The power of God is surging through the nations. Barriers are being broken, unholy boundaries are being dismantled, and the mighty arm of the Lord is sweeping across the earth. Religious strongholds and systems opposed to His Kingdom are being shaken as God raises up an army of intercessors who will tread upon the forces of darkness through prayer, worship, and obedience.
A new sound is arising in the Spirit. Worship is becoming a weapon of lLght, piercing through darkness and releasing fresh strategies from Heaven. Ancient powers and entrenched strongholds are being confronted as the Sword of the Lord is wielded from on high.
There is an old saying: “Know your enemy.” Throughout history, demonic strategies have adapted to cultures, regions, and generations. While methods of spiritual warfare may vary according to territory and strongholds, the victory of Christ remains unchanged. The Blood of Jesus stands as the eternal standard, and the power of His Word remains undefeated.
I sense the Lord exposing demonic webs, hidden alliances, and unholy spiritual structures. Deep-rooted systems that have operated beneath the surface are being uncovered and uprooted. It is time to storm the gates.
Just as Joshua and Israel marched around Jericho, so too is the Church being called to strategic obedience. With every circuit around the city, spiritual pressure was building. The stronghold was being weakened. The powers that sustained the city were being confronted. Then, at the appointed time, a great shout was released, and the walls came down.
Spiritual walls of Jericho are coming down.
Jericho was the first major stronghold Israel faced after crossing the Jordan River on their way into the Promised Land. Likewise, I believe the Body of Christ is entering a season where worldly systems and spiritual strongholds must be confronted before fully stepping into God’s greater purposes and promises.
Yeshua has already won the battle through His finished work on the Cross. Yet He continues to raise up trumpet blowers, the prophetic voices who sound the alarm; ark carriers, the royal priesthood who carry His presence; and ground takers—those equipped to advance His Kingdom through wisdom, faith, and perseverance.
Jericho stood as a fortified city with far reaching influence throughout its region. Why did God instruct Israel to march around it seven times? Seven speaks of completion and divine fulfillment. With every circuit, a layer of spiritual resistance was being dismantled until the appointed moment of breakthrough arrived.
Today, many strongholds continue to exert influence through cultural systems, ideologies, and spheres of society. Yet the Lord is calling His people to reclaim territory for His Kingdom. The Seven Mountains of Influence—government, family, religion, education, media, arts and entertainment, and business—are not to be surrendered to darkness but redeemed for the glory of Christ.
The battle ahead will not be won through human strength or natural wisdom. The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation will lead the way. The Lord of Hosts is mobilizing His angelic armies. He is releasing unconventional strategies and divine insight that will uproot darkness and establish righteousness.
Walls will come down.
Strongholds will fall.
Ancient barriers will crumble.
The sound of Heaven is arising once again.
Listen carefully for instruction. Move in obedience. Stand firm in faith. For the Lord is going before His people, and the victory belongs to Him.
Side Note: Evaluating the Gates
In a dream, I sensed the Lord revealing that certain gates within regions and territories have been strategically targeted by the enemy. Some have been ignored. Others have been recognized but left unchallenged. Yet the Lord is awakening His prophetic intercessors to look again.
With the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation, discern the gates of your region. Consider the physical lay of the land, for geography often reveals spiritual realities requiring prayer and discernment. Mountains, rivers, transportation routes, ports, and centers of influence can all become points of strategic intercession.
God is calling His people to pray over the gates.
Pray over what enters and what leaves.
Pray over trade routes, transportation systems, communication channels, and centers of influence.
Pray over mountains and high places.
Pray over rivers and boundaries.
Pray over cities and regions.
The goal is not fear, but alignment. Through repentance, prayer, and covenant agreement with God’s purposes, the land can be reconciled and positioned for Kingdom advancement.
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
The Lord is enlarging territories, expanding influence, and preparing His people for greater Kingdom stewardship.
“Enlarge the place of your tent…” (Isaiah 54:2-3)
“Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of Glory shall come in.” (Psalm 24:9)
This is a season of awakening.
This is a season of evaluation.
This is a season of occupation.
The walls are coming down, and the King of Glory is advancing through the gates.
Denise Sylvia Bruning
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