No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. ~ Robin Williams, as Mr. Keating My world was changed. The passing of Robin Williams reminded me that his classic film The Dead Poets Society inspired Amy & I to break free from a very controlling environment back in 1989. I later wrote about a particularly powerful scene (see below). The following is excerpted from a chapter I wrote for the book SO YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD? THE POWER OF EXPECTATION! (Published by Destiny Image in 2011) A Scribal Activation God is draping the mantle of a “ready writer” on His Body in these end times. The earth needs the Spirit of Truth like never before. The Lord recently whispered in my spirit, “I’m activating a strong anointing in My people to release a bardic YALP to the nations. A Psalm 45 activation is at hand. It will enable them to ride the high places and suck sweet honey from the Rock and draw oil out of the Scriptures. This activation will quicken their tongues to speak the oracles of God as the pen of a ready writer.” This corporate movement can only be ignited through an intimate relationship with the Author and Finisher of our faith. So what exactly then is a “bardic yalp”? In the Celtic tradition, a “bard” is defined as: “A person who composed and recited epic or heroic poems, often while playing an instrument. Any poet.” No one has a more epic story to show and tell, than the people who’ve come into league with greatest superhero of all time: Jesus—the King of Glory (see Ps. 24). A bardic anointing to articulate who He is—through prose, poetry, and a plethora of other artistic expressions—has been triggered in this era. This good news (Gospel) of nothing less than the invasion of Heaven on earth will result in a creative renaissance and a festival of planetary jubilee! The “yalp” can represent the archetypal battle cry of the warrior intercessor (see Isa. 58:1). It is like a travailing mother giving birth to new life (see Isa. 54:1; 66:7-8). It can also be likened to the enslaved Israelites making their mass exodus from Egypt into the land of promise after Moses commanded of Pharaoh: “Let my people go”! God heard their cry. This “yalp” is undoubtedly the Pauline description (in Romans 8) of the entire creation groaning in anticipation—of the promised unveiling of the fully formed sons of God—who finally rid earth of the curse originally broken at Calvary’s cross. Paul’s YALP: My little children, for whom I am again suffering birth pangs until Christ is completely and permanently formed (molded) within you (Galatians 4:19 AMP). Job painted the following word picture of this spiritual out bursting of our inner man: For I am full of words; the spirit within me compels me. Indeed my belly is like wine that has no vent; it is ready to burst like new wineskins. I will speak, that I may find relief; I must open my lips and answer (Job 32:18-20 NKJV). The sound of this strategic “yalp” can also be heard throughout popular culture: I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable, I sound my barbaric YAWP over the roofs of the world. ~ Walt Whitman, “Leaves of Grass” TODDs BARBARIC YAWP In the movie, The Dead Poets Society, when the unconventional teacher Mr. Keating (played by Robin Williams) provokes his shy student Todd (played by Ethan Hawke) to emote his own “barbaric YAWP,” the result is pure liberation. Todd is loosed from the shackles of societal conformity and personal intimidation that had him subdued. His inner poet busts loose with newfound passion. He discovers the fire in his belly. JOJOs YOPP In the Dr. Seuss classic Horton Hears a Who, the Mayor of Whoville advises little Jojo: “We’ve GOT to make noises in greater amounts! So, open your mouth, lad! For every voice counts!” Thus he spoke as he climbed. When they got to the top, The lad cleared his throat and he shouted out, “YOPP!” And that Yopp… That one small, extra Yopp put it over! Finally, at last! From that speck on that clover Their voices were heard! They rang out clear and clean. And the elephant smiled. “Do you see what I mean?… They’ve proved they ARE persons, no matter how small. And their whole world was saved by the smallest of All!” THE GROAN OF CREATION Somehow a sound barrier is broken by this primitive groan, or yalp, if you will. From our inarticulate cry something happens in the heavens (see Rom. 8:26; 1 Cor. 14:14-15). Out of weakness and suffering strength arises. Understanding also comes. This breaking of the sound barrier opens up an articulation of fresh wisdom. Grace answers the groan. Dr. Kelley Varner called it “the groan from the Throne” and often said, “You are an original. There is no one uniquely made like you, who can say it quite like you can say it.” So don’t delay, discover your individual yalp! This is just another strange way God uses the foolish things to confound the wise. --end quote
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