We are in a new day

Good morning everyone,

A couple of weeks ago, I felt strongly drawn to read the book of Acts and while doing so, I stumbled upon a very familiar scripture which I want to share with you today.

Acts 2:1-2

When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

This little passage of scripture is packed full of amazing revelation for the time we are living in.

It starts off by saying,

"When the day of Pentecost had fully come...".

There is a very strong reference to the day Fully Coming. I'm sure you will agree with me, that when the clock strikes midnight, a new day has begun, but has not yet fully come.

In our text above, the writer is referring to an incident which took place at around 9:00 am one morning during a harvest festival in Jerusalem when Jews from all over the known world were gathered for celebration of harvest time.

Today, in our time, I can truthfully say that the dawning of a new day of visitation has arrived.

Next... it says that 120 people were all with one accord in one place.

One Accord

The phrase, one accord, according to the Oxford dictionary, means - Harmonious correspondence, as of colours or tints; agreement in pitch and tone; Harmony.

Immediately I think about a guitar which has six strings. In order for that guitar to be able to produce a chord, all six strings will need to be tuned correctly, in order to produce a sound that is pleasant to the ear and a sound that means something.

Suddenly there came a sound from heaven....

The very next thing that happened was, that suddenly, there came a sound from heaven......

We are living in a day where God is listening for a certain kind of sound that is coming from His church to Him. At the moment, there definitely is a lot of noise happening. This is a noise, but not a sound that is producing a specific kind of chord which is a harmony.

I believe that the early church was in a place where they decided to get in tune with the Lord and in tune to one another. As soon as that happened, they were producing a sound that only heaven could recognise and then the sound from earth, came into harmony with the sound that was already heard in heaven. The sound on earth from the early church, began to draw the sound that was already in heaven down towards the earth and what resulted was, the Holy Spirit came upon them right there.

I get concerned when people scream, "Revival" when there are signs, wonders, healings and salvations happening somewhere. Please don't get me wrong here, but I love it when that happens. I love it when God sends a man or woman of God to an area to stir up the church and to usher in the presence of God for a time of demonstration of the Kingdom of God. This kind of thing is what I call a time of refreshing and the demonstration of the Kingdom of God.

I believe that we are also in a day of visitation.

Let me explain what I believe visitation is.....

The night before last, at our mentoring group meeting, while we were praying, I saw a vision.....

In my vision, I saw the King's chariot riding into a city. The chariot was huge and it was made of pure gold. It was pulled by 2 magnificent horses, both moving in step together. Behind the King's chariot were many other chariots and a whole host of angels all moving in unison with the King's chariot.

By the way... unison means this.... "Identity in pitch of two or more sounds or notes... the sounding of notes or melodies at the same pitch......"

The city that was hosting this visitation of the King, had been in preparation for this visit for a very long time. The streets were swept clean; the green grass lawns were all immaculately cut and landscaped; the houses, shops and official buildings were newly painted and decorated with beautiful colours. The streets were lined with people all holding flags and were waving, clapping, shouting and whistling to the King who had graciously accepted their invitation to visit them. And most of all, the atmosphere of that city was filled with joy and expectation for the presence of the King. They were only interested in Him.

Then there was a silence as the King got out of His chariot and walked up the steps to the local governmental buildings to address the multitude gathered there. This moment was to be broadcast all over the world through the media and television network who were all there as well. Also a herald was waiting at the top of the stairs to announce the King. In his hand was a scroll which was ready to be handed to the King who was about to read it out to the people once the herald had completed his proclamation.

In the scroll were written official governmental decrees and new laws which would bring change to that city and the way it was run.

When the King visits, it is always in response to an invitation and much preparation before He arrives. Everyone is excited and in anticipation of His arrival and address. The visitation of the King will bring with it, much change in the governmental systems that prevail. A visition is a time of change from one system to another.

This is where we are right now, as a church, getting ready for the visitation of the King...

Well.... I hope you have found some benefit in this message today.

Please feel free to leave some comments.

Thanks so much for taking the time to come on over here to read this.

Blessings and much love,

Rory