Something’s Afoot . . .
Most believers have never spent much time in the Old Testament. Oh, maybe reading the Psalms or Proverbs, but not the OT in general. There are some fascinating stories there, but at the very ending of Old Testament, in Malachi, we have the perfect closing. Read this glorious prophecy:
Jesus said, “if you are willing to accept what I say, he is Elijah, the one the prophets said would come” (Matthew 11:14). I used to wonder what Jesus was referring to, and in case you were, too, it was that verse in Malachi. But what Christ was saying is that John the Baptist has the spirit and power of Elijah on him — if you could just see it.” The Scriptures tell us that the angel of the Lord prophesied to Zachariah that his son John would “be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He would prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He would turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly” (Luke 1:17). Again, referring to that prophecy in Malachi.
My personal belief is that Malachi’s prophecy is for today, as well. I believe that Yehoveh is going to put on many of his chosen servants the spirit and power of Elijah. These believers will be mightily used to bring about a restoration of families. Divorces: canceled! Children: convicted of their rebellion and restored in love to their parents.
I have seen this prophecy being fulfilled before our eyes — right now. For instance, I heard a story about an unassuming young pastor in Texas, who began to pray for the salvation of the youth in his area’s local schools.
The Lord had anointed him with the dynamic spirit and power of Elijah and not only were hundreds in his local school saved, but the restoration spread to schools wherever he went. Not hundreds but thousands of high school students are being convicted of their drugs, alcohol, sex and rebellion. Young people are hurrying home from outreaches to make up with their parents. They were confessing deep hatred, but now they weep and repent! This time of renewal and refreshment will spread all through the land because our God has promised to restore parents and children.
I currently have limits what I can do physically, but my disability has allowed me to spend a tremendous amount of time in study and prayer. And, because of what I believe the Lord has shown me is coming, I am so excited I can hardly write these words. Unknown, unassuming, humble young men and women of God are being miraculously touched and anointed. They are being given a supernatural mission to “Go forth—and restore! The day of the Lord has come. Soon the destruction caused by drugs and alcohol will no longer be permitted to gnaw at the lives of the youth. Our God will destroy the enemy’s work in their lives.
Older men and women are being drawn closer to their Lord and receiving new insights and renewed hearts. They are receiving fresh love and desires to care for their families. Many Pastors are receiving fresh anointings to tend to those under their care. I see a revival in our homes and in our churches.
To quote Beaver, “Aslan is on the move — perhaps he has already landed.”
“See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the LORD comes. He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction” (Malachi 4:5-6).In referring to John the Baptizer,
Jesus said, “if you are willing to accept what I say, he is Elijah, the one the prophets said would come” (Matthew 11:14). I used to wonder what Jesus was referring to, and in case you were, too, it was that verse in Malachi. But what Christ was saying is that John the Baptist has the spirit and power of Elijah on him — if you could just see it.” The Scriptures tell us that the angel of the Lord prophesied to Zachariah that his son John would “be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He would prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He would turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly” (Luke 1:17). Again, referring to that prophecy in Malachi.My personal belief is that Malachi’s prophecy is for today, as well. I believe that Yehoveh is going to put on many of his chosen servants the spirit and power of Elijah. These believers will be mightily used to bring about a restoration of families. Divorces: canceled! Children: convicted of their rebellion and restored in love to their parents.
I have seen this prophecy being fulfilled before our eyes — right now. For instance, I heard a story about an unassuming young pastor in Texas, who began to pray for the salvation of the youth in his area’s local schools.
The Lord had anointed him with the dynamic spirit and power of Elijah and not only were hundreds in his local school saved, but the restoration spread to schools wherever he went. Not hundreds but thousands of high school students are being convicted of their drugs, alcohol, sex and rebellion. Young people are hurrying home from outreaches to make up with their parents. They were confessing deep hatred, but now they weep and repent! This time of renewal and refreshment will spread all through the land because our God has promised to restore parents and children.I currently have limits what I can do physically, but my disability has allowed me to spend a tremendous amount of time in study and prayer. And, because of what I believe the Lord has shown me is coming, I am so excited I can hardly write these words. Unknown, unassuming, humble young men and women of God are being miraculously touched and anointed. They are being given a supernatural mission to “Go forth—and restore! The day of the Lord has come. Soon the destruction caused by drugs and alcohol will no longer be permitted to gnaw at the lives of the youth. Our God will destroy the enemy’s work in their lives.
Older men and women are being drawn closer to their Lord and receiving new insights and renewed hearts. They are receiving fresh love and desires to care for their families. Many Pastors are receiving fresh anointings to tend to those under their care. I see a revival in our homes and in our churches.
To quote Beaver, “Aslan is on the move — perhaps he has already landed.”And now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew who Aslan was any more than you do; but the moment the Beaver had spoken these words everyone felt quite different…. At the name of Aslan each one of the children felt something jump in its inside. Edmund felt a sensation of mysterious horror. Peter felt suddenly brave and adventurous. Susan felt as if some delicious smell or some delightful strain of music had just floated by her. And Lucy got the feeling you have when you wake up in the morning and realize that it is the beginning of the holidays or the beginning of summer.
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