Familiar Spirits and the Courts of Heaven

And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people. (Leviticus 20:6)

The term “familiar spirits” is used in in the Bible to describe those who use information gained through spirits outside of God on a regular basis. In those days, these people would have included physics, tarot card readers, palm readers, witchdoctors, along with wizards. Is it harmless to get your palm read? Or to go to a card reader? According to this scripture, there is a stiff penalty: God turns His face from us. This means we will lose God's favor and His presence. If you were cut off from your people, you couldn't go to the temple to pray or to offer sacrifices: your prayers will be hindered! 

Besides this direct reference, many Christians use "familiar spirit" to refer to a particular aspect of Satan’s network. We know Satan imitates God. Most are aware that we have a “guardian” angel assigned to us (Matthew 18:10, Hebrews 1:14). Sometimes Christians refer to the demons who have been assigned to us as “familiar spirits” because they know us and often have been passed down through our family line. This is the reason Paul tells us to “The scripture warns us:

But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to and different from that which we preached to you, let him be accursed… (Galatians 1:8)

Fruit from a Tree in Heaven

It was refreshing to visit Mom’s church while visiting family. While worshipping, a vague vision captured my attention: 

I danced with Jesus during the first song as I have done many times when I worship. The second song I found myself at the river with my Father and Jesus: I ran and jumped into Daddy’s arms, letting Him know how much I missed Him. As the next tune began, He sat me on the ground and told me to go play. 

Darting forward, I splashed through the shallow stream, toward the Holy Spirit. My Friend ran from me and we chased each other around for a bit in a game of tag. The vision began to become clear and distinct as the child-sized member of the Trinity dashed to a tree and began climbing; I was right on his heels. 

FINANCES HAVE BEEN STOLEN!

Many people think that if we have a dream with items from our life or current situation then it isn’t God. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. The Holy Spirit will take things from our memories and build a story, a dream, with these items in a new context to speak to us.

While traveling back home, God sent me a dream which I believe is for the Body of Christ. I was staying in a hotel and the dream was based in a hotel which resembled where we were sleeping. Here is the dream and the interpretation:

Seeing Butterflies with Abba

My husband drove us toward Phoenix while my teenage girls slept. I had read several chapters of Kim Robinson’s journal, “Heaven is Real FUN,” and was longing for another visit to Heaven. I slipped my earbuds in, leaned my head against the door and closed my eyes to block out the world, surrounded by my favorite worship music. I cried out for Abba, my Heavenly Father, who I have been told to call “Daddy or Papa” in the Secret Place.

Striding out of the darkness comes the familiar tall, broad-shouldered, white-haired, late 30’s figure of Daddy. I sprinted to him, leaping up where He can catch me and bring me into His arms. I wrapped my arms around His neck. “Daddy, I’ve missed you!”

Preparing your Mind for the Courts of Heaven

My definition of relaxation has changed since beginning the Courts of Heaven - Worldwide group and the Tea & Coffee meetings. I used to love to shop. Searching for rock-bottom bargains was a fun way to spend an afternoon. Today I took my teen daughter and my niece to the mall and just wanted a place to relax before I have to drive nearly 1000 miles back home. 

The Holy Spirit led me straight to a little shop that was in a dead-end which was under construction. The massage studio was clean and looked very nice; the bed was too inviting to resist. As the massage began I noticed the lyrics to the gentle music were old gospel songs turned into lullabies. 

For the first twenty minutes or so I focused and chatted with the members of the Trinity. I have greatly missed my time in the Courts during this long family trip, so I entered though I spoke no words. I figured that Jesus only shouted for Lazarus so the crowd would know that He was a messenger from God, that I could enter the Courts without speaking a word. I do, however, find it easier to stay focused when I am speaking out loud. 

In my thoughts, I called upon my Heavenly Father as Judge and took my seat as a child of the Most High and a citizen of Heaven. I could see clearly the assembly gathered in a stadium like setting as a chair flew in and came up behind me. I didn’t have an agenda, I just wanted to see my Father and learn more about the Courts. 

“Mighty Judge,” I said, “I want to experience your Court in truth.” I hopped down from my chair as I approached Him. “I give to You my imagination, my mind, and all my thoughts and senses. Let them be used for your purposes only. Let me see and hear only what is true and real. I don’t want to see or hear anything that is not from You, no human will or manipulation from the enemy.” 

Jesus' Favorite Place

Life has become busier than I could have ever imagined. The Courts of Heaven - Worldwide group on Facebook took off like a rocket in a way that says, God is upon this ministry. It truly is more than a social media group. The Lord has had me organize this like a ministry; It is an organized place where people are training to help others learn and visit the Courts of Heaven with a Seer. 

In 5 months we have had more than 2500 people in the group who have wanted to know more about the Courts and receive help with prayer. Many miracles and deliverances have resulted from the dedication of those who are volunteering to help the Body of Christ. The Lord is good, those who volunteer to help others, are finding their spiritual gifts are growing and multiplying. 

The busyness kept me from quiet worship time with the Lord for months. I felt the loss, and Him calling me back to Him. Quieting my mind was harder than I thought possible. Thoughts of the needs of the group kept pushing into my mind - so many needed healing for themselves or a loved one. Worship music helped: focusing on the Word and my love for Him brought the peace and stillness I sought. 

Why Must We Go to the Courts Of Heaven

The most common question I get from Christians when I speak about the Courts of Heaven is “Why do we have to go to the Courts? Didn’t Jesus’ blood take care of all that?” Yes, it is the blood of Jesus that blots out our sin, but we must appropriate it. Jesus paid the price so that we can go boldly before the throne… but we must go! 

Demons know that Jesus is the Son of God, but they don’t get to go to Heaven. Only those who confess that He is Lord, go to Heaven. We have a part to play if we are to receive the freedom that Jesus paid such a high price for! 

Your Gift is Waiting for You!

I received encouragement from the Lord last night in the form of a dream that I know applies to the entire body of Christ.

Dream:

I was in a big mansion-like hotel. Some parts were a little run down. The entry had a massive table with piles of presents stacked on it. I knew one of those were mine. My sister was there and we were dressed in Hawaiian type clothes; jungle print with lots of leaves and very few flowers.
 
There were all kinds of activities for the hundreds of people in this large estate. Will Smith, the actor was in charge and there was a group of actors around him – but I didn’t recognize any of them. I began hearing that Will had prayed for and healed these guys of "concussion syndrome" that occurs after head trauma.
 

Avoiding a Trap of Jezebel for Prayer Warriors

One of the ways that Jezebel works is through flattery which gives rise to our pride. This can be mixed with manipulation and divisiveness with someone with whom the Jezebel spirit is trying to get their way. 

We had a perfect example of this with our Courts of Heaven team: