A Vision of a Line in the Sand" 
Kathi Pelton, Eugene, OR 
Last week I received a vision for a particular nation, 
and although I knew that it was specifically for that 
nation, I also felt it was a clear message for the whole 
Church. 
What is the Vision I Had for the Church? 
I came out of a deep sleep and heard, "He among you 
without sin cast the first stone." 
Immediately I was taken to a scene that resembled the 
story in John chapter 8 of the woman caught in adultery. 
I saw four men with stones in their hands, and upon each 
stone a single word was written. The first stone had the 
word OFFENSE, the second stone had LAW, the third stone 
JUDGEMENT, and on the fourth stone was written SELF- 
RIGHTEOUSNESS. (Photo via Pixabay) 
Again I heard the words, "He among you without sin cast 
the first stone." 
When these words were spoken the atmosphere changed from 
a sense of accusation, anger, and judgment to one of 
humility and compassion. Unlike the story in John 8, 
where the men dropped the stones and walked away, these 
four men dropped their stones and went to embrace the one 
caught in sin. I could not see if this person was a man 
or a woman, but the four men surrounded and embraced this 
individual who – just moments before – they had felt 
justified in stoning. 
As they encircled the one caught in sin, all of them were 
suddenly transformed into one person. It was a young boy 
whom I knew was like a young King David. Then the Lord 
handed this "young David" a new smooth stone, and upon 
that stone His name was written. 
Jesus spoke as He handed him the stone saying, "While you 
were busy judging another, a giant has moved into the 
land who seeks to destroy My people. His name is Goliath. 
Now go in My name and slay this enemy." 
A Line in the Sand 
This vision was very profound and spoke to me of a 
mindset that has distracted some within the Church, 
allowing the Accuser of the Brethren to gain a foothold 
in their hearts. God is asking His people to put the 
stones of offense, law (letter of the law), judgment, and 
self-righteousness down. We have all sinned and fallen 
short of His glorious standards, but in the Lord's 
merciful grace He has embraced us, forgiven us, and 
restored us to Himself. 
I believe God is saying that the enemy has created 
distractions through accusation that has caused 
divisions. These distractions have given the enemy time 
and space to move upon the land, seeking to change times 
and seasons similar to what we read of in the Book of 
Daniel: 
"He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, 
shall persecute the saints of the Most High, and shall 
intend to change times and law. Then the saints shall be 
given into his hand for a time and times and half a time" 
(Daniel 7:25 NKJV). 
In God's great mercy He is calling to the Church, "He 
among you without sin cast the first stone." This is 
God's line in the sand. This is His call to repentance. 
He is calling His Church to a posture of humility. He is 
calling for us to drop our stones and restore those who 
have been caught in sin. This is a call to lay down 
offenses, to give grace, to walk in humility rather than 
judgment, and to recognize that there is one Judge and 
that there is no righteousness apart from the 
righteousness of Christ. In God's kindness, He is calling 
His Church to align with His heart as spoken in Romans 
2:4: (Photo via Flickr) 
"Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, 
forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's 
kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?" 
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Forgive As You Have Been Forgiven 
One of the most sobering parables Jesus ever told was the 
Parable of the Unmerciful Servant found in Matthew 18:21- 
35. Peter asked Jesus how often he has to forgive his 
brother or sister who sins against him. Jesus replies, 
"Seventy times seven." In other words, without limit. 
Let's look at this parable again: 
"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many 
times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins 
against me? Up to seven times?' 
"Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but 
seventy-seven times. 
"'Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a king who 
wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began 
the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of 
gold was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, 
the master ordered that he and his wife and his children 
and all that he had be sold to repay the debt. 
"'At this the servant fell on his knees before him. "Be 
patient with me," he begged, "and I will pay back 
everything." The servant's master took pity on him, 
canceled the debt and let him go. 
"'But when that servant went out, he found one of his 
fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He 
grabbed him and began to choke him. "Pay back what you 
owe me!" he demanded. 
"'His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, 
"Be patient with me, and I will pay it back." 
"'But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man 
thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. When the 
other servants saw what had happened, they were outraged 
and went and told their master everything that had 
happened. (Photo via Pixabay) 
"'Then the master called the servant in. "You wicked 
servant," he said, "I canceled all that debt of yours 
because you begged me to. Shouldn't you have had mercy on 
your fellow servant just as I had on you?" In anger his 
master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, 
until he should pay back all he owed. 
"'This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you 
unless you forgive your brother or sister from your 
heart.'" 
We are called to forgive from our hearts. We have been 
forgiven of so much; how can we clutch so ferociously to 
unforgiveness? We must forgive as we have been forgiven. 
We must drop our stones and move from law to grace. I am 
not promoting lawlessness, but we err when we fail to 
live in the grace freely extended to us by the only One 
who was able to fulfill all the righteous demands of 
God's holy law. He alone is able to create within us all 
the righteousness that God requires. 
Make No Room for the Enemy 
At the end of the vision I heard the Spirit say that the 
distraction of accusing our brothers and sisters has made 
room for the enemy in our land. The enemy enters through 
breaches in the wall. When we are divided it creates 
opportunity for the enemy to strike. 
I saw a wonderful story on the news this past week about 
a couple who were walking hand in hand when the young man 
was struck in the head by lightening. The electricity was 
transferred through his body, through both their hands, 
then down her body and out her feet. The doctors that 
treated them said that they were alive because they 
"shared the strike." Had the young man taken the full 
force on his own it most likely would have killed him, 
but because they were joined, neither of them was 
seriously injured. 
This is a beautiful picture of unity and our need for one 
another. When we stand in opposition to each other, we 
cannot withstand the strikes of the enemy; but when we 
join in intimacy and unity we overcome. We need one 
another! 
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, because they 
have a good return for their labor: If either of them 
falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone 
who falls and has no one to help them up... Though one 
may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of 
three strands is not quickly broken. (Photo via Pixabay) 
This is a truth not just for personal relationships, but 
also for the corporate Body. When we stand together there 
is protection and authority. The enemy knows this, which 
is why he works so hard at dividing relationships and 
severing bonds of love. He would rather we hold a stone 
that harms than hold a hand that heals. Our unity 
releases authority. This is why (in the vision) when the 
four men and the one being accused embraced they became 
ONE. They not only became one person, but they were now 
ready to face the giant. They were given the new stone 
with the Lord's name written upon it and sent out to 
strike the enemy in the head with this stone. 
Be Encouraged 
This word is not meant for condemnation but 
encouragement! God disciplines those whom He loves. When 
He speaks a word of correction it is proof that we are 
His sons and daughters. If you have been holding stones 
of accusation, then be aware you can simply drop the 
stones and embrace your brother or sister and allow the 
Lord to restore what the enemy has stolen. Forgive as you 
have been forgiven. 
If this is not directed to you, pray for the Body of 
Christ. Pray and don't judge those holding stones – 
because that would be picking up a stone! Let's bind 
together in the love of Christ and receive the stone with 
His name upon it so we might stand against the giants in 
the land. Let's slay those giants that have come to 
oppose the Kingdom of God working through the Church to 
bless our families, our culture, and our nations. 
Kathi Pelton 
Inscribe Ministries 
Email: jkpelton@sbcglobal.net 
Website: inscribeministries.com 
Jeffrey and Kathi Pelton understand our culture's need 
for encouragement and hope. Through writing and speaking, 
they escort individuals into awareness of God's profound 
compassion and mercy that heals brokenness, and they have 
a unique ability to help anyone seeking pathways into His 
kind embrace. For several years, Jeffrey and Kathi led a 
house of prayer located in Kelowna, British Columbia. 
Currently, they travel extensively, working with prayer 
and prophetic movements. Kathi began writing for The 
Elijah List publication over a decade ago. She continues 
to write articles for The Elijah List and other prophetic 
newsletters, as well as contributing to different blogs 
that she and Jeffrey maintain. 
Recently, Jeffrey and Kathi, their grown children, and 
their one grandson relocated from Northern California to 
Eugene, Oregon. They continue to travel and have begun 
networking with prayer ministries in the Pacific 
Northwest. They are also part of a development team for 
Kairos Ministries, a local church plant.