Impartation
Missionary-Evangelist
Esther Thornton
PROPHECY FOR THE YEAR
2004:
“UNCONDITIONAL
SURRENDER”
DATE: (This prophecy
was written on Aug. 25, for the new year that is coming).
The word for this new year will be: “Unconditional Surrender”
Unconditional
surrender is a full surrender and asks nothing in return. It is not “self-
seeking” It puts God first and receives His heart and His priorities for the
world.
(Mt. 6:33; 2
Pet. 3:9).
It is the
personification of the love of the Father. It is the Father’s heart.
Carnal
believers, who are like Saul in his incomplete obedience, will lose out with
God. I Samuel 15 gives the account of Saul only partially obeying the voice of
the Lord, and the prophet Samuel was sent by God to bring to the light his
disobedience that he made excuses for. But, Samuel announced to him that when
he was small in his own eyes, then God made him king over Israel. But now, that
he thought he didn’t have to completely obey, the kingdom was taken from him
that very day.
I saw many
saints who were “offended” with people and with God for not allowing Him to be
controlled by them and their wishes. (Mk. 4:17; Mt. 11:6). They were being set
aside because of their own misconduct.
Those in
ministry will wonder why their funds aren’t coming in and things aren’t going well
for their ministries. And, it is because they are trying to mix “the wool with
the linen”. They are like Saul. And, the priest’s garments must be pure linen,
not mixed with wool. (Ez. 44:17).
But, those who
know their God and are fully surrendered to His plan and purposes will shine as
never before! There is a supernatural anointing of multiplication and provision
coming to them that will astound the world.
God will call
them to a task and they will count their money, to find it insufficient. But,
God will say, “Count it again!” And, as they do, they will find that it is
enough, plus some to spare! (Mt. 14:17).
Jesus told the
disciples, after they had fished all night and caught nothing: “Cast your net
on the right side of the ship”, and they had a great catch! This is going to be
a year of doing it God’s way and not according to our own human thinking or
reasoning. (Jn. 21:3).
God Has Chosen People
of Great Faith For This Day:
“Faith comes by
hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” (Rom. 10:17).
God is calling
“the ordinary” to do “extraordinary” things for Him. He is not looking for
people of great talent only, but for those who are totally surrendered and are
living and breathing His Word; thus, allowing “the faith of God” to come into
their lives. (Mt. 11:22).
It is a time
for people of great faith to arise and go forth! The supernatural is going to
be known strongly to the people of God who are true and faithful. God is going
to translate these ones when necessary, even as Philip was translated. (Acts
8:27)
This does not
mean that leaders who are fully surrendered will have everything going their
way, and if they have spiritual warfare, they are out of the will of God. But,
what is being said, is that there will be a marked difference between ministries
who are fully surrendered and those who are carnal. God’s richest blessing will
be upon those with unconditional surrender in their lives and ministries.
Faith and Expectation:
Believers’
expectations will control the release of their faith. Satan has tried to cloud
their minds and tell them that it does not work. But a new surge of “the faith
of God” is coming, through the Word, to every believer who desires to receive
it. It will cause them to have high expectations that will place a demand on the
anointing for receiving what is desired.
A Quick Work in all the
Earth:
Isa. 65:24 “and
it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are
yet speaking, I will hear.”
This will be a
year of the “Supernatural”.
Last year was a
year of “All or Nothing”. And this year will be an intensified example of that.
God is going to
do a “quick work” in all the earth. (Rom. 9:28).
People God Will Use:
Age,
Nationality or Creed will mean nothing to God to go forth for Him:
I saw every
age, from young to old, being used of God in this day. The “latter rain”
anointing was upon all who were willing to fully surrender.
Pastors and
evangelists who had been replaced with younger men will rise to a new anointing
and realize that they are not through with their calling. God is going to make
them and their wives as calves of the stall and send them forth with joy. (Mal.
4:2; Isa. 40:31). They shall be accepted with new respect by younger ones, as
those with experience. And, the “fire of God” shall be within them, as a
younger person.
I saw older
people in hospitals or nursing homes, laying hands upon others and healings
occurring.
Men were taking
their rightful place as leaders in the home and in the work of the Lord and
were not feeling any competition with the women, but were encouraging them.
I saw that it
was a time for women’s ministries to march forward in all the world.
I saw young
people in great numbers giving their all for God and bringing in much fruit,
all around the world.
I saw children
who were like Jesus in the temple when He was twelve years old - astounding
even the leaders!
I even saw
babies and young children receiving the anointing upon them and a peace would
come over them so that the parents could serve God more effectively. I saw many
of them healed and content without a great deal of attention.
Unusual
healings, as well as signs and wonders, will be as ordinary things for those
walking in the Spirit. (Acts 4:30). But, those who God will use in this will be
those who give the glory to God, and do not call attention to themselves.
The Five-fold Ministry:
Apostles and Prophets:
Apostles and
prophets will join hands and move forward in strength and power for the last,
great work of the church. (Eph. 2:20). This will happen particularly in
reaching the unreached.
Evangelists:
Evangelism will
be the chief emphasis of the church in relation to the heart of God for the
world. All ages will be called and equipped for this great work. Many will have
an evangelistic anointing, even in their own corner of the world, in ordinary
life styles. (Mk. 16:15).
A New Anointing for
Teachers:
Teachers will
arise who have spent hours in the Word, but who people do not know by name.
Others will step forth in a new anointing, who will surprise many because of
the changes in their lives and ministry. Teachers will be sent by God to the
nations of the world with a fresh anointing and revelation knowledge of the
Word, so that they can teach it with power and authority. It will strengthen
many and cause much growth to come forth. (2 Tim. 2:2).
Pastors:
There is a
restoration coming for pastors to follow the scriptural function for this
office. Many hurt and offended sheep will be healed through this and will arise
themselves to go forth for God. (Psa. 23).
Worship Music and
Leaders:
“Selfless”
worship leaders will arise who will be used mightily all around the world. God
will give them songs of worship to replace some that have not been as pure as
they should be. Heaven’s music will come down to earth to prepare the saints
for the homecoming. (Psa. 33:3).
Anointed Leaders and
Restoration:
God is still in
favor of restoration, but it is a time for those desiring it to mean business
with God. They can no longer vacillate between two worlds or operate at times on
“hot” and other times on “cold”. (Rev. 3:16). When they confess their wrong
doings to God and man, they must be willing to repent and turn from these
things. Their repentance must be genuine. (Rev. 2:5).
Those who have
failed to respect true leaders will fall under the judgment of God. They are
not willing to humble themselves and obey those who have the rule over them.
(Heb. 13:17).
But, those who
honor true leaders will be honored. And, those who give to them, will receive.
And, those who encourage them will rise up to new leadership heights themselves
in God. (I Thes. 5:17).
There will be
carnal Christians who realize their failures and are truly sorry and will be
willing to be proven of all men. They have had training in the past but didn’t
fully adhere to it. But, now their eyes will be opened and they will come in
honesty and sincerity to anointed leaders who will help them back to where they
should be. They will be willing to pay whatever price is required. (Mt. 16:24).
Special Anointings:
God is giving a
special anointing to some whose prime objective will be to set an example of
the faith for others to follow. They will cover a wide territory and will be as
“fathers and mothers” to many orphaned hearts of those who need spiritual
strength. Many of these have been abused in life or have not had proper
training or relationships. (Jn. 13:15; I Tim. 4:12; Jms 5:10).
God will give
these “fathers and mothers” many children (of all ages) who will astound many
when they are inwardly healed and able to bring forth the giftings that God is
placing in their hearts. (Isa. 54:1).
I see a special
anointing for mental and emotional problems, bringing healing to many.
There will also
be a special anointing for all those who have been held down by “hindering
spirits”. The longer this had gone on; the harder it had become to become free.
I see the prisoners being released from their prison. (Isa. 61:1).
I see healing
coming for dreaded diseases and illnesses. These have resulted from “the curse
of sin”. But, Jesus became a curse for us…(Gal. 3:13). There will be a
pronouncement from the Word of God for believers who are obedient, who believe
and embrace the faith of God, that “none of these diseases that were upon the
Egyptians” will come upon them. (Ex. 15:26).
I see sicknesses
and diseases as demons having to flee from many because of the application of
the blood and by the anointing of God. (Jas. 4:7).
Angels With men:
A number of
heavenly ministering angels will be released to prepare and protect the saints.
Many will be hospitable to them, but will be unaware, many times, of who they
are. (Heb. 13:2).
Troubled Nations:
I saw America
and other nations troubled and arising in wars and fightings. I saw hindering
spirits over nations, keeping them closed or closing them to the gospel. I saw
much trouble on the earth in natural disasters as those things that are
predicted in scripture that would happen in the last days.
Intercessors:
But, I saw a
mighty army, that no man could number, rising up out of obscurity (in some cases)
and marching forward in great power and authority, taking hold of the “horns of
the altar”, and embracing “the faith of God”. (Joel 2:17). They had a
perseverance that was supernatural and could not be swayed from “believing
without seeing”. (Jn. 20:29). They were “kings and priests” unto God and were
“pulling down strongholds” over the nations of the world. (2 Cor. 10:4). God
spoke to them and said, “This is your time; this is your day! Believe me for
great things and they shall come to pass!” I saw Him pour into them that which
they would need to hold fast to their confession of faith and persistence in
prayer and intercession. A great and mighty anointing fell upon them for this
day.
Great Increase or Great
Decline:
It is a time to
be what you are (genuineness). It is a time to have “the mind of Christ”. Those
who choose otherwise, will decline rapidly spiritually in this day; but those
who put on “the mind of Christ” will greatly and rapidly increase.
Division Between Fully
Surrendered and Carnal Believers:
This division
will come automatically between the real and genuine, and those are serving
self in their ministries. Some will blame the true ministries for the
separation, but the carnal have done it to themselves by their decisions.
(Josh. 24:15).
The Jezebal
Spirit will be predominate in causing this division. (Jezebel is a spirit in
the body of Christ who exemplifies “self” and “pride” and wants to “take over”
and control).
Those who are
fully surrendered are not to focus on these things, but to focus upon the goal
that is set before them and continue on in it, regardless of what others say or
think. (Heb. 12:1-2).
Persecution is
to be shrugged off as with an old, tattered garment. The new garment is to be
able to contain the new wine. (Mt. 9:17).
The Unknown Factor:
Believers in
this day will find that there is an unknown factor in their experience as to
how much of the Spirit of the Lord they can have and demonstrate to others. The
church has been so “lax” in their experience that it will be an unusual day to
see the power of God coming forth in lives in such magnitude and abundance. The
question will be asked in our hearts, “How big is your God?”
Charles Finney
said that the world had yet to see a man whose heart was fully surrendered to
God.
Balanced Believers:
And, even as
many believers have become concerned over their health in these days,
the physical
balance of health in a person is prophetic of what is coming in the spiritual
area. A new spiritual balance is going to take hold and prevail that will bring
strength and fortitude to the body of Christ. It is a powerful unity of the
order of God in the scriptures for the church. It will begin in the lives and
hearts of individuals, but will spread throughout the church corporately,
bringing unity and balance.
The End-Time
Intensified Anointing:
I saw an
end-time intensified anointing being poured out in vials from the throne of God
by the holy angels upon the chosen vessels of the Lord, who were ready to
receive and give forth from the hand of God. (Joel 2:28). And, through these
chosen ones, the “knowledge of the glory of the Lord” was carried to the entire
world; and God’s Spirit was poured out upon all flesh.
God is saying
to His people: “Get ready to receive! Get ready to receive! For the time is
NOW! (2 Cor. 6:2).
The Marriage Supper Is
at Hand:
“The marriage
supper is at hand and the bride hath made herself ready.” (Rev. 19:7). The
lateness of the hour dictates an urgency such as the church has never known to
this extent. Salvation for the lost is God’s top priority and must be ours, in
order that Jesus can return for His bride. (2 Pet. 3:9).
I saw “the
shofar” blowing for the people of God this year! God is sounding forth His
voice to His people and to all the world! For the time of the end is at hand.
(Joel 2:1).
All’s Well that Ends
Well:
(Rev. 19:9
“…..“Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb…”
(Mt. 25:34-40).
(Mt. 24:45-46)
“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over
his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom
his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, that he
shall make him ruler over all his goods.”
(Rev. 22:20)
“….Surely I come quickly, Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
