The Palm Branch vision was received by Pastor Tim Hatt on May 24th, 2006, after being prayed for by Randy Clark at Hosanna! Church in Lakeville.
The palm tree and the palm branch are seen many times throughout the Bible as a symbol of victory, blessing, prosperity, and royalty. On the Sunday before Jesus’ crucifixion, the crowds rightly welcomed Him into Jerusalem, waving palm branches while worshiping the King. Desiring a King who would lead them in victory over their Roman oppressors, Jesus became the fulfillment of the Old Testiment prophesies. He was crowned eternal King the world needed, leading them in victory over sin and death.
In Revelation 7:9-17, we have a scene in heaven where martyrs are waving palm branches in worship to King Jesus around His eternal throne. In this case we see worship and prayer offered to the King of all Kings. To those of us in the movement, the palm branch itself has become a clear symbol of the Kingdom that Jesus lived and taught. It is that same Kingdom message that we are committed to living and taking to the ends of the earth.
