June 1, 2005
Below is a posting from the Elijah List reflecting what God showed Chuck Pierce and his team on a recent trip to London, England, where they met with Martha, Sharon, and others. Martha reported that it was a key time. For those who have a copy of The Queen’s Domain, Advancing God’s Kingdom in the 40/70 Window, by C. Peter Wagner as the general editor and Chuck Pierce, Cindy Jacobs, Roger Mitchell, Marty Cassidy and Martha Lucia contributing, please review the chapter Martha wrote entitled “The Sword is Coming.” The “bottom line” of the chapter is “If we will align ourselves in heavenly places and fight the war in the spirit, then the sword will not come to kill millions, as is Satan’s plan, but will come to break free countless multitudes of prisoners of war held captive in the kingdom of darkness!” As many may remember Martha has seen the spirit of Rabshakeh and his cohorts hovering over London – let’s rise up with the sword of God in hand and war to utterly destroy these spiritual forces.
The county tours of England continue with Warwickshire on Saturday, June 4th and Leicestershire on Wednesday, June 8th. Please continue to pray for England as the country unites to pull down the strongholds that are hindering its redemptive purpose.
Blessings,
Dana on behalf of Martha Lucia and the Watchman Network
May 31, 2005
"GOD'S INTERVENTION OVER LONDON
AND
THE WHOLE OF ENGLAND -- Prophecy and Prayer Directives Coincide with
Historic, Unexplainable 90-Minute Stop of BIG BEN CLOCK"
by Chuck D. Pierce
Glory of Zion Ministries International
www.glory-of-zion.org
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FROM THE DESK OF STEVE SHULTZ
Signs and wonders in London and over the whole of
England! I love it. And prophecies and prayer directives by Chuck
Pierce . . . an integral part of THE ELIJAH LIST!
Perhaps nothing is so "symbolic" of London as is Big Ben . . . the
official time-keeper of London, I'd say.
Yet, scientists have no explanation as to why Big Ben's time
suddenly stopped for 90 minutes. There are "possible" reasons given
in the article below, but no true explanation.
Do you find, as I do, how interesting it is that this happened --
that Big Ben stopped keeping TIME . . . just after Chuck Pierce came
to London to prophesy over London and over England?
I had read in USA Today
how Big Ben, the famous London clock, which is seen in many
movies, had suddenly stopped for 90 minutes. But I didn't realize
Chuck Pierce had just been there and that Chuck was already
experiencing signs and wonders in the Heavens over London.
You are not required to believe that this is a sign OR a wonder in
order to pray for England. But for me, both the signs in the clouds
and the stopping of Big Ben -- perhaps signifying that the history
of England is being given a chance to catch up with the timing of
God -- IS OF GOD.
We've included a portion of that article below about Big Ben.
Be amazed. I am!
Standing in His timing. Bathing in His grace!
Steve Shultz
THE ELIJAH LIST
www.elijahlist.com
Dear Faithful Ones:
Here is the trip report for London. Your prayers and support paved
the way into a new dimension. You need to accept the blessings that
the Lord wants to release to you at this time. This report has the
prophetic word that the Spirit of the Lord developed and spoke over
London last Saturday night (May 28th). This is a very timely word.
I have also included again the new prayer focus at the end of this
report: Preparing for the
Suddenlies: A Three Week Prayer Focus. Note that this
21-DAY Prayer directive is in 3 groups of seven days.
Blessings,
Chuck D. Pierce
GOD'S INTERVENTION OVER LONDON AND THE WHOLE OF ENGLAND -- Prophecy
Coincides with Historic, Unexplainable 90-Minute Stop of BIG BEN
CLOCK
As we were waiting in London for our flight to Nigeria, we looked
out the windows and saw an interesting pattern in the clouds. There
was clearly a sword emblazoned in white across the sky. We knew the
Lord was communicating about the SWORD that had come into the
atmosphere over London and England. At last night's meeting in
London, I explained how this is a year of signs in the sky. Not only
did we see this when we were coming through England on our way to
Nigeria, but also when we arrived back in London for our overnight
stay. The picture over our desk in our hotel room was a picture of
London. The sky in this picture was the formation of a sword where
two jets had intersected their contrails.
Sharon Stone (a prophet we work with, not the actress by the same
name) is leading a prayer effort across England to gather God's
people and pray in every county. This is very similar to what Dutch
Sheets and I did in America as we went from state to state in our
nation. God had sovereignly ordained us to be in England for a
layover so we could be a part of the historic Middlesex County
gathering in London. (We met in the heart of this area that hosts
the financial and governmental capitals of the United Kingdom.)
There is a structural weakness that God is addressing in the system
of government in the U.K. If God does not intervene now, England
will be absorbed by the European Union. As these groups of
intercessors meet from county to county (this was their seventh
county meeting), the atmosphere in that nation is beginning to
change. (I know that Martin Scott and other groups are also praying
throughout England at this time.)
I explained that we "saw a sword in the heavens over London and
England." I then led the
people to ask "what does this mean at this time?"
I explained prophetically that any vision or supernatural phenomenon
must be interpreted in light of the Word of God. In the Word of God,
a sword can have the following meanings: war, pending judgment, a
malicious tongue bringing division, the power of truth, a weapon
linked with the armor of God or a piece of armor used in warfare to
produce victory. I went back and shared various scenarios from the
Word of God linked with the sword. I explained how Jesus in Matthew
10:34 stated,
"Think not that I have
come to seek peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword."
(ASV) I
shared that this was a time that the sword was being awakened in the
atmosphere over London.
One chapter of importance that began to surface was Numbers 14. This
is the chapter where Israel refuses to enter Canaan and Moses begins
to intercede for the people. I concentrated on two verses. Number
14:3, where the congregation cries out saying,
"Why
has the Lord brought us to this land to fall by the sword, that our
wives and children should become victims? Would it not be better for
us to return to Egypt?" (NKJV)
They actually tried to elect leadership that would take them "back"
to their familiar captivity.
The
other Scripture was Numbers 14:43,
"For the Amalekites and
Canaanites are there before you, and you shall fall by the sword;
because you have turned away from the LORD, the LORD will not be
with you." (NKJV)
I shared that I could hear the Lord
saying that this was a critical time and the next 40 days could
determine the reversal of the power of unbelief that was holding the
Church captive in that nation.
This was the chapter where the people were punished after they were
not willing to go to war when they saw the giants in the land.
I felt the Lord saying He wanted
to take a sword and cut from them the power of unbelief and
passivity and the fear to war for their inheritance.
However, I ended with Joshua 5. I saw a tremendous pattern that God
was trying to bring forth. This chapter includes 1) the concept of
crossing over to advance toward your inheritance, 2) circumcision,
or cutting away, of the reproach linked with your past captivity and
unbelief, 3) the provisional change from manna to eating the produce
of the new land, and 4) the visitation of the Man of heaven with the
drawn sword.
I reminded them that I saw the sword in the heavens over
London, but did not see what hand was holding and guiding it
at this time. I decreed that
tradition would not guide the Church from this day forward. I also
decreed that false religion (the sword of Islam) would not be able
to be the guiding force over England. From this passage I felt like
God was saying, "I want to take charge over England and London for
this hour. I want to be the Commander in Chief over
how you progress forward from this day on. I want to transfer a new
power over you so you can face that which has been invincible in
your past. Contend for My sword to begin to lead you in victory
against the giants that you have been unwilling to face in the past.
This is your time."
Please continue to pray for London. Once I gave this word, Brian
reminded me that at the end of the 40 days we would leave again from
America and be in London for three days of meetings in July. Pray
with me during this crucial time.
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INSERTED ARTICLE BY STEVE SHULTZ and
USA
TODAY:
"Big Ben stops for 90 minutes, baffling engineers"
Note by Steve Shultz:
Please observe that the
temperature reached 90 degrees and the clock stopped for 90 minutes
. . . both a record for the history books. Perhaps there is meaning
. . . a sign and a wonder for London, for England -- Steve Shultz
(AP) -- Big Ben, the landmark London clock renowned for its accuracy
and chimes, stopped ticking for 90 minutes, an engineer said
Saturday.
Officials do not know why the
147-year-old clock on the banks of the River Thames stopped at 10:07
p.m. Friday. It resumed keeping time, but stalled again at 10:20
p.m. and remained still for about 90 minutes before starting up
again, said an engineer at the Palace of Westminster, which operates
the clock.
The engineer requested anonymity because he was not officially
authorized to speak to the press.
There has been speculation a recent spell of hot weather may have
been to blame. Temperatures in London reached 90 Saturday, and
forecasters called it England's hottest day in May since 1953.
But the engineer said the cause was unclear.
"We've been told there was a minor glitch, but then it was started
up again," he said.
Big Ben survived attacks by German Luftwaffe bombers during World
War II, continuing to mark the time to within 1 1/2 seconds of
Greenwich Mean Time.
From:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2005-05-28-big-ben_x.htm?csp=36
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"Preparing for the Suddenlies: A Three Week Prayer Focus"
by Chuck D. Pierce
Glory of Zion Ministries
International
www.glory-of-zion.org
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STOP
AND SECURE SPIRITUAL GROUND THAT HAS BEEN TAKEN
This is a year to establish a mindset for victory. I find myself
declaring VICTORY almost every morning before I get started into a
hectic day. Our mind is in enmity with God so we must develop a
dynamic of victory and triumph within our spirit man. We are now
past the half way point in the seven year war cycle, and are
entering the sixth month of this year.
The Body is gaining ground! We seem to be gaining strength and
seeing victories in many areas of our lives. We are seeing victories
in our nation. I felt the Spirit of God quicken within me the need
to encourage us to stop and establish a rearguard over the headway
we have made this year. I know that some of you have experienced
some hard times, but, even in the midst of your struggles, open your
eyes to His victory for you and secure your future ahead. Remember,
victory includes overcoming obstacles, confronting your enemies,
pressing past blockades, and living in a mentality of Godly triumph.
Establish Your Rear Guard
A rearguard is a detachment of troops detailed to guard the rear of
a moving column. The rearguard is generally used for security during
a forward movement, but is also a detachment concerned with delaying
the pursuit of a main military body in retreat. Sun Tzu in
The Art of War said,
"Ground that is of great advantage to either side is contentious
ground . . . on contentious ground, hurry up your rearguard."
Day 1: Read Isaiah 52:1-6. This is a call to
awaken to the fullness of your redemptive plan. Loose yourself from
any captivity. Find your abiding place and be seated. Do not dwell
on your past defeats and sins. Put on a new garment of victory.
Day 2:
Read Isaiah 52:7-12. Ask God for a new anointing to
"watch." Review your vision and begin to watch for the Spirit of the
Lord to move in some unusual ways in your life. Watch Him establish
Himself against your enemies. Declare that you will have a
victorious deliverance. Sing "Our God Reigns!"
Day 3:
Memorize and meditate on Isaiah 52:12:
"For you shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight; for the LORD
will go before you, and the God of
Israel will be your
rear guard."
Day 4:
Read Isaiah 58:5-12. Let God choose a fast for this day.
Declare a cutting off and a springing forth. Declare healings will
begin to break through. Ask the Lord for His glory to set a guard
behind you. Ask the Lord to adjust any details in anything you have
accomplished throughout the year. Ask the Lord to give you wisdom
over how to rectify any problems so you can move forward speedily.
Day 5:
Read Exodus 14. Ask the glory of the Lord to become a curse to
the enemies that would pursue you and a blessing to open up the way
of your future.
Day 6:
Read Matthew 12. Concentrate on verses 43-45. Ask God to fill you
with His glorious Spirit so that you secure any victory. Declare
that you will plunder the enemy's camp and have a sevenfold
restoration. Agree with God that once you are delivered of one
thing, your deliverance is secured and no other forces can overtake
you.
Day 7:
Read Mark 4. Declare your seed will prosper. Shout: "I
am not turning back!" Ask the Lord for your next measure of faith.
Press into your Next Measure
Several different words in the Hebrew and Greek are linked with
"measure." The word means to "stretch out," "extend," or "spread."
Measurements were derived from the concept of the human body. In all
nations, portions of the body were used to measure lengths. God is
strengthening and stretching the "Body" at this time. For instance,
the smallest measurement in Hebrew was the finger, or digit. The
Greek term for measure, Metreo, is linked with the amount of
authority or wealth that one possesses.
We must move into our next dimension. This is a time of stretching.
Our spirit-man is being extended. I actually believe we are growing
and maturing. Obtaining a new measure sometimes is not easy.
Securing a new measure can be even more difficult.
The Spirit of God is increasing our
sphere of authority as well as our confidence and boldness. May you
receive a new measure of faith. May you secure your next portion --
whether that be materially or spiritually.
Day 1:
Read Psalms 39, 66, and 80. He has measured your days.
Therefore, you never want to allow the enemy to rob you of your
fullness. Declare all wasted time will be reversed. Thank Him for
the testings you are going through. Even though you are being
stretched, you will become enlarged. Stir up your strength and cry,
"Restore!"
Day 2:
Read Isaiah 40. Allow the Lord to comfort you over past mistakes
and losses. Break out of your present warfare and begin to pioneer
your way into your next measure. Ask for your second wind or a new
breath from the Lord. Notice the power of God's omnipotence as He
compares His excellent knowledge to the nations of the earth.
Day 3:
Read Isaiah 54. Break forth into a song of deliverance.
Declare that God is breaking every barren force in your life. Thank
God that He is not only enlarging your physical place but your
mental capacity to understand times and seasons. Declare all
dimensions of scattering in your life are broken and thank God that
He has a rich heritage for you.
Day 4:
Read Ezekiel 47. Notice the river rises. And everywhere the river
goes, healing comes forth. However, we must ask the Lord to take us
deeper than where we presently are standing. Let Him increase the
measure of the river in your life.
Day 5:
Read Zechariah 2-4. Ask God to extend a new measuring
line over your life so that a new measure of joy can be released.
Ask God to open your eyes to angelic activity around you. Know that
every mountain can move through a new measure of His Spirit.
Day 6:
Read Luke 6 and Romans 12. Notice how Jesus taught us how
to love and give. This becomes our road to the miraculous. Ask the
Lord to start paving that road in a new way for you. Ask the Lord
for His transforming, renewing power to overtake your mind. Ask God
to motivate you in a new way so your faith can operate in a new
measure. Faith works by love. We prophesy according to our faith.
Prophesying your vision will cause you to break through.
Day 7:
Read II Corinthians 10 and Ephesians 4. Ask the Lord to give you
understanding of the warfare that is around you. Review your
apostolic connections and the spheres of authority that you are
aligned with.
Prepare Yourself for Suddenlies to Happen
One of the things the Lord is
saying to me is that He is "preparing us for the suddenlies."
Suddenlies usually occur and overwhelm us when we least expect
something is about to happen. To prepare means to "build a form for
something, like a frame for a house." If we develop a frame of
reference for an enlarged storehouse, the Lord will bring the
infilling. In Hezekiah's day, the people prepared themselves for
change and then the Lord moved suddenly. Expect suddenlies to start
happening! He does nothing except He first communicates with the
prophets. Expectation is a function of the emotion. Ask God to
rekindle your passion so you can embrace what He does in your life
and around you.
Day 1: Read Mark 6, 7, and 10. Things are changing
very rapidly. Do not let rejection keep you from moving forward into
the plan that God has for you. We are entering into a time of
changing leadership. Therefore, the Lord is creating a new measure
of faith and demonstration in those who will be advancing His
Kingdom purposes. He is cultivating a climate of faith for healing
and miracles. We must develop a mindset that says, "With God all
things are possible!" As we find our new place of service, by faith
He will suddenly manifest many changes.
Day 2:
Read II Chronicles 29-31. We are living in reformation times. This
is a great example of how an apostolic type leads the people into
restoration through worship. Once things were in order the people
could rejoice because God had prepared them for the suddenlies. Ask
Him to do the same for you and the vision that you are part of!
Day 3:
Read Proverbs 6; 24:22; and 29:1, and Isaiah 30:13-15. Know that God
is going to "suddenly" start judging the root of evil. Do not be
surprised when you see structures shaking.
Day 4:
Read Habakkuk 2. Write your vision and make it plain. Watch for the
Lord to bring you new insights. Wait expectantly for the Lord.
Confess your impatience and wait for Him to move in the vision that
you are part of.
Day 5:
Read Luke 2 and 9 and Mark 13. Lift up your head --
redemption is drawing nigh! "Suddenly" there were angels all around
. . . It is time for visitation! Open your eyes and see the heavenly
hosts that are praising God and enter into that type of praise.
Day 6:
Read Acts 2 and 9. Invite Holy Spirit to come "suddenly"
and interrupt your life. Prepare yourself for His coming.
Day 7:
Read Acts 16 and 22. Listen carefully for your Macedonian call. God
is shaking things all around us so that we can move forward. If you
feel like you are stymied, ask God to send a shaking, and watch the
earth begin to move. Watch all of the chains begin to break and
blocked entrances begin to open.
I am sending this as we leave London. At the beginning of June, I
will be writing you over how to pray for the economic issues that
are changing in the earth. We will be taking a prayer journey to New
York City and Jekyll Island to pray specifically concerning
finances.
Don't forget -- we need your prayers and support as we move forward.
Blessings,
Chuck D. Pierce
Glory of Zion Ministries
International
www.glory-of-zion.org
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