Unsung Hero's
Pastors & Ministry Leaders
Pastors & Ministry Leaders
On the Cutting Edge of Revival
by Tom Donnan
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Nehemiah 4
Opposition to the Rebuilding
1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria
When God shows up and the thirsty are drinking and spiritually hungry have plenty to eat, God's Children are basking in the spiritually charged atmosphere, OPPOSTION ARRIVES! As with Nehemiah in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem Kingdom of God
The spirit of Religion is the one of the first to raise its head in the battle to inhibit the flow. Sometimes well meaning Christian opposes and outpouring because God is a God of order and at these meetings people are doing weird things. In the presence of the Holy Spirit, when He touches, gifts a person, and blesses them, it gets messy. I often say 15 minute on the floor with the Holy Spirit is equal 10 years of therapy. Who gets hit with these sharp opposing words, negative emotions in attempts to stop the light from shining? Pastors and Leaders! Those on the front battle lines.
Look for the Fruit
I was in Florida
On another front is spiritual gifting outside of some people comfort zone. Being in the Prophetic, it is often looked upon as a gift not for our day and ended with the New Testament. Those who walk in this gift and have grown to be Leaders are often targeted by others as not being of God and to be avoided. The Pastor's who host the Prophets and Apostles of our day often feel the sting of front line battles, being on the cutting edge of spiritual change. Being just ahead of the Outpourings of God, leading the way and advancing the breakthroughs, they are Unsung Hero's.
Two of my favorite Anointed Preachers of the last Century were Smith Wigglesworth and Maria Woodworth Etter. Both had untarnished ministries lasting several decades. When God shows up, the battles rages, counterfeits come in to stirrup the water and confuse the issues to stop or slow down the out pouring of God. Both Smith and Maria had learned how to flow in the purity of the Holy Spirit and limit the false manifestations.
Prayer for Pastor's and Leaders
We need to keep our Pastor's and Ministries Leaders covered in prayer. That God will enable them to stay focused on Jesus and hear Him clearly. I pray they would not hear the voices trying to misdirect them or stop them from moving in current our pouring of God. If this is a short window of Grace to Revival, keeping our Leaders lifted up is a must. If you are connected with one of these Unsung Hero's, encourage them and give them positive words of affirmation.
I am grateful to all those Pastor's and Ministry Leaders waging the battle on the front lines. Our Country needs this out pouring of God; our people need His touch of Love and healing. I understand the times of spiritual warfare before the breakthrough can be very hard. Those that come into the Rivers of Grace may never know the sacrifice you have paid. Thank You! Thank you for your sleepless nights pouring your heart out before God. Thank you for enduring the harsh, sharp words of accusation, comments and innuendo's directed towards you by the enemy, those fiery darts. Thank you for the internal battle to forgive each offense to continue flowing in the Grace and Power of God. Thank you for your selflessness in our self indulgent society. Thank you to those spouses and families affected in the storms and trials.
Father, May you turn your face towards your leaders right now Lord. That the light of Your Face Shine on them, that Your Favor rest on them and flow before them Lord. I ask Father, that you open the window to heaven over their lives and families and release Your Love, limitless provisions upon them. May they bask in Your Glory and drink of your living waters to they are filled. May You anointing them with Your Holy Oil. In Jesus Name Amen.
Tom Donnan
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