REFORMATION - HARVEST - JUSTICE
REFORMATION – HARVEST – JUSTICE
Sunday, July 28, 2024, the Year of Our Lord
Pastor Carolyn Sissom
As a pastor, I would be remiss in my duty, if I did not address the national events which have occurred in the past three weeks. I would be remiss if I did not exhort our church fellowship to be diligent in prayer and faith as we face even greater shakings and over turnings yet to come. Our faith must be that of the “overcomer.” This is a Spirit that will not accept defeat. Our battle Christians is not ours, but God’s. Eph 6:12: We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Much of what I will preach today, I will come along-side Dutch Sheets in his “Give Him Fifteen” daily postings. I have paraphrased and used my own terminology in places as I address our congregation. However, there are times, when ministers state certain messages so clearly that it behooves us to join in agreement with their decrees and prayer.
Dutch Sheets 6/25/2024: “We are moving into a season of breakthrough. God has been working through the prayers of the church, synchronizing many aspects of His plans, including the exposing of evil. “Suddenlies” have begun. The greatest shakings and exposures are still to come, however, as Holy Spirit undoes 60 years of leftist, socialistic, and humanistic ideology let us consider the following:
1) The hatred of one man has been used to suddenly expose a 60-year buildup of corruption in our government.
2) A month ago, on June 27, the Trump-Biden debate confirmed Biden’s dementia to the world and suddenly - in one night - ended a 50-year political career of lies and deceit.
3) Two weeks later, on July 13, a former President and current presidential candidate was shot and miraculously spared. Not since 1981 - 43 years ago - has this occurred.
4) . A week ago, a sitting United States President suddenly went into hiding. During that time, he was forced from the upcoming election—ignoring the voters in the Democratic primary—and his replacement was chosen by others. (So much for democracy!)
5) On Tuesday of this week, the Director of the Secret Service resigned due to numerous failures of the agency during the assassination attempt on Trump. Suddenly, the insanity of DEI and other leftist ideologies are front and center.
6) This week, the leader of our greatest ally in the Middle East arrived in the U.S. to the news that over 80 members of Congress will ignore protocol and refuse to listen as he addresses them. And suddenly, it is revealed that the votes of antisemites across the nation and Muslims in MN and MI mean more than loyalty to allies. (Unlike Kamala, the new Democratic candidate, and her friends who chose not to attend, I highly recommend you find and listen to yesterday’s incredibly moving speech by Netanyahu).
7) And a “hillbilly” (from my hometown (Dutch’s) has been nominated to be the next Vice President!”
In this season as we, who are watchers, are watching God and the movement of the Holy Spirit on the earth, surely, we are coming into the time of reformation (Heb. 9:10) where what is crooked will be made straight. Those who are out of your way will be judged by your justice and those who lust for power will be straightened thoroughly.
My Spirit man is crying out for the harvesters to come that we may bring in the harvest. Surely the laborers are few. But my faith and my joy is fixed on Amos 9:13: Behold, the days come, says the LORD, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that sows seed, and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall met.
I am a plowman/woman. I have been plowing since the day the LORD called me in the ministry. Lord, may I see the day that your plowman overtake the reapers, and let not the harvest be spoiled by the tares.
Father God, “we pray and decree the harvesters are released and will arise. We pray for the rain of Holy Spirit, the gospel to prosper, signs and wonders to occur, evil to be stopped, and righteous leaders in government. You have made us partners with you in releasing Your Kingdom rule on earth. We act on this now. We command Your Kingdom rule into America’s 2024 elections. We declare that we are turning the nation through prayer. This election will further this process. We bind evil forces, demonic spirits that are operating in attempts to place antichrist forces into government positions. We bind efforts to stop the clean-up of America’s government. We bind the plans of the evil one to assassinate President Trump, Harris, Kennedy, leaders of congress, and Justices on the Supreme Court. We ask for Your protection from the terrorists now in our nation. We decree all doors are closed through which they came. We appeal to you for your grace and mercy” (Dutch Sheets).
We know the next several months will be chaotic and a time of the three over turnings of Eze/ 21:26: Thus says the Lord GOD; remove the diadem and take off the crown; this shall not be the same; exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high. I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it and it shall be no more, until he comes whose right it is’ and I will give it to him. Amen.
“God has begun a season of “suddenlies” through which He intends to save our nation. I also know that His salvation will, in part, result from a difficult shaking that has begun and will intensify. The shaking is not because of God’s anger, but is a reaping. This type of reaping is often required in order to awaken people to their condition and need. The prodigal son is a clear example.
It is also true that Satan, according to Daniel 7:25, tries to alter times and laws (God’s declared plans). He does so not by overpowering God, but by impacting, wearing down and immobilizing “the saints.” We are God’s methods. If Satan can influence and manipulate us, he can alter some of God’s desired times and plans - not God’s will, but His plans. Jesus referenced this in Luke 19:41-44:
Satan is an opportunist. He looks for opportunities and open doors created by people’s decisions and actions. Luke also told us that when Satan is trying to steal God’s seeds, which are His words, he does so at the most “opportune times” (kairos). Those on the rocky soil are the ones who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and yet these do not have a firm root; they believe for a while, and in a time [kairos] of temptation they fall away” (Luke 8:13 NASB).
Yes, God is sovereign, but He does not overrule man’s choices. Therefore, because of our choices, we take away God’s control over everything that happens to us. We have a vote! There are three votes. Satan votes against us. Jesus votes for us and whichever way we vote makes the difference.
Give Him 15 – 6/26/2024: “Obviously, what God has declared as His end results on earth in Revelation and elsewhere will be accomplished. But just as with Israel in the Old Testament and Jerusalem in Christ’s day, we play a role in receiving His will and promises for us personally. That role includes prayer and spiritual warfare (binding and resisting (Satan).” (D.S.)
“America is at one of the most vulnerable times (kairos) in her history. Bullies prey on the weak, and America is now weak. The cyber threat has never been greater; because of Biden’s and Harris’ border policies, terrorists and enemy soldiers are now here - do not doubt this; and our enemies - China, Russia, Iran, and others - have never felt more emboldened.
1. Their mocking spy balloons,
2. fighter jet fly-bys,
3. While Biden hands the torch to Harris, and graffiti stating “Hamas is coming here.”
4. Our enemies’ way f saying “you can’t stop us.” China owns land in America next to 19 U.S. military bases!
5. We now have a cognitively impaired, lame-duck President for the next six months, which our enemies are very aware of. If Trump is elected, he won’t stand for their attacks, which they also know. All this and more means the next six months are a very opportune time (kairos) for our enemies to hurt us.
I DO NOT WANT TO ALARM YOU. I WANT YOU TO PERSEVERE IN YOUR PRAYERS. Fervently. Faithfully. God has said, “America shall be saved.” He has also said a major shaking is coming. Pray for mercy in the shaking; ask for cleansing and salvation for our nation and worldwide revival. We do not have to miss the time of our visitation, regardless of what Satan attempts. We will not allow him to alter our time and steal our promise.
I am humbled to be part of the great prayer army God has assembled worldwide. I am proud of the great company of intercessors carrying His heart and birthing His desires. And I tell you without fear of being wrong: this can be our finest hour!
Yes, attacks are coming, violence will increase, bad people here and around the world will flex their muscles, and demonic forces are about to make some moves. But this will all be used by God to awaken people. They will cry out, and He will answer. His glorious Ecclesia will rise in authority and power, revealing Him and His majestic Son.
Yes, turbulent times are here and coming. But also know that God will arise and His enemies will be scattered.
Lord Jesus, Shake down evil strongholds, systems, laws, and plans. Rise up and scatter Your enemies. Terrify and rout the wicked in the day of Your power. Reestablish America in covenant with You. Bring salvation to those who are still able to turn. We ask that You bring Your Kingdom rule to America again. We pray for these things in Christ’s authority. Amen We decree that we, the Ecclesia, will stand in the day of battle” (D.S.)
Dutch Sheets: July 22, 2024: What can we expect now? I am not prophesying the following; just telling you what I believe is coming. The most hellish assault yet on Trump and conservative voices will occur over the next 3.5 months by the left. Participants in these attacks will include government (including the deep state), media, some in the entertainment world, globalists, and certain foreign governments. The assault will include lies, distortion, slander, and more.
we must continue to pray, and increase prayer. The tendency of humans, including believers, is to place their trust in people rather than God. This often occurs subconsciously - without us even realizing it. We must not do this. I wholeheartedly believe Donald Trump and those he surrounds himself with will work hard to do everything he promised. But he/they CANNOT do it without God’s supernatural help. By Trump’s own admission - and which has now been clearly seen - he cannot even stay alive without God’s protective hand. “Unless the Lord builds a house, They who build it labor in vain; Unless the Lord guards a city, The watchman stays awake in vain” (Psalm 127:1 NASB
I am preaching diligence, not fear; offense, not defense; advancement, not retreat. Protective precautions need not be fear-based; they are simply prudent. Prayer is saving America and generating a worldwide harvest. Now, we must finish well.
Finish the job, praying church!” (Give Me 15 – Dutch Sheets)
We ask:
Release Your fire.
Release Your power.
Release Your wind and rain.
Release Your wisdom and strategy.
Release Your revelation and discernment.
Release the white horse Rider.
Release Your angels.
Release Your cleansing.
Release a finish anointing to the Ecclesia.
Release miracles
Release revival
Save America and save billions around the world> (D.S.).
Carolyn Sissom, Pastor
Eastgate Ministries Church
Scripture from K.J.V. – As noted I entered into the labors of Give Him 15 by Dutch Sheets. Comments and conclusions are my own and not meant to reflect the views of Bro. Sheets.