Rejoice not against me, O my enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. [Micah 7:8]
The enemy has rejoiced over many of us as we go through times of purging, trials, testing, suffering, anguish, hardships of this life. He wars hard against us to bring us to defeat, but those of us who cling to God will not be overcome by the enemies of the cross (Satan and his minions). God is with us, and He promises that those who wait on Him will not be put to shame. [Ps 25:3] Rise again!
What I find incredible is that people all over the world are saying it is the worst year they ever had. Now, whether they speak of loss financially, materially, death or illness due to COVID-19 or not, I cannot speak for them, but isn't it interesting that when we are going through horribly and tragically challenging and hard times, we think no one else is and that no one else could possibly understand. But that is where we often get it wrong.
For me, the year began with deception, and the
Holy Word of God was used to carry it out, just as it was in the Garden of Eden. Did I
expect that? Absolutely not because I have been praying for years that I would
not be deceived. So, why was it allowed? God has always alerted me before. What happened?
The year ended with more deception involving the holy Word of God. I won't be explaining it in this article, but I promise you, the enemy is ferociously and feverishly busy trying to corrupt, defile, steal, kill and destroy as much as he can. His war is fully-fledged against all religions, but particularly Christianity.
I promise you, I am not exaggerating. I will go into it in another article, but suffice it to say, the enemy is out to take down every true believer in God, first. Then in his evil character, he slams against all of mankind, for great is his hate.
You name it. If it could happen, it did, and I was at a loss as to what was happening and why it was happening. In May, when I came into absolute obedience in all I knew I was to do, that was when everything went from bad to worse. You know...the proverbial fan and what hits it.
Please pay attention. It has only just begun...betrayals (people, including "Christians" turning on each other), covetousness, persecution, deception...ALL of it is coming upon the world, every nation, every country, every tribe and clan. And it is approaching fast; almost upon us. We were forewarned. It is why the trials are so intense. We have to make our choices and take our stand. NOW!
God is good in all He does and in all He allows. His wisdom surpasses the greatest mind ever recorded on earth. All that was foretold is upon us. Search the scriptures; look around and see if it is not so. Our Lord is soon returning. We are being told to be ready and to prepare! Check your lamps.
It was as if obedience brought a curse instead of a blessing, but of course, that was and is a lie of the
devil. Obedience brings blessings. We must wait on God's timing. We will never understand fully why he allows what he allows, not everything...not in this lifetime. He is God and trusting Him can be very difficult at times, and believe me, our trust and faith will be tried. It was for all our forerunners, so yes, it will be for each of us too, like it or not.
Yes, I have to accept that God allowed everything that happened, despite my questioning prayers, and I had absolutely no idea at the time as to why. I can tell you now what I did not know then because during the hardest parts of the year, the Lord was silent in the reasoning behind it all. Yet, consistently, the Holy Spirit would cause me to hear "trust Me, do not fear", over and over again, in my spirit.
Yet, a trying of the heart and of my faith was indeed
happening. There was also pruning, a purging, discipline, correction, fire and water, and far too often, silence...yet, He was with me every step of the way, and that much I was well aware of. I knew He would hear me when I prayed, even if he kept silent.
We speak of trusting God, and having faith in all He says and in His Word. We speak (like Peter) of never denying Him, willing to die for Jesus, and on and on we go, confident that we are solid as a rock in our faith and trust in the Lord.
So, let the trials
begin…
And so they did, for the entire year. Please do not misunderstand me. Not everything that was difficult was a trial. There were several things that happened that were a direct result of someone sinning, but the Lord has been revealing truth to all his people, in His ways and in His timing. Remember, Isaiah 55:8, 9 remind us that God's ways and thoughts are not ours, or even like ours. They are much higher than ours.
How many times
I searched my heart, I lost track. How many times mid-way and especially near
the end of the year did I ask, ‘what have I done Lord? Show me my sin so I can
repent and turn from it” – I lost track of how many times I asked that too. Take me, Lord. I've had enough! - I remember that I said the latter in years gone by in other heated trials, and I swore that I would "never" repeat those words again. Sigh, I am so glad that Abba is wise and does not listen to hasty words - EVERY TIME they are spoken.
I know that I know it was not just me going through tough times this past year (outside of Covid). I do not imagine we all go through desperate times at the same time, those intensely dark seasons where we are utterly helpless to stop or to change anything, but multitudes of us do go through together. Even Peter tried to encourage us so we would not become disheartened and fall into despair, depression, angst.
Lord, Is This a Trial? A Test? What's Happening?
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. [1Pet 5:8, 9]
Peter goes on to say that after we have suffered awhile, Jesus (Yeshua) will strengthen, establish, perfect and settle us. Ah, but how soon do we forget? No wonder the Lord
has to always repeat himself, especially in these days of TMI – (Too Much Information) that we have hurdled at us today from every direction.
So, this particular article will not go into detail of what all
transpired this past year. And again I say that I am not even speaking of
COVID, although social distancing, mask wearing, lockdowns etc. were indeed a hassle and a challenge for all of us, a
great inconvenience to say the least. I’m not even speaking of that.
I know that globally multitudes were going through a horrific
year as well. Back in September and October 2020, I was getting many letters
from people torn apart spiritually by all that was happening in their own lives, seemingly endless trails and tribulations, but like me, not
understanding the “why” of it all, yet desperately longing for it all to end.
I tried to answer letters the best I could, as simply another
sister in Christ, but the desperate letters did affect me, unbeknownst to me at the time. Every effort was made on my part to not allow the pain that brethren were suffering to cause me to stumble, but the truth was that I was going
through myself, so it did affect me…and I knew not who to turn to except the Lord. The letters I
received were so heartbreaking, filled with such confusion and discouragement, brokenness and hopelessness that I did not have it in me to say, “hey, me
too…”
Sadly, I'm afraid I was a "miserable comforter". [Job 16:2]
There was an earnest desire not to discourage a
broken and contrite soul further, but perhaps I did err in not sharing that I
too was going through hell. Perhaps in some way, it may have helped, but instead,
with the little strength I had spiritually myself, my best effort was put forth
to turn them to the only One I know who could help all of us…the LORD Jesus (Yeshua).
I had spoken from my heart, not from someone else's experience. But the bitterness that one person had was more than I knew how to address, and after a few letters back and forth, when that comment came back, after the time and effort I had put in to try and get them not to give up and to truly focus on Jesus, I had to stop writing. All I could do after that was to silently pray for them after they expressed their dissatisfaction with my "comfort".
No, this particular article will not be going into details of
what transpired last year with me. But o dear brethren, things are about to
turn around for those of us who have hung on desperately, even by a thread, a thin rope, even with
a mustard seed of faith – refusing to let go of Jesus (Yeshua), though every demonic
force was doing their best to cause us to give up, or to give in. They failed.
All glory to God alone. And THAT is why I chose to
post the verse from Micah 7 at the beginning of this writing. It was a horrific time for Israel at the time the prophet wrote.
There was much bribery going on with princes and judges and others in high
positions.
There was oppression, betrayals from those closest to each other, bloodshed and great
evil happening. Those who trusted in the living God were hated, reproached. O but
what was the prophet saying? Micah knew that the laughter and satisfaction of
the enemies would be silenced and halted, as God would rise up to vindicate and
to recompense.
Micah was saying WAIT upon the Lord! WAIT for Him;
He will bring you out of the darkness as the light at noonday.
ARISE! You will arise! He will strengthen you and the enemy will be the one covered in shame, not you. Everything is not as it appears to be! Trust and wait. When God gives a promise, and confirms it, and does not reveal differently to you when you pray earnestly for truth, TRUST and WAIT. He IS Sovereign.
When Micah said that the words spoken were: “Where is the Lord your God?”: watch. Believe, know that yes, the Living God is Sovereign. We do not have to know everything. We do not have to understand everything. All we have to do is hold fast to our faith, trusting God and waiting on His timing.
O beloved friends and brethren, if we have to hear it a million times to keep us focused on Christ and upon the narrow path, so be it. We walk by faith, not by sight...keep reminding yourself. Encourage yourself, as Joshua and David did.
Please allow me to share with you a part of my
journal, written mid-way last year, after I had come into full obedience (ridding myself of a bad habit, or rather, allowing deliverance from the LORD, thank You Jesus), in May, in every area, to the best of my knowledge. I had to write it out because my
prayers seemed so self-focused, and I truly was wanting to please my Father. Such a hard trial…
I called it:
The Strongest Temptation (September
2020)
The strongest temptation to give up has
been circling me like a flock of vultures for so long that to guess would likely be to err. Drowning in
tears, guarding my words, reeling in pain, crying out to my faithful Maker,
Lord, do you hear me? Do you see me? You promised never to leave or forsake me,
I do believe that…but where are you now as I cry out?
It’s been so long, month after month, has
it been year upon year? I’ve lost track…I know it was off and on, but has been
increasing as time passes, as weariness consumes me, and how pain and suffering seem to threaten me with death.
How long will I cry out and you do not
move? I have pleaded for your mercy and compassion, as undeserved as it is.
You already have been merciful and gracious
beyond measure…how many times, I lost count of that too. Too many times to number, you have saved my life, healed me, delivered me, been everything to
me…Why will these trials not end, or has it just been one big, long trial?
Your precious and holy Spirit put within me
that this is a fight of flesh versus spirit; the enemy against the children of
God, children of darkness versus children of light. Why am I not comforted in
this? You have taught me much through my suffering, and for that, I will always
thank you. Is there growth, Lord? Is there any good fruit, or is my tree bare?
But Father, must this entire life be one of
suffering? Forgive me, I’ve heard tons of times that there is always someone
suffering more than me. I know this, but I cannot live competing with the
world, whether in good or in evil. I simply cannot…
Yes, I know others suffer more; I know others
never get to live as long; others go without far more. This is understood, but
does that diminish my suffering, my pain, my stress, my sorrow? All the voices
can drive one crazy. O Abba, it is so difficult not to focus on one’s self when
we are in the throes of suffering, pain and grief, whether physically, mentally or spiritually.
How many times do people say, “It’s not about you”, when we are in desperate times, dire straits, longing for an end, a way out, some relief? Really? Well, yes it is. Because it's my pain, my suffering, my grief...not yours. So, how can I honestly say it's not about me. I am the one being tried; the one being put through the furnace and the water, the suffering...
I know, I realize it's about being perfected, molded in Christ's image, for eternity. But as holy and righteous as it may sound, it IS about us. God created us, so obviously, we ARE involved; He alone is doing a work in us. It IS for HIS glory, absolutely, but for our good. JFS is not going to help anyone going through mourning, grief, suffering, pain, deep sorrow, despair, depression, and more. (JFS: my personal invented pet phrase for Job's Friend's Syndrome). Oh God in heaven, would anyone dare say that to Jesus in his suffering…that it’s not about you?
He surely knew that no one would understand
His travailing and agony at that moment because they could not see or know what He had to suffer.
Well, in truth, the difference is that his suffering was something He chose to do willingly, solely for us sinners. It is why He came into this world, in the flesh. He had done no wrong, never sinned, a spotless, blameless soul, Son of God, Son of man, suffering for us, so we could be forgiven and reconciled back to God, the
Father.
Father, I know you take no pleasure in people being seduced, deceived and overtaken by wickedness. You're not a sadist who looks forward to seeing Your beautiful creation thrown in the lake of fire that was meant for that rebellious and now-unholy angel, Satan (Lucifer) and his evil cronies...I don't believe for a moment that you take any pleasure in that reality at all. But the thousands of years of patience You've shown humble me...I can't even wait out this trial without being exasperated...and the tons of warnings, and measures You have taken to help us choose properly, is mind-boggling. I cannot argue Abba, that You are justified in wrath; your anger is indeed righteous.
All I know, Lord…is…I feel somewhat schizophrenic, all the different voices. Oh brother, the psychiatrists would have a field day with that statement. "You hear...voices? Are they audible --inside your head?" Oh yes, those words could get me committed.
But Father, I struggle so much at times. Sometimes, I feel strong (when you strengthen me), but other times...I'm undone. I get confused between the voice of my flesh (my own thoughts), the Word of God in my heart (scripture) and the leading of the precious Holy Spirit…warring or at variance with the accusations and taunting voice of the adversary and his cronies, and the voices of the world, with all its religions, technology and beliefs, and the voices of fellow believers who try and help, and finally, unbelievers -- "Where is your God now?" Lord, help me please. I don’t want to give up or give in, but I don’t know how long or even if I can go on. I need you. Please don't let me fall away. I can't, won't, let go. You have to pick my talons out from your robes Lord, but truthfully, I can’t do this without your help...and I don't want to. Forgive me for my weaknesses...
Show me any place where I am in sin. Cleanse my heart and put a right spirit in me. Oh God, I know the holy Spirit dwells in me, but please increase in me. Show me how to decrease. I don't know how...
… all I can do is weep; I’m so confused. What have I done? Where am I wrong? Show me anything hidden or that I am denying. I trust you, but maybe not as deeply as I think. I do the best I can, but I don’t understand. God, don’t
leave me here. Take me home but don’t let Satan laugh any longer at me.
I weep more…uncontrollably, disappointed in
my weakness; my lack of faith and trust. I, I, I...me, me, me...My God, help!
Then I hear within:
For every battle of the warrior is with
confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning
and fuel of fire. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the
government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,
counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of peace. [Is 9:5, 6]
Do not fear, for even in My silence, I am
with you. Have I not said I will never leave nor forsake you?
[then my Father went silent…again]
(End of that particular outcry)
How Good our Creator Is
How many times do we sound like Habakkuk, crying
out to the Lord? Habakkuk was witnessing injustice, wickedness, lawlessness,
violence. He could not understand why it was all being allowed, or if God would
intervene.
O Lord, how long shall I cry and You will not hear! Even
cry out unto You of violence, and You will not save! Why do You show me
iniquity and cause me to behold grievance? (injustice, wrong, evil, unfairness)
Therefore the law is slacked and judgment does never
go forth: for the wicked do compass about the righteous; therefore wrong
judgment proceeds. [Hab 1:2-4]
Doesn't that sound exactly like where we are at today? Evil, deception, violence, lawlessness...globally. And what did (and does) our blessed and loving Maker
say in response?
Behold you among the heathen and regard, and wonder marvelously: for I will work a work in your days, which you will not believe, though it be told you. [Hab1:5]
Yes, trials are hard, the testing of our heart and
faith can be excruciating; discipline and correction is uncomfortable --- but
it is not without purpose or reason. We just do not understand it in those times, and may not for a long time after it is over with - if at all. But God (YHVH) in His wisdom, knows exactly what He is doing, in control and absolutely Sovereign, He is.
A Message
(I’ve held
onto the following for a couple years, not sure exactly how long, but I found it on one of my
external hard drives. I was hard-pressed to release it now. Praise be to God. -
BP2021)
Judgment is About to Fall
Great
fires shall surround and walls of mighty waters shall destroy your high place,
o Mystery Babylon Harlot, and shall sweep over many of your kingdoms. The earth shall reel to and fro like a
drunkard. [Is 24:20] So it is written, so it shall be.
The holy King has not been slack in His promise, as some men count slackness, but is longsuffering, not desiring that any should perish, but all should come to repentance. [2Pet 3:9] Yea, but not all will...
Yet only the faithful who have ears to hear [Is 55:3], have heard the blast of the trumpets (spiritual warnings). If the faithful heard not the blast in the spiritual, they listened to those who were commissioned to hear and to obediently go forth to warn others of that which the Lord placed upon their heart to speak forth.
The ram’s horn, held high to the lips upon the face that is lifted upward, blasting forth the warnings. Take heed, watch and pray. Take heed, deception is rampant. Jesus (Yeshua) said, "Take heed no man (person) deceive you. [Mat 24:4]
(Note* - We all have different work to do. It's NOT about one being more 'special' than another. It is our reasonable service; each of us commissioned to do a work. It is why we all have different talents, gifts and skills. Amen because ALL glory goes to God through Messiah Jesus anyway!
It is written that things will get increasingly worse, as love waxes cold and as sin abounds...with each doing what is right in their own eyes -- except those submitted to our loving Creator. We need Him in every way for that which is now upon us, and most definitely for that which is coming. Search the scriptures.
We believers are NOT going to make the world "ready" for Christ Jesus. Only God alone can fix the mess this world is in. The holy scriptures foretold these times, and Messiah Himself told us what to look for (signs); His words recorded in the New Testament. The prophets of old, dedicated to the living God of Israel, faithfully wrote down the words the Holy Spirit gave them to write. We are without excuse. We need the Lord - period. Seek FIRST the kingdom of God...(that is more than a suggestion of wisdom).BP2021)
† * * *
* * †
Dispelling
Any Possible Confusion
For
God is NOT the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [1Cor 14:33]
Trust
in the Lord with all your heart and lean NOT to your own understanding. In all
your ways, acknowledge Him and He SHALL direct your paths. [Prov 3:5, 8]
(Note**
- I understood that these “trumpets” are NOT the ones that
the book of Revelation speaks of. These are warnings in the spiritual
realm to be ready, to prepare – spiritually first:
repentance (if necessary, each one of us will know individually if there is anything
we need to repent of).
The
Lord is exhorting us to draw nigh to Him; He will draw close to us [Jam 4:8],
cleave to Him [Josh 23:7], laying down our will to gladly follow His
instructions, and obviously, to obey His commandments. [1Jn 2:17] This is how
He directs our steps (paths). [Prov 3:6]
We
are in dark days right now (January 2021) where the great tribulation is
fast approaching…like it or not. God is always generous in His warnings and the
time allotted for repentance. His written Word is full of examples.
Yet,
as it is written, these last days are indeed as the days of Noah, and as the
days of Sodom and Gomorrah, and few today are willing to accept the warnings, or
to let go of that which satisfies the flesh but is not of God, and to humble
themselves before the Living God (through Christ Jesus/Yeshua) – just as
in the bygone days of which the Messiah spoke of.
Once
we prepare spiritually, and be ready for His leading, the precious and Holy
Spirit will instruct each of us corporately, yet especially, individually, if
we have humbled ourselves and are submitted to Him.
We
must work together with the Lord. [2Cor 6:1] He will NEVER force anyone, and
never has. The onus is upon each one of us separately. I do not know how anyone can do it without him. I know I cannot. So much is going on, but God will keep us aligned to His will, if we let Him lead us, and He will balance all things out for us. He will lead us and help us in every way. He IS faithful and good– BP2021)
(End
note)
† * * * * * †
When
you see the fall of the beautiful seductress, your Queen[Is 47:11], o foolish
ones, will you then awaken and cry out as you witness the judgment fall upon
the nations, and upon the whole earth? [Rev 18:10, 17, 19]
Will
you see your way through the darkness of judgment, seeing as you have no oil
for your lamps? Will your queen, the
Babylon Harlot, offer you any, seeing as she has no light of her own? Her promises and predictions are false hopes
and lies.
All
that was placed upon My people, My Body, that was meant for evil, I shall turn
to good [Gen 50:20], for they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the
word of their testimony and loved not their life unto death. [Rev 12:11]
They
laid down their lives, broken and humbled, having considered the cost and found
it worthy. [Jam 1:21, 22]
As
a woman in travail, the Body of My Christ aches and cries out for justice; they
cry out for they have heard that the Bridegroom is coming. [1Cor 16:22] They
shall be awake, purified, without spot or blemish, prepared to
meet the Bridegroom, for He has all things ready. [Eph 5:27]
A
quietness lulls over the land, a false peace. It shall be short-lived, as is
the eerily peaceful calm before the storm. The harlot and those in her Babylon
kingdom continue on with life as usual (but only for a short season) [1
Thess 4:3] – yes, just as in the days of Noah.
[2Pet 2:1-2]
For
in those days, the people of the earth had heard and seen Noah’s warnings, yet
it fell upon deaf ears. Their eyes did
behold the mighty ark, but they beheld it with eyes that could not see. [Heb 11:7, 8]
A
further delay of seven days was given for the people to acknowledge their
transgressions and iniquities, repent and come into the ark for safety, but
they would have none of it. They shunned
the ark and the family of eight souls.
Nothing
was harder for Noah than to hear the cries of those he had known and lived
amongst, begging to enter the ark. Yet
he could not, for I had sealed the door shut.
[Gen 7:16]
There
was a strange silence over the earth during those seven days of delay whilst
yet a last opportunity was offered in patient love, before My righteous
judgment fell. [Gen 7:10] Selah
For
every thing there is a time and a season. [Eccl 3:1] Life continues on, except
for the soldiers who are not entangling themselves with the affairs of the
world, but are ready to follow the orders of the One who has called them, to
serve in the battle. [2Tim 2:4]
My
Spirit will indeed baptize with fire, so that in the purifying, you will be
left without spot or blemish. [Mat 3:11] It is all about to go down, as in the
days of Noah. Cling to the Messiah, your
ark of today, for He is calling His people to ready themselves. Lo, we are to
keep looking up, for our redemption is drawing nigh – our Lord is soon
returning. [Lk 21:28; Rev 22:12, 13]
HalleluYah.
All glory to the Living God (YHVH)
alone! Praise and thanksgiving be to God through Jesus our Messiah! NONE shall
touch Your glory Lord…none, for You are good and Your mercy endures forever.
(End of the message “Judgment is About to
Fall”)
In October 2020, when my heart was
despairing over the hardships of the year, and concerns for the troubles of
others heavy upon my heart, I received these
messages, which I journaled and am led to share. May it bless and encourage any
and every weary soul, and strengthen you as only God can do.
Some portions were extremely personal.
Those portions have not been included. I trust the Lord’s leading. This is to speak
to those who the Lord so leads here, and to whom He quickens the message in
their heart. God alone will be glorified, and He does not share His glory with
another. Bless the Lord!
October 26, 2020
My
child, much is coming that people would rather not know about. You must
continue to TRUST Me in things pertaining to your life, the lives of your loved
ones and the world.
I
am Sovereign, child. Multitudes are beginning to doubt as you have heard and seen.
Multitudes are being pretentious, keeping a blind eye, walking in pride and
arrogance. Trust Me in all things. Indeed, give thanks in all things.
I
know you have heard “suddenly”, “unexpectedly”, “soon”, yet see nothing, but
indeed, My word does not return void. Neither does the vision tarry. It shall
be right on time. It is no secret that bad things happen “suddenly”, yet it is
difficult for people to embrace the fact that GOOD can happen suddenly as well.
Focus on Me.
All
will work out. Do not ask how, why, where, when – do not use logic to try and
reach answers. The spirit of fear longs to return. Rebuke him. Stand fast with
your armour on and cast down imaginations and every high thing that exalts
itself above the knowledge of God, and (hold captive) bringing all into
obedience in Christ.
I
will guide you one day at a time. These are serious dark days. You see how
people acted throughout the bible. For a “season”, it appears as if people get
away with their actions (folly), but beloved, I AM still God. I DO
intervene – when the TIME is right. My time is not your time, for as I have
often told you, I am not caught up in the time/space continuum, for I AM the
Creator of it.
Many
think I am too slow, yet “many” will also admit I am an on-time God, including
you. I [always] fulfill my part. Do not give up or give in to defeat.
Fast,
give thanks and praise. Ah, my child, there are spiritual and universal laws.
TRUST TRUST TRUST.
Oct 27, 2020
Trust
Me in how I deal with my children. Do you think I only discipline you? Do you
think you are the worst in the bunch? Do you think I have brought you this far
only to let you down now?
I AM SOVEREIGN.
I sent My
prophets to speak to defiant and wayward kings, yet also to the widowed. Do
people truly understand My Sovereignty? Even My own (those who are Mine) question
such (my sovereignty) when things happen that they do not understand or that
hurt them.
I spoke to
pharaohs and kings. I sent my angels to appear before righteous prophets and
humble shepherds. I spoke through an animal and brought forth a whale (a large
fish) to consume a man – to swallow him up without killing him. I the Lord did
ALL these things.
I re-created
earth when it was destroyed by water. I made everything out of nothing, formed
that which was formless – held things back or brought them forward. I the Lord
did all these things.
I
AM Sovereign indeed (beloved), fully capable of speaking to any man, woman or
child; fully able to cause the blind to see, the deaf to hear (physically and
spiritually) and to soften or harden hearts. Pharaoh, in the days of Israel’s
exodus from Egypt, is but one example.
For
those who long to place blame upon my shoulders, and all evil at my feet,
accusing Me of all manner of failings, so be it. The wisdom of such is foolishness
to Me. I reach out to all in ways I see fit.
Some
are deaf by choice, refusing truth that is not to their liking. Some are both
blind and deaf, preferring to do what is right in their own eyes.
I
have seen your struggles, your frustrations, your efforts to keep flesh
submissive and grateful to Me. All has not gone by unnoticed. You passed more
tests than you realize. You are indeed willing and desirous to be in My will.
I
help you. I love you. SOON – all shall be in place and you shall be walking in
the reality of our covenant, fully healed, restored, reversed in years with
re-creations, giftings. Time is moving quickly. Things are unfolding rapidly.
Be ready. Prepare – ah!
(Note: - It was this message that reminded me of a picture I had taken in 2020)
I was returning to my home from a nearby town when I happened to see the person with the sign, as I was stopped at a street light. Never in my life had I seen such before; I had only heard of such things before (Christians walking around with signs) - from others.
It was in October. If you click on the picture, it will enlarge and you can see that the woman with the bike and the man are both wearing masks due to Covid-19 -BP2021)
Do not look at outward appearances and fear. GIVE thanks. PRAISE ME, trusting that I AM not man that I should lie. My word shall not return void. I speak truth to you by the blood of the Lamb (my precious Son Yeshua) and by His name, for I have exalted My Word above My name.
Nov
6, 2020
Yes,
my child, be at peace. I realize things are not happening as quickly as you would
like, but they are happening quickly. Trust – wait – be patient
There
is a countdown. There is an alignment (to align with My WILL and My word (be
a ‘doer’ of the Word), not align with man and his agenda, as some false doctrines teach)
remember – take heed no man deceive you. Things are balancing out, and also being
weighed in the balances. I’ve been doing a quick work, my child.
These are the days and times that my people must trust their God.
Through my Son and by My
Spirit, I shall lead all who abide in Me. Many have all the right words, but
they are not backed up by time spent with Me. Come, come closer, come deeper.
ABIDE and wait upon Me for I shall not disappoint. My ways are rarely
understood by mankind, even by My own people, but those who TRUST in Me will
always end up in praise and thanksgiving.
My
love abounds, and it is My love that brings My people back into balance when
things that happened – especially if a long wait is involved – throw them
temporarily off- balance.
Listen
for My still small voice.
Elijah,
in the cave, knew that I was not in the earthquake, or violent winds, or sweeping
fire – I was found in the stillness. Ask and you shall receive; seek and you
shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you.
Never
has the clash of the kingdoms been more obvious globally as it is this day
(even as the days of Noah, Sodom and Gomorrah), and the clash, noise and
confusion is steadily increasing and shall continue.
Some
are being called to fast. ALL are being called to pray. Search your heart with
the help of My Spirit. Keep a guard upon it – as well as a guard on all portals
of your body (eyes, ears, mouth).
Stay
in My Word. I shall direct your steps. Not every thought is from Me, nor is
every desire placed by Me. Stay close and wait for My sure answer, as you bring
ALL (ALL) to me.
Do
not lean on your own understanding, searching for logic, reason and sense, for
there are things, especially now in these days, where FAITH and TRUST will
override logic and fear. Faith and trust will keep My people in OBEDIENCE
(faith has works, which do My will).
Trust,
wait on My timing, no matter how difficult. The waiting will seem to be most
burdensome, seemingly overbearing, just before that which one has long waited
for becomes a reality.
Every
enemy of the cross will unite to attempt to sabotage your faith and cause you
to give up or fall into unbelief.
Remember,
this is war, but lo! I hold the victory. PATIENCE, just a little longer. The
time is upon you. The chaotic condition of the world and the escalation of evil
has not taken Me by surprise. Pray, read My Word and rest in Me with
confidence. I will lead each willing and obedient child, according to My will
and plan.
REST
in that CONFIDENCE.
When
Nehemiah was endeavouring to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, much came against
him, even so-called prophets were sent to discourage him. In fact, they came to
‘curse’ his work. War was in the air.
Therefore,
Nehemiah and his workers kept weapons on them. At times, they worked with one
hand and kept a weapon in the other. It was shown to Nehemiah that the
so-called prophets were sent to discourage him from the work GOD would have him
do.
That
is what is happening now. This is war. The clash of the kingdoms is upon the
earth and shall escalate, according to My Word. As it is written, so it shall
be.
My
prayer:
Those
of us who seek to DO God’s will, will have people either operating in the flesh
OR under the influence of the enemy who will try to sabotage our destiny,
and/or have us begin to doubt and allow those poisoned seeds to take root and
again, sabotage our faith – causing us to walk in UNBELIEF or worse – to fall
away or produce a harvest of bitterness.
Father,
I am praying (well, you already know, Lord) that you continue to reveal things
to us, that you would help those of us (whose core and first desire is to keep
you as our FIRST love, and to KNOW your will, so that you are glorified, not take
it ourselves), but HELP such of us who are yours to understand what you reveal,
and how to handle it in wisdom.
Grant
us an understanding heart, Father, so that through your wisdom, we discern
judgment. Lord, help me to see through your eyes of love and not through the
selfish eyes of the flesh that always seeks to be right or justified.
Holy
Spirit, show me any or all instances or occasions where I have left a gap for a
bitter root to grow, so that in the revealing, I may humble myself and forgive;
thereby destroying the root as forgiveness suffocates it in love, as we are
commanded.
Because
unless you take us home first Lord, we know full well, persecution is coming,
for it is written. Help us to know first and then to accept your will Yeshua.
Holy Spirit, guard over and convict me if ever I begin to grumble and complain,
for over the years, you have always been faithful to me. I am so weary Father,
but I will not give up for you are my strength thru Jesus.
Help us Father, for we want to be strong and a child you’re pleased with, not because it will bring us favour, but because we love you so much – I love you wholly because you first
loved me and he who has been forgiven much, loves much. You showed me the purity and beauty of agape love.
Lord,
for those of us waiting for promises to be fulfilled, or prayers answered,
please help us to be strong in the waiting and not fearful that you are
uncaring or ignoring us. Holy Spirit, Yeshua promised that you would guide us
into all truth, convict, correct, discipline, teach and comfort us. I pray you
lead us away from deception or at the very least to recognize it, avoid it, and
deal with it.
Yet
again, grant us wisdom in the handling of it and guard us against pride,
arrogance, or a bitter spirit that would grieve you with words. Instead, I pray
you show us when we should speak and when we should be silent, and help me Lord
to be bold and strong when I should be bold and strong, and mild and humble
when gentleness and humility are called for. May I decrease and Messiah
increase.
Amen
Nov
11, 2020
Be
at peace. I have heard your prayers. I see the heart. Lay down fear; lay aside
any unbelief, for indeed I AM the living God, fully capable of overriding flesh
and satan, along with his wicked hosts.
Trust
goes deep, it must. Trust Me. It is what I have said from the beginning. I know
you are hurting. I know you are confused, but I am not the author of confusion.
I did not give you a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound
(disciplined, self-controlled) mind.
I
have not allowed you to be deceived. Fear not the reports, neither give in. I
do the testing. I know you struggle within to be honourable to me.
You see the evil not only descending upon the earth, but spreading across the globe. You see prophecies coming to pass – coming to fruition, yet there is still much to go. Fear not. Once it begins, it will go rapidly…as it is written, those years shall carry out.
(Note*- I understood in this instance, Father meant prophecies written in the holy Bible - BP2021)
Yea,
but an earthquake of unforeseen proportion shall shake up the plans of the evil
ones planning an invasion – this will be a temporary setback. My people are
praying and I hear their prayers.
Delay
is temporary. The first domino is teetering, for it has been pushed. Once it loses
its balance and hits the next domino (an event – when the next planned move takes place -- manifests), it will not take long to build momentum and all comes crashing
down, as it is written.
This
generation shall see the appearance of the beasts. Satan is waiting in the shadows (his chosen one awaits) and shall soon come forward out of darkness, but lo! Though Satan himself can
appear as an angel of light, he is still darkness. Great evil is in the air. This
is why many of my people feel nauseated spiritually. This is why chaos and violence
and especially, deception, are so evident. This is why the whole world is upset and divided.
(end of excerpts)
Our Creator is incredible, marvelous,
absolutely beyond words that can fully describe His love, His goodness, His
wisdom, His care…or all that He is. I would like to end this article with
another article I “happened” to stumble upon. It was written in October, 2017,
but God, who alone is glorified, He alone knows the end from the beginning, and
is not caught up in the space/time continuum.
So great is his love for us…things go in
cycles, and prophetic messages are God’s alone, and to His glory alone. None,
including myself, can touch HIS glory. Bless you Father! And thank You Messiah,
for it is all because of what you did as a warrior and a gentle Shepherd.
By the way, I had no idea that this message
had the same verses in Habakkuk or what the message was actually about. After
all, it was written over three years ago, so I did not expect the similarity.
Praise God!
Because the following was so similar to
what I had put already, I almost did not repost it, but again, the leading of
the precious Holy Spirit convinced me with this verse He brought to
remembrance.
I speak once, yea twice, but man perceives
it not. [Job 33:14]
October 2017
Believe – I Do Things Suddenly
O LORD, how long shall I cry, and You will not
hear! even cry out unto You of violence, and You will not save! Why do You show
me iniquity (injustice), and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling
and violence are before me: and there are those that raise up strife and
contention.
Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment does never go forth: for the wicked does compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceeds. (justice perverted) [Hab 1:2-4]
Many question My Sovereignty in this hour when faith is being tried as never before. "Where is justice? Why do you You stand afar off and allow such horrors to take place?" Many of My people are crushed in spirit at all that is happening, yet I promise you that I am with you, even now.
When things happen that do not make sense, you must trust that nothing has escaped Me. I DO work all things together for good [Romans 8:28], but in the midst of pain and sorrow, nothing makes sense. I know your frame; I remember that you are but dust. Yet, I say to you, will you trust Me through this?
Multitudes whisper, "Nothing happens that God does not allow." They readily lay even the consequences of sin at My feet, indirectly blaming Me for all that goes wrong in this world.
There is truth in the statement, yet does what I allow mean that everything is My will? Are abortions, murders, suicides, illegal drug use, incest, adultery, fornication, betrayals, false doctrines, witchcraft and much more…are these such things My will? Consider carefully!
If I intervened and intercepted every vile word, action or deed (all sins), most, if not all, would accuse Me of reneging on the gift of the power to choose. I promise you that justice shall be served in the end.
See Daniel 7:9, 10 and Rev 20:11-13
The hearing and knowledge of that will not satisfy
most in their darkest hours, yet I assure you that if you will but trust Me
through all situations, no matter how mysterious, unfounded, unfair or
seemingly untimely, the day will come when you will see that in My wisdom and
omniscience, I allowed what I allowed for good reason and purpose.
I
can handle your outbursts of anger, frustration and all else that you may bring
to Me in your emotional turbulence. Be careful not to murmur and complain, but
find it within yourself to thank Me that I consider you worthy to face these
trials and challenges (as I did My servant Job, Joseph and others).
It is better to approach Me in honesty than hypocrisy. When the storm passes and you calm yourself once again, you will repent and turn from everything that you know is not of Me, if you truly love Me and I am ever ready to forgive.
They that sow in tears
shall reap in joy. he that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall
doubtless come again with rejoicing bringing his sheaves with him. [Ps 126:5-6]
Indeed, I will hear and forgive, and My compassion will be upon you. I will cast all your sins into the depths of the sea.
Who is a God like unto you, that pardons 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]
If you will find the strength to lay all your life down upon the altar (hopes, dreams, plans, emotions, feelings...your very life) and TRUST Me enough to WAIT upon Me (my timing), and OBEY My instructions in FAITH, then I shall indeed give you beauty for ashes.
I shall turn your sorrow
into joy and clothe you in robes of righteousness. You shall be as a tree
planted by the waters...if you will but hold fast to your faith, despite all
the outward circumstances. Indeed, I shall avenge. I AM a God of grace, mercy
and love, but also of justice, judgment and righteousness. Selah
Shut not your eyes as one blind, nor harden your heart against Me in your dark hour, for I will yet come and bless you if you will surrender all, lay it all down, and trust and wait upon Me.
This is the time to turn your eyes
toward Me and not away from Me. There is a very real adversary that hates all
of mankind, but particularly My people, those who follow after Me and seek Me
in earnest, willing to abide, trust and obey, even when their faith is
shaken.
Do not go by your feelings or emotions. Do not go by outward appearances, for in the twinkling of the eye, it can all change. Hold fast to your shield of faith. I AM your shield, your strong tower, your refuge.
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. [Heb 11:6]
If My people would only know what is around the corner, they would be stronger. Yes, horrific things are coming, as foretold, yet I say to you, the Bride is being prepared - and astounding things not heard of are about to take place.
For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither has the eye seen, O God, beside You, what He has prepared for him that waits for Him. [Is 64:4]
Set your face as a flint. Repent where you know you must, yea, but do not be a victim of condemnation when you walk after the Spirit and not after the flesh.
Keep on your armour; fast and
pray, be alert! Give thanks and praise even when you do not feel like it, for
great is the reward after humility is expressed. Above all, faith, trust and
obedience!
But now, O LORD, You are our father; we are the clay, and Your our potter; and we all are the work of Your hand. [Is 64:8]
But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
[Jn 4:23, 24]
I am moving on your behalf. This battle is Mine and I have commanded My holy angels to do My bidding.
For it is written, He will give his angels charge over you, to keep you:
For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. [Lk4:10; Ps 91:11]
Wait, I say, wait upon My timing, for that which you have long awaited is upon you. It does not tarry.
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. [Hab2:3]
And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The Lord has broken forth upon my enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim. [2 Sam 5:20; see also 1 Chron 14:11]
Baalperazim
means "Lord of bursting through"; "Lord of breaking
through".
It shall come suddenly, swiftly and without warning, for I often move in such manner.
And Hezekiah rejoiced, and
all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly. [2Chron 29:36]
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. [Acts 2:2]
And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bands were loosed. [Act 16:26]
You have waited long, but I say wait a little longer, for it shall come upon you suddenly. Hold fast to faith, keeping your eyes upon My Son Jesus (Yeshua), trust and obey. Only believe and be patient...just a little longer. It is time. The time is upon you - I shall do it suddenly!
Jesus said unto him, If you
can believe, all things are
possible to him that believes. [Mk 9:23]
I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of My mouth, and I showed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. [Is48:3]
find original at link below:
http://crossinthewilderness.blogspot.com/2017/10/believe-i-do-things-suddenly.html
Take Jesus' Hand and Hold Fast
Chronic fatigue, pain and breathing have been serious issues in the past couple months. No, it’s not COVID. The fatigue has kept me sleeping hours far too long and I do not like it. I won’t go into detail now, but all prayer would be welcomed! The Lord is helping me.
These past three days, it is like that breakthrough is happening. Did someone already pray? Sure seems like something happened in the spiritual realm, and is now happening in the physical...slowly but surely, and after the heaviness of this past year (and beyond), it IS noticeable. O Lord, let it be so for all of us who are waiting (yes, you've taught us a hard lesson in patience).
Is the test of endurance over, Lord?
If any of you have a prayer request, please do not hesitate to write me, and I will gladly pray. It is what we are told to do, to pray one for another.
If you are, or have been hanging on by a thread, remember, it
was a thread that saved Rahab and her family’s life. It was hung out the window
(a scarlet line, a thin cord) so that when Joshua and his army attacked Jericho, Rahab
and her family would be SAVED when the spies saw the rope. [see Joshua 2 – vs 14-21]
It was a cord of hope and Rahab was not
disappointed. Hanging on by a thread or a mustard seed of faith can do wonders
in God’s kingdom. So hold fast to your faith, and keep trusting in God. He will
not disappoint. O be patient, beloved brethren, the time is upon us…and God is
with us.
Penned by
Bonita dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com
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