Some angels not only deliver messages to us or assist us in the tasks at hand, but some are markers of great significance in our lives. They themselves are signposts. The very arrival of such an angel means that your life is about to make a momentous change. (The angel of the Lord appearing to Zacharias—John the Baptist’s father—the angel Gabriel appearing to The Virgin Mary).
Often the first response to such an angel’s declaration is that you come under a massive attack from the enemy.
WHY?
Well, with a higher calling or greater authority, an increase in the anointing is given to you. That increase in the anointing comes with greater light. The gathering of greater light to a person attracts hindering demons that seek to stop—even if only temporarily—the use of this greater anointing for the sake of the Lord’s kingdom.
WHY DOES OUR HEAVENLY FATHER ALLOW SUCH AN ATTACK?
Remember that after His baptism Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness (Luke 4:1b) where He was tested by the devil. His baptism and the anointing He received at that time were markers of the beginning of His public ministry. But first He was tested. The enemy tests the anointing and also tests us to see if there are any chinks in our armor. The Lord allows this testing.
WHY DOES OUR HEAVENLY FATHER ALLOW THESE TESTS WHEN HIS CHILD IS BARELY “ON-HIS-FEET” IN THE NEW AUTHORITY OR CALL?
1. It allows the child He is training to use the new authority—even if it is “baby steps” to rebuff the enemy.
2. The attack confirms something new and more dangerous to the enemy has occurred in the person’s life.
3. It gives those who are being tested the chance to “test” their own spiritual armor. Remember, that David was outfitted for battle by the King in Saul’s own armor. However, David took off the armor for he said: “I cannot walk with these, for I have not tested them.” (1Samuel 17:39b)
DO SUCH ANGELS REMAIN ON ASSIGNMENT WITH YOU?
No.
WHY?
These are angels of great responsibility and authority. They are not personal angels or angels assigned to an area of the land or over cities, etc. Therefore, when the angel VICTORY appears, both his presence and the message he brings are important—(well, all messages from angels are important—but some messages are of greater significance.) But if he brings with him a symbol of authority, that symbol
adds additional weight to his visit.
THE DELIVERY OF A SPIRITUAL OBJECT
The angel VICTORY brought with him a scepter. Such an object in the natural would indicate authority. Here it is given—not only to the person receiving it—but receiving it on behalf of a group. If you have visited the web site or written to the address provided for you so that you may write to us and request prayer (these not only write, but receive a written answer) you know that we pray for you. The Lord has called a group of us to pray. Those that gather are giving of their time and of themselves to hear the Lord and pray His purposes—as well as for the requests we are laying before Him on your behalf.
The authority that is now given to us must be tested. Pray with us that we pass the tests.
WHAT DOES THIS AUTHORITY MEAN?
I am not sure. Although I have been a part of corporate intercession (and the others in the prayer group, also) I do not believe that I have been part of a group that has received a greater authority for prayer than that which is more than the anointing and authority available to all believers.
WHAT DO I THINK IT MEANS?
Well, I know what I would like it to mean. I would like it to be in prayer that which was spoken of Samuel about prophecy..(1 Samuel 3:19: “So Samuel grew and the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.”) In other words, he prophesied from the throne of God and God backed up his words. I would like very much to be so in the will of God in our prayers that God answers rapidly and completely that which comes from His throne through us. That is what having greater authority means to me—however, this is very new to me and to the group that prays together.
I am sharing with you at the beginning of this anointing so that we may grow together in our understanding of the breath, height, and depth of this mighty gift bestowed by our Heavenly Father.
A NEW EXPERIENCE
Even though we are here and you are there we will be growing in our understanding at the same time.
Pray with us that our prayers are more effective in your behalf and in behalf of others—many of whom are suffering in these deeply troubling times.
