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上帝在山頭訓練勇士
God Is Training Up Warriors on the Mountains
薩拉-惠滕 Sara Whitte
日期:2022年3月11日 
翻譯:Kate 
原文:http://www.elijahlist.com/words/display_word.html?ID=27012 
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山頭爭戰 Mountain Warfare

最近,神說:"我正在山頭訓練勇士"。當我開始查閱自然界中的山頭戰時,我意識到這是對七山(宗教、家庭、教育、政府、媒體、藝術和娛樂,以及商業/金融)的一種說法。

在自然界中,山頭因其戰略重要性而被高度重視;它們是天然邊界,也是水源。國度在勢力山頭上的突破也代表著對邊界的把握。社會模式就在這七山,跟隨主的方式或是違背祂話語的方式。從它們流出的事物也是社會的'水'。

為山頭爭戰也需要不同的戰術。例如,在進攻中需要更大比例的士兵來確保山區的戰爭。在屬靈方面,與世界上認為空間 "飽和"(即 "已經有太多的藝術家","世界上有足夠的事工 "等)的競爭心態不同,天國的心態是:"部署所有資產。你們被需要!"

鎮壓叛亂(稱為COIN)經常被用於山頭戰爭。神在COIN中向我強調的另一個部分是,領土是通過贏得人民而贏得的。用天上的術語說,山頭戰的首要任務不是攻打和消滅整個山頭的每一個邪惡,而是為主贏得人心,從而打破那些佔領軍的權力和影響。

在這一年裡,主一直在所有有影響力的山頭上興起一些人,這些人停留在祂身上,是把其他人帶到祂面前的 "磁鐵"。祂將你安置在哪座山頭?當我為每座山的播客系列禱告時,主把具體的話語放在我的心上,告訴我神正在每個領域中興起的領袖。以下是每座山的一些重點。

宗教信仰

神給了我一個潛水艇的形象。當我閱讀有關潛水艇的資料時,我發現它們可以被用於秘密插入特種部隊、搜索和救援任務、打撈、勘探、設施檢查和維護。通過這些,神向我表明,祂正在興起那些將被派往非傳統事工方向的人。他們攜帶著福音和神的話,將以耶穌的福音和神的話滲透到社會中非傳統 "事工 "的部分。

就像在一個舊建築工地上挖掘,我看到舊碎片被發現,將被修復和重新利用。這是一個被延遲的艱苦工作將得到完成時。當聖靈幫助進行 "檢查 "和 "維護檢查 "時,新的靈感將流露出來,說明如何轉折和調整,以便更緊密地與神為你的事工所設想的一致。也會重新關注 "搜索和救援"--尋找和拯救失喪的人。

上帝還提醒我雅各書4:17,其中寫道:"那麼,如果有人知道自己應該做的好事而不去做,對他們來說就是罪。" 當務之急是守住底線。如果主已經給了你明確的指示,就要避免一切怠惰、沉默或妥協。

上帝還說:"要抵制名為'隨心所欲'的搖籃曲"。敵人企圖模糊上帝的命令和人類對世界不完整的看法,就像他在曠野試圖對以色列人做的那樣。當你即將進入你的應許之地時,要站在神不變的真理上。

家庭

突破者,在他們自己的家庭中,將把他們溢出的醫治帶到更大群體中。神讓我看到這些勇士,就像為公路或鐵路鋪設的碎石,以及混凝土的碎石成分。雖然過去在你的家庭中出現了破碎和擠壓,但神正在使用你來鋪設新軌道,這些軌道將被固定在石頭上,能夠移動許多人,而不僅僅是你自己的家庭。

神提醒我耶利米書7:27:"你要將這一切的話告訴他們,他們卻不聽你;呼喚他們,他們卻不回應。"。然後他提醒我馬可福音第7章第28節給出的圖像,其中說:"'婦人回答:「主啊,桌子底下的小狗也吃小孩子的碎屑呀!」"。神是通過小事來工作的。即使是通過你生活中掉下的碎屑,別人也會品嘗到他的話語之餅。

教育

我看到這些勇士在標記一條小路。只有在不常走的道路上才需要做標記。神正在呼召那些在教育領域開闢無人能及的道路的領袖。神說他正在誕生 "旅行的教師",就像馬太福音8:19-20,路加福音9:57-58,或哥林多前書16:6那樣。

感到不安或不 "在家",只是聖靈在你身上激起了新的呼召。新的生活安排、社區、職位和關係會給你帶來新的門徒呼召,但這可能只是一個季節。

神正在將以西結書47章的洪流帶入學校和學術界。它將首先從涓涓細流開始,然後變得深及腳踝,然後變得深到可以游泳。當你們從天父那裡學習,並被用來成為祂話語的教師時,你們將像游泳教練一樣,幫助那些以前依賴世俗知識、第一次遇到祂的人。

政府

神強調了馬太福音第18章第16節,其中寫道:"他若不聽,你就另外帶一個或兩個人同去,因為『任何指控都要憑兩個或三個證人的口述才能成立』。'"。上帝正在通過證詞和見證來糾正不公義的行為。祂正在興起那些以見證的話語爭戰的勇士。

現在是停止假設的時候了。神說:"把每一個政府的問題提交給我,不要依靠你們自己的判斷"。這是對《出埃及記》18:16的呼喚,但可以直接與天父聯繫。每當有爭議時,就把它提交給上帝,他將在各造之間作出決定,並將他的法令和指示告知你。不要假設。

神正在向他卑微的僕人和年輕人打開政治上的青睞之門。上帝正在把不合格的人放在偉人面前。他還說,"讓孩子們到我這裡來"。有一個神正在培養的年輕一代,他們將對政府充滿熱情,並將神的心和愛重新帶入領導層。

媒體

上帝向我展示了一種根莖類蔬菜。他說:"我在地下生長果實。我正在通過非主要或可見的管道傳播我的好消息"。祂提醒我,"廣播"這個詞也是指在預備好的土壤上拋出大量的小種子。祂正在興起廣播員--'迦勒的子孫'--他們將只是在神給他們的聽眾中成為祂新聞的信使。因為這些種子的發芽需要時間,所以播種時不要灰心。

神提醒我馬太福音7:15:"你們要防備假先知。他們到你們這裏來,外面披著羊皮,裏面卻是殘暴的狼。" 媒體(新聞、社交媒體等)將充滿假預測。聆聽並倚靠主的話語。直接尋求祂作為穿越噪音的嚮導。

我還看到了《詩篇》68:11:"主發命令,傳好信息的婦女成了大群。" 雖然神正在使用各種人作為這座山頭的勇士,但祂正在興起一些特定的祂的話語的婦女,成為祂真理的鉛垂線。

藝術和娛樂

神正在使用勇士來管理祂的創造力。他們的作品--雖然不是公開的宗教作品--將被用來傳達主的思想和資訊。通過美和工藝,神正在將人們引向他自己。

神給了我 "不斷 "這個詞,意思是,沒有不必要的時間間隔。神在發佈這些作品的時間上是非常具體的。它們既不會過早發佈,也不會被延遲太久。也會有一個流動或豐富的創造性想法。

上帝說:"告訴我所謂的'饑餓的藝術家',我對他們說的是以賽亞書55章。他們的饑餓將得到滿足,超過他們的預算。我將與他們共同創造超越國界的作品,但他們必須相信我的方式,這將是與他們自己的方式相反的。

商業/金融

上帝給了我一個圍欄的形象。然後我聽到了詩篇16:6,其中寫道:"用繩量給我的地界,坐落在佳美之處;我的產業實在美好。"。神正在呼召這些勇士在他們的邊界上再次尋求祂。現在是時候與主一起審查你屬天的 "投資組合",並與你不再被呼召的投資或商業企業斷絕關係,以及踏入新投資或企業。你可能會發現,在與主回顧之後,你這位管家下擁有的事物比你所占的多。

神說:"要用仁慈來引導"。讓路加福音6:30-36指導你的借貸和支出,即使從世界的角度來看,你被引導以不合邏輯的方式這樣做。就像使徒行傳10:4,"你的禱告和你的賙濟已達到神面前,蒙記念了" 當你播種時間、精力、才能或資源的投資時,它們將開啟新的呼召。

啟動禱告

主啊,我祈求祢照亮祢在 "這個時候 "為我預備的位置。告訴我,祢是如何設計我的恩賜、我的機會、甚至我的欲望,以便在這些影響領域的山頭爭戰中發揮作用。我祈求更加清晰地聽到和記住祢的話語,並在我的生活中體現出來。我也祈求在這些領域的影響力能越來越多地,為祢贏得山頭,使祢的旨意行在地上如在天上。我奉耶穌的名禱告,阿門。


God Is Training Up Warriors on the Mountains
Sara Whitten
Mar 11, 2022

Mountain Warfare

Recently, God said, "I am training up warriors on the mountains." As I began to look up mountain warfare in the natural, I realized that this was a word for the Seven Mountains of Influence (religion, family, education, government, media, arts and entertainment, and business/finance).

Mountain ranges, in the natural, have been highly desired for their strategic importance; they are natural borders as well as sources of water. Kingdom breakthroughs on the mountains of influence also represent the taking hold of borders. Some of the staunchest divisions between the way society is patterned (ways that follow the Lord versus ways that are contrary to His Word) lie in these seven areas. What flows from them also 'waters' society.

Fighting for mountainous terrain also requires different tactics. For example, a much greater percentage of soldiers are needed in offense to secure a mountainous area in warfare. In spiritual terms, rather than the competitive mindset of the world that sees a space as "saturated" (i.e., "There are too many artists already," "The world has enough ministries," etc.), Heaven's mindset says, "Deploy all assets. You are needed!"

Counterinsurgency (called COIN) is often used in mountain warfare. Another part that God highlighted to me in COIN is that territory is won by winning over the people. Said in heavenly terms, the first priority of mountain warfare is not taking on and eliminating every evil in the entire mountain. Instead, it's winning hearts to the Lord, which breaks the power and influence those occupying forces have.

During this year, the Lord has been raising up people across all mountains of influence who are stayed on Him, and are 'magnets' to bring others into His presence. What mountain(s) has He planted you on? As I prayed through a podcast series for each mountain, the Lord put specific words on my heart for the leaders God is raising up in each area. Below are some highlights from each mountain.

Religion

God gave me an image of a submarine. As I read about submarines, I discovered that they can be used for the covert insertion of special forces, search and rescue missions, salvage, exploration, facility inspection, and maintenance. Through this, God showed me that He is raising up those who will be sent in non-traditional ministry directions. Carrying the Gospel and God's Word, they will infiltrate parts of society that are not traditional 'ministries' with the Gospel of Jesus and the Word of God.

Like digging through an old construction site, I see old pieces being found that will be restored and repurposed. This is a time when the hard work that has been put off will get done. As the Holy Spirit helps do an 'inspection' and 'maintenance check,' new inspiration will flow on how to pivot and adjust to align more closely with what God has envisioned for your ministry. There will also be a refocus on 'search and rescue' – seeking and saving the lost. (Photo via Flickr)

God also reminded me of James 4:17 which reads, "If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them." It is imperative to hold the line. Avoid all idleness, silence, or compromise if the Lord has given you clear directives.

God also said, "Stand against the lullaby called 'Do What You Want To.'" There is an attempt by the enemy to blur God's commands and the incomplete human perspective of the world, just as he tried to do to the Israelites in the wilderness. Stand for God's unchanging truth as you near entry to your promised land.

Family

Breakers, in their own families, will bring their overflow of healing to a larger group. God showed me these warriors as the crushed rock laid out to form a bed for roads or railroads, and the gravel ingredient of concrete. Though in the past there has been breaking and crushing in your family, God is using you to lay new tracks that will be set in stone and able to move many more than just your own family.

God reminded me of Jeremiah 7:27: "When you tell them all these things, they will not listen to you. When you call to them, they will not answer." He said, "Don't be discouraged when they don't listen. Don't give up your charge or your calling." He then reminded me of the image given in Mark 7:28 which says, "'Lord,' she replied, 'even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs.'" God is working through the small things. Through even the crumbs that fall from your life, others will taste the bread of His Word.

Education

I saw these warriors marking a trail. Trail marking only needs to be done when the path is not often traveled. God is calling leaders who are forging unbeaten paths in education. God said that He is giving birth to the "traveling teachers," just like in Matthew 8:19-20, Luke 9:57-58, or 1 Corinthians 16:6.

Feelings of restlessness or not being 'at home' are just the Spirit stirring new callings in you. New living arrangements, communities, positions, and relationships are going to place new discipleship callings on you, but they may only be for a season.

God is bringing an Ezekiel 47 flooding into schools and academia. It will first start as a trickle, then become ankle deep, then become deep enough to swim in. As you learn from the Father and are used to become teachers of His Word, you will be like swim instructors to those who have previously leaned on worldly knowledge and are encountering Him for the first time.

Government

God highlighted Matthew 18:16 which reads, "But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'" God is righting injustices through testimony and witness. He is raising up those warriors who will war with the word of their testimonies.

It is time to stop assuming. God says, "Bring every government issue to Me and do not rely on your own judgment." It's a calling back to Exodus 18:16 but with direct access to the Father. Whenever there is a dispute, bring it to God, and He will decide between the parties and inform you of His decrees and instructions. Don't assume.

God is opening the door of favor in politics to His humble servants and to the young. God is setting the unqualified before great men. He also says, "Let the children come to Me." There is a young generation God is raising up who will be passionate for government and will bring God's heart and love back into corporate leadership.

Media

God showed me a root vegetable. He said, "I'm growing fruit underground. I'm spreading My Good News through channels that are not the main or visible sources." He reminded me that the word "broadcast" is also a term for throwing out massive amounts of small seeds on prepared soil. He is raising up broadcasters – 'sons of Caleb' – who will simply be messengers of His news in the audiences God gives them. Because the sprouts from these seeds will take time, don't be discouraged in your sowing.

God reminded me of Matthew 7:15: "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves." The media (the news, social media, etc.) will be full of false predictions. Listen and lean on the word of the Lord. Seek Him directly as a guide through the noise. (Photo via Piqsels)

I was also shown Psalm 68:11: "The Lord announces the word, and the women who proclaim it are a mighty throng." While God is using all kinds of people as warriors on this mountain, He is raising up some specific women of His Word to be plumb lines for His truth.

Arts and Entertainment

God is using warriors to steward His creativity. Their works – though not overtly religious – will be used to communicate ideas and messages of the Lord. Through beauty and craftsmanship, God is drawing people to Himself.

God gave me the word "incessantly," meaning, without unnecessary time intervals. God is being very specific on the timing of releasing these works. They will neither be released too soon nor held back for too long. There will also be a flow or an abundance of creative ideas.

God says, "Tell My so-called 'starving artists' that My word to them is Isaiah 55. Their hunger and thirst will be satisfied beyond what they have budgeted. I will co-create works with them that witness beyond borders, but they must trust My ways, which will be counter-intuitive to their own."

Business/Finance

God gave me an image of fences. Then I heard Psalm 16:6 which reads, "The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance." God is calling these warriors to seek Him again on their boundaries. It's time to review your heavenly 'investment portfolio' with the Lord and break ties with investments or business ventures that you're no longer being called to, as well as step into new investments or enterprises. You may find, after reviewing with the Lord, that you have more under your stewardship than you accounted for.

God says, "Lead with mercy." Let Luke 6:30-36 guide your lending and spending, even as you are led to do so in illogical ways from the world's point of view. Just like Acts 10:4, "Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God." As you sow investments of time, energy, talents, or resources, they are going to open up new callings.

Activation Prayer

Lord, I pray You would illuminate what place You have for me in "such a time as this." Show me how You designed my gifts, my opportunities, and even my desires to function in mountain warfare in these areas of influence. I pray for extra clarity to hear and remember Your words and to embody them in my life. I also pray that the influence over these areas be won more and more for You, that Your will would be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.