-- NOTE BY STEVE SHULTZ:

The following is the beginning of Bob Jones and Keith Davis' "Shepherd's Rod for 2001." To read it in its entirety, click on:

http://www.bobjones.org/srod/SR2001.htm

I wanted you to note that God is highlighting the season surrounding Pentecost (which begins at sundown on the 28th) as significant for the Youth of this generation.

This is not necessarily a literal observable event on that exact day--but certainly, the season surrounding this time is significant.

Also . . .

DURING Pentecost, Bob Jones, Keith Davis, Bobby Conner, Todd Bentley, and Brad McClendon will be doing a VERY prophetically significant VOICE OF HEALING CONFERENCE in Shreveport, Louisiana.

For the details including the prophetic significance of this Shreveport conference: click on: http://www.voiceofhealing-shreveport.org/

Please do email this posting to all your friends within traveling distance to Shreveport. This is going to be an awesome conference involving a revelation/ Visitation Bob Jones received regarding

"THE WINDS OF CHANGE."

(Then on the heels of that conference, Bob Jones and company will then come to:

CORNERSTONE CHURCH, Grants Pass, Oregon [May 31-June 3] http://www.cornerstonegp.com/conference.html

and then --

ALBANY, OREGON VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP www.vcfalbany.org [June 7-9]

--All significant!

Blessings, Steve Shultz, Publisher THE ELIJAH LIST

P.S. Pentecost is during May 28-29
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SHEPHERD'S ROD 2001

"The season surrounding the upcoming Day of Pentecost will be a point of demarcation for those identified as this generation of youth." --- BOB JONES AND KEITH DAVIS

Bob Jones and Keith Davis October 9, 2000 http://www.bobjones.org/srod/SR2001.htm Email: whitedov@netpathway.com

ANOINTING FOR THE YOUTH

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast relieved me in my distress; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? {How long} will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah. But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him. Tremble, and do not sin; meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the LORD. Many are saying, "Who will show us {any} good?" Lift up the light of Thy countenance upon us, O LORD! Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and new wine abound. In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for Thou alone, O LORD, dost make me to dwell in safety. (Psalm 4)

There will be a measurable increase in the anointing falling upon young people. The Lord gave Psalm 4 as an outline for the attributes associated with this outpouring.

The youth are going to begin to convert the shame associated with this generation to honor and glory for the Lord and His anointing. Whenever the reference is made concerning youth, it is denoting those born since the 1973 United States Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade. This would include those 28 years of age and under. The Lord is going to lift His countenance upon the youth and allow His face to shine upon them with favor to prepare them for the great work ahead. It will be the role of this present generation to become "fathers" to the younger generation and disciple them in becoming the great army the Lord desires to use before His return. Both are equally important. There will be no "sidelines" for the days ahead. Everyone will participate in the "game".

These admonitions outlined in Psalm 4 are promises delegated to the righteous young generation. Conversely, there will also be those who reject the opportunity to walk with the Lord who will also be anointed with increasing measure by the spirit of this world. These two opposing anointings will continue to run concurrently with one another preparing the way for the great end-time battle of light vs. darkness. Of course, the opportunity is given to "whosoever will", however, there will be many who reject this incredible opportunity to walk closely with the Lord and be used mightily by Him.

Bob was awakened at 4:00 a.m. and informed Psalm 4 specifically applied to the youth. Furthermore, he was forewarned of the need for an emphasis to be placed upon the continued preparation of that generation for their high calling. But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him. (Psalm 4:3)

In the vision, he saw large gatherings of young people whose character and nature was being forged and molded into the very image of Christ, thus imparting His divine nature qualifying them to carry the powerful anointing promised for the days ahead. On the other hand, those rejecting this extraordinary privilege were also increasing in their anointing through the spirit of this world and the depravity that results from a reprobate mind. Psalm 4 is a promise to awaken the youth to increased divine opportunities in the cycle of the Spirit prominently advancing.

The season surrounding the upcoming Day of Pentecost will be a point of demarcation for those identified as this generation of youth . The interval between Atonement and the Day of Pentecost will be utilized for indoctrination and consecration for those things following the release that should take place during the season of heightened spiritual intensity surrounding Pentecost. The first six months will be a preparation for the second. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the LORD. Many are saying, "Who will show us {any} good?" Lift up the light of Thy countenance upon us, O LORD! (Psalm 4:5-6)

There will be an increased measure of evangelism among the young as this generation is being turned back to the Lord and prepared for the great harvest. The prophetic anointing will be a key in the conversion of this unique group. But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all. And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you. (1 Cor 14:24-25) A deep love for the prophetic power of God is being cultivated among the young. When the secrets of the heart are revealed and the thoughts and intents of the heart are proclaimed, they will surely recognize the authenticity of the Word coming to Life and repent giving glory to God.

To read the remainder of this word, click on: http://www.bobjones.org/srod/SR2001.htm