Heartland Meditations
Meditations of the Heart for the Heartland
Day 60 of 60
November 17, 2023 • Apostle Todd Murner
This is the final meditation as we prepare for tonight. These are more of the prophetic focuses and prayer/prophecy targets for the Heartland Assembly tonight at 6:30pm: We release the sound of heaven in the earth to shake that which can be shaken and reveal that which cannot (kingdom). (Hebrews 12:25-29) We repudiate and neutralize any attempt by Yahweh's adversaries to distract us from the ecclesia's mission in this region. By the Christ anointing with us both individually and corporately, we displace both worldly (Babylon) and religious expressions with the revelation, presence, authority and power of Yahshua the Anointed ONE. We fully focus on three particular prayer/prophecy targets: 1. Revival - evangelism, regional revival, spiritual salvation, soulish deliverance and physical healing. 2. Reform - the righteous formation of individual assemblies that make up the greater ecclesia assembly which legislates kingdom business in this region. Specifically focusing on identifying and maturing five-fold equipping leaders, along with a strong discipleship movement that activates each member of the body to contribute to the purpose of this region. 3. Regional Transformation - Speaking directly to the seven spheres of spiritual expression and influence: Family, Ecclesia, Government, Business, Education, Media, Entertainment.
Day 59 of 60
November 16, 2023 • Apostle Todd Murner
Now we are becoming more specific with the final two days. Begin speaking these. Some of the prophetic focuses and prayer/prophecy targets for the Heartland Assembly are: --We unite as ONE body made up of many members with ONE heart, ONE mind and ONE sound. (Ephesians 4) --We assemble as a holy ecclesia to legislate and administrate Kingdom of Heaven business in the earth. (Matthew 16::16-19) --We dedicate this time as holy and assemble as ONE to speak (prophetic declaration) on the earth what the --Father has already spoken from the heavens. (Matthew 16:16-19) --We proclaim the Word of the LORD in the name (authority) of Yahshua as if He Himself is speaking through us in a holy assembly for which He has called us. (Ephesians 1:19-23, Philippians 2:5-11) --We release the sound of heaven in the earth to shake that which can be shaken and reveal that which cannot (kingdom). (Hebrews 12:25-29) Apostle Todd Murner
Day 57 of 60
November 13, 2023 • Prophet Darnéy Willis • James 1:2–4
James 1:2-4 “My bretheren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (NKJV) “My bretheren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (NIV) The more we press into Yahshua and present His Kingdom throughout our lives, the more dangerous we become to the two Antichrist kingdoms - Babylon and self-effort Christianity (churchianity). Potential “trials” that come through this are actually signs along our journey that we are on the right road. Not all trials come from these two kingdoms. Some of our greatest difficulties come from our old nature, that before being born again used to dominate our soul. Now as we are becoming transformed into the image of Yahshua and deeper into His Kingdom, we are no longer slaves to this old slave master, and its cries of objection no longer have to concern us. We simply choose to abide deeper into Yahshua and let His finished work override those objections and continue moving forward in His Righteousness, Peace, and Joy helping Him bring needed change and True Life to this broken Cosmos. Even though purposed engagement in the Heartland Assemblies and any other personal or corporate assignments is likely to stir up various trials, in Yahshua we will set our resolve, our perseverance, and begin to see His Kingdom come and Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven, so the two realms can begin to become one, once again. He will bring Them together in His perfect timing, and it is an incredible privilege He desires for us to co-labor with Him. Prophet Darnéy Willis
Day 56 of 60
November 12, 2023 • Apostle Todd Murner • Romans 10:15–17
Romans 10:15-17 “How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” 17 And so then [saving] faith comes by hearing [the preached/prophesied Word], and hearing by the Word of Yahweh.” (NKJ) The Word of the Lord can only be received into a good and honest heart. However, once received it must be broadcast. Just as a seed can only produce a harvest when invested into fertile soil, so the Word of the Lord must be preached and prophesied into the world for which it was sent. The Heartland Assembly is a time when we gather and assemble as a united ecclesia to speak on the earth what the Father has released from heaven by His spoken Word. Yahshua redeemed our position with the Father by forgiving our sins and reconciling us to the Father. Consequently, our spirit man is alive and capable of hearing Yahweh’s voice. Meanwhile, the Spirit of the Father has been saving our souls and repairing our heart positions and mindsets, so when the Father releases His Word by divine revelation, we can accurately and authentically hear, interpret and speak on His behalf with the authority of Christ. As we prepare for the eventuality of the time set for this Friday evening at 6:30 p.m., ask the Father how you might prepare yourself and be totally “present” and active in our time together. Apostle Todd Murner
Day 55 of 60
November 11, 2023 • Pastor Donald Johnston • Acts 9:17
Acts 9:17 “And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.’” (NKJV) “So Ananias went and found the house, placed his hands on blind Saul, and said, ‘Brother Saul, the Master sent me, the same Jesus you saw on your way here. He sent me so you could see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.’” (MSG) I can imagine how very hard and almost unimaginable it was for Ananias when Yahshua told him to go lay hands on Saul, bring healing so his sight returns and that Holy Spirit would fill Saul for what would be ahead of him. This is the man who had been extremely passionate about the Law of Moses and Jewish religion, so very “committed” that he was killing or at the very least arresting those who professed Christ. And he was doing the “for” God. No one had the authority to stop him or his judgment. But now, Ananias was being sent to this great enemy of the Truth. Why? How could he go? Surely, the Lord made a mistake! But no, there’s a great purpose ahead for Saul, greater than anything he had ever known. So, Ananias obeyed. During this season we are focusing on the influence of the Kingdom through us changing this region. Since the Kingdom comes through the hearts of people, are we expecting those who oppose the Kingdom the most to suddenly seek what we have freely received? Are we expecting anyone who is outspoken and passionately opposed to the operation of Holy Spirit and establishment of Kingdom to suddenly be silenced until Yahshua sends us to them? Well, Ananias was surely not expecting that of Saul. And then he had to heal, teach and help Saul. It’s easy to say, “Yes! I’m ready and expecting. I’m ready to be sent to them.” But these people will “feel like” our greatest enemies. They have likely hurt us or someone we know. When we consider the Heartland Assembly next Friday, may we go with expectations beyond “making things better” for ourselves or those joined to us. May we go at the Voice and direction of Yahshua as He sends us to those whose hearts He has prepared. Since He is sending us and giving us a Word, their past, actions, words no longer matter. We are sent to those who are our brothers and sisters who are in relationship with Yahshua. We have a revelatory word that restores their spiritual sight, so they see clearly and live life by and through Holy Spirit. Pastor Donald Johnston, Jr.
Day 52 of 60
November 8, 2023 • Pastor Donald Johnston • Hebrews 11:1
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (NKJV) “Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses].” (AMP) This is a very familiar verse. It introduces a passage where several real people are listed who lived by faith in this manner. Faith, living by faith, became their reality, not what they experienced, what they saw, not what their minds, culture, or others told them. Faith sees as reality that which is not real to our natural senses, and acts upon that faith reality. It sees Yahweh’s Word as fact, reality, even though is has not yet happened in the natural. This applies to each and every moment of our lives. Faith requires action, not a simple agreement, for there to be an outcome. It means we adjust our lives, our expectations, our decisions, our actions, and live according to the reality of the word of faith given to us. Yes, we’ll need endurance as in Hebrews 10:36.-39 We will not cower in fear. We will live a full life, enjoying the life Yahweh has given us because we are living in harmony with Him. By our faith we have been made whole. And by our works of faith (not necessarily service, but actions we take based on an unseen spiritual reality), the world will see the Father and His Son. Prepare your heart as you come to the Heartland Assembly. Be listened to Holy Spirit so He can reveal a word of faith to you before the meeting. Come expecting to release that word allowing it to join with others. We come expecting as reality a unifying in one Body of many different members who have different functions but singular purpose as the Body of Christ. We come releasing words into this region about the influence and establishment of Yahweh’s Kingdom. Stand, speak, and operate from the reality of the unified Body of Christ fully functioning as He has designed in this region. See the transformation! See His glory revealed! And live your life by the reality of faith seeing what is real by the Spirit. Pastor Donald Johnston, Jr.
Day 51 of 60
November 7, 2023 • Pastor Donald Johnston • Colossians 3:17
Colossians 3:17 “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (NKJV) “Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.” (NIV) I’ve heard many people use the old phrase, “What Would Jesus Do?” as a way of getting people to think about their thoughts and especially their actions. In the end this creates a legalistic approach to the life Christ gives us. It may be a good start for a child when they do not fully understand who they are or their responsibility as a son/daughter of Yahweh in the earth. But this verse takes it further. What is meant by “in the name of”? If I send my daughter to do something for the Johnston family, I would expect that based on the growth, preparation and identity she has as a “Johnston” that she will act and do things as I would have them done. Although, I know based on her personality, she will bring her own unique “Johnstonness” into the moment. When we operate in the name of a king, we operate with his authority, and our actions are the same as if he were doing it, expressed through our own unique identity. As His children in the earth, each word spoken, each action taken is a release of His authority in the earth. When we come together at the Heartland Assembly (and each day of our lives), may we allow His authority to be released through us in every detail of what we do and speak. May we realize that we are responsible for how that authority is released through us. When we release words with the Assembly, know that they are more than simple sounds. They carry the authority of Christ. His words spoken and His actions accomplished through us will not return void. They will accomplish His purpose in the earth. This region will be changed. Then we will be filled with an overwhelming gratitude that Yahweh has empowered us through His Son as His “name” in this earth. Pastor Donald Johnston, Jr.
Day 50 of 60
November 6, 2023 • Pastor Donald Johnston • John 17:22–23
John 17:22, 23 “And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.” (NKJV) “For the very glory you have given to me I have given them so that they will be joined together as one and experience the same unity that we enjoy. You live fully in me and now I live fully in them so that they will experience perfect unity, and the world will be convinced that you have sent me, for they will see that you love each one of them with the same passionate love that you have for me.” (TPT) What is it that brings us together in unity? Is it rallying around a common cause; we come from the same town; we have the same sports team; we graduated from the same school; we attend the same church? What creates or is the root of unity? It must originate with Christ. We are carriers/expressors of His glory which originated with Yahweh. Yahshua said that he wanted us to experience a unity with each other that is like the oneness he experiences with the Father. Can you imagine that! What we experience together as one, being in unity, is the same as what Yahshua experiences with the Father! It’s impossible in this world without Yahweh. And yet, unity is not the focus but rather the means to more. The world will see us joined by something beyond ourselves, the glory of Yahweh, and they will then be convinced that Yahweh sent Yahshua, and they will see a love that is not of this world. Father, I pray for this Heartland Assembly that You glorify Yourself through us, bringing us into unity by Your Spirit with each other, so that we are a sign and wonder to this region (being diverse yet one) and an unmistakable example of the reality of Yahshua and Your great love. Pastor Donald Johnston, Jr.
Day 49 of 60
November 5, 2023 • Prophet Darnéy Willis • Isaiah 56:1
Isaiah 56:1 “Thus is says the Lord: 'Keep justice and do righteousness, for My salvation is about to come, and my righteousness to be revealed'.” (NKJV) “This is what the Lord says: 'Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed'.” (NIV) This is a tremendous promise from Yahweh and can settle all concerns. Clearly, we can't do this in our own strength but be willing to receive and release this through Holy Spirit. When we have been faithfully seeking Yahweh's purpose, sooner or later there will be time lags. This could be because of the anti-Christ kingdoms of Babylon and churchianity (self-effort living as one born again), and it can be times when Yahweh is stretching us to prepare us to mature for deeper levels of His purposes (James 1:4). It is very encouraging to remember He is aware of what we are going through and will manifest the victories in our lives He has already prepared in Heaven in His perfect timing. As we engage in the Heartland Assemblies and any other personal or corporate assignment, it is likely we will encounter resistance, delays to seeing the fruit. Holy Spirit continue to remind us of Your amazing Promise. Thank You for always going before us to prepare the way and providing tenacity and strength to endure and overcome obstacles that try to fight Kingdom Purposes. Prophet Darnéy Willis
Day 48 of 60
November 4, 2023 • Pastor Donald Johnston • Acts 17:11
Acts 17:11 “These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.” (NKJV) “They found that the Jews of Berea were of more noble character and much more open minded than those of Thessalonica. They were hungry to learn and eagerly received the word. Every day they opened the scrolls of Scripture to search and examine them, to verify that what Paul taught them was true.” (TPT) When we come together for a time when the Word is Yahweh is released, do we find ourselves ready to receive with an open mind and eager to the point of spiritually hungry to receive the Word? Are we positioned and ready to receive, or are we satisfied with what we have already heard? The Bereans were always ready for more, and they searched the Old Testament to verify what Paul taught was really there. They were not trying to prove him right or wrong but were opening-mindedly discovering what was not taught to them from those passages by their religious leaders. It made them hungry for more! As we come together for this Heartland Assembly, may we come like the Bereans. Come positioned, excited, eager and with an open mind and heart to receive what Yahweh will reveal. It makes us hungry for more. We’ll know that we have received the Word when it results in an action in and through us. Paston Donald Johnston, Jr.
Day 47 of 60
November 3, 2023 • Evangelist Tom Katz • 1 Corinthians 1:10
1 Corinthians 1:10 ‘I urge you, my brothers and sisters for the sake of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree to live in unity with one another and put to rest any division that attempts to tear you apart. Be restored as one unified body living in perfect harmony. Form a consistent choreography among yourselves, having a common perspective with shared values.” (TPT) I am just sharing this translation today because it absolutely rocks! This verse says it all. What we are aiming for? It is not about conformity or trying to look and sound the same. No, no . . . our long game is to be unified in our Kingdom living. We know the end and the means are for the King. Let there be no divisions among the called ones. I love how it reads . . . form a consistent choreography among yourselves. Let's dance a joyful and purposeful dance unto the Lord at the Heartland assembly. Evangelist Tom Katz
Day 46 of 60
November 2, 2023 • Pastor Donald Johnston • 1 Corinthians 14:1–4
1 Corinthians 14:1-4 “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy . . . the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation . . . the one who prophesies builds up the church.” (ESV) “It is good that you are enthusiastic and passionate about spiritual gifts, especially prophecy . . . when someone prophesies, he speaks to encourage people, to build them up, and to bring them comfort . . . the one who prophesies builds up the church.” (TPT) (Please read the full chapter or at least through verse twelve. These meditations are just a glimpse of what is in the passages we reference.) Actively pursue love and burn with passion for the unique gifts given you, especially that you may prophesy! Yes, each of us can prophesy! Prophecy builds up and encourages the one receiving the prophecy. It is meant to bring comfort and peace when properly received, understood, and acted upon. And it is not simply about us as individuals but is meant to build up the Ecclesia. The prophetic words we have spoken, and those we have received prepare us to be part of something greater than ourselves. How do the individual words we give and /or receive join with the word for the house, our local ecclesia? How do they build us so we can join the prophetic word over our house? How do they bring us into unity? And what is the prophetic word given to our house anyway? Have you judged your word within that context? Prophetic words will always join a greater vision, something bigger than ourselves. Yahweh’s purpose involves us but is greater than each one of us. Prophecies build us up, pointing us in a direction that allows us to join the prophetic word given to the ecclesia where Yahshua has placed us. The prophetic word is designed to make us burn with passion when we operate as part of the ecclesia and operate as unique individual expressions of Christ in the earth. Are we ready to give and receive prophetic words before, during and after the Heartland Assembly? Are we burning intensely with passion for words each of us can deliver that build up the ecclesia as a whole? Come actively ready to hear, release, and join a unified prophetic word for this region. Pastor Donald Johnston, Jr.
Day 45 of 60
November 1, 2023 • Scott Wood • Psalm 37:3–4
Psalm 37:3-4 “Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” (NKJV) “Keep trusting in the Lord and do what is right in his eyes. Fix your heart on the promises of God, and you will dwell in the land, feasting on his faithfulness. Find your delight and true pleasure in Yahweh, and he will give you what you desire the most.” (TPT) In full transparency, for much of my young life, I misunderstood and therefore misused this scripture. I translated “He will give you the desires of your heart” to mean that, much like Santa Clause, I could give God my list of wants, and He would give me my greatest desires. Who wouldn’t want that? Want a new car? Poof! Enjoy this jet-black Porsche 911. Would you like a new house? Who wouldn’t? Poof! Here’s a 2 story Tudor on 3 acres with rolling streams and chocolate fountains. (This is where you tell me that you misunderstood too and did the same thing thus making me feel better.) But no, this scripture is quite different than my selfish and immature understanding. In Psalms 37 David instructs us to do something that is totally out of phase with the prevailing, self-centered culture. He says to “trust in the Lord, feed on His faithfulness”, and delight ourselves in Him. David writes that when we do this, Yahweh gives us the desires of our hearts. This means that Yahweh will place into our hearts His desires which displaces our desires. What a change of heart! Imagine a life where we walk with the Creator and focus on Him all the while partnering together on things that our hearts share together. I am almost beside myself knowing that the Father and I can share desires. If you are on a path to Heartland similar to mine, you are being called deeper. You are being asked to be set apart. The problem is that often my heart’s desires are just that . . . they are my heart’s desires and not His. But we can turn that around. Join me in asking the Father to increase our desires for Him and His Kingdom while decreasing our appetite for things of the world. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to delight in Yahweh and how to trust in Him. Make sure that you are “feeding on His faithfulness” and not on any old meal that the world serves up. Do these things and watch your heart’s desires change! Scott Wood
Day 44 of 60
October 31, 2023 • Evangelist Tom Katz • Exodus 15:2
Exodus 15:2 "The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father's God, and I will exalt Him.” (NKJV) “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—my father’s God, and I will exalt him!” (NIV) How fitting this verse is stuck near the middle of the book of Exodus, the escape from Egypt, the escape from bondage to the promise of a new land and a new beginning. A promise that Yahweh made, and kept, to deliver His people into a new dimension. He swore to be their God, and they would be his people. Do you remember when you realized you were free, the joy of knowing you are His Son, and He is your father? As we approach the Heartland event on November 17th let us sing a song as Moses and the children of Israel did to celebrate the Mighty One and His salvation. Press in these remaining days to this amazing new time we are currently living in and declare a new and living way! Be on the lookout for opportunities to share this amazing life in Christ with others who have ears to hear and eyes to see! Evangelist Tom Katz
Day 43 of 60
October 30, 2023 • Pastor Donald Johnston • Matthew 18:19–20
Matthew 18:19, 20 “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them." (NKJV) “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (NIV) These verses are at the end of a passage where Yahshua is giving instruction about how to deal with a sinning brother explaining the authority and responsibility of those making the decisions and how they should proceed. Then verses nineteen and twenty discuss how real agreement works. This type of agreement is a harmony, a symphony between two or more people. It’s the image of a two or more instruments (voices) joining together under the direction of a conductor on the same musical score, or singing a song, playing (singing) different parts but coming together in perfect harmony as they follow the leadership of the conductor. It then creates a beautiful sound that resonates with everyone and affects the atmosphere around and within those who listen. When we come together for the Heartland Assembly prepare your heart to gather in His authority, ready to follow His lead for this dedicated time, so we come into perfect harmony and agreement with others who are prepared. This happens by the Spirit, not by what we can control, determine, make happen by the right song sung by the worship leaders, or even some means of finding “common ground” from which to start. Over the next few days set aside time to rest and hear. Ask Yahshua to reveal by Holy Spirit what specific agreement you can bring and how it joins the purpose of this gathering. Expect Him to reveal it. Then when you arrive, by the Spirit find your place in the harmony and join the Word that will be released. Join means we agree for action expecting results. Come expecting a level of spiritual agreement that activates a Word which finds its expression (resonation) in and through each of us. Then as we are sent out, we activate (resonate) that word in our “metrons,” places of authority and influence in this region. Pastor Donald Johnston, Jr.