
THE VISION FOR GOD'S KINGS OF THE EARTH (DAN 7:27)
Kings do not just exist – there is a purpose. Their purpose and institution was prepared and approved by God long before they begin to exist (Ps. 102;15 & 22, Ps 138:4, 1 Tim. 2:1-4, Rom 8:19, Joel 2:28,29,32, II Cor. 5:17-19, Acts 9:5-15, Matt. 6:10).
The vision of kings is to partner with God and the Holy Spirit in order to bring to fulfillment God's prophetic word and end-time plan for all that He created. “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God” (Rom. 8:19), and this includes the Kings of the earth. The Bible declares, “All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth"... (Psalm 138: 4). So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth thy Glory, when the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord (Ps. 102:15-22, Job 12:18-25).
It is also to obey the biblical injunction and God's commandment written in (1 Tim.2:1-4), that when we gather together, we should pray for kings and the people in authority and also asking that thy kingdom come in the earth as it is in heaven (Dan 7:27, Matt 6:10). It may look difficult or impossible with men but in the books of Act 20:22-24, and Esther 4:11-16, we have proves of God’s faithfulness.
Many in this world have questioned the authorities of the kings bearing leadership over them. Christian believers also, have had fears over the traditional rulership and the stool of the king, declaring it as the exclusive rights of pagans, and not God’s children. The Bible declares, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn” (Proverbs 29:2). Who are the righteous spoken about here, if not God’s own children, people who are prepared by God Himself to bring joy and happiness to the land and restore righteousness and the fear of God? God called us and made us kings and we must bear rule and proclaim His authority over the earth (Phil 1:6; 3:10-14).
Let us see more of the fears of believers on traditional rulership and the questions often asked which are before any king and then compare them with God’s Word on the same matter.
1. Who appointed you as king? (Deut 17:14-15 Rom. 13:1-4, 1 Cor4:7-8, 2 Chron. 13:5, Dan5:18-21). Whichever process one may want to follow, let it be known that kings are God’s own elected leaders for the people (Dan 6:26, 1 Kings 10:1-9). They are called to do justice and uphold righteousness (1 Cor 9:23-27, 10:31-33).
2. Who anointed you as king? (2 Samuel 22:51). What type of anointing do you have as a king – God’s or Satan’s anointing? (Matt. 4:19). If God’s, then there is hope for God's kingdom (Matt 6; Luke 11:9-26), and your portion is Psalm 21:
“The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever. His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him. For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance. For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved. Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee. Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them. Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men. For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform. Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them. Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power” (KJV).
But, if you have Satan’s anointing, then there is a problem. This means that you are anointed so that satanic kingdom will expand, and many generations after you will inherit satanic bondage (2 Kings 21:2-6, Eph 6:12). You need an anointing from God to make it in life (1 Jn.2:27; Isa.10:27). As a king, you should be anointed of God, not otherwise, so that you will be an agent of liberation to your community (Isaiah 45:1-13).
3. Which spirit speaks through you as a king? (2 Samuel 23:2).
4. How does God expect you to treat your people, as a king? (2 Samuel 23:3).
5. What should be the attitude of a king serving his people? (I Kings 12).
- The king needs to make a personal decision to serve his people in the fear of God
- The king should respond to them and be accountable to them (I Cor. 9:23-27).
- The king should speak God’s Word to them (I Cor. 9:23-27).
6. What are the effects of the conduct of the king on the people? (2 Chron. 29:19).
- The Lord brought Judah low because of the things that the kings did upon the throne.
- King Ahaz encouraged moral decline and was unfaithful to God (2 Chron. 28).
- Positive achievement was recorded in time of king Asa (2 Chron. 15).
7. What happens when a king sins? (2 Samuel 21; 1 Chron.21).
- When a king sins, it affects the whole land (I Kings 12:27-31).
- When a king sins, it becomes a kingdom sin, community sin, a tribal and a national sin.
- Even when they are dead, the consequences still affect the people after them (Jer. 32:18). The Bible says "The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. Men gnawed their tongues in agony (Revelation 16:10, NIV). We noticed in this passage that although the activity of the contents of the angel's bowl took place on or was specifically targeted at a seat or throne, the effects of that activity were felt in the entire kingdom being represented by the visited throne. The entire kingdom experienced all sorts of disasters and darkness, followed by the human reactions of "agony" expressed by gnawing of tongues.
- Localized spiritual activities carried out on a throne can have expansive and expensive effects on the entire kingdom; effects mounting up to the satanic heavens over that kingdom, and down to the people on the ground in the kingdom.
8. The passage contains what a king should do so that God can bring peace and prosperity during his reign? (2 Chron. 14:1-7).
9. Knowing that foundations matters, what is the foundation on which your throne stands? (Psalm 97:2; 86:14; 2 Chron. 11:16-17; Eph. 1:4; I Cor. 3:11).
Fellow Kings and Rulers of our land, the effects of evil foundations on the throne is a serious affair. The Bible gives us light into many of them (Judges 8:22-27; 9:1-6; Psalm 97:7; Jer. 22:1-17).
- It has a serious effect on the king (Jer. 22:18-30; Hosea 10:3).
- It affects the people (Psalm 97:7; Isaiah 18:21-22).
- It affects the land and people’s resources (Jer. 17:3-6; Psalm 15:1-5).
10. What qualities should every leader possess? (Psalm 15 us with a list of many of the necessary traits.
David observed that a righteous man who walks in integrity gains not only the respect of others, but also an audience with God (Ps 15:1-2). He demonstrated why predetermined values and ethics, not expediency, must drive our leadership. David pictures a godly leader as the leader who:
• Possesses integrity (v.2).
• Does what is right (v.2)
• Is honest and trustworthy (v.2)
• Does not gossip (v.3)
• Does not listen to gossip (v.3)
• Does no harm to others (v.3)
• Speaks out against wrong (v.4)
• Honours others who even when it costs them (v.4)
• Is not greedy to gain at the expenses of others (v.5)
• Takes no bribes against anyone (v.5)
• Is strong and stable (v.5)
11. What are the benefits of a king who lays the foundation of his throne on the Word of God? (Isa 60:9-22). They include the following:
• The King himself will be blessed (2 Samuel 23:4; Psalm 18:50; 144:1-2, 72:4-17).
• His kingdom, his domain shall be redeemed and healed (Psalm 144:11-15; 72:3; Isaiah 60:18).
• It will affect positively all aspects of the lives of his subjects (Psalm 65:17-25; 89:15-17).
• It will transform their sources and source of income (Isaiah 60:15-17; Psalm 72:16).
• The land will witness rest and peace (2 Chron. 15:1-15; Isaiah 60:18; Psalm 89:18).
THE DOORS ARE OPENED PROPHECY says, “This is the fifth day of holy convocation. I called you from your nations to announce to you that the doors are opened. For many years ancient doors to the mystery of my grace have been locked to Africa by the rebellion and disobedience of your fathers. The doors had been locked by idolatry, bloodshed and immorality, the doors had been locked. Because of deception, ignorance and foolishness the doors had been locked, but today, on this fifth day of your holy convocation, I the Lord God, announce to you that the doors are opened, I, the Lord God announce to you that the doors are opened. I have seen your tears. I have heard the cry of your heart; I have witnessed your willingness to repent. I have come to announce to you that the doors are opened to the mystery of Africa.
The doors are opened to the mystery of your life. Open your eyes carefully and I will show you the doors. Within THE DOOR, as you walk into the door of the mystery of Africa, I will guide you into the mystery of your life. I, the Lord have come to make an announcement that the doors are opened. My celestial doors are opened. Be careful to know the laws of the heavens. Be careful to use them to set my dominion on the earth. My terrestrial doors are opened. I have come to shake the foundation of the earth; I have come to show you the mysteries of its wealth; Reach out your hands into the treasures of darkness; Reach out with my keys to unlock the hidden riches of secret places.
The doors are opened to the thrones of Africa. I have come to harvest the souls of kings.
This is the season of their harvest.
I will loose the amour of kings and open to you the gates of their thrones.
The day has come for a continental gathering of kings at the feet of the King of kings.
Open your eyes and see the multitudes of doors that are open to your sons and daughters of Africa.
I have opened the doors to the market place.
I have opened the doors with inventions.
I have opened the doors of knowledge and wisdom.
I have opened the doors of power.
I have opened the doors of prophetic marriages. Did I not show you how to open them? Yet now, I have come to open them Myself.
I have released angels into your midst. They will unlock the ancient doors that have hindered My Plans. They will break the bars of iron; they will cut them asunder.
I have come to show the mystery of My Grace.
Received on the 1st of March, 2005 between 6:00am and 7:00am South African time.
In the book of Ezekiel the Lord began to make the prophet speak saying, “For I am the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD. Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off. Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD” (Ezek.12:25-28).
We served a God that never comes late. He is always on time. And He makes all things beautiful in His time, not in our own time (Eccl.3:11). THIS IS GOD'S OWN TIME FOR THE KINGS. God always performs what He speaks (Ezek.37:14). Even if it seems like there is a delay, we will hang on this prophecy and the inner witnesses we have individually received, because His words will not return void. HIS WORD always performs that which it is sent to do (Isaiah 55:11).
THE ROYAL FATHER'S OUTREACH TO TRADITIONAL RULERS OF AFRICA
THIS IS A GOD-GIVEN VISION TO REACH THE KINGS AND TRADITIONAL RULERS
Received as a revelation to be fulfilled through obedience seeing similar organizations as
complementary and striving to serve God with teams to advance God's KINGDOM & RULE accompanied by strong inward peace even through outward oppositions, it moves me not, I am compelled and captivated until it is fulfilled that all the kings in the earth will praise You, Oh Lord, when they hear the words of your mouth (Ps:138:4).
THEREFORE, LORD, deliver me and my team from depending on gifts, skills or experience that hinder the work, help me to work with other people and groups complimenting each other and not as competitors. Let me not seek growth and revenue and become stressed up and abandon this vision to the KINGS. Help me Oh Lord Jesus, who makes intercession for me. Fulfill thou, Oh Lord, Your purpose and your love for me. Oh, Lord, who endures forever, do not abandon the works of Your hands. Amen (Psalm 138:8).
UPDATE IMPACT & PRAYERS OF ROYAL FATHERS’ OUTREACH TO THE SOUTH EASTERN STATES OF NIGERIA AS AT DEC. 2005.
WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO: RIVERS, ABIA, AKWA IBOM, IMO, CROSS RIVERS, ANAMBRA, ENUGU AND BAYELSA.
“For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region” (Acts 13:47-49, KJV). Prayer makes a difference.
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