Speak unto Us Smooth
Things – Prophesy Deceits
I had hoped to have this posted on the 4th or 5th
of January (2018), but there
were things that the Lord had to have me go through first, unbeknownst to me at
the time. Then, after the 5th, when I had obeyed the Lord in
something He had requested of me, He instructed me further. The Lord had placed
a situation upon my heart that had to be dealt with first, all of which delayed
the posting.
There were also a couple of things that had been mentioned in the
New Year’s Eve post that had to be expounded upon and which I had not had time
to do, so the delay (as always) is
God’s perfect timing.
It should have occurred to me that there would be some
backlash from the dark side spiritually (more
on this later) after I had posted the 2018 prophetic word, but it simply
had not occurred to me at the time.
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; who end shall be according to their works.
[2Cor 11:14,15]
Life has a way of keeping us busy these
days, does it not? This is why we must keep close to Jesus, as He does indeed
help us through every situation and He does so faithfully and exceptionally
well. He will order our steps, and if we get off-track, He is quick to get us back on track. He is the great "stabilizer", if (and when [because we all do]) we become overwhelmed at times. It is imperative that we stay close to Him!
Sometimes the Lord gives me a prophetic word that
I find difficult to post, for in my heart I know that the message speaks hard truths,
things that may well be rejected and not believed by any number of people,
including certain Christians.
Yet, it is my heart also to obey, even if at
times I have been hesitant or have delayed for one reason or another (likely fear or perhaps doubt -- in myself [not the Lord]) which is ever replaced by FAITH and TRUST
[in God thru Jesus]).
Faith in God's love, and trust that He is guiding me... both, because in the end, faith and obedience must go forth
together, undivided. I thank the Lord for the prophetic gift He gave, just as He promised through the words He spoke thru Joel [Joel 2:28], and again through the apostle Peter. [Acts 2:17]
The word
“prophet” comes from the Hebrew word ‘nabi’, which in essence (root) means “to bubble forth, as from a fountain”, or “to utter”. We know of the
ancient prophets in the Old Testament, beginning with Noah and Abraham, but it
was Samuel that began to train prophets, who were a distinct order. This
training took place in Bethel, Gibeah, Gilgal, Jericho, and Ramah. But the New Testament speaks of prophets and
prophetic office as well, in [1Cor 12:28] and [Eph 2:20;3:5].
(The above information
is according to the Third Edition of the M. G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated
Bible Dictionary, published by Thomas Nelson in 1897, and is now allowed to be
copied freely, as it is “Public Domain”.)
I am as the next person, in that I know nothing of what lays
ahead, except what the Lord would speak to me during prayer and in times alone with Him, which I truly
believe that He would do for any
who seek Him and inquire of Him. Our Lord is faithful and true, and He welcomes
those who seek Him diligently.
It is crucial to me, and indeed for all of us, that it is
His voice alone that is being heard through His precious and Holy Spirit, and
not a counterfeit voice of either flesh or demon, imitating the voice of Jesus
my Lord. Yet, we can have confidence in the Lord, trusting in some profound
statements that Jesus made:
And when he (shepherd) puts forth his own sheep, he goes before
them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will
they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of
strangers. [Jn 10:4, 5]
He sees our heart. He knows if there is any hidden agenda or
impure motive behind anything which we request of Him. It is important to
keep that in mind. It is vital that I do not offend the Lord or grieve His precious Spirit that is within me through Jesus Christ. This is called the “fear of the Lord”, meaning that it is
with utmost reverence and humility that I approach the living God to make any
request to Him in Jesus’ name.
Yet, paradoxically, we can come boldly to the throne "because" of Jesus Christ in us. My Saviour, Redeemer, King and Lord is a mighty God, not
only filled with grace, truth and mercy, but also a righteous God who delivers
justice and judgment.
To do justice and
judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. [Prov 21:3]
Justice and judgment
are the habitation of Your throne: mercy and truth shall go before Your face. [Ps 89:14]
As His people, each one of us who bear His name is wholly
accountable and responsible for all that we think, do and speak, not only to
God but to each other. We will all stand before God at the time appointed to be
judged. That, in itself, is a very sobering reality.
“She” Spoke?
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| Esther As I pondered all that the Lord spoke within my spirit, which I posted on New Year’s Eve, questions arose because there are times that I do not have full understanding with some things He speaks…not until, or IF, He chooses to reveal more, in His wisdom and timing. |
And none of it means anything if what I share is not done in
the love of Christ, in
obedience to the commandments of God. [Mk 12:30, 31]
For we know in part, and prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
And though I have the
gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I
have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I
am nothing.
For now, we see through
a glass darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I
know even as also I am known. But now abides faith, hope, charity, these three;
but the greatest of these is charity (love). [1Cor 13:2; 9-10;12-13]
Yet, there are a couple of things that are necessary to
state. First of all, I am not some “chosen,
special” person above the other brethren in Christ. No, I am but a willing
vessel, as all God’s children are, and as others, I long to be a vessel unto
honour, not a vessel unto dishonor (as
Judas was). I am but one that the
Lord may
or may
not choose to speak through. He has millions of voices today because
there are billions of people in the world.
The Lord speaks the same message through countless vessels,
albeit that it may be worded differently, according to individual
personalities, as surely as the ancient prophets and apostles had similar
messages but different personalities and worded a message in their own unique style. We can see the different personalities, as well as their 'witness' version in the Holy Scriptures. The Creator of all knows all and works with each of us accordingly.
As I have so often said, the messenger gets the message first, meaning
that there are messages I have posted in the past years that were meant for me,
as well as others. I must search my own
heart with the help of the Holy Spirit, to make certain that a rebuke or
correction, or even an encouragement is for ‘this’ messenger only, or for others as well. It is
something I encourage all to do -- it is scriptural. [Prov 11:25]
Be careful for
nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. [Phil 4:6]
I am grateful that the Lord has granted me a prophetic
gifting. I am most certainly not alone in this. In fact, a very young child to
a very old person, and any age in-between, can be a vessel through which the
Lord speaks. In fact, He may speak through an unbeliever... (or a donkey).
“Nonsense”, some
Christians would say. Some followers of
Jesus would say that God does not give prophetic words today, and others would
go a step further and say, if God does, He would certainly not speak through a female, or especially, through an unbeliever.
Really? Yet these same Christians believe that God spoke
through an animal, that being the famous donkey of Balaam that saw an angel in
the path and halted. Angered by the donkey’s stubbornness, Balaam struck the donkey mercilessly three times, and that is when the Lord spoke through the beast.
And the Lord opened
the mouth of the ass, and she said to Balaam, What have I done to you that you
have smitten (struck) me these three
times? [Num 22:28]
Was the donkey a believer or an unbeliever? Well, I suspect
that the donkey was…errr, well, just a donkey. But heaven forbid, not only was it a
lowly beast, but it was a “female” animal [sorry, ladies], and a creature
that was not known to worship God. Heaven forbid! A female, unbelieving donkey!
That is not heresy, dear folks, that is scripture. [Num 22:28;30] What really baffles me is that Balaam, the prophet, did not even pause or get astounded that the donkey not only spoke, but obviously, she spoke his language.
Instead, he accuses her of 'mocking' him, and said if he had a sword, he would kill her. Talk about over-reacting. She had just saved his life because ironically, according to the angel, he held back his sword from slaying Balaam, in order to spare the donkey. [vs32-33]
As for the argument that God does not give
prophetic messages to people today, I point to verses in the Old and the New
Testament, both of which record the words:
And it shall come to
pass afterward that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and
your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your
young men shall see visions: [Joel 2:28]
The words are repeated in [Act 2:17], except it begins
with “and it shall be in the last days” (instead
of “afterward”) and it says, “pour out of my Spirit”, instead of “pour
out My Spirit”.
How about that?
Not only do we see God used a female, and a creature of no particular belief [religion],
but He also promised twice that He would speak through “sons” (males) and “daughters” (females), and added that there would be
those who have visions and dreams (young and old alike).
One Among Countless
Knowing that God can use anyone and/or anything He so
chooses, I realize that I am not a person who is more favoured or special than
another child of light. There are multiple times that I do not receive a
message at all, but others do, and then they obediently share it with the people.
For I say, through the
grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as
God has dealt to every man the measure of faith. [Rom 12:3]
I personally believe that this is all part of God’s perfect
design when He established the “body of
believers or the Body of Christ”, in that each part has need of the other.
In order to function properly, the whole body must work together, in one
accord, in unity and in mission, to achieve the same end result.
It grieves me to add, but I must - this does not mean false brethren [infiltrators/those who 'pretend' to be saved, seeking to spy or to cause trouble - witches, atheists, Satanists, imposters, et al], false prophets, false teachers - wolves in sheep's clothing.
Without further ado (it is a deep subject, and cannot be glazed over); the point is made; only the true believers can be of one accord and unite with a 'common' mission [true gospel of Jesus] - as imperfect as we all are.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? [Amos 3:3]
And without the Head (which
spiritually speaking is Christ Jesus), the “body” can do absolutely nothing
– it is powerless. The body needs the head which directs the entire body and
from which all “messages” are passed along throughout the body to invariably
direct each single part as to what it should do. Any disharmony can cause malfunction,
a ‘disconnect’ or breakdown between the “head” and the “body”.
I also do not know everything. In fact, on the grand scale
of wisdom and knowledge, I know very little. Remember the adage: The more I
learn, the less I know?
Many times, I
have stated and written that as much as I do know the Lord my God, all my
knowing could likely be measured on the nail of the small finger because that
is how vast and unsearchable God is. We need each other and we learn from each
other.
We learn more about the Father through each other as we listen to each other's testimonies, and how He has dealt with each individually. He is beyond words! We were meant to dwell in harmony and unity.
The understanding of many topics is left to qualified
teachers, theologians and scholars, and may God help each and every one of us
discern between those who speak and teach truth from those who speak and teach
deception, albeit with all the right
sounding words.
We are in such times
that we cannot (repeat: CAN NOT) discern accurately or fully in
all things without the help of the Holy Spirit, through Jesus the Christ. We also gather information from the Word of God and from each other.
Deception is at an all-time high and it is
cleverly cloaked and disguised. Jesus warned us about these days. When Jesus and the disciples were on the Mount of Olives, they asked him privately what would be the sign of His coming, and of the end of the world.
The very first words out of the Saviour's mouth were about deception. And oddly enough, it was about people deceiving us.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in My name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. [Mat 24:4, 5]
Twice! Back-to-back practically, Jesus used the word "deceive". When the Lord repeats anything, we do well to take note. Even more concerning is the fact that the ones who will come deceiving will come in HIS name, admitting that Jesus is Christ!
Very sobering, very alarming! And if that were not enough, He further warned of false prophets who will arise, and what? DECEIVE many... [vs 11]
Now that is three times within a very short span that Jesus mentions those who will deceive us (and still no mention of Satan), but he is not done. Yet once more, and the fourth time, the Lord mentions the false Christs that will arise, and along with the false prophets, they will show "great signs and wonders", warning us all that IF it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. [Mat 24:24]
For a man that wasted no words, we come to understand the severity of the deception in the realization that Jesus mentioned "deceive" four times in the beginning of his sermon. It is noted that he used the word "IF" it were possible, these evil people shall deceive even the very elect.
The "very elect" tells me that these are those who are serious about their walk, but even still, Jesus (Yeshua) said, IF it were possible, they shall be deceived...This should alert us to the fact that He is warning us that we cannot, under any circumstances, no matter how much we like someone, we are not to let our guard down.
Even though Jesus did not mention Satan by name, we understand that there are evil people who are either greatly influenced and deceived by Satan, or they are possessed (devils/demons) ... or they are carnal and pretenders, with some kind of desire that is satisfied by what they do. Any who walk in sin are in bondage, held captive by the 'god of this world', and he is free to torment them.
Because of the great sacrifice Jesus made, shedding His blood for all who believe, there is a way out, and Jesus is the ONLY way out of bondage, and the only way to be forgiven. Do not let anyone 'deceive' you. Good works and being nice will not save you.
Because of the great sacrifice Jesus made, shedding His blood for all who believe, there is a way out, and Jesus is the ONLY way out of bondage, and the only way to be forgiven. Do not let anyone 'deceive' you. Good works and being nice will not save you.
In the book of Revelation, John writes:
And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil and Satan, which deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, for the devil has come done, having great wrath, for he knows his time is short. [Rev 12:9, 12]
We must pray for increased discernment (keep those lamps filled with oil (Holy Spirit)) [Mat 25] and pray also for wisdom,
for God promises that if any lack wisdom (in
any particular thing), we are to ask of Him, [Jam 1:5] who gives liberally (generously).
We need the full counsel of
the Holy Spirit [Acts 20:27] which can only be found in and through Jesus. We must abide (cling) to Christ as surely as grapes
cling to the vine, for apart from Him (Vine) [[Jn 15:5]] we will wither and die, whether it be quickly, or slow and painfully.
Can you believe I began this blog nearly 10 years ago? How
time flies by! Nevertheless, those who have followed my blog for a decade have
heard me say all of the above before, but for the sake of those who may be new
to the blog, or who have just stopped by to read this one article, it is
important that you understand where I am coming from and what I believe.
We all have different gifts; some of us share the same gifts
and others do not because they operate in different gifts. Again, it is part of
God’s plan to establish the fact that we are a body where each part is
necessary and important, and each part is dependent upon the other.
It is the
same idea that the carpenter needs the plumber, who has need of the
electrician. The doctor has need of the pharmacist and all enjoy musicians and
artists in various genres or categories. All have need of each other at some point in time. Each of us has different gifts that are meant to complement, strengthen, and enhance the others.
Do Not Be Hoodwinked!
Sometime in the 1500s, when a hood was put over a person’s
head to block their vision, it was called “hoodwinked”.
It was an expression that became popular
and was akin to having the “wool” (hood)
pulled over your eyes.
It was like saying you have eyes but cannot see; vision
is obscured. No matter how wise, clever or intelligent we perceive ourselves to
be, we have to be very cautious these days, my friend, more than ever before. Have you ever been hoodwinked? I have.
Have you ever believed something or someone for a time, only
to find out you were duped? What about someone in a position of trust (whether family members, friends, or those in
government, schools, religious circles, military, employers/employees, news
media, judges, police, teachers, historians – well, the list goes on), who
used that position for the purpose of control and deception?
Is there someone or something that you believed, only to
discover later that what you believed to be truth was in fact lies,
deception, betrayal, manipulation of facts, etc.? Has that ever happened to you?
It has to me, and it is a shocking, grievous, painful, and bewildering discovery. How can we have been so blind? How is it we did not see? That is why it is called
hoodwinked; the vision is obstructed or obscured.
Deception is an entire topic all in itself, but the point I
am making is that in these dark and perilous times, we must walk with God as
never before. Friend, I urge you with a gentle reminder.
Take all things to God in earnest prayer and obey the leading of
the Holy Spirit. We have a crafty, cunning, and evil enemy named Satan (and his armies, both in the spiritual and
the physical) who is the master deceiver, expert illusionist and counterfeiter.
Jesus emphatically described Satan as one who desires the forbidden (lusts in various forms), a murderer from
the beginning and the father of lies.
[Jn 8:44]
People who do not have the Holy Spirit, and perhaps at times, even those of us who do have the Spirit of Jesus dwelling in us, tend to rely
on logic, personal experience, and personal understanding, which can fail us, as it does or has
done to all of us at some point in time, whether we were very young, old or in-between.
All of us have been tricked at some time (even if it was by a magician). Do you see my point? It is that sleight of hand that moves so quickly that we do not see fully; that is how Satan operates.
Trust in the Lord with
all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways,
acknowledge Him (Jesus/God) and he
shall direct your paths.
He who trusts his own
heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely will be delivered. [Prov 3:5, 6;
28:26]
As in the Days of
Jonah
Many people learn the story of Jonah, but Christians
understand that it is a true story. However, it is also seen as an allegory (has a symbolic meaning). We learn that
Jonah’s time in the belly of a large fish, which was the duration of three
days, is symbolic of the time that Christ Jesus spent in the grave after his
crucifixion. [Mat 12:40]
We also learn that when Jonah was spewed forth suddenly out of the
fish’s mouth it is symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, when he rose
alive from the grave. It was impossible for the power of death to hold
him. [Act 2:24]
Yet, there is more to the story. It goes back to when Jesus
(Yeshua) had cast a demon out of a
man who was blind, but also could not speak. When the Pharisees heard the
report, they thought within themselves that Jesus cast out the devil by the
power of Beelzebub, the prince of demons. [Mat 12:24]
Jesus knew their
thoughts. He gave an amazing speech about how can a kingdom be divided against
itself (how could Satan cast out Satan?),
about how blaspheming against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable, about fruit we
see in a person (whether it is good or
bad), and about the importance of the very words we speak.
For by your words you
shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned. [Mat 12:37]
Then certain scribes and Pharisees wanted a sign from Jesus,
to prove He was who he said he was. But the Lord rebuked them.
But he answered and
said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and there
shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas (Jonah): For as Jonas was three days and three nights
in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in
the heart of the earth.
The men of Nineveh
shall rise in judgment with this generation and shall condemn it: because they
repented at the preaching of Jonas, and behold, a greater than Jonas is here. [Mat 12:39-41]
The days we are in now are most certainly as in the days of
Jonah. The last days began in the days that Jesus walked the earth among the
apostles, and now we find ourselves in the last of the last days as we watch
prophecies unfolding rapidly before our very eyes.
Luke also recorded the words of Jesus, a repetition of the
above words that Jesus spoke to a large crowd of people who had gathered around
him. Even unbelievers who hold fast to
morals and integrity can see that we are an evil and adulterous generation (people), even worse than
in days gone by.
Beyond a shadow of a doubt, we stand in the days that are most
assuredly as the days of Noah also, as well as the days of Sodom and Gomorrah, and
yes, as in the days of Jonah. The darkness and stench of evil that now embraces
the entire globe is an undeniable foreboding.
Yet, when it comes to being as the days of Jonah, the
similarity runs deeper than the fact that the nations of the world are all
nations that need to repent, as surely as Nineveh of old needed to repent and
turn back to the true, living God, Maker of all.
Today, there is a great imbalance among those who state they are given
a prophetic message for the people. There are those who actually enjoy fear-mongering
(as some call it), prophecies that
foretell of God’s impending judgment. [Mat 7:5] They speak of judgment but offer no solution, no hope.
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. But if they had stood in My counsel, and had caused My people to hear My words then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. [Jer 23:21, 22]
Then there are those who run (spiritually) away, unwilling to put forth a message that would make the people uncomfortable. Some of those same messengers fear that if people hear and repent, they know that God would then forgive the people and not send forth the judgment that the messengers had warned about.
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. But if they had stood in My counsel, and had caused My people to hear My words then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. [Jer 23:21, 22]
Then there are those who run (spiritually) away, unwilling to put forth a message that would make the people uncomfortable. Some of those same messengers fear that if people hear and repent, they know that God would then forgive the people and not send forth the judgment that the messengers had warned about.
What would people think then? Surely the people would call
the messenger a “false prophet”
because the things they forewarned about did not come to pass. Some messengers
would rather die than live and have their “reputation
tarnished”, or be called a “false
prophet”, just as Jonah did. [Jonah 4:8]
It would seem that Jonah was more concerned about a gourd (a long, trailing plant with the fruit being gourds) that perished, a plant that had given Jonah shelter from the hot sun, than he was over the souls of Nineveh (120,000! six-score thousand) perishing due to their sins. The Lord said as much to the prophet.
It would seem that Jonah was more concerned about a gourd (a long, trailing plant with the fruit being gourds) that perished, a plant that had given Jonah shelter from the hot sun, than he was over the souls of Nineveh (120,000! six-score thousand) perishing due to their sins. The Lord said as much to the prophet.
Then said the Lord,
You have had pity on the gourd, for the which you have not labored, neither
made it grow; which came up in a night, and perished in a night: And should not
I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than six-score thousand
(120,000) that cannot discern between
their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle? [Jonah 4:10,
11]
To my way of thinking, every messenger HAS TO spend quality time with the Lord, in prayer, praise and worship. It is not easy - things always come up, strangely. Then, if a message does come from the Lord, we should simply obey
the leading of the Lord and trust everything into His hands. This is a great responsibility, as well as an honour, great accountability.
For it is written
that the testimony of Jesus Christ is the spirit of prophecy. [Rev
19:10] The “spirit” in which one prophesies must be the very Spirit within
Christ Jesus (Holy Spirit) abiding in us, and we in Him.
And the purpose of prophetic warnings is not only for those who are walking in sin and out of the will of God to change their mind and attitude and repent, but for Christians who hear the message, who may also be wayward, so they can repent. A good father disciplines his children because he loves them.
But if a prophetic word (which we are to take to the Lord in prayer) which speaks of judgment and repentance, or warning, then through Jesus Christ, we are to pray that hearts will be drawn to Jesus Christ and to repentance, if need be, for the time is so much shorter than when we first believed. Perhaps judgment can be halted, like it was with Nineveh.
Yet, if those who hear the message, knowing it is meant for them, but refuse to turn from whatever God is revealing to them, then we ought to pray that in God’s anger (wrath, judgment), He remembers mercy.
And the purpose of prophetic warnings is not only for those who are walking in sin and out of the will of God to change their mind and attitude and repent, but for Christians who hear the message, who may also be wayward, so they can repent. A good father disciplines his children because he loves them.
But if a prophetic word (which we are to take to the Lord in prayer) which speaks of judgment and repentance, or warning, then through Jesus Christ, we are to pray that hearts will be drawn to Jesus Christ and to repentance, if need be, for the time is so much shorter than when we first believed. Perhaps judgment can be halted, like it was with Nineveh.
Yet, if those who hear the message, knowing it is meant for them, but refuse to turn from whatever God is revealing to them, then we ought to pray that in God’s anger (wrath, judgment), He remembers mercy.
O Lord, I have heard
your speech (heard the report) and
was afraid (awed): O Lord, revive
your work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in
wrath (great anger, vexation) remember
mercy. [Hab 3:2]
There is a reason to pray for that. Keep in mind that we
ourselves must search our own heart to be sure there is no hidden unforgiveness
or anger. If left unchecked or left to take hold of us, it will become a bitter
root. We ourselves must be merciful, walking in love and walking humbly before
God through Jesus the Christ.
For he shall have
judgment without mercy that has shown no mercy: and mercy rejoices (triumphs) over judgment. [Jam 2:13]
Therefore turn you to
your God: keep mercy (justice) and judgment, and wait on your God continually.
Thus speaks the Lord
of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment (justice), and show mercy and compassion every man
to his brother: [Hos 12:6; Zech 7:9]
Let us not be like Jonah, full of fear, anger, hatred, and refusing to speak
forth that which the Lord has placed in our heart (spoken into our spirit man), fearing man rather than God.
Neither
let us take any pleasure in the reporting of impending judgment, or think more
highly of ourselves than we ought, my friend, for we too were once walking in darkness,
sin and bondage. What if the message is for you also or me? We will know.
But rather, let us intercede for the lost, and for those gone
astray (wayward), praying that they
too come to repentance (which we all
should and must do), and surrender our lives to the Saviour Jesus. This is
the patience of our Maker as well, whose desire is that none should perish. God
has been patient with mankind beyond measure.
The Lord is not slack
concerning his promise, as some men count slackness, but is longsuffering (patient) toward us, not willing that any should
perish but that all should come to repentance. [2Pet 3:9]
For the word of the
Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth. He loves righteousness and
judgment (justice): the earth is full
of the goodness of the Lord. [Ps 33:4]
Behold, the eye of the
Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy.
Let your mercy, O
Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in you. [Ps 33:18;22]
Now perhaps you understand why I say that it is also as the
days of Jonah, for there are those who still would rather scratch the itching ears (tickle the ears) of
the people with “smooth things” as even Isaiah prophesied, fearing man rather
than God. May the Lord help us all and keep us from any temptation to do such
things!
Hearken (listen) unto Me, you that know righteousness, the
people in whose heart is My law; fear you not the reproach of men, neither be
you afraid of their reviling (insults, taunts, abuse, hateful words). For the moth shall eat them up like a
garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but My righteousness shall be
forever, and My salvation from generation to generation.
I, even I, am he that
comforts you: who are you, that you should be afraid of a man that shall die,
and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;
And forget the Lord your
maker, that has stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the
earth; and has feared continually every day because of the fury of the
oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? And where is the fury of the
oppressor? [Is 51:7; 12-13]
I urge all who call themselves by the name of the Lord who
have been given a message through the Holy Spirit, to speak forth that which
God has given you, trusting in Him and praying for all that the Lord places
upon your heart (your nation, nations of
the world, the unsaved, the deceived, the backslider – all who are lost).
Do not be tempted by the adversary to speak only the things
that people willingly accept or want to hear, and most certainly, do not speak
forth that which the Lord has revealed to you for the purpose of dishonest
gain, or filthy lucre. It would be better for you not to speak at all than to
be guilty of the latter.
Woe to the rebellious
children, says the LORD, that take counsel, but not of Me; and that cover with
a covering, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin: That walk to go
down into Egypt, and have not asked at My mouth; to strengthen themselves in
the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
Now go, write it
before them in a table (scroll), and
note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come forever
and ever: That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will
not hear the law of the Lord: Which say to the seers, See not; and to the
prophets,
Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: Get out of the way, turn aside out of the
path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us. [vs 8-11]
For thus says the Lord
God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall you be saved; in
quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and you would not. [vs 15]
Friend, guard your heart, guard your eyes and ears, guard your mouth and keep free from lies, anger, hatred, bitterness or any unforgiveness. Then we can speak that which the Holy Spirit reveals to
us in confidence.
Looking diligently
lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any bitterness springing up trouble
you, and thereby many be defiled. [Heb 12:15]
Prophecy Agrees with
God’s Word
When I was pondering and praying about the 2018
prophetic word given to me over the course of the 29th day of
December 2017, and which I posted on New Year’s Eve 2017, I wrote down all that
came to me as clarification, which brought a deeper understanding. I give
thanks to the Lord. It is presented now for your discernment. As always, I
remind you of the scripture again:
Be careful (anxious) for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made
known unto God. [Phil 4:6]
Firstly, we are instructed to bring “everything” to God in prayer, and that would include this
prophetic word. Secondly, I do not have all the answers.
Please understand and
keep in mind that there is much I do not know; therefore, I can only share what
has been laid upon my heart and in my spirit. As stated above, the Lord has
many messengers. I am but one. The Lord will guide your paths to others, just as He promised to do when you trust in Him. Selah
Diseases
● In 2013, a night vision of a stagecoach pulled by a team
of horses (all in silhouette) was
seen speeding eastwardly. The Lord gave interpretation at that time that old
diseases would be resurrected and I posted the warning dream.
● We will see certain old diseases ‘resurrected’ even still,
as well as the outbreak of new diseases (some
of which are man-made).
● One such example (which
seems now to have been contained) was the outbreak of the bubonic plague in
October 2017 in Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa, which was
called the Black Death
● Medicines that worked in the past (such as antibiotics) will prove ineffective on the diseases and new
medicines or cures will have to be found.
Violence
● The words “civil
war” were placed upon my heart, but I have no great details. What I do
understand is that civil war is when the people within a country fight against
each other, and that civil unrest has increased in numerous countries around
the globe as more and more nations become violent against the government of
their country, and as protests and riots are organized. This shall increase. I was not
given any information on which countries to watch out for. We each should pray
individually, when, if and as led by the Holy Spirit.
Shootings by Police in 2017 – U.S., Canada, England – Wales
Although the mainstream news media report increases
in violence resulting in the deaths of police officers, the National Law
Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Organization reveals (and if the stats are accurate) that the highest numbers recorded
for slain police officers occurred between 1919 and 1935. In those years, the
number of law enforcement officers slain hit over the 200+ mark each year, with
1930 hitting over the 300 mark.
• From 1935 until 1970, the numbers recorded
fell below the 200 mark. Then for the next 11 years (1970 – 1981), the recorded
number of deaths jumped back over the 200 mark, with 1973-74 hitting over (hovering closer to) the 300 marker. The numbers decreased again to well under
the 200 marker, with exceptions being in 2001 and 2007, respectively.
• If the NLEOMF organization is recording the
numbers correctly, then the number of officers killed has decreased yearly,
with numbers dropping below the 150 marker since 2007, with the exception of
’08, ’10 and 2011.
The tally for 2017 has not yet been posted on their site,
but other news sites say that NLEOMF reported 67 (lowest count to date in
recorded history, since the late 1800s). See statistics here: National Law
Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
• However, one scale is tipped heavily on the
other side of the balances, with the number of people shot by police in the
United States alone weighing in at just shy of 1,000 (reports vary; some report
800+ and others report just over 1,000).
• In Canada, statistics are much harder to
nail down, as Canada is not as quick to publicize information as the U.S. is.
There seems to be less transparency, which has the families of those killed
unable to get satisfactory closure or disclosure.
• According to one website, the number of
deaths that occurred in connection with police interactions (in Canada) in 2017
was 65, three of which occurred on First Nations land. A little less than half (29) were shot and killed by police; 18 deaths occurred whilst in police custody, five deaths occurred during police chases. The breakdown is found at straight.com.
• British Columbia had a total
of 18 deaths, the highest number thus far on record for the province. Winnipeg,
Manitoba (9th largest
populated city in Canada) has been said to have seen more police shootings
in 2017 than the top cities, such as Toronto (Canada’s largest
populated city) and Vancouver (3rd
largest populated).
• In June of 2017, straight.com wrote an
article reporting that the B.C. Coroners Service slowly began blacking out
information on police-involved deaths. The website states that it “raises
red flags for accountability”. Overall, the total of B.C.’s
fatal police shootings remains relatively low, but the fact remains that it
is rising each year.
• In England
and Wales, the total number of fatal police shootings is said to have increased, yet
the overall number of deaths is at six (6) at the close of 2017.
• Although some citizens believe that the
statistics are neglecting to mention the increase in population in Canada due
to immigration, arguing that the stats are trying to make police look bad,
reports available show that the number of immigrants killed by police has been
very low nationally.
In fact, an overwhelming majority killed have been Canadians with mental
health and addiction problems. The mass killing in January, 2017 that took
place in Quebec at a mosque was carried out by a white Canadian citizen.
• Therefore it is
understood is that “civil war” may
not be as expected (such as in days of
old), but rather a ‘war’ between
citizens and authorities, between citizens and government, as well as gangs,
criminal organizations, protest groups (some that riot), and so-called ‘religious’ groups, either one-on-one (one group against another) or mass killings.
Some of these protest groups (political, racial, social groups) will be carrying out their violence “in the name of Jesus”, when He has not ordered their steps at all.
The whole plan is to have people turn on each other, as written in 2013 when DHS (Department of Homeland Security) purchased 1.6 billion (BILLION) rounds of ammunition. The big concern was the purchase included a large supply of hollow-point bullets, which are forbidden by international law to be used in war. It was said many were specialized for use by snipers. This is as was reported in 2013. Source: Forbes
The whole plan is to have people turn on each other, as written in 2013 when DHS (Department of Homeland Security) purchased 1.6 billion (BILLION) rounds of ammunition. The big concern was the purchase included a large supply of hollow-point bullets, which are forbidden by international law to be used in war. It was said many were specialized for use by snipers. This is as was reported in 2013. Source: Forbes
● “Terrorist attacks” shall increase,
as will copycat scenarios (globally).
● Violence, sex crimes and murder shall continue to increase
globally. Slave and sex slave market/trafficking, drugs, addictions, abortions,
sales of organs/body parts/fetuses and other underground activity shall
continue to increase worldwide. Too much to mention...
● Gang violence and brutal deaths shall increase, as there is an infiltration
of the enemy into sovereign countries, as they seek asylum and refugee status. (Such violence is within the borders of their own countries as well.)
Exodus from many war-torn and volatile countries has been occurring in
overwhelming proportions for years, but continues to escalate. The largest
group of asylum seekers (tracked by the
OECD [Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development]) are from
Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa, but there are many other countries also.
● Many countries that opened their doors to immigrants, such
as France, England, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden (and other EU and Scandinavian countries) have seen increased
terrorists attacks, increased rapes, bombings, and other terrorist crimes. When people must flee
their country and enter into a country where they hate the people (racism, politics, religion), the hatred
will manifest in various ways. This shall continue in an upward pendulum swing.
● Some countries, such as Canada, are rushing the screening
process, jeopardizing security, as officials move quickly in the name of
“compassion”. The hidden agenda to decrease population continues, yet the Word
of God tells us that one-third of mankind will be destroyed. [Rev 9:18]
Gender Neutrality/Gender
Inclusive
Language (politically
correct) and laws will continue to change as the LGBT community gains more
and more acceptance. This is a global happening. More and more people (particularly faith-based communities) will
be forced to accept the changes or suffer consequences.
● Case in point – In the nation’s capital, Ottawa, on
December 14, 2017, PM Justin Trudeau has decreed that no MP (Member of
Parliament) is allowed to approve funding to any employer unless they agree to the terms that respect human
rights such as abortion, gay marriage, transgendered rights etc.
Trudeau's decree will ban any employer from receiving a 'federal Canada' job grant (Canada Summer Job Funding) if they do not abide by the terms. If not, then
the employer becomes ineligible for the program. Detailed report at: lifesitenews.com_student
job funding
● It was only after overwhelming public pressure in June
2017 that a proposal to change section 176 of Bill-C51 was finally voted
against. There are some outdated portions regarding ‘challenging someone to a
duel’ or ‘fraudulently practicing witchcraft’, which was the "reason" for the proposed changes. (The latter must be before there was the Church of Satan or the Satanic Temple.)
However, the part that upset the masses was the proposed
removal of the section that had previously made it unlawful to “willfully disturb or interrupt an assemblage of persons met for
religious worship or for a moral, social or benevolent purpose”, as well as
unlawful to “obstruct or prevent a
clergyman or minister from celebrating divine service or performing any other
function in connection with his calling” or “disturbs the order or solemnity of the meeting”. Full details at lifesitenews.com-protect
freedom of worship
● United, Presbyterian, Anglican, Episcopal Church, Evangelical
Catholic (and Old Catholic) Churches, Affirming Pentecostal Church
International, Alliance of Baptists and many other churches
around the world have voiced their acceptance of the LGBT community, with
many of the denominations allowing gay ordination, as well as supporting
same-sex marriages and their right to adopt children.
● The number of denominations that will embrace this
compromise “in the name of love” will
increase. Many will be and have been “ordained” as the multitudes accept the “God created me this way” lie (deception).
● August 31, 2017, Canada now has included “gender neutral” to be allowed on Canadian passports, where applicants can choose to have a gender unspecified “X” on the document. Australia, Nepal and Pakistan are also working towards creating a third option regarding gender on their passports. Choices now are:
● August 31, 2017, Canada now has included “gender neutral” to be allowed on Canadian passports, where applicants can choose to have a gender unspecified “X” on the document. Australia, Nepal and Pakistan are also working towards creating a third option regarding gender on their passports. Choices now are:
* - F (female)
* - M (male)
* - X (gender neutral)
Woe to those who call
evil good and good evil; that put darkness for light and light for darkness;
that put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. [Is 5:20]
He that justifies the
wicked and he that condemns the just, even they both are abomination to the
Lord. [Prov 17:15]
Sexual Immorality
● Immorality is becoming more and more open, and acceptable
by the majority, from the young to the old.
● Skin-tight garments, see-thru clothes and barely any
coverage at all reflects the moral decline of the people of the world.
● Pornography (including
child porn), sex slaves, sex crimes and sex violence has increased globally
over the past year, with some nations reporting a 30% increase in 2017.
Male and female sex
robots (humanoids, cyborgs) are about to become an item where supply
will not meet the demand in days to come. One such company that is taking the
lead is called “Sinthetics” (SIN…how appropriate). I
refuse to provide any link here, but there are numerous sites one can find via
a search.
Potential customers are already placing orders with specific
requests (made to order) such as
“emotional cyborg”, not to mention the size of sexual organs, breasts, height,
hair colour, gender, race and “age” (from
very young on up in age categories).
Sexual immorality continues to spin out of control amongst
all age groups globally.
Know you not that the
unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither
fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate (feminine
qualities untypical for male), nor
abusers of themselves with mankind (homosexuals; males having sexual
relations with males), nor thieves, nor
covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall enter the
kingdom of God. [1Cor 6:9;10]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is far beyond what most imagine. Keep alert; watch and pray about these things.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is far beyond what most imagine. Keep alert; watch and pray about these things.
Natural Calamities
● Records will
continue to be broken. Back in 2012, the Lord had spoken about volcanoes that
have been dormant will begin to come alive and cause havoc. Earthquakes,
tsunamis, floods, ferocious wind storms all continue to break records.
Strange Sightings
● UFO’s, apparitions and holograms will continue to be
sighted, deceiving multitudes, including many Christians. Countless people are
falling for the lie that we were created by aliens, and that prophets such as
Elijah, Daniel and Ezekiel encountered alien beings and spacecraft.
Even him, whose coming
is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And
with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they
received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this
cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. [2Thes 2:9-11]
Weaponry
● Invisible cloaking, high-power lasers, zero-gravity
aircraft, stealth aircraft, submarines, tanks etc, electromagnetic cannons,
guns that are camouflaged (such as a
machine gun that passes as an external laptop battery and unfolds), poison
vapor guns…the list goes on. The weapons and technology that exists is largely
unknown to the majority of people (general public) worldwide.
War
● All I have understood is that the “saber rattling” will
become “saber clanging”, meaning a saber out of the sheath and in use in
battles.
Division
The Lord warned that he is judging between the sheep and the
sheep, and how long have we heard about the shaking that He will do (has done, IS doing)? Well, the
truth is that the shaking began quite some time ago. He warned me about my own shaking in 1999, in a dream, with a song He called: Sifted as Wheat
It came true, as only He knew (I was not even committed to the Lord yet. He already had my heart; I just did not know it at that time.) There were several 'shake ups' (sifting) over the years. He continues the good work He began...
Eventually, it will come
to each person. You can count on that, but you need not fear.
He will see you through it all. You can walk away, but He will not.
● Yes, the Lord
is separating (dividing). It is a
sober and grievous time. There are those in leadership that the Lord has
reached out to for some time, convicting and warning them, but all His
attempts at correction and discipline have been brushed aside, rejected. God is wise, merciful and patient, but He is not mocked.
Pride leads to rebellion, and that has prevented some leaders from
hearing and seeing. He has shaken them to get their attention, yet they blame
the adversary Satan for dishevel, for the disorder, for the “attacks”.
They lack discernment in spiritual matters because of their refusal to hear, to let go of 'pleasurable' sin (whatever that desire is that the pleasure fulfills). They do not ask God through Jesus to sharpen their discernment, nor do they feel any need for repentance.
They lack discernment in spiritual matters because of their refusal to hear, to let go of 'pleasurable' sin (whatever that desire is that the pleasure fulfills). They do not ask God through Jesus to sharpen their discernment, nor do they feel any need for repentance.
They have hardened their hearts; they do not see 'wrong' in what they are doing. Hence, they are allowing a bitter root to turn their works
into wood, hay and stubble. Works do not 'save us' (that sure has been pounded into my head by people - I get it! Now I am pounding lol), but faith has works, but if not, it is dead. [Jam 2:17]
Indeed, they quote God’s word, but do not walk in it, or like the Pharisees, they do it for public show or approval. Praises are upon their lips one moment, and cursing others angrily in the next (I speak of those who literally 'pray' against someone, so they will 'learn their lesson'; and what they mean is: 'don't mess with 'God's anointed')
That is akin to witchcraft; I call it Christian witchcraft. There is no such thing. It is an oxymoron. The sin of witchcraft is near to rebellion. To 'pray' a curse upon someone is an unholy prayer (witches, witch doctors, those who practice voodoo practitioners, shamans, and others do that).
I knew a couple a year ago (January 2017) that were doing that. After a fast, the Lord had me confront them. He had me begin with: "The Lord loves you (both)." Big smiles. A great pause: "And you both need to repent!". Instant poker faces.
Long story short, I was not welcome back to the church. In truth, I was grieved that they could not see that the gossip, backbiting and unholy prayers were not of God.
By the following week there were a handful of people left attending the church. Within six months, if that, the church closed and the place sold. (It was a storefront church, meaning a large room, with a large storage and a small washroom in an industrial strip mall.)
The
Lord had said that their faces will be filled with dismay, and their smiles
shall turn to bitter tears.
(He said: If they seek
Me and worship in spirit and in truth, they will know that repentance is what I
wait for. Unless they forgive those they feel have come against them, they
shall not receive forgiveness from Me.)
He will shake them until they humble themselves with a
broken and contrite heart, a broken spirit, humbled not proud. Woe to them if
they will not humble themselves to a Sovereign God! He will strike the
shepherds and the sheep will scatter. This will happen around the world to multitudes (the shaking, the sifting, the separating, the dividing -- in God's way and time).
Pride goes before
destruction, and a haughty (arrogant) spirit
before a fall. [Prov 16:18]
There must be a true surrender, a true submission, walking
in obedience and not in vainglory. They are in danger of having all stripped
away from them, but if they turn once again wholly and fully to God, He will
hear their prayers, be merciful, forgive and heal. [2 Chron 7:14, 15]
So indeed, there are those who will be made to step down,
and the doors of their church building will not open to them again.
Ezekiel was prophesying to the shepherds of Israel, but it
is applicable today. These are the scriptures the Lord led me to when he first spoke
into my spirit man about that which is coming and that which is happening now.
Son of man, prophesy
against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, thus says the
Lord God unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed
themselves! Should not the shepherds feed the flocks? You eat the fat and you
clothe yourselves with the wool; you kill them that are fed: but you feed not
the flock.
The diseased have you
not strengthened, neither have you healed that which was sick, neither have you
bound up that which was broken, neither have you sought that which was lost; but
with force and with cruelty have you ruled them.
And they were
scattered because there is no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts
of the field, when they were scattered. My sheep wandered through all the
mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, My flock was scattered upon all the
face of the earth, and none did search or seek after them. [Ezek 34:2-6]
† † †
I will seek that which
was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that
which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy
the fat and the strong; I will feed them judgment.
And as for you, O my
flock, thus says the Lord God: Behold,
I judge between the cattle and cattle
(sheep and sheep / like kind), between the rams (sheep) and the he goats.
† † †
Therefore thus says
the Lord God unto them; Behold, I, even I, will judge between the fat cattle
and between the lean cattle. Because you have thrust with side and with
shoulder and pushed all the diseased with your horns, till you have scattered
them abroad;
Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey;
and I will judge between cattle and cattle. And I will set one shepherd over
them, and he shall feed them…[even my servant David; he shall feed them and he
shall be their shepherd.] [vs 20–23]
†
† †
Thus shall they know
that I the Lord their God am with them, and that they, even the house of
Israel, are My people, says the Lord God. And you My flock, the flock of My
pasture, are men, and I am your God, says the Lord God. [vs 30-31]
● The Lord will raise up shepherds after His own heart, who
walk in compassion, mercy, humility and love, and TRUTH. He promised never to leave or
forsake us. He (Jesus) is with us
always, even to the end of the world. [Mat 28:20]
● There will be churches with apostate leaders that will be allowed to remain, for those who do not seek truth come under strong delusion; they are answered according to their idols. [2Thes 2:11; Ezek 14:4]
● There will be churches with apostate leaders that will be allowed to remain, for those who do not seek truth come under strong delusion; they are answered according to their idols. [2Thes 2:11; Ezek 14:4]
● Although there are a couple of billion Christians, there
is in fact a remnant, for as it has often been said by many down through the
years, God has always had a remnant.
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| The Sower - unknown artist 1877 public domain |
There are many casualties along the narrow path; many quit or turn away. It happens when the storms hit, and the road gets harder to navigate or travel. See the parable of the sower and the seeds. [Mat13:1-9;18-23]
One almost uses the word with hesitation because of the way it has been misrepresented by false teachers and false prophets. God’s remnant are committed disciples of Jesus Christ, obeying God’s commandments, keeping the Word down in their heart, being instant in prayer, walking surrendered to God (in His will to the best of their ability - the Holy Spirit helps us: we cannot do it on our own. We need the Lord).
They keep a repentant heart, walking in forgiveness and
love. They do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God through Jesus Christ.
They walk upon the ancient paths, following in the steps of the Messiah, Jesus
the Christ and the apostles.
They speak of the Lord often and fear His name (reverence, awe, wonder, receptive to wisdom, knowledge, instruction and understanding) [Prov 1:7; Prov 9:10] They know that there is a cost to truly following Christ Jesus, to truly being the remnant.
They crucify the flesh with its lusts and affections, walking in the Spirit. [Gal 5:24, 25] They grieve along with the Lord where He grieves, and rejoice where He rejoices - hating what He hates and loving what He loves. They lead by example, just as their Lord and King Jesus.
They speak of the Lord often and fear His name (reverence, awe, wonder, receptive to wisdom, knowledge, instruction and understanding) [Prov 1:7; Prov 9:10] They know that there is a cost to truly following Christ Jesus, to truly being the remnant.
They crucify the flesh with its lusts and affections, walking in the Spirit. [Gal 5:24, 25] They grieve along with the Lord where He grieves, and rejoice where He rejoices - hating what He hates and loving what He loves. They lead by example, just as their Lord and King Jesus.
Jesus (Yeshua)
said that He came not to be served, but to serve, but to lay down His life as a
ransom for many. [Mk 10:45] Thereby He
paid the ultimate cost by willingly offering up His life in obedience to the
Father, as a ransom, a living sacrifice, a fragrant offering on the mercy seat.
He is the perfect Lamb of God, without spot, who shed His blood for the forgiveness of sins. [Eph 1:7] It is written that without the shedding of blood there is no remission [freedom, forgiveness of sins, deliverance]. [Heb 9:22]
He is the perfect Lamb of God, without spot, who shed His blood for the forgiveness of sins. [Eph 1:7] It is written that without the shedding of blood there is no remission [freedom, forgiveness of sins, deliverance]. [Heb 9:22]
This Jesus has God
raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. Therefore being by the right hand of
God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost,
He has shed forth this, which you now see and hear. [Act 2:32-33]
The Lord is not slack
concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering
toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to
repentance. [2Pet 3:9]
● Turning away from unrighteousness and wickedness, having
faith as a child [Mat 18:2] because whosoever believes in Jesus shall be saved
[Jn 3:15]
● Repentance and keeping a repentant heart, being holy (set apart) and attaining perfection (to be complete, whole, mature) in Christ
Jesus.
Who is a God like unto
You, that pardons (forgives) iniquity and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his
heritage? He retains not his anger forever because he delights in mercy. He will turn again; He will have compassion upon us; He will
subdue our iniquities; and you will cast
all their sins into the depths of the sea. [Micah 7:18, 19]
Judgment Began Some
Time Ago
For the time is come
that judgment must begin at the house of God, and if it first begin at us, what
shall the end be of them that do not obey the gospel of God? [1Pet 4:17]
● Although there are churches that will have doors closed,
and shepherds that will be removed, not to be restored, God still has His faithful ones scattered around the world who love and follow Christ Jesus.
Then said the Lord unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be
opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the Lord, the God of Israel,
has entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut. [Ezek 44:2]
● Those who genuinely repent when corrected and disciplined
by the Lord, having sincerely recommitted to the Lord, will go forth in His
service, forgiven and healed. [2 Chron 7:14, 15] It cannot be pretentious or short-term.
● Many in the spotlight are being (or will be) exposed, as
God opens eyes to see, and as He shines the light into the darkness. Many people
are seeing clearer now.
● However, there are many laypersons who like the watered-down
gospel, the compromising, the different “Jesus”, and the “understanding” God
who says it is okay to sin because after all, He “understands”. They will be rooted up.
They will all fall together into the ditch, as the blind lead the blind.
Then came His
disciples and said unto him, Do you know that the Pharisees were offended,
after they heard this saying? But He (Jesus/Yeshua) answered and said, Every
plant, which My heavenly Father has not planted, shall be rooted up. Let them
alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind,
both shall fall into the ditch. [Mat 15:12-14]
● There are shepherds who are ravening wolves inside, ready
to devour any of the sheep that discern them and sound the alarm. They will
tear into them, then, spit them out. Such as these fleece the flock -for
dishonest gain and vainglory, they will destroy souls as ravening lions. [Ezek 22]
● There are many churches and shepherds that operate in the
spirit of error and compromise with the world, teaching that love will embrace
sin (homosexuality, transgender, abortions (God understands, they say with a
pasted smile)); embracing other religions (tolerance, they call it – such as
“co-existence”, New Age, Chrislam (a blend of Christianity and Islam)). Many
shepherds are secretly mingling with the flock, fulfilling the lusts of their
hearts and dishonoring themselves.
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(separating for a purpose) - updated
● Others are teaching that to escape fornication and
adultery with others, consider the new ways that are becoming available (sex cyborgs (robots), self-gratification (masturbation which is still lust of the flesh) and animals).
(NOTE*: Correction needs to be made here. A cyborg: a contraction for cybernetic organism; it is a human with robotic parts (robotic legs, robotic arms, robotic eyes, etc.).
My mistake as the info came from an article (sex cyborgs) and due diligence was not followed through on my part. It is all new to me. However, once my mistake was realized, an update was important.
I confused a cyborg with an android, or even a humanoid robot. So to have sex with a cyborg would still be fornication (outside of marriage) or adultery (if one or both are married to others).
Companies are selling 'new, improved' sex dolls and speak of sex robots: SOURCE: USAtoday July 2017
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The first humanoid (human-style) sex robot was launched in 1997. The article at the link was written in April 2017 SOURCE: The
Record
I think this would still be considered fornication in God's eyes - my personal opinion. It is what is in the heart that the Lord considers.
(End Note: Updated 2019/20 - BP)
These things are done in darkness, cloaked in a covering that shines in
artificial light. These are reprobate and God shall let them continue in their
ways.
I am speaking about the false teachers, the wolves in sheep's clothing, who are saying that sex with robots is a way to escape fornication and adultery.
They prey on the innocent and teach them their ways, saying, “If it
happens, it is God’s will.” Liars!
For this cause God
gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural
use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the
natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men
working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of
their error which was meet (due, necessary).
And even as they did
not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate
mind, to do those things which are not convenient; being filled with all
unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of
envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
[Rom 1:26-28]
● A serious rebuke and warning: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are
worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. [Rom
1:32]
Is this house, which
is called by My name become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have
seen it, says the Lord. [Jer 7:11]
● Prayers will be hindered, if any continue in sin and
refuse to repent (turn away from it, change of mind and heart).
The Lord is faithful to convict, so we are without excuse.
But if we choose to ignore His prompting, then, we have only ourselves to blame. God is patient, but there comes a time that repentance must take place. [Acts 17:30] Prayer cannot be a substitute for repentance.
But if we choose to ignore His prompting, then, we have only ourselves to blame. God is patient, but there comes a time that repentance must take place. [Acts 17:30] Prayer cannot be a substitute for repentance.
● If we have anything against anyone, we must go to them (if possible) and forgive them. If it is
not possible, for any reason, then forgive them in your heart and mean it. This
absolutely includes any “shepherd”, church leader, elder, fellow Christian, family member, friend or any other person that has done you wrong.
You must forgive them. It does not mean you will forget what happened necessarily, but when you remember (if you do), then you will no longer have any negative emotions or feelings about them. Release all into God’s capable hands.
You must forgive them. It does not mean you will forget what happened necessarily, but when you remember (if you do), then you will no longer have any negative emotions or feelings about them. Release all into God’s capable hands.
● Never pray for evil to befall
anyone, or curse them in thought, word or deed. Yes, there are Christians who
do such things. It is the sin of witchcraft, no matter how you care to label it
if you do pray evil, sickness, or any other form of ill-will upon another.
Instead, pray
for them to be drawn to repentance, so that they may be forgiven and ask God to
bless them (as Job did for his mistaken friends). Pray for God to deliver them
as surely as the Lord had mercy and forgave and blessed you. Selah
● Once you have done so, if God tells you to stop praying
for them, do so. If you have followed the order in God's word and still had no results, then it is written to shake the dust from your sandals and leave it to God. [Mat 10:14]
It is in His wisdom, love and mercy that He will handle
the situation whichever way he sees as best, and our prayers, even if
well-intended are not welcome in a time of disciplining or correction, unless led of the Holy Spirit.
To Me belongs
vengeance and recompense; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of
their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come on them make haste. [Deut
32:35]
Backlash
– Spiritual Attack
● When we walk in obedience to God, expect backlash because the enemy will be angry (and people who may disagree, but Satan can speak through people too - may be challenging to discern whether it is flesh or the devil. Holy Spirit helps).
Yet, the Lord has shown that the enemy will quickly be dealt with, just as it was so in the Word of God. (see Joshua, Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings) See how God handled a matter when His people walked in obedience. The Lord also handles the human aspect (fleshly criticism).
● There are many matters that the Lord will handle so swiftly that it will astound you. All the testing and trials have not been in vain. No matter what comes against you (and for some it will be hard), but be strong. STAND your ground! God is with you. Jesus promised never to leave or forsake. Go through with Him.
● We are taught to be instant in prayer [Rom 12:12] and to
pray about everything. [Phil 4:6, 7] It
is imperative to understand that prayer is required of us; however, there are
times when God’s people were instructed not to pray.
For one example, read Numbers 12:9-15, when Moses was instructed to stop praying for Miriam, for the Lord had to punish her for her sin. We also cannot pray for people to be forgiven when they refuse to acknowledge their sin (wrong-doing). [1Jn 5:16]
For one example, read Numbers 12:9-15, when Moses was instructed to stop praying for Miriam, for the Lord had to punish her for her sin. We also cannot pray for people to be forgiven when they refuse to acknowledge their sin (wrong-doing). [1Jn 5:16]
● If there is anything the Lord has been dealing with you
about, anything, do as He says. Do it now. It is a serious time, a critical hour, but one that
we must pay attention to and hear what the Lord is saying to His people. If He has been
convicting you of any hidden thing, or any unclean habit, or any area where you
are not walking obediently, take care of the situation. Choose wisely!
Therefore thus says
the Lord, If you return (repent),
then will I bring you again (restore), and
you shall stand before me: and if you take forth the precious from the vile,
you shall be as My mouth: let them return to you; but return not unto them. [Jer
15:19]
● God has faithful shepherds now who do not compromise, but
who love God with all that they are, and who love others. In that love, they do
not compromise the gospel just to please people, or to bring in the “numbers”, or gain a “reputation and
name”. They do not seek “glory and honour”, but rather give all
praise, glory and honour to God through Jesus Christ.
● God’s people are more concerned about pleasing their
Sovereign Maker than pleasing man. We are not double-minded, having one foot in
the world and one foot in the kingdom of God. We are not lukewarm, but burn
with the same fire inside of us that Jesus had, a passion for truth (Jesus IS
the way, truth and life), but the fire also burns with mercy and compassion, a
willingness to forgive.
We will pick up our cross daily, and surrender our lives unto
Jesus. God will have His people (and He does) and they will walk circumspect
and holy before him. We pray to Him and wait upon Him for direction. We read
His Word, obey it, and rejoice in worshipping Him in spirit and in truth.
And they shall teach
My people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to
discern between the unclean and the clean. And in controversy they shall stand
in judgment; and they shall judge it according to My judgments: and they shall
keep my laws and my statutes in my assemblies; and they shall hallow my
Sabbaths. [Ezek 44:23, 24]
● We are called to be watchmen and we must keep a sharp eye out. We are to take all things to the Lord, but when He says, we are to warn the people of wolves in sheep's clothing, false doctrine (teachings), the enemy and all else that the Lord reveals to us, when and if He says to do so. We must pray for wisdom and listen carefully to His instructions. He will let us know when to speak and when to be silent.
● Many who have been praying for spouses and family members
shall rejoice when they witness their salvation. Prodigals are returning. Keep strong in God
those who have been tirelessly praying. Many who obeyed God and left homes or
jobs, or even countries, and have wearied in waiting as the time seemed
extended, shall soon be giving thanks to God for His provision and abundant
favour.
● God is doing a quick work as time ramps up, accelerating…He is the anchor, our strong tower, our refuge no matter what we go through. It can be extremely difficult, but do not fear. This world is not our home. God will speak to you.
● Many have been faithful through severe testing and trials
and shall be brought into positions with more responsibility. This will mean
more accountability as well. They will walk as the apostles did, filled with
the Holy Spirit, speaking the Word, sharing the gospel of Jesus, with signs and
miracles following, just as Jesus foretold.
● Hold fast to your first love Jesus, loving God with all
your heart, soul and being, and loving others (this does not mean accepting
everything, nor does it mean compromise.) The example you must follow is Christ
Jesus. Be strong and of good courage, for there will be those who come against
you, as surely as they came against Christ (Jesus/Yeshua).
● To the obedient and faithful, abiding in Christ, He has
said that long-awaited prayers will be answered…He spoke of “suddenly,
unexpectedly, bursting forth”. Just as surely as people have wearied in hearing
of the Messiah’s return, so have many wearied in hearing that their prayers are
being answered, and that visions and dreams shall come to fruition.
● There has been a severe trying of the faith as never
before (to prove you, to know what is in
your heart), and the wait has been difficult. Yet, we have prime examples of godly
men and women who waited an exceptionally long time for God’s promise to come
to fruition…but it did!
● It was understood by me that some of the delays were due
to procrastination (struggling to overcome a thing that God had required to be
laid down/let go). He who sees the heart has also been patient with all of us.
Some delays have been due to interference from the enemy (think upon Daniel when he fasted and had to wait three weeks while Gabriel and Michael battled dark forces.) You may say, but that was only three weeks, I have waited years.
Some delays have been due to interference from the enemy (think upon Daniel when he fasted and had to wait three weeks while Gabriel and Michael battled dark forces.) You may say, but that was only three weeks, I have waited years.
● Think upon this! Daniel waited three weeks for a simple
interpretation or understanding of a vision he had. So if we are waiting for
something grander, such as what Abraham and Sarah waited for, or Joseph, who
had dreams that his family would bow to him, then we need to be strengthened
with our understanding and wait until the “appointed
time”.
● Jesus is the first and the last, the Aleph and the Tav
(first and last letters in the Hebrew alphabet). Aleph = (symbolizes) leader
and unity. Tav = truth In Greek, Alpha = the ‘beginning’ and Omega – ‘the end’, also ‘great’.
● When Jesus said that no sign would be given but the sign
of Noah, it was because the Pharisees wanted a “sign” that proved Jesus was who
he said he was. However, God has and is giving signs to his people regarding
personal promises, as well as for confirmation. He never strays from His Word
or His character.
● Many from other faiths are going to repent and believe
Jesus.
● Healing, restoration, reconciliation, restitution, even
reversal of things, including years, as well as deliverances are coming to
God’s people, and even to some who are wondering about Jesus and if he is real
or not. Light shatters darkness. Many will try and explain the miracles away
with their logic, but the supernatural cannot be explained by mankind, which is
why it is called a miracle (defying natural and scientific laws).
● The separating/dividing is the true from the false, the
clean from the unclean, the holy (precious) from the unholy (vile).
● Many will be walking in the resurrection power of God,
which is the Holy Spirit, but there must be a death first (crucifying flesh – fleshly appetites, desires, lusts), before a
resurrection can occur.
A word follows that was given to me on January 1, 2018 at
8:40 am. This word will not be for
everyone, but for those it is meant for, they will immediately understand.
Bless the Lord, for He is faithful. Taste
and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusts in Him. [Ps
34:8]
A Word from the Lord
And the king stood in
his place, and made a covenant before the Lord, to walk after the Lord, and to
keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his
heart, and with all his soul, to perform the words of the covenant [which
are written in this book]. [2 Chron 34:31]
But let all those that
put their trust in You rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because You defend
them: let them also that love Your name be joyful in You. For You, Lord, will
bless the righteous; with favour will You compass him as with a shield. [Ps
5:11, 12]
My child, you and I entered into a covenant, a personal
covenant. I have not closed the door, nor have I reneged on My part. You have
allowed doubts to sway you, yet you have not let go of your belief in My
promise or Your love for Me. I have seen your obedience in all that you chosen
to obey Me in.
But there is this one thing that you have not let go of
which you must release in order for the covenant to be established by the
fruition of My promises. I have told you (and
you understand) that if you do not let go, it shall take you down, and My
heart would grieve.
All is not lost. Shut out and cast down all imaginations
that do taunt you. The adversary lurks at the door, desiring to come in to
steal, kill and destroy. He cannot get in at this time, for I have lifted up a
standard against him, but you must choose what you will do.
Do not look to man to save (help) you in this, for only I have power to do so. Look to Jesus.
Let fear go. Stop looking at the circumstances. My Simon Peter was and is a fine
example of what happens when one steps out in faith, only to be overwhelmed by
the surrounding circumstances and the logic he leaned on that defied his faith.
My Son immediately grabbed hold of him and saved him, saying, “Oh you of little faith, why did you doubt?” [Mat 14:31]
Do not hesitate any longer. Do not fear. Have I not been
patient and steadfast? Have I not proven to you that you have been hearing from
Me all along? Indeed, your heart was tried and I was pleased when you humbly
prayed for those who came against you.
You stand amazed at the ways you have been blessed, yet you
have doubt for this one promise, for it is a grand promise and you look at the
outward. You look at the circumstances and lean on your logic that defies the
miracle, just as Peter did.
The outward appears worse as faith is overtaken by fear.
This is where the enemy is able to taunt you. Lay it down. Trust Me and hold
your faith up as a shield. I AM your shield. SELAH If you refocus and
keep your eyes on Me, indeed, the miracle shall take place – suddenly and
unexpectedly.
It is not over for you; it has been delayed by your
hesitation, your delay. Yes, you have made attempts in the past, but you did not completely
let go. Now is the time to do so. There is always an appointed time for all
that I do. It is the last moment in death that is hardest, as the life you knew
leaves the body.
I AM God who sees and knows each and every heart. It will
take place quickly, suddenly, as you determine to obey in this last thing. Set
your face as a flint and make your choice. Choose wisely.
I ask nothing of anyone that I know they cannot do. I ask
that which I know you are capable of, even if you must rely on My strength.
For in your weakness, I am strong. Hold fast. Do not be moved by what you see
or hear. Know that I am with you. Know that I am speaking to you.
Know that I will do My part when you do yours.
A covenant is an agreement
between two parties. We have a covenant. Go forth in praise and thanksgiving,
worshipping in spirit and in truth. All that you have believed shall come forth
as you obey. You have seen Me move suddenly and unexpectedly before. Keep this
in mind as your flesh protests against you, for I am your strength. Selah
Lay it all down and trust me, as surely as Abraham did – as
surely as My Son did. To follow in His footsteps does mean to surrender all –
lay down your life and watch what I shall do. You have heard of My resurrection
power, but you shall experience it, only when you lay down your life. There can
be no resurrection or display of My power, if there is not first a death.
Believe what I have told you. Go forth obediently as I
direct your steps. Go forth in love an mercy.
Let no unforgiveness establish
itself as a bitter root. Go forth with renewed confidence and restored hope. I
promised I would never leave or forsake you. Here I am! Taste and see that I AM
good; blessed are you when you trust in Me. Do not be as Thomas, who doubted
until he saw evidence with his own eyes and touch of the truth he was told.
This can be your best year or it can be your worst (obedience versus fear and unbelief).
Trust Me. You are so close to fruition of your long-awaited vision that it
would astound you if you could but only see how very close you are. It is at
the doorstep.
This is where faith must stand. It is trust, combined with
faith, which will bring you into obedience. Fear not. I shall confirm this word
in a way that you will know it is only I, the true, living God who speaks, and
not flesh or any evil spirit.
It shall be suddenly and unexpectedly, and you will glorify
Me. The greater works that were long ago spoken of shall be carried out.
For as by one man’s
disobedience many were made sinners, so
by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. [Rom 5:19]
Obedience has always had results, as has disobedience. You
were born for such a time as this. Hold fast to Me through My Son Jesus, and
obey the leading of My Holy Spirit within you.
It is time!
The hour is now!
The hour is now!
Surrender this last thing … let it go and trust Me! Let not all your efforts be wasted. Do
not hand the victory that awaits you over to the enemy. Simply obey My leading,
and victory is assured.
It is time!
(end of message)
Word given: January 8, 2018
It Begins
Already things that I have recently forewarned about are
beginning to unfold, and you are but one week into the new year. Some have
already come up against opposition. Others have faced accusations and verbal
persecution, and that from those involved in their lives (close relations – family, friends, work and even, fellow believers). Others still are concerned over battles in personal matters that they must face
(work, court, financial matters, doctors’
reports, death, relationships).
Some of you were facing these things before the New Year
began. For others, it has come up suddenly and recently. For those who are
walking daily with Me, obediently, holding fast to faith, trust and love, I
admonish you to stand strong. I am with you. I will see you through.
Wait on the Lord
Though the waters are turbulent, and the winds are fierce,
and chaos seems to rule, I AM still He who calms the storm. Wait on My timing.
I work behind the scenes, where you cannot see what I am doing. Keep on your
armour with your shield (faith) lifted
high. Keep your sword sharp and ready (stay
in My Word).
I have gone ahead of you. I forewarned of backlash, but I
shall subdue the enemy for I am the Lord of the battle. Victory is in My right
hand and the banner over you is love. Fear not, children of obedience. Rejoice,
children of light. Never forget that I am Sovereign. Those who hope and trust
in Me shall never be disappointed.
For those of you in a dark moment, know that this will not
last. Keep in prayer. Listen carefully, for I will instruct you, even if it is
step by step. At times, you will only see the next step to take. Other times,
you will see only a little ahead into the near distance. I will bring you
through, directing your steps as you lean on Me.
Be Watchful
For those who are walking at ease right now, offer up
thanksgiving, yet I caution you walk attentively, circumspect and watchful. There
is much that is happening around the world that you cannot see, nor have you
yet heard. Nothing catches Me unaware. I know the end from the beginning. Rejoice as you wait for your promises to come to fruition.
As you keep My Son as your first love and walk obediently to My Word and to the
leading of My Spirit, you will see miracles (whether small or grander). You
will be in awe, for the children of obedience know My voice, recognize My work and
My signature. Favour and blessings are upon those who continue in Me. Even in
the darkest hour, you will see this to be true, as surely as Joseph, son of
Jacob (Israel) did.
Pray for the Nations
of the World
Pray for Israel, for indeed, there is a remnant, having received
the truth of their Messiah Yeshua (Jesus)
who live in that land. Yet, for a great portion of the land, and for a majority
of the people living there, it is hard (difficult)
to see much difference between them and the gentile nations – so greatly have
they been influenced.
Pray for the nations of the world, including your own, for
throughout all the nations there are scattered many of your brethren, in every
country, every tongue, every tribe and every clan. That which was foretold
(written in My Word) long ago is unfolding, for it must and will come to pass.
Much is hidden from the populace, for many have wicked agendas and evil intent.
This will be a memorable year, bringing forth not only
horrific and cataclysmic happenings (from both nature and man), but also a year
of incredible miracles, especially for
those who have waited faithfully, patiently and believing.
Be strong and of good courage. I AM with you. Fear not, for
I am fully in control. Great is My love and faithfulness.
Sound the Alarm
Sound the alarm to the lost and the wayward. Consider the
importance of their souls. Do not fear their faces, but speak boldly. Do not go
ahead of Me, but neither lag behind. More importantly, do not go at all unless
I send you, for only I know all things.
And it came to pass
after this that David inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of
the cities of Judah? And the Lord said to him, Go up. And David said,
Where shall I go up? And He said, to Hebron. [2Sam 2:1]
And Moses said,
Wherefore now do you transgress the commandment of the Lord? But it shall not
prosper. Go not up, for the Lord is not among you; that you be
not smitten by your enemies. [Num 14:41, 42]
No matter what you must face, remember My Word.
For God so loved the
world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should
not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world
to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.
He that believes on Him
is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already, because he has
not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the
condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather
than light, because their deeds were evil.
[Jn 3:16-19]
For we know that all
things work together for good, to those who love God, and are the called according
to His purpose. [Rom 8:28]
I AM your shield and your rear guard. I am well able to do
all things. Nothing escapes Me.
Rest in the Lord, and
wait patiently for Him: fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his
way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger and
forsake wrath: fret not yourself in any wise (way) to do evil. [Ps 37:8, 9]
Remember My word, for it is written that none who wait on Me
shall be ashamed. [Ps 25:3] Therefore, I counsel you…wait, wait on Me.
As for Me, My way is perfect. I am good to
those who wait for Me; to those who seek Me. [Ps 18:30; Lam 3:25]
for His glory alone
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