The books of Ezra, Esther, Daniel and Jonah all share a common truth very clearly and that is, kings issue decrees.  King David even has some of His decrees proclaimed through the Psalms. Decrees are always written under the order of the king.  In Revelation 1:6 and 5:10 we find that Jesus has called us as kings and priests. 

Jesus provides us the best example of the role of a king in Revelation 19:11 where it says …”in righteousness He judges and makes war.”  In other words, He makes decisions based upon what is right and then wars to enforce it. 

I learned through the Navy War College that armies exist to project power to enforce the will of the government they represent.  That is why Jesus taught us to pray “kingdom come and will be done on earth as it is in heaven” in Matthew 6:10. The word “kingdom” introduces jurisdiction.  It’s the authorized domain the king is responsible for.  This is why in the 1Church1Day strategy we seek to form councils within these two domains or jurisdictions in mind.
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1. Geographic – Cities, counties, provinces, states or nations.
2. Spheres or Mountains of Cultural Influence – Family, Religion, Government, Business, Media/Arts/Entertainment, Education & Healthcare

​You’ll find all through scripture that boundaries serve as lines of jurisdiction.  There is a place for every family, tribe (Numbers 2), nation (Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua) and people (Acts 17:26) on earth.  Many have asked why God allows certain evil events to occur on earth!  It’s because of He has delegated that responsibility to mankind.  Psalms 115:16 says:

“The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's; But the earth He has given to the children of men.”

Since Christ has called us as “kings” and “priests,” we are called to make decisions about what to pray and proclaim.  To do that as effectively as possible we need to draw upon God’s wisdom.

​The Process of Developing a Decree

Testimonies from the April 2019 "Answers to Prayer" newsletter from One Hope in Lane County Oregon. They adopted 1Church1Day (One Church One Day) over three years ago.  It began with a supernatural event click here like what is described in my book Operation Rolling Thunder - Revised Edition. As of today there are 44 churches and 10 councils of leaders cooperating together each month.  

We are much more powerful together than apart.

Government Sphere - Eugene City Manager Jon Ruiz attended a monthly One Hope Gathering to address the pastors. He listed the answers to prayer he sees from his perspective, and beseeched us to keep praying. Since the start of One Church - One Day, trust and collaboration have grown between Lane County and the City of Eugene. Ruiz shared that they are working together better than they have in decades.

Healthcare Sphere - First Responders praise God for the growing momentum.

Church Sphere - Testimonies include: 

• Atheist accepts Christ
• A family overcomes the spirit of anger through confession
• Older congregation prays for more kids and now there are 43! 

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As I waited upon the Lord I heard "the power of one."  He showed me why you, your prayer and your voice matters. I discovered the supernatural equation for exponential power.  Trust me, numbers matter especially when the exponential power of Holy Spirit comes upon those numbers.   

Here is how the revelation unfolded.  As I meditated upon this phrase the Lord reminded me of:

John 17:20-22
“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one:

Luke 3:16
John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Luke 24:49
Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”

Acts 2:1-4
​ When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

1 John 5:7-8
For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.

Here's the Revelation of "The Power of One" 

As I waited upon the Lord early one morning I heard that it was time to call forth the "remnant reserve."  As I meditated upon the word I asked, well what does that mean!  This is what I hear. 

The Remnant 
The remnant refers to the people God has reserved for the last great battle for the end time harvest.  

1. ​Isaiah 28:5-6  In that day the Lord of hosts will be  For a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty
   To the remnant of His people,  For a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, And for strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
2. In Haggai 1:12 there was a remnant who obeyed the voice of the Lord and responded to the rebuke of the prophet and decided to once again re-build the house of the Lord and repair it's damages.  It was to this remnant God said in Haggai 2:4  Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ says the Lord.....and be strong, all you people of the land,’ says the Lord, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ says the Lord of hosts."
3. The "Remnant" refers to those few who'll turn the battle back at the gate and obey the voice of the Lord and build our Father's house of prayer for all nations. 

The Reserve 
The reserve refers to a people God has reserved for these last times and to an army.

1. There was a time in scripture when Elijah cried out to God for he felt all alone.  We see God's reply here.  Romans 11:4  But what does the divine response say to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace."
2. I retired as a Commander from the Navy Reserve.  When war is declared the reserve is recalled.  The minuteman or revolutionary war fame set the precedent for the reserves.  Click here for The Parable of the MInuteman.  
3. God has a reserve army for Himself today and He's calling them forth.  

There is a Recruiting Call in the Spirit

We find ourselves on the precipice of Church history once again.  The spiritual war that spilled out from heaven to earth in Revelation 12 is raging in this world as Revelation 12:12 has manifested.  It warns "Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”

Three Kinds of People in War
Here's an important Biblical principle expressed in 1 Corinthians 15:46 which teaches us that the natural comes first and then the spiritual.  So, there are some things we can learn about spiritual war by studying natural war.  

Consider this brief historical look at America's war for independence (1775-1783).  There were three kinds of people. 

1. The Volunteers!  These were members of the militia, minutemen, and the Continental Army actively engaged in the fight and they made up about 3% of the population.  Another 25-30% actively supporting the cause for freedom from tyranny.
2. The Complacent!  These are those who just did not care one way or the other.  If the British won fine or if the Colonies won, they were fine.  This made up about 30-40% of the population.  They could also be described as disinterested, aloof, uninterested which veil ignorance and some cowardice.  Their primary interest was their self.  
3. The Tories!  - These were in one sense like the anti-war protesters of the Vietnam era but in another sense they were not.  Many joined with the British Army fighting against  those who volunteered in the War of Independence. 

It's basically the same in any conflict.  As I waited upon the Lord about the spiritual war we are in this is what I heard were the three kinds of people in this spiritual war today.  I call them the 3 R's!  The question is, which one are you?  

The Three Kinds of People in Spiritual War Today