On the Verge of the Great and Terrible

This is a very important repost, as I was so led to do. It was written on New Year's Eve of 2017. It was a prophetic word for the year 2018, but it is applicable now also. Only the Lord can do that; only He knows what is ahead. I surely do not. I follow His lead.

On the Verge of the Great and Terrible

Original Post: Dec 31, 2017

A Word from the Lord Regarding 2018

(NOTE*: Yes, written for 2018 and applicable to 2020 - BP)

(This word from the Lord began after prayer in the sixth hour of the day (morning) on December 29, 2017. The conclusion was completed December 29, 2017 in the 22^nd hour (evening) of the day.

On the Verge of the Great and Terrible

The thing that has been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.  [Eccl 1:9]

Terror shall strike the hearts of multitudes in the approaching year (2018). Things that have only been imagined before shall come to fruition. As I revealed in a night vision (dream), old diseases shall be resurrected and new ones (never before heard of) shall break forth.

(NOTE** - In 2013, I saw in a dream of the night that the Lord had given me, an old style western stagecoach with a team of four to six horses pulling it at rapid speed, heading east. It was in silhouette, which, in this particular case, was understood to mean that the coach was carrying something cloaked in darkness (evil). The horses went at incredible speed (but driven by "man"), heading east, but encircling what I understood to be the globe -BP 2017)

Experiments performed in hidden quarters globally shall now come forth into open places – shocking multitudes, delighting the evil, the lost, the unlearned and the unsuspecting, yet horrifying My people who see beyond the physical and understand the spiritual implications.

(UPDATE 2020 – I could not remember what happened in 2018 in this regard, so I searched.

Some attacks: Kabul Afghanistan (103 dead; 235 injured) Toronto (10 dead; 16 injured) Mitshu China (15 dead; 43 injured) Pakistan (149 killed; 186 injured), too many terrorist attacks to mention, all over; not just in the East, but also West -BP 2020)

Violence shall increase; immorality IS and shall continually increase, to be considered off the charts. 

Government leaders shall continue to change and introduce laws to appease the evil and fleshly desires of the people, whilst also appeasing their own hidden (and for some, not so hidden) desires.

Natural calamities shall continue to break records.  The shaking has begun (and did begin over a decade ago), yet it began in jerky and intermittent motions, so that when an event occurred in cataclysmic proportions, though acknowledged, it was brushed aside as one of “nature’s” cruelties. [Note** - 2004 Indonesian tsunami came to mind – BP2017]

Signs in the heavens are not all from Me, yet I shall allow it, for there are those who will be given “strong delusion”, for they do not desire truth. So it is written, so it shall be.

Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. [2 Thess 2:9-12]

There are those who have secretly been working with evil entities (fallen angels, demons in high and highest rankings), perfecting technology that is destructive and evil beyond measure to bring down the “numbers” upon the earth, so that they may have more control, more wealth, more power and greater status. They have learned how to be safeguarded against certain diseases, how to reverse their years and extend their lives.

Though they shall revel in their findings for a season, they will come to know they have been duped. For this physical life is temporal, as it is written, it is appointed unto all mankind once to die. Yet, it is the second death they should fear, the second death in the lake of fire. [Rev 20:14] Woe to those who mock the Creator, considering themselves as ‘’gods’’.

The “rattling of sabers” has been heard for a long time, yet I say to you that the “rattling” will be replaced by the sound of “clanging”, for the sabers are coming out of their sheaths and out of their places where they have been worn and are being raised high. Warfare is upon the earth – it has hung over the globe as a foreboding cloud of darkness, with outbreaks in certain parts. But the cloud is about to burst and the clanging shall be seen and heard in diverse places globally.

Woe to those who sit in comfort, ignoring their Creator and living for the world.  Their hearts shall fail them for fear, for they will not know what to do or where to go.

Division, division, division…

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household. [Mat 10:34-36]

I AM dividing – yea, as I told you before, many times over the years, a separating, a dividing, even amongst those who call themselves by My name. You have hard it said, for it is written that, "judgment begins in My house".

[1Pet 4:17] 

But I say to you (and even this messenger has long ago reported) that the shaking HAS BEGUN. It began some years ago.

In 2012 (January 20), I gave this messenger a message which stated: Now It Begins

Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. [Mat 10:26] 

                      

At times, the shaking was violent, yet not long-lasting; other times, the shaking was noticeable but not violent, yet seemed to be without end. It has also been infrequent. These were warnings for those who had eyes to see and ears to hear. It has also been for correction, disciplining, for those who would repent and come into my will for them, so that all would go well for them and that they should bear good fruit.

Yet, as the dust settled, people (including many of My own) returned to their daily routines, oblivious to the hour that has descended upon them. It is late.  Yet a small number (yes, a remnant) became more serious, searching their hearts and asking My Spirit to help them search in case they deceive themselves.

They have drawn closer, many struggling in overcoming, yet determined to learn how to succeed – surrender, sweet surrender…submitting to your Creator. Dying to self, letting go is the key to overcoming. Indeed, not an easy task and truly, one that must be accomplished alone. No one can go with you on the journey of dying (to self).  As birth, so too is death: a journey one must travel alone.

[…] … Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, says the Lord of hosts.  [Zech 4:6]

There are times that answers to prayer are instantaneous and My people marvel at My power and My goodness. Yet, more often than not, answers to prayers seem long in forthcoming. I AM God and all that I do is done decently and in order. Chaos and confusion are of the adversary, the god of this world, the prince of the power of the air.

In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine to them. [2Cor 4:4]

Wherein in time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience: [Eph 2:2]

A grieving is heard in the heavenlies, and hot tears are seen upon the faces of many of My people, for I am answering prayers for truth to be revealed, to protect them from deception. Therefore, there is a witnessing of sheep being separated from sheep. It is true, for it is written that the goats shall be separated from the sheep and the tares from the wheat. I am judging between sheep and sheep.

And as for you, O my flock, thus said the Lord God; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle (sheep and sheep), between the rams and the he-goats. [Ezek 34:17]

Yea, I tell you that sheep are being separated from sheep, for it is a necessity in these latter times.

Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned My holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they showed difference between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from My Sabbaths, and I am profaned among them. [Ezek 22:26]

There are church leaders who will continue to deceive the multitudes as they fleece the “sheep” and line their pockets with filthy lucre. Their prophets tickle the ears of the people, and the sheep (some, not all) love to have it so as they close their eyes in contentment. They are led by greedy shepherds whose watchmen are as dumb dogs, too lazy to bark out a warning and too sleepy to clearly see the wolves in sheep’s clothing.

Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain. And her prophets have daubed them with untempered morter, seeing vanity and diving lies unto them saying, Thus saith the Lord God, when the Lord has not spoken.
[Ezek 22:27, 28]

Then there are those where I shall strike the shepherd and the sheep shall scatter. Those who are Mine shall run to Me with bitter tears and a broken heart: they will pray for the shepherd and the lazy watchmen. They will pray for each other and they shall wait upon Me for direction.

The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully. And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before Me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. [Ezek 22:27-30]

There are also church buildings that will see the doors closed, never to be open again. Once saved, always saved is a lie from the enemy, for it is written that many shall fall away. 

(Note** - I understood that indeed, nothing can pluck us out of our Lord's hand, and that He will never leave or forsake us, but Satan can, has and will continue to pull many away and bring them into destruction and damnation. I do not speak of prodigals, but apostates who are given over to a reprobate mind.

Below is a fearful word, scriptures that should make the smuggest or overconfident person think twice and examine their heart and actions. BP)

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful,

Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. [Rom 1:28-32]
Also: 

Now the Spirit speaks expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; [1Tim 4:1, 2]

“Well, they weren’t really saved,” many say, trying to explain as they parrot one another. Yet, I say that they who put their hand to the plow, looking back, longing for things of the past, are not fit for the kingdom. 

(Note** - In his book, “Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses”, author Ron Rhodes explains that with the primitive plows back in Jesus’ day, if a man took his eyes off of his work and looked backward, the furrow he was plowing became crooked, which was unacceptable and could do more damage than good. Ron Rhodes goes on to explain that Jesus was implying that service in Him requires the whole heart and not double-mindedness (not lukewarm, one foot in world; one in kingdom). BP)

Think upon Lot’s wife who was “saved” from Sodom, but she disobeyed the command not to look back. Her heart was still in Sodom, and though she was saved and free from the sinful clutches of Sodom, a part of her longed for it, even knowing it was under judgment from Me, and that longing caused her to lose her salvation (being saved from judgment).

Others quote My Son: And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through your own name those whom you have given me, that they may be one, as we are. While I was with them in the world, I kept them in Your name: those that you gave Me, I have kept and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition (Judas); that the scripture might be fulfilled. [Jn 17:11, 12]

I have given people the power to choose. They can choose to stay or they can choose to look back as Lot’s wife. Some will return as the prodigal son did (many are returning; don't give up praying); fully and wholly repentant; others will not return for they love their sin.

There are also false brethren who carry My name only, but the love and fruit are not evident. Some walk in obvious anger and bitterness because they are unwilling to forgive any that offended and brought about their hurt. 

(Note* - I saw plastic fruit in my mind's eye and understood that some fruit looks good outwardly, but in the end, is unfulfilling. BP)

Such as these refuse to humble themselves and admit their sin; therefore, it consumes them. They justify their own sins while pointing their accusing finger at others, 
(Note* - I understood they were similar to the Pharisees. BP)

They refuse to forgive. Such is pride, for they exalt themselves above others, thinking more highly of themselves than they ought. Such as these can still repent, but more often than not, are halted by pride and through the enemy's deception that blinds them...

This was the sin of Satan before he fell. In his pride, he exalted himself which led to his rebellion. And as if that alone were not enough, he influenced and led one-third of My holy angels into rebellion with his cunning, craftiness and smooth, convincing words. Together, they all fell from My glory and now seek to influence and lead as many as they can of mankind into rebellion against My Christ, My Word and against Me. Woe to those who follow after unrighteousness, pride and rebellion.

Yes, division is happening. Not only are unbelievers divided against believers/disciples of Christ, but also a dividing among the sheep as well.

Immorality Increases and More Open

The adversary (Satan) is the author of confusion. It is he who has introduced another gender, male or female, the blend is uncertain and brings confusion. Transgender, unspecified gender – indeed, this is the effort to make a mockery of My creation. Satan seeks to steal, kill and destroy. [Jn 10:10]

This is part of the mission of Satan and his armies. He seeks to take that which is good and call it evil and take that which is evil and call it good. He even seeks to deceive My people through false teachers and false prophets, who subtly command, with cunning and craftiness that  My people, the disciples of Christ, must accept this new, undefined gender in order to prove their love for Me. 

Many of the homosexuals and transgenders are being ordained and are preaching and teaching the multitudes. Acceptance of these sins, they say, is to obey the second commandment to love your neighbour as you love yourself; they lie. For they twist My Word as surely as the serpent twisted My word in the Garden of Eden and again, in the desert wilderness in the temptation of Jesus. Did My Christ not foretell that IF it were possible, even the elect will be deceived?

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]

Countless police are turning on the people and slaying them, and multitudes are likewise turning on police and slaying them. 

Technology is far more advanced than the general population knows. There are those that walk amongst you undetected, perfected humanoids, an ideal vessel for a demon to possess.

I have risen from My throne. The shaking increases – judgment falls, and has been falling for some time. It shall increase. It is moving over the lands as surely as famine, pestilence and death moved over Egypt at the time that the locusts came, and pestilence, and the first born of both man and beast were slain [Ex 11:5]; when Pharaoh’s hard heart had no fear of the Creator of all things, the God of Israel.

And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. [2Pet 3:4]

But as the days of Noe (Noah) were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. [Mat 24:37-39]

Water was the judgment the first time and fire shall be the finality of latter judgment. Already records for drought and forest fires have been broken. Earthquakes and mighty whirlwinds continue to increase in intensity and frequency in diverse places as foretold. Increase in power and destruction, the mountains of fire (volcanoes) shall unleash their fury. 

The stars (asteroids, meteors, meteorites, comets) are being sent forth as warnings, as soon, as part of judgment, for it is written that it shall be so in the latter days. Yet another shall come...

There are those, even among My people who say these things have always been. Indeed, it is so, yet they fail to read My word and understand. They fail to believe in My Son and reject My word.

Others who believe do not keep My Son as their first love, nor seek My face and to receive My counsel, wisdom and direction through My Spirit.

Repent, change your heart and mind and understand that I am God. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, for the devil has come down, having great wrath, for he knows he has but a short time. [Rev 12:12]

A God of Justice and Judgment

Much is being exposed. Many who have reveled in the spotlight are having the rug pulled out from under them. How long must I behold a rebellious and evil people? How much must I allow to happen before their eyes are open to see the times they are in, and the filth and stench of the sins that they wallow in? When will they run to the valley of decision? When will they flee and be upon the mountains, like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, everyone for his iniquity? [Ezek 7:16]

How long will they shake their fists at Me or turn their backs away, ignoring Me altogether? Many will mistake the wrath of the devil for My wrath. Though multitudes of My people have experienced (and will continue to experience) persecution and tribulations due to the devil’s wrath, those who are Mine in Christ will not experience the day of the Lord, when My wrath is loosed upon the earth.

I am drawing people, getting their attention. Oh that they would choose life though My Son. On the verge of the terrible – indeed!

The Great

My people, be strong and of good courage, for I shall never leave nor forsake you. Continue in your faith, holding fast to your first love, Jesus my Son. Keep on the full armour and walk in obedience to My commandments, ever keeping a repentant heart. It is not the time to faint or to give up! 

You are on the verge of great things. I have told you that answers to prayers and the unfolding of long-awaited dreams and visions shall come suddenly and unexpectedly.

You have laid down your life - you have waited patiently. Give thanks, for miracles still happen – the impossible is possible with Me, through and in Christ Jesus (Yeshua), the Creator of all things. Healing, restoration, restitution and even reversals shall take place this coming year to those who have obediently walked with Me, through my Son Jesus the Christ.

Even the unsaved shall experience miracles, as I continue to draw many to Myself, from all religions, all cultures and nations.  It is My desire that none should perish but that all should come to repentance. [2Pet 3:9] There shall even be, for some, reversals of years; those who have been promised such understand. They shall walk in humility and love, and power, doing justly.

It shall be a sign to multitudes of My promise to restore and reconcile all things unto Myself. [Deut 30:3-11; Col 1:20; Joel 2:22-25]

And the Lord answered me and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. [Hab 2:2-4]

Many have prayed to be purged and purified. It has not been comfortable or easy by any means. At times, many of My people have wanted out of the fire, wanted out of the waiting, and have longed to leave this earth and join Me, yet when I stayed My hand, ignoring their request and kept them alive, they have repented of their hasty words, learning that through it all their faith becomes stronger. They learn to persevere and overcome, and offer up thanksgiving.

Keep in mind that many forerunners, such as Job, Moses, Elijah, David et al, have hastily spoken and longed to leave this earth as well.

Then Job answered the Lord and said: I know that You can do everything, and that no thought can be withheld from You. Who is he that hides counsel without knowledge? Therefore have I uttered that which I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.  [Job 42:1-3]

Indeed, My longsuffering covers numerous areas. As it is written, My thoughts are not your thoughts and My ways are not your ways. [Is 55:8, 9] I see the end from the beginning. [Is 46:10] I know each heart. I continue to do a good work in My people, as they submit to Me, allowing Me to have My perfect way with them and help each who desire to stay humbly in My will.

Not everything that happens is or will be understood, but that is where trust must hold strong. Although many who have held positions of leadership are being removed, those who have been seemingly on the sidelines are being raised up and placed in those positions of leadership. 

Beware that you do not think more highly of yourself than you ought, but to think soberly, according as I have dealt to every man the measure of faith. Therefore, let him that thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall.  [Rom 12:3; 1 Cor 10:12]

Hearts have been tried – much dross removed. Small beginnings should never be despised. I have been correcting and disciplining My children. Those who acknowledge Me in humble repentance will be healed and restored as vessels unto honour. There are those in leadership who have submitted humbly to the discipline and shall become mightier in leadership, giving glory to My Son,for they have allowed themselves to be conformed into Christ’s image. [Rom 8:29] 

It has been and is a process; one must yield (submit). I am the potter, you are the clay.

Remember to continue to walk in love and walk humbly before Me, do justly, love mercy [Micah 6:8] and pray one for another. [Jam 5:16] Rejoice, knowing that I am your strength and that I am working all things out. Keep your eyes and ears open, for as surely as light penetrates and scatters darkness, so shall this year also bring miracles, signs and wonders that penetrate and scatter the impossible.

Abide in the Vine, My Son so that you will be able to discern the true from the counterfeit, for as it is written, there will be false Christs and false prophets (and Satan himself) who will also produce signs and wonders. Keep your lamps filled with oil; be as the five wise virgins.

I am God and nothing is impossible with Me. Give thanks and worship Me in spirit and in truth. Break through (bursting forth) is coming. Keep your eyes on Me, for My people shall not be ashamed.

Baal-perazim (means: Lord bursts (breaks) through) Victory was assured IF David obeyed the Lord’s instructions [2 Sam 5:19] David obeyed and he gave God all the glory for the victory [v 20]. He was given a signal (a sign) from God. He was told to watch for the strong, mighty wind that would go over the tops of the mulberry trees; that was when he was to go forth to battle and victory.
[v 24]

Remember that I promised a breakthrough which shall come suddenly and unexpectedly to the children of light who have waited upon Me. Ask for confirmation, for I am well pleased when My people try the spirit to see if it is of Me.

And I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten, the cankerworm, and caterpillar, and the palmerworm, My great army which 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, 26]

Behold, the whirlwind of the Lord goes forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked. The fierce anger of the Lord shall not return, until He has done it, and until He have performed the intents of His heart: in the latter days, you shall consider it. 

[Jer 30:23, 24]

Behold, 2018 is the year where people will most certainly realize that the world is indeed:
On the verge of the great and terrible!

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Test of Endurance

Spoken in Haste and Confusion

Many believe they are in right standing with the Lord and strong in faith. That may well be quite accurate, but be assured, if this is what you know to believe, you had best be prepared for the violent shaking and the proving of your faith.

I do not think any of Christ’s disciples will escape this test and great shaking - none. We will feel like Job, and we would do well to be encouraged by remembering why Job was going through what he went through and what the outcome was.

Yes, the accuser (Satan) mentioned Job before the holy God and challenged his faith in God. Job was to be tested (tried) as never before. After a great and horrible trial (the Word of God never states how long the trial was, but the first week, Job's friends said nothing, and it is quite possible that the incredible trial went on for months).

Oh that I were as in the months past, as in the days when God preserved (watched over me) [Job 29:2]

I was at ease, but He has broken me asunder: He has also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark. [Job 16:12]

Job felt undone, shaken to the core (shattered), but in the end, there was need of repentance on Job’s part due to the words he spoke out of haste.  He regretted when he was born and had wanted to die. But in Job’s despair, he questioned God’s wisdom, justice and fairness in all that befell him.

Have we not done that, especially if something happens that truly tears at our heart, overwhelming us, when the rug feels pulled out from under us and our world comes crashing in upon us?  I have. In my own haste and foolishness, I have said things to the Lord that would have best been left unsaid…yes, even desiring to leave this earth.

Have you ever had such internal pain, grief, sorrow and anguish that you just wanted it all to end, to stop, in order to gain some relief? Have you ever been confused by a hardship, the intensity and length of a trial and wondered why God has allowed such a trial or tribulation to take place?

Have you ever questioned His discipline, or wondered why He has not intervened more speedily in a desperate situation, or if He was ever going to move on your behalf at all? Have you ever wondered at God’s love for you, His justice or His will in a hardship?  Have you ever uttered foolish words hastily, overcome by emotion, confusion and desperation as a result?

These questions would be for those who have gone through either an onslaught of hardships or some great trial that were so devastating, so uncertain, so stubborn in its length that you felt like your whole world was turned upside down and inside out.  And no amount of knowledge of God seemed to make rhyme or reason of it.  There just seemed to be no logical explanation.

Our imagination can wreak havoc on our souls, and yes, Satan and his armies can very well take advantage (and often do) in our weakened state.  But God! Are we not glad that God does not oblige us when we speak foolishly?  Are we not glad that He is not as frail and offended as easily as we are?

When we balance our feelings and settle our emotions, we begin to realize how our faith has been challenged and how we almost succumbed to utter despair.  We are indeed drawn to repentance by the goodness, mercy and love of a holy and just God, through His precious Holy Spirit. 

We respond to His love with our love.  We do repent and we do seek to come fully into alignment with God’s Sovereignty and His will. Yes, truly and surely – “We love Him because He first loved us.”  [1Jn 4:19]

We come to realize the dangerous pitfalls that await us if we do not fear God and acknowledge that He is love; He is Sovereign and He is fully in control of all things. Job had to come to understand and know God in a way that tradition did not teach.

The Righteous Do Suffer Afflictions

We are not Job, and it is unlikely that Satan has asked God if he could personally do everything to us outside of taking our lives.  Yet as Peter was, Satan will most assuredly sift us wheat. Any true follower of Jesus Christ will be challenged when it comes to their faith and their trust in and love for God.

We know that God disciplines those He loves, and corrects everyone He accepts as His son.  [Heb 12:6]  Although Job was considered a righteous man by God (Yhvh), under great duress by Satan, as well as the intensity and duration of his trial, there were things that surfaced in Job that he came to realize and needed to repent of.

Who is he that hides counsel without knowledge? Therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. Hear, I beseech You, and I will speak: I will demand of You, and declare You unto me. I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You. Wherefore (as a result of which) I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. [Job 42:3-6]

From the time of Adam, Job had likely heard of the Creator and understood Him by the traditions taught (sacrifices began with Cain and Able), but all that Job had heard and been taught about God brought confusion to his understanding in his great suffering.

He felt that the righteous would or should see no hardship or discipline. Job felt that God was so unjust in what He allowed to happen to him that he actually desired to go before God’s judgment seat and present his arguments, to so that God could explain His injustice and reasoning.

Oh that I knew where I might find Him! that I might come even to His seat! I would order my cause before Him, and fill my mouth with arguments.

[Job 23:3, 4]

Even Elihu had to rebuke Job, for Job had questioned God’s justice when he spoke of his righteousness and how he was being treated with no more regard than the wicked. Job felt that despite his righteousness, he still had to endure great suffering and tribulations and he could not make sense of it.

Elihu, the youngest in the group of four of Job’s friends, determined that Job was indirectly stating that he was more righteous and equitable in his actions than God.

Elihu spoke moreover and said, Think you this to be right that you said, My righteousness is more than God’s? For you said, What advantage will it be unto You? and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin?  [Job 32:1-3]

Elihu went on to speak of pride and vanity, and told Job to trust in God because he had opened his mouth in vain and he multiplied his words without knowledge. [Job 35:14; 16]   He reminded Job that the Lord God, who is perfect in knowledge, wisdom and strength, does indeed give justice to the poor, and keeps an eye on the righteous. [Job 36:6, 7]

The young man explained things to Job in ways that he might come to understand God’s sovereignty, since Job had questioned the ways God was handling his situation. When the Lord finally did speak to Job, He reminded Job of every detail in creation, as well as the intricate precision involved and His ability and love in all of His provision.

He asked Job if he could instruct the Almighty or reprove (reprimand, rebuke, reproach) God. He further asked Job if he would condemn Him so that Job could prove himself to be righteous, or would he disannul God’s judgment, or show forth the strength and power that is His.  [Job 40:8, 9]

When all was said and done, Job came to truly understand and know (see) God.  He realized that God is just in all He does.  We too learn that it is God, by His precious and Holy Spirit that brings us back in balance, brings us back into alignment.  God truly does draw us to repentance with His goodness.

Yes, Job sincerely repented, understanding that he was formed and created by God out of the dust, but he was also led to pray for those who came against him. It is not that his friends intended to come against him.  They were his friends, after all.  But they lacked the wisdom of God and leaned on philosophy and their own logic, their own understanding. That is where they erred. 

In trying to help Job, they were sure that all his troubles were rooted in some hidden and unconfessed sin.  Is that not how some think about us when a myriad of problems swamp us, or have we felt that way about someone else who seemed to have more than their share of troubles (people call it ‘drama’ today, sadly).

The Lord will and does reveal things hidden in our heart, in ways that only He can do. He may well hold back blessings in order to get our attention.  He knows the best way to handle each of His children.  He knows what He is doing and is fully in control, whether we understand what He is doing or His ways or not.  Who can know the mind of God?

Spiritual Warfare is a Reality

Some blame everything on Satan (the devil) or blame God for ‘allowing’ hardships or tribulation to happen. I have written the following more than once, but as a gentle reminder, I will take the risk of repeating myself. We need balance when it comes to the things that happen to us and what the cause of something may be.

Multitudes do not believe that we have an adversary that tempts or brings troubles our way today.  Some of this is because of the Word of Faith teachers that falsely claim that a Christian will not suffer poverty, illness, tragedy or any other such trial or tribulation, if they only give generously, and if they confess or speak things into existence.

Again, we cannot manipulate God or force His will to conform to our will.  He is God, we are not!  Some make it seem like a ‘stomping’ game, rather than real battles and warfare. Others claim that those who speak of spiritual warfare are playing ‘victim’ and placing all their woes upon Satan. There are some that do blame everything on Satan, which is not correct or accurate either.

First of all, spiritual warfare is no game. Second of all, we are not ‘victims’ if the enemy and his armies come against us. Satan hates all of mankind, and has set out to deceive, to steal, kill and destroy.  It is true that we cannot put all the blame upon him. Oh, how he would love to take the spotlight and the glory. Revelation speaks of Satan’s wrath.

Jesus Himself was tempted in every way and he was no victim. He spent a good part of his ministry casting out demons, delivering the captives and healing them. It was no game and he did not waste words conversing with the demons, asking them many questions. They are liars. Only once did He ask the name of a demon, and it replied, ‘‘My name is ‘Legion’, for we are many.”  [Mk 5:9]

Jesus (Yeshua) did not need to know the name of the demon, as I am sure He knew exactly what He was dealing with.  However, by doing so, the people who were witnessing would see that whether there were only one or ‘many’ demons, Jesus had all power and authority over them. There were other reasons also, but that is not the heart of this writing, so let that be a tidbit of meat to chew on.

We are told to resist the devil and he will flee, but that does not mean that there will not be a battle.  Look how demonic forces came against Michael and Gabriel in the book of Daniel.  It can be a battle, but greater is He (Jesus) that is in us than he that is in the world. [1Jn 4:4]  We must understand Satan wars for our very souls.

We need to discern when it is the fallen condition of the world (life itself), people’s choices and sin that has come against us, or demonic activity, or whether God Himself is disciplining us, or even purging and purifying us. It is imperative to stay close to God and keep in prayer.

Yet, we were warned about these latter times also.

See that you refuse not Him that speaks. For if they escaped not who refused Him that spoke on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from Him that speaks from heaven:

Whose voice then shook the earth: but now He has promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. And this word, Yet once more, signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: For our God is a consuming fire. [Heb 12:25-29]

Many today do not fear God; they have no godly fear and expect God to let them get away with their sins because He 'understands' and 'loves them'. They say, "God is no respecter of persons", not understanding that in both Romans and Acts where that statement is made, it pertains to salvation for both Jews and Gentiles.

Past Sins Forgiven

Some believe that when we come to Jesus, all sins are forgiven, past, present and future. This is not so and it is a false teaching.  No one would keep a repentant heart if all present and future sins are forgiven at the time we first repent and are saved.

All sins are indeed forgiven up to that point and they are forever gone into a sea of forgetfulness.

He will turn again, He will have mercy on us; He will subdue our iniquities; and will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.  [Micah 7:19]

I like what Corrie ten Boom said when she was speaking about God forgiving us of our sins and casting them into the depths, into the sea of forgetfulness. She said that God posted a sign that said, “No fishing allowed.” 

In other words, do not go back and bring past sins back up again. Jesus added that we must forgive others also, so we can be forgiven.  We cannot walk in hatred and bitterness. We too must extend mercy.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” He also said, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” 

[Mat 5:7; 9]

The purpose of this final purging (and yes, due to the time we are in, I believe it is one of the Bride's final purging, for some are still entering in [being saved]) is to reveal anything in us that is not of God, and to give us a chance to repent and die to self in every area. God will have a holy (set apart) people.

The purpose of pruning, purging and refining is to be made holy, pure and worthy of our beautiful King and Savior, the soon-returning Lion of Judah. Addictions and unhealthy habits are being exposed or brought to the forefront, in order for us to repent and to let them go and die to self - so that the glory of the Lord can fill these earthen vessels.

God is also revealing the root cause of the addiction. Some breathe a sigh of relief declaring that they have no addictions or ungodly habits; they either already dealt with them long ago, or never had the problem to begin with.

That is always a good thing to not have to suffer through addictions. Various forms of lust, pride, arrogance and greed/selfishness are also being exposed and dealt with.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. [1Jn 2:16]

There are those who believe in once saved, always saved, but fail to understand that we are saved from death (second death) and sin, but salvation is a process of growth.  We are being transformed into the image of Christ. [2Cor 3:18]

Some tend to neglect Jesus' words that ‘if it were possible, even the elect would be deceived’, [Mat 24:24] and warnings in scripture about a 'falling away'). [Heb 6:4-6]  I have always said that a person can only fall away from a place where they once stood.

Last Days Increased Sin

Sexual immorality is at an all-time high. It is absolutely worse than the Israelites in the wilderness carousing before a golden calf, Babylon and its temple prostitutes, idolatry and human sacrifices, or even Sodom and Gomorrah –rebellion, idolatry, witchcraft, lust and much more, all wrapped into one.

Familiar, unclean, seducing, lying and evil spirits are as real today as they were in the days of old. Demonic activity has increased, even in many of today’s churches in these last days.

Adultery, fornication, orgies, bestiality, covetousness, phone and cybersex, pornography, masturbation, incest, homosexuality, gluttony, drunkenness, divination, and onward it goes.

Offenses, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, hatred, gossip, pride, betrayal - anything, any thing of the flesh must be repented of (turned away from, a change of mind and heart) and purged. Die to self – a clean vessel, waiting for the glory of our King to fill us.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy:

Without natural affection, covenant breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good; Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. [2Tim 3:1-5]

Ancient Paths

Thus says the Lord, Stand you in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it, and you shall find rest for your souls.  But they said, We will not walk in it.  [Jer 6:16]

It really has come down to the brass tacks. We are told to return to the ancient path. This day had to come on a global scale because it is written in the Holy Scriptures. People are waiting for revival when all around there is evidence of increased apostasy, reprobates and a great falling away.

Many are turning to other religions, being tired of the false doctrines, false teachers, hypocrisy, compromise and greed being found in alarming proportions in too many of today’s churches and leaders. 

Some people who are falling away cannot even see that they are falling away. They still confess to be in the faith - they are blinded and deceived by their own sins that they refuse to let go of. They cling to the life that they love and refuse to lay it all down.

There are many believers that are not only following after their own lusts, compromising with the world, but they are following the counsel of ungodly and sinful people. If this is you, please turn your eyes back to Jesus, repent and allow Him to purge you so that you may be part of the Bride, His army and a vessel unto honor in these last days.

Why would anyone jeopardize their walk with God by living in lies, deception and the ways of the world? This life is temporal. Everyone has hardships in this life, but those who love their sin (pleasures of the flesh) more than they love God will die in their own foolishness, having hardened their necks and hearts in rebelling against a holy God.

They refuse to let go of their life and trust God, who gave them a chance at life to begin with. Revival always begins in us individually. The Lord will have a pure Bride. In His great mercy, He is giving all of us yet another chance to be holy, to be that pure Bride, a peculiar people, a chosen generation - holy (set apart) unto the Lord.

Yes, there is something different about the trials and the circumstances that people are going through these days. It is like a pressing down, a shaking, a stretching, a pressure felt as never before. Multitudes are going through various situations, but the consensus seems to be the same - it is like nothing they have experienced before.

This is the common thread and the common statement. All believers can attest to the fact that there is an intensity and depth to the trials and tribulations happening. There is a testing of our faith that is beyond what we could have imagined and like nothing we have experienced before - although many of us would say that we had been completely broken before, completely undone.

The Lord has been teaching us to trust Him and to obey His leading. He has been teaching us about humility and walking in His love. It is true that all these things typically begin to happen as soon as we choose to make Jesus the King and Lord of our lives.

Sifted as Wheat

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brethren.  [Lk 22:31-33]

When we first believe, Satan immediately tries to shake up our belief and bring us back to the dark side. However, what is going on at this time truly is different. Not only has it affected me, but countless others are reporting a purging, a shakeup, a cleansing - even a testing like never before.

It has been going on (as far as I personally know) for some years now, a ripple effect throughout the Body of believers. Yes, as stated, we have all been through hard things before, but there seems to be a difference now. There is an urgency God’s people are sensing and understanding.

It does not seem to matter the age, gender, race, position in society, class bracket, denomination, nothing - there is a searching of the heart and a trying of the reins going on by our holy Creator.

It is happening in waves also, meaning that not everyone is experiencing these trials at the same time, although several are going through trials at the same time.  We are told to resist Satan and to remember that our brethren all over the world are suffering the same afflictions.  [1Pet 5:9]

There are those who were confident that there was nothing standing between them and the Lord (not experiencing anything heavy) who have suddenly found themselves in the most trying challenges, situations, circumstances, and often when they felt the most secure. The faith of multitudes is being stretched almost beyond what they can bear.

Run with Endurance

Many, including myself, have cried out to God, wondering if we will make have faith to endure to the end. In the mid-summer of 2014, I awoke with three words on my mind: test of endurance.

I spoke about it on the radio and wrote about it. Nothing happened right away, so after a time, it was filed away somewhere in my mind.  I had also changed the name of the radio program to “warriors of endurance”.  Little did I understand, or perhaps fully realize that endurance is produced from suffering.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulation (suffering), knowing that tribulation works patience (endurance); and patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.  [Rom 5:3-5]

Yet, it did not seem too long before people would write or call, mentioning the 'test of endurance' and how they felt like it was upon them. Then, it hit home for me, particularly in the past year (2015-present, August 2016).

Battles, temptations, heartache and heavy trials have come upon so many disciples of Christ that it simply cannot be ignored. Health, finances, job security, home security, ministries, accidents, natural calamities, war, death, personal relationships, a trying of our faith, trust, obedience and patience – you name it, multitudes have suffered or are suffering in one or more of these areas.

Witchcraft and the attacks of Satan and his cohorts against the true and dedicated believers have also increased. There were those who said nothing was happening to them, and then suddenly, something hit. Be on guard.

Pray to God to find out if what is happening is from the enemy, circumstances of flesh and/or sin or something the Lord has allowed for His good reasons. He will let us know when He chooses to. We learn of His love, grace and mercy and learn to pursue holiness and walk in love and humility.

Evil Intent

ELF

HAARP

Whether people want to believe it or not, there is substantial evidence that various governments, their agencies and the military-industrial complex have been experimenting with EMF (Electro-Magnetic Frequency), ELF (Extremely Low Frequency), GWEN (Ground Wave Emergency Network), HAARP (High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program) for the purposes of behavioral and mind control of the masses, along with RMCT (Remote Mind Control Technology) weapons  (now called neuroweapons/neuroscience), as well as chemtrails.

I will post a couple of links that reveal this has been going on for decades. Take all things to the Lord. He does not want us operating under a spirit of fear, but He has been revealing things to His people in these last days.

Mass Mind Control/HAARP/Chemtrails  Also:  MindJustice.org

We can deny these things as conspiratorial, as many do, but there is also real evidence that these things have been implemented and experimented with for a longer time than we could imagine.

It is my firm belief that the Lord is purging His people in a way as never before because of the time we are in. We all read about the last days and have heard (since the time of the apostles) that these are the last days. Many mock and say, "Yeah, yeah, our grandparents and their grandparents all expected Jesus' return! Where is He?"

People laugh (false prophets, teachers and doctrines have all helped with the ridicule). And saying, Where is the promise of His coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. [2 Pet 3:4]

Yet, never before have prophecies been coming true at such a pace as they are now. Never before has mankind had the means and the ability to destroy itself, its people and the earth as is possible now.

We need the return of the Lord; the earth and all of creation are groaning and travailing. It is my belief that everything that can be shaken is being shaken - the Lord will have a pure and holy people.  Woe to those though that will experience God’s wrath in the days spoken of in His Word. [Isa 13, 19 and 24; Zeph 1; Ezekiel 30, Joel 3; Amos 5; Rev 6]

From the signs in the heavens to the signs upon this earth, we have entered into a time like never before. Natural calamities and violence are increasing and becoming more frequent, as the birth pangs of a woman in travail.

Believers are facing choices as never before - obedience versus disobedience, trust versus rebellion, truth versus deception, life versus death, spirit versus flesh.

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? [Mk 8:35, 36]

Comfort zones have had their boundaries lifted and invaded; distractions and temptations have increased; persecution, violence and crime increases; relationships are under attack; areas of weakness are being exposed; and the list goes on.

Where people stand in their character, their heart and their faith is being revealed through various circumstances and truly we begin to understand why Jesus/Y'shua asked if He would find faith when He returns.

Those by the wayside are they that hear; then comes the devil, and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.  

[Lk 8:13, 14]

Yes indeed, the Lord will allow things to test our obedience. He will put us in positions to test us, to see where our heart is, to see where we truly stand with God. The hardest thing God makes us face is ourselves. He will search our hearts and make us look at that which is deep within.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it die, it brings forth much fruit. He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. [Jn 12:24, 25]

Big “I” Generation

We live in a world where it is all about 'I' (self) and the mindset or brainwashing compels people to focus on 'self' and what 'self' wants, its desires and needs. I-pod, I-pad, I-phone, I-paws and many other “I” products have been introduced to the world.

It is the final generation, where self and people are exalted, rather than God.  There is a love for the creature more than the Creator. Many walk in lies and deception, but swear they speak only truth.

Many long for the lusts that satisfy the flesh, but claim to they belong to Jesus, but are not “perfect” and that God “knows the heart”. Sin is justified and excused; evil has become good and good has become evil.  There are those who offer up lip service, but their hearts (mind and actions) are far from God.

Faith will be tested for its genuineness. If you really love the Lord, then you must take your stand.  We cannot be lukewarm. We may be able to fool others, but we cannot fool God. He sees all and He despises deception in any way, shape or form. He will bring justice, and He will cause people to reap what they have sown.

There are believers who want to be the remnant without any cost. Some think that because they have been through some hardships in life that they are the remnant - however, even unbelievers go through hardships throughout life.

There is rarely anyone anymore who has not gone through something traumatic or difficult in this fallen and heavily corrupted world, although it is true that some go through much more than others do. We are at the end of ages and the return of Jesus the Messiah is fast approaching.

Let these trials come and purge the dross out because that is how silver is refined and how gold is purified. We give up our name and take the name of Jesus/Y'shua. We die to self, so that the King rules upon the throne of our hearts.

We have to be seekers of truth, yes, but lovers of truth will be doers of the word. We cannot manipulate God, nor can we trick Him into taking sides. He is Faithful and True; a holy God of justice and judgment. Stand back and wait upon the Lord.

I urge you not to compromise with sin; not to allow your flesh to overrule your spirit; not to strive so hard to be accepted by the ungodly, the world or false brethren.  Brokenness brings the Lord close, for He is close to those with a broken and contrite spirit [Ps 34:18]

Do not tempt God or force the Lord to shut the gate on you, pass you over. People say that is not possible; Jesus will not pass us over. Yes, it is written that if we continue in sin (workers of iniquity), He will shut the gate on us.

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. When once the master of the house is risen up, and has shut to the door, and you begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and He shall answer and say unto you, I know you not who you are:

Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in Your presence, and You have taught in our streets. But He shall say, I tell you, I know you not who you are; depart from Me, all you workers of iniquity. [Lk:24-27]

We have to be serious and overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony, and echo the brave words of our Saviour: “…not my will, but Thy will Father!

Resist Temptation

We have to choose to let go of sin. We cannot say we love truth, but refuse to let go of sin [Rom 1:18]. We have to let go of gossip, unforgiveness, worldly ways, uncleanness, offenses, lusts, pride - all!

Jesus stood up against the religious system. In His love, God cautions us to not continue in sin (thought, word or deed). [1Jn 2:1] There is no secret sin with God.  He sees and knows all. You cannot justify what you know is wrong. David with Bathsheba is an example of the dangers of secret sin.

God's promises are dependent upon obedience, all throughout the Bible. In Numbers 14: 18-23, we see where the Israelites saw many miracles, but they would not see the Promised Land because of fear, unbelief and rebellion (idolatry, the golden calf was only was only one of their sins).

God will bring judgment, if the person He made a covenant with refuses to obey, repent or discontinue sin. With righteous anger, the Lord spoke to the Israelites:

After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know My breach of promise. I the LORD have said, I will surely do it unto all this evil congregation, that are gathered together against Me: in this wilderness they shall be consumed, and there they shall die. [Num 14:34, 35]

People can be double-minded, saying that was before Jesus, while at the same time state that it is written that the Lord is the same yesterday, today and forever. The Word of God speaks about having the conscience seared [2Cor 3:3] (a hardened heart).

We are warned about apostasy (turn or abandon gospel truths, loss of faith), and about sinful and worldly ways (moral insensitivity, doctrinal deception, refusal to depart from sin, compromise with the world).

In His mercy, grace and love, God allows further testing so that we can see where we are in the faith and what is deep within our heart.  We are either serious or we are not. We can cling to this life, enjoying all the sinful pleasures that we can, but we will soon see how frivolous and temporal the satisfaction is, and just how shallow and short-lived the pleasure of sin is.

We can refuse to obey, take the Lord for granted and face the consequences or we can let go and choose to trust Him! Don't take God's presence for granted - don't make Him pass you over like He did Saul and choose another, as when He chose David.

The pleasure that people get out of sin drives them and if they do not overcome or lay it down, they become workers of iniquity, whilst still professing to be believers. Besetting sin must be overcome. We are not helpless or forsaken. We have Jesus Christ and are more than conquerors through Him.  He will intervene when we cry out for His help.

Yes, it is a war and we are called to fight. Yes, there is a cost, but the Lord is worthy. Eternity, eternity - this life is so temporal. If the Lord took everything from us and we knew no struggle, we would not know what it is to overcome.

Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, [2Tim 1:9]

Do we fear God? Do we love Him? Do not listen to the lies of the enemy! He is inundating many with fiery thoughts of various temptations in the mind. He speaks in the first person, so you think it is your own thoughts; cast down all vain imaginations that are not of God [2Cor10:5]

Our Flesh Wants its Way

Esau crossed the line, selling his inheritance for temporary gain, to satisfy his flesh. Put off the old man with all of its desires, lusts, pride, sins - put on the new man. Those who have secret sin will fall under the power of Satan. Forgive and let the God of justice take care of it all. God is listening; He is watching. Trust Him and leave all in His hands.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Those who fear God hate evil. He is the glory and the lifter of our heads. By our God (when we walk in obedience), we will run through a troop and scale over a wall.

God may use the wicked, the unrighteous to bring us to our cross. But after we have taken up our cross to die to self, then justice will be served and judgment will be upon those who did you wrong in bringing you to your cross.

There was a popular saying about the word FEAR and its acronym - False Evidence Appearing Real = FEAR. It is true. Greater is He who is in us than he that is in the world. We have to lay down our lives. Give your anxieties, cares and struggles over to God.  

Arise Warrior

For a just man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked fall into mischief.  [Prov 24:16]

We can all fall, but we have to arise again, and again. The danger comes when people excuse their sin. There is still a small window of time to repent, but tribulation is coming - tomorrow is promised to no one.

All the masks are being removed. The Lord is searching the hearts and trying the reins. Our opinions, our ministries, our sermons, our strengths, our relationships - nothing means anything without Jesus. We will fully understand that on the day we all bow our knees and confess that Jesus Christ (Y'shua) is King of kings and Lord of lords. No flesh shall glory in His presence.

The Lord is looking for those who are willing to BE the message, to be crucified with Christ - carrying the flames of fire of the Holy Spirit. First we are consumed in the purifying fire.  He desires to reveal His glory to others through His Bride, but in order for Him to do so, we must be dead to self, empty and clean vessels.

The Lord loves us. There is a still a window of time left for purification of the Bride and that is what many of us are going through in this hour, purification.  We need to rejoice that the Lord is allowing our faith to be stretched as never before.

It hurts; it is uncomfortable, but do not panic. The Lord is bringing all that is not of Him to the surface.  If we love Him and not let go of our faith, we will obey and trust Him, not allowing anything to stand between us and our King. It is so close – can you not sense the urgency of the Lord to come into alignment with His will?

Yes, we will weep and mourn as this flesh dies, but keep in mind that weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning. The heat of the furnace may get turned up seven time hotter, but Jesus walks with us through it all.

The peace that passes all understanding will come when we lay down our lives and trust fully in the Lord. Pride must be exchanged for humility.  Do not give into the temptation to take matters into your own hands, especially if it seems that God is not working fast enough and His promises are slow in coming.

Satan still beguiles us - "Has God said?" He is a liar and the father of lies. Hold fast to the Lord and trust Him as you lay it all down. Let fear and unbelief go. We have need of patience; we must enter into the rest. The Lord is preparing a humble people, a holy and peculiar people who are wholly surrendered to Him and obedient to His leading.

Do Not be Impatient - Wait

Don't be like Saul and buckle under pressure. He was told to wait seven days for Samuel, but the Lord delayed Samuel's arrival to test the heart of Saul. He did not trust the Lord when he saw Samuel was delayed.

Fear entered Saul and he failed. He was impatient and fearful.  He had not learned to wait upon the Lord or to trust Him. He allowed anxiety and discouragement to control him and his fear caused him to disobey God’s commandment when Samuel did not arrive at the time he said he would.  [1Sam 13:7, 8]

Be patient and wait upon the Lord, fully confident that when He has finished purging, cleansing and purifying us, we will be vessels unto honor. His promises, which some of us have believed and waited for, for years, will arrive. If we are tried by having to wait, then let us wait with trust in God.

For many of us, sin, fear, unbelief or other hindrances may stand in the way.  Others (and in fact, all of us), have to learn to wait upon the Lord. Faith will be stretched and tried. The Lord has ways to teach us to endure to the end.

God is chastening many; having revealed deeper impurities.  We must repent and be done with it, for the glory of God. Wait upon the Lord and do not let flesh or the enemy win - this is a test. It is a test of endurance.

A Message

This is a time of intense spiritual warfare - be on guard against spiritual double agents, wolves in sheep's clothing and false brethren that will betray. Temptations will appear as something from Me, but it will not be. Remember how Satan offered My Son all things in the desert wilderness; the adversary can only offer things pleasing to the flesh - lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh and pride of life.

Cover yourself in a canope of love and offer up praise and thanksgiving, worshipping Me in spirit and in truth. Keep on the full armor that is provided and stand in the gap. Rise up and stand.

I gave you power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, not to pick them up and play with them. Now is not the time to weary. Now is not the time to doubt, fear or follow after the lusts of the flesh and pride.

Come away from the entanglements of the world and allow Me to prepare you as a vessel unto honor - or hold fast to your life and be prepared for a vessel unto dishonor. My people are urgently alert in the spirit. I AM preparing the inside of the vessels. This purging is necessary - it is a good work.

Wait upon Me, be strong and of good courage. Again I say to those who are going through the brokenness, the purging and cleansing, I say, wait patiently and trust Me. I call upon you to become warriors of endurance and not casualties of despair.

I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. [Ps 27:13, 14]

for His glory alone

Bonita                             dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com