by Garris Elkins | Jun 7, 2020 | Courage, Discernment, Five-Fold Ministry, Future
When a spirit that exercises control over the minds of individuals or nations is threatened, one of the first tactics it will deploy is confusion. In a state of confusion, agents working on behalf of the controlling spirit will begin to protect its interests at all...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 6, 2020 | Courage, Culture, Death, Deliverance, Discipline, Dreams, Faith, Faithfulness, Freedom
In recent months, discussions have taken place about when the rights of a believer-citizen should be exercised, or not. There are valid points on both sides of the conversation and worth hearing. One camp says a believer should never demand their rights and just take...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 5, 2020 | Change, Church, Courage, Deliverance, Favor, Future, Relationships, Trust, Wisdom, Worship
This morning, the Lord gave me two different words to share with those to whom they might apply. The first paragraph has to do with seeking direction from the Lord. The second is about coming change within existing relationships. DIRECTION: You have come this far by...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 4, 2020 | Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline
Every “yes” we say to God in obedience to His voice is significant. Each yes is part of a much larger spiritual process that will lead us to a place of ultimate victory. Even the smallest of yeses releases a tremendous impact. If we live a life of ongoing yeses, when...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 3, 2020 | Culture, Deliverance, Discernment, Discipleship, Dreams, Future, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Prophecy, Vision.
The prophet Joel spoke of the culmination of time and quoted the Lord, who said, “I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.” The “all people” wording leaves no one out. It will affect believers, non-believers, and those in between. It was an all-inclusive...