The Winds Of Change Are Blowing In The Church
Submitted by Clay Sikes

We have approached an hour in the church when change will begin to move those in the body in such a way that what has been traditionally accepted will no longer be acceptable. Restlessness has arrived, first in those who walk in the prophetic, then to those in the body. This restlessness will first be perceived as condemnation and judgment for church leadership, from which they will run, only to soon recognize that their heart has suddenly discovered new truth – a truth that will burst through the church like a wild fire raging through a dry forest. This Holy Ghost filled truth seeks truth and nothing else, tired of hype derived from entertaining and thought provoking messages, tired of entertainment in the place of true worship, tired of programs and formulas that never really work, tired of emotional theatrics from skilled and loquacious leaders needing more money for more monuments to their ministries, tired of spiritual pride pouring from the pulpit.

Ministers and ministries are being warned even now that change is coming and change is needed. Many do not know what is causing the emptiness they now feel spiritually, though many know something is wrong. Man orchestrated traditions set up in the church has blocked an openness to the Holy Spirit, an openness which will point us to true worship which is God-focused, not temple-focused, not man-focused, not ministry-focused.

Abandon now the traditions, traditions keeping us from our God - traditions that have focused us on men and the temple, and not God! Ignorance often comes disguised as tradition and tradition makes both the spoken and written word of God to no effect. Let us not be racked by this malady any longer. Let us awaken to our enemy called church tradition, an enemy so subtle so as to settle in the house of God! Our traditions in life are often our greatest deceptions.

Wake up O sleeper! Sense the change, sense the restlessness, know that just as in the natural it is also true in the spirit, anything growing will change – be open, be willing, be flexible to change. New wine is coming to the body of Christ, shed your old wineskins and prepare for the new. Be open to the new that I am calling this day, in this hour. I did not call my body to be edified by a one-fold ministry; I called a five-fold ministry for the edifying and building up of the Saints. I provide multiple forms of ministry in order that my people know my limitless love, my direction for their life, and knowledge of my way. The one-fold has hindered my spirit from flowing freely, keeping the attention and glory away from me. It is time for my Shepard’s to awaken to this spiritual injustice; they must turn away from their man-appointed ways that glorify men. Turn now! For you are in my house, you are tending my flock; you are eating my bread and partaking of my fruit. Awaken now, be forewarned now; that which is not of me will be dismantled. Destroy that which was built as an alter to man – programs, churches, theology, doctrines – all will fall in time, if they are not dismantled!

I am coming back for a Bride that is without spot or wrinkle. The world’s system has no place in my house and those using the world’s system in place of my kingdom’s design will be dependent upon it (the world’s system) for their reward!  Only those who move by my spirit, who obey my specific direction will survive and prosper during this upheaval. Ministries designed after other ministries will soon see that survival and growth never depended upon another man – it is totally dependent upon me. Those who have appointed Men-Of-Position to positions in my church will soon see sobering results; for the only thing men can produce are the evidences of men. God appointed men produce God appointed results. Discernment is the key. Time with me produces discernment and only by discernment can appointments be made. Just as with building programs done out of my will, so have there been appointments of men to positions of spiritual authority. The presumptuousness with which these events have been routinely done, will soon provide adversity and difficulty through which such mistakes will not occur in the future.  

It is time for the church to grow, to take wings and fly in the liberty of my spirit. The five-fold is designed to usher my called ones into their calling and destiny, the one-fold stymies my called ones, and like Pharaoh, refuses to let my people go, often placing more emphasis on keeping the people trapped inside rather than sending them out. Many sitting in pews from Sunday to Sunday have been ready and restless for sometime, ready to fulfill their calling but unable. Others are beginning to feel the uncomfortable ness of restlessness, for as a mother eagle moves her young from the comfort of their nest to force it to fly, so to is my spirit forcing many in my body to awaken to the awareness of their discomfort, recognizing that something is wrong – “Is it me, or is it this place of worship?” they ask.

Change is coming! Do not allow traditional thinking to hinder the call on your life. Move as I direct, the way may be bumpy at times, especially in the beginning, but my spirit will be with you. Trust me to lead you to those anointed to usher in the changes now occurring in my church. Pray your church leaders hear my voice and make the necessary changes, pray for those called to bring about these changes. Pray against the spiritual pride that now lofts many ministries like large American corporations, puffed up and proud. Pray that the church not have to go through another period of great humiliation and dishonor. I will move on the hearts of men and women as you pray. I will reveal to them the difference between selfish ambitions and anointed, appointed, works I have called. PRAY AND I WILL MOVE TO BRING REPENTENCE AND RESTORATION TO MY BODY!

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