從疲憊中生出勇士與加速的季節
作者:安德魯-托 Andrew Towe
來源:以利亞名單
日期:2024年3月4日
翻譯:國度禱告網
急劇加速的時代
"你注意到時間過得有多快了嗎?" 我對妻子說,當我們感歎假期來得快去得也快時。"我們現在正處在春天的邊緣。時間過得真快!"
就在我說出這句話的同時,聖靈立刻催促我去尋求主。祂啟示我,我們已經進入了急劇加速的時代。那些曾經停滯、拖延或被耽擱的事,現在就在我們的家門口。它正在發生。不要讓自己分心!
仇敵的計畫是偷走你的時間,用分心的事束縛你,而神的計畫是讓你保持警惕。我聽到主說:"從沉睡中醒來吧。這是你指定的時間!你正在步入你的目的和命運。沒有時間可以浪費了。
那些擁有屬靈洞察力的人已經感覺到了現在在自然界和超自然界都在肆虐的爭戰。在這個季節裡,神會賜給你恩典,讓你以最快的速度和最高的效率完成祂的目的。
為爭戰而武裝
最近,我在我的教會講了一個系列,名為 "地面上的戰靴"。講的是神如何興起勇士的新婦。祂說:"遊戲時間結束了!" 是時候讓你們行使應有的權力,擊退仇敵了。我向你們預言,你們將奪回曾經失去或被仇敵放棄的領土。
"法老容百姓去的時候,非利士地的道路雖近,神卻不領他們從那裡走;因為神說:恐怕百姓遇見打仗後悔,就回埃及去。所以神領百姓繞道而行,走紅海曠野的路。以色列人出埃及地,都帶著兵器上去。"(出埃及記13:17-18)
Harnessed(帶著兵器) 一詞譯自希伯來文 chamushim,意思是 "武裝"。他們被武裝成一支強大的軍隊,但他們還沒有做好爭戰準備。神不能讓他們走最快的路,因為如果他們看到戰爭,他們就會回到埃及。因此,他們被帶往更長的路線。
在這個大加速的季節,你不再有走長路的選擇。你將在幾個月內完成別人幾十年才能完成的任務。每一刻都很重要。雖然仇敵已經擺好了陣勢,但你們有能力取得勝利。
從疲憊中生出勇士
一天晚上,在禱告時,我聽到主輕聲對我說了一個詞--推翻。雖然祂曾在2018年對我說過這個詞,但我一直不明白它的意思。然後,祂帶領我學習基甸。在學習的過程中,我聽到祂說:"我正在從疲憊的人中生出勇士。疲憊和無望正在從你們身上掙脫。這將是一次重生。你們將站在戰場上,為仇敵的陰謀被粉碎而歡欣鼓舞。不要害怕,我與你同在,會為你而戰"。
推翻一詞的定義是:"摧毀其力量;推翻;擊敗;征服";"側翻、正面或背面;打亂"。
基甸藏在壓酒池的黑暗中,恐懼籠罩著他的心,他試圖保護自己僅有的一點收成不被米甸人奪走。就在這脆弱的時刻,一個身影出現在他面前,那是耶和華的天使。他說:"......'大能的勇士啊,耶和華與你同在!'"(士師記6:12)我聽到耶和華說要告訴你:"就像基甸一樣,我在呼召你走出隱藏"。
基甸最終吹響了響徹全地的號角,號召以色列人與他一起聚集。3.2萬人響應了號召,但他們的人數仍然少於由13.5萬人組成的米甸軍。神的聲音響起,向基甸宣告:".....跟隨你的人過多,我不能將米甸人交在他們手中,免得以色列人向我誇大,說:是我們自己的手救了我們。"(士師記7:2)
請注意,神對基甸說,"跟隨你的人過多"。考慮到人數上的巨大差異,我相信基甸肯定是不相信的。他眼睜睜地看著神裁剪他的軍隊。成千上萬的人轉身離去,以色列只剩下300名忠誠的戰士,但這已經足夠了。神喜歡用愚蠢的事來迷惑聰明的人。
在對抗壓迫者之前,神給了基甸最後的安慰。他無意中聽到了一個米甸士兵的夢和夢中的解釋,夢中預言基甸將擊敗米甸軍隊並取得勝利。
"......基甸的刀;神已將米甸和全軍都交在他的手中。"(士師記7:14)
神甚至會讓你的仇敵見證主的手在你的生命中。基甸戰略性地將300人分成三組,每組100人。每個人都配備了一個號角和一個水壺,水壺裡還有一個火把。然後,基甸的軍隊在黑夜的掩護下,從三個不同的方向包圍了敵營。在基甸的號令下,300人吹響了號角,打碎了投壺,使火把的火焰熊熊燃燒起來。然後他們高喊:"......'耶和華和基甸的刀!'"(士師記7:20)。
"他們在營的四圍各站各的地方;全營的人都亂竄。三百人吶喊,使他們逃跑。"(士師記7:21)
當他們站在各自的位置上時,仇敵 "亂竄、逃跑"。這是一次超自然的逆轉。神給了他們勝利,正如祂正準備為你所做的一樣。從躲藏中走出來!擺脫疲憊!站在你爭戰的地方!神正帶領你駛上快車道,因為加速的時刻已經到來。
Birthing Warriors from the Weary & a Season of Acceleration
Andrew Towe, Chattanooga, TN
Mar 4, 2024
A Time of Rapid Acceleration
"Have you noticed how quickly time seems to be passing by?" I said to my wife as we marveled at how the holidays had come and gone in the blink of an eye. "We are now on the brink of spring. Time is flying!"
Immediately as I spoke those words, the Holy Spirit quickened me, prompting me to seek the Lord. He revealed to me that we have entered a time of rapid acceleration. Things that were once stalled, delayed, or held back are now right at our doorstep. It's happening now. Don't let yourself get distracted!
While the enemy's plan is to steal your time and to tie you up with distractions, God's plan is for you to stay alert. I heard the Lord declare, "Wake up from your slumber. This is your appointed time! You are stepping into your purpose and destiny. There's no time to waste."
Those who possess spiritual discernment have sensed the warfare that is now raging in both the natural and supernatural realms. This is the season where God is extending His grace for you to move with great speed and effectiveness to accomplish His purpose.
Armed for Battle
Recently, I have been preaching a series at my church entitled, "Boots on the Ground." It's about how God is raising up the warrior Bride. He is saying, "Playtime is over!" It's time for you to take your rightful authority and push back the enemy. I prophesy to you that you will reclaim the territory that was once lost or forfeited to the enemy. (Photo via Piqsels)
"And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:
"But God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the Red Sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of Egypt." (Exodus 13:17–18, KJV)
The word harnessed is translated from the Hebrew word chamushim, and means "armed." They were armed for war as a mighty army, but they weren't ready for combat. God could not allow them to travel the quickest route knowing that if they saw war, they would go back to Egypt. So, they were led on the longer route.
In this season of great acceleration, you no longer have the option of going the long route. You will do what took others decades to accomplish in a matter of months. Every moment counts. Although the enemy is lined against you for battle, you are equipped to emerge victoriously.
Birthing Warriors from the Weary
One night while in prayer, I heard the Lord whisper the word overturn to me. Though He had spoken this word to me before in 2018, its meaning had escaped me. He then led me to study about Gideon. As I studied, I heard Him say, "I am birthing warriors from the weary. Weariness and hopelessness are breaking off of you. It will be as a rebirth. You will stand in your place of battle and rejoice at the overturn of the enemy's plots. Don't be afraid; I am with you and will fight for you."
The word overturn is defined as "to destroy the power of; overthrow; defeat; vanquish"; "to turn over on its side, face, or back; upset."
Gideon was hidden in the darkness of the winepress, fear gripping his heart as he tried to protect what little harvest he had left from the Midianites. It was in this moment of vulnerability that a figure appeared before him; it was an angel of the Lord. He declared, "...'The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!'" (Judges 6:12, NKJV). I heard the Lord say to tell you, "Like with Gideon, I am CALLING YOU OUT OF HIDING."
Gideon eventually sounded a trumpet that echoed through the land, calling the men of Israel to gather with him. 32,000 answered the call, but they were still outnumbered by the Midianite army, which consisted of 135,000 men. God's voice rang out to Gideon, proclaiming, "...The people that are with thee are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against Me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me" (Judges 7:2, KJV).
Notice that God said to Gideon that there "are too many for Me." I am sure Gideon was in disbelief, considering the vast difference in numbers. He watched as God pruned his army. Thousands of men turned and walked away, leaving Israel with just 300 faithful warriors, but that was enough. God loves to take the foolish things to confound the wise. (Photo via Flickr)
The Lord allowed Gideon one final reassurance before confronting his oppressors. He overheard a Midianite soldier's dream and its interpretation, which foretold that Gideon would overturn the Midianite army and triumph over them.
"...This is nothing else save the sword of Gideon... for unto his hand hath God delivered Midian, and all the host." (Judges 7:14, KJV)
God will cause even your enemy to bear witness that the hand of the Lord is upon your life. Gideon strategically divided the 300 men into three groups of 100. Each man was equipped with a trumpet and a pitcher, and with a torch inside the pitcher. Gideon's army then surrounded the enemy camp from three different directions in the middle of the night, under the cover of darkness. At Gideon's signal, the 300 men blew their trumpets and shattered their pitchers, causing the flames of their torches to blaze. Then they shouted, "...'The sword of the Lord and of Gideon!'" (Judges 7:20, NKJV).
"And they stood every man in his place round about the camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled." (Judges 7:21, KJV)
As they stood, each one in their position, the enemy "ran, and cried, and fled." There was a SUPERNATURAL OVERTURN. God gave them the victory, just as He is preparing to do for you. Come out of hiding! Break free from weariness! Stand in your place of battle! God is leading you on the fast track because the time of acceleration is here.
