John 16:20-23
20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

Mike Bickle of the Kansas City IHOP posted a prophetic dream this past week that has some interesting aspects Victorious Church In The End Times by Mike Bickle

Here’s an excerpt that led to the present article.

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Now Some Background

We want to add some insights to what’s going on there so we’ll start with some background.

Principalities

OK so what is a demonic principality? The best knows reference to these beings is in Ephesians 6.

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

They are also mentioned a few other places, especially Daniel 10 which mentions the prince of Persia and of Greece. This verse from Ephesians 6 gives several descriptions of them, they may all be somewhat synonymous. Going a few chapters in Ephesians there is another important mention of them.

Ephesians 3:10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Leading into this verse is a long discussion of various ideas. One of these verses mentions being raised up into heavenly places.

Ephesians 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

The idea here is that God’s people, those mentioned in Ephesians 2:6, are at some point raised to heavenly places to show God’s wisdom to the principalities and powers that hang out there. This may not be the only reason behind Ephesians 2:6, and it awaits fulfillment of the scriptures of the Book of Ephesians. As seen here in this next quote, it awaits the fullness of time.

Ephesians 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

There is a similar thought in Isaiah 51:

Isaiah 51:16 And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people.

Old Testament Picture Of Wickedness

Now keep that in mind while we look at an allegory involving a character from the Old Testament who presents a picture of wickedness in high places.

This passage from Second Kings 9 shows the fall of Jezebel our image of a wicked principality. Here she is seen looking down from a window, which speaks of a high or heavenly place.

2 Kings 9:30-33
30 And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.
31 And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?
32 And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three eunuchs.
33 And he said, Throw her down. So they threw her down: and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and he trode her under foot.

In this story, Jehu is a figure of Jesus and he is coming to take vengeance for the blood of Naboth [the name means fruit]. Remember here that Jezebel is a wicked ruler in a high place. Notice several things about those who throw Jezebel down. 1. They are on Jehu’s side, this speaks of being on the Lord’s side. 2. They obey instantly but do not act on their own, only at their Lords command. 3. They are on the same level as Jezebel, the same high window.

So to continue our comparison or allegory, what does it take to cast down a principality? It takes the same thing as it took to throw down Jezebel. Obedient servants of the Lord who can operate on the same level as the target principality.

The Eunuchs

Now keep that idea in mind too while we look at the meaning of eunuchs.

A eunuch is a castrated man, in particular one castrated early enough to have major hormonal consequences; the term usually refers to those castrated in order to perform a specific social function, as was common in many societies of the past. Over the millennia since, they have performed a wide variety of functions in many different cultures such as courtiers or equivalent domestics, treble singers, religious specialists, government officials, military commanders, and guardians of women or harem servants.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Eunuchs play a role in the Book of Esther where they have the task of preparing a bride for the King. They are incapable of desiring the bride for themselves, but only serve the Kings wishes.

In Matthew 19 Jesus makes a cryptic reference to eunuchs, speaking of those who make themselves eunuchs.

Matthew 19:12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

Here he also says He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. This is quite similar to he that has ears to hear, let him hear. So lets hear the meaning of this through our spiritual ears and consider what a spiritual eunuch might be. We find our answer in Revelation 14.

The 144,000

Revelation 14:1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.

Revelation 14:4-5
4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.

Here we find an answer to the nature of a spiritual eunuch. These are redeemed from among men, male or female. Which means they are virgins, that is, purified and without fault. They have made themselves that way by submitting unto God and resisting the Devil. They have allowed Jesus to enter their heart with his perfect love which drives out fear. So they have overcome fear, and the Devil has no power over them.

James 4:7  Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

You can find them mentioned in Revelation 7, the 144,000. How do we know they are the same bunch as mentioned in Chapter 14? Because they are called servants of our God and they are sealed in their foreheads. Here is the reference.

Revelation 7:3-4
3 Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.

The parallels with Chapter 14 are that they are standing atop Mt. Zion, a high place, with the Lamb, Jesus and have his fathers name written in their foreheads, and that they follow Jesus wherever he goes. This speaks of death to self and instant obedience to the Lord. So here we have spiritual eunuchs, the 144,000 seated together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus, as mentioned in Ephesians 2:6.

These are said to come from all the tribes of Israel. Since most of these are what is considered the lost tribes, we are not just talking about Jews from Israel. Those in the lost tribes became gentiles. And lot’s of them are likely to be Muslims: Arabs, Iranians, Turks, Kurds, Indians, and Pakistanis! Secondly the tribes of Israel are figures for the denominations of the church, so these 144,000 could be believers from anywhere on the Globe.

The Manchild

In Mike Bickle’s article he quotes from Revelation 12 verses 7-9. Let’s back up a couple verses and pick up on what else is going on there.

Revelation 12:5-7
5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

Here you can see that just before there is war in heaven, a manchild is birthed and caught up to the throne of God. This event is sometimes called the Rapture of the Manchild. One thing we know about this manchild is that he shares with Jesus the authority to rule nations with a rod of iron.

The manchild is in verse 5 and the war in heaven is in verse 7, so it looks like one thing leads to another. The manchild going up somehow 'triggers' the war in heaven.

And where else to we see this mentioned but in Revelation 2.

Revelation 2:26-27
26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

Here Jesus gives a promise to a certain group of overcomers that they will receive authority to rule nations with a rod of iron. So these overcomers are later known as the manchild. See the quote from John 16:20-23 at the beginning of this essay. And besides that there is the promise in Rev 3:21.

Revelation 3:21  To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

Next, how do we link this manchild to the 144,000. [The number is symbolic, and may also have a literal meaning.] Well how’s this. When the manchild is caught up to the throne of God, where else does he land but smack dab right on top of Mt. Zion with Jesus, the lamb like you see in Revelation 14? That makes the manchild people to be spiritual virgins or spiritual eunuchs.

Now what makes this Zion the throne of God? God’s choice as he says in Psalm 132.

Psalms 132:13-14
13 For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
14 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

And we’re not talking about some hill over in Jerusalem. We are talking about the Mt. Zion in Hebrews 12, in the New Jerusalem. That’s the Mt. Zion seen in Revelation 14.

Hebrews 12:22-24
22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

Summary

God has a group of overcomers, mentioned in Revelation 2. These show up in Revelation 12:5, known as a manchild. They are raised up into heavenly places as mentioned in Ephesians, and they have a message to bring to the principalities there.

Then they show up in Revelation 14, caught up to Mt. Zion, where they fit our description of spiritual eunuchs. We also see them in Revelation 7 as the servants of God, who are sealed in their foreheads.

And then as we have seen with our illustration of Jezebel, it takes eunuchs in high place to kick out the bad apple principalities and take their place. So this is exactly what’s going down in Revelation 12:7-9 and in Mike Bickle’s vision, where Satan’s angels get their eviction papers. And guess what comes next? The Kingdom Of God.

Revelation 12:10-12
10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

There is also a second group of overcomers. You see them in verse 11 above. They are the end time martyrs.

The establishment of the Kingdom is also seen from a different perspective, in Revelation 11. Once the principalities fall, their domains, The kingdoms of this world come under new management. And coming under new management usually brings a Grand Opening doesn’t it.

Revelation 11:15-17
15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
16 And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,
17 Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.

And that brings us back to Isaiah 51.

Isaiah 51:11 Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

And Isaiah 52.

Isaiah 52:7-8
7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
8 Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion.

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