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DAY OF GREATNESS – Prophetic Word
--- Missionary-Evangelist
Esther Thornton ---
Jesus is coming soon! And, we, the body
of Christ, are to occupy 'til He comes! The word that God has given me
for this year reminds us that it is His greatness through us that will cause
the world to turn to Him!
John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto
you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater
works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
PROPHECY: FOR
THE YEAR, 2005 - “A DAY FOR GREATNESS”
BY: ESTHER THORNTON
Eph. 1:19 And what is the exceeding GREATNESS
of HIS power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty
power.
God Awakened Me
I could not sleep this night, but was awakened
to hear the voice of the Lord, in regard to the lateness of the hour and His
desires for His children in this day.
The Heart of God is For the World
This is the final hour in which God’s heart is
for the salvation of souls in every nation, of every religion, and of every
people.
People in great numbers will answer the call
to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature, more than
ever before. (Mk. 16:15)
He spoke to me about several countries in
particular:
He told me that many will go to Africa that
are faint-hearted to fulfill their own dreams. Yet, those who He truly has
called to that country will join with the people there and will do a great
work. Apostles and prophets will unite and rapidly build the kingdom of God
together.
I saw a complete circle - Americans going to
other countries but now, people of other countries coming here - a completeness
of commission, fellowship, and ministry.
He told me once again that China is going to
open to the gospel as Russia did for a season but then shall suddenly close. (This
was a word He had given me several years ago).
He told me that He will primarily use the
indigenous workers in India - not from the outside. There is coming a great
anointing for them in their own country and there shall be an anointing of
multiplication given to them that is mighty but short-lived in view of the
coming of the Lord. They must work while it is day for the night cometh when no
man can work.
You will hear of other countries such as Viet
Nam also opening to the gospel around the time that China does but they, too,
shall close shortly thereafter. (This also was a word He had given me several
years ago when He spoke to me about China).
But, every nation of the world and all people
shall hear the voice of God and have opportunity to repent and prepare
themselves for Jesus’ return.
Revival in Families
I saw families in America, where children have
departed from the faith, coming back to God in truth and reality - and a quick
work being done in their lives. They were then stepping into the work of God in
great numbers and moving forward in what they had known, all along, to be
right.
Radical Christianity
God is going to spew “lukewarmness” in
Christians out of His mouth. But, at the same time, He is going to bring a new
hunger that will cause change. It will be either “hot or cold” - no in-between!
Radical Christianity will be the norm in this day for any and all who desire to
move forward in God.
There is coming a great rain! My people shall
no more be as children, running to and fro, but shall focus on greater things,
instead of smaller things. What used to be a great problem in their lives shall
pale in significance to the greater things that I will use them for.
Lift Up Your Eyes
My children whom I have called will awaken
from a deep sleep. They shall see things differently than ever before. They
shall view things as I view them and place importance upon the things that I
place importance upon.
Isaac “lifted up his eyes” and saw the camels
coming - Rebekah, his bride coming. (Gen. 24). And, Rebekah lifted up her eyes
and saw Isaac and got off her camel. (We, as the body of Christ must lift up
our eyes and see that our bridegroom is coming!).
In Joshua 5:13, Joshua “lifted up his eyes”
and saw the Captain of the Lord’s Host. In chapter 6, God gives Jericho into
the hands of God’s people. (We, as God’s people must see spiritual things that
we might have victory).
King Nebuchadnezzar “lifted up his eyes” unto
Heaven and his understanding returned to him and he blessed the Most High.
(Dan. 4:34). (We must humble ourselves and look only to Him).
Matthew 17:7-8
And Jesus came and touched them, and said,
Arise, and be not afraid. [8] And when they had “lifted up their eyes“, they
saw no man, save Jesus only. (We must see Jesus only and fear will go).
John 4:35
Say not ye, There are yet four months, and
then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, “Lift up your eyes“, and look on
the fields; for they are white already to harvest. (We must see the lateness of
the hour and the need of evangelism).
Too long we have been looking down (negative
things), or looking straight ahead (fear of future), when we need to “lift up
our eyes” to see Jesus only and spiritual things.
God is going to give understanding to enable
His people to look higher than ever before; to change our perspective; to
receive the mind of Christ; and to do greater things than we have ever done!
We will Know Him
The spirit of “wisdom and revelation” will be
given to God’s people, that we may know Him and His mighty power, so that we
can experience His power through our own lives.
Ephes. 1:17-19
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the
knowledge of him: [18] The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that
ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory
of his inheritance in the saints, [19] And what is the exceeding greatness of
his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
The Apostle Paul said:
Philip. 3:10
That I may know him, and the power of his
resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto
his death.
A Famine For Truth
America shall experience a famine, instead of
the rest of the world experiencing it (literally), as you are used to. But, it shall
not be a famine for food but for hearing the true voice of the Lord. For their
eyes have been dim and their ears dull of hearing to the true words of the
Lord. They have made unto themselves golden images that cannot speak or hear
and certainly will not give glory to the God of heaven!
Intercession Will Turn the Tide
Yet, there are those true ones in America and
those who will break down this idolatry and pride will be the intercessors that
wait before Me day and night. And, their intercession shall turn the tide for
America, as well as for other parts of the world, that it will not be too late,
but true revival will come.
Desire the Highest Goals for My Kingdom
I am calling upon you who will hear My voice
and obey My call. Lay aside the past and the things that have so easily beset
you, and desire the highest goals for My kingdom.
Hebrews 12:1
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about
with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin
which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is
set before us.
Knowledge of His Glory
Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth shall be filled with the
knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.
It is the day of the Lord for true and mighty
revival that shall cover the whole earth! I shall send people into all nations
for a last, urgent call for repentance and to build the work of God.
The End Is At Hand
The day of the Apostle is still in effect and
shall be until the coming of the Lord.
I have raised up prophets to speak forth my
words and they shall go to all nations. They shall not speak high sounding
words of their own hearts but true messages from God. Many shall fear and shall
turn to the Lord.
Great signs and wonders shall be done in the
name of Jesus that shall astound literally thousands at one time! I shall do
all that I can do to convince people of their need for God and the urgency of
the hour for repentance.
I saw signs in the heavens declaring the end
is soon at hand. Something large and red covered the sky and brought fear to
many.
God’s People Fed
Yet, even though understanding the urgency of
the hour, I saw God’s people as contented sheep, grazing and going out to
larger pastures, where they were cared for in abundance. Yet, after they were
fed and cared for, they in turn went to those in need and had a great ministry,
sharing what they had received from the Lord.
This signifies that the food that shall be
given forth to God’s people shall be “the meat of the Word” given from those
with “revelation knowledge” that can only come from the Spirit of God.
Churches Returning to First Love
I saw in time past, a great number of people
in America who had gone to churches and groups to be fed but who left, caring
the same burdens they came in with. Yet, I saw God raising up a new group of
churches that had returned to their first love. They had a love that could not
be compared with anything else, and this love was drawing people by great
numbers. They were receiving, being healed of their needs, and bringing in
others to receive. It was a continual feast of the Lord - hurting people
healed; bringing others in; and in due time, going forth to the needy areas of
the world. Others were hungry and were coming in because they could see their
love.
Strength And Healing
This is not a day for the faint-hearted. Yet,
the weak, God will strengthen, and those truly down, He will lift up.
It is a day for complete healing. Those who
have walked in sickness, some for many years, will be completely healed and
going forth, startling many. I saw, as with the children of Israel, “none of
these diseases” upon them that were upon the Egyptians.
Take Off the Old and Put On The New
Psalm 105:37
He brought them forth also with silver and
gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.
I also saw that their garments nor shoes did
not wear out during the forty years in the wilderness, as they were preparing
to go into the promised land. And, God told me that He is clothing us in new
garments and shoes that will not wear out until we go home to be with Him. We
are to take off the old garments and put on the new!
Door of Greatness For the Saints
There is a great door before us as the body of
Christ. And, there is a knocking at that door to see who will open it. It is
the door of greatness in God. It is not a small door but a large one. And, I
saw God by His Spirit handing out gifts upon his people - also special
anointing to meet the urgency of the hour. All those who were willing, were
receiving.
God Reproved Kings For The Anointed
Psalm 105:12-15
When they were but a few men in number; yea,
very few, and strangers in it. [13] When they went from one nation to another,
from one kingdom to another people; [14] He suffered no man to do them wrong:
yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; [15] Saying, Touch not mine anointed,
and do my prophets no harm.
A Wave Of Truth In Teaching
Teaching is going to take on a newness in this
day as never before. The teachings representing a mixture (“the wool and the
linen”) will be discarded, even by those of lesser understanding. For God is
bringing about a wave of “truth” that will make all else look shabby and
worthless. It is a day when the truth will prevail.
Newness of Purpose
It is a day when dedication to God will be in
the fore-front, and other things will be of lesser significance. Christians who
have been wasting their time will realize that they have been like children
playing “dress up” and not really clothing themselves in what God is saying for
the church to do. They will awaken to newness of purpose.
The Spirit of Jezebel and Ahab Put Down
The spirit of Jezebel that has infiltrated
God’s work and tried to make a great impact in this day is going to be put down
for what it is. Ahab and Jezebel in the church will be shown up for what they
are and will be eliminated to a great degree.
Return to Book of Acts
And, God told me that, even as He reproved
kings for the sake of the children of Israel, He will do the same for us today.
He said that there will be a return to the book of Acts in holiness, power of
the Holy Spirit, and the fear of the Lord.
And, those who touch God’s anointed, will be
quickly exposed and dealt with, in comparison to the past. They will no longer
be allowed to move on as though they have done nothing wrong. “Be sure their
sins will find them out.”
God is giving pastors and leaders a new
authority that will astound many and will put the enemy to flight. This new
authority will work to bring about the positive and also to eliminate the
negative, to keep the church in perfect balance. For satan has been hindering
by his crafty devices, but he shall be shown up and cast out of the church.
Signs, wonders, and healings shall then come forth that have been hindered in
times past by satan’s crafty devices in the church.
It is a day for every believer to rise up and
not to let inferiorities or hindrances stop him from doing all that he can do
for the gospel of Christ. For there shall be a great reward coming for this
very soon. It is a day for the weak to say, “I am strong” - and for the common
man to rejoice in the opportunity afforded him in this day.
Hold Up One Another
For it is the day for every believer to join
together in unity and strength and in the power of the Holy Spirit, with one
purpose, one heart, and one motivation. We are to hold one another up, as Moses
hands were held up in the battle.
Exodus 17:11-12
And it came to pass, when Moses held up his
hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
[12] But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him,
and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one
side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the
going down of the sun.
Old Garments Can’t Hold New Wine
Matthew 9:16
No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an
old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment,
and the rent is made worse.
I saw Christians of every nation standing in a
long line, waiting to receive clothing. God was clothing them in new garments
that were not tattered or torn. They covered them fully and were of rich colors
and quality. They were royal garments.
Rev. 1:6
And hath made us kings and priests unto God
and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
And, after each one received the garments and
put them on, I saw a radical change take place. A newness came upon them of the
glory of God and they left much differently than they came. And, I heard the
voice of God say, “Now you are ready and equipped to accomplish my will in this
day.”
We Must Become As Little Children
Luke 18:17
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not
receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
I saw a large number of children shouting and
singing, “Hosanna in the highest! Blessed be the name of the Lord!” But, the
Lord told me that these were not literally children, but all ages who will hear
and obey the word of the Lord. For it is a day to become as little children in
love, loyalty, obedience, unity, and submission.
Importance of Prayer
Once again, I feel to emphasis from the throne
of God, the importance of prayer and intercession, especially in this day! It
will actually “turn the tide” even in nations!
The Five-Fold Ministries
There is a special anointing for teachers in
this day and a reward for those who will emphasize “truth” of the God’s Word,
instead of the ideas of man.
Pastors, get ready for growth! I saw large
numbers of sheep, crowding into true churches where God’s power was being
demonstrated.
Evangelists, this is your special hour! The
urgency of the heart of God is upon the world for evangelism! He will empower
evangelists as never before and I see provision being given to them more
rapidly and easily than it had ever been. God is releasing His provision and
unction for the salvation of the world, in a greater way than ever before!
Prophets, get ready and be prepared for
wherever God will send you, and whoever He calls you to come before, with His
words! For He will send you to strategic places in this day and hour.
Apostles will receive an unction from on high
and I see many builders coming forth to join together in the work, both here
and abroad. I saw a building being built very quickly and yet, soundly. And,
God showed me that this was what He was doing in the life and ministry of the
apostle in this day.
The five-fold ministry will work in unity and
power as never before demonstrated on the face of the earth. For it is God’s
plan and His purpose will be fulfilled.
Veterans of the Faith
Missionaries, pastors, and leaders who have
been in the work of God for years will experience a fresh anointing and God
will send in re-enforcements for their encouragement. Some will feel of lesser
value because of new ones being raised up, but their faithfulness has been
noted by God and they will have a great reward, not only in the world to come,
but even in this day. God is going to prove Himself to them in signs, wonders,
and healings. He will cause others to recognize their experience in the Lord,
and credibility of character. We will also hear of healings in the bodies of
such ones, even in their latter years of life. God is renewing them for the
ministry.
Individual Importance
Every individual in the body of Christ who is
truly surrendered to the plan and purpose of God will feel the importance of
his work and mission. There will be no more need for such to be counseled on
“self worth” or such subjects.
And, for those who have done little for God;
yet it is good, He would say: “Strengthen that which you have; and I will give
you more!”
Humility Brings Greatness
I saw the dealings of God coming upon those
with pride. God will not tolerate it in this day and their work will not
succeed.
James 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith,
God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
1 Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty
hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
A Day for “Doers”
This is not a day of just “hearing“ or just
“saying” - but of “doing”.
James 1:22
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers
only, deceiving your own selves.
Double Minded People
Double minded people will be dealt with by God
in this day, so that stability can come forth in individual lives, families,
and in the church.
James 1:8
A double minded man is unstable in all his
ways.
Emotional Healings
Great emotional healings will come forth, it
seems in an instant, without the help of man, but by the supernatural power of
God. For He is preparing His bride to have no spot or wrinkle and Jesus’ blood
will wash each believer in their area of need.
Jesus Is Coming Soon!
Matthew 24:44-47
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an
hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. [45] Who then is a faithful and
wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them
meat in due season? [46] Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh
shall find so doing. [47] Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler
over all his goods.
I hear a song being sung by the choirs of
Heaven - first, faintly, but coming closer and closer……it is the “Song of the
Lamb”.
Prepare ye the way of the Lord! For He is
coming soon! This is the day of the Lord! This is a day for overcomers!
Rev. 3:21
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit
with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father
in his throne.
This is the day for “Greatness”!
This is the day for God’s mighty power to be
seen through us and His greatness to all the world.
Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the
Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in
Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of
the earth.
This is a day for all to receive of the Spirit
of God!
Joel 2:28
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I
will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall
prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.
Jesus is coming soon!
Rev. 22:12
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is
with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
EVEN SO COME, LORD JESUS!
Esther Thornton
