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Living in the Last Days: Are You Prepared? Difficult Days are Ahead, But So is the Harvest!

Can you imagine going to Iran and seeing an image of the President of the United States, Barack Obama, plastered across the side of a building? That’s exactly what CNN’s Anthony Bourdain witnessed when he traveled to the capital city of Iran, Tehran. It is imperative to remember and understand that Iran is the country that people were sentenced to a number of lashings because they were too happy. This is the same nation that America cut a deal with. Reportedly, it looks as if we gave them $400 million in exchange for captured journalists. With the simple explanation of a chalkboard, Glenn Beck compares what Iran asked for in the deal and what the U.S. asked for. It’s almost as if America is paying tribute to Iran. We must recognize that difficult days are ahead.

Imagine if, somehow, a military force ended up in the Gulf of Mexico. The Lord has shown to both Greg Lancaster and Brett Holderbaum, an aircraft carrier going down in the Gulf. An aircraft carrier is a sign of America’s strength. In addition, the Lord also showed Greg Lancaster that there was a sudden urgency with no time left. People in Florida were running to the Northern border hoping to get across. As the governor of Florida reached the border, he himself could only reach across, but he himself did not make it. Although, while reaching, he passed what appeared to be papers across the border. It was the constitutional papers of the state of Florida, its very sovereignty.

When we hear people voicing the idea of a “national police force” we must recognize that this is not in line with the original intent of America. A “State of Emergency” would cause a military general to be placed over America, which can also be understood as an interchangeable reality of “Martial Law”.

John Paul Jackson has continually sounded the warnings of the days that we are living in. The realities that we are witnessing in Venezuela are about to take place in America. As Jackson shares the headlines of what he was shown from the Lord, one of the headlines read, “Food Prices Lead Nation’s Escalating Inflation Woes” while another read, “Sysco and Kraft Considers Guards on Delivery Trucks as Food Nears 40% of the Family Budget”. It’s happening as we speak in Venezuela. Hundreds of thousands of people in Venezuela are rushing the border to seek food in neighboring countries only to realize that a month’s worth of wages will only buy 2 days-worth of food.

Today’s generation may not recognize that food take time to grow. We’ve gotten so caught up in technology and the instantaneous timelines of so many processes that we may have forgotten that cows do not come from McDonalds. It wasn’t that long ago that life meant hard work from dusk till dawn for the simple processes of food. Today, 2% of America’s population produces the food for the other 98% with the average distance of the food nearing 1,500 miles; and in some instancesover 2,00 miles. What we’re used to getting in a matter of seconds through a fast-food aisle, will take days, if not months to grow.

What we are about to see will cause people to coagulate together with a common goal of searching food for their families and loved ones. This is called a gang. When National Geographic released a fictional video called “After Armageddon” it portrayed a family’s response to a national economic crisis. One of the interesting statements made highlighted how people change based on their condition. “We’re nice mainly because we’re rich and comfortable; and when we’re no longer rich and comfortable, we won’t be as nice.” Not only did Jackson warn of coming hardships regarding food, but also riots.

When speaking on Joni Talk, he shared, “Riots are coming. Riots in the streets are coming; and if we’re not careful, shortly after the next Presidential Election, the anger will mount so much that we’ll end up having Martial Law declared. There are 6 cities in the United States, there may be more, but I have seen 6 cities where Martial Law was declared.” He was shown Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and an additional mystery city that he did not know the specifics of. Detroit has warned visitors to “Enter at Your Own Risk”.

In a time of worshiping the Lord, Brett Holderbaum was shown the patterns of a hurricane and felt a strong wind. When he asked the Lord what He was saying, God then showed him Washington D.C. God then said He is “tearing down the mountains and all the monuments that man has made. A fresh wind will blow through D.C.”

When Greg Lancaster was shown a vision from the Lord, America was being attacked from the East and the West. The number of this enemy was 666 and 67 was involved. BUT, the Church is going to multiply and defeat the advancing armies. The encouraging reminder is in the process of desiring a harvest. The hard soil must first be tilled up and softened, in order for the seeds to take root.

Though the enemies are many and advancing, our hope is in the Lord. It’s time to learn how to be the Church. Hearing the voice of God doesn’t just happen. We have to make the conscious decision to become disciples of Jesus Christ. We must spend time with Jesus Christ in the Word of God. The urgency of this matter can be seen when remembering a vision that the Lord gave to Dumitru Duduman. In this night vision, only 25% of the Christians that he was shown knew what to do with the Word of the Lord and fight against the attacks of the Devil while the other remaining 75% were all destroyed. Hear the full discussion of these important matters to understand the urgency of the hour that we are facing, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Iran, Tehran, Malaysia airline, Governor Rick Scott, ValerieJarrett, CBS Morning News, National Geographic, Texas, prophetic warnings, Mark of the Beast, technology, EMP, Emmaus Road, and discipleship. Greg and John shared in this segment.

It’s Time to Be Prepared Spiritually for What Is Coming: Get Started on the Emmaus Road

It’s time that the Church be armed for the ensuing battle that we are about to face. The weapons to best fight this war is not with bullets, but with Scripture; The Word of the Lord. For those that want to know how to spend time with God, they can be unsure of how to get started, or what to do. But, there is a simple plan that you can start today. With this simple plan, you can begin abiding with the Lord, and start your journey on Emmaus Road as a disciple of Jesus Christ. You can begin your journey today. Greg and John shared in this segment.

Big Tent Revival in Burlington North Carolina!

Answered prayer is being realized in the town of Burlington, North Carolina as revival is being experienced! As CBN’s Mark Martin shares from Burlington, “The tent director of the Burlington Revival says they are averaging around 2,500 to 3,000 people each night.” Mark continues to share, “Earlier this month they held a youth night and more than 5,000 people showed up.”

When New Hope Baptist Church began a one-week revival on Mother’s Day, Pastor Hobbs believed that God wanted to do more. After outgrowing their normal gathering place, a local business man, Don Cox, offered up his property to house the accommodating tent where thousands of people would seek the presence of the Lord.

Cox shares about how this experience reminds him of what he had seen decades ago; “The last time I remember anything remotely similar to this happening was in August of 1951 where I went to a tent meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina, where a young evangelist by the name of Billy Graham was speaking.” Reportedly, more than 400 people have given their lives to Jesus Christ. Be encouraged as you see the very testimonies of what God is doing, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: revival, Holy Spirit, and prayer. Greg and John shared in this segment.

Pensacola Uniting in PRAYER: Be There September 11, 2016 Pensacola Bay Center

In the coming days, the Church will be gathered at the Pensacola Bay Center on September 11^th, 2016 to come together, pray, and seek the face of the Lord for our city and our nation. Sixteen years ago, the Church all throughout Pensacola gathered upon the same location to pray for the city and the nation. Now we have the opportunity to do it again. Set your appointments today and be a part of what God is doing as you witness this exciting and memorable event. See Pastor Ken Sumrall pray for the ministers in the city, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: encouragement, prayer, and worship. Greg and John shared in this segment.

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The Devil’s End Game: The Power to Define the Meaning of WORDS

What is the end game of the devil and how do we respond to what he is doing? Lance Wallnau, speaking on The Jim Bakker Show, helps answer these questions. “The ultimate spoils of the culture of war is the power to define the meaning of words. (For example) What is a man, what is a woman, what is marriage, what is freedom? …When the devil gets control of the gates of influence, he can redefine the meaning of things. The wrecking ball that is released is going to wreck the progress of that agenda…I asked the Lord…what is the business with the wall all about…there has to be more than something to do with Mexico.” God gave him the scripture, “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.”(ESV) “America has become a nation that doesn’t have self-control. It has no fiscal control in Washington; it has no media control over truth, it has no moral control over sexuality. The prophetic imagery here is that, I’m(God) going to build walls and boundaries for the sake of putting back in self-government in America, so it doesn’t collapse.”

We need to go back and find the original intent in these things listed above and the issues that we face every day, and we can find them in the Bible. We can get a biblical worldview and come together as believers in whichever mountain of influence/culture God has us in. God has called us to be disciples of light in our daily lives and bring others into the Kingdom of God. You can find out more about discipleship and how to influence your mountain of culture at VFNKB. We want to hear from you! Also shared in this segment: President Donald Trump, Pastors, Tower of Babel, Babylon, Global, Freedom, Truth, Prison, Homosexuality, Biblical Worldview. Greg shared in this segment.

Your One Vote Matters! Your Vote Can Make the Difference- 4% of People Vote in Local Elections

How important is one vote in an election? Pastor George Pearsons, Bishop Keith Butler, and David Barton answer this question for us and help us gain a better perspective on how important our vote is. There are many times where one vote made the difference. Pastor Pearsons goes back in history where one vote made a huge difference. “In 1845 Texas was admitted to the States by one vote, 1868 Andrew Johnson was spared impeachment by one vote, in 1923, Adolf Hitler won the leadership of the Nazi party by one vote. In 1960, JFK won by one vote per precinct and Nixon lost by one vote per precinct. And so, one vote is extremely important.”

David Barton talks about Thomas Jefferson and how many people in recent times have wanted any memory of him removed because he was a slave owner. But he was not a slave owner by choice, and he tried to free his slaves but the state of Virginia at that time would not allow him to free them because of certain laws that were in place. He tried to have the law removed and to abolish slavery as soon as he started college at the University of Virginia, but he could not get it done. When elected to the Continental Congress he introduced a law to abolish slavery, and he lost by one vote! America missed ending slavery by only one vote. Even still he fought until the end of his life to abolish slavery.

When it comes to our current elections, many are focusing on the Presidential election or the bigger election when we should be focusing more on our local elections which is much more important. Bishop Butler shares how important the local vote is. “Local officials can determine where you live, how you live, what you can do, whether or not you can own a firearm…the entire local level is extremely, extraordinarily important. And in many ways have as much and in some cases have more impact on your life than the federal officials do.” David shares that, “31% of people (in America) have decided not to vote (in presidential elections).” When we decide not to vote, we decide to not have any influence at all in our city, and our country. He continues, “Only 4% of voters vote in local elections.”

We can focus on influencing people in our community who have the right values to run for office, and it is a high possibility that they will win because of the low percentage of people that actually vote in the local elections. Bishop Butler states that, “The City Council has the ability to select whether the Second Amendment will be applied or not…every election matters…the will of what the public really thinks is not being shown at the ballot box, then they say this is terrible why is this happening, but you didn’t go out and vote?” Bishop Butler is asked the question; As a pastor what do you do in your church to encourage people to vote? “Every pastor, anything you want them to do, you preach on it. You will have whatever you preach on… faith comes by hearing…the gospel system is speaking, hearing, and acting. If a pastor takes the time to walk through the Word of God about the matter, the people will vote.”

Voting is our responsibility as citizens of America and we can make sure the right person gets in office. As believers “it is a biblical duty to vote,” says David, “God has ordained the institution of civil government.” The scriptures tell us how to elect people for government, “Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.” This scripture points to each level of government that we vote for. When we choose not to vote the wrong people are put into leadership, but we can make the right choice and get out and vote! We want to hear from you. Also shared in this segment: elections, values, Second Amendment, preaching, Biblical World View, seeds, harvest, righteousness, faith, and abiding. Greg and Steve shared in this segment. See original article HERE.

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Charles Simpson Shares What He Learned in the Charismatic Renewal Movement

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During the 1960s, and into the 1970s, the Holy Spirit carried out an awesome move of God, which has been known as the Charismatic Renewal Movement. During that time, Charles Simson was one of the handful of men that found themselves in a deeply encouraging, yet also challenging movements of God’s Spirit. In these life experiences, we cannot help but learn precious lessons and wisdom along the way. In a recent conversation with VFNtv, Charles Simpson talked about some of these vital lessons that he gained along the way.

As man with tremendous life experience, Simpson’s words echo the very fragrance of wisdom. When speaking about what he learned from the Charismatic Renewal Movement, he shares these words, “It’s not just discipling and shepherding, and all that, it’s life itself.” Simpson continues to underscore the importance of paying close attention to the words of Jesus. “One thing that we all need to know is that Jesus commanded certain things, He didn’t suggest them. He commanded them. If you start out to obey His commands, not for salvation, but because He said, ‘do it’.” Even this wisdom points to the necessity of understanding where salvation begins. Simpson continues, “Salvation comes by faith in [Jesus], but to say that I’ve got faith in Him, but I don’t obey Him, I’m not sure that works.”

Remembering his own journey in his youth, he never felt that he measured up to the calling that God had on his life. Simpson’s father was a pastor, and he watched how his father ministered, and also how people responded his father’s leadership. Thinking back to conversations with his father about the ministry, he recalls a memorable exchange. “If they said to me what some of them say to you…I’d knock all their teeth out. He said, ‘well you don’t what you would do.’ And he was right, I didn’t. And when I finally committed my life to the ministry and walked through my own stuff, I had a lot to learn. And, I figure, I’ve got just as much to learn right now because there are layers, and layers, and layers of truth in one word; and you learn it on one dimension and then you learn it on another dimension.” As Simpson continues to point out, we never stop learning.

The important truth about life and always learning is the stark difference in our lives when we begin to attempt to do what Jesus has called and commanded us to do. “Nothing becomes real until you try it. Theories don’t produce character. Theories don’t produce triumph.” It is in these next words of truth that brings so much encouragement to the battles and seasons of life that we all go through. “I believe God delights more in the mistakes of those who try than the successes of those who don’t, or the ideas.” How often do we become more focused on our failures and mistakes and not on the wisdom that was learned during those choices and seasons in our lives?

As Simpson continues to focus on how we are to carry out and carry on what Jesus commanded us to do, he talks about discipleship. “The aim of discipleship is to mature them to friendship. Jesus said I no longer call you servants, but friends. My best friends are some of those that I discipled. But I don’t look at them as my disciples. I look at them as my friends.” With this understanding, Simpson humbly shares about the continuing fruit that is being born within those friends; “and they’ve taken whatever I’ve taught them places I could never take it”. Simpson continues, “Your prayer is, the people you influence are smarter than you are, learn from your mistakes, and take it to places you could never take it.”

The more we live in this life, the more we experience conflicts and disagreements. As Simpson continues to share priceless wisdom he has learned throughout his life, he reveals that we should not be surprised how people respond when they don’t agree with the choices that are made. ‘When people disagree with you, they will attack your motives, they won’t attack your processes, they will attack who you are, and not get bitter.’ It is our response in those moments that matter most. Simpson continues, “when that happens, you gotta love them.”

Considering the many different people and different situations that Simpson has encountered in his life, he reflects on Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:16, “You will recognize them by their fruits”, as he points out the importance of recognizing disciples by their fruit. “The thing: real disciples bear fruit. People that are just into knowledge listen, they become connoisseurs of good sermons, but they never bear fruit themselves, and that’s unfortunate because they have a lot to give.” The priceless exchange continues as Greg Lancaster how we are to respond when someone refuses to lay their life down for the next generation as was done for their life. Simpson’s response highlights the urgency of crisis in today’s Church. “Well I think part of it is the fault of the pulpit because we haven’t spelled out what is required. We say, ‘being a Christian requires a certain moral standing, maybe a certain giving standard, maybe a certain attendance standard, maybe a certain involvement in committees and programs standard’, all of that; but we don’t say, ‘well if you’re a real Christian, you’re going to produce another real Christian pretty soon…Everything else is part of church membership, but that is not.” It’s in this moment that Simpson underscores the important truth of understanding the difference between salvation and discipleship. “It isn’t just that we get somebody saved. Making disciples is a whole ‘nother thing. It’s a commitment, it’s like having a child, and it’s very much like having a child; and you get calls and you spend time.” Just as there are maturity levels in a child, so is there different maturity levels in disciples. Simpson continues, ‘there are levels of maturity, that one day, they’re going to have children, and they’re going to realize you were smarter than they thought you were. The thing is, when you get old, it’s your fruit that’s gonna take care of you’.

This is such a priceless exchange of wisdom and life’s truths that we must carry on into our generation and into our own lives. See the whole conversation with Charles Simpson and all the many different lessons he has learned in his 82 years of experience, and so much more. Also shared in this segment is leadership, Holy Spirit, submission, humility, trust, process, revelation, understanding, intellect, knowledge, problem-solving, Patriarchy, accusation, fruit, disciples, discipleship, pyramids, children, family, sacrifice, sowing, reaping, and ministry. Charles Simpson and Greg Lancaster shared in this segment.

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In This Life You Will Have Trouble but Jesus Has Overcome the World! Charles Simpson

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In our everyday lives, we can look at the weather, the different months of the year, and see that there are seasons throughout the year. Though you may be in one season, it will not last forever, as it is only a matter of time before the present season comes to an end and the next season begins. This is EXACTLY how it is in our walk with Jesus. Though we may experience storms today, they will not be forever. Just HOLD ON! God has good plans in store! This is precisely the wisdom that Charles Simpson shared as he sat down and talked with Greg about these important days.

Charles Simpson shares a profoundly wise perspective of a woman giving birth to a child. “A lot of things look bad. But they’re the birth. You know birth is a potential death for both mother and child. But, the Bible says that a woman has sorrow in childbirth, but rejoices because the child is born.” Yes, there is rejoicing to be experienced in this life, but it does not come without the sorrows. As Simpson continues, he points out how the Church has removed the importance of the Cross, the suffering of Christ. If we remove the acknowledgement and reality of the Cross from the Gospel and the presentation of the Gospel, than we cannot make sense when WE experience suffering and sorrow in our own lives.

It’s so important that we understand this fact and vital part of the Gospel. Paul talked very openly about the hardships he experienced, even having to endure literal storms in order to reach others for the sake of Jesus. If we don’t see that reality, we get defeated the moment the storm comes. If we see ourselves in the bottom of a situation, without understanding that Paul endured a time in the bottom of the boat, we won’t hold on. It is in this paradigm, that Simpson underscores the importance of holding on to our confidence. “If we don’t cast away our confidence. Hebrews 10:35”.

Maybe this is you. You’ve been caught up and focused on the repeated cycle of storm after storm, hardship after hardship, and lost sight that God has good plans in store for you. Instead of trying to figure out God through the gymnastics of your mind, He is received in our hearts through faith, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is so exciting, especially if we’re in the middle of a storm.

See the full conversation with Charles Simson about understanding the seasons of life, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: birthing, pain, suffering, child birth, seasons, storms, the Cross of Christ, persecution, process and hope. Charles Simpson and Greg Lancaster shared in this segment.

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PROPHECY! A New Wave of Revival is Coming to America as the Church Gets Back to Family. Charles Simpson

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It is so exciting to be a part of this generation knowing that God is about to pour out His Spirit mightily upon all the nations of the world. Knowing this is about to take place, it is so vital that we heed Jesus’ words to become His disciples and to make disciples. This is exactly what Jesus commanded His Church to do in Matthew 28: 19-20, ”Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” When we look at the Church in America, is this something being done? In a recent conversation with VFNtv, Charles Simpson spoke with Greg Lancaster about the necessity for the Church to do exactly that; make disciples.

In today’s culture, the word ‘discipleship’ is not something that everyone is hearing or even being taught about. To actually do and carry out what Jesus commanded could almost be considered rebellion since it is so rarely mentioned or taught about. Simpson comments about how the present-day Church applies discipleship. “What I see is that is discipleship is looked upon as what happens on Sunday, or in Sunday school…that’s fine, but the replication at a personal level, I don’t see it happening. It must be happening somewhere, but it’s certainly obscure as far as I know.” As Simpson continues, he emphasizes the unease that this reality brings to him. “That concerns me greatly because Jesus’ last words were ‘go make disciples’…I’m not seeing that on a personal level.” The concern is how the present model of Church is not meeting Jesus’ command. “We’ve institutionalized the process with schools and seminaries, and whatever else we have to make disciples that’s not personal and the people who go through it are not personally making disciples.” What is a heartache is to hear those that are doing it; “The exceptions to that are usually outside the Church, parachurch, and that’s a shame because the Church has the tools to do it if the people will take responsibility.”

Greg Lancaster talks about the moment that the realization of responsibility came to him when he was hungry for what God was doing. “Lord, I’m ready to learn. If it’s going to take five years, ten years, we’ll just meet together until You just tell us what’s next.” Greg continues to describe what God did. “[God] took over! It wasn’t but one Sunday and people just started coming. Holy Spirit just started bringing people. And then, they started reproducing. WAIT A MINUTE! Then you realize, I’m responsible for what I reproduce!” It was in this paradigm that Greg realized that people were doing things “in the name of God”, praying, but it wasn’t God at all. His wisdom highlights the moment of decision if we will obey the commandments of Jesus. “It makes you want to run into a building and go, ‘Okay! We’ll never have to do that again!’ Right. But then you die there.” This is precious wisdom for us to hold tightly to knowing that God is about to do great and mighty things. When God moves, good things will take place, and so will bad things.

Considering the journey and experience that Greg describes, Simpson reminds us of the journey that took place in the book of Acts. “The Book of Acts is so diverse. I mean, it’s powerful! It starts with an explosion. And then they go to jail, they get beat, and all these different things are going on, good and bad, but God is using it all.” It’s these very experiences that we can glean precious wisdom from and not be surprised when a sudden change of direction takes place midstream of a move of God. As they continue to exchange experiences from their life’s journeys, Greg says it with these words, “that’s what happens! Right in the middle of a positive God move, all of a sudden something slides in and puts themselves in that place, including individuals who are looking for self-promotion and advancement”. So many people have gotten defeated by how quickly things change direction that is not the direction they started in. Simpson continues to share priceless wisdom, “you can use good principles to your own advantage and that happens if people have not died to themselves…but…that’s not your fault”. Simpson continues, “if you are confronted with it, and it’s your responsibility, deal with it. But I began to think, you know, there was a wreck in Africa, two people collided, and I must have been responsible. I don’t know how, but I’m sure I had something to do with it.” This is where the devil attacks all of us. Simpson continues, “you get paranoid! You think, ‘I don’t want to be close to anybody because they might do something wrong, and then we’re all going to get blamed’”. The beautiful moment is when we’re okay with these realities. Simpson continues, “but you can’t be that way, and if you die to yourself, you’ll take risks, and you’ll love people that won’t love you back, or they might mistreat you”.

These stories and experiences are not unique. The enemy is always whispering lies and defeat into our ears. When we become light focused, it doesn’t matter what the strategies of darkness are. Light will always overcome the darkness. Simpson continues to talk about the perspective that the Church must take on. “If Christians just allow the Holy Spirit to have charge, they can be used out in the world, even when they don’t know it. And then, there will be opportunities where you can share your faith or help somebody.” His next words are where the rubber meets the road; “The Church has to become contagious. It’s gotta get out of isolation…well we got to get out in the public with the presence of God”. Simpson points out the fact of the matter. “It’s the Holy Spirit that makes us special. We’re not special in ourselves, and when the anointing is gone, we’re just back where we were.”

We can take the time now to gain so much wisdom from these practical life experiences and apply them to our own personal journeys. Be sure to see the whole conversation with Charles Simpson, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: family, relationship, buildings, seminary, the Fear of God, Baptism of the Holy Spirit, persecution, government, the Light of the world, sphere of influence, relationship, counseling, timings of the Lord, and fathering.

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When we look at the present landscape of America, combined also with the mighty transformations of individuals like Kanye West and Justin Bieber, we can see that God’s Spirit is on the move. When we look at what God has shown others about this next move of God, we can begin to see that it will be unlike anything we have ever seen. Rick Joyner has said ‘1,000 a week joining your fellowship’. Bob Jones has said this will be ‘a billion-soul harvest’. Charles Simpson, one of the leaders in the Charismatic Renewal Movement recently sat down with VFNtv and talked about this soon coming great move of God.

If we can see that this harvest will be of such unimaginable magnitude, we can see the need for pastors to be raised up and taught in the things of the Lord. Recounting a prophetic night vision with the Lord, Greg Lancaster shares what the Lord showed him about the need to raise up pastors. “I’m asking this question, and everybody is in their 20’s or 30’s, and I said, does anybody here feel that they’re called to be a pastor. Some raised their hands high. Some raised their hands a little bit, but there was just a diversity of those who raised their hands.” In this encounter he was shown all these people, pastors, in a bunkhouse made of ice. “They were pastors on ice”, so to speak. As this encounter continues, Greg took one step, and the Lord broke his heart for all of the pastors. “God just broke my heart and I began to talk about what it’s really like to be a pastor, and that, the brokenness, the pain, and that you need what it’s going to require of you.” As Greg highlights the awareness that the harvest is huge, he expresses the urgency for pastors, and he asks Simpson’s wisdom.

As Simpson responds, he describes a visualization that some people might not consider when they hear the word ‘pastor’. “I don’t think you’re going to have professional pastors. I think you’re gonna have lay pastors or people who are bi-vocational, and I think that is going to happen more and more.” With these words in mind, he describes the grim realities many pastors are facing today. “I don’t think that young people want to be pastors, the smart ones. It’s one of the hardest jobs in the world, and thousands are bailing out of it because of the expectation, and the culture is going in a different direction.” Simpson expresses how the present model of Church isn’t realistic and what he believes will take place. “You can’t pastor 1,000 people. No way! You can pastor pastors who pastor pastors, but that becomes very remote. And so, I think you’re going to see small groups and you’re going to see leaders emerge and they’ll be Biblically oriented people, Spirit oriented people.”

Knowing this coming move of God requires relationship, Greg recounts the recent actions from Mike Bickle, one of the leaders at the International House of Prayer-Kansas City, who recently realized “I’ve been fathering a vision, but not fathering a family”. At the 2018 One Thing Conference, Mike Bickle, and his leadership hosted the Church from China, who understood the need to be family, stepped down from hosting the Conference and learn how to be family. There is a global shift to family taking place in the Body of Christ. Family is not an institution. It can be very messy, but it is God’s design that we be family.

In light of what Greg talks about, Simpson describes the fruit that comes forth from families. “Families become tribes and tribes become nations.” Jesus called us to love one another as family and He called us to be His disciple and to make disciples. Simpson describes the hallmark characteristic of a genuine disciple. “To me, the test of a true disciple is that they make disciples, and a lot of our quote ‘discipleship programs’ don’t produce disciple makers, they produce education Christians.” Looking at the spiritual fathers China, Simpson explains how one lives their life that results in becoming a spiritual father. “I think that what you’ll see is, those who produce disciples that produce disciples will be spiritual fathers like there are in China, and they might be the patriarch of a million people, and that will happen because they replicate.” As Simpson points out, this is essentially what we are not seeing in the Western Church. “The Western Church does not replicate. It gets people to join the church, but the members are not replicating.” It’s important to know that God has called us to relate as spiritual families. Family is His idea. It is relational. It is organic. It is Biblical.

These truths are so helpful to us moving forward in the days ahead and how to better navigate our individual circumstances, than trying to make decisions without this wisdom. See the full conversation with Charles Simpson, the need for us to be rightly related to one another as family in Christ, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Kanye West, Justin Bieber, rightly related, pastors on ice, Holy Spirit, prophetic encounters, Rick Joyner, Bob Jones, End Time Harvest, pastors, brokenness, One Thing Conference, International House of Prayer Kansas City, spiritual fathers, disciples, the vine growing naturally, relational, organic, spiritual families, and missionaries.

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“People Will Use Your Name for Good or Bad” in a Movement of God, says Charles Simpson

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As we draw closer and closer to this great coming move of God, we can sometimes wonder what it is like when God SUDDENLY pours out His Spirit. There are those that have gone before us, in previous generations, who have experienced such events and movements of God’s Spirit. Charles Simpson, one of the leaders in the Charismatic Renewal Movement, is one of these. He recently sat down with Greg Lancaster and shared what it is like to suddenly be right in the middle of God pouring out His Spirit.

When talking about an outpouring of God’s Spirit, some have described it as an “explosion”. Imagine having all the needed ingredients all together in one place. All it takes is a single match and there will inevitably be an explosion. As Simpson explains, “it’s a dynamic that happens that you have no control over…it’s a wonderful explosion in some regards. But, there’s all kinds of debris in it too.” Simpson continues to explain how differently people perceive things when something is identified as a “movement”. “Once you identify, and you get identified, say, as a movement…once that happens, then anybody associated with the movement becomes you.” Simpson also highlights that it was not in his own doing to label something as a movement, but other people’s decision to do so.

Without this wisdom and life experience, we can become shocked, surprised, or even offended when the same type of situation happens in the next move of God. Simpson also shares about how people will misuse your name in association with anything they consider to be negative press. “You know, they’re not going to make a big deal about somebody’s name they hardly know that was abusive. But, it’s your fault, and then people out there will use your name to create their own thing.” This very reality happened to Jesus Christ and it also happened to Paul, who before coming to Christ, was Saul of Tarsus. In humility, Simpson openly shares that he has made mistakes, and how people continue to misuse your name. “People will use your name for good or bad, and, I’m not saying we never made any mistakes, we certainly did; but they tend to get magnified the further out you go.” It is these moments that highlight the magnitude of importance that we are all rightly related to godly authority. “There are people who never were under any authority that were trying to exercise authority, and that’s not right.”

An important truth to remember in these types of moments is that it is God moving, not ourselves. We should never feel compelled to defend ourselves, even if something is an outright lie. Simpson explains, “God has never let me run around defending myself. Well if you don’t let God defend you, you’re in trouble.” As Isaiah 50:8 reveals, “He who vindicates me is near.” As Simpson recounts his childhood memories from Louisiana, he recalls timeless wisdom that his father passed on to him, “don’t defend yourself. Your friends don’t need it and your enemies won’t believe it”. How very true that is.

In the midst of attacks and accusations, there are also great and mighty things that take place in a move of God. As Simpson has shared, he has witnessed and experienced many negative things, but he has also witnessed the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. “It’s a wonderful thing to have somebody tell you, ‘God used you to change my life’, and that was happening where people would come to one of us, or all of us, and say you know, ‘I was here, but now I’m here thank God’”. As Simpson continues to express the amount of testimonies that were never publicly announced, Greg shares a wonderful point that we must all remember. “Isn’t it amazing, the good things, which were like 98-99%, which was God moving, the glory of God, but people focus on the human frailties where things happen, like the sons of Sceva…you think about that much impact that America shifted in a positive light because of what God was doing, and you guys were a part of; it’s just a powerful thing.”

As Simpson recounts the many wonderful things that God was doing during the Charismatic Renewal Movement, he’s reminded about the urgency for America to experience another move of God’s presence. “I think America is gonna need another [revival] right away. We need to see God move. And I think in some places, He is moving, and He’s preparing the ground, perhaps all the political stuff that’s going on now will help encourage people to seek God.” Considering these realities, Simpson expresses his thoughts on the timing of the next move of God. “We’re due for a visitation from the Lord.” Our faith rises when we remember these wonders of the Lord in past generations knowing that God can do the same great and mighty works in our generation.

These truths are so deeply encouraging and can strengthen us in the days ahead. Be sure to see the whole conversation with Charles Simpson, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: 7 Sons of Sceva, The Jesus whom Paul preaches, Golden Meadow, Louisiana, Baptism of Holy Spirit, The Welsh Revival, The Hebrides Revival, Azusa Street Revival, Charles Seymour, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber.

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Fathering and Accountability are Needed for Discipleship to Happen

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In the 1960’s and 1970’s the Spirit of the Lord was mightily poured out upon America in what has been known as the Charismatic Renewal Movement. Charles Simpson was one of the leaders in this mighty move of God and he has experienced so many life experiences and wisdom that the present generation can glean from. Simpson had no idea that he would one day be part of the leadership in this great move of God. During this time of God moving mightily, Simpson shares how things came to his realization that he would have never imagined.

As God was moving mightily in 1970’s, Simpson explains how a moral issue had been heard was going on within the leadership. As part of the leadership, himself, Simpson met with other leaders at the time. As other leaders were considering what to do about the recent information, Simpson explains what transpired, “the person who was involved with the problem, and it was a very serious problem and a repetitive problem, felt like his ministry was in jeopardy, which it was, and began to call around the country and tell his friends that we were taking his ministry from him. In fact, we were ready to resign and get away. We just didn’t know what to do. Everybody thought we were the ministry because our pictures were in the magazine and we wrote the articles.” Simpson continues to recall what the Lord revealed to the leaders when they gathered together to discuss what to do next. “We decided that we would resign from the magazine, and that, at the same time, none of us were accountable to anybody, and that we needed accountability.” It was in this light that they saw the landscape of what was happening with a new perspective. “We saw the problem of the brother that fell into a problem, and we saw that it was happening out there. It was harvest, and everybody was running loose in the field and not accountable for their row or what they were gonna do.” After praying about what they had now realized, the Holy Spirit began to show them the need for each other. “It wasn’t about us being joined together. It wasn’t about us continuing with the magazine. We saw we needed each other for our personal covering, that we needed to be accountable.”

Even after the decision was made to be accountable to one another, Simpson also shares about the trying days that ensued regarding their brother who needed restoration. Even after personally extending everything he could to walk his brother and friend through a time of restoration, Simpson explains that his brother didn’t receive the assistance or wisdom. What do you do? “Then we had to assume responsibility for a ministry that we didn’t create, and we had our own ministries. We elected to keep our own ministries and not try to build some conglomerate.” Simpson continues, “bear in mind, none of us wanted a denomination or a system, or to control anything.” It so vital to grasp this important truth. Right in the middle of God moving mightily upon a nation, there is tragedy taking place causing people to desperately seek after Holy Spirit to know what to do next.

Recalling these many different experiences and moments in his time of leadership, Simpson expresses priceless wisdom that everyone can learn from. “You have to really watch yourself because you’re being pushed up onto a platform that is dizzying, and some people don’t make it. I’m just grateful to God that I made it.” Simpson continues to share how our decisions at the time, are not always based on accurate realities. “You’re not always making good choices. You’re not always equipped to handle a situation. And, there’s a tremendous demand on you when you’re sitting out there, standing on a platform, and there’s 3,000 people saying, ‘tell me something I haven’t heard’ It’s a challenge”.

These truths are so important to remember and hold tightly onto. Be sure to see the whole conversation with Charles Simpson, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: morality, leadership, prayer, Holy Spirit, Jamaica, Miami Beach, leadership, accountability, relationship, restoration, and wisdom. Greg Lancaster and Charles Simpson shared in this segment.

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“Success Can Be Wonderful but Also Dangerous” says Charles Simpson

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In the 1960’s and 1970’s the Spirit of the Lord was mightily poured out upon America in what has been known as the Charismatic Renewal Movement. Charles Simpson was one of the leaders in this mighty move of God and he has experienced so many life experiences and wisdom that the present generation can glean from. In a recent conversation with VFNtv, Simpson talks about the importance of character and the need to make disciples.

In our present culture there appears to be a growing disconnection between the need for character and the willingness to endure hardship and difficulties. As Simpson explains, “if you remove the difficulties, you destroy the character”. Simpson shares profound wisdom as he shares a different perspective of the word ‘character’ and how our culture uses that word. “It means to engrave, and it’s when you cut a hard surface. And we call our numbers ‘characters’, our alphabet ‘characters’, because originally, they were engraved in stone, or some hard wood surface and made to endure, not break, and stand alone, if necessary.” This is so applicable to our daily lives. We cannot neglect our own personal character. Simpson continues, “men destroy with their character what they build with their gifts”.

There are many different seasons in life, many highs and many different lows. If we do not have the character instilled within us, than we will not be able to stand the tests within each of these seasons. So often, people can get caught up thinking that success is the escape to life’s problems. As Simpson explains, this is not always true. “A lot of gifted people crumble under the stress of success, and believe me, success can be wonderful, but it can be dangerous.” It is in times of success that we can forget how dangerous pride is. Regardless of what season we may be experiencing in our lives, the answer is to always walk in humility. Truth be told, without the proper character, we will not survive success. As Simpson continues, “I wish everyone success and abundant life, and I believe God wants us to have that. But He doesn’t want to destroy us. If you give a child valuables, it’s dangerous for the child and the valuables, so you really want someone to be mature before they inherit.”

So, the question then is, how do we learn to navigate the seasons of life in order to grow in the necessary character needed to thrive in the various seasons of life? Simpson continues, “God wants to build character in us and wants us to listen to the Father. We need spiritual fatherhood in our lives and so that we don’t run off and waste what was earned with great difficulty.” Without the presence of healthy fathers, it’s a hard environment for this type of growth to take place. As Simpson explains, “the biggest problem in the world is the lack of fatherhood, everywhere. And, of course we’re in a culture has become increasingly anti-male…” What is so important to remember is that we cannot replace fatherhood with position. “If you move from the natural over into the spiritual, that there’s a failure of fatherhood in the spiritual as well, and being an official, with a title is not the same thing as being a father. That’s an institutional substitute for fatherhood.” In America, this is often where the counterfeit has taken the place of what was meant to be authentic. In America, the government, or the school, has often been expected to take the role that only the family can.

In culture today, it is so easy to become isolated, even though we may be more connected digitally than ever before. As Simpson points out, there is an important distinction between isolated, while also being connected as well. “There is this tension. You want to withdraw and be different, and sometimes that leads to complete isolation. And, although most Christians don’t think that way; they are isolated by habit. And then, there are others who want to change the culture…there is this tension. On the one hand we are separate, and on the other hand we’re involved. It’s hard to know which mode you’re supposed to be in.” Simpson continues, “I personally think that we need Christians who live a life of separation, personally, but who are involved socially and experientially.”

How many seasons have we experienced in our lives that would have had entirely different outcomes had we had this wisdom? These truths and lessons are so important and vital to navigating the seasons and journeys that we will experience in our lives. Not only can they help us in our personal decisions, but we can be there to help others as well. See the full conversation with Charles Simpson, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: boot camp, education, college campuses, safe places, hardship, affliction, the alphabet, success, giftings, spiritual fathering, spiritual family, institutions, government, education, orphanages, authentic relationships, and abiding. Greg Lancaster and Charles Simpson shared in this segment.

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