A Great Shaking is Coming to the UK

“I will shake all nations and the desired of all nations shall come, and I will fill this house with the glory, says the Lord almighty” (Haggai 2:7).

We are living in days of grace, glory and shakings, literally and figuratively in the church and the nations.

Introduction by Obii Pax-Harry

When Deborah Smith contacted me in Nigeria to share details of her recent dream concerning the United Kingdom featuring Birmingham in the heart of England as a place she stood in order to hear, and see into the spiritual realm, I was reminded of a dream I had in March ’08 which related to the aftermath of an earthquake in the Birmingham area. Could this be a coincidence or God-incidence that earthquakes seem to be topical in the spiritual realm, and natural as well? I was also reminded of an encounter with the Lord about a year ago whilst in prayer at my home near Birmingham, England. I heard the word ‘seismic’ spoken several times but was not certain whether the Lord was speaking of a natural earthquake or spiritual seismic shift or both.

It is important that we, as believers in Christ Jesus called to steward affairs of the earth are attentive to the calls of heaven. In Deborah’s dream as you will read, the people of God (presented as Deborah) who were in upper rooms or watch towers did not pick up in the spirit the news of the hour. They heard from the frightened crowd who desired prayers, and then through a television newscast. They did not appear to have discerned the season, or the times over their nation. It is also important to note the fact that China was given as the indication of the strategic timing to pray for England; and the United Kingdom from the depth of our hearts (Birmingham is in the heart of England). Whilst not discounting the possibility of a natural seismic shift or disturbance of the earth, I do believe we need to expect the Haggai chapter 2 shaking which precedes the coming of the glory of God, to draw a nation into her purpose in God. The glory of God is coming to Birmingham, England and the United Kingdom. It shall be released, and all flesh shall see it as the Lord promised (Isaiah 40:5). We are in the days of healing of the wounds of the nations and the days of releasing of destinies of nations but we need to pray. Please read along but don’t forget to pray for the United Kingdom and England in particular.

The Dream

Jesus is a glorious God of justice and grace, a God who is pouring out His Spirit across our nation at this time. The Lord is so faithful to us. His desire is that we come into the fullness of the knowledge of His glory (Habakkuk 2:14). We are currently in the midst of a great outpouring of grace and glory as reports of notable healings, deliverance and salvations are being reported on a daily basis, but in the midst of all this the Lord is saying “Get ready and prepare yourself for a great shaking that is coming to your nation!” I had a dream in April 2008 that left me feeling quite shaken. The Lord has brought back thoughts of this dream in the light of the earthquake disaster in China and the timing of God for certain events with regard to the U.K as revealed in the dream.

The Dream – Warning of an Earthquake coming to the UK

I was standing in the upper part of a house in the city of Birmingham, in the heart of England when people of all ages came running to the house where I was in standing and were calling for prayers. As I heard them I ran down stairs praying in my spirit and entered into the living room where there was a TV set displaying breaking news. The news reporter was warning us in the U.K about an earthquake that was coming to our nation. The atmosphere was tense as people seemed to be panicking everywhere. As I watched the news I went into a vision and saw a major earthquake hitting China around the same time as the warning of an earthquake in the U.K causing major devastation and then the dream ended.

When I woke up from the dream I remembered thinking; “Lord, why could I see China through the screens of a U.K news broadcast? It is only now that the Lord has given me a deeper understanding of the dream.

On Friday 9^th May 08, I left the UK to go to Israel, returning home on Friday 16^th May 08. During the flight home, I felt weightiness in my spirit. I was trying to discern where it was coming from when a couple whom were sat behind me on the plane asked me; “Have you heard about the earthquake in China? It has killed thousands of people.” That was the first time I’d heard the news, not having kept in touch with the media in the U.K whilst in Israel. One of my close friends with whom I’d shared my dream earlier on was also sitting next to me remembered what I’d shared. As I landed in the UK I asked the Lord to give me a deeper revelation of what I’d seen in the dream. The Lord began to speak to me and gave me deeper insight.

Deeper Understanding – Earthquake coming to the UK

The Lord said to me; “When you see the earth quake in China pray for your land for there is going to be a great shaking in your nation that will cause the people in your land to be shaken to the core. Many people of all ages will come to you (the body of Christ) panicking to seek answers and will call you to pray for them. You must be ready. The anointing I am releasing to my people at this time is to equip them for such a time as this; be ready”!

Please be encouraged that the Word of God tell us as these events unfold around us as believers we have the wisdom of God to understand that we do not need to be afraid or panic during times of trauma, “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” 1 Peter 3:14

Apostle Peter clearly stated that as the end draws near we must remain calm and clear headed so that we might pray and show love.

“The end of all things is near. Therefore, be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love coves over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:7-9

It became obvious to me on my return to England that the breaking news on the television screen I had been shown in my dream was conveying a message of warning; and perhaps imminence of an earthquake whether natural or spiritual. The extent of this earthquake will be news worthy. I believe the reason for this shaking is because the Lord desires the people of this nation to humble themselves in repentance and to bow before Him so His revival glory will shine through the lives of all those who turn to Him at this time (Haggai 2:7).

BBC News Reports Earthquake in Lincoln.

The prospect of a natural earthquake in the UK is not impossible. On the 27^th February 2008 the UK was hit by a tremor in Lincoln that was widely reported across the world. BBC News reported it as “The biggest earthquake in the UK for nearly 25 years. It had shaken homes across large parts of the country (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7266136.stm). At 1.00am, the earthquake shook my home without any warning and woke me up. As I lay in my bed the tremor shook my whole house and I asked the Lord, “Father, what was that”? The Spirit of the Lord said to me “This is the beginning of Birth Pains” and He led me to Matt 24:7-8 (NIV).

Tuesday 6^th May 2008 – Chuck Pierce’s visit to the Midlands

During Chuck Pierce’s recent European Tour, he came to Burton on Trent on the 6^th May 08 (2 weeks after my dream) and during the evening Chuck released a prophetic word that the centre pole of the Tabernacle of David had been erected within the Midlands area. The pole had been driven deep into the ground and it was going to cause a shaking. When I heard the prophecy, I was reminded of my dream and wondered if what Chuck was prophesying about could cause a natural shaking in the earth? The word Chuck released was powerful and as a prophet of God (who walks in the anointing of Issachar) many of you will know that when a word is released into the atmosphere it can have a natural affect (as a sign) in the earth.

As this burden has grown stronger, I contacted my pastor and spiritual mentor Obii Pax-Harry who also walks in the Issachar anointing and has authored a book on the subject to submit the dream and the strong burden to pray I am carrying presently for testing and prayers.

I now humbly submit this word to the Body of Christ and urge that you consider standing with me, and many other saints in prayer at this time for our nation.

Please Pray:

For God’s continued mercy to those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake in China and for the survivors – for the healing and hope of the Gospel to penetrate China at all levels in society
That the Lord will have mercy upon the UK as He brings about His purposes in our nation.
That during times of “shaking” whether literal or spiritual that ungodly structures and thrones will be displaced and God will be given His rightful place of Lordship in our land and that the Lord will send a shaking to the church in our nation, to bring the saints into alignment with God’s will for the UK.
That if a natural disaster is coming upon the UK that cannot be averted in prayer that the Lord will have mercy and spare human life.
That the blood of Jesus will go before us and will be poured out over His people at this time.
That the Lord will bring back the prodigals to the Kingdom of God.
That the Body of Christ in the UK will walk in greater knowledge of the Issachar anointing to know and understand the seasons of God and what our nation ought to do.
That the rising generation in the UK will walk in the fear of the Lord and will receive the mantle of prayer and evangelism, signs and wonders and will release it into the schools, colleges and universities in this nation.
That the Lord will release angelic hosts across this land to partner with the prayers of the saints to bring about the Father’s divine purposes and plans for our nation at this time.
That a mantle of prayer would be released in this land from the youngest to the oldest, to partner with the Lord against the powers of darkness that wages wars against God’s people.
That the people of UK will rise up in the power of Jesus; to take the Gospel out to the streets, to the people of this nation and to the ends of the earth.

Recommended Resources

I truly believe that we are living in strategic times when we need an outpouring of the Issachar anointing to understand the times and seasons to know what our nation ought to do (receiving apostolic strategies for our government”) (1 Chron 12:32). “I would like to recommend two brilliant books that will help you study, and understand the Issachar anointing in more depth.

Prophetic Engagement -The Issachar Mandate by Obii Pax-Harry (published by Destiny Image Europe).

Interpreting the Times by Chuck Pierce (published by Charisma House).

Thank you for taking the time to stand with us in prayer. If you would like any further information or would like to respond to anything I have mentioned above you can email me at arisemissions@hotmail.co.uk

Deborah Smith, Arise Missions – 18^th May 2008