Most believers have very little understanding of the delegated authority we have been given by Christ. Obviously, then, they would also be deficient in understanding that we are all called to represent Christ, just as He represented the Father. Jesus said, “As the Father has sent me, so send I you,” (John 20:21). The Father had no other plan but Jesus; Jesus has no other plan but the Church.This revelation is beginning to grow in the body of Christ. As it continues to increase, the Church will be the Ekklesia Jesus spoke of – one the gates of hell can’t overcome. On Christ’s end, all that is necessary for this to manifest has been accomplished. For us, the revelation – like a growing seed – must continue to increase.
Holy Spirit gave me two dreams relating to this. Let them encourage you:
I once had a dream where I saw an old quill pen being dipped into ink and writing on a piece of parchment. I remember seeing the long feather’s movement as the hand holding the pen began to write these words: “The Ekklesia Army is being summoned to take its position, to legislate and enforce God’s verdicts and carry out His assignments.”
The Church is called for more than just Sunday meetings and social gatherings. We are the Body of Christ. As each member does its part, we contribute to the overall function of the Body. As we yield ourselves to Christ, He works through us to fulfill His purposes. His intention was never that the Church operate in a lifeless “form” of Christianity. We are His witnesses and, as such, called to make Him known. His desire is for us to know Christ and be like Him, clothed in His righteousness and functioning in His victorious power.
In another dream, I was with many intercessors gathered in a field, all on horses. It was like a movie scene of a leader rallying his troops. Dutch Sheets was there praying over this team. Then my friend, Dr. Don Lynch, (who is now in heaven) rode out in front of us and began to declare the word ‘Victory!’ several times.
He then began to weep and said, “Our victory is secured!”
Dr. Don held up a silver coin and said, “We are not fighting FOR victory, we are fighting WITH victory!”
He proceeded to give each of us one of the coins. They had a cross embossed on one side, the Liberty Bell and a pair of combat boots on the other. Both sides had the word ‘VICTORY’ written across the top.
Dutch held up his coin and said, “It’s time to change the way we’ve been thinking! We are now fighting WITH victory! Victory belongs to Jesus!”
He then looked off into the distance and, while pointing toward the east said, “It’s time!”
The sky looked dark, but there were visible shafts of sunlight breaking through, dappling the field in the direction he was pointing. We all turned and began to ride in that direction, a slow trot at first, then at full gallop! That was the end of the dream.
The coin we were each given in the dream reveals that Christ’s finished work on the Cross has secured our victory. Our ‘liberty’ is in Him. Victory belongs to Jesus, and since we are in Him, we always triumph. We’re not striving to gain victory, but in Christ we have already been given access to the victory He accomplished on the Cross. We must set our minds to this truth!
Jesus rose from the grave and ascended back to Heaven, where He is seated at the right hand of Father, God. We have been seated with Christ (see Ephesians 2:4-6). This is a revelation of the authority we have through Christ Jesus. As our minds and spirits are set on this revelation, we can then put on the combat boots pictured on the coin and resist the work of ‘every principality, and power, and might, and dominion (Ephesians 1:21). We are empowered to accomplish every purpose for which we have been sent, looking to the Victor, Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith.
As the Lord’s Ekklesia army, we are being summoned by our Great Commander: “Come ride with Me. Take your position and be assured of the victory I have already given to you. Legislate and enforce My verdicts, carry out My assignments.“
We have been called for such a time as this. Through us, God will show Himself strong and make Himself known.
Let’s pray together:
Father, we look around and can clearly see that we have stepped into the beginning of another great awakening. It is time! We hear You calling us back to You, and will readily respond to Holy Spirit’s drawing.We declare that we, Your Ekklesia army, will legislate and enforce Your verdicts. We’ll carry out Your assignments! Your true Church is rising and returning to a passionate pursuit of You. We are focused on You. We cry out to know you more. We will listen to and follow Holy Spirit, allowing Him to equip us with understanding, wisdom, and revelation. We will not stop short of Your glory!By faith, we take hold of the Sword of Truth, Your Holy Word, and set our faces like flint. Our ears are attentive to Your voice. Forward is our command, and forward we will go! We hear the call, and will respond with courageous faith to go beyond what we have known. We will ride with Your strength and power as You send us forth with an already assured victory. We yield ourselves completely to You, and we declare that we are a people through whom You can and will reveal Your power and glory. Amen.
