AN ERA OF INCREASED DIVINE ENCOUNTERS AND ANGELIC VISITATION
I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet. …Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned I saw.
—REVELATION 1:10,12
Prophecy
In this era there will be an increase of divine encounters and angelic visitations. Spiritual sensitivity will increase in My people to the reality of the invisible realm of My Kingdom and spiritual conversations and testimonies will be more acceptable in camps where they were once rejected. The spiritual senses of My people will open up and many will see open visions and hear audible sounds. New levels of authentic God-encounters will be experienced in this era.
I am releasing My angel armies in this era to wage war against the devil’s attacks and deceptions, and I will give My angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways (see Ps. 91:11). My angelic host will protect you, direct you, and communicate My messages to you for they are “all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation” (Heb. 1:14).
This era will host strategic spiritual visitations and encounters, for I will deliver messages of divine knowledge, wisdom, and understanding that will grant insights not yet understood by man. Divine intelligence will be granted through visitation. Even as I met with Abraham, Moses, Daniel, Elijah, Mary, John, and others in order to reveal My divine will and purpose, I will grant many such strategic encounters in this era with those whom I have set apart for special assignments.
It is important in this season to seek the things above where I am seated, setting your minds on things above rather than on the things of the earth. For you are seated with Me in heavenly places and your life is hidden in Me.
Children
Many children in the younger generation will have encounters in My presence and will see into the realm of the spirit. They will be visited by angels. When they share their encounters, it is important to believe them, for they will share from their heart. Encourage children to grow in My realms of the supernatural. They will possess understanding beyond their years, for it will come from Me.
The Arts
In this era, I will release heavenly art, music, and performing arts expressions. Numbers will testify of learning their skills in My presence and in the heavenly dimensions of My Kingdom. Without natural education, they will far surpass in skill those who have been trained in their skill through natural instruction and practice. Much of the art in this era will depict that which is seen in the spirit and will be marked in history. Prophetic art, dance, and music will increase.
Photography
I will cause many to capture supernatural appearances through photography and videography in this era. The distribution of these images will be for signs and wonders in the earth and will cause many to look to Me, but there will also be counterfeits who will arise.
Counterfeits
These counterfeits will look for attention and fame. Beware of them, for they will attempt to deceive many in order to gain a following, and their hidden motive is for fi-nancial gain and advantage.
This era is a supernatural era. As you experience an increase of divine, supernatural, and angelic encounters, the enemy will raise up his counterfeit forces and signs and wonders. Do not be deceived by him. True encounters will exalt Me and not man.
Look to Me and look for Me.
INSIGHTS
Authentic Christ-centered spiritual encounters are life-giving and usually very significant, even historically significant. I love meditating on the biblical examples of supernatural encounters such as Moses meeting I AM at the burning bush; Elijah being fed by an angel; Daniel being visited by the angel Gabriel; Ezekiel beholding the Man of Fire; Peter, James and John beholding Jesus, Moses, and Elijah on the Mount of Transfiguration; Jesus appearing to the disciples in a room without entering through the door; and many others.
Supernatural encounters are common in the scriptures and have become more common in the last three decades. It wasn’t long ago, however, when the majority in the Body of Christ were not open to the reality of supernatural revelation and encounters being experienced today in the lives of believers. After Jesus left the earth, we were given His Holy Spirit to lead and guide us into all truth and to disclose to us what is ours in Jesus (see John 16:13-15). The Holy Spirit will never lead us astray or introduce us to anything false. We need to trust Him to lead us into valid, God-given revelation and encounters.
Let’s examine what the apostle Paul penned to the church at Corinth when he was encouraging them to trust spiritual revelation and encounter that was born and led of the Spirit.
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words.
But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. But he who is spiritual appraises all things (1 Corinthians 2:12-15).
In this era, there will be an escalation of focus on the supernatural and an increase of actual supernatural visitations and angelic encounters. It is important to examine the scriptures and invite the Holy Spirit to give fresh revelation and insight concerning this subject. It is time for the church to mature in our understanding of these things, or we could be in danger of becoming the same as any other benevolent organization or religion.
Many secular organizations do good and value integrity, care for others, and show compassion even as the church does. Most religions also carry similar values. What makes Christianity different is that we believe God is all powerful and that His people are empowered by Him to do the works that Jesus did in the earth and even greater works (see John 14:12). If we eliminate the power of God and spiritual encounter, we are no different.
Jesus lived, He died, and He was resurrected from the dead. His disciples and others saw Him following His resurrection. He birthed our new covenant in power and not in philosophy or empty words. When He was about to ascend, He said to His disciples:
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth (Acts 1:8).
We are actually warned by Paul concerning lack of power in his letter to Timothy when he spoke of the last days:
But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; avoid such men as these (2 Timothy 3:1-5).
We are actually instructed in the scriptures to avoid those who deny the power and only hold to a form of godliness. Supernatural power and encounters define the church and yet so many deny them. Jesus Himself said that signs will follow those who believe (see Mark 16:17). If we believe, we can expect the supernatural!
God wants you to experience Him and His Kingdom. Get positioned for a great era of accelerated supernatural encounters and angelic visitation.
Thoughts to Ponder
God wants you to encounter His supernatural power and Kingdom. Do you believe this?
Do you have any fears regarding the supernatural? If so, describe.
Do you have favorite stories in the Bible that display supernatural visitation and encounter? Describe.
Have you ever sensed the presence of or seen an angel sent by God? Describe.
Make a wish list of divine encounters you would like to receive.
PRAYER FOR DIVINE ENCOUNTERS AND ANGELIC VISITATIONS
Heavenly Father,
Stir hunger in me for You and for supernatural encounters in Your Kingdom. I long to embrace all that You desire to give me. I open my heart to receive from You alone. Increase my spiritual sensitivity and receptivity to Your Holy Spirit in this hour.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.