Breaking Down The Walls of Religion- A Vision For The Church

THE VISION FOR THE CHURCH   

     As I closed my eyes the vision began.  Standing in front of me I could see a large building that looked like a temple. And setting within the porch of that temple were two enormous pillars that stood on either side of two double doors that led into that temple.  The more I looked at the pillars the larger and stronger they became.  I then noticed at the top of each pillar lay exquisite capitals that had been carved, sanded and shaped with detail and perfection.  They looked strong and mighty and I knew they had been set their to support that building.  The body of the pillars were white like the whitest marble and glistened as the light hit them.  The building itself was long in length yet narrow in width and the color on the outside was white like snow. 

     Soon there appeared in front of the large doors a very strong, powerful and muscular looking man that was as tall as the pillars and covered the width between the two pillars.  Around the wrist of this man were very large chains that were linked to the two pillars. I then saw him lunge forward with his huge legs and feet so he could take his stance and  position himself.  With his powerful arms he then began pulling and working together with 
the two pillars as supports. Soon the walls behind him and around him began to crumble and fall until there was nothing left but dust.

INTERPRETATION

      The temple I saw represents the church (the body of Christ). The walls of the temple represent the walls of religion and denominationalism that have separated and fractured the church.  The two pillars are the Apostles and Prophets God is raising up in this time and season within the body of Christ.  The man of strength and power is Jesus who is linking Himself together with the Apostles and Prophets in this hour.  God has positioned them in the church to help train and equip The body of Christ with the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit to tear down the walls of religion in His church.

     Body of Christ, first we must allow the Lord to tear down the Spirit of religion in our lives and allow Him to show us any walls we have put up against other denominations.  We've been judgemental, critical and legalistic towards one another and not loved them as Christ loves His church.  God has created His church to function as a whole and work together as one body that walks in unison and union with Him.  It's not about religion but about relationship, it's not about the rules, regulations and the denominations of man.  

     The book of Acts tells us how the church began and says they were of one mind in the temple and came together with gladness and sincerity of heart.  They praised God and found favor with all the people and the Lord was adding to their number day by day.  They were being filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, performing miracles and healing the sick. We the church must come together in one mind, heart, spirit and purpose as never before.  How can we reach a lost, hurting and dying world if we are fighting amongst ourselves.  If we will humble ourselves before God and turn from our wicked ways then He will heal our land and the walls of religion and denominational differences will come crushing down.

Blessings,

Elma Garlock