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When the new church phase is on the wane, there will be evidenced in the churches something that has not been seen before: a coming together of those with an emphasis on the Word and those with an emphasis on the Spirit. When the Word and the Spirit come together, there will be the biggest movement of the Holy Spirit that the nation, and indeed the world, has ever seen. (Smith Wigglesworth)

This coming together of the Word and Spirit has been confirmed by others, including R.T. Kendall, former pastor of Westminster Chapel and Christian author:

By word I mean the centrality of the gospel. By spirit I mean signs, wonders and miracles. I believe that it will mean a spontaneous combustion of power and authority for the Church and a wake-up call to the nation.

Both of these nationally recognized spiritual leaders have prophesied a heaven-sent “revival” and “movement” of God, ignited by a coming together of the Word and the Spirit. If we want to embrace this word and position ourselves for heaven’s “spontaneous combustion,” I believe it will take the Word-based Evangelicals and the Spirit-fueled Charismatics and Pentecostals to pursue even closer relationships in prayer, practice, and initiatives. Rather than simply acknowledging each other’s presence in the room, we need to walk to the center, huddle in prayer, and start taking notes from heaven.

This next move of the Spirit will require a coming together of believers that is much deeper than in days gone by. Intercession is requiring a oneness of heart and mind that can only happen when we embrace the apostles and prophets, the Word and the Spirit, and acknowledging the value and power of each. It must influence the way we worship together and pray together, for this is the only way to access heaven’s power and authority.

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of His household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. In Him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit. (Ephesians 2:19-22)

Two years ago I had a profound dream that highlighted God’s heart concerning the coming together of the Body of Christ:

I saw a group of people praying in the corner, huddled together in earnest intercession. Behind them in the far distance was a mountain. I knew it represented kingdom authority and heaven’s council. The intercessors were seeking to connect to this mountain, to align themselves in order to break through the veil and bring heaven’s authority to bear on the earth. Yet, the connection was not clear. Interaction with this mountain was blocked.

Knowing we were not fully aligned, I stepped out of the group and began to move to the center, holding an invisible kind of line connected to this mountain. I knew we had to come into perfect alignment in order to break through. Finally, after continuing to move little by little toward the middle, watching this line of communication eventually settle into place, I waited.

After a few moments I saw something begin to move in the distance. Slowly but steadily I saw three distinct Beings emerge from the heart of the mountain. Closer and closer they came until I saw what they were. Three large eagles, stately, bearing immense authority and grace. As they drew closer, I knew they had been summoned. I also knew they were looking at me.

As they drew nearer a fear and dread began to come over me at the authority and might I sensed coming from them. They were deliberate, forceful, yet moving cautiously…looking…listening. At last, the three huge figures hovered immediately above me, looking down at me with a silent yet unmistakably loud message: “We come together, or not at all.”

I woke from this dream shaking in the Fear of the Lord. I had never experienced the power and presence of the Trinity before. Their call was unmistakable, and I knew it was a charge to the Church. It was the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit speaking to us as we are desperately praying for breakthrough in both the nation and in the Church.

Until we acknowledge the fullness of each person of the Godhead, we will not see the fullness of heaven come to the earth. We cannot pick and choose which expression of the Trinity we prefer. We cannot focus on one at the expense of the other. Each represents and expresses God’s heart and character in a different dimension. God, our Creator and loving heavenly Father. Jesus Christ, the Word become flesh and the only way to salvation through the cross. Holy Spirit, the full expression and manifestation of the Father’s heart. They are One. They cannot be divided. If we want heaven to come to earth, they must come together.

In our ongoing intercession and interaction as the Body of Christ, we must honor and celebrate those expressions and messages that are different from ours. Those who focus on the Father’s unconditional love must be willing to acknowledge the call to righteousness. Those who celebrate the gifts of the Spirit must do so in love and submission to the Living Word. Those who call for a higher standard of scriptural integrity must also be willing to embrace activities of the Spirit that are not easily understood or proof-texted in Scripture.

We do not have to compromise our convictions in order to value and honor other parts of the Body and the assignment they carry (see 1 Corinthians 12:12-14). God speaks through many voices and each voice that is connected to His heart carries a needed message. Yet, each is but a part of the whole. If we do not see the value of each part, we will miss the whole message.

In the dream I had to get out of my comfortable corner in order to align my heart with heaven. I had to step outside my familiar group and surroundings in order to summon a response. The connection I was looking for was a heart connection. I needed to tune my heart to God’s in order to comprehend the fullness of His plans and purposes. To do that, I had to be willing to go into unfamiliar territory so I could receive new input and new perspectives.

I believe the Lord is inviting us to pay more attention to the frequencies of heaven than with our own familiar wavelengths. In our prayers, our interactions, and our communications, we can honor one another and give value to the particular message each brings and the role each part plays. When we hear God’s purposes fully expressed through each part of the Body, we will truly connect to His heart. His Spirit within us will help to filter out the unnecessary parts and lesser things so we can hear the full counsel from heaven.

Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. (1 Corinthians 12:12-14 NIV)

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John Curry
November 21, 2019

Dear Wanda, Your comments are, as always, right on target. The Body of Jesus Christ has too much fire-power to be wasted on inter-church squabbles. Let us receive each believer, and the gifts and abilities he or she carries, with the welcome of brotherly love. May the Word be empowered by the Spirit, and may the Spirit be practiced with faithfulness to the Word. And may God in His Triune Fullness be worshipped by everything that has breath, in the beauty of holiness.
“We join with angels, and archangels, and all the company of Heaven ins crying ‘Holy, Holy, Holy !’
Glory be to You, O God Most High !”

    Rochelle
    November 22, 2019

    Yes, I am agreeing with you in prayer. This article reminded me of a book titled The Kingdom Triangle by J. P. Moreland which gives a beautiful and full exposition of this concept.

Jim
November 21, 2019

I am declaring one nation under God through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour and standing on the Word for our nation that says “Your Word is a lamp to our leaders feet and a light to our leaders paths” in the powerful name of Jesus I pray, amen and amen

Jeannie Pongs
November 21, 2019

I agree with this revelation. God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit the 3 are one to walk . Father help us to walk in your spirit with freedom that others may see and Glorify God thru the good works he has given us…Save our President and give him freedom and the power of the Holy Spirit to walk worthy of his calling. Help us to cover him by the Blood of Our Lord Jesus. Amen

Vicki
November 21, 2019

Oh Lord, may this unity begin in repentance for our land and may we pray in Biblical terms our need to repent, as individuals, as churches and certainly in the public square. We have given up too much territory to the enemy, having given over our rights as citizens of this great nation pursuant to life, liberty and happiness. We have given away our religious freedoms and allowed small factions to declare their ‘rights’ antithetical to Your Holy Word, to be greater than. May our heirship to Your kingdom not neglect our standing for Your righteousness in this nation. Oh Father, may we have faith to understand there is but One authority. There is but One moral compass and You alone are our Judge and Justifier.
Let us no longer quench the fire of the Holy Spirit by grieving it as we sin. May we turn away from our pride, selfishness and unbelief and all the ways it manifest in our daily lives to see You in Your full holiness. Convict us so that we may separate ourselves from walking in the ways of the world and thinking You are tolerant of it, for Your patience is not to be taken as toleration and we will be judged according to Your standards, for Jesus said if you love me you will keep my commands. May we examine ourselves, and examine the churches for which we belong for anything You may hold against us on judgement day, such as being open and affirming continuation of immoral lives. Give us strength to call sin as sin, an abomination to You and in Jesus name may we walk the talk, and raise our voices to praise and proclaim Your name, Your commands and may it all be to Your Glory alone. Amen

Glynnda
November 21, 2019

The time for revival in America is here. God is moving and young hearts brought up without knowledge of God are looking for truth. Father let us be the teachers and help that they need to find you. I know the age of Grace is almost over. Let us see one more great revival before the end and snatch as many precious souls from Hell as we can…..

Patricia Lange
November 21, 2019

Oh Father, you know my heart and those that love you! This made me weep because of its profound message to the WHOLE body of Christ. May we all humble ourselves and be bound together as one body giving the Glory only to God himself through Jesus Christ his son and through the power of the Holy Spirit! I ask that you totally consume me with what you are imparting unto me and others! Glory and Praise to you precious Heavenly Father!

Mylene Domingo
November 21, 2019

This is a powerful revelation. Moving in the same wavelength with the Holy Trinity and seeing above in God’s eye view.

John Butler
November 21, 2019

We could use a renewal of the Charismatic Movement that swept the countries in the 1970’s. That kind of enthusiasm for the Lord would go a long way in subduing the evil spirits that are all too present in our land.

David W. Locke
November 21, 2019

11/21/19 @ 7:39am EST

Yes Lord,

The Holy Christian Church Universal,

Your Precious Body, is divided and not nearly as effective as could be.

We must needs come together in Unity of Spirit,

what hitherto has not happened for a long time,

and will not without Your Great Grace and a humbling for which we earnestly pray Abba Father,

through Your Only Son

our Lord Jesus,

The Lamb of God for sinners slain,

Amen

Deborah
November 21, 2019

Powerful and true word. Have been praying and preaching on this for several years and am “refired” after reading this dream. Thank you, Wanda!

Christie Hart
November 21, 2019

In the past few years, God has been calling me out of my comfort and into circles of people I’ve never been. He is doing a work within me that only He can do.
Father God, have YOUR WAY. May YOUR KINGDOM come, YOUR WILL be done on Earth as it is in HEAVEN. Amen!

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