Kingdom MinuteMen: Rapid Mobilization Forces (Heartland Apostolic Prayer Network)

HAPN Minute Men: Rapid Mobilization Forces

Recently through divine leading of the Lord, I found myself standing in a Confederate Cemetery as a part of a state and nationwide prayer initiative. One of the intercessors that was with our team called me over see a monument that was set to honor the genealogy of the Gaines family. What she did not know was that that monument turned out to be to a part of my family lineage from my maternal grandfather's family. The genealogy listing went back to the mid-1600's, and right in the middle was this inscription: "Richard Gaines, Revolutionary War Minute Man.". I cannot accurately describe what Holy Spirit began to drop into my spirit in those few moments.

Needless to say, this encounter began a season of seeking the Lord to discover what He was trying to speak to me regarding being a part of a company of "Kingdom Minute Men." This journey is just beginning, but I felt it was time to begin sharing what I am discovering, and invite you to begin a dialogue with you in hope that the Lord will birth a greater clarity of God's call for us to raise up a company of Kingdom Minute Men across this nation from state to state.

The following information was taken from a Wikipedia site and it provides an amazing picture for us to consider for this hour of revolution for the heart of this nation.

"They (revolutionary leadership) recommended to the militia to form themselves into companies of minute-men, who should be equipped and prepared to march at the shortest notice. These minute-men were to comprise one-quarter of the whole militia, to be enlisted under the direction of the field-officers, and divide into companies, consisting of at least 50 men each. The privates were to choose their captains and subalterns, and these officers were to form the companies into battalions, and chose the field-officers to command the same. Hence the minute-men became a body distinct from the rest of the militia, and, by being more devoted to military exercises, they acquired skill in the use of arms. More attention than formerly was likewise bestowed on the training and drilling of militia." [Source: Sparks, Jared: The Life of George Washington, page 134-135. F. Andrews, 1853]

As a specialized force within the Body of Christ that need to be mobilized quickly and kept informed and prepared for special initiatives, and kept employed in ongoing activity to stay sharp and prepared for speedy deployment to action, we are faced with a need to recruit, train, position/assign to "battalions", fortify the troops, and develop means of clear communication that alerts, rallies, and mobilizes the troops into their positions at a moments notice.

As modern day expressions of the King of King's messengers or couriers releasing the decrees of the Lord to mobilize the people of the King's domain to be prepared for what is coming and to mobilize the social militia for quick response and rally the troops for concerted efforts across the land....Will we answer the call and determine to pay the price to be the Kingdom Revolution MinuteMen in this crucial hour in our nation?

Spiritual Witchcraft

Well, this is my first step into the blogging-world and am hoping that together we will learn and grow together to advance Christ's Kingdom.

Tomorrow night, I am starting a Kairos Training six-week class on the issue of "Spiritual Witchcraft," specifically taking a look at how believers, congregations, ministries, and even entire communities are affected by what some have called "spiritual witchcraft," "charismatic witchcraft," or even by such names as "Jezebel," "Ahab," "Simon the Sorcerer", etc. Most of us have encountered situations where things just don't seem to add-up right, and confusion seems to have an upper hand. On the surface things look right....but something just isn't right.

The following questions are some that I posed in a promo piece to announce the class, and I would like to ask you to provide some feedback on what you have experienced, how you handled the situation, what you learned through the process, and how you have learned to deal with the operation of "spiritual witchcraft" when you sense the enemy at work in this manner.

• Have you ever found yourself in a swirl of confusion, wondering which way to turn?
  Have you attempted to communicate, whether to an individual or a group, and discovered that every word you spoke was received in a far-different way than what you intended? And there seems to be no way to straighten out the tangled mess.... 
• Do you ever sense that something is wrong...but can't quite put your hands around what it is? And, no matter what you do the situation just keeps getting worse & worse?
• Have you battled with feelings and thought of despair, hopelessness, and defeat -- even to the point of despairing of life itself?
• Do any of the following words fit situations that you are dealing with, either in your own life or in broader circumstances: contentious, rebellious, stubbornness, non-compliance, prideful, arrogant, never-ending trouble, seduction, intimidation, control, manipulation, domination, accusation, or slander?
• Are you ready to learn how to overcome this insideous tactic of the enemy so that you & those you love might be set free to walk in the liberty of the Holy Spirit?
• Are you ready to learn how to war against the forces of darkness that are keeping many in bondage and hindering the advancement of the Kingdom of God in your family, church, and community?

I look forward to hearing from you, so that we might grow in wisdom, knowledge, understanding, discernment, and effectiveness to defeat the enemy and advance Christ's Kingdom in righteousness.