Out of fellowship with the Godhead and with each other, one of the things John the Elder tells his congregation is to "test the spirits." This is discernment. As a church and with other local pastors it seems we are discerning that God is calling His church into a time of consecration and intercession. In essence, the blood of Christ brings us back into His presence in order for us to play one of the roles humanity was created to be: a kingdom of priests (1 John 2:1-2; 1 Timothy 2:1-6; Genesis 1:26-28; Exodus 19:4-10).