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君王式代禱的呼召
Dutch Sheets
2015年一月29日

幾週之前,當我看到『向天堂請願』(注1)的旗幟在尼尼微的平原上飄揚 – 這個歷史上第一處已知的轉化復興之處 (注2)- 我真是極度的興奮。我趕快把這照片傳送給我一個朋友,立即的回應就是,『我們的禱告已啟動地上重要的基礎性的覺醒』。過去這年,藉著將我個人的見證與我們建國淵遠歷史相連結,我一直在團結教會『向天堂請願』。


在慘淡黯然的環境中,無數的信徒已回應這個呼召。依據聖靈對我的朋友所述,我相信向天堂的請願已被垂聽,而我們現在正移往這個新紀元的另個階段 – 一個將會影響世界的第三波復興!

無論如何,要成功的跨入新季節的呼召,我們必得要銘記在心地尋求主我們必須採取何種不同的行徑。為了成功的與這季節對齊,我們必得要做出改變,在這個關鍵時刻為了神要釋放給我們的和藉著我們所釋放的準備好。我聽到主所說的一件事就是,在這個新季節中,我們的禱告也必須有所不同。

君王式代禱的關鍵

以賽亞書22:22 和馬太福音16:18-19 是經文中關於轉入新層面禱告的要節。在這兩處經文,都用『鑰匙』來說明信徒在靈界中的權柄。這些鑰匙是神醒目顯注的用來點燃將帶來國家正義性翻轉的禱告運動所不可或缺的工具。

我必將大衛家的鑰匙放在他肩頭上。他開,無人能關;他關,無人能開。』(以賽亞書22:22)。

我還告訴你,你是彼得,我要把我的教會建造在這磐石上;陰間的權柄(權柄:原文是門),不能勝過他。我要把天國的鑰匙給你,凡你在地上所捆綁的,在天上也要捆綁;凡你在地上所釋放的,在天上也要釋放。』(馬太福音16:18-19)

使用我們的權柄來開啟靈界裡的門,在禱告這方面我往往稱之為『君王式的代禱』。對此我也稱之為『政權式的代禱』,關於這方面的了解是始於1980年代晚期一位先知給我的注解,和2002年主給我的一段話所培育而成。

先知那時宣告,『神將會帶領教會進入麥基洗德等次的新時代(注3),而你將是會是其中的帶頭者』。我對他所言的是一點概念也沒有。時間再快速倒轉到2002年的10月,我正在為以司法體系為主體的為美國的禱告中,那時我聽到聖靈如此說,『當禱告運動全然的從只採用祭司式的代禱變成也加入君王式的代禱,你將見到美國的政府會全然轉換』。

突然,我記起來先知在數年前對我所說的話。終於我了解到『麥基洗德等次的新時代』的含義。掌握住這項啟示將會擴展我們對於政權式或君王式代禱的了解。

了解『麥基洗德等次』

麥基洗德第一次在聖經裡被提及是在創世記14章,再來是在詩篇110章,再次被提到是在希伯來書。從很多方面而言,他是以基督的形象之一呈現於世,其中一項就是他既是君王也是祭司。當那時,是未曾聽聞過的。撒迦利亞書6:13,一節描述基督關乎彌賽亞的經節,指出祂君王-祭司的身份,『…坐在位上掌王權;又必在位上作祭司,使兩職之間籌定和平』。

君王的職責是統治,代表了神在百姓身上的權柄;祭司的角色是服事,代表神的百姓。身為我們的大祭司,耶穌將我們的需要和願望帶到神的面前。身為君王,基督從天上釋放出神的統治,權柄和意願到地上。祂君王的角色是以神為中心,而祂祭司的責任則是以人為中心;一個是釋放出能力和權柄(君王),另一個是愛,憐憫和恩典(祭司)。祭祀的角色是以懇求或代求為中心;君王的角色是宣告,命令出神的話和旨意。

身為耶穌基督的同工,合作夥伴,和代表,我們成為祂君王-祭司角色的延伸。大多數的基督徒不管是否認知道這是屬於祭司的活動,是意識到我們是從地面獻上敬拜和禱告(懇求)到天上的。然而,關乎我們身為基督君王身份(命令)的代表這部分,卻幾乎沒有人了解或參與在神的計劃中。我們不光是祭司,我們也是『君尊的祭司』(彼得前書2:9),是被賜予天國權柄的鑰匙,藉此可以捆綁和釋放,禁止和允許,開(門)和關(門)。

正當聖靈再次將先知對我所說的話和經文強調給我,我領受到祂正在呼召祂的教會進入君王式的代禱來全然盡職。主正在呼召我們從僅僅是向天父懇求,轉成當我們被聖靈先知性的感動帶領時,也要頒布法令(官方命令,法令,決定),公告宣言(公告或正式聲明)和宣布命令(捆綁和釋放的過程)。

神命令的話語之能力是顯著超凡的!它釋放了祂的創造力,祂的救恩,和是的,祂的審判!祂藉著祂的話語來掌權,所以我們也應當如此。思考下列的經文:

正直的言語力量何其大!』(約伯記6:25)

你定意要做何事,必然給你成就;亮光也必照耀你的路。』(約伯記22:28)

於是耶和華伸手按我的口,對我說:我已將當說的話傳給你。看哪,我今日立你在列邦列國之上,為要施行拔出、拆毀、毀壞、傾覆,又要建立、栽植。』(耶利米書1:9-10)

於是我遵命說預言,氣息就進入骸骨,骸骨便活了,並且站起來,成為極大的軍隊。』(以西結書37:10)

生死在舌頭的權下,喜愛它的,必吃它所結的果子。』(箴言18:21)

日期近了

即使我清楚響亮地聽到神的呼召要在政府部門再次揮舞以賽亞書22:22中所提到的鑰匙(有興趣者可以在這裡讀到)。我領受到祂正呼召祂在美國的教會來關注我們國家的政府而以更大的熱情和勤奮來禱告,特別是關於將在2016年所舉辦的選舉。

在未來的十年內將有數位最高法院的大法官面臨退休,新提名的替補即將會來臨。下任總統,特別若是連任的,將會對於最高法院有極為關鍵的影響(最高法院大法官的提名是由總統任命)。這將會在許多層面上,決定我們國家的未來。

我們必須讓金香爐滿了香才會有下一步的發生(啟示錄8:3-5)。主正在邀請我們拿起祂為我們所預備的鑰匙,來全然轉換我們國家的政府。美國教會必須超越只請求和懇求主,同時也得要宣告和命令出祂在地上的旨意和目的。我們必須從僅僅是以祭司的身份將我們的案子呈到神的面前,而轉變成在每個情況和環境中,以基督的主權宣告命令出來。是時候要揮舞起天國權柄的鑰匙,轉換進入君王式的禱告

我們對天堂的請願確實正被垂聽。但讓我們多做些。是時候讓我們同意並大膽的宣告出天堂的命令讓天上的政權建立在地上。我確信我們可以藉著有效的政權式代禱而讓美國改潮換代。主的意願可以在我們的土地上成就,正義可以重建在白宮,國會和司法系統裡。

美國,日期就是現在。神正在帶入麥基洗德等次的新時代。加入成為其中的一份子!

 

注1:
A. 『向天堂請願』這個詞彙意味著,當所有在地上的資源和公義都被耗資殆盡,只有『向天堂請願』會在此時存留。同例,當我們國家的權利被喬治亞王的暴虐行徑而掠奪走,在無數次的嘗試解決無效之後,向天堂請願成為我們與這王權斷絕關系的最終判決。
The phrase "An Appeal to Heaven" connotes that when all resources and justices on earth are exhausted that only "An Appeal to Heaven" remains. And so is the example of our country when our rights were taken away by the tyrannical acts of King George that we as nation after countless attempts to resolve, Appealed to Heaven as our final judge before breaking ties with the crown.
http://www.ath.us.com/appeal-to-heaven-story
B. 這旗幟是在1775年10月由當時身任陸軍統帥的喬治華聖頓下令而制。此旗幟是因著團結,信念和鼓勵而為自由爭戰的一種象徵。
This flag flown by order of George Washington commander in chief of the Continental Army in October 1775 is a symbol of solidarity, conviction and encouragement to fight for liberty.
Continental Army 是在當時美國在1775-1783年間,為了脫離英國殖民者的身份而暴發的獨立戰爭,當時的陸軍之稱)http://www.appealtoheaven.org/

注2: 參考聖經約拿書
注3:經文出處:希伯來書5:6 就如經上又有一處說:「你是照著麥基洗德的等次永遠為祭司」。



"The Call To Kingly Intercession"
Dutch Sheets, Dallas, TX

Several weeks ago, upon seeing pictures of an Appeal to Heaven flag being waved over the plains of Nineveh—the location of the first known transforming revival—I was extremely excited. I quickly sent the picture to one of my friends whose immediate response was, "Our prayers have tapped into the root of awakening in the earth." For the past year, connecting my personal testimony with the profound history pertaining to our nation's founding, I have been rallying the Church to make "an Appeal to Heaven."

In the midst of dismal circumstances, countless Believers have responded to this call. Based on what the Holy Spirit spoke to my friend, I believe the appeals to Heaven have been heard and we are now moving into the next phase of this new era—a Third Great Awakening that will impact the world!

We must be mindful, however, that successfully stepping into a new season calls for inquiring of the Lord concerning what we must do differently. Change will be necessary in order to come into proper alignment with the season, preparing us for what He wants to release to us and through us in this kairos time. One of the things I hear the Lord saying is that in this new season, we must pray differently.

Keys For Kingly Intercession

Isaiah 22:22 and Matthew 16:18-19 are essential passages of Scriptures for shifting into this new aspect of prayer. Both mention "keys" as a way to illustrate the Believer's authority in the spirit realm. These keys are indispensable tools God is highlighting for igniting a prayer movement that will bring about a righteous turnaround in this nation.

"Then I will set the key of the house of David on his shoulder,
When he opens no one will shut, When he shuts no one will open."
 Isaiah 22:22

"I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My Church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. "I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in Heaven."Matthew 16:18-19

Using our authority to open and close spiritual doors is an aspect of prayer I sometimes refer to as "kingly intercession." My understanding of this facet of prayer, which I will also call "governmental intercession," began with an unusual comment made to me by a prophet in the late 1980s and culminated with a statement the Lord made to me in 2002.

"God is going to bring the Church into the fresh age of the Melchizedek order, and you will be a part of initiating it," declared the prophet. I had no idea what this meant. Fast-forward approximately fifteen years to October 2002. I was praying for America, primarily concerning the judicial system, when I heard the Holy Spirit say, "You will fully shift the government of America when the prayer movement fully shifts from priestly intercession only, to kingly intercession as well."

Suddenly, I remembered what the prophet had said to me years ago. And, finally, I understood "the fresh age of the Melchizedek order." Grasping this revelation will expand our understanding of governmental or kingly intercession.

Understanding The Melchizedek Order

Melchizedek was first mentioned in Genesis 14, again in Psalm 110, and then once more in the book of Hebrews. He was a "type" or picture of Jesus in several ways, one of which was that he was both a king and a priest. At the time, this was unheard of. Zechariah 6:13, a messianic verse describing Christ, refers to Him in His King-Priest role, "...Thus, He will be a priest on His throne, and the counsel of peace will be between the two offices."

The function of a king was to rule, representing God's authority to people; the role of priests was to serve, representing the people to God. As our High Priest, Jesus represents our needs and desires to God. As the King, Christ represents and releases the rule, authority and will of God from Heaven to earth. His Kingly role is God-centered, while His Priestly responsibility is human-centered; one releases power and authority (king), the other love, mercy and grace (priest). The priestly role is petition or intercession-oriented; the kingly role is declarative, decreeing God's word and will.

As co-laborers, partners with and representatives of Jesus Christ, we have become extensions of His King-Priest role. Most Christians, though they may or may not think of it as priestly activity, realize that we are to offer up worship and prayer (petitions) from earth to Heaven. Almost none, however, have understanding or involvement in God's plan concerning our kingly representation of Christ (decrees). We are not only priests, we are a "royal (kingly) priesthood" (1 Peter 2:9), who have been given the keys of Kingdom authority in which to bind and loose, forbid and allow, close and open.

As Holy Spirit reemphasizes these prophetic words and Scriptures to me, I sense that He is calling His ekklesia to step fully into our responsibility for kingly intercession. The Lord is calling us to shift from merely petitioning the Father, to also making decrees (official orders, edicts or decisions), declarations (announcements or formal statements) and proclamations (the process of binding and loosing) as we are prophetically inspired by Holy Spirit to do so.

The power of God's decreed Word is extraordinary! It releases His creativity, His salvation, and yes, His judgments! He rules through His Words, and so must we. Consider these verses of Scripture:

"How forcible are right words!" Job 6:25

"You will also decree a thing and it will be established for you; and light will shine on your ways." Job 22:28

"Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. See, I have appointed you this day over the nations and over the kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant." Jeremiah 1:9-10

"So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they came to life and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army." Ezekiel 37:10

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." Proverbs 18:21

The Time Is At Hand

Even as I have heard God's clarion call to wield the Isaiah 22:22 key in the governmental arena once again (which you may read about here), I sense that He is calling His ekklesia in America to pray with greater fervency and diligence concerning our national government, especially for the election in 2016.

With several Supreme Court Justices reaching expected retirement ages over the next decade, new nominations to the bench will be forthcoming. The next President, especially if re-elected for a second term, could have a crucial influence on the future of the Supreme Court (the President appoints the Supreme Court nominees). This will, in many ways, determine the future of our nation.

We must fill the bowls of intercession in advance for these choices (Revelation 8:3-5). The Lord is inviting us to take the keys He has made available to us and fully shift our national government. The American church must go beyond asking and petitioning the Lord only, to also decreeing and declaring His will and purposes into the earth. We must move from merely presenting our case before God as priests, to decreeing the rule of Christ into every situation and circumstance. It's time to wield the keys of Kingdom authority and shift into kingly intercession.

Our appeals to Heaven truly are being answered. But let's do even more. It's time to agree with and boldly voice Heaven's decrees in order to establish Heaven's government on earth. I am persuaded that we can turn the tide in America through effective governmental intercession. The Lord's will can be accomplished in our land, and righteousness can be restored to the White House, Congress, and the judicial system.

America, the time is now. God is bringing forth the fresh age of the Melchizedek order. Be a part of it!

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