"WHO WOULD COME TO MY DOOR IN THE MOUNTAIN?"
June 14, 2008
7 Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. Amos 3: 7
(The Lord showed me a door that was shut and it was nestled into the edge of a hill.)
"It is not yet time for everything to be revealed. I tell you that I have things hidden in my holy mountain that I have kept under lock and key. I have kept them there safely until the right time. But I tell you, that I am about ready to open that door. For behind that door are jewels and gems of my spirit; but some have wanted to enter in through another entrance. Some have found a way to my holy hill. They have banged and banged on that door; but the loud knocking will not cause that door to be opened. It cannot be pried open. But as you would come to that door with holy hands and a willingness to lay your life down for me, then that door would be opened for you. I have said that 'Surely, I would do nothing unless I would first reveal my secrets to my prophets.' But of what purpose would you use these secrets for? Some secrets are things that you don't need to know. There are some secrets that will remain hidden until the last day. There are others that I will reveal to you."
Stephen Hanson
"FIND YOUR PLACE IN MY ARMY"
June 11, 2008
5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you [a] will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites." Ex. 19
8 With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said.II Chron 32:8
The prophetic word below speaks that we all have a place in His army. No one is above anyone else; all are equal before God. Also, no longer do we need a priest to enter into that holy place for us, because we are all called as priests and we all have access to his holy temple.
"There is nothing that I cannot do. From everlasting unto everlasting, I am the God of new beginnings. From the rising of the sun until it sets, I pour forth my spirit. From the rising of the sun until it sets, I am here to answer the needs of my people. When all seems like it is failing I am here to bring the answer. When my people are in prayer, your requests fill my temple. When the priests had gone up into the temple, they went into the holy of holies to worship me. But now, all of my people can come into the temple. Now you don't have to be a priest to enter into that place. Now all can come and all are welcome. You are all on one level playing field. I want it to be known that there is no one greater than anyone else in the kingdom. You are all one unto me. You all serve me each in your own way. When you stand before me it won't be because of what you have done. It will be simply, 'Did you believe in me'? It is true that some because of where I have appointed them to be, have a greater responsibility and have leadership, but they are only able to fulfill these things through me. But what can you do where you have been appointed to be? All partake in the same army. Are all foot soldiers? Are all generals? Are all called upon to scout out the land? Each has a distinctive place in the army. Who is it that binds up the wounds when you are hurt in battle? Who provides a place of rest when you are weary for the battle? Who cares for the lame and the faint of heart? But press on and find your place in my army. There the flags will be unfurled for the day that is to come. There the trumpet will be sounded. There my people will eventually turn their battle scars into the weapons of my kingdom and my righteousness."
Stephen Hanson
"A CIRCUS ACT"
June 6, 2008
51He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.52He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree53He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. Luke 1:51-53
"In the moment of time I entered into this world. I came in the form of my son. He came and died so that you would have life in me.
(The spirit of the Lord showed me a carousal of horses. They went around and around as they normally would, but then a few of them came off the places where they were hooked onto. A few of these horses made a show of themselves and danced around.)
But now many within my body have made a circus act. They have made a great show of things. They have elevated the minister above my Son. They have made a spectacle out of the gifts that I have given unto men. There is much that I am not happy with in the body. These men and women have paraded things. They have used these things for their own gain. Much of what I have been talking about is a result of what has been happening in Florida. Many have called things like this a blessing. I tell you that I don't call things like this a blessing. See what comes out of this movement. See what the fruit is and then you will know if it was true or not. "
Stephen Hanson
"ARISE OH SLEEPER"
May 31, 2008
13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, 14for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." Eph. 5:3-4
"Arise, oh you sleepers. For it is time to arise from your sleep. It is time to come out of your times of withdrawing from me, says the Lord. Where have you been and where have you gone to? For when you are asleep you can't be watchful. Many in my body are asleep in this hour. The time and the hour is getting late. Your clothes have become soiled. You need to buy oil for your lamps; the oil has run out and you won't be able to watch during the night hours. "
Stephen Hanson
"BLOW A DIFFERENT SOUND ON THE SHOFAR"
May 28, 2008
1But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 2 Timothy 3:1-3
"There are times in my spirit when I ask of my people to go beyond what I would normally ask of them. A time like this is soon approaching. For I have said in my word and through my spirit that in these last days that trouble would increase. I have said that false prophets and teachers would abound. I have said that the love of many would wax cold. I have said that violence would increase in the cities. I tell you that these things have been occurring. I tell you that these things will reach a climax. They will reach a climax and many will wonder what the state of the world is in. I tell you that the war in Iraq will suddenly come to an abrupt end. Attention will be drawn to a different region of the world. Alliances will be drawn between two super powers. These two super powers will sit down and will plan an attack on the United States. Many will wonder why the American people were not warned soon in advance. But I tell you that I have warned my people in various ways and said these things through my prophets. But many still think that life will go on as it always has. But I am asking you to prepare others for these things. I am asking some of you to prepare for these days. For you see, many of my well-known prophets and teachers are trumpeting other messages.
(The spirit of the Lord showed me a man who was blowing a shofar horn, and out of it came various notes into the sky. The melody seemed to be pleasing and sounded good to the ears. There was nothing in the music that would pronounce judgment or anything other than "beautiful music.")
Will you set your hearts and minds about warning the people? These are the things that I am asking some of you to do. Blow a different sound on the shofar. "
Stephen Hanson
"I WANT TO IMPART THESE THINGS UNTO MY BODY"
May 24, 2008
7But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. 8This is why it[a] says: "When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men."
"There are many things that I want to impart unto my people in this hour. I want to impart the gifts of my spirit even more and more. I want to release signs and wonders. I want to give my speech to those who have asked for it. So, I say that the gifts and the callings are to be given without measure. They are to be poured out. They are to be running over the brim. When time had seemed right, my purposes have now been, to impart these things unto my church and body. These gifts are given to help bring in more to my kingdom. They are given also to fight against the schemes of the enemy.
For I tell you, the winds of change will bring these things about.
(The spirit of the Lord showed me sailboats that were upon the ocean. The winds had changed, and now they made a turn and were going in a completely different direction. They then seemed to glide in the air currents over the ocean.)
I tell you, that I am making my body stronger and stronger. I am imparting these things because the final showdown of the ages is about to take place. You will need all of these resources in the coming months. "
Stephen Hanson
"YOU ARE BEING EQUIPPED FOR MY END-TIME ARMY"
May 10, 2008
11 The LORD thunders at the head of his army; his forces are beyond number,and mighty are those who obey his command. Joel 2
"I tell you....those things that were done in ancient times; those things where my people were caught-up in the spirit and did exploits in my name; they will be done now by my people.
Never again will be heard that my people will be left alone to their own devices. For out of the wilderness a new breed of warriors will emerge. They will be equipped for my end-time army.
For the King himself has opened-up the book of your life. He has looked upon the deeds of your heart. And so, I say, that you are being made ready."
Stephen Hanson
"IT IS A SEASON OF MIRACLES"
May 4, 2008
22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. Acts 2
"There is an anticipation in the air. There is a hush that goes out across the land. There are signs and wonders that will be coming to my people. I tell you that this will be the day and this will be the season of miracles. For those of you who have sought me truly with your heart, a new spirit, a new gifting will be granted. For long have you seen me work in your life, but now I will begin to wrought miracles through yourselves. The miracles will be a result of my grace that is being poured out in your lives. For it is true that every day is a miracle, but I am saying that you will see the lame walk. You will see doors opened up like you never have before. The things that you have looked for, the things that you have desired, will suddenly come into view. For it is a new season."
Stephen Hanson
"IT IS TIME FOR REFORMATION"
April 13, 2008
12Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13"It is written," he said to them, " 'My house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making it a 'den of robbers. Matt. 21
"All would come into the great assembly today. What would you hear? Why would you come and hear the ministry of man instead of Me? I tell you my church, and much of it, has become a den of robbers. For you come to sell your programs. You come to sell your sermons. You come to sell everything. From Sunday after Sunday I hear your praises and I hear your songs.
What is my true church? Must there be the same man-made system year after year? I tell you that there needs to be a reformation in my name. There needs to be a reformation of the basic structure. I tell you, I tire of these things. Many of your churches have become idols. You have one leader. You have one point person. Is not my church to be built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets? I tell you, it is a time to restructure. The old framework needs to be done away with. The old framework has dead wood in it. It is time. It is time to revamp the process."
Stephen Hanson
"DON'T LET THE ENEMY STEAL YOUR SEED"
May 3, 2008
18"Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. Matt. 13
"Rise up on the wings of the wind today. Rise up that you might know that you will prevail this day. Rise up above the clamor and the noise of this earth. Set your hearts on me.Seek me in the midst of the day. When all is falling down around you, you can come to me. When the sky above appears dark and you don't have the light to see, then come to me. Set your hearts ablaze. Set them upon things of my spirit.
(The spirit of the Lord showed me a scene of demonic forces riding on horses with wolves beside them. They rode across the landscape through the night.)
I tell you that the hordes of hell are coming and are trying to disrupt my people. They come in the night hours. They come and try and steal the seed which is planted in you. But I tell, that if the seed is planted firmly in the soil of your heart, then it can not be dislodged. Persevere and stand guard over your hearts. Stand firm in your resolve. Remember that my Son gave his life that you might live. "
Stephen Hanson
"THERE IS A CYCLE TO LIFE"
April 19, 2008
Ecclesiastes 3
1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,
"I am in control of the events of this life. I know when the rains come. I know when the days are dry. I signal the lightning to show forth its effects across the sky. I watch as the flowers begin to bloom in the spring. I know when it is time for the bear to come out of hibernation. I see and I watch as the young cubs are born. I see as the mother eagle prepares the nest for the fledglings. All of nature has a plan to it. There is a cycle that goes with it. The trees know when to bloom each spring. If nature knows this cycle then why does man not? Even the snake knows when it is time to shed its skin. There is a cycle even in the spiritual realm. There is a time of spiritual plenty. There is a time when you must wait upon Me. There is a time to gather. There is a time for the trials that will come into your lives. There is a time to birth new things. There is a time for new things to come into your lives. There is a time to mourn. For in mourning you will be comforted. In all of these things there is a cycle and a purpose to life. So know and trust Me through all the events of your lives. "
Stephen Hanson
"TAKE THE TIME TO JUST SIT WITH ME"
April 27, 2008
19Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. 20Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. 21To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne. Rev. 3:19-21
"What is it that the people of God are searching for in this hour? What are the things that they are wanting to happen in the body of Christ? Are they wanting to see new and incredible visions of me? Are they wanting spectacular miracles to occur in their lives? I tell you that many still want these things. Many are searching for something beyond the mundane experiences in their lives. But I tell you that there is nothing mundane when you know me. When you know me and you hear me speak with you, then that should cause such a stirring in your heart that you would feel excited. Yes, I want you to experience great things in your lives. I want you to see miracles occur in your lives, but I also want you to be just satisfied with sitting with me. If you take the time to just sit with me then I will unfold my future plans for you. What friend would not tell you the details of their life without first taking the time to sit with them? "
Stephen Hanson
"IT IS TIME FOR REFORMATION"
April 13, 2008
12Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13"It is written," he said to them, " 'My house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making it a 'den of robbers. Matt. 21
"All would come into the great assembly today. What would you hear? Why would you come and hear the ministry of man instead of Me? I tell you my church, and much of it, has become a den of robbers. For you come to sell your programs. You come to sell your sermons. You come to sell everything. From Sunday after Sunday I hear your praises and I hear your songs.
What is my true church? Must there be the same man-made system year after year? I tell you that there needs to be a reformation in my name. There needs to be a reformation of the basic structure. I tell you, I tire of these things. Many of your churches have become idols. You have one leader. You have one point person. Is not my church to be built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets? I tell you, it is a time to restructure. The old framework needs to be done away with. The old framework has dead wood in it. It is time. It is time to revamp the process."
Stephen Hanson
"THE DESTINATION IS YOUR PROMISED LAND"
April 12, 2008
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jer. 29
"I tell you my people that I am bringing you into the fullness of your ministries. The long hours and the times that you have waited for Me will prove to have been valuable. What is it that you have been waiting for all this time? Whatever your dreams or your destinies have been, I will make them happen. A new day is coming. A day filled full of hope and a future; no longer the long wait and the weary road. For the roads have been filled full of tears and tribulation. The tears will be turned into joy and the tribulation will pay off. For it has been of my design. My design is not for ill but it is for your good. What father would not want the best for their children? Where some of you stand right now is on a bridge. The bridge is where you are being tried and then brought into your promised land. But you must not look to the things below the bridge. You must keep your eyes upon the destination. The destination is your destiny. The destination is your promised land. When your feet touch the land past the bridge you will step into the things that I have prepared for you. Keep your feet walking straight and narrow. Watch and be careful as step across the bridge. These are the days that many of you have looked into. "
Stephen Hanson
"LET ME BRING YOU TO COMPLETION"
April 5, 2008
5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil. 1:6
22If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. Matt. 24
"I have many things to say unto you, my church. I have many things that I want to impart to you. From the rising of the sun until it sets, I have a deep love and compassion for you. I care about all the trials that you have gone through. I know that many of these have seemed to be cruel and unusual, but you must know that they have been designed for your benefit. I have a purpose that has been designed in each one of them. I have a plan for you when you come out of them. They are to prepare you for the days that are ahead. They are to strengthen you. They are to help bring you into my kingdom. I know that many think that they will avoid the great troubles that are ahead. Some think that I will rescue you and swiftly take you out of them. I do not want you to be misled.The world will fall into judgment and great trials will come that have been unequaled since the beginning of time. But before these things reach their greatest intensity, then surely, I will take you out of them. So knowing that these things are ahead, then you must understand that the present trials have had a purpose. Let Me do the work that is necessary in each one of you. Let Me bring your maturity it its completion. "
Stephen Hanson
"NEW THINGS ARE COMING"
March 30,2008
9 See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you." Is. 42
"There is nothing that I cannot do. I am the God of possibilities. I am the God of new things. I am the God that created the universe, and so also, I can create new things in your life. I can resurrect your dreams from the past. I can call forth the Lazarus in your life. Are there not new things that are coming into your lives? Do you not see them begin to take seed and root into the ground? I tell you that there are creative changes at work. There are new beginnings. There are new things coming forth in your lives. As Spring enters its season so you will see new growth. Water the ground and give it fertilizer. Then these things will produce a crop a hundred fold. "
Stephen Hanson
"I WILL MAKE KNOWN TO YOU THE THINGS THAT ARE HIDDEN"
March 29, 2008
22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. Dan. 2:22
"There are times in the lives of my servants when I ask them to do things that go against common sense. There are times when I ask them to trust Me no matter what the cost is. There are times when all around you seems to be going wrong. There are times when no one seems to understand you. You feel like Noah when he was building the ark. Everyone thought he was crazy. You see, my ways are not your ways. I do not follow the same patterns that you do. I do things according to eternity. I look at the long picture. I look at the long-term effect. I have plans laid out for each of you and these plans are written down in my chambers. If you would want to know more about what these plans are then seek Me.Come and sit down with Me. I will unfold the plans for your lives. I will make known to you the things that have been hidden. Truly, I will make clearer the paths that are before you. Then the light will be shed abroad and many will walk in it."
Stephen Hanson
"STRENGTHEN THE CORDS OF YOUR TENT"
March, 25, 2008
2 "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. Isaiah 54
"Strengthen the cords of your tent, I would say. Strengthen the corner posts. Let every family make certain that each of the four corners are tight. Make the posts out of solid wood. Let nothing cause it to rot. Then your house will stay solid. Make certain that the foundation has been inspected. Let there be no gaps in the walls. Let your house be solidly built. Let there be no fissures or cracks. Otherwise,the enemy can creep in. Don't give him a foothold. Guard your heart for in it there are the day springs of life.
In this day these things are very important. Write these things on the tablets of your hearts. Write them so that they may be embedded there. Let them inscribe my spirit unto you. So then when the winds blow your house will remain strong. "
Stephen Hanson
"THE TRUE BATTLE THAT IS BEING FOUGHT NOW IS AMONG MY PEOPLE"
March 22, 2008
9But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. 10Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. Titus 3:8-10
"So now another day has been set in the sky. What will become of the people upon the earth? In the midst of the days that are approaching, will I find you ready and willing to be my servants? Will I find you alert and ready? Will I find you bickering among yourselves? In this world you will have many trials. In this world you will face many troubles. I see the enemy attempting to divide my people. There are issues that you bring up. Many of them are worthy of your concern, but some are minimal. Can you find a middle ground? It is no different from the day when my Son visited the earth. He found the Pharisees arguing about what He was doing. Many of you have not changed. And so in these days the battle will be fought among my people."
(The Lord showed me a battle scene from above. I looked at the ground below and saw a couple of warriors fighting. Then a trap door opened up and out of the door there was fire. An angel came out of the door and whispered in the ear of one of the warriors. He whispered things about how much this other person had hurt him. So now the warrior began throwing stones at the other warrior. They fought back and forth. The vision faded.)
"The true battle that is being fought now is among my people. Learn to live at peace with all men as much as is possible. Then the enemy will not have a foothold."
Stephen Hanson