Wow.  The testimonies of the father’s work are vast and unique to every man who attended this year.  This year’s advance was “incredible”.  Webster defines incredible as; so extraordinary as to seem impossible.  This year’s advance was “incredible”!

Often when I have walked away from a Men’s Advance I talk with men and we will look and point to all the specific encounters that were stand outs, and say what a great Men’s Advance.  I can do this once again this year (in fact I’ll list a few below), yet my spirit says that the greatest impact of this year’s event is just now finding its opportunity to manifest.  It is in the homes and work places of each man who attended. There was a strength of spirit impart this year that is surging.  We have been called to see people differently, to dream again, and to rise in strength to fulfill our destiny.  My challenge to you was and is “Qum”.  “Qum” is a Hebrew word which means; to stand up, to arise in strength, to become established in strength, to silence the storm.  You have been called and equipped to rise up and silence the storms about you, step forward in strength, and lead the way to inheritance.  Sir “Arise”!  Dad, Awaken the inner Hero! Gentleman You’re Up!

Testimonies

• My dad has been dealing with dementia/Alzheimer’s for the last couple of years and right before the Advance, the doctors diagnosed him with an aortic aneurism that would leave his life dangling and even a hard sneeze would take him out. At the Advance, the word of healing went out for heart issues (as well as other things) and the men in my cabin prayed, we all prayed and had been praying. My Dad went into the test last Wednesday with the results coming in on Friday. They were already preparing my parents with the bad news – no surgery, no chances of recovery even if there was surgery, no meds could help, nothing could be done. We didn’t believe it. My mom calls me the day after the test and you could tell that she was in disbelief. The docs called her and said there was “no sign of an aneurism at all.” We serve a Mighty God. Something special did (and continues too) happen.
• I asked God why everyone else always had healing and not me. My left elbow was in a lot of pain and seemed to be getting worse. I asked and received healing for my elbow and for a tooth that had been giving me problems. I remembered a vision God gave me many years ago at a Men’s Advance. That vision was a hand coming out of the clouds with the words I Will Never Leave You. This was one of the best men’s advances ever.
• I went to the Men’s Advance and i was blessed so much i still can’t stop talking about it. During praise and worship Friday, i felt both of my legs get warm and funny. Back in 2009, I burned them in a camp fire. Ever since then, they were getting worse. But that friday night, it felt like God came down and healed them. I was using a cane up until then, now i m not praise God! Please pray for me to get off the streets soon, I have one thing to pay off that is small!  Bless you all.
• Besides my wedding weekend, this was by far the most powerful & enjoyable weekend I have ever had. It was a true eye-opening and life altering experience, to be around a group of men that were so openly passionate, and on fire for Christ. This weekend changed my personal experience of the Lord and his Glory. I am extremely grateful and thankful for the opportunity to participate in this experience.
• It was an absolute blessing to go and experience God in a way that I have never been exposed to before.  I find it kind of hard to put into words just how much I enjoyed the weekend.  It was eye-opening, deep, interesting, fun, alive, spiritual, energetic, beautiful, heart-warming, I could go on and on.  I am a very curious person with a lot of questions, and this retreat gave me time to get questions answered from other very hungry Christian men who have been through a wide variety of experiences.  I found God on a whole new level, and loved the opportunity to not only listen in on the sermons during each session, but also to get personal with God during the worship time at the start of each session.  Amazing things were happening all around me this past weekend, and everything I learned are things I will take with me for the rest of my life and use in my everyday y situations and experiences.

If you have a testimony you would like to share, please click “leave a comment” above.

On March 1^st Pastor Jonathan Wiggins spoke the following word over Men’s 6:33, and myself  “Men’s ministry is about to catch fire upon fire.  Have you ever had two matches lit above one another?  The new fire is already there.  The old fire is coming back.  You will enjoy a former and latter fire”

This word was somewhat unusual and I immediately knew that this word needed to be stewarded to receive fully what God had for the men of this area.  As a fire investigator searches for the source or ignition point of a fire I began to consider the great favor and fire that has changed and impacted hundreds of men through this gathering we call “6:33”.

In a step of stewardship, this past Tuesday night Men’s 6:33 welcomed Steve Anderson, early 6:33 leaders, and the Argentine 7 as we looked back on the ignition point of Men’s 6:33.  And let me just say…you had to be there!

It was an amazing night and a small taste of what God has in store at Men’s Advance.  If you are not registered, get it done.  rez.org/mensadvance

During the Tuesday night gathering the below video was shared as a visual depiction of the word given by Pastor Jonathan and to make men aware of the t-shirts that were available.

The t-shirts that are available for $15 (with the proceeds going to support Eternal Light Ministries, India), show an abstract photo on the front which was created from an actual photo taken during a Men’s Worship Experience in the Main at Rez.  Any guy interested in a purchasing a t-shirt can do so the upcoming Men’s 6:33 meetings.

In October of 2003 seven men from Resurrection Fellowship traveled to Argentina on a short-term missions trip.  During this time they experienced a significant out pouring of God’s power and presence.  On the return flight Steve Anderson heard God say that the Men of Rez were about to experience a prophetic move like they had just encounter in Argentina.  The Saturday after their return Dana Russell shared a prophetic dream regarding the Men of Rez.  The video below is her sharing the prophetic dream.  The following Tuesday the men’s ministry of Rez began to grow exponentially and has experience sustained life and strength to this day.

There is More.

Abraham is recognized as the father of faith, and as a good father he has an inheritance to pass on to his sons.

Rom 4: 17 “We call Abraham “father” not because he got God’s attention by living like a saint, but because God made something out of Abraham when he was a nobody. Isn’t that what we’ve always read in Scripture, God saying to Abraham; “I set you up as father of many peoples”? Abraham was first named “father” and then became a father because he dared to trust God to do what only God could do: raise the dead to life, with a word make something out of nothing.

God declared Abraham “father” and then Abraham became “father” as he grabbed hold and plunged into of who his father said he was.  Gentlemen receive the inheritance that Abraham is passing on to you,  plunge into who your dad says you are.

 Dad says I am so I say….

I am a child of the King,

I have been adopted into the Family of God
With full rights and privileges
I am perfectly loved by my Heavenly Father
I have received Jesus as my forgiver and my leader
He has redeemed me from hell
He has given me a new destiny.
I am saved by grace through faith
…. And not of my own works
Jesus delivered me from the domain of darkness
He transferred me into his Kingdom,
I have been forgiven of all my sin.
I am fully acceptable to God
I am a co-heir with Jesus
All Jesus bought and paid for is my inheritance
Jesus destroyed the works of the devil.
He disarmed the rulers and authorities,
… He is triumphant over them
…through His shed blood on the cross.
Jesus now has all authority in heaven and on earth
Jesus has authority over sin,
He has authority over sickness
He has authority over death,
He has authority over the world,
He has authority over the devil.
I am united with Jesus
Jesus and I are One.
I have been crucified with Christ
I died with Him, I was buried with Him,
I was raised with Him,
I am seated with Him in the heavenlies
…far above all rule, all power, all authority,
…and above every name that is named,
…not only in this age, but also in the one to come
Because I am One with Jesus
I am perfectly righteous
I am completely holy
I am a saint, I will live above sin
Because I am prone to do righteousness
I am not prone toward sin any more
I am a new creature,
The old is gone, The new has come
Because of my oneness of Jesus
I carry the authority of Christ
I have authority over sickness, over sin, over the flesh
…over demons, and over the world.
I can resist the devil and he will flee from me.
I will displace the darkness,
I have the full armor of God
I am the salt of the earth,
I am the light of the world
I will not live in fear
My trust is in the Lord
… and the power of His might
I can live a victorious life
I am not a victim, I am more than a conqueror
I can do all things through Christ
I will overcome in this world
Because greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world.

Exo. 34:24 “For I will drive out nations before you and enlarge your borders…”

Duet 11:23 “…then the Lord will drive out all these nations greater and mightier than you…”

Josh 1:2-3,6 “…now therefore arise, cross this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them, to the sons of Israel. 3 Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you…Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land

Before Joshua had ever won a victory, placed this foot on new ground or gathered an inheritance for his children he was told (promised) that he would “give this people possession of the land”.  I really like the way the NIV reads “…Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land…”

Men, I want you to know that as you read this story of Joshua, you are also reading your story.  Joshua was called and equipped with a promise as Israel’s leader.  As men you are called to lead in your homes and in the market place.  You are not called to have all the gifts for every situation, but you are called to be first, to lead.  God’s promise to Joshua was “…you will lead these people to inherit the land…”  If you’re like me your first responds is “How?”  God’s answer “…with a heart of courageous faith…”

You see I think we often look at the story of Joshua and the people of Israel and say, “…this picture in scripture…crossing the Jordan…marching around Jericho…the battles, are all symbolic of our faith”.  But I don’t believe they are symbolic at all.  The physical steps and battles fought by Joshua and Israel were not primarily physical battles, but battles of faith.  You see God had already told Joshua that “…(He) will drive out the all these nations…” So, my question then would be why then did Joshua and Israel have to fight?  You don’t have to fight for or earn an inheritance.  An inheritance is something that someone else has fought for and earned, you just receive it.  You see that is simply it, you receive an inheritance by faith.  Joshua and Israel received the promised land by faith.  The real battles that were fought were not external, but internal.  Joshua’s fight was to believe that God would do what he said he would do “…drive out…all these nations…” Joshua’s fight called for action.  The outward action was only proof that the internal battle had been won.

The greatest inheritance passed on by Joshua was not land, cities, and herds, but Faith.  Scripture declares that faith is a true possession; it is both substance and evidence.  It is the tangible internal confident assurance that what God has said is reality.  It is God’s word that reveals who He is and who we are.  It is this faith that Joshua was called to pass on from generation to generation.

Like wise, Men we are called to lead the people to possess this faith.  There is more.

The following is a testimony from a PM 6:33 member.  I thought it would encourage.

For the past year, I have been disenchanted with my current job and have, without any luck, been unable to find a new one. Although I have been able to get phone and sometimes personal interviews, none have ended with a new job.

At the same time, I have been receiving revelations for my personal life from the Lord; telling me to trust in him and that he is faithful to those who are faithful to him.

I have done as the Lord has asked, sending out applications and trying to remain faithful. He has also sent me messages about being humble and to turn things over to him. I have tried doing this.

Last week I had an interview in Denver. During the interview, I was asked about mentoring other employees. I usually have a pat answer for that but as I was starting my talk, I felt the Lord pushing me to answer it in a way that I have never before. To be honest, the way was pretty good (but of course, God said it).

Anyway, I finished the interview with a lot of confidence and was told that I would receive an answer on Friday or Monday.

Friday went by and nothing. All weekend, I was attacked day and night by the evil one telling me I wasn’t good enough and God had abandoned me and I wasn’t getting the job. I shouted aloud that I believed in my God and he had not abandoned me.

Monday, I got the job with a significant raise in pay. I was told by my new boss that my talk on mentoring was inspired. I believe it was too; by God almighty.

I now have a new job as the IT network Manager for the whole state!

Prayer works.

Last Tuesday as men filled the crowded room of Men’s 6:33 I could smell the fragrances of a construction site.  It’s that unique smell that comes as a building is taking shape.  I could smell it, I could see it happening, the lives of men being shaped and made into men, real men, God’s men.  There was strength rising like the rising of an edifice coming together piece by piece.

In John 1:42 it says, “…Jesus looked at him and said, you are Simon the son of John, you shall be called Cephas.”

This passage gives a snap shot into the tools God is using to build men inside of 6:33, Honor and a Declared Word.

It says Jesus “looked”, which is the greek word “emblepo” meaning to look at or upon, to contemplate, to see clearly with discernment.  On the outside Simon was a rash, impulsive, erratic, loose canon, yet Jesus looked at him and saw past those temporary surface issue for they truly did not define him.  Jesus looked deeply with the heart of his father and saw gold.  This gold was the intent his father had always had for his new friend.  Jesus then called it out by declaring, “…you are Cephas.”  Cephas (or Peter) means “a rock” and speaks of stability and strength.  Jesus saw past the surface issues of Peter and called him to who he really was.  Peter rose to that strength.

For too long men have defined themselves with labels that flow from their failures and inadequacies rather than living from the reality of God’s true intent for their lives.  This is changing.  There is an environment taking shape within Men’s 6:33 and the church that sees with honor and declares the good, the gold, the glory that they see.  This environment is addictive and effective in making real men.  It’s for everyman.  Join us on Tuesday’s at 6:33 am or pm.

Many of you have asked what the title of the song was from this morning’s worship and who it was performed by. The song is “Break Every Chain” performed by Will Reagan & United Pursuit. The link to the youtube video is below.

The following is an email Rob Knaub sent out to the Seal Team 6:33 prayer warriors, it’s a great word. Enjoy.

Rhema Word: Hey Guys, I want to share a Rhema Word I received last week. For the second time Jon Voyles shared the following Word in 6:33: When Praying, “Pray From God instead of To God”. And for the second time, I just couldn’t wrap my entire brain completely around it, so I just filed it away. 

Then one morning last week when I was praying, and when my daughter Bailey’s life hung in the balance. I heard the Lord say: ”Pray some RE words for Bailey’s Healing”. A little shocked I paused and thought about what He said. I then picked a few RE words and began to compose several Prayers and Declarations: …Lord REverse the disease in her body…… I REbuke you satan, you will not take my daughter’s life!…. Father God REstore her to Perfect Health……REturn all that has been stolen from her”…..REmove all the obstacles of the enemy in the way of her complete healing. WOW!!! Anointed “RE” Prayers and Declarations just kept flowing for Bailey and my family. Job 22:28

This Rheme isn’t just for me, it is also for you! Try It! Read the following RE words and let the Holy Spirit Inspire and Direct your Prayers and Declarations for your family, for your marriage, for your children, for your business, for your finances, for your life, for your Miracle! For Salvation, Deliverance, Healing, or Abundance Provision, or for whatever your need for your circumstance and situation. 

Lastly, there has been several Prophesies Declaring 2012 as the year of REstoration for the Body of Christ and Resurrection Fellowship! REZ

Reverse
Rebuke
Repent
Remember
Restore
Remove
Return
Recreate
Rejoice
Reject
Revive
Reestablish
Replace
Renew
Reconcile
Recover
Reclaim
Repair
Require
Reunite
Reorganize
Resolve
Recall
Rebirth
Rewind
Refill
Reserve
Receive
Remarried
Reinstate
Render
Recycle
Refuse
Recount
Reline
Reproduce
Redirect
Reduce
Refrain
Remodel
Replenish
Restructure
Rearranged
Refinance
Refine
Rejuvenate
Recharge
Reduce
Reenlists
Reload
Reactivate
Readjust
Reassure
Reawaken
Recall
Redo
Recapture
REz
The Webster Dictionary has 30 page of Re words if you need more.
God Bless  Merry Christmas
Love Rob

P.S. Since that morning Bailey has experienced an amazing turn around!