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Greetings Friends,
This new Biblical year has already begun with significant spiritual
indications of unprecedented days of prominence and importance. We trust
each of you were able to obtain the Shepherd's Rod for this year. It is
our intent, the Lord willing, to expound significantly on the prophetic
insights given during that season. We will include some of those in the
newsletters and prophetic articles that will incorporate more of a
teaching perspective than we generally allow in the preparation of the
Shepherd's Rod. We feel it is our mandate on this particular document to
simply present the prophetic insights with clear communication and
scriptural support and resist the tendency to teach.
The content of this newsletter is somewhat different than previous ones.Â
The clear revelations that we have been receiving since the Day of
Atonement are both sobering and encouraging. They are sobering in that
the times in which we live clearly involve issues of God's justice and the
harvest of both righteous and unrighteous seeds. They are deeply
encouraging because spiritual indications point to a great demonstration
of God's power and Glory through vessels groomed for this purpose and
fully yielded to Him.
A PRESCRIBED WAY
We have recently been
entrusted with a warning that has been portrayed in a variety of forms
concerning some of the things transpiring in our nation and within the
church. With the warning, there has also been communicated a divine
strategy for overcoming many of the things released. Naturally, these are
just the directives given to us. There are no doubt other prophetic
voices also receiving insight related to these important spiritual
standards presently before us.Â
As we have stated in previous articles and written words, we are not to
abide in fear. Perfect love casts out all fear. (1 John 4:18) Despite
the many alarming things we see taking place in our own nation, we can
abide in a posture of peace and security by faithfully following the
Lord's prescribed ways.
We are observing on daily news programs great and horrendous things taking
place across our country. As previously prophesied, viruses and plagues
are now a common part of our vocabulary and daily life. Even so, those
who have put their trust in the Lord and the power of His blood need not
fear nor suffer undue alarm at the many reports of death and destruction.Â
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AN UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE
On the day we departed
for a ministry trip to Salt Lake City, I had one of the most unusual
experiences I have ever had. It involved something that we rarely choose
to discuss but nonetheless something that we must be aware of in this
hour. In the experience I was shown how many of God's chosen people for
end-time anointing and authority, had encountered the spirit of death
within the last twelve years. It was the strategy of the enemy to attempt
and eliminate individuals marked for a specific end-time function and
ministry. Thankfully, in many of the cases, we were shown that the Lord
supernaturally intervened and preserved their life.
I was instructed through this experience that we were to identify in the
meeting those who had encountered this scenario and who knew without
question that the Lord had spared their life for a Kingdom purpose.Â
Surprisingly, the first evening that we shared this message, one-third to
one-half of the people in the meeting stood having encountered this exact
spiritual confrontation. The Lord communicated that we were to instruct
them that their life was preserved for the time imminently before us. We
were directed to release the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon these
individuals that they may begin to walk in their divine destiny and
Heavenly purpose.
DEDICATED TO THE LORD
Shortly after
this took place, Bob Jones was given a vision in which he was instructed
to follow the admonition given to Moses in Exodus 12. In the experience,
Bob was shown how we must apply the blood in the same fashion as Israel in
a demonstration of dedication to the Lord that the judgments of Egypt
would not visit the household of faith. He was also directed to entreat
leaders and the priests of homes to begin laying hands upon their
congregations and family members in the same manner. This act of devotion
should also be applied to those yet unborn while infants are in the womb
of their mother.
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- Moreover, they shall take some of the blood and put it on the two
doorposts and on the lintel of the houses in which they eat it...The blood
shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live; and when I see the
blood I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you to destroy you
when I strike the land of Egypt. Now this day will be a memorial to you,
and you shall celebrate it as a feast to the LORD; throughout your
generations you are to celebrate it as a permanent ordinance.  (Exodus
12:7, 12-13)
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APPLYING THE BLOOD
Moses was directed to apply blood
to the door posts and lentils within the household of Israel. In performing
this act of obedience, the judgment and spirit of death administered against
Egypt would not touch them. There is a spirit of death that has been
released in this day and our admonition is to likewise rest in the Lord's
promise of protection and covering initiated through this biblical mandate.Â
In Bob's vision, he saw himself and church leaders laying hands on each side
of individuals’ heads as a symbolic gesture of this application while
pronouncing a blessing of dedication and protection from the viruses,
plagues, sicknesses and death presently released. This admonition is also
directed to parents as the priest of the home to be applied to family
members.
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- Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens,
scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who
are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the
sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with
His blood: may grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.  (1 Peter
1:1-2)
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One of the most difficult things for those in ministry is the dedication
of our family to the Lord. This is particularly true for those who travel
extensively and spend extended periods of time away from children and
family. However, in the same way that Joseph dedicated his two sons to
Jacob, so also do we devote our children and family to the Lord and His
wisdom and protection. As someone once said, the safest place for our
children is for us to be in the will of God, obediently fulfilling our
commission and mandate.
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A DIVINE PROMISE OF COVERING
Bob was actually first given
this admonishment nearly 30 years ago as a demonstration of a life
dedicated to the service of the Lord. It is now been given again as a
divine promise of covering and protection for the coming season. It will
be much like the separation of Israel in the land of Goshen while the
justice of God fell upon Egypt.
The application of the blood was a vindication of judgment and death
passing over the chosen people of God. When Moses fulfilled this
responsibility, it was an expression of dedication of Israel to the Lord
and the meticulous obedience to His word of counsel. By following this
divine counsel, the Spirit of Might was released as a protection for the
people.Â
This marked a recognition and separation of the people, "that you may
understand how the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel"
(Exodus 11:7). It also designated a time of new beginnings for the nation
of Israel. The time for change has now come and we are witnessing the
signs and demonstrations of wonder that accompany such transitions and
transformations.
DEDICATED TO HEAVENLY
DESTINY
This act of obedience is a
dedication of individuals to the Lord and His sovereign purpose. Many
families, including our own, have lost loved ones in recent years. The
Holy Spirit is beginning to unveil significant understanding related to
those who have gone before us in a "first fruits" perspective.Â
Great understanding is about to be released to the church involving the
"cloud of witnesses" depicted in Hebrew's 11:39-12:2. Many of these loved
ones are as a grain of wheat, having perished will bring forth multiplied
grains of wheat in a fruitful harvest. That is sometimes a difficult
truth to embrace when we have lost those who are dear to us. Nonetheless,
it is also a great source of comfort to know there will be a bountiful
spiritual harvest because of their sacrifice and the grace of God.
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- And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not
receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for
us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect.
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- Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us,
let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily
entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before
us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for
the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat
down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Â
 (Hebrews 11:39-12:2)
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We are living in a day that will experience unprecedented demonstrations
of grace and power from the resources of Heaven. We will actually be the
beneficiaries of the sacrificial lives of prayer and consecration of the
multitude of saints whose lives were poured out as a drink offering before
the Lord throughout the centuries.Â
Although many could see the promise prophetically and had won divine
approval by their faith, they did not fully realize the promise in their
day. Even so, the Scriptures point out, God saw a grander picture and had
something even better in mind. The apostle clearly emphasizes those
devoted saints would not come to perfection apart from us in the end time
generation with the great opportunity to inherit the promise. Their
prayers and sacrifice are somehow joined with us in the unveiling of God's
grand finale. What a tremendous mystery of the Kingdom!
All of the innocent blood and reservoirs of prayer harnessed in Heaven
will be merged with the intercession and sacrifice of the Lord Himself...
captured in a censor containing a coal from the altar of Heaven and
released back to the earth (Revelation 8:3-5). Our loved ones, seemingly
taken prematurely or at the height of their anointing, will witness and
share in the fruit of the end-time ministry shortly to unfold.
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INCREASES IN TERRORISM
AND PLAGUES
Even though we have already
encountered significant terrorism and new forms of viruses and plagues, it
is only a beginning of those things which are about to come. This area
will only escalate over the next season of time. Naturally, we are
continually calling the Church to a place of prayer and intercession to
curtail and inhibit this in every way possible. However, the Lord has
revealed that a certain line of demarcation has been crossed in our nation
related to decisions made judicially and in relationship to Israel.
Bob was instructed in his vision that certain things have now been
"determined" within our nation. That is not to impart hopelessness, but
rather a sense of justice and chastening that will pave the way for
blessings to follow.Â
Certain governmental decisions have been made contrary to the purpose of
God that have opened the door to this discipline. There remains within
our leadership a contrast of positions related to Israel and our support
of this sacred land. As we publicly chastise the leadership of Israel in
their battle with terrorism, we also open ourselves to a similar form of
torment as witnessed by the sniper terrorizing our nation's capital.Â
Terrorism is defined as the use of violence, torture or physical
intimidation by a group or organization as a means of forcing others to
satisfy its demands. Indications are, the sniper is not a random act of
lunacy but a calculated attempt to sow fear and emotional, physical and
financial hardship. The news media may not fully report that position but
it is the one that is most apparent.
There was an emphasis on the word "determined" in the vision. This points
to a resolute decision of intent and purpose. As our nation's leadership
is determined to make certain decisions so also will it be "determined"
from Heaven that certain things will transpire within our nation. Not
because the Lord despises our nation but because of His love for it and
His desire to bless it.
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- The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is
Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands;Â nor
is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He
Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things; and He made
from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth,
having DETERMINED their appointed times and the boundaries of their
habitation. (Acts 17:24-26)
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BE YE SEPARATE
The Lord desires that we come out
from among the spirit of this world and be separate, that He can demonstrate
Himself as a Father to us and we would be sons and daughters to Him. The
Lord is promising that he will watch over those who belong to Him as he did
Israel in the land of Goshen.
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- Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the
temple of the living God; just as God said, "I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK
AMONG THEM; AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE.
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- Therefore, COME OUT FROM THEIR MIDST AND BE SEPARATE," says the Lord.
"AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; and I will welcome you. And I will be
a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me," says the Lord
Almighty. (2 Corinthians 6:16-18)
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What greater personal promise could we posses than for the Sovereign and
Infinite Creator of the universe to aspire to demonstrate Himself as our
Father. As the prophet David points out, we are poor and needy, yet the
Lord takes thought of us and fortifies His plans for us. He is our help and
deliverer…the Lord has been mindful of us and will bless us.
The purpose of this article is not to create alarm but to awaken us to the
seriousness of this hour and our need for prayer, consecration and
obedience.       Â
IMPORTANT MEETINGS
We will be involved in a
conference in Branson, Missouri with Bobby Connor and Ray Hughes during the
dates of October 31 through November 2. Naturally, we hope that each
conference is a divine encounter with a specific Kingdom purpose. However,
we are feeling a sense of importance in this meeting and those for the
remainder of this year.Â
Something significant is on the horizon and notable warfare has been
encountered in the preparation and orchestration of these meetings. That is
generally a clear indication that a specific Heavenly purpose is assigned.
We sincerely hope that those of you who receive our newsletter will be able
to attend the meeting in Missouri or some other over the next few weeks. We
also would like for you to let us know that you are in the meeting. We
would consider it a privilege to pray for you and release the covering and
protection outlined to us and to Bob Jones over the last few days.
We are also extremely grateful for those who stand with this ministry as
watchmen and intercessors. Many times throughout the last year, the Lord
has emphasized our need for increased prayer covering. That is one of the
reasons we felt it important to distribute our newsletter to you on a
regular basis and also share the insights given to us to help bring focus
and clarity to the intercession.
SHEPHERD'S ROD IN PRINT
We are pleased to announce that
the Shepherd's Rod 2003 is now available in printed form along with our new
book entitled "The Thrones of Our Souls."Â As an added bonus, we included
the 1993 Shepherd Rod outline with the one written for 2003. As previously
pointed out, there were significant indications that many of the prophetic
words given to individuals and fellowships in 1993 are about to come to
fruition.Â
Many saints and leaders have been through a grooming and preparation season
over the prior 10-12 years for this high mandate. We trust the insights
will be helpful. It is always a great blessing to us to receive reports of
pastors and teachers who take the prophetic insight in the Shepherd's Rod,
which is given in seed form, and expound upon them to their fellowship with
their gifts and anointing.
We would like to make a special offer to those of you who receive our
newsletter. If you are interested, we will include the following resources
as a package for $40 plus $8 s/h:
Shepherd's Rod Study Guide (1995-2002)
Shepherd's Rod 2003 (Which includes 1993)
Shepherd's Rod 2003 on Tape (Bob and Keith)
The Thrones of Our Souls (book by Paul Keith Davis)
This can be obtained through the Web Store on our web sites at:
http://www.whitedoveministries.org
or
http://www.bobjones.org
MEETINGS FOR PAUL KEITH
AND WANDA
October 31-November 2
With Paul Keith, Bobby Conner & Ray HughesÂ
Charting the Course in Changing Times Conference
Radisson Hotel--Branson, Missouri
Contact: Rev. Tommy and Angie Brown
Phone: (918) 396-4504
Fax: (918) 627-2833
Email: Eaglewinges@aol.com
November 14-15
Saginaw Valley Community Church
Paul Keith & Aaron Evans
3600 Hermansau Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Pastor Marv Sweigert
989-752-4769
http://www.bridgebuildersintl.org
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Paul Keith
www.WhiteDoveMinistries.org
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