TIME TO GO UNDERGROUND

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”

2 Corinthians 4:16-20 (NKJV)

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We have all heard the stories of the Glory of GOD invading a gathering of believers, and I believe many have felt this as well. But only a few have seen a brief glimpse of the eternal weight of glory referred to in this verse. There is so much more for us to experience, and it’s coming, and it is here. 

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To prepare, GOD is pruning HIS Body, that we might bear much fruit. Persecution is how HE does this. 

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Prior to the destruction of Herod’s temple in approximately 70 AD, the Followers of the Way, also known as CHRISTians, left Jerusalem. Why? Because of persecution. 

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The catalyst for believers leaving Jerusalem and spreading the GOD News of JESUS CHRIST around the world was the death of Stephen (Acts 7:57-8:1). Prior to this, their numbers grew and everyone was comfortable enough to begin infighting about what set of widows received daily distributions first (Acts 6:1).

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We are in that place again. Persecution, beginning with censorship, has already begun for the Ekklesia. Posts that are contrary to mainstream media will be taken down, accounts deactivated, censorship will be the song of the day, accounts will be monitored. Those who proclaim the unchanging truth of CHRIST will be labeled “terrorist.”

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It’s time for the true, uncompromising Body of CHRIST to go underground.  

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But while underground, the gifts will manifest. The Glory of GOD will be evident, because HIS children will build home churches, virtual churches, secret place worship spaces…exactly the way ADONAI wants it, to HIS specifications. 

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Then the Glory will come. 

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When the priests working in Solomon’s temple put the Ark in the right place, exactly where GOD wanted it, the Glory came and they could not even stand to minister (see 1 Kings 8:10-11).

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“And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, a cloud filled the house of the Lord, 11 so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord.” 1 Kings 8:10-11 (ESV)

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When Moses put the Mercy Seat on top of the Ark (Exodus 40:33-35), the thick cloud of GOD’s Glory pushed him out of the space. HE couldn’t enter the tent of meeting because GOD’s Glory was so thick. 

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Are you ready for a fresh outpouring of the Glory of GOD? Become part of the underground movement.

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“And he erected the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work.34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. 35 And Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud settled on it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.” Exodus 40:33-35 (ESV)

Prayer:

1. Ask the LORD for forgiveness for the need to be seen, the loud but powerless church, and for ways we have all let religion dictate the level of encounters with GOD we can have. 
2. Command your spirit to bless the LORD at all times, even in seasons when times are hard. 
3. Request the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD to teach you how to setup your prayer space where GOD can encounter you and connect you with Followers of the Way, who are looking to experience GOD and live for HIM, amen. 

Action:

4. Ask the LORD to lead you to Bible-believing believers who you can trust and walk in true communion with, in JESUS’ Name. Join them.‍
5. Setup a time and space in your home to consistently seek GOD. Make it a habit to arise early in morning to seek HIS FACE and center your world around HIM.

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