The Invisible People
by Harold Eatmon
In Acts 2:12-41, Peter explained to a bewildered crowd on the verge of drawing
false conclusions, how, as Joel said, in the last days the Holy Spirit would
be poured out on people in visions and dreams.
Open Vision
While speaking by telephone with an intercessor, I received an open vision.
Before my eyes, a holograph-like scenario began to play out.
This vision began with me, my wife Betty, and two of our HEMI intercessors.
As we stood together, we were encompassed by a circular spotlight that shined
down vertically upon us. The diameter of this circular light was six feet across.
Everything else outside this light was dark. The four of us were talking together
when, suddenly, the spotlight began to widen and grow larger. A circle of other
faces began appearing around us. It seemed as though they had appeared out
of nowhere.
Where Did They Come From?
First, the light shined to reveal their faces, then their shoulders and,
eventually, their whole bodies were seen in the light. While this revealing
process continued, I began to wonder to myself who these people were. Where
did they come from?
The light widened far enough to see a second row standing behind the first
row of people. As the light grew, the first row began to talk and intermingle
with the second row of people. Some were talking, some just smiling and listening
to others. I leaned over and whispered to one of the intercessors, "Who are
these people? Where have they come from? I've never seen them before. "
The intercessor replied, "Harold, they've been here all the time! "
Hidden part of the Kingdom of God
The Lord was showing me a people who are a hidden part of the Kingdom of
God. These people are not necessarily seen on platforms, behind pulpits, or
standing in large gatherings.
The Lord said to me, "These are the Invisible People! They do not need a
spotlight on them. They are true workers of the Kingdom. They are well hidden
from the natural eye and are only concerned with doing the work of the Father.
They have no thought of a famous reputation, nor do they worry about defaming
themselves by their stance and selfless servitude. Their only desire is to
serve with a servant's heart. Their motives are pure. "
A Sovereign Move of the Spirit
When the vision concluded, the Lord began to speak to me through II Chronicles
29:36, Zechariah 3:9 and Acts 2:2. All these scriptures describe a similar
occurrence where "suddenly" is the key element in a positive sense. In a sudden
work of God, the Invisible People, like David's warriors, like the disciples
at Pentecost, will emerge and step out into their Kingdom roles with hearts
fully prepared, anointed and devoted to serve their beloved King in troubled
times.
These Invisible People are like the Levite people in II Chronicles 29:11-15
who at that time were more holy than the actual priests of their tribe. These
deeply hidden, Invisible People, have done their homework, have sacrificially
loved and served, and have learned their strategies.
In these closing days before the coming of Jesus Christ, there will come
a sovereign move of the Spirit upon a now invisible and hidden people. The
Lord will bring them forth into their Kingdom calling, having been taught by
the Spirit Himself as I John 2:27 describes. Many will come alongside of those
currently in ministry as a tremendous blessing of support and leadership.
The heart-knit relationships these men and women of God form with others
will be unprecedented. They will display commitment equal to the mighty men
of valor that came alongside David. These Spirit-fed friendships will build
a harvest net strong enough to bring in a heavy catch. Loyalty and sacrificial
love for each other will be characteristic of the new breed.
Recently, I have met a few men and women of God who, I believe, are a part
of this sovereign move of God. They are a people unencumbered by man-made or
church-made traditional restrictions, either because their salvation experience
is relatively new or because they have abandoned some of the old order and
beliefs they were formerly taught. They have started over with simply the Word,
the Spirit, and much prayer.
I believe we will see a fulfillment of this vision begin now and continue
into the twenty-first century as these men and women of God rise up and become
a vital part of the "Church Without Walls".
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