We Are On Offense Not Defense by pastor Brent Lokker

This past Saturday at Blazing Fire, all six pastors got up together and shared elements of where we believe God has been leading us and is leading us in this time in Kingdom history. I encourage you to listen to the podcast here. During my portion, I shared about the authority we have in Christ to reveal more of heaven's culture wherever we are and I included an upgraded revelation I received about what Jesus said in Matthew 5:43-45: You have heard the saying, “You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you to love your enemies, and pray for those who put curses on you! Then you will really be the children of your Father in the heavenly places." (The Source NT) Too often we’ve been on the defense, focusing on defending ourselves from blow after blow. But Jesus said we are his Ekklesia, and the gates of hades will not prevail against us, meaning we are on offense, not defense. We have been given powerful weapons, if you will. Not to destroy, but to transform with love and blessing and light! Yes, people have cursed us by making agreements with darkness to encroach upon us. But instead of stopping at defending ourselves by breaking curses, we must understand the authority we have in Christ to bless those who curse us and make declarations that will change the very heart of those who curse us, thus bringing about transformation. “Father, bring those who curse us into the light!  Let light penetrate every place of darkness! Let them experience the freedom that Jesus brings!  Holy Spirit, surround them with your presence. These are ones that you love, Father!!!!  Set them free!!!” We are Christ’s ekklesia, the ones empowered by Him and filled with His Spirit to agree with heaven’s culture here on the earth. When we do so, heaven will respond!  We are on offense with love and grace and mercy and power to heal and set the captives free! With Love, Pastor Brent P.S. We've felt God's leading to go through the book of Acts starting this month!