So, what's at stake? hmmm...
To me, everything that we do as Christians employs a touch of the “prophetic”, from salvation on through our transformative walk with the Lord. Many might argue, but hear my heart on this first. To believe in God is an act of faith, but to accept Jesus as Lord of your life requires understanding that surpasses knowledge – because there is no “natural” proof. That, by “my definition”, is prophetic understanding. He said, “You did not choose me, I chose you”. We must sometimes hear to receive.
As we spend time with Him (in silence), there can be times when we know exactly what He wants to say to us, yet no audible word is spoken. The scripture “be still, and know that I am God” comes to mind. Until recently, I can honestly admit that I never heard an audible voice, though I would often use the phrase “He said” when describing this occurrence within me.
On June 22nd (2008), I heard an audible voice that interrupted my sleep in the middle of the night that said, “Drive the head of the stake, and ground will be established”. Not sure exactly what to make of all this, I contacted some of my friends (that have strong prophetic gifts) to pray into that word. I knew this wasn’t my own idea, because I thought that the “head” of a stake was the pointed end, like an arrow head, for example. I had to look it up online for this to make any sense at all to me.
Soon, my friend, Hinkley Tuller, had come to the rescue – “…yup it’s the Lord, and I’m getting a lot on this”, he said. Well in the four years that I have known Hinkley, when he says he’s getting “a lot”… there’s something in my spirit that says “it’s time to fire up the intercessors” again…cause we’re goin’ for a ride!
I have noticed that there are many “prophetic” people that “see” with a specialized eye. Just as not all physicians are internists, prophetic people are specialists too. Hinkley has an understanding of the land and spiritual principalities that occupy regions. I saw that on him on the first day that we met. He is a swordsman with authority in heavenly places – so much so, that I have suffered some ridicule in my support of him, and his “way out there” anointing.
Hinkley was soon to meet with me, for the first time in many months. The instruction was to physically drive a stake in the ground in the tri-state line where Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire come together. I sent him a map and he went out before me to establish the exact location where the stake would go, calling on God who actually assisted with the help of a red-tailed Hawk. On the way out he said the Lord told him to look down, and as he did, he spotted a Blue Jay feather, that the Lord would also tell him to pick up, and give it to me along with one of his hats – and that I was to wear this when driving the stake. (The Blue Jay feather symbolizes authority, light, joy, healing, prosperity)
Thirty days later on July 22nd, we were joined by another prophetic friend, Lee Johndrow, who also “sensed” the Lord moving in this. The “River Stake” was placed as instructed to claim New England and New York for the King, the habitat, and the people therein. As we drove this beautifly crafted wooden stake into the ground (Hinkley's creation) on the Connecticut River bank, the top of the stake split into four equal square splinters pointing toward North, South, East, and West. I felt that this too was a sign that we had established the central point of His domain, rather than marking the edge of territory, in keeping with our original understanding - more symbolism.
This was the second task that the Lord had us perform on that day, as this followed similar proclamations from Mount Ascutney, VT – a five mile (round trip) mountain climb to rid the region of cancer and other spiritual strongholds.
At one point of our climb, Lee said, “I just felt a shift” – two minutes later, Lee got a call from another prophetic friend (Randy) visiting the Lakeland, FL outpouring. “What are you doing there? I just felt a shift!”
When I got home there was a message on my voicemail from Hinkley’s wife, “What did you guys do? I can already feel a change!”.
I asked the Lord for a sign that would validate His will regarding financial words we had received and were proclaimed that day. When I was home reflecting on the journey, I said – Lord give me a sign, make my cell phone ring acknowledging the release of the millions that I am expecting for the kingdom of God. Within a few minutes, my cell phone rang. It was “Chad”, another drummer, and son to a good friend who is a deacon in a local Catholic church, looking to buy two of my “cymbals”. The seed of $160.00 is a far cry from the "millions" but it was evident that this was a simple confirmation tagged by God’s eternal sense of humor to use cymbals as “symbols”.
Perhaps we were sent to cleanse the area - but even if this is true, your prayers are needed to keep the trespassers away. As a body, our duty is to pray for the kingdom of God, our habitat, and the people in our regions - continually affirming His authority and dominion over us. I don't think God would have taken the time to send us out on such a mission if it wasn't important to us and Him on several levels.
PLEASE PRAY FOR NEW ENGLAND AND NEW YORK TO KEEP THE TRESPASSERS (demonic) OUT - THE KING IS HERE!
