affirm solemnly, warn, exhort or enjoin solemnly, admonish, charge

c) (Hophal) to protest, give warning

The purpose of a witness is to restore a person or something to the original state prior to an act of lawlessness.  The witness bears the responsibility to convey the truth of a matter based on direct observation of a fact or event.  The witness must swear to his statements that they are both true and accurate which effectively forces the witness to focus his every word before making any statement.

Being a witness is a solemn responsibility.  Judgment and restitution are based on the words of all witnesses to the lawless acts therefore the witnesses must be tested for their credibility.  As ninth of the Ten Commandments, we are commanded against bearing false witness against our neighbor.  This Commandment requires us to make no false statements or misrepresentations against anyone.  Practicing deception is a treacherous act and brings forth judgment on the witness.

Exodus 23:1   Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.  KJV

This command by Our Heavenly Father is tied to the third of the Ten Commandments:

Exodus 20:7   Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

When the witness “swears” that he will tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, he is swearing before the GOD of Heaven and accepts the consequences of judgment if he is found to bring forth a false report.  This judgment will bring forth death and destruction.  Over the course of my life, I have seen this reality occur several times as men bear false witness against Our Heavenly Father’s Sons.  Sickness, disease, and death have been included in the judgments due to the person bearing false witness against a child of GOD.  The following provides the statute of bearing false witness, the witness will “bear the iniquity” or the judgment of the very sin that the defendant was accused of:

Leviticus 5:1   And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and [is] a witness, whether he hath seen or known [of it]; if he do not utter [it], then he shall bear his iniquity.

Our Heavenly Father operates Heaven based on Truth and is very serious about the truth being presented in court:

Exodus 23: 2-3   "You shall not follow the masses in doing evil, nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after a multitude in order to pervert justice, nor shall you be partial to a poor man in his dispute.  NASB

In the more severe cases, judgment and restitution require two or three witnesses as stated in Deuteronomy 19:15.  The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit provide the minimum witness count for the oversight of all of creation.  Three witnesses provide a three dimensional view (length, width, depth) for the Judge to issue a righteous verdict.  Because the witness has the power to impact the accused for the rest of his life, Our Heavenly Father warns us of the consequences of bearing false witness:

Deuteronomy 19:16-21

"If a false witness rises against any man to testify against him of wrongdoing,

"then both men in the controversy shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who serve in those days.

"And the judges shall make careful inquiry, and indeed, if the witness is a false witness, who has testified falsely against his brother,

"then you shall do to him as he thought to have done to his brother; so you shall put away the evil from among you.

"And those who remain shall hear and fear, and hereafter they shall not again commit such evil among you.

"Your eye shall not pity: life shall be for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Why would I spend the time in explaining this aspect of Law?  If we are to rule and reign in the coming age, we must not be ignorant of the Law and the ramifications of administering the Law.  Our Heavenly Father clearly expects righteous witnesses of HIS WORD going forth.  In the Heavenly Court System, we are called to be witnesses and our credibility will be tested.  The adversary will attempt to misrepresent our actions and our words (or lack of words) in order to cause us havoc in our lives as we walk out our calling.  We must know what our legal rights are when we defend ourselves in Heavenly Court.  Pleading the Blood of Jesus Christ is a pre-trial requirement for us as we go before the Court.  Since the Heavenly Court is not restricted to the time continuum, the Blood of Christ is retroactive to all historical sin thus all sin is wiped away and our slates are clean.  This prevents the adversary from using a previous sin in his attempt to get a Court ruling against us and thereby legally evoking “restitution” or judgments against us.  Now you have an idea why bad things can happen to “good” people, they were ignorant of their legal rights in the Heavenly Court system.

Throughout Scripture, there are many examples of disputes and lawlessness being settled by a righteous means.  The average Christian is not taught how to represent himself in the Heavenly Court system.  Our Heavenly Father is the Lawgiver so don’t you think HE would want you to understand how to defend yourself against the wiles of the devil?  We are called to put on the whole armor of GOD and yet the ministry has failed to equip us on legal matters that must be dealt with in the Heavenly Court system.  Persistent issues that have plagued many Christians are due to this lack of understanding about their legal rights in spiritual matters.  The Old Testament is filled with judgments that would appear harsh to many.  Persistent lawlessness required restitution by the Heavenly Court.

There are three levels of Divine Authority where legal cases are heard:

The Throne of Grace (Highest Authority)

Hebrews  4:16   Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.  NKJV

The Divine Court

Daniel 7:26   ‘But the court shall be seated, And they shall take away his dominion, To consume and destroy it forever.  NKJV

But the court will convene, ¹ and his ruling authority will be removed – destroyed and abolished forever!  NET

The Holy Sanhedrin (Lowest Authority)

Numbers 11:16   So the LORD said to Moses: "Gather to Me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom you know to be the elders of the people and officers over them; bring them to the tabernacle of meeting, that they may stand there with you.

Numbers 11:25   And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that [was] upon him, and gave [it] unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, [that], when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease

Revelation 4:4   Around the throne were twenty–four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty–four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads.

These twenty four members of the heavenly Sanhedrin or court were seated on thrones around the throne of God

Credible witnesses are hard to come by on this earth as lawlessness has infiltrated the thinking of society.  All one has to do is simply drive to the local mall and en route simply observe the traffic laws being violated.  Even the police will not enforce those laws if inconvenienced.  Misuse of the tithe law has brought bankruptcy to the church and those in authority will account for those abuses in the Heavenly Court.

Notice that the Throne of Grace is mentioned in the New Testament.  Once Jesus went to the Cross, this Heavenly Court became accessible to us as we now have an advocate in Jesus Christ and His Blood.  I suspect as we move forward in these tumultuous times, the Court Hearings will increase dramatically.

As you pray and seek guidance, the Heavenly Court system is guided by Love, grace, and mercy, and Our Heavenly Father by His Most Holy Spirit will guide you to the correct venue to present your case.  Jesus Christ, your Advocate, will be with you as your case is heard.  Each witness you reference should be credible for the background of the witness is considered as well.  Our Heavenly Father established the notion of justice when HE established the Law.  Man’s law has become a harsh taskmaster manipulated by those in authority.  The Heavenly System is righteous, allows for mercy, and has full access to the truth and facts.  Which system would you prefer to hear your case?

Men have come to believe that they are entitled to blessing without any accountability of their actions.  This self-righteous attitude is not overlooked in Heaven.  Men have continued to pursue lawlessness in reckless abandon without regard to the ramifications of judgment.  At 12:22PM on January 31st, 2010, Our Heavenly Father initiated a warning to the current system:

“Wherefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Ye eat with the blood, and lift up your eyes toward your idols, and shed blood: and shall ye possess the land?

And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, [and] so great.

And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.”

Our Heavenly Father indicated that thing were going to get “tough” and we should prepare our children and those who would listen for the times ahead.  As you know, my focus has been on “Love” and not on the prophetic.  However, this is what is on THE LORD’S mind.  Love warns us of impending severe events so that we can make our preparations.  Just as a hurricane approached the beach community in Alabama and the skies were clear and blue with only a distant shadow of clouds in the distance, the destruction was headed their way.  The watchmen were tasked with alerting the people of the severity of the hurricane.  Those who prepared were spared.

Though with great sadness and compassion for the people, Haiti is a sign of things to come.  Known as the poorest nation on earth, Haiti represents the wealthy who have put their trust in their riches and idols but who really destitute of the true riches.  As we continue to see the death and destruction in this small island, you are warned that this is a microcosm of the big picture.

Expect the earthquake soon.   How soon?  I was not told for “soon” to Our Heavenly Father may mean months or years rather than days or weeks.  You can be sure that when a warning is issued, the event is on the horizon just as the clouds of the hurricane become visible before landfall providing the initial notification.

You have been warned.

In the Old Testament, the prophets of GOD were called to do many things in faith that were to be used as signs for the purpose of witnessing on earth what was commanded from the Heavenly Throne.  In Jesus’ Ministry, He did many “signs and wonders” for the people to behold as directed by Our Heavenly Father.

As we were praying yesterday, we were directed to have a Passover feast on New Year’s Day and to include our immediate family members.  We were given three Scriptures concerning this feast:

John 18:26   One of the servants of the high priest, a relative of him whose ear Peter cut off, said, "Did I not see you in the garden with Him?"

John 18:27   Peter then denied again; and immediately a rooster crowed.

John 18:28   Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the hall of judgment, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover.

We were told that there would be three denials of Christ and to listen closely, they would be subtle.  The hall of judgment is the whole earth now.

1 John 3:21   Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God.

           3:22   And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.

           3:23   And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment.

           3:24   Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.

           4:1    BELOVED, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

           4:2   By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,

           4:3   and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.

           4:4   You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

           4:5   They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them.

The spirit of the Antichrist is evoking a judgment similar to the Death Angel and we should proclaim this feast of protection.  We were told to grill “NY strip” beef and the “NY strip” represented Manhattan as the center of judgment.

Revelation 10:6   and swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and the things that are in it, the earth and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are in it, that there should be delay no longer,

                  10:7   but in the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets.

                  10:8   Then the voice which I heard from heaven spoke to me again and said, "Go, take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the earth."

                  10:9   So I went to the angel and said to him, "Give me the little book." And he said to me, "Take and eat it; and it will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth."

                  10:10   Then I took the little book out of the angel’s hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, my stomach became bitter.

We are to eat the meat just as John ate the book.

<The above concluded the Word given to us> 

Even though the feast may be delicious, the coming judgment will be a bitter event.  If you get a witness to do the same, I urge you to have a “Passover” feast as well on New Year’s Day.  Over the years, we have been led to walk out many prophetic events both individually as well as corporately.  Our Heavenly Father utilizes witnesses on earth to bring forth His perfect plan, will, and purpose.  The Scripture is complete with similar acts of faith with appropriate confirmations of change.  Once again, we will do our part and be about Our Heavenly Father’s business.

I asked if we should share this Word with others and were told “Yes”.  If you are so inclined, feel free to share this same word with those who would receive it.  I know this Passover feast does not correspond to the known Passover cycle.  However, it does not mean that there is yet another time cycle that has not been revealed to us.  It is the 49th day of a current 76 day cycle that ends on January 27th.  The original Passover was certainly a “Jubilee” for the children of Israel.