BOOK DUE IN AUGUST
Wednesday, 8. July 2009, 14:53:25
I plan to have the book ready as an ebook in August. It will be a free download. I also wil have the paperback version ready for sale in the fall sometime.
Kriston
Kriston
THE COMING KINGDOM TIDAL WAVE
Sunday, 7. June 2009, 15:55:10
THE TIDAL WAVE IS COMING
A tidal wave of God’s kingdom is about to crash on the shore of planet Earth as God is about to release a manifestation of Himself. A fresh, never seen before manifestation of God is going to break all barriers of men’s religious teachings and structure.
God is about to do outside the system of men’s structure and doctrine what these could never contain. This wave is going to destroy many works of the flesh that have masqueraded as God’s work. This Kingdom release is a healing and destroying wave that is intended to heal the broken hearted and set the captives free, while at the same time passing judgment on dead works; showing they are not of God.
THIS RELEASE COMES FROM THE COMMUNION (COMMON UNION) OF THE CORPORATE BRIDE AND HER GROOM
The release of this wave is a result of those who have learned to walk in UNION with the heart and purposes of God. Not just obeying Him, but coming into agreement with God and His judgments and heart. COMPLETE Unity with God is our destination in the kingdom. In this new day of the kingdom advancement we will see more and more the union of God with His sons as He purges the earth of its rebellion and pride. As a groom consummates his love for his bride, so the Lord is consummating a oneness with His sons, who have begun to express the very likeness and essence of God’s nature and authority on the earth.
THIS “COMMON UNION” RELEASES GLORY
Communion, community, common unity: these terms describe what those who are being led by the Spirit have in common; unity in the Spirit. The Bride of Christ/the New Jerusalem is in complete agreement and unity concerning the passion and purpose of God’s heart toward creation. This communion (common union) is not based upon a church affiliation or leader, or even location. It is based upon: “…the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
The Glory of God is being released in those who have the common unity of being led by the Holy Spirit. When those who walk with God in union enter fellowship, worship, and mutually encourage on another, you will see an even Greater Glory. This is an outpouring THROUGH those who have “Gathered outside the camp unto Him”. Each one has first individually learned to walk in union with God, and then in communion with their brother.
This unity is NOT found in a church congregations gathered in unity around a “common” doctrine, church structure, or a gifted leader. This is NOT what God is doing in this hour, and it does not have fullness of release. Where there is mixture there is hindrance to the will of God.
THE WAVE IS THE RESULT OF GOD COMNG TO HIS TEMPLE TO DWELL
…and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.
He is fitting together a temple made of living stones that is at this present time scattered and coming out of wilderness trials and purification. But they are coming together in this time of earth’s upheaval and turbulence as a wave of refreshing to the earth. God is dwelling in His glory in these, and their common union is that they are partakers of His Spirit and nature. They have learned to be at rest with God IN them and they IN Him. They have learned submission and accountability to God, and have come to maturity that is seen in obedience out of love.
COMMUNION IN COVENANT
There is coming a power and glory pouring forth from those walking in the “common unity” of the Spirit as a result of the One Covenant of The Blood of Jesus. Truly this is the Wedding Covenant of Union with Christ. If you are led by the Spirit, you are His son, and are already in a COMPLETED covenant of unity with everyone else on heaven and earth who is one with God. Mindsets are about to change drastically.
In the One Covenant of “Common union” with God and each other, power will be released so mightily that many people will move beyond their old alliances and allegiances to their own church “communities”, leaders, and organizations. The communion of the saints will be seen in the broader sense in its reality; as what God has deemed in “union” with Him is blessed, and that which is not in union with Him will not endure. You will know those in union with Him by His Heart, His presence, and His power expressed in those He chooses to glorify; for we are the Glory He now chooses to clothe Himself in. He is the Glory we are clothed in.
In Him
Kriston Couchey
A tidal wave of God’s kingdom is about to crash on the shore of planet Earth as God is about to release a manifestation of Himself. A fresh, never seen before manifestation of God is going to break all barriers of men’s religious teachings and structure.
God is about to do outside the system of men’s structure and doctrine what these could never contain. This wave is going to destroy many works of the flesh that have masqueraded as God’s work. This Kingdom release is a healing and destroying wave that is intended to heal the broken hearted and set the captives free, while at the same time passing judgment on dead works; showing they are not of God.
THIS RELEASE COMES FROM THE COMMUNION (COMMON UNION) OF THE CORPORATE BRIDE AND HER GROOM
The release of this wave is a result of those who have learned to walk in UNION with the heart and purposes of God. Not just obeying Him, but coming into agreement with God and His judgments and heart. COMPLETE Unity with God is our destination in the kingdom. In this new day of the kingdom advancement we will see more and more the union of God with His sons as He purges the earth of its rebellion and pride. As a groom consummates his love for his bride, so the Lord is consummating a oneness with His sons, who have begun to express the very likeness and essence of God’s nature and authority on the earth.
THIS “COMMON UNION” RELEASES GLORY
Communion, community, common unity: these terms describe what those who are being led by the Spirit have in common; unity in the Spirit. The Bride of Christ/the New Jerusalem is in complete agreement and unity concerning the passion and purpose of God’s heart toward creation. This communion (common union) is not based upon a church affiliation or leader, or even location. It is based upon: “…the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
The Glory of God is being released in those who have the common unity of being led by the Holy Spirit. When those who walk with God in union enter fellowship, worship, and mutually encourage on another, you will see an even Greater Glory. This is an outpouring THROUGH those who have “Gathered outside the camp unto Him”. Each one has first individually learned to walk in union with God, and then in communion with their brother.
This unity is NOT found in a church congregations gathered in unity around a “common” doctrine, church structure, or a gifted leader. This is NOT what God is doing in this hour, and it does not have fullness of release. Where there is mixture there is hindrance to the will of God.
THE WAVE IS THE RESULT OF GOD COMNG TO HIS TEMPLE TO DWELL
…and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.
He is fitting together a temple made of living stones that is at this present time scattered and coming out of wilderness trials and purification. But they are coming together in this time of earth’s upheaval and turbulence as a wave of refreshing to the earth. God is dwelling in His glory in these, and their common union is that they are partakers of His Spirit and nature. They have learned to be at rest with God IN them and they IN Him. They have learned submission and accountability to God, and have come to maturity that is seen in obedience out of love.
COMMUNION IN COVENANT
There is coming a power and glory pouring forth from those walking in the “common unity” of the Spirit as a result of the One Covenant of The Blood of Jesus. Truly this is the Wedding Covenant of Union with Christ. If you are led by the Spirit, you are His son, and are already in a COMPLETED covenant of unity with everyone else on heaven and earth who is one with God. Mindsets are about to change drastically.
In the One Covenant of “Common union” with God and each other, power will be released so mightily that many people will move beyond their old alliances and allegiances to their own church “communities”, leaders, and organizations. The communion of the saints will be seen in the broader sense in its reality; as what God has deemed in “union” with Him is blessed, and that which is not in union with Him will not endure. You will know those in union with Him by His Heart, His presence, and His power expressed in those He chooses to glorify; for we are the Glory He now chooses to clothe Himself in. He is the Glory we are clothed in.
In Him
Kriston Couchey
WHAT IS TO COME
Sunday, 10. May 2009, 18:30:37
Kriston Couchey
May 10, 2009
INTRODUCTION
This is a short picture of what I believe the Lord has revealed of what we can expect in the coming years, much is what others have seen and what the Lord has confirmed by His Spirit. There is a measure of being able to see or prophesy something, and then the wisdom to be able to recognize how it is applied. I am just as concerned with the application of prophecy as the release of it. I do not claim to see beyond this specific time period, or understand eschatology. This is specific to regional boundaries and spheres of influence and not the whole "end times” picture.
This will take many years to unfold, but I believe it is of the Lord what I am about to share, and is also important to understand it in order to put our focus where it should be, ON HIM, and the unfolding of His presence and power WITHIN His people.
UNION WITH THE BRIDE
We are about to see the maturing and harvest of ALL things, both good and evil. The holiness of God will be manifest on the earth through His people. God is coming into union with His people and He is revealing Himself and His nature through His son's. He is uniting himself with His people as a groom unites Himself with His bride, bone of her bone and flesh of her flesh. The two are becoming one.
The maturing of evil is also upon us as man's inhumanity to men will be seen as never before. The devil is coming into union with his chosen, who are about to express the fullness of his nature; a murderer and liar. They will truly be seen for what they are; sons of their father the devil. Great darkness covers and will cover the earth, but as darkness increases the light will shine brighter and brighter.
REGIONAL KINGDOM MANIFESTATION
De 32:8 when the most High caused the Gentiles to be inherited, when he separated the sons of men, he set the bounds of the peoples according to the number of the sons of Israel.
Moses is clearly stating in this verse that God has divided the earth’s boundaries into regions; these regions are according to the number of the sons of Israel (Jacob) Twelve tribes in all.
God is establishing specific regions on the earth as a resting place of His glory and presence. "Heaven on earth" This is a result of his people manifesting His glory through what they have become; resting places of His glory, the manifestation of Christ in man. As individuals find their place in Him, and also become a resting place for Him, there will be distinct regions of freedom and deliverance from the works of the devil.
The Lord's purpose is to see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven, as a result of His people living out and expressing spiritual realities on earth as it is in heaven. At a gathering last week someone said in essence "This is kind of like heaven on earth, “My answer was "It IS heaven on earth", and in that word a release of the kingdom came.
As the days go on and troubles increase these places of refuge will be sought out for their distinct expressions of the manifest presence of God according to need. You will also see people refusing to repent flee these places for regions that are under the domain of the devil for a season.
The foundation of the rule of God in these regions will not be the power sources of men's ruling today. The seat of God's power is His corporate bride unveiled and descending from heaven. These places of kingdom dominion are not built on laws, politics, economic prosperity, or military power; but on righteousness, joy, and peace in the Holy Spirit. Righteousness and justice will be the foundation of God's rule over these regions, and God's will be rule through His people, executing judgments and the decrees of heaven through His people.
In the regions of "The peace of God's presence", there will be greater and greater manifestations of God's Glory as sickness and poverty will be wiped out. The economy of Love that gives what you have to those in need and consider nothing as your own like the early church, will replace the monetary system of Babylon. Money will not exist. A system of bartering, serving, and loving will supply everyone’s needs, food and shelter will be provided as those who have will supply for those who don't, and the cycle will go on and on. The land and weather patterns of these regions will be blessed. This is only possible with the rule of law being removed, and the Law of the Spirit of Life taking over as the kingdom advances.
DISINTEGRATION OF THE RULE OF LAW
As the seat of God's kingdom the New Jerusalem/The Corporate Bride emerges, we will see in the world simultaneously the progressive disintegration of governments and rule of law among men. The places of safety and security in the governments of men will wither away and become ineffective to stop lawlessness from taking control of whole regions.
National boundaries will blur and power will be to armed groups that will be in control and not central or local governments. These regions will be in great darkness, and men will be given over to all sorts of unspeakable acts that will make Hitler and Stalin look mild compared to the "sport" that men will make with the lives of other men. The devil will give authority to His chosen people that will terrorize and lay waste to even the land.
This must happen as the kingdom that is being established is not founded upon anything that current governments are founded upon. They must be removed in order for the Kingdom to fully be established
Eventually all that offends will be rooted out and burned. The harvest of the righteous will be all that remains, but for this time before us we can expect to see upheaval and stress never seen on the earth before.
Mt 13:30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
There will be a clear separating of the chaff and the wheat. The choice of trusting or not trusting in God will be clear for all to see, all spiritual beings will be made cognizant of this division in both heaven and earth and under the earth, there will be no excuses for any man, woman, child, or angelic being; as it will be made clear unto all.
And yet even with great turmoil and trouble, many men will continue in their ways and delusions because they have given themselves over to wickedness. They will have no excuse on that day of His appearing; as He will have made known through His people His great and glorious goodness and mercy. His manifold wisdom will be on display for all to see, even to the whole of creation, through His Bride, the church, the called out ones.
CONCLUSION
I don't know about the Revelation of John, or how it fits with this, I only know God is establishing a kingdom on earth. Worry over current governmental laws and politics is a great waste of time, it is time to be focused on the kingdom of God and its advancement. Allegiances to nations and their systems make men open to be judged along with the system of government they ally themselves to. The politics and wars of these are of little concern to the kingdom. If you are a soldier of the kingdom your battle is not against flesh and blood.
2Ti 2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
In Him
Kriston Couchey
May 10, 2009
INTRODUCTION
This is a short picture of what I believe the Lord has revealed of what we can expect in the coming years, much is what others have seen and what the Lord has confirmed by His Spirit. There is a measure of being able to see or prophesy something, and then the wisdom to be able to recognize how it is applied. I am just as concerned with the application of prophecy as the release of it. I do not claim to see beyond this specific time period, or understand eschatology. This is specific to regional boundaries and spheres of influence and not the whole "end times” picture.
This will take many years to unfold, but I believe it is of the Lord what I am about to share, and is also important to understand it in order to put our focus where it should be, ON HIM, and the unfolding of His presence and power WITHIN His people.
UNION WITH THE BRIDE
We are about to see the maturing and harvest of ALL things, both good and evil. The holiness of God will be manifest on the earth through His people. God is coming into union with His people and He is revealing Himself and His nature through His son's. He is uniting himself with His people as a groom unites Himself with His bride, bone of her bone and flesh of her flesh. The two are becoming one.
The maturing of evil is also upon us as man's inhumanity to men will be seen as never before. The devil is coming into union with his chosen, who are about to express the fullness of his nature; a murderer and liar. They will truly be seen for what they are; sons of their father the devil. Great darkness covers and will cover the earth, but as darkness increases the light will shine brighter and brighter.
REGIONAL KINGDOM MANIFESTATION
De 32:8 when the most High caused the Gentiles to be inherited, when he separated the sons of men, he set the bounds of the peoples according to the number of the sons of Israel.
Moses is clearly stating in this verse that God has divided the earth’s boundaries into regions; these regions are according to the number of the sons of Israel (Jacob) Twelve tribes in all.
God is establishing specific regions on the earth as a resting place of His glory and presence. "Heaven on earth" This is a result of his people manifesting His glory through what they have become; resting places of His glory, the manifestation of Christ in man. As individuals find their place in Him, and also become a resting place for Him, there will be distinct regions of freedom and deliverance from the works of the devil.
The Lord's purpose is to see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven, as a result of His people living out and expressing spiritual realities on earth as it is in heaven. At a gathering last week someone said in essence "This is kind of like heaven on earth, “My answer was "It IS heaven on earth", and in that word a release of the kingdom came.
As the days go on and troubles increase these places of refuge will be sought out for their distinct expressions of the manifest presence of God according to need. You will also see people refusing to repent flee these places for regions that are under the domain of the devil for a season.
The foundation of the rule of God in these regions will not be the power sources of men's ruling today. The seat of God's power is His corporate bride unveiled and descending from heaven. These places of kingdom dominion are not built on laws, politics, economic prosperity, or military power; but on righteousness, joy, and peace in the Holy Spirit. Righteousness and justice will be the foundation of God's rule over these regions, and God's will be rule through His people, executing judgments and the decrees of heaven through His people.
In the regions of "The peace of God's presence", there will be greater and greater manifestations of God's Glory as sickness and poverty will be wiped out. The economy of Love that gives what you have to those in need and consider nothing as your own like the early church, will replace the monetary system of Babylon. Money will not exist. A system of bartering, serving, and loving will supply everyone’s needs, food and shelter will be provided as those who have will supply for those who don't, and the cycle will go on and on. The land and weather patterns of these regions will be blessed. This is only possible with the rule of law being removed, and the Law of the Spirit of Life taking over as the kingdom advances.
DISINTEGRATION OF THE RULE OF LAW
As the seat of God's kingdom the New Jerusalem/The Corporate Bride emerges, we will see in the world simultaneously the progressive disintegration of governments and rule of law among men. The places of safety and security in the governments of men will wither away and become ineffective to stop lawlessness from taking control of whole regions.
National boundaries will blur and power will be to armed groups that will be in control and not central or local governments. These regions will be in great darkness, and men will be given over to all sorts of unspeakable acts that will make Hitler and Stalin look mild compared to the "sport" that men will make with the lives of other men. The devil will give authority to His chosen people that will terrorize and lay waste to even the land.
This must happen as the kingdom that is being established is not founded upon anything that current governments are founded upon. They must be removed in order for the Kingdom to fully be established
Eventually all that offends will be rooted out and burned. The harvest of the righteous will be all that remains, but for this time before us we can expect to see upheaval and stress never seen on the earth before.
Mt 13:30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
There will be a clear separating of the chaff and the wheat. The choice of trusting or not trusting in God will be clear for all to see, all spiritual beings will be made cognizant of this division in both heaven and earth and under the earth, there will be no excuses for any man, woman, child, or angelic being; as it will be made clear unto all.
And yet even with great turmoil and trouble, many men will continue in their ways and delusions because they have given themselves over to wickedness. They will have no excuse on that day of His appearing; as He will have made known through His people His great and glorious goodness and mercy. His manifold wisdom will be on display for all to see, even to the whole of creation, through His Bride, the church, the called out ones.
CONCLUSION
I don't know about the Revelation of John, or how it fits with this, I only know God is establishing a kingdom on earth. Worry over current governmental laws and politics is a great waste of time, it is time to be focused on the kingdom of God and its advancement. Allegiances to nations and their systems make men open to be judged along with the system of government they ally themselves to. The politics and wars of these are of little concern to the kingdom. If you are a soldier of the kingdom your battle is not against flesh and blood.
2Ti 2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
In Him
Kriston Couchey
Doing What Father is Doing
Thursday, 30. April 2009, 20:34:08
I would like to take some time to share what the Lord has taught me concerning church growth, it's goals and methods. This might give a little understanding as to why I am confident in what I write and might be a help to others, and more importantly make a way to build bridges to others who see things a bit differently. I ask your forgiveness for being a bulldozer at times.
I grew up in an evangelical Christian Missionary Alliance Church, I graduated from one of their colleges with a degree in world missions and communications minor.
By the time I graduated I was sick and tired of the hypocrisy of the church and went headlong into the world in bitterness. I had learned the church growth principles and evangelism methods and techniques, but had not encountered the reality of Jesus Christ and His empowerment for the works of service.
I met the Lord one day after crying out to Him about my addictions I had given myself over to. He came and visited me in a powerful experience while driving to work. He stood on the roof of my car and filled me with His Spirit and spoke to me as i was going down the road.
EVERYTHING changed. This was 1993 the beginning of various organic church meetings in homes and the power of God manifest in wonderful ways. through the next 15 years or so the Lord took me on an tour of Christianity attending the IC while still having organic meetings on our own.
I attended the old IC pentecostal church, Faith movement, the independant charismatic movement, the apostolic network movement. In each of these the Lord showed me elements of truth, but also the works of men and what they had built APART from the direction of the Holy Spirit. In 2001 the Lord spoke to me clearly and took me out from the IC completely.
And now to the Organic church movement of which I have been part of from my filling of the Spirit 15 years ago. I have seen God move powerfully in organic settings, but, I fear the same element of men's work is keeping God from blessing it fully as well.
When Jesus left us his Spirit and ascended, He did not leave us a blueprint for organic church growth or evangelism. He simply said, "as the Father sent me so send i you" And what did Jesus do? He said "I can do NOTHING of myself, but only what I see my Father doing."
And then His command to them was this, "Love one another as i have loved you." Jesus modeled many styles of ministry, in the temple, in synagogues, in homes, in Large crowds, and in small. He was not stuck on a method or system of evangelism and church growth, He simply did what his father was doing, He was led as He walked by the Spirit, as God presented him the opportunities to minister.
Jesus didn't second guess or ponder the different teaching styles and philosophies of Church structure, growth or evangelism, He simply was himself with all He came into contact with and released Spirit to those thirsty for Him. He lambasted the pharisees who were full of methods and laws that made them successful.
The conclusion, Just be and do what you are called to be and do and let Jesus build HIS church. He will use you if you will simply build only by doing what you (actively) see Father do.
And if you don't know what God is saying to do, you must stop what you are doing and listen for His direction, He cannot speak to you his will while you are busy building something FOR Him. some say "God does not speak to me that way". Yes He DOES. If you are not hearing him it because you are listening to another voice that is drowning him out.
Kris
I grew up in an evangelical Christian Missionary Alliance Church, I graduated from one of their colleges with a degree in world missions and communications minor.
By the time I graduated I was sick and tired of the hypocrisy of the church and went headlong into the world in bitterness. I had learned the church growth principles and evangelism methods and techniques, but had not encountered the reality of Jesus Christ and His empowerment for the works of service.
I met the Lord one day after crying out to Him about my addictions I had given myself over to. He came and visited me in a powerful experience while driving to work. He stood on the roof of my car and filled me with His Spirit and spoke to me as i was going down the road.
EVERYTHING changed. This was 1993 the beginning of various organic church meetings in homes and the power of God manifest in wonderful ways. through the next 15 years or so the Lord took me on an tour of Christianity attending the IC while still having organic meetings on our own.
I attended the old IC pentecostal church, Faith movement, the independant charismatic movement, the apostolic network movement. In each of these the Lord showed me elements of truth, but also the works of men and what they had built APART from the direction of the Holy Spirit. In 2001 the Lord spoke to me clearly and took me out from the IC completely.
And now to the Organic church movement of which I have been part of from my filling of the Spirit 15 years ago. I have seen God move powerfully in organic settings, but, I fear the same element of men's work is keeping God from blessing it fully as well.
When Jesus left us his Spirit and ascended, He did not leave us a blueprint for organic church growth or evangelism. He simply said, "as the Father sent me so send i you" And what did Jesus do? He said "I can do NOTHING of myself, but only what I see my Father doing."
And then His command to them was this, "Love one another as i have loved you." Jesus modeled many styles of ministry, in the temple, in synagogues, in homes, in Large crowds, and in small. He was not stuck on a method or system of evangelism and church growth, He simply did what his father was doing, He was led as He walked by the Spirit, as God presented him the opportunities to minister.
Jesus didn't second guess or ponder the different teaching styles and philosophies of Church structure, growth or evangelism, He simply was himself with all He came into contact with and released Spirit to those thirsty for Him. He lambasted the pharisees who were full of methods and laws that made them successful.
The conclusion, Just be and do what you are called to be and do and let Jesus build HIS church. He will use you if you will simply build only by doing what you (actively) see Father do.
And if you don't know what God is saying to do, you must stop what you are doing and listen for His direction, He cannot speak to you his will while you are busy building something FOR Him. some say "God does not speak to me that way". Yes He DOES. If you are not hearing him it because you are listening to another voice that is drowning him out.
Kris
THE HOUR HAS COME
Saturday, 25. April 2009, 15:12:12
The hour has come for Jacob to become Israel. No more will my people look for revival to fall from heaven, but those who have come to dwell in heaven while on the earth will cause my kingdom to come. The new Jerusalem that comes from heaven is about to be unvieled as a bride in preperation for the marriage supper.
Those who have gone beyond simply interceding but have become intercession will find they have entered a new day of release and power. My heavenly portals ARE my people who are the gateway between the heavens (spiritual realm) and the earth (physical realm).
Those who have bypassed titles of authority and position with men to come into union with me and seek my favor alone will walk in a place of My authority that those with titles and authority with men will look from the outside in on and weep. I will display My glory upon these who have picked up thier cross and followed me, forsaking the praise of men.
All that men have built for Me will be seen as the stubble and chaff that it is. All that I have built WITHIN the hearts of those who have heeded and followed me in the way of suffering, will be blessed and will be the wind that blows away the stubble and chaff. Be prepared to see the face of God's love and the hand of God's compassion, be prepared to see them in the face and hands of His sons. You ARE the kingdom come to earth.
In Him
Kris
Those who have gone beyond simply interceding but have become intercession will find they have entered a new day of release and power. My heavenly portals ARE my people who are the gateway between the heavens (spiritual realm) and the earth (physical realm).
Those who have bypassed titles of authority and position with men to come into union with me and seek my favor alone will walk in a place of My authority that those with titles and authority with men will look from the outside in on and weep. I will display My glory upon these who have picked up thier cross and followed me, forsaking the praise of men.
All that men have built for Me will be seen as the stubble and chaff that it is. All that I have built WITHIN the hearts of those who have heeded and followed me in the way of suffering, will be blessed and will be the wind that blows away the stubble and chaff. Be prepared to see the face of God's love and the hand of God's compassion, be prepared to see them in the face and hands of His sons. You ARE the kingdom come to earth.
In Him
Kris
Birthing Time
Monday, 13. April 2009, 21:36:59
Kriston Couchey
We are in a time where the Spirit of God is hovering, brooding over, and overshadowing us to bring forth that which He is birthing in us. The kingdom is not in words but in power. The Lord is coming in power to those who are positioning themselves to receive Him, not by what they have done or are building, but by having given Him a place to REST for Him to make His home in them.
The suddenlies of God are being released in this hour and God is about to blow upon what has entrusted to those that are hearing and heeding Him. He is doing this in a way we cannot now imagine. Be prepared to see the difference between what God is building and blessing, and what Man has made in his own likeness and for his own name. Be prepared for the wind that is winnowing the threshing floor of God's harvest.
Final Push for This Hour's Purpose
What God is birthing has been going through the transitional labor of trial and struggle, but the pain will be worth it. A series of births is just beginning as people, ministries, and more importantly, the children of God are breaking through the veil and coming forth to take the places prepared for them in this particular hour. Some who we may deem as "missing the mark" have been in their own process and will find they have through much tribulation entered into a place in the kingdom they were meant to take, others will miss it due to unbelief and disobedience to the WORD Himself as He has spoken and they have not listened or believed.
Greater Glory
In the end, the Glory of the Latter House will be greater then the Glory of the former, and this house will stand...
In Him
Kriston Couchey
Troubled Times = Correction for the Church
Monday, 16. March 2009, 19:01:54
I had a dream last night and in It I heard the Lord speak. While I cannot remmeber some of it word for word, here is the gist I recived from it.
The Trouble we are experiencing right now accross the earth is for the sake of the church and is a correction from the Lord.
He said he would place no more (sharper) correction upon His people at this time as it would be more then they could bear.
Then the Lord showed me a picture of a loop in a road like a computer game we have. It was a tight/sharp loop in the air overhead and looped back down and went in the opposite direction. And part of the sharp loop was a bandaid dispenser.
He spoke this all twice and I saw the loop twice.
I woke and pondered this and asked the Lord for understanding. What I came to understand was that The economic hardship is a correction for the church.
The Lord is letting this season do it's work and has not ordained more correction at this time. The sharp loop represented sharp course correction that the church is unble at this time to navigate. The bandaid dispenser represented the wounds that needed healing in order for the church to bear the correction needed.
Hearing it twice means like Jospeh told Pharoah, "..it is established by God."
I asked the Lord what was needed in order to bring about the correction needed. He needs "Overcomers", to bring healing and restoration, but they are few.
Kris
The Trouble we are experiencing right now accross the earth is for the sake of the church and is a correction from the Lord.
He said he would place no more (sharper) correction upon His people at this time as it would be more then they could bear.
Then the Lord showed me a picture of a loop in a road like a computer game we have. It was a tight/sharp loop in the air overhead and looped back down and went in the opposite direction. And part of the sharp loop was a bandaid dispenser.
He spoke this all twice and I saw the loop twice.
I woke and pondered this and asked the Lord for understanding. What I came to understand was that The economic hardship is a correction for the church.
The Lord is letting this season do it's work and has not ordained more correction at this time. The sharp loop represented sharp course correction that the church is unble at this time to navigate. The bandaid dispenser represented the wounds that needed healing in order for the church to bear the correction needed.
Hearing it twice means like Jospeh told Pharoah, "..it is established by God."
I asked the Lord what was needed in order to bring about the correction needed. He needs "Overcomers", to bring healing and restoration, but they are few.
Kris
Troubled Times =Correction for the Church - Part II
Monday, 16. March 2009, 18:53:00
Troubled Times =Correction for the Church - Part II
Kriston Couchey
March 16, 2009
IDENTITY CRISIS
I heard an interview on the radio of a lady who had worked successfully all of her career and now had lost her job and was dazed and confused. She kept saying, "This is NOT me!", referring to the fact that she did not see herself as being out of work and unsuccessful in the business world. Her identity of WHO she was was so wrapped in what she did that she struggled to find any meaning in her life apart from work.
About two and a half years ago I lost a management position job and was forced to find work that was little more then skilled labor and half the pay of my salaried position. I still work that job. It began for me a time of learning to get my worth based upon WHO I WAS in the sight of God rather then who I was in the sight of men. Being 42 years old at the time, midlife crisis naysayers would tell me that this is the critical time of my life that men seem to question the meaning of everything. In the midst of this (God ordained) purging I found the rest and presence of God in a way that removed all of my worth based upon what I do, and focused my identity and worth as being based in The reality of Christ in me and BEING one with Him as opposed to my worth being what I DO for him or anyone else.
Another way during this "downsizing" that the Lord caused me to lose my worth based on works was through a fast he called me to in which he told me to NOT pray. I know that sounds strange, but being one who tried so hard to please God through my "duties" of "prayer" and "bible reading", this was asking me to stop being a Christian. Truly I was so discouraged about my own ability to follow God up to that point that I had already stopped regular reading and prayer. The result of that "fast" was that I came out of it with a continual deep sense of God's presence and indwelling peace that I had never known before, and it all came about as a result of my not DOING in order to BE a good Christian. I began recognizing and walking in His peace throughout the day and experiencing Love and intimacy with Him I could not find in my "duty" of having "quiet times". This is not saying quiet times are bad, it is saying, our "GOOD" performance is not where our identity comes from, our identity is "Christ IN me."
Troubled Times =Correction for the Church
God is allowing the church to experience times of loss and crisis in order for it to find it's identity in Him. Many have found their worth and identity in being successful in works and the prosperity they have attained financially. The loss of pensions, jobs, stocks, etc, have been for the sake of the church to see it's worth is not found in it's earthly success and treasures. It's worth is "Christ in me" this great treasure in earthen vessels. Take this time of correction and downsizing to lose your estimation of yourself based on what you do, and find the rest of the Lord in who HE IS in you.
In Him
Kriston Couchey
http://my.opera.com/Boanerges/blog/
Kriston Couchey
March 16, 2009
IDENTITY CRISIS
I heard an interview on the radio of a lady who had worked successfully all of her career and now had lost her job and was dazed and confused. She kept saying, "This is NOT me!", referring to the fact that she did not see herself as being out of work and unsuccessful in the business world. Her identity of WHO she was was so wrapped in what she did that she struggled to find any meaning in her life apart from work.
About two and a half years ago I lost a management position job and was forced to find work that was little more then skilled labor and half the pay of my salaried position. I still work that job. It began for me a time of learning to get my worth based upon WHO I WAS in the sight of God rather then who I was in the sight of men. Being 42 years old at the time, midlife crisis naysayers would tell me that this is the critical time of my life that men seem to question the meaning of everything. In the midst of this (God ordained) purging I found the rest and presence of God in a way that removed all of my worth based upon what I do, and focused my identity and worth as being based in The reality of Christ in me and BEING one with Him as opposed to my worth being what I DO for him or anyone else.
Another way during this "downsizing" that the Lord caused me to lose my worth based on works was through a fast he called me to in which he told me to NOT pray. I know that sounds strange, but being one who tried so hard to please God through my "duties" of "prayer" and "bible reading", this was asking me to stop being a Christian. Truly I was so discouraged about my own ability to follow God up to that point that I had already stopped regular reading and prayer. The result of that "fast" was that I came out of it with a continual deep sense of God's presence and indwelling peace that I had never known before, and it all came about as a result of my not DOING in order to BE a good Christian. I began recognizing and walking in His peace throughout the day and experiencing Love and intimacy with Him I could not find in my "duty" of having "quiet times". This is not saying quiet times are bad, it is saying, our "GOOD" performance is not where our identity comes from, our identity is "Christ IN me."
Troubled Times =Correction for the Church
God is allowing the church to experience times of loss and crisis in order for it to find it's identity in Him. Many have found their worth and identity in being successful in works and the prosperity they have attained financially. The loss of pensions, jobs, stocks, etc, have been for the sake of the church to see it's worth is not found in it's earthly success and treasures. It's worth is "Christ in me" this great treasure in earthen vessels. Take this time of correction and downsizing to lose your estimation of yourself based on what you do, and find the rest of the Lord in who HE IS in you.
In Him
Kriston Couchey
http://my.opera.com/Boanerges/blog/
I’m More Than an Apostle
Monday, 23. February 2009, 23:51:59
Kris Couchey
2007
I’m more than an apostle, and if there’s any doubt,
Let me tell the story how this mystery came about,
The men they called apostles, were always at the top,
They preached and prayed for hours, pushing people till they dropped.
I naturally decided, this life it was for me,
My future was the brightest, fame and popularity
Apostles got the most respect, a following of men,
No matter what their needs might be, a servant would attend,
A woman in a wedding gown kept swooning at their side,
They indulged in making love to her and didn’t try to hide,
No one seemed to notice, so I thought I’d get some too,
But while I was in passion with the bride, in walked the groom,
We covered up our nakedness; tears were on His face,
But every word He spoke to her was full of love and grace,
He said “My dear you’re lovely”, placed his hands upon her hips,
He wiped a shameful tear away and kissed her on the lips.
And slowly now he turned to me and looked me in the eye,
I realized that this might be the day I finally die,
He said, “Attend us servant, and wash my ladies feet,
Then wash her dress and mend it, and bring us food to eat,”
“But before you start your service, a eunuch you must be,
The cutting will be painful, but this bride belongs to me.”
My urge to be apostle, was finally in doubt,
No one ever told me what their work was all about.
He said “There is an option; the choice is up to you.”
And then he broke into a smile, that made me smile too,
I’m more than an apostle, and if you think I’ve lied,
I’m more than an apostle, for He chose me for His bride
Kriston Couchey
2007
I’m more than an apostle, and if there’s any doubt,
Let me tell the story how this mystery came about,
The men they called apostles, were always at the top,
They preached and prayed for hours, pushing people till they dropped.
I naturally decided, this life it was for me,
My future was the brightest, fame and popularity
Apostles got the most respect, a following of men,
No matter what their needs might be, a servant would attend,
A woman in a wedding gown kept swooning at their side,
They indulged in making love to her and didn’t try to hide,
No one seemed to notice, so I thought I’d get some too,
But while I was in passion with the bride, in walked the groom,
We covered up our nakedness; tears were on His face,
But every word He spoke to her was full of love and grace,
He said “My dear you’re lovely”, placed his hands upon her hips,
He wiped a shameful tear away and kissed her on the lips.
And slowly now he turned to me and looked me in the eye,
I realized that this might be the day I finally die,
He said, “Attend us servant, and wash my ladies feet,
Then wash her dress and mend it, and bring us food to eat,”
“But before you start your service, a eunuch you must be,
The cutting will be painful, but this bride belongs to me.”
My urge to be apostle, was finally in doubt,
No one ever told me what their work was all about.
He said “There is an option; the choice is up to you.”
And then he broke into a smile, that made me smile too,
I’m more than an apostle, and if you think I’ve lied,
I’m more than an apostle, for He chose me for His bride
Kriston Couchey
WORKS FROM THE MOTIVATION OF LOVE
Wednesday, 28. January 2009, 05:59:44
WORKS FROM THE MOTIVATION OF LOVE
Kriston Couchey
THE LOVE OF GOD
Jesus was the perfect expression of the Love of our Father. Philip said, "Show us the father". Jesus replied, "Have I not been with you all this time and you do not know me? He who has seen me has seen the Father." Jesus also said, "The Son can do nothing of himself but what he sees the Father do; for all that He does, this also the Son does together with Him." (JB 2000)
EVERYTHING Jesus did was sourced in the nature of His Father. He was ONE with His Father expressing the Love of his Father by what He did. In union with His Father, He did miraculous works that are still talked about 2000 years after the fact.
In Jesus we see divine compassion (love) of God that moving him to perform the miraculous works of God. Many accounts in scripture show Jesus performing miracles after being moved with compassion for people. He didn’t work wonders to prove to men who he was, he did the works of God to express the Love God has for people.
BEING JUST LIKE HIM
We also are called to be ONE with the Lord like Jesus. He is not calling us to do works to prove we are His, He calls us to His LOVE that meet the needs of those around us, just like Jesus did. It is not by works they will know we are His, but by Love that expresses itself though good works.
HE IN ME AND I IN HIM
The Lord spoke to me years ago when I was struggling with some things, "Believe that I am in you and that you are in Me!" I did not realize then the revelation I would be getting over the next 10 years about letting Him BE in me, and me BE in Him. It took me years to come to the place of abandoning my self serving ministry aspirations and just say, “I don't care anymore about fulfilling the ministry call you have given me, I quit! I just want to spend my time with you!"
HIM IN ME
When I abandoned my selfish ministry motives for the sake of knowing Him, the Lord took me into His arms and showed me the Joy of walking continually with His presence IN me. He removed all of my dependencies on MY prayer times and MY Bible readings and just came to dwell IN me with joy and constant communion. He was always there before, I just had to stop trying to prove by what I did that I was worth being loved. He just wanted me to receive His love.
After revealing Himself to me as ever present in me, He asked me "Will you let me break your heart?" I said "Yes Lord, but please not by the destruction of my children." He said "You will see the destruction of spiritual children, it is inevitable." He then proceeded to show me the bondage and state of the bride of Christ who was bound to religion and fleshly pursuits. I began to see the abuse and way in which men had taken advantage of her and stole her virginity. I cried out to God, "Lord send me I will go to her!" I weep even as I write this. The Lord had changed the motivation of my heart from that of doing ministry work, to being one of Love for His people, becoming one with Him in heart and purpose.
BEING IN HIM
Christ has an inheritance IN us, a place prepared for Him to dwell in the hearts of those who receive Him. But, we also have an inheritance IN Christ, the Lord HIMSELF being our inheritance. Jesus said "If you abide IN me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you." He IN us is the presence and Nature of God imparted to our being by His Spirit; we are partakers of His divine nature. But, being IN Him is embracing and walking by faith in the place IN His body He has prepared for us. It is the unique manner in which we were created to express to others the Love and goodness of God. This is the ministry He has called us ALL to; To express the love of God by our good deeds and the unique gifts and graces we each have received IN Him as members of His body.
Eph 2:10 - For we are God's workmanship, created IN Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
It is not works we aspire to, it becoming ONE with the Lord that we aspire to. As Christ dwells in our hearts by faith, so also He has prepared works for us before the foundations of the earth. We no longer do what we do for any motive other then the Love of God in our hearts that compels us. As we take our place IN Him He gives us authority to actually do the same works and greater than Jesus did to meet the needs of others.
THE KINGDOM COME = CHRIST IN ME AND I IN HIM
The reality of God in Christ was the Kingdom of God come to earth. Jesus said to the unbelieving Pharisees, "If I drive out demons by the finger of God then the kingdom of God has come to you." The Kingdom of God was come to them by Love expressed in works that He did.
Paul wrote, “For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” The kingdom of God is love expressed through power to deliver, heal, change, and restore. Jesus didn’t come to just be a nice guy; He came to destroy the works of the Devil and redeem mankind through the work of the cross, the greatest expression of love ever shown.
Jesus said, “As Father has sent me so I send you!” We are the containers of His Love, expressing this love by doing His works. Truly the kingdom of God is come in His people.
Kriston Couchey
http://my.opera.com/Boanerges/blog/
Kriston Couchey
THE LOVE OF GOD
Jesus was the perfect expression of the Love of our Father. Philip said, "Show us the father". Jesus replied, "Have I not been with you all this time and you do not know me? He who has seen me has seen the Father." Jesus also said, "The Son can do nothing of himself but what he sees the Father do; for all that He does, this also the Son does together with Him." (JB 2000)
EVERYTHING Jesus did was sourced in the nature of His Father. He was ONE with His Father expressing the Love of his Father by what He did. In union with His Father, He did miraculous works that are still talked about 2000 years after the fact.
In Jesus we see divine compassion (love) of God that moving him to perform the miraculous works of God. Many accounts in scripture show Jesus performing miracles after being moved with compassion for people. He didn’t work wonders to prove to men who he was, he did the works of God to express the Love God has for people.
BEING JUST LIKE HIM
We also are called to be ONE with the Lord like Jesus. He is not calling us to do works to prove we are His, He calls us to His LOVE that meet the needs of those around us, just like Jesus did. It is not by works they will know we are His, but by Love that expresses itself though good works.
HE IN ME AND I IN HIM
The Lord spoke to me years ago when I was struggling with some things, "Believe that I am in you and that you are in Me!" I did not realize then the revelation I would be getting over the next 10 years about letting Him BE in me, and me BE in Him. It took me years to come to the place of abandoning my self serving ministry aspirations and just say, “I don't care anymore about fulfilling the ministry call you have given me, I quit! I just want to spend my time with you!"
HIM IN ME
When I abandoned my selfish ministry motives for the sake of knowing Him, the Lord took me into His arms and showed me the Joy of walking continually with His presence IN me. He removed all of my dependencies on MY prayer times and MY Bible readings and just came to dwell IN me with joy and constant communion. He was always there before, I just had to stop trying to prove by what I did that I was worth being loved. He just wanted me to receive His love.
After revealing Himself to me as ever present in me, He asked me "Will you let me break your heart?" I said "Yes Lord, but please not by the destruction of my children." He said "You will see the destruction of spiritual children, it is inevitable." He then proceeded to show me the bondage and state of the bride of Christ who was bound to religion and fleshly pursuits. I began to see the abuse and way in which men had taken advantage of her and stole her virginity. I cried out to God, "Lord send me I will go to her!" I weep even as I write this. The Lord had changed the motivation of my heart from that of doing ministry work, to being one of Love for His people, becoming one with Him in heart and purpose.
BEING IN HIM
Christ has an inheritance IN us, a place prepared for Him to dwell in the hearts of those who receive Him. But, we also have an inheritance IN Christ, the Lord HIMSELF being our inheritance. Jesus said "If you abide IN me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you." He IN us is the presence and Nature of God imparted to our being by His Spirit; we are partakers of His divine nature. But, being IN Him is embracing and walking by faith in the place IN His body He has prepared for us. It is the unique manner in which we were created to express to others the Love and goodness of God. This is the ministry He has called us ALL to; To express the love of God by our good deeds and the unique gifts and graces we each have received IN Him as members of His body.
Eph 2:10 - For we are God's workmanship, created IN Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
It is not works we aspire to, it becoming ONE with the Lord that we aspire to. As Christ dwells in our hearts by faith, so also He has prepared works for us before the foundations of the earth. We no longer do what we do for any motive other then the Love of God in our hearts that compels us. As we take our place IN Him He gives us authority to actually do the same works and greater than Jesus did to meet the needs of others.
THE KINGDOM COME = CHRIST IN ME AND I IN HIM
The reality of God in Christ was the Kingdom of God come to earth. Jesus said to the unbelieving Pharisees, "If I drive out demons by the finger of God then the kingdom of God has come to you." The Kingdom of God was come to them by Love expressed in works that He did.
Paul wrote, “For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” The kingdom of God is love expressed through power to deliver, heal, change, and restore. Jesus didn’t come to just be a nice guy; He came to destroy the works of the Devil and redeem mankind through the work of the cross, the greatest expression of love ever shown.
Jesus said, “As Father has sent me so I send you!” We are the containers of His Love, expressing this love by doing His works. Truly the kingdom of God is come in His people.
Kriston Couchey
http://my.opera.com/Boanerges/blog/
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