Sunday, March 22, 2020

Why Are You Disquiet O My Soul-Hope in God

Why Are You Disquieted O My Soul? Hope in God

Why are you cast own, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God: for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. [Ps 43:5]

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind. [2Tim 1:7]

(Note* - I began this article a week and a half or longer ago, but continuously kept updating (until it is finally posted). If you see conflicting dates, that would be why. I left in the dates that were appropriate to the time of writing. BP)

People are full of fear and panicking with the COVID-19 outbreak, including many (but certainly not all) Christians. The Lord does not want us to fear, and certainly not to panic, but to trust in Him. It can be challenging at times; we may have fleeting moments of doubt or concern.

Our flesh can bring these things about. Fear may knock loudly at the door of our heart, but we do not have to open to him.
For the Lord has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind [self-control, balanced]. [2Tim 1:8]

It is an 'absolute' that our heavenly Father protects and directs us, as we look to Him on a daily basis, trust His lead and respond obediently to His lead (thus proving our 'trust' by lining our actions up with our words).

Yes, the restrictions the governments are laying down make the times uncertain as they daily update their reports and enforce new restrictions or orders (mandates). To many the future looks bleak as they are forced to stay home from their jobs, with many businesses and charities closing their doors, many of them being forced to do so under governmental orders.

We all know that precautions must be taken; that is wisdom. Even when people get colds or flu when the season comes around yearly, we normally take precautions too. Yet just as Daniel, Jeremiah and others who went before us, we must abide by what our governments are ordering us to do, especially since certain places and countries are threatening to enforce (impose) heavy fines and/or jail sentences on individuals who do not abide their restrictions.

Since I am Canadian, I  aware that Ontario, which was in the lead with the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths (but has fallen to second place to British Columbia), has recently announced that the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) and fire officials have the ability to enforce fines up of to $100,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year upon anyone that does not comply with provincial emergency orders. Source: Toronto CTV News  [Each province is different, so check what the mandate is for your particular province.]

Corporations can face up to a $500,000 fine (Ontario). Reports state that Saskatchewan citizens can also face fines or arrest, if emergency orders are not followed. Businesses, institutions (including churches) must limit their gatherings to 50 people or less. Source: National Post

In the United States, the National Guard has been alerted and is now active in 22 of the 53 states.  An inside source (unnamed by media, of course) states that preparation has already taken place for the deployment of federal troops (military) to conduct law enforcement and assist the National Guard, if deemed necessary.

So, just as our predecessors, including Yeshua/Jesus, we do not rebel against government orders; however, just as those who went before us, we need not fear because for those who believe in and trust the living God, we know He is with us, and will faithfully guide us.
The only exception to obeying the government would be if we were asked to bow to another god (like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego), or to quit praying to our Lord (as Daniel [or rather, all in Babylon] was ordered), or for mentioning the good news about Jesus Christ (as the apostles were ordered), which the governments are not enforcing – yet. When those days come, true faith will shine forth to the glory of God.

Most of us know now that CoV-19 is not just a flu (influenza), despite what some are erroneously postulating. Symptoms of the virus are fever, cough (typically but not always, a dry cough) and shortness of breath. These first three are the main symptoms of COVID-19, but can also be combined with malaise (sense of feeling unwell), fatigue, chest pain and phlegm/sputum (coughed up from the respiratory tract; saliva and mucus combined).

There is now a plethora of sites detailing this new and deadly virus. But if you are coughing up phlegm/sputum, it does not necessarily mean that you have COVID-19. It may be the common cold or one of the seasonal flus.

This article by Healthline addresses the topic of phlegm and describes not only the various colours and their meaning, but also explains what illness they possibly may be related to. To be informed helps in making wise choices and quenches needless fear.

Stats on CoV-19 (COVID-2019)

According to Dr. Otto Lang (UCLA infectious disease expert): “The virus basically hijacks the cell and reprograms it genetically to make more copies of virus.”  Put very simplistically, there are spiked proteins that stick out of the virus that latch onto the lung and reproduces.

Inflammation in the lungs makes breathing more difficult. According to a Los Angeles Times report: “Blood vessels damaged in the war between the virus and immune system may be leaking fluid into lung tissues…”




When fluid flood the lungs' air sacs, the delivery of oxygen to the blood is crippled, thus hindering the lungs from removing carbon dioxide from the bloodstream. This, combined with inflammation, causes pneumonia to develop. It can then affect breathing (due to lack of delivery of oxygen to the blood); however, it can also latch onto cells in the kidneys and wreak havoc there.

This is an extremely simplified explanation gleaned from information reported in a news article posted online on February 29, 2020. The article will help you understand the virus better, how it works and why it can be deadly. Reported and written by Rong-Gong Lin II for the LA Times: “How This Coronavirus Kills Its Victims”.

The Wondrous and Sure Hope in Jesus/Yeshua
Every day the reports worsen. But the wonderful news is that we have the sure hope in Christ, who stills our minds and gives us the peace that passes all understanding. We can overrule our flesh and look to Yeshua (Jesus). He IS with us, even in moments of His silence.

For those who do not know Jesus (Yeshua), this is the time to turn your life over to Him because He cares for you.  Repent is a hated word, but what it means is to "hate our sin and turn from it". It has to be genuine. Not only does Jesus care, but He loves you with agape love [unconditional; the 'highest' form of love (purest)]. 

Jesus is the only way back to God, and the only way for our sins to be forgiven. 
[Jn 14:5] Do not be deceived into believing that being "good" will win salvation (our works do not earn us salvation) - and there are NOT "many" ways (paths) back to God. That is a lie of the serpent who continues to deceive mankind.

Outside of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, there is no sin that cannot be forgiven. It does not mean we will be living on “easy street” because ‘Easy Street’ is actually the broad road where many travel, but the end leads to destruction. The true road (ancient path) of the true believer is narrow, and few desire to travel it. Some begin, but quit.

We will face challenges, trials and tribulations as believers, and anyone who says otherwise speaks lies. But the difference is that we have a loving, Sovereign God on our side who will never leave or forsake us, and who will direct our steps. It will mean trusting Him, despite outward appearances!

This life is temporal, as even a child soon learns, but eternity awaits and is a reality. It is not a fear factor. It is a reality, that if we do not turn away from unrighteousness and confess our sins, eternity will be spent in the lake of fire, called the second death.

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake of fire, which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. [Rev 21:8]

Let no one tell you different. Those above words are true, but also true is the fact that as long as there is breath in our lungs, we can repent (turn away from these things) and be forgiven through  the Saviour, Jesus Christ (Yeshua the Messiah). His arms are as wide open today (to embrace), as they were the day He hung upon the cross, spilling His precious blood to atone for our sins. This is the beautiful, wondrous and sure hope that all of us who believe have.

Does God have to speak to guide us? No. He speaks to many unsaved in ways that He so chooses. But if we are baptized with His Spirit, then He dwells in us. Even when YHWH (God) is silent, He is still very much with us and has His ways to direct us. Sometimes we all have to be reminded of that, including me.  Yet be assured, the Creator does speak with us, but He desires we fellowship and commune with Him.

God is good beyond measure to grant us the privilege of going to Him humbly, with awe and reverence (fear of the Lord) in prayer, at any time, anywhere, but especially when we are weak, broken, contrite, weary and/or overwhelmed. Anytime!
An even greater blessing is His written Word. We can speak His promises out loud with great confidence, knowing full well that His Word never returns void. [Is 55:11] Bless the Lord for His love!

I even have to remind myself at times to wait for Him to lead, to guide my steps because I know He does and He will, if I do not get hasty and get ahead of him, which sadly, I have done at times (too many times), and sometimes at great cost. He is not in a hurry, but we are…particularly IF we do not still our thoughts, but are anxious. Yes, it can be a battle. [see 2Cor 10:5 and Eph 6:12]

I learned the hard way not to believe every thought  that comes into my mind, even when it  seems like a good idea. Satan is a trickster and is doing all He can to bring mankind down, to bring us into fear, doubt, hatred, bitterness and unforgiveness, various temptations, and even misguided steps.

Casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself againt the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ [2Cor 10:5]

Satan (adversary) particularly strives to divide God’s people; destroy marriages and other close relationships (especially of the saints), kill off finances and other means of security, steal hope and rob us of love, and destroy faith. Indeed, he is as that roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour [1Pet 5:8]; a cunning thief that is always plotting covertly to steal, to kill and to destroy. [Jn 10:10]

Never has the battle been more furious and intense as it is these dark, chaotic days, for the devil does indeed know that his time is short. [Rev 12:12]

Yes, people, especially God’s people, have always gone through persecution and horrific trials and tribulations, ever since the fall of mankind in the Garden of Eden. But these are as the days of Noah, and Sodom and Gomorrah, the end times, the days the Bible speaks of (days of evil, days of rebellion and riotous lawlessness, days where every man does what is right in his own eyes, days of blasphemy and mockery against God).

Comforting Promises
Numerous times it is written in the Holy Scriptures: 
Fear not! Be strong and of good courage…! (Fear not! Do not be afraid.) And many times the Lord repeats: I will not (never) leave you or forsake you. [see Deut 31:6, 8; 1Chron 28:20; Heb 13:5; Mat 28:20]

He repeats these things because He knows there are times we need to be reminded, needing that reassurance, that stabilizing peace of mind amidst chaos, fearful reports and confusion. We need to hear that strong, yet gentle voice amidst all the other voices vying for our attention, including the voice of our own flesh.

We are not alone in this. It has always been that way. See the Psalms. See the prayers of Moses, Elijah, David and the prophets throughout the Bible. See how even the apostles had their moments where they needed strength amidst great persecution, chaos, invisible and visible enemies and times of stress, distress, illness, war and every other critical time the human soul can and does encounter.

Those written about in the Bible were very real people living in a very real world, in very real, very troubling situations. We find ourselves in a global crisis that has never been before. But this is not yet the great tribulation. When that begins, we shall indeed see and experience things that have never been before and shall never be again. [Mat 24:21

I personally do not know if the "great tribulation" in the Bible is God's judgment (so people will turn back to Him), or His wrath (again, a last opportunity for people to turn back to Him through Jesus [Yeshua]). 
I do know that even God's people come under His judgment (it begins in the Lord's house) [1Pet 4:17], but His people do not face His wrath.

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things comes the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Therefore, do not be partakers with them. For you were [once] sometimes darkness, but now are you light in the Lord: walk as children of light: [Eph 5:6-8]

We are in the last of the last days. We know. Many are disquieted in their spirit right now due to the fear and panic that is sweeping over the people globally. The news media is not helping. In fact, updates are posted daily that instill even more fear and panic in the multitudes. Not to mention that there is a pope that increasingly looks more and more (step by step) like the False Prophet that heralds in the Antichrist and his global system.

Many people are completely and utterly confused, yet through it all, we see evidence of people, including unbelievers, showing acts of kindness and compassion. For a few years now, the “fake news” terminology has echoed in people’s ears like a dripping tap, repetitiously, constantly and annoyingly. Call it programming if you will, but the fact remains that MSM (mainstream news media) has indeed stuck to scripts and lied to the general public, or exaggerated, fabricated or twisted information consistently.

The narrative on each local channel and in newspapers (news platforms/websites) around the world is almost always identical (verbatim), so it is easy to tell that it is not individual reporting because no journalist writes identically. Even the prophets and the apostles, though they had the same message, worded it according to their individual personalities, knowledge, personal witness and reports from others. The gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are examples of that.

Now that people have been programmed about “fake news”, their backs are up against the wall with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There is nowhere else to turn for daily updates and speeches by world governmental leaders except for the MSM (mainstream media).



Instruction and Counsel
You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah -- I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go: I will guide you with My eye. [Ps 32:7, 8]

He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him. [Jn 3:36]

So, for those who know and trust God through Jesus/Yeshua, THERE IS somewhere to turn. Our Creator, the Lord (Adonai) God (YHWH) will NOT steer us wrong, never - and especially when we take everything to Him in humility, realizing our desperate need for His wisdom and direction. We must desire His will over our own will, and be 'willing' to obey His lead. If we go off following our own ideas, we may err and choose unwisely.

I learned this recently the hard way, just before this outbreak became so global (it was only in China at the time), but I am thankful for the lesson, and glad I learned from it, as painful as it turned out to be. It was a real eye-opener. But there was a great cost that utterly broke (shattered) my heart…but that situation is truly in God’s competent hands. I tell you this, not for pity, but with every hope that you will take heed and learn from my testimony and save yourself any unnecessary grief.  

The Long Trial (WARNING: graphic pictures below – please scroll ahead if you are sensitive to such)

Not every thought or idea is of God, even if it starts out with scripture…and that is something that I knew well, but either temporarily forgot or was blinded to in a certain situation. I had been quite unwell for a couple of months (end of November 2019 to mid-January 2020).

I had an infection that seemed to be antibiotic-resistant. For four days, I had to go to the hospital daily for an IV shot of antibiotics. On the fifth day, I was given a three week supply of saline solutions (in a large box that had syringes pre-filled with appropriate dosages).

I also was given a weekly supply of syringes pre-filled with 10 ml of antibiotics. Every eight hours I had to begin with a saline flush, inject the antibiotics and then finish with another saline flush. The entire process took about five minutes, as the injections could not be done too quickly.

Each week I had to check in at ambulatory care in the hospital, be assessed and then pick up another week’s supply of antibiotics. I could not sit for long periods. An hour and a half of sitting was pushing it, as my leg would soon swell to an uncomfortable size. For the most part, I had to keep my leg elevated from a lying-down position.

It began in mid-June 2019 when I was gardening. I had thought that the sun burned through my long black pants. The heat on my leg (although it was only about noon hour) seemed to happen suddenly. It felt uncomfortably hot, which seemed out of the ordinary, but I rubbed it briefly and it seemed alright.

However, within a few minutes, the heat returned to the same spot on my leg, even though I angled my leg out of the direct sunlight. It seemed odd because it was not yet the hottest time of the day, but the intensity of the heat the second time forced me to quit gardening for the day.
I was at the kitchen sink when I became aware of a wet spot on the floor that I had stepped into. I had not spilled anything, so I decided to check my leg. I had two blisters, one of which was huge and had burst and ran down my leg. That was the wet spot I had stepped into on the floor at the kitchen sink.

Back then (June), I went to the hospital and was told I had an infection from either an insect bite or a scratch. The whole thing seemed surreal and for 10 days I had to go to the hospital to get an IV injection of antibiotics. I also had to drive to a health clinic for wound care every two days. The wounds were unbelievable, very painful and caused much swelling.

Was It An Infection or a Burn from a Laser Weapon (ADS)?
The third day was frightening as my leg looked to be in a most serious condition. Four out of the several doctors that saw me in the emergency ward at the hospital over the next three weeks stated that the injury appeared to be more like a burn than an infection.

When I explained that the injury did indeed start with two blisters, they were more adamant that it was a burn and not an infection, especially because the wound deepened over the first several days. Even my own personal physician stated that it looked more like a burn than an infection.

I told each of them, including my regular doctor, that initially I had thought the sun had burned me through my pants because of the extreme heat I had felt, but was told by each doctor that such a thing was unheard of and highly unlikely that the sun caused the “burn” through my clothing.

The doctors remained divided in their opinions and baffled at the same time, especially when the antibiotics seemed to be less effective than they had thought they should be. Even still, all of them continued on with the same course of treatment without further testing or querying of burn specialists.

I am near a military training camp, but the land just across the road where I reside is strictly military land. It is cordoned off with fences and has no trespassing signs posted. As conspiratorial as it sounds, I had privately toyed with the idea of whether the military had been testing ADS, (a laser weapon designed for crowd control or to halt an approaching enemy – called Active Denial System [ADS]), in which I was the target.

There are also D.E.W.s (Direct Energy Weapons); laser weapons. One purpose of these were for crowd control, supposedly to make a riotous crowd break up and disperse when they felt the heat of the weapon on their skin. No damage was to be forthcoming unless it was not used according to guidelines.

I had written about such a weapon in an article a few years earlier, discussing new technologies, including military technology. It was because of the intense heat that I had felt, combined with the initial blistering that I suffered that made me ponder such a theory. The thought was based upon my research.

Though the technology is deemed safe, it has the potential to cause serious skin damage if the exposure is too lengthy, incorrectly used or if it is modified outside of recommended settings.  Use of such a “non-lethal” weapon leaves no evidence to identify it, unless one is aware of such a weapon and its potential to harm or do extensive damage. A more in-depth explanation is detailed here and here.
That first time with the “infection” , there were three weeks of daily hospital visits for an injection of antibiotics, followed up by wound care twice a week. All told, it took an entire two and a half months for the wounds to heal and the swelling to dissipate (from mid-June to beginning of September 2019). 

The burning pain in the beginning, along with the weeping of the wound, was surreal and unbearable. Swelling was so intense that it was hard to walk, to sleep or to find a position where it was comfortable, not just due to the size of the wound, but due also to location of the wounds.

The intensity of the pain wore me down physically, emotionally and spiritually  for the first five weeks, as well as the swelling that lasted for nearly eight weeks. Two months later, about the third week into November 2019, the swelling returned. However, the second time the swelling occurred (said to be the return of the infection), there was no presence of wounds.

I was obviously not gardening at that time of year. I was simply told by the emergency hospital staff that the infection had returned, quite possibly because it was antibiotic-resistant. Another two months of running a course of antibiotics followed, three weeks of more daily injections (which, as explained, were self-administered, except for the first four days done at the hospital), followed by a course of oral antibiotics, thus bringing me to the end of the first week in January, 2020. Seven long months of the leg pain, then Covid hit the globe. Lord, show me where I am out of your will, if it be so.

That was the reason that there was little writing on the blog during those time periods. I simply could not sit for very long periods  whatsoever – an hour and a half of sitting pushed the limit. Indeed, 2020 came in like a lion for me and obviously, I was not alone in that.

A Weakened State

Satan loves to attack us when we are already in a weakened state. As stated, physically, emotionally and spiritually I was drained, but the good part was how close I drew to the Lord as a result of the suffering. I also had loving friends (family in Christ, brethren) that helped me at that time, even buying food for me once because I simply could not bring myself to go out, due to pain, but more importantly, the prayers, comfort and support spiritually was the greatest gift. I thank the Lord for people He obviously positioned, according to His will. All glory to Him alone, but may He reward those who obeyed His leading. I cannot express enough gratitude and thanksgiving.

Stating that Satan enjoys attacking us when we are weak is not some excuse for making mistakes (such as moments of irritability or impatience), as some might think. Spiritual attacks, especially in already weakened states, happen to be a very hard, cold and chilling fact. Satan (the adversary) is cruel and relentless in his ways.

Even though I knew these things (subtle enemy attacks), I reckon that perhaps I was overly confident, convinced that I would definitely recognize any effort by the enemy to either tempt or attack me. Surely I would recognize his strategies and methods; however, he is an expert at what he does. He has been at it for a very long time. Yes, perhaps I was over-confident, and the Lord saw fit to correct me, or rather, remind me of the necessity of remaining dependent upon Him and cleaving to Him.

Master of Deceit and Illusion

Satan was with God in heaven before he rebelled. He knows precisely how and when to get to God’s people. When we are weak, alone or overwhelmed, he knows how to convince us, ever so subtly, that we are hearing from God. Do you think he cannot imitate God’s voice?

If we are distracted, not paying attention or unguarded, even momentarily, we can fall for his crafty mimicking (counterfeiting/parroting) of God’s voice and the clever thoughts he injects like fiery darts into our minds. If we forget our armor, we are easy prey. That is one reason we are warned that he can appear as an angel of light.

And even if he comes at us unseen, he will not hesitate to use scripture. He too can cause the pages of a Bible to open at a certain place and cause certain scriptures to stand out in our sight. He can even put words in the mouths of  brethren, and it may seem like a good idea or suggestion. (Remember Peter when Jesus rebuked Satan speaking through him?[Mat 16:23]

We may sometimes underestimate the adversary’s power, but we must keep in mind that God allows what He allows for a good reason and purpose. He is greater than the adversary and can halt his actions and plans in an instant, but sometimes there is a greater reason God allows a thing to happen, for the ultimate good at the end.

Remember when Joseph was betrayed and sold into slavery by his jealous and envious brothers? God allowed it because He knows the end from the beginning. He knew that through it all, Joseph would end up in a high position in the land where he spent most of his time as a slave. 

As a result of God allowing Joseph's brothers to carry out their wicked plan, the Lord would ultimately save the lives of the very brothers who hated and betrayed him, his father and all the Israelites in the time of a long, seven year famine. Whatever wicked thing that Satan intends for evil, the Lord God (YHWH) can turn around for our good, but for His glory.

But as for you, you thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. [Gen 50:20]

So, there can be times when we hear or see scripture and because it is the Word of God, we think that it must be of God. We can forget that Satan knows the Word of God well. That ancient serpent in the Eden questioned God's Word ("Has God said...?" [Gen 3:1]

Satan is still the master of deception and illusion, often causing things to appear to be something they are not. Many of us think we can spot his handiwork and ways in an instant. I now know that I sure did. But in these dangerous and dark times, we have to take everything to God, even if it seems innocent and/or trivial (harmless).

We must learn to ask, “Is this of You, my Lord? Will you confirm?”  The Lord will be glad to do so because we are obeying His Word to not trust every spirit, but to try  them to see if they are of God. [1Jn 4:1] Now more than ever, we all have to put this into practice faithfully.

Satan Sets Traps – He Seeks to Steal, Kill and Destroy
Satan can set up a trap in such a way that it does not look like a trap at all. In fact, he can blind us to it, making things seem perfectly natural and harmless. He can appear as a ‘false’ Christ and speak scripture to deceive us. Why do you think Jesus forewarned that Satan can transform (masquerade) himself and appear as an angel of light. [2Cor 11:14]

Also keep in mind that Satan used scripture against Jesus (Yeshua) Himself when he came to Him in the desert wilderness to tempt Him. He also twisted the Word of God and planted seeds of doubt within Eve’s mind and successfully deceived her into breaking God’s command not to eat of the forbidden fruit of ONE tree out of all the trees in the Garden of Eden. [Gen 3:1]
Satan is the author of confusion, not God. Recently, I have tried to speak with Christians about the times we are in and the responses were unbelievable. It is almost as if I am speaking with unbelievers. A few days ago (March 17/18, 2020), I had to go out to pick up a few things at a store. I am not in panic mode, but there were some necessities that I needed to purchase, just like in normal times.

I do trust the leading of the Lord. Do I have moments of fleeting fear? Yes, I do because I am human and I am a woman alone. But I can assure you that as soon as I am aware of fear and as soon as I can, I get alone with the Lord and pray.

I am well aware of my desperate need for Him, His comfort, His reassurance and more than ever, His wisdom to direct me. I acknowledge this and desire the Holy Spirit lead me in every way, including God’s Word…and definitely, I pray for others, as we are told to do.

Hearts Waxing Cold

When waiting in line to pay for my goods, I noticed that next in line behind me was a woman whose path I had come across earlier in the store. The aisles were packed with shoppers. This woman stopped her cart beside another woman’s cart to speak with her. I suppose it was a friend by the way they were talking, but that gesture blocked the narrow aisle.

The woman was completely oblivious to the people waiting on both sides to get past her. I was one of those people waiting. It was no concern to this woman and her friend. They continued chatting as if they were entirely alone in the aisle and it was a regular, sunshiny day.

It was if she was blind to others around her, and the aisle was becoming congested. “Do you mind socializing somewhere else and not block the aisle? People are waiting to get by.”  When I caught the sound of frustrated annoyance in my voice, I immediately regretted my impatience, but I was irked at her inconsideration.

 I felt even worse, when she calmly pulled her cart over to the side, stating, “All you had to do was say ‘excuse me’. It’s not the end of the world you know…not yet.” Well, as a Christian, I already felt ashamed for my impatience. I said not a word in retaliation, though admittedly, I bit my tongue.

Others quickly and quietly passed by her as well, although one man shook his head with an annoyed expression at the woman. I could hear her and her friend laughing, but I was silently repenting to the Lord for being a poor example as His child.

Inconsideration has always annoyed me, but I thought I had mastered my reaction to it. The stores were busier than I had imagined and I just wanted to get home with the few things I had picked up. Now, here was that same woman in the same checkout line behind me, despite the fact that it was a large supermarket. Funny how that works, isn’t it?

I honestly cannot remember what she said to someone that I overheard; however, I interjected that we don’t need to panic, but that we were forewarned…that everything is playing out just as the Bible foretold. Immediately her hand went up to shut me down. “Don’t talk to me about that. I don’t want to hear about your beliefs” She turned toward her cart, but I thought I heard her mumble, ‘Keep them to yourself!’

Undaunted, I earnestly added, “But it’s true,” I wanted to make her aware. “God wants people to turn to Him. People are panicking and full of fear…He doesn’t want us freaking out.” She looked at me again, shaking her head, saying, “Don’t talk to me about your Bible and God.” I heard the icy tones and thought that perhaps I was being a little too overzealous. A blonde woman in the next aisle, in her late 40s or early 50s, must have overheard us.
She turned to me, saying, “My father is a pastor at a large local church. He told the congregation to use wisdom, to prepare and stock up.”  She had TWO shopping carts packed very full, and was pulling them up toward the cash register. The woman who turned away from me looked at the blonde woman and thanked her. 

I felt like I had a donkey tail growing, with ears to match. I was actually surprised that another Christian would not want to warn people of worse days coming, and better still, to point them toward the very real hope that is found in Christ Jesus. At the very least, why not say there is hope?

And just why was the good pastor, her father, not warning the congregation to prepare spiritually, to turn to God now whilst there is still time? What is the pastor saying to the homeless, the disabled, the shut-ins, those hospitalized, to those who cannot prepare physically (for financial reasons), even if they have all the necessary wisdom?

Was the pastor going to dig into the benevolent fund and buy food for them, or give them money so they could buy food? Would he pay for such out of his own pocket, or go out and personally offer to shop for them? To simply tell people to use wisdom, prepare and stock up sounds like wise advice, and to an extent, it is, but how does it help the destitute or the poor?

Are we to go overboard in stockpiling? (She had two loaded shopping carts, yes, three huge packs of toilet paper also -- sigh.) What of God? Can we not trust Him to instruct us in what is good for each of us individually, whether single or in a family? Surely He is the all-wise and Sovereign God. Jesus is the hope and He still can calm the storm (in our lives).

I could say no more. I was outnumbered and by then, I felt sure my timing or message was off. If ever I felt out of place, it was in that moment. Even the Christian woman was pooh-poohing my message. Perhaps I was being too overzealous, but are these not the times to point people to Jesus, to tell them there is hope in these dark times, but it means we have to seek God, and even repent?

No more was said and I was soon on my way out of the store. Suddenly I felt very guilty for desiring to bring Jesus into the equation, longing to tell the fearful, panicking crowds that there is hope and One who can help us through these times of trouble and uncertainty.

Shunned by unbelievers and believers alike in that moment, I found myself repenting to God. “I’m sorry Father if I spoke out of line…or out of order.”  I was beating myself up for sounding too ‘religious’, but in my heart, I wanted to warn of darker days coming, yet at the same time, to offer hope and point the way to Christ who would help us and to the Word of God that would explain everything.

I was under condemnation, but that is not of God. Instead, the Spirit of the Lord got a hold of me and reestablished peace. God knows the intent of the heart. My eyes were opened to the reality of Jesus’ words…”as in the days of Noah”, he had warned. Just as in those days, many today do not want to hear of God’s coming judgments (mockery, denial). Many still  are falling away (from the faith). They turn a deaf ear or cover their ears with their hands, singing, "La la la la la."

And if I was not already, I am now fully aware that these are indeed the days that we will witness the rejection of Yeshua (Jesus), the Bible (Word of God), and even the rejection of Christians themselves (persecution has begun in the western hemisphere), by those not recognizing the times we are in and the changes happening in ways that we have not known before. At least, I have not in my lifetime. We are told things are coming that have never happened before and shall never be again. 

We will see the dividing of "cattle and cattle" (like kind - sheep and sheep)...and it will hurt. A separating that will come as hearts are tried (tested), and God judges us. There are those who praise God with their lips, but their hearts are far from Him. They speak the right words, but God tries and judges our hearts. 

If He does the good work in us, and trains, disciplines and teaches us, He has every right to judge us. Shall we trample on the blood of Jesus? Can we spit out truth when we have tasted and known the goodness of God through Messiah?

And as for you, O My flock, thus says the Lord God; Behold I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he-goats. Does it seem a small thing to you to have eaten up the good pasture, but you must tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures? And to have drunk of the deep waters, but you must foul the residue with your feet? [Ezek 34:17-18]

The Beginning of Sorrows
It did not end there though. Today (March 19, 2020), I received a phone call from my landlady, a woman who has  always said that she is a Christian. She was calling to see if I was alright, which I considered very thoughtful. I assured her that I was. Then I told her that I had peace of the Lord, despite the lockdowns.

As a Christian yourself [...] (I said her name here), you know that all the Bible speaks of is coming to pass.” I truly expected that as a fellow believer, she would agree and we could encourage one another. Instead, I was told that the Bible is only a book written by men as a guideline. I was flabbergasted to hear her say that.

I was further warned by her that this was not the time to be talking to people about things in the Bible or about God. I could not believe my ears. This is a person that has always said she too is a Christian, raised in a believing family.

Referring to the virus, she said in a strong tone that God is not vengeful. He would not do this (create the virus). I agreed, stating she was right, that He did not bring the virus, but He allowed it. I mentioned his judgments coming and foretold [in the Bible]…but I further mentioned abortions, homosexuality, the increase in witchcraft and the sins of mankind that will be and are bringing about His judgments. The Bible speaks of it.

She would not hear of it. Again, she ‘corrected’ me restating that the Bible is just a book and I would be wise not to mention it to anyone in these days, or I would just anger or upset people. She then proceeded to direct me to keep washing my hands, don’t go out anywhere unless I have to, to distance myself from people, isolate myself…basically, she told me everything that is the narrative of the media and health officials.

Truth May Offend

I knew she had ended the subject, so I agreed. I knew there was no sense of me arguing or trying to push the idea to seek God, repent of anything the Holy Spirit reveals in us individually, pray for others, etc. Her mind and heart were closed to it. Suddenly she said she had a phone call and had to go. I thanked her again for her thoughtfulness and we hung up.

Again, the temptation to feel guilty came upon me, but this time I rejected it. The reality of the days we are in and the signs of the times are all around us. People do not want to hear about God or talk about the times we are in and the tribulation soon upon the world. That was two strike, two outs in two days.

 I felt like I had failed the Lord twice, either with untimely conversation or “pushing Him upon people”. “How will I glorify you, Lord? It seems I do not have the wisdom.” I had asked deep within. But seriously, did the prophets of old, including Noah or the apostles (after Christ ascended) feel like they were “pushing Christ upon people” or wait for the “right timing”? 

No! They faced the same thing, only terminology or vocabulary (expressions) have changed, but it all boils down to the same thing - rejection of truth (Jesus IS the way, truth, life). I am not a politically correct person.

The timing would never be ‘right’ in the minds of unbelievers. Should Christians not be in one accord, telling people the “good news” of Jesus the Messiah, especially in dark times? Should we be afraid that we will offend people with the truth? It boggles the mind that such is even said amongst believers.

What better time is there? Isn’t the right timing most definitely when things are uncertain and chaotic? When the only one with the wisest advice and the surest answers is Yeshua/Jesus, with truth found in the written Word of God? Is it not the time to repent and get even our own lives in order - to search our own hearts?

Did Jonah have to wait until the people were ready to hear (timing), or decide that perhaps he might seem like he was “pushing God on the people”? The people of Nineveh were enemies of Israel. Perhaps in ways Jonah wanted judgment to fall upon them. And not only that, but if they repented after he warned them, and God stayed His hand from judgment, wouldn’t Jonah appear to be a false prophet, or at the very least, a fearmonger (although that word was not used back in those days)?
Would he be stoned for false prophecy?

To me, this virus is but a precursor to the more evil times coming. It is the perfect time to warn people to repent, yet offer them not only the hope of forgiveness, but the hope of the chance to live with our Creator throughout eternity. Just as exciting is the fact that the Messiah is soon returning!

The Winds are Shaking the Dominoes
Indeed, the winds of the stormy times we are in are shaking the dominoes, but they are not falling yet. There may be the hint of gentle chattering ever so slightly, but it will take a firm push to begin the collapse that will be irretrievable…the times that the Lord God so graciously laid out in detail in His written Word. That time is not right now, but the greater tribulation lurks in the near shadows.

Those behind the scenes, the powers that be are pushing to see their dream come true; the utopia that they believe is meant to be. The dragon is near…the dragon is rising.  The Antichrist is waiting in the shadows for his moment to appear, so he can bring ‘’order out of chaos”.

The Messiah Jesus foretold all these things in the Olivet discourse. I have to state that because it is true. We are in the very days He spoke of, which are recorded in the gospels, such as Matthew 24, when Jesus spoke to his disciples on the Mount of Olives.

 Hopelessness and fear are enveloping people now on a global scale, including many who once said, “God is in control. I trust in Him.”  I do believe in the rapture, even if that word isn’t in the Bible, the term “caught up together” is used.

I am not certain of the timing as some seem to be (pre-trib, mid-trib, post-trib). I tend to lean toward after tribulation, at the time of the first resurrection, those who sleep in Jesus (Yeshua) arise.  But again, I am not certain. I’m watching for His return and praying, as we are told to do.

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of god: and dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore, comfort one another with these words. [1Thes 4:16-18] (emphasis mine)

The timing of the rapture is not a salvational issue, so I won’t argue it. It is important that we all agree that indeed there is indeed a rapture because it is true. We do not need to fuss about who is right or who is wrong regarding the timing, but I would echo the warnings that are given in the Bible.

We are instructed to be sober, to keep a watchful eye, to discern the times, and again, to watch and to pray! I do believe we all will face God’s judgment because it is clearly written that YHWH’s judgment begins in His own house.

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 obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing,, as unto a faithful Creator. [2Pet 4:1-19]

That being said, I am confident that the children of light, disciples of Yeshua (Jesus), God’s people, do NOT suffer His wrath. His wrath is to carry out stricter judgments that are foretold in God’s written Word for all who are willing, to read.

And even then, the purpose of His judgments in His divine wrath, is to give people yet further opportunity to realize that He is the Sovereign God, and grant them room to repent of their sins and acknowledge His Son, Jesus/Yeshua as the Saviour of all who believe.

It was the precious, priceless blood offered by Messiah Yeshua (Jesus the Christ) that made atonement for sin. It is only by His willingness to shed His blood that there is forgiveness of sins, for He is the only way back to the holy and righteous God!

And almost all things are by the law purged (purified) with blood; and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. [Heb 9: 22]

At the last supper, as Jesus offered up the cup of wine (which was symbolic) to be shared amongst his apostles, he said:For this is My blood of the new testament (covenant) which is poured out for the remission (forgiveness) of sins. 
[Mat 26:28]

Shaking the World
Beloved saints, we all need to be at peace in Christ. He desires for us to seek Him in these dark days. We all know that He is Sovereign and in control, and that we can trust Him in all things. We all say so…often, or at least, most of us do. Sometimes, we just have to remind ourselves of that, and sometimes, we have to remind others. We help each other as being of one mind and accord; one body.

The Creator of all is getting the attention of the world. He said that He would shake everything that can be shaken. [Heb 12:27] Even if the dark forces are gloating for now, believing their plan is finally falling into place, God is allowing what He allows for sound reason, that being to unfold the plan that He announced in the Garden of Eden, after Adam disobeyed Him and Eve was deceived into believing the serpent’s lies and acting on his temptation.  

God is not willing that any should perish [2Pet 3:9], but that all would believe and seek Him through Christ Jesus (Yeshua), to believe that He sent Jesus to make a way for us all to be forgiven, and to repent so that we can be saved and be with Him throughout eternity. No more tears, pain, suffering or death…

For that reason, Jesus/Yeshua the Christ was crucified for our sins, died, was buried and resurrected. It is worth repeating that His precious blood was atonement for our sins. All the signs are pointing to His soon return.

God (Yahweh) wants each of us who already believe to continue trusting Him. We each need to come to Him for answers, wisdom and individual direction. We need to repent if the Holy Spirit reveals any unrighteousness or unclean thing in us.

God alone knows our personal circumstances, our health, our resources, our concerns, our situations, our struggles, our shortcomings and flaws, our hopes, our dreams. He is our marvelous Creator.

He is the only one who can (and will) guide us correctly, as we humbly pray to Him, trust and not lean on our own understanding. [Prov 3:5, 6] We all need our Creator, ALL of us. Great is His love for each one.

Never the Same Again – The Tide has Turned
Even with all that is happening, there are still many that are hardening their hearts and pushing away even further from God, some even blaming Him for not stopping this. The falling away has never been more evident that it is in these days. 

Yet, despite the falling away, which Christ foretold, there are those who stand their ground upon the Rock cleaving to our heavenly Father, through our Saviour and Redeemer, Yeshua the Christ (Jesus the Messiah).

We recognize each other, not just by our fruits and our love, but also because we have a kindred spirit, blended as one with the precious Holy Spirit of God. Yet, even still, we must be on guard because we were also forewarned about false teachers, false prophets, false "brethren".

We are taught that if Satan can appear as an angel of light, how much more can his ministers appear as ministers of righteousness. No matter how clever we think we are, how wise, how discerning, we all must remember (self included) that Satan was first created as a holy angel, who later rebelled. 

At that point, his name changed from Lucifer (a title) to Satan (another title, meaning 'adversary' or 'opponent/opposer'), and a hostile, cruel and evil one at that! He hates all of God's creation, particularly mankind. 

He enjoys covert actions and devious conspiracies and plans, yet in these dark and chaotic days, he has become much bolder and less hidden. Pride ruined him. However, despite blatant and open wicked deeds, he still prefers the slyness of operating in covert operations, cloaked in darkness and deception.

The beginning of sorrows has begun, but NOT the great tribulation...not yet. It’s at the doorstep, but it has not begun yet. I believe we are beginning to feel the birth pangs, but they are not heavy yet - the "contractions" are not close enough together, but the "events" are beginning to come closer together. 

God is faithful to warn, and continue warning, sometimes for years (even decades, centuries) ahead of coming judgment. But now the years are running out. It is soon upon all of creation.

Noah and all the prophets, as well as the words of our Messiah are proof of this. But there comes a day when the warnings finally stop, and the judgment falls upon the nations and the people. 

The Creator never wanted people to come to Him out of fear, but out of the realization that He deeply loves us and the fact that we need Him. We were created to receive His love and to have relationship and fellowship with Him.

Sound the Alarm

Back in December (2019), when I heard the shofar sound deep within my spirit and after I had the open vision, I knew it was a warning because a spirit of slumber was upon the land and upon many people (explained in more detail further on).

His love for us is beyond comprehension, but mankind has pushed Him far away and turned to wicked ways and devices. Sin has cloaked the world with false comforts, lies, illusions and deception. I am certain that this is only a precursor of that which is to come. The great tribulation is at the door, and the row of dominoes only needs one strong push for everything to begin to come crashing down.

I am thinking that this is a trial run (a dress rehearsal), a very serious simulation, but that the worst is yet to come. I think things will settle down eventually, but only for a short season. Yet, even when it all settles, and even if the economy seems to recover, it will not recover fully. The truth is that things will never be the same again. Life as we have known it is a thing of the past. All that God foretold , will and is coming to pass.

There is a push to cause the economy to crash, a push to bring people under control, a push to bring down the numbers in the population in the world (depopulation), and for those who remain, a push to worship a false Messiah, a false ‘god’. This was all foretold. 

Search the scriptures [Daniel, Ezekiel, Revelation et al] and see where we are at now; “see” and “hear” what the ancient prophets foretold, then look –  see, hear and understand the times we are in now.

How often are we reminded not to look at outward appearances in fear and unbelief? But Jesus knows how difficult it is for our flesh to look away from alarming, frightful things in the natural and to look to Him with trusting eyes. it is hard. Our eyes are "drawn" to things that are frightful, unknown, not understood...

He knows, and so He calls us to draw nearer, closer to Him, going deeper, not in fear, but in trust. He will speak to each of us in His way and in His timing, in ways that we will understand. That is a sure thing.

He will stabilize; He will strengthen; He will restore peace to our souls when we run and cleave to Him. We just need to take that step of faith. It takes humbling ourselves and acknowledging how much we need Him, His wisdom and direction. I know I sure do.

It takes truly trusting Him, despite what we see in the natural. He knows how more difficult it is for people to trust these days. Yet we do well to not just remember, but to believe He is for us and not against. 

People say God would never bring tragedies, not understanding the judgments of a holy and righteous God, who calls people to repentance through His Son, so we can be forgiven. Search the Word (Bible) and learn his holy, righteous ways and how he does indeed bring judgment against rebellious, disobedient people. God is a God of mercy and grace, but also of judgment and justice.

There are times that He has to pull the rug out from under us in order to get our attention. He allows what He allows for good reason. 

“Awake, awake, o sleeper”, (We hear His urging). “Arise, arise and stand, My people. I am still the Lord of the battle. Do not bow to the spirit of fear. Fear not. Trust! Nothing takes Me by surprise. Even when you do not understand, trust that I know what I AM doing.”

He Always Forewarns
As stated earlier, allow me to explain once again how I understood that a spirit of slumber was upon the land and upon many people, including many of God’s people. Perhaps in some ways, I wasn’t fully awake myself.

In December (2019), the day before Hanukkah ended (December 29th - it ended on the 30th), I had seen a dark gray (not black) silhouette of what appeared to be an Israeli man dressed in a robe, with a head covering (veil), facing south (SE), blowing a shofar (ram’s horn). I did not hear a sound when I witnessed the Israeli man (open vision), but I understood that it was picture of a watchman “warning” of something. He was facing south.

Some days later, a brother in Christ who was visiting with his wife, used the compass on his cell and said the direction I pointed to when I saw the vision of a man blowing the shofar facing was S-SE (southeast). I heard no sound at that time.

I had thought that his facing south (south-east) pertained to Israel (but on a personal level, I thought of another country). Now I wonder if the shofar was pointing S-SE, warning of what would come, beginning in China, which is in the east (eastern hemisphere), with a latitude south of Canada. 

Hence, the "S/SE" direction the man in the vision, blowing the ram's horn, was facing China, but I cannot say for certain. There is no way that the Lord revealed to me "China".  I am stating it in hindsight, in seeking full interpretation is all.

I can only report how it was understood at that time, which I thought pertained to Israel and the country of a close friend. The Lord did lead me to tell others "wake up from spirit of slumber".

It was not until later that day, deep within my spirit man, I clearly heard the shofar. I did not hear it audibly, as when someone speaks to me, but rather, I heard it spiritually, deep within my spirit.

It is written in the article called “Once Upon a Mountaintop”.  Even then, the last line I wrote was that “all believers are being called…now 2020.” (Januray 2020) The Lord saw what was coming and wanted us all to seek Him and pray. Covid-19 caused the Western Hemisphere to lock down in March 2020.

The following month, February (2020), after I posted the above article, in another article called: “Push Away Satan’s Lies and Intimidation” under the subtitle “2020”, I wrote:

“The Lord showed me that 2020 would be a pivotal year, the clash of the kingdoms. That tells me that great evil will boldly be seen this year, such as witchcraft in entertainment in various arenas (some evil deceptively wrapped in attractive, seducing ways), and some blatant, horrific wickedness, catastrophic events, calamities and horrific events taking place, with destruction and death.

But also, we know judgments of a just and holy God are going to be going down as well, and has begun (it begins in His own house). [1Pet 4:17] Yet also, miracles that people have been waiting for, some for decades, promises (visions/dreams/covenants-personal) being fulfilled; they will happen, for the glory of God and to reap in yet more harvest before great tribulation begins in full.

To what extent, I do not know. It will be global. It is the clash of the kingdoms. Pray that neither your own heart or any devil, or any false prophet deceive you. Jesus forewarned about the last days and false prophets arising, speaking what the people want to hear, and showing forth signs and lying wonders.

(End of excerpt from “Push Away Satan’s Lies and Intimidation”, posted February 14, 2020)

I must add this at this time (March 19, 2020). If you have been waiting for the fulfillment of a vision, dream, personal covenant between you and the Lord, or a prophetic word to come to pass, I urge you to once more (yet again) get before the Lord and humbly ask Him if it is of Him. He will not mind our asking. He told us to try every spirit to see if it is of Him [1Jn 4:1], and in so doing, it is an act of obedience, not an act born out of unbelief.

Perhaps the Holy Spirit will lead you into a fast. However he leads, do it. I myself have sought God for this very reason, to know HIS truth and what he would say regarding the matter. I asked the Holy Spirit to gird me up, brace me for whatever the Father would say, through Jesus (Yeshua). He will not deceive us. He cannot. If we seek truth, we will find it in Him.

God is the God of truth. His very Spirit is Spirit and truth. And Jesus (Yeshua) is the way, the truth and the life. Yes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; the God of Israel will indeed speak truth to us when we humbly cry out to Him for truth in all things, no matter what. He is Faithful and True. 
[Rev 19:11]

His Calling is a Sure Sound
Further on in that article, I posted what the Lord had placed within my spirit:

“Understand the times you are in. Understand the call to repentance; the call to holiness and the call to obedience. Stand strong in faith. I am positioning My people. Those who obey shall take the forefront to speak to the multitudes. Those who mingle the precious with the vile, the clean with the unclean and the holy with the unholy shall weep, as they are brought low and are passed over. Repent and believe.

(Note*- I have to interject that “passed over” does NOT mean God will leave or forsake us. It is always a personal decision to leave or forsake God. What ‘passed over’ means, if that is the case in our situation, is that we must repent of whatever the Holy Spirit reveals to us individually.

The Lord will not use those who have strange fire, or use mixture (compromise) in their walk. We cannot have one foot in the world and the other in God’s kingdom. It’s all or nothing. Repent, and just as with Nineveh, and many other examples, God forgives and leads accordingly, to accomplish His will for our lives. BP-March 2020)

Fear not. Babylon is full of confusion and tyranny. Do not give up. Focus on Your Saviour, Redeemer and King and read the scriptures. The light in many of the church leaders has become dim, for they seek to satisfy the world and compromise the very gospel.

Yet, even amongst the church leaders is a remnant who walk in My ways and My will. They lead the people in truth, far from the traditions of men and the doctrines of demons. They do not compromise with the world.

(End of excerpt from February’s article, “Push Away Satan’s Lies…” under the subtitle, “Call to Repentance and the Word”

Also in that same article, I posted a word written September 2007 and posted October 3, 2007. It was entitled, “Winds Are Changing – Great Darkness”. Under the subtitle, “Beginning of Sorrows”, I shared a word the Lord placed in my heart, which follows.

The beginning of sorrows already has started and many, many there are that do know this, but many of My people are becoming confused, frustrated, beaten down. Walking in love and faith are challenged like never before.

This is happening in all nations and its people these days, including My people. Countless numbers are experiencing things coming at them in every direction – onslaughts increasing – they bear heavy burdens which weaken them, taking their inner strength.

They feel beaten down, desperately alone, grossly misunderstood, grievously torn – the strength of their heart poured out – in a dry place [drylands] – a wilderness. People are becoming impatient with each other and many relationships are being destroyed. The work of flesh and the enemy increases.

Hear this carefully. The adversary is roaming as a roaring lion seeking whom He may devour, for the beasts are arising…the dragon is near. He counterfeits every good work I do, but the fruit of his work leads to corruption, division, destruction and chaos.”

Further on, under the subtitle, “Winds are Changing”:

If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [2Chr 7:14 – see also 15]

--(in verse 13, the Lord
God spoke to Solomon that if there were no rain, and He sent devouring locusts, and pestilence (emphasis mine as of today-March 19, 2020, for reasons that weren’t understood at the time of writing, but are now understood) (in other words, if He sent his judgments upon his people), then in verse 15, He promises he will be attentive to the prayers of his people if they do what he says in verse 14)

(I posted the scriptures: John 14:6; Is 61:1; Ps 34:18 and Mat 11:28)

For as the shadow of great evil has cast itself over the land, as the wicked one arises, NOW is the TIME to abide, clinging to the Vine (Jesus); for we are at the end of the age.

(End of 2007 excerpt posted on “Push Away Satan’s Lies…”) but I went on in that same article to post Psalm 91, which was originally reposted in December 2018 in Just One Stone – Don’t Give Up (part 4) ) Furthermore in that article, the Lord forewarned of impending danger or impending judgment.

Two years later, we become aware of the novel coronavirus, nCOVID-19 as of December 2019, (At the time of the article posted at the end of December, 2019, the virus was only known as a novel coronavirus (nCovid-19), and that it began in China). Now, according to all reports, it has spread globally. The Lord fairly warns.

Also in December 2019, I wrote about a brief open vision (a snapshot) of a (very real looking) roaring lion, which I believed was not just a personal warning, but a corporate one. I urged that we should keep alert and be prayerful. I also mentioned two other things that came to the forefront: highway of holiness [and the] way of the cross (die to self (the fleshly desires) daily).

The Lord warned that a storm was on the horizon and was intensifying, in December 2018. Now (March 2020), the storm is upon the world. Yet He still says to those abiding in Jesus,” Fear NOT! I AM Sovereign. I AM fully in control and fully aware of all that is happening.”

Please understand that on my own I know nothing more than the next person. Only the Lord does. He speaks to all of His children, ALL of us. I am simply sharing that which He gave me. Others have further messages. It is how our Lord does it, I believe, to keep us from pride or from thinking more highly of ourselves than we ought. It is all to HIS GLORY alone! Bless the name of the Lord. Hallelujah!

Event 201
After I had written the above, I stumbled across some information about an “event” that I had not heard anyone speak of up until several days ago (March 15, 2020). The event was appropriately titled, “Event 201”. I sent a letter to my family with the following information. I feel led to share it publicly.

Below are links to a meeting called, Event 201 – A Global Pandemic Exercise. It was held by John Hopkins Society, World Economic Forum and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It was an exercise that began Oct 18, 2019 and ran until December 19, 2019 (ending just a week or so before China announced that a new virus was making its people sick). The exercise took place at the Pierre Hotel in New York, NY.

The six videos are divided into segments that were filmed, covering a pandemic tabletop exercise that spreads out over the course of 3.5 hours. Although some news reports made it sound like the 3.5 hours were covered in one day, at the beginning of videos, a speaker gives the date, so in actuality, it was spread out over the course of a couple of months, from October 18, 2019 to December 19, 2019, but all told, apparently all segments covered a three and a half hour period.

The Meeting
Further on, I provide the links to the individual videos of the actual exercise that are broken up into segments covering a gamut of topics. The  group involved covers everything from panic, to people stockpiling in a frenzy, to school and business shutdowns, travel restrictions, isolation, restriction of social media and other platforms (internet) to stop the “fake news” (mis and disinformation), economic emergency, and much more.

Oddly, it began (interestingly enough – “hypothetically in China”)…yes, hypothetically, a random, coincidental guess (forgive the slight sarcasm). The “Event 201” (101 (basics)?) describes scenarios that are identical to what is happening globally right now.  It’s mind-boggling; however, on the same website is a disclaimer.

“Center for Health Security”, posted the information I use about the event, which can be found here. From their newsroom, the Center for Health Security issued a Statement of Clarification regarding Event 201.

To be fair, below is the STATEMENT (link found below), released by the Center for Health Security.
[quote below]

In October 2019, the John Hopkins Center for Health Security hosted a pandemic tabletop exercise called Event 201 with partners, the World Economic Forum and the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation. Recently, the Center for Health Security has received questions about whether that pandemic exercise predicted the current novel coronavirus outbreak in China.

To be clear, the Center for Health Security and partners did not make a prediction during our tabletop exercise. For the scenario, we modeled a fictional coronavirus pandemic, but we explicitly stated that it was not a prediction. Instead, the exercise served to highlight preparedness and response challenges that would likely arise in a very severe pandemic.

We are not now predicting that the nCoV-2019 outbreak will kill 65 million people. Although our tabletop exercise included a mock novel coronavirus, the inputs we used for modeling the potential impact of that fictional virus are not similar to nCoV-2019.

About
The exercise looks real enough, but remember, it is only the people on the “board” (those seated at the tables) that are the actual prominent individuals making up the team around the table. They represent global business, government and public health experts.

The people in the videos that the team of experts watches are actors: the reporter at GNN ( a fictitious news agency “Global News Network”, which is most likely a take on CNN), the “social media experts”, (actors) are supposed to represent Mark Zukerberg (CEO of Facebook) and Susan Wojcicki (Youtube CEO

– They are not identified as these people, nor does it state anywhere who they represent, but it is rather obvious who the “social media experts” represent, judging by the statements they make.

The actual audience is made up of an “Invitation-Only” group of 130 people, likely members of the press mingled in the crowd. The videos on Youtube are available to all (that is, the parts of the “exercise” that were filmed).

There are six videos that are divided up to cover the 3.5 hour total time period. Keep a listening ear and you will hear a female that coughs exactly the same way, same length, same number of [dry] coughs, identically every time (power of suggestion).

Her cough will be heard at random times throughout all the videos. Do you cough exactly the same way all the time? I do not, but this person has a consistent, patterned cough. Either that or a cough was recorded and added in to the sound track randomly throughout the filming of the exercise to help the viewer to remember how many (all) viruses spread in public places…of course.

Once you hear the cough and pay attention to the pattern, you will understand what I mean. It is almost like a repetitious timestamp. The links of the six segments of “Event 201” will be below. Pandemic or PLANdemic? How is it they knew “hypothetically” that the next virus would be a respiratory disease, and that it would begin in China, out of all the places in the world where a pandemic could start?

It has been reported that the WHO (World Health Organization) has held over 50 staged scenarios worldwide in recent years. I do not have documentation of that statement, outside of the report on the telegraph.co.uk website that covers the Event 201 exercise.

Interestingly enough, the Telegraph named the news report: “Disease X dummy run: World health experts prepare for a deadly pandemic and its fallout” (posted October 19, 2020)

Who Are the Players? (Pictures and names (with links to bios) of the comity of actual participants, (not actors at all), but prominent members in their various fields, who were “tasked with leading the policy response to a "fictional outbreak" scenario in the Event 201 pandemic tabletop exercise”).

I know the Health Center released a Statement of Clarification, and yes, it is true that epidemics happen often and pandemics also have been known to happen, such as Ebola (now factually considered to be man-made) and the Zika virus pandemic (which hit 82 countries in 2016, but did not have the effect n-CoV is having).

The reason why it is difficult for most people who have heard of Event 201 not to think this outbreak was preplanned is that Event 201 ended just immediately prior to the China virus being announced publicly in MSM (mainstream media).

Multitudes are convinced that the Freemasons, Illuminati, global elites, powers that be…whatever way one chooses to call them, believe in “hiding things in plain sight”.

To inform people of events before they happen is par for the course, but in that way, it can be denied and said to be coincidental when the ‘real event’ takes place, (And it’s a fact that that is how Satan and his dark agents work).

Clade XDark Winter, and Atlantic Storm are three other exercises that the John Hopkins Society carried out previously.

Home page for Event 201 (information on the exercise)

Event 201 – Pandemic Exercise: Highlights Reel (Introductory Video - was held in October to December 2019 (eerily similar to COVID-19)



Segment 3-Event Exercise: Finance Discussion  (Nov 29, 2019), date session held. (Coincidentally, this discussion was filmed a month before the COVID-19 was reported in media). In this segment, the board’s discussion centers around a global economic crisis, due to the pandemic. Also mentioned are the topics of slowing air travel, staying home from work, closing schools (keeping safe distancing), disrupting supply chains, interfering with our reliable channels of communication and news.

As of March 17, 2020 we have gotten as far as air travel, staying home (work) and closing schools, sports events, libraries, concerts, gyms, movies, zoos and many restaurants in many, if not all, countries around the world.

(They discuss emergency funds running out – funding if necessary – (and if losses are greater financially despite having fewer cases – in Event 201) Interestingly enough, Prime Minister Trudeau announced Monday, March 16, 2020 that the Canadian government would be spending $100 BN (billion) to bail out businesses who suffer in this time.

In Event 201, they state that years later, when the full effects of the pandemic are felt, it will push the world into a long period of slow growth – with a huge loss of workers and customers that could well parallel the great depression of 1929/30.


In this segment, hypothetical scenarios were discussed where the financial markets are down 15%, or more, universally. There are major strategic problems around communications taking place globally.  The board discusses how hypothetically Youtube and Facebook report accounts being created by state-sponsored groups, intending to sow political discord and gain financial advantages by spreading mis and disinformation.

So-called social media expert (actor for Facebook) states that countries need to make great efforts to end the incorrect info. Claims were made that it the false posts would “keep the pandemic from ending “and might even lead to the “fall of governments, as seen in Arab Spring” (a dramatic “reasoning”-BP).

Furthermore, it was stated that if a solution means “controlling” and “reducing” access to information (internet), it’s a good choice (Facebook ‘social ‘expert’(actor) says) Youtube “expert” states it is political leaders themselves putting out the wrong info and “fake news”, not necessarily trolls. 

Segment 5: Hotwash and Conclusion (this segment: “Global Preparedness Monitoring Board” says there should be a series of “simulations” that take place globally (this was mentioned 2x in the video and agreed upon by all members (who are NOT actors) at the table).

The logic behind the simulations was so countries (governments), health agencies and businesses (with use of military ‘if necessary’) can “work together” and “predict” what will happen. The possibility of “civil unrest” is discussed, with the confidence that the ‘military is ready’.

Simulations would help governments learn what the reaction of their ‘citizens’ would be, and how things must be in place ahead of time in the event of a fast-spreading coronavirus – especially with the reality of the spread of mis or disinformation, border control, “panic and neglect”, and more.

One rep at table mentions that it’s not “purely the goodwill of people coming together”, but the “real accountability to agents who are behind or advocating for a ‘stronger global government’ but a ‘practical one’, where WHO (World Health Organization) will do everything.”

The Canadian rep (Tim Evans) further states: “…but it’s that the various constituencies that have to be mobilized have identified, what I would call SOPs (standard operating procedure), who have to move forward in discreet areas that we know are going to be critical in moving this AGENDA…” (interesting choice of word-BP)
In one portion, an "actor" in one of the videos flashes the "6" hand signal three times, indicating "666". Coincidence?

In this discussion, it states that there is a shortage of physicians and care providers striking due to ‘lack of pay’, ‘long hours’ (exhaustion), ‘inadequate staff and shortage of necessary equipment’ etc, and how it should be handled…

Watch the videos for yourself and see how closely it has played out to what is actually happening now in countries around the globe. It is unbelievably accurate to how things are proceeding. I reckon that is why they are called “experts”?

I am unsure if this link provides recent updates, but it is a link to the PDF that the WHO put together with global statistics regarding the spread and report of the nCoV-19.

UPDATE: (as of March 22, 2020) – this link is from the World Health Forum, which ironically was one of the sponsors of the Event 201 pandemic exercise. It has the latest updates and statistics regarding the coronavirus, COVID-19.

Truth or Fiction?
There is an old saying that truth is stranger than fiction, and it surely proves to be true more often than not. There is a video that was posted in 2010 (10 years ago), with Bill Ryan (from Project Camelot).  I do not know much about Bill Ryan, but I watched the video which mentions something called, The Anglo-Saxon Mission.

Ryan begins by stating that in January 2010, Project Camelot received 11 pages of information form an insider who insisted on anonymity, but attended an informal meeting in the city of London five years earlier (2005) of a group identified as a ‘band of brothers’.

There was a lot disclosed apparently, which I am not going to delve into here. It mentioned plans that were already intended to be carried out, but the only thing is that the timing was off (much of it was supposed to happen over a decade ago).

I will put a link to the transcript below. What caught my attention was the mention of something that sounds like what is happening now. Remember, this was disclosed and the video posted on Youtube 10 years ago.

The anonymous source said that there was a plan for a covert release of a biological weapon, targeted against the Chinese (yes, China – again - BP).  He noted how the men in the group all laughed when they said the plan would begin when “China will catch a cold”, (speaking of a very serious virus, which would actually be a biological weapon).

He stated that the biological warfare would spread even further, to the west, and that the infrastructure would be critically weakened. In the meeting, individuals were stating that the biological weapon was intended to bring about suspicions and accusations between world leaders.

It was noted that the “Chinese cold” would be just the beginning because “real war” (WWIII) would be triggered and become widespread with a great loss of life. The anonymous source stated that the intent was that between the deaths caused by spread of the biological weapon, followed by a real war, would reduce the population by 50%.

He stated that the first two world wars were set up for the final (apocalyptic) third world war, with a well-planned financial collapse. The dates were off again, as this was all to happen by October 2008. The source further stated that a geophysical event was expected to take place, one that would affect the entire world (such as an asteroid). It was expected sometime within the next decade (so anytime up to 2018), AFTER the nuclear war.

When asked why a third world war would be initiated, along with an economic collapse, if a geophysical event was expected that would be cataclysmic, the answer was that a “new world” could be set up from a post-catastrophic world. Totalitarian control structures would be set up by the “controllers” at the “demands of the people”, who wanted order to be established once again.

The plan is very racist and evil. Although in the 2005 meeting it was called “The Anglo-Saxon Mission”, apparently meetings originally began in 1976 with the push for the “dawning of a new day”.  But I would dare to say that it goes much farther back, before the world wars and further. It is Satan’s agenda, but God gave us His Word that describes it all accurately. He knows the end from the beginning.

It sounds like a Luciferian (Satanic) wicked plan to bring in the Antichrist, but of course, no such thing is mentioned in the video. Bill Ryan is a fan of David Icke, who believes we are ‘gods’ who lost the knowledge of our power.

Unfortunately, the latter portion of the Youtube video is totally New Age. Bill Ryan is a fan of David Icke and praises his work. I have rarely listened to Icke because long ago, I learned of his New Age or “spiritual” beliefs. He believes that the serpent had sex with Eve in the Garden of Eden and that Cain was a ‘part reptilian, part human’ child, and that the hidden “reptilian race” upon earth was the result.

He is well-known for stating that he believes that the British royals are shape-shifters, from the “reptilian race”. He also posits “infinite consciousness”, and that we (mankind) are all immortal ‘gods’, who have lost the knowledge of our power in times past.

However, both Bill Ryan and David Icke believe that people are now “awakening” to the fact that they are ‘gods’ and will once again regain the lost knowledge of our ‘power’. 

In the video (about the 18 minute mark), you will notice Bill Ryan form the infamous “number 6” hand signal (which many say is simply the “OK” sign). Another coincidence?
He too flashes the “6” three times in the video, hence, secretly messaging “666”. The “awakening” that both Bill Ryan and David Icke believe in is an age-old belief called “the dawn of a new day”, with symbols located around the world.

A transcript of the interview, from the same anonymous source that sent 11 pages to Bill Ryan, at Project Camelot can be found at the link above, “transcript of…etc”. Project Avalon is run by the same man (Bill Ryan).

The beginning of the video posted 10 years ago that mentions a biological weapon released on the Chinese is in the video called, Anglo-Saxon Mission. Avoid the New Age rhetoric that begins approximately midway through the video. It is pagan and false doctrine. 

I merely mention the video because of the eerie mention of the biological weapon released in China (ten years (2010) before the fact [2020])

I do not know much more than that about the man because I stopped listening when I heard the above New Age (pagan) gibberish. It reminds me of what the talking serpent said to Eve in the Garden of Eden, when he was working on deceiving her.

For God does know that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. [Gen 3:5]

Sovereign God
About two months ago, I was driving to town early (about 8AM) when I saw about a dozen soldiers (some kneeling, some standing, some on bellies) all in full gear (helmets, protective chest shields, camouflage etc) aiming weapons with scopes, all facing a “commander” who was talking to them.

In my spirit, I heard “this is what is coming”. I understood at the same time, not to fear, and that it would not be “immediate”. So far (as of March 19, 2020) there is no martial law or military involvement. I sense this “pandemic” is a trial run (albeit a most serious one), but worse is coming…just as Yeshua (Jesus) foretold.

It was back in June 2019 that I noticed something strange on the police cars. On the top of the roof (at the front) were the letters "UN" for United Nations. I live outside a small town in the Rockies. What are UN police cars doing here, or why have the local police cars put the letters UN on their vehicles (if that's the case).

Strange happenings. There is also a UN armoured tank on a piece of military property. God is opening our eyes. We are to be watchmen. It was likely a month and a half to two months later, I mentioned it to brethren in the next town who come this way a lot. They had not noticed, so I showed them pictures of at least 10 vehicles in the police parking lot with the UN letters clearly showings. We need to pray and ask God whatever is on our hearts - get wisdom.

What a good God to forewarn us! He does not want us to fear or panic, but stay close to Him and follow His lead. He is our hope, our strong tower, our refuge, an ever present help in trouble, He who will direct our paths (He urges us to trust him and not lean on our own understanding).

Sometimes when I lean on my logic and not take it to the Lord first, I can mess up, and sadly, I have at times. I’ve learned that these days, I need His direction in everything…we all do. And so great is His love for us, He will gladly lead us, but we have to be willing to obey, and not just willing, but carry out obedience,,,and it can be hard sometimes. 

There is hope for our future because eternity can be spent with our Creator, if we accept Christ Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. He is the WORD (of God) that came ion the flesh and comes in the flesh (sweet surrender). 

Anyway, to be forewarned is to be forearmed as the adage goes. Be much blessed and very safe. This article is presented with love, emphatically stating that Christ is our hope in glory.

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. [Colossians 1:27]

for His glory alone

Bonita                                dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com                  

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