Introduction
Over the past week since Thursday 2017-04-06 there has been a significant word coming which I believe to be for the prophets in Australia. It has three aspects and pictures to it which I share below. I pray this word will encourage the prophets, the prophetic gifts, and challenge you all.
The three things that were shown are:
- the word Influence
- a skilled military sniper
- a very accurate arrow splitting another arrow that had already hit a target (like Robin Hood) and also Zechariah 9:14
Influence
First, I saw the word influence in the form of a very large 3D white letter word, a bit like the Hollywood sign in LA but bigger and brighter.
The Lord was saying that His prophets are coming to a time of great visible influence. First in the church, and then government and business. Where the word of the Lord, and the prophets themselves, had been rejected in the past His word will now be received with honour.
Note: Rejection of the prophets has really meant a rejection of the Lord Himself in some areas.
Influence has started and will increase in both local and targeted remote situations. The words that come will be accurate and very precise. This influence is of the Lord and comes from a place of hearts surrendered to the Lord in humility, forgiveness, and grace.
The words delivered will be specific and accurate as the Lord reveals key and intimate details of situations. The word of the Lord will convict and in many cases bring people to repentance and forgiveness. These people will be leaders in the church, government, and business.
Sniper
The next picture was that of a skilled military sniper. Then the thought of the sniper motto ‘one shot, one kill’ came; then the Lord said ‘one word, one life’. A sniper kills, but the word of the Lord is life. (John 6:68).
The picture of the sniper is that of the word of the Lord hitting important, influential, and significant targets (i.e. people) who are in desperate need of the Lord in difficult circumstances.
The phrase ‘surgical strike’ also came indicating specific effective prophetic words that bring healing and restoration to hurting people. There is an expectation significant signs and wonders will follow as the Lord speaks. Do not be afraid to step out in faith expecting the Lord to perform miracles.
Snipers usually are deployed to hit ‘high value’ targets. The Lord’s way of valuing a person is not by rank or position, but by the heart. The prophetic words coming are targeting deep heart issues.
A sniper is unknown to his target, yet a sniper has great impact on the target. The prophets who have been hidden in the quiet place with the Lord are arising with power and impact. The prophets are having influence and impact, from the Lord, for His Kingdom purposes.
Arrow
The third image was that of an arrow hitting a target splitting another arrow and then the scripture Zechariah 9:14 came to me.
Zechariah 9:14 Then the LORD will be seen over them,
And His arrow will go forth like lightning.
The Lord GOD will blow the trumpet,
And go with whirlwinds from the south.
The picture of the arrow shows the prophetic word being so accurate that it hits the heart of the matter repeatedly. It is also a very powerful arrow which signified words accompanied with signs, wonders, and miracles.
Zechariah 9:14 shows that the Lord will overshadow His prophets at this time, the presence of Lord is the vindication and not any efforts of man.
His word will be proclaimed with great power as demonstrated by lightning. Lightning is a significant word in scripture that declares God’s awesome power. People will notice and listen as prophetic words are delivered with powerful anointing.
The verse also shows that the Lord will make a loud noise being the trumpets which signify both a warning and notice of something significant in the land.
Lastly the whirlwinds are the Lord stirring up things that need stirring. Whirlwinds also show righteous judgement from the Lord. The whirlwinds being from the south speak of the things of man being stirred up. The sides of the north the city of the Great King indicate the Lord’s truth and righteousness. The south being a sign of the opposite of the north, i.e. man’s efforts, works, and the flesh.
The prophets are speaking the word of the Lord and declaring the truth of His Word with great power.
Future
The prophetic words coming will continue to challenge the ways of man, and in the place of man’s way will be a call to the heart, holiness, righteousness and forgiveness.
The prophetic word will always seek to bring life and the Lord into situations. This new wave of prophetic words will bring healing to people and the nation. In essence the prophets will be part of the ongoing global proclamation of the gospel of Jesus but in a more powerful way.
The time of prophetic frustration is coming to an end for many prophets. While the word of the Lord will at times be rejected, you prophets will know the Lord in a deeper way and have refuge in His presence. It is time to let go of frustration and disappointment. The Lord wants your heart above all else, and He will lift you up as He sees fit. Trust in the Lord.
Prophets, do not be afraid to speak but more-so to move in signs and wonders. It is about lifting up the name of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 2:4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.