The Lord is bringing us into the land of Promise, and the first place we must go is Gilgal (wheel or rolling) for circumcision (Cutting away of the flesh).

Joshua 5:9 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” So the place has been called Gilgal to this day.

This is to be a place of surgery (cutting and healing)

Joshua 5:8 And after the whole nation had been circumcised, they remained where they were in camp until they were healed.

God is cutting away the works of the flesh, and the mind of the flesh (men’s wisdom or doctrines of men), and replacing them with Walking in the Spirit and the Mind of the Christ.

He is raising up “circumcision” ministries, as well as setting up “centers” of circumcision.

He is “setting a time” for the removal of the flesh and it’s pursuits in the Body. Some who go through this phase quickly will move on to taking land and killing giants. Others will be purified to go forth and purify others. This will bring the Body to a whole new level of anointing and authority, both corporately and individually. When He is satisfied we will move on from Gilgal.

This is a time of separation and judgment for the house of God. Judgment is necessary to distinguish and separate the profane from the holy. It is as a threshing floor that removes chaff and leaves the grain.

Some will bleed to death unable to take the pain of the cutting as they fight it. Others will try to bypass this place altogether, but will find like Achan that they have only got themselves into trouble.

But others will submit to this time of purging and winnowing and come forth as pure as gold and ready to fight the good fight like never before. This army will be culled and called, prepared for battle.

We are seeing the beginning stirrings that will quickly display the heart and purpose of the Lord’s dealings with his people. Both kindness and severity will be seen in this day. Remember that He is a consuming fire and that His purpose is not to have glory meetings with amazing miracles. He is drawing people into His kingdom purpose of being a holy Bride without spot or wrinkle. He is the holy fire that purges and burns away the filth and dross as well as fills his people with passion and purity. Be prepared for a mass circumcision that will change the face and reputation of Christianity for eternity.

Kriston Couchey

http://propheticparables.mysite.com

http://my.opera.com/Boanerges/blog  

April 24, 2008