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That’s My King!

Tonight at sundown Purim begins, and continues until Shabbat, March 14 (extending through Sunday in Jerusalem). This is the most joyous of Jewish holidays as it commemorates the salvation from an evil plot to annihilate the Jewish people as told of in the book of Esther. Esther’s voice was the spear that intercepted this evil plan, as she risked her own life to approach her husband and King without an invitation on behalf of her people.

Recently, as of last week I had a dream where I had favor with diplomats and former President Reagan was speaking with me. I knew upon waking I needed to look up the meaning of the name Reagan, which is “king” or “royal”. The first title seems to be exactly similar in meaning with his last name; as we are familiar, a president is an “appointed governor of a province; chosen leader of a body of persons,” from Old French president and directly from Latin praesidentum (nominative praesidens) “president, governor,” noun use of present participle of praesidere “to act as head or chief”.

In the dream I was in a room with several children’s tables and chairs, with adults sitting in them, the diplomats and Presidents as well. There was a table I wanted to sit at, but it was crowded with one too many a chair, so that it couldn’t properly fit under the table. There was a certain individual highlighted to me who was trying to “force fit” in that chair. As I walked over, though not everyone was yet seated, I asked if I could sit at this same table with open chairs. A man in a suit entered my view and told me I could not although I was discerning in the dream that while he had the stature of authority, he however was not speaking the truth. I walked upward (north) and this is where I was well received by those in greater authority.

While there is more to the dream, a general application for many is this; the tables and chairs represent a position of childlike faith, and also those trying to fit or find their place in the Kingdom. Though others will try to keep you from taking a seat, or place, with affirmation and favor from the greater authority we stand. Sometimes we want to fit in, when the Lord has called us to stand out. President Ragean is a type and shadow of Jesus in the dream, “the First and the Last”, “the Chief, preeminent One”, “the King of kings and Lord of lords”.

There are many who are still in the place of “in between”, I particularly see this for those who the Lord is wanting to speak through and the breed of new watchman. The man in the suit was a watcher too, but did he carry the same authority as the President? No. This suited man could represent intimidation, a principality or ruler, and if even he was on the right side of the team of Light ~ yet still we can not fear man. When I was sitting with the Lord on this dream, the verse was quickened to me from Isaiah, “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all”.

”Then said the Lord to Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Judah’s King Ahaz, you and your son Shear-jashub [a remnant shall return], at the end of the aqueduct or canal of the Upper Pool on the highway to the Fuller’s Field; And say to him, Take heed and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted because of these two stumps of smoking firebrands–at the fierce anger of [the Syrian King] Rezin and Syria and of the son of Remaliah [Pekah, usurper of the throne of Israel]. Because Syria, Ephraim [Israel], and the son of Remaliah have purposed evil against you [Judah], saying, Let us go up against Judah and harass and terrify it; and let us cleave it asunder [each of us taking a portion], and set a [vassal] king in the midst of it, namely the son of Tabeel, Thus says the Lord God: It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass. For the head [the capital] of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is [King] Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be broken to pieces so that it will no longer be a people. And the head (the capital) of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah’s son [Pekah]. If you will not believe and trust and rely [on God and on the words of God’s prophet instead of Assyria], surely you will not be established nor will you remain.“ Isaiah‬ ‭7‬:‭3‬-‭9‬ ‭AMPC‬‬
~ ”The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is only Remaliah’s son. If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’ ”“ ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭7‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV

As there is a changing of the guard in this season, and for many new positions to enter in, the Lord is kindly saying to stand firm, you can walk in meekness and humility while standing. If He’s calling you to see from a higher perspective than it makes sense you stand, and when the King sends you that’s all the affirmations we need. You can not effectively govern what you can not see. This is why it’s so important to have the Lord’s voice in a personal way in this hour. (I was deeply moved by the Presidents voice in my dream).

Esther was appointed to a position of favor to save her nation, and yet it was not without harassment and evil plots. If we would understand that favor and promotion is most often for others and for the Kingdom of God, we will in confidence sit or stand wherever the Lord asks us to, because our position is in Him.

For His glory, we live and move and have our being In Him! The Chief High Priest, King of all kings has extended His hand of authority to His sons and daughters; He will show you the way to walk in, you are sent into this earth to speak and stand in boldness for such a time as this!

”Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.“ Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

He is the One we obey, love, admire, honor and respect. In security we become what He destined before the foundations of the world, and the pressures cease as we remember, “He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.” 1 Thessithonians 5:24. Just yield, and He will do the work, and for His glory we will cry, “That’s my King”.

“For from Him [all things originate] and through Him [all things live and exist] and to Him are all things [directed]. To Him be glory and honor forever! Amen.” Romans 11:36 AMP

For if you remain silent at this time, liberation and rescue will arise for the Jews from another place, and you and your father’s house will perish [since you did not help when you had the c]. And who knows whether you have attained royalty for such a time as this [and for this very purpose]?” Esther 4:14 AMP

What an incredible and glorious honor that we can boldly petition The King!

https://youtu.be/yzqTFNfeDnE

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Birthing Of The New Wine (revisited)

February 29, 2020 on leap day the Lord spoke to me and said He is “synching us with the seasons and aligning us with the Son.” Jewish time is lunisolar, and keeps in sync with the cycles of the sun and moon. Since then I have repeatedly seen a vision of the earth in His hands like a Rubik’s cube only circular and solid in color. With one hand on top of the earth and one on the bottom He pushes the two pieces of the earth down and counter clockwise so they will ‘click and lock’. It is an ongoing process, as if each turn or time He does this there is progress, but it has yet to ‘lock in’. In vision the Lord is never hurried, and when He turns counter clockwise it always seems to be in slower motion, you can feel the synching.

As I have looked closer at the vision even months and years later I realized the earth was also the mind, and it was grey in color. The Lord is synching our minds to His ways, also known as “the ancient paths”.

Four years later as we now experience another leap year, on the Hebrew calendar there are two months of Adar for this reason. Today is Adar l, the 14th, the same date Purim is always celebrated, and continues until sundown tomorrow. Next month, Adar ll the dates will fall on March 23 and 24. Just this past Monday, when I had not put the pieces of the puzzle together when was on an Esther fast myself, I heard the Lord speak there would be two different miracles at the same time. And He led me to revisit a word I released in 2020 and 2021 regarding the birthing of the New Wine, which had a connection to John Wimber’s birthday (a father in the vineyard movement) which is also this coming Sunday, February 25th. As we know the prophetic mysteries are often wheels within wheels, and are pulled on again for their purpose and manifestation – “for such a time as this”. Knowing the time and season we are in can be crucial to our movement forward, not only in obedience though also our deliverance.

I pray this word will bless and encourage you, and that you will pull on Heaven for the new wine to be poured out, and just like the reason for Purim, there will be joy through the miracles of salvation and deliverance.

The old has passed away (mindsets and systems and wineskin) and the new is here, will you move forward and trust Him? It is the now time for the double portion for those who will enter in Him.
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February 25, 2021
Get your hopes up! It’s a season of visitation and miracles!

THE BIRTHING OF THE NEW WINE (the connection between John Wimber and Purim)

Not long ago on February 1, 2021 at 4:02 AM the Holy Spirit woke me and I heard “fruit shipping’s” as I simultaneously saw a vision of a wooden cart of giant grapes covered with a velvety-like cloth. These grapes looked like what were described in the land of Canaan in Numbers 13:23. I knew the Lord was reminding me of the new wine and movement coming that He showed me in a vision on July 19, 2020.

Today on this 25th day of February is John Wimber’s birthday, a well known spiritual leader most recognized for fathering the vineyard movement, and this evening at sundown begins Purim, the most joyous holiday on the Hebrew calendar. There is an unlikely connection between the two that the Holy Spirit showed me in a vision in July that has everything to do with today, and the season upon us. I hope you will read and be encouraged.

(Below is an excerpt from “Wait Now, I’m Coming” 9.1.20)

Wait Now, The Father The King and The Spirit are Coming! The Birth of New Wine in Fire, Power and Love!

On July 19, 2020 I happened to be staying at my grandparents house and I was in the bedroom when I went into a vision at 8:54 a.m. In the vision it was dark out, and I saw a heaping mound of wood and sticks and a large match reach in from the bottom to create a massive bonfire. As the match was moving in I heard in the Spirit, “John Wimber’s birthday”. I immediately had a knowing that a signifiant move of the Spirit would take place on or around this date, the “birth-day”. On this same day I heard in the Spirit “Deuteronomy 4:12” which reads, “And the Lord spoke to you out of the midst of the fire. You heard the voice of the words, but saw no form; there was only a voice.” A literal interpretation of the vision! However in context the Lord was reminding Moses this is where you encountered my manifest presence, the shekinah glory. This is when I gave you My covenant. Shekinah is from the Hebrew word shakan, and means “to reside or permanently stay”. (chrisitanity.com). My grandparents last name as well as mine is Sutherland, our Scottish family clan motto is ‘Sans Peur’ which means, “without fear”. I had this vision in the bedroom which represents intimacy and the secret place. World wide households have been tested and tried by fire, but from the secret place we will arise without fear! I believe the Lord is saying His glory is coming forth from the fire! “I have not forgotten my promise to you, it has been tested and this is when I will erupt in power and dwell with you in tangible glory, I am coming in a fullness that you have yet not seen.”

Although I knew John Wimber was an important part of church history, I didn’t recall what exactly he was known for – all that was coming to mind was an association with California. Grapes should have been my clue! As I went to search this out, I discovered Wimber was born February 25, 1934 and his most significant legacy is the Vineyard movement, as he eventually took leadership of the Vineyard churches. Additionally Wimber is known for advocating and teaching the moving in healing, signs and wonders, intimacy with the Holy Spirit, and equipping the Church (https://vineyardusa.org/about/john-wimber/).

Prompted by the Holy Spirit I searched for John Wimber’s birth date on the Hebraic calendar and found a birthday surprise! The month of February falls in the month Adar, the last month in God’s cycle of feasts / yearly cycle and represents the completion of a season. Adar means strength and is known as the most joyful month of the year when Purim is celebrated. Purim is the story of Esther who was chosen to be the queen of Persia because of her beauty. Esther risked her life to go before King Ahasuerus and expose an evil plot of his advisor Haman to destroy the Jewish race. Esther was encouraged by Mordecai to boldly petition the King, “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance shall arise for the Jews from elsewhere, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows but that you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this and for this very occasion?.” Esther 4:14. Esther found favor with the King, the plan was reverted and Haman was hung on the very gallows he built to destroy the Jews. Purim is always celebrated on the 14th day of Adar and this 2021 will begin at sundown on February 25, John Wimber’s birthday!

Another insight in the birthdate 02.25.1934: I found Revelation 2:25 and Strong’s number 1934. Again the month Adar means strong – Strong’s 1934 in Hebrew is hava’ meaning to exist; become, behold. In context the Scripture reference in the book of Revelation is speaking to the church of Thyatira, who is being admonished for tolerating Jezebel, but to those who have not tolerated the teaching they are beckoned to “hold fast to what you have until I come” (Rev 2:25). I believe toleration of Jezebel is the current position of the unawakened Church, but for those who are the remnant Bride, in this hour we can hear the Lord saying hold fast, “Wait now, I’m coming!”. If we will live, abide and exist in Him and like Esther address and petition His heart boldly in the secret place, if we hold fast to the truth that He gives and behold Him here, we will see the coming dread Warrior King defeat our enemy. The enemies plot will become his own demise. The Naphtali are the tribe associated with the month of Adar, and Naphtali means “sweetness is to me” (Godtime.blog). We will know the King intimately and find His favor, we will taste of His goodness and declare, “sweetness is to me”. Like a deer let loose, this will be a beautiful time of rejoicing for The Church across the globe. “Naphtali is a doe let loose, [a swift warrior,] Which yields branched antlers (eloquent words).” Genesis 49:21.

John Wimber is also known for ‘fathering” the Vineyard movement. Jesus said, “I am a true sprouting vine, and the farmer who tends the vine is my Father. I am the sprouting vine and you’re my branches. As you live in life union with me as your source, fruitfulness will stream from within you – but when you live separated from me you are powerless.” John 15:1,5. To the vine abiders, ‘this is that’ new wine! The time stamp on this vision was 8:54 a.m. and John 8:54 again points back the Father. “Jesus answered them, “If I were to tell you how great I am, it would mean nothing. But my Father is the One who will prove it and will glorify me. Isn’t he the One you claim is your God?” A new season is upon us, a double portion for mankind and a move of His Spirit that will allow us to experience Himself in the fullness of triune measure – Father, Son and Holy Spirit in a completeness yet not expressed as we have understood before. The Father is coming in this move to glorify His Son! I believe the Lord is saying these will be the days as described in 1 Corinthians 2:9, “This is why the Scriptures say: Things never discovered or heard of before, things beyond our ability to imagine—these are the many things God has in store for all his lovers.”

The Lord is coming to tend His vine and seek His glory dwellers, we are those He has called to experience His glory. It is through pure hearts we can see and encounter Him and become hosts of His presence. “But [the time is coming when] the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14. The Lord is coming in love and power and and I believe this partially represents a marriage of The Word and The Spirit. This marriage will be accompanied by a tremendous weight of the Lord’s presence and I hear in the Spirit “He will move massively among the masses”. I physically feel this weight around hearts, people around the globe will be so awakened to the deep places of the heart of the Father that a world wide revolution of love will ignite. They will see and experience Him in Spirit and in Truth, they will know the Lord as lover and friend and their earthly fear of Him will begin to dissipate. The true fear of the Lord will bring Wisdom and a Spirit of Longing will overcome them. “Come Warrior King, pour the new wine!”.

“Your presence releases a fragrance so pleasing— over and over poured out. For your lovely name is “Flowing Oil.” No wonder the brides-to-be adore you. Draw me into your heart. We will run away together into the king’s cloud-filled chamber. We will remember your love, rejoicing and delighting in you, celebrating your every kiss as better than wine. No wonder righteousness adores you!” Song of Songs 1:3-4

“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.” Psalms 16:11

(excerpt from expanded word, “Wait Now, I’m Coming” published on my blog September 1, https://ablazeglobalproductions.com/2020/09/01/wait-now-im-coming/

The Birthing of The New Wine – the connection between John Wimber and Purim
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A NEW DECREE: ARISE, SHINE, AND TAKE YOUR SEAT

Arise and take your seat sons and daughters, the King of Kings has positioned you for such a time as this! This evening at sunset begins Purim, the Jewish holiday celebrating the new decree written of in the book of Esther, an edict allowing the freedom to defend one’s self and take the plunder of enemies. Purim in the old covenant is a time to recall the miraculous saving of the Jewish people, as Haman had an evil plot to annihilate the entire race, a plan that nearly was accomplished if it had not been for Queen Esther speaking boldly on behalf of her people. Consequently, Haman and his sons were hung on the very gallows he intended for the killing of the Jews. While we continue to remember history, the blessing of the new covenant is that the King of Kings has already delivered His sons and daughters and seated us with Him to continue to rule and decree for the salvation of the peoples. Much like Esther, He has raised us above the powers of the air and set us like stars in the sky to shine brightly in the dark of night (Ephesians 2:6, Timothy 2:12, Colossians 3:1-3, Luke 10:19).

The new decree in the book of Esther: “By these letters the king permitted the Jews who were in every city to gather together and protect their lives—to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province that would assault them, both little children and women, and to plunder their possessions, on one day in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar.” Esther‬ ‭8:11-12‬ ‭NKJV

“Then Queen Esther, the daughter of Abihail, with Mordecai the Jew, wrote with full power and authority to confirm this second letter about Purim (vs29). The command of Esther established these customs for Purim, and it was written in the book of the royal archives.” ‭‭Esther‬ ‭9:29,32‬ ‭AMP‬

A prophetic interpretation of this passage [Esther 8:11-12] the name Esther in Hebrew means ‘star’, the number 8 represents ‘new beginnings’, the number 11 represents ‘a point in time which is nearly too late, last minute’, the number 12 represents ‘governing’ and being ‘sent’. And in [Esther 9:29,32] the number 9 represents ‘birthing’, the number 29 pertaining to Jesus’ lineage is a man called Salmon, who was the father of Boaz who married Ruth (application: father of redemption, restoration, and new beginnings) he is the great-great grandfather of King David, and Salmon also means ‘garment’ or ‘mantle’. Also in the number 29 on the Hebrew calendar five out of twelve months always have 29 days in them, and the month of Adar in which Purim is celebrated is one of the five. The number 32 pertaining to Jesus’ lineage is Jesse the father of King David (application: father of Kings is on the scene, Father of the Beloved One), Jesse also means ‘husband’ or ‘man’.

In summary, the Lord is calling His sons and daughters to the forefront, He has extended His favor toward you, and given you the seal of His signet ring. The words of deliverance you decree according to His heart are sealed with all authority and final rule. This is the season of the rising of the new kings, the pure ones who will defend the peoples on behalf of the lineage of the King; they know what belongs to Him and understand the salvation of the people are His inheritance, ‘the earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof’. In our frame of time it appears that it is nearly too late but the Lord would say His glory has risen upon you for such a time as this. Shine brightly for He is sending you forth in His Name to make crooked paths straight, to tear down and rebuild, to remove obstacles and disciple nations in preparation for the return of the King. Wrap yourself in the mantle of humility, be clothed in the garments of Righteousness, take dominion and rule with authority. The birthing of the new beginning and redemption is in the decree, Queen Esther wrote with full power and authority to confirm the King’s new decree (Esther 9:29). The establishing of the restoration of all things is our command, given by the authority of our Husband under the governing leadership of the Father. (Esther 9:32).

“Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising. “Lift up your eyes all around, and see: They all gather together, they come to you; Your sons shall come from afar, And your daughters shall be nursed at your side. Then you shall see and become radiant, And your heart shall swell with joy; Because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, The wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you. The multitude of camels shall cover your land, The dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; All those from Sheba shall come; They shall bring gold and incense, And they shall proclaim the praises of the Lord.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭60:1-6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Additionally, this is the prophetic word I released on The Birthing Of The New Wine in Fire, Power, and Love in 2020 (from a more extensive prophetic word “wait now, I’m coming”), which is to come during Purim season / month of Adar. On the Hebrew calendar 2022 Purim falls in the month of Adar, and celebrated on March 16th and 17th. Adar means strength and is known as the most joyous month of the year, and is also a time of visitation from the Father which I write about in this word : https://ablazeglobalproductions.com/2021/02/25/the-birthing-of-the-new-wine/

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A Time Of Visitation

This morning I was experiencing the Presence of the Lord so strongly, and I heard in the Spirit, “a visitation is coming”. I also saw in a vision this last Sunday (2.27) a supernatural substance being poured into the earth and coincides with the same meaning. On Friday (2.25) I heard in the Spirit “shift” and “it’s delivery time”, and just today the Lord brought to my remembrance this date 2.25 was John Wimber’s birthday (father of the vineyard movement, significance in attached prophetic word below).

I was marked by a nearly six hour encounter with the Lord in December of 2020 where I was ‘shot’ in my right arm with a powerful substance. I could feel this substance flow through me and over to my left arm, and to this day leaves my arms particularly heavy under certain anointings or when the Lord is moving very strongly. It also has resurrection power attached to it, and I am feeling this today, and prophetically sharing with you that the Lord is coming and will move in power and might! This visitation will be undeniable as the Spirit of the Lord will move throughout the earth. “But [the time is coming when] the earth shall be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, As the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk‬ ‭2:14‬ ‭AMP‬‬

March forth (March 4th!) because the The Lord is saying the battle belongs to Him, raise up your arms and declare the victory, (Exodus 17) for your Deliverer is here! “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance and victory belong to the Lord.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭21:31‬ ‭AMP‬‬

The Lord is also reminding me of the prophetic word I released on The Birthing Of The New Wine in fire, power, and love in 2020, which is to come during Purim season / month of Adar. On the Hebrew calendar 2022 Purim falls on March 16 & 17 in the month of Adar. Adar means strength and is known as the most joyous month of the year, and is also a time of visitation which I write about in this word : https://ablazeglobalproductions.com/2021/02/25/the-birthing-of-the-new-wine/

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Justice Speaks

When praying for America today and feeling heavy, the Lord reminded me of two things.

First, He reminded me of the time when I was at the roller skating ring with my brother. We were unsupervised, and a group of young boys were pushing and taunting him. He was crying and I being three years older, and about 8 years old at the time stood up to the bullies for him. In return, I was punched in the stomach and the wind was knocked out of me. I had no regrets because I was standing for justice. It was not my nature at that age to be talkative, or outgoing. I was actually shy, but when ever I was in a situation of injustice, or I just knew something was “wrong”, I almost always spoke up.

A similar memory happened with my younger sister, except this time I was several years older. We were skiing in northern Michigan with family friends, and though she was beside an avid skier she was gaining speed down the hill at a faster pace escaping our friends beside her. I stopped ahead of her and was trying to block her because she was headed straight for the trees. We were all yelling “pizza”, “pizza” (the shape you make with the skis to slow down) but she just gained more momentum. In order that my sister didn’t fatally wound herself, I stepped in and had her run into me, I was the thin barrier between she and trees at this juncture. The collision knocked me over and the wind out of me, but my sister didn’t suffer injury. I was sore for awhile but if I hadn’t intervened there could have been a detrimental outcome.

Secondly, the Lord said to me “Purim would not be Purim if Esther had not spoken up”. Purim began last night at sundown and is celebrated through today and extended into Sunday in Jerusalem. It is the most joyous of the Hebrew festivals, celebrating the liberation of the Jews from Hamon’s evil plot to rid them from the world. Esther risked her life, and spoke to her husband who was also the King to plead for the lives of her people.

Many in the Body have felt like the wind has been knocked from them. But guess what? You are still breathing! Your voice is needed in this hour. Do not stand down. Some people have been taking “hits”, and at first it may seem justice is not prevailing but keep going. You are equipped to avert plans that would harm, or bring injury to your brothers and sisters in Christ. Esther is the story of risk, Faith, and favor. Speak up, take that risk in faith and the favor of the Lord will be with you!

“Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Unfailing love and truth walk before you as attendants.” Psalm 89:14

“Then Esther spoke to Hathach and gave him a message for Mordecai, saying, All the king’s servants and the people of the king’s provinces know that any person, be it man or woman, who shall go into the inner court to the king without being called shall be put to death; there is but one law for him, except [him] to whom the king shall hold out the golden scepter, that he may live. But I have not been called to come to the king for these thirty days. And they told Mordecai what Esther said. Then Mordecai told them to return this answer to Esther, Do not flatter yourself that you shall escape in the king’s palace any more than all the other Jews. For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance shall arise for the Jews from elsewhere, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows but that you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this and for this very occasion?” Esther 4:10-14 AMPC

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The Birthing of The New Wine – the connection between John Wimber and Purim

Not long ago on February 1, 2021 at 4:02 AM the Holy Spirit woke me and I heard “fruit shipping’s” as I simultaneously saw a vision of a wooden cart of giant grapes covered with a velvety-like cloth. These grapes looked like what were described in the land of Canaan in Numbers 13:23. I knew the Lord was reminding me of the new wine and movement coming that He showed me in a vision on July 19, 2020.

Today on this 25th day of February is John Wimber’s birthday, a well known spiritual leader most recognized for fathering the vineyard movement, and this evening at sundown begins Purim, the most joyous holiday on the Hebrew calendar. There is an unlikely connection between the two that the Holy Spirit showed me in a vision in July that has everything to do with today, and the season upon us, a time of visitation and miracles. I hope you will read and be encouraged.

(Below is an excerpt from “Wait Now, I’m Coming” 9.1.20)

Wait Now, The Father The King and The Spirit are Coming! The Birth of New Wine in Fire, Power and Love!

On July 19, 2020  I happened to be staying at my grandparents house and I was in the bedroom when I went into a vision at 8:54 a.m.  In the vision it was dark out, and I saw a heaping mound of wood and sticks and a large match reach in from the bottom to create a massive bonfire.  As the match was moving in I heard in the Spirit, “John Wimber’s birthday”.  I immediately had a knowing that a signifiant move of the Spirit would take place on or around this date, the “birth-day”.  On this same day I heard in the Spirit “Deuteronomy 4:12” which reads, “And the Lord spoke to you out of the midst of the fire.  You heard the voice of the words, but saw no form; there was only a voice.” A literal interpretation of the vision! However in context the Lord was reminding Moses this is where you encountered my manifest presence, the shekinah glory. This is when I gave you My covenant. Shekinah is from the Hebrew word shakan, and means “to reside or permanently stay”. (chrisitanity.com).  My grandparents last name as well as mine is Sutherland, our Scottish family clan motto is ‘Sans Peur’ which means, “without fear”.   I had this vision in the bedroom which represents intimacy and the secret place. World wide households have been tested and tried by fire, but from the secret place we will arise without fear!  I believe the Lord is saying His glory is coming forth from the fire! “I have not forgotten my promise to you, it has been tested and this is when I will erupt in power and dwell with you in tangible glory, I am coming in a fullness that you have yet not seen.”

Although I knew John Wimber was an important part of church history, I didn’t recall what exactly he was known for – all that was coming to mind was an association with California. Grapes should have been my clue!  As I went to search this out, I discovered Wimber was born February 25, 1934 and his most significant legacy is the Vineyard movement, as he eventually took leadership of the Vineyard churches.  Additionally Wimber is known for advocating and teaching the moving in healing, signs and wonders, intimacy with the Holy Spirit, and equipping the Church (https://vineyardusa.org/about/john-wimber/).

Prompted by the Holy Spirit I searched for John Wimber’s birth date on the Hebraic calendar and found a birthday surprise! The month of February falls in the month Adar, the last month in God’s cycle of feasts / yearly cycle and represents the completion of a season.  Adar means strength and is known as the most joyful month of the year when Purim is celebrated. Purim is the story of Esther who was chosen to be the queen of Persia because of her beauty.  Esther risked her life to go before King Ahasuerus and expose an evil plot of his advisor Haman to destroy the Jewish race.  Esther was encouraged by Mordecai to boldly petition the King, “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance shall arise for the Jews from elsewhere, but you and your father’s house will perish.  And who knows but that you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this and for this very occasion?.” Esther 4:14.  Esther found favor with the King, the plan was reverted and Haman was hung on the very gallows he built to destroy the Jews. Purim is always celebrated on the 14th day of Adar and this 2021 will begin at sundown on February 25, John Wimber’s birthday!  

Another insight in the birthdate 02.25.1934: I found Revelation 2:25 and Strong’s number 1934.  Again the month Adar means strong – Strong’s 1934 in Hebrew is hava’ meaning to exist; become, behold. In context the Scripture reference in the book of Revelation is speaking to the church of Thyatira, who is being admonished for tolerating Jezebel, but to those who have not tolerated the teaching they are beckoned to “hold fast to what you have until I come” (Rev 2:25). I believe toleration of Jezebel is the current position of the unawakened Church, but for those who are the remnant Bride, in this hour we can hear the Lord saying hold fast, “Wait now, I’m coming!”. If we will live, abide and exist in Him and like Esther address and petition His heart boldly in the secret place, if we hold fast to the truth that He gives and behold Him here, we will see the coming dread Warrior King defeat our enemy.  The enemies plot will become his own demise.  The Naphtali are the tribe associated with the month of Adar, and Naphtali means “sweetness is to me” (Godtime.blog). We will know the King intimately and find His favor, we will taste of His goodness and declare, “sweetness is to me”. Like a deer let loose, this will be a beautiful time of rejoicing for The Church across the globe.  “Naphtali is a doe let loose, [a swift warrior,] Which yields branched antlers (eloquent words).” Genesis 49:21.

John Wimber is also known for ‘fathering” the Vineyard movement. Jesus said, “I am a true sprouting vine, and the farmer who tends the vine is my Father. I am the sprouting vine and you’re my branches. As you live in life union with me as your source, fruitfulness will stream from within you – but when you live separated from me you are powerless.” John 15:1,5. To the vine abiders, ‘this is that’ new wine! The time stamp on this vision was 8:54 a.m. and John 8:54 again points back the Father. “Jesus answered them, “If I were to tell you how great I am, it would mean nothing. But my Father is the One who will prove it and will glorify me. Isn’t he the One you claim is your God?” A new season is upon us, a double portion for mankind and a move of His Spirit that will allow us to experience Himself in the fullness of triune measure – Father, Son and Holy Spirit in a completeness yet not expressed as we have understood before. The Father is coming in this move to glorify His Son! I believe the Lord is saying these will be the days as described in 1 Corinthians 2:9, “This is why the Scriptures say: Things never discovered or heard of before, things beyond our ability to imagine—these are the many things God has in store for all his lovers.”  

The Lord is coming to tend His vine and seek His glory dwellers, we are those He has called to experience His glory.  It is through pure hearts we can see and encounter Him and become hosts of His presence. “But [the time is coming when] the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14. The Lord is coming in love and power and and I believe this partially represents a marriage of The Word and The Spirit. This marriage will be accompanied by a tremendous weight of the Lord’s presence and I hear in the Spirit “He will move massively among the masses”.  I physically feel this weight around hearts, people around the globe will be so awakened to the deep places of the heart of the Father that a world wide revolution of love will ignite.  They will see and experience Him in Spirit and in Truth, they will know the Lord as lover and friend and their earthly fear of Him will begin to dissipate.  The true fear of the Lord will bring Wisdom and a Spirit of Longing will overcome them. “Come Warrior King, pour the new wine!”.

“Your presence releases a fragrance so pleasing— over and over poured out. For your lovely name is “Flowing Oil.” No wonder the brides-to-be adore you. Draw me into your heart. We will run away together into the king’s cloud-filled chamber. We will remember your love, rejoicing and delighting in you, celebrating your every kiss as better than wine. No wonder righteousness adores you!” Song of Songs 1:3-4

“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.” Psalms 16:11

(excerpt from expanded word, “Wait Now, I’m Coming” published on my blog September 1, https://ablazeglobalproductions.com/2020/09/01/wait-now-im-coming/

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