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The Emerging Elisha Generation

1. The Last Journey of Elijah and Elisha

For the past several months I have been meditating on The Elisha Generation – the generation of believers who walk in the double anointing. Having co-authored the book on Elijah’s Revolution with Lou Engle and then composed The Coming Prophetic Revolution, I am now building on those teachings and reaching forward into what comes next. The following are some thoughts on the emerging Elisha Generation.

Let’s consider the quest of Elisha to obtain all he could from the Lord and also through the human agency of his relationship with Elijah. As recorded in II Kings 2, this journey eventually took Elisha from Gilgal to Bethel to Jericho and finally to the Jordan. Each of these four stations prophetically represented strategic events in Israel’s pilgrimage. But the encounters at these four locations also became a test to see if Elisha would settle for the best of the past or if he would cross over as a new generation pioneer into territory that had not yet be possessed as an inheritance. Let’s look at these four locations and see what they represent.

A. Gilgal is the place where Israel set up its base camp before subduing and possessing Canaan, under the leadership of Joshua. But first all the men had to be circumcised (Joshua 5:2-3). Circumcision is an outward sign of a covenant people (Gen. 17:9-14; Rom. 2:29; Col. 2:11). To be enabled to walk out your prophetic purpose for the next generation, one must be “cut in the flesh”. This symbolically represents the work of the Cross in the disciple’s life. Gilgal means to roll back or the reproach has been rolled away.

B. Bethel was named by Jacob after the Genesis 26:19 experience where the Gate of Heaven was opened up and the angels descended and ascended. The manifested presence of God appeared and the place was called The House of God. The Holy Spirit wants to take us from the place of the removal of the flesh to the House of God where His presence dwells. But don’t camp there – there is more! Elijah tells Elisha to stay at Bethel. This became another test of hunger and desperation for Elisha and an opportunity to cross over into more territory.

C. Jericho is a fragrant place founded by God where the dividing walls come down. Many want to stay simply at the House of His presence but don’t capture a city taking mindset. Elijah tests Elisha by telling him to stay at Bethel. Most of us would love that assignment. But we must see that there is more than just having a house of renewal – we must take cities for God.

D. Jordan means to subdue or to take down an enemy. The river Jordan was a historic geographic marker that separated the promise being in the future to the promise being acted out today. Elisha had to move past Jericho and cross the Jordan if he was to come into the fullness of his inheritance for his generation. The promise of multiplication comes on the other side of the river!

2. Doing the Double – A Look at the Ministry of Elisha

1) II Kings 4:1-7 – Multiplication of Oil into Empty Vessels
Prophetic evangelism outside the house will be the mark of this generation. Go find empty vessels and fill them. Let the oil flow!

2) II Kings 4:8-17 – Barren Prominent Women Released and Productive
Women released into prominent positions bearing fruit for the Kingdom is the portion for this generation. The barren body of Christ shall be healed and bring forth many sons and daughters.

3) II Kings 4:32-37 – Stretching Oneself so that Life is Restored into the Body
We will be laid down lovers and stretch ourselves out for the Body of Christ and breathe new life into her. The dead body shall arise!

4) II Kings 4:38-41 – End of the Poisoned Food Line
Instead of going to church and receiving doubt filled poisoned food – the poisoned food line will end and health will be restored.

5) II Kings 6:1-7 - Restoring Lost Axe Heads
Former anointings will be restored as we return to our cutting edge. Waves of God’s presence will restore all the best of the past and usher in a new era where God’s house is expanded.

6) II Kings 6:15-17 – Opening of Eyes to be Able to See into the Spirit World
The prophetic will be used to release the seer grace upon others. Spiritual eyes will be opened and new insights into victorious spiritual warfare will be released.

7) II Kings 13:14-19 – Hands Put on Kings Hands for Wartime Strategies
The Elisha Generation will lay hands on the hands of governmental leaders and impart strategies for end time activities. Prophets will impact leaders in the market place and secular government – not just the church.

8) II Kings 13:20-21 – The Dead Raised from Bones of the Past
The Elisha Generation is built on relational mentoring in the anointing. But they must also aim at leaving a “lineage and a legacy” where the impact of the Supernatural is left behind.

3. The Hinge from One Generation to the Next

Is there a key that enables one generation to go farther than its predecessor? Is there a key found in the life of Elijah and Elisha? What is the hinge that allows the door to swing open instead of shut?
Elisha’s cry for the double portion was not just for himself but for his entire generation. He knew that it would take more of God’s grace and power to impact his generation. Consider these things Elisha did:

1) He served in another’s sphere
2) He passed the tests presented and picked up his own cross
3) He saw in the Spirit
4) He lifted a cry
5) He understood honor
6) He had a revelation of fatherhood
7) He received his inheritance and acted it out!

Elisha cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” Herein lays a great key! Elisha asked for, received and accomplished the “double”. How? He had a double revelation of fatherhood. He saw Elijah – his forerunner – as a father in the Spirit and honored him in such a manner. I believe he also saw that God was his Father and thus could walk in profound authority out of this secure relationship. He had nothing to prove – he was his Father’s son!

4. The Greater Works Generation

A generation that is placed upon the shoulders of the fathers and mothers who have gone before them and a generation of believing believers who walk in security of identity of the Fatherhood of God will be the Greater Works Generation that Jesus declared was coming. John 14:12 declares, “And greater works then these shall you do; because I go to the Father.”
It is time for authentic Fathers and Mothers in the Word and Spirit to arise and invest their lives into the next generation. They are those who are genuine veterans of the ways of God and pioneers who have blazed a trail for others. It is time for the Greater Works Generation to arise – who know the Father, who magnify the Son and who live in the Spirit. Let the Elisha Generation come forth for Jesus Christ sake! Amen and Amen!

5. From the Desk of James W. Goll

Our Secret Place Gathering in January was so blessed of the Lord. We had incredibly intimate worship, great times of sharing, sweet communion and a combustion of Holy Spirit activity at the Saturday night service. A CD album of the messages from this event called Pathways of His Presence will be available soon.

I am now working diligently on the book God Encounters co-authored with Michal Ann. This will be a follow up to The Seer and compliment some of our Study Guides. My 15th Study Guide called The Nature of God will be out soon as well. So keep these projects in your prayers!

Some of you have participated in our new Teleconference calls with Dr. William Greenman on Tuesday nights. This has been a wonderful tool of communicating and releasing the Spirit’s presence and power. We have just finished a series on Seers and Prophets and will now do a 3-week session on Discerning of Spirits in March. (See below for more details.) Sign up – it will be a delight to share with you in your very own home.

Come join us at our annual Sounds of Heaven on Earth Conference –
March 16th – 19th, 2005 in Greater Nashville, TN. Sign up early on our web site or by calling 1-877-200-1604. Each registrant will receive a free autographed copy of the book Intercession by James W. Goll. Ray Hughes, Don Potter, Alberto and Kimberly Rivera, Chris DuPré and André Ashby will be our Worship Leaders for this event with Michael and Mary Cadle directing the worship with the arts. Chuck Pierce, Bishop Harry Jackson Jr., Wesley Campbell, Kimball Knight, Marcus Young, Tammy Alsup and others will join Michal Ann and me in special times of ministry. Secure your place and sign up now!

On another front, I have completed the first phase of passive immune therapy and continue with a comprehensive approach to treatment. Your gracious prayer and financial support is appreciated during this season of recovery from lymphoma cancer. A special Mercy Assistance Fund has been set up with this in mind. Periodic Health and Prayer Updates are posted on our web site as well. We value you and are so pleased to have an army of believing believers standing with us!

In Jesus!

James W. Goll

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6. Discerning of Spirits – Next Network Connections TeleSeminar Series with LeadersTalk.com

The next TeleSeminar series we have scheduled is a short 3 week series entitled Discerning of Spirits on Tuesdays, March 1, 8, and 15 at 7 PM CST. The three sessions will cover the following topics: Discerning of Angels, Discerning of the Demonic, and Discerning the Holy Spirit. The cost is $10 per session or $25 for all three sessions. Be watching for an email with information on how to register for this fantastic series.

7. Come to Our Next Encounters Event

Sounds Of Heaven On Earth
The Convergence of Justice, Worship & Intercession
March 16th - 19th 2005 in Brentwood, TN

Hosts- James and Michal Ann Goll

Speakers include - Chuck Pierce, Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr. & Wesley Campbell, James W. and Michal Ann Goll and Others

Worship Leaders- Don Potter, Ray Hughes, Chris Dupré, Alberto & Kimberly Rivera, André Ashby, and Michael & Mary Cadle

Location: Living Word Community Church
409 Franklin Rd.
Brentwood, TN

Early Registration Information:By March 1st
Single Registration - $50
Married Registration - $80
Encounters VisionCast/Partners Dinner- $15
Fridays Leaders Lunch - $15.00
Saturday Roundtable Lunch - $10.00

Call 1-877-200-1604 or Register Online Click Here

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8. Ministry Schedule – February - March 2005

Upcoming Itinerary

March 3 @ 7pm
Encounters Training
James W. and Michal Ann Goll
Encounters Ministry Center
2389 Henpeck Lane
Franklin, TN 37064
615-599-5552
www.encountersnetwork.com

March 6 @ 10:00am
Living Word Community Church
James W. Goll
409 Franklin Road
Brentwood, TN
615-277-4040
www.tlwcc.net

March 7 and 8
Wagner Leadership Institute Prophetic Fast Track
James W. Goll
World Prayer Center
11005 Voyager Parkway
Colorado Springs CO 80921
800-683-9630
www.wagnerleadership.

March 1, 8, 15
Network Connections Teleconference Series
James W. Goll, Bill Greenman and Chris DuPre'
3 Weeks on Discerning of Spirits

Click Here to register - http://www.leaderstalk.com/dos.html

March 16-19, 2005
Encounters Network presents- Sounds of Heaven on Earth Conference
James W. and Michal Ann Goll, Chuck Pierce, Bishop Harry Jackson, Wesley Campbell, Don Potter, Ray Hughes and Selah
Living Word Community Church
409 Franklin Road
Brentwood, TN
877-200-1604
www.encountersnetwork.com