Posted in Prophetic Notes

April 17, 2006

Paul Keith Davis: "The Coming Anointing For Leadership"
 

The Prophet Samuel is a perfect "type" of the apostolic leadership that will be emerging in this generation. The Lord spoke this truth exceedingly clearly in a prophetic experience several years ago. We are now poised to see this as a reality in this fresh new day of God's plan.

Samuel functioned in Israel as a priest, a prophet, and a judge. He was a man of noble character who also carried the clear manifestation of God's Spirit. His ministry was marked by prophetic accuracy and intimate fellowship with the Lord. The Psalmist spoke of Samuel and this anointing saying,

Moses and Aaron were among His priests, and Samuel was among those who called on His name; they called upon the LORD and He answered them. He spoke to them in the pillar of cloud; they kept His testimonies and the statute that He gave them (Psalms 99:6-7)

By understanding Samuel's role in Israel's leadership, we can also glean considerable insight into present day apostolic leadership that is being prepared. Of course, this is a process that will take many years for full maturity to be realized. However, we can expect to see the early stages of this leadership during the course of these days. The Lord's people are being groomed to encounter Him in the cloud of His Presence and hear insight and strategy for this pivotal season.

Inspired Priests

The term "inspired priests" is a reference to teachers who receive their understanding of the Word through divine revelation. The Apostle Paul stated that his revelation of the Word came, not by the teaching of man nor by reading a book, but by a divine revelation of Jesus Christ.

The inspired teachers will promote a message of sanctification within the church. This will present consecrated believers as a suitable dwelling place for God's Spirit. It will enable them to become partakers of His divine nature and His Holy character. (See Ezekiel 44:15-16 & 23-24)

It will now become essential for the end-time leadership to be partakers of His divine nature. With this reality, we then bear the fruit of the Spirit as a prerequisite for the release and impartation of the power gifts and of God's highest callings necessary for end-time ministry.

Another predominant function of the inspired teachers will be to Biblically communicate the Lord's requirements for the end-time church. Through their revelation of the Word by the Spirit of Truth, they will teach the church the necessary steps of preparation and consecration in order to be viable participants in the glorious ministry yet to come.

The Prophets

Another essential ingredient in this end-time ministry will be the role of the prophets. The primary purpose of the prophets will be to reveal the 12 primary redemptive natures of God. These attributes were expressed through Jehovah of the Old Testament and Jesus of the New Testament. All of the redemptive natures of Jehovah were found in the person of Jesus Christ who is our ultimate example.

Even as Revelation 22:2 expresses, the 12 manner of fruits bearing in their proper seasons, so shall the Holy Spirit reveal to the church the 12 primary redemptive natures of Christ and their proper Biblical applications.

King/Judge Anointing

It is important to discern that during the first century church all apostles were also prophets. This is a Biblical truth that can be proven throughout all the generations of the church. Therefore, the individuals functioning with the "king/judge" anointing will also bear the spirit of wisdom and revelation, bringing understanding concerning the seven Spirits of God and their importance to the overcoming church now being prepared.

God's manifold wisdom will be expressed through these anointed vessels as they lay the foundation for the end-time church. Ephesians 2:20 declares, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone.

Of course, there is no other foundation laid other than Christ Jesus. Therefore, the apostles and prophets will be an expression of the Holy Spirit's work through individuals who embody the merger of the Word and Spirit that produces the life of Christ; that is the foundation for His Temple to be reestablished in the earth.

As the church matures and moves toward perfection, we will then begin to see the priesthood in the order of Melchizedek emerging. He was the king of Salem and priest of the Most High God. Of course we know from Scripture that Melchizedek was none other than God revealing Himself to Abraham veiled in human flesh.

Evidence of the Coming Spiritual Government

The surest evidence of God's true leadership will be the clear presence of the fruit of the Spirit. God's righteousness will begin to reflect the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. The evidence of His character in us is ultimately pleasing to the Lord.

Even more important than revealing the Spirit's power gifts is the revelation of the fruit of the Spirit through a consecrated life of righteousness. This is only achieved by the Holy Spirit abiding in us, and by believers becoming partakers of the divine nature that reveals the Spirit of Holiness.

These men and women will be known by their fruit, and their purpose will be to manifest God's redemptive attributes in the earth. Their anointing will come from Isaiah 11:2, the sevenfold Spirit of God.

Their Identification--the manifestation of the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-24)

1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self-Control

Their Anointing--the Seven Spirits of God (Isaiah 11:2)

1. Spirit of the Lord
2. Spirit of Wisdom
3. Spirit of Understanding
4. Spirit of Counsel
5. Spirit of Might
6. Spirit of Knowledge
7. Spirit of Reverential Fear of the Lord

Their Purpose--to reveal the twelve names illustrating the divine character of God and His primary redemptive attributes manifested in the Person of Jesus.

1. Lord Our Shepherd
2. Lord Our Provider
3. Lord Our Righteousness
4. Lord Our Peace
5. Lord Our Healer
6. Lord Our Banner
7. Lord Who Sanctifies
8. Lord Of Hosts
9. Lord Most High
10. Lord Who Smites
11. Lord of Recompense
12. Lord is Present
 

by Paul Keith Davis
White Dove Ministries
www.whitedoveministries.org