God is Moving
[NOTE*: Update:June 2, 2023 - MORE added late evening - on witchcraft--
Donald Trump and Phil Robertson picture added- had earlier added scripture on seals and scripture Revelation 6- Also added a quick note about "Christians judging harder" (4th paragraph down from the picture of the thief stealing 'words' [books] from the library...BP]
[NOTE*: A cautionary warning: Partway down, there is a report on a Jewish couple. Immediately after that, another report is given that contains pictures that may be considered too graphic or disturbing for sensitive viewers.
Please be advised and proceed if you are confident in doing so. The pictures present a cancerous tumour. I try to be mindful and respectful of what may trigger others, whether by sight or memory; therefore, I offer this heads up well in advance – BP]
The Reality of Two Kingdoms – One Good, One
Evil
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| archangel-cast dragon down |
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found anymore in heaven.
And the great
dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels
were cast out with him. [Rev 12:7-9] KJV
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| holy angels cast down the rebellious ones |
And He [Jesus/Yeshua] said to
them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Behold, I give to you power
to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and
nothing shall by any means hurt you. [Lk 10:18-19] NKJV
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| Satan fell like lightning |
This is the year of the snake, and yet I sense the foreboding of the dragon, both known to be symbolic of Satan. Serpent, ancient serpent – whenever I think of Eden and deception, ‘serpent’ is the word that comes to mind, not the word ‘snake’.
Last year was the year of the dragon, according to Chinese
tradition and their zodiac (horoscope). Yet the stench of the foul beast
hangs heavily over the earth. Every conceivable evil is the stench, evil such
as deception, pride, corruption, lust, and greed, for starters.
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| army blanket-1950s |
It is heavier than a waterlogged, old-fashioned wool army blanket from the 40s or 50s. Ask any old timer [hurry up, their clocks are ticking lol], those old wool army blankets were extremely heavy for their single size, even when dry [4-6 lbs. dry]. If it were water-drenched, it would be cumbersome to carry when tied to a rucksack. It would make a long hike over rugged terrain in extreme hot or cold weather seem torturous when combined with the weight of all their gear.
After leaving the temple, the Messiah and the small group
of disciples headed to the Mount of Olives to relax. Jesus [Yeshua] had
just revealed to His disciples the news of the future destruction of the temple
and all of its surrounding buildings.
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| Jesus/Yeshua-Mount of Olives |
So violent would be the siege that not one single stone would be left upon another. They would all be torn down and utterly destroyed. [Mat 24:1, 2] It was heart-gripping, unfathomable news!
With it still fresh on their minds, the men used the
private gathering to ask Jesus/Yeshua what sign they should look for to
indicate the last days and His imminent return. [vs 3]
And as He sat
upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto privately, saying, Tell us,
when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of Your coming, and of
the end of the world? [Mat 25:3] NKJV
Deception was the very first thing Christ warned the
group to watch for, not just once but three times very closely together. And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. [vs 4]
For a man who did not waste words, Jesus mentioning deception
three times [3x] within close proximity of each other was [is]
significant and something to take heed of [to consider carefully and not
ignore!]. And later on, after He had foretold all the dangers and signs,
deception was mentioned yet a fourth time, with a stern warning that if it were
possible, even the very elect would be deceived. [Mat24:24]
We are in those days now. If ever deception was
overwhelming to the point where one would have to be warned four times to
understand the great danger and evil of such times, those days are now. The
evil thickens.
Other things to watch for: betrayal, murder, hatred, false
Christs and false prophets, and because ‘sin’ will increase, the love of many
will wax cold (hearts will harden/be desensitized). [Mat 24:12] Do we
not see this happening globally now?
It would seem that the majority of people are aware of the evil and its heaviness, but not everyone can identify what it is. Fingers point in a thousand different directions, but those who know the God of Abraham, Jesus (and the written [logos] Word), recognize the times we are in, and the closeness of the Lord’s return.
By His Holy and precious Spirit, the Lord consistently directs
us. To abide in Him and stay in the Word, we are helped – but we still must be
aware that we will face tough days in this fallen world, but we have hope that
the unsaved do not have. Glory to God through Jesus.
From the time of Eden and the fall of man, we have been in a
perpetual war, battle after battle that seems oppressively constant, without
end, yet we are assured, this war will come to an end. In the meantime, we have
the Lord, and all the holy angels are at His command. He sends them forth to
help us when He sees fit.
Woe to inhabitants [us who inhabit the earth], for the
devil has come down, having great wrath, for he knows his time
is short. [Rev 12:12] KJV
This is but a precursor. We are witnessing Satan’s wrath, (not
God’s) with all the evil swirling seemingly out of control, but it
does not escape God. The full force of Satan’s wrath that God
will allow to fulfill His judgments is not now. It will come in the great
tribulation.
But the great tribulation is not yet God’s wrath. That will be the opening of the sixth seal. It is what is called the “day of the Lord’, which is why we are warned not to long for or desire it. [Rev 6:12-16]
Woe to you that desire the day of the Lord! To what end
is it for you? The day of the Lord is darkness, and not light. [Amos 5:18]
The purpose of the great tribulation is still to humble mankind, to break us from pride and sin, and to bring us to repentance, offering yet further opportunity to forsake sin, and repent with godly sorrow.
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For the great day of His wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? [Rev6:17]
Let us not be deceived by the liar, Satan. Although evil is at an
all-time high, coming at us with one thing after another, God is fully in
control. That is where rest is found; that is where
one finds the peace that passes all understanding – only in Jesus/Yeshua!
The Lord allows what He allows in wisdom far beyond what we
can know or understand [grasp], so that more souls will realize their
need for God, our Creator, and come to genuine repentance. When God’s wrath
comes, people will be begging to die; they will desire death, but it will not
come. [Rev 9:6] Best to come to God now, not in the time of great judgment.
That has always been the cry of the Father’s heart –
repentance – for His children to return to Him. And for that cause He sent His
only begotten Son, Jesus/Yeshua, born of a virgin – pure in every way. He was
the perfect unblemished Lamb of God, who willingly offered up His life to Abba;
the offering through which we are sanctified. Christ atoned for our sins and
redeemed us.
The Lord is not
slow concerning His promise, as some men count slowness; but is patient toward
us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
[2 Pet3:9] ESV
I understand now that every generation, even the apostles, thought
they would see Messiah Jesus return as King and Lord in their day. Now,
here we are, and it is our generation that speaks of the ‘closeness’
of Jesus’ return. However, more prophecies have been fulfilled, prophecies that
are applicable to these times.
Disconnect from the World
I had committed to the Lord January 1, 2005, believing I was
a Christian, not understanding complete surrender. There were still things of
the world and of the flesh that I clung to (not of God, still things to
overcome, still things to repent of – was I saved?) I thought so…
guaranteed, 20 years later, 2025, NOW I am wholly surrendered to the Lord. He
waited for this wretch.
I wept one time, what seems like only a few years ago, when
I read the parable of the unfruitful fig tree, knowing I was that tree. Deep within, I thought I heard
the Holy Spirit or Jesus saying, I have dug around the roots, broke off the
rotten, decaying parts, pruned off the dead, and even cut back some that was
healthy to make way and encourage further and fuller growth.
What an entanglement of tap roots. They ran through one
traumatic event to the next, and the next, and the next [so much trauma]
hindering growth, squeezing parts so that necessary fluids could not flow;
choking out oxygen in parts.
“O Lord is there no end to these gnarled taproots? to this decay? to this rot?" [Lk
13:5-9] The Lord watered, added dung, removed underground thorns and diseased
parts. What a work the Vinedresser did and does in His precious vessels to
produce fruit!
He who began a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. [Yeshua Mashiach] [Phil 1:6]
As of 2006, television was no longer part of my home furnishings [personal choice]. The programs I received out in the country with cable were limited, and more often than not, the programming was not wholesome or moral. I could not afford a satellite, so that was not an option.
Even the Christian programs that were available were mostly prosperity
preaching [Word of Faith] (WOlF), Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Trinity
Broadcasting Network (even after abuse and sexual assault scandals between
Crouches and TBN employees), Joyce Meyer, Marilyn Hickey, or some other questionable
teachers.
By 2006, I had only been committed to Jesus/Yeshua for one
year. There was no involvement in social media, as I only had a computer for about
a year. I was concerned about being influenced by ‘prophetic’ voices. I went
through a long stage for several years where I would ask people not to keep
sending me links to prophetic sites – a request that people honoured.
I am not sure if that disconnect was wise, but two or three
years ago, I prayed and trusted the Lord to lead me to wherever He wanted. It
began after prayer. A close friend had sent me a link, confident that the
message would confirm something I had written (yes, I did accept links
because people honoured my request and only sent a link when they felt led by
the Lord).
Hiatus Ends
That is how I discovered a certain prophetic person had plagiarized much of my work, going back years, and used ‘thus says the Lord’ for some of her messages. That led to further investigation and hours of searching. It is impossible to remember what I wrote when, but every person knows their work.
It is not flattery when a person uses the work of others and
then pretentiously gives “glory to the Lord”. That is deception. Does saying “I
give all glory to the Lord” after using the work of another invite the
Father’s approval?
Does the outward expression of faith come from intimate time
with the Lord? If someone else is spending the time with the Lord, or speaking
from personal experience, and another likes the ideas or the narrative and
perhaps rearranges a few words to avoid plagiarism, will the Lord honour what
they write, even if they say: I give glory to the Lord?
Like the girl who followed Paul with “python” [in the Hebrew
meaning, with a spirit of divination], wherewith she stated, “These men are
servants of the most high God who show us the way to salvation.”
It sounds proper. It gives the glory to God. It seems to
point to God, but a demon was speaking. I am not saying that if a person speaks
falsely and giving the glory to God that they are demonized. What I am saying
is that a demon spoke and who would have guessed? After several days of the
nonsense, Paul delivered the maiden.
Then I discovered that another self-proclaimed ‘prophet’,
who often links up with that person to do conferences, or prophetic events, had
also gleaned from my site, and used expressions that are part of my
personality, and incorporated them into their messages. Shock, sheer shock!
I could not figure it out because I am an unknown, but that
is precisely why I am a likely candidate to glean from.
[1] Who knows me or my work?
[2] Who would believe a nobody compared to people who have
thousands of followers?
I had to be sure it was plagiarism, which meant ending my hiatus from social media platforms. Then the Lord asked me a major question. If they did plagiarize me, will I allow my feelings and emotions to rule my heart and will?
I had mixed emotions and feelings – first surprise and shock, then anger, deep
sadness (my life has been poured out to show the faithfulness of God, Jesus' mercy, His grace, Jesus' love, correction and discipline, how He draws us to
repentance.)
It reveals His forgiveness, how Jesus is our Advocate; how He
fights the dragon/Satan; shuts the mouths of the lions and the accuser; how Jesus
is everything the Word declares He is and more; and how God’s Sovereignty and
Providence is real. Yes, my life poured out because now Jesus abides in me, and
I in Him. He and the Father are one. [Jn 10:30]
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| stealing words = plagiarism |
The discovery of plagiarism and ending my hiatus was nearly three years ago now, but this is not the time to delve into it. Forgiveness has been a work, simply because it has not quit [they still glean occasionally, have to keep the persona up]...but my part is to forgive and to trust God to reveal what He chooses to reveal.
I cannot fear any of Satan's lies because they are ...lies! For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. [2Tim 1:7] When a person has seen witchcraft, or practiced it, or been associated with witches, one can 'see' the presence of dark forces [demons]; and one recognizes the spirit of divination, and knows how it operates (not always, but mostly, and the Holy Spirit helps with it all.)
Spirit of Divination or Holy Spirit? False One or True One?
This is very difficult to say because we know that the ONLY unforgivable sin is blasphemy of the most precious and Holy Spirit of the living God. But do you remember the damsel with the spirit of divination [python] who followed Paul and Silas around for days, crying, "These men are servants of the most high God, which show us the way unto salvation"? [Acts 16:17]
If most folks heard that young woman today saying those words, they would think she was a Christian. After all, what 'demon' would say "servants of the most high God" OR "show US the way unto salvation?" The devil would - his minions would.
Today is no different. There are some people [let's call them false prophets] who talk like Christians, quote scriptures, pray, and even point to God, and yet they are not saved. Do you see how very dangerous this is, how very evil Satan is?
He would like nothing better than to see a Christian mess up and think the Holy Spirit was a demon, or vice versa- think that a demon is the Holy Spirit. I tremble, friends, at the very thought. It is THE ONE unforgivable sin! We NEED the Holy Spirit to help us to discern properly in these very deceitful days.
Think about it! Twice, almost back-to-back, Jesus/Yeshua spoke of deception in the last days. Then, a little further on (not far), He spoke of the "many false prophets" who will arise and what? deceive many! [Mat 24:11]
Then, further on, He speaks again of false Christs and false prophets (that is TWICE now for false prophets - that is HUGE because [again] Jesus did not waste words). Jesus warns that they will show great signs and wonders [vs 24](miracles, folks - they are going to be very convincing; we cannot make miracles up, but the counterfeiter, Satan, can).
[...] insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. [vs 25] In other words, if Satan can catch God's people (the very elect) with their guard down, and tempt them with 'pride'.
Warnings of false prophets twice, great signs and wonders, and deception four times in one short conversation about the end times. We all need the Lord, with AI, holograms, humanoids, and technology we likely have not even heard of yet, we cannot get by without Him.
("I know a false prophet when I see one. I'm very discerning.") << [Those can be]...fiery darts of Satan and his demonic legions - they often speak in the first person, so that you think the thoughts are your thoughts.
We are not to
be an island on our own, but the years flew by. I long for fellowship. Lord
willing, I will fellowship publicly once again. My heart aches for the family
of God, and I genuinely care for people…It just so happens that I’m awkward at
showing it. I guess it is how I am wired.
Love has always escaped me, except for God’s love. I
continue to work with the Holy Spirit. I never meant to be so much work, but I
am being molded, corrected, and changed – slowly, step by step. I had to ask
myself a new question.
Is it trusting God if I stay away from prophetic voices to keep me from being influenced by them? No, it is not. Does He not lead us in all things by His Spirit, if we trust Him? Yes, He does – faithfully. It has been my experience that some, not all, Christians judge harder than the people of the world, especially because (for me), compromise is not an option.
[Note*: I had to make it very clear that it was "some, not all" Christians who judge harder...My apologies. It was not meant to be a blanket statement because that would neither be fair or accurate -- BP]
And no, I am not speaking about discernment. That is something we need, and the Holy Spirit helps. However, if people do us wrong, what are we to do? What has God instructed us to do?
We are told to forgive, seventy times seven [Mat 18:22], if need be, so that we can be forgiven. [Mat 6:14] It is not always easy, is it? Some things are extremely difficult, but that is where our wise Counsellor comes in.
I know the answer to this next question, but I will ask
anyway. Will Jesus not take care of injustices, in His way, in His timing, and
with His wisdom? We may never hear of it or know about it whilst being upon
this earth, but that does not mean He has not handled it. T-R-U-S-T! I
keep reminding myself of this and then put it out here to any who will listen.)
But, O Lord of hosts, that try the righteous, and see the
reins and the heart, let me see Your vengeance on them: for unto You have I
opened my cause. [Jer20:12]
In retrospect, I do not know if taking a hiatus from social
media platforms was wisdom or not. And even though I called myself a Christian when
I committed in 2005 (believing I was), I had not surrendered to the Lord.
I held fast to my faith (commitment), but I had not relinquished or ‘let go’ of control. I had not yielded everything to God’s will. I was involved in two relationships after I committed.
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| God's GRACE bridged my season of consequences for 39 years my true wilderness journey |
King David lived out a season of consequences, King Saul lived out his season of consequences, as did the Saul who became the apostle Paul. I had my season of consequences to live out (and friend, you will too, if you have not already). It is to teach us (hopefully) and mature us. There are consequences to sin, and to being out of the will of God.
One relationship I had was in the States, but the person (even though a grown man) still lived with his mother. I lived about an hour away; he visited randomly. He was not a man in love, guaranteed.
It was the Lord’s will that I was in the States (He sustained me for seven years through ghostwriting and editing work, and other support through my writing). However, in the season of consequences, although I prayed not to be deceived, there was ONE area the Lord had me serve out the consequences of my sin of many years ago. (The day I chose to ignore what God was saying (which is rebellion), and chose a mere 'man' over God (which is idolatry and lust.)
When it came to men, I was deceived. It was as though I knew but was kept in denial (deception), believing that "bad love is better than no love". Therefore, there were two relationships, but no love.
I still fed into the lie that bad love was better than no love - therein was the deception because I rejected God so many years ago to chase after a lie. I literally ran from love because God is love.
The latter part of that first relationship was more of a strained friendship because he became violent twice in the last year that I knew him (the 6th year), when he visited me.
I have to interject here. The Lord does not stop working on the wayward. He continues to go after the "one out of the 99 lost".
After the first act of violence , he actually said 'vows' before the Lord to indicate 'marrying' me. He also purchased a plastic ring out of a vending machine [I kid you not], with a promise to get me a better one when he could.
He did not work, so how he would get one would prove interesting. At any rate, after the so-called 'marriage', he returned home (he lived at his mother's). He visited again three months later, and was violent once more.
Thank goodness it was rent time, and he left when the landlady came over to collect rent. That was November 2013. Then, about six months later (then 2014), I saw him again. By that time, furniture had been sold, so he knew something was up, but after being in the States six years (partway into seven years), he never suspected that I had arranged a return to Canada..
I cannot remember what I told him, but it was a lie. I simply did not want more violence, although he promised he did not come that time to hurt me. He accepted whatever I said because he returned home, which was all I wanted.
More sin. Lying was wrong, and so was not trusting the Lord. It was the last time I ever saw him. Surprisingly, he passed away seven years later in 2021.
I had also met someone (long distance) online and had become emotionally involved.
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| one bloody, messy, filthy lamb the Good Shepherd catches and saves |
Little did I know that I was in the last lap, the last part of my season of consequences. The Lord was coming to rescue me, as surely as the Good Shepherd left the 99 righteous to find the one lost, but the search still had some years to go [a long journey it was and Jesus never gave up].
He will not give up on you either [if you are the one missing from the 99 righteous, or the prodigal, and there is a tug-tug-tugging at your aching heart], so do not listen to the lies of Satan who seeks to destroy you. He is the roaring lion seeking to devour the 'lost lamb'. So great is his hatred and is evil heart.
The second ‘relationship’ was a seven-year online friendship with a charming Australian man, filled with empty hopes, promises and lies. The man lied about being a Christian, ghosted for weeks, sometimes a couple of months at a time, and was used by the enemy.
He must have found someone. He ghosted for about four or so weeks, texted and said he would call in a few days or a week. He ended the relationship...the coward's way out. He just -- disappeared. His final MAGIC act. I never heard from him again. His disappearance had to be a 'magic act', since he turned out to be a Wiccan/witch. I am being facetious about the magic and disappearing act.
It ended almost four-and-a-half years ago. Do you know that not once in that seven-year online relationship did we see each other on cam? Truth can be stranger than fiction. We had shared a couple of pictures through emails and that was it. So, it ended. He had his fair share of females in those years, which I came to understand at the end...as well as him being a witch.
A couple of times, I had my suspicions, but it was never solidified. Then one day, suddenly, my spiritual eyes were healed. I could see. O, how I was filled with godly sorrow, sick in my spirit, grieved at my rebellion, lust, pride, foolishness - just sick. All those years, with a witch who professed to be a Christian, but I knew - I denied what I knew because it was part of the "season of consequences".
Witchcraft, Divination--Witches Posing as Christians
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| poser pretends to be something they are not witches often profess to be Christian they are infiltrators, double agents |
I had rebelled. Rebellion is nigh unto witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. [1Sam 15:23]
Pride and manipulation are akin to witchcraft. The Hebrew exegetes render ‘sin of divination’ in place of the KJV translation of “sin of witchcraft” when this passage comes up.
According to Bible Hub, “qesem” is defined as “witchcraft, divination, soothsaying”. KJV translators chose ‘witchcraft’ as the word for [1Sam 15:23].
Everything God does is done decently and in order. When I rebelled, the good Lord saw the 'spirit' and the heart condition in that rebellion. Pride and lust. I probably thought I could convince God to see and do things my way. That is manipulation - no sugarcoating it.
Surely He "sees the heart" and understands. (We hear that all the time in Christian circles when people want to stop people from "judging" them or what they are doing or saying, don't we?)
Oh, the Lord sees the heart alright. I was guilty of rebellion, idolatry, evil sins! How fitting that a good Father would discipline me in such a way that I would see witchcraft, divination and rebellion as the abominations they are.
To drive the point home, the long season of consequences ended with me falling for a man who was a witch posing as a Christian, even knowing scripture--just like Satan. Sometimes the 'fruit' was very worldly, but again, I brushed it aside.
Early in the relationship (first few months that I knew him), I was informed who he was [a witch], but when I confronted him on it, he denied it. He stated he was a Christian and he was not concerned about what people thought.
I sensed he was lying, but the deception I was under caused me to accept his lies. After all, what was the phrase I repeated so often that I believed it? It was "bad love is better than no love". It was Satan's lie, a counterfeit love, because 'bad love' is not love at all.
For a little short of a decade, I prayed that I would not be deceived, but I did not begin to pray that prayer until thirty years after I chose to rebel. Thirty-nine years was my wilderness journey, a year's undeserved grace was given to me [IF I look at the 40-year wilderness walk of the Hebrews/Israelites].
God's divine discipline taught me lessons that only Jesus could teach; stripped away my spirit of pride, shattered my rebellion; revealed the evil, cunning, and deception of witchcraft - He broke me so that He could remake me. But most importantly, He showed me what LOVE is...and is not.
The Lord's righteous judgment and divine discipline of me were lenient. You see, when I chose to follow after the man who had beaten me so badly, I was almost unrecognizable. I involved myself in something that I never should have done.
He had called me about five or six weeks after his marriage to tell me that he had made a mistake in marrying a woman whom he had only known for two days. He had done it on a drunken dare.
A justice of the peace took a few hundred (I never did know the exact amount) of money to alter the dates so he could obtain a marriage license in the province he was in. The JP's son acted as a witness, as did his brother.
I hitchhiked across three provinces to meet up with him. That was an incredible story of how truckers got me safely there by connecting one truck to another (when one came to the end of their deliveries, they just CB'd another trucker, etc. etc. - fathers of daughters my age, or brothers of sisters my age, or husbands with wives - you catch the drift).
That had to be God going ahead of me. Undeserved. He protected me at times that I was unaware of. He was always with me, from the orphanage on, and I can see that clearly too.
1973 Israel-Syrian Yom Kippur war
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| former Israeli Reconnaissance Patrol Commander Effie Eitam |
He orders His angels as well at times to intervene. I remember hearing the story several years ago about an Israeli Commander Protected during the Yom Kippur war, in 1973. God is still at work. He saved me three times from transport trailer trucks in BC. The second time I had a witness (a passenger).
Friends, God is active today. And despite all the evil we hear about and see, He is moving, whether we hear the reports or not. I exalt Jesus and lift Him on high before all the people - worthy, worthy is my King and Lord!
When I arrived in the province, I placed a call. His brother answered, not saying much. He could not talk because the 'wife' was within hearing distance.
He was only supposed to be an hour. I was just getting ready to get back on the highway and head back to BC like a fool when his brother showed up. He asked if I could get a motel room, and his brother (my ex) would meet me there as soon as his wife went to work.
Rebellion, Idolatry, Witchcraft
Like a fool, I listened. Here comes the sad and shameful part of my testimony. I claim to be a person who believed in Jesus/Yeshua all my life, yet I dabbled in the occult. I checked out an Ouija board, a seance, a fortune-teller, a palm reader, teacup reading, a horoscope, and tarot cards. A female friend (who turned out to be a witch) gave me crystals, spirals and dreamcatchers, all of which I disposed of once I found out what the pagan and the occult meanings were. Many people do not know the significance, and that is what Satan counts on - contact points -
All of it was only done once, except for horoscopes. I read them randomly, not faithfully, more curiosity than anything else, but by my 30s, none of it interested me.
However, I have to add one more thing to the list of occult things. There is a saying that desperate people do desperate things. I was one sinful, messed-up woman. While I sat in that motel room waiting, I listened to the devil. One of the arguments [something we always fought about, even to the point of his violence] was the fact that I had not gotten pregnant in 10 years.
I will not say what I did because I do not want to be a stumbling block for anyone, but I had gathered items to do a ritual so that I would become pregnant. I figured in my selfish, greedy, warped way of thinking that she [my ex's new wife] didn't know him very well, so she would get over it.
Talk about my heart being hardened, cold, and lack of love -- do not underestimate the snare of "idolatry" or "lust". Seducing spirits know this. Familiar spirits were also at work. [Mat 24:12 - wickedness and lawlessness increases and hearts harden, and love grows cold]
The very concept gives me the feeling of a gut-punch today. It hurts me so much realizing how I rebelled against God and grieved Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The ex-boyfriend, who was now married, came over, used me, then immediately called his 'wife', saying he was at a friend's and was on his way home. I felt like trash...
He went back to her. Suffice it to say that the ritual worked. After 10 years of being barren, I became pregnant. As if to be reminded of what I did, the baby was born on October 31, Halloween. I kid you not. The spiritual realm is no joke, and it is no game to play.
And yet Jesus forgave me, showed me the one area I was deceived in, and why He allowed it. I had committed the sin of idolatry, desiring the created and not the Creator, loving pleasure more than loving God.
Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus/Yeshua taught me about the four kinds of love:
[1] eros [passionate/romantic love
[2] philia [love of a friend]
[3] storge [affectionate like family]
...but the last, He showed me:
[4] AGAPE [purest/selfless]
It was mercy to heal me, grace to forgive me. It was both mercy and grace to grant me understanding and to change me within. I never want anything or anyone to come before my King, Redeemer, Saviour and Lord, never again.
It was also a jolting reminder about the subtlety and cunning of Satan, when the last man in my life turned out to be a witch. It only made sense to end the wilderness journey with that harsh reminder.
After all, I began the journey with rebellion, which the Bible clearly points out it is akin to the sin of witchcraft, or the sin of divination. He who has been forgiven much loves much.
It does not mean we love more than someone who has not had such a dramatic life; it simply means the goodness of God causes me to love Him so deeply - so gratefully - so humbly, knowing that I truly did not deserve His goodness, grace or mercy or forgiveness. Forever He shall be praised.
Giving this part of a testimony is hard; pride has no place. But it is very important to me (because I was young back when I first rebelled) that another young person does not make the same mistake.
Never put a man or woman [no one] before God. It is a regret that only God can fix. It is not worth it. It never feels right, at least, it seemed that way with me. Always something missing; always something out of whack. Only Jesus/Yeshua can take away the shame and guilt when our spirit fills with godly sorrow.
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| seducing spirits tempt people in the area of their weaknesses, not in their strengths |
Satan is a liar and will blur your vision and cause you to see an enticing illusion that is not reality. He will confuse you and seduce you in the areas of your weaknesses. If you need love, run to God through Jesus. HE is love.
Whatever you need, put God first. He is everything. Take it from me that none of us, no person, no thing, nothing can be more important than God. He must come first, then watch everything else fall into place.
Why? Because God does everything decently and in order. Everything falls into place when He is first. Self has to be dethroned, so that God rules. His will be done, not ours. He is a good God. Our joy is in Jesus.
So, that is how I finally came out of deception in the one area where I was
deceived. It had been in the area where I sinned and chose idolatry
– I could not ‘see’ that the men I hoped loved me (at two
separate times, but back-to-back – like rebound) would never love me, and
never did. They liked my 'spirit' - funny how each waved a final farewell after seven [7] years.
Remember when I testified that Jesus/Yeshua came to see me,
but when He told me the man who beat me beyond recognition and fled to another
province was not my husband, I was so messed up I said ‘oh no, Lord’, not
realizing I was rebelling.
Remember when I said that I saw Jesus fading in and out, truly believing that He was indicating He was going to leave, but granting me the opportunity to repent? Well, the fading in and out was not the Lord allowing me ‘room to repent’, but an indication that my decision would cause spiritual blindness.
I was going blind - then just like that, it happened. The 'one' had left the flock of 99 righteous. The prodigal could no longer see. Pride [the cause of Satan's fall], idolatry, lust, and deception would blind me to the truth, and ‘losing my vision’ had begun (slowly fading in and out... was the Lord giving room to repent?).
My ex-husband divorced me at the six-year [6] mark. Poetic justice? According to scholars and biblical teachers, six is the Hebraic number for 'man' [Rev 13:18], as he was created on the sixth day. Truly, God does everything perfectly and in order.
I mistook lust for 'love', and pride for ‘strength’ (instead
of weakness), and deception for ‘truth’. That is why I could not see that the
men (each separate time) did not love me. I was spiritually blind; dead
in my sin. Not once in all that time did I see it as idolatry either.
I was sure it was the “Lord’s will”. It was all smooth
speech and empty promises; my hope had been deferred each time. Sin has
consequences; however, my “season of consequences” finally did end.
A Prodigal Returns
Glory to God that the ‘season’ finally ended – 39 years I walked the wilderness in a season of consequences because I rebelled, having chosen the created (a man) over the Creator [Jesus], loving pleasure more than God, putting 'another' before El Shaddai (before Yahweh), which is idolatry.
So late in life…I called myself a Christian, but no, I was a
prodigal. That is said with the greatest humility; I take no pride in my
wickedness or sins. God took what was meant for evil (I had given in to
temptation, but God turned it into a Romans 8:28 time in my history) and
turned it to good, for my sake, but for His glory.
There is a cost to disobedience. I deserve hell; the second
death, but God is the God of “more chances than we deserve” (but I
would not dare anyone to take advantage of that). I was still reaping the
consequences of a choice I had made nearly four decades previously.
Having repented with godly sorrow, turning away forever from
lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and pride of life, which is of the world
and not of the Father. [1Jn 2:16] When the “season of consequences”
ended 39 years later [one year of grace in Jesus’ tender mercy], my
spiritual eyes were healed.
Ah, what a messed-up testimony indeed. But God has always
been exceptional at cleaning up the worst messes and not missing one tiny
detail. Because of the love of Jesus [His sacrifice on the cross], I am forgiven
and wholly His, grafted into the olive tree. Glory to God.
Saved
Part of the above was written to help the reader understand why I missed out on many things by ‘disconnecting’ from television, social media, and other platforms, thinking it wise…but now, decades later, I am not so confident that it was wise. If only I had had proper guidance.
Firstly, I do not think I asked the Lord if I should
disconnect or ‘keep away’ from social media (I did watch YouTube but back
then it was more, Christian movies, docs, some preachers,…and I think American
Idol, which then turned into AGT, BGT, (all the countries began with the
talent shows) – until it became too often, and I was wondering if it was
becoming a real ‘idol’)
The entertainment (at times) took my mind off problems
in the world. But at times the programs kept me company – (just keeping it
real). That is why I considered it ‘wise’ to disconnect…my concern was
making another idol. I had already gone down that road when I chose a volatile,
alcoholic ex-boyfriend over Jesus. Never do I want to do that again – never!
Secondly, I was still in the ‘season of consequences’,
although I did not know it. When a person rejects Jesus, the consequences can
be severe. If I had been asked if I had
rejected Jesus or not, I would have adamantly and emphatically denied such a
thing.
Jesus goes back as far as the start of my life and memory,
ever since the orphanage it was understood that Jesus was real. But that doesn’t
make me a Christian because even the demons believe and tremble. [Jam 2:19] I do
not think that I was saved, no church, no Bible, no prayer… just like all
heathens. Someone that I am going to mention shortly reminded me that is what
we are when we are not saved, heathens.
I have given testimony to how, why, and when not too long
ago, and I do not want to interrupt this article by injecting it in here at
this time. Suffice it to say, the season of consequences (of our sins, yes
sins) can be long or short, depending on many things.
Yet even still, I consider the Lord was lenient and merciful
to me, beyond anything I deserved. (I deserved hell – the second death; the
lake of fire, but Jesus rescued me).
A Salute
The
field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares
are the children of the wicked one; [Jesus’ words – Mat 13:38]
You are all the children of light, and
the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. [1Thes
5:5]
Most, if not all, of the children of the kingdom [of light]
have grieved over the condition of today’s church, but the Lord, our Creator,
even more so. Truly, the Lord is not slow (slack) in anything He does,
but we [humankind] tend to accuse the Lord of being slow at all things,
slow at answering prayers, slow to heal, slow to bring justice, etc. Either
that, people think, or He is not caring or is ignoring us.
Long ago, it was written that “judgment begins in the
house of God” [1Pet 4:17], which is undeniably happening now, and has been
for some years. Given how quickly things are coming to light, it is safe to say
that revealing and judgment has accelerated exponentially.
The former things I declared of old; they went out from My
mouth and I announced them; then suddenly I did them, and they came to pass. [Is
48:3]
The stench of sin had already begun being exposed with Jimmy
Baker [1987], Jimmy Swaggart [1988], Ted Haggard [2006], and others. But the
pace has picked up, shocking multitudes as we see the apostasy that has been
and is taking place, also foretold.
Churches such as Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation, Lakewood,
Eagle Mountain, false prophets, false teachers, and many more. I do not want to
get into all here. Many are doing accurate reports, reports that can then be
taken to the Lord to wait and see what He would place in our hearts. He is
faithful.
The True Shine Brightly
When we witness the sin rife in church, and then turn around
to see the work others have done for the glory of God, hope is restored. With
the dulling of the light that once shone brighter, I would like to move onward,
giving respect to three people.
First, I would like to make mention of a man who loved God.
He was a testimony to his whole family, who watched him go from being a ‘heathen’
(his words), from an alcoholic, druggie, and sex fanatic, to a complete
turnaround in Christ Jesus.
His family was brought up in the Lord, but first, he lived his
life in the hard and fast lane, like most, if not all of us do. Only he was
still young, twenty-eight [28] when he surrendered his life to the Lord.
I honour and draw attention to a man I do not know. Millions
around the world knew of him, many followed his shows and family podcasts. In
fact, I never heard his name before, although I heard of his show, but
never watched it (I actually thought it was the show about a pawn shop, but
I got the two completely mixed up).
Until the day before yesterday, I did not know him, his
family, the fact that they were Christians, or their testimony. One of my
newsfeeds made mention of him and out of curiosity, I decided to check it out.
I was so moved by the testimony of the man and his wife, “Miss Kay” that I have
watched several videos. The couple and their family consistently exalt Jesus.
Phil Robertson – Duck Commander
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| Phil Robertson 79 April 24, 1946 - May 25, 2025 |
His name is Phil Robertson, apparently known around the
world. He invented a series of quality duck calls from Louisiana cedar trees.
His business catapulted forward into what became known as “Duck Commander”,
a company known first for the variety of duck calls, and later for hunting
apparel and apparatus, books, and more.
Duck Dynasty is an American reality TV show that was shown
on A & E, airing from 2012-2017. A&E is rebooting the show. It premiered
Duck Dynasty: The Revival three days ago, on May 28, 2025. The show has
been ‘revived’.
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| Phil Robertson and wife, Miss Kay |
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| Left-- early relationship-- Right-- marriage |
Phil Robertson was married for fifty-nine [59] years to a dedicated, faithful and godly woman, affectionately known as “Miss Kay”. They married in 1966 and had four sons, and welcomed Phil’s daughter into their lives (a daughter that he had no idea existed until he met her 44 years after she was born). She was named “Phyllis”, obviously a namesake for her biological father.
The Robertson Family have a podcast on their YouTube channel
called “Unashamed”.
Billy Hallowell of CBN News spoke with some of the family members after Phil passed. My apologies, I do not know the name of the gentleman who introduces Billy Hallowell on the video that the reader will watch when they click the “Billy” link. A movie was made of their life story, the testimony of Phil and Kay Robertson, called "The Blind".
In 2016, brother Robertson even shared the gospel with Donald Trump, and apparently Trump kept the paper.
SOURCE:Sharing the Gospel with Trump- by Talia Wise—CBN.com
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| 2016 - Phil Robertson also predicted the assassination attempt 8 years before it happened |
I have provided several links so that you can read about
Phil Robertson, but also find a link to the Robertson family YouTube channel,
in case you would like to check out some of his wisdom and family humour.
Antisemitism is of the Devil
Next, I would like to honour a Jewish couple. Satan/Lucifer
hates God, hates Yeshua/Jesus, hates Jews, hates Christians – hates all of God’s
creation. Satan is evil personified, full of hatred, rebellion and pride; whereas
God is love. Antisemitism is indeed of the devil, that ancient serpent, the
dragon.
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| Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim |
My heart and prayers have gone out (and shall again) for the families of Yaron Lischinsky [30] and Sarah Milgrim [26] (two employees of the Israeli Embassy in DC) who were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. It was an antisemitic act of terrorism.
Lischinsky was an Israeli, had served in the IDF (Israeli
Defense Forces), and had a strong connection to Israel’s Messianic Jewish
community. Milgrim was Jewish, but was born in Kansas. She had involvement in a
Jewish student organization, according to a report in Christianity
Today.
Yaron had purchased a ring and planned to ask for Sarah’s
hand in marriage on an upcoming trip to Israel.
The shooter, Eilias Rodriguez, proudly shouted, “Free, free Palestine” while he was being arrested. The BBC reported that social media accounts linked to Rodriguez [quote] “indicate that he was heavily involved in the pro-Palestinian protest movement. Investigators said they were working to authenticate writings online purportedly authored by him, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, criticizing US policy and discussing the use of political violence.” [unquote]
Yaron Lischinsky and his family belong to Melech Hamelachim,
a part of the King of Kings network, which is a Hebrew-speaking congregation
that meets on Friday afternoons. Pastor Chad Holland does the weekly services
at the King of Kings messianic congregation in Jerusalem.
Although Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were Messianic Jews,
Pastor Holland wanted to clarify a point. During his sermon, he stated: “Let
me be clear with Sarah and Yaron, we lost two Jewish believers. There isn’t a
more Jewish thing to do than to find your Jewish messiah.”
Source: Times
of Israel – timesofisrael.com
And then shall many be offended, and
shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And
many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And
because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. [Mat 24:10-12]
This is merely speculation on my part, but I think Pastor
Holland strongly emphasized that the couple were Jewish believers, rather than
focusing on the fact that they were Messianic Christians, because Eilias Rodriguez,
their murderer, did not kill them because they were Christians. He killed them
because they were Jewish.
Antisemitism is at an all-time high. Last year in Vancouver at the Art Gallery, a trouble erupted. According to a report by Global News:
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| Photo credit--Jarryd Jager |
“[…] a masked speaker who told the crowd, “We are Hezbollah and we are Hamas.” She went on to lead shouts such as: “Death to Canada, death to the United States and death to Israel.” Further on, reporter Chuck Chiang of Global writes:
While Jewish Canadians live in fear, terror groups like Samidoun are free to fund raise [sic] and support organizations like Hamas and the (Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine) who seek to kill innocent Jews,” federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said in a statement. “We’ve seen what happens when these groups aren’t taken seriously.” SOURCE: GlobalNews
It has been some months now, but despite Canadians fighting to try and get the government to make arrests to show that this type of behaviour is unacceptable by immigrants who have come here (a majority under political asylum) to live peaceably and safely, not much has been done. Last year, police officers handed coffee to protesters who would “burn Canada”.
The protest took place outside of Vancouver Art
Gallery. However, in different videos, the same protesters are chanting, “Palestine
will return – Israel burn, burn”. One unidentified woman said, “Death to
Canada! Death to the United States! And death to Israel!” Twitter link (587 replies)
– posted - The New Westminster Times (British Columbia)
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| Vancouver police blame Israel war with Hamas |
Our government has betrayed the people. In 2011-2012, I spoke when led by the Lord, about “sleeper cells” being in Canada -and United States. I was considered paranoid, but it was placed upon my heart. That knowledge did not come from my wealth of knowing, but the Lord’s.
Further on in that article, it reports:
“The same person is shown in another video
posted to X, formerly Twitter, by Jarryd Jäger of the Western
Standard claiming affiliation with entities such as the Black Panthers and the
Zapatistas, before adding to cheers, “And yes, we are Hezbollah and we are
Hamas.”
John Rustad, leader of the Conservative Party of BC, states: “This is not just hate speech, this is incitement to violence and terrorism. It is unacceptable that these individuals are allowed to spread such venom and hatred in our country, glorifying terror groups and calling for the destruction of nations, including our own.” Source: The National Post
I wonder how Trump would handle these
terrorists if Canada became the 51st state. Would he send them back to their
own country? They have made an axis of Canada, United States, and Israel when
the unidentified woman chanted “death” to all three countries.
I live in a suburb of Toronto, a part of the Greater Toronto
Area (GTA), and even here in Ontario, the police increased the security around
Jewish synagogues after the shooting in DC. That is how intense antisemitism is
in 2025.
I was not alive in WWII,
but I never thought I would see such hatred toward Jews. Despite those who
think otherwise, I do believe the rise of antisemitism and the geopolitical
situation with Israel are signs of prophecies contained within the Holy
Scriptures that point to the last of the last days, and the evidence of Israel’s
enemies beginning to surround her.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give
place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the
Lord. [Rom 12:19]
May the Lord grant strength, comfort and hope to the
families and friends of this young couple also.
WARNING*: [At the beginning of this article, I
gave a HEADS UP about pictures being posted of a “massive tumour”. My
concern is that the graphic content (cancerous tumour) may act as a
trigger for sight or memory for sensitive readers. Please proceed at your own
risk. Thanks – BP]
God of the Impossible
It is a perfect time to reveal the power of Yahweh, and give glory to God through Jesus the Messiah. Miracles happen more often than we hear about, but God is still on the throne, and the power and name of Jesus are still all-powerful.
But Jesus beheld them and said to them, With men this is impossible;
but with God all things are possible. [Mat 19:26]
I would like to share some good news. We truly are caught in
a battle right now upon this earth, but when Jesus–Yeshua is King and Lord of
our lives, we are already victorious. It does not mean we will have an easy
walk. We will have a tougher walk, I am sure, but we have assured hope and
confidence in Christ Jesus.
A year ago, CBN reported about a miraculous healing of a man
with an inoperable cancer, a tumour that had disfigured his face with its size.
The disease and the healing are officially documented.
“When you’re going to the doctor and you hear nothing encouraging, that’s when your faith…it’s going to have to stand,” Jerilyn Baker said. Five years ago, in November 2020, her beloved husband was suffering from stage four melanoma.
David Baker had a massive tumour on the right-hand side of
his face. Unfortunately, surgery was not an option as too much of his face
would have to be removed, and doctors considered that the “facial
disfigurement would be too massive.” (likely the aftermath of surgery with
half his face gone).
The swelling was inside the mouth as well as outside, and he could barely see out of right eye. Prayers went up at several churches, including their own. "Several times a day we would pray together," says Jerilyn. "And there was [sic] times that you felt like you were just lost for words. You felt like that you were only repeating yourself because you were worn out. You were worn down from this sickness." (emphasis mine BP)
(Note*: Remember the last article I posted with an
inspirational video called: “Don’t
Quit Just Before God Moves”? Well, this
testimony is an excellent example of ‘why’ we CAN keep pressing
on in faith – to the glory of God through Jesus/Yeshua! BP)
Jerilyn Baker knew they were “facing a horrible storm in
life”. How many of us feel that way when we find ourselves in a hopeless
situation? How many listen to the doctors who say, “no hope, nothing more we
can do”?
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| David Baker and wife Jerilyn Baker |
Jerilyn Baker said, “There’s many people who has [sic] gotten a diagnosis like David, and I feel like they saw death, maybe they prepared for death. But I’d say, ‘don’t give up’. But I would say, take His Word into your spirit and I’d say, believe it with everything you’ve got – because that’s all we done.”
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| Sid Renfrew (with her husband by her side) praying for David Baker |
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| Dr. Tom Renfrew had been healed of cancer-Sid Renfrew's father prayed |
On Easter Sunday, in 2020, Dr. Tom Renfrew and his wife Sid stopped at David and Jerilyn’s church for a special Easter service. Sid’s husband had been healed when her father prayed for him, so she prayed the same prayer for David that her dad had prayed. She said that typically she does not touch a person when praying, but this time she felt led to touch David’s face.
The next morning David and his wife both noticed that the tumour had shrunk. But just to be sure they were not imagining it, or stuck on ‘wishful thinking’, they went to visit family members who also noticed the shrinkage in the tumour. Over the next few days, it completely disappeared. Doctors report that David Baker is now cancer-free. Hallelujah, glory to Jesus!
Source: CBN – 700 Club
Thank You Lord for all that You do. I exalt You here, now
and forever, be glorified. In the name above all names, Jesus the Messiah.
Sometimes healing is instant and sometimes the healing is progressive. Yet, no
matter which way it comes, take it! 😊
Another Praise Report – Abortion Reversal Treatment
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| Mackenna |
In January 2024, a beautiful young woman named Mackenna tried to end a pregnancy via a chemical abortion – an online abortion pill regimen. She consumed the first pill after it had been shipped to her home.
Mackenna was confused and suffered inner turmoil immediately
upon taking the pill. She felt like she had made a “major mistake”. Young women need someone trustworthy they can
speak with in times of confusion and great stress, without being judged. Fear
cripples every person alive that it can get its gripping talons on to squeeze
out any hint of faith or hope.
Not everyone knows Jesus, but sometimes, even when a person
does know the Lord and they have fallen into temptation and reaped the
consequences, fear can come upon them and they may struggle with moments of
unbelief.
Through the apostle Paul, Yahweh would gently remind every
follower of His Son Christ Jesus:
God did not give us a spirit of fear; but of power, and
of love, and of a sound mind. [2Tim 1:7]
There are times as a sincere believer, that I have had to
fight fear. I am not speaking of the healthy fear that warns us of danger, or
alerts us to warning signs, but the fear that comes from lack of trust, or that
takes God out of the equation…the kind of fear that comes from the devil.
Mackenna overcame her fear, finding the strength to look for
answers and reach out to the Abortion Pill Rescue network. Chelsea Mynyk, a
nurse practitioner helped Mackenna get access to the medication [progesterone]
that would reverse the effects of the abortion pills (chemical abortion pills,
which are mifepristone and misoprostol).
It should be noted that there is only a small window of time
available. Billy Hallowell (editor) wrote: “There is a window of time
between the first and second abortion drugs during which the effects of
mifepristone may be reversed and the baby may be saved. APR is the process of
trying to save these unborn children.”
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| Mackenna and beautiful baby girl |
This is a wonderful story. Mackenna’s face lights up whenever she looks upon her baby girl. Faithwire reported on this. If you click the link below, you will come across a short video in the article where Mackenna is holding her baby and gives her testimony. It is sure to bless the listener. SOURCE: faithwire.com
God Speaks Outside the Bible
I understand that there are some people today who do not
believe that the Lord speaks with us outside of the Holy Scriptures. They
argue, IF El Shaddai [God Almighty] did
speak with us outside of the Holy Bible, everything He spoke, whether prophetic
or not, would be divine or sacred text and thereby, ‘scripture’.
Well, that simply is not true. Firstly, it is impossible.
Not everything that either God or Jesus ever spoke was written down, which
would mean there is a ton of scripture missing. Secondly, it is written:
And there are
also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written
every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books
that should be written. Amen. [Jn
21:25]
Can you imagine,
if just the actions of Jesus would fill volumes of books too numerous for the
world to contain, it would be equally impossible for the world to store all the
scrolls of parchment (animal skins more long-lasting than papyrus [plant]), if everything
God or Jesus (Yeshua) spoke was written down and preserved as scriptures.
Dear souls, I do believe in my heart that the Word of God is
complete with the Old and New Testament, 66 books (some say 73). I also think
the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered to validate the Word of God.
God knows how stubborn and bull-headed some can be. He validated
His Word again with the Scrolls that were found. However, the Lord does still speak
to His people through His Spirit. Do we truly believe that God is the same
yesterday, today, and forever?
And the Lord spoke to you out of the midst of the fire:
you heard the sound of the words, but saw no form; there was only a
voice. [Deut 4:12] ESV
When you are in distress, and all these things come upon
you in the latter days, if you turn to the Lord your God, and shall be
obedient. [Deut 4:30] NKJV
The Berean Standard Bible says: […] then in the
latter days, you will return to the Lord your God and listen to His
voice. [Amplified and other versions
all say “listen to His voice”.]
God is Spirit, and yes, His Word is Spirit, but I do believe
God’s Spirit (precious and Holy Spirit) speaks to our spirit today. It
is why we must stay close to Him; read the Word; pray…even in the times He is
quiet. Every healthy relationship is founded in conversation, building up and
fostering intimacy and trust.
Young Samuel came to know Yahweh’s voice. Not at first; at
first, the voice was too bold, too new to him. Finally, the old priest Eli
understood why Samuel kept getting out of bed and coming to him, thinking he
had called the lad. He instructed Samuel in the way. The boy obeyed.
And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other
times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak, for Your servant
hears. And the Lord said to Samuel, Behold, I will
do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of everyone that
hears it shall tingle. [1Sam 3:10, 11]
And also:
As it is said, Today, if you hear His voice,
harden not your heart as in the rebellion. [Heb 3:15]
Examples in both Old and New Testaments that God speaks to
His people. The Lord promised He would pour out His Spirit upon all people, and
sons and daughters would prophesy, the young would see visions, and the old
would dream dreams. [Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17]
The Bible is the one book that will last us a lifetime and
still leave us with so much to yet be discovered. It is alive; It is not just
words. It is Spirit and truth. There have been too many times to count where I
needed the nearness of Jesus.
I would grab the Bible and find comforting words or a
prayer, prayed by some other believer pouring out their heart, crying out to
God, and receiving from heaven. Friends, it is no game; it is a real comfort,
sound advice, wise counsel, even a necessary rebuke or correction – whatever is
needed. We need eternity to learn about our Creator; we will never learn it
all. He is so vast.
Two words He placed within my spirit last week. When the
Lord does that, which is not all the time, it is either personal, corporate or
both. This is both. And what it means when the Lord does that is to pray about
it – pray to see what He wants to reveal. When He gives me a word, it is always
a call to pray. It is the same with prophetic messages.
The testimony of Jesus/Yeshua is the spirit of prophecy.
[Rev 19:10]
Betrayal – deception
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| kiss of betrayal |
Two strong words indeed. I have seen it close up to me, and it hurts, but we cannot let the devil win. We are told that we are not warring against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against spiritual wickedness in high places. [Eph 6:12]
Warnings must be acknowledged [and certainly appreciated],
but again, I remind myself as well that the purpose of warnings is:
[1] To pray – We have to discipline ourselves to get in the
habit of doing this
[2] Once alerted, pray further about the potential of the
matter being carried out (what danger level, if danger is involved? Can it be halted,
avoided or reduced? I know that I would never want to interfere in a judgment
or disciplinary action of Yahweh)
(Betrayal – deception:
Although the world is filled
with these two things now, I understood their appearance to mean ‘be alert
now’) Please keep in mind, friends, I believe the Lord speaks to all His
people. He will lead each one who seeks Him privately, taking it to prayer.
Like when Jesus warned that one (at the ‘last supper’ table) would
betray Him. It could be trouble in the family, or with someone you know or do
not know. It may be related to health, an investment -
[3] Pray for the Lord’s direction so that you can act
appropriately – what is the course of action that the Lord wants you to take?
[4] [Depending on the situation, ask that emotion and
feeling do not override wisdom or logic, but that we wait to hear how the Lord
wants us to handle it. If we move on emotions or feelings, the outcome is rarely
positive. Pray for the wisdom of God on how to handle it, but more importantly,
I think, pray that we will not be deceived or accusatory.
That is where wisdom comes in. Pray that we handle any
betrayal and deception as wisely and accurately as Jesus/Yeshua did with Judas.
There is a reason Jesus gave this warning. It is not to bite our nails and look
around at everyone suspiciously.
It is to be alert, prayerfully discerning, and strengthened
by the Word of God, and the knowing that God is for us and not against;
therefore, we can practice patience (there’s that word again). We wait
until God reveals more; we wait for instruction.
We do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. [Micah
6:8]
I gave a hint of it a little over one week ago. The hint was
a picture posted at the opening of the last article of a humble Yeshua/Jesus,
washing the feet of Judas – JUDAS! Imagine that, Yeshua washing the feet of the
very one who will betray him, because he will be taken over (possessed)
by the deceiver, Satan.
The enemies of the cross are infuriated. The fires of
antisemitism have been turned up, and shots of hatred ring out, killing the
innocent and unsuspecting yet again. Seducing spirits continue to move through
the Body of Christ, and member after member who gave in to the alluring
temptations are revealed.
Whatever the temptation is that deceives and seduces,
whether sex (adultery, fornication, pedophilia, homosexuality, porno, bestiality,
sex slaves), wealth, power, control, kingdoms, title, position, fame, whatever
the allure, multitudes are falling away into Satan and his legions’ traps.
Whenever we hear the name of Judas, we immediately think
about betrayal, as well as deception. I chose that picture to head the last
article in the War and Witchcraft series [posted last week, May
24.2025] because we are in days rife with both deception and betrayal.
The article’s subtitle was “The Struggle to Endure and Stay
Strong”. It was aimed at the weary ones who may be in that place right now,
which is why the video “Don’t
Quit Before God Moves” is the heart of the article.
We all struggle at times. It may be with different things,
or in different ways, since we all have different strengths and weaknesses, but
the reality is that everyone struggles. What inspired me about the video
mentioned above is the way it consistently made me think of Jesus (God). The climax
of the article is the strengthening message: Don’t Quit Before God Moves! By
YouTuber GracePrayer.
We are in the days when love is waxing cold. We are
witnessing miracles being reported (not by MSM [mainstream media]).
Reports trickle in about happening globally. They are taking place in waves, not
tsunamis, yet the waves are noticeable, and a time to praise Jesus.
Person after person, from young to old, are being baptized, with
all of them either dedicating or rededicating their lives to Jesus/Yeshua.
There is no fanfare, no laser light shows – just hopeful anticipation and for
most, a long wait to get into the water. I am confident that there is an overwhelming
rejoicing in the heavenlies by the angels.
The clash of the kingdoms is due to ONE standing steadfast, whilst
the other rams up against it time and time again, trying to break through but
to no avail. It may look like the enemy is winning now, but looks can be
deceiving.
And I also say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this
rock I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail
against it. [Mat 16:18]
The next part of this series is called: Watchman, What of
the Night?
It is already done, I am unsure how soon I can post it. My
schedule has no normalcy – I am strictly in God’s hands. All I do is in His
hands…that’s all I can say. I hope to have it up by tomorrow night. Pictures,
text colours, researching (including for proper scriptures), writing, proof-reading,
it all takes time.
Precious souls, that is not a complaint. It is a reality. I
have a confession to make – I might as well say and be done with it. My middle
name is TURTLE. There, now you know.
Stand by for Watchman, What of the Night? Keep hopeful. If
angst or heaviness threaten to overwhelm you, rest in Jesus. He is the only
place we can find rest. Cry out to Him – He is an ever-present help in trouble –
and in everything. Shalom in Christ
For His glory alone
Bonita dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com
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