The Cross and the Resurrection

October 27, 2000

Dearly Beloved,

Today I felt the Lord leading me to share these
impressions which have been in my heart for 
sometime now. I sensed that this will affect many
within the body of Christ and so I am submitting
this word for you prayer and discernment.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

I saw a massive change taking place in the army of God.
Those that God has used mightily and visibly in the past
are being recalled and replaced with another group of
the army which has been pretty much hidden before.

This recall does not in any way reflect God's demotion
nor displeasure. Instead the reverse is true. God is 
bringing his generals to a higher place in the order of
Moses and is fielding out many Joshua's. This will not in
any way diminish what they have sown faithfully into the
kingdom of God.

Many of our great leaders today as well as those in the
past, have been walking in the anointing of Moses.  This
has drawn attention and has placed a heavier burden 
upon those standing in the frontline. This will soon change.
In the same manner that God took of the Spirit that was 
resting on Moses and placed it on the seventy elders which
he brought before the Lord, and they helped him carry 
the burden of the people (Numbers 11:16-17) so God
will begin to do the same in the body of Christ.

THE CROSS

I saw a big cross up on the mountaintop and I saw men and 
women of God carrying precious packages and laying them
down at the feet of the cross. The packages represent the
lifelong works of these men and women of God.

As each of these packages was laid down at the foot of the
cross, I sensed a bright light coming down and taking them
to the heavens into the arms of the Lord. I saw the Lord blow
on these packages and throw them back into the earth like
arrows.  When it reaches the earth, it has the appearance 
of lightning flashing from one end to the other and lighting
up the sky with a magnificent display of power and light.

WAGGING TONGUE

Surrounding that place I perceived an evil darkness overshadowing
it, and all I could see were wagging tongues trying to speak into
the ears of the people on the way to the cross. What I received was
that the enemy will not be silent and will  continue to bombard 
these people inwardly and outwardly with many distractions and 
obstacles  making the climb to the cross more difficult.

SURRENDER AND FAILURE

The way to the cross will be littered with thorns and often times 
when perceived from the earthly eyes, the effect will look like acts of 
Surrender and failure. God has designed the road to be that way 
because no one whom God has chosen for great service will be 
exempt from the path of the cross.

THE RESURRECTION

After the cross, there will be something greater awaiting these 
faithful saints. The power of the resurrection will be revealed
to them and made manifest in such a great and mighty way that only
God can do. Men cannot imitate this, and the world will see and 
understand the value that the Almighty has placed upon these 
precious ones and what they have offered to God. God will 
sovereignly vindicate them before all men.

CAUTION

As members of the body of Christ, we must be careful not to pass 
judgment when we hear or see  any negative reports about any of
God's generals. Many times what we see before us will be an 
incomplete report and only God knows the whole reason for what
He has allowed to take place.

Instead, like the sons of Noah, Shem and Japheth, when they heard
of their father's nakedness, they took a garment and laid it across
their shoulders and walking backwards, they covered their father's
nakedness (Genesis 9:20-27).  We too, watching from the outside also
have the responsibility to cover them in love for great blessings 
await those who are willing to walk this path.

PRAYER

"Father, we know that You are at work among the nations, bringing
to pass Your great plans and purposes. As we see changes taking 
place in our midst, guard our hearts and our tongues. Like Jesus's
disciples, we also offer this same petition,  'Lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from the evil one.' (Matthew 6:13). Cover every 
general within Your body in a very special way this season and speak
clearly to their hearts about Your great plans and purposes for them.
Let them understand Your ways and Your thoughts and prepare us 
for the great change that is coming our way.  In Christ’s name I release
all of this by faith trusting that the Holy Spirit will sift through every
word that I have spoken herein… Amen!"

May God's people be faithful to test these words accordingly.

Sis. Ching Co
Cebu City
Philippines
http://www.riverolife.org/ChingCo/