Thank goodness, sigh some readers think...that would be overkill! lol BP]
There have been days lost due to medicinal adjustments, withdrawal from certain (prescribed) medicines (hallelujah - gone is the Tylenol #4s and #3s after seven [7] long years of the pain med.) That is what I thought - at first - but they want to try me on Fentanyl, a patch. The idea is quite unsettling...but it's temporary.
We All Need Jesus/Yeshua
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| be healed Every knee will bow all will confess Jesus Christ is LORD |
Step by step, God is healing me. I believe it. There are countless testimonies where the healing took place over time and not instantly, but i note changes. There is unbelief around me by those I live with (my adult children, but it is because of the way it is being done by Jesus/Yeshua. A lot is wrong with me also, so they look at that).
But faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God [Rom 10:17], so I have to stay immersed. God is good; He is helping us all.
The distractions and interruptions (again) have become surprisingly astronomical. Well, not so surprising...it is the times we are in. Friends, distractions are part of the devil's arsenal. Now hold up, some are definitely just life, and some we bring on ourselves, but you want to believe that the enemy will distract us majorly with things going on in the world. I just have to put that out there while I think of it.
Be prepared and alert. (Jesus said it best - Watch and pray!)
Many brethren are running into problems (technical and otherwise), trying to get out videos, blogs, supplies - whatever it is they are accomplishing for the Lord, directed by him.
We have need of each other. People are needing encouragement, prayer...Pray for the Body of Christ to remain strong. God has been doing a cleansing for some time, and it shall continue.
We are propelling quickly toward the Great Tribulation, but we who believe keep looking up for our redemption draws nigh.
I was discouraged when I pushed hard all day to complete the second post of Test of Faith (hopefully, Part Two tomorrow). Many are being tested in their faith right now because of the things that are coming.
There is going to be carnage, kind of like people who litter the highways and cities, things purposefully being thrown our way by the enemy. A mess - a chaotic mess. Faith is being tested and the tests will come fast. They will be challenging and difficult, and come unexpectedly!
Preparing all the while to post, there were things I had to check into along the way. Meanwhile I prayed, and opened a file folder I have and this title jumped out at me.
It is from an article from a series. This one is excerpted from Rise Up! Woe to the Shepherds [link at end of this piece] posted September 16, 2017
May it ministered to all, in ways each one needs individually. Amen
END Note-BPJuly20, 2025]
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be not
unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. [Eph 5:16-17]
(Below is a message from the Lord given) [Sept 2017]
Many have cried out to be purged, to be made clean. Many have wondered what is wrong with them, and why they have not been able to trust, why they struggle in their mind. They thought they had let go of the past, but they have struggled with their moods, their emotions and feelings.
They have questioned their very sanity, battling constantly, not knowing if they fight Satan or their flesh. In desperation, they have cried out to Me, seeking truth and desiring to be free.
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| we all struggle at times but we can do all things thru Christ who strengthens us |
To those who have sincerely cried out, I have now opened the eyes to see, and broadened the understanding. This I have done by opening ears so that hearing is no longer distorted.
When My
people do not fully trust Me, they cannot truly trust others, especially those
who have suffered various forms of abuse (physical, verbal, emotional,
mental, spiritual). There are times that I must allow the rug to be
pulled out from under the feet of My people. When there is nowhere else to turn
for help or answers, multitudes will indeed cry out to Me. [Ps 34:7]
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| click any pic to enlarge ALL will be shaken so that only what is of God will remain-hold fast to faith! |
Did I not foretell that I would be shaking all that could be shaken, and the things that cannot be shaken will remain? [Heb 12:27] This pertains not only to the physical realm but to the spiritual realm as well.
This is not something to fear, for I have also said that all things work together for good, to those who love [Me] and are the called according to My purpose. [Rom 8:28]
Many have repented, but there remains still more to repent of. Lo! I am doing a quick work for the times that are at hand are dangerous times, though many make excuses and explain away all that is happening globally.
Others
laugh at the warnings, often because of the false prophecies that have been
told down through the course of history. People will continue eating, drinking
and carrying out business as usual, uninterested in what I would say to them.
They have no time for Me in their busy schedules; others do not even believe I
exist.
Few are searching their hearts to see what is hidden there. Fewer still cry out to Me to help them see all that is not of Me, hidden away in the deep crevices of their heart – crevices that are covered over, hidden from sight.
I the Lord will uncover that which covers the deep crevices. An opening shall be made. There are hidden things unseen in the crevices, due to the depth and darkness. Many have built strong and high walls, even placing a covering over the walls, to ensure nothing disturbs the hidden things.
It is as a
vault of steel, protected and impenetrable. Yea, but I have come to destroy the
covering and to tear down the walls, to crumble every carefully placed brick to
dust. Then I shall burn up even the dust (chaff) so that when one
looks for evidence of the walls that once stood so strong and bold, none will
be found.
I have
opened the blind eyes to see and unstopped the ears that the enemy has hindered
and halted. Humble yourself and pray, seek My face (and not My hand).
Turn from all that is not of Me. Do not be surprised at that which is revealed,
for the building of the walls and the covering took many years to build.
When you humble yourself and pray, and seek My face, and turn away from that which is revealed (repentance), then I shall hear your prayer and forgive your sins, and heal your land. [2Chron 7:14, 15]
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| A call to repentance |
For I sent locusts into the land devouring until in your desperation, you would humble yourself and cry out to Me. So many are into idolatry and they are completely unaware, totally blind to it. Yea, but when you come to see, you discover that you must turn away (repent) from the idolatry of “self”.
Smash the
idol of self, then I the Lord will destroy the debris left behind; burning it
up, so that not even the ashes remain. I am close to a broken and
contrite spirit and I hear the plea for help when you cried out in distress,
not understanding, completely oblivious to the core problem.
Hear the prophecy spoken: You are as one trapped in a cage, not realizing that the door is wide open. But when you humble yourself, pray and repent, your eyes shall be opened to see that I, Jesus (Yeshua), provided a way out. The door is open, eagle; it is time to fly and be made free.
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| Those who WAIT upon the Lord shall rise up with wings as eagles |
I have not
given you the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. [2
Tim 1:7]
Overcome fear with faith; let go of unbelief and replace it with
trust. Move to the open door. When you repent, I strengthen you as you
look to Me, for I have risen from the grave to set the captives free. My
blood was not spilled in vain (for nothing), for there lies the victory!
Your (spiritual) armour is covered in My blood and the glory of the Father is upon My blood. The Father’s glory blinds the eyes of the enemies of the cross and sends confusion into their camps.
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| Artist - Kevin Carden |
Now rise
up! Leave the past behind; leave Egypt; leave Babylon. Forgive
yourself, yes, truly forgive yourself. Are you greater than Me? You say, “Lord,
I have forgiven myself…long ago.” Yet, I say to you, if you had truly
forgiven yourself, you would not have had hidden things deep within.
(I understood that the Lord meant 'shame' and 'guilt' seek to hide things. BP)
Satan is the father of lies and a murderer from the beginning [Jn 8:44], who will shoot forth fiery darts at such speed that one feels they are losing their mind. When one has not forgiven themselves in fullness, the result will end up idolatry, constantly thinking about self, and circumstances, and others.
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| Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. [Jn 15:13] |
Receive My love, so that fear which has torment, will leave. Much has been purged, yet just a little more, for I shall have a holy people. Trust Me and you will find that you can offer trust to others. Receive My love and you will find that you will see others through My eyes, and love with My love.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has torment. He that fears is not made perfect in love. [1Jn 4:18]
Rise up with wings as eagles, for I am indeed the wind beneath your wings. Rise
above the world, for it is not your home.
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| I sent the army... you repented with godly sorrow I will restore the years... |
And you shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord
your God, that has dealt wondrously with you: and My people
shall never be ashamed. [Joel 2: 25-27]
Some things are hard to admit to, but those who desire to be fully purged will humbly acknowledge all sin and allow themselves to be completely cleansed and set free.
Behold, great is My love. The time is now; rise up My people. Eagles, as you wait upon Me, you shall see the open door. It is time to fly, for dangerous are the days. I am making My people ready.
And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out My Spirit. [Joel 2:28, 29; Acts 2:17]
He Promised and It is Happening - It Will Increase
God is moving. Repeatedly He reminds me of something I seem to either forget or misunderstand the process (being molded into the image of Christ is a work, indeed, but it takes time). He reminded me of a post from 2016. We should keep an expectant heart when we think of our Creator. God Moves Suddenly (2016)
The Lord moved upon me to name my testimony, "First the Inside the Cup". He has been working. Jesus said to clean INSIDE first, then the outside will follow. [Mat 23:26] People look at the outward appearance - (drawn to riches and good looks), but Jesus is more concerned about the deep inner spiritual state.
One can appear outwardly righteous and be rotten inside, or one can look like unappealing outwardly, but inwardly is the righteousness of Christ (God's work). None is perfect; the Holy Spirit has been doing a work inside myself...and all God's people. He has brought us to a place where we can choose to surrender, or compromise. So many are in or coming in to the valley of decisions.
What we choose is going to be paramount and pivotal. Things are coming quickly. Remember when He had me post: God Does He mentioned revival coming in waves. It is; it is happening on campuses with outbreaks since Asbury revival.
After my first child passed, it took almost 10 years for me to get pregnant again. I thought I was being punished. Sadly, being in my late 20s, I used a spell (a ritual) to conceive. I did not expect it to work. It did, and ironically, the baby was born on October 31.
Even though I was not saved, I always believed in God and Jesus, and I never wanted the child to be born on that day. I was in rebellion, which is akin Christ Jesus took this wretched sinner and saved me, even after breaking every commandment.
And Samuel declared, Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and to attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.
For rebellion is like the sin of divination [witchcraft], and arrogance [stubbornness] is like the wickedness of idolatry. [1Sam15:22-23] BSB - (Berean Standard Bible)
My three children were born in the Millennial generation. My youngest, a son, almost made it to Gen Z. In my heart for the Lord, truth is at the core of my desire. These past generations are hungry for truth.
From young to old, there are those who are starving for the true Word The desperation has grown as surely as deception has grown.
Jesus foretold these days would come. They are here. When the Lord told me that revival would come in waves, I thought He meant slowly but surely. I also understood it would built momentum.
However, there is a young woman named Kayla Gabbard, who has a team (including her husband who is the ministry's camera man) that travel with her to various states and locations to carry out water baptisms. It has been building in momentum.
She calls the events "Meet Me in the Water". This Christ-centered ministry has watched thousands be healed and delivered. Many have repented with bitter tears and made first-time commitments to Jesus, while others had their faith renewed or restored. The move of God can be seen in the videos that show the baptisms.
They feed the crowd at no charge to the people, just as Jesus did. God is moving across the land, and literally, revival is coming in waves. I posted about revival not coming all at once, but in waves. (I would have to search the archives and perhaps put it in a future article, Lord willing.)
Well, the waves have been happening, just not in the way I quite understood at the time. "We see in part...and prophesy in part." Will the 'waves pull back' and bring in a tsunami. It is an exciting time.
This water baptism took place either late May or June this year. Indiana baptism
for His
glory alone
penned by Bonita dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com
This is an excerpt found at the very end of an article posted in September 2017. If one would like to, it can be read in its entirety at: Rise Up-Woe to the Shepherds
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Lots to consider in this post. I need to have the Lord do a deep dive into my heart. Thanks for posting this Bonita.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna for taking the time to comment. It is greatly appreciated.
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