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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Discerning Deception - How Did You Do?

 

can you discern deception?

Discernment and Critical Thinking

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. [Mat 24:24]

[NOTE: Updated with some fresh information: the bulletproof glass- BPOct2025]

It was the above scripture that kept coming to my remembrance over the course of a several days that prompted me to write the article that was posted yesterday. During those days, I had no idea why the verse kept returning to my mind, often lingering. It was subtle, yet noticeable. Lack of understanding proved frustrating.

Jesus is faithful. Several hours later, some editing was done, with some information added to smooth out the wrinkled parts that needed clarification. As I followed the lead of the Holy Spirit, it was then that the understanding came.

It was only logical to place the explanation at the beginning of the post as an update. The Clash of the Kingdoms Intensifies”  Jesus is faithful. I thank Him for helping me to realize that it was just as important for readers to understand what the above scripture was pointing out, and why it kept returning to me ...and lingering.

The verse tugged at my discernment and tested my critical thinking. It made sense that if the time of Christ’s return was evident to me, then it is to others also – we are one in Christ. We are one in Spirit, one in faith.

False Christs, False Prophets Abound!

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. [Mat 7:15]

What is it His surrendered children are sensing? Reading the verse grants clarity. We are hearing of false Christs (as ever), but the increase because we are NOW in the days that Jesus emphatically warned us about, the activities happening in recent few years that would be a sign of His return.

Even when I read how certain self-proclaimed prophets were calling for a rapture, not once, but three separate dates in September. False prophets prophesying falsely. Jesus said no one knows when He will return, not the angels, not even Him – no one knows of Christ’s return except the Father (Yahweh).

So, we see the swirling of false Christs, and influx of false prophets, literally thousands globally. Yet, if we look at Jezebel’s prophets of Baal [450], and Asherah prophets [400], there were 850 that confronted the ancient prophet, Elijah. [1Kings18:19]

He slew the Baal prophets (400). That was in Israel alone, so there were likely thousands all over the lands there too. In fact, after Elijah was hiding in a cave, feeling very alone, the Lord assured him that He had 7000 prophets that had not bowed to Baal or kissed the false god. [1Kings 19:18]

Seven thousand! So, we should not be surprised at the thousands all around the world today, especially with social media and technology being what it is. Yeshua (our Jesus) said that the generation in the end times (last of last days) would do greater works.

Gen Z and Alpha
The 'SMART' Generations
[technologies]

We can never perform greater miracles than Jesus, but this generation has a greater reach to bring them in – again, technology, our ability to travel around the world in hours, real-time witnessing. These are the kinds of things Jesus foresaw.

Quick insert: the false prophets and false teachers say that "indeed, we will do greater works" (The NAR crowd believe they must follow the Seven Mountain Mandate [they call 'divine' mandate] 

Seven: (religion, family, education, government, media, business, arts and entertainment - spheres of influence) = false doctrine. 

It is the "prosperity preaching on steroids" [unknown who coined the phrase], also known as dominion theology. Consider the head honchos: Lance Wallnau, Bill Johnson, Paula White

White, Trump's spiritual advisor, who bows to Hak Ja Han Moon, who calls herself "the only begotten daughter of God"; she bowed knowing Sun Myung Moon called himself the "messiah". Source:  Christian Science Monitor

Here we have a false religion reporting on a false 'messiah', a false Christ. How deep the deception goes. No wonder Jesus forewarned His disciples strongly.

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. [Mat 24:24]

We need to look out for each other, whether you want to or not, it is our reasonable service. Love motivates us – God’s will be done.

With all lowliness [humility] and meekness [gentleness, patience], with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. [Eph 4:2; 4-6] Hallelujah, bless the Lord!

Unity In Christ Jesus, Not Worldly or Satanic Unity

Satanic unity
is a lie; he is the author of confusion
and king of chaos


worldly unity

Satan mirrors God; he is a counterfeiter, a plagiarist, a copycat. El Shaddai has been calling for Christ-centred unity since the time of Christ's ascension, but even more so these past few years. 

United We Stand; Divided We Fall: I first heard the expression in a song made popular by a group called Brotherhood of Man[1970]. however, it is an expression that likely goes back to the days of dinosaurs (smile - it means it is very old)

Abraham Lincoln used it in 1858 in his House Divided speech, but he was referring to scripture. "And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand. [Mat12:25]

Satan, the original plagiarist, is parroting God by calling people to unite. Incapable of love or truth, Satan [Lucifer] used the pandemic to ignite a fire. Whilst calling for "unity" (we are all in this together was one key motto), his agenda was division.

He promoted a false unity, knowing that the protocols and mandates with the pandemic would actually bring divisive situations: masks vs. no masks; vaccines vs. no vaccines, social gatherings vs. isolation, and on it went.

Now the evil forces are using the death of Charlie Kirk to promote further hatred and to stir up further division. Satan has no love, no truth, no compassion or mercy in him. His heart is cold. He wants people to look to each other with hatred and away from Jesus, who commands us to love one another.

MSM (Mainstream news media) is notorious for spreading disinformation, misinformation, and flat-out lies. Those who own the corporations want people to always have an enemy, always have someone to hate.

So, being opportunists, Charlie Kirk's death is the catalyst for spreading propaganda whilst pointing to "Russian and other foreign adversaries."

People flash the heart symbol everywhere. People hear “love you” more often than “goodbye”. It is like stamping “Approved” on an outgoing box. It is just as unfeeling, just as repetitive, just as automatic. Most of us have said it or done it.

However, the reality is that it is a mixed group with mixed emotions – many were filled with resentment and hatred at lockdowns, forced vaccines, keeping distances, no socializing, all the rules…

I personally witnessed the increased “push”, even by governments, to unite when the pandemic struck. “We Are All in This Together” is a poster that was all over the place. Then, there was the emphasis on “love” for first responders, doctors, and nurses, for the risks they were taking to look after those who were sick with Covid-19.

With technology and social media, the world truly is like a village. The heart symbol is flashed by people in every language, and in nearly every culture (not all, there are tribes and clans untouched by media) around the world.

Then, there are hand gestures such as ‘I love you’ (sign language), or ‘peace’, etc., that establish a connection, albeit a false unity. People turn quickly these days, meaning many are easily swayed by others. It is psychological; it’s programming; it’s cultural. We ‘see’, we ‘adopt’.

There is a flip side to the coin. On one side is unity, on the other side is division. At the same time that the Lord has been calling for unity, he has also been dividing. Years ago, the Lord led me to Ezekiel, chapter 34.

I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak [sick]; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with judgment. [Ezek 34:16] BSB (Berean Standard Bible)

 And as for you, O my flock, thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats [between sheep and sheep]. [Ezek 34:17] KJV

Do you suppose that I have come to give peace on earth? I tell you, No; but rather division: Hereinafter, there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. [Lk 12:51-52] 

                                        

What is going to divide the people? Truth! Jesus is the way, the TRUTH, and the life, and no one comes to the Father but through (by) Him. [Jn 14:6]

Satan counts on the ‘sheep mentality’. Why do you think the expression “sheeple” substituted for “people” became an accepted and understood phrase? We tend to mimic each other, just as Satan mimics/counterfeits God, as well as what He sees God doing.

A Great Divide - Again

The remnant, who are those who have given themselves over to Christ (surrendered), true born-again believers (I am being truthful without “do’s” and “don’ts”), follow the Good Shepherd, which may mean not going along with what the world is doing. Nevertheless, keep in mind, we are not lawless people.

However, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were not lawless people either. Nevertheless, they would not bow to an idol (statue of a man), who happened to be the king. Today, people bow before musicians to hail their music.

I am not a debater, so I am not here to debate. That is left to the experts. Truth is what I will stand for. The young generation is crying out for truth. Heck! The entire world is hungry and thirsty (famished) for truth! I stand for truth.

I stand for justice. In judgment,  we are to ask for mercy. All scripture is my favourite lol...but one of my faves is:

He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? [Mic 6:8]

O to be like Jesus...
the Lion of the tribe of Judah
                                 we are being molded into His image

And another: (I need plenty of reminders to keep me on the straight path)

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. [Phil 4:8]

We follow the law of the Holy Spirit, meaning He enables us (helps us) to do God’s will and obey the commandments. [Jn 14:21; Mat 7:21] We are not lone islands. We are the body of Christ, and Jesus is the Head. [Col 1:18]

A healthy body needs all parts functioning and strong, well able to fight against our adversaries. It is not a competition. One part is not exalted above another part. But with the pandemic, we all witnessed a great divide, and the ramifications of it are still very much in effect.

The protocols, the vaccines, and personal religious beliefs: a split tore through all societies globally. Some pastors were defying the federal mandate and refusing to close their church doors; police were arresting them and putting them in jail.

Some people were having breathing problems with the masks and refused to wear them. I was one of them. Even amongst police, firefighters, doctors, nurses, teachers, truck drivers, everyone, everywhere – division. I’m not going to rehash it here, but I will say, the divide got bigger, slowly, surely, steadily.

The reasons were varied. Some justified, some not.

This is true in the natural, but more so in the spiritual. There is a great divide spiritually, and it started back in the Garden of Eden. But to speak of this time and season, it was initiated when the Lord began the revealing of deception, evil that has been cloaked, secret sins.

What did He tell us? Judgment begins in the house of God...and so it has. Will some escape, meaning will some things stay hidden? Only God knows for sure, but even if the Lord chooses not to reveal something (He owes us nothing and is not obligated). 

God is God, not us. His wisdom is far-reaching, too far for us to fully grasp. That is where trust comes in. 

So yes, judgment begins in His house (as the entire world has been witnessing), but it spreads out into other arenas. In 2012, He let it be known that it was the time of revealing, and it was backed by scripture.

the Word reveals
God speaks to us through His Word
                                               and by His Spirit

Time of Revealing

For there is nothing hidden which shall not be disclosed (manifested); neither was anything kept secret, but that it should be brought out into the open. [Lk 8:17]

For whatever is hidden is meant to be revealed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be known. [Mk 4:22]

Why do you think the Lord has been so busy for decades preparing His people all this time? Why do you think He has been revealing all that has been hidden? We knew Satan had infiltrated the church back in the days of the apostles. Paul warned of false brethren – warning of false teachers, false prophets.

We have seen scandal after scandal. It began back in the 80s with many televangelists, but it kept trickling in. Jimmy Swaggart, Peter Popoff, Casey Treat, Jim and Tammy Bakker, et al.

It has escalated, and the speed at which God is revealing has accelerated. Every week now, we see more people exposed in religious circles. But the corruption is in the government too.

Epstein had involved celebrities, royalty, and top government officials all around the world, but just as things came out that shocked the world, suddenly there was a death, and now the files have been swept clean or at least, there’s a hold-up.

Political and religious circles have been greatly affected. The Lord is not done yet. All is quickly unravelling, but God in His sovereignty and providence is overseeing it all. Why do you think He warned about separating cattle from cattle [Ezek 34], sheep from ram (sheep) at least three times in the past three years?

Cunning and Crafty Deception

Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which God had made. [Gen 3:1]

And no marvel, for even Satan transforms (disguises) himself as an angel of light. Therefore, it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. [2Cor 11:14-15]

Jesus (Yeshua) mentioned deception four times in his relatively short Sermon on the Mount [Olivet Discourse]. When that verse is posted, a gentle reminder goes forth that Jesus was not a man who wasted words.

That said, when He repeats something once, it should be enough to make the reader pay attention, but for Him to repeat himself a total of four times in a conversation should be enough to give any believer pause.

He was warning about deception and being deceived. He made it explicitly clear that in the last days just before His return, listeners should use extreme caution and be on guard against deception.

Take heed that no man deceives you!” [Mat 24:4] Those are the very first words Messiah spoke in answering the question of the disciples when they asked what ‘sign’ they should watch for as a warning of His return, and the end of the world.

When all the confusion swirled around for the first couple of weeks after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, that scripture shone on the walls of my heart. The Word continued to present itself randomly, yet gently. did not depart.

As we can see from scripture, Satan is said to have embodied a serpent in the Garden of Eden, successfully deceiving the woman, who in turn, tempted Adam to disobey God.

                                         

According to Chinese culture, this is the ‘year of the snake’, and indeed, Satan is busier than ever. Spiritual warfare is something that is threaded throughout my writings because it is something the Lord has had me learning about for over 30 years. He was teaching me long before I was committed.

For the past seven or so years, especially around occult high sabbats, I was led to warn people of the occult, witches, witchcraft, and more. It was not my intention and not what I wanted to do, but witches kept coming across my path (and at one time I laughed, saying they were “fairy tale book stuff”). Was I ever wrong!

Jezebel was highlighted in the Charlie Kirk event. The feminist magazine with a left-wing political stance bragged via an article that they paid Etsy witches to curse  Charlie Kirk two days before he was shot.

Satan loves to take the glory for everything. So much of this just does not make sense. One minute, the media is trying to get people to believe it is political violence that took Charlie out.

The next minute, the media is pushing martyrdom and how religious Charlie was. One pastor brought a huge cross and pulled it around, giving the impression that Kirk was being compared to Jesus Christ in sacrificing his life.

no one and nothing compares
to Jesus or His sacrifice for mankind

It is not surprising that witchcraft would somehow be brought into one of the major events of 2025. After all, it is the 'year of the snake'. Deception is one of the things that started all our trouble in the Garden of Eden. The serpent deceived Eve, and she did eat.

Emotionalism has moved across the globe; it has overridden logic. I mentioned this before, but I truly believe that all the "celebration", all the mixed messages about the shooter, all the suspicion about 'acting', and all the suddenness of appointments (CEO-Erika), and podcasts, and selling merchandise before, during and after the memorial, have all the red flags waving and alarm bells ringing; is one huge distraction.

Beware of distractions
 Take heed that no man deceives you.

[Mat 24:4] Jesus/Yeshua

For the past four years, approximately (it can be checked in the archives), the Lord has continued calling people closer for a deeper intimacy, a surrender that is sweet and permanent. He is the ONLY one who has all the answers.

Gentle reminders about repentance have been a constant. We cannot compromise, nor can we justify our sins with greasy grace (I don’t like the phrase, but the unrepentant and disobedient are soaked in it.)

Rebellion is akin to witchcraft, and the Lord’s heart grieves for many of His people are taking advantage of His goodness. Witchcraft is exalted and the witches beam with pride, bragging about their dastardly deeds. Woe to them.

Discerning Deception

My daughter had come across a clip, a “short” clip on Instagram. It was called “Snake Eyes”, and she shared it with me. Although the movie came out in 1998, I had never heard of it, as I did not watch a lot of movies (although I did watch children’s movies with my three on occasion).

Admittedly, I was stunned by the similarities. Charlie Kirkland instead of Charlie Kirk; Deputy of State, instead of a political activist, was shot in the neck; a wisp of smoke goes across the actor’s chest, which [allegedly] did happen at the debate.

The blonde was a platinum (fake) blonde, but it was the way she wore all-white that got to people. The date was said to be the 10th, but others said it was blurred, and the actual date was September 19. Then, they say, 9 plus 1 = 10 (sigh)

Conspiracy theorists continue, saying the boxer whose name was  Tyler was labelled the “executioner”. In the movie, a hurricane was named Jezebel, and people related it to the witches who claimed to have been paid to cast a spell on Charlie Kirk.


How did you do in discerning deception? Did you discern that Hollywood is always writing scripts, and this was just another one, filled with coincidences? Nostradamus predicted the future; other fortune tellers have made predictions that came true.

How do you think Satan operates? Were you persuaded that the movie was warning about what would happen in the future? Charlie Kirk would have only been three or four years old when the movie came out. There was no logical way that anyone would know about Charlie’s interest in politics and how it all came about. People talk about fortune-tellers, or Nostradamus. 

What I found intriguing, to post this, is what the "prophets" are stating. Satan uses "patterns". Do you mean "history repeats itself"? I did not see the movie, but I read reviews. The security team were the guilty ones in the movie. Instead of coming right out and claiming Kirk's security is guilty, people are told, "keep that in mind". Did the 'prophets' see the murder coming?

God does not make people guess, and does not involve us in all kinds of "mysteries" that we need a 'prophetic' person to explain to us. Not everything is a mystery. God does not mess with our faith or constantly test it.

It is for this very reason that the Lord has been calling His children to draw closer and deeper. As long as I can remember, the invitation has been extended to cling and hold Him closely. Indeed, we are to love the Lord with all our heart, all our mind, all our soul, and with all our being.

He speaks to us through His Word and by His Spirit. When we cling to Him, we move as He moves. When we hunger and thirst after righteousness, we will be satisfied. Clinging to the Vine, we will be in His will and perform it according to His will and desire

Comparing the movie to real-time tragedy should be an eye-opener. Yes, life is full of patterns, which is really just another way of saying that history repeats itself. For every similarity in the movie, there were equal differences. 

In Disney movies, in opening ceremonies, in "The Simpsons" cartoons, in comic books, in Illuminati game cards, and other places, we constantly see how deception is blinding the eyes of the people. I cannot pretend because truth is that it just about swayed me. Talking with others helps, but mostly, we must seek Jesus and stay in His Word.

This will be posted; adding pictures and editing will be done later. For now, I will leave this with you. Do not let Satan deceive you. He is NOT God, and he does not control the future. This has been a major distraction; the whole world noticed.

If we allow ourselves to be moved by every coincidence or “predictive programming”, how are we ever going to discern the “false prophet” and the “lawless one”? Major distractions are going on in this horrible event; intended or meant to keep the truth away from us.

There is a very real foreboding that I cannot shake. I was led to read Amos, chapter 3, and key things stood out. I do not have all the answers yet. Prayer must go up. I know nothing without the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the key to all things.

Think upon these things. I do not yet have an understanding of the full implications, at this time. Someone else might. (Waiting is something the Lord has had me do for decades. I love the Lord! One way, a crucial way, He speaks to His people is through His Word.)

Hear this word that the LORD has spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, 

You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. Can two walk together, except they be agreed? [Amos 3:1-3]


Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD has not done it? Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but He reveals His secret unto His servants the prophets. 


A trumpet sounding is a warning or an alert to the people. Back in the day, the citizens would know what each blast of the shofar or ram's horn (trumpet) meant.

The lion has roared; who will not fear? the Lord GOD has spoken, who can but prophesy[Amos 3:6-8]


He also led me (a few days apart, but I have pen and paper in my bedroom. I would forget much if I did not write things down.)


They shall tremble as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria: and I will place them in their houses, says the LORD. [Hos 11:11]

Is Assyria not Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey? Have you given that any thought? Do you believe the false prophet is here and speaking, clearly undetected? People have pointed at nearly every president being the Antichrist, so what will we do when he is actually on-scene but not yet announced or in power?

Or are the false prophet and Lawless one now on-stage but mingled in with the crowd, undetected? There are many questions…much to untangle, but none of it means anything unless it is revealed by the Lord and confirmed by Him alone.

May the Good Shepherd continue to protect us, and may we follow after Him alone. We need His help to find truth...

To be continued…

For His glory alone

Bonita                             dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

Sunday, July 20, 2025

To Those Who Have Cried Out

 


[NOTE*: I have been working hard ever since the last post. Sorting through, polishing, and praying over 59-60 pages, which of course, not all will be posted.

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

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. 

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]

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 will shake the very foundation in order to bring to the surface that which was hidden in darkness and secrecy.  I will break up the hard ground of the heart, and pull up the mighty root with all its taproots. I shall reveal that which was hidden so that it may be seen and acknowledged.

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

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.


Those who WAIT upon the Lord
shall rise up with wings as eagles
                                                    [Is 40:31]

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.

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.

 

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.

I sent the army...
you repented with godly sorrow
I will restore the years...

And I will restore the years the locust has eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, My great army that I sent among you.  

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